Boomer Magazine: April 2020

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Living 

Feature 

Dream 

the 

Your (Second) 

Career is Calling 

35 

DEPARTMENTS 

9 THE 10 SPOT 

Flower Spotting 

24 ARTIST SPOTLIGHT 

Patris Miller 

28 HEALTH & 

WELLNESS 

Do You Know Your CBDs? 

30 VOLUNTEER 


32 MONEY 

Starting a Business 

After 50 

44 TRAVEL 

5 Cool Hot Springs 

48 EAT & DRINK 

//48 10 Must-Try Bugers 

//53 5 Wines We Love 

Under $25 

MORE 

12 IN HISTORY 

15 TAKE A HIKE/ 

ASK THE EXPERT 

19 25+ THINGS TO DO 

THIS MONTH 

26 SOCIAL 

BUTTERFLY 

54 OUTTAKES 

58 BRAIN FOOD 

9 24 44 

48 

4 SacBoomer.com | April 2020 

Cover photo by Dante Fontana.

MASTHEAD 

As I write this, the world is suffering from a 

pandemic. COVID-19 seems to have affected 

all of us in one way or another. Although I don’t 

have any school-aged children, my adult kids 

are still afraid. The only reassurance I can give 

them is to do the best they can and follow what 

the CDC says—wash your hands often (forget 

hoarding TP, I want hand lotion—my hands are 

sooo dry from washing them so much!) and 

social distance as much as you can without 

isolating yourself—unless you are sick. But they 

seem to be more worried about my husband 

and me who are both over 65. I am thinking of 

getting a fake ID showing that I’m only 64 (or 

perhaps younger…might as well give 55 another go). I don’t want people 

judging me for leaving my house! I’m healthy and keep away from those 

who aren’t and follow the guidelines. I don’t want my kids to worry. 

But there is one thing we can all do while we’re home hiding under our beds. 

And that is to READ! This magazine, for one, has tons of interesting articles. 

Keep in mind that almost all of the editorial was written before the pandemic 

landed in our area, so please check the websites of any event, restaurant, 

or business that we’ve discussed to see if they are open or have shortened 

hours. If you can, visit the local shops and anywhere that is open—we must 

do our part to help the economy. Small businesses are the lifeblood of any 

community and ours is no exception. So, shop if you can, dine out if you 

can, and if you can’t then order in! Many places are offering delivery and 

takeout. Take advantage! 

You may not be suffering from any virus symptoms, but you may have 

seasonal allergies. You may not be able to go outside and smell the flowers, 

so we brought them to you! In The 10 Spot on page 9 we show you 10 

different varieties of flowers and where to see them locally. Enjoy your 

virtual tour of the garden. No tissues required! 

CBD has been touted to cure everything from wrinkles to warts. There are 

so many varieties that it can be stressful to try to figure out which products 

to take and for what reason. We break down some of the confusion in 

Health & Wellness on page 28. 

Craving a burger? We’ve got you covered in this month’s Eat & Drink 

department. The mouthwatering feature about some of our area’s best 

burgers begins on page 48. Just be sure to contact each location for 

current hours. I was 

“I wish it need not have happened in 

my time," said Frodo. 

"So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all 

who live to see such times. But that 

is not for them to decide. All we have 

to decide is what to do with the time 

that is given us.” 

— J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring 

supposed to make a recipe 

that we featured last month, 

but I ran out of time. I’ll try 

again. In the meantime I’ll 

continue to work and keep an 

eye on my elderly neighbors. 

Social distancing doesn’t 

mean we can’t do our part to 

take care of those who really 

are in need. 

APRIL 2020 

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Flower Spotting 

By Tara Mendanha 

It’s not always rainbows and butterflies—unless it’s spring. 

Then it’s also sunshine, birds, and lots and lots of flowers. 

Slow down and savor the season at the places below. 

UC Davis Arboretum’s Gateway Garden is full of vibrant 

poppies, gilia, goldfields, and yellow tarweeds. Near the 

teaching nursery—with plant sales on April 4 and 26—is the 

Hummingbird Garden; Storer Garden has flowering shrubs, 

succulents, and roses; while the South African collection 

features unique and often strange flowers. Some events 

to catch this month are the Annual Picnic Day Celebration 

(April 18) and Wednesday Walk with Warren (April 8). 

arboretum.ucdavis.edu 

The delightful flower, Sweet Dreams Coreopsis, was 

discovered at Flower Farm in Loomis. They’re hosting 

Earth Month each weekend in April with pop-up fairs (10 

a.m.-2 p.m.) featuring local, handmade art, earth-friendly 

products and services, gardening info, garden tours, live 

music, and workshops. Peruse their nursery for unusual 

perennials and succulents. Their plants are bee-friendly, 

butterfly-attracting and water-wise. flowerfarminn.com 

California Poppy photo courtesy of Ryan Deering. 

California Poppy 

at UC Davis 

At Sherwood Demonstration Garden in Placerville, you’ll 

find kerria, flowering maple, wall flowers, carnations, and 

butterfly bushes. April brings free classes to the public like 

an open garden, guided tours, and observatory safe solar 

viewing on April 4 (9 a.m.-noon), Open Garden Day on 

April 11 (9 a.m.-noon), and the Annual Plant Sale on April 18 

with a selection of perennial plants, shrubs, trees, natives, 

vegetables, herbs, and succulents. mgeldorado.ucanr.edu/ 

demonstration_garden 

The California State Capitol World Peace Rose Garden in 

Sacramento was voted “7th Best Public Rose Garden in the 

USA” by the All-American Rose Selections—and for good 

reason. The Victorian-designed garden features about 

650 roses in over 140 colors and fragrances. It’s a feast 

for the senses, with a courtyard, fountain, and glimpses 

of the Veterans Memorial Hall and the State Capitol. 

Additionally, 44 Inspirational Messages of Peace have 

April 2020 | SacBoomer.com 9

een engraved on plaques 

throughout the garden. 

worldpeacerosegardens.org 

Amador Flower Farm in 

Plymouth boasts over 

1,200 daylily varieties— 

hardy, evergreen plants 

that come in all shapes, 

colors, sizes, and bloom 

cycles, and known for 

their attractive flowers. 

Their Spring Fling event 

on April 6 and 7 will allow 

you to take a stroll through 

demo gardens, shop in 

the nursery and gift shop, 

and buy a burger at the 

local 4H Kids’ Fundraiser. 

amadorflowerfarm.com 

Daffodil Hill in Sutter Creek 

is not opening this year, 

but 10,000 daffodils will 

grace the hamlet of Sutter 

Creek this spring and many 

thousands more will bloom 

throughout Amador County 

through mid-April. Make a 

day trip out of it and head 

to the Wildflowers and 

Wine event on April 5 that 

will have you sipping fine 

wine, listening to live music, 

experiencing live art, and 

enjoying some delicious 

food. suttercreek.org 

High Sierra Iris & Wedding 

Gardens in Camino is a 

hillside of irises—also called 

the “Grand Ladies of the 

Garden.” Visitors will be 

greeted by vibrant colors 

(white, yellow, purple, 

blue, pink, and orange) in 

May. There are over 1,000 

varieties or irises in the 

garden plus hundreds of 

daylilies, blooming shrubs, 

and trees. The gardens are 

free and open seven days 

a week. weddingsnflowers. 

com 

The Charles C. Jensen 

Botanical Gardens in 

Carmichael exhibit flora 

including camellias, 

dogwoods, azaleas, and 

rhododendrons. One of the 

jewels of Carmichael, they 

also have Myriad varieties of 

magnolias and dogwoods, 

Japanese maples, and 

thousands of tulips. The 

botanical garden has a 

nature path for the blind 

where visually impaired 

and disabled visitors can 

feel different textures 

and experience unique 

fragrances of various plants. 

carmichaelpark.com/jensenbotanical-garden 

The Cosumnes River 

Preserve in Galt has 

magnificent vernal pools 

that exist only in California’s 

Mediterranean climate and 

support flora and fauna 

found nowhere else in the 

world. The Vernal Pool 

and Wildflower hikes at 

the Rancho Seco Howard 

Ranch Trail on April 18 and 

25 will feature said vernal 

pools and the opportunity 

to walk through open 

grasslands where 

wildflowers carpet the 

landscapes. cosumnes.org 

A little ways off in the 

Eldorado National Forest 

the Carson Pass Round 

Top Botanical Area will 

show off wildflowers that 

have been blooming for the 

past 10-12 thousand years. 

You’ll find wildflowers like 

monkeyflower, paintbrush, 

Sierra primrose, meadow 

larkspur, and irises. For 

the best sights, start at the 

Carson Pass information 

station. Flowers will begin 

to bloom closer to July. 

209-258-8606 

Special Notice 

As we were going to print, 

there was a lot happening 

regarding the COVID-19 

pandemic, and many events 

were being postponed or 

cancelled. 

Please be sure to call or 

check online for updates. 

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Flower Farm 

World Peace 

Garden 

UC Davis 

Abutilon 

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Butterfly Bush 

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Orange Blossoms 

Solar Fire 

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HISTORY 

William Land 

A Heart for 

Hospitality 

by JERRIE BEARD 

On a beautiful spring day residents 

of Sacramento have the 

opportunity to utilize many 

parks. For those living south of the city, 

in a place once known as Sutterville, the 

park du jour is most likely William Land 

Regional Park. 

Established in 1918 from a bequest 

left by hotel mogul William Land, today 

the park includes a golf course, 

basketball courts, soccer and softball 

fields, an amphitheater, the Sacramento 

Zoo, Funderland, and Fairytale Town, 

in addition to numerous lakes, jogging 

paths, and picnic and play areas. 

But who was this benefactor who bequeathed 

$250,000 to the city to “purchase 

a public park within a suitable 

distance of Sacramento”? 

William Land was born in Herkimer, 

New York, in 1836. One of 14 children, 

he was sold into indentured servitude 

by his father for a $50 per year payment 

to his family. He eventually purchased 

his freedom from this contract, went 

to college, and graduated with honors 

from Iron City Commercial College in 

Pennsylvania. 

In 1860, Land headed West and arrived 

in San Francisco with three dollars in 

his pocket. He proceeded to walk to 

Sacramento, renting a room for 50 

cents at the Western Hotel, which was 

located on K Street between 2nd and 

3rd Streets. He secured employment as 

a sweeper and busboy at the hotel, and 

so began his career in hospitality. 

By 1871, Land had amassed the funds 

necessary to purchase the Western 

Hotel from then owner N.D. Thayer. 

He lost no time in promoting his new 

venture in the Sacramento Union. Advertisements 

touted the many features 

of the hotel including the “Two 

hundred and seven large family and 

single rooms, neatly furnished by the 

day, week or month. The table always 

supplied with the best the market affords. 

Breakfast in time for the cars and 

SOURCES 

Sacramento Bee, August 2, 

2018 

williamland.ottogolf.com 

valcomnews.com/veteranhotel-proprietor-williamland-accumulated-fortune-insacramento/ 

Chico Record, Number 294, 7 

January 1912 

boats.” And all of this for the price of 

“Board, $4 per week; meals, 25 cents; 

single rooms, 50 cents.” 

Land was forced to rebuild the Western 

Hotel in 1875 when it was destroyed by 

fire. The new building was constructed 

in seven months, and according to the 

Sacramento Union, was the “finest 

Hotel Land photo courtesy of Pacific Coast Architecture Database (PCAD). Western Hotel photo from mark-heringer.com. 


William Land Park 

William Land Park photo by Joseph Repotente 

second class hotel on the (Pacific) 

Coast.” 

Land continued to purchase lots adjacent 

to the hotel to prevent the construction 

of other buildings that would 

block light to his hotel and later to add 

on to the structure. In 1892, he purchased 

the State House Hotel on the 

southwest corner of 10th and K Streets. 

In 1909, he had the building demolished 

and put up the five-story Hotel Land 

on the site. Although he died less than 

two years after Hotel Land opened, the 

business remained in operation until 

1960. 

William Land was one of Sacramento’s 

wealthiest residents and one of its 

biggest benefactors. As Sacramento’s 

mayor from 1898-1899, he supplied an 

interest-free loan to the city of $80,000 

to help reduce taxes and retire city 

bonds. Throughout his lifetime and 

after his death, he provided financial 

support to the city that furnished his 

fortune. 

Upon his death in 1911, the full extent 

of Land’s philanthropy became evident. 

He bequeathed $450,000 for 

the public well-being stipulating that 

$250,00 was to be used to purchase a 

public park within a suitable distance 

from Sacramento. In addition, a fund 

of $200,000 was left to the city, “the 

income of which is to be used for the 

care of the indigent poor.” The Sacramento 

Orphanage received $10,000, 

and the Catholic Convent, the YMCA, 

and YWCA each received $5,000. 

In 1918, the City of Sacramento used 

$147,000 of Land’s bequest to purchase 

238 acres of land just south of the city in 

a place once known as Sutterville. The 

park that was developed on that parcel 

is known as William Land Regional Park 

and has become a well-known and wellloved 

addition to the city. 


GET OUTSIDE 

Take a Hike 

Pioneer Express Trail 

By Emily Peter 

WHY WE LOVE IT: 

[• Follows Folsom Lake 

• Provides lake and forest views 

• Option to hike as much or 

little as you like 

• Fairly flat 

• Well-maintained 

• Can be accessed at multiple 

points between Folsom and 

Auburn. 

[ 

Photo by Rob Small. 


Ask the 

Experts 

Pioneer Express Trail 

Located In: Folsom; search “Pioneer 

Express Trail” in Google Maps. 

Distance: 14 miles point to point; 

minimal elevation gain. 

Difficulty Level: Moderate. 

Know Before You Go: Dog-friendly 

(must be leashed); no biking allowed; 

parking is $12. 

Fuel Up: Dominick’s Italian Market 

& Deli (8621 Auburn-Folsom Road, 

Granite Bay) offers sandwiches, 

soups, salads, pizzas, and more in 

relaxed environs. 

Trail Notes: Wear shoes with traction, 

dress in layers, bring extra water and 

snacks, remember sun protection 

(hat, sunscreen), and, as always, pack 

out what you pack in. Remember to 

keep to the right, and that horses 

have the right of way over hikers. 

For more information, visit alltrails. 

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A: It’s helpful to improving balance, 

losing weight, moving more efficiently, 

increasing energy, decreasing pain, 

getting stronger, and gaining confidence. 

Also, the social aspect of this style of 

personal training makes it fun, since you 

can work out with friends, colleagues, or 

family and enjoy a variety of exercises to 

develop the whole body. 

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cleaning them two to four times a year, 

in order to get rid of dust and to ensure 

they’re performing optimally. Cleaning 

can easily be done using a garden hose 

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—Razmik Gdlian, Digital Marketing Director 

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April 

By Tara Harbert 

CALENDAR 

April is 

National Soft 

Pretzel Month 

Yamato 

Yamato photo courtesy of Mondavi. 

3Spring Fling Fashion Show. 

Head to the Placerville 

Shakespeare Club at 6 p.m. for 

a fun evening featuring clothes from 

local boutiques (Ambiance, Off 

Broadway, Sole Desire, Home 

Inspirations, and more) plus finger 

foods and glam bags. Proceeds 

benefit New Beginnings Gold 

Country, a local nonprofit that 

provides support and resources to 

help men and women reenter society 

after leaving juvenile hall, jail, or 

prison. newbeginningsgoldcountry.org 

4Robert G Smith Walk to 

Cancel Out Parkinson's. Join 

the Parkinson Association of 

Northern California from 9 a.m.-noon 

for a 1/2-mile to three-mile walk at 

Maidu Park, along with 

entertainment, a resource fair, and 

lunch. All money raised will aid local 

residents dealing with the effects of 

Parkinson's. panctoday.org 

Gala & Concert. Wildwood 

Performing Arts Foundation presents 

this black-tie-optional event in 

Historic Folsom featuring talented 

musicians from across the country 

and some of our community's most 

gifted young performers. The VIP 

hour includes dinner, drinks, live 

music, and the work of awardwinning 

writer and photographer, 

Vicki Langdon. Proceeds support 

arts education in local classrooms. 

wildwoodperformingarts.org/events 

A Taste of Excellence. Join the 

Sierra College Foundation at the 

Campus Library from 6:30-10 p.m. 

to support their largest fundraising 

effort of the year. Included will be a 

tasting of fine foods and wines from 

the best restaurants and wineries in 

Northern California. sierracollege.edu/ 

events/unique-events/taste.php 

Spaghetti Feed. From 3-7 p.m. 

at the Mother Lode Lions Hall 

in Diamond Springs, Friends of 

Seniors is hosting their ninth annual 

fundraiser that benefits the Senior 

Defensible Space Program, El Dorado 

County Fire Safe Council, and Senior 

Emergency Fund. In addition to a 

spaghetti dinner, guests will have 

opportunities to win gift baskets and 

other prizes. friendsofedcseniors.org 

The Planets. A beautiful and 

sparkling evening awaits as Maestro 

Peter Jaffe and the Folsom Lake 

Symphony present an imaginative, 

colorful, and popular presentation 

of this perennially loved, majestic 

orchestral treasure. Also on 

the program is Edouard Lalo’s 

Symphonie espagnole for Violin and 

Orchestra, Op.21. featuring guest 

violinist Ji in Yang. The show begins 

at 7:30 p.m. at the Harris Center. 

harriscenter.net 

5Yamato. Through traditional 

Taiko drumming, Yamato seeks 

to create “tamashii,” which 

translates as soul, spirit, and psyche. 

Hailing from the village of Asuka, 

thought to be the birthplace of 

Japanese culture, this globe-trotting 

troupe infuses traditional drumming 

virtuosity with original compositions 

and theatrical staging. 

mondaviarts.org 


3Vladimir Feltsman. Pianist 

and conductor Vladimir 

Feltsman, one of the most 

versatile and commanding 

musicians of our time, is 

returning to the Mondavi Center 

for a second performance 

focusing on the work of 

Schumann and Brahms. The show 

begins at 8 p.m. mondaviarts.org 

Toast to Wildlife Champagne 

Brunch. Sierra Wildlife Rescue is 

hosting its biggest fundraiser of 

the year from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at 

the Cameron Park Country Club— 

complete with an elegant brunch, 

no-host bar, pick-your-prize raffle, a 

silent auction, and guest speaker Guy 

Galante. All proceeds go directly to 

the care of orphaned and injured wild 

animals in rehab. sierrawildliferescue. 

org/toast-to-wildlife 

7Bollywood Boulevard. This 

show—fusing dance, live music, 

and storytelling with beats— 

appeals to both the dedicated 

Bollywood connoisseur and filmgoers 

new to the genre. Performances are 

at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. 


8Drum Tao 2020. Combining 

highly physical, large-scale 

drumming with contemporary 

costumes, precise choreography, and 

innovative visuals, Drum Tao presents 

an energetic and unforgettable show 

at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. harriscenter.net 

9Keyboard Conversations with 

Jeffrey Siegel. To celebrate 

Beethoven’s 250th birthday, 

pianist Jeffrey Siegel will perform 

"Moonlight Sonata" and "Sonata 

Opus 110," then briefly and 

engagingly speak about the music— 

enriching the listening experience 

for avid music lovers and 

novices alike. harriscenter.net 

10 The 

Illusionists. Don’t 

miss this one-of-a-kind 

magic show featuring an 

all-star cast of magicians and a 

powerful mixture of nonstop, 

outrageous acts. Show times vary. 


(THROUGH 12) 

HellaCappella 2020. Join The 

Spokes—the premier all-female a 

cappella group—at 7:30 p.m. at 

Mondavi Center. Since being founded 

in January 2004 by Camaron 

Ochs and Jaclyn Fromer, they’ve 

served as a source of inspiration 

and empowerment for women and 

girls all over the West Coast. Also 

performing are Divisi, On the Rocks, 

Fleet Street, The Liquid Hotplates, 

Drawn to Scale, and The Ninth Street 

Hooligans. mondaviarts.org 

15 

Renée Taylor. In 

her hilarious 

one-woman show, 

Oscar-nominated and 

Emmy-winning Renée 

Taylor looks back on a 

life full of memorable 

roles in film and on 

Broadway. Featuring stories 

about her myriad highs and lows, this 

comedy legend proves the ability to 

laugh gets you through it all. Show 

times vary. harriscenter.net 

(THROUGH 19) 

Vladimir Feltsman photo courtesy of Vladimir Feltsman. All other photos courtesy of Harris Center. 


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Mamma Mia. Woodcreek High 

School presents this fun-filled 

musical about a young woman 

about to be married who discovers that 

any one of three men could be her 

father and invites all of them to the 

wedding without telling her mother. 

Show times vary. woodcreekhigh.com 

(THROUGH 25) 

CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH BUFFET 

Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020 

Mother’s Day, May 10, 2020 

Father’s Day, June 21, 2020 

Make your reservations early. 

Stand Up for MORE 2020. Attendees 

will enjoy a catered meal, adult 

beverages, a raffle, live auction, and 

entertainment from multiple comedians 

at this fifth annual fundraiser for 

MORE—an El Dorado County nonprofit 

whose mission is to empower 

individuals with disabilities. Festivities 

began at 5:30 p.m. at the El Dorado 

County Fairgrounds. morerehab.org 

www.fatsbistro.com 

Folsom 916-983-1133 

Roseville 916-787-3287 

Stand Up for MORE photo by Samantha White. Other photo by its respective company or organization. 

The Great Out There. Enjoy beautiful 

El Dorado County at this annual wine 

tasting event where attendees are 

given access to over 25 wineries. 

Purchasing the passport guarantees 

wine tasting with food pairings, along 

with music and accommodation 

specials. eldoradowines.org/passport 

(THROUGH 19) 

Sandbox Percussion. Through 

collaborations with composers and 

performers, Sandbox Percussion 

seeks to engage a wider audience for 

classical music. Both performances 

The Great Out There 


will also feature works by composer 

Andy Akiho: Karakurenai (featuring 

student performers from local 

schools) and Seven Pillars. 

mondavicenter.org 

(ALSO 19) 

18 

Black & Red Gala. 

Sacramento Theatre 

Company hosts this annual 

gala with proceeds going to support 

the company and their mission for 

professional theatre and arts 

education. Hosted at the Milagros 

Center in Carmichael, guests will 

enjoy food, drinks, and 

entertainment. sactheatre.org/shows/ 

black-red-gala 

Natural History of Salmon Falls 

Ranch Hike. Outdoor enthusiasts 

won’t want to miss this guided, 

intermediate, four-mile hike on part 

of Salmon Falls Ranch near the lower 

American River. 530-621-1224 

Spring Into Zin. Nine different 

wineries along Steiner Road will pour 

a minimum of two Zinfandels paired 

with small bites from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 

Tickets include a “Start on Steiner” 

logo glass and pass holder wine 

specials. Limited tickets available. 

startonsteiner.com/events/spring-intozin 

19 

Spring Arts & Crafts Fair. 

Find unique and handmade 

items from over 200 artisan 

crafters at this annual Historic Folsom 

event from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is 

free. Rain or shine. historicfolsom.org/ 

events-schedule 

21 

Straight White Men. 

B Street Theatre presents a 

searing examination of 

privilege and family dynamics in this 

celebrated comedy about the Norton 

brothers, who have assembled at 

their childhood home to celebrate 

with their widowed father. As the 

brothers slip back into old rhythms, 

gleeful fraternal hazing peels away 

the frustrations of who they were 

raised to be and who they’ve 

become. Show times vary. 

bstreettheatre.org 

(THROUGH MAY 31) 

24 

Bet on Rotary 2020. Head 

to Empire Ranch Golf Club 

in Folsom at 6 p.m. for 

heavy appetizers, cocktails, music, 

and gaming fun. Hosted by the 

Rotary Club of Folsom Lake and 

Rotary Club of Historic Folsom, 

proceeds benefit local youth, seniors, 

and veterans. folsomlakerotary.org 

Folsom Historical Society Golf 

Tournament. Get a foursome 

together for a day of golf and 

fun at Empire Ranch Golf Course. 

The fee includes golf, cart, range 

balls, a light breakfast, and lunch. 

Proceeds allow the Folsom Historical 

Society to preserve, protect, and 

promote the city’s unique history. 

folsomhistoricalsociety.org/events 

Lincoln Wine Fest 

25 

Lincoln Wine Fest. Enjoy 

wine and food from Placer 

County’s top wineries and 

restaurants from 1-5:30 p.m. while 

checking out Downtown Lincoln's 

boutiques, museums, and attractions. 

lincolncarotary.org 

Placerville Earth Day. Head to 

the Main Library in Placerville for 

this annual event from 10 a.m.- 

4 p.m. featuring live music, local 

arts and crafts, along with experts 

giving information on earth-related 

subjects. Kids can also enjoy a 

dance with Smokey the Bear and 

face painting. Admission is free. 

placervilleearthday.wordpress.com 

Wine & Wishes. From 5-7 p.m. at 

Mather Jet Center, sample food and 

wine from some of the region’s best 

restaurants and wineries; from 7-10 

p.m., participate in a VIP gala and live 

and silent auctions. Proceeds benefit 

the Make-A-Wish Foundation and 

their mission to help make wishes 

come true for local children with a 

critical illness. necannv.wish.org/newsand-events 

Gardens of Folsom. From 11 a.m.-4 

p.m., enjoy six garden settings in 

Folsom, get your garden questions 

answered by a Master Gardener, take 

part in a plant and bake sale, and 

more. All proceeds benefit college 

scholarships, grants, and community 

projects sponsored by the Folsom 

Garden Club. folsomgarden.org/2020- 

annual-garden-tour 

(ALSO 26) 

26 

Arlo Guthrie. Initially 

making a name for himself 

in the ’60s with the iconic 

"Alice’s Restaurant Massacree," Arlo 

Guthrie helped define the singersongwriter 

genre. With over 30 

albums to his name, Guthrie returns 

to the Mondavi Center to present an 

amazing time capsule from the works 

of his dad, Woody Guthrie, to the 

present day. mondaviarts.org 

30 

Giving & Granting 

Celebration. All 

community members are 

invited to join Women's Fund El 

Dorado (WFED) for a buffet dinner 

and celebration of giving and 

granting to make a difference where 

we live. The joyous event from 5-8 

p.m. at the El Dorado County 

Fairground's Forni Building will 

recognize the successes of WFED's 

2019 grant recipients and formally 

recognize the 2020 grant recipients. 

womensfundeldorado.org/events 

Sandbox Percussion photo by Kjell Van Sice. Arlo Guthrie photo by Sarah Lee Guthrie. All other photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations. 


This Month 

In History 

3 rd , 1995 

Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day 

O'Connor became the first woman to 

preside over the Court, sitting in for Chief 

Justice William H. Rehnquist who was out 

of town. 

6 th , 1896 

After a break of 1,500 years, the first 

Olympics of the modern era was held in 

Athens, Greece. 

9 th , 1866 

Despite a veto by President Andrew 

Johnson, the Civil Rights Bill of 1866 was 

passed by Congress granting blacks the 

rights and privileges of U.S. citizenship. 

18 th , 1906 

The San Francisco Earthquake struck at 

5:13 a.m., followed by a massive fire from 

overturned wood stoves and broken gas 

pipes. The fire raged uncontrollably for 

three days resulting in the destruction of 

over 10,000 acres of property and 4,000 

lives lost. 

Source: historyplace.com 

SAVE THE DATE: 

May 

2Clarksville Day. Celebrate the rich history of El 

Dorado Hills from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on White Rock Road 

and Silva Valley Parkway at Highway 50. Activities 

include historical exhibits, live music, antique cars, craft beer, 

local wine, wagon rides, and more. edhhistory.org 

9Lincoln Pace Race. Promoting ageless commitment 

to exercise is the theme of this 10K, 5K, and kids’ fun 

run at Sun City Lincoln Hills. People of all ages, 

backgrounds, and abilities will join together for a morning 

run or walk (choose from a kids’ fun run, 5K, or 10K), 

followed by a children’s petting zoo, DJ, sponsor booths, a 

beer garden, and food. This year's beneficiaries include Ride 

To Walk, Phoenix and Lincoln High Schools, and the Lincoln 

Hills Foundation. lincolnpacerace.org 

El Dorado Hills Art, Beer, and Wine Festival. Head to 

the El Dorado Hills Town Center to view artwork from over 

80 of the best artists from near and far. There will also be 

food, live music, and tastings from some of the area’s most 

prestigious wineries and breweries. eldoradohillsartfestival.org 

(ALSO 10) 

Special Notice 

As we were going to print, there was a lot happening 

regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, and many events 

were being postponed or cancelled. 

Please be sure to call or check online for updates. 


ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 

Artist 

Spotlight 

Patris Miller 

By Heather L. Nelson 

Enchanted with urban landscapes, 

Patris Miller paints images that 

portray city life, along with her 

true passion: plein air scenes of 

California, her old stomping grounds 

in Northwest Montana, and Glacier 

National Park. Mainly using oils, the 

artist—who also teaches drawing 

and painting at the Crocker Art 

Museum and in her Oak Park studio 

and gallery; and hosts paint & sip 

events, master workshops, and artist 

exhibitions—enjoys the never-ending 

process of learning and discovering 

new applications for the medium. 

“I love working from life and direct 

observation,” shares Miller. “I seek 

to convey the beauty I see and feel 

when painting outdoors and in urban 

landscapes, focusing on the positive 

aspects, interesting architecture, 

and juxtaposition of natural creation 

with man-made elements.” Miller has 

been chosen to participate in this 

summer’s Plein Air Glacier 2020—a 

prestigious event where invited artists 

venture into Glacier National Park and 

surrounding areas with their brushes 

and easels for one week and then 

present their work in a collaborative 

show—and will also be teaching her 

first destination workshop in August 

("Beginning Landscape Painting in 

Oils") at the Mendocino Art Center. 

Glacier Cabins 

Artist photo by: 

Dante Fontana 

Artwork photos: 

courtesy of Patris Miller 


Sunflowers 

35th Street South Monterey Coast Broadway Rain 

HLN: How has your background 

shaped your art? 

PM: I grew up in Montana surrounded 

by the grandeur of the landscape, 

forever instilling in me a love of 

nature. I lived in a small town without 

many art opportunities, yet my 

mother always encouraged me to 

draw and create. Instead of art, 

however, I pursued a master’s degree 

in education and worked teaching 

English to refugee students from Laos, 

working on language development 

and program administration for 

second language learners at the 

Department of Education. It was 

tremendously rewarding, but after 

losing my mother to cancer, I changed 

life's course and began pursuing my 

heart's passion: art. 

HLN: What significance does the Oak 

Park area have on your work? 

PM: I started my artistic journey 

painting images of my community 

that highlighted its beauty. I still 

create vibrant images of Oak Park 

that reveal a positive perspective, 

focusing on the hidden beauty and 

unseen charm woven into the design 

of Sacramento’s first established 

suburb. My greatest aspiration is 

to support the renaissance of this 

neighborhood and invite others to 

enjoy the treasures of it. 

HLN: In 2012, you opened your own 

studio and gallery. What was your 

vision? 

PM: Patris Studio and Art Gallery’s 

vision is to foster growth in the 

visual arts and provide a place for 

artists—including myself—to work 

and connect with other artists. I 

also want to enrich the community 

with high-quality programs focused 

on art education and practice, art 

appreciation, and exhibitions. 

HLN: What words of wisdom do you 

have for new artists? 

PM: Art is a journey, and no 

one is born a master; it takes 

constant practice, learning, and 

searching. Artistic growth doesn't 

happen overnight. Developing as 

an artist is a process and takes 

time and devotion. Wanting instant 

perfection is the enemy of making 

art, while adopting a beginner's 

mind keeps us open to exploring all 

possibilities. There’s an important 

difference between demanding 

perfection and seeking excellence. 

The latter requires us to put in the 

time, devotion, and commitment; 

the former only seems to end in 

frustration. 

artist-patris.com 


SOCIAL BUTTERFLY 

Book Club: 

What to Read This Month 

The Measure of a Man: A 

Spiritual Autobiography 

by Sidney Poitier 

Of his memoir, Poitier says: “I began this 

book as an exploration, an exercise in self 

questioning. In other words, I wanted to 

find out, as I looked back at a long and 

complicated life, with many twists and turns, 

how well I’ve done at measuring up to the 

values I myself have set.” 

When You See Me 

by Lisa Gardner 

In this thrilling page-turner, Detective D.D. 

Warren, FBI Special Agent Kimberly Quincy, 

and vigilante Flora Dane work together to 

solve a crime that seems to have links to one 

they already solved involving deceased serial 

kidnapper Jacob Ness. Will they be able 

to crack the most disturbing case of their 

careers? 

The Dutch House 

by Ann Patchett 

Danny and Maeve, brother and sister, grew 

up outside of Philadelphia in an estate 

named The Dutch House. Wealthy living 

ended when their stepmother threw them 

out and into poverty. The story is told 

over five decades as their relationship and 

brother/sister bond is tested. 

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Articles by Julie Ryan 


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HEALTH & WELLNESS 

Green Day 

Do You Know Your CBDs? 

By Kourtney Jason 

Kathi Kridler was first introduced 

to hemp in 2017 after 

she was diagnosed with chronic 

Lyme disease. “I was having debilitating 

episodes of pain where I could 

neither stand nor sit for more than 

five minutes,” she says. But doctor 

after doctor refused to see a patient 

with her diagnosis. “[It] seemed very 

strange to me and was frustrating,” 

she shares. 

Ultimately, Kridler decided to do her 

own research, focusing on homeopathic 

treatments. “I found articles on 

the immune system and how it’s compromised 

with this disease, [which] is 

where I read about cannabinoids, or 

CBD.” 

CBD is a non-intoxicating, non-addictive 

compound derived from cannabis, 

a plant in the mint family that 

grows wild all around the world, explains 

Lauren Mathewson, ND, at Revolutions 

Naturopathic. The difference 

between CBD and THC (another cannabinoid 

found in hemp/marijuana 

plants) is that THC is the intoxicating 

component that gets you high. 

In recent years, CBD has exploded 

in popularity. Various products—including 

capsules, tinctures, patches, 

gummies, oils, and balms—have hit 

the market, often promoting an ability 

to improve your sleep, memory, appetite, 

mood, stress response, immune 

function, and pain regulation. 

To help with her pain, Kridler started 

taking supplements to boost her 

immune system, as well as hemp oil. 

“I read a lot about different types of 

hemp oil and selected what I thought 

was the best, started taking it twice 

daily, and haven’t stopped,” she says. 

“I’m happy to say that I haven’t had 

an outbreak of my debilitating pain 

since. I am in no way making a medical 

claim that this is due to the hemp 

oil, but what a coincidence!” 

Kridler isn’t the only one with an 

experience like this, however. Bob 

Campbell, co-owner of sBarkles, has 

been selling CBD products for pets 

for more than two years. “It’s our belief 

that anyone can benefit from CBD, 

[especially] dogs or cats with arthritis, 

pain, seizures, and anxiety,” he 

says. “Most people continue to return 

for more, as they see a positive effect 

in their pets.” 

While there’s no shortage of anecdotal 

evidence, doctors do warn that 

scientific studies and research on 

CBD is still very limited. “CBD is often 

promoted to relieve stress, pain, 

and inflammation and help people 

sleep, among other uses. However, 

there are no rigorous clinical studies 

or evidence at this point to support 

these claims, [and] it’s currently illegal 

to promote non-Food and Drug 

Administration (FDA)-approved CBD 

products for health and wellness use,” 

warns Michael G. Chez, MD, FAAN, 

FAES, and regional director of Pediatric 

Neurology and Pediatric Research 

at Sutter Health Valley Area. With that 

said, the FDA has approved one pharmaceutical 

form of CBD (Epidiolex) 

to treat seizures associated with two 

types of severe epilepsy. 

“I’m happy 

to say that I 

haven’t had 

an outbreak of 

my debilitating 

pain since." 

If you’re intrigued by the potential 

benefits of CBD, medical professionals 

give two warnings: first, consult 

your doctor; and second, read product 

labels. “It’s important to know 

what you’re taking and to do so under 

a doctor’s care. CBD can have side 

effects—although typically mild—and 

may also interact with other medications 

that people are taking,” Dr. Chez 

says. 

Yu-Fung Lin, PhD, associate professor 

in the Departments of Physiology and 

Membrane Biology and Department 

of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, 

School of Medicine at UC Davis 

echoes those concerns. “You may be 

thinking about the benefits of CBD, 

but you should also be informed on 

the other ingredients,” she says. “You 

could be harmed by what else is in the 

product.” 

Additionally, the long-term effects 

haven’t been studied. “We don’t have 

a follow-up study or data that shows 

whether it’s safe [in the long run]. 

That’s not to say it’s unsafe, but we 

just can’t say it is safe for long-term 

use,” she warns. 

What’s ahead for CBD? Dr. Chez says 

there will likely be more research available 

in a few years. “FDA approval of 

the first cannabis plant-based medicine 

established parameters for how 

CBD should be studied for consumer 

use, opening the door to further studies 

in other medical conditions and 

setting the stage for what’s to come 

in the use of cannabis for health and 

wellness,” he shares. “Like any medicine, 

consumers deserve access to 

CBD products that have been proven 

safe and effective and meet quality 

standards.” 

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3 CBD 

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oil, squalane, and adaptogens 

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deep, lasting hydration. $48 

at Sephora, multiple locations, 

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CBD Gummies. A daily 

dose of these naturally 

flavored gummies will help 

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VOLUNTEER 


Cultivating Community 

By Linda Holderness 

Twenty million Victory Gardens 

helped feed the country during 

World War II. Then, fruits and 

vegetables tucked into found spaces 

in yards and rooftops supplied 

more than a third of the nation’s 

produce. Today, with nearly 20% of 

California families unable to afford 

or obtain adequate food, according 

to Department of Agriculture data, 

the nonprofit Soil Born Farms in 

Rancho Cordova is reprising the 

idea of these edible landscapes as 

a means of addressing local hunger, 

reducing food waste, and improving 

health. “Our purpose,” says Shannon 

Hardwicke, youth education manager, 

“is to connect food, health, and the 

environment. We want to give people 

the desire to grow their own food 

in their own space.” As with Victory 

Gardens, that space doesn’t need 

to be large. Fruit trees can replace 

shade trees, Hardwicke suggests, 

and vegetables can be grown in 

containers on a patio. 

Top photo by Maggie Mason. Bottom photo Gao Ly Yang. 


Top photo by Abbey Hardwicke. Butterfly photo by Rebecca Le. Other photos by Joan Cusick. 

Soil Born cultivates crops and 

educates and nourishes consumers 

at a 55-acre historic ranch inside the 

American River Parkway. Sacramento 

County Regional Parks owns the 

farm land, and Soil Born Farms Urban 

Agriculture and Education Project 

steward it. The parcel includes 

acreage for organic farming; bee, 

butterfly, and native-plant gardens; 

riparian habitat; and facilities for 

instruction and interpretation. 

Monday through Saturday, staff 

welcomes visitors to explore the 

gardens or learn how to prepare 

fresh food, cultivate herbs for 

health, and understand the natural 

environment. Some of Soil Born’s 

programs include: 

• Farmstand. Every Saturday, from 

early April through mid-December, 

and a handful of Saturdays during 

winter, the farm sells garden produce 

and related wares, as well as 

products from other local growers, 

and offers visitors a fun outing with 

fresh pastries and fair-trade coffee, 

music, classes, and activities for both 

youngsters and adults. A winter Pop- 

Up Farmstand, featuring fruit trees 

and herbal medicines, is planned for 

February 8. 

• CSA (Community Supported 

Agriculture). Patrons can partner 

with Soil Born to receive boxes 

of organic vegetables weekly or 

biweekly for most of the year. Each 

box contains 8-10 fresh items. 

• Field Trips. Almost daily during 

the school year, Soil Born hosts 

classroom visits for about 1,500 

students a year, Hardwicke says. The 

content and theme of each field trip 

varies by age and can be coordinated 

with the students’ curriculum. 

• School Gardens. Soil Born has 

helped 50 schools set up gardens at 

their sites and works weekly with 10 

of them in locales with limited access 

to nutritious foods. Because no 

pesticides are used, kids can, and do, 

simply rinse and eat the vegetables 

from the ground. “It’s a dynamic, 

hands-on learning experience,” 

Hardwicke says. A survey of teachers 

last year indicated that gardening 

improved students’ skills—not only 

in course subjects such as math, art, 

writing, and social studies but in 

group work, leadership, and cultural 

awareness. Plus, Hardwicke adds, 

they learn to want healthier foods. 

soilborn.org 

Volunteer! 

Harvest Sacramento Work and 

Learn: Spring Plant Starts Care and 

Citrus Harvest 

April 4 at 9:30 a.m. 

Learn about spring plant starts and 

get your hands dirty working on a 

farm project or harvesting citrus in 

the neighborhoods surrounding the 

farm. 

Work and Learn on 

Wellness Wednesdays 

April 8 & April 15 at 9 a.m. 

Help out and learn about medicinal 

herbs, native plants, flowers, trees, 

vegetables, and succulents, as you 

help with greenhouse activities, plant 

sales, and fruit tree orchard care. 

Year-Round Garden Team 

April 25 at 9:30 a.m. 

Help out and learn about medicinal 

herbs, native plants, flowers, trees, 

vegetables, and succulents, as you 

assist with greenhouse activities, 

plant sales, fruit tree orchard care, 

and occasionally harvest fruit from 

surrounding neighborhoods. 

For more info about these 

opportunities and others, visit 

soilborn.org/support-us/volunteer/ 

volunteer-joblist. 


MONEY 

In Good 

Company 

6 

Tips for Starting a 

Business After 50 

By Lorn Randall 

For most of us over the age of 50, we see the light at the end of the workinglife 

tunnel. Thoughts and plans of golf, leisure time, and cruises to sun-baked 

beaches fill our mind’s horizons. But for many out there, the allure of the 

entrepreneurial spirit is beckoning, and age never enters the equation. For 

those brave citizens, I sourced some trusted professionals for their top tips for 

business success. Here’s what they had to say… 

1 

Hire professionals 

Kimberly Foss of Empyrion Wealth 

Management (empyrionwealth. 

com) says, “Get help if you need it. 

A certified, professional financial 

adviser can be a huge resource for 

those making decisions about starting 

a business after 50—or at any age.” 

Clint Herndon of Next Peak CPA 

(nextpeakcpa.com), echoes those 

sentinments. “Surround yourself with 

experts: an accountant, an attorney, a 

financial advisor, and a coach. Unless 

you’re an expert in one of these fields, 

don’t ‘save money’ by not hiring these 

crucial resources. You may end up 

paying more on the back end.” 

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Top photo courtesy of ©zinkevych - stock.adobe.com. Other photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations. 

2 

Consider your finances/costs 

Rudy Miramontes of The Principal 

Financial Group (principal.com) tells 

us, “The first thing you should consider 

is your finances. Anytime you start 

a business, you need to consider 

your cost associated with opening a 

business. I usually don’t recommend 

using retirement money for a new 

venture. Unless you have a big enough 

financial cushion, this can be a financial 

disaster if your company fails.” Foss 

says, “The number one reason for the 

failure of new businesses is inadequate 

startup funding. [Ask yourself]: Is the 

necessary financing within your means, 

and how will meeting that need impact 

your desired lifestyle? If your idea 

doesn’t work out, will you still be able 

to live comfortably with the resources 

you’ll have left? Remember, as an 

[older] entrepreneur, you don’t have 

as many years to recover if things go 

south.” 

3 

Write a business plan 

“It doesn’t have to be 10 pages 

long. Keep it simple—no more than 

two pages. It can be as [easy] as where 

am I now, where do I want to go, and 

how do I get there?” says Miramontes. 

“The Small Business Administration 

(SBA) is a great resource to help your 

company financially. They also help 

with writing a business and marketing 

plan.” 

4 

Do your homework 

“Does the business meet a 

legitimate marketplace need? Your 

homemade cookies may have won 

every award at the county fair for 

the last 10 years, but is your baking 

operation scalable? Do enough 

consumers want your cookies (or 

can enough be made to want them) 

to present a viable customer and 

revenue base?” 

asks Foss. “Another 

resource I recommend 

is Score (score.org).” 

Miramontes says, 

“They have a suite 

of resources you can 

tap into...Further 

recommended reading 

is The E-Myth Revisited 

by Michael E. Gerber, 

which talks about why 

most businesses fail in 

the first five years and 

what you can do about 

not being one of them. 

Also, Robin Sharma’s 

The Leader Who Had No Title will 

teach you humility, leadership, and 

how you can implement these traits 

upon your team.” 

5 

Get social 

Miramontes says, “All marketing 

plans should always include social 

media. LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, 

blogging, and more will all help your 

business. And, depending on the 

type of clientele or niche market you 

want to attract, one may serve you 

better than the others. However, the 

more social marketing mediums you 

use, the faster your company can 

grow.” According to Foss, “It’s vital to 

understand how to use social media 

effectively for your business and 

possibly the most critical advantage 

mature entrepreneurs have, [since] 

they’ve been around long enough to 

know lots of people.” 

6 

Assess the risks 

“Avoid high risk or niche businesses 

with an untested market. This is not 

the time in life to try to strike gold if it 

can cost you your nest egg. Plan wisely 

and find a business that has a steadier 

chance of success with fewer highs 

and lows,” says Herndon. 


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Your (Second) Career is Calling 

By Kourtney Jason // 

Photos by Dante Fontana 

It’s never too late to follow 

your dreams. These four 

boomers (and one Gen 

Xer!) are living proof that 

sometimes your second act 

can be more fulfilling than 

the first. Read on to hear 

about their first career, how 

they pivoted to a second, and 

all the lessons they learned 

along the way. 

Ronna 

Folsom 61 

age FEATURE 

Having recently transitioned to 

freelance consulting, Ronna has been 

in human resources for more than 30 

years. She started her career in LA 

in the television and entertainment 

industry, where she began in 

workforce planning focused on 

production teams, including camera 

operators, audio techs, editors, and 

more. “I transitioned to a professional 

special effects makeup artist for film 

but came back to human resources,” 

she says. 

Ronna left the entertainment 

industry in the early ’90s and moved 

to Silicon Valley when it was at its 

height. “Business was booming,” she 

remembers. “I worked for Electronic 

Data Systems (EDS), Hitachi, Cisco, 

DelMonte, etc. During this time, I took 

a more strategic role of planning 

for workforce development and 

leading teams across divisions and 

nationally.” In the late ’90s, she 

moved to Sacramento. “It was where 

I wanted to raise my child,” she says, 

“and was one of the best decisions 

of my life.” Ronna worked for Intel 

Corporation in Folsom for 18 years, 

where she focused on leadership 

development, organizational health, 

and set up mentoring and coaching 


programs. “My last years with Intel, 

I moved [into an] HR role,” she 

says. “They have such a large HR 

department; they need their own HR 

support. This allowed me to continue 

my passion while working with the 

HR managers and leaders, coaching 

and developing strong leaders on a 

global level.” 

Ronna retired in the summer of 2017, 

and she did “nothing” for six months. 

“In truth, those six months were full 

of figuring out my new health care, 

adjusting to my newfound freedom, 

finding a financial advisor that suited 

me, doing the house projects that 

had been neglected, and taking some 

much-needed vacations,” she shares. 

Later that year, a former Intel 

colleague (now CEO at Eisel 

Consulting) asked Ronna to partner 

on a training session at the College of 

Continuing Education at Sacramento 

State. “The content spoke to much 

of the work I had done in the past 

and the instructor asked if I would 

assist with the Q&A. The experience 

reminded me how much I loved the 

work and the interaction,” she says. 

In addition to partnering with Eisel 

Consulting, Sacramento State, 

and Unleashing Leaders, Ronna 

has started a consulting business, 

offering coaching, strategic planning, 

organization health, and leadership 

development. “I love what I do and 

continue to grow and learn, so I can 

bring the most relevant, current 

information and the best of me to 

my clients,” she shares. “I never saw 

myself as an entrepreneur but here I 

am. When I left full-time work, I didn’t 

dream this would be my trajectory in 

2020 and moving forward. I’m living 

my best life.” 

What advice would you give to 

someone looking to change career 

paths? 

Taking the six months to settle in and 

transition was one of the best things 

I did. It gave me time to consider 

my options and really decide what I 

wanted this next chapter in life to be. 

Where do you see yourself in five 

years? 

As of now, I love the balance I have 

of work and play. I don’t see myself 

stopping. I do a reset of goals and 

vision for myself every year. If, at 

some point, my goals and vision 

change or I’m no longer truly having 

fun, I will make a change. This 

chapter, more than ever, reminds me 

that this is my shot to embrace the 

life I want. While my health is still 

good and my body allows, I want to 

travel and play as often as possible. 

It’s not uncommon to find me 

walking the Folsom trails for several 

miles or kayaking when the weather 

is warm. 

What does success look like to you? 

It’s about the experiences in life. 

Am I happy? Am I bringing value? 

Am I embracing life? Am I spending 

quality time with friends and family? 

Am I making space for me? Someday 

I will get to look back and know I 

made deep, meaningful friendships, 

was a good mother and supportive 

daughter, and will leave a legacy of 

improving the work environment for 

multiple businesses and industries. 

For me, that is success. 


With her skills, experience, and 

education, Granja says it was still a 

big leap, as she knew building an 

investment practice would require a 

lot of effort, grit, and determination. 

“Every skill and experience I have 

gained over my 20-plus years 

in financial services helps me 

understand and serve my clients 

better—not just my job knowledge, 

but my people skills as well,” she 

says. “No matter where my clients 

are in life or when they start their 

financial journey with me, their goals, 

fears, and dreams are all significant 

for me to comprehend. Having a 

close relationship with my clients 

helps them to open up, which really 

helps me to understand how to best 

serve their interests.” 

Julie Granja 

Fair Oaks 55 

age 

Julie Granja is a financial advisor 

and works with her clients to make 

plans that will help them reach their 

financial goals, whether it’s retiring, 

sending children or grandchildren to 

college, building financial freedom, 

or protecting and transferring their 

wealth. “Previously, I worked in 

the banking and financial services 

industry for over 20 years in several 

different areas, including trust 

administration, securities processing 

and taxation, loan underwriting, 

customer service, and client 

management,” Granja says. “I always 

dreamed of being a financial advisor, 

but I hadn’t completed my college 

degree, so I didn’t feel I could or even 

should obtain that type of position.” 

When Granja had her son at 41, she 

decided to stay home with him. “I 

knew my career would take a hit, 

but I felt it was worth it,” she says. 

“But rather than leaving a gap in my 

resume, although explainable, I took 

the opportunity to go back to school 

and complete my degree at the 

University of San Francisco, with the 

goal of becoming a financial advisor 

when I went back to work.” 



paths? 

Do some deep introspection and ask 

yourself why you want to make a 

change. Ask yourself if you will regret 

not having taken the leap. Do an 

inventory of the skills and experience 

required, and talk to current or prior 

colleagues for their input. Go into it 

well informed, get prepared, and go 

for it! Understand that it may take 

time and effort, but if your “why” is 

strong enough, all the effort will be 

worth it. 


years? 

Right where I am now—continuing 

to do what I’m passionate about 

and partnering with my clients to 

help them achieve their goals and 

celebrating together with them, by 

attending their retirement parties and 

reveling in special milestones. 


It’s the “aha” moment when clients 

put it all together and can see a 

tangible plan for their financial goals, 

partnering with them to develop 

a plan they can embrace, then 

watching as the plan progresses to 

get them where they want to be. 

When they can see their retirement 

as a reality, it’s like watching the 

weight of the world being lifted 

from their shoulders. I rarely meet 

someone who won’t benefit from 

some type of financial planning. 

When clients are cheerful and 

want to exchange hugs after an 

appointment, I know I have my dream 

job. 


Reg Holliday 

Gold River 72 

age 

In March 1971, Reg Holliday graduated from 

the University of Georgia and moved back 

to California, where he landed a job in a 

department store in Pasadena. “I got a job offer 

from the A. T. Cross Company—a manufacturer 

of fine writing instruments—starting as an 

independent sales representative in Northern California. 

I worked for them for 21 years,” Holliday says. 

After Cross changed their structure and eliminated all 

the independent manufacture representatives, Holliday 

worked for the Sacramento Bee as an ad salesperson 

for their weekly Spectrum Newspaper for a few years, 

followed by KVIE public television for a year, and then 

Sacramento Magazine for nine years. “In 2008, Style 

Media Group offered me an opportunity to work as 

a territory ad sales rep, and I’ve been with them ever 

since.” 

Holliday said he feels lucky to have a publication and 

a company he’s proud to represent. “I love that I get 

to interact with a lot of people, both coworkers and 

customers,” he says. 

How did your previous career experience help you 

succeed in your current career? 

As the A. T. Cross representative, I covered a fairly large 

territory and called on a diverse group of people and 

companies. Since I was based in Northern California and 

Cross was in Rhode Island, I had to develop the ability to 

be a self-starter. I had no one looking over my shoulder 

every day to report to. Those self-starter abilities go 

hand in hand with being an ad sales representative. 


Success, at this point, is being comfortable in 

my own skin and not trying to impress anyone. 

Friends, family, and good health are most 

important. Every day is a gift! 

Job-Hunting Tips 

Baby boomers are retiring at a rate 

of about 10,000 per day. Yet, if you 

are eager to retire from your full-time 

job, but still want to remain in the 

workforce doing part-time work or 

consulting gigs, here are a few simple 

tips to help you stand out as the best 

candidate for the position. 

1. Be willing to learn. 

Technology has changed, and it 

can be hard to keep up. By staying 

connected and learning the new apps 

or programs, you will keep your mind 

sharp. And it will show prospective 

employers that you aren’t afraid of 

challenges. 

2. Forget about being overqualified. 

Even if you’ve been working for 

30, 40 or 50 years, remind yourself 

that you don’t know everything. 

We all have our own strengths and 

weaknesses as well as qualifications. 

If you are asked if you think you are 

overqualified in an interview, spin 

it to highlight that you are highly 

qualified, and your experience will 

benefit the team. 

3. Make a great impression. 

As you know from your career, 

practice makes perfect. For 

any interviews or networking 

opportunities, make sure to still 


do your research, prep for the 

conversation, and have your talking 

points ready. A bit of preparation 

will help you feel confident to make 

the best first impression. Ageism 

unfortunately does exist, and the 

more you prepare, the better you’ll 

do to showcase your talents and 

highlight your skills. 

4. Use your network. 

As a retired baby boomer, you’ve 

got a huge network of friends and 

colleagues who may be able to 

help you find that next career 

path and/or help you make a 

new connection or introduction. 

Use this to your advantage. 

Share your goals with those 

around you, which will allow 

you to put it out into the 

universe. And in return, that job 

just might come directly to you. 

Cindie Wilding 

Rocklin 65 

age 

Cindie Wilding thought she would be a 

teacher, just like her parents. “I graduated 

from college with a degree in English, 

because I love stories and I love to write,” 

she says. “However, while I enjoyed student 

teaching, I didn’t see it as being my forever 

career path.” 

Wilding graduated from paralegal school 

and spent nearly 35 years as a trial 

paralegal. “I worked directly with clients 

for a long time, which I loved, and then 

switched to environmental law where 

our clients were water companies,” she 

remembers. “While I loved the work we did, 

my job was a lot of summarizing massive 

amounts of documents—boxes and boxes of 

documents.” 

After some time, she began to realize the 

work didn’t fulfill in a way it once did. “It 

was no longer feeding my soul,” she says. 

“I began looking for another career—one 

that ideally could be my own business and 

sustain me.” But after short stints as a life 

coach and certified retreat coach still felt 

she needed something more. 

Then one day, she saw an ad in a magazine 

for The Celebrant Institute. “The ad stated 

something along the lines of ‘make all 

ceremonies meaningful for the people 

involved,’” she says. “This totally resonated 

with me, as I had been to so many weddings 

and my own mother-in-law’s memorial, 

where the ceremony had nothing to do 

with the people. I always felt rather empty 

afterward, as I wanted to know more about 

that person or those people. When I shared 

the ad with my best friend and told her I 

was thinking of going through the program, 

she told me she had seen the same ad and 

immediately thought of me.” 

After completing two specialties in the 

online program, she began doing weddings 

while still working at the law firm. Every 

year, the number of ceremonies increased. 

“After four years of a ‘day job’ and my 

celebrant practice, it was time for me to fly 

the nest. For the last six years, I’ve run my 

business quite successfully and am so very 

proud of what I have created for myself and 

for the people who are my clients.” 

What is the best job perk you have right 

now? 

I absolutely love what I do, and so many 

people, both clients and those who know 

me intimately, comment on how well it suits 

me. I love meeting new people and getting 

to know them and tell their story. Every 

ceremony involves a love story—the love 

story of the people involved, whether it’s a 


wedding or a memorial or anything 

else. I find that fascinating and so 

very connecting to be the one to 

tell that story to their nearest and 

dearest friends and family, or in 

the case of an elopement, to read 

their love story directly to them. 

I love writing, spending the time 

researching and writing their special, 

one-of-a-kind ceremony, and then 

performing it while hearing the 

laughter and the tears and getting 

comments afterwards about how 

“that was the best wedding I’ve 

ever been to!” or “How do you know 

them? It feels like you must be an old 

friend.” 



paths? 

I know it sounds cliché, but listen to 

your heart and keep going through 

doors as they open. I had a very 

good picture of what I wanted and 

how it would look, and I do believe 

that I have manifested just that. I had 

a vision and kept listening to what 

my inner voice suggested. And, as 

a door would open, even if it didn’t 

feel likely to lead to anything, I would 

go through it. You just never know 

where things will lead you down the 

road. Believe in yourself and your 

vision. It’s sort of like, “if you build 

it, they will come” mentality. Create 

something that is uniquely you and 

your passion, and people will fall in 

love with that. I have people tell me 

all the time how much they love my 

website and that it makes them want 

to get married, even if they weren’t 

planning to! I designed my website 

and maintain it, and I’m not great 

at techy stuff or art, but I think it 

reflects my genuine joy for what I do. 


years? 

I have said I will never say I’m retiring 

and doing my last ceremony. That 

won’t happen. For one thing, I am the 

family celebrant. I have performed 

memorials for my mom, brother, 

niece, and former husband, as well 

as weddings for various family and 

friends. I love what I do too much 

to stop. I will probably slow down in 

the next few years to allow time for 

travel and time with family, but I see 

myself continuing to take ceremonies 

that fill my heart and soul and make 

me feel I am doing some good in this 

world. 

Cool Jobs for Retirees 

Are you retired but missing the 

fulfilling feeling of clocking in, 

socializing with coworkers, and 

bringing home a paycheck? It 

might be time to get back into the 

workforce. But there’s no reason 

to feel the pressure to get a 9-to- 

5 or to go back to the industry 

from which you retired. Here are 

some cool jobs that will get you 

out of the house and put a bit 

more dough in your pocket. 

Uber/Lyft Driver 

You can make your own hours, 

explore your own city, listen 

to your favorite music and/or 

podcast, and meet interesting 

people. 

Barista 

If you love coffee, just think of the 

employee discounts! Working at 

a local coffee shop will introduce 

you to new people—who will 

become your regulars as you get 

to know exactly how they like 

their coffee. 

Hotel Concierge 

If you’re the person who always 

knows the hot new restaurant 

in town or the interesting new 

museum exhibit, you might 

consider stopping in to local 

hotels around town to see if there 

are openings for hotel concierge 

staff. 

Dog Walker 

For the animal lover who also 

enjoys staying active, walking 

dogs will combine those passions 

into one cuddly gig. 

Nanny 

If your own kids are all out of the 

house and you’re feeling a bit of 

the empty-nester syndrome, you 

might consider looking for jobs 

as a nanny. If you enjoy cooking, 

cleaning, and being surrounded 

by energetic kids or cuddly 

infants, this just might be the job 

that will keep you feeling young 

at heart. 

Librarian 

If you find yourself spending most 

of your free time reading, working 

part-time as a librarian will allow 

you to share that love with other 

bibliophiles of all ages. 

Entrepreneur 

Not inspired by the gigs listed 

here? Follow your own dreams! If 

you see a gap in the market 


Brandy West 

Rancho Cordova 46 

With a resume that includes time 

spent as a gas station attendant, 

retail worker, and a restaurant 

hostess, Brandy West has done 

just about everything. When she 

was 21, she began working as the 

headquarters receptionist at a familyowned 

car dealership. “This was 

my real introduction to the working 

world,” she says. “Roughly four years 

later, it was announced the company 

would be closing, and one of the 

assigned auditors was impressed 

with my work, and referred me 

to their office with Deloitte and 

Touche. I accepted an offer with 

their Portland, Oregon, office as their 

travel and events coordinator.” 

One year later, her husband’s job 

required them to relocate back 

to California. “I was hired by a 

pharmaceutical benefit company 

to be a part of their marketing and 

advertising department,” she says. In 

2003, she had her first child but was 

laid off one month after returning 

to work. She took time off to be a 

stay-at-home mom and while looking 

for her next job discovered she was 

pregnant again. “While searching for 

maternity clothes, I was approached 

by the store manager about 

accepting an associate manager 

position,” she says, and ended up 

working with Motherhood Maternity 

in management for over five years. 

To focus on her daughter’s 

health, West left the job and soon 

rediscovered her passion for cooking 

and baking. “Food Network became 

age 


my best friend! I loved being home 

with my family, and I have never 

regretted making that decision.” 

In 2011, Brandy was pregnant again— 

this time with twins. “Although, 

things didn’t go well, and one 

week before Christmas, we said 

goodbye to them,” she says. “I was 

understandably devastated, as was 

my husband who didn’t want to try 

again. He was about to be 40, and I 

was 37. We had also just learned that 

our daughter would require surgery 

for a previously diagnosed health 

issue,” she says. 

Feeling at peace with the decision 

to not have more children, West 

thought about what else she wanted 

for herself. “While watching my 

beloved Food Network, I saw an 

advertisement for The Art Institute’s 

culinary program. I decided in that 

moment I wanted to return to school 

and get my degree. So, at 38, I [did],” 

she says. 

Planning to go the savory route, she 

decided to switch gears and joined 

the Baking and Pastry program 

midway through her training. “At age 

40, I walked across that stage, family 

and friends cheering, with a gold 

tassel, summa cum laude,” she says. 

West took a part-time position at 

Michaels to teach cake decorating 

and a year later received a request 

for a custom cake order. “She wanted 

a three-tier, topsy-turvy cake, with 

fully sculpted characters from many 

of the Tim Burton films,” she says. 

“That day, I discovered God gave 

me a gift I had no idea existed. I 

was able to sculpt 12 characters 

out of chocolate that were fully 

recognizable. That cake led to the 

biggest decision of my life!” 

In 2016, she launched Go West 

Baking and Events. “In my first month 

of business, I was invited to be a 

part of a window display and photo 

shoot; in my second month, I filmed 

an episode of Cake Wars on Food 

Network; and by the end of the year, 

I was voted Best Wedding Cakes in 

Sacramento—a title I was able to hold 

onto for three years,” she says. 



paths? 

Don’t focus on the fall, just jump! If 

it turns out to be the wrong move 

at first, what have you really lost? In 

all likelihood, it’s exactly what you 

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needed to push yourself down the 

right path. 

Where do you see yourself in 

five years? 

Truthfully, I have learned not to 

look too far down the road. There 

may be a “road less traveled” that 

I don’t want to miss. But, for now, I 

love what I do, and I’m going to keep 

right on going. 


The happiness on my customers’ faces, 

the pride in my husband and children’s 

faces, and waking up and looking at my 

own face in the mirror with no regrets. 

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Whether you prefer communing with nature in your 

birthday suit or escaping on weekend retreats, hot 

springs aficionados are in luck: Northern California is covered 

in them. While some have luxury resorts surrounding their 

waters, others are deeper into forests without any amenities 

(or even signage, for that matter). Here’s a roundup of our 

favorites within three hours of Sacramento. 

Wilbur Hot Springs 

Wilbur Hot Springs falls somewhere between “hidden in 

the woods” and “lux resort.” The self-described sanctuary in 

Williams often hosts yoga retreats and wellness workshops 

around the mineral-rich springs, which range from 98 degrees 

up to 109. There are covered and exposed springs, and guests 

can come for the day or book an on-site campground or cabin. 

Room rate: Camping starts at $75; rooms start at $100 

Hot springs day rate: $59 

Distance from Sac: 1.5 hours 

3375 Wilbur Springs Road, Williams; 

530-473-2306; 

wilburhotsprings.com 

Room rate: N/A 

Hot springs day rate: Free 

Distance from Sac: 

3.5 hours 

Near mount Shasta 

and Lassen National 

Park. Search online for 

directions. 

Hunt Hot Springs 

Hunt is the furthest away 

hot springs on this list, 

but its location makes it 

an excellent add-on to a 

Mount Shasta or Lassen 

National Park trip. It’s also 

the most natural spring, 

with no amenities and very 

little human interference. 

After about a 10-minute 

hike, you’ll reach the small 

pools, a few of which have 

been built up with rocks. 

You’ll need to pack in and 

pack out everything you 

need for your visit, and be 

sure to download driving 

directions, as the dirt roads 

to the springs can be hard 

to find. 

First Hunt Hot Springs photo by Jenna Chhea. Second Hunt Hot Springs photo by Rainy Groberg. 

Other photos courtesy of Wilbur Hot Springs. 


Vichy Springs Resort 

Sure, hot springs are great, but 

have you ever sat in a carbonated 

hot spring? Probably not, unless 

you’ve been to Vichy Springs Resort 

in Ukiah. The resort’s been around 

the springs for more than 165 years 

and more than a dozen pools are 

available for your soaking pleasure. 

In the summer, it’s worth taking a 

short hike across the compound’s 

700 acres to the natural swimming 

hole at Chemisal Falls. 

Room rate: Starts at $195 

Hot springs day rate: Starts at $35 

Photos courtesy of Vichy Springs Resort. 


2605 Vichy Springs Road, Ukiah; 

707-462-9515, vichysprings.com 


Boyes Hot Springs at the Fairmont 

Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa 

Boyes Hot Springs have been drawing 

visitors to Sonoma for well over 100 

years, but the modern facilities inside 

the Willow Stream Spa at the Fairmont 

Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa elevate the 

soaking experience to a whole new level 

of luxury. A day pass includes access to 

the posh facilities around the mineralrich 

pools, including saunas and steam 

rooms. It’s recommended that you relax 

in the coldest pools first to receive the 

full benefits of soaking. 

Room rate: Starts at $199 

Hot springs day rate: $89 


100 Boyes Boulevard, 

Sonoma; 707-938-9000, 

fairmont.com/sonoma 

Sierra Hot Springs 

Located just north of Lake Tahoe in Sierraville, Sierra Hot 

Springs has the vibe of a commune turned into a resort. 

Camping and a few B&B-style rooms are available on-site 

and guests can choose to soak in a covered indoor pool, 

an outdoor swimming pool, an outdoor meditation pool, 

or one of a few private covered pools hidden in the woods. 

Many bathers here go au naturale. 

521 Campbell Hot Springs Road, Sierraville; 

530-994-3773, sierrahotsprings.org 

Room rate: Camping starts at $35; 

rooms start at $77 

Hot springs day rate: Starts at $20 

Distance from Sac: 2 hours 

First Sierra Hot Springs photo by Jivan Child. Other Sierra Hot Springs photos by Kaisa MacDonald. 

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10 Must-Try Burgers 

By Lorn Randall // 

Photos by Dante Fontana 

Attention, burger fanatics! I’ve done 

the work for you: polled social media, 

called on, driven to, and chewed 

my way through some of the top 

burgers in town. Here are some you 

may or may not know about but 

should definitely try. And though I’ve 

listed several “specialty burgers,” 

rest assured—if you’re a basic burger 

lover, each of these purveyors of 

the patty on a bun serves a quality 

ground beef sandwich, too. Here 

they are, in no particular order… 

The Dive 

With an almost fanatical following of 

burger aficionados, The Dive Burgers 

& Brews serves up some of the 

area’s best and most unique burgers. 

Their signature burger, aptly titled 

“The Dive,” features fresh ground 

beef, chopped bacon, an overeasy 

egg, sautéed mushrooms and 

onions, cheddar, and house-made 

mayo. (Looking for something truly 

different? Try the Redneck!) 

The Dive Burgers & Brews 

5050 Rocklin Road, Rocklin, 

916-824-1411, dineatthedive.com 

Boundless 

Brie Burger 

In addition to Out of Bound's quality 

craft brews, their Boundless Brie 

Burger—which is essentially a cheese 

plate with a patty—is also worth 

sampling. The combination of brie, 

sliced apples, walnut-fig jam, balsamic 

reduction, field greens, tomatoes, red 

onions, house aioli, and brisket short 

rib beef works in myriad ways. The 

seasoning and medium-rare cook on 

the beef are both spot-on, which, in an 

era of frozen patties and over-salted 

food, is a pleasant surprise. 

Out of Bounds Craft Kitchen 

and Biergarten 

13407 Folsom Boulevard, Suite 

D, Folsom, 916-357-5250, 

outofboundsbrewing.com 


Golden 

Eagle 

Most times, when I’m craving 

a burger, I gravitate to my 

favorite flavors: BBQ, cheddar, 

bacon, and onion rings. Call 

it a Western, Cowboy, BBQ, 

or at Primo’s—Golden Eagle. 

This huge half-pound patty is 

grilled over an open flame (as 

are all of their burgers), topped 

with cheddar, and crowned 

with my prerequisite helping 

of onion rings and a slather of 

BBQ sauce. The flame-grilled 

flavor makes their burgers taste 

like they just came off the “Q” 

at home (and I don’t have to 

break out the deep fryer for the 

onion rings!). 

Primo Pizza Rocklin 

2600 Sunset Boulevard, Suite 

103, Rocklin, 916-259-1010, 

primopizzarocklin.com 

Sriracha PB&J Bacon 

I’ve tried a few renditions of a peanut butter burger, but like a 

lot of things The Chef’s Table serves, this one is just that much 

better. Granted, you have to be adventurous (and willing to 

ask for it; it’s not always listed on the menu), but the peanut/ 

sriracha combination impart a Thai flavor to their burger that 

makes it a “must-try!” 

The Chef’s Table 

6843 Lonetree Boulevard, Suite 103, Rocklin, 916-771-5656, 

thechefstablerocklin.com 


Fresno Fig Burger 

A charcuterie platter in a bun—warm, melted goat 

cheese and fig marmalade, plus bacon, red onions, 

and spicy porter mustard accompany the beef. The 

tart goat cheese and sweet fig marmalade transform 

the classic American burger into something special, 

but don’t think this is a “wine lover’s-only-burger,” 

it’s right at home with one of their many craft beers! 

Eureka! 

234 Gibson Drive, Roseville, 916-864-9500, 

eurekarestaurantgroup.com/locations/roseville 


Three-Cheese 

(Add Bacon-Onion Marmalade) 

Skip’s grinds their sirloin/chuck 

blend, 85% lean patties every day. 

The three-cheese combination 

of blue, brie, and provolone (add 

the house-made bacon-onion 

marmalade—you’ll thank me later) 

and cooked-to-order beef on a 

brioche bun combine for a next-level 

cheeseburger. Skip’s Kitchen has a 

smorgasbord of options to choose 

from, and they’re extremely friendly, 

so please ask for it your way! 

Skip’s Kitchen 

4717 El Camino Avenue, Carmichael, 

916-514-0830, skipskitchen.com 

Beast Burger 

“The Beast” was named the 2019 Sacramento Burger Battle 

Judges’ Pick, beating out some meaty competition. Featuring 

an eight-ounce, house-ground patty, house-made brioche 

bun sprinkled with ODB seed mix, butter lettuce, ash onions, 

heirloom tomatoes, B&B pickles, and Dijon aioli, this is a classic 

American hamburger on steroids. Get there for lunch; it’s not 

on the dinner menu…yet. 

Beast + Bounty 

1701 R Street, Sacramento, 916-244-4016, 

eatbeastandbounty.com 

South Burger 

Bacon, havarti cheese, and leek-shallot jam should be 

enough to entice you. If not, spicy aoli, house-made slaw, 

and Sonoma Brinery pickles on a brioche bun should get 

those salivary glands working. Add to that the “(P)” on the 

menu indicating thar’s pork in that thar burger, and you 

have a little taste of the South in your mouth. Feeling really 

adventurous? Try the Southside Royale! 

South 

2005 11th Street, Sacramento, 916-382-9722, 

weheartfriedchicken.com 


Porch Burger 

More Southern goodness from the folks at The Porch 

in Sacramento—adding pimento cheese and fried 

green tomatoes to their Braveheart Black Angus 

Beef patty. Did I mention there’s also bacon…and a 

sesame seed bun? So, let’s analyze this: It’s a fried 

green tomato BLT burger with pimento cheese, 

which makes me want a glass of sweet tea. How 

about it, ya’ll? 

The Porch Restaurant and Bar 

1815 K Street, Sacramento, 916-444-2423, 

theporchrestaurantandbar.com 

Pangaea Burger 

The Pangaea Burger is a three-time winner of the 

Sacramento Burger Battle, winning every time it’s 

been entered—most recently in 2018 winning the 

Judges’ Vote and the People’s Choice. No fruit 

spreads or trendy ingredients, just 100% Angus 

Beef, cheddar cheese, applewood bacon, lettuce, 

tomato, pickles, and onion on a brioche bun with 

a little house-made special sauce. Perfection on a 

patty and a bun? You decide! 

Pangaea Bier Café 

2743 Franklin Boulevard, Sacramento, 916-454- 

4942 pangaeabiercafe.com 


Sip on This 

5 Wines We Love Under $25 

Compiled by Megan Wiskus 

When it comes to wine, less (money) is more. The following bottles hail from some of our 

region’s most beloved wineries and promise high-quality flavors alongside less-than-premium 

prices. We’ll drink to that! In no particular order… 

OZV Zinfandel 

ABV: 14.2% 

PRICE: $13 

PURCHASE: Oak 

Ridge Winery, 6100 

East Highway 12, 

Lodi, 209-369-4769, 

oakridgewinery.com 

TASTING NOTES: 

This old vine 

Zinfandel is enticing 

and jammy—a true 

expression of Lodi’s 

unique terroir. Flavors 

of boysenberry and 

mocha are prominent, 

with a hint of plum 

liqueur on the finish. 

2019 Rosé 

ABV: 13% 

PRICE: $24 

PURCHASE: Scribner 

Bend Vineyards, 

9051 River Road, 

Sacramento, 

916-744-1803, 

scribnerbend.com 

TASTING NOTES: 

Crisp and clean with 

abundant aromas of 

fresh strawberry and 

watermelon, this rosé 

is a pure celebration of 

springtime. Keep a few 

chilled bottles ready for 

impromptu parties. 

Painted Fields 

Cuvée Blanc 

ABV: 13.1% 

PRICE: $25 

PURCHASE: Andis Wines, 

11000 Shenandoah Road, 

Plymouth, 209-245-6177, 

andiswines.com 

TASTING NOTES: This 

luscious, medium-bodied 

white blend of unique 

Mediterranean grapes grown 

in the Sierra foothills features 

a tense interplay of apple, 

pineapple, and peach. Crisp 

and dry, it’s perfect poolside 

or alongside springtime 

sunsets. 

2016 Davis Road Red 

ABV: 14.6% 

PRICE: $22.99 

PURCHASE: Van Ruiten Family 

Winery, 340 West Highway 12, 

Lodi, 209-334-5722, 

vrwinery.com 

TASTING NOTES: This red blend 

offers a very nice aroma and 

flavor profile (dark fruits, anise, 

and spice) with good structure; 

complex, ripe tannins; and a 

lingering, spicy finish. 

Riaza 2018 Elemental 

ABV: 11.8% 

PRICE: $17 

PURCHASE: Riaza Wines, 

2441 South Stockton Street, 

Suite 1, Lodi, 209-625-1103, 

riazawines.com 

TASTING NOTES: Verdejo, a 

relatively unknown Spanish 

white grape, is the star of 

the show in this particular 

bottle that boasts bright 

flavors of citrus, stone 

fruit, and green apple. A 

crisp acidity keeps things 

fresh, while the finish helps 

frame the grape's telltale 

minerality. 


OUTTAKES 

Art Reception 

Art League of Lincoln’s Art Center, Lincoln 

February 8 

Art League of Lincoln welcomed mixed 

media artist Connie Rodriguez, PhD, at 

this reception celebrating the opening 

of her exhibit, Earth Elements. 

Photos by Maggie Rose McGurk 

1. Judy Dillion 

2. Terri Goodman and Connie Rodriguez 

3. Marie Soto with Ross and Karen Burnett 

4.Darlene and John Engellenner 

1 

2 

4 

3 

A Chocolate Affair 

El Dorado Fairgrounds, Placerville 

February 8 

This 22nd annual event hosted by 

Soroptimist International of Placerville 

treated guests to a variety of chocolate 

desserts, wine and beer tastings, 

and food from local restaurants. 

Proceeds supported local educational 

scholarships and awards, along with 

other community service projects. 

Photos by Robin Rogers 

1. Brian and Alexia Rauchfuss, Leticia 

Williams (Soroptimist International 

of Placerville's 2020 Live Your Dream 

scholarship awardee), and Krissun Austa 

2. Nello Olivo Winery 

3. Janet Bailey, Sherry Phillipsen, Staci 

O'Toole, and dog Mila 

4.Melanie Cain and Rita Ferndon 

1 

2 

3 

4 


1 

Sacramento Children’s Home 

Guild Crab Feed 

Folsom Community Center 

February 22 

Guests took part in live, silent, and cake 

auctions, while enjoying all-you-caneat 

crab at this 22nd annual fundraiser 

whose proceeds ($125,000) will benefit 

children and families in need. 

Photos by Tia Gemmell 

1. Evelyn Jensen, Community Ambassador, 

Sacramento SPCA 

2. Susan Scotland, Dr. Mark Heller, Todd 

Koolakian, and Nick Clevenger 

3. Todd and Jennifer Aquilina 

4.Dr. Mark Heller, Todd Koolakian, Joe 

Gregorich, and Steven Kesinger 

5. Cecil and Louise Aswell 

2 

3 4 5 


Valentine’s Dinner & Dance 

Catta Verdera Country Club, Lincoln 

February 8 

1 

Attendees at this fourth annual event 

hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Lincoln 

Foothills were treated to an elegant 

dinner, music, and dancing, along 

with a silent and live auction. Event 

proceeds totaled $13,000, which 

will benefit disadvantaged children 

in Lincoln and other surrounding 

communities. 

Photos by Maggie Rose McGurk 

1. Mayor Dan Karleskint and his wife Cheryl 

with friends 

2. Joe and Lou Hill 

3. Bec Cannistraci and John Gho 

4.Cecillia Bulich with Larry and 

Carolyn Millea 

2 3 4 

El Dorado Hills Chamber 

of Commerce Installation & 

Business Awards 

Serrano Country Club, El Dorado Hills 

February 20 

Around 180 dignitaries and business 

leaders attended this sold-out event 

to recognize distinguished premier 

partners and committee members 

and to congratulate Business of the 

Year winners. 

Photos by Charm Photography 

1. Business of the Year Winners: 

El Dorado Saloon & Grill, Cook 

Engineering, Inc., MAMAssistant, 

KrickFit, Doug Mitchell/GVM Law LLP, 

and Gold Rush Energy Solutions 

2. Kevin Barri, DeeDee Riley, Kelly 

Seymour, Craig Badolian, David 

Williamson, Lynn Repstad, Cathey 

Cort, Jenna Hoyt, and Josh 

Reaksecker 

3. Shiva Frentzen, Sreenivas Kalluri, 

Debbie Manning, and Brianna 

Duewel 

4. Amanda Easton, Angela Nicholson, 

Jennifer Bassett, John Knight, and 

Laurie Heyman 

1 

2 

3 4 


Steppin' Out 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 

A Custom Crossword by 

13 14 15 16 

Gail Marie Beckman 

702-869-6416, 

17 18 19 

customcrosswords.com 

Brain Food 

20 21 22 23 24 

25 26 27 

ACROSS 

1. Lofty mountain area 

6. Grounds right in the pot of 

water and boiled: 

Cowboy ______ 

10. Bureau of Land 

Management, for short 

13. North or East, for ex. 

14. Ascend 

15. Dome hut made of snow 

17. Cancel, as a check 

19. Of the sun 

20. Surrounding nature, 

perhaps 

22. (with 49 down) Selfguided 

hiking trails to 

educate about the native 

habitat 

25. Morning initials 

26. Sis cousin? 

28 29 30 31 32 

33 34 35 36 37 38 39 

40 41 42 43 

44 

45 46 47 48 49 

50 51 52 

53 54 55 56 57 58 

59 60 61 

62 63 

64 65 66 67 68 69 70 

71 72 73 74 75 

76 77 

27. Fine film 

28. Precedes Fi 

30. Water Closet, shortened 

32. Word with day or diem 

33. One on the computer 

36. Sweetie; darlin' 

37. A _____ in the woods 

40. Short for remote control 

41. Word before side 

42. Got off the horse 

43. Part number, for short 

44. RN workplace, often 

45. Fix it up nicer than it was 

(3 wds) 

50. Thumbed through a 

magazine 

51. Tent-like dwelling 

52. Apiece (abbr) 

53. More than a hot ash 

58. Comes before IOU 

60. Backpack 

61. At lunch 

62. Sure! 

64. Revolutions Per Minute, 

for short 

67. Between re and fa 

69. Novelist, for one 

71. Scenic outdoors 

75. Particular feeling 

76. Let's hit the ____! 

77. Large sled 

DOWN 

1. Exciting experience 

2. Certain habitat 

3. Secluded 

4. No Smoking, for short 

5. Reverberate 

6. Rock follower 

7. Short for Old English 

8. Particular hold 

9. What neither and weird 

have in common 

10. Link between blue and 

able 

11. Behold! 

12. One in a range 

16. Locale for flowers and 

vegetables 

18. Hardly lit 

19. Temporary abode in the 

winter (2 wds) 

21. Utterance of hesitation 

23. Continent between the 

Atlantic and Pacific (abbr) 

24. Symbol for einsteinium 

28. Season just beforehand 

29. Pro opposite 

31. Short for calorie 

32. Barbecue or fire ending 

34. Mass of small rocks 

35. Protective cover for the 

tent 

38. Improvised campsite 

39. Cover for all types of 

weather: _____ blanket 

46. Manhattan locale (abbr) 

47. Particular pole 

48. Football pos. 

49. (see 22 across) 

54. Sleeping bag type 

55. Short for blind corner 

56. Barely get by; ___ out a 

living 

57. Initials before VP 

59. When you just rest at the 

campsite:_____ Day 

61. Certain 3's 

63. Offshoot from the main 

trail 

65. Between L and P 

66. RR stop 

68. Exists 

69. Clearing what the spiders 

left on the trail: ____ - 

walking 

70. Jog quickly 

72. Relative of Ave. or Ln. 

73. That thing 

74. Perform 

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