Village Life/Cameron Park, Wednesday, June 8, 2023

First, be sure to have a chair to sit in by the berries. Then, with a bucket below, roll your ngers under the berries to have them drop. A bucket holds 3 pounds worth.

“There’s going to be plenty for people to pick throughout the season,” said Michaelle Pak, event

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June 8

Northern California Dance Conservatory presents a double feature presentation of “Alice in Wonderland” and “Don Quixote,” June 8 & 9 at Harris Center for the Arts, 10 College Parkway in Folsom. For tickets and more information call (916) 608-6888 or visit harriscenter.net.

June 9

The Cameron Park Community Services District hosts a free Movie in the Park. See “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” at Christa McAuliffe Park at 8:30 p.m.

June 10

The Shingle SpringsCameron Park Chamber of Commerce hosts the Thunder in the Park Car Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cameron Park Lake. Enjoy classic cars, raffles, food trucks, vendors and a DJ. El Dorado Musical Theatre’s High Voltage presents The Best of Broadway, 7 p.m. at Harris Center for the Arts, 10 College Parkway in Folsom. For tickets and more information call (916) 608-6888 or visit harriscenter.net.

June 11

Dream Catchers EDH presents the Love and Hope Fundraiser Show, 2 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express in El Dorado Hills. For more information visit dreamcatchersedh.org.

Asleep at the Wheel performs at 7:30 p.m. at Harris Center for the

PEOPLE TALK

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“I’m planning to attend San Diego State University in the fall to major in speech, language and hearing sciences.”

“I plan to attend Folsom Lake College in the fall with a major in biology, and am hoping to be a transfer student to UC Davis.”

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“I’m going to attend the University of Southern California to obtain a degree in computer science.”

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CPCSD searching for new GM

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Cameron Park Community Services District General manager André Pichly recently announced he would step down after a year and a half of service in the role.

Pichly cited a number of reasons for his decision to leave, including his eligibility for retirement as well as expecting his granddaughter’s birth in the coming weeks.

Most importantly, Pichly said, was his struggle to balance family life, maintaining his health, his work for the CSD and his part-time teaching role at California State University, Sacramento.

“A lot of this was driven by quality of life.” Pichly said. “It’s just not healthy for me at my age.”

Pichly, 62, has spent a majority of his 33-year career in the parks and recreation sector. He said working as a general manager of an agency is a whole different beast from his previous roles.

“It’s a very challenging job,” Pichly explained. “It’s better for me to step away, enjoy retirement and let

the next person take on the role.” Pichly added he remains satisfied with his work and said he thinks his lasting legacy will be the relationship developed between the CSD and Cal Fire.

In the wake of Pichly’s leaving, Jill Ritzman will come out of retirement to assume the title as interim GM. Ritzman previously served in the same role from 2017 until Pichly took over in December 2021.

The CPCSD Board of Directors will begin searching for a permanent general manager in the coming weeks with the goal of having a full-time replacement in the next three to four months.

Pichly said the CSD is looking for someone with experience in a similar position with a strong background in finance and policy procedure.

“This job is where a future city manager or general manager of a large (nonprofit or private agency) can come in and cut their teeth.” Pichly stated. In his retirement, Pichly will continue as a part time professor at Sac State in the College of Health and Human Services.

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Cardboard boat builders put their skills to the test at the Cameron Park Community Services District’s cardboard boat races held last month at the CSD pool. Construction materials were limited to cardboard, styrofoam and duct tape. With a push from their parents, above, the cardboard boat racers begin their journey across the water.

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Buckeye Union School District gave its award to Board Certified Behavior Analyst Jared Coon, who helps students struggling with mental health and behavioral issues.

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“Jared comes in with a calm demeanor and works very patiently with people,” noted BUSD Superintendent Dr. David Roth. “Be for you know it, we have a child you would never know had these challenges.”

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Rescue Union School District named Marina Village Middle School math teacher Charlene Ferrara.

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Principal Aaron Palm handed his Educator of the Year award to math teacher Paul Kuzmich, who Palm called patient and passionate. Kuzmich, who was part of the first graduating class at ORHS, was commended for his devotion to the school and students, as well as his ability to find a way to help each of his students.

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Village Life photos by Noel Stack Buckeye Union School District Board Certified Behavior Analyst/Educator of the Year Jared Coon is all smiles with his family, EDH Rotary Club President Mark Hornstra, far left, and BUSD Superintendent Dr. David Roth, far right.

Rescue Union School District math teacher Charlene Ferrara proudly holds her award with, from left, EDH Rotary Club President Mark Hornstra, Marina Village Middle School Principal Levi Cambridge and RUSD Superintendent Jim Shoemake.

EDH Rotary Club President Mark Hornstra, El Dorado Union High School District Superintendent Dr. Ron Carruth, ORHS Teacher of the Year Paul Kuzmich and ORHS Principal Aaron Palm, left to right, celebrate Kuzmich’s award.

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Arts, 10 College Parkway in Folsom. For tickets and more information call (916) 608-6888 or visit harriscenter.net.

June 13

Capital Film Arts Alliance presents Creative Interpretations III, a showing of short films in which the filmmakers use the exact same dialogue to create a wide variety of entertainment, 7 p.m. at Harris Center for the Arts, 10 College Parkway in Folsom. For tickets and more information call (916) 608-6888 or visit harriscenter.net.

June 14

The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce hosts its Business Builder Blender, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Pete’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, 2023 Vine St., Suite 201. To RSVP call (916) 933-1335 or visit eldoradohillschamber.org.

June 15

The El Dorado County Fair takes place June 15-18 on the Placerville fairgrounds. For

tickets and more information visit eldoradocountyfair.org.

El Dorado Hills Town Center hosts Live on the Boulevard free concerts every Thursday with Peace Frog scheduled next to hit the stage. Set up begins at 5:30 p.m. For more information visit edhtowncenter.com.

June 17

The El Dorado Hills Community Services District hosts a Blackstone Park grand opening, 9-11 a.m., with a nature walk, refreshments and family activities. For more information visit edhcsd.org. The Firefighter Appreciation Dinner takes place at the Rescue Fire Department, 5221 Deer Valley Road, at 5 p.m. For more information call (530) 677-1868.

June 21

Support CASA El Dorado with a bowl of delicious ice cream. Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, 1011 E Bidwell St. in Folsom, will donate 20% of total purchases made, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., to the local organization.

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coordinator for the second annual Once in a Blue Moon Berries Blueberry Festival.

The festival is set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 10 & 11 at Once in a Blue Moon Berries, 1820 Arroyo Vista Way in El Dorado Hills. Attendees will have their pick of different varieties — legacy near the entrance, then bluecrop and bluegold, followed by duke near the top.

“We’re planning to expand it every year,” said Pak, who also operates The Momma Bear Bakery.

The farm is open periodically during blueberry season. The festival, however, is expected to draw 1,000 people each day of the event.

Tickets can be found online: ticketscandy. com/e/once-in-a-bluemoon-berries-blueberryfestival-1788. One ticket is $6. Four cost $20. Parking is $5. There’s no charge for children 4 and younger.

A bucket of berries costs $20. People can bring their own buckets to pick, though the 1,000-plant farm will use its own to measure the berries.

Thirty-five vendors will be at the festival, as will the North American Blueberry Council.

“It’s all handmade — 35-plus vendors: cups, candles, clothing, soaps, lots of yummy food,” Pak said of the vendors.

“My niece does cute little dog collars.”

The event also includes food vendors, live country music, a petting zoo and a kids’ area.

“This community here, there are so many kids who have no idea where blueberries come from,” said Janet Suttles, who, along with husband Mike, owns the farm. “We’re just the little mom-and-pop blueberry shop around the corner.

“We’re excited for the kids to see it here,” she

added. “It’s all up to the berries.”

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Janet sat in mid-May near her acre of blueberries. They were small and green then, but the heat expected over the weeks was sure to ripen them.

Cooler weather is best early in the growing season. Once they start to bloom, heat is essential for the berries to grow and turn blue.

“We wanted to give it the extra week of heat,” Pak said of the June 10 & 11 festival time.

The farm has its origins in Alaska, where Suttles’ children were born.

The family picked blueberries in Alaska. Moving to El Dorado Hills almost 20 years ago, they knew they wanted to grow something. Mike took Janet blueberry picking for her birthdays and the idea grew.

“We just thought, let’s grow blueberries,” she said.

The family spent two years tilling the field and also building deer fencing and installing irrigation, along with the other tasks required to have a successful farm.

The farm has seen the couple, their children and three neighborhood girls tend to it over the years.

“Everyone in town calls her the blueberry lady,” Pak said of her mother.

The picking season used to stretch from midMay to July, but warmer weather over the years has reduced it to June.

Then the COVID19 pandemic hit and changed everything. The farm installed handwashing stations and used directional arrows to guide people through the blueberries.

The farm has no set operating hours. Instead, Pak advises people to visit the farm’s Facebook page. Go to facebook. com and search: “Once in a Blue Moon Berries.”

The farm posts upcoming operating hours online.

The family sees many of the same people come through each season.

Some send them pictures of their children picking the berries. Janet has many of those photos posted to the outside wall of a building next to the blueberries.

“It’s a lot of people’s family tradition,” Pak said.

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Plein air paintings by nationally recognized artists on display

“I have never had a studio, and I do not understand shutting oneself up in a room.” — Claude Monet, plein air painter and impressionist

Plein air painting is the art of transcribing nature while immersed in nature herself. The artist takes up an easel, goes into the great outdoors and creates on paper, wood or canvas what he or she sees.

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Their desire to paint light and its changing, transient qualities, along with the new availability of transportable paint tubes and the box easel (the forerunner to the light-weight easels of today), allowed artists the freedom to paint “en plein air,” which is the French expression for “in the open air.”

This desire to paint these wonderful qualities of light and color drew artists from around the world to California. The vivid colors and sharper quality of light here are special. Add to this the Golden State’s abundant natural wonders from the Paci c Ocean, to the golden foothills, to the mountains … the resulting artwork is simply amazing. Art produced by plein air artists in California is distinctive, valuable and highly collectible. It captures a moment

GROW FOR IT! Protect your animals from poisonous plants

Many plants we grow in our yards are toxic to dogs and cats. Some can be fatal, but many cause nonfatal — but annoying — symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea and drooling.

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Because of dogs’ indiscriminate eating and chewing habits, they are much more commonly poisoned than cats. For lots of good information on poisonous plants see the ASCPA website, aspca.org/ pet-care/poison-control/plants.

If you suspect your dog or cat has eaten or chewed on a poison plant, rst call your vet to nd out if it is OK to induce vomiting. If it is OK, and if your pet is conscious and alert, follow these directions:

1. Give about one tablespoon of 3% hydrogen peroxide per 15 pounds of body weight. For the average cat or toy breed dog, use one half to 1 tablespoon. For medium sized dogs such as a springer spaniel, the dosage is 4 tablespoons. Large dogs, like Labs or German shepherds, can be dosed with 5 to 6 tablespoons.

2. Repeat in 10 minutes if the pet does not vomit.

3. Identify the plant, or take it to your vet, if possible.

4. If the pet ate a pesticide, bring the container to the vet.

5. Take the pet to your vet ASAP. There are very good drugs that reliably cause vomiting in 5 minutes.

The following plants can present serious poisoning issues:

• Sago and cardboard palms: Cycads and zamias cause liver failure in dogs; they are extremely potent and all parts of the plant are poisonous. Once a dog shows signs of liver failure, the mortality rate is 30%. For some reason many dogs like to chew on sago palms.

• Lilies of all kinds: Crocus, Asiatic, Oriental, tiger, Easter and hyacinth, tulips, aloe and daylilies. However, agapanthus (Lily of the Nile) is not poisonous. Lilies are extremely potent and cause acute kidney failure in cats; few cats survive. Lilies will cause vomiting and diarrhea in dogs, but not kidney damage.

• Castor beans and plants contain ricin, the deadliest plant toxin known to man. The dried beans are sometimes used as decorative beads in jewelry and small children are especially at risk.

• Buckeye pollen is toxic to bees and the plant and nuts are toxic to dogs and livestock. They cause vomiting and diarrhea and a ect the central nervous system.

• Oleander is very poisonous; it causes heart problems and is mostly a problem for livestock.

• Foxglove is the original source of digitalis, a drug used in tiny amounts for heart failure, but it is very toxic if overdosed.

• Lily of the Valley, Convalaria, is also cardiotoxic.

• Rhubarb leaves and portulaca can cause kidney damage.

• Nicotiana contains nicotine; it can cause vomiting and a ects the central nervous system.

• Vinca rosea also causes vomiting and diarrhea and a ects the central nervous system.

• Sweet Pea , Lathyrus latifolius, can be a problem for livestock.

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• Azaleas and rhododendrons are toxic and usually only a problem for sheep and goats.

• Daffodils, especially the bulbs, are toxic.

• Rudbeckia is toxic to livestock in large amounts, but it tastes bad.

• Yellow star thistle is toxic to horses if they eat 50% to 200% of their body weight in two to three months. It is only a problem if there is insufficient healthy forage available.

• Cocoa mulch may be attractive to dogs and is toxic; it causes vomiting and diarrhea, lethargy, fast heart rate and tremors. Some are labeled as safe for pets and have toxins removed.

• Grapes may be toxic to dogs, cats and ferrets, but many pets that eat grapes are not affected. Those that are affected show signs of kidney damage a few hours after ingestion. Most plants that are toxic to livestock are not consumed in large enough quan-

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The El Dorado County Community Action Council has several member vacancies, including those within the Low-Income and Community Sector Membership categories. The Community Action Council is seeking to ll the member vacancies with individuals who can represent the interests and con-

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the Gallery at 48 Natoma in Folsom will host a special juried exhibit of plein air artwork by The Granite Group — one of the premier plein air groups in California.

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The art group began as an o -shoot of the prestigious California Art Club. Artist friends Paul Kratter and Bill Cone loosely formed it over a phone call in 2004.

Kratter called Cone and asked if he would like to camp and paint big granite vistas in the Eastern Sierra. What did he think of that?

Cone had some ideas on how to approach such an undertaking. He wanted to invite artists only and be able to paint from sunup to sundown. No cooking or cleaning for the artists to worry about.

Cone also wanted the gear portered up to one location and not have to move because the shing was bad or move every day to another location.

“I’m in!” said Kratter. And so it began.

Since that time, nearly 50 artists have joined them from all parts of the United States.

“It is amazing to paint and enjoy the camaraderie one only gets from camping side-by-side for nearly a week in some of the best mountain scenery anywhere,” Kratter said. “To stand where Edgar Payne once stood and painted is extraordinary.”

There will be more than 60 amazing landscape paintings to view in oils, acrylics and pastels. Many are by nationally recognized artists, including Suzie Baker, Kevin Courter, Aimee Erickson, Philippe Gandiol, Scott Hamill, Carolyn Hesse-Low, Je Horn, Paul Kratter, Sergio Lopez, Kim Lordier, Joe Mancuso, Terry Miura, Lori Putnam and Jim Wodark.

Other regional artists include Charity Anderson, Gary Blackwell, Bill Cone, Susan D’Arcy, Michele DeBraganca, Mark Fehlman, Tia Kratter, Richard Lindenberg, Ernesto Nemesio, Erika Perlo , Jeanne Sofen, Randall Stauss and Carol Tarzier.

But wait — there’s more

In the Community Gallery at the Gallery at 48 Natoma, June 16 to Aug. 29, the annual Folsom Art Center Adult Art Classes Student/Faculty Art Show will be on display.

Selections will include art from classes in Chinese brush painting, ceramics, drawing, acrylics, watercolor and more.

An opening reception for both exhibits is planned 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 23. Entrance is free and open to the public with complimentary refreshments and live guitar music by Daniel Roest.

cerns of people and families with low incomes living in El Dorado County, with a special focus on housing, nutrition and low-income program needs.

Priority will be given to individuals or representatives of community organizations who demonstrate a commitment to advancing the purposes and activities of the council.

The deadline to submit a member application for the

There’s even more

That same evening, June 23, is a free Summer of Music Concert at Folsom City Lions Park (located down the sidewalk from the gallery), 7-9 p.m. The featured classic rock band is Wasted Space. Consider this a great, free night out in Folsom. See more details at Facebook.com/FolsomParksandRec.

Community Action Council is July 14.

Representatives of community agencies that serve El Dorado County’s low-income residents are encouraged to apply. These are volunteer, unpaid positions. Meetings are held in Placerville.

To receive a member application for the Community Action Council contact Star Walker at (530) 621-6255 or send an email to star.walker@edcgov.us.

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The Gallery at 48 Natoma is located at 48 Natoma St. in Folsom. Admission is free. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday with evening hours 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call (916) 4616601 or visit folsom.ca.us for more information.

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If it’s possible to avoid taking money from your 401(k) before you retire, you probably should do so. You could spend 25 or more years in retirement, and you’ll need to pay for those years, so you may want to look for alternatives to your 401(k). If you’ve built an emergency fund containing several months’ worth of living expenses in cash or cash equivalents, you could use some of this money. If you have a Health Savings Account (HSA), you could use it to pay for quali ed medical expenses. Or you could sell some of your taxable investments, rather than going into your taxdeferred 401(k).

But if you have determined that you must look at your 401(k) plan to meet a short-term funding need, you’ll want to carefully consider how to go about it. You typically have two main choices: loans or withdrawals.

For plans that allow loans, employees can generally borrow up to 50% of the vested amount of their 401(k)s, up to a maximum of $50,000 within a 12-month period. Administrative fees may apply and interest will be charged, but it will be added back to the 401(k) account as part of the loan repayments.

Except when they’re used for a home purchase, loans must be repaid within ve years, with equal payments made

at least quarterly, unless payments are allowed to be paused temporarily. If you leave the company or don’t repay the loan according to the agreement, the loan balance will likely be treated as a taxable distribution.

Now, let’s consider withdrawals. For 401(k) plans that allow current employees to make withdrawals, the withdrawal requests are usually considered either hardship or non-hardship. To qualify for a hardship withdrawal, you must demonstrate an immediate and heavy nancial need to pay for certain expenses, including a home purchase, college, a medical issue or other speci ed costs, and your withdrawal is limited to the amount necessary to meet the need. Non-hardship withdrawals can typically be taken for any purpose but usually are not granted until you’re 59½ or older.

Unlike with a loan, a hardship withdrawal can’t be repaid, while a nonhardship withdrawal can usually only be repaid by rolling over the amount to an IRA within 60 days. But the bigger issue may be taxes. If you withdraw funds from your 401(k), any previously untaxed money is generally taxed as ordinary income and a 10% penalty will apply if you’re younger than 59½, unless you qualify for an exception. Plus, your 401(k) plan typically must withhold 20% of the withdrawal for taxes, so you’d have to take an even larger withdrawal to meet your needs.

Before embarking on a 401(k) loan or withdrawal, you may want to consult with a nancial professional and your tax advisor. Taking money from your 401(k) is a big move, so make sure you know everything that’s involved.

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.

Museums offer military perk

News release

SACRAMENTO — Six Sacramento area museums are participating in Blue Star Museums (a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, in collaboration with the Department of Defense and museums across America) to o er free admission to the nation’s activeduty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve, through Labor Day. The

local museums are: Aerospace Museum of California, California Automobile Museum, California Museum, Crocker Art Museum, Fairytale Town and the Sacramento History Museum.

The free admission program is available for those currently serving in the U.S.

SHINGLE

SPRINGS~CAMERON PARK Chamber of Commerce

President’s Corner

Colette Thiel

Summer officially arrives this month which brings travel, kids out of school and more travel throughout El Dorado County. June is a busy month for our Chamber. THUNDER IN THE PARK, our annual Classic Car Show, will be held on June 10th at Cameron Park Lake. This is a fun event for the whole family! DJ, Raffle Prizes, 50/50 Opportunity Drawing and a Johnny Cash Impersonator will make it a fantastic event. A big THANK YOU to our Platinum Sponsor – Kniesel’s Collision, Gold Sponsor – Geneva Financial, Silver Sponsors – Marshall Hospital, Cal.Net and Corey McKinney – EXP Realty and Bronze Sponsor – Solis Collision. Hope to see you there!

Our Monthly Networking Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, June 28, 11:30am at Los Pinos. Our Guest Speaker is Dreu Murin, CEO, Dreu Murin Production. Topic: Economic Development for our region. The cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members and space is limited.

Our membership continues to grow, and we welcome all

businesses, large or small, to join our Chamber.

If you are or know someone that may be interested, contact the office at 530-677-8000 or visit www.sscpchamber.org

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

JUNE Events

Celebrating Father’s Day and Beginning of Summer!

June (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.

June

Support Small Businesses To Keep It Local!

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

June 1st

SS/CP Chamber Mixer

Come mix and mingle at the monthly Chamber Mixer, and visit our website to learn where this month’s Mixer is taking place. Time is 5:30-7:30pm. Contact the Chamber for more information at (530) 677-8000. sscpchamber.org

June 9 74th Annual Highway 50 Wagon Train

The 74th annual Hwy. 50 Wagon Train will roll into the Pollock Pines-Camino Community Center on Friday, June 8th. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a day-long event, including Baby Back Ribs & Tri-Tip dinner, outdoor BBQ with burgers, dogs, Tri-Tip sandwiches, Swingin’ Door Saloon, Kids Corral with games and activities, pony rides, cornhole competition, live music and dancing, tomahawk throwing, interactive entertainment, craft vendors, and much more! Lunch available from noon to 2pm, dinner available from 4:30-7:00pm. www. hwy50wagontrain.com

June 10

Thunder In the Park Classic Car Show

Join us for the Chamber’s largest fundraiser event all year! Cameron Park Lake, 2989 Cambridge Rd., Cameron Park, from 8am to 3pm. Raf e prizes, food trucks, live DJ, and vendor booths! Enjoy the lake, sun, and beautiful vehicles. Gates open at 7am.

June 10

Blueberry Festival

Join us June 10 and 11 from 8am to 1pm for a 2-day Blueberry Festival. Featuring blueberry pastries, cotton candy, shaved ice, lemonade, soaps and body products, clothing, pie-eating contest, and much more! Bring the kids and pick non-GMO blueberries fresh from the plant! Face painting, petting zoo, axe throwing, live music, and free games and activities for the kids.

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June 12

Nature Camp

Register now for the American River Conservancy’s Nature Camp, beginning at 8am Monday, June 12, 348 State Hwy. 49, Coloma. Each lesson lasts one week and is geared toward a speci c age group. There will be games, arts and crafts, environmental learning, exploring, friendships and, of course, fun in the river! Camps run Mon-Fri (except Rafting Camp) for 11-13 year-olds, which includes a ropes course, 2 days and rafting, and 2 nights of camping by the riverside. For more information and registration: https://app.donorview.com/Lrj5e

June 17

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

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. Join

The Shingle Springs/Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce, originally formed

Inc. in December 1967. It works to promote the area, encouraging business

community.

June 15-18

El Dorado County Fair

Don’t miss the annual El Dorado County Fair on June 15-18, 2023. This year’s theme is Country Nights and Carnival Lights and promises all the family fun and excitement you know and love. Think mutton bustin’, live interactive exhibits, musical performances, clown college, free train rides, and even a funnel cake eating contest! http://eldoradocountyfair.org/fair.html

June 24

Summer Spectacular

Come to Cameron Park Lake for the Summer Spectacular reworks event! 2989 Cambridge Rd., Cameron Park, from 4:30pm to 9:30pm. Enjoy the Kids Zone, live music, refreshments, food vendors, and beer garden. For ticket purchase, contact Adam Domingo, Recreation Coordinator, at (530) 677-2231 or email adomingo@cameronpark.org.

June 28

SS/CP Chamber Networking Luncheon

Please join us at Los Pinos, 3420 Palmer Dr., Cameron Park from 11:30am to 1:00pm for our monthly networking luncheon! Contact the Chamber for more details at (530) 677-8000.

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, how could you not have a great time at the Dedier family restaurant, The Mimosa House? If you think choosing from more than 100 different varieties of mimosas is hard, try deciding which delicious item to order from the vast menu! Try a delicious breakfast or lunch starter of Toasties (French donuts covered in powdered sugar) before indulging in another decadent treat, the Island Crepe, filled with flambéed bananas, shredded coconut, The breakfast menu also includes more than 20 omelets, 9 eggs Benedict options, plus tasty south-of-the-border food. For a more traditional lunch, check out the updated menu featuring an array of burgers, go to handhelds like their Club Sandwich and the Taco We invite you to come on down, get lost in our endless options, treat yourself to THE Mimosa House Experience, and let us celebrate you becoming a part of our

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A dentistry that aims to be a home away from home

Jessica Cyphers

Staff writer

For patients of Dale Stanec, Jr., DDS, going to the dentist feels a little like going home.

“We know all of our patients. They’re our friends,” said Dr. Stanec, who works alongside his wife and office manager, Elena, in his 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.

“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