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MARCH 2, 2022

TR JANS ON TOP Oak Ridge beats Folsom in slugfest for section championship ■

Thomas Frey Staff writer SACRAMENTO — As Oak Ridge junior Lauren Marsh blocked Folsom’s final shot at the buzzer, head coach Steve White, the coaching staff and the players sprinted to the Golden 1 Center midcourt logo to celebrate the Trojans’ 41-40 win in the Division 1 Sac-Joaquin Section championship. The teams had just battled for 32 minutes and everyone in the ORHS program jumped for joy and danced in celebration. “It was surreal,” said senior Teagan Brown. “I wanted this so badly my senior year — to go out with a section title — and it happened so it was amazing.” It was the fourth time the Highway 50 rivals have played this year and every player gave everything they had every second of the night. “Give credit to Folsom,” White said. “They bring out the best in anybody that has to play them and you’ve got to play a perfect game and that certainly wasn’t a perfect game but a slugfest and both teams played incredibly hard.” Folsom won the first two games between the rivals this season while Oak Ridge won the final regular season game to give the Trojans a share of the league championship and now the fourth game, which earned the Trojans their first section championship since 2010. “It’s awesome. It’s just a great feeling,” White said. “To get these moments, especially after such a hard time with COVID and stuff ... these guys have been through so much, these seniors.” Folsom jumped ahead to a 24-14 lead with 5:31 left in the

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Oak Ridge celebrates Gabby Marsh’s first goal of the game in last Thursday’s Division 1 Sac-Joaquin Section championship at Heart Health Park in Sacramento. Marsh scored three goals as the Trojans won their second straight title.

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ORHS coach Steve White, right, hugs senior Teagan Brown as other girls celebrate their Division 1 victory at Golden 1 Center Saturday evening. second quarter, but the Trojans didn’t let that bother them. “We focused on the little things,” said senior Ella Ray. “Every rebound counts, every steal counts, every smart foul — we really just lock in and focus on those things and then the scoring comes with it.”

In the final 5:31, the Trojans allowed the Bulldogs to score one more point while Marsh was perfect from beyond the arc to cut the lead to two at the half. “Lauren, I don’t think she’s ever shot a three this whole sea■

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SACRAMENTO — From the moment the Oak Ridge Trojans girls soccer team set foot on the field this season, the goal was to win the Division 1 Sac-Joaquin Section championship again. On Thursday at Heart Health Park in Sacramento, the dream became reality as Oak Ridge stomped Lincoln of Stockton 8-1. “It’s just amazing that in our senior year we got to finish it off as section champions,” said midfielder Iman Mustafa, whose face could barely contain her smile. “It just shows our soccer program is one of the best in the state.” The Trojans are ranked as the top team in California and the third best team in the United States by Maxpreps and they continued their run in the CIF Northern California Regionals Tuesday. ■

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If you could be any animal, what would you be?

Community blood drive March 7: Vitalant will host an El Dorado Hills Community blood drive, 12:30-4:30 p.m. The Bloodmobile will be located in the parking lot near the baseball fields at the El Dorado Hills Community Services District, 1021 Harvard Way. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment at donors.vitalant.org and use blood drive code SMFM019 or call Vitalant at (877) 2584825 and mention the same code. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space allows.

Fun run/walk fundraiser March 19: The 11th annual The Spirit of Benny virtual 10k/5k fun run and walk will be held March 19 through April 3. Online registration will close March 4 midnight. Proceeds will go to New Morning Youth & Family Services, which provides quality social services to enhance the lives El Dorado County youth and their families. Visit raceroster.com/ events/2022/54523/ the-11th-annual-spiritof-benny-virtual-10k5kfun-run-and-walk.

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“Cat. They nap all day and get to do whatever they want.”

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CAMERON PARK CRIME WATCH Information was taken from El Dorado County sheriff’s reports: Feb. 1

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10:29 p.m. An assault with a deadly weapon was reported on Cimmarron Road.

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Feb. 11

4:33 p.m. Trespassing was reported in Plaza Goldorado.

6:25 a.m. A vehicle burglary was reported at a Cambridge Road apartment complex. 11:42 a.m. Vandalism was reported on Merrychase Drive. 11:45 a.m. Trespassing was reported on Carillo Court. 8:52 p.m. Trespassing was reported at a Country Club Drive church.

1:22 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Alhambra Court.

Feb. 2 9:38 p.m. Deputies responded to a report of someone drunk in public in the area of Cameron Park Drive and Alhambra Drive.

Feb. 3 3:14 a.m. Deputies arrested a suspect after responding to a suspicious circumstances report at a Cimmarron Road apartment complex.

Feb. 5 9:26 a.m. A vehicle burglary was

Feb. 7 12:36 p.m. Vandalism was reported at a mobile home park on Cameron Park Drive. 10:35 a.m. Grand theft was reported at a Cameron Park Drive business.

3:36 a.m. A prowler was reported on Portillo Court. 2:17 p.m. Deputies responded to a report of someone drunk in public at a Coach Lane shopping center. 2:57 p.m. Illegal entry was reported

1:10 p.m. A battery was reported at a Country Club Drive apartment complex. 10:19 p.m. A battery was reported at a Country Club Drive apartment

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6:49 a.m. A vehicle burglary was reported on Greenwood Lane. 6:43 p.m. A vehicle burglary was reported on Coach Lane.

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Local Guinness Book of World Record holder (any day now) for number of kettlebell swings Josh Heath and RubiconFit in Placerville have teamed up to host the second annual 4x4x48 Challenge. Created by ultra-athlete and retired Navy SEAL David Goggins, who since 2020 has inspired thousands of people across the United States and other countries to take up his challenge held around the world during the first weekend of March. Last year 92 countries participated and more than $3 million was raised. This year participants will begin their 48-hour countdown on March 4 at Rubicon Gym, located at 329 Industrial Drive. Runners and walkers will travel along the El Dorado Trail beginning at 8 p.m. and must run 4 miles every four hours for 48 hours. All levels are welcome, with the challenge itself noncompetitive as individuals compete at their own pace. Parking and open space will be available for RVs and tents in the RubiconFit parking lot for people to grab any rest they can during the grueling, two-day event. The main focus for Goggin is the charity the local challenge will benefit. Usually, participants choose a charity of their choice; however, this year, in light of the recent devastation the Caldor Fire brought to the area, Goggin, who holds a deep respect for the hard work and sacrifices firefighters are continually faced with, chose two organizations to reap the rewards of all those feet pounding the pavement. The Wildland Firefighter Foundation (wffoundation.org) assists injured firefighters and their families as well as deceased firefighters’ families with support and resources. The Grassroots

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Dave Lockwood, Josh Heath and Luke Reite, left to right, participate in last year’s local 4x4x48 challenge. Wildland Firefighter Committee (grassrootswildlandfirefighters.com) advocates for correct classification for federal wildland fire personnel, pay, benefits and well-being through policy reform. Saturday, March 5, Goggins himself will make an appearance on the Placerville area course as well as the Folsom/El Dorado Hills area course. Goggins is the only member of the U.S. Armed Forces to complete SEAL training (including two Hell Weeks), the U.S. Army Ranger School (where he graduated as Enlisted Honor Man) and Air Force Tactical Air Controller training. He is also considered to be the best ultraendurance athlete. Competing in more than 60 endurance races, he has placed in the top five in ultramarathons and completed 4,030 pull-ups in 17 hours, earning a Guinness World Record. For more information about the Goggin 4x4x48 challenge visit gogginschallenge.com. To participate email joshheath4x4x48@gmail.com.

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Auditor-Controller Joe Harn has updated the list of El Dorado County’s highest compensated employees for the calendar year 2021. The two highest compensated employees were mental health professionals: the county’s mental health director and a psychiatrist II. In salary and benefits they earn $461,539 and $350,068, respectively. The sheriff, undersheriff, two sheriff’s captains, a district attorney chief investigator, the district attorney, chief administrative officer and a chief assistant district attorney round out the top 10. All earn more than $288,000 in salary and benefits

For the second straight year a program manager in the Health and Human Services Agency jumped into the top 40 on the list due to more than $66,000 of on-call pay in both 2020 and 2021 as the result of about 12,000 of hours of oncall assignments, according to timesheets submitted to the Auditor’s Office. The cost of each employee’s CalPERS benefit is included on the list, but CalPERS intentionally understated the actual cost of its retirement programs statewide, according to a news release from the Auditor-Controller’s Office. The list of the top 100 compensated employees based on the cost of total salaries and benefits is available at edcgov.us/ auditor-controller. Click on “Top Paying Positions.”

Crime Watch Feb. 15 2:53 p.m. A vehicle burglary was reported on Coach Lane.

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5:31 p.m. Deputies arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of making threats and driving on a suspended license on Estepa Drive.

Feb. 17 10:03 a.m. A burglary was reported on El Tejon Road.

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Feb. 20 3:23 p.m. A burglary was reported on Fairway Drive.

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Feb. 24 9:58 a.m. A battery was reported on Kaweah Court.

Feb. 21 4:21 a.m. A residential burglary was reported at a Country Club Drive apartment complex. 4:45 p.m. Deputies responded to a person drunk in public on Coach Lane. The area checked clear.

Feb. 22 1:08 p.m. Vandalism was reported at a La Canada Drive apartment complex.

Feb. 23 3:28 p.m. A burglary was

Feb. 25 Deputies made an arrest after a vehicle stop on Rodeo Road. 11:10 a.m. A battery was reported on Cimmarron Road. 3:16 p.m. A vehicle burglary was reported on Country Club Drive.

Feb. 26 9:39 a.m. A burglary was reported at a Coach Lane restaurant.

A dentistry that aims to be a home away from home

Jessica Cyphers Staff writer

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or patients of Dale Stanec, Jr., DDS, going to the dentist feels a little like going home.

“We know all of our patients. They’re our friends,” said Dr. Stanec, who works alongside his wife and office manager, Elena, in his Cameron Park office. “The experience in our office is very personal. We’re very small and greet each patient by name when they walk in. It’s a comfortable, homey place to have dental work done, and we like it that way.” Dr. Stanec has been in dentistry in the Cameron Park area since 2002. As a kid, he was “always into science and math” and loved the idea of owning his own business. “I ran a lawn-mowing business as a kid — always had some kind of business going — so becoming a dentist and owning my own practice just made sense,” said Dr. Stanec. Dr. Stanec did his undergraduate work at Cal Poly,

San Luis Obispo and then attended dental school at Northwestern University in Chicago. He graduated from Northwestern in 2001 and says that, although he was born and raised in San Jose, it was a natural draw to open his practice in the foothills. “Elena and I love this area. We had a lot of family and friends here and thought it would be a great place to raise our kids.”

In his office, Dr. Stanec offers a full scope of general and cosmetic dentistry with expertise ranging from porcelain veneers and dental implants to crowns and bridges and more. Unlike many other dentists, Dr. Stanec doesn’t employ dental hygienists or other technicians but does all of his dental work himself. “I spend a lot of one-on-one time with my patients. It’s fun for me to do the work myself because I get to spend more time with my patients and hang out with them and really get to know them. It makes it fun to do what I do,” said Dr. Stanec.

Another advantage of keeping his practice small is that, because he sees every patient one at a time, Dr. Stanec can be very thorough and immediately answer any questions that come up. He is also able to really respect his patients’ time. “I am almost always early or on time,” said Dr. Stanec. “My patients know that, so they’re usually early or on time for their appointments, too. It’s a win win for everyone.” Dr. Stanec is located at 3955 Cameron Park Drive — in Cameron Park. His office is right near the Goldorado Shopping Center, directly across from the new Walgreens on Palmer Drive, and is very conveniently located for all of his patients. The move is just one more way Dr. Stanec shows his commitment to providing the best possible care for his patients.

“I look forward to going to work and getting to see who’s on the schedule every day,” said Dr. Stanec.

Dale III, Dr. Stanec, Luis, and Elena Stanec

“I love the work that I do and am proud to do really quality work. Originally I’d planned to be a little bigger, but then I realized I liked it this way. I really enjoy my patients and

this way I can get to know them well.” For more information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Stanec, visit drstanec.com or call 530-676-6500.

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reveres community, family and elders as well. The goal was to develop a program that would assist seniors and help fight food insecurity in the region. The Elder Outreach Program — a unique partnership with the Food Bank of El Dorado County, the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians and the USDA — is one way to honor these elders, combat hunger and improve the health of senior citizens. The bimonthly senior food box program provides many essential vitamins and nutrients often lacking in the diet of many seniors. Among the partners is the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Tribal Fire Department, whose commitment to elders is expressed by regularly donating time to the Elder Outreach Program. The tribal fire crew members donate time on a monthly basis directly to the food bank, where they help create and pack senior food boxes as well as deliver food boxes to seniors in surrounding counties. “I grew up in El Dorado County and

went to school here. I and the tribe are now in a position to give back,” explained John Tayaba, director of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Tribal Fire Department. “Natives believe strongly in always honoring our children and our elders. The Food Bank of El Dorado County believes the same. Together we are here to help others.” The dedication and generosity of the tribal fire crew knows no bounds, as these community members not only commit their time to fighting fires and fire prevention but also dedicate their time to local elders in need. More information about applying for the Elder Outreach Program can be found on the food bank’s website at foodbankedc.org or by calling (530) 621-9950. “The Food Bank of El Dorado County takes care of one of our most vulnerable populations and we encourage you to be part of a partnership that makes a difference for thousands of local seniors,” Food Bank leaders shared. “Together we can make a difference.”

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The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Tribal Fire Department assists elderly residents through the Elder Outreach Program, which ensures local seniors don’t go hungry.

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Oak Ridge won the section title in 2020 and was ready to defend their title in 2021, but COVID-19 ended that hope since there were no section playoffs. “We definitely were a little sad that we didn’t get a season last year but we knew we had to finish it off this year and make it happen again,” said senior Gabby Marsh. The team didn’t want to let another chance fall through the cracks when they began the 2021-22 campaign Dec. 9 against Franklin. “We had a lot of returners but also some newcomers at the beginning of the year,” said senior Emily Lieber. “There was an adjustment period but every single game you could see an improvement.” With junior Kate Plachy in goal, the Trojans allowed just four goals all season as they rolled along undefeated, earning the top seed in the playoffs. Oak Ridge rolled through Stagg, Davis and Folsom by a combined score of 13-0 in the playoffs before stepping on the field for the section championship against No. 11 Lincoln of Stockton. “I felt confident going into it,” said Oak

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Senior Olivia Chimienti drives the ball in the section championship.

Ridge head coach Rino Chimienti. “If we played our best game and if they played their best game, I felt like we’d win.” From the moment the game kicked off, Oak Ridge dominated and Gabby Marsh scored the first goal of the game in the eighth minute. “The ball was just jumbling in the box and I knew I had to get a foot on it,” Marsh said. She got her foot on it and booted in her third goal of the season, sending the team sprinting in to celebrate with her. Marsh would go on to strike two more times in the final.

In the 22nd minute the Trojans almost took a 2-0 lead off a corner kick. Instead, Lincoln made a stop and got the ball to speedy Kaitlyn Garcia, who got behind the defense and raced across the field with no defense in front of her as she kicked the ball into the corner of the net to tie the game up 1-1. “We responded to it and came right back,” Chimienti said. “We’re just very composed.” That would be the final chance Lincoln would have. Lieber scored just four minutes later and then Mustafa scored four minutes after that to give

the Trojans a 3-1 lead. “Emily Lieber passed me the ball in the corner and I took a touch and I drove it into the bottom left corner,” Mustafa said. “It was surreal that I got to score in my last year as a senior in the section championship. I just wanted to cry.” Seconds after Mustafa’s goal was announced, Marsh scored her second goal of the evening to give the Trojans a 4-1 lead they took into halftime. The second half started like the first half ended. Sophomore Kaily Dickey extended the lead to 5-1 on a kick near midfield in

the 49th minute. Then Lieber scored her second goal of the game and 10th of the season in the 53rd minute. “It was off of a beautiful kick by Sophia Moness and it just skimmed off my head,” Lieber said. Moness had three assists in the game and scored the eighth goal of the night for the Trojans in the 58th minute. Two minutes before Moness’ goal, Marsh completed her hat trick with her third goal of the game. “I kept dribbling and I got to the front post and I was deciding whether I should pass it back and

I just decided to slot it,” Marsh said. The 8 goals by the Trojans are a section championship record. “It’s just validation of all the hard work and time and commitment all put into this team,” Lieber said. “To see it pay off is amazing.” Mustafa and Marsh each said the team is closer than any they have ever played on. “(This team has) such a great bond that I will cherish forever,” Mustafa said. “Everyone just supports each other and brings it on the field. I think that’s why we got so far too, because we’re such a family.”

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and effusive in-laws are just part of the action in this cozy mystery. Fans of Sample’s Laurel McKay series will have fun with the Easter eggs the author has sprinkled through “Birthdays.” And the characters, especially Sierra, will leave readers hoping for more — soon. Why a new series when the original one is so successful? “I was 50 pages into a ninth Laurel McKay mystery set in Las Vegas when COVID hit,” said Sample. “No one knew how long it would go on, how long before we could go anywhere. So I thought it was time to try something new — something that had been percolating around in my head for a few years. I wanted an older character; someone who would reflect a different perspective.” Sample loves to research her stories — dancing, donut eating, daiquiri drinking — and so

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Grow for it! website at planthardiness. ars.usda.gov. Determine if your pond site is situnly certain types ated in sun, full shade or of plants thrive partial shade. in an environWater usually attracts ment that includes deep wildlife. You may enjoy water, moist soil, humidwildlife, such as birds, ity and heat reflection and bees and butterflies. are happiest with their However, your pond may roots submerged in water. also attract rats, raccoons, Pond plants shade the skunk, deer, toads and water’s surface, reduce frogs. Ponds may require algae growth, stabilize Laurel Rady maintenance to reduce the pond’s edges, supUCCE Master Gardener of algae growth, fix leaks, ply oxygen and filtration, seasonal flooding and enhance property appeal El Dorado County clouded water. A nursand provide habitat for ery specializing in pond fish and wildlife. plants can give advice on the best locaMany ponds include four types of tion to site your pond or offer recomwater plants: bog plants, marginal mendations for an existing pond that has plants, deep-water plants and floating maintenance issues. For safety, dependplants. ing on where you live, your pond may Bog plants prefer continuously moist need to be fenced. soil. Marginal plants have roots that can Large ponds can support permanent be submerged, but do not need to be. plantings in many climates. But small Deep-water plants need to grow in soil ponds in cold climates are not able to with their roots under water. Floating sustain most deep-water, submerged and plants get all their nutrients from the water, so they need no soil. They can be floating plants. Bring them indoors for the winter or plan to buy new ones the placed on the surface of the water after following year. Certain water plants can all other plants are incorporated. A relibecome disastrously invasive in warm able source of information for aquatic climates. Avoid illegal and invasive gardens can be found on the California Master Gardener Tip Sheet, Publication plants, as they can create serious problems on your property and in the sur8369, available at anrcatalog.ucanr.edu. rounding environment. For the pond’s edge, choose plants It is important to maintain the pond that will thrive in moist soil. Good and keep it free of weed growth. Weeds options include western blue-eyed grass are a mosquito breeding ground, give (Sisyrinchium bellum), pink bog primthe water an unpleasant smell and color, rose (Primula rosea “Gigas”), impatiens block the sunlight and exhaust the oxy(Impatiens walleriana), Sierra shooting star (Dodecatheon jeffreyi “Red Light”) and gen necessary for fish. Ponds are a lovely feature in a landcalla lily species. scape, but they are not without work. Choose plants suited to your climate zone. You can find your climate zone n See Gardener, page B5 on the U.S. Department of Agriculture

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There are some mature themes, images and impactful language. Some content may not be suitable for children. The 2022 season features eight short films with a total running time of 80 minutes and is recommended for ages 16 and older. LUNAFEST 2022 will be held at the Cameron Park Community Center, 2502 Country Club Drive in Cameron Park. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the films start at 7 p.m. The virtual event will stream online the same day beginning at 11 a.m. Visit tinyurl.com/ LUNAFEST22 for tickets and more information.

Brighter days ahead Anne Bradstreet wrote, “If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.” We are blessed to live in God’s Country, surrounded by some really creative and good people. You are one of them, gentle reader. Go forth and make it the best spring ever. Send your event for consideration in Susan’s column to slaird@handywriting.com.

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Appraise how much time you are willing to work to maintain a pond. If a large pond has become a maintenance headache, decide if your pond should be downsized or if there are other ways of creating a water feature that requires less maintenance. Master Gardener classes are offered monthly throughout the county. Find the class schedule at mgeldorado.ucanr. edu/Public_Education_ Classes/?calendar=yes&g =56698 and recorded classes on many gardening topics at mgeldorado.ucanr.edu/ Public_Education/Classes. The Sherwood Demonstration Garden is open 9 a.m. to noon Fridays and Saturdays, March through October. Check the website for more details at ucanr.edu/sites/ EDC_Master_Gardeners/ Demonstration_Garden. Mark your calendar for the annual plant sales in April.

The edible plant sale — including fruit, veggies and herbs — will be held 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 16. Choose your favorite edibles and shop the incredible tomato selection grown and cared for locally by Master Gardener volunteers. The ornamental plant sale will take place 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30, featur-

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s we are fast approaching the end of our first quarter of 2022, I am thrilled with the direction our Chamber is headed. We are seeing new businesses come into the area and established businesses thankful as our state moves from pandemic and endemic. Our longtime members are getting active again. It’s so great to see everyone! As I have mentioned in previous messages, our Chamber is in a rebuilding phase. We truly appreciate each member business who has stood by our side and continued to support the Shingle Springs/Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce.

navigate a new road map and serve our membership businesses and their communities. We desire what is best for our business community, including sustainable re-growth for both existing and new businesses. And as your local Chamber of Commerce, rest assured we will work hard toward these endeavors. Sincerely, Colette Thiel President Shingle Springs/Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce Email: Colette@thielhomes.com

February’s Chamber luncheon was sponsored by Big Brothers Big Sisters and the guest speaker was Lt. Jeff Leikauf. Lt. Leikauf announced that the new sub-station in Cameron Park is close to opening! We are excited for our entire community with this new sub-station. Congratulations to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Norther Sierra on their new location at 535 Main St in Placerville. We cohosted with our Chamber partners, El Dorado County and El Dorado Hills Chambers of Commerce a fabulous ribbon cutting. The donated raffle items raised $700 for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Thank you to our members for their generosity in donating to the raffle. As a Chamber, we know how stressful it can be to run a business at any point in time, let alone during the past few years. The Shingle Springs/Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce is committed, as it has been since 1967, to help

The SS/CP Chamber Needs Volunteers! The Shingle Springs/Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce needs volunteers to spend a few hours a month helping the chamber with its events and management. The payback is helping your local business advocates support the community in which they live and serve,

while striving to make Shingle Springs and Cameron Park wonderful places in which to live! We have several key positions opening right now. Get involved today! Please contact Colette Thiel at colette@thielhomes.com for more information.

MARCH Events March (Fridays to Sundays) – CP Rotary Club Observatory From 8:30pm to 10:30 pm, weather permitting, the observatory is open to the public on weekend evenings. Trained docents show the many celestial wonders of the universe through two 14-inch telescopes. Folsom Lake College, El Dorado Center, Campus Drive (continue through the back parking lots to the left of the observatory gate). For info and closure updates, call (530) 642-5621, Ext. 9.

March – Shopping & Dining Check out the various shops and restaurants now open in Burke Junction, Town Center, and the Montano Center!

March 19 – Third Saturday, Placerville Art Walk Historic Downtown Placerville. Main Street galleries and merchants host changing art shows and late night shopping every third Saturday of the month. Demonstrations, refreshments, music and more. Placerville Downtown Association, 376 Main St.., Placerville. Read more on EventCrazy.com.

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March 23 – SS/CP Chamber Networking Please join us in person for our monthly Networking Meetings, the 4th Wednesday of the month, at 11:30am at the beautiful Cameron Park Country Club. Need exposure for your business? Consider becoming a Networking sponsor for an opportunity to market your business! Contact the Chamber for more details at (530) 677-8000.

March 25 – Reggae Campout Placerville celebrates its first Reggae Campout, coming to the El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Dr., Placerville on March 25 & 26. Tickets for RV, tent camping, Glamping, 2-day & VIP are on sale now. Some added festival highlights will include International, national and regional talent. We will have an interactive vendor village, onsite camping and glamping. The doors are 1:30pm, live music starts at 3:00pm Friday. The doors are 12:00pm, live music starts at 2:00pm Saturday. Steel Pulse / Protoje / Anthony B / Don Carlos / Jesse Royal / Kabaka Pyramid / Israel Vibration / King Yellowman & K’reema & the Sagittarius band / Hempress Sativa / Prezident Brown / Keznamdi / Mystic Roots / Mighty Mystic. Don’t miss it!

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