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Cameron Park CSD General Manager Jill Ritzman is moving on to a new role — retirement.

Ritzman bidding CPCSD farewell Jana Rossi Staff writer After 40 years of supporting community services districts, four of those years spent at the Cameron Park Community Services District, General Manager Jill Ritzman is ready to channel her energy into more personal things — her health and some traveling with her husband Bob. “We just upgraded our camper from a pop-up and plan to travel in the states,” Ritzman shared. “I’m looking forward to investing in myself and starting to think more about fitness and my overall well-being.” Ritzman joined the CPCSD in 2017 after previously serving as the El Dorado Hills Community Services District’s director of recreation. “The (Cameron Park) board asked me why I wanted the position and I told them I could help them bring about good change.” Courtesy photo

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Cameron Park native Christina Massey looks over her own mixed media piece. Her blog and online art shows are dedicated to supporting female artists.

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Cameron Park native elevates fellow artists Organic waste Andrew Vonderschmitt Staff writer

ameron Park native, mixed media artist and curator Christina Massey attended California State University, Chico, and immediately upon graduation set out to pursue her dream of being a working artist. Landing in Brooklyn, N.Y., Massey has spent nearly 20 years entrenched in the New York art scene. Not only has she become a well-established artist and curator, she creates opportunities for other female-identifying artists. In 2016, about five years after arriving in New York, Massey started publishing monthly interviews with female artists on her WoArtBlog. Two years later she began curating an Instagram account, @ woartblog, that can boast more than 12,000 followers and is dedicated to that same community of art-

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ists with the overall goal of more exposure for those artists. The mission of WoArtBlog: To share the work of extraordinary female-identifying artists. Although exposure is a focus of WoArtBlog, Massey admits that a major goal for her is promoting and facilitating female-identifying artists getting paid for their work. “You don’t go to your doctor or lawyer or other professional and ask them to work for free because they’ll get exposure,” she said. “Being an artist is no different than other professions; artists should be paid fairly.” With this in mind Massey’s latest initiative is a partnership with 1stDibs.com, an online art sales platform where curated shows are presented on ■

program coming Andrew Vonderschmitt Staff writer Pilot programs through El Dorado Disposal have rolled out in some areas of El Dorado County to support new legislation aimed to reduce organic waste from commercial and residential trash disposal customers. Full implementation is expected within two years. El Dorado Disposal District Manager Jeff England has been making the rounds to several boards and councils, giving an update on the progress of Assembly Bill 1826 and Senate Bill 1382.

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When does the Christmas season start for you?

EDH Fire workshop Dec. 2: The El Dorado Hills Fire Department hosts a workshop to discuss the department’s planned training center in the community. The public is invited to attend and provide feedback. The workshop will be held at 6 p.m. at EDH Fire Station 85, 1050 Wilson Blvd.

Cameron Park tree lighting Dec. 3: The fifth annual Cameron Park Community Services District Tree Lighting takes place at Christa McAuliffe Park. Enjoy cookies, hot chocolate, crafts and pictures with Santa.

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“For me it’s before Halloween. We have our lights up by Nov. 1.”

“The day after Thanksgiving. The first thing I do is go shopping.”

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“I would say after Halloween. You go to the store and they don’t have any Thanksgiving stuff. It’s all Christmas.”

“The day after Thanksgiving. I like to be completely focused on Christmas. ”

“It starts in the middle of November because that’s when families are planning to get together and things are going on sale.”

CRIME WATCH

The following information was taken from El Dorado County sheriff’s reports:

Nov. 1 1:03 p.m. A vehicle burglary was reported on Arrowhead Drive. 1:44 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Cakebread Court.

Nov. 3 9:42 a.m. Vandalism was reported on Town Center Boulevard. 9:48 a.m. Vandalism was reported at the movie theater on Vine Street. 9:51 a.m. Vandalism was reported on Francisco Drive. 9:52 a.m. Vandalism was reported on Town Center Boulevard. 10:12 p.m. Petty theft was reported on Los Altos Court.

Nov. 4 8:48 a.m. Vandalism was reported on Town Center Boulevard. 8:56 a.m. Grand theft was reported on Thalia

Drive. 9:05 a.m. Grand theft was reported at a Park Drive grocery store. 9:09 a.m. Vandalism was reported on Ruscello Court. Noon. A vehicle burglary was reported at the library on Silva Valley Parkway.

Nov. 5 2:56 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Apero Place.

Applegrove Circle. 2:33 p.m. A vehicle burglary was reported on Muratura Way. 2:43 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Vine Street. 5:11 p.m. Vandalism was reported at an El Dorado Hills Boulevard apartment complex. 8:52 p.m. A vehicle burglary was reported on Park Drive.

Nov. 9 6:22 p.m. A vehicle burglary was reported on Garlenda Drive.

Nov. 7 5:01 p.m. Trespassing was reported at an El Dorado Hills Town Center business. Suspect left prior to deputy’s arrival. 6:07 p.m. A vehicle burglary was reported on Vine Street.

Nov. 8 10:02 a.m. A burglary was reported on

Nov. 10 1:10 p.m. A burglary was reported at a White Rock Road church. 7:50 p.m. A battery was reported on Mt. Ranier Way. 7:53 p.m. Deputies arrested a suspect following a verbal disturbance reported at a Valley View Parkway condo.

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Dec. 4: El Dorado Hills Town Center hosts its annual tree lighting event, 6-7:30 p.m. Come early for the Stuff Your Stocking games at 3 p.m.

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The Taxpayers Association of El Dorado County and Shingle Springs-Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce will present a community forum on homeless shelter options at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, at the Food Bank of El Dorado County, 4550 Business Drive in Cameron Park. The forum will provide an opportunity for county officials to provide information about the programs under consideration and answer questions from the public. Speakers will include Sheriff John D’Agostini and Chief Administrative Officer Don Ashton. Assemblymember Kevin Kiley will provide his perspective on homeless issues at the state level. Other elected and appointed officials have also been invited. The forum will be moderated by Taxpayers Association President Andy Nevis.

El Dorado County has seen an increase in homelessness over the past several years, with impacts to businesses, residents and public safety. A federal court decision prevents cities and counties from enforcing anti-camping rules on public property unless a shelter is available, raising the urgency for the county to develop a shelter. The state of California has made funding available through the Project Roomkey and Project Homekey programs. Additionally, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors recently discussed a proposal from D’Agostini and community members to develop a managed campground, dubbed HOSTESS. However, county residents near potential and rumored shelter locations have expressed concerns about impacts to their communities. For more information on the forum contact Nevis at (916) 837-1385 or the chamber of commerce at (530) 677-8000.

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Jana Rossi Staff writer The Cameron Park Community Services Board of Directors approved Resolution 2021-31, allowing General Manager Jill Ritzman to accept funds in the amount of $31,790 — an Office of Traffic and Safety grant for the Cameron Park Fire Department to cover the cost of new fire equipment. The grant will offset the cost of two sets of battery operated extrication equipment (current equipment used is gas), two Combi Tools, two Genesis Bay Chargers, six batteries and four RIT Tips. Vital minutes will be saved by switching to battery-powered equipment, Battalion Chief Joshua Agustin told the board at the Nov. 17 meeting.

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MESSAGE FROM THE CPCSD

A final reminder that the district is seeking community members to assist on various board committees and with hank you, Cameron Park, for district initiatives including Architecture welcoming me in November Review Committee, CC&R 2017 as your general manager at Committee, Firewise Community certhe Cameron Park Community Services tification and Splash Pad at Cameron District. The past four years was a Park Lake Fundraising Ad Hoc very rewarding experience. With your Committee. Details about these comsupport, the district’s board and staff mittees and instruction about how to accomplished several meaningful projapply are on our website. If you have ects, placed a high value on community questions, please give me a call. engagement and instituted a professional The district is celebrating the holiand respectful culture. I am grateful to days in-person this year. Join us at the everyone who helped along this path. JILL RITZMAN Christmas Tree lighting at Christa In November the CPCSD Board of CPCSD General Manager McAuliffe Park on Friday, Dec. 3; Santa Directors ratified a new contract with Swim on Saturday, Dec. 4, and the Andrè Pichly to serve as the district’s iconic Santa Parade on Friday & Saturday, December general manager. Andrè brings a wealth of experience 17 & 18. The district website, cameronpark.org, has all in community service. His values regarding comthe details. munity engagement align with the board’s and his Wishing everyone a wonderful New Year in 2022! experience will provide the platform to accomplish the Look for Andrè’s first message to you in January. district’s strategic objectives. Please join me, the board and staff in welcoming Andrè on Dec. 1.

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CAMERON PARK CRIME WATCH

The following information was taken from El Dorado County sheriff’s reports:

Nov. 1 12:05 p.m. A suspicious subject was reported in the Green Valley Road/Cameron Park Drive area. Person left the area prior to deputies’ arrival. 1:04 p.m. Vandalism was reported at a car wash on Cameron Park Drive. 10:38 p.m. Grand theft was reported at a Country Club Drive apartment complex.

Lane grocery store. Person left the area prior to deputies’ arrival.

Nov. 8 2:24 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Durock Road.

Nov. 9 11:56 a.m. Grand theft was reported on Plaza Goldorado Circle.

Nov. 2 6:22 a.m. Vandalism was reported on Merrychase Drive. 10:15 a.m. Grand theft was reported at a Palmer Drive grocery store.

Nov. 3 1:24 p.m. A burglary was reported on Knollwood Court.

Nov. 4 8:46 a.m. A vehicle burglary was reported on Merrywood Lane. 8:49 a.m. A vehicle burglary was reported on Coach Lane.

Nov. 6 5:27 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Virada Road.

Nov. 7 6:53 a.m. A suspicious subject was reported at a Coach

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That “good change” included the district’s solar project — three years in the making — completed earlier this year. “After researching options, it was the best path and brings long term financial gain for the district,” Ritzman told Village Life. Other highlights that fall under Ritzman’s tenure are the passing of the CPCSD Five Year Strategic Plan, with the addition of cultural values earlier this year, and the CPCSD Park Improvement Plan, which since approval by the board has seen the addition of a disc golf course at the Cameron Park Lake, updates to Rasmussen Park’s sports field and most recently the approval for a water splash and spray pad project scheduled to get under way next spring at Cameron Park Lake. CPCSD Director Eric Aiston com-

mended Jill Ritzman for her work in Cameron Park, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Caldor Fire. “She elevated our professionalism and accomplished significant projects,” Aiston said. Of course, with change comes loss. Ritzman said she will miss those she closely worked with over the course of her time in Cameron Park — elected officials and staff. What she found most satisfying, she shared, “interacting with the community to improve quality of life.” What she will not miss? Being on call 24-7. “I’m not retiring from life,” 61-yearold Ritzman insisted. “I’m retiring from a 40-hours-a-week job, but I will continue to participate in the community, just at a different level.” Working with a firm to help in the recruitment process for a new general

manager who embraces the same cultural values, the district announced its selection as André Pichly, a Sacramento resident who has more than 30 years experience “serving communities, engaging residents and providing quality of life services and programs,” states the district’s news release. The CPCSD Board of Directors approved Pichly’s contract at the Nov. 17 meeting; his official first day is Dec. 1. “His collaborations, resourcefulness, leadership and strategic thinking have influenced the development and construction of large-scale indoor recreation facilities, while also shaping unique programs that strengthen communities and bring residents together,” the release explains. “Mr. Pichly helped grow the community of West Sacramento for 20 years and most recently served as the parks &

recreation director for the city of St. Helena. André also serves as an adjunct faculty member at CSU, Sacramento, in the Recreation, Parks & Tourism Administration Department.” “His experience and relational skills spoke strongly to the board throughout the interview process and we look forward to enriching the identity of Cameron Park and the lives of its residents together,” Aiston said of the new GM. “I have a strong interest in making communities better places in which to live, work and play,” Pichly shared, “and I look forward to meeting in depth with the members of the board and getting to work.” Ritzman’s official last day is Jan. 7; she will work with Pichly through the month of December, helping him get acquainted with the district, staff and the community.

Crime Watch 12:13 p.m. A burglary was reported at a Coach Lane grocery store.

Nov. 10 8:43 a.m. A suspicious subject was reported at a Coach Lane grocery store. Person left the area prior to deputies’ arrival. 9:53 a.m. A vehicle burglary was reported at a Cimmarron Road apartment complex. 8:15 p.m. A battery was reported on Cambridge Road.

Nov. 11 9:14 a.m. Grand theft was reported at a Palmer Drive

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grocery store. 9:23 a.m. Grand theft was reported at a Cambridge Road gas station. 11:07 a.m. Vandalism was reported at a car wash on Cameron Park Drive. 11:56 a.m. Vandalism was reported at a La Crescenta Drive apartment complex.

Nov. 12 6:08 a.m. A vehicle burglary was reported at a Cimmarron Road apartment complex. 9:10 a.m. Grand theft was reported at a Coach Lane grocery store. 5:23 p.m. Grand theft was reported at a Cimmarron Road apartment complex.

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6:31 p.m. Trespassing was reported in the Palmer Drive/Ponte Morino Drive area. 6:51 p.m. A vehicle burglary was reported at a church on Hacienda Road.

Nov. 13 7:45 a.m. A burglary was reported at a church on Hacienda Road. 8:36 a.m. Grand theft was reported at a Cambridge Road apartment complex.

Nov. 14 10:21 a.m. Vandalism was reported at a storage facility on Mira Loma Drive. 11:51 a.m. Grand theft was reported at a Mira Loma Drive apartment complex. 2:39 p.m. Vandalism was reported on La Canada Drive.

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2:18 a.m. Trespassing was reported on Cameron Park Drive. 9:47 a.m. A burglary was reported on Garden Circle. 9:55 a.m. Vandalism was reported on Robin Lane. 11:41 a.m. Vandalism was reported at a La Crescenta Drive apartment complex.

Nov. 16 9:19 a.m. Grand theft was reported on La Canada Drive. 9:39 a.m. Grand theft was reported at a Mira Loma Drive apartment complex. 10:01 a.m. Vandalism was reported at a church on Hacienda Road.

Nov. 17 3:08 p.m. A suspicious subject was reported in the Waverly Drive/Klamath Court area. Person left prior to deputies’ arrival.

6:16 p.m. A battery was reported on Cameo Drive.

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7:15 a.m. Grand theft was reported at a medical facility on Palmer Drive. 8:02 a.m. A vehicle burglary was reported on La Crescenta Drive. 4:41 p.m. A burglary was reported at a mobile home park on Cameron Park Drive. 10:55 p.m. Deputies arrested a person on suspicion of trespassing at a bar on Coach Lane.

7:55 p.m. A battery was reported on Fairway Drive.

Nov. 19 1:18 p.m. A battery was reported on Gateway Drive. 2 p.m. A vehicle burglary was reported on La Crescenta Drive. 5:29 p.m. A suspicious was reported at a La Crescenta Drive apartment complex.

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Nov. 21 8:48 a.m. A burglary was reported at a Merrychase Drive school. 2:33 p.m. A burglary was reported on Knollwood Drive.

Nov. 22 8:49 a.m. A burglary was reported at an apartment complex on Cimmarron Road. 10:32 a.m. Vandalism was reported at a Palmer Drive restaurant.

Nov. 23 1:12 p.m. A suspicious subject was reported at Gateway Park on Cambridge Road. Person left the area prior to deputies’ arrival.

Nov. 24 2:06 a.m. Deputies arrested a suspect after an alleged assault with a deadly weapon occurred at a La Crescenta Drive apartment complex. 10:47 a.m. Trespassing was reported at a Cameron Park Drive restaurant.

Nov. 25 3:15 p.m. A residential burglary was reported at a La Crescenta Drive apartment complex. 3:36 p.m. Deputies arrested a suspect after responding to a loitering report at a Coach Lane gas station. 11:32 p.m. A suspicious person reported on Cameron Park Drive. Person left prior to deputies’ arrival.

Nov. 26 7:42 p.m. A residential burglary was reported at a Cameron Park Drive mobile home park.

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Pilot programs have rolled out in some areas of El Dorado County to support new legislation aimed to reduce organic waste from trash disposal customers.

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AB 1826 is a California mandate targeting commercial food waste. The bill has a measured phase-in approach to allow the private sector to build infrastructure to comply. In October 2014 the bill was signed into law with a target date of implementation starting in April 2016. Local jurisdictions would report progress to Cal Recycle on development of an organic waste program and in 2018 CalRecycle conducted a formal review. In 2019 businesses that generated 4 cubic yards or more of commercial solid waste were required to arrange for organic waste services. Earlier this year the threshold for commercial customers to be compliant with the program was lowered from 4 cubic yards to 2 cubic yards of trash. This means many small businesses will be required to comply, according to England. “Customers will be vetted and what we end up with is a list of businesses that are required to be compliant,” he said. Other businesses will be exempt based on the type of trash they generate with some obvious exemptions still needing to be verified. “C&H Auto Parts for example,” he said. “We can put them on the exempt list but we are expected by CalRecycle to go back and literally do a dumpster dive or have the driver take a picture of the inside of the bin to verify that there are no organics in there.” There are currently 147 customers on the weekly commercial food waste route and that number continues to grow, according to England. SB 1383, signed into law in September 2016, targets household food waste as a way to combat methane emissions in landfills. The bill has a target of a 75% reduction of organic waste disposal by 2025. Ross Reaksecker, site manager at El Dorado Disposal, recently reported on the implementation of SB 1383 in El Dorado County. “1383 is vast and has a lot of components,” he said. “It’s not one size fits all when it comes to the community we work and serve in. “We need to understand what our community needs here,” he continued. A pilot program was launched Oct. 27 for customers in Cold Springs Road, Mallard Lane and Highway 49 areas, encompassing a route in Placerville, and into unincorporated county territory.

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Customers were given in-home pails to transport organic waste to their green waste cart. The pilot program will help El Dorado Disposal answer questions of how to implement the program such as whether a weekly or bi-weekly pick up would be needed and what equipment customers might require. Some customers said they have been grateful for the organics pails while others said they do not need them as they compost themselves. A survey is going out to all customers in the pilot program to help build data El Dorado Disposal can use to help shape the program. Other areas of the county are targeted for future pilot programs. Approximately 27 million tons of organic waste were disposed of in 2017 in California with roughly 18% of that or 6 million tons being residential food waste, according to CalRecycle. AB 1383 regulations take effect Jan. 1, 2022, and enforcement is expected to begin. However, according to Reaksecker, many jurisdictions are behind in terms of CalRecycle’s expectations due to setbacks during the pandemic. El Dorado Disposal expects full implementation by July 1, 2022. “As long as we show progress, programs and results, CalRecycle remains happy,” he said. “Ultimately, what we will be rated on is the amount of diversion,” England explained. “Which, in short, gets down to the amount of material going to landfill relative to population numbers.” Another component of SB 1383 is the Edible Food Recovery Program, which aims at identifying edible food waste and diverting it to food-insecure households. Reaksecker referenced a program already in the works with the county diverting edible food waste to local food pantries. The Mountain Democrat in June reported on the Surplus Food Program partnering with CalRecycle, El Dorado County Waste Connections and the Food Bank of El Dorado County. ”We believe there’s a lot of potential for teamwork in that program,” said Reaksecker. California mandates that local jurisdictions have ordinances in place and enforced by 2024. Enforcement would require El Dorado Disposal to report offenders to county or city officials.

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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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The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors and residents were largely in favor of the second revision of the El Dorado Hills Community alternative map.

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revised alternative county redistricting maps were presented to the supervisors for consideration. At the Nov. 16 public hearing, supervisors immediately dismissed the first revision for the El Dorado Hills Community alternative map with almost no discussion, also tossing the first revision of the city-based alternative map since it would lump Bass Lake into District 2. District 4 Supervisor Lori Parlin pointed out that the area where Malcom Dixon Road meets with Green Valley is put into her district in the second revision of the city-based alternative map. “In my mind, that’s not keeping El Dorado Hills in one district, so that’s problematic,” Parlin said. Supervisors set aside the second city-based revision to discuss the clear favorite of the four revised maps among the supervisors, the second revision of the El Dorado Hills Community Draft Alternative map. Chair/District 1 Supervisor John Hidahl said the most sought after map he heard from the public was the second revised draft of the EDH Community alternative map. Hidahl recommended adding the El Dorado Hills business park, which is south of White Rock Road, to District 1. “You can tie in the business park as part of District 1, which has historically been District 1, and that wouldn’t change the population,” Hidahl said. “That’s a tweak that just moves the ■

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Jingle! Mingle! to raise funds for Assistance League News release Revel in the holiday ambience while tasting a delightful sampling of local wines, beer, lite bites and take in all the fabulous items being offered, plus so much more at the Assistance League Sierra Foothills Jingle! Mingle! event, 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11. In lieu of the nonprofit organization’s signature Homes for the Holidays Tour canceled due to COVID-19, ALSF members are launching their first ever Jingle! Mingle! in Shingle Springs. The event features a splendid sampling of local wines and craft beer

as well as delectable lite bites from four well-known local restaurants. Guests will not want to miss the signature raffle of holiday baskets or the online auction of fabulous items, including Balsam Hill faux Christmas trees fully decorated by ALSF members, festive holiday place settings, jewelry and more. There will be lots of holiday gifts to peruse from in the raffle, auction and local artisans’ wares. Santa will be there too. Local recommendations regarding COVID-19 will be followed. Help a child in need with a ticket purchase. ALSF signature programs — Operation School Bell and

Sports Locker — help homeless and disadvantaged children with new school clothes and the opportunity to play organized youth sports. The need is great. Additionally, the nonprofit’s four other philanthropic programs aid youth with reading skills, seniors with social interactions, young adults with college tuition scholarships and children who are being relocated to new homes because of abuse or neglect with duffel bags in which to carry their belongings. Tickets are available online at assistanceleague.org/ sierra-foothills. The online auction opens for bidding Dec. 6-12.

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plant. When tissues warm above freezing their contents leak out, causing the death of these punctured cells. Although some plants can survive this kind of damage, other plants, such as some succulents and tropical plants, may not. Identify the cold spots in your landscape such as open, exposed areas or low spots where cold air settles. Warmer spots are usually near a south or west-facing wall, which absorbs heat during the day and radiates it at night. Fences, boulders and shrubs can help protect nearby plantings. Cluster container plants close together and move them, if possible, to a sheltered spot close to the house. Moist soil retains heat better than dry soil, protecting roots and warming the air near the plant. Make sure non-succulent plants are well watered as dry plants are more susceptible to damage. Non-LED holiday lights or a 100-watt lamp designed for outdoor use can emit enough warmth to reduce frost damage. Be sure that the heat source doesn’t touch any covering materials that could start a fire. Use only lights, extension cords and power strips grounded with a three-pronged plug and rated for outdoor use. Frost cloth is a way to protect sensitive plants during a temperature dip. Frost cloth comes in a variety of sizes, shapes and weights. Identify which plants will need protection and then select the fabric that will provide the most coverage. Some frost cloth is light and water-permeable and can be left on plants for a few days. Other options include heavier, waterresistant cloth that should be removed during the day. Wrap trunks of tender trees if a hard freeze is expected. After a frost, identify plant damage. Buds, flowers and shoots may shrivel, curl, turn brown or black and die. Foliage appears scorched because low temperatures severely dehydrate plant tissue. Wood can split

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musical in production at the Sutter Street Theatre in Folsom’s historic district. Young and old will enjoy “The Wind in the Willows.” Tired of spring cleaning his dismal little home, Mole ventures up into the Wide World, embarking on a series of adventures with his new companions — the clever Rat, wise old Badger and especially the motorcar-crazed Mr. Toad. From boating to caravanning to the battle of Toad Hall, these are adventures that, in the end, still lead back to the home always waiting, happy to hear a song sung like willows in the wind. The production runs Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 12. Visit SutterStreetTheatre.com for tickets and show times.

Ice skating Seasonal ice rinks are back in El Dorado Hills, Folsom’s Historic District and Downtown Sacramento. Don’t forget indoor ice skating at Skatetown in Roseville, too.

Some frost cloth is light and water-permeable and can be left on plants for a few days. Other options include heavier, water-resistant cloth that should be removed during the day. and entire plants may be killed if temperatures go below those tolerated by the plant. But plants can be remarkably resilient. If you see damage, do not dig up the plant or prune off the affected parts: leave them in place to protect the lower parts of the plant and its roots and wait until spring to see whether new leaves sprout. If you see new growth at the base of the plant, prune out the damaged parts after all danger of frost has passed. Find the Master Gardeners’ class schedule at mgeldorado.ucanr.edu/Public_Education_ Classes/?calendar=yes&g=56698 and recorded classes on many gardening topics at mgeldorado.ucanr.edu/Public_ Education/Classes. The Sherwood Demonstration Garden is closed for the

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Meaning of the season Our community’s many houses of worship are open to all once more. Hanukah started the evening of Nov. 29. The advent season is here. Christmas is just days away. As you celebrate these holy days, take a moment to pause for a moment. Shut the negative media out and look around you. There is so much good in the world — and you, dear reader, are a part of it. From my home to yours, I wish each of you a very merry Christmas and a sparkling New Year. God bless us, every one! Send your event for consideration in Susan’s column to slaird@handywriting.com.

winter. Check the website for more details at ucanr.edu/sites/ EDC_Master_Gardeners/Demonstration_Garden. Do you want to become a Master Gardener community volunteer? Master Gardeners of El Dorado County will offer a training class starting in January 2022. Recruitment has begun. 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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April West, far left, with the Active 20-30 Club Goldrush No. 1034 presents the Cameron Park Community Services District with a check for $1,000 at the Nov. 17 CPCSD Board of Directors meeting. The check comes after the Active 20-30 club partnered with the district to host its annual Unicorn Dash for the first time at the Cameron Park Lake Oct. 16. Funds will be used for the CPCSD Recreational Participant Grant Program to assist families and youth with fees to participate in recreation programs within the district. With West are, left to right: CPCSD Director Ellie Wooten, CPCSD Director Monique Scobey, 20-30 member Angela Findleton, CPCSD Director Felicity Carlson, 20-30 member Nora Sharp, CPCSD Director Sidney Bazett, 20-30 member Krystal Addington and CPCSD Director Eric Aiston.

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President’s Corner Rebecca Endres

would like to keep this President’s message short and sweet. I am filled with humility and gratitude as we close out the end of 2021 and reflect on all that has been accomplished in our chamber and in our communities. Like many other businesses, this past year was filled with more Zoom meetings we ever thought possible. However, our communities here in Shingle Springs and Cameron Park did not sit still, despite the numerous challenges presented to us. Not only have we observed an influx of new business to our local region, but a resurgence of growth in our economy. We have seen augmented community involvement to address a changing political climate as well as to support those in need during crises, such as the Caldor Fire. Our Chamber also did not sit still! We hosted our annual Thunder in the Park Car Show along with our very first Town Hall, featuring Assemblyman Kevin Kiley. We have welcomed new members and returning members with enthusiasm and vigor. We have ramped up our social media presence and have exciting ideas on how our members can thrive in 2022! Upcoming, the Shingle Springs/Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Taxpayers Association of El Dorado County, will be co-hosting a Community Forum to discuss homeless shelter program options in our communities. This will be held on December 2, 2021, at 6 pm at the El Dorado Food Bank. All are welcome to attend! Additionally, the SSCP Chamber is planning our next town hall regarding alternative energy

resources for our communities. Stay tuned for more information on this exciting community town hall event! As my days are dwindling down as the President of the Shingle Springs/Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce, please know that it has been a true honor to serve this community. I am so excited for 2022 and how our chamber will continue to grow, promote local business, and impact our communities in measurable ways. If you own a small business and are looking for a true community partner to help grow your business, please consider the Shingle Springs/Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce. Ours is a chamber in which you will not just be a number, but an important partner. We cordially invite you to contact our offices so that we can get to know you and your needs as a business. You can reach us at (530) 677-8000 or via email at membership@sscpchamber.org. We will continue in our Chamber’s efforts to remain a strong, vital, and relevant resource for businesses and the community at large. However, without the loyalty and commitment of our chamber members, we would not have had continued sustainability over the past 40 years. To each of those businesses, I sincerely thank you and hope that we continue our partnership for many years in the future. Signing Off, Rebecca Endres, President Shingle Springs/Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce Email: rebeccae@kniesels.com

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1234 Broadway, Suite D Placerville, CA

3420 Coach Lane, Suite 2 Cameron Park

at Hangtown Square, behind the drivethrough Starbucks

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WE’R OPENE

www.cameronparkflorist.com

TUES-SAT 11AM-6PM

★ Helping Build El Dorado County Since 1977 ★

Placerville Glass Inc.

Your Sales & Service Center for America’s Most Popular Cars!

(530) 677-5700 (916) 933-1522 (855) 424-4481 4070 MOTHERLODE DRIVE SHINGLE SPRINGS

www.shinglespringshonda.com

Pure Life Offers the Widest Selection of Cannabis in El Dorado County! Recreational Sales Coming Soon!!!

Our caring and knowledgeable Budtenders will be happy to assist you with all your cannabis needs. Be sure to stop by on the 20th each month for vendor demos, discounts, and giveaways! Check out our full menu here: purelife.wm.store Curbside Pickup Available

NOW OPEN FOR RECREATIONAL SALES! 651 Main Street in Placerville

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Offering Recreational & Medicinal Cannabis Sales!

TIME TO UPDATE YOUR WINDOWS?? Custom Frameless Shower Enclosures Featuring Vinyl Windows & Sliding Doors • • • • • •

Commercial Storefront Windows Patio Doors Cabinet Glass Mirrors Fogged or Broken Dual Pane Units • Custom Shower • Custom Shelves

• Wood Stove & Fireplace Glass • Mirrored Closet Doors

BCC Lic.# C10-18-0000090-Lic 2011-202

530-622-6417 • placervilleglass.com

3046 Chapel Street, Placerville One block behind Buttercup Pantry

(530) 622-7873 537 Pleasant Valley Road #2 Diamond Springs

Lic #347417

BCC Lic.# C10-0000090-LIC

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Mon-Sun: 10am – 8pm