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Shingle Springs woman earns neighborly recognition Jana Rossi Staff writer

hat does it take to be a Super Amazing Neighbor? Ask Bethany Fieldhouse-Elliot from Shingle Springs — one of 100 winners of Nextdoor’s first Super Amazing Neighbor Contest. Nominated by friend and neighbor Kaye Kramer, Fieldhouse-Elliot won out of 46,000 nominees and was chosen by a celebrity panel of judges that included Tim McGraw, Brandi Chastain and Cedric the Entertainer. Her winnings included a certificate, $100 Visa gift card and a “Hey neighbor” doormat. The nominees were broken down in categories of Small Business, Public Services and Neighbor. What sets Bethany apart from the thousands of other nominees? According to Kramer, who shared a quote posted on Bethany’s Facebook page, “Bethany spreads love wherever she goes.” Originally from San Jose, Fieldhouse-

Elliot moved to her small community of just 17 neighbors four years ago. Not one to be shy, she said she immediately introduced herself by knocking on her neighbor’s doors. Many of them, she said, didn’t even know each other. When her new home included a historical cemetery, Fieldhouse-Elliot joined Save the Graves, through which she educates the public on historic cemeteries in El Dorado County. And when she wanted to get more involved in her local school community, she volunteered for lunch duty at various elementary schools. Kramer said her positive energy and helpfulness made quite an impression on both students and staff. But it was after COVID hit, when Fieldhouse-Elliot used her fitness training background to bring her entire neighborhood together by offering outdoor Saturday morning exercise classes, which then extended to COVID friendly happy hours. Neighbors from other neighborhoods even began to ■

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Kaye Kramer, left, nominated neighbor Bethany Fieldhouse-Elliott for the Super Amazing Neighbor award, noting how Bethany brought her entire community together during COVID.

Girl Scout ‘zooms’ into a Gold Award Jana Rossi Staff writer

irl Scout Gold Award recipient Emilee Johnson decided the best way she could leave a lasting impact on her community was through education. After recently graduating from Ponderosa High School with a 4.3 GPA, she said she knew she could pass her knowledge on to others, but didn’t want to help just anyone. Her goal, she maintained, was to focus on those kids who ultimately had nobody else to turn to, such as foster and low-income youth who reside within her community. She took notice of this demographic after a fundraising campaign she participated in through Hands4Hope – Youth Making a Difference. “These were the children I want to encourage,” she told Village Life. Utilizing the web conferencing platform Zoom, Zooming into Tutoring — a virtual tutoring service was created. Her services were free of charge

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Town Center concerts July 7: Live on the Boulevard returns to El Dorado Hills Town Center, 7-9 p.m. in the Steven Young Amphitheater with Mania taking the stage.

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EDMT show July 9: El Dorado Musical Theatre presents Disney’s “Newsies,” July 9-17 at Harris Center for the Arts at Folsom Lake College, 10 College Parkway in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit edmt.info.

Snowline auction July 11: Snowline Hospice will host the Snowline Online Auction, July 11-17. A special event will be held 6-8 p.m. July 14 at Aji in El Dorado Hills Town Center. Bidders will have the chance to win amazing experiences. All proceeds will benefit Snowline Hospice in its ongoing mission to serve the community by supporting patients near endof-life and guiding loved ones through grief.

Chamber mixer July 13: The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce hosts a mixer/grand opening for ReThink Ice Cream, 5:30-7 p.m. at the California Welcome Center, 2085 Vine St., Suite 105, El Dorado Hills Town Center. Enjoy great networking as well as complimentary bites. Drink specials will be provided by the Kiwanis Club. RSVP at eldoradohillschamber. org.

Park concert July 15: The El Dorado Hills Community Services District hosts its Summer Concerts, Rock Monsterz performs 7-9:30 p.m. at Community Park.

Movie night July 16: The Cameron Park Community Services District hosts its first Dive-in Movie at the community pool, featuring “Jaws.” The pool opens at 6 p.m. and the movie starts at 8:15 p.m. For more information visit cameronpark.org.

Park movie July 22: The Cameron Park Community Services District hosts a Movie in the Park at Christa McAuliffe Park.

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OBITUARY Wally Richardson Oct. 19, 1923 - May 21, 2022

Wally Richardson (98 years young) passed away peacefully Saturday, May 21, alongside his wife of 64 years. Together they raised four children: Linda Gargiulo (Dave), Deborah Campbell (Brian), Stan Richardson (Sandy), and Susan Lehner (T.C.). Wally is also survived by his twin sister, Virginia Dollarhyde, and five grandchildren: Jennifer Gargiulo, Sean Campbell (Kylie), Carlee Kensiski (Trevor), Dani Campbell, and Connor Lehner (Corie). Wally was able to meet and hold his new great-grandson, Keegan Campbell, shortly before his passing. Wally had a passion for flying from an early age. At seventeen years old, he convinced his mother to sign for him so he could join the Navy. He was part of the first convoy to Pearl Harbor after the bombing, working as a radio operator, and used his free time to earn flight hours. During the Korean War, Wally was a Corsair pilot flying off the destroyer, the USS Boxer. When he passed, Wally was one of the last two survivors of his squadron. After the war, Wally went on to fly with United for thirty years, a dream come true. Along with flying, he worked in real estate and syndicated several partnerships, served in the Naval Reserves and retired as a Lt. Commander. Another passion of Wally’s was the forming of the love and kindness movement with Jenny. He loved sharing his thoughts and wisdom with the kids, encouraging them to “always be kind whenever possible ... and it’s always possible!” Wally’s face would light up when he saw the students. As he and Jenny passed out pens and bookmarks, Wally would share his Wallyisms, hoping to send a ripple of kindness into the world. Wally will be remembered for his infectious smile, love of jokes, great work ethic, perseverance of his dreams, and his ability to never meet a stranger. His memory will be cherished by his family and community far and wide. A Celebration of Life will be held at Hills Church, 800 White Rock Road, El Dorado Hills on Saturday, July 16, at 10 a.m. All are welcome.

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Board of Education has vacancy Dina Gentry EDC Office of Education After 28 years of service to students in the community, El Dorado County Board of Education Member John Lane will step down from his role after representing Area 2 for two decades. The El Dorado County Board of Education will consider making a provisional appointment to fill this vacancy at a special meeting in July. This will be an approximately four-month appointment to complete the term for the Area 2 trustee, which is up for election in November 2022. A preferred applicant would also be committed to filing to run for the seat in the November 2022 election. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and a registered voter residing within the boundaries of Trustee Area 2 which can be

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EL DORADO HILLS CRIME WATCH June 3 2:03 p.m. Grand theft was reported at a Latrobe Road pharmacy. 2:05 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Gresham Drive.

vehicle stop on Windplay Drive. 3:15 p.m. A burglary was reported at a Windplay Drive business. 5:52 p.m. A robbery was reported at Target on Town Center Boulevard.

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3:25 p.m. Trespassing was reported at the Bridlewood subdivision off Bass Lake Road.

June 5 2:58 p.m. A vehicle burglary was reported at the movie theater on Vine Street. 8:32 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Borgata Way.

June 6 2:45 a.m. Deputies arrested a suspect after a

12:53 p.m. A vehicle burglary was reported on Monte Verde Drive. 4:50 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Concordia Drive. 4:53 p.m. A vehicle burglary was reported on Monte Verde Drive.

June 8 4:44 p.m. Deputies responded to a report that someone was intoxicated in public near a Francisco Drive grocery story. The suspect was not located.

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June 3 8:16 a.m. Trespassing was reported at a Palmer Drive cleaners. 7:40 p.m. An assault with a deadly weapon was reported on Montebello Way.

June 6 10:34 a.m. A battery was reported on La Canada Drive.

June 7 10:33 a.m. A burglary was reported at a Green Valley Road smoke shop. 4:53 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Woodleigh Court.

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June 4 7:48 a.m. Brandishing was reported at a Cameron Park Drive gas station. 12:49 p.m. Trespassing was reported at a Coach Lane motel.

June 5 8:29 a.m. Trespassing was reported at a Coach Lane motel. 11:04 a.m. Trespassing was reported at a Coach Lane motel. 3:30 p.m. Deputies arrested a person suspected of public intoxication on Palmer Drive. 4:22 p.m. Public intoxication was reported on Knollwood Drive.

6:36 p.m. Deputies arrested a person suspected of public intoxication at a Green Valley Road eatery. 9:02 p.m. Public intoxication was reported on Cimmarron Road. 9:39 p.m. Grand theft was reported at a Palmer Drive assisted living facility.

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9:56 a.m. Vandalism was reported at a Merrychase Drive school.

June 14 4:03 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Palmer Drive.

June 17 3:21 a.m. A burglary in progress was reported at a Green Valley Road laundry business.

June 18 4:39 p.m. Trespassing was reported at a Coach Lane motel. 11:36 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Country Club Drive.

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June 15 9:25 a.m. A burglary was reported on Cambridge Road. 9:29 a.m. Grand theft was reported at a Mira Loma Drive storage facility. 1:16 p.m. Trespassing was reported at a Camerado

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Cameron Park’s trash pick-up rates going up Jana Rossi Staff writer In an effort to comply with the SB 1383 mandate, El Dorado Disposal addressed the Cameron Park Community Services District Board of Directors at its June 15 meeting, seeking approval for a Consumer Price Index rate increase of 3.643% and a fuel surcharge increase of 2.36%. A total rate adjustment of 6.004% would ultimately go into effect July 1. Under the Solid Waste Services Agreement between El Dorado Disposal and the CPCSD, rate adjustments are allowed for inflation/deflation and fuel surcharge, as long as performance measures based on a point system are met. In order for the garbage service provider to receive approval for a full CPI rate increase, a minimum of 100 points must be earned, with each point equating to 1% of the CPI rate increase, up to 105 points. Although El Dorado Disposal showed a CPI increase of 4.286%, upon examining the 2021 performance standards only 85 points were tallied after the call answer rating measure was given zero points, leading to a 15% reduction to the CPI rate increase. Under the new rate adjustment residents can expect to find the following

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and by way of media campaigns and cold calling, she contacted various foster agencies and families she thought might be interested in her services. The project from start to finish took her just less than two years. Using websites and videos, she trained herself on how to tutor and her knowledge was then captured in documents and slideshows so volunteers had access to learn. Through the California Scholarship Federation she was able to locate volunteers. Emilee was faced with issues that went beyond tutoring throughout her endeavor, she shared; she had to learn how to encourage her students when they lost motivation and help them when they faced other challenges. A requirement that must be met for the Girl Scout Gold Award is that the project must be sustainable. In order to accomplish this, Emilee published an online tutoring resource guide, giving others access for years to come in order to “make a difference themselves.” “This project was more than just achieving an award, but truly making an impact on these children and motivating others to do the same,” Emilee said. “Through this experience, I was able to broaden a variety of skills I will keep with me for the rest of my life such as resilience and empathy. Not only this,

but the ability to take accountability for my mistakes while overcoming and learning from them. “This project was anything but easy but I’d gladly do it again if it meant helping even more people,” she concluded. This fall Emilee will attend University of California, Davis. She’s majoring in aerospace engineering. She credits her 11 years of being in Girl Scouts to the person she is today. She describes herself as “a strong woman with the life skills to not only succeed but to help others.” “Through the years I was granted opportunities to support the needs of my community and others,” Emilee shared. “As stated in the Girl Scout Law, I made and will continue to ‘make the world a better place.’ I hope to continue helping my community, especially on a large scale through technological innovation and compassion.” The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award a Girl Scout can receive and only about 5% earn this coveted honor. Emilee asked that a special thanks be given to her family for their unconditional support, her project advisor, Mrs. Hodson, Troop 1234 and Briana and Kaityln, who have stuck by her side through the years.

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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.

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end up with $460,000. And if you didn’t start saving until 45, you’d end up with just over $200,000, again given the same 6.5% return. e all want to • Be mindful of live long lives. debt. You may not want We all expect to be burdened with certo live long lives. But are tain debts when you enter we financially prepared retirement. So, while for this longevity? you’re still working, Before we get to the try to reduce unwanted issue of preparation, debts, particularly those let’s look at a couple of that don’t offer the interesting findings from financial benefits of taxa 2022 survey by Age interest payWave and Edward Jones: Financial columnist deductible ments. The lower your 1. The surveyed retirdebt load, the more you ees said, on average, they can save and invest for the future. expect to live to 89 and they said the • Keep reviewing your progress. ideal length of retirement is 29 years. It’s important to monitor the progress 2, When asked if they want to live to 100, nearly 70% of the respondents said you need to make toward achieving your goal of a comfortable retirement. “yes.” The main reason for this desire for long life? To spend more years with Over the short term, your investment their family and friends. balances may fluctuate, especially in Of course, none of us can see into volatile financial markets such as we’ve the future and know how long we’ll be seen in the early part of this year. But around. But with advances in medical you’ll get a clearer picture of your situcare and a greater ation if you look at awareness of healthy long-term results. Over the short term, your lifestyles, these aspiFor example, have rations have a basis in investment balances your accounts grown reality. the past 10 may fluctuate, especially over However, if you’re years as much as you going to enjoy a had planned? And, in volatile financial longer lifespan, and going forward, do the extra years with markets such as we’ve you think you’re in your loved ones, you good shape or will seen in the early part of need to ensure your you need to make finances are also in this year. But you’ll get some changes to your good shape. How can strata clearer picture of your investment you make this hapegy? Keep in mind pen? that if you’re 50 or situation if you look at Here are some older you can make basic steps to follow: long-term results. “catch-up” contribu• Save and invest tions to your IRA early and often. and 401(k) that allow you to exceed the This may be the oldest piece of financial regular limits. You may also want to advice, but it’s still valid. The earlier adjust your investment mix as you near you start saving and investing for your retirement to potentially lower your risk retirement, the greater your potential exposure. accumulation. Consider this: If you Hopefully, you will enjoy many years began saving just $5,000 per year at of a healthy, happy retirement. And you age 25, and earned a hypothetical 6.5% can help support this vision by carefully annual rate of return, and didn’t take considering your financial moves and any early withdrawals, you’d end up making the ones that are right for you. with $935,000 by the time you reached This article was written by Edward Jones 65. But if you waited until 35 to start saving and investing, and you earned the for use by local Edward Jones Financial Advisor Suzy O’Neal, (530) 676-5402. same hypothetical 6.5% return, again with no early withdrawals, you’d only Edward Jones, Member SIPC.

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ural areas). Sparks from downed power lines, mowers, catalytic converters, a carelessly tossed cigarette or match, a firecracker, stray ammunition or an untended campfire — just one could ignite a fire that can erupt into a conflagration not easily slowed or stopped. Depending on rainfall, by late spring to midsummer soil moisture is depleted and the growing season essentially over. Native plants respond by entering a state of summer dormancy, often dropping most or all their foliage in early to midsummer. As the moisture level in plant tissue is depleted with increasing summer heat and lack of rain, vegetation becomes tinder dry. In autumn conditions of relative humidity as low as 10% combined with hot, dry winds further desiccate the landscape and create exceptionally dangerous conditions. The adaptations of native and introduced plant species to summer drought contribute to their flammability. Many plants — conifers, chamise, manzanita, coyote brush, sage and some ceanothus — contain volatile terpenes, resins and volatile oils that make them more likely to burn than broader leafed plants, especially when moisture content is low. A century of fire suppression and cyclical droughts throughout the West has resulted in a massive build-up of dense, tinder-dry fuels. The spread of flammable, invasive exotic trees and shrubs such as broom, pampas grass, acacia, eucalyptus, etc., create a fire-ladder effect that can allow a fire to rise into the tree canopy.

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Fuel is anything flammable that will contribute to the spread of a fire, especially dead or dry vegetation, highly flammable plants, plant litter, firewood, miscellaneous scrap wood or stored lumber and wooden structures such as fences, decks and arbors. For the purposes of this discussion, structures are excluded — although their design and placement are key factors in fire safety. Fuel should be reduced within a zone ranging from 30 to 50 feet (100 feet or more on steep slopes and in dense vegetation) from a home or other structure. Within this zone, reduce fuel by: • cutting dry, annual grasses to a maximum height of four inches after rains have ceased, usually by the end of May • removing dead and dry brush • maintaining other brush under 2 feet in height that is in close proximity to other vegetation • removing excessive accumulations of dry leaf litter and duff • thinning out trees so that there is 10 to 20 feet between the canopies of single trees or groups of trees • thinning existing, or planting new, shrubs in widely separated islands • removing highly

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Each property owner must make choices to keep their homes fire-resistant. That might include some significant changes to their landscaping. flammable trees such as pines, other conifers and eucalyptus within 30 of structures or in close proximity to other trees • raising the limbs of trees to at least 8 feet above ground and 10 feet over roofs to reduce the fire ladder effect • replacing wood fences with metal fencing, especially those that attach to structures • removing invasive exotic plants that are highly flammable such as broom (Cytisus), pampas grass (Cortederia), Cotoneaster, cypresses and junipers.

Creating defensible space Beginning July 1, 2021, California Assembly Bill 38 (AB-38) requires all homes in High or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) to be compliant with defensible space standards. A number of design strategies and maintenance practices can be used to break up the potential path of a fire and create defensible space around a home or other structures. Properly planned, planted and maintained, defensible space provides occupants a safe space for evacuation and for firefighters to work.

Landscape zones For properties in High or Very High FHSZ, breaking up a property into three landscape zones serve as a framework for protecting a home and garden from a potential fire. The Immediate or Ember Resistant Zone (Zone 0) is the first 5 feet immediately adjacent to all structures, including any attached amenities such as decks, attached patio covers and trellises. New state defensible space standards that will go into effect in 2023 require there be no combustible materials in this zone, including organic mulches to reduce the likelihood of burning plant material igniting the adjacent structure. The Intermediate Zone (Zone 1), aka the Lean, Clean and Green Zone, is that area between the Immediate Zone to 30 feet beyond structures or to the property line, whichever is closer. This zone is where the use of plants that can tolerate low to moderate watering are best; this zone is the appropriate location for patios and pools.

The Extended Zone or Reduced Fuel Zone (Zone 2) extends from 30 feet to at least 100 feet from structures. In this zone, manage natural vegetation to keep it patchy and open (about 50% coverage). Focus on native trees, reducing ladder fuels below the trees and removing all flammable invasive exotics, such as broom. Beyond the Extended Zone, manage vegetation to reduce density to enhance fire resiliency.

Create firebreaks Many homeowners mistakenly believe that defensible space requires extensive clearing of trees and shrubs, essentially creating a moonscape. The results are unattractive, bare landscapes that invite invasive, fire prone plants. Others may feel overwhelmed to the point of inactivity. Creating bare soil firebreaks, while commonly done on ranches and grassy open space areas to slow the progress of a grass fire, may not be possible, feasible nor desired on smaller residential sites, especially on slopes where erosion may be a problem. Creating large, bare open areas can become a bowling alley for embers. Broad paved or graveled paths not only provide access through a yard, but function as a firebreak as well, reducing the likelihood of fire creep by breaking up the landscape into islands. A continuous ribbon of 4-footwide walkways around a home provides a safe place for firefighters to defend your home from a threatening wildfire. For sloped sites, utilize nonflammable materials such as masonry, concrete, boulders or rammed earth to create terraces helping to keep garden beds manageable while making the overall garden more accessible and aesthetically pleasing. With good plant selections and proper maintenance, these islands function to help capture embers before they reach structures.

Planting for fire resistance Defensible space zones do not preclude planting or maintaining trees and shrubs, but there are no such thing as fire-proof plants. Any plant will burn if hot enough. What makes some plants more fire-resistant than others

is determined by several factors. Plant structure, size, foliage type, and density are key characteristics to consider. Age and health are also important. Overgrown and plants in poor health are going to be less resilient. Bottom line, we all need to give more consideration to the principle of “right plant, right place.” Plant tissue moisture and soil moisture levels influence a plants flammability potential. Even the most fire-resistant plants, such as succulents, may burn if moisture is depleted by an extremely hot fire. Even though we frequently face serious drought conditions, it is critical to occasionally irrigate any landscaping within 30 feet of structures to maintain adequate moisture levels in the plants in that area. A good watering of drought-tolerant and native plants every three to four weeks during the summer has been shown to make a significant difference in the flammability of plants. Using this approach, water conservation and fire resistance can be compatible goals. In terms of the density of plant material, aim for no more than approximately 50-52% total coverage for a mature landscape. This number has been proven to be an optimal density to slow down fires but also support wildlife. Zone 0: New defensible space regulations require there be no vegetation in a 5-foot band around structures. This is to reduce the chance that a home will be ignited by burning brush. Burning plants at windows can cause the windows to break, allowing fire to then spread to the interior. This poses a new challenge to think creatively about how landscapes relate to dwellings. Zone 1 (5-30 feet from structures): Living in a hot-summer climate, shade is a desired commodity in the landscape. The selection and management of trees must be done with fire resiliency in mind: selecting fire-resistant trees, pruning to avoid a fire-ladder effect, clearing rooftops and spacing trees so canopies do not touch. For shrubs, focus primarily on lowergrowing, non-woody plants. Paying attention to the size a plant may get at maturity will help to space plants appropriately ■

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exhibits. Two of these are one on water conservation and another on the history of growing cannabis in the Golden State. One experience for the palate is called “Taste of CA: Coffee 101 – a UC Davis Coffee Center Taste Experience.” Learn about different coffees and what makes each distinctive. The “Taste” series continues with other events such as tea

tasting, honey tasting and more. And what would the State Fair be without a cinnamon roll from the County Exhibits in Building B? This building is thought of as the “heart of the fair” because many counties proudly showcase their agricultural and industrial treasures there. Visit calexpostatefair.com for admission fees, discounts, concert schedules

and fair hours.

Each of these fairs, so similar and yet so distinctively their own, is worth your time. They show us where we are and show us where we can be —all while providing fun, entertainment and tasty treats for nearly the entire month of July. Happy summer! Send your event for consideration in Susan’s column to slaird@handywriting.com.

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“Morning Light Near Rocky Creek Bridge” by Mike Bagdonas natural wonderland on the California coast as much as he has enjoyed being there and painting them. Bagdonas was born and raised in California with artistic abilities noted early in his life. He worked in the public sector over a quarter of a century before turning to art full-time. He spent three years studying art at the California Art Institute following degrees from LA Valley College and Pepperdine University. He has also attended many workshops hosted by distinguished institutions and artist/teachers. The artist primarily paints oil paintings on location but also in his studio in El Dorado Hills. He said he finds inspiration from the Sierra Nevada mountain views and coastal views north of Big Sur above Carmel. He also paints oil paintings of cowboys, Native Americans and

wildlife. His paintings are strongly influenced by a number of distinguished master artists, including Edgar Payne, Maurice Braun, Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell. Bagdonas has participated in numerous art competitions and exhibits during the past 25 years, winning many awards and honors at national and international level shows, including several artist choice awards and a Region 3 winner in the 2010 National Paint The Parks Competition. He has also been represented by and in exhibits in many prestigious art galleries and museums throughout the United States. His paintings are in a number of collections in the United States and abroad in England, Japan and Switzerland. The paintings in this virtual exhibit are available for purchase.

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s we begin the 3rd quarter of 2022, I am happy to report that our Chamber is growing! In just the past 30 days we have added several new members that understand the value of Chamber membership. It’s more than just signing up and paying dues. It’s about getting involved, networking and having our business/community voices heard on a larger scale. July is set to be another busy month for our Chamber. This month our Networking Luncheon on 7/27 is sponsored by Angela Honoroff with Plexus Health and Wellness and our guest speaker is Matt Saia with Sadler Training. Their unique reinforcement training empowers professionals to change Behaviors, develop new Attitudes and improve Techniques. I cannot wait to learn from Matt. Remember, our luncheons are available to everyone, and you can register at On the 28th, we have an incredible Mixer hosted by Fondue 152, where dining is an experience. Owner, Carrie Toeller, is excited to show us around her amazing restaurant. You aren’t going to want to miss this event. Once again, our Chamber is organizing the Thunder in the

Park Car Show. Mark your calendar for October 1st at Cameron Park Lake. Last year we had over 125 cars and expect to sell out again! It’s a family friendly event with food trucks, DJ, raffle and 50/50! If you know of a business in our community that could benefit from networking, marketing and more exposure, please send them our way or better yet, invite them to attend our monthly luncheon to check us out. Visit our FB page www.Facebook.com/SSCPChamber and our website at www.sscpchamber.org to keep informed of events happening in our great area over the next few months. We invite everyone to participate in our events. It’s a terrific opportunity to meet other residents and business owners. Our Chamber has an open door policy and works in partnership with our community and businesses to help navigate the road map to have a thriving and healthy community, which benefits ALL residents.

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

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July (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. July - Shopping & Dining Check out the various shops and restaurants now open in Burke Junction, Town Center, and the Montano Center! July 3 - Town Center Farmer’s Market Every Sunday from 8am to 1pm through October, our region’s most popular Farmer’s Market returns with more produce and commodities than ever before! For more information, contact Jim Coalwell at (530) 622-1900 or email jim@redshack.com. July - Town Center’s Live On the Boulevard Every Thursday from 7pm to 9pm at the Steven Young Amphitheater, 4364 Town Center Blvd., El Dorado Hills. Visit www.edhtowncenter.com/ upcoming-events/calendar for the list of bands.

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