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Table of

contents

Nicholson Glass:
Beauty and creativity
produce works of art.

see page 6

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On the cover: Photo by Jeremy Burke

32 Giddy up
10 Train of thought
Home sweet Home Show
14
36 Art walk
Recipes to try
17 Hiking trails
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24 Spring fashion

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Beautiful
Art pieces
handmade
in auburn

Written by Noelle Konrad Photos by Jeremy Burke

Most people would not

put art in the same category as
heavy machinery,
but that is not the case with
Nicholson Blown Glass.
Many different types or equipment are used in making these
glass pieces of art. How it is done is quite remarkable. Three
hundred pounds of molten clear glass are kept at extreme
temperatures 100 percent of the time. Never to be cooled.
It is kept in a furnace of 2,200 degrees. HOT! These types
of machinery are very uncommon to an art studio and yet
for Nicholson Blown Glass it is just another day of creating
masterpieces.
Husband and wife, Rick and Janet Nicholson, began Nicholson Blown Glass over 30 years ago when they moved to
Auburn. With Ricks background in pottery and Janets in
photography making glass creations was the perfect combination of their two skills.
In photography, you learn to focus on detail and see color
clearly, Janet said.
There is so much depth of color to glass that to an untrained
eye it might go unnoticed. Being able to differentiate between the two like a photographer has proven a skill for each
awe-inspiring creation. Rick Nicholsons abilities with pottery
have also proven a unique fit for his glass art work.
Not only are you dealing with shape and form and color;
with glass blowing, you are keeping things on center, much
as the same with pottery, Rich said.
Everything has a balance. Rick and Janet have combined their
talents and discovered a balance.
There is no end to learning when it comes to blowing
glass. Even Rick, who has been in this trade for years, is still

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Finished piece: Some

work from Nicholson
Glass (opposite).
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Is it hot in here?: The
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degrees. (above).

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inspired to learn more. Their shop has expanded in the last few
years with what designs are offered. Glass can be blown into
many different shapes. Some are figurines, bowls, contemporary artwork, vases, even urns, and much more. Rick wished
to create horses for his equine loving wife. After a class with
world-renowned Italian glass sculptor, Pino Signoretto, and a
year of honing his skills, Rick was finally ready to present his
glass horses, amongst other new feats. Anything that is worth
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having takes time and the patience Rick has

to making his art perfect truly shows in the
quality of his work.
Rick and Janets vivid imaginations have
led to some incredible designs. Each one is
carefully thought out. However, until it is
finished, it could turn out any unique way.
There is a big investment when you try
something new. You can have an idea and
go toward it but each piece is going to be
unique; you wont know until they are done.
Sometimes we make two just to get one,
Janet said.
Not every piece turns out as planned. With
this art form, which is not exactly handson, it can be difficult to achieve the desired
result. Their focus and determination are true
of an artist. Together they make a great team.

An additional member of the team joined a few

years ago, Rick and Janets daughter Hannah.
She now plays a large contributing role to the
family business.
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care and creativity
goes into each piece
at Nicholson Glass.

She (Hannah) has a natural talent for art and a

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Nicholson Blown Glass has been represented at
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History

Ridinthe rails
railroad once connected Nevada City to Colfax and beyond
Written by Julie Miller Photos by Julie Miller, unless noted

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A lesser-known foothill celebrity once appeared in

30 Hollywood motion pictures and TV episodes.

Today,
Engine No. 5 has a comfortable retirement back home, away from the glam and glitter of tinsel town at the Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum in Nevada City. After a career of riding the rails
throughout Placer and Nevada counties, it was sold in 1942 to a Hollywood film company and
appeared in its first movie, The Spoilers starring Marlene Dietrich and John Wayne. Its last screen
appearance was in a 1978 episode of Six Million Dollar Man, said Brian Blair, treasurer and curator
of the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum.
But this story is about the 22-mile railroad that went from Nevada City to Colfax, before Engine No.
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In 1876 a narrow gauge track was built in 15 months and began running during the Gold Rush.

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The reason the railroad was put in was because of the mine industry, Blair said.

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Its services became necessary because once the easy-to-get surface gold was mined, it was time to
dig deep. The trains hauled needed heavy mining machinery into the foothills.
It also moved people, mail, dairy products, timber and more.

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In 1893 it transported a circus. However, that 22-car train with two engines
tipped on one of the mountain curves between Grass Valley and Peardale.
The first reports were that the circus lions and tigers had escaped, but it later
turned out they escaped injury, Blair said.
In the wreck, two people were killed and two were injured. The fatalities were
a Sells-Renfro Circus employee and a young man that was illegally hitching a
ride from Colfax to Grass Valley.
One of the stories that rumored about blamed the circus horses for the crash,
claiming they had turned the train over with their weight.
Railroad yard: Nevada
County Narrow Gauge
Museum is open on
weekends until May where
it will be open seven days a
week (opposite).
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Engine 5 alive: This
historical photo shows
Engine No. 5 sits in front
of the Kidder Mansion.
(top right, courtesy)
___
Post retirement:
Engine No. 5, built in 1875
by the Baldwin company
in Philadelphia, lives out
its retirement inside the
museum (center).
___
Railroad family:
John and Sarah Kidder
(courtesy).

The official report of the accident said the circus crew had loaded a wagon incorrectly causing a flat car to tip.
The tight curves and grades in the Sierra foothills lent itself to a narrow gauge
track being just 36 inches apart. Todays railroad tracks are 4-feet, 8-inches apart.
With this narrower width, cars could be one-third the size and bridges could
more easily be built, since the trains were less heavy.
John F. Kidder was hired to construct the railroad and soon became its president.
When he died in 1901, his wife, Sarah took over operations, becoming the first
railroad in the U.S. to have a woman president. She ran the company for 12
years, selling the operation in 1913 and moved to San Francisco.
The railroad also boasted the highest train bridge in California for its time. The
1908 Bear River Bridge was 172-feet high.
Over its 66-year tenure, the railroad carried more than $200 million in gold bars
to Colfax where they were transferred to Central Pacific for delivery to the United
States Mint in San Francisco.
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Train wreck: In
1893, a train carrying
a circus tipped on
one of the narrow
gauges tight turns, just
out of Grass Valley
(courtesy).
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Little engine that
could: This small, but
full-scale switching
locomotive was built
from scratch in the
museums workshop to
resemble those of the
1880s.
___
Another No. 5:
This 1910 Lima is on
loan to the museum
from South Carolina
(opposite).
___
Take the high road:
The Bear River Bridge
was 172-feet high
(courtesy).
___
Map: The railroad
wound its way through
the foothills with
many tight curves
(courtesy).

However, trucking and busing companies began to give the

railroad competition as roads improved in 1910. The competition
became more threatening as automobiles grew in number. But
the railroad remained profitable, event during the Great Depression. Finally, after Pearl Harbor was bombed, the railroads biggest
customer, the gold mines, were not able to get mining equipment
delivered.
When the U.S. entered WWII, the government said gold mining
was not pertinent. (The mines) couldnt get any material, Blair
said.
All efforts were then focused on the war.
With trucking companies in full force, and mines closing or reducing their operations throughout the region, in April 1942, the
railroad was sold to Dulien Steel Company to scrap it. The biggest
engines were sold to the Navy, with one of the engines, No. 9, being shipped to Hawaii to serve in Pearl Harbor for the war effort.
In 1945, when the last of the operating equipment was sold, the
remaining metal pieces were set to be purged.
Other parts were sold were melted down to make bombs and
bullets, Blair said.
But all is not lost for the historical Narrow Gauge Railroad.
A museum opened in 2003 in Nevada City unearthing the railroads history. The museum gets about 5,000 visitors a year by
families and train buffs alike. It is owned by the city, but receives
all its operating funds by donations and proceeds from the museums gift shop. All its 30 employees are volunteers. The museum
has a functional 1901 steam car that runs on compressed air, plus
locomotives, gondolas and cabooses more than 20 cars total.
So, if youve ever seen such classic movies as Winchester 73
with James Stewart, 1950, Rails into Laramie, with John Payne,
Dan Duryea and Mari Blanchard, 1954, Shenandoah,1965, with
James Stewart and Doug McClure, youve seen Engine No. 5, a
celebrity with its roots right here in the foothills.

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Home sweet
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There will be a Landscapers Challenge which is where
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said. I also like finding out about all the new products and
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Guests should expect a casual and enjoyable shopping experience, she said. They will have the ability to do comparison
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Guests are encouraged to bring a list of their projects,
blueprints, and a wish list because they will probably find it all
there, Lani said.

At the same time, there will be numerous things going on,

she said. RCO California renovations will be presenting a
building full of remodeling ideas. At the Auburn Fairground,
we will be holding a separate event call the NorCal Recreation
Show and that will have everything from wild to wild.
There will be many giveaways from various companies including safaris, white water rafting, Sacramento River Cats, and
many more, Lani said.
This years event is the 20th anniversary and is expected to
have around 30,000 guests.
We are putting in extra effort, and acknowledging those who
have been with us for 10 years or more, she said. We anticipate this to be the best show yet.

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Independence Trail
Directions: Take Highway 49 out of
Nevada City towards Downieville for 6
miles. There is parking along the east
side of Highway 49 by the trailhead, and
overflow parking just around the next
curve down Highway 49.
Distance of hike: Highway 49 divides
the trail with the West trail being 2.5
miles downstream of the South Fork of
the Yuba River and the East trail 2.5
miles upstream.
West trail offers a 4.3-mile loop along
swimming trail to Jones Bar Road, up to
Excelsior Ditch and back to start.
Degree of difficulty: Both 2.5-mile
sections are rated 1. West Loop: 5.
Wheelchair accessibility: 1.5 miles in
each direction of trailhead.
Seasons: All year.
Rules: Dogs on leash; no bicycles or
motorized vehicles
Bathrooms located at the trailhead and
along the way. Several picnic tables also
available along the trail.
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Explore Views of the Yuba River

Written by Jesse Locks

Six miles northwest of the historic town of

Nevada City is one of the regions premier
hiking spots, the Independence Trail.

The popular hike offers nearly five miles of mostly wheelchair accessible trail through
dense woodland that opens up to spectacular vistas of the South Fork of the Yuba
River.
With its gradual, level walkways, the Independence Trail offers superior outdoor accessibility for people of all abilities in all seasons. In the spring and summer enjoy a lush
canopy of ponderosa pine, madrone and live oak, and an abundance of colorful wildflowers. One of the highlights of spring is to see the California newts mating in primal
clusters near the waterfall at Rush Creek.
During the fall take in the cool canyon breezes and the color of changing leaves on
the broadleaf maples, willows, dogwoods and oaks. And in the winter, pull on your rain
boots to visit a magical landscape of lush ferns and granite boulders covered in vibrant
mosses.
For adventurous types, there are several summer swimming holes along the river that
can be accessed from the trail. From the west trail take the 0.4 mile hike down to Jones
Bar. This is a use trail (not maintained) with some very steep sections.

Other swimming holes are located on the east

trail. Just before the trail ends, a rough road
crosses the trail; this is Hoyts Road, which
crossed the Yuba River in the 1850s. The road
takes you to a point directly above what is
called Miners Tunnel.
The Miners Tunnel was constructed in the
1870s to divert the river flow through a tunnel
in the bedrock to expose the river and its gold.
From this point there are a number of use
trails that you can follow down to the river,
including to the popular swimming hole at
Hoyts Crossing, which can also be accessed
from a trail that begins at the Highway 49
Bridge.
The Independence Trail is not only rich in natural beauty but in history. Built on the site of
the Excelsior Ditch, hikers tread along on the
remnants of a 160-year-old flume network
that was originally built during the Gold Rush
to transport water from the mighty Yuba
to hydraulic mining sites in Smartsville, 25
miles downstream. Youll cross a few of these
reconstructed flumes that have now been
adapted to function as foot bridges.
Other historical interests include Jones Bar. For
those who take the side trip to Jones Bar, they
will now find a swimming hole, but during the
late 1840s and early 1850s it was the site of a
lively trading post and the only river crossing
for miners and travelers between the town of
Washington and Bridgeport.
And finally, long before the miners, the
areas indigenous peoples, the Nisenan, lived,
gathered and traded along the river. Its not
uncommon to still find cultural remnants of
them in the form of grinding rocks near the
trail.
All along the Independence Trail are interpretative signs identifying the areas flora and
fauna and explaining more about the local
history.
Whether you are looking for a relaxing stroll
in nature or to learn more about the legacy of
the landscape, the Independence Trail delivers
both and much more.
Jesse Locks, is an avid writer and hiker. Last summer she hiked
the 165-mile Tahoe Rim Trail. Twice a month she hits the trail
with the Folk Trails Hiking Club to learn more about the tales
of the trails. Interested? Sign up at folktrailshikingclub@
gmail.com.

Must-reads

The River: Hiking

Trails and History of the
South Fork of the Yuba
River, by Hank Meals

Facts about the

South Yuba River
Independence Trail

Conservationist John Olmstead stumbled across the Excelsior Ditch while

hiking near the south fork of the Yuba
River in 1969. Between 1973 and 1986,
Olmstead and friends, along with several
private parties raised enough money to
buy much of the land containing the
ditch, which the State of California
eventually purchased to create the
South Yuba State Park.

The Nature of this

Place: Investigations
and Adventures in the
Yuba Watershed, by
Bruce Boyd and Liese
Greensfelder.

The Independence Trail is the first

wheelchair accessible wilderness trail in
the United States.
One mile into the West trail is the
cascading Rush Creek, a fantastic spot
to see California Newts in late winter
and early spring. Dont touch them
though. The amphibians slimy coating
is toxic.
Springtime brings the best wildflowers.
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Written by Tricia Caspers-Ross

I love autumn in Auburn. People wax poetic about the fall colors in New
England, but what they fail to mention is that the beauty comes with a steep
price tag labeled: Winter: coming soon. When I lived in Massachusetts I
oohed and ahhed over those maple leaves along with everyone else, all the
while carrying in my belly a knot of dread, knowing Id be buried in snow in
the near future.
Autumn in Auburn, though while maybe not as brilliant as New Englands
is all about singing Hallelujah! The hot days are over. For me, autumn is
hiking season.
When I was growing up Auburn was not yet known as the endurance capital
of the world, and as Ive mentioned, the only thing I was enduring was
algebra class. Im still not an ultra kind of person. I imagine myself running
sometimes as I pause to sip my English breakfast while re-reading Pride and
Prejudice in my cozy spot on the couch. Then I chuckle to myself and put my
nose back my book.

Closer to the river, theres a gorgeous rock wall designed with cubby holes
and a blue stone current that runs through it. Above the wall is a water duct,
artistically camouflaged to look like a fallen log. Our sons favorite part of the
trail is the suspension bridge over Deer Creek. While I enjoy the view of the
rivers rapids and water-worn boulders, my son likes to jump and giggle.
The path is also a history lesson as the trail memorializes the history of the
Nisenan tribe as well as the Chinese. I didnt know, for example, that during
the Gold Rush it was illegal for Native Americans to mine for gold.
The history is told in posts along a 1.5-mile loop from the suspension bridge.
The loop is not too steep and is fairly shaded. My mushroom-hunting
husband (dont worry, he doesnt eat them) has spotted some of his favorite
fungi along there as well.

For me, the brutal heat of summer is an excellent excuse to laze around the
house or the cool of the library, but in the autumn, the outdoors calls me
away from even the most thrilling page-turner.

The complete trail is nine miles long and the funding of it is managed by the
Sierra Fund with $1 million in grants from several different nonprofit, private
and government entities. The land is owned by Nevada City as well as the
Bureau of Land Management and Bear Yuba Land Trust, so the project is also
a lesson for our son about how great things are created when people work
together.

While, as you know, Auburn has some excellent hiking and biking options, my
family and I recently discovered Deer Creek Tribute Trail in Nevada City. We
were looking for a shorter length of trail, as our sweet 8-year-old boy
we
call him Buckaroo takes after his mother and tires easily.

While Buckaroo does enjoy some of the educational aspects of the trail, what
he really enjoys possibly even more than jumping on the bridge is the
promise of a trip to Mountain Pastimes toy store and a sweet treat from the
Nevada City Chocolate Shop.

The trail officially begins at Pioneer Park and wanders through downtown
Nevada City, but we like to park near the Miners Foundry on Spring Street
and follow the signs to the path along Deer Creek. Theres parking farther
down the route, but then wed miss one neighbors wacky collection of singing Wizard of Oz characters.

I have to admit that those post-hike activities rank fairly high on my list as
well. You can take the bookworm out of the house, but you cant take away
her love of chocolate.

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For more information about the Deer Creek Tribute Trail visit: Bylt.org/trail/
deer-creek-tribute-trail-east.
Tricia Caspers-Ross is an award-winning poet and reporter for the Auburn Journal.
She tweets at @patriciacaspers.

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Stella + Parker Revival store prides their

style on vintage Americana clothing

that owners,Deb Arbogast and Deanna Farchi, wear themselves.The sister duo
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for designers who compliment their artistic tastes, as both Arbogast and Farchi
create a fashion style with a purpose.
Its important to the co-owners to create a welcoming atmosphere at Stella +
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Francisco. The textiles the sisters seek are of modern rustic Americana, according
to Arbogast.
Stella + Parker launched their spring collection with a celebration of harmony
and creativity. Auburn artisan,Tes Sullivan, led a Shibori napkin dying class for all
ages. Its a Japanese style cloth dying technique with the use of indigo dye where
folding and binding the cloth creates a one of a kind pattern.With each fold and
twist of the cotton napkin, a new movement of light and energy compliments the
pattern.
The stores spring event was also a chance to meet designer Tysa Wright. She
began her career at the very young age of 15, because she didnt want to follow
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As she grew older, her tastes became more sophisticated and designs came to her
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handcraftedgarments are inspired from local travels including the Yuba River,
which as Wright said itssuch a grounding energy to be next to a such a magnificent place She uses luxurious fabrics that are comfortable and free flowing,
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Wright holds up a brightly colored
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To dye for: Andrea Chew holds up
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Having designers like Tysa Designs and artisans like Sullivan compliments the
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Nevada City

Camping with culture

Submitted Photos by Various

Reservations are now being accepted

for this
summers grand opening of the Inn Town Campground, a vibrant new year-round
campground located within walking distance of the quaint Nevada City downtown
area. The campground is the realization of a long-time dream by owners Dan and Erin
Thiem, Nevada City residents and owners of the popular Outside Inn, also in Nevada
City.
Featuring a variety of camping experiences that include tent sites, RV sites and rustic
canvas glamping tents, the Inn Town Campground will offer experiences designed to
suit different camping styles and preferences, from traditional to turn-key.
Were excited to welcome the first campers at the Inn Town Campground this
summer, and to provide them with a personalized camping experience that they
wont find anywhere else, said Erin Thiem. Not only has our extended family been
incredibly involved helping to make our dream a reality, members of our community

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Inn Town
campground
9 Kidder Court, Nevada City
530-265-9900,
inntowncampground.com or
follow @inntowncampground
on Instagram.

have come together to add elements of

character specific to Nevada City to the
campground. Campers are sure to feel the
welcoming spirit of our community when
they stay with us.
Located on the western slope of the Sierra
Nevada, Nevada City is recognized as
Californias best-preserved Gold Rush town,
both for its small-town charm and authentic
historical character. The region is an outdoor
mecca, frequented for its convenient access
to the Yuba River, exceptional road routes
for cyclists, miles of mountain biking and
hiking trails, and variety of year-round
events.
After living in and traveling around New
Zealand for five years with their young
family, Dan and Erin came to appreciate the
holiday park model, which allowed them to
camp close to town, and provided access to
communal amenities. Since their return to
Nevada City, the couple took over management of the Outside Inn and has been hard
at work creating the Inn Town Campground
from the ground up over the past five years.
Each site was hand-selected and carefully
designed to maintain the peaceful forest
setting.
Every detail of this project is important to
us, as we want the guest experience to be
anything but ordinary, Thiem said.
Custom headboards have been created for
each of the beds in the glamping tents, and
custom lighting fixtures have been commissioned from a local artist. The couple has
involved the local community in the campgrounds concept, design and construction;
with their collective ideas resulting in a
product that is largely community influenced.
At the heart of the campground, a
3,000-square-foot heated amenity building,
called The Commons, will offer conveniences
such as: a camp store, kitchen (complete
with modern appliances and cooking accessories), laundry facilities, TV area, reading
nooks, a swimming pool and barbecue area.
Additional comforts will include bath houses
featuring flush toilets, an indoor shower, as
well as an enclosed outdoor shower.
Visitors will also enjoy picnic tables at each
site, and the ability to have individual gas
firepits at their site, daily maintenance of

Glamping with G: Luxury-type tents are available for rent at the Inn Town
Campground (opposite, photo by Erin Lenkaland).
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Setting up camp: Tent camping is an option at the new campground in
Nevada City. (above, photo by Katie White)

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communal facilities by the campgrounds housekeeping staff, as well as

a communal outdoor gathering area that will bring people together for
activities such as family movie nights. Two staff-managed, wood-burning fire pits will be offered adjacent to the communal building.
Of the 70 campsites within the Inn Town Campground, the majority
will be traditional tent sites where guests will pitch their own tent. For
those interested in a turn-key experience, 15 sites will feature canvas
glamping tents complete with beds, linens, bedside tables, electricity, outdoor seating and peaceful views. An additional 15 sites will be
available for those with their own RV or camper, with most offering full
hookups.
Located approximately one and a half miles from downtown Nevada
City, the convenient location of the Inn Town Campground will offer
guests easy access to the neighboring Nevada County Narrow Gauge
Railroad Museum, the historic Chinese miners cemetery, and the ability
to walk to the variety of restaurants, boutiques and cultural events that
regularly take place in Nevada City.
Rates range from $45-50 for tent sites, $50-65 for RV sites with hookups (some with water and electric, some with full hook-ups), and $90100 for deluxe, furnished canvas glamping tents that have electricity,
real beds and linens. All site types include full access to the communal
building featuring the camp store, kitchen, laundry, television and
reading nooks, swimming pool and barbecue area.
Leashed pets are welcome for an additional $5 per night, per pet (max
two) in tent and RV sites. Some of the glamping tents are also dog
friendly, with an additional $20 per night required.
Reservations can be made online for dates beginning July 1. All camping will be short-term only, with a 14-day maximum and a two-night
minimum for weekend night stays between April and October.

Trail riders: There

are bike trails at
the campground.
(opposite, photo by
Kaite White).
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Tall tales: Camp sites
are nestled among
trees. (above, photo
by Simon Weller)

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday April 21

6 8 p.m.: Official Gold Country Pro Rodeo Kick Off

Party and Dummy Roping Contest at Auburn Chrysler
Dodge Jeep Ram, 1901 Grass Valley Hwy Auburn. Hosted by the Auburn Chamber of Commerce and Bootleggers Old Town Tavern & Grill Auburn.

Friday, April 22

6 10 p.m.: Official Rodeo Pre-Party at the Auburn

Alehouse, 289 Washington Street, Old Town Auburn.
Hosted by the Auburn Alehouse, 289 Washington
Street, Old Town Auburn. Featuring live music, drink
specials, food, beer and a great time.
6 11 p.m.: Texas Hold em Poker Night at the Gold
Country Fairgrounds hosted by Action Coalition for
Equestrians. All proceeds benefit the barns at the Gold
Country Fairgrounds. $60 buy in. Dinner and registration at 6 p.m. Texas Hold em at 7 p.m. Must be 21 or
older.

Saturday, April 23

2 p.m.: Rodeo gates open. Rodeo starts at 4 p.m.

8 11 p.m.: New! Rodeo Street Dance in Old Town Auburn featuring Nashville Artist Buck Ford and the Pure
Country Band sponsored by Alpine Mortgage and Cibo
7. The streets will be closed for this event. Welcome the
cowboys to Auburn with great food and good old-fashioned Auburn hospitality. You must be 21 or older. Free
admission

Sunday, April 24

9:30 a.m.: Cowboy Church at the fairgrounds

11:30 a.m.: Special Kids Rodeo
Noon: Rodeo gates open.
2 p.m.: Rodeo starts
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Its rodeo time!

Submitted Photos by Dan Zahra

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Rodeo Queen

A rodeo queen is a female representative and face of the sport of rodeo. She
represents her rodeo, association, or region
for a standard time of 12 months and is
required to wear a cowboy hat, crown,
and sash with her title on it. Being a rodeo
queen requires skills in western style horse
riding, public speaking, rodeo knowledge,
appearance, and personality. Rodeo Queens
spend their time professionally representing
their title at various rodeos, parades, public
events, school events, and charity events.
Photo by Danny Cook.

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Featuring Americas
Best Rodeo Clown

The only The only difference between Justin Rumford

and a stand-up comedian, is that hes doing his job from
the middle of a rodeo arena instead of a stage with a
spotlight. Rumford, who lives in Ponca City, Okla., is a
rodeo clown at events from coast to coast. His job during
the rodeo is twofold. He provides the laughs and banters
with the announcer. But during the bull riding his more
dangerous job begins. Rumford is a barrelman: the cowboy who works the barrel, providing an oasis of safety for
bullfighters and bull riders, in case an angry bull decides
to chase them. Rumford grew up in a rodeo family and
competed in junior high, high school and college rodeo.
He was a full time steer wrestler, but then blew out his
knee. While he recovered, he worked as an assistant
rodeo coach at Southwestern Oklahoma State University
in Weatherford. After his knee healed, he helped with the
Cody (Wyo.) Night Rodeo for three seasons, then began as
a livestock truck driver for North Plattes stock contractor,
Bennie Beutler of Beutler and Son Rodeo.

Featuring the
American Flag

He never considered being a

full-time rodeo clown, but after
a few tries as clown, he changed
his mind.
I worked the Pretty Prairie (Kan.)
bull riding, and they gave me
$1,000. And I thought, why the
heck am I working so hard for
$800 a week when I can make
more than that in a night? So
I jumped ship for the clown
life. And lucky for rodeo fans,
Rumford is still clowning, and
winning honors at it. In 2012,
2013 and 2014 hes been honored as the PRCAs Clown of the
Year. The award is voted on by
his peers and rodeo committees,
and Justin is humbled to get it.
I dont know if I deserve it, but
Im fortunate to accept it. Its
unbelievable!

Kent Lane started skydiving in 1976 and has

about 8,000 jumps both in competition and
exhibition. Kent competed on the national and
world level-winning several gold medals and
overall champion cups in U.S. precision freefall championships. Two-time world champion
competing on the US team. Held 3 world records performed in several high profile events
such as the Olympics in the U.S. and Seoul,
Korea. He has competed all over the world
including China, Soviet Union (Russia), South
Africa, Yugoslavia. Coached Special Forces
in Taiwan. Participated in the recent world
record of 400 skydivers in one formation in
Thailand. He also pilots his own airplane for
other skydiving teams such as the Los Angeles
Sheriffs, Redbull Airforce, and Navy Seals.
And he flies his own 1941 WWII fabric-wing,
open-cockpit biplane.
Photo by markeloper.

Mutton Bustin

Mutton bustin is an event held at rodeos

similar to bull riding or bronc riding, in
which children ride sheep. In the event, a
sheep is held still, either in a small chute or
by an adult handler while a child is placed
on top in a riding position. Once the child is
seated atop the sheep, the sheep is released
and usually starts to run in an attempt to
get the child off. Mutton Bustin is open to
boys and girls between the ages of 4 and 7
years, weighing 60 pounds or less. Although Mutton Bustin is not a contest, we
feel everyone is winner and each child will
receive a goodie bag filled with great stuff
for just participating.

Ticket & General Information

Online Early Bird discounts: $5 off per ticket, ends soon.

Ticket cost: At the gate (if available), general admission: $20 adults, $15 kids ages 4-12. Free
for children ages 3 and under. Online only: Check for Early Bird discounts. Advance reserved
covered seating $25 adults, $20 kids ages 4-12, Free for children ages 3 and under.
Parking: Enter at 209 Fairgate Road.
Location: The rodeo is held in McCann Stadium in the fairgrounds.
Information: To learn more or buy tickets go to GoldCountryProRodeo.com
The rodeo is produced by Flying U Rodeo Company and EzEvents.

Photo is courtesy.
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Wine andart
Submitted Photos by Jeremy Burke

Now in its 26th year,

Auburn art Walk
Opening Night of 2016 Auburn Art Walk
6 9 p.m. Friday April 1
throughout Old Town and
Downtown Auburn and everywhere in-between
Cost is free and open to all
ages
Map and listings of participating business and artists
will be available at Art Walk
locations and at the PlacerArts
office 808 Lincoln Way in
Downtown Auburn.

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the Auburn Art Walk is moving to a new night with

new artists, new venues and new partnerships with local wineries and entertainment. The
2016 season kicks off Friday April 1 from 6 9 p.m. at over 35 venues in Downtown and
Old Town Auburn and the connecting Lincoln Way and High Street businesses.
Music, visual art, performing art and refreshments can be found during the evening as the
community strolls in and out of venues for the free event. Along the way there is much to
see and do as artists and business owners mix and mingle with patrons and community
members. Open to all ages, children are encouraged to experience art with their families
and enjoy experiences at many of the open spaces along the route and inside Auburn businesses. Additionally, popular art galleries such as Southside Art Center, General Gomez Art
& Event Center, Old Library Art Studios, City Hall Gallery and Auburn Old Town Gallery will
have enhanced exhibits and artists on-hand to meet visitors.
There will be a special Auburn city bus shuttle, but people are encouraged to walk the route
to enjoy public art including the Auburn Art Commission Painted Utility Boxes and musical
entertainment at the State Theater foyer, Herschel Young Park, Central Square and the
Clock Tower.

Here is a small sample of the nearly 30 venues hosting

celebrations, music and exciting lively art for this months
event: Sip Auburn in Old Town Auburn will have an eclectic
mix of artists and exhibits plus great wine pairings.
Auburn City Hall Gallery will host the art and music of
the United Auburn Indian Community with Stan Pedilia
exhibiting. The Auburn Arts Commission will also host
a Native American Indian musician and reception with
refreshments.
Special Spiritual Totems of mixed media, metal, glass
& wood by several artists will be on display at Meritage
Motors large showroom at their European Auto Center on
984 Lincoln Way

New this year will be venues

featuring tastings and sales by
local wineries including:
Pescatore Estate Vineyard
and Winery at Meritage Motors
984 Lincoln Way and the
California Welcome Center 1103
High Street.
Lone Buffalo Vineyards at
Sierra Moon in Old Town
Rock Hill Winery at Ropers
Jewelers in Downtown Auburn

In anticipation of the musical The Music Man opening

at the State Theater, the EV Cain Marching Band will be
performing in the foyer.
Re-Find Living 1556 Lincoln Way will host Roller Derby
Art Show a Celebration of Art of Roller Derby Players to
include a mix of sculpture, photography & painting.

Art: Nicholson Glass will be

featured at the Auburn Art
Walk. (opposite and at right)

The 15th annual Watercolor Show featuring Placer Adult

School students of Sonja Hamilton will be on display at the
Chocolate Shoppe & Gift Emporium in Downtown Auburn.

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Agriculture

Pair it

with carrots
Written By Carol Arnold

Curry-Roasted Carrots and

Summer Beans with Olive
Oil and Golden Raisins

Carrots are a great spring snack and add a full array of bright colors that are perfect
for any family table. There are a variety of ways to enjoy these crunchy veggies:
boiled, roasted, steamed and raw and all are delicious options. Whether youre
looking for a healthy snack or want to try something new with your meal, carrots are
the best choice.

By Courtney mcDonald

This sweet veggie is a great source of beta-carotenes, falcarinol, vitamin A, minerals,

anti-oxidants and potassium. Beta-carotene, which is the nutrient most associated with carrots, helps maintain good eye health and improves skin, hair and nail
appearance. Though most people only eat the root, the carrot top is also edible and
contains six times the amount of vitamin C than the root. Because their taste is bitter,
it is recommended to blanch them and saut with seasonings and your other favorite
greens, or simply cook them into a soup.

Serves 6
Ingredients:
6 large or 12 baby carrots, scrubbed and trimmed (if
using large carrots, cut in half lengthwise)
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tablespoon curry powder
2 tablespoons water
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 pound fresh summer beans (yellow wax, blue lake
or mix), washed and trimmed
1/2 cup golden raisins, soaked in hot water for 10
minutes and drained
Salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium mixing
bowl, toss the carrots with the thyme, olive oil and
curry powder. Season to taste with salt and pepper and
lay out evenly onto a rimmed baking sheet. Roast,
stirring occasionally, until carrots are slightly softened
for about 20 minutes.
Add the water, garlic, raisins and summer beans.
Continue to roast until carrots and beans are cooked/
steamed through for about 20 more minutes. If
vegetables are cooking too quickly, add a few drops of
water to prevent burning.
Remove from the oven and serve immediately as a
side dish. Pairs well with chicken, pork or lamb, or
makes a great chilled lunch alone garnished
with goat cheese.
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One of the best ways to enjoy the root of this veggie is by preparing the accompanying recipe Chef Courtney McDonalds Farmers Curry-Roasted Carrots and Summer
Beans with Olive Oil and Golden Raisins. The combination of farm-fresh ingredients
and easy preparation makes this dish an instant favorite. If this recipe has whetted
your appetite, be sure to sign up for a Natural Trading Company CSA box at naturaltradingco.csaware.com/store/, or sign up for a Foothill Roots CSA box at foothillrootsfarm.com to receive a bundle of tasty carrots.

How to pair with local wine

Barbera, an Italian, medium bodied red wine with fruity and spicy characteristics,
complements the sweet and savory flavors of many carrot dishes. The curry roasted
carrots recipe mentioned above, for example, offers a touch of Indian flavor and is
delicious with braised lamb shanks for a spectacular main course. Lamb pairs well
with Barbera thanks to all of the diverse flavors and textures of the dish.

Selection and storage

While selecting carrots from your local farmers market, look for bright colors with
firm and smooth textures. Then remove the green tops, as they tend to wilt faster
and take moisture from the root. Carrots can be stored in the refrigerator for one to
two weeks; however, do not store carrots next to apples, pears, potatoes and other
fruits and vegetables that produce ethylene gas, as it can cause the carrots to acquire
a bitter taste. Once ready to use, thoroughly wash the carrots to remove any dirt or
pesticides.
For more details on local carrot growers, visit PlacerGROWN.org.

Spring veggies, healthy meals

By Noelle Konrad Photos by Noelle Konrad

Veggie Spiral

Prep time 10 minutes | Cook time 35 minutes

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Ingredients:

Dice the onion.

1 zucchini

Slice one whole zucchini, squash, and sweet potato into thin circles.

1 yellow squash

Melt 1 tablespoon butter on a skillet.

1 white onion

Sautee the onion for five minutes or until browned.

1 white sweet potato

Use the leftover 1 tablespoon of butter to coat a baking dish.

4- 6 ounces tomato sauce

Place the onion and tomato sauce on the bottom of the pan.

2 tablespoons butter

Alternate slices of zucchini, sweet potato, and squash in a spiral.

cup shredded Parmesan

Top with Parmesan cheese.

Bake for 30 minutes and check periodically. The time may vary depending
on the thickness of the slices.
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Garden Quesadilla
Prep time 10 minutes | Cook time 10 minutes
Servings: Makes one quesadilla
Ingredients:
1 sweet potato
1/2 can black beans (drained)
1 handful of spinach
Sliced brie cheese
Sliced white cheddar
2 gluten-free tortillas
Directions:
Slice the sweet potato into bite-sized pieces (helps them
cook faster). Sautee in a skillet with either butter or olive oil.
Once soft remove from the pan.
Use the same pan and place one side of the tortilla down.
Make sure there is enough oil or butter left so the tortilla
does not burn. Add more if necessary.
Place sliced cheddar and Brie on the now warm tortilla. Add
black beans and sweet potato. Cover until cheese is soft.
Cook on a low heat so the bottom tortilla does not burn.
Add spinach. Cover with other half of the tortilla and flip.
Cook until all ingredients are soft and garnish with avocado
and any other fun toppings.
Add chicken or ground beef for an added protein punch!

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Exercise of the Month

Proactive Personal Training & Auburn Racquet Club offer some quick tips

Suspension Trainer Forward

Lunge & Chest Fly
Leveraging gravity and body-weight, this total body exercise
targets the chest, shoulder stabilization, core as well as the
lower body including quads, hamstrings and hip complex.
Trainer - Drew Milam

Functional Trainer Press/Row with Rotation

A complex, functional exercise involving the Chest/Triceps on the pressing
arm and the Back/Biceps on the pulling arm along with core engagement.
Trainer - Suzanne Gove Client - Ellen MacInnes
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Client - Kent Keyser

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AUBURN RACQUET club & FITNESS

Left: Trainer Mercedes Briggs demonstrates proper technique for a squat on a Bosu ball.
Above: Trainer Robert Decker demonstrates an exercise with a waited rope. Decker
also shows an advanced option balancing on a Bosu ball.

AUBURN RACQUET club & FITNESS

1255 Racquet Club Dr, Auburn
(530) 885-1602

All Photos by Jeremy Burke/Foothill Magazine

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Wont you take me to

Funkytown?

Funk Box Derby delights all

Written By Rachel Zirin File Photos by Kim Palaferri

The popular Funk Box Derby is back

for another day full of laughs and fun.
It is kind of like riding down a hill such as a real derby except this kind of
derby is not for speed and time. This kind is for representation.
It is all about show and being funky, wacky and fun, said Brian Muenter,
president of the Auburn 20-30s club.
Drivers will begin registration and getting their cars lined up on the
street starting at 9 a.m. Beginning at 10 a.m. the public may come to
vote on their favorite cart for the Peoples Choice Award. Around 11 a.m.
the derby will begin. With an average of 15 carts registered, each cart will
get to go down the hill two to three times, said Muenter.
The derby is just really fun and it brings the community together, he
said.
Muenters favorite part about the derby is the kids enjoying the rides
in the carts going down the hill, the look on their faces when they are
speeding down and the joy it brings to them.
This club brings the parents, kids and the community together, he said.
All the money raised at the derby goes back to the kids in the community
in the end, he said.
People should look forward to a fun, wholesome, family event with a lot
of laughter, Muenter said. Everyone is laughing and having a good time
and you want to be a part of it. Its really cool.
Charol Gibson and her husband Reed have participated in the Funk Box
Derby for the last five years.
I usually do a lot of check ins with the drivers, she said. My husband
does all the setting up. We are there to do whatever needs to be done.
Gibson said her favorite part about the derby is watching all the carts go
down the hill.
Gibson and her husband have two carts that they will be entering this
year and they have a few young men who will be driving them.
I am looking forward to the kids and the crowds, she said. It is just a
fun family event. It sounds like a clich, but it is true.
To register to participate in the Funk Box Derby go to www.funkboxderby.
com/home/register. This event is free for the community to attend.
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Sound Healing Therapy with
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Sweedish, deep tissue and hot
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Fresh baked goods, coffee and

tea, daily specials, custom salads
and sandwiches
Gift cards available

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958 Lincoln Way, Auburn
(530) 889-1373
Open daily

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Mothers Day horse

grooming basket gift
Gift cards available

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 Mothers Day garden gift

basket
Eisley Nursery entices
gardeners by offering quality
products. There at the nursery,
they trial various plants,
vegetables, and fruits growing
several F1 hybrid varieties.

Eisley Nursery
380 Nevada St., Auburn
(530) 885-0900
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Basket includes: lime chutney and

garlic naan, mill, feta salad and
sprouted spicy pepper hummus,
chocolate with lavender, honey
and almonds, whiskey jug pottery,
produce, honey, flowers, and
mandarin orange mustard dressing

Foothill Farmers Market

8 a.m. 12 noon Saturdays
Old Town Courthouse Parking Lot,
Auburn-Folsom Road at Lincoln Way
in Auburn
(530) 823-6183

Scuba and snorkel gear shop

Scuba lessons $190
High Sierra Divers offers a full
range of classes from beginner
through Instructor level, as
well as a complete array of
specialty courses.

High Sierra Divers

217 Palm Ave, Auburn
(530) 823-6757

 Multi winery tasting

room featuring over 60
wines locally made
Boutique and cult wines,
fine art, decadent noshes,
unique gifts, and private
parties.
Wine and Paint Parties
at Sip

Sip
337 Commercial St, Auburn
(530) 878-5558

Eclectic, fun clothing

and accessories for all
ages and sizes.

Sun River
Clothing
Company
1585 Lincoln Way, Auburn
(530) 889-0261

Specializing in custom
body art, tattoos and
piercing

Utopia Tattoo &

Body Piercing
885 Lincoln Way, Auburn
(530) 823-8288

Features the works of

nearly 60 local artists
using a wide range of
media
Glass beaded bracelet
made by Dorene Kidd
Photo collage of wrapped
canvas by Susan Stoll

Old Town Gallery

of Fine Art
218 Washington St., Auburn
(530) 887-9150
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8522 Memory Lane

Come Home to your own paradise off Mt. Vernon

Incredible Valley Views from beautifully

maintained Single Level Home. Views
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8522
Memory Lane
Auburn

Features

5.9 Acres
3 Bed 2 Bath
3 Car Garage
24x28 outbuilding
2100 square feet
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Sold real estate

The following transactions took place

between Feb. 3 to March 2, 2016.
Information provided by Core Logic.

Alpine Meadows

Sale Price

Auburn

Sale Price

Auburn

Sale Price

1361 Pine Trl

2337 Bear Falls Ln

$545,000
$750,000

Alta

Sale Price

1003 Drum Power House Rd

$50,000

applegate

Sale Price

272 Bon Vue Ct

$110,000

Auburn

Sale Price

11492 Quartz Dr 3
684 Dorothy Way 35
230 Sutter St
140 Aeolia Dr
12380 Dry Creek Rd
160 Pacific Ave
14181 Dry Creek Rd

$101,000
$163,000
$200,000
$210,000
$215,000
$220,000
$245,000

1124 Bridle Ct
120 Skipper Cv
135 Grace St
202 Foresthill Ave
10300 Lone Star Rd
249 Olive St
860 Sierra View Cir
291 Daniels Dr
5530 Fawnridge Rd
2227 Ranch House Ct
11538 Stonebrook Dr
239 Aeolia Dr
10130 Snowy Owl Way
4655 Miller Ln
12150 Alta Mesa Dr
11039 Caballo Cir
12616 Florence Ln

$272,000
$275,000
$279,000
$290,000
$300,000
$325,000
$340,000
$342,000
$385,000
$415,000
$422,000
$425,000
$430,000
$435,000
$455,000
$458,500
$470,000

3590 Mary Ln
1198 Humbug Way
7900 Sisson Ln
3713 Park Dr 2
3644 Sapphire Dr 4
3703 Park Dr 4
3743 Park Dr 1
643 Lakeridge Dr
3637 Galena Dr 4
165 Pinewood Way
150 Duncan Mine Rd
159 Kellie Ln
242 Foresthill Ave
142 Kellie Ln
1465 Oak Ridge Way
12433 Tam O Shanter Ln
3048 Red Deer Ct

$486,500
$503,000
$528,000
$70,000
$71,500
$72,500
$82,000
$825,000
$87,000
$206,000
$227,000
$261,500
$265,000
$288,500
$329,100
$334,000
$490,000

Sierra Pacific Real Estate

530-878-5100
CalBRE# 01396513
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M aking Y our
T ransacTion
E asiEr F roM
B Eginning
T o E nd

Fred Eichenhofer Christine Schlittenhart Danielle Larson

CalBRE#00920443

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Auburn
2210 Mountain Springs Rd
12555 Quail Meadow Dr
11131 Dry Creek Rd
3644 Sapphire Dr 3
Carnelian Bay
4011 Robert Ave
4375 Old Mountain Rd
625 N Ridge Dr
Colfax
1319 Oak Ridge Dr
20189 Hummingbird Hill Rd
1050 Pinecroft Rd
1101 Easy Ln
23858 Tokayana Way
22810 Tree Farm Rd
1695 White Oak Dr
21810 One Fine Pl
551 Washington Irving Dr
210 Incline Dr
1170 Hillcrest Blvd
Emigrant Gap
42340 Emigrant Gap Rd
Foresthill
20977 Birchwood Dr
6720 Dahlberg Ct
6132 Green Oak Ct
5916 Silverleaf Dr
3755 Bear Ridge Rd
21625 Limestone Way
6615 Michigan Bluff Rd
25511 Foresthill Rd
5486 Cold Springs Dr

Sale Price

Forresthill

$496,000
$505,000
$560,000
$75,000

5010 Happy Pines Dr

4190 Log Cabin Ln
20550 Cedar View Ct

Sale Price

Sale Price

Soda Springs

Sale Price

$225,000
$230,000
$452,000

5222 Alpine Way

2133 Serene Rd

$589,000
$699,000

Tahoe City

Sale Price

8440 River Rd
725 Granlibakken Road 82
520 Rawhide Dr
560 Ward Ave
206 Observation Dr
1625 Cedar Crest Ave
1370 Sequoia Ave

$1,453,000
$359,000
$368,000
$1,000,000
$1,364,000
$525,000
$911,000

Sale Price

Kings Beach

$415,000
$200 000
$335 000

1060 Whitehall Ave E

8678 Brockway Vista Ave
1001 Commonwealth Dr 78
316 Park Ln

$430,000
$997,500
$290,000
$525,000

Sale Price

Meadow Vista

Sale Price

$14,3000
$17,0000
$20,0000
$272,500
$365,000
$470,000
$474,000
$602,000
$180,000
$272,500
$310,000

16421 Winchester Club Dr

965 Livingston Rd
246 Crystal Ln
16700 Shadow Oaks Ln
2190 Oak Hill Ln
2294 Los Robles Rd

$1,737,500
$202,000
$445,000
$465,000
$565,000
$52,500

newcastle

Sale Price

7120 State Highway 193

8155 State Highway 193
6200 Wise Rd
313 Dutch Ravine Ln
2690 Newcastle Rd
341 Geraldson Rd
4565 Virginiatown Rd
10459 Boom Run
8778 Heavens Gate Ln
280 Floral Ln
7607 Autumn Wind Ct

$550,000
$575,000
$650,000
$765,000
$910,000
$950,000
$479,000
$550,000
$625,000
$680,000
$765,000

Sale Price

$271,500
Sale Price

$297,000
$331,000
$342,000
$353,500
$460,000
$579,000
$710,000
$216,500
$225,000

olympic Valley

Sale Price

201 Squaw Peak Rd 1114AR

201 Squaw Peak Rd 236
110 Creekview Ct

$220,000
$225,000
$3,890,000

Tahoe Vista
1300 Regency Way 54
Truckee

Sale Price

$88,000
Sale Price

$1,250,000
12437 Tom Dolley
8001 Northstar Dr 314
$160,000
8300 Thunderbird Cir
$3,000,000
6008 Mill Cp
$305,000
3009 Silver Strike
$315,500
3048 Silver Strike
$325,000
1946 Gray Wolf
$3,500,000
4050 Coyote Frk 4
$385,000
10748 Avoca Cir
$4,000,000
6017 Mill Cp
$410,000
$417,000
8001 Northstar Dr 407
709 Conifer
$630,000
4143 Coyote Frk 4
$90,000
8652 Lloyd Tevis Dr
$1,600,000
1731 Grouse Rdg
$1,740,000
13031 Ritx Carlton Highlands Ct 374 $1,900,000
$799,000
4001 Northstar Dr 302
9001 Northstar Dr 406
$812,500

www.sierrapacificrealestate.com
16898 Placer Hills Rd., Meadow Vista

Larry Scontrino
CalBRE#01783426

Greg McNaughton Katherine Katches

CalBRE#00866613

CalBRE#01724739

Glenda Harrison
CalBRE#00932970

Maggie Francis
CalBRE#01992548

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Foothill calendar of events

Friday, April 1

Meredith Wilsons The Music Man at 7:30

p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturday, April 9
and Sundays through April 17 at the State Theatre,
985 Lincoln Way in Auburn. Tickets: $20-$28. Performance by the State Theatre Acting Company. Info:
(530) 885-0156, livefromauburn.com.
Giovannis Reunion from 7 to11 p.m. at Sierra
Vista Community Center, 55 School St. in Colfax. Cost:
$15 includes three drink tickets. RSVP, limited seating,
advance cash sales only. 75th Anniversary; Established
1941 by the Panelli Family. Info: Barbra, 305-4242;
Sarah, 863-5352; Al and Laura, 368-2612.

Saturday, April 2

Silver Screen presents The Postman

Always Rings Twice at 1, 4, and 7:30 p.m. at
the Auburn Library, Beecher Room, 350 Nevada St. in
Auburn. Free. Presented by the library. Info: (530) 8787938, auburnsilverscreen.com.
First Annual Garden Faire, presented by UC
Master Gardeners of Placer County from 10 a.m. to 3
p.m. at the Gold Country Fairgrounds, 1273 High St. in
Auburn. Admission: $5 adults, children 12 and under
free with an adult. Parking free also. Activities include
guest speakers at 10:15 a.m., 12:15 and 1:30 p.m.
and all day kids corner, master gardeners will answer
questions, vendor displays, door prizes and silent
auction. Info: (530) 889-7388, pcmg.ucanr.org.

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Chocolate City: George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic

will perform in Grass Valley. See April 15 listing.

Tuesday, April 5

Earnest Hemingway Photo Display from 10

a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; from 10 a.m. to
6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesday; closed Sundays and Mondays through
April 15 at the Auburn Library, Beecher Room, 350
Nevada St. in Auburn. Free. Event features images of
Hemingway during the last decade of his life. Info:
taleteller@gmail.com..

Friday, April 8

Puccinis Madam Butterfly at 9:55 a.m. at the

Del Oro Theatre, 165 Mill St. in Grass Valley. Tickets:
$22 adults, $20 seniors, $15 children 12 and under
and students. Info: (530) 477-1100, sierratheaters.
com.

Meredith Wilsons The Music Man at 7:30

p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturday, April 9
and Sundays through April 17 at the State Theatre,
985 Lincoln Way in Auburn. Tickets: $20-$28. Performance by the State Theatre Acting Company. Info:
(530) 885-0156, livefromauburn.com.

Sunday, April 3

Saturday, April 9

The Robert Cray Band, five-time Grammy winner

and blue guitarist will perform with Birds of Chicago
opening at 8 p.m. April 3 at Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 255 South Auburn St., Grass Valley. Tickets
are $27-$42. Info: thecenterforthearts.org, (530)
274-8384.

Fifth Annual Trivia Bee and Dinner at 5 p.m.

at ARD Regional Park Gym, 3770 Richardson Drive
in Auburn. Tickets: $35 advance, $40 at the door
includes dinner by real food catering. Proceeds benefit
the AAUWs scholarship program. Info: (530) 8787938, rushton@suddenlink.net.

2016 Wildflower Walks along the South Yuba

River in Bridgeport from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays
through, at least, Mothers Day, May 8. Walks along
the Buttermilk trail leave from the trailhead in the
north parking lot, just past the concrete bridge which
crosses the South Yuba River on Pleasant Valley
Road. Sturdy shoes recommended along with a hat,
sunscreen and water. A $3 donation requested and
appreciated. Rain cancels. Info: (530) 432-2546,
southyubariverstatepart.org.

Spring Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the

Foresthill Veterans Memorial Hall, 24600 Harrison St.
in Foresthill. Event hosted by the American Legion
Auxiliary, Warren McKeon Unit 587 and features craft
items, food (sold by The Foresthill swim team) and activities (including free craft making booth for children
hosted by Girl Scout Troop 927). Info: Terry Huebner,
(530d) 367-3637.

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Makana at 8 p.m. at The Center for the Arts, 314 W.

Main St. in Grass Valley. Tickets: $20 members, $24
non-members. Info: (530) 274-8384, ext. 14, thecenterforthearts.org

Bird Walk at 8 a.m. at Bridgeports north parking

lot, just past the Yuba River highway bridge. Wear
weather-appropriate clothing and bring binoculars.
Walk led by Bob Slyker and Carol and Bruce Malnor.
Info: (530) 432-2546, cmalnor@comcast.net, bgsly@
aol.com

Sunday, April 10

Slack Key Guitar Workshop at 11 a.m. at The

Center for the Arts, 314 W. Main St. in Grass Valley.
Tickets: $20 members, $25 non-members. Limited to
15 participants. Info: (530) 274-8384, ext. 14, thecenterforthearts.org
Music on the Divide: Laurie Lewis with
Tom Rosom and The Right Hands from 3-5
p.m. at the Georgetown Oddfellows Hall, 6240 Main
St. in Georgetown. Tickets: $20 each or $45 for last
two concerts, including membership. Info: go4moundeah@gmail.com, musiconthedivide.org.

Tuesday, April 15

George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic

will perform 8 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 255 South Auburn St., Grass Valley. Tickets
are: $45-$52.. Info: thecenterforthearts.org, (530)
274-8384.

Saturday, April 16

Midnight North and The Kitchen Dwellers

Spring Social and Dance at 7 p.m. at the Auburn Event
Center, 145 Elm St. in Auburn. Tickets: $15-$23. Info:
(530) 906-7441, keepsmilinpromotions.com.
UC Master Gardeners of Placer County
Open Garden Day/ Workshop from 9-10 a.m.
Tour the Garden/Ask a Master Gardener; from 10-11
a.m. Getting Started with Your Vegetable Garden
Demonstration Garden, 11477 E Ave., DeWitt Center
in Auburn. Free. Rain will cancel. Part of 15 workshop
series. Info: (530) 889-7388, pcmg.ucanr.org.

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Donizettis Roberto Devereux at 9:55 a.m.
at the Del Oro Theatre, 165 Mill St. in Grass Valley.
Tickets: $22 adults, $20 seniors, $15 children 12 and
under and students. Info: (530) 477-1100, sierratheaters.com.

Thursday, April 21

Third annual Spring Tailgate party from

5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Nevada County Assn. of
Realtors, Easterly Hall, 336 Crown Point Circle in Grass
Valley. Chamber Mixer open to all professionals and
includes appetizers, beer, wine, prizes and networking.
Come dressed to support your favorite sports team.
Info: sncchamber.org.
Full Pink Moon Snowshoe Tour from 5 to 8
p.m. hosted by Tahoe Adventure Company, 7010 N.
Lake Blvd. in Tahoe Vista. Cost: $65 per person, four
person minimum, includes snowshoes, poles, hot
drinks, trail snacks, knowledgeable guides, natural
history discussions and permit fees. RSVP required at
(530) 913-9212, tahoeadventurecompany.com.
2016 Oscar Nominated Animated Shorts at
7 p.m. at the State Theatre, 985 Lincoln Way in Auburn.
Tickets: $8. Info: (530) 885-0156, livefromauburn.com.

Saturday, April 23

Richard Glazier; Homage to the Brothers

Gershwin at 7:30 p.m. at The State Theatre, 985
Lincoln Way in Auburn. Tickets: $24 advance, $28 on
the day. Info: (530) 885-0156, livefromauburn.com.
10th Annual Empty Bowl from noon to 2 p.m.
and from 5 to 7 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 828
W. Main St. in Grass Valley. Tickets: $25 adults, Free
children 12 and under. Proceeds benefit Hospitality
House. Info: hhshelter.org.

Wednesday, April 27

Bombino with Last Good Tooth opening at

7:30 p.m. at The Center for the Arts, 314 W. Main St.
in Grass Valley. Tickets: $22 members, $24 non-members. Info: (530) 274-8384, ext. 14, thecenterforthearts.org

Thursday, April 28

Sunday, May 8

A Mother of a Band Concert with the

Nevada County Concert Band at 2:30 p.m. at Nevada
Theater, 401 Broad St. in Nevada City. Free. Donations
accepted. Info: (530) 272-6228, nccb.org.

Thursday, May 12

Sean Watkins, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, will perform 7:30 p.m. at The Center for the
Arts, 314 W. Main St. in Grass Valley. Tickets:$20-$24.
Info: thecenterforthearts.org, (530) 274-8384.

Kevin Farley headlines at 7:30 p.m. at the State

Theatre, 985 Lincoln Way in Auburn. Tickets: $17
advance, $20 day of. Info: (775) 322-5233, renotahoecomdey.com, livefromauburn.com.

Saturday, May 14

Friday, April 29

The Smithereens Plays Songs from The

Who at 8 p.m. at The Center for the Arts, 314 W.
Main St. in Grass Valley. Tickets: $30 members,
$34 non-members; Reserved: $40 members, $44
non-members. Info: (530) 274-8384, ext. 14, thecenterforthearts.org

Saturday, April 30

David Jacobs-Strain with Keith Greeninger

at 7:30 p.m. at The State Theatre, 985 Lincoln Way in
Auburn. Tickets: $24 advance, $28 on the day. Info:
(530) 885-0156, livefromauburn.com.
Strausss Elektra at 9:55 a.m. at the Del Oro
Theatre, 165 Mill St. in Grass Valley. Tickets: $22
adults, $20 seniors, $15 children 12 and under and
students. Info: (530) 477-1100, sierratheaters.com.
Placer Nature Center 25th Anniversary
Celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Placer
Nature Center, 3700 Christian Valley Road in Auburn.
Free event features music, live animal presentations
and learning for the entire family. Info: (530) 8786053, placernaturecenter.org.

Nell Robinson and Jim Nunally Band,

featuring Jon Arkin, Pete Grant and Jim Kerwin with
Steep Ravine at 8 p.m. at the State Theatre, 985 Lincoln Way in Auburn. Tickets: $24 advance, $28 day of
show. Info: (530) 885-0156, livefromauburn.com.
Bird Walk at 8 a.m. at Bridgeports north parking lot,
just past the Yuba River highway bridge. Wear weather-appropriate clothing and bring binoculars. Walk led
by Bob Slyker and Carol and Bruce Malnor. Info: (530)
432-2546, cmalnor@comcast.net, bgsly@aol.com

Saturday, May 14

JEWEL with JD & the Straight Shot opening

8 P.M. at Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 255 South
Auburn St., Grass Valley. Tickets are $60-$70. Info:
thecenterforthearts.org, (530) 274-8384.

Sunday, May 15

Music on the Divide: Sonya Belousova

Season Gala from 3-5 p.m. at the Georgetown
Oddfellows Hall, 6240 Main St. in Georgetown. Tickets:
$20 each or $45 for concert and membership. Info:
go4moundeah@gmail.com, musiconthedivide.org.

Thursday, May 5

EmiSunshine, 11-year-old East Tennessee prodigy,

will perform at 7:30 p.m. at The Center for the Arts,
314 West Main St., Grass Valley. Tickets are: $12-$20.
Info: thecenterforthearts.org, (530) 274-8384.

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stylish sedan

Written by Marty Padgett, The Car Connection Photos are courtesy

When Chevrolet reworked

its Impala
full-size sedan for 2014, the
transformation was stunning. Instead of a bland,
dowdy four-door like the previous Impala, the
reworked version could truly be called beautiful,
as well as comfortable, appealing, and abundantly
equipped. Fuel-efficient, too.

With a heritage dating back to 1958, peaking

during the legendary muscle-car era of the 1960s
and early 1970s, the Impala name has stood for
performance and distinction in the Chevrolet lineup. Recent generations of the Impala have shirked
that duty, but the current generation harks back to
the nameplates illustrious past.
For 2016, little has changed other than adding
Apple CarPay to the MyLink smartphone interface.
Theres also a new option for wireless smartphone
charging. Todays Impala is connected to the digital
world.
Much of the Impalas running gear is shared with
the Buick LaCrosse and Cadillac XTS. Inside, the
dashboard shows intensive work, though a more
subdued approach would have been nicer.
Equipped with stop/start technology, the standard
2.5-liter four-cylinder engine makes 196 horsepower. Thats sufficient to propel an Impala most of the
time. Still, even a brief, modest hill saps strength.
EPA-estimated fuel economy for the 2.5-liter Impala is 22 mpg in city driving, 31 mpg on the highway.
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2016 Chevrolet Impala

Model Price
LS

MPG Horsepower

infotainment

$27,970 24/33 196hp @ 6,300 rmp 4.2 display

1LT

$27,730 24/33 196hp @ 6,300 rmp 8 display

2LT

$31,705 19/29 305hp @ 6,800 rmp 8 display

2LTZ

$36,810 19/29 305hp @ 6,800 rmp 8 display

With a V6 under the hood, the Impala turns into quite an energetic performer, neatly matching its engaging mix of comfort
and well-composed handling. Generating 305 horsepower, the V6
mates with a six-speed automatic transmission. Fuel economy for
the 2016 Chevrolet Impala with the 3.6-liter V6 engine is rated by
the EPA to be 19 mpg city, 29 mpg highway, or 22 mpg combined.
Even with available 20-inch wheels, occupants can expect a neatly
damped ride. Electric power steering reacts promptly and doesnt
feel too heavy.
The Impala is more spacious than the Ford Taurus, Hyundai Azera
and Toyota Avalon. Impala boasts supportive seats up front. Headroom falls short in the flat, bench-type back seat, though legroom
satisfies.
Ten airbags are standard. Optional on LT trim, a backup camera is
standard on the LTZ.
Infotainment meets todays standards. Bluetooth is standard in V6
models. Navigation is available. Chevrolets MyLink system, using

an 8-inch LCD touchscreen; has space for a thousand contacts.

OnStar with 4G LTE provides a built-in wi-fi hotspot.

Interior Features
Inside, the twin-cowl dashboard looks cluttered. Although less
flashy than the dash in the Toyota Avalon, its burdened with an
overdone mishmash of materials, colors and textures. Controls
work nicely, though.
Tall, wide doors make entry/exit easy. Well-shaped seats are
upholstered in cloth, except for leather in the LTZ. Front-seat
comfort is fine, but back-seat headroom is somewhat skimpy for
taller folks. Rear-seat cushions are nearly flat, if slightly short.
Leg space is good all around, and rear legroom nears limousine-like. Four adults fit neatly and comfortably inside an Impala.
Visibility is good in each direction.
With 18.8 cubic feet of space, the trunk is shallow but its flat
floor reaches beyond the back window. Cargo bins hold plenty.
Impala LT and LTZ models have a concealed chamber behind the
touchscreen. Tap a button and the screen rises.

Driving Impressions

Acceleration is smooth and eager with the

V6, which has a louder exhaust. Fuel-saving
technology from the six-speed transmission
can yield occasional jumpiness. Unless you
apply just the right amount of throttle pressure, the result may be like a half-shift, felt
when the transmissions torque converter
unlocks too abruptly. Manual-shift mode is
accessed via a switch on the gearshift lever,
which isnt easy to use.

The Chevrolet Impala delivers some of the finest road manners

among non-luxury, family sedans. In addition to quick, accurate electric steering and admirable handling, Impala delivers a
well-controlled ride. Suspension damping varies depending on
the pavement imperfections: stiffer when faced with small ones,
but less firm when rolling through bigger bumps.

Safety features include blind-spot monitoring; lane-departure and forward-collision

warnings, adaptive cruise control, and rear
parking sensors. The National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration gave Impala a
five-star overall rating.

Rebound-type springs reduce body lean in curves. Even with the

noisier 20-inch wheels and tires, ride control is effective. In our
view, the well-balanced, wholly composed Impala scores higher
than a Ford Taurus, Hyundai Azera, or Toyota Avalon: Comfortable, without sinking into sloppiness.

Final Word

Short on midrange passing response on faster two-lane roads,

the four-cylinder engine performs most enthusiastically in the
city. Active noise cancellation makes it surprisingly quiet, though.

Driveway beauty:
The 2016 Impala
has crisp attractive
body lines
(opposite).
___
Night rider: The
dash in the Impala
has many controls.
___
No cabin fever:
A spacious interior
has plenty of room
for four adults.

With strong V6 acceleration and appealing

ride/handling, this is the best-equipped
Impala in recent years. Prices can reach well
past $40,000 if you pick an LTS and youre
imprudent with the option list. A wellequipped LT runs closer to $32,000.
James M. Flammang contributed to this report.

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Grass Valley

a capella
Written by Brett Bentley Photos are courtesy

Grammy-award winning Swingles set to perform in Grass Valley

Experience the sheer power of the human voice

Swingles
7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 14
Center for the Arts,
314 W. Main St., Grass Valley
Tickets: $45 general admission, $40 for season ticket
holders and key level donors,
available at 530-273-3990,
online at www.inconcertsierra.
org or at BriarPatch Co-op
Video: youtube.com/watch?v=8jLkyAlVcOA

in a special appearance of The Swingles, April 14 in a performance presented by InConcert

Sierra.

For more than half a century, a cappella group, The Swingles, have pushed the boundaries of
vocal music. The seven young singers that make up todays London-based group are driven
by the same innovative spirit that has defined the five-time Grammy winners since they first
made waves in the 1960s. With two new releases in 2015, The Swingles celebrate that legacy
by starting a whole new chapter.
The groups stop in Grass Valley is part of a tour in honor of their founder Ward Swingle,
who passed away last year.
In 1963, American-born Swingle first assembled a group of Parisian session singers to sing
Bachs keyboard music. The resulting album, Jazz Sebastian Bach, launched the Swingle
Singers to fame. Since then their repertoire has grown to include a huge variety of music,
as well as new original songs. They have released more than 50 recordings, winning five
Grammy awards and appearing on numerous film and TV soundtracks including Sex and the
City, Glee, Greys Anatomy and Milk.The release of two new albums were released in
2015:the sonically audacious Deep End and a Christmas album, Yule Songs Vol. II.
The Swingles are Joanna Goldsmith-Eteson, Sara Brimer, Clare Wheeler, Oliver Griffiths, Jon
Smith, Kevin Fox and Edward Randell. Their Grass Valley program will feature a fantastic mix
of classical, pop, folk, contemporary and jazz all in one show. Works may include The Diva
Aria - G. Donizetti, arr. E. Serra/S. Brimer (bass/drum improvisation); Little Organ Fugue - J.
S. Bach, arr. W. Swingle and much more.

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