FEATURED BUSINESS of the MONTH
MARCH 2008
Capital Auto Club Established 1945Rio Linda/Elverta Chamber of Commerce Member Since 2006Established in 1945, the Capital Auto Club has catered to local car enthusiasts for over 60 years.One of their main events each Memorial Day weekend, drawing thousands of people and over 300 car entries, is their Thunder in the Park car show in Rio Linda, co-sponsored by the Rio Linda-Elverta Chamber of Commerce. The Capital Auto Club also assists in judging AutoRama, St. Mary’s Festival and the Silver State Festival in Carson City, just to name a few. Hats off to Butch Gardner and the crew for bringing such a great event to Rio Linda! For more information, visit their website at www.capitalautoclub.com.
JANUARY 2008
Maverick Office Systems
Elverta, CA Established 1995
Owners: Lane and Lisa Clark
Rio Linda/Elverta Chamber of Commerce Member Since 2005
Established in Jan. 1995, Maverick Office Systems has provided Multifunction Copier/Printer/Scanner units to a six county area. In addition to providing both new and refurbished office equipment Maverick Office Systems also offers Gold Star Service, with both service contracts and per call rates that are the lowest in our area. Lane is a factory certified technician and has been servicing equipment since 1984.
Maverick Office Systems emphasizes their service and keeping your equipment running at factory specification at all times. Visit their website at www.maverickofficesystems.com. They also offer a full line of toner and supplies for your copier. Should your equipment be in need of service contract quote, repair, replacement or replenishment of supplies, be sure to call Maverick Office Systems for a no-obligation quote at (916) 331-4855 and keep your business dollars local.
NOVEMBER 2007
The News Owner/Editor: Don Flesch
By Lane & Lisa Clark
Rio Linda/Elverta News, 641 M Street, Rio Linda, CA Established 1983
Rio Linda/Elverta Chamber of Commerce Member Since 1968
Don has consistently kept our local area in the know with newsworthy items that directly affect our area, local election updates, food closet calendar, local committee and board meetings as well as being a big promoter and proponent of all local area churches, civic organizations and non-profit organizations. Don has been a big asset to our area. He has served as both a past President of the Rio Linda/Elverta Chamber of Commerce and is currently on the Board of Directors. One of the yearly events that he organizes in our community to promote its pride and spirit is the Annual Rio Linda/Elverta Honorary Mayor’s Race. Proceeds from the go directly back into our community. Don is also a member of the local VFW post as well as other civic organizations. Because of Don and all his efforts, we are enriched by staying in the know of what’s going on in our area and have benefited from Don’s generosity in giving back to our community. We should all take note and learn from Don’s “Giving Back” example. Good Job Don!!!
OCTOBER 2007
BOB BASTIAN
BY Lane Clark
Bastian Ranch, 6133 W. 2nd St., Rio Linda, CA Established 1984
Owners: Bob and Bobby Bastian
Rio Linda/Elverta Chamber of Commerce Members Since 1968
For the past 23 years, Bob and Bobby Bastian have owned and operated Bastian Ranch which raises Quarter horses, cattle, goats and other livestock. Bastian Ranch has also been very active in our local 4-H Clubs in educating area youth and orientating them in the livestock field.
Bob is the president of the Rio Linda/Elverta Historical Society which hosts our annual Farm and Tractor Days in addition to other events including a Labor Day Car Show to benefit the restoration of Fire Engine #2.
Bob is also the current Vice President of the Rio/Linda Elverta Chamber of Commerce in addition to being involved with other events in the community. Our area has benefited greatly from all Bob and Bobby have done for our community and our hats go off from the Chamber for all the good they have done to preserve our local heritage and keep the spirit of community alive for all of us.
SEPTEMBER 2007
Two Men's Dream Equals Fine Cuisine
By Norma-Lee
Friends for more than twenty years, the chef and the printer had a dream. One day, they hoped to open their own restaurant. The dream eventually came true but it took time. Time during which, Dennis Aston, continued to hone his culinary skills and Jarome Hagen continued to encourage his friend.
By now, you probably know that I am talking about the owners of the restaurant, Dry Creek Station, which opened in early 2005 at 6750 Front Street. Dennis was more than ready to assume his duties of owner and Head Chef. He graduated from The Culinary Arts Institute of San Diego and he also holds a graduate degree from the Culinary Institute of America, Napa, California. Mr. Aston (no relation to the hotel chain) started his career as a fry cook in Flagstaff, AZ, where he was attending the University of Northern Arizona. He spent seventeen years as the General and District Manager of the Howard Johnson chain and ten years as the Executive Chef of Marriott's Corporate Services. He even owned his own nightclub "Monk's" in San Diego for about a year and a half. No, he is not 110 years old; some of these positions and studies overlapped.
Meanwhile, friend Jarome Hagen was busy building his own career as a professional printer. He married his high school sweetheart, JoAnn, thirty-five years ago. Together, they have a son, Adam, and a daughter, Chris, and five grandchildren. Both men have lived in the Sacramento area for several years and to find their dream in their own back yard, so to speak, was a bonus. When the opportunity to purchase their own restaurant presented itself, Jarome readily bought in with his friend Dennis, and "The Dry Creek Station" was born. While he is more of a silent partner (he continues to work as a professional printer) he is no stranger to the establishment or its cuisine. Jarome is very proud of Dennis' skills as a chef and he gave me a guided tour of the menu, which features excellent seafood dishes. "But", he said, "don't hesitate to order prime rib on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, or steaks, chicken, pork, and even Cajun dishes any day of the week". They are also open for breakfast at 7 a.m. every day and they serve lunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Happy Hour from 4 to 6 each day features beverage and "munchie" specials. Jarome says you must try Dennis' creation known as the California Cocktail. It is served in a margarita glass on a bed of fresh avocado with Dungeness crab, shrimp, prawns and Dennis' secret cocktail sauce. No reservations are required however, if you are planning to bring a big group, please call, 991-3244 for accommodations.