Village Life/Cameron Park Life, Thursday, September 29, 2022

Budding florists bloom at Pondo

Jana Rossi Staff writer

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Fletcher has taught oral design and arranging at Ponderosa High School in Shingle Springs for more that 22 years and nothing pleases her more than watching students blossom.

“I love to see the change,” she told Village Life. “A lot of students taking this class think they have no creative abilities and then they nd out they can be creative.”

Senior Cole Bartuska is an employee at Cameron Park Florist, thanks in part to the Ponderosa Future Farmers of America Floral program.

“It’s a creative outlet,” Bartuska explained. “I found out that I am naturally good at it and we have a great teacher.”

Junior Alexis Thompson said she likes the handson aspect of the class while sophomore Franchesca Copple said she enjoys creating her own designs.

Through the oral program students learn more than just how to arrange owers; this class is also run as a business. In order to keep the program running, students sell their owery creations and all proceeds go back into purchasing supplies and covering other expenses.

Students supply wreaths to local organizations such as the Veterans Alliance in Placerville for its Memorial and Veterans Day celebrations, have created oral designs for special occasions and take orders from the community through the Flower of the Month and Plant of the Month memberships.

Plant of the Month members receive a new plant every month on certain dates and Flower of the Month members will receive a oral arrangement based on the seasons. Pick up is on campus but delivery can be arranged on larger orders. Membership prices are $180 and $240.

To order an arrangement from Fletcher’s class or nd out more about the monthly memberships, email b etcher@eduhsd.net.

Steve Ferry and his wife Beth moved from San Jose to El Dorado Hills in 2000 where their son Mark and his wife Amie also reside. Ferry’s other son Chuck and his wife Anna live in Shingle Springs. While in San Jose, Ferry coached soccer and baseball for seven years and now enjoys seeing his ve grandchildren grow up participating in CSD parks and recreation programs.

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Asa senior construction project manager for Ryan Companies, Lewis Hampton studied architecture/ engineering/city planning at University of California, Los Angeles. He seeks to use his professional experience to help El Dorado Hills reach its full potential as an idyllic town for its residents to call home.

Having grown up in Clovis, Hampton moved to El Dorado Hills in 2017.

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Heidi Hannaman moved to El Dorado Hills as a child when it was just a town with a two-lane road.

Growing up in Crown Village, she attended the local schools while her parents owned a franchise next to Raley’s before it was remodeled to face El Dorado Hills Boulevard. A er graduating from California State University, Chico with two bachelor’s degrees, she returned with her husband to

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of El Dorado Hills since 2014, Mike Martinelli, his wife and two boys enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle wakeboarding, sur ng, shing, snow skiing and mountain biking together. With a professional background in insurance and nancial services, Martinelli has also recently relocated his small business to El Dorado Hills to be closer to home.

A CSD board member since

Withmore than 40 years in construction management for Babcock and Wilcox, William Willman has built and installed plants from Mexico to the Middle East and throughout the United States. Upon retiring from B&W in 2008, he moved to be near his daughter. Willman holds construction licenses in 13 states, including California, and designed and built his home in El Dorado

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STEVE FERRY

LEWIS HAMPTON

HEIDI HANNAMAN

MIKE MARTINELLI WILLIAM WILLMAN

Village Life photo by Jana Rossi

PHS senior Cole Bartuska holds a gorgeous bouquet he put together in Britta Fletcher’s floral arranging class.

HAPPENING

Oct. 1: The second annual Walk With Austin TRY-athlon is scheduled 8-11 a.m. at El Dorado Hills Community Park and the EHD pool. For more information visit walkwithaustin. org/events.

Oct. 1: The Shingle Springs/Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce presents the Thunder in the Park Car Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cameron Park Lake. Enjoy raffles, food trucks, a live DJ, vendor booths and more.

Oct. 2: The Niello Concours at Serrano in El Dorado Hills, celebrating the British Marques, takes place at Serrano’s Village Green, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For tickets and more information visit theconcours.net.

Oct. 8 & 9: Hands4Hope hosts its Fall Festival at the EDH Town Center waterfront with hay rides, games, an obstacle course and more. For more information visit hands4hopeyouth. org/fallfestival.

What do you think about a gas-powered car sales ban?

Andrew Irby El Dorado Hills

“It’s a bit premature. I don’t think we fully understand the carbon footprint of electric vehicles yet. I think it’s about 15-20 years too early.”

“It’s a bad choice. As a person who lives in a rural community, electric vehicles aren’t reliable transportation.”

Why are you a good representative of the El Dorado Hills community?

We built a mortgage banking business, retired and when we moved to EDH I joined Folsom Lake Realty as a broker. We volunteers wrote the Housing and Land Use elements of the General Plan, the Targeted General Plan Amendment and Zoning Ordinance update and I led the e ort to bring Proposition 90 to El Dorado County. We lobbied the EDUHSD Board to allow bussed students to attend either Ponderosa or Union Mine.

What is the most pressing issue in El Dorado Hills right now?

Cityhood is the most critical issue for EDH residents. El Dorado County has assigned 4,073 units of new housing to EDH while the other four districts can divvy up the remaining 921 units. Not fair! Our EDH Citizens for Cityhood brought the idea of creating a city to the CSD in January of 2020. Motivating our CSD to complete the new city they started will enable us to more e ectively ght for better distribution of housing units as well as getting our fair share of the tax base from the county. Other projects include a new senior center, soccer elds and

sand pit volleyball courts.

What do you think could be improved and how do you hope to accomplish this?

Transparency cannot be stressed enough. The CSD has been sued on at least two occasions, Austin vs EDC (includes our CSD) and Heritage vs EDHCSD where, I believe, the CSD made signi cant errors. The CSD carries $5.8 million on its books to pay the Austin and other claims. About 1,200 of our EDH citizens will likely receive more than $20,000 each because the county and the CSD didn’t le paperwork. Has the CSD noti ed these homeowners of their potential claims?

What do you love most about El Dorado Hills?

We love the trails that we walk daily and we love our church. Beth and I were here when Lakehills Church, now District Church, was built and we love watching all the small children walk into the Gold Mine to attend Sunday school.

Also, Town Center and all it o ers reminds me of my home town of Balboa Island. Great place to walk, eat, shop and get some yogurt at Yogaberry.

“I think it’s been a long time coming. Sometimes we need a little push to get things going.”

“It’s a great move. It’s far enough away that it gives people time to plan and the manufacturers time to come up with new technology.”

Boulevard work begins

Sel Richard Staff writer

El Dorado Hills’ main thoroughfare will get some much-needed rejuvenation via a three-part project. El Dorado County Director of Transportation Rafael Martinez presented the multiyear plan at an El Dorado Hills Community Council meeting earlier this year, which he said would begin with a ditching, clearing and cleaning portion.

Expect roadwork this week, as the rst phase of maintenance gets under way. Crews will clear and clean the road, as well as x potholes to prepare for treatment. “The major repair and resurfacing won’t happen till the rst week of October,” shared Martinez.

The nal coating will occur over the next couple of years. Surfacing for the portion between Harvard Way and Green Valley Road is slated for 2023, while the remaining stretch will wait until 2024. “We’re holding o on that portion because there is more structural damage to the road,” explained Martinez. “It will be a much more costly project.”

Surfacing of the rst half is anticipated to run $1.5 million to $2 million whereas the portion south of Harvard Way could cost upward of $5 million to $7 million. Funded through SB1 gas tax money, Martinez hopes to grab additional federal capital, which could dictate whether the nal

PEOPLE TALK

Photos and question by Sel Richard

“Overall it’s a good goal but it will be interesting to see how people deal with it.”

Kevin McKean Brentwood

Justin Richards Pollock Pines

Katie Silva El Dorado Hills

Hena Kaushal Folsom

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Why we need a splash pad

In 2020 the Cameron Park Community Services District had two problems. First, the district needed a plan to spend about $828,394 in Park Development Impact Fees to comply with the California Mitigation Fee Act. Second, while the 2020 census showed 8.9 % of Cameron Park residents younger than 65 have a disability, our lagoon was found to be inaccessible. Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act would be nearly impossible due to engineering and costs.

Sta recommended a splash pad like those in Garden Valley and El Dorado Hills. It would be accessible for children and adults of all abilities. A splash pad would utilize existing lagoon infrastructure, without further disturbing the environment. A splash pad would use 7% of a turf irrigation system, even collecting rainwater in the winter. Sta recommended Park Development Impact Fees pay 75% of project costs. In January 2021 the district board approved a resolution for the design of a splash pad. In August of 2021 the district submitted plans to the county.

“My kids look forward to the Splash Spray pad at

Why are you a good representative of the El Dorado Hills community?

As a parent of four young children who are active in all that EDH o ers, I know we are lucky to live in this amazing community with great people. My wife Bonnie is a teacher at Valley View Charter Montessori and has enjoyed teaching many local children. I will do my utmost to help make our community the best it can be.

What is the most pressing issue in El Dorado Hills right now?

Managing development. We can all see the rapid growth happening just across the county line in Folsom, and the recent contentious debate over the development proposals for the Central EDH Speci c Plan has been an agitating issue about how densely developed El Dorado Hills will become as the old golf course open space is now in county review for development. My view is that we need a much better citizen-empowered process for managing the development of El Dorado Hills. I’ve begun researching various paths to this out-

raise their two children, just down the street from where her parents still reside.

Hannaman has 25 years of public policy experience at the California Legislature and was appointed to the CSD board in June 2021 to ll a vacated seat.

Why are you a good representative of the El Dorado Hills community?

I am a good representative because of the thoughtfulness I put into each action the board takes. I take this volunteer position seriously and spend hours preparing for meetings, doing outreach and taking in feedback before arriving at a decision. I have also been accessible and love meeting with residents.

What is the most pressing issue in El Dorado Hills right now?

Without a doubt, the most pressing issue we face is the growth explosion. We need to be prepared to meet this growth and that includes being an advocate with the county to be sure EDH is treated fairly for tra c, housing and park plans. In addition, we have the old golf course land which still needs to be addressed. I have been on record as an advocate for a short course concept and will continue

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e ort extends only down to Wilson Boulevard or as far as Saratoga Way.

“We’re hoping to get some federal money but if we don’t we’ll just have to dip a little deeper into our own pockets and have to utilize either road fund or SB1 money,” he said.

The additional layer of asphalt coating protects and provides some structural integrity but primarily keeps water intrusion from seeping beneath and damaging the roadway and is also less expensive than the grind and overlay process.

As for the Saratoga Way and Highway 50 intersections, a widening of both areas along El Dorado Hills Boulevard will be funded through developer impact fees. Construction is slated for July 2023 and will cost $8 million to $10 million.

to press the county and the land owner to work with the CSD and residents to bring resolution to this land that is loved by so many.

What do you think could be improved and how do you hope to accomplish this?

In the short term, I think we can improve on providing more sports elds and I have already asked the CSD to revisit pursuing joint use agreements with all of our school districts. In the

the lake. I’m a civil engineer with the USACE. I’ve been running for almost over a year at the lake and it will be nice to nally take my kids to this water park. I’m looking forward to spending lots of time at this water park with my kids.” — Fiorella Fuentes, Cameron Park

Where would the remaining funding come from? The California Parks and Water Bond Act of 2018 provided $177,000 to the district. Soccer players bene t from the approximately $49,000 used for new turf and grading at Christa McAuli e Park. The portion awarded to the splash pad was $128,182. If the district does not use the funds also received for the splash pad it could forfeit all $177,000.

The splash pad will solve two problems. It will provide accessible water play, making Cameron Park a great place to live for everyone. Second, it will utilize Park Development Impact Fees, and Parks and Water Bond Act funding without signi cantly impacting the district’s general fund.

What’s next? El Dorado County is anticipated to provide nal plan comments soon. Following that, the splash pad will be agendized for the next CPCSD Board meeting. Agendas are posted online at cameronpark.org.

come but welcome more perspective from others before pursuing any particular path.

What do you think could be improved and how do you hope to accomplish this?

El Dorado Hills has a good base of open space, parks and recreation facilities, but we need more. The way to get more of the things we need in our community is to seek out all available resources our community has available to us and put those to work in pursuing our community priorities. For example, we need to hold developers’ feet to the re to build in the best interest of EDH as a whole. We need more athletic elds and other facilities for our kids to play sports. We need to work with the county on improving the ow of tra c in EDH. These are all very doable things if our local representatives make them a priority.

What do you love most about El Dorado Hills?

El Dorado Hills has a small town feel with a strong sense of community. We can all come together to manage the future of EDH, to be the small town it has long been and we all want it to remain.

long term, the district can improve on a better strategy for landscape and lighting assessment districts as we are already experiencing the e ects of some underfunded LLADs. I have made several suggestions to that end and plan to be an active part of a resident task force on this topic.

What do you love most about El Dorado Hills?

The people! We have the most amazing community members. Our

residents truly care about EDH and want to be involved in their kids’ activities, schools, parks, local boards, you name it. I have seen many changes over the years but there was no question where I would live when it came to raising my own family.

Scan to explore community!

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CPCSD Board of Directors president

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CRIB NOTES by Julie Samrick

Calling out a ref

Ithas been a perk for my youngest to watch her three older siblings navigate their rst jobs. She gets a peek into a bigger world lled with new people and experiences. We all get to bene t from their newly acquired skills like how to pour the perfect so serve or make restaurant quality pizzas and sandwiches. The cherry on top is that they are proudly earning gas and spending money.

While my 14-year-old contemplates where she’d like her future job to be, she jumped at the chance to get in the work game by training to be a soccer referee, something one only needs to be 12 to do. When she started at the ripe age of 13, my daughter was surprised to learn she was making more money hourly than her enterprising older siblings. “Why doesn’t everyone want to ref?” she asked during training. They get to be outdoors, exercise and my daughter loves that she can watch the game she enjoyed playing so much in elementary school. Refs even wear a whistle, a responsibility my daughter doesn’t take lightly as a young person who wants to be a rst responder someday.

Being a referee has been good for her in many ways, just as youth sports in general are great for kids if run well. She has grown con dent from having to stand by tough decisions like enforcing the “no earrings” rule even when

it’s awkward. She has to make game calls but also make safety decisions. When she was a new ref last year, working a Halloween tournament in Folsom, she politely asked a group of mothers to move their chairs back. One of the women promptly hurled an f-bomb at my daughter, possibly not aware that the 5-foot, 8-inch game o cial in front of her was a child.

Would it matter if she were an adult? It was that day my daughter realized why she was earning more per hour than her siblings.

Disrespect toward sporting o cials has become pervasive in American society. We’ve seen the videos of youth sports referees being physically assaulted. Between 2018 and 2021 an estimated 50,000 high school referees — roughly 20% — quit, according to the National Federation of State High School Sports.

This is a shame because there are so many bene ts that come with youth sports, including skill and character development. The positive ripple e ect of youth sports goes beyond players and can positively impact entire communities when run with the best interest of kids and sportsmanship at its core, such as our local club, El Dorado Hills Soccer Club, has modeled. For my husband, a longtime soccer coach until

KILEY’S CORNER by Kevin Kiley

Stopping inflation

Californians

are bearing the burden of recordbreaking in ation. While this is a nationwide problem, it is worse in our state than anywhere else because of misguided policy choices that continue to raise the cost of living.

The latest reminder of that: gas prices are going up in California even as they fall nationwide. Because of sky-high costs for gas, electricity, housing and just about everything else, our amazing state has become nearly uninhabitable for many hard-working families.

It doesn’t have to be this way. There was a time when the average Californian could live comfortably in the Golden State. These days you need a minimum annual salary of $149,310 to make ends meet. No wonder half of Californians have considered leaving and millions have already moved to more a ordable states.

Failed policies and one-sided politics are directly responsible for our unaffordability crisis. A single political party has dominated all three branches of California government since 2011, imposing an endless series of taxes, regulations and unchecked government spending.

For example, the rst $1.30 that California drivers pay per gallon of gas goes toward taxes and fees alone — we pay the highest gas taxes in the nation.

In 2017 the Legislature raised vehicle and fuel taxes by more than $5 billion annually. This year I introduced legislation to suspend the gas tax, yet the supermajority instead chose to let it go up even more.

Political mandates and high taxes also drive up our energy costs; our residential electricity prices are an astounding 81% higher than the U.S. average. Every year politicians in Sacramento push for new energy restrictions that drive these costs even higher. This year actions were taken to ban gas-powered vehicles and restrict oil production in California.

To make matters worse, the most expensive energy does not mean the most reliable. Days a er the gas-powered car ban, government o cials were asking electric vehicle owners not to charge their cars due to severe energy shortages. An emergency alert texted to every Californian’s phone was the only reason the lights stayed on.

These policies hurt lower-income Californians the most, as those who earn the least have to pay a higher share of their income to maintain a basic living. Yet politicians remain woefully out of touch with their struggles. Just recently, Sacramento voted for a state budget that all economic experts believe will drive up in ation even more. Even

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the federal Inflation Reduction Act’ will not reduce inflation, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.

I will continue to fight for policies that actually lower costs for all Californians. In addition to my leg islation to suspend the gas tax, which would immedi ately lower gas prices by 54 cents per gallon, I support halting unnecessary and expensive energy mandates

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2018 and its current president, it was through serving as a member of the El Dorado Hills Rotary Club that Martinelli learned of the CSD and its contribution to the community.

Why are you a good representative of the EDH community?

During my time on the board I have kept an open mind, listened to all members of the community, taken a balanced approach to decision making and simply doing the right thing. I have learned that it is imperative to consider the needs of our entire com munity and not just the loudest voices in the room. I believe I am a good and fair representative of the com munity and when re-elected I’ll continue this same approach.

What is the most pressing issue in EDH right now?

Without question, protecting our remaining open space from over-development. Our community has overwhelmingly voiced preservation of open space as a top priority. There are 98 acres of open space in the heart of our community currently under threat of being developed into 700 homes despite the over whelming opposition. In 2015, 91% of those voting said no to rezoning the property. In 2019, over 500

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Why are you a good repre sentative of the El Dorado Hills community?

I have served on the EDHCSD Design Review Committee for six years and am currently the vicechair. This has afforded me some familiarity with the CSD. Private and government entities operate a bit differently and having spent a successful career in management, planning, operation, budgeting and scheduling, I believe my contribu tions as one of five CSD board members will be beneficial to the community.

What is the most pressing issue in El Dorado Hills right now?

There are two pressing issues. The green space with the golf course is an issue that I would want to work with Parker Development

to lower consumer prices and stabilize our grid. We should remove costs that are unrelated to the provision of energy and promote resources that are reliable and easily deployed.

We know what needs to be done in California. We need significant tax and regulatory reforms to ensure that every Californian can continue to call our state home. This is the only way to stop rising inflation and

people voiced their opposition at a county Planning Commission meeting. This year, hundreds of people attended two hearings on the project where the Planning Commission unanimously recommended denial of the project. I will continue to advocate for our community and do everything possible to support our community and deliver on their top priorities.

What do you think could be improved and how do you hope to accomplish this?

Communication and ability to connect with our community is an area we can always improve upon. A most recent example is the new organics state man date. The CSD survey did not reach everyone in the community because it does not have everyone’s email. The CSD needs to do a better job getting information out using all the social media venues we have access to. Additionally, I am pushing the CSD to do targeted public outreach to villages and homeowner associa tions, conduct quarterly workshops on hot topics or, if residents show interest, establish a committee of community members to tackle specific items such as landscape and lighting assessment districts.

What do you love most about El Dorado Hills?

Vibrant outdoor recreation activities, parks, trails, rolling hills and open space.

to figure out some way to keep the majority of that open space. That’s really what the community wants.

The second issue is cityhood. I don’t pretend to know all the ins and outs of cityhood but I would work to better understand the plus ses and minuses of cityhood and make sure the residents understood them too. It’s not just as simple as having an election. You’ve got obligations to the county in terms of dollars that have to be reconciled which can sometimes extend over multiple years. I want to present a clear picture to the residents so that when they vote, they’ll understand what they’re voting on.

What do you think could be improved and how do you hope to accomplish this?

We could use more recreational fields, a bigger and better aquatic center and more programs for

A dentistry that aims to be a home away from home

Jessica Cyphers

Staff writer

For 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 Cam eron 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-mow ing 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 under graduate work at Cal Poly,

San Luis Obispo and then attend ed 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 hygien ists 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 Cam eron 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 sched ule every day,” said Dr. Stanec.

“I love the work that I do and am proud to do really quality work.

Originally I’d planned to be a little bigger, but then I realized I liked it this way. I really enjoy my patients and

this way I can get to know them well.”

For more information or to sched ule an appointment with Dr. Stanec, visit drstanec.com or call 530-676-6500.

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

Bryce Strong Fall Classic set

News release

Nonpro t Kids

Helping Kids Sacramento has partnered with Kids Helping Kids El Dorado Hills to host the Bryce Strong Fall Classic Wi e Ball Tournament and Homerun Derby. This two-day event has all the xings of classic baseball fun with a hometown feel.

Saturday, Oct. 1, features the Homerun Derby and a concert. Sunday, Oct. 2, is a day of community with the competitive Wi e Ball Tournament. Bryce Bazor, a teenager from El Dorado Hills, was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer two years ago and through multiple treatments and trials he and his family are continuing to ght the disease.

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our son became a teen, he is a game o cial so he can continue being part of a sport he loves and now gets to mentor our daughter.

Oak Ridge Principal Aaron Palm recently sent a note to families saying school teams across the region will have to take turns moving Friday

Though cancer has taken Bryce’s ability to play baseball with his Oak Ridge High School team, it cannot take his love for the game.

Kids Helping Kids will continue to host its event a er Bryce wins his battle

and the proceeds will continue to go to research and support for the rare form of cancer that Bryce has. For more information on Kids Helping Kids and to register for the tournaments go to kidshelpingkidssac.org.

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night football games to Thursday nights this season because there aren’t enough o cials.

“Referees across all sports are quitting in mass,” he wrote. “As far as I know a referee has not complained about an Oak Ridge fan in a long time … but I do want us to re ect on how important

athletics are to the development of young people and they are going to cease to happen in their current form if referees across the area don’t get the respect they deserve.”

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I remember my husband telling me that a group of coaches had once asked former EDHSC manager Joe Champion during a meeting, “When is it appropriate to call out a ref?”

“Never,” Champion replied.

Our children are always watching and learning from us. When the parents of said kids, or even their coaches, are hostile toward referees it wipes away the positives sports can bring while also e ectively erasing the time, money and sacri ce the o ending adults put into making a sports season happen. No game is worth that.

Julie Samrick is an El Dorado Hills mother, teacher and writer.

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Wiffle ball players wear the No. 2 in support of Bryce Bazor during last year’s Bryce Strong Fall Classic.

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Patricia Seide CalDRE #00892540 (916) 712-1617

Patricia.Seide@ cbnorcal.com

5200 Greyson Creek Drive, El Dorado Hills

2,928 square feet

2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths

0.56-acre property

Listed at $1,450,000

MLS #222071072

Single-story Serrano home a lovely residence

This beautiful, single-story home is located on a corner lot in the prestigious Serrano Country Club community of El Dorado Hills.

A gorgeous wood door welcomes residents and guests into the home’s travertine stone entryway opening into the sunlit living room with recessed lighting and an attached formal dining area that boasts courtyard views and beautiful built-in cabinetry with a mirrored backdrop.

On the other side of the entry is an o ce space with travertine oors. This room has a large closet and could be used as a bedroom.

The home has a spacious, carpeted great room with builtin cabinetry, a stacked-stone gas replace with a cozy hearth and a wall of windows that include dual sliders opening to the backyard.

Chefs and guests will love mingling in the adjacent kitchen with a curving granite central island with a sink, storage and bar seating. Other kitchen features include tile countertops, a ve-burner gas stove with a lovely mosaic stone tile backsplash, a dishwasher, double ovens, a built-in SubZero refrigerator and plenty of cabinetry plus a family dining space that

opens to the secluded front courtyard. Need to catch up on household business? Head to the built-in home o ce in the dining area.

The primary suite features dual sliding glass doors that open onto a private patio and the lushly landscaped backyard. The suite’s bathroom has marble counters with a vanity and double sinks, a jetted tub, a walk-in closet, a full length mirror and an accessible walk-in shower.

The freshly painted interior also includes an additional bedrooms, a full bathroom and a powder room plus a laundry room.

Wander the meandering paths and savor an evening aperitif on one of the stone and concrete patios in the naturally lush backyard with a bubbling fountain under oaks that o er both shade and privacy.

Front yard features include an elegant walkway leading to the covered front porch, mature trees, shrubs and a lush lawn. Alongside is a wide, paved driveway leading to the attached, three-car garage.

Interested in a private tour of this Grayson Creek Drive property in El Dorado Hills? Contact Realtor Pat Seide at (916) 712-1617, patricia.seide@cbnorcal.com.

Foslom exhibit highlights art inspired by ‘Stormy Weather’

Remember the cool days of autumn, when the smell of rain is in the air? The leaves change color and a walk on the beach is brisk with crashing waves. These senses all come rushing back with the Gallery at 48 Natoma exhibit Stormy Weather, featuring watercolors by Juan Pena, pastels by Marianne Woosley and glass by Barbara Grauke, Sept. 30 through Jan. 12, 2023.

Pena is an experienced plein air painter who has participated in many invitational events. The watercolors in this show were all painted on location or from his imagination. These paintings were painted with the use of the three primary colors (plus an occasional use of white). Pena can mix and match most manufactured colors ( watercolor, acrylic and oil.)

“Painting outdoors is my excuse for being outside and loving every minute, whether it’s stormy, cloudy or sunny; be it an ocean, river, town, city, animals or people,” he explained.

As well as an award-winning artist, Pena is a published author, instructor and internationally collected.

Woosley refers to the French philosopher Paul Desjardins in 1889. who

described the messy medium of pastels, “Pastel is the lightest, most fugitive of techniques – like the pollen of a lily or the dust from a butter y’s wing that an artist scatters and xes on paper.”

Taking a sketchbook and watercolors along on hikes, being less fragile and more compact, the artist captures the scenes around her sketching and painting trees, owers and landscapes. With the great coastal California weather and subject diversity, she does most of her pastel painting outdoors. Woosley has received numerous awards form plein air and pastel painters groups.

Grauke lives near the Paci c Ocean, where she o en observes and imagines the undulating cosmos under the sea. Her many years of working with di erent forms of glass materials culminated with her recent venture with glass powders. Like a painter and their canvas, she uses her powders on a palette of ber paper. Her previous years as a glassblower taught her how to see a piece for its shape, thickness, translucency and color. This extensive training in the world of glass work has allowed her to understand the intricacies of all aspects of her glass powder pieces.

Grauke’s education has been both formal with a BFA at the Tyler School

“Blue Boat Waiting” by Marianne Woosley

Cynthia Abraham Gallery at 48 Natoma

What should Alzheimer’s caregivers know?

If you have a family member who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or is starting to show symptoms, you will face some real challenges. Navigating the Alzheimer’s experience involves a long journey and there’s no easy answer for how you can cope with your emotions. But you can at least address some of the nancial issues involved to help give yourself a

greater sense of control.

Here are some moves to consider:

• Plan for care costs and identify insurance coverage. The list of Alzheimer’s-related medical expenses is long and includes ongoing medical treatment, medical equipment, home safety modications, prescription drugs and personal care supplies. As a caregiver, you’ll want to know the extent of your loved one’s health insurance: Medicare, supplemental policies, veteran’s bene ts if applicable and so on.

One big question is how much coverage they might have for adult day care services, in-home care services and full-

time residential care services and other long-term care options. Long-term care is one of the largest healthcare costs not covered by Medicare, so you’ll want to determine if your loved one has a longterm care policy or another insurance policy with a long-term care rider.

• Identify assets and debts. You’ll need to know your family member’s nancial position, both what they own — bank accounts, investments, property, etc. — and what they owe, such as credit card debt, a mortgage, lines of credit and so on. This knowledge will be essential if you’re granted power of attorney to take over your loved one’s nances.

• Look for tax breaks available to caregivers. If you’re a caregiver you may have to pay for some care costs out of pocket. Consequently, you could receive some tax credits and deductions. These bene ts vary by state, so you’ll want to consult with your tax advisor to determine your eligibility.

• Ensure necessary legal documents are in place. As a caregiver, you may need to ensure some legal documents are in place, such as a durable power of attorney for nances, which lets you make nancial decisions for your loved one with Alzheimer’s, and a durable power of attorney for health care, which lets you make healthcare and medical decisions on their behalf.

It’s important to have these and other necessary documents drawn up before someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or when they’re just starting to exhibit the earliest signs of the disease, so they can understand what documents they are signing. If you wait until they no longer have this cognitive ability, things will get much more challenging. You could apply to become a conservator, which grants decision-making abilities similar to a power of attorney, but the conservatorship process takes time and could involve court procedures.

To avoid this potential di culty, work with your tax and legal professionals to ensure all the relevant legal documents are in-force and updated.

Finally, you don’t have to go it alone. To help deal with the emotional challenges of caregiving, you can nd local Alzheimer’s support groups o er practical suggestions for coping. As for the nancial issues, consider working with a nancial professional who can look at your family’s overall situation and recommend appropriate actions.

A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s will change the lives of everyone in your family. But as a caregiver, you can help ease the burden.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by local Edward Jones Financial Advisor Suzy O’Neal, (530) 676-5402. Edward Jones,member SIPC.

Seniors, disabled can apply for property tax relief

News release

El Dorado County Treasurer-Tax Collector K. E. Coleman shares news from the state Controller’s O ce that applications to postpone payment of 2022-23 property taxes are available.

The Property Tax Postponement Program, administered by the Controller’s O ce, allows eligible homeowners to postpone payment of property taxes on their primary residence.

To be eligible owners must be at least 62 years old, blind or have a disability; own and occupy the home; have a total household income in 2021 of $49,017 or less; have at least 40% equity in the home; and meet other requirements.

Repayment under the PTP Program

becomes due when the homeowner moves, sells, transfers title, defaults, re nances, dies or obtains a reverse mortgage.

Funding for the program is limited. Applications will be accepted from Oct. 1 to Feb. 10 and are processed in the order received.

Coleman advised, “This is a popular program. If you are interested and feel that you may qualify, do not delay.

Contact the state controller’s team by phone at (800) 952-5661 or by e-mail to postponement@sco.ca.gov.”

Requirements are subject to change without notice if the law is revised.

Additional information and eligibility requirements can be found on the Controller’s O ce website at bit.ly/ postponeproptax.

LOOKING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

Try nonprofit speed matching

News release

The El Dorado Community Foundation hosts an exciting event this fall for the nonpro t community and community members interested in getting involved.

Nonpro t speed matching connects people in the community who are interested in serving on nonpro t boards with nonpro ts seeking quali ed board or board committee members. Nonpro t boards provide the opportunity to become more deeply involved with an issue or program you care about while investing in your community and the people who live in it, collaborating with others who share your values and interests, broadening your leadership skills and expanding your personal and professional networks.

The event is scheduled 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, at the Cameron Park Community Services District.

How nonprofit speed matching works:

•Community members and nonpro ts register and complete a short application. Nonpro ts may register for the Cameron Park event at west-slopenonpro t-registration.eventbrite.com. Community members register at westslope-community-member-registration.

eventbrite.com.

• Prior to the event, potential board member registrants will be sent the websites and mission statements of the participating nonpro ts. This information allows registrants to familiarize themselves with each participating nonpro t.

• Attendees will interact with nonpro ts matching their passions in 6-minute rounds.

• A er the speed matching is over, attendees will have 30 minutes to mix and mingle over refreshments with participating nonpro ts to follow up and exchange contact information.

Bene ts to community members include the ability to create a positive impact by contributing enthusiasm and expertise to an organization that needs help addressing community needs; the opportunity to engage with likeminded individuals toward a common goal; ability to broaden professional and leadership skills while learning about nonpro t governance; and expansion of personal and professional networks in the community.

Bene ts to nonpro ts include access to enthusiastic, skilled and diverse candidates who want to make a di erence in the community; reduced time and resources spent on recruiting board members — resulting in improved organizational e ciency in lling leadership needs and exposure to candidates outside of the “usual” recruiting circles.

EDH Chamber, ORHS collaborate to celebrate ‘model’ students

Angela Nicholson EDH Chamber of Commerce

The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the support of Oak Ridge High School’s Model Trojan recognition program.

To enhance the chamber’s Keep It Local 365 program as well as Oak Ridge High School’s Model Trojan Recognition, the chamber will sponsor ve $5 gi cards per week for the remainder of the 2022-23 school year. Students will be recognized at Oak Ridge and the program will be promoted by the chamber.

“When Principal (Aaron) Palm approached us about ways to reward students, we immediately brainstormed on the best way to sponsor this program. The chamber is happy to help recognize our youth, while supporting our local business community as well,” said

“Raising children takes a village and a school could not ask for a better community to be in than El Dorado Hills,” Palm shared. “We greatly appreciate the support of the El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce in helping to make our school and students the best they can be.

“At Oak Ridge, character and citizenship matter,” he continued. “We

Debbie Manning, chamber president and CEO. “This ts perfectly into our Keep It Local 365 program by helping our youth understand the importance of supporting our local businesses.”

Palm will award gi cards from the chamber from the following local businesses: Beach Hut Deli, Big Apple Bagels, Cold Stone Creamery, Peet’s Co ee, Regal Cinema and Subway sandwiches.

Collaboration

love to reward students when they are ‘Model Trojans’ and demonstrate our school values and good citizen ship. The chamber of commerce and local business community are supporting our efforts to reward stu dents who are doing the right thing. We could not do this without the support of the El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce and the local businesses who invest in the chamber through memberships. They are

Local artists part of KVIE auction

News release

Celebrating PBS KVIE’s decades of creating an accessible venue to bring art into the homes of Northern Californians, the 41st annual PBS KVIE Art Auction showcases 276 works of art by emerging, well-known and world-renowned Northern California artists.

PBS KVIE art curator Jill Estroff has announced that Cameron Park artist Wendell Minshew and Placerville artists Deborah Claussen and Glenna Kessler have been recognized with awards after submitting their artworks to the annual curated competition.

Minshew’s “Open Door” won a Juror Award in the Photography category, Claussen’s “2 Labs in a Truck” won a Juror Award in the Figurative category and Kessler’s “The Rose Garden” won a Curator Award in Figurative category. The artworks will be featured as part of this year’s auction, a live three-day event broadcast on KVIE Channel 6 and online at kvie.org/ artauction that airs on Friday, Sept. 30, from 7-10 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 1, from noon to 10 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 2, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

“We’re so thankful to artists who have freely sub mitted their work to the Art Auction this year,” Estroff said. “Art should be out in the world. My favorites are from observations near and far as well as interpretations of the physical and imaginary places we inhabit. Some pay homage to internationally renowned artist Wayne Thiebaud, who passed away last year at the age of 101.”

A complete list of the artists curated into the collec tion, plus images and information on every piece of art up for bid is online at kvie.org/artauction.

Proceeds from the auction help support PBS KVIE local productions and community outreach services. For more information visit kvie.org.

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of Art and with workshops at the Pilchuck Glass Center and Penland Craft Center.

The popular Folsom Focus Photography Contest will be on display in the Community Gallery, Oct. 7 to Jan. 10, 2023. This contest encourages ama teur photographers of all ages to submit their favor ite photos that showcase Folsom from their own unique perspective. Contestants are not required to be Folsom residents, but all photographs submitted must be an image taken in Folsom and identifiable as such. Categories include outdoors, wildlife, urban and macro photography. This year’s judges are Sally Cullen, Terrie Gray and Kathy Kayner.

Don’t miss the annual Glass Pumkin Patch at the Art Center. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 8 & 9.

An opening reception for both exhibits is planned 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14. Entrance is free and open to the public with live music by Peter Morgan. Complimentary refreshments will be provided.

The Gallery at 48 Natoma is located at 48 Natoma St. in Folsom. It is managed by the Folsom Parks and Recreation Department and displays art by regional and national professional artists, area museum collec tions and traveling exhibitions. More information is available at folsom.ca.us, the Gallery at 48 Natoma. The Folsom Art Center and Gallery at 48 Natoma are open to the public Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and evening hours from 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; call (916) 461-6601 for cur rent hours or to reserve a free tour appointment time. For more information email cabraham@folsom.ca.us.

El Dorado Irrigation District is seeking:

Temporary Utility Worker — Recreation (90-day Assignment)

Salary: $23.90 per hour

Date Opened: September 13, 2022

Filing Deadline: Open until filled.

First review of applications on September 21, 2022.

The Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for several Temporary Utility Worker positions within the Recreation Division of Operations.

These are temporary positions and employees are employed for a period not-to-exceed three months from date of appointment.

For a complete job description and the REQUIRED application, please visit our website at www.eid.org or call 530-642-4074.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

2890 Mosquito Road Placerville, CA 95667

Fax: (530) 622-1134

El Dorado Irrigation District is seeking:

Senior Civil Engineer

Senior Civil Engineer: $9,855.78-$11,979.76 per month

Date Opened: July 15, 2022- Amended 9/9/2022

Filing Deadline: Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

The Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Senior Civil Engineer in the Engineering Department.

For a complete job description and the REQUIRED application, please visit our website at www.eid.org or call 530-642-4074.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

2890 Mosquito Road Placerville, CA 95667

Fax: (530) 622-1134

integral partners in student education.”

The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization founded in 1986 to serve and advocate for the local business community.

The California Welcome Center – El Dorado Hills is managed by the El Dorado Hills Chamber and one of California’s Official State Visitor Centers. For more information visit eldoradohillschamber.org.

El Dorado Irrigation District is seeking:

Limited Term-Construction & Maintenance Worker I - Collections

Salary: $26.94 per hour

FFD: Open until filled.

First review of applications on September 12, 2022.

The Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Limited Term - Construction and Maintenance Worker I in the Collections Division of the Operations Department.

For a complete job description and the REQUIRED application, please visit our website at www.eid.org or call 530-642-4074.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

2890 Mosquito Road Placerville, CA 95667 Fax: (530) 622-1134

El Dorado Irrigation District is seeking:

Limited Term-Development Services Technician I

Salary: $28.59 per hour

FFD: Open until filled.

First review of applications on September 15, 2022. The Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for a Limited Term- Development Services Technician I in Engineering.

This is a limited term position; incumbent is employed for a period not-expected-to-exceed six months from date of appointment.

For a complete job description and the REQUIRED application, please visit our website at www.eid.org or call 530-642-4074.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

2890 Mosquito Road Placerville, CA 95667 Fax: (530) 622-1134

El Dorado Irrigation District is seeking:

Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator

Water Treatment Plant Operator II, III, IV, V

Salary: Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator: $41.33-$50.24/hr

Salary: II: $33.88-$41.18/hr.; III: $35.60-$43.27/hr.; IV: $37.39-$45.44/hr; V: $39.30-$47.78/hr.

FFD: Open until filled.

First review of applications on September 2, 2022. The Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator to fill one open position and Water Treatment Plant Operator II, III, IV & V to fill future positions in the Drinking Water Division of Operations.

For a complete job description and the REQUIRED application, please visit our website at www.eid.org or call 530-642-4074.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

2890 Mosquito Road Placerville, CA 95667 Fax: (530) 622-1134

Cameron Park artist Wendell Minshew earns an award at the 41st annual PBS KVIE Art Auction for his photograph “Open Door.”

The Arts: A tribute trek from Tunnel to Towers

An iconic national 5K run/walk returns to the Sacramento region Saturday, Nov. 5.

That morning, at 9 a.m., Sacramento’s William Land Park will host the second annual Sacramento Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk.

Just like the original T2T 5K held in New York City every year, this event symbolizes New York Firefighter Stephen Siller’s final footsteps from the foot of Battery Tunnel to the Twin Towers on Sept. 11, 2001, and pays homage to the 343 FDNY firefighters, 71 law enforcement officers and thou sands of civilians who lost their lives.

Proceeds from the race go to benefit three main programs of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation that have local and national impacts:

• Smart Home Program: Builds adap tive homes for the military’s most cata strophically injured service members.

• Gold Star Family Home Program: Provides mortgage-free homes to Gold Star Families with small children.

• Fallen First Responder Program: Provides mortgage payoffs for fallen first responders and military who leave behind young families.

Local woman inspired

This year more than 30,000 people participated in the New York event held Sept. 25. It is NYC’s largest 5K.

But not everyone has time to travel to the East Coast for a 5K. So, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation expanded to cities nationwide.

East Sacramento resident Mary Parra coordinated the first event in the Sacramento region last year and also heads up this year’s fundraiser.

“I learned about the Tunnel to Towers Foundation and saw up close how it makes an incredible impact on families of first responders who have suffered a great loss,” Parra said. “I was drawn to learn more about the organization and that led me to be inspired to put together a 5K for the Sacramento region. This is one of 70 5Ks across the country benefitting the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.”

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation was established by siblings who lost their brother on 9/11.

“FDNY Stephen Siller, on 9/11, had just gotten off duty when he heard the call for help over the scanner in his truck,” Parra said. “He turned around, strapped 60 pounds of gear on his back and ran through Battery Tunnel (now the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel) to the Twin Towers, where he gave up his life while saving others.”

For seven years running, T2T has achieved the highest rating, four stars from Charity Navigator, the nation’s largest and most-utilized evaluator of charities.

Local impact

Tunnel to Towers has quietly been a large part of the Sacramento region over the years, Parra explained.

“In 2019 T2T paid off the mortgages of fallen Modesto Police Officer Cpl. Ronil Singh (and) fallen El Dorado County Sheriff’s Deputy Brian Ishmael and in 2021 (it) paid off the mortgages for fallen Sacramento County Sheriff Deputy Adam Gibson and fallen Stockton Police Officer Jimmy Inn,” she said.

This year T2T paid off the mortgage of Placer County Marine Capt. John Sax, who died in a military helicopter crash in Imperial Valley in June. He left behind a wife, a 20-month old daughter and one child on the way.

“I think it’s important to support the organization that has made a big impact on our local first responders’ families and our community,” Parra said.

How to participate

Last year’s inaugural event in the Sacramento region was on a more inti mate scale than its parent in NYC. Some 200 persons signed up to participate. This year Parra hopes to have more than double that number. The goal is to continue to grow the event every year as awareness spreads.

This year McClatchy High School is sending its color guard. Other com munity groups (Scouts, veterans, service clubs, etc.) are welcome to reach out on ways they can participate.

“We would love to have as much sup port as possible,” Parra said. “If you don’t want to run or walk, we are also looking for volunteers. You can reach us at sacra mento@t2t.org.”

To participate visit t2t.org. Click on Get Involved, then on Register. Select “Sacramento.” There, you will have the option to register for the event or to donate. The website has additional details for the day of the race, when to pick up T-shirts, fundraising, teams, etc. The Nov. 5 race starts at the corner of Sutterville Road and Freeport Boulevard at 9 a.m.

Doing good

Roughly 93 cents of every dollar donated goes directly to T2T’s pro grams and services. The organization’s chairman and CEO, Frank Siller, is an uncompensated volunteer.

The motto of T2T comes from the teachings of St. Francis of Assisi: “While there is time, let us do good.”

Tunnel to Towers does good work in our community and around the nation. Let’s help them to continue to do good well into the future.

Send your event for consideration in Susan’s column to slaird@handywriting.com.

Courtesy photo

Run. Walk. Honor. The second annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk returns to the Sacramento region Saturday, Nov. 5. Proceeds benefit the families of fallen first responders, Gold Star families and catastrophically wounded military service members.

Susan Laird The Arts

SHINGLE SPRINGS~CAMERON PARK Chamber of Commerce

President’s Corner

Wow! It’s already the beginning of the 4th quarter of 2022. Time sure does fly when your busy Rebuilding our Chamber. Our membership is growing with 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.

Be sure to support our September Business Spotlight, the Cameron Park Country Club and our Restaurant of the Month, Sister’s Café in Cameron Park. Tell them the Chamber sent you!

October begins with our Thunder in the Park Classic Car Show at Cameron Park Lake. We are so thankful for our community partner, Cameron Park CSD, for allowing us to host the car show in such a beautiful setting. There will be so many beautiful cars, vendors, and food trucks. Truly a great day for the entire family.

The October networking luncheon will be held at Cameron Park Country Club, and sponsored by Peak Nutrition and

guest speaker Rafael Martinez (El Dorado County Department of Transportation)

The October mixer will be held on the 27th, and hosted by Cambridge Chiropractic (Petrice Foxworthy, DC & Cynthia Howlett, CMT)

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

OCTOBER Events Let’s Celebrate Fall Colors & Halloween!

October (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.

October – Shopping & Dining Shop locally by visitng the various shops and restaurants in Burke Junction, Town Center, and the Montano Center!

October 2 – 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.

October 7-9 – Coloma Gold Rush Live!

Take a walk back in time. Explore the re-creation of an 1850 tent town and visit a mining camp, assay/claims office, gambling hall, general store, blacksmith, carpentry shop, laundry, bakery, and more! At Coloma Gold Rush Live, visitors will be taken back in time to learn about incredible journeys, discoveries, and disappointments. You’ll be able to register your claim at the Assay/Claims Office, procure supplies at the General Store, or find a place to bunk down and eat at the Boarding House. If you’ve just come in from the mines, head on over to the Barber/Bath House to clean up, then pick up a fresh shirt at the Laundry before heading over to the Saloon. Coloma Gold Rush Live is made possible thanks to our partnership with the Gold Discovery Park Association. Parking and admission is $15 per vehicle. For more information, call (530) 622-3470. No dogs will be allowed in the event except service dogs. Food and refreshments are available for purchase. https://visit-eldorado.com/ event/coloma-gold-rush-live-2/

October 8 – Placerville Main Street Oktoberfest

Celebrate Oktoberfest in Placerville at this free event from 3-9 pm on Main Street by the Bell Tower! It will feature all the classic Oktoberfest favorites, including local beers, souvenir beer steins, German brats and Schnitzel, fresh baked pretzels, German music featuring the Hasenpfeffer Oktoberfest Band (from 6-9pm), Weingarten produced by El Dorado Wine Country featuring local wines, artisans and crafters, Kit Zone

(from 3-6pm), and beer competitions and games! For further details, visit https://visit-eldorado.com/event/ main-street-oktoberfest/

October 15 – Third Saturday, Placerville Art Walk

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

October 15 – Rock and Gem Show

Head to the El Dorado County Fairgrounds for the annual Rock & Gem Show. Fun for the whole family! Over 40 world class dealers, lapidary demonstrations, free kid’s activities and free rocks. We will cut Geodes for you! Saturday and Sunday from 8am-5pm. For more information, visit: https://visit-eldorado.com/event/rockgem-show/

October 21 – Halloween BOO Bash

Join us at our second annual Halloween Boo Bash! It’s an absolutely SPOOK-tacular evening full of “Trunkor-Treating”, carnival games, costume contests, and food! Strut your stuff in our Costume Contest for an opportunity to win prizes. Everyone will receive an arm’s length of carnival tickets FREE! For more information, visit: https://www.sscpchamber.org/2022/10/21/76994/ halloween-boo-bash/

October 26 – SS/CP Chamber Networking Luncheon

Please join us in person for our monthly networking meetings, the 4th Wednesday of the month, at the beautiful Cameron Park Country Club. Need exposure for your business? Consider becoming a breakfast sponsor for an opportunity to market your business! Contact the Chamber for more details at (530) 677-8000.

October 27 – SS/CP Chamber Mixer

Come and join us from 5:30-7:30pm on each 4th Thursday of the month. Call to get details about this month’s location. This is a great networking opportunity and interaction among businesses! Contact the Chamber at (530) 677-8000.

October 31 – Town Center’s Halloween Spooktacular

Bring the family on Monday, from 3:00-6:00 p.m. to enjoy trick-or-treating, the kids & dogs costume contest, and the photo contest! It will be fabulous! For details, visit https://edhtowncenter.com/upcoming -events/calendar/

CHAMBER

Shingle Springs Cameron Park

Colette Thiel

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Shingle Springs Cameron Park