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HIGH-FLYING AND HOT-RODDING

Fee refunds coming soon Eric Jaramishian Staff writer

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Cameron Park recently played host to some spectacular events. Above, Cameron Park pilots Chuck Wahl, Jim Edixon and Julie Clark, from left, fly in a three-aircraft formation over the Cops and Rodders Show and Shine Fly-in crowd at the Cameron Airpark Sept. 25. At right, Bob and Marilyn Clay show off their 1955 Chevy Bel Air — their first date car— at Thunder in the Park at Cameron Park Lake Oct. 2. The couple has been married 63 years. See more event photos on A6.

Those who paid the Public Safety Impact Fee, charged to new development 2007-2016 to help fund a once-planned El Dorado County sheriff’s substation in El Dorado Hills, will get a refund. On a 3-2 vote, El Dorado County supervisors supported returning the approximately $445,000 plus interest collected. El Dorado Hills, Cameron Park, Shingle Springs and Rescue homeowners who built a home after the fee’s adoption and paid the fee are eligible for refunds. “We have money that was collected for a substation and it needs to be returned,” said District 4 Supervisor Lori Parlin at the Sept. 28 board meeting. “That’s just how I feel. In general government should not be sitting on people’s money.” The decision behind the refund is two-fold. First, El Dorado County scrapped plans to build a substation after it purchased property off Missouri Flat Road in Placerville and constructed a new sheriff’s headquarters, which opened in fall 2019. The second issue is more complex. The Public Safety Impact fee is one of several fees mentioned in a lawsuit filed in 2015 against the county in which El Dorado Hills residents Thomas and Helen Austin allege the county, El Dorado Hills Fire Department and El Dorado Hills Community Services District violated the California Mitigation Fee Act because the agencies did not complete and submit the act’s required five-year nexus studies justifying their fees but continued collecting them. Those studies must validate the fee amount and outline how money intended to be spent will benefit the public and/or offset impacts resulting from new development. No nexus study was completed for the Public Safety Impact fee after the original study expired in 2012 and county Auditor-Controller Joe Harn said he warned ■

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Residents unite to protect open space in Cameron Park Sherri Bergmann Village Life correspondent Land adjoining Rasmussen Park has for years been used as part of residents’ recreational lives, ideal for walking/hiking, fishing, dog walking, horseback riding, bird watching, nature exploration, photography and even mountain biking. The area known to locals as Rasmussen Pond is hidden beyond the baseball field and tall grass. However, a “for sale” sign has brought it out of the shadows and now community members have shared their concerns about the land being razed for development — it’s

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zoned as R1A (1-acre residential) and is designated as HDR (high-density residential – one to five residential units per acre) — and destroying the natural and uncommon beauty they have come to cherish. “We’re building ourselves out of any land,” said Chris Cockrell, owner of Sam’s Town Cyclery in Shingle Springs. “We need to have more natural landscape and recreation area.” The current property owner has been kind enough to keep Rasmussen Pond open for public access. Serious high school mountain bike riders on ■

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The Lady Bruins Mountain Bike Team frequents land near Rasmussen Park for training. Left to right are Willa Fleming, Avery Daubert, Gabriella Worth, Megan Price and Catherine Cambridge.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Community concert Oct. 8: Enjoy the free Love & Kindness Concert featuring Hip Service, 7-9:30 p.m. at EDH Community Park. Bring family and friends out to Community Park to meet Jenny & Wally Richardson for a perfect night of food, music and dancing.

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How would you feel about giving up social media?

Sheriff’s facility tour Oct. 9: The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office will open the new El Dorado County Public Safety Facility to the public. During this event visitors will be able to go on a walking tour to see the inner workings of the facility to include patrol operations, dispatch, records, investigations, the indoor shooting range and more plus displays for the specialty units to include SWAT, EOD, Canine, Dive, CSI, and OHV. EDSO Explorer Post No. 457 will have a fundraiser barbecue ready for hungry visitors.

Blood drive Oct. 9: Vitalant will hold a community blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the LDS Cameron Park Church, 3431 Hacienda Road, Cameron Park. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment at donors.vitalant.org, do an Advanced Search and use blood drive code SMFT172 or call Vitalant at (877) 258-4825 and mention blood drive code SMFT172. Walk-ins are welcome and will be accommodated if space permits.

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“I think it would be good for my soul. I enjoy it for sharing family stories but I don’t like all the negativity.”

“I would have no problem giving up social media. It just distracts us from interacting with each other. It’s become a negative impact on emotional health.”

“I would miss connecting with friends and family but I would definitely get more done and use my time more wisely without it.”

“I got off of it about two years ago so it would be no problem at all.”

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Neighborhood pride

Village Life photo by Jana Rossi

A sunny sky and smiles mark the completion of the Cameron Park Community Services District’s solar power system project. Left to right are: Eric Aiston, CPCSD board president; Monique Scobey, CPCSD board member; Russell Driver, ARC Alternatives; Jeff Krisa, Brighton Energy project manager; Glen Rambach, Solar Energy Ad Hoc Committee member and resident; Christine Clinton, ARC Alternatives; Jill Ritzman, CPCSD general manager; Sidney Bazett, CPCSD board member; Ellie Wooten, CPCSD board member; Marie Krisa, president, Brighton Energy; and Felicity Carlson, CPCSD board vice president.

Family festival Oct. 9: The Park Community Music Festival and Car Show takes place 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 3901 Wild Chaparral Drive, Shingle Springs. The free event will also feature food trucks, vendors and a waterslide. For more information visit carsandmusic.com.

Cameron Park’s solar project is complete

Fashion show Oct. 9: The Shingle Springs-Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce and the Placerville Elks No. 1712 presents a Chico’s clothing fashion show and luncheon, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is an event benefiting the foster children of western El Dorado County. Lunch will be served and there will be a live auction and door prizes. The fashion show will be held at the Placerville

To celebrate National Good Neighbors Day on Saturday, Sept. 25, Cameron Estates residents held a parade. The entries included horses and agricultural equipment. The creativity of Richard Thomson and Jenna Chandler, above, dressed in tutus and wings riding in a carriage pulled by a “unicorn” portraying the theme of Living in Cameron Estates is Magical took first-place honors. Second place went to Erin McCarty dressed as a bee riding on her horse painted in a bee pattern with the theme Bee a Good Neighbor. Dick and Sharon Pine earned third place riding in a decorated Polaris with Dick strumming tunes on his banjo. Cynthia and Dennis Main’s entry decorated with smiling balloons on their Main Mountain Tree Trimming vehicles was fourth. This was the second year for the parade. The judges were Nello Olivo of Nello Olivo Wines, Kathleen Dodge from the EDC Office of Film and Media and Mimi Escabar from the Mountain Democrat.

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“I feel like I could give up Facebook if I didn’t use it for work. I like Instagram though.”

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A ribbon cutting ceremony took place to commemorate the completion of the Cameron Park Community Services District’s solar panel project. “The 196-kilowatt system will produce an estimated 309,900 kilowatt-hours of electricity per year and produce 82% of the Cameron Park CSD’s energy,” said CPCSD General Manager Jill Ritzman. “In addition, the solar system will avoid 483,059 pounds of carbon dioxide annually, which is equivalent to 25 houses’ energy use per year or 24,655 gallons of gasoline consumed.” Brighton Energy was contracted to build the solar power system under a power purchase agreement of $1,719,431. Estimated annual savings with a PPA is almost $70,000 a year based on a 25-year agreement. Systems were installed at the Cameron Park Community Center and Fire Station 89.

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mittees is a great way to give back to our community and become familiar with the district. The appearance of ool, crisp evenings. Stormy Cameron Park’s neighborhoods is espeskies. Pumpkins and poinsettias. cially important to all of us. For more We are planning many ways to information email me at jritzman@camcelebrate the holidays at the Cameron eronpark.org. Park Community Center and in the All residents need to pay special attenpark system. tion to Cameron Park Battalion Chief/ Have you received your Cameron Fire Marshal Kalan Richards’ message Park Community Services District about your house address in the mailer mailer? This bi-annual mailer replaces and in our upcoming e-newsletter. our traditional recreation guide. This Many, many residences have house change saves money and also allows numbers that are difficult to see or staff to be more fluid with planning JILL RITZMAN read. Cursive lettering, low contrast, programs. If COVID-19 has taught us CPCSD General Manager overgrown landscaping or not lighted anything, it’s to be creative and flexible. signs makes finding your house diffiThe best way to stay informed about cult. When there is an emergency, the fire department district services and programs is by signing up for the wants to find you quickly. Chief Richards outlines monthly e-newsletter. A link is provided on our webspecific criteria for house numbers. The green reflecsite’s main page. tive address signs, found at various local businesses, are We are welcoming residents to back to the community center’s assembly hall and classrooms for commu- a great way to make your house easy to find (I have nity meetings, private events and recreation activities. one at my house). To reserve your space call the office at (530) 677-2231. Did you know that the state will be requiring all The solar project construction in the parking lot is communities to recycle food waste at the beginning of complete, so there’s plenty of space to park again — 2022? This change in state law will affect how waste and it’s now shaded. collecting and recycling occurs in Cameron Park. El The district has two board-appointed steering Dorado Disposal, Cameron Park’s contract service committees for Architecture Review and CC&R provider, will be disseminating information in the Compliance; members are appointed annually by the coming months about how food waste will be recyboard president in January. Serving on these comcled. Stay tuned for more information.

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Cameron Park fire chief heads to Tahoe Jana Rossi Staff writer After three years at the Cameron Park Fire Department, Cal Fire Battalion Chief Jed Gaines has moved on to snowier pastures. Gaines will head up a new program with the California Conservation Corps in South Lake Tahoe, where he will oversee seven cap-

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Participants are encouraged to dress up and enter the costume contest. After the race, enjoy snow cones, face painting and a bounce house. Proceeds from the race will be used for the Cameron Park Community Services District’s Recreational Participant Grant Program that assists all families and youth within the community with fees so young people can participate in recreation programs such as sports, camps, swim lessons and more. Check in at the Cameron Park Lake gazebo and get ready to run, walk or gallop. Registration fee is $10 for children and $20 for adults.

Jana Rossi Staff writer The Active 20/30 Club will host its Unicorn Dash 5K fundraiser for the first time at Cameron Park Lake on Saturday, Oct. 16. “The Active 20-30 Club supports equity and inclusion for all children in El Dorado County despite socioeconomic levels. Through the Unicorn Dash 5K, we have an opportunity to have fun and help families in difficult times,” said April West, the 2021 chair of Unicorn Dash 5K. The event will begin at 9 a.m.

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Woodcrafters meeting Oct. 12: Gold Country Woodcrafters open meeting is held at 7 p.m. at Park Community Church. Face mask requested if guests do not have shots. Visitors welcome. For more information visit goldcountrywoodcrafters.com.

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the Bruins Mountain Bike Team have partner in 1848. trained on the trails weekly, year-round The original Native American inhabfor the past nine years. itants of the area were Nisenan, or “It’s centrally located. We don’t have Southern Maidu Indians. Indian mortar to travel far. It’s safe, no traffic. The girls holes, also known as grinding rocks, are on the team love the trails — the beauty visible in some locations. of the area, the flowers,” head coach Jay Hayden Wright lives on the border Morris said. “We help to clean the trails, of the property. The environmental the litter and remove fallen branches, etc. engineering student said he appreciates They have grown up enjoying the land the land’s special features. “I think the while their brother or sister plays on the coolest part about the property is the sports fields at the adjacent Rasmussen history behind it,” he shared. “I recently Park.” got educated on all of the flora and soil Five long-time residents formed a colthat exist there and it is home to indiglaboration to preserve the Rasmussen enous plants that exist only in El Dorado Pond land for public use a few months County. The pond has also been there ago when the property came up for sale. for almost a century since it used to To inform the Cameron Park commube a cattle ranch. And before that, the nity of the situation and to gauge resievidence of native Americans that lived dents’ interest and give them a platform (there). Having accessible history and to let their voices be heard, they created always being able to learn something the website rescuerasmussenpond.com. new every time I go out there is special.” The site also has a lot of photos of the Nearby resident Vera Nicholas touted land visitors have submitted. the property’s ability to rejuvenate. “It Numerous government agencies and became a natural sanctuary of tranquility nonprofit groups have for me,” she said. “I been approached by would miss it terribly if the group, seeking it were gone.” “It became a natural assistance to preserve “I take my grandsanctuary of tranquility children fishing there,” the land. And while the preservation effort neighbor Lowell for me. I would miss it added has support, it’s short Goetze. on funds to ensure the terribly if it were gone.” Cameron Park space remains open. Community Services The land is priced at — Resident Vera Nicholas District General $6.9 million. Manager Jill Ritzman The website notes said the CSD recogthe land is host to unique natural and nizes the property is a great community historical features and includes the comasset. bination of grassland, riparian, oak forest, “The CPCSD welcomes new opporhigh chaparral, aquatic shore and fresh tunities for parks and trails. Providing water ecological systems. More than 60 additional trails is specifically an objecbird species have been identified in the tive of our Board of Directors,” Ritzman area. Deer, coyotes and numerous other shared. “We would welcome an opporwildlife also call the land home. tunity to work with the landowner to It borders the Pine Hill Reserve that develop trails and preserve the natural holds eight plant species found nowhere and cultural resources on this property.” else on Earth and some residents have The CPCSD has currently 143 park expressed concern that development and acres to maintain and adding an addiincreased traffic would endanger the eco- tional 104 acres would require more than system. the district’s existing resources available, Historically, the property used to be she added. Once the sale of the land the Krell Ranch, a cattle farm. Teetering moves forward, Ritzman told Village wooden fence posts still stand and an Life, CSD staff will talk to the new propirrigation pipe used to siphon water from erty owners about dedicating a portion the pond to the field where the cattle for public trails. Dedicating property for grazed is seen on the pond’s levee. open space (or paying park in-lieu fees) is Historical records show that prior to a condition for new residential developthe Krell ranch the land, before portions ments. were sold off, belonged to John Meder Ritzman encouraged residents interand had about 4,000 grape vines and ested in this area, or any property of nata variety of fruit trees. When Meder ural/historical interest they want to prepurchased the land in 1869 there were serve, to keep an eye on it and advocate the remains of a burned down home for it by contacting the CPCSD Board purportedly owned by Peter Wimmer, of Directors and the El Dorado County who was James Marshall’s gold discovery Board of Supervisors.

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“I just want us to understand that there’s still issues out there and that’s not going to go away anytime soon,” Novasel said. “I don’t think that’s because we are holding off for any reason. I think it’s because this is what always happens in the county when we get litigation ... it takes forever and I don’t think that’s our fault.” While supporting the idea that the money should be given back, District 1 Supervisor John Hidahl (board chair) and District 3 Supervisor Wendy Thomas expressed skepticism about the refund logistics and voted against the agenda item. Joining Parlin and Novasel in support of issuing the refunds at this time was District 2 Supervisor George Turnboo. “We can’t let this keep going on — collecting fees for things we aren’t even going to build,” Turnboo said. “That’s just not right.” Harn told Village Life the county completed in 2016 most of the research necessary to begin processing refunds. Homeowners who are still at their property for which the fee was paid could see their money in as little as a week or two. If the property has been sold since, he added, it might take longer because those property owners have to be tracked down. “I’m glad the board voted to authorize me to make these refunds,” Harn said. “I think the law is pretty simple and the county did not comply with the law.”

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OLSOM — Glimmering flashes of color through falling leaves, rays of sunlight on tiny wildflowers and flowing organic grain on abstract wood — all call to mind the beauty that can be found in nature. Three artists will be featured in the next exhibit at the Gallery at 48 Natoma in Folsom with Randy Honerlah showcasing his large, stylized paintings, floral watercolors by Judy Lew Loose and Lutz Hornischer’s wood sculptures. The Found in Nature exhibit will be open to the public Oct. 8 through Jan. 13, 2022. Also during this time in the Community Gallery, nature photography from FolPho Photography Club will be on display. Honerlah said he’s always loved the abstract, the rich colors and the involvement that came with staring into a painting and feeling alive with it. “Mosaics, stained glass windows and complex puzzle-shapes are an inspiration to me,” shared the artist. Honerlah’s abstracted landscapes, animals and flowers rely on vivid colors, strength of composition and texture. His love of these subjects clearly shows in his treatment of light, trees and water that stir the human emotion and place the viewer in an unfamiliar perspective. “Every shape is hard-edged and is painted two to three times to get that desired opaque look,” Honerlah explained. “The vibration of adjacent colors has always been intriguing.” Honerlah’s work has been published in books, magazines and newspapers. He has won awards in many local, national and international exhibitions and has achieved Signature Artist standing in the International Society of Acrylic Painters and recently was featured in Artists Magazine. Loose, an artist with more than 35 years of career experience, is taking watercolors up a notch. Her unique blend of color, light and shadow shimmer with a splash of pointillism. Her vibrant colors give the viewer an opportunity to experience a creative nuance driven by nature’s beauty. Her series of California’s native plants focuses on flowers that may not normally be noticed. “As a watercolor painter, my intention is to give these small flowers a voice from an emotional reference,” the artist said about her work. Loose can amplify the drama of the moment in time. Her ability to see color in all facets of painting is apparent in her professional background in fine art. She holds a BFA degree from the prestigious Pratt Institute located in Brooklyn, New York, and attended the Academy of Art College in San Francisco for two years. “My contemporary sculptures and abstract wall art are inspired by nature, life and the uniqueness of the reclaimed wood I use,” said sculptor Hornischer. “l enjoy giving old wood a fresh start and hope that my work inspires people to find a new awareness, purpose and joy in their own life.” His sculptures leverage the architectural qualities n

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mother passed away. His older siblings raised him. Like many young people confronted by personal tragedy, he went through a period of struggle. But thanks to the love of his siblings and the values instilled by their parents, he grew up to become a wellrounded adult and a dedicated firefighter. More than most, Stephen knew that time Blue sky day was precious. As he drove his truck The morning of Sept. through the busy New The Arts 11, 2001, firefighter York traffic, he thought Stephen Gerard Siller, about his brothers and 34, finished his shift how he was going to play the game with Brooklyn’s Squad 1. It was a perof his life with them that morning. fect day for a round of golf with his Stephen relished the thought. brothers. Then, over his truck’s scanner, an Stephen was exceptionally close to announcement came that a plane had his siblings. When he was 8, he lost his hit the North Tower of the World father, and a year and a half later his

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Trade Center. Thousands of people worked in that tower. They would need the help of every first responder in the area. Without hesitation, Stephen turned his truck around and headed back to Brooklyn’s Squad 1 to get his gear. As he drove, he called his wife Sally and asked her to tell his brothers that he would catch up with them later. Once he had his gear in tow, Stephen drove his truck to the entrance of the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel, but it had already been closed for security purposes. Stephen wasn’t about to let the closure stop him. Determined to carry out his duty, he parked the truck, strapped 60 pounds of gear to his back and raced on foot through the tunnel to the Twin Towers. Once there, he and the other firefighters began evacuating people, fighting the fires and treating the injured. Running toward the need for help, not away from it. Less than two hours later, both towers

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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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ll of us hope to live long, healthy lives so we do what we can to take care of ourselves through proper diet, exercise and avoiding unhealthy activities. However, none of us can predict our future so it pays to be prepared Financial columnist for anything — including a serious physical illness or the onset of some type of mental incapacity such as Alzheimer’s disease. Of course, you may never face these infirmities but you should be aware that they could upset your longterm financial strategy and place considerable stress on your loved ones. What steps can you take to head off these threats? First, make sure you know what your health insur-

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ance covers and how much you might have to pay out of pocket for treatment of illnesses such as cancer or kidney ailments. If you’re on Medicare (supplemented with Medigap) or Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C), you’ll want to know all about deductibles, copayments and coinsurance. If Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia is involved, Medicare may not cover the costs that could be incurred in an assisted living facility so you may want to consult with a financial advisor, who can suggest ways of protecting yourself from long-term care costs, which can be quite high. Your next move is to make sure you have adequate liquidity. It’s hard to predict how many out-of-pocket costs you could incur when coping with a serious illness; it’s a good idea to have enough cash readily available, rather than dipping into your 401(k) or other retirement accounts. If you’re retired, you might want to keep up to a year’s worth of living expenses in a liquid, low-risk account. Here’s another important step: Update your estate plan. Hopefully, if you have a serious illness, you’ll be able to recover. But it’s still a good idea to review your estate plan to ensure everything is in order, such as your will and your living trust, if you’ve created one. If you’ve kept up your life insurance, you’ll also want to ensure your premiums are still being paid. And don’t forget to review your beneficiary designations

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offer a safe, fun and family friendly event.” All proceeds from the festival will benefit Hands4Hope – Youth Making a Difference’s service-learning education and community engagement programs. Hands4Hope is a nonprofit organization that inspires and empowers youth in leadership and service. The organization was established in 2008 to allow youth to develop knowledge and skills to be civic-minded and socially responsible. Hands4Hope reaches thousands of youth across the region through school-based clubs, after-school committees and community outreach opportunities. For more information visit hands4hopeyouth.org or call (916) 294-7426.

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of El Dorado County will offer a training class starting in January 2022. Recruitment begins in October. Find out more about the program and sign up for an informational meeting at ucanr.edu/sites/MG_of_CS/ About_Us/Becoming_a_UCCE_Master_Gardener. Have a gardening question? Master Gardeners are working hard to answer your questions. Leave a message on the office telephone at (530) 621-5512 or use the “Ask a Master Gardener” option on the website, mgeldorado.ucanr.edu. To sign up for notices and newsletters visit ucanr.edu/master_gardener_e-news. Master Gardeners are also on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

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our time on Earth doing good. The family established the Tunnel to Towers Foundation in Stephen’s memory. T2T, as it is affectionately known, is a public charity dedicated to benefitting the families of first responders lost in the line of duty and catastrophically injured service members. Since 2002, this four-star rated charity has helped families and catastrophically injured soldiers across the nation — even in our own community. In 2002 the foundation hosted the first annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk in New York City. This event is now considered by many to be one of the top 5K runs in America. But not everyone can travel to New York City. Members of the public around the country wanted to participate in their own communities. Soon, T2T 5Ks were popping up in cities across the nation. Now, our opportunity is here. Sacramento’s William Land Park will host the first annual Sacramento Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk at 9 a.m. Nov. 6. Just like the event in New York, this event symbolizes Stephen Siller’s final footsteps from the foot of the Battery Tunnel to the Twin Towers and pays homage to the 343 FDNY firefighters, 71 law enforcement officers and thousands of civilians who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.

To participate visit t2t.org. Click on Get Involved, then on Register. There, you will have the option to register for the event or to donate. There is also a virtual run option (and you still get the T-shirt). The website has additional details for the day of the race, when to pick up T-shirts, fundraising, teams, etc.

Let us do good T2T has a four-star certification by Charity Navigator — its highest rating. Roughly 93 cents of every dollar donated goes directly to T2T’s programs and services. T2T Chairman and CEO Frank Siller is an uncompensated volunteer. “While we have time, let us do good.” That is wisdom. It is Stephen Siller’s legacy. And it is an opportunity for each of us to take action ourselves. We, too, can run and walk toward the needs for help. Let’s thank the first responders in our communities and men and women in our armed services for their remarkable service. To quote another hero of that tragic day, Todd Beamer: “Let’s roll!” Send your event for consideration in Susan’s column to slaird@handywriting.com.

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on your 401(k), insurance policies and other financial documents, since these designations can supersede the instructions in your will. As part of your estate planning, you may want to include a durable power of attorney for finances, which allows you to name someone to manage your financial affairs if you become incapacitated, and a durable power of attorney for health care, which lets you name someone to make medical decisions for you if you’re unable to do so yourself. You may also create a health care directive or living will to express your wishes if you don’t have a power of attorney for health care or the person named in a power of attorney for health care can’t be reached in an emergency. And since estate planning can be complex, you’ll certainly want to work with a legal professional and possibly your tax and financial advisors as well. You might think it’s somewhat grim to prepare yourself financially in case you become seriously ill or if your life is touched by Alzheimer’s or another mental infirmity. But it’s a positive move — you’re protecting yourself and your loved ones from whatever life may throw at you. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor Suzy O’Neal, (530) 676-5402. Edward Jones, member SIPC.

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of the wood by laminating wood boards into larger blocks, sculpting organic shapes and exploring dynamic grain and natural color patterns. The old wood has scratches, cracks, knots and other imperfections that are like real life. Hornischer said he feels every piece of wood is like a person, with its unique character, challenges and strengths. He has had numerous exhibits throughout California and his work can be found in public and private collections. In the adjacent Community Gallery at 48 Natoma the photography club, FolPho will have on display a fantastic exhibit of nature themed photographs including trees, flowers, landscapes and more, Oct. 7 through Jan. 13, 2022. Also at the art center — it’s Glass Pumpkin Patch time again. Check out the third annual Folsom Glass Pumpkin Patch at the Folsom Art

Center at 48 Natoma with more space and more pumpkins. More than 3,000 handblown pumpkins made by local glass artisans will cover the grounds, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, and Sunday, Oct. 10. Pumpkins will be in a range of sizes, prices and colors, providing a rare opportunity to purchase a one-of-a-kind glass art piece. Proceeds from this event will benefit Folsom Parks and Recreation’s community arts education programs at the Folsom Art Center. Entrance is free. The gallery exhibits will be open during the event weekend. An opening reception for both exhibits is planned, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, with live music and beverages. Entrance is free and open to the public. The Gallery at 48 Natoma is located at 48 Natoma Street in Folsom and is managed by the

Folsom Parks and Recreation Department and displays art by regional and national professional artists, area museum collections and traveling exhibitions. The gallery offers high quality, original art exhibits to the community that otherwise may not be experienced in this area. More information is available at folsom.ca.us, the Gallery at 48 Natoma. The Folsom Art Center and Gallery at 48 Natoma are open to the public 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and evening hours from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; call (916) 461-6601 for current hours or to reserve a free tour appointment time. The gallery is free and open to the public and art is available for purchase. For more information contact Gallery Director Cindy Abraham cabraham@folsom.ca.us.

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Continued from B1 The home’s lower level has a living area, two bedrooms (both have walk-in closets), two full bathrooms and laundry room with a chute. The backyard is an entertainer’s paradise, featuring an infinity edge pool and spa, covered deck, spacious patio, lawn area surrounded by mature trees, manicured shrubs and a fire pit — all with panoramic views of Folsom Lake. Additional perks include an owned solar power system and the sellers are willing to leave some furnishings. Interested in a tour of this La Sierra Drive property in El Dorado Hills? Contact Realtor Marilyn Goff at (530) 672-4530 or visit marilyngoff.com.

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October 6, 2021

Shingle Springs Cameron Park

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

SHINGLE SPRINGS~CAMERON PARK

Chamber of Commerce

President’s Corner Rebecca Endres

he Shingle Springs/Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce has an exciting month planned ahead! We are firing on all cylinders as things are also ramping up for the Chamber’s annual Thunder in the Park Car Show, being held on October 2nd at Cameron Park Lake. Everyone is invited to join us for this exciting event, featuring classic cars and trucks, live music, raffle prizes, food trucks and vendor booths. This is a family-friendly event with fun activities for all! For more information on the event, please visit our Facebook event page: https://bit.ly/3B7KU1A. If you own a small business, we cordially invite you to attend our next monthly breakfast networking meeting, held the fourth Wednesday of each month at the fabulous Cameron Park Country Club. This month’s breakfast is calendared for October 27th at 7:30 am and will feature Todd Stanley with O’Donnell Insurance. Todd will be discussing the current fire crises, fire insurance, and what you can do to protect your assets during a wildfire. Members and non-members alike are invited to join us for this very special presentation! To register for the event, please contact our chamber offices at membership@sscpchamber.org. Finally, our Chamber is highly aware of the current employment crisis, as many employers are desperately seeking to fill vacant job opportunities. In this light, we are thrilled to announce a co-sponsored virtual job fair on October 21. This virtual event is presented in collaboration with the Golden Sierra Job Training

Agency, SSCP Chamber, El Dorado County Chamber, El Dorado Hills Chamber and the Divide Chamber of Commerce. If you would like to register for a business booth, please register here: https://tinyurl. com/2nrr9fve. Stay tuned for more information as we will continue to promote this great business opportunity through social media and other venues. As I have mentioned in previous messages, our Chamber continues its efforts to restructure and rebuild. We are excited that this year, while tumultuous, has also brought about new growth to our region and a new sense of resilience for our business community. As a non-profit organization, we would not survive without the continued support of our membership businesses and our community, for which we are deeply grateful and humbled. Sincerely,

Rebecca Endres, President Shingle Springs/Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce Email: rebeccae@kniesels.com

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

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

October– SS/CP Chamber Mixer Let’s get out and mingle! Promote your business by having a mixer. For information, or to schedule your mixer event, call: (530) 677-8000.

October – El Dorado

Celebrate Halloween!

Hills Town Center Farmer’s Market

Sundays, 6:00-11:00 a.m. at Town Center, 4364 Town Center Blvd., El Dorado Hills. Our region’s most popular Farmers Market returns with more produce and commodities than ever before, and runs every Sunday beginning May 16th through October 31st. Visitors will experience fresh fruits and vegetables from local area farms, as well as homemade honeys, jams, cheeses and other household favorites.

October 9 — Park Community Music Festival and Car Show **THE DATE HAS CHANGED to Saturday, October 9th (11AM3PM)** The 10th annual Park Community Music Festival and Car Show, a family-friendly event, featuring 100+ show vehicles, live music, food trucks, vendors, kids activities, and much more! The event is at Park Community Church (3901 Wild Chaparral Drive, Shingle Springs) and free to the public to attend. To

register your classic or custom vehicle ($20), or get a vendor space ($25), or more event information, visit http:// www.carsandmusic.com.

October 9 – Serrano Fall Festival

From 11am to 5pm, come to the Serrano Village Green, 7455 Sylva Valley Parkway, El Dorado Hills, join us for food trucks, pumpkins, magic and more at this welcome to fall community celebration! Hosted by Pasta a la Mode, contact them for more information: pastaalamode@gmail. com 916.432.3040

October 21 – Hangtown Music Festival

Come to the Placerville Fairgrounds October 21 - 24 for an unforgettable music festival experiene. Enjoy four nights of music, camping, and festival fun in the Sierra Foothills. Discover a variety of activities such

as yoga, pumpkin carving, a kid zone, food and drink, and more. For information, visit: http:// hangtownfestival.com

October 27 – SS/CP Chamber Breakfast

This month’s breakfast is pending. To find out the plan, please call the Chamber office at (530) 677-8000.

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

October 16 – 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.

Join the Chamber

he Shingle Springs/Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce, originally formed as the Shingle Springs Business and Professional Association, Inc. in December 1967. It works to promote the area, encouraging business and industrial investment to provide the foundation for a solid community. The Chamber’s mission statement reflects this premise: “To advocate, promote and preserve the quality of life in our Chamber Community, by means of a strong, healthy and diverse business community.”

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