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EDH home boasts functional elegance Lisa Paragary

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1530 Sutter Creek Drive, El Dorado Hills 2,893 square feet 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms 0.26-acre property Listed at $925,000 MLS #224078072

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uxury meets leisure at this property in the heart of El Dorado Hills. Nestled amidst breathtaking foothills, this fantastic four-bedroom residence offers an unparalleled lifestyle with its resort-style amenities and picturesque surroundings.

This meticulously designed home combines elegance with functionality, boasting modern amenities and tasteful finishes throughout. Step inside onto lovely wood floors and admire the open living space and lovely staircase leading to the second floor.

The front living room boasts lots of natural light coming through large windows and plenty of space for seating.

When dinner is ready, move the conversation to the adjacent formal dining room, where the designer box ceiling and chandelier will undoubtedly dominate the conversation.

Enjoy an after-dinner treat on the back deck, accessible via sliding glass doors in the dining room.

Creating culinary masterpieces to serve at dinner parties is easy in the chef’s kitchen, which features custom cabinetry, granite countertops, a pantry closet, stainless steel appliances and a large center island with a gas cooktop, bar seating and prep space. The kitchen’s eating nook is a bright space with two levels of sunshine coming through large windows.

A few steps down from the kitchen is the family room — a

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great gathering spot with a cozy fireplace, box ceiling, tile flooring and access to the back patio.

The home has three luxurious bedrooms upstairs, including the primary suite with its own fireplace and private deck. Wash stress away in the suite’s spa-inspired bathroom with a gorgeous soaking tub, separate glass shower, double sinks and a spacious walk-in closet.

Other home amenities include a spacious laundry room, home office and an oversized three-car garage.

The property also has a separate dwelling unit with a full bathroom, ensuring comfort and convenience for both guests and residents.

Step into a world of relaxation and entertainment in the property’s backyard, where people will gather around (and in) the sparkling pool highlighted by a beautiful rock waterfall. Enjoy drinks and appetizers under the cabana with a convenient bar or warm up in the hot tub under the loggia.

The property is located in El Dorado Hills’ Oak Tree Village, an idyllic setting near shopping, dining, nature trails and award-winning schools.

Interested in this beautiful Sutter Creek Drive property in El Dorado Hills? Contact Lisa Paragary at (916) 247-1303, lisa@paragarymillerteam.com or Kendra Tate at (916) 7847444, kendra.tate@sothebysrealty.com.

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Strong story + stellar cast = exceptional play Andrew Vonderschmitt Village Life correspondent

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he Stage at Burke Junction brings the family drama “Proof” to El Dorado County.

David Auburn’s famous drama opened under the direction of American Theatre Hall of Fame inductee Daniel Sullivan on Broadway in 2000. It starred Mary-Louise Parker, Larry Bryggman, Johanna Day and Ben Shenkman and played for an impressive 917 performances. It went on to win the Tony for Best Play and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2001.

The play centers around Catherine, the daughter of Robert, a recently deceased mathematical genius and professor at the prestigious University of Chicago. Despite being only in her 20s, Catherine has already been burdened with the responsibility of caring for her father through a lengthy battle with mental illness. As she struggles to cope with his passing, she also grapples with her own genius-level intelligence and potential for mental instability.

But when Hal, Robert’s former graduate student, uncovers a revolutionary proof about prime numbers in his office after his death, everything changes.

The title of the play refers to this groundbreaking discovery and an underlying question: Can Catherine prove that it was authored by her father? In addition to navigating the maze of proving its authenticity, Catherine finds herself drawn into a complicated relationship with Hal. As the story unfolds we see Catherine’s deep-seated fear of following in her father’s footsteps, both mathematically and mentally. She struggles to maintain control over her own thoughts and emotions as she grapples with the weight of her familial legacy and potential destiny.

“Proof” is essentially a family drama that explores the strained relationship between father and daughter. Auburn uses mathematical concepts as metaphors for human connections and emotions exploring a central question of genius and mental illness.

Catherine’s journey of self-discovery reveals her struggle, both as a daughter trying to define herself in relation to her father and as an individual trying to navigate her own talents and aspirations. She grapples with the weight of her father’s legacy and the expectations placed upon her as a result. Throughout the play Catherine must come to terms with her fear of inheriting her father’s mental illness.

These dynamics are woven together to create a rich tapestry of familial con-

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Hal (Cole Winslow) marshals the courage to talk to Catherine (Rona Bernadette Arrogancia) the morning after in “Proof,” playing now at The Stage at Burke Junction. Below, Catherine (Rona Bernadette Arrogancia) struggles to communicate with her father Robert (Nathan Rangel). nection, human frailty, intellectual inquiry and the pursuit of personal truth.

Rona Bernadette Arrogancia, who plays Catherine, said “Proof” caught her interest years ago.

“I did see the opening scene with Hal and Catherine in a scene study class,” she explained. “It was there that I was first introduced to the play; it was very intriguing.”

Arrogancia found some personal connections to her character. This March Arrogancia’s father had a stroke and she found herself as primary caregiver to him during his recovery.

“I live the closest to him so it really fell on me and my mom to help him,” she said. “Also, like Catherine, she’s the youngest out of the two sisters. I’m the youngest in my family.”

She explained that she understands some of Catherine’s struggles being a caregiver and an advocate for her father’s well being, explaining it is easy for her to tap into those emotions since it’s so fresh in her mind.

“Not only is it the empathy but like

having to be strong,” she said. “You know, sometimes he doesn’t want to do his exercises, but the doctors told us, ‘you really have to work really hard at it,’ so you have to be strong,” she said, drawing the parallel to her character’s struggles.

“There are times when Catherine is like, ‘what are you doing out here, it’s cold?’ And you know, the dad’s a little bit stubborn, he wants to do his own thing and … what do you do in those situations?”

Arrogancia, who’s nickname is Bernie, admits there are other aspects of the character that are a stretch.

“The real Bernie is very, like, very soft,” she admitted. “Catherine, she’s hard edged and like, ‘I’m fine, I’m fine, It’s no big deal.’

“It’s really helped having that shell of a Catherine and … knowing from personal experience that it’s a different way to deal with the grief with the loss.”

Nathan Rangel plays Catherine’s father Robert, the mathematical genius, n See PROOF, page B7

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Travel to see Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Kermit and more friends

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s an arts and entertainment columnist for your local newspaper, I get invited to see some amazing places.

Most are local. But a few are an easy hop aboard a Southwest jet with a bargain fare.

This month’s feature is one of those.

File it under “Plan Your Magical Family Christmas in August.”

Because this place takes you right back to your happy, magical childhood memories.

The Center for Puppetry Arts is tucked in the heart of Midtown Atlanta, Ga. Ah, but there are no boring marionettes here.

This place is a veritable Santa’s workshop that takes you on the journeys of artists such as the late Jim Henson (1936– 1990). You will meet Kermit, Miss Piggy, Bert and Ernie, and many others here.

At the center, you get to learn the backstories of these childhood friends. Plus, how each was manufactured. (Did you know, the standard eye for every Muppet is a white ping-pong ball, cut in half?) In fact, many puppets were constructed from common household items.

Displays often include vintage television footage of the puppets in action or behind-the-scenes material.

“There is a sense of our characters caring for each other and having respect for each other. A positive feeling. A positive view of life. That’s a key to everything we do,” Henson said of his work.

As you stroll through the displays, be prepared

Susan Laird The Arts for the unexpected. This collection goes beyond the center’s impressive Henson collection. You

are going to encounter friends … and maybe frenemies.

The day I visited, I was terrified to encounter Charles Lee “Chucky” Ray, the homicidal doll.

Well, maybe not terrified, but he is pretty creepy if you meet him in person.

Yet, right across from the red-haired demoniac were two of my favorite robots — Tom Servo and Crow T. Robot, from “Mystery Science Theater 3000” — in another display. I was charmed to “meet” them. I had no idea they n See LAIRD, page B4

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GROW FOR IT! Transitioning your garden beds from season to season

turnips, stem vegetables such as asparagus, leafy greens such as spinach, lettuce and cauliflower thrive in cooler soil and air. Although these vegost of us likely etables may enjoy cool consider sumtemperatures, they may mer to be grownot care for freezing teming season, but it is posperatures. It’s important sible to grow a lot of food to know the approximate over the cooler months first and last frost dates in California’s vegetablefor your area and to be Kathleen Barco growing climate. Most prepared to protect your UCCE Master Gardener of crop. You can find your plants are considered either warm-season or first and last frost dates El Dorado County cool-season crops. It is here: ucanr.edu/sites/garhelpful to use a vegetable denweb/files/29030.pdf. planting guide such as one prepared by A tried and proven pest control techUC Master Gardeners for El Dorado nique is to allow soil to lie fallow for County that considers where and at a season. If it sits with nothing green what elevation you live. A double sided, growing in it — not even weeds — the laminated Foothill Vegetable Planting nematodes are prevented from feedGuide is available for $5 in the Master ing and reproducing. If there is no pest Gardener office located at 311 Fair problem to conquer, many gardeners Lane, Placerville. use fallow time to improve their soil In order to utilize your vegetable beds by growing legumes over the winter. year-round, though, you need to transi- Then, in the spring, they chop up the tion them with care and thoughtfulness. plants into the soil as they prepare to One of the most important things to plant warm weather crops. This adds consider is rotating crops. Crop rotation nitrogen to tired soil. is a natural way to reduce soil-borne If you are not planning on growing pest problems in the garden, particularly over the cold season, you can prevent nematodes, and root diseases such as weeds from popping up and improve verticillium wilt, and to add nutrients the soil while it waits for spring. Lay back into the soil. You can get more down a thick layer of fertilizer such as information on what plants to plant and compost and cover with mulch. Or how to set up a rotation plan from the cover your beds with cardboard or black University of California’s Garden Web plastic. at cagardenweb.ucanr.edu.

As you think about what plants you Corn, tomatoes and strawberries need might want to grow over the winter warmth to grow and ripen, however or how you might want to improve root vegetables such as beets, carrots, your soil it is important to know these

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A little mulch can go a long way in getting your garden bed ready for the next planting season. things: your climate zone (cagardenweb. ucanr.edu/Your_Climate_Zone), your elevation (most smart phones can tell you your elevation) and the type of soil you are working with (casoilresource. lawr.ucdavis.edu/gmap). The University of California has numerous references and science-based sources of information, but for the home gardener the best place to begin is The California Garden Web. The Sherwood Demonstration Garden is open 9 a.m. to noon Fridays and Saturdays.

Check the website for further information at ucanr.edu/sites/EDC_Master_Gardeners/ Demonstration_Garden.

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.

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were at the center.

Delving deeper into the center, we encountered a veritable history museum of puppetry, going back thousands of years. This section of the building tells the story of puppetry as it spans time, cultures and continents.

Some special items are on long-term loan and appear only at special times of the year. Two of these items are Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Santa from the famous 1964 Rankin/Bass television production.

Rudolph and Santa began their lives in Japan, where the puppets were produced and filmed by the

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Many puppets were made for the production, but only a handful survive today. These two puppets were gifted by Arthur Rankin in the 1970s to a family friend, Barbara Adams. The family held onto the puppets for many decades, until bringing them to Antiques Roadshow in 2005. Shortly after that, the pair were sold to a chain of collectors.

Restoration of the puppets and another sale in 2020 eventually brought them to the center, where they are on long-term loan. Here, they are preserved and archived for most of the year until they come out for the Christmas season.

This year, Rudolph and Santa are on special display Nov. 14 to Dec. 29. There are special Rudolphthemed activities for children and adults surrounding the exhibit season.

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Jim Henson’s reindeer from a 1965 Perry Como special greet visitors at the Center for Puppetry Arts. programs vary throughout the year. Check online (details below).

Allow a couple of hours to enjoy this very special place. It is worthy of a destination trip. My family traveled from several spots in the U.S. just to accompany me on this adventure. “It’s Rudolph!” they cried. But the visit developed into much more. Each person connected to a favorite childhood character.

The Hubster found Big Bird. My brother found favorites from The Dark Crystal. I fell in love with some Jim Henson reindeer from a 1965 Perry Como special.

Rain or shine, this place will put a smile on your face and hope in your heart. As Jim Henson said, “Please watch out for each other. Love and forgive everybody. It’s a good life. Enjoy it.”

The Center for Puppetry Arts is located at 1404 Spring St. NW at 18th St. in Atlanta. Visit puppet. org for hours, admission information and special programming. Call (404) 873-3391 for ticket sales.

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READY TO GET YOUR BREW ON?

El Dorado Hills Brewfest is around the corner Mary Carrera EDH Chamber of Commerce The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce announces El Dorado Hills Brewfest presented by a new title sponsor — The Cook Foundation.

More than 35 breweries will be pouring, including a handful of cideries and wineries, at the lush and scenic Serrano Visitor Center Village Green, 4-7 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 7. This is a new date, the Saturday after Labor Day weekend.

The event will include unlimited tastings, food trucks, a game area and other entertainment.

A VIP experience will again be offered at a limited number of 400 tickets with additional benefits, such as an hour early entry, a larger souvenir unlimited tasting glass, a VIP swag bag and exclusive VIP lounge, food and more.

Entertainment this year is going to be another benefit to all. The event will feature the very popular game area under the oak tree thanks to A & A Event Production and the live entertainment will feature the Brodie Stewart Band.

For tickets and more information visit eldoradohillsbrewfest.org and check out the Facebook page at facebook.com/ eldoradohillsbrewfest.

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Save the date — Sept. 7 breweries, wineries and cideries will pour their best at the El Dorado Hills Brewfest.

El Dorado Hills Brewfest, presented

by The Cook Foundation, is also made possible with the generous investment of the chamber’s Premier Partners: El Dorado Hills Town Center, Wells Fargo, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Red Hawk Casino/Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, Parker Development Company, Marshall Medical Center, El Dorado Disposal, a Waste Connections Company, A.G. Spanos Companies, Village Life Newspapers, Dignity Health Mercy Hospital of Folsom, Group One Consulting, Blue Shield of California, Winn Communities, AKT and ProEquity Asset Management.

The Chamber produced the first El Dorado Hills Brewfest in 2019 “to showcase our wonderful community to the Sacramento Region, with the ultimate goal of someone deciding to relocate here or better yet, relocate their business here,” shared chamber President & CEO Debbie Manning.

The Cook Foundation serves the needs of the community by connecting individuals and businesses with important social causes. Through private donations and event sponsorships, the Cook Foundation responds directly to those causes with the goal of helping to create a thriving and prosperous community for all.

The Spinners bring decades of hits to Harris Center Ed Sengstack

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The Spinners have entertained audiences for decades. See the group Aug. 15 in Folsom.

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OLSOM — Harris Center for The Arts presents the intricate harmonies with breathtaking vocal acrobatics of The Spinners, performing on Aug. 15.

Timeless in a way that few other acts today are, The Spinners are one of the most iconic and enduring groups in R&B history. With a towering legacy spanning over six decades, The Spinners have never lost their universal appeal. In 2021 they returned with their first all-new original album, the aptly-titled “Round the Block and Back Again.”

The group created and came to define the smooth sound of Philadelphia Soul, channeling the highs and lows of romance and heartbreak into a catalog of classic hits, beloved across generations.

Throughout the years the Spinners continue

to top the pop, R&B and now adult contemporary charts with smash singles like, “I’ll Be Around,” “Could It

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Though The Spinners popularized, and came to embody, the lush sound of Philly Soul in the 1970s, they got their start in Detroit at Motown in 1954. The Spinners signed with Atlantic Records in 1972, teaming up with producer Thom Bell in Philadelphia, where the group blossomed under his masterful productions.

The Spinners had another classic hit single, “Working My Way Back To You,” topping the pop and R&B charts, earning the group its 12th gold record.

“The Love Trippin” album’s release included “Cupid,” one of the fastest-selling records in The Spinners’ career.

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Four decades later The Spinners have not skipped a single beat as Round the Block and Back Again makes wonderfully clear. Melding intricate harmonies with breathtaking vocal acrobatics, the album, released Aug. 27, 2021, showcases The Spinners at their soulful, multioctave best.

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As a recent graduate of California “Love Like Olive” is Le Marquand’s State University, Sacramento, Le first children’s book and stars Olive the Aussiedoodle. “I saw a quote about how Marquand is currently earning her master’s in teaching and English teaching dogs and animals are the best examples of how we should love because they can credential at William Jessup University.

She also tutors, designs wedding signever speak to us and yet we feel their nage and works at the H3 BARN. love. So I started thinking about how Ultimately, she said she hopes to we can teach kids and adults what love become a high school English teacher, looks like,” Le Marquand explained. motivated by the “In the book, many English teachOlive comes home ers who have taught and realizes her fam- “As a future teacher, I hope ily doesn’t underto inspire a student so much her.

“And I was defistand her when she’s nitely a bossy child,” barking and she has that we stay in touch ...” she conceded. “I to show them how she loves them. She — Shelby Le Marquand like helping and delegating and tellgoes on these little ing people what to adventures and all of the things that she does are like attri- do, at least that’s what my little brother says. I tutored kids while I was in midbutes of love.” dle school and high school and it was Although Le Marquand kept her just always something that came natubook a secret at first, she quickly brought herself up to speed, finding her rally to me.”

Le Marquand received the Golden Indonesian illustrator Yenna Mariana State Teacher’s Grant this year, which through online resources. Fundraising funded her master’s and credential through GoFundMe paid for illusprogram. In return she will spend four trations and other self-publishing years at a priority school, institutions expenses. “I didn’t realize how much it with a high percentage of at-risk youth cost to have a book illustrated. We had or students on a free or reduced lunch over 70 people donate, some people program. “It’s allowed me to start I never even knew, which was really thinking outside the box and consider cool,” she said of her benefactors who schools I may not have even heard of,” gave almost $4,000. she said.

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‘Secret Garden’ blooms on Sutter Street’s stage

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“The Secret Garden” has impacts on many lives. Watch as actors Elizabeth Old, Kennedy Yanda, Dennis Curry, Micah Espinoza and Emily Jo bring the drama’s characters to life.

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OLSOM — “The Secret Garden” brings its mystery to Sutter Street Theatre on Aug. 10.

After Mary Lennox is orphaned, she becomes the ward of an uncle in England she has never met. As she adjusts to her new life at secluded Misselthwaite Manor, Mary discovers a secret garden. If she can uncover the mysterious circumstances behind the garden, she might be able to save her sickly young cousin and melt the heart of her emotionally distant uncle.

Don’t miss this touching coming-of-age story, based on the classic novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. The drama is adapted by Jerry Montoya and this production is directed by Allen Schmeltz.

Showtimes for “The Secret Garden” are 1 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays, Aug. 10 through Sept. 8 with a special 4:30 p.m performance scheduled Saturday, Aug. 24. The show is rated G, appropriate for the entire family. Sutter street Theatre is located at 717 Sutter St. in Folsom. For tickets go to SutterStreetTheatre.com or call (916) 353-1001.

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• Wrap an apron around your daughter’s shoulder and tell her she’s a superhero or bird soaring through the air and see where her world leads.

• Take a blanket or throw from the couch, toss it over a table or chair and make a fort for your child to play.

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espite the enduring high temperatures in July, our Chamber members had a bustling month. Wally’s Pizza Bar kicked off the month with a Networking After Hours Mixer, serving their signature pizzas. Following this, we celebrated the GRAND OPENING Ribbon Cutting for our new Chamber member, Training Older Adults (TOA). If you're 50 years or older, you should explore what TOA has to offer.

Our luncheon at Koto Buffet featured presentations from Getaway Travel Specialist, Nancy Porter, who shared exciting travel opportunities for Chamber members, and Monique Brown, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Growth Factory. In partnership with El Dorado County, the Growth Factory is backing the Business Catalyst Fund, which offers grants and support to early-stage high-growth companies in the county. For more details, please contact us. **WE’VE MOVED** Our new office is located at 3430 Robin Lane, Building 1, Ste. 100, Cameron Park, CA 95682. Thanks to the support of many Chamber members, our move was seamless, and we reopened for business on Monday, July 29th.

- **August Mixer:** Join us on August 1st, from 5:30 – 7:30 pm at Gold Country Retirement Living for an evening of networking and raffle. Bring your business cards and a raffle prize to promote your business.

- **Ribbon Cutting:** Celebrate West Coast Dance Art’s Anniversary with us on Saturday, August 10th, at 9:45 am.

- **National Night Out:** Later, on August 10th, our Chamber, along with Peak Nutrition and Concerned Citizens of the Tri-Communities, is co-hosting National Night Out. Join us from 4:00 – 8:00 pm at 3392 Coach Lane, Cameron Park (next

to Dollar Tree in the Safeway shopping center). This is a fantastic community event.

- **Monthly Networking Luncheon:** Our next luncheon is on August 22nd at Koto Buffet, Red Hawk Casino, starting at 11:45 am. Our guest speaker will be El Dorado County Auditor/Controller Joe Harn.

The cost is $18 per person for Chamber members and $23 for non-members. **Save the Date:** On Thursday, September 12th, join us at Burke Junction for a fundraising dinner benefiting the El Dorado County Sheriff ’s SHIELD program. The evening will include dinner, dancing to the music of Shauna Lea and The Hired Guns, DJ/MC Brandon Dominguez, and more. For more information, call us at 530677-8000 or visit our website at www.sscpchamber.org.

Our Chamber continues to welcome all members and encourages everyone to get involved. Individual memberships are available for those seeking a sense of community and wanting to contribute to our Chamber's growth.

Colette Thiel, President SSCP Chamber of Commerce

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AUGUST Events

August (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.

August - Support Small Businesses And Keep It Local

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

Aug 10 – National Night Out

Join the Chamber, along with Peak Nutrition and Concerned Citizens of the Tri-Communities, from 4-8pm at 3392 Coach Lane, Cameron Park (next to Dollar Tree in the Safeway shopping center). This is a fantastic community POLICE • COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS event.

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August 10 – Ribbon Cutting

Celebrate West Coast Dance Art’s anniversary with us on Saturday, at 9:45 a.m. 4062 Flying C Road, Ste. 51, Cameron Park. Free dance classes for the entire community! Ages 2 to Adult. Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Musical Theater, and more. (530) 556-6898.

August 11 – 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.

August 17 – 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.

August 22 – SS/CP Chamber Networking Luncheon

Please join us at Koto Buffet in the Red Hawk Casino from 11:45am to 1:00pm for our monthly networking luncheon! Guest speaker is El Dorado County Auditor/Controller, Joe Ham. Cost is $18 for Chamber members, and $23 for non-members.

Contact the Chamber for more details at (530) 6778000.

August 24 – Placerville Block Party

Please join us between 4-9pm to celebrate the end of summer! Live music, food from Main Street restaurants, a scavenger hunt in Main Street stores, a kid zone, local beer and wine, and specials from Main Street merchants!

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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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VOL. 31 ■ ISSUE NO. 15 ■ AUGUST 7, 2024

Marshall builds on its goals Odin Rasco Senior staff writer Marshall is preparing to bring an expanded suite of services to El Dorado Hills residents. To launch this effort, crew have begun remodeling the interior of the building in Town Center West previously owned by Blue Shield.

The 50,000-squarefoot former office building at 4201 Town Center Blvd. was recently purchased by the local medical provider with the intent of expanding its footprint in El Dorado Hills fivefold while also providing a more central location. Marshall’s existing Family Medicine clinic has been operating in Business Park 1 since 2005; the location began offering orthopedic care in 2016. The ■ See MARSHALL, page A5

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The first trail is now open on the central El Dorado Hills property purchased by the EDH Community Services District.

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EDH loop open; residents eager for more Noel Stack Editor

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Construction crews have been hard at work renovating the interior of a former Blue Shield building in El Dorado Hills Town Center West as Marshall prepares to move in. Services to be offered at the new location include a walk-in orthopedic clinic, primary care and physical therapy.

Nearly seven months after the El Dorado Hills Community Services District closed escrow on 55 acres of the old Executive Golf Course property, with another 11 acres donated, a new trail has opened for the community to enjoy.

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beaver colony that recently called Cameron Park Lake home has been relocated to a new home away from people and infrastructure.

In early June Cameron Park Community Services District officials contacted the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Beaver Restoration Program about the possibility of relocating the beavers reportedly encroaching on the lake’s earthen dam.

“CDFW staff were able to confirm the burrowing damage to Cameron Park Lake’s infrastructure,” information shared with Village Life states. “Given

that there are no feasible non-lethal measures to deter beaver burrowing and that CDFW’s Beaver Restoration Program was, at the time, actively seeking a source population for a July beaver restoration project, CDFW’s BRP resumed the discussion with CSD about translocating the beaver family.”

The beavers consisted of a mating pair, a 2-year-old male, a 1-year-old female and a kit.

“CDFW was able to safely conduct trapping operations to capture the family group,” CDFW’s statement continues. “Following quarantine, on July 25 the family group was translocated ■ See BEAVERS, page A9

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FW Beaver Restoration Program scientists Kyle Pagel and Tanner Harris are joined by Ben Cunningham with the Maidu Summit Consortium as a beaver family translocated from Cameron Park Lake are released into Humbug Creek in Plumas County on July 25.

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Ready for National Night Out? Village Life staff August signals a time for the community to come together during National Night Out celebrations.

The El Dorado Hills Community Services District will host its NNO event 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9, at Community Park. Brought together in partnership with the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office and the El Dorado Hills Fire Department, NNO is set to be a spectacular evening. On top of activities for kids, free music and free food, there will be K9 and bomb squad demonstrations. EDH Fire Department officials will also host CPR demonstrations and training.

Cameron Park residents are invited to participate in a NNO celebration Saturday, Aug. 10, at Peak Nutrition, 3392 Coach Lane. Set to run from 4-8 p.m., the event will include food trucks, music, children’s activities, drinks and shakes for residents.

Guests from the Cameron Park Fire Department and EDSO will provide demonstrations for event attendees.

Local civic leaders and community partners are also expected to attend.

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El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office representatives, both two- and four-legged, are expected at National Night Out events in El Dorado Hills and Cameron Park.

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speaker will begin 7:30 a.m. at the El Dorado County GOP headquarters, 3181 Cameron Park Drive, Suite 104. Discussion will focus on an effort to amend California Proposition 47.

Refreshments will be provided and there is no cost to attend. To RSVP, call Gay Willard at (916) 937-5919.

El Dorado Hills Town Center will be rockin’ with a free concert, 7-9 p.m., featuring The 3 Queens of Motown. Visit EDHTownCenter.com for all the details.

El Dorado County Certified Farmers Markets offer fresh fruit and vegetables and much more: Burke Junction in Cameron Park, 8 a.m. to noon Wednesdays; Placerville Cinema, 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays; and El Dorado Hills Town Center, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays. For more information visit eldoradofarmersmarket.com.

The Stage at Burke Junction presents “Proof” through Sept. 1. Shows start at 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, with 2 p.m. shows on Saturday and Sunday. For tickets and more information visit stageatburke.com.

Thursday Night Market at Burke Junction runs through Sept. 26 at the Cameron Park shopping center. Enjoy vendors, food and entertainment 5-8 p.m.

Cars and Coffee invites car people to meet up and hang out Saturdays, 7-9:30 a.m., rain or shine, in the right-side parking lot of the Regal movie theater in El Dorado Hills Town Center.

Everyone and every type of vehicle is welcome.

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The Town and Country Village El Dorado project proposes a hotel and event center, among other amenities, at the site on Bass Lake Road near Highway 50.

Environmental document released for Town and Country Village project News release The El Dorado County Planning and Building Department-Planning Division, as the lead agency, has prepared a draft environmental impact report for the Town and Country Village El Dorado project.

The DEIR has been prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. The DEIR is available for public and agency review for a 45-day period ending Sept. 9. The purpose of the comment period is to consider the content of the DEIR and the potential environmental impacts that may result from project implementation, not the merits of the proposed project itself. Comments pertaining to the environmental impact analysis, criteria and thresholds, mitigation measures and alternatives presented in the DEIR will be considered by the county during preparation of the final EIR. The final EIR will include copies of the comments and the county’s responses to comments pertaining to the environmental review and DEIR. El Dorado County will hold a meeting to receive comments regarding the content of the DEIR and answer general questions regarding the environmental process. The meeting will be held in-person with a remote option via Zoom, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, at the El Dorado County Planning and Building Department, 2850 Fairlane Court, Building C, Placerville, in the Planning Commission hearing room. The Zoom meeting link is accessible at: us06web.zoom.us/j/88543474078.

The project site includes two areas: the project development area and the program study area.

The development area consists of the northernmost and southernmost 30.3 acres of the project site and would be developed with two hotels, retail services,

two restaurants, a museum, an event center, associated parking, 56 residential cottages for employee housing and an additional 56 residential cottages that may be rented on a daily or extended stay basis.

The study area consists of the central and easternmost 30.2 acres of the project site, and may include future development of additional hotels, medical facilities, senior housing, townhomes and cottages and other uses allowed by the proposed zoning districts. Development within the program study area of the project site is not currently proposed; however, a maximum buildout scenario is included for program level analysis in the EIR. Vehicle access to the project site would be provided by private roads connecting to Bass Lake Road to the west and to Country Club Drive to the north. In addition to on-site utility improvements, full buildout of the proposed project would require installation of off-site water, sewer and natural gas utilities within Bass Lake Road, other nearby roads and with respect to the sewer line, generally to the west along Old Bass Lake Road/Lincoln Highway toward Carson Creek.

A subsequent scheduled public hearing will be conducted on the project upon completion of the final EIR when the county considers action on the project.

The county must certify the final EIR prior to project approval. The DEIR and supporting information may be reviewed and/or obtained at the following locations: • Planning Division website: eldoradocounty. ca.gov/Land-Use/Planning-Services • Planning and Building Department, 2850 Fairlane Court, Building C, Placerville • El Dorado County Library, 345 Fair Lane,

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Malachi Parker Staff writer With the spend money to save money mindset, the Cameron Park Community Services District Board of Directors recently approved a notto-exceed $41,000 contract to begin annexation discussions with the El Dorado Hills Fire Department.

Don Ashton with Municipal Management Solutions will guide those negotiations. Ashton is El Dorado County’s former chief administrative officer and author of the recently released fire services report outlining the CPCSD’s options. The district has contracted with Cal Fire for many years but in recent budget cycles that contract has become too expensive for the CSD, which has also seen other expenses grow while revenue falls short.

“I suggest that it does not have to be a long process to determine if EDH could be a viable partner,” CPCSD General Manager Alan Gardner wrote in his staff report, adding Ashton’s experience and technical knowledge will be an asset to the district.

“At this time staffing resources in the district are limited and, in order to accomplish the necessary tasks as efficiently as possible, someone with knowledge of El Dorado County’s fire and ambulance system and who can adequately represent the interests of the district is needed,” Gardner noted.

“Mr. Ashton has that background and is well respected by fire service providers in El Dorado County, including Cal Fire, El Dorado County Fire and El Dorado Hills Fire. Mr. Ashton also has a strong working relationship with the executive director of LAFCO which could help facilitate annexation discussions.”

And while no one questioned Ashton’s credentials, members of the public were concerned about yet another contract for services when the district faces a severe budget deficit.

“We keep hearing ‘we can’t’ when it comes to cutting ... and I think that’s bull crap,” Cameron Park resident Barbara Rodgers said. “You guys don’t know what you are doing.

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“We don’t like spending money but it is important that we invest in this process,” said Director Eric Aiston.

Gardner, along with the members of an ad hoc committee formed to explore fire service options, are presumed to be present at the negotiations with EDH Fire. Annexation is something that either party could walk away from if terms are not able to be met, Gardner shared, and Cameron Park would keep its current with Cal Fire intact. That contract runs through June 2025.

“We are not competing for this annexation,” EDH Fire Chief Maurice Johnson told the crowd at the July 17 meeting. “It has come across as if we are in competition but we all just want to make sure fire service is safe and sustainable.”

Directors faced many questions from irritated residents at the board meeting: “Where is this money coming from and what is going to be cut?” “Does the board even look at the public records requests that we send in?”

The public also again asked about the AP Triton report regarding fire services that has never been publicly released. Gardner previously told the public that report was never finished and the contract with the consultant was terminated — a decision not made or announced at a public meeting, much to the concern of residents who spoke.

Resident Brad McMullin has shown up month after month inquiring about Public Records Act requests.

He was joined in July by resident Paul Gilchrest, who told directors they are setting themselves up for possible investigation by failing to respond to those requests.

“Now that I have made you aware of the situation you can not say you knew nothing about it,” Gilchrest said. “It seems that an investigation by the El Dorado County Grand Jury or distract attorney would be appropriate.”

The next regular CPCSD Board of Directors meeting is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, at the Cameron Park Community Center, 2502 Country Club Drive.

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The El Dorado County Planning Commission will hold an informational workshop in the Building C Hearing Room, 2850 Fairlane Court in Placerville on Thursday, Aug. 8, at 8:30 a.m., or soon thereafter, for the following projects: • Village of Marble Valley Specific Plan submitted by Marble Valley Company, LLC. The project consists of 3,236 dwelling units on 2,342 acres in the unincorporated area of the county south of Highway 50 approximately 1,000 feet southeast of the Highway 50-Bass Lake Road interchange in the El Dorado Hills area, Supervisorial District 2. While public comments are welcome and will be received and filed, no action by the Planning Commission will be taken at this time.

• Lime Rock Valley Specific Plan submitted by Lime Rock Valley, LLC. The project consists of of 800 dwelling units on 740 acres in the unincorporated area of the county south of Highway 50 in the Shingle Springs area, Supervisorial District 2.

Agenda and staff reports are available approximately two weeks prior at eldorado.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.

Project information for Marble Valley is available online at engageeldorado.

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Project information on Lime Rock Valley is available online at engageeldorado.us.engagementhq.com/lime-rockvalley-specific-plan and edc-trk.aspgov. com/etrakit.

To view attachments in E-Trakit, login or create an E-Trakit account and search the project name or application file number in the search box.

All persons interested are invited to attend and be heard or to write their comments to the Planning Commission. For the current remote options, including whether in-person attendance is allowed, check the meeting agenda no less than 72 hours before the meeting, which will be posted at eldorado.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.

If you challenge the application in court, you may be limited to raising only those items you or someone else raised at the informational workshop described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the Commission at, or prior to, the informational workshop. Any written correspondence should be directed to the El Dorado County Planning and Building Department, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 or via e-mail: vmvsp@edcgov.us.

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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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Aug. 14 Master Gardeners and Master Food Preservers combine for All About Berries, 9 a.m. to noon at the Cameron Park Community Center, 2502 Country Club Drive. Register at surveys.ucanr. edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=43101.

The Sons in Retirement – Gold Country branch meets the second Wednesday of the month at the Cameron Park Country Club. Check out the club and be a guest for a complimentary lunch.

Contact Branch 95’s membership chairman at SIRBranch95@gmail.com for more details.

Aug. 15 The Spinners will perform at the Harris Center starting at 7:30 p.m. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter.net or call (916) 608-6888.

Aug. 16 The Sierra Renaissance Society presents How Development Has Affected Wildlife by Shelly

Blair, 1-2:30 p.m. at the Mother Lode Lions Hall, 4701 Missouri Flat Road. Admission free for members; public invited to attend two meetings for free. For more information visit srsedc.org.

Aug. 17 Folsom Lake Symphony is looking for talented musicians. The annual additions will take place at Folsom Lake College. There are openings in all string sections and backup positions in wind, brass and percussion sections. For more information visit folsomlakesymphony.com/auditions-2024-25.

El Dorado Western Railroad offers excursion rides with trains running on the hour, 10 a.m. through 1 p.m., weather permitting, at the Shingle Springs Station. For more information visit facebook.com/ElDoradoWesternRailroad.

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Continued from A1 (No. 5), driving range (No. 7), pickleball courts (No. 8) and an amphitheater (No. 10).

At the July 11 board meeting several people supported bringing back golf in some form, possibly a 9-hole course.

Speaker Robert Leach pitched a public/ private partnership with the district to build a course and a boutique hotel on the site.

“I’ve been a huge proponent of bringing golf back to El Dorado Hills and not being shy about it,” Director Heidi Hannaman said. “It’s what I want to see happen.”

She suggested a public discussion with Leach to go over his proposal that could not only bring desired amenities to the property but also funding to help the CSD. The second part of the property will cost nearly $10 million.

The board directed staff and consultants with Stantec to develop three conceptual plans for the entire property. Concept 1 will incorporate the top three priorities — open space/ trails, community park, golf. Concept 2 will focus on an 18-hole golf course and Concept 3 will expand on Leach’s hotel/golf proposal.

“What we are also doing at this phase is putting ... budgetary numbers on it,” EDHCSD General Manager Mark Hornstra noted. “And I think that’s where ... Mr. Leach’s plan allows us to look a little bit differently toward the acquisition of the land, and it has a revenue stream, and ... those all need to be (added) into these concepts as well.

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The initial demolition phase has completed at the location, and Bogard Construction crews have begun adjusting the space to meet Marshall’s needs.

In addition to primary and orthopedic care services relocated from the Family Medicine clinic, the two-floor building will also have space available to provide physical therapy and cardiology services, according to project manager Derek Bogaard. A lab space and X-ray scanning suite are also slated to operate in the new location, saving many El Dorado Hills residents a trip up the hill

Vitalant will host an El Dorado Hills community blood drive noon to 3 p.m. The Bloodmobile bus will be parked near the baseball fields at the EDH Community Services District, 1021 Harvard Way. Make an appointment at donors.vitalant.org and use blood drive code SMFM019 or call (877) 2584825 and mention the same code. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space allows.

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Central EDH The Central EDH Mile Loop Trail meanders through the hillside near the intersection of El Dorado Hills Boulevard and Serrano Parkway. See the video presentation at youtube.com/ watch?v=SuVvH_y0MLU. “While the future of this project is still in the visioning process, involving ongoing input from the public, the board wants the community to enjoy this new trail, in addition to the robust trail systems in beautiful El Dorado Hills,” reads an EDHCSD social media post, noting public feedback is welcome; email communications@edhcsd. org.

The new trail is the first step in the district’s efforts to transform the former golf course property, about half of which is still owned by Parker Development Co. The EDH Board of Directors and staff is currently in negotiations to purchase the remaining 41.5 acres.

At last month’s board meeting, CSD staff shared the results of the Central EDH Park Visioning Community Engagement Survey. More than 2,600 people responded, with the majority being Serrano residents.Nearly half of respondents said acquiring the remaining acreage is of very high importance with another 26.45% saying it is of high importance.

Regarding use of the property, the results note, “The most preferred overall ‘type’ of recreation development project was open space/nature area, followed by a community park, then a golf course.” The top two amenities suggested by respondents are bathrooms and unpaved trails. Other activities that made the top 10 include a golf course

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One of the district’s biggest expenses, Senior Civil Engineer Jon Money noted in 2023 the agency’s electric bill came to $6.8 million.

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CPCSD staff have been looking at ways to make improvements at Cameron Park Lake, including installing an aeration system in which 12 bubblers sit on the bottom of the lake and add oxygen to the water.

The system would make the lake several degrees cooler year round and reduce a lot of the algae and aquatic weed growth which will ultimately create a better environment for all the habitat, a district staff report notes.

The project was approved at the April CPCSD Board of Directors’ meeting with a planned start in June; however, the beavers’ activity at the lake postponed those efforts.

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improving the facility’s operation with the goal of eventually generating more power onsite.

Commenting on the report, Board President Alan Day said the project should serve as a “cautionary tale going forward,” saying there were objections and questions about it when it was first proposed and the 17-year payback period did not constitute a good investment.

Director Lori Anzini asked what kind of grants might be available to help the district with its energy usage.

Money noted the district had recently hired a person to help pursue grants and other assistance might come through existing PG&E programs.

A second energy related investment described by Money has generated more positive results and consists of solar facilities at the El Dorado Hills Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Deer Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.

A 50% cost match by the California Public Utility Commission initially offset the cost of the solar field at the EDHWWTP. Operational since 2006, EID recouped the upfront cost in annual cost savings and other costs in 2017 and 2021 of approximately $550,000. And while the panels have degraded to some extent over the past 18 years, in 2023 cost savings totaled $389,808.

In addition to the existing solar field at EDHWWTP, EID has entered into power purchase agreements with Greenbacker Capital for three additional solar facilities at EDHWWTP and DCWWTP. Under these kinds of agreements a third-party developer (in this case Greenbacker Capital) owns, operates and maintains the solar system and the customer sites the system on its property and purchases the system’s electric output for a predetermined period.

Under these PPAs, Money said the district pays between $0.078 and $0.106 per kWh delivered, whereas PG&E’s rates can be up to $0.60 per kWh during peak hours. The difference between PG&E’s rate and the PPA rate multiplied by the amount of solar energy produced results in cost savings to the district.

Construction on the PPA facilities began in September 2020 and the facilities were operational in 2021 at EDHWWTP and DCWWTP. Initially the district projected cost savings of $491,181 during the first year of service. However, because PG&E’s elec-

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The district also receives renewable energy certificates for each megawatthour of solar energy produced. The district decided to sell its REC credits to a third party, which allows the third party to use the environmental, social and other non-power attributes of renewable electricity generation to offset its carbon footprint. In 2023 EID realized $93,500 in REC sales.

When combined, the district received $1,436,546 in cost savings and credits from solar in 2023.

A third area of energy investment has been with battery energy storage facilities. EID staff began working with Tesla in 2020 regarding potential battery storage and identified eight district facilities that qualified for SelfGeneration Incentive Program Equity Resiliency rebates.

Incentives available under the SGIP rebates covered up to $1,000/kilowatthour for battery storage installations.

In most cases, this rate covered the cost of engineering and installation of the batteries themselves. EID was responsible for additional costs for site improvements and applicable PG&E service upgrades. The primary benefit of energy storage projects to EID is it reduces on-peak power use demands at each facility by charging the batteries during off-peak hours and then fully discharging them during peak hours in a practice known as peak shaving. The provided backup battery equipment is also designed to fully power all but one site during a power outage.

To date, Money reported the batteries have slightly outperformed initial cost savings forecasts. In 2023 BES projects provided $264,100 in cost savings for seven installations over the past twelve months. The BES located at the DCWWTP was not granted permission to operate from PG&E until September 2023 and was not included in that year’s cost analysis.

Taken all together, the investments in alternative energy projects provided a minimum of $1,818,600 in cost savings to EID in 2023. However, Money said, staff are not recommending any additional projects at this time although they continue to monitor other potential alternative energy and energy-saving projects as they become available.

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he Eagle Court of Honor held on Sunday, July 21, at the Foothills United Methodist Church in Rescue, which recognized four Eagle Scouts from Scouts BSA Troop 645 – El Dorado Hills, was a prestigious and memorable event, distinguished by the presence of U.S. Congressman Tom McClintock as the guest of honor. The ceremony celebrated the remarkable achievements of four young individuals in achieving Scouting’s highest rank.

The Congressman’s speech focused on broader themes, emphasizing the significance of leadership, service and commitment to community that the Eagle Scout rank represents. The 5th District representative highlighted the unique responsibilities and opportunities that come with being an Eagle Scout, encouraging the Scouts to continue embodying the values of Scouting as they move forward in life.

“I am honored to be here at this Court of Honor to recognize the achievements of Troop 645’s newest Eagle Scouts: Kyle Evans, Mason Ciampi, Rohan Mulakaluri and Tyler Sunseri,” McClintock told the crowd.

“Being an Eagle Scout is not about how many nights of camping you’ve done or how many merit badges you’ve achieved. It is about one thing and one thing only — character,” he continued.

“It’s impossible to become an Eagle Scout without living the virtues contained in the scout law: trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent.

“The hiking and camping and outdoor activities might make Scouting appealing and enjoyable but what makes it admirable and elevated is not that it produces good campers, but rather that it produces good citizens,” McClintock stressed.

The Eagle Court of Honor served as a significant milestone in the lives of these young men, setting the stage for their future endeavors with a strong foundation of values instilled through their Scouting journey.

The four Eagle Scouts are graduates of Class of 2024 from Oak Ridge High School in El Dorado Hills. All of them are soon to be off to college this fall as undergraduates.

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Through the Hands4Hope education and community engagement programs, Hands4Hope Youth participants logged a total of 14,769 hours served, which represents a 20% increase over the previous program year. These hours result in positive change for a record 14,687 people and animals in need.

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“Youth participants experience opportunities to explore issues in our community, discover their own strengths and build skills necessary to become the compassionate leaders of tomorrow.”

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For the first time since Hands4Hope was founded in 2008, every member of the Hands4Hope Youth Board, a group of 18 high school youth who serve as leaders of each of the on-campus Hands4Hope Clubs and after-school Committees, each earned an individual President’s Volunteer Service Award. In addition, the the students collectively logged 3,446 service hours, making the group eligible for the Young Adult Gold President’s Volunteer Service Award.

Some on-campus Hands4Hope Club leadership teams also qualified for group President’s Volunteer Service Awards.

The Vista Del Lago High School Hands4Hope Club leaders earned a Young Adult Silver Award, with 639 hours. The Oak Ridge High School Hands4Hope Empower Club leaders earned a Young Adult Gold Award with 1,008 hours. Each of the leaders of those clubs also earned their individual PVSA. “Hands4Hope has helped me see how much need there is in our community,” said Mia George, the 2024-25 Hands4Hope Youth Board Executive n See VOLUNTEERS, page A11

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Village Life photo by Malachi Parker

Junior Jasen Womack and senior Kaleb Edwards lead the Oak Ridge Trojans out in stretches.

Trojans ready for some football Malachi Parker Staff writer Oak Ridge High School Trojans varsity football, last year’s Division I section runner-up, is gearing up to face one of the toughest schedules in the state, as far as public schools go.

“We’re looking forward to get the season going” said head coach Casey Taylor. “We had a real good spring and good June. We have a great group of guys and are excited to see what they can do.”

With a solid group of returning players headlined by tight end Kaleb Edwards, wide receiver Jasen Womack and quarterback Joaquin GravesMercado, along with an injection of youth from the underclassmen, the Trojans have a balanced squad capable of the goals they have set forth.

“Win section,” Edwards said. “We’ve been there twice now and lost both times, so we just have to close it out and from there, win state.”

The confidence level within this team is high and the players credit that to the work they have put in since January. That work will be put to the

Volunteers Committee President and an incoming senior at Folsom High School, in her address to the audience at the recognition event. “Through my involvement in Hands4Hope projects, I have gained friendships, a sense of community and new skills, while making a difference.

I am looking forward to the exciting opportunities that the new program year will bring.”

Hands4Hope – Youth Making A Difference is a nonprofit youth driven

test the first week of the season as the Trojans open up against Frontier High School out of Bakersfield — a top 70 team in the state. Weeks two and three will not get easier as they go on the road to San Clemente (top 20) and then travel to Tennessee to play the defending state champs, McCallie High.

“I think it’s going to be a challenge but I think it’s good for us,” Edwards said. “These are games that we have to come out strong and these are teams that can exploit our weaknesses.”

All of this occurs for the Trojans before they step into league play, facing teams like Rocklin, which finished ranked within the top 25 teams in the state last season, and Folsom, which is ranked in the MaxPreps preseason top 25 for the start of this season.

“That’s why we schedule tough,” Taylor said. “The key is getting better every week and hopefully playing our best football toward the playoffs.”

Meet the Trojans, the annual event showcasing this season’s talent will take place 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10, at El Dorado Hills Town Center. The team hosts its season opener Aug. 24.

Dream Catchers EDH has a wonderful day program where our participants who have aged out of their programs or just want to come to us instead of their other program work on reallife skills both in the classroom and in public.

OUR MISSION To empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDS) to live their best lives. We do this by providing opportunities for growth in character, health, social connections, and independence.

Everyone who is in our program is in the Self Determination Program (SDP).

We also have an incredible theater program that rehearses every Tuesday evening from 5:30-7. This is not part of the SDP. This program is for ages 13 and up.

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Continued from A10 organization with the mission to inspire and empower youth in leadership and service. The nonprofit offers hands-on education and community engagement opportunities to youth from kindergarten through 12th grades through on-campus and after-school programs in Sacramento and El Dorado counties.

Hands4Hope is now recruiting adult board member candidates. For more information visit hands4hopeyouth.org or call (916) 294-7426.

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