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Sidney Bazett has been a Cameron Park resident since 1997 and is the only incumbent on the ballot running to keep his seat on the Cameron Park

JR Hichborn has been a Cameron Park resident since 1988, when his parents moved his family here. Now he raises his daughter here.

Cameron Park resident Tracy Doyle threw her hat into the ring after hearing talks of the Cameron Park Community Services

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Katie Gilchrest, a resident of Cameron Park since 1999, is running for a spot on the Cameron Park Community Services District Board of

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The Stage at Burke Junction presents the West Coast premiere of “Rogues” Oct. 5 through Nov. 3. For tickets and more information visit stageatburke.com.

The Shingle Springs/Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce mixer will be held at Crafthouse Culture, 5:30-7:30 p.m. For more information call (530) 677-8000 or visit sscpchamber.org.

The Harris Center for the Arts presents the World Ballet Company’s performance of “Swan Lake” Oct. 3 & 4 at 7 p.m. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter.net or call (916) 608-6888.

Oct. 6 Faith Episcopal Church in Cameron Park invites all creatures great and small to be blessed during St. Francis of Assisi Day at 10 a.m. Visit faithec.org for more information.

Oct. 4 The Rescue Community Center holds its Friday Night Out dinner, 5-9 p.m. For tickets and more information visit rescuecommunitycenter.com.

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Saturday, Oct. 19, at the EDH Library. Building on the success of the first festival last year, the organization expects to have more artists to share their finest work with 35-40 artists setting up in booths adjacent to the library, as well as inside.

The festival is free to the public.

“Many residents are probably not aware of the great number of fine artists who make their home right here in our community, and how wonderfully rich and varied their talents are,” said Melissa Keyzer, co-chair of this year’s festival.

Every medium imaginable will be represented, including paintings in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel and mixed media, plus sculpture, ceramics, wood, photography and jewelry. Attendees can talk directly to artists, see their artwork, get an understanding of the work and the artist and purchase the pieces they like.

The Fine Art Festival “is an ideal partnership between the El Dorado Hills Library, the Friends of the Library and the El Dorado Hills Arts Association,” according to Cyndie Reis, president of the Friends of the Library.

“An important part of our mission is community outreach and enriching the lives of the El Dorado Hills community,” she explained.

“Libraries offer something for everyone and so does art. It’s a perfect match and an incredible opportunity to support the work of local artists and encourage our community to explore art.”

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Grant Reeves and Peter Morgan will set the atmosphere with music throughout the day. Food trucks will provide gourmet treats.

There are also art activities for youngsters. Kids of all ages will be able to create their own masterpiece.

“We will have some small projects that allow them to be creative,” said Keyzer.

The interactive art area provides parents with something for their kids to do while they view the artwork. And, more importantly, it helps generate interest in art for the younger children — the future generation of artists.

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EID board reviews projects completed, in the works Dawn Hodson Village Life correspondent Capital improvements and paying for them took center stage at the Sept. 23 meeting of the El Dorado Irrigation District’s Board of Directors.

Staff noted that almost a year ago the board adopted an updated fiveyear capital improvement plan. Since then the district has completed a number of projects in the plan and advanced others.

Projects that are finished or substantially complete include the Echo Conduit emergency replacement, the Kyburz Diversion Dam facility upgrades, stabilization of the Sly Park day use area, replacement of the Reservoir A water treatment plant filter valves, the Forebay Road and Drop Off Road water line replacements, the El Dorado Hills Water Treatment Plant clarifier rehabilitation and clearwell pump replacement, the water treatment plant condition assessments, the Water and Recycled

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Projects still under construction include replacing Flume 47A, work on the Silver Lake East campground water system, the Sly Park Intertie improvements, replacing the Reservoir 1 water treatment plant generator, the water and wastewater facility backup generators, the recoating and structural rehabilitation of the Bass Lake water storage tanks and the Collection System Programmable Logic Controller upgrades.

Ongoing projects and initiatives include the Flume 45 Section 3 replacement, the Flume 48 replacement design, the Silver Lake Dam design, the Powerhouse fiber communication improvements, the Sly Park outlet control facility improvements, the rehab of Reservoir 4 and 7A, the Bridlewood Tank rehab, the Reservoir 1 and Pollock Pines reservoir replacement design, the Water Right Permit 21112 change petition, the Strolling Hills pipeline improvements, the Collection system pipe-

Dawn Hodson Village Life correspondent Despite objections from builders, at the El Dorado Irrigation District Board of Directors unanimously approved an increase in fees to hook up to the water agency.

This Sept. 23 action followed last month’s presentation by project manager Sanjay Gaur, whose firm Water Resources Economics was hired to conduct a study of EID’s facility connection charges fees in conjunction with EID staff. This month Gaur was back to recommend the board adopt the study findings.

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Special to Village Life Over the past month, a nationwide trend of threatening messages has spread via social media platforms. These platforms, originally designed to be a positive, creative outlet, have been used to propagate fear and anxiety. These social media threats have spread like wildfire throughout the nation and our community as they are shared from user to user without a full understanding of the impact they can have on the community.

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The revenue from this charge is used to finance the development of growthrelated or capacity-related water, wastewater and recycled water facilities.

According to Gaur, the purpose of FCCs is to “equitably recover capital costs incurred to provide system capacity to new users” and “ensure that existing users are not unfairly burdened by costs incurred to accommodate new users (i.e., ‘growth pays for growth’.)”

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Hydroelectric projects include replacing the Silver Lake Dam and various flumes.

Planned recreation projects describe improvements at different district-owned campgrounds and recreational facilities.

General district improvements include software and other technology upgrades and new security systems for different facilities.

The board also voted 5-0 to undertake a certificate of participation of up to $75 million to fund some of the district’s larger projects, including the Sly Park Intertie and EDHWTP improvements design, both of which were previously approved.

A COP is a type of financing where an investor purchases a share of the lease revenues of a program rather than the bond being secured by those revenues.

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FERC related projects include implementing a water quality monitoring program, fish and amphibian monitoring programs and a Transportation System Management Plan.

Water related projects include the Sly Park Intertie improvements, re-coating various reservoirs, and replacing old, inaccurate or broken meters and adding automated meter reading capability to existing meters.

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The bottom line is this: threats of violence will not be tolerated. They will be investigated and those responsible will be held accountable.

Unfortunately, these are days when serious conversations must be had with our children about the consequences of posting threatening material online and the lasting effects it can have.

Situations such as these are highly costly and disruptive to both the education system and law enforcement.

When a threat is received, real or intended as a practical joke, the response is the same.

Resources from local school districts, the El Dorado County Office of Education and various law enforcement agencies, from local agencies to federal agencies, are redirected to identify the source of the threat and provide protection.

When the source of the threat is identified, the real-world consequences can range from incarceration in a jail or juvenile detention facility to suspension from school.

We urge parents to engage in meaningful conversations with their children about the level of power and the significant impact that a message on social media can have. If presented with a message that your student has observed indicating some sort of threat, do not share that message on social media. Instead, please report the message to local law enforcement.

The faster it is reported, the faster appropriate investigative action can be taken to disrupt a

potential threat or hoax message.

As leaders in El Dorado County, we are committed to the safety of our students, staff and the schools in our community. A school, ranging from preschool to middle school to high school and college, is meant to be a place of learning and safety where growth and exploration can occur, not fear and anxiety. We are fully dedicated to upholding the safety and integrity of our county’s educational settings. Collectively, we will continue to take any and all threats to our community — especially our schools — extremely seriously, as the safety of those students and staff is our top priority.

As we work through these challenging times together as a community, we recognize the complexities and pressures our children face. By actively supporting our children as they navigate their pathways to success, we can create a collaborative environment that empowers them to make informed decisions and reach their full potential.

Let us continue working together to build a better tomorrow for our children, our schools, and our community.

— El Dorado County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ed Manansala; Chief of Police Joseph Wren, Placerville Police Department; Chief of Police David Stevenson, South Lake Tahoe Police Department; El Dorado County Sheriff Jeff Leikauf, El Dorado County District Attorney Vern Pierson; El Dorado County Chief Probation Officer Brian Richart.

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At right, CHP officer Cole Revis and his horse Dozer greet 4-year-olds Colton and Keller Thompson of Rescue. The officer and his four-hooded partner took a break from their normal duties at the California State Capitol to come to the event. Below, the Ponderosa High School marching band kicks off the festivities.

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It’s a good question — •Review your because the answer can income sources. make a big difference in During retirement, your ability to enjoy life you’ll likely need to as a retiree. draw on all your income Financial columnist And retirement can sources, so it’s a good indeed be enjoyable, idea to know what exciting and fun. Consider this from you’ll have available, such as your IRA, a recent survey by Edward Jones and 401(k) and other investment accounts.

AgeWave: A majority of respondents You’ll also need to decide when to take said retirement should be looked at as a Social Security — if you wait until your whole new chapter of life, and not just full retirement age (probably between a time for rest and relaxation. In other 66 and 67), you’ll get much larger words, people are viewing retirement as monthly benefits than if you started a chance for new experiences and new taking them at 62. And here’s another opportunities, rather than a time to variable: earned income. Even if you’ve simply wind down. But if you’re going retired from your career, you might, if to make the most of your retirement you desire, use your acquired skills in a — which could last two or even three consulting or part-time position. The decades — you need to be financially more you can earn, the less you may prepared. have to withdraw from your investment This preparation can involve many accounts and the better position you’ll steps, but here are some of the key be in to delay taking Social Security. ones: • Consider adjusting your invest• Decide what your retirement ment portfolio. For most of your lifestyle will look like. How you working years, you may have invested choose to spend your retirement years mostly for growth — to increase can make a big difference in the finanyour assets as much as possible. But cial resources you’ll need. For example, growth-oriented investments are also, if you plan on traveling the world, by nature, riskier, so when you retire,

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Continued from A3 “I love our community, and feel so lucky to be living among so many others who understand the value of a rich arts culture to all of us,” said Keyzer of her involvement with EDHAA. “It’s an honor to be part of the team working to strengthen awareness of the arts in our community, and to celebrate our talented artists.”

For more information about the arts association and the festival visit eldoradhillsarts.com.

Fees were representatives from Lennar Homes of California and the North State Building Industry Association.

They argued that raising FCC rates would price even more buyers out of a home. Instead they maintained fees should be based on square footage with reduced potable and wastewater fees for age-restricted communities. Lawyers representing Lennar also argued the increased fees would violate the California Mitigation Fee Act. In response, EID staff disagreed that FCCs are subject to the act, asserting these fees relate to the capacity of the meter and argued there is no evidence to suggest that age-restricted homes use less water and there is considerable variation in water use depending on landscaping, occupancy and variations in climate due to elevation. Director Brian Veerkamp also noted building fire codes require a minimum flow so EID has to put in a certain capacity regardless of home usage.

As adopted by the board, the new water FCC will be $33,809 per equivalent dwelling unit, which is an $8,631 increase from the current water FCC. The increase is primarily attributable to the costs of future CIP projects neces-

Oct. 9 UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County hosts Citrus: Tree to Table with Master Food Preservers, 9 a.m. to noon at the Cameron Park Community Center, 2502 Country Club Drive. Learn how to grow and preserve citrus. Visit mgeldorado.ucanr. edu/Public_Education to register.

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

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

Bark-B-Que, the last park party of the year for the El Dorado Hills Community Services District, will be held at the community park from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Bring your leashed pup and enjoy free music, food and fun. For more information visit eldoradohillscsd.org.

The Shingle Springs/Cameron Park and El Dorado Hills chambers of commerce will hold a joint mixer at Ponté Palmero 5:30-7:30 p.m. For more information, call (530) 677-8000 or visit sscpchamber. org.

Oct. 11 There will be an Oktoberfest Luncheon for Seniors at the El Dorado Hills CSD Gym from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. including entertainment, dancing and a raffle. Tickets are $7. For more information visit eldoradohillscsd.org.

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The new wastewater FCC will be $13,794, which is a $4,140 decrease from the current FCC. The decrease is based on a projected annual growth rate of .62%.

With the increase in the water FCC combined with a decrease in the wastewater FCC, a typical new single-family connection will see a potable water and wastewater FCC of $47,603.

The recycled water FCC will be $3,115, which is a $1,131 reduction primarily due to a lower recycled water system valuation and lack of capacity projects compared to the 2013 update.

A duel-plumbed FCC will go to $23,288 which is a $2,381 increase.

The Agricultural Meter Irrigation FCC, which staff said had not been updated since at least 2008 or earlier, will be $10,416, an increase of $9,293.

EID currently charges Private Fire FCCs for dedicated fire protection connections that are 8 inches or larger.

After surveying six neighboring water agencies, none of which have separate connection fees for private fire connections, the board decided to discontinue FCCs for new private fire connections.

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Retirement is certainly a major milestone in your life — and adjusting to it can take some time. But there will be much less to fear — and much more to enjoy — if you’ve done what you can to prepare yourself financially.

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League of Women Voters of El Dorado County to host candidate forums News release The League of Women Voters of El Dorado County invites the community to participate in a series of Candidate Forums in advance of the California General Election on Nov. 5. These forums are an essential opportunity for voters to engage directly with candidates and gain insights into their platforms and positions.

The forums begin at 7 p.m.: • Oct. 2: Placerville City Council forum at Placerville Town Hall with

candidates Michael Nash Saragosa, Jackie Neau and Ryan Carter.

• Oct. 9: Cameron Park Community Services District Board of Directors forum at the Cameron Park Community Center with candidates Sidney Bazett, Tracy Doyle, JR Hichborn, Katie Gilchrest, Liz Gates and Barbara J. Rogers.

• Oct. 30: El Dorado Hills Community Services District Board of Directors forum at the Norm Rowett Pavilion with candidates Steven Gutierrez, Chuck King and Noelle

Hichborn

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Hichborn said he’s running for a seat on the Cameron Park Community Services District Board of Directors because he wants to support the parks and recreation and be a part of the fire department annexation.

“Until we know how much of that money leaves, we won’t know how much money we have to operate for other services,” Hichborn said. “Once we know what that number is we can build an actual budget.”

Hichborn explained he’s set on stopping the bleeding and building the community back to a special place to live.

“We keep losing things that make Cameron Park special,” Hichborn

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District Board of Directors considering closing Fire Station 88.

Doyle, who has lived in Cameron Park since 2012, has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Louisiana State University. If elected, Doyle said she will push for transparency and accountability.

“I believe I’m good at research and looking into issues,” Doyle said. “I’m someone who is not afraid to speak out and speak the truth; we need that and I think that qualifies me to represent my neighbors and to be a voice for them in the rooms they are not in.”

As a brand partner for Young Living Essential Oils and working side gigs as a marketing and event planner, Doyle said her mind for business will help the CSD address budget issues and create

Sheriff’s Office to talk about different programs ... would help also.”

Gilchrest said she has handled multimillion dollar budgets in her career — currently working for Taylor Company, the 6th largest graphics and printing services company in the nation — gaining a sense of fiscal responsibility and knowledge. She said she’d like to see quarterly reports on the CSD’s budget to inform the community on the district’s financial standing.

“I will work very hard to do everything I can to turn the CSD around,” Gilchrest said.

She has held board positions for the Shingle Springs-Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce and the Kiwanis Club of Folsom Lake and done volunteer work for the the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Alzheimer’s Association and the American Stroke and American Heart associations.

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For those unable to attend in person, each forum will be recorded and available for viewing on the League’s YouTube channel: League of Women Voters of El Dorado County YouTube.

Stay informed and involved by following the League on Facebook at facebook.com/LWVEDC. For additional nonpartisan election information visit the League’s online voter guide at Vote411.org.

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Community Services District Board of Directors.

Bazett retired from a career in education, during which he worked in administration and as a school psychologist. He now works as a real estate investor in Cameron Park. He has an extensive history of public service, serving as Peace Corps volunteer, sitting on two county commissions and being the chairman of the CPCSD CC&R Committee.

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said. “We lost the lagoon, water slide and then the price for the Summer Spectacular was so high that 80% of people chose not to go. Parks and rec builds communities and gives them identity; I fear we have lost our identity.”

Hichborn has been in the parks and recreation industry for 25 years and counting. From 1998-2016 he worked for the CPCSD until he accepted a position with El Dorado Hills CSD as its parks superintendent.

“I have had an opportunity to see how other districts operate and I believe I can bring some of those successful techniques to Cameron Park,” Hichborn said.

Gilchrest Directors.

Gilchrest’s top priorities are the CSD’s budget deficit and the lack of public trust between the public and the board.

“I believe we need to get the community engaged, be it regular newsletters or social media, but they need to know what is going on,” Gilchrest said.

Gilchrest said she thinks the biggest issue residents face is the potential closure of Cameron Park Fire Station 88, which will put a strain on response times and could cause issues with homeowners and business insurance.

Gilchrest said she also will address vandalism in the community’s parks.

“I think we need to look into if the security systems that we have are adequate enough to be able to find the culprits and, if not, what can we do to increase those,” Gilchrest said. “I think working with local agencies such as the

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Questions from the public will be encouraged during each forum. The League reserves the right to review and combine similar questions, ensuring that a broad range of voter concerns is addressed.

President Elizabeth Leslie-Gassaway emphasizes the significance of these forums in fostering an informed electorate, explaining, “Answering voters’ questions is a cornerstone of our democratic process. Engaging with candidates helps ensure that every voice is heard

Doyle

seems like a long time but I think the next two years there is going to be some critical changes in our district.”

The main issues Bazett said he hopes to tackle are the fire department annexation the CPCSD is currently working through with the El Dorado Hills Fire Department and maintaining vigorous parks and recreation program for all demographics in the community.

“Fire seems to be the No. 1 one issue and I can’t see myself leaving until it is resolved,” Bazett shared. “I have that passion and sense of community that I need to see it through.”

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affordable events.

“We have the buildings where you can hold events; you have the lake and all these parks and I feel like we have this opportunity to produce events that could be income-producing activities that the community ... would want to attend,” Doyle said.

Doyle said she understands the value of money and will work to handle it well as a CSD director.

“Being a single-family income, I understand needs, wants and how to look at money, and we can’t spend money we don’t have,” she shared. “I feel like sometimes in government, elected officials treat the public’s funds like it’s Monopoly (money).”

Additionally, she said she will fight to keep Station 88 open.

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Directors.

Gates started attending CSD meetings as a concerned citizen, with particular interest when Cameron Park lake tennis courts went through conversions to accommodate pickleball. Actively seeking solutions to the noise issues, she became more knowledgeable about smaller forms of government and later, Gates said, neighbors encourages her to run.

If elected, Gates said she will seek places for people to play pickleball. She also wants to address issues with the CSD’s budget deficit and potential fire department annexation. She wants to make maintaining the parks a priority, an aspect she thinks is neglected due to increased focus on fire safety and the budget.

One solution she offers — a small special assessment on property taxes as

Rogers

she opposes installing an automated gate at Cameron Park Lake.

“I think there’s a number of people that live in this community ... (who) would feel (a gate) makes those things less accessible to some people.”

Though not a politician, Gates said she will bring transparency and honest communication to her constituents if elected.

“Searching for facts and knowing how to work with other people to come to a consensus to do the best thing going forward — all of these things I think I’m pretty good at since I’ve learned and done it all my life,” she shared.

If she is not substitute teaching, Gates is volunteering at local elementary schools. She has leads a preschool ministry at Cameron Park’s Faith Episcopal Church and has volunteered at the Upper Room Dining Hall.

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Board of Directors’ meetings in early 2003 after she retired.

She has since become a fixture at meetings and known well amongst residents as a person with a strong, outspoken voice on many topics related to her community. When Rogers speaks at the podium, some audience members can be seen nodding during her statements.

Public safety and working toward becoming fiscally solvent the main topics Rogers said she looks to tackle, if elected. The fire department annexation — talks are in the works with the El Dorado Hills Fire Department — is top concern for Rogers as far as public safety goes.

“We’re in the midst of an annexation and I want to see that fire annexation

go through,” she shared.

The longtime community advocate has also pushed for transparency from the CPCSD board and staff and said she believes complete transparency, engaging with residents and more public participation are stepping stones to the public’s faith being restored in the district.

Rogers worked for the Placerville Fire Department in 1978 as secretary to the chief. In 1991 the fire department became part of the newly consolidated El Dorado County Fire Protection District, where Rogers managed budgets, payroll and accounts. She retired after 26 years, in December of 2004, but later worked part time for the fire department in Diamond Springs.

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From the New World An invitation to teach composition in America was the beginning of the Symphony No. 9. American artists wanted to learn how to compose music that would sound “distinctly American.”

Dvorák (1841-1904) was known for embedding the folk music of Bohemia into his work. The artists hoped he could show them his technique.

During Dvorák’s three-year tenure in New York (1892-95), he was impressed

by American music. In addition to American contemporary melodies of the era, he studied Native American music and Negro spirituals.

As he taught, he decided to put these American sounds into a symphony of his own, called “From the New World,” since it was composed in the U.S. While the Symphony No. 9 contains the “sounds” of American folk music, it does not directly “quote” from it. It is simultaneously considered a profoundly European work. Or as we might put it today: a masterpiece of fusion.

Dvorák felt that American folk music was a treasure trove that composers should deeply mine, especially the

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The Folsom Lake Symphony will perform Bohemian composer Antonín Dvořák’s “New World Symphony” at Folsom Lake College on Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are still available, but going fast. tonalities of the American South. He said, “I am convinced that the future music of this country must be founded on what are called Negro melodies.

These can be the foundation of a serious and original school of composition, to be developed in the United States. n See LAIRD, page B7

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Sparking his career at the age of 12 years old, Nick Carter became an international pop superstar as the youngest member of iconic boy band, Backstreet Boys. Carter’s 30-year entertainment career has spanned far beyond the stages of sold-out arenas, with an array of projects in television and film, as well as a philanthropist and author. To date, the Backstreet Boys are the best-selling boy band in history and are one of the world’s best-selling music artists of all time.

In 2002, Carter released his debut solo album, “Now or Never,” through Jive Records, which debuted at No. 17 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified Gold in the U.S., Japan and Canada. This debut marked the beginning of a successful solo career alongside his Backstreet Boys fame, with Carter releasing three studio albums to date.

Carter has remained a beloved figure in popular culture throughout the years, touring with the Backstreet Boys for their DNA World Tour beginning in April 2022.

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Nick Carter brings his Who I Am World Tour 2024 to Folsom on Saturday, Oct. 19.

Boys for the band’s Backstreet’s Back at the Beach Cancun concert series in April 2024.

Carter’s first solo tour in seven years, the international Who I Am tour, has been extended from its initial fall run in 2023, and has completed successful legs in the United States, Canada, Europe and South America.

Carter finishes the yearlong tour with this second North America leg in late 2024 For the upcoming concert dates, the singer-

songwriter is set to perform tracks from his solo catalog — including his latest single releases “Never Break My Heart (Not Again),” “Made For Us” and “Superman” — as well as Backstreet Boys favorites and other music hits with a personal significance to Carter.

Harris Center for the Arts is located at 10 College Parkway in Folsom, For tickets and more information call (916) 608-6888 or visit HarrisCenter.net.

A dentistry that aims to be a home away from home

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

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Have fun and help kitties find their ‘fur-ever’ homes News release Fat Kitty City Humane Society is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to rescuing and providing permanent shelter and medical aid to abandoned or abused animals. Founders operate a “one-ofa-kind” sanctuary on a 20-acre treestudded area in El Dorado Hills, where animals can find safety, care and love.

The programs save hundreds of unwanted cats each year and provide services to cats and their people in need in the community and beyond. The 20-acre sanctuary has indoor and outdoor areas where the cats can roam in a protected environment, simulating a forever home. Fat Kitty City is a “nokill” rescue organization, with exceptions made for extreme suffering or quality of life.

Since its inception in 1999, FKCHS has saved thousands of feline lives by providing food, medication, surgery, housing and medical procedures. In addition, the nonprofit collaborates

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Every year, the organization has an increase in requests from owners who want to relinquish their pets for varying reasons. Now, because the cost of keeping a pet is at an all-time high, needs have increased. The impact on seniors in the community has been devastating, as they are unable to feed their pets or provide veterinary care to them, thus forcing them to surrender them. This is not something Fat Kitty City will allow.

To continue serving the community, the nonprofit rescue will host a Meowonster Mash fundraiser on Oct. 19. Sponsorships, cash donations and/ or a raffle/silent auction items are being accepted for this event.

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Marshall Foundation celebrates golden anniversary with gala Alex Wright Marshall Marshall Foundation for Community Health is delighted to announce its 50th anniversary gala, an enchanting evening celebrating five decades of dedication to enhancing community health. The gala, themed The Magic of Marshall, will be held on Nov. 16 at the Apex Ballroom in Red Hawk Casino.

Tickets for this magical night are on sale now at marshallfound.org.

This milestone event will not only celebrate the foundation’s remarkable history but will also honor the exceptional contributions of four individuals who have created a lasting impact on healthcare and community well-being in El Dorado County. The awards presented will include: • The Heart of Care: Dr. Stan Henjum, MD, for

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• The Heart of Giving: Barbara Ashwill, recognized for her philanthropic spirit and generosity.

• The Heart of Service: Gael Barsotti, honored for his selfless dedication to community service.

• The Heart of Volunteerism: Norma Wilson, celebrated for her countless hours of volunteer work.

“The theme ‘The Magic of Marshall’ perfectly captures the wonder and transformation we’ve witnessed over the past 50 years,” shared Mindy Danovaro, MFCH executive director. “This gala is not just a celebration of our history but a continuation of the magic we’ve created together, inspiring hope and health for the future.”

“This gala celebrates our deeply rooted partnership with the Marshall Foundation for Community Health,” said Marshal CEO Siri Nelson. “The foundation’s role is critical to elevating the health and

wellness of our community’s most underserved and underrepresented populations. Our shared vision is fundamental to expanding our impact and ensuring everyone in El Dorado County has the opportunity to achieve their best health.”

In addition to celebrating these achievements, the gala will feature a retrospective of the Foundation’s history, a gourmet dinner, live music and entertainment that will add an extra sprinkle of magic to the evening. Attendees will also have the opportunity to support future health initiatives, including the construction of a new cardiac catheterization lab.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for those wishing to be part of this magical evening and support the ongoing work of the foundation. For more information on sponsorships contact Kara Sather at ksather@marshallmedical.org or call the MFCH office at (530) 642-9984.

Flaherty Impact Foundation offers new scholarship to local students News release The Flaherty IMPACT Foundation is thrilled to announce the launch of the Flaherty IMPACT Scholarship, a new scholarship opportunity dedicated to supporting higher education and building the next generation of leaders in El Dorado County. This scholarship is a scholarship for high-achieving, creative problem-solving students who work diligently to better their community and look beyond themselves.

The Flaherty IMPACT Scholarship will be open for all dedicated El Dorado Union High School seniors who are pursuing education past high school because of their love of learning and dedication to their local community and making the world a better place.

Multiple recipients will be chosen to receive the scholarship over a four-year period. Special consideration will be given to applicants who have community service hours; work experience, especially those who have shown entrepreneurship; and high school athletes of two years or more.

Rescue Union School Board member Michael Flaherty knows first-hand the importance of supporting community youth. “We are excited to introduce our IMPACT scholarship as part of our foundation’s ongoing commitment to youth here in El Dorado County,” said Flaherty. “We believe that investing in the education of talented and driven students is essential for building a brighter future. This scholarship will help alleviate financial barriers and empower recipi-

ents to pursue their academic goals.”

Dedicated to making a profound and lasting impact on the lives of children in need, Michael and his wife Tricia established the Flaherty IMPACT Foundation in 2023. Their primary focus is providing assistance to youth in need, which includes displaced and homeless children within El Dorado County, families dealing with life-threatening diseases, at-risk foster youth seeking higher education and achievement and needbased scholarships supporting higher education. They are committed to addressing diverse challenges and the mission to create a world where every child has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential.

For more information about the scholarship visit FlahertyIMPACTFoundation.com.

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These beautiful and varied themes are the product of the soil. They are the folk songs of America and your composers must turn to them.”

The music of this symphony grabs listeners right from the start with its constant pull of tension and easing of relief. And while not duplicating exact melodies, the closing music of the exposition is similar to the old spiritual “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot.”

Dvorák was a master of his craft. He brings together earlier themes in the symphony and charges them with a relentless rhythmic pulse that culminates in one

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Abosch. This production is directed by Heather Chapin and Lindy Mallonee with musical direction by Hannah Hurst and choreography by Thomas LePage.

The show is rated PG. Showtime are 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 12 through Nov. 3, plus a Halloween performance at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31, at Sutter Street Theatre 717 Sutter St. in Folsom. For reservations and more information go to SutterStreetTheatre.com or call (916) 353-1001.

of the most memorable climaxes in music.

Heal your spirit Elton John said, “Music has healing power. It has the ability to take people out of themselves for a few hours.”

Like a massage for the soul, music can take the day’s tension out and relax you.

And best of all, great music ennobles your spirit.

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ell, it is officially fall and the final quarter of 2024! Is it just me or does time seem to fly by so quickly nowadays? Our Chamber continues to grow our membership, and we want to encourage any business, small or large to join our Chamber family!

In September, Blissful Garden hosted a wonderful mixer on their patio with delicious food and beverages AND we had a great networking luncheon sponsored by Jacki Pabst Photography with our guest speaker California 4th District Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil. SAVE THESE DATES for October: October 3rd is our Networking After Hours Mixer hosted by Crafthouse Culture (Burke Junction) and Project Blue. This one is always a fun event. Light appetizers and no-

host bar. Bring a raffle prize to promote your business and mingle with other Chamber members.

October 9th is a collaboration mixer with El Dorado Hills Chamber at Ponte Palmero.

It’s always great to mix it up with our neighboring Chamber & their members.

October 24th at 11:45am is our monthly networking luncheon at Red Hawk Casino – Koto Buffet. This all-you-can-eat luncheon is sponsored by Assemblyman Joe Patterson and our guest speaker is El Dorado County Sheriff Jeff Leikauf. This should be a sell out crowd, so make sure you register early. $18 for Chamber members or $23 for nonmembers. https://lp.constantcontactpages. com/ev/reg/et7v767 October 25th 4-7pm is our 2nd Annual Trick or Treat at the Junction (Burke Junction)

event co-sponsored by Food & Fun Magazine.

This event is FREE to the community and will include several vendor booths passing out candy, a kid’s zone brought to you by Discovery Hills Church and a return of the haunted trailer! You aren’t going to want to miss this fun-filling event.

Our Chamber continues to have an opendoor policy and encourages ALL our members to get involved. Did you know that you don’t need to have a business to be a member? We also have individual memberships available for those wanting a place in the community and to help build our Chamber. And we are always looking for new ambassadors to help our Chamber.

Colette Thiel, President SSCP Chamber of Commerce

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@ ThielHomes.com for more information.

OCTOBER Events

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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) 6425621, Ext. 9.

October 24 – SS/CP Chamber Networking Luncheon Please join us at Koto Buffet in the Red Hawk Casino from 11:45am to 1:00pm for our monthly networking luncheon! Guest speaker is Sheriff Leikauff.

Cost is $18 for Chamber members, and $23 for non-members. Contact the Chamber for more details at (530) 677-8000.

October 25 – Trick or Treating at Burke Junction Join us from 4-7pm for an evening of fun-filled activities and safe trick or treating! Expect over 30 vendors, activities, haunted trailer, and inflatables for children play. Free kid’s crafts! Wear your costume for the parade at 6:30!

October 20 – Gold Rush Gymkhana Fall Buckle Series

October - Support Small Businesses and Keep It Local Shop locally by visiting the various shops and restaurants in El Dorado County!

October 6 – Farmers Market (Now Year ‘Round) Sundays between 1am and 1pm, come shop our region’s most popular market with more produce and commodities than ever before. Choose from fresh fruits and vegetables, homemade honey and jams, cheeses, and other household favorites. For more information, contact Jim Coalwell at (530) 6221900 or email jim@redshack.com.

October 9 EDH/Shingle Springs/Cameron Park Joint Mixer Join us at Ponte Palmero, 3081 Ponte Morino Dr., Cameron Park, from 5:30 to 7:30pm fun and festivities. For more information, contact Leanne at the Chamber, (530) 677-8000.

October 19 Third Saturday, Placerville Art Walk Saturday from 5-8pm, come have fun in Historic Downtown Placerville.

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

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Registration at 8:15am; start time at 9am. Fun for the whole family, and beginners are welcome and encouraged. This is the second in a series of 2 at the EDC Fairgrounds in Placerville. Open to everyone! Good for all ages and experience levels. Cash and other great prizes! Call or text Tamara Moore for more information at (530) 721-0242. Or email: starsandspurstraining@gmail.com

October 11-13 Coloma Gold Rush Live 2024 Join us from 10am to 4pm Saturday, or 10am to 3pm Sunday, to take a walk back in time. Explore our re-creation of an 1850 tent town, mining camp, assay/claims office, gambling hall, general store, blacksmithing and more!

Admission is $15 per vehicle. For mor information, call (530) 622-3470. No dogs allowed (except official service dogs). Food and refreshment available for purchase.

November 7 Shingle Springs/Cameron Park Chamber Mixer Join us at Sierra Mountain Firearms, 4050 Durock Rd., Shingle Springs, from 5:30-7:30pm for networking and fun! For more information, contact Leanne at the Chamber, (530) 677-8000.

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The Gift of Kids, Inc. Jennifer Tommasini 5130 Golden Foothill Parkway El Dorado Hills 916-521-1835 www.thegiftofkids.net I would like to thank everyone for their vote for #1 Favorite Daycare and continuing to trust us with your precious children. I love being part of this community and helping children learn and grow. With 4 children of my own (now 26, 23, 14 and 13), my own journey began in the daycare preschool field because I was unhappy with the care and education I was receiving.

educated in child development, CPR and First Aid certified, and make it a priority to continue their education.

The Gift of Kids Inc. is celebrating 25 years in business, with 15 years in our same location, Business Park 1. We could not have done it without the many wonderful families here in the community that I have called home for 20+ years! Again...Thank you from I have been blessed to have a large the bottom of my heart for facility in El Dorado Hills where helping me live out my dream in I employ 30 loving teachers and a business that I love and families care for 200 children. We offer that continue to bless us with their education and care for babies, children. We have newly renovated Preschoolers, Pre-K, and private the inside of our school, so come Kindergarten. Don’t be fooled by by to check it out and say hello our large size, our teachers make anytime! each classroom homey and warm.

The kids have lots of outdoor space to play, we are on over an acre and have 4 large playgrounds, a soccer field, and a an organic garden. The Gift of Kids outdoor Daycare and Preschool area gives the kids space to Where Learning and Love go Hand in Hand! explore, garden, and play on age Ages: 5 - 10 Years appropriate playgrounds.

Registration fee: $250 The teachers at The Gift of Kids School $8 Per Hour for Child Care Daycare and Preschool include What We Offer: talent that brings us music, yoga, • Transportation to Most Elementary Schools in El Dorado Hills 1¢ Per Mile Each Ride and even Spanish on a daily basis.

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