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‘A great day in El Dorado County’
Chamber celebrates glittering community members and businesses Mimi Escabar and Andrew Vonderschmitt Mountain Democrat staff
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El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce CEO Laurel Brent-Bumb, center, accepts a proclamation from Assemblyman Joe Patterson, right, in recognition of the chamber’s 100th annual awards and board installation celebration. They’re joined by event emcee Adam Anderson, left.
he well-attended 100th annual El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce Awards and Installation Dinner honored the many accomplishments made, not only by the business community, but the chamber itself. It was a night of glitter and glitz, camaraderie and community on Jan. 30. A night where business and community leaders caught up with old friends, cemented relationships with new and celebrated the many successes of their contemporaries. “I am glad to be in a room filled with doers,” Adam Anderson of WealthGuard Advisors, master of ceremonies, said as he welcomed the capacity crowd to the Apex event room at Red Hawk Casino. At the beginning of the proceedings Trish Tratos of Spot-On Signs was thanked for her commitment to the Chamber Diplomats program while Christa Campbell of Rainbow Orchards was acknowledged and thanked for her years of dedication and service to agriculture and tourism in El Dorado County. Each year the chamber hands out four awards to businesses or individuals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty: Golden Slate, Achievement in Tourism, Historic Preservation and Community Service. First up, Executive Director of Film and Media Kathleen Dodge, recognized Margaritaville Resort, ■ See AWARDS, page A8
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Wendy and Dennis Thomas, left photo, received the Community Service Award for their combined years in public service. Christa Campbell of Rainbow Orchards , left, holds up her award after Adam Anderson, right, called her name, right photo. The award recognizes Campbell’s years of dedication and service to agriculture and tourism in El Dorado County.
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El Dorado County and Warabi to celebrate golden anniversary The torii gate symbolizes the passage from the mundane world into a sacred spiritual realm. A pitch to build a structure at the Placerville Library has been presented to celebrate El Dorado County’s Sister City partnership with Warabi, Japan. Courtesy rendering
Jo Carrerow
Mountain Democrat correspondent El Dorado County will be opening its doors to its sister city, Warabi, Japan, for the 50th year in April. The semi centennial week-long celebration will begin with nine visitors from Japan, including former Warabi City Councilman Ryosuke Imai, one of the founders who helped create the tradition of his city and El Dorado County exchanging visits, starting in 1975. This is a “big event,” said Janet Sambucetti, president of the El Dorado County Chapter of ■ See ANNIVERSARY page A8
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