Inside LINCOLN

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JUNE 2012

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Camp Far West Lake, built in 1963, has 29 miles of shore line and 2002 surface acres of water for camping, jet skiing, boating, fishing, swimming and horseback riding. Located approximately 13 miles from Lincoln along McCourtney Road, this recreational area features numerous camp sites throughout the shore areas with unrestricted hiking opportunities.

Get outside and have some healthy fun

BY PAUL APFEL
INSIDE LINCOLN CORRESPONDENT

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une is Great Outdoors Month with politicians, medical authorities and recreational leaders voicing support for the various benefits that accrue to us as a nation and as individuals by taking greater advantage of our outdoor recreational opportunities. So, if we accept the clarion calls for action, what local options do we have in and around Lincoln? The simple answer is plenty! Here are a few.

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Foskett Regional Park has a pedestrian and bike path while the 10-acre Auburn Ravine Park

located on Moore Road and Green Ravine Drive features an off-leash dog park and multiuse trail. Numerous unnamed trails paved and unpaved also crisscross the Twelve Bridges area south of Sun City Lincoln Hills near the Catta Verdera development. One such trail also parallels Joiner Parkway ending near Sunset Boulevard in Rocklin. And, if you are lucky enough to live in Sun City Lincoln Hills, you have several miles of paved and well maintained hiking and walking trails available for your use. But, as these are maintained by the Sun City Lincoln Hills Community Association exclu-

sively for residents, they can be used only by residents living in that community.

Treks galore near Lincoln

If you are a walker, hiker or biker, you have many parks and trails from which to choose. Camp Far West Lake, built in 1963, has 29 miles of shore line and 2002 surface acres of water for camping, jet skiing, boating, fishing, swimming and horseback riding. Located approximately 13 miles from Lincoln along McCourtney Road, this recreational area features numerous camp sites throughout the shore areas with unrestricted hiking opportunities.

Access to the south shore is through the gate at 9300 McCourtney Road. The north shore entrance is at 8176 Camp Far West Road in Wheatland. Camp Far West charges fees based on the type of recreational vehicle or conveyance visitors bring to the park. For example, a day pass for a vehicle with four passengers is $13. Add a boat and the fee rises to $18. Bring a horse, jet ski or kayak and different fees apply. Camp overnight at the lake and the costs go up. Visitors should contact Camp Far West Lake at campfarwestlake.net or phone 408-5037 for south shore entry and (530) 633-0803 for north shore.

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Hidden Falls Regional Park is one of the Hidden Falls Regional Park is one of the newer newer parks in our parks in our area boasting area boasting a 29 a 29 foot high waterfall among lush green hills, foot high waterfall trees and wildflowers. The seven-mile natural surface among lush green trail is suitable for hiking, hills, trees and running, biking and horseback riding. Sea- wildflowers.
New park just up Route 193
soned hikers class the seven-mile trails difficulty as intermediate and a hike should take just over 1.5 hours. The park is located at 7587 Mears Place, north of Mt. Vernon Road between Lincoln and Auburn. From Lincoln, drive east on route 193 toward Auburn, turn left on Gold Hill Road and proceed to Wise Road where youll turn right. Continue along Wise Road to Mears Road and turn left.

Auburn State Recreation Area

Other hiking opportunities in the Auburn area include Quarry Trail and Mountain Quarries Railroad Bridge in the Auburn State Recreation Area. Quarry Trail is a 3.5 mile hike along the Middle Fork of the American River that should take one to three hours and ends in a spectacular amphitheater of sheer limestone walls. The

Railroad Bridge trek is a short walk, approximately .5 miles and features a walk across the Mountain Quarries Railroad Bridge, the longest concrete arch railroad bridge in the world when built in 1912. We have also received favorable reports about the Foresthill Divide Loop Trail near Auburn, which has a 10-mile loop popular with hikers, mountain bikers and runners. Difficulty is rated as moderate.

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But, lest we focus entirely on pedestrian activity, lets not forget we have fishing options in Lincoln as well. In addition to Camp Far West Lake, we have Big M Fishery at 280 Westland Road, off of Nicolaus Road, which was the subject of an Inside Lincoln story in June 2011. There is maximum enjoyment there for the entire family. With our proximity to Gold Country and the Sierras plus thousands of acres of lush grassland and flowing streams, we have an outdoors version of the legendary Valhalla. So, it shouldnt take a special month of the year to remind us of our good fortune. Nature is for all of us. Get out and enjoy it.

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Swing over to the Folsom Lake area and you can find the more challenging 25-mile Pioneer Express Trail starting at Beals Point in the south and hooking up with more pathways in the Auburn area. Rated at moderate to strenuous, this trail taxes the recreational hiker.

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Take care when watering plants

Do you have a spot in your yard where everything dies and you have started to think the spot is cursed? All of us have had an area that is either too sunny, too shady, too wet or too dry. Rest easy because I believe there is a suitable plant out there for your trouble spot! There are a few things you should know before you head out to go shopping for your plants. If you happen to go to a nursery where it is hard to find a knowledgeable sales person, then you should be able to know how to read a plant label. If the label states the best exposure for a plant is full sun, then that is pretty easy to understand. However there is not enough room on a plant label to also tell you that full sun means a minimum of six hours of direct sun. Most full sun plants can tolerate a couple hours of either morning sun or afternoon sun. If a label says a plant can take full to partial sun, then this plant can tolerate a few more hours of shade than the typical full sun plant. For this plant, you can give it either all day sun (six hours or more) or plant it in an area that gets three to four hours of shade. It is hard to get this exact because these labels are generic so growers can use the same label for all regions they ship their plants. The other item on a typical label you need to consider is moisture. A plant label may say drought tolerant but this does not mean it does not need water at all. It will need regular watering

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while it is young, but once it is established and mature, can withstand longer periods without supplemental watering from your irrigation. That being said, unless it is a California and regional native, it will always need some additional watering other than what Mother Nature can supply. If a label says a plant needs moderate watering, then you will not want to give it either extreme. Dont let it sit in wet soil for long periods of time and dont let it dry to the point of wilting. This really applies to most plants and the best way to determine if a plant is getting enough water is by touch and not by sight. If your soil looks dry, it does not mean it really is dry enough to need more water. The top couple inches of soil always dry quickly during the summer months. However, if you were to dig down a few inches near the plant, you might find the soil is actually moist and doesnt require more water. So, once you have a plant in the ground, run your irrigation on your regular setting for a week or so. Then do a moisture test by digging down a few inches and feeling the soil right before your water comes on for the day. If it is still wet, then you need to cut back on your water. If it is very dry before the

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water comes on, you may need to increase your watering. Most of my customers who have killed a plant in their yard is almost always the result of over or under watering. So this is the area you should spend the most time to determine when planting in your yard.
Jennifer Miner owns the Flower Hut Nursery in Wheatland. Call her at (530) 633-4526 or visit flowerhutnursery.com.

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Longer days means more time for summer fun

W
hen the days get longer and the temperatures climb, all Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerce thoughts turn to our annual Farmers Market, chamber golf tournament, and the traditional Best-ofthe-Best Lincoln event the Independence Day Parade! I hope all of you will mark your calendars for each of the spring and summer Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerce events and benefit from the networking, business promotion and great times these opportunities provide. With your calendars ready, here are the details: Thursday, June 14 signals the beginning of our popular Farmers Market season!
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Every Thursday through Aug. 30, the streets of downtown Lincoln will be filled with local produce vendors, a live band, product and service vendors, and chances to win fabulous produce in our free raffle. Wednesday, July 4, beginning at 9 a.m. sharp is hooray for the red, white and blue with the traditional hometown parade through downtown. You and your family

definitely want to be among the thousands who line the streets to celebrate our countrys independence. We are looking for fireworks donations again this year and encourage you to call the chamber office to find out how you can help keep the fireworks show lighting the Lincoln sky. Friday, July 27 is when you should get your clubs ready for the annual chamber golf tournament at Turkey Creek Golf Course. The 8 a.m. shotgun start is just the beginning of a fun-filled day on the greens. And if one day of golf isnt enough, purchase the tournament package and get another round for free! Call the chamber for details.

Wednesday, June 13 is the mixer at The Spa at Kilaga Springs, hosted by spa manager Tina Ginnetti from 5:30 7 p.m. If you still have room on your calendars, join us at 5:30 p.m. June 20 for a ribbon cutting at Placer Pond and Garden and help them celebrate their new location at 168 G St., Suite A (in the old Curves building). Were certain to have more ribbon cuttings and other networking events for you so please check the chamber website for more information at lincolnchamber.com. See you around Lincoln,
Mark Luster is the Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerces president.

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FARMERS MARKET SEASON When: Thursdays through Aug. 30 Where: Downtown Lincoln CHAMBER MIXER When: 5:30-7p.m. Wednesday, June 13 Where: The Spa at Kilaga Springs RIBBON CUTTING When: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 20 Where: Placer Pond and Garden, 168 G St., Suite A INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE When: 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 4 Where: Through Downtown Lincoln CHAMBER GOLF TOURNAMENT When: 8 a.m. Friday, July 27 Where: Turkey Creek Golf Course

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Lincolns activities just waiting for you to dive in

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INSIDE LINCOLN CORRESPONDENT

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The Lincoln Recreation Department summer water programs stress water skills and safety for student swimmers. Assistant Pool Manager Clint Hawley teaches one student how to float on his back.

The Lincoln Recreation Departments 2012 summer program is the right ticket for you and your family if Kids Kamp and pool offerings fit your time and budget. Kids Kamp for the youngsters age 5-11 is the main summer program this year, according to Recreation Department supervisor Christine Pelzman. Health and fitness is the primary focus of this nine-week program, which Pelzman said was thoroughly covered in the departments printed recreation guide. That guide can be viewed online or downloaded from the departments website at ci.lincoln.ca.us. You can also use your computers Internet browser to find the recre-

LINCOLN RECREATION DEPARTMENTS 2012 SUMMER GUIDE

Online at: www.ci.lincoln.ca.us.

ation departments homepage and a copy of the guide. Before downloading, be aware that this is a hefty 14-page document. But, between the covers, youll find a wealth of information describing youth and adult programs in a variety of categories. Pelzman pointed out that pool-related instruction and activities will also be a main focus this year. Programs start for kids age 6 and under and progress to lifeguarding and water rescue techniques. The pool is also available for

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private parties, said Pelzman, with prices starting at $110 for the first hour and $90 for each additional hour. Although the recreation department focuses on youth programs, it also caters to adults with volleyball and softball leagues where you can sign up as a team or as individuals. Other adult programs include martial arts, tennis and golf lessons, Zumba fitness instruction plus CPR and standard first aid classes are also offered, as is a twohour semiMORE nar on pracINSIDE tical self See the defense for complete women. schedule An inserof Kids tion in the Kamp recreation summer guide day programs appears on page 12 with Pages 8-9 information on summer programs for the Lincoln Public Library located at 485 Twelve Bridges Drive. The library, supported amply by the Friends of the Lincoln Library and other volunteers, have assembled a variety of free programs for all ages, starting with Mother Goose on the Loose for youngsters 4-years-old and younger. Other programs include Family Storytime and Movie Night plus Homework Help for Students. The ever-popular open mic program for poets and poetry lovers continues from 3-5 p.m. Sundays in the librarys Willow Room. Lincolns summer season is in full swing with physical and mental fitness programs and challenges for all residents. Now its up to you to take advantage of the opportunities!

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Library assistant Linda Derosier helps Abigail Koekemoer shake some bells atop a stuffed horse earlier this year at the Twelve Bridges Library

Lincoln youngsters Allyson Jobes, left, and Kyle Morrison get ready for a brisk game of capture the flag at one of the Lincoln Recreation Department's summer Kids Kamp.
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A look at the Kids Kamp summer day programs

et ready for summer by joining the city of Lincolns Kids Kamp summer day camp program. Kids Kamp is filled with games, arts and crafts, drama, cooking projects, sports, science and weekly special events based on themes. The Kids Kamp focus this summer is on health and fitness. Each week, camp staff will teach the campers about a food group, make

a healthy snack together, learn a new sport, and work towards the presidents fitness award challenge. Our goal is for each child to learn healthy habits that can last a lifetime! For more information, contact the City of Lincoln Recreation Department at 434-3220, stop by 2010 First Street, or email kpelzman@ci.lincoln.ca. us.
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Who: Children ages 5-11 When: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday Where: McBean Park barbeque area Cost: $115 per week ($95 for Week 3. No camp on July 4)

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Every day is a holiday at camp! We will start the week celebrating New Years, make Valentines Day cards, have a fun Easter egg hunt, make 4th of July crafts, then wrap up the week with a big birthday party!

Make a splash with us as we explore sea life through arts and crafts, like sea monsters and fun games like Sharks and Minnows.

Travel with us as we take an exciting journey across the United States. We will go camping in Yellowstone, walk the red carpet, make a big apple snack, and finish the week with a Hawaiian Luau. No Camp 7/4.

Explore the wild, wild west with non-stop wild west fun. Attend our official cowboy training, make your own badge, and end the week with a Rip-roarin Round-Up.

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This week campers will test their knowledge and skills in games like Minute to Win it, Jeopardy, and Deal or No Deal.

Anything can happen under the Big Top! Join us for a week of carnival games and participate in a fun talent show at the end of the week.

Get your passport ready for an exciting week in our Kids Kamp Jungle. We will make our own jungle animals and play lots of jungle themed games.

You will never know what will happen this week as we solve the mysteries at Kids Kamp through fun games and crafts!

Get ready to rock! This week we will play lots of music themed activities and make our own instruments to play at the end of the week Kids Kamp Rock Band Jam Session.

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Fun with food, farmers begins downtown in June

BY PAUL APFEL
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he Historic Downtown Lincoln Certified Farmers Market celebrates its 13th year when it opens Thursdays on June 14 on F Street between 5th and 6th streets. Live music and a variety

of vendors will again set the weekly Lincoln market apart from regional siblings, said Lincoln Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bob Romness. Plus, Romness added, the newly reopened Beermans Restaurant, barbeque offerings and aro-

mas wafting from Simple Pleasures and the nowopen rear patio of Kims restaurant will strike a festive note that will play weekly every Thursday evening through Aug. 30.

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Vendors' booths line F Street in downtown Lincoln during a typical Farmers' Market evening, with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables for sale.

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local agricultural products from local farmers, Billy Jean Salle, co-owner and operator of familyowned Sierra Fresh Farm, plays a critical role. She is the broker and organizer who coordinates applications and placement of the various farmers and vendors who will display their products. Salle reports that she will have approximately 20 vendors for this years markets selling products that include honey, fruits, vegetables, meats, herbs, plants, flowers and eggs. It is, she says, a nice assortment. While local farms from Lincoln, Newcastle, Sheridan and Sacramento will participate, other farms from Watsonville to Yuba City to Elk Grove will also be on hand.

Responding to a question about Watsonville, Salle pointed out that the more moderate, tending to cool coastal climate, encourages the production of cold crops, an agricultural grouping that includes broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage. Local farms showing at the market displaying summer fruits, melons, walnuts and blackberries include Fiddyment Farms, Twin Peaks, Calolea, Wilbur Creek, Rodriguez Ranch, Bear River Honey for the allergy sufferers, says Salle, and Coffee Pot for freerange, grass-fed meats. Caterer and local baker Kristina Barmettler, owner of Wild Flours, will also have a booth with her baked treats. The market typically

Bille Jean Salle coordinates the selection and booth placements for farmers selling their bounty at the annual Lincoln Farmer's Market. Here she dishes up a treat from her orchard for a young customer.
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Featuring several musical genres that includes blues, country, rock and R&B, bands play from 5-8 p.m. in Beermann Plaza. Market-goers this year will be treated to local favorites Gene Thorpe and the Fabulous DeVilles, Lincoln Highway, Dudley and the Doo Rights, Fat Fingers, and Jan and the Studebakers. New to the markets music scene this year will be Yesterdays News and Catalyst.

Last Year Was Great

According to the Chambers Romness, 2011 was the best year ever. And, hes optimistic that this year will be even better. Visit the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce at 540 F St. or call 645-2035 for any questions.

features three drawings per evening for prize market baskets containing products from all participating farms.

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Lincoln resident Doug Weiss coordinates and schedules the bands set to play at this years market.

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Maple Rock Gardens make statement with mix of old, new

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Rock and brick walkways wind through a diversity of species of trees, flowers and plants at Maple Rock Garden in Penryn.

For decades, Penryn residents Frank and Ruby Andrews opened their three-and-a-half acre Maple Rock Gardens to the public one day a year, each time drawing hundreds of visitors. Now the much admired site has a new owner. Last year, Scott Paris, who operates High Hand Nursery in Loomis, purchased the 30-acre property as a home for his family. Since then, he has been working to preserve the Andrews

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Scott Paris, who purchased the Maple Rock property, stands near the shade garden.
legacy while adding his own personal style. We bought it because I thought it was a great place that we could use to inspire other people to garden, he said. Theres a difference between landscaping and a garden. A garden is a place where you can do things that inspire you to look beyond what can be.

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The Andrews perfected the gardens over a 30year span, leaving behind a diversity of horticulture in a series of rooms. You dont find a lot of gardens that have that type of age and heritage to them, Paris said. Situated on a hillside overlooking pasture land, it is planted so that every part of it makes the most of conditions sunny, shaded or in between. Beautifully planned brick walkways, stone stairways and rock walls provide access and add interest. A deep-shade, treecanopied Japanese garden nurtures numerous Japanese maples and even some bamboo, as a small rock-filled stream gurgles alongside the path. Not far away, a perfectly manicured brilliant green lawn surrounded by a low rock wall offers a panoramic view of the outlying acreage and a large pond in the dis-

Slate patterns set off an expanse of lawn that overlooks pasture land and fruit trees on the property.
tery-powered models on the tracks, according to previous reporting. The rock walls and paths that Paris has added blend perfectly with whats already there, created from materials that provide an appropriately aged look. Theres a close match so they look like theyve been here the whole time, he said. The big trees also look like theyve been there for decades. But in fact, a number of them are new, including many of the Japanese maples, transplanted in the past few months. For Paris, who is a landscape contractor, the variety of hardscaping in the garden displays an idea showcase for what can be accomplished. Its a beautiful piece of property, he said. Its right up my alley. We look at it as an opportunity to add of little bit of what we do to a great piece of (land).

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At left, a shaded seating area offers a place to relax and take in the views.
tance. Circular slate landscaping adds accents as well as display points for plants in pots. A fenced cutting garden has flowers in various stages of bloom. A bird garden is filled with birdhouses, many of them resting on limbs of tall redwood trees. At the back of the gardens, a towering waterfall splashes over large square rocks into a shaded pond, one of several water features scattered throughout the park-like expanse. Adding whimsy, tracks for model trains run alongside the walking paths in a winding, circular route through foliage and trees. On the edge of the garden is a small, square building that houses the train cars and equipment to run them. Frank Andrews was a longtime avid collector of model trains and he operated steam and bat-

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Programs such as ePetHealth allow pet owners to access their pets health records, order medications, request appointments or print our vaccine record for the groomer/boarding facility online.
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lab results and look at the medical history. As an owner, you can request medication refills, request appointments and order pet food. There are videos available for viewing on a variety of topics, articles on pertinent issues and interactive animal models to enhance understanding of anatomy and medical conditions. In addition, there is an on-line pharmacy for convenient shopping with orders being mailed

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Ten things to do in case of an auto accident

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Dont forget to draft or update your will to reflect any changes in power of attorney or living will decisions.

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Whos Trying to Kill James Blonde? murder-mystery dinner theater at Beermanns Restaurant, 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 8. Dinner and show cost is $45. To make reservations, call 209-3544. From left are Lisa Schwenk as Dr. Angela Lovecash; Mark Ludwig as James Blonde; Bonnie Antonini as Babette Funicello and Melyssa Descovich as Natasha Spyski.
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Early release school day 1:40 p.m. Lincoln Rotary Meets at noon at the Lincoln Womans Club, 499 E St. Info: President Joann Hilton at 408-0346. Karaoke Night 7-11 p.m. at Sterling Caf, 731 Sterling Parkway, in the Raleys Shopping Center. Family fun night, open to everyone. Karaoke 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Dillians Bar & Grill, 605 G St. Info: 434-8171. der Valley ticket sales office between 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sonny Garrett Performs 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Dillians Bar & Grill, 605 G St. Info: 434-8171. (former Rainbow Market). Call Mary Weir at 645-2818 or Roberta Babcock at 6453490 for reservations.

TUESDAY, JUNE 12
Lincoln Highway Band Performs 5-8:30 p.m. at Kims Country Kitchen, 537 G St. Info: 645-2727. Friends of the Library meeting 2 p.m. in the Fir Room of Twelve Bridges Library. Those interested in joining invited to attend. Info: FOLL@live.com, friends ofthelincolnlibrary.org. Decades Performs 5-9 p.m. at Roseville Downtown Tuesday Nights, a street fair on four blocks of Vernon Street. A family event. Info: www.DowntownTuesday Nights.com

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Annual Allys Run Ride To Walk fundraiser starts at 8 a.m. Info: 434-0693. United Methodist Church yard sale Multiple vendor one-day event 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at United Methodist Church, 629 I St. Filipino Entertainment Festival Performs at Thunder Valley Casinos outdoor amphitheater. Tickets available at thundervalleyresort. com/entertainment or at the Thunder Valley ticket sales office between 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Karaoke Night At Sterling Caf. See Thursday, June 7 listing. Karaoke and deejay show At Dillians Bar & Grill, 605 G St. Mix of karaoke and deejay dance music. Call 434-8171 for time and more information. Saturday Live Country Music Bands Sandy Nyuts will play Beermanns, 645 5th St. (916) 209-3544. $5.

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2012 Summer Concert Amphitheater Concert Series Orchard Creek Amphitheater. Summer series opens with a Motown Revue featuring Top Shelf and La Chic. Info: suncitylincolnhills.org. Bret Michaels With special guests Night Ranger and Slaughter at Thunder Valley Casinos outdoor amphitheater. See inset for details. Closing Day ceremonies Little League and All-Star announcements Time to be announced in Lincoln News Messenger. Bake sale fundraiser Benefits Kitten Central of Placer County from 9 a.m. to 6

p.m. at Petsmart, 920 Groveland Lane in Lincoln. Block Party Performs 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Dillians Bar & Grill, 605 G St. Info: 434-8171.

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Fourth annual Classics, Cats and Cabernet fundraiser Stroll the Fieldhaven garden and enjoy classic cars and boats, music by Rhythm Vandals, food from Spain, live and silent auction, and raffle. Starts at 2 p.m. at FieldHaven Feline Rescue, 2754 Ironwood Lane in Lincoln. Advance tickets are $40 or $45 at the door. Purchase online at fieldhaven.com. Info: fieldhaven.com or 434-6022.
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645 5th St. (916) 209-3544. $10.

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Lincoln Toastmasters See Wednesday, June 13 listing. Karaoke At Dillians Bar & Grill. See Thursday, June 7 listing.

SATURDAY, JUNE 16
Family Movie Night at Twelve Bridges Library Free, seating is limited. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., showtime is 6 p.m. Pop corn, soda and bottled water will be sold. Info: 434-2410 or friendsofthe lincolnlibrary.org. Karaoke and deejay show At Dillians Bar & Grill. See Saturday, June 9 listing. Karaoke night At Sterling Caf. See Thursday, June 7 listing. Saturday Live Country Music Bands Chris Gardner will play Beermanns,

3-10 p.m.

Karaoke At Dillians Bar & Grill. See Thursday, June 7 listing.

p.m. to 1 a.m. at Dillians Bar & Grill, 605 G St. Info: 434-8171.

SUNDAY, JUNE 17
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Saturday and Sunday: 10

a.m. to 10 p.m. Where: 8000 All American City Blvd. in Roseville Info: placercountyfair.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 22
Summer Concert series Orchard Creek Amphitheater: Info: 625-4022. Family Fit Fair 5-7 p.m. at Guiding Fitness, 424 G St., Suite 202. Join us for fitness, fun, games and prizes, a silent auction, raffle and food drive with a portion of monetary proceeds benefitting Lincolns local food closet, The Salt Mine. Info: guidingfitness.com. Placer County Fair See Thursday, June 21 listing. Four Barrel Performs 9

SATURDAY, JUNE 23
Placer County Fair 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at 800 All American City Blvd., Roseville. Info: placercountyfair.org. Karaoke and deejay show At Dillians Bar & Grill. See Saturday, June 9 listing. Saturday Live Country Music Bands Buck Ford will play Beermanns, 645 5th St. (916) 209-3544. $10.

TUESDAY, JUNE 19
Comedy Night Shows are at 6 and 8 p.m. at Kilaga Springs Presentation Hall, 1187 Sun City Blvd. Tickets $12. Info: 625-4022. Renegade Performs 5-9 p.m. at Roseville Downtown Tuesday Nights. See Tuesday, June 12 listing for details. Lincoln Dirt Gardeners Garden tour is at Harriet Garlands home. Info; Marti at 645-1712.

THURSDAY, JUNE 21
Farmers Market in downtown Lincoln Jan and the Studebakers perform. See June 14 listing for details. Lincoln Rotary See Thursday, June 14 listing. Placer County Fair From 3-10 p.m. at 8000 All American City Blvd. in Roseville. Info: placercountyfair.org. Karaoke night At Sterling Caf. See Thursday, June 7 listing.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20
Sierra Fresh Farmers Market See Wednesday, June 13 listing. Bingo Lincoln Hills Foundation Fundraisers doors open at 12:30 p.m. and games start at 1 p.m. at Lincoln Hills Orchard Creek Lodge. Info: LincolnHillsFoundation.org or Dennis Wagner at (360) 213-5984.

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2012 Summer Amphitheater Concert Series Orchard Creek Amphitheater. Info: suncity-licolnhills.org. Fortunate Few Performs 5-9 p.m. at Roseville Downtown Tuesday Nights. See Tuesday, June 12 listing for details.

local band Diamond bob & the Alley Sneakers will play Beermanns, 645 5th St. (916) 209-3544. $10.

FRIDAY, JUNE 29
Vaudeville Troupe Show Presents The Cavalcade of Stars at 2 and 6 p.m. at Kilaga Springs. This is a tribute to the Armed Services and performances will be an old-time variety show. Tickets are $10. Info: Marina Eugenious at 408-3654 or marinaeug@sbcgloabl.net. Trace Adkins Performs at Thunder Valley Casinos outdoor amphitheater. See inset for details. Gone Country Performs 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Dillians Bar & Grill, 605 G St. Info: 434-8171.

at Kilaga Springs. Info: 6254022. Gabriel Iglesias Performs at Thunder Valley Casinos outdoor amphitheater. Tickets available at thundervalleyresort.com/entertainment or at the Thunder Valley ticket sales office between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. Karaoke night At Sterling Caf. See Thursday, June 7 listing. Karaoke and deejay show At Dillians Bar & Grill. See Saturday, June 9 listing. Saturday Live Country Music Bands Brodie Stewart will play Beermanns, 645 5th St. (916) 209-3544. $10.
Trace Adkins performs at Thunder Valley Casino and Resort on Friday, June 29. Tickets available online at thunder valleyresort. com/enter tainment or at the Thunder Valley Ticket Sales office between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m.
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THURSDAY, JUNE 28
Farmers Market in downtown Lincoln Fat Fingers performs in Beermann Plaza. Info: 645-2035. Lincoln Rotary See Thursday, June 7 listing. Walk & Run Social Club See Thursday, June 14 listing. Karaoke night At Sterling Caf. See Thursday, June 7 listing. Karaoke At Dillians Bar & Grill. See Thursday, June 7 listing.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27
Sierra Fresh Farmers Market See Wednesday, June 13 listing. Lincoln Toastmasters See Wednesday, June 13 listing. Karaoke At Dillians Bar & Grill. See June 7 listing. Bourbon & Blues Night

SATURDAY, JUNE 30
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Baxters wants to create a four-star experience

BY PAUL APFEL
SPECIAL TO INSIDE LINCOLN

Baxters Event Center at 436 G St. opened in April on the second floor of the downtown Lincoln Brand Feeds building as one of Lincolns newest entries into what is becoming a growing commercial community.

Resembling more an elegant restaurant than a multi-purpose event and party center, Baxters sends a message of dining tranquility with its neatly arranged tables, linens and place settings. And this is exactly the message that owner Don Baxter wants to convey.

Baxter insists that appearance is important and he wants his center to provide a four-star experience for his guests. Baxter describes his new business as a commissary with kitchen and dining facilities that party planners can rent individually or as a pair. The cen-

ter features approximately 2,000 square feet with a commercial grade kitchen and a spacious dining or party room available for parties, receptions and other festive gatherings.

Caterers
Baxter works with a few Lincoln caterers in

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arranging parties. Planners wishing to rent his center would first contact Baxter, who would then put them in touch with one of his preferred caterers. Or the planner could bring in their own caterer. However, Baxter cautioned he carefully screens caterers. Liability in the food preparation industry can be staggering, according to Baxter. He ensures that those caterers are properly registered with Placer County health authorities. Those officials inspect his facilities thoroughly so he has a lot at stake in renting his kitchen. While caterers typically charge on a per-guest basis, Baxter changes a flat rental fee based on the facilities used and the length of time for that

usage. Charges can vary so Baxter encourages planners to contact him directly for fee discussions. The events center provides all the tables, setups and silverware. And Baxter has a few pots and pans in the kitchen, although caterers generally bring their own sets if they plan to use the kitchen.

Years of experience
Baxter comes to his new business with several years of experience, some of it in the food industry. As he recounts his work history, he started as a meat cutter for seven years. Then it was on to Albertsons where he was a store manager for 20 years, followed by another nine years with Corti Brothers markets. Then

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he became an electrician, staying in that field for another 20 years. When asked why he opened an events center, Baxter replied, I must have been out of my mind. I didnt know how much work it was. Some of that it evident when he describes party cleanup, often keeping him in the center until the wee hours. Nevertheless, he doesnt shy from the hard work as he emphasizes his goal is to provide a nice place for a reasonable price. Baxters Event Center is on the second floor of the Lincoln Brand Feed building at 436 G St. in room 206 in downtown Lincoln. Phone 343-2670 or contact owner Don Baxter at Baxter.Don@att.net.

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Wild Flours Bakery connection

Wild Flours Bakery owner Kristina Barmettler rents kitchen space from Baxters owner Don Baxter and is open from 7-11 a.m. Thursdays for coffee, quiche, breads and pastries. Barmettler also works with the Baxters owner in catering events held at the Baxter Events Center. Barmettlers Lincoln baking experience goes back to 2000 when she used to bake out of the Lincoln Veterans Hall on 5th Street. Thats where she met Baxter who helped upgrade the electrical system in her kitchen. Working as the Mount Pleasant Baking Company, Barmettler catered local events until 2005 when she and her family moved to Mendocino to open the Garden Bakery, a small boutique bakery catering to local residents and the many tourists visiting the picturesque seaside town.

Wild Flours Bakery owner Kristina Barmettler rents Don Baxter's commercial kitchen to produce some of her breads and pastries. She also also works as a caterer in Baxter's Event Center. Barmettler can be reached at (916) 663-4151.
Barmettler credits her Mendocino experience with convincing her of the importance of what she called a sustainable community and using organic materials in her creations. I learned to keep things simple and incorporate lessons from others, she said. Some of the lessons came from tourists, many from foreign countries, with whom she exchanged recipes. Barmettler sold the Mendocino bakery in October 2011 to return to Penryn to care for her ailing father. Baxter called with an idea, one that led to the Wild Flours-Baxter Events Center business relationship. property now boasts of orchards, three steers and promise of a milk cow, according to the Lincoln baker. According to Barmettler, business plans for the future include expanding the catering opportunities and possibly partnering with Baxter on wine-pairing dinners later this year. Hosting cooking classes this fall is also an option. When asked about supplying baked goods to local restaurants and stores, Barmettler stated her preference for a business plan that allowed her more direct contact with her customers. Community interaction is important, she added. Holding to that belief, Wild Flours will be a featured vendor at the 2012 Lincoln Farmers Market held each Thursday evening in downtown Lincoln running from June 14 to Aug. 30.

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This celebration is funded by your donations. For questions, thoughts, or suggestions, call 916-508-0757, or email mikehobson99@yahoo.com Your donation of any amount can be sent to: The City of Lincoln Fireworks Fund c/o Finance Department 600 Sixth St. Lincoln, CA 95648

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Caring for her father also brought Barmettler and her family back to the 20-acre Penryn property where she was raised. The

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What can you do to make your offer the chosen one?

M
any buyers are hearing about the dramatic drop in prices and have the misconception that they can jump into the market, make a lowball offer and get an acceptance right away. The reality of what we are see- Garth Evans ing in todays Realty Column market is far from that. Although it may look like there is a lot of inventory out there, the number of available quick close homes are relatively low. If you are serious about writing an offer that has a chance of being accepted and that shines above the rest, there are some tips that you may want to consider.

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Get pre-approved
Get pre-approved in advance and keep an updated letter on file. Sometimes on bankowned properties you will be required to get pre-approved by the lender who owns the property. Your agent can help facilitate this but be prepared to make this happen.

Your agent should be able to give you a list of comparable sales and current listings in the neighborhood (similar in age, square footage and appointments). Some sellers price substantially under market as a strategy to create a bidding war. Your agent should know your target area and have a good knowledge of the comparables.

Cash offers will always stand out and can usually get the property for a little less than an offer with a loan. If you know you are up against cash buyers, you may want to raise your price. Also, sellers will look more favorably on certain types of loans..

Other terms
The sellers dont only look at price. There are other terms that can make your offer stand out. Who is to pay title and escrow fees? Will there be inspections? Will the buyer ask for repairs? How much is the earnest money deposit? Consider shortening your inspection contingency period to make your offer look better.

How many other offers?

Have your agent ask if there are multiple offers. If there are more than a few, you probably will have to pay list price or above. If there arent any offers, and the house has been on the market for more than a couple weeks, you should be able to go in with a lower offer.

Get property history

Ask your agent to give you the history on the property. Find out how long the property has been on the market. If there have been price reductions, it can help in your offering-price strategy.

Find out as much as you can about the property you are interested in. You may have to make a quick decision and you will need to rely on your agent to ask lots of questions to help figure out what the sellers hot buttons are. Dont feel shy about talking to the neighbors or making some calls yourself. It can be interesting what you will find out and this could turn into getting your offer accepted. Have fun with the process but take it seriously and choose an agent that you trust to get the job done right. Choose someone with the right mix of knowledge of the area, who is aggressive but not pushy, knowledgeable but not arrogant and is truly looking out for you.
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