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Welcome aboard — Newly named Cameron Park Community Services District General Manager Alan Gardner, third from left, poses with the board. From left are Monique Scobey, Tim Israel, Sidney Bazett, Dawn Wolfson and Eric Aiston.

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Billy and Jamie Rose combined their passions, opening Boring Rose Brewing Co., a taproom and plant shop, last year.

EDH brewery a true biergarten Isaac Streeter Staff writer

horticulturalist and a biologist walk into a taproom ... to prep sandwiches, tap kegs and arrange plants. Husband and wife duo Billy and Jamie Rose (maiden name Boring), along with Billy’s parents, Bill and Paula, are responsible for El Dorado County’s newest brewery.

Boring Rose Brewing Co., located in El Dorado Hills Town Center, brings a very literal term to the word “Biergarten” with their plant shop and taproom combination. “We started in the plant world,” Billy said. “I’m a horticulturalist by trade and Jamie is a biologist.” The Ponderosa High School grads got their degrees from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, before diving into

Cameron Park CSD hires new leader Malachi Parker Staff writer After a six-month search the Cameron Park Community Services District Board of Directors has named a new general manager. Directors unanimously approved an employment agreement with Alan Gardner at its Dec. 20 meeting. The agreement sets Gardner’s base salary at $150,000 per year, plus benefits. “Mr. Gardner is an experienced professional, with many years serving in leadership positions with other special districts,” notes a letter to the board prepared

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AKT, UC Davis team up to create ‘healthy living’ community News release A community “dedicated to longer and healthier living for older adults and people with disabilities,” planned by AKT Investments in collaboration with UC Davis Health, is proposed for 3,000 acres straddling south Folsom and El Dorado Hills. The envisioned Community for Health and Independence will be a national model community based concepts coming out of research from and conceived in collaboration with UC Davis Health,

according to a news release from AKT and UC Davis Health. Planning and design of the community will be guided by UC Davis researchers’ 2021 Planning Healthy Aging Communities findings. “We know the key to healthy aging for people starts in their homes,” said UC Davis Health CEO David Lubarsky. “We believe a reimagined community that leverages technology for human-made spaces where people live, recreate and work will promote better management of chronic disease and increase independence for valuable members of this population.”

A 200-acre UC Davis teaching, research and health complex is planned as the centerpiece of the community. An initial project application is intended to inform both the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors and the Folsom City Council of “the significant need for this kind of community, and begin the process to evaluate the merits of the project,” continues the news release. “Notably, the land identified for the proposed ■ See COMMUNITY, page A6

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ongratulations to the winners of Village Life’s annual Christmas Coloring Contest. Thank you for your submissions and creativity. Village Life would also like to thank our contest sponsor, The Gift of Kids Daycare and Preschool, as well as Big Apple Bagels and Round Table Pizza for contributing prizes for the winners. And thanks to the El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce for allowing young artists to drop off their creations at the California Welcome Center.

7 and younger category (Shown at right) First place: Nataleigh Hunsaker, 6 Second place: Liam Rider, 7

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At Folsom State Prison imprisoned persons Charles Nix, above left, and Art Hernandez roll the 165 bikes they refurbished for pickup by Cameron Park Rotarians. At left, bikes are loaded up and ready to go to new homes.

LPL Financial Christmas joy on wheels Malachi Parker Staff writer Cameron Park Rotary once again partnered with Folsom State Prison to fix up old bikes like new to be given to youth in the region. Through the work of Cameron Park Rotarians, spearheaded by Joe Ryan, bikes and bike parts are collected throughout the year then sent to Folsom Prison to be refurbished by those incarcerated — a program that began in 1986. On Dec. 19 some 165 bikes were rolled out in front of Folsom Prison for pick up. Inmates Charles Nix and Art Hernandez have been busy in the prison’s bike workshop getting the twowheelers road-ready. Nix and Hernandez are the perfect duo for the job as they both said they have experience as diesel mechanics. In El Dorado County the bikes were distributed to students at Cottonwood and Gold Trail schools, as well as the Upper Room Dining Hall.

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Also approved unanimously was the operating budget through 2028. As part of the consent calendar, directors supported prepaying bonds with $2.4 million and $2.9 million put into escrow. EID plans two bond issuances over the course of its latest capital improvement program to help pay for large projects, according to information shared by the district. These projects include, among others, the Silver Lake Dam replacement (estimated to cost $50 million), the Sly Park Intertie ($30 million) and $93 million for improvements to EID’s El Dorado Hills and Reservoir 1 water treatment plants. Also approved as a consent item was a $518,000 change order for Syblon Reid to complete emergency replacement of the Echo Conduit in time to let water flow through it. It had collapsed under the weight of last year’s heavy snowfall. The pipeline clings to the side of the hill above Highway 50. Weather delays and design change, as well as longer than expected acquisition of pipe resulted in the change order.

The cities of Los Angeles, Oakland, San Jose, Glendale, Long Beach and the city and county of San Francisco may install a limited number of cameras to enforce speed limits for a five-year pilot period in school zones and designated “safety corridors” — locations that have a high occurrence of fatal and injury crashes — and areas known for illegal street racing. Recorded violations will be subject to a civil penalty.

Vehicles: Stopping, standing and parking — Assembly Bill 413 Designed to increase visibility at crosswalks, this law prohibits parking or stopping a vehicle along a curb at least 20 feet from a marked crosswalk or 15 feet of a crosswalk where a curb extension is present. The regulation only applies to the side of the road of the vehicle’s approach to the crosswalk. Local jurisdictions may establish different distances through local ordinances by marking areas with signs or paint.

Cruising: Assembly Bill 436 The law removes city and county authority to regulate cruising via local ordinances. Additionally, the law legalizes “lowrider” vehicles to cruise California’s streets, by removing the height restriction on lowered vehicles.

Automobile dismantlers: Catalytic converters — Assembly Bill 641 This law redefined an automobile dismantler to include individuals in possession of nine or more catalytic converters. Additionally, the law creates penalties for individuals illegally acting

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Vehicles: Catalytic converters — Assembly Bill 1519 This law makes it illegal to remove a vehicle identification number marking from a catalytic converter. It also makes it illegal to possess three or more catalytic converters that have had their VIN markings removed.

Vehicles: Catalytic converters — Senate Bill 55 This law requires a motor vehicle dealer or retailer to have the catalytic converter engraved or etched with the VIN before a new or used truck or car is sold. The law does allow for the purchaser to decline having the VIN etched or engraved on the catalytic converter.

Emergency notification: Ebony Alert — Senate Bill 673 This legislation establishes the Ebony Alert that allows law enforcement agencies to request the CHP to activate an alert for Black youth, including young women and girls 12-25 years of age, who are reported missing under unexplained or suspicious circumstances, at risk, developmentally disabled, cognitively impaired or who have been abducted.

Emergency services: Endangered Missing Advisory — Assembly Bill 946 This new law will aid in the recovery of missing persons who do not meet age restrictions associated with the AMBER and Silver Alerts. The new law authorizes law enforcement agencies to request the CHP activate the Endangered Missing Advisory for public distribution of missing person information within appropriate geographical areas when specific criteria is met.

Vehicle safety regulations — Senate Bill 68 This law authorizes the CHP to establish rules and regulations allowing commercial vehicles capable of carrying more than 500 gallons of fuel to exceed the standard 10 hours-of-service limit during governor-declared state of emergencies. The exception only applies for the purpose of vehicles transporting fuel for refueling aircraft used in emergencyrelated activities, including fire suppression.

Pupil transportation: Driver qualifications — Senate Bill 88 This law will require drivers and their vehicles used by a local educational agency to provide pupil transportation for compensation, to meet certain safety requirements.

Vehicles: Zero-emission school buses — Senate Bill 775 This law authorizes a school district, county office of education or charter school using a zero-emission school bus to transport pupils at or below the 12th-grade level to place signage on the rear of the zero-emission school bus that identifies the school bus as a clean air zero-emission bus. It also authorizes the CHP to issue guidelines governing the size and placement of that signage.

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Continued from A1 care system and developer are working together on a master-planned community with health in mind from the start. CDA data show that in El Dorado County the number of adults aged 85 years and older is expected to increase 104% between 2010 and 2030. The share of the population 65 and older grew from 14.8% in 2010 to 22.6% in 2021, making it the fastest growing age group in the county, according to USA Facts. The proposed integrated master plan community would include multi-generational housing, meant to attract residents and families of all ages and income levels, as well as technology-enabled homes for seniors and people with disabilities. The community would also include open spaces, gathering spaces, trails, parks, schools and landscape corridors, along with amenities to facilitate mobility and socializing, as well as enabling access to healthcare and other vital services. An initial map from planning firm MacKay & Somps, at right, shows what the Community for Health and Independence might look like, with about 8,000 homes between Folsom and El Dorado Hills, as well as a 200-acre health complex.

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he Sacred Arts of Tibet Tour of Gaden Shartse Norling Monastery returns to Placerville and Folsom this January. The tour begins in Folsom, supported by Mercy Folsom and Dignity Health, Jan. 3-6, and then moves up the hill to Placerville’s Federated Church, Jan. 8-21. In Folsom the Tibetan Buddhist Monks will create the White Tara female deity mandala representing compassion and healing and the power to see suffering and offer aid. In Placerville, the monks will create the Avalokiteshvara male deity mandala representing the universal compassion of all Buddhas and bodhisattvas. Since 2003 Placerville Friends of Tibet has hosted the tour and is pleased to extend the tour to the Folsom area in 2024. Cultivating Compassion is the message for this year’s locally sponsored tour. Gaden Shartse Monastery and the Tibetan monks, located (in exile) in Southern India, know and love the Sierra foothills and surrounding communities. The tour is deeply grateful to the founders, organizers, community and partners that have made this possible over the years. During the tour, the monks will share their arts and culture, Tibetan perspectives on the Buddha’s teachings, offering empowerments, astrology readings, healings and blessings for individuals, families, businesses, pets and the community at large.

Folsom schedule All events take place at Mercy Hospital’s Community Education Room No. 1, 1580 Creekside Drive in Folsom.

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Placerville schedule All events take place at Federated Church, 1031 Thompson Way in Placerville, unless otherwise specified. Jan. 8: Blessing for the Community at Marshall Hospital in Placerville, 2-4 p.m. Jan. 9-14 and Jan. 16-20: Daily Mandala Viewing, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 9: Placerville Opening Ceremony, 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 10: Compassion in Action and Loving Kindness, 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 11: Senior Talk, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Jan. 11: Vajravidaran Healing Ritual, 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 12: Impermanence – Finding Peace in Uncertain Times, 6-7:30 p.m.

Jan. 13: Pet Blessings, 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 13: Meditation Workshop, 1-2:30 p.m. Jan. 13: Chenrezig Empowerment, 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 14: Blessing of Personal Items, 10 a.m. to noon. Jan. 14: Butter Sculpture & Calligraphy Workshops, 1-3 p.m. Jan. 14: Meditation Workshop, 3-4:30 p.m. Jan. 16: Patience and The Six Perfections, 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 18: White Zambhala Empowerment, 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 19: Chay Drol Healing Ritual, 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 20: Mandala Dissolution Ceremony, 4-6 p.m. Jan. 21: Interfaith Service, 10-11 a.m. For more information about the talks, programs and schedule visit placervillefriendsoftibet.org.

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Jamie Rose pours a brew from the tap, featuring homemade wooden tap handles, at the Town Center brewery. also on the horizon. “We consider ourselves a hyperlocal company,” Billy said. “We’re trying to support other hyper-local businesses as well.” Billy and Jamie said as things get rolling they plan to host trivia nights, early afternoon gardening workshops and live music.

“Maybe not karaoke,” Billy said through chuckle. Their beer is also featured in local restaurants like both locations of Steve’s Pizza and Selland’s. They also offer 16-ounce, four-packs of their core beers — all canned by hand. Learn more at boringrose.com.

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Tibet — the Gelug tradition followed by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. A small group of elder monks and 15 young boys, all of whom had managed to escape the destruction in Tibet, settled on land given to them by the Indian government in Mundgod, Karnataka. Today the college is at the forefront of the revival of Tibetan Monastic education, with more than 1,600 resident students, teachers, scholars and spiritual practitioners. More than 70% of the members are between the ages of 10 and 25 and 80% of these were born in Tibet. To this day, young monks arrive at the monastery weekly from Tibet, seeking shelter and education.

Due to the success of the academic program and the quality of the teachers at the monastery, Gaden Shartse has established a reputation as being the leader in the field of Buddhist and Tibetan studies.

About the Friends Placerville Friends of Tibet is a group of dedicated volunteers who, since 2003, have committed their time, energy and resources to sharing the culture of Tibet and Tibetan Buddhism with the communities of El Dorado County, the Sierra Nevada foothills and the greater Sacramento region. This group is an incubator partnership with Arts & Culture El Dorado.

Richard Hamlin, a former El Dorado Hills resident and attorney who was convicted in 2006 of torturing his spouse, cruelty to his children, criminal threats and corporal injury to his spouse, was denied release from prison after his third attempt at parole, according to a social media post published Dec. 29 by the El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office. Hamlin made previous requests in 2011 and 2019. “His former wife and all four of his children demonstrated tremendous courage and resilience by attending the day-long hearing and speaking before the Board of Parole Hearings,” the DA’s post notes. “Their statements described their suffering and upbringing by Hamlin, which has impacted each of their lives. In spite of having to relieve the trauma of that time, they all consistently, eloquently and strongly objected to the release of Hamlin.” Susan Hamlin and her children were subjected to systematic abuse for years, according to facts that came out during his trial. The bizarre case came to light in 2004, after Richard escorted his wife of more than 20 years to the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office to tell investigators what turned out to be an elaborately concocted tale of Susan abusing her own children. Richard also told authorities that Susan and her father were planning to kill Richard, with his version including drugs and sex and a prostitution ring that met at Starbucks. As her “confession” continued, officers suspected the truth lay elsewhere. The couple was separated so officers could interview them individually and Susan ultimately realized this was her chance to expose that Richard was abusing her and her kids. Richard was arrested and in January 2006 a jury found the then-45-year-old guilty of torture and corporal injury to a spouse. He’s serving his sentence at Pleasant Valley State Prison in Coalinga. “Commissioner Troy Taira and Deputy Commissioner Kathleen Newman both determined Hamlin still posed a current threat to public safety, citing among other factors, that Hamlin lacked credibility in a number of areas, that he had not yet addressed his sadistic behavior and he had minimized the extent of his violence toward his former wife,” the DA’s post concludes.

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Corral chaos: Purposeful apps for the New Year “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to Heaven, we were all going direct the other way ….”

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First, write out your goals for the year. Consider what you want to accomplish professionally, personally, spirituhose 87 words ally, etc. Break each goal from the openThe Arts down into achievable ing of “A Tale of tasks/milestones. Set dates Two Cities” by Charles to accomplish each. This Dickens describe a polarized society. will be your blueprint for the year. Sound familiar? The gritty-yet-inspiring 1859 novel Track & schedule goes on to tell the dramatic story of a cast of characters who found — or lost The next step is to organize your — themselves in the chaos of their time. plan. Consider apps like Todoist, So, what does this have to do with Microsoft To-Do and Google Keep. “smart” device apps for the New Year? These are cross-platform programs and A lot, actually. can be used on both iOS and Android devices to track and manage the year’s tasks. Seeking the good The final step is to put in the action Life has its challenges. Good things n See Laird, page B8 and bad things.

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The North American Tour of “Jesus Christ Superstar” comes to Folsom this month.

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OLSOM — Harris Center for the Arts presents the 50th anniversary Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar, performing Jan. 10-13. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, a new mesmerizing production of the iconic musical phenomenon returns to the stage. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and helmed by the acclaimed director Timothy Sheader (“Crazy for You,” “Into the Woods”) and cuttingedge choreographer Drew McOnie (“King Kong,” “Strictly Ballroom”), this production won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival garnering unprecedented reviews and accolades. Appealing to both theater audiences and concert music fans, this production pays tribute to the historical 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring.

The musical follows the relationship between Judas (Elvie Ellis), left, and Jesus (Jack Hopewell). With lyrics and music by Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony winners Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, “Jesus Christ Superstar” is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” “Gethsemane” and “Superstar.” Jack Hopewell stars as Jesus, joined by Elvie Ellis

as Judas and Faith Jones as Mary. The tour also welcomes Grant Hodges as Caiphas, Nicholas Hambruch as Pilate and Kodiak Thompson as Annas. Performances are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday plus a 2 p.m. Saturday matinée at Harris Center for the Arts, 10 College Parkway on the Folsom Lake College campus in Folsom. For tickets and more information call the box office at (916) 608-6888 or visit HarrisCenter.net.

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What’s Happening Jan. 5 See Zep Live! The Led Zeppelin Concert Experience at 7:30 p.m. at Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter. net or call (916) 6086888.

Jan. 6 Boy Scouts of America Troops 454, 465, and 645 will be in El Dorado Hills to pick up Christmas trees for recycling. Pick up and disposal is only available on this day. Christmas trees should be left at the end of the driveways/curbside by 8 a.m. This event is offered free of charge and in partnership with the El Dorado Hills Community Services District and El Dorado Disposal. Donations are accepted for the Scout program. Donation envelopes are being distributed within EDHCSD boundaries and provide instructions and details on how to participate. Dr. Paul Sunseri is conducting a series of no-cost workshops for parents, therapists and school staff. The third in the series, “Reducing Conflict with Kids by Solving Common Behavior Problems” is scheduled 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the El Dorado Hills Library. RSVP on Eventbrite.

Jan. 7 VITA Academy presents the Great Composers Chamber Music series at 2 p.m. at Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter.net or call (916) 608-6888. See Masters of Illusion at 7:30 p.m. at Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit n See Events, page B5

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OLSOM — Johnny Cash: The Official Concert Experience brings songs and stories from the “Man in Black” to the stage in a way that audiences haven’t seen or heard before. Catch the experience at Harris Center for the Arts Jan. 18 & 19. With video of Johnny from episodes of “The Johnny Cash TV Show” projected on a screen above the stage, a live band and singers will accompany him in perfect sync. This concert experience will showcase iconic performances from the TV show and highlight the spirit of the legend by revisiting some of his memorable words and anecdotes. Cash will perform some of his biggest hits, including “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Ring of Fire” and “I Walk the Line,” and share stories of people he met along the way whose causes he championed — the working man from all walks of life. Plus, onstage male and female singers will split vocal duties performing their own takes on Cash hits. The music never stops in this concert event. Cash is seen as one of the most important, influential, and respected

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Johnny Cash’s music continues to inspire today. Johnny Cash: The Official Concert Experience pays tribute to all he accomplished during his storied career. artists in the history of recorded music. From the monumental live prison albums to his extraordinary series of commentaries on the American spirit and human condition to a mesmerizing canon of gospel recordings to his remarkable and unprecedented late-life artistic triumphs of will and wisdom, his impact on the

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Women’s Fund grant application period open News release El Dorado County nonprofit agencies serving the county’s western slope are now invited to apply for grant funding from Women’s Fund El Dorado. In an effort to remain an effective grant making organization, WFED continues to expand its grant opportunities to cover a broad range of needs including basic human needs, children and youth development and arts and culture. In 2024 $100,000 is expected to be awarded. Request for proposals must be completed by

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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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“I love the work that I do and am proud to do really quality work. Originally I’d planned to be a little bigger, but then I realized I liked it this way. I really enjoy my patients and

this way I can get to know them well.” For more information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Stanec, visit drstanec.com or call 530-676-6500.

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FINANCIAL FOCUS enough to your 401(k) to earn your employer’s match, if one is offered. And whenever your salary goes up, consider raising the amount you ow that we’ve put in your 401(k). reached 2024, • Reduce your you might be debts. It’s not always thinking about your easy to reduce your debts goals and hopes for the — but it’s worth the new year. But in addition effort. The lower your to whatever personal resdebt load, the greater olutions you might make your monthly cash flow. — volunteering, going to So, look for ways to the gym more, learning a consolidate debts or find new language and others possibly more Financial columnist other, — why not make some productive, ways of using financial resolutions, too? credit. And if you truly Here are a few to consider: can’t afford something that’s nones• Boost your retirement savings. sential, don’t go into debt for it. “Live If you can afford it, try to increase within your means” is an old piece of your contributions to your IRA and advice, but it’s just as valid now as ever. 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored • Build an emergency fund. If you retirement plan. The more you put suddenly needed a major home or car away in these accounts, the greater repair, or received a large medical bill your chances of reaching your retirenot fully covered by insurance, would ment goals. At a minimum, contribute you have the funds available? If not,

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you might be forced to dip into your retirement accounts or other long-term investments. To avoid this possibility, try to build an emergency fund containing several months’ worth of living expenses, with the money kept in a liquid, low-risk account that’s separate from the ones you use to meet your daily expenses. It can take a while to build such a fund, but if you make it a priority and contribute regular amounts each month you can make good progress. • Avoid emotional decisions. Too many people overreact to events in the financial markets because they let their emotions get the better of them. If the market is temporarily down, it doesn’t mean you need to sell investments to “cut your losses” — especially if these investments still have good fundamentals and are still appropriate for your portfolio. It can be hard to ignore market volatility, but you’ll be better off if you focus on the long term and continue following an investment strategy that’s designed to meet your needs. • Review your goals. Over time,

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Jan. 10 UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County host Gardening for the Future, 9 a.m. to noon. at the Cameron Park Community Center. Learn about sustainable gardening, permaculture, food forests, rewilding and more.

Jan. 12 UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County host Search for Excellence – Cross Pollination, noon to 1 p.m. Developed by the UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County alongside CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE and Mother Lode Rehabilitation Enterprises, this garden is a nurturing ground for life skills, self-esteem, and community integration. No reservation needed. The program will stream live on facebook.com/ UCMasterGardeners and youtube.com/ user/UCMasterGardeners.

Jan. 13 Art & Wine with Something MORE takes place 6-9 p.m. at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville. For tickets and more information visit morerehab.org. Sutter Street Theatre presents Old Time Radio, classic radio programs and music from the ‘40s and ‘50s performed live and in costume. For tickets and more information call (916) 353-1001 or visit sutterstreettheatre.com.

Jan. 14 Folsom Concert Association presents Collision of Rhythm at 2 p.m. at Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter.net or call (916) 608-6888. Folsom Lake Symphony’s Young Artists Recital begins at 2 p.m. at Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter.net or call (916) 608-6888.

Jan. 19 The Shingle Springs Community Center hosts a Bunko Dinner fundraiser beginning at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy hearty soups and friendly Bunko competition. Purchase tickets online at shinglespringscommunitycenter.org. The Stage at Burke Junction in Cameron Park presents HomeGrown Comedy featuring Anthony K and Alvin Duke at 8 p.m. For tickets and more information visit stageatburke.com.

Jan. 20 Save the Graves hosts a free tour of lesser known, really cool Placerville cemeteries at

10 a.m. Tour is suitable for all ages and the rain back-up date is Jan. 27. RSVP to info@ savethegraveseldorado.org. Michelle Cann plays Rachmaninoff with the Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera, 7:30 p.m. at the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center in Sacramento. For tickets and more information visit sacphilopera.org.

your goals may have changed. For example, while you once might have wanted to retire early, and planned for it, you may now find that you’d like to work a few more years. If that’s the case, you may also need to adjust your financial and investment strategies. • Revisit your estate plans. If you’ve married, divorced, remarried or added children to your family within the past few years, you may need to review the account titling and beneficiary designations on your 401(k) and other retirement assets, along with your estate-planning documents, such as your will or living trust. You might also need to revise these documents in other ways. Of course, you may not be able to tackle all these resolutions at one time, but if you can work at them throughout the year, you can potentially brighten your financial outlook in 2024 — and beyond. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by local Edward Jones Financial Advisor Suzy O’Neal, (530) 676-5402. Edward Jones, member SIPC.

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Jan. 25 Join the El Dorado Hills, Shingle Springs/ Cameron Park and El Dorado County chambers of commerce for a joint mixer, 5:307:30 p.m. at Ponte Palmero, 3081 Ponte Morino Drive in Cameron Park. RSVP to one of the chambers.

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Jan. 27 Celebrate the day gold was discovered at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy Gold Rush demonstrations, games and more. For more information visit marshallgold.com. The Rotary Club of El Dorado Hills presents its annual Crab & Tri Tip Dinner, 6-10 p.m. at the EDHCSD gym, 1021 Harvard Way. For tickets and more information visit edhrotary.org/2023-crab-tri-tip-feed.

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Now The El Dorado Hills Town Center Farmers Market takes place year round, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday. Wander behind Nibblers and Trek Bicycle, where local area farms showcase an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables. Broadway Sacramento presents “Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill” through Jan. 7 at the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center. For tickets and more information visit broadwaysacramento.com. The Gallery at 48 Natoma in Folsom presents Seasons Greetings: Holiday cards by celebrated artists from the Monroe Wheeler Archive exhibit through Jan. 18. More information is available at folsom. ca.us, the Gallery at 48 Natoma.

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s it really 2024 already? YES, it is! As I look back on 2023, we had an incredible year with membership growth of 30+%. We want to continue to grow our Chamber to provide our community with the best resources for economic growth, personal growth, business growth. We have lofty goals for this New Year and know that it will take our village to achieve them. Our business community/members have been dealing with challenging times in the marketplace. Whether small or large, the economy is having impacts all around. Our partnership with the Sierra Small Business Development Center gives our membership the opportunity for business development on a variety of key topics. Did we mention these trainings are free? On Monday, December 4th, 5:30pm – 8:00pm, we hosted at the Food Bank of El Dorado County a FREE Community Holiday Celebration of Toys, Turkey’s and Twenty’s. This event was very well attended with close to 200 people helping us bring joy and cheer to our local families in need. We had lots of unwrapped toys, 126 frozen turkeys and raised over $2800. Toy Donations benefited the El Dorado County Sheriff 's Toys from the Bearcat program. Other donations benefited the Food Bank of El Dorado County’s holiday outreach program. Thank You for such amazing support.

networking luncheon at Moonraker Millhouse on January 24th at 11:30am with our guest speaker, Kyle Zimbleman, Economic and Business Relations Manager for El Dorado County. We are proud to participate in a Tri-Chamber mixer at Ponte Palmero the next night, January 25th from 5:30pm – 7:30pm. These events are always a GREAT opportunity for our members to network with members of the other 2 local Chambers. Then join us on Friday, January 26th to celebrate the expansion of Lucky’s Men Club in Cameron Park located in Burke Junction. So much fun to start off 2024! SAVE the DATE! Thunder in the Park Classic Car Show will be held on Saturday, June 8th at Cameron Park Lake. This is a family friendly, fun day showcasing over 150 classic vehicles. More details coming soon! We have new co-chairs for our 2024 Networking Mixers. Amanda Erskine and Amber Jaurequi are ready to fill up our calendar for the new year. Reach out to the Chamber office for more information. If you know a business that should be a member, we’d love the opportunity to talk with them. Just give us a call at 530-677-8000. Our Chamber continues to have an open-door policy and encourages ALL our members to get involved.

We are starting the year off with a bang! We are co-sponsoring a Coat and Blanket Drive to benefit Caldor Fire Survivors. You can drop off your gently used or new coats/blankets at the Chamber office Mon-Fri 11am-4pm until the end of January! We have our monthly

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Jan (Fridays to Sundays) – CP Rotary Club Observatory

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

Jan - Support Small Businesses To Keep It Local

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

January 5 to 14 – Jurassic Quest

Coming to Sacramento, North America’s #1 Dinosaur Experience! Life-size, skyscraping dinosaurs, one-ofa-kind walking dinosaur rides, life-size T-Rex skull, incredible fossils – including real T-Rex teeth and Triceratops horn! Click this link to find ticket prices and purchase online: https://jurassicquest.shop/ sacramento-ca

January 7 – Farmers Market (Now Year ‘Round)

Sundays between 1am and 1pm, come shop our region’s most popular market with more produce and commodities than ever before. Choose from fresh fruits and vegetables, homemade honey and jams, cheeses, and other household favorites. For more information, contact Jim Coalwell at (530) 622-1900 or email jim@redshack.com.

January 18 – Johnny Cash – The Official Concert Experience

Event by Harris Center For the Arts: Bringing songs and stories from the “Man in Black” to the stage in

a way that audiences haven’t seen or heard before. With video of Johnny from episodes of The Johnny Cash TV Show projected on a screen above the stage, a live band and singers will accompany him in perfect sync. This concert experience will showcase iconic performances from the TV show and highlight the spirit of the legend by revisiting some of his memorable words and anecdotes. Cash will perform some of his biggest hits, including “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Ring of Fire, “And “I Walk the Line,” and share stories of people he met along the way whose causes he championed–the working man from all walks of life. Plus, onstage male and female singers will split vocal duties performing their own takes on Cash hits. The music never stops in this concert event! For tickets, visit: tickets.harriscenter.net/online/ default.asp

January 20 – Third Saturday, Placerville Art Walk

Saturday from 5-8pm, come have fun in Historic Downtown Placerville. Main Street galleries and merchants host changing art shows and late night shopping every third Saturday of the month. Demonstrations, refreshments, music and more. Placerville Downtown Association, 376 Main St., Placerville. Read more on EventCrazy.com.

January 24 – SS/CP Chamber Networking Luncheon

Scheduled for the Moonraker Millhouse at 11:30am, come and enjoy guest speaker Kyle Zimbleman, Economic & Business Relations Manager for EDC, . Mark your calendar for January 24th, 2024! Contact the Chamber for more information at (530) 677-8000.

January 25 – Tri-Chamber Mixer

Being held at Ponte Palermo in Cameron Park and beginning at 5:30pm is this year’s Tri-County

Chamber Mixer. Consisting of El Dorado Hills Chamber, Shingle Springs/Cameron Park Chamber, and El Dorado County Chambers of Commerce, there will be great networking, heavy appetizers, raffle prizes, and no-host bar tended by Kiwanis Club of Placerville. Bring a raffle prize or drop it off at any of our Chambers. PLEASE RSVP so we can plan accordingly!

January 27 – Gold Discovery Day

Celebrate Marshall’s gold discovery at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park from 11am to 3pm, cost, $20. This discovery on January 24, 1848, and the subsequent influx of gold-seekers helped propel California to statehood in 1850. In addition to speakers on the gold discovery and living history demonstrations, many of our historic buildings will be open to the public during the Historic House Trou ($5 per person). Knowledgeable docents will be hosting the buildings and sharing their history. For more information, call (530) 622-3470. http://parks.ca.gov/ marshallgold

January 30 – El Dorado Hills District Summer Job Fair

Join us for the El Dorado Hills Community Services District’s Job Fair on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, to discover more about our summer part-time job opportunities. Don’t miss this chance to spend your summer playing at the District….and get paid for it. We are seeking mature, responsible, positive role models who enjoy working with children and teens to fill positions such as: Adventure Zone Summer Camp Leaders, Lifeguard/ Swim Instructors, Maintenance Aides, And more! On-site applications will be available!

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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Advisory: Seasonal forest road closures have begun News release The seasonal closure of native surface roads, also known as dirt roads, have gone into effect on the Eldorado National Forest. This closure also affects motorized trails and continues until at least April 1. The seasonal closure is designed to protect roadbeds and watersheds from damage and to protect water quality when roads and trails are most susceptible to erosion and rutting. A minimum three month closure period through March 31 was designated for the core part of the wet season in the Eldorado National Forest Travel Management Plan. To maintain flexibility, the timing of the dirt road closure is determined based on current conditions each year which may cause the closure to go into effect early or be extended. Regardless of when the closure is in effect, visitors should use good judgement about whether motor vehicle use will cause resource damage, and can be

held responsible for damage they cause. The seasonal closure does not affect routes in the Rock Creek Area of the Eldorado National Forest near Georgetown, which has its own route closure process. The roads and trails subject to the seasonal closure are identified on the forest’s Motor Vehicle Use Maps. These maps are available free of charge and can also be found on the forest website at fs.usda.gov/main/eldorado/maps-pubs. For more information on recreation opportunities and current conditions in the Eldorado National Forest, visit the forest website or contact visitor information staff Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at: Forest supervisor’s office: (530) 3032412 Amador Ranger District: (209) 2593774 Placerville and Pacific Ranger districts: (530) 644-2324 Georgetown Ranger District: (530) 333-4312

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Build more in ’24 Baby steps forward in the digital world will take you far. Ultimately, life is a mindset: You get to choose whether you are a victor or a victim, no matter what is happening in the world. And this is my wish for each of you, dear hearts. Live your life with purpose and no regrets in 2024. Carpe anni — seize the year! Send your event for consideration in Susan’s column to slaird@handywriting.com.

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self from last-minute stress. Don’t wait until it’s too late! Master Gardener classes are offered monthly throughout the county. Find the class schedule at mgeldorado.ucanr.edu/ Public_Education_Classes/?calendar=yes&amp;g=56698 and recorded classes on many gardening topics at mgeldorado.ucanr. edu/Public_Education/Classes. The Sherwood Demonstration Garden is open through winter with limited hours. Check the website for further

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