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EDHCSD lacks oversight and transparency Noel Stack Managing editor The El Dorado County Civil Grand Jury released a report detailing its investigation into the El Dorado Hills Community Services District April 5, sharply criticizing current and former CSD board members and staff for the way they addressed multiple controversies and issues over the last few years.

“The Grand Jury is proposing a broad range of recommendations that include greater oversight to CSD decisions that ensure transparency and public involvement,” the recommendations summary reads.

“There is a need for ongoing Brown Act and ethics training for the Board of Directors and staff. CSD needs to improve transparency around the intended use of the large accumulations of cash reserves ... and be more responsive to public concerns about assessment amounts and how they are certified.”

The grand jury began its investigation into EDHCSD activities last year, starting with thengeneral manager Kevin Loewen’s outside working relationship with CSD consultant DTA. The investigation quickly expanded “into a broader investiga■ See REPORT, page A8

IN OTHER EDHCSD NEWS ■ General Counsel Derek Cole shared the district is continuing its review of the investigation report regarding prior general manager Kevin Loewen’s activities. “We’re not ready to make a final decision on the release of that report,” Cole said.

■ The EDHCSD Board of Directors has hired Mark Hornstra as the district’s permanent general manager. Hornstra had been serving as interim GM since January 2024. Staff will bring back an employment contract for approval next month.

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In order to be in consideration to umpire Staff writer the biggest tournament of the season, ameron Park an umpire must first resident and work a regional tourvolunteer nament. Anzini got umpire Dan Anzini, his chance to umpire after 12 years of umpirhis regional in 2021. ing, has been given the He was selected to do opportunity to call balls it in 2020, however and strikes in this year’s COVID-19 prevented Little League Softball that from happenWorld Series in August. ing. After working a Anzini said he was regional an umpire is always interested in deemed World Series umpiring, but one day Photo courtesy of Dan Anzini qualified to apply if while watching one of Local strike-caller Dan Anzini has been selected to umpire at the they perform well his nephew’s games, Little League World Championships in North Carolina this summer. enough. it became a reality.

Anzini is pictured here overseeing plays at the Little League West Anzini will be on The head coach of his Region Academy in 2020. his way to Greenville, nephew’s team also N.C., for a week in happened to be the August to cross another goal off his bucket list. umpire-in-chief.

“It’s a balance of wanting to perform as best I can “My brother-in-law connected us and next thing I know I was putting on gear and calling balls and ■ See ANZINI, page A8 strikes,” Anzini said. “From there it’s taken off.”

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teele Divinagracia of El Dorado Hills placed second at the 18th annual California Middle School Girls Wrestling State Championship. She wrestles in the 89-pound division.

The tournament was held March 30 in Ukiah with more than 250 female wrestlers participating, including many state-ranked wrestlers in sixth through eighth grade.

Steele, a seventh-grader at Rolling Hills Middle School, had a wonderful wrestling season, placing in the top three at most competitions.

Photo courtesy of Lawrence Divinagracia

Steele Divinagracia is all smiles on the podium after taking second place in her division at California Middle School Girls Wrestling State Championship.

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Grace Ogata-Beutler Sacramento Republic FC communications manager SACRAMENTO — As Republic FC continues its 2024 season, the club and El Dorado Hills Soccer Club are partnering to advance player development at various levels of youth soccer.

EDHSC has signed on to become a youth club partner for the next three years, joining Republic FC in growing the game and fostering a love for soccer across Northern California.

As an official Youth Club Partner, EDHSC will receive valuable resources provided by Republic FC’s Youth Programs staff. In addition to programming and coaching opportunities for players at the recreational level, the partnership will focus on ■ See SOCCER, page A4

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Paul Buckle, EDHSC sporting director; Glenn Shepherd, EDHSC technical director; Trevor Holton, EDHSC president’ and Filip Handl, Republic FC manager of Soccer Programming, left to right, celebrate their new soccer partnership.

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“I learn about who I am and what I can be through the losses more than the wins,” she shared. “Wrestling is really fun … especially when you win.”

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Republic FC will also organize a special Regional Development Program in El Dorado Hills each year. RDP is Republic FC’s top youth development program, offering opportunities for players to grow their skills and prepare for more competitive soccer.

EDHSC President Trevor Holton, Sporting Director Paul Buckle and Technical Director Glenn Shepherd recently sat down to talk about the partnership, its goals for players and growing the game across the Sacramento region.

What makes you excited about partnering with Republic FC? PB: To have El Dorado Hills Soccer Club affiliated with Republic FC is just so exciting. Republic FC has established itself as such a successful club on and off the field, and to align ourselves with the organization in this way is just fantastic.

GS: It makes sense for us to build a pathway with the top soccer organization in our area, so to formalize this relationship is just the first step in helping us support our players’ development the best we can. That’s what our mission is — as coaches, as directors — to try to graduate our elite players to professional ranks. So partnering with Republic FC will help us begin to make that pathway easier to understand and more accessible than it ever has been for our players and their families.

TH: Our players and families love Republic FC, love going to their games, so this partnership fosters that enjoyment of soccer for people at all levels. We are all excited about this

because there are going to be so many opportunities that come up over the next few years, not only for our players and coaches, but for the organization as a whole.

How does the partnership benefit players in El Dorado Hills?

GS: For the players in our Comp Program, this gives them a kind of map, a ladder, to use to identify what they need to do within their own game to reach the next level. And for our coaches, it will help us better identify a clear mission in what our ultimate goal is for our players.

PB: The biggest thing I am looking forward to showing everyone in our organization is what the youth development pathway looks like at the professional level. It brought me so many benefits as a player, and later on as a coach, and now our members, players, and coaches are going to get an opportunity to experience it. We want to show the community how serious we are about our club, and we want to keep raising the bar. And there’s no better club to do this with than Sacramento Republic.

How do you hope to help grow the game in the Sacramento region?

TH: I think that our region is saturated with good clubs and good players, and I think there are so many doors that can open if we collaborate to develop our players and grow the game. Why can’t we work together? Through this partnership with Republic FC, we want to show that we want to collaborate with the best clubs in the area, and that we are willing to team up with other organizations to set our players for success — and that we can do it in a way that still allows us to stay true our identity. So I think this relationship can serve as a model of how clubs can better work together to develop top players.

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“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.”

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“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.

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Ponderosa Stage Productions at Ponderosa High School in Shingle Springs presents “Shrek: The Musical,” April 18-20. For tickets and more information visit pondodrama.com/shrek.

April 19 The Shingle Springs Community Center hosts its quarterly Bunko Fundraiser at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will feature a delicious taco bar and dessert.

Margaritas, beer and wine viable for purchase.

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Imagination Theater presents “Winnie the Pooh,” April 19 through May 12 at the theater on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville. For tickets and more information visit itplacerville.org/winnie-the-pooh.

April 20 The Cameron Park Community Services District hosts a community cleanup day, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Camerado Springs Middle School. Visit cameronpark.org for a list of acceptable items.

The El Dorado Winery Association presents Passport Weekend April 20 & 21, with more than 20 wineries offering special tastings, pairings and more. For tickets and more information visit eldoradowines.org.

The first Super Pet Fest takes place 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Burke Junction, 3300 Coach Lane in Cameron Park. Bring your friendly, leashed pet to this free family event. Learn from local pet experts and be ready to help a rescue center, plus enter your pet in the Pet Fashion Show.

The Stage at Burke Junction presents Earth Day Puppet Ruckus at 11 a.m. at Burke Junction in Cameron Par. For more information visit stageatburke.com.

The El Dorado Hills Community Services District hosts April Pool’s Day, 1-3 p.m. at the community pool. Join aquatics staff for a free day of swimming to jump start the season.

Face in a Book in EDH Town Center celebrates “Home Fires,” a new Sheriff Hank Worth mystery from author Claire Booth, with a book launch 4-6 p.m. For more information call (916) 941-9401 or visit getyourfaceinabook.com.

Sutter Street Theatre presents “Sleeping Beauty,” April 20 through May 19. For tickets and more information call (916) 353-1001 or visit sutterstreettheatre.com.

April 21 El Dorado Western Railroad’s excursion rides resume, with train rides on the hour, 10 a.m. through 1 p.m., weather permitting. Board at the El Dorado Station April 21. Train rides at the Shingle Springs Station are planned April 28. For more information visit facebook.com/ ElDoradoWesternRailroad.

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Anzini’s wife Natalie will join him for the trip. Natalie was not able to attend the regional tournament in 2021 due to COVID restrictions. During that tournament she watched Dan from home on ESPN+.

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The public, friends, and neighbors are invited to shop the student-created businesses. There will be unique arts and crafts, 3D printed items, handmade jewelry and toys, games and activities like face painting and an array of food treats, including pizza baked on site.

“I’m making purses from old jeans,” said fourth-grader Raven. “I learned how to do this from my mom’s fashion camp and it seemed like a good idea to use all the old clothes we have at home

rather than buying new materials. I’m calling the business Jasper, after my cat who hangs out with me while I sew.”

“The students are working so hard to bring their creative ideas to life and learning so much in the process,” said Karen Brown, event coordinator. “We hope that many shoppers will come out to support these young entrepreneurs.

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The entire report can be found online at edcgov.us/Government/ GrandJury/2023-2024-grand-jury.

At Thursday night’s EDHCSD Board of Directors meeting, where there were few empty seats, residents shared their reactions to the report, which ranged from embarrassed to appalled.

“I have no confidence in senior board members of the CSD,” said Robin Valicenti, who advocated for term limits and more transparency.

Sharing more and accurate information with the public was a common theme during public comment.

“Just be honest, be transparent,” Chuck King told directors.

“This is your moment to reset,” added Steve Gutierrez, who encouraged directors to explain to the public their decision-making process.

Director Steve Ferry said he agreed with the residents’ comments. “We need to be better.”

That sentiment was echoed by Director Heidi Hannaman, who also noted that both she and Ferry were not on the board when many of the issues addressed in the report began.

All board members agreed to be available to staff members and counsel, who have 90 days from the report’s release date to respond.

“Staff is prepared to start that response,” Hornstra said, explaining the first part of the process is to gather background information on each issue.

The response will come back for public review and comment before it is submitted to the county.

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“Despite the public concerns, the CSD Board of Directors did not adequately address the issue, even appearing to support the GM without inquiry or serious investigation until he voluntarily separated from CSD in midDecember 2023,” the report notes.

The El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office collaborated with the grand jury on this investigation due

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The grand jury recommends in the report, “By Dec. 31, 2024, the county District Attorney’s Office should complete the investigation of any potential ethics or conflicts of interest violations, including required FPPC Form 700 disclosures, raised by the former GM’s consulting arrangement with DTA.”

Money in the bank The grand jury’s investigation into EDHCSD finances ranges from looking at landscaping and lighting district assessments (several have been left off the last two years’ tax rolls during an ongoing dispute between the district and Auditor-Controller Joe Harn’s office) to cash reserves (the district nets $2 million to $5 million in revenue each year with cash on hand and other liquid investments sitting at around $50 million, a “truly shocking” amount, the report states).

Recommendations made include: • CSD should establish and document clearer guidelines for the CSD Board of Directors or GM certification of the assessment levy to the county auditor-controller and publish that procedure in the CSD policies and procedures documents.

• CSD should document the projected use for all treasury fund assets, clarify which fund accounts are earmarked for what purposes and open the spending plan for public comment and approval.

•By Sept. 30, 2024, CSD should review, revise and publicize its master plan from 2021 with realistic timelines for all new park development, as well as accurate and realistic cost estimates that can be funded and executed within a 10-year planning period.

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The event’s doors open to the public at 8 a.m. and goes until the last note played around 4:30 p.m. at Ponderosa High School, 3661 Ponderosa Road in Shingle Springs. Entry can be purchased in advance or at the door. Entry fees are $12 for adults, senior (55+) passes are $10, students aged 7-18 are $5, and Children 6 and younger get in free with a paid adult. Tickets may be purchased in advance by visiting ticketstripe.com/Gold-Country-JazzFestival-2024.

The public is invited to enjoy a day filled with live music as the community celebrates and showcases the student performers and their directors from across the greater Sacramento area.

Between enjoying the sounds of the visiting jazz bands and combos, enjoy snacks, breakfast or lunch from a fully stocked snack bar and vendor booths.

For more information visit facebook. com/GoldCountryJazzFest or goldcountryjazzfest.org.

‘Anything Goes’ sails into Sutter Street Theatre Allen Schmeltz Sutter Street Theatre

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OLSOM — The S.S. American is sailing between New York and England with a comically colorful assemblage of passengers: Reno Sweeney, a popular nightclub singer and former evangelist; her pal Billy Crocker, a lovelorn Wall Street broker who has come aboard to try to win the favor of his beloved Hope Harcourt (who is engaged to another passenger, Sir Evelyn Oakleigh); and a second-rate con man named Moonface Martin, aka “Public Enemy No. 13.”

Song, dance, and farcical antics ensue as Reno and Moonface try to help Billy win the love of his life.

Watch it all unfold at Sutter Street Theatre in Folsom.

The toe-taping show (2022 revision) features music and lyrics by Cole Porter. This production is directed by Kenny Brian Gagni with music direction by Connie Mockenhaupt and choreography by Mockenhaupt and Devin LePage.

Rated G, “Anything Goes” performances are scheduled 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 4:30 Sundays through May 12 at Sutter Street Theatre, 717 Sutter St. in Folsom. For reservations visit SutterStreetTheatre.com or call (916) 353-1001.

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Marshall film profiles stories of resilience News release Marshall, El Dorado County’s largest healthcare provider, has unveiled “Resilient: The Marshall Medical Story,” a feature-length documentary showcasing complex and inspiring stories of care. Filmed entirely on location at Marshall’s hospital and clinics, the documentary profiles providers and patients as they navigate life’s most difficult and joyous moments.

Working within Marshall’s clinics and departments and spanning Emergency, Oncology, Pediatrics, Birth Center, Surgery and Cardiology, filmmakers with Dulcinea Productions captured profoundly personal and revealing moments. Patient safety and privacy were always at the forefront throughout the production process, but the film manages to provide a unique glimpse into the various aspects of health care not often seen by non-professionals.

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“One thing you ‘see’ in the film, but which may not be immediately obvious is the critical role of philanthropy in Marshall’s success,” added Mindy Danovaro, executive director of the Marshall Foundation for Community Health. “Marshall was founded by, and for, this community and our foundation donors provide support for each of the areas shown in the film.

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The documentary was recently unveiled at redcarpet screenings at the Regal Cinema in El Dorado Hills and at the Placerville Cinema where community leaders, donors to the Marshall Foundation for Community Health and hospital representatives sat alongside the providers, patients and family members featured in the film. Before these events, the documentary was screened for every member of Marshall’s staff, providing an opportunity for celebration and reflection.

“The documentary’s title, ‘Resilient,’ honors the indomitable spirit of not only the healthcare providers who have just experienced some of the most challenging and emotionally taxing years of their careers,” noted the film’s director Will Agee. “It celebrates the courageous spirit of the patients who step through Marshall’s doors on some of their hardest days. The extraordinary results of the meeting of the two is what drives the film.”

Resilient is now available for public screening on Marshall’s YouTube channel and can be viewed by visiting marshall-resilient.org.

The film’s release coincides with a strategic rebranding campaign at Marshall, designed to highlight its best-in-practice providers and the nationally recognized services available in the heart of our foothills community. Billboards, bus shelters and advertisements are helping to spread the message that patients will receive an extraordinary standard of care at Marshall; the same or better than they would find in any large city. Learn more at marshallmedical.org.

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As we begin the 2nd quarter of 2024, we want to share some information about our Chamber of Commerce. The Shingle Springs/Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary partnership between businesses, professionals, and individuals working together to build a healthy economy and improve the quality of life in the community. Chamber members are businesses, organizations and individuals concerned with the socioeconomic climate of our area. If you know a business that should be a member, we’d love the opportunity to talk with them.

Just give us a call at 530-677-8000. Our Chamber continues to have an open-door policy and encourages ALL our members to get involved.

Exciting times ahead for our Chamber! We plan to launch a new website by the end of April. We also have a new Education Committee! More information is coming on that soon!

only $18 per person and in addition to networking, we have great speakers!

On Friday, April 12th, 5:30pm, we are hosting a ribbon cutting for Sierra Mountain Firearms in Shingle Springs. Please join us in welcoming this new business to town!

AND Save the Date, 6/8/24! Thunder in the Park Classic Car Shows roars back into Cameron Park Lake. This is an amazing fun filled family event with gorgeous vehicles/trucks on display, food trucks, vendor booths and music by DJ Brandon Dominguez. For more information or to register a vehicle contact the Chamber office at 530-677-8000.

Hope to see you soon at one of our events!

Colette Thiel, President SSCP Chamber of Commerce

In February we moved our luncheons to Koto Buffet at Red Hawk Casino. This proved to be a great move and we had our largest attendance in the past 3 years! We welcome you to join us on the 4th Thursday of the month at 11:45am. The cost is

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

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April 21 Farmers Market (Now Year ‘Round)

Sundays between 1am and 1pm, come shop our region’s most popular market with more produce and commodities than ever before. Choose from fresh fruits and vegetables, homemade honey and jams, cheeses, and other household favorites. For more information, contact Jim Coalwell at (530) 622-1900 or email jim@redshack.com.

April (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 14inch 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.

April Support Small Businesses To Keep It Local!

Shop locally by visiting the various shops and restaurants in El Dorado County!

April 20 Third Saturday, Placerville Art Walk

Saturday from 5-8pm, come have fun in 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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April 22 Earth Day

April 20 to 21 El Dorado Wines Passport Weekend Explore one of the world’s most diverse and exhilarating wine regions at El Dorado Wines Passport Weekend! Sip and savor award-winning wines while enjoying perfectly paired bites, music, and a bounty of other experiences at more than 20 participating wineries throughout the picturesque foothills of EDC. $45 - $75. Visit for tickets: https://www.cellarpass.com/events/ passport-2024-10390

April 26 2024 “Stand Up for MORE” Comedy Night The 8th Annual Stand Up for MORE will be held on Friday, April 26th at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds. We are so excited to be able to showcase terrifically talented top-notch acts benefiting MORE and the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce!

Headlining for this evening will be Dennis Blair. Featuring Derrick Leonard as the opening comedian. Dinner will be catered by John Sanders of Old Town Grill. For tickets, visit: https:// www.morerehab.org/event-details/stand-up-formore-2024

April 27 Kids Expo From 10am to 2pm at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds, celebrate the 39th annual Kids Expo. Parents who once attended the event as children are now bringing their own children to share in this amazing community event. Whether it be to sit behind the wheel of a fire truck, spin prize wheels or get their face painted, families and children are able to participate in a wide variety of creative activities while learning about community services, educational programs, businesses, and extra-curricular activities.

April 25 SS/CP Chamber Networking Luncheon Please join us at Koto Buffet in the Red Hawk Casino from 11:30am to 1:00pm for our monthly networking luncheon! Contact the Chamber for more details at (530) 677-8000.

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he Shingle Springs/Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce, originally formed as the Shingle Springs Business and Professional Association, Inc. in December 1967. It works to promote the area, encouraging business and industrial investment to provide the foundation for a solid community.

The Chamber’s mission statement reflects this premise: “To advocate, promote and preserve the quality of life in our Chamber Community, by means of a strong, healthy and diverse business community.”

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Gallery at 48 Natoma show takes flight Sarah Trobee Gallery at 48 Natoma

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ine art focusing on textiles and ceramics comes to Gallery at 48 Natoma in this second exhibit of the year. The two artists working with these very different mediums are highlighted in Things with Wings.

Linda Waddle will display a variety of unique quilts and Sandy Fong Whetstone will bring her visions to life through ceramics. The exhibit will be open April 26 to June 20.

Waddle is an awardwinning textile artist and her work has received awards at the International Quilt Festival Houston, Schwienfurth Art Center and Visions Textile Art Museum. Waddle welcomes the challenge of transforming a piece of plain white fabric into a work of art. Within each piece she works to incorporate a myriad of fabric manipulation and transformation techniques. These include such techniques as dye painting, stenciling, screen printing, rusting and other methods that help to achieve the unique results she seeks throughout her works of art.

Fong Whetstone is a ceramic sculptor, painter, printmaker, fiber and mixed-media artist with a tagline of “Art that Makes You Smile.” Her work reflects the beauty and

“Moroccan Stallion” by Eden Halbert, who is one of the artists on this year’s El Dorado Hills Arts Association Spring Studio Tour. See an artists preview at the gallery. Photographer Ken Mahar, who snapped two penguins snuggling up on a cool day in Antartica, below, will also be on the tour.

Ceramic bird by Sandy Fong Whetstone. humor found in nature and explores humans’ oft fraught relationship with it — the struggle to impose our will on nature contrasted with our efforts to preserve it.

Her work can be found locally at the Crocker Art Museum’s museum store in Sacramento, the Pence Gallery in Davis and the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art museum store. Her work has also been shown at galleries in Southern California and New Orleans.

April 18 through June 6, in the adjacent Community Gallery at 48 Natoma, the membership of the El Dorado Hills Arts Association will display a variety of work promoting the 2024 Spring Art Studio

Tour with 45 artists from 18 studios that are participating in this year’s event. This is a great way to preview all the artists in the art tour, get a free studio map and plan your route for the tour.

The Gallery at 48 Natoma will be open for the tour weekend Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; admission is free and all ages are welcome. For more information about the studio tour visit eldoradohillsarts.com/2024spring-studio-tour.html.

An opening reception for both exhibits is planned 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 26. Entrance is free and open to the public with complimentary refreshments and live

music.

The Gallery at 48 Natoma is located at 48 Natoma St. in Folsom and open to the public 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday with evening hours of 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. The gallery is managed by the Folsom Parks and Recreation Department and displays art by regional and national professional artists, area museum collections and traveling exhibitions — offering high quality, original art exhibits to the community that otherwise may not be experienced in this area. More information is available at folsom.ca.us/galleryat48natoma or call (916) 461-6601.

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A River Rock Drive property, far left, includes a zen garden and many tranquil areas perfect for meditation and self-reflection. At left, this Morningside Court property has lovely little garden nooks full of surprises. See both, and much more, on the Gardens of Folsom Tour, April 27 & 28.

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The gardens vary in size and feature a variety of colors, textures, art, patios, pools and waterfalls. New this year is a certified wildlife habitat, many beautiful bonsai and a bonus community garden. Artists and Master Gardeners will be present at several homes, as well as a food truck, raffle, metal and glass artists. The ever-popular annual plant and bake sale are back and Poppy’s birdhouse will again make an appearance.

Descriptions of each garden are published in the

tour ticket which is a booklet that includes addresses, maps, a list of sponsors and recipients of educational grants. Funds raised from the tour go toward local schools, projects and scholarships. Order tickets online at folsomgarden.org.

The Folsom Garden Club was established in 1934 to promote gardening, landscaping, and horticulture in Folsom and to bring together those who want to establish goals for this purpose. Speakers at monthly meetings and occasional field trips help to educate members about gardening. For more information about the organization and the garden tour call (916) 205-3720.

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The Gift of Kids, Inc. Jennifer Tommasini 5130 Golden Foothill Parkway El Dorado Hills 916-521-1835 www.thegiftofkids.net I would like to thank everyone for their vote for #1 Favorite Daycare and continuing to trust us with your precious children. I love being part of this community and helping children learn and grow. With 4 children of my own (now 25, 22, 13 and 12), my own journey began in the daycare preschool field because I was unhappy with the care and education I was receiving.

The teachers at The Gift of Kids Daycare and Preschool include talent that brings us music, yoga, and even Spanish on a daily basis. We have been working with soccer shots for over 8 years and have a very structured and advanced curriculum! Teachers here are all educated in child development, CPR and First Aid certified, and make it a priority to continue their education.

I have been blessed to have a large facility in El Dorado The Gift of Kids Inc. is Hills where I employ 30 celebrating 24 years in loving teachers and care business, with 14 years in our for 200 children. We offer same location, Business Park education and care for babies, 1. We could not have done it Preschoolers, Pre-K, and private without the many wonderful Kindergarten. Don’t be fooled families here in the community by our large size, our teachers that I have called home for make each classroom homey 20 years! Again...Thank you and warm. The kids have lots from the bottom of my heart of outdoor space to play, we for helping me live out my are on over an acre and have dream in a business that I love 4 large playgrounds, a soccer and families that continue to field, and a an organic garden. bless us with their children.

The Gift of Kids outdoor area We have newly renovated the gives the kids space to explore, inside of our school, so come garden, and play on age by to check it out and say hello appropriate playgrounds. anytime!