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LAID TO REST
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Elk Grove Police Department motor officer and Cameron Park resident Ty Lenehan’s flag draped casket, above left, is surrounded by family, friends and colleagues in a memorial service at Bayside Church Adventure Campus in Roseville Feb. 1. He joined the police department in 2016.
Officer Lenehan remembered as man of faith, honor Eric Jaramishian Staff writer “Greater love has no one than this: To lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” — John 15:13 old Country Baptist Church Pastor Cliff Peppers recited these words honoring the life of fallen Elk Grove motor officer Ty Lenehan. “It happens too often when an officer is called on to give his or her all in a line of duty,” Peppers said. Ty Lenehan’s family, friends and colleagues paid tribute to the fallen officer at a public funeral Feb. 1 at Bayside Church Adventure Campus in Roseville and on Feb. 2 at Gold Country Baptist Church in Shingle Springs. Lenehan, 44, a Cameron Park resident, father and husband, was killed after being struck by a wrong-way driver on Highway 99 while riding a motorcycle on his way to work Jan. 21.
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Pastors Phil Layton, Corey Millican and Peppers were the opening speakers at his memorial service at the Shingle Springs church, sharing memories of Lenehan and his journey as a Christian. “Ty was a good law enforcement officer, a good partner and an outstanding motor officer — one who could be trusted to have the back of the men and women with whom he served in the Elk Grove Police Department and his community around him,” Peppers said. “More importantly, Ty was a man committed to his faith in Jesus Christ.” The pastors described him as committed to his community, compassionate and unfailing in his faith. Lenehan was part of the church’s security team, a greeter and would reach out to people to spread the word of Christ in downtown Placerville. “Ty wanted to see his life conform to the image of Christ so he can be the kind of husband that Christ wanted to be, the father that his children needed,
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ongtime resident Erma Schmer turned 90 years old last month, sharing a special milestone with the El Dorado Hills Community Services District. Erma moved to El Dorado Hills the very year the EDHCSD was established, prompting EDHCSD General Manager Kevin Loewen and former General Manager Wayne Lowery to pay Erma a birthday visit. “When we heard that she was a resident from 1962, it just made sense to go and say happy birthday to an El Dorado
the kind of police officer his community needed and the kind of gospel witness that our world needed,” Millican said. “If Ty were standing here, these are the kinds of things he would tell you.” Lenehan’s siblings — Gerry Lenehan, Kyle Lenehan and Melanie Clarke — described him as a “bubbly” child growing up and shared childhood memories of camping, biking, inside jokes and Ty’s carefree nature. “We can see that he touched your lives like he touched ours,” Kyle said to mourners gathered last Wednesday. “It’s really cool to see that impact that he has had on ours. “He’s just a good person,” he added. “I think he spent his entire life sending goodness out into the world. At his core, he wanted to make people happy.” Gerry shared a story about riding bikes with his brother until they got lost and would have to find their way home.
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EDHCSD Clerk of the Board Brittany DiTonno, EDHCSD General Manager Kevin Loewen and former EDHCSD General Manager Wayne Lowery, back row left to right, are joined by Erma Schmer’s oldest daughter Terry Schmer and friend and former co-worker Cynthia Lowery holding grandson Henry, front left to right, during a special visit to Erma.
The deadline for eligible homeowners to apply for California’s Property Tax Postponement Program is Feb. 10. New this year is that homeowners affected by wildfire have been granted an extension to file until May 11, according to K. E. Coleman, El Dorado County’s treasurer-tax collector. Coleman advises homeowners to not delay in submitting an application for the program. “This program is very popular and funding is limited,” states Coleman in a news release. Applications are processed in the order received. The Property Tax Postponement Program, administered by the state Controller’s Office, allows eligible homeowners to postpone payment of property taxes on their primary residence. To be eligible homeowners must: • Be at least 62, or blind or have a disability • Own and occupy the home • Have a total household income of $45,810 or less • Have at least 40% equity in the home ■
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WHAT’S HAPPENING Nominate an El Dorado Rose Now: Candidates are sought for the 2022 El Dorado Rose competition. Candidates can be sponsored by a club, an organization, a business or a private individual. If you are interested, call Carole Burnley at (530) 626-4949. The candidate must have the following qualifications: • Is 60 years or older • Has been a county resident for 10+ years. •Has contributed noncareer volunteer services to the community.
Pizzeria open house Feb. 9: Stop by the Viscuso’s Pizza & Draft House, 2222 Francisco Drive in El Dorado Hills, during the open house celebration, 5:30-7 p.m., with the El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce. RSVP by visiting eldoradohillschamber.org.
Visit the garden Feb. 12: The Sherwood Demonstration Garden is open to the public, 9 a.m. to noon, 6699 Campus Drive in Placerville. Admission is free. Walk the 16 individual gardens at your own pace or ask a docent for help. For more information visit ucanr.edu/sites/EDC_ Master_Gardeners/ Demonstration_Garden.
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
PEOPLE TALK
Photos and question by Sel Richard
When did you know your partner was the one?
Michele Buschman
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Tawny Reinhardt
Janelle Weiner
Jimmy Davis
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“We were on our way to Tahoe. I had terrible allergies and he let me wipe my nose on his sleeve.”
“I was going to move in with a roommate and it fell through. He asked me to move in with him and gave me a whole closet for all my heels.”
“It was in college and I thought we were just friends. Then I saw him sitting with another girl and I thought ‘hey wait a second — he’s mine.’”
“First time I put my eyes on her. She was 16 and I was 18. We’ve been married 31 years now.”
“When I could share anything and everything without being embarrassed. And he could always make me laugh.”
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In “RUSD president announces Assembly run” published in the Feb. 2 edition of Village Life, the information given to the newspaper misstated the seat to which Michael Gordon seeks election. Gordon is running to represent California’s 4th Senate District that includes all or portions of El Dorado, Placer, Stanislaus, Amador, Alpine, Tuolomne, Mariposa, Madera, Mono and Inyo counties. For more information visit GordonforSenate.com.
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The following information was taken from El Dorado County sheriff’s reports:
Feb. 12: Folsom Lake Symphony presents Heartbeats, a concert featuring pianist Sheng Cai, 7:30 p.m. at Harris Center for the Arts, 10 College Parkway in Folsom. For tickets and more information call (800) 595-4849 or visit folsomlakesymphony. com/tickets.
Jan. 27 8:15 a.m. Grand theft was reported on Del Mar Drive. 12:02 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Windplay Drive.
Jan. 30 6:05 p.m. A burglary was reported at a school on Blackstone Parkway.
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Feb. 19: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Sierra host Crackin’ Crab for Kids, a drivethru event, 4:30-7 p.m. at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds. To purchase tickets visit bbbsns.org/events/ crackincrabforkids.
4:04 p.m. Grand theft was reported at an assisted living facility on Town Center West Way.
Feb. 2 8:23 a.m. A vehicle burglary was reported at an apartment complex on Valley View Parkway. 10:41 a.m. Vandalism was reported at an apartment complex on Olson Lane. 1:30 p.m. A battery was reported on Planeta Way. 2:51 p.m. A vehicle burglary was reported at an apartment complex on Olson Lane.
Cultural show Feb. 19: BYU Performing Arts presents Living Legends, a performance of culturally inspired dance, music and costumes, 7 p.m. at Harris Center for the Arts, 10 College Parkway in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit tix.com/ ticket-sales/byumanagementsociety/6863/ event/1253566.
Feb. 3 11:15 a.m. Grand theft was reported on Del Mar Drive. 12:55 p.m. A burglary was reported on Marina Park Drive. Photo courtesy of the EDHCSD
Jay Estrera, center, has some dress-up fun with daughters Amberlyn Estrera, 12, and Hayden Estrera, 11, at the El Dorado Hills Community Services District’s Daddy & Me Valentine Dance last weekend in the EDHCSD gym. Every year parents and their children dress in their best for celebrate the sweet holiday together at the sold-out events.
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ordle is a little word game that’s made a big splash since it was released just four months ago, skyrocketing from 90 daily users to millions today. It’s a simple concept: a player gets six tries to identify a single, five-letter word and you can only play once each day. Americans are hooked because the concentration the game sparks is something our society craves. It’s not a daunting amount of concentration — just enough to “get in the zone,” as I like to call it, to quiet our minds and focus on one task. We crave it because we get less practice with this kind of focused attention in our loud and busy world. Kids ages 14 and younger don’t know life before smartphone technology and they are the ones who largely need to build this muscle, which especially helps when they are doing homework. Like any new exercise, start small to build the concentration muscle. I challenge students to “get in the zone” when they are doing homework by adopting what I call the 20/10 rule. For every 20 minutes of uninterrupted, in the zone, work, take a 10-minute break. Repeat until the work is done. Many students say they spend “hours” doing homework with little result, but when I ask if they have a phone or some other distraction nearby, a cute dog to pet, YouTube videos competing for their attention, etc., most say they do. Even adults get distracted when our phones buzz; I know I do. Put the phone across the room and use it as a timer instead. Once students see how productive they can
be without distractions they will be motivated to keep the practice going. This is especially effective for kids who have been out of school and have a lot of work to catch up on, particularly after being quarantined. Instead of looking at the mountain of make-up work as, well, a mountain that seems impossible to climb, I tell students to chip away at it one assignment at a time by using the 20/10 rule. Eventually they can build up to longer concentration times, but a break is always key because we are humans after all, not robots. It can be hard to get in the zone at first because we have gotten used to spreading ourselves and our attention thin by multitasking. Yet studies show multitasking isn’t as effective as focused attention on one task. This is one reason why we might crave to be in nature, to go for a solitary run or take a long drive out of the blue sometimes. Our brains our signaling what we want and need often before our waking consciences know it. Instead of treating the underlying causes, our society treats the symptoms of not practicing focused attention instead. We’re seeing lower rates of executive function skills — those skills that help us plan, focus and remember instructions. We are also seeing increased diagnoses of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and anxiety. A 2019 Blue Cross Blue Shield study found that ADHD diagnoses rose 30% since 2011 and that 10% of U.S. children have been diagnosed with ADHD ... and that was before the pandemic. ■
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hen I came to the United States from Russia, I had no idea how difficult making my way would be. I was working full time and often long days to make ends meet. I knew a college degree would advance my career and better my quality of life, but after looking into several University of California and California State University programs, I couldn’t make them work with my busy work schedule and my lack of financial support. Given these limitations, I didn’t think a degree was possible for me — until I discovered my online university. My university allowed me to study at home, on my own time and at my own pace. While I was able to qualify for a federal Pell Grant to help cover the cost of tuition, no state aid was available to me because California does not provide financial aid for adult learners who attend online universities. Because of this flexibility provided by my online university and federal support provided by grant funding, today I have a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in accounting and am preparing to take my CPA license exam later this year. As a result, I make far more money than I did previously and I also contribute more to my community and the state in higher taxes. Immigrants come to America because it is the country of opportunity. We want to change our lives for the better. California legislators should recognize that members of this hard-working community need online higher education options in order to contribute
more to their communities and better provide for their families. It is time for the state to treat students attending online universities as equals to their peers attending traditional brick and mortar institutions in California. After all, we pay the same taxes as any other Californian yet we’re penalized for our choice of college, despite living and working in the state while enrolled. California should not limit residents who wish to pursue higher education to brick and mortar institutions that have limited online options and strict course schedules that often don’t realistically correlate for adults who work one or more jobs to make ends meet. We ought to open doors to create opportunities for those who want to study and make their lives better and make lives better for others. Online, not-for-profit universities provide opportunities for those who can’t make the time to attend in-person classes. There are highquality institutions like the one I attended whose students deserve equal access to state-sponsored financial aid. It is time that our state student financial aid grant guidelines be adjusted to meet the needs of today’s adult learners and the 21st century digital economy. Online higher education works. It doesn’t just work for immigrants like me; it works for busy adults throughout the state. As a professional accountant now, I can confidently say that expanding financial aid grants to online university students makes finan■
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Heritage Village Park lights
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EDITOR: he El Dorado Hills Community Services District once again has misled the community. The CSD discussed the lighting issue at the new Heritage Village Park, a public park, and it was decided the park would be open “dawn to dusk.” The 50-foot stadium-style lighting remains even though the builder, Lennar, has repeatedly offered to remove the lights at no cost to the CSD. The latest notification regarding the opening of the park in spring 2022 touts lighted courts, lighted bathrooms, lighted parking as well as other amenities. All this indicates that the CSD has little regard for its senior community… first by locating this public park in the middle of a senior 55+ community and second by lighting the park. The 50-foot lighting looks like we have a minor league ballpark here. Why is this village park the only one with this extreme lighting? I’d challenge the CSD to use the same lighting at Stephen Harris Park or on the soccer field behind the CSD. I do not believe the residents surrounding those parks would be any more pleased than we are. The agreement was “dawn to dusk” (per CSD board meeting, May 14, 2020) so why is the park advertised as “lighted”? It’s time for El Dorado Hills to elect new members of the CSD board who will listen to the community and uphold decisions made. BONNIE BERGNER El Dorado Hills
EDITOR: hirty-four trillion gallons of rainwater have fallen on California since the start of the hydrologic year, which started Oct. 1. It took three months to surpass the entire total of 2021. The question is, what is California going to do with this water? Unfortunately, what they should do and what they most likely will do are two completely different paths. It will all depend on whether the State Water Resources Control Board decides to show up and do its job. Should they come to the correct conclusion and allow our 1,500 reservoirs to fill and hold the water they could contain, we could reliably supply water to the millions of homes in need for years to come and have a cushion for projected dry years. Allowing our reservoirs to stay at a capacity that allows for the snowpack to comfortably merge into the water supply is a necessity that Californians have been denied for far too long. However, what the water board has done in the past and continues to do, even now, is to allow the reservoirs to drain into the ocean, wasting California’s most precious resources. This loss of available water also leads to a loss of the power that hydroelectric dams produce for the state. The Democrats in control of the state government are entirely for alternative energy sources other than
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The Rotary Club of El Dorado Hills and Lakeview Elementary School staff recently recognized Preston McIntire as Student of the Year. “Preston is amazing,” said Lakeview Principal Kathy Miracle, who noted the fifth-grader has a caring heart and determination. Diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder, Preston has learned to use what many consider to be a challenge to his advantage, Miracle said, explaining that this approach has helped him academically thrive. Preston’s teacher Ashlie Oliver commended the young man for his maturity, positive attitude and helpful nature. Preston received a plaque, illustrated dictionary and $50. Above left to right are: Rescue Union School District Superintendent Jim Shoemake, Lakeview Elementary Principal Kathy Miracle, Student of the Year Preston McIntire, teacher Ashlie Oliver and EDH Rotary Club President Kevin Loewen.
EDC auditor recognized News release El Dorado County Auditor-Controller Joe Harn was presented a Certificate of Recognition from state Assemblyman Kevin Kiley Jan. 27, acknowledging Harn and his team’s receipt of the Award for Financial Transaction Reporting by State Controller Betty Yee. “El Dorado County’s reporting excellence helps the State Controller publish accurate and useful local government financial data in the Counties Annual Report,” Yee said. “Policymakers and other interested parties throughout California rely on the quality of this uniformly reported information.” Counties must follow the eligibility criteria specified by the State Controller’s Office to qualify for this award. Key criteria include the timely submission of the financial transactions report and county budget, the proper classification of revenue and expenditure data and complete and proper reporting of outstanding debt. Harn is a certified public accountant and is the chairperson of the State Controller’s Advisory Committee on County Accounting Procedures.
Citizens’ Academy to give law enforcement insight News release
Let us help you pay tribute to a loved one. When you experience the loss of a loved one, our Village Life team can help you convey information in several ways! Obituary ~ You may write the tribute in your own words or if needed we can provide assistance. Obituaries will publish on the day requested, subject to publication deadline. Anniversary Remembrances ~ You may place an ad in memory of a deceased loved one on the anniversary of a significant date such as a birthday, wedding anniversary, or the anniversary of their death. Call Elizabeth Hansen for more information 530-344-5028
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El Dorado County Auditor-Controller Joe Harn, left, and Assemblyman Kevin Kiley are all smiles after Harn received recognition for his office’s financial reporting excellence.
The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Citizens’ Academy is now taking applications for enrollment. The academy aims to familiarize El Dorado County residents with different aspects of law enforcement and the role the Sheriff’s Office plays within the community. In 16 weeks of classes, participants go behind the scenes and get hands-on experience that engages and educates. The weekly classroom setting builds momentum as participants meet various instructors and the course eventually
ends with an opportunity to play the role of these everyday heroes. Those enrolled also get an opportunity to take a ride-a-long with a deputy and an in-depth tour of both the Sheriff’s Office headquarters and the Placerville jail. The academy is free and enrollment is limited. Two academies will be offered in 2022; the first begins March 3 and the second Aug. 4. Classes are held Thursdays, 6-9 p.m. For more information or to apply to attend go to tinyurl.com/78vkunma or call or email Det. Sean Fitzgerald at (530) 621-5714 or fitzgers@edso.org.
Grants open to nonprofits serving El Dorado Hills News release Local nonprofit agencies serving the community and residents of El Dorado Hills are invited to apply for grant funding from The El Dorado Hills Giving Circle and El Dorado Hills Endowment. Applications of up to $5,000 will be accepted. In an effort to best serve the community, the grant does not have a specific focus area thereby inspiring new ideas with the possibility of responding to unmet community needs. Visit app.smarterselect.com/ programs/70356-El-Dorado-Community-Foundation to apply. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. March 8. Further guidelines and funding requirements are available on the El
Dorado Community Foundation website (eldoradocf.org/receive) or potential applicants are welcome to contact the foundation’s program officer, Kathy Haven, at (530) 622-5621 or kathy@ eldoradocf.org. Note that the grant does not support the entire county, but is limited to El Dorado Hills. The El Dorado Hills Giving Circle and El Dorado Hills Endowment, funds of the El Dorado Community Foundation, work to increase awareness of El Dorado Hills’ needs and to inspire generosity to strengthen the community. Those who donate to the funds are dedicated to building an endowment that provides annual funding to nonprofit organizations, enhances the community and offers El Dorado Hills residents a vehicle for charitable giving.
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On the second floor, relax in the primary suite with two walk-in closets. The suite’s spa-inspired bathroom boasts dual sinks, a jetted tub and an Italian stone walk-in shower with multiple shower heads. Also on the second floor are three additional bedrooms (two feature walk-in closets) that share two full bathrooms plus a large bonus room. Stairs headed up lead to the unfinished attic. The home’s basement showcases a half bath, laundry room with a sink, wine cellar and space for a game area/hobby room or even a home gym or office — owners’ choice. Other home features include multi-unit/multizone heating and cooling systems, fire sprinklers throughout and two 6,500 gallon water tanks outside for fire safety plus a 90-gallon per minute well. The open property is perfect for horses and/or other farm animals. In the backyard is a cozy courtyard with a fenced garden area housing several raised garden beds — the perfect place to grow herbs, tomatoes and fresh vegetables. Interested in a private tour of this lovely Barnett Ranch Road property in Shingle Springs? Contact Realtor Marilyn Goff at (530) 672-4530 or visit marilyngoff. com.
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Staff with the California Department of Water Resources Snow Surveys and Water Supply Forecasting Unit, Andy Reising, Anthony Burdock and Sean de Guzman, takes measurements of the snowpack as part of the second snow survey of the 2022 season at Phillips Station near Sierra-at-Tahoe Feb. 1.
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Sparse snow accumulations remain on the slopes above Tuesday’s snow survey site near Echo Summit where the Caldor Fire burned last summer.
Dry January wipes out surplus snowpack Village Life staff PHILLIPS STATION — A survey of the Sierra Nevada snowpack last week found the state’s frozen water supply to be 92% of average. About one month ago statewide snowpack was averaged at 160% following the heft of December storms. A dry January saw much of that boost melt away. At Phillips Station, about 3 miles west of Echo Summit, Department of Water Resources staff’s Feb. 1 manual survey recorded 48.5 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 19 inches, which is 109% of average for that location. Jan. 3 measurements showed the snowpack was 202% of average at Phillips Station. “We are definitely still in a drought. A completely dry January shows how
quickly surpluses can disappear,” said DWR Director Karla Nemeth. “The variability of California weather proves that nothing is guaranteed and further emphasizes the need to conserve and continue preparing for a possible third dry year.” With little to no accumulation of snow during January, snowpack levels are closer to average Feb. 1 conditions, meaning that a return of winter storms in the Sierra Nevada is needed during February and March to remain at or above normal levels, according to DWR officials. The Southern Sierra snowpack is not faring as well as the Northern Sierra. Water supply forecasts for the south San Joaquin Valley are below average due to a lack of rain and snow. “These dry January conditions demonstrate the importance of continuing
to improve our forecasting abilities and why these snow surveys are essential,” said Sean de Guzman, manager of DWR’s Snow Surveys and Water Supply Forecasting Unit. “While we always hope for a generous snowpack, DWR’s ongoing investments in forecasting techniques will help the state better prepare for both drought and flood conditions.” In light of last year’s poor runoff DWR has increased its efforts to improve climate and runoff forecasting by strengthening its collaboration with partner agencies and academia and by investing in proven technologies to improve data collection and hydrologic modeling. One example is DWR’s investment in remote snowpack measurements by partnering with Airborne Snow Observatories. Data from ASO has
proven to be the most accurate assessment of snowpack conditions that, when coupled with newer, sophisticated runoff models, will improve runoff forecast accuracy, according to DWR officials. Although early season storms helped alleviate some drought impacts, DWR officials say a lack of storms in January has underscored the need for Californians to continue focusing on conservation. Most of California’s reservoirs are still below average and groundwater supplies are still recovering. California has two months left of its typical wet season and will require more storms in those months to end the year at average. DWR conducts four snow surveys at Phillips Station each winter near the first of each month, January through April and, if necessary, one additional in May.
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The Gilmore Senior Center has new officers for the 2022-23 calendar year. The officers will lead the seniors in planning luncheons, parties and social events and will help with some weekly programs at the center. The Gilmore Senior Center is located at 990 Lassen Lane, El Dorado Hills. Anyone 55 and older is welcome to join any programs and events. The new officers are, left to right, Secretary Lee Blondino, Vice Chairperson Douglas Wright, Chairperson Marilyn Wright, Member at Large Marilyn Elliott and Treasurer Carol Hall.
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom recently announced the following appointments: Matthew Atchley, 53, of Cameron Park has been appointed associate director of High Security Male Institutions at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Atchley has served as warden at Salinas Valley State Prison since 2019, where he served in several positions 2004-16 and in 2019, including chief deputy warden, associate warden, correctional captain, correctional lieutenant, correctional sergeant and correctional officer. Atchley also held several positions at the Correctional Training Facility, where he was an associate warden 2016-19 and a correctional officer 2002-04. This position requires Senate confirmation and the compensation is $170,028. Atchley is registered without party preference. Jared Lozano, 46, of El Dorado Hills
has been appointed deputy director for Facility Support at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, where he has been associate director for the high security male mission since 2020. Lozano served as warden at the California Medical Facility 2018-20 and was chief deputy warden at Folsom State Prison 2015-18. He was a correctional administrator at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation in 2015 and 2012-13. He was acting chief deputy warden at the California Health Care Facility 2013-15 and facility captain at Deuel Vocational Institution 2008-12. He was a lieutenant and captain at CDCR Headquarters 2006-08, a lieutenant at California State Prison, Solano, 2004-06, a sergeant at Deuel Vocational Institution 2000-04 and a correctional officer at California State Prison, Solano, from 1997-2000. This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $188,496. Lozano is a Republican.
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Many parents feel they’ve lost their kids to technology, but setting boundaries and setting an example are vital. Make sure the computer is being used for tasks only at homework time. Try playing a family game of checkers or chess. Paint or read together or silently in the same room. Rethink when to hand a young child a phone or a tablet when paper and crayons will do. We’re told not to give babies sweets like fruits as a first food because their palates will reject blander foods later. The same is true for handing young children
technology, which only makes their brains wired to want it, when they could just as easily look out a car window. The late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs famously didn’t let his children have smartphones, touting boredom instead. “I’m a big believer in boredom,” Jobs said. “Boredom allows one to indulge in curiosity and out of curiosity comes everything.” Julie Samrick is an El Dorado Hills mother, writer and teacher. Connect with her at facebook.com/juliesamrickauthor.
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Hills resident who has been here for the full 60 years of the community services district,” explained Loewen. The CSD turns 60 on May 21. Erma still lives in her original house, which happens to be the fifth house built in Park Village, the very first El Dorado Hills village. Her oldest daughter Terry remembers growing up in the neighborhood, spending summers at the Bertelsen Park pool, back when there was a pool. “This is a special place to live,” Terry reminisced. “I was 7 or 8 when we moved in here. I would get up in the morning, go to the pool, come home for dinner and then go back. I always had green hair.” Erma wasn’t up for a chat during the special house call but her family and friends were happy to share their stories. Erma’s neighbor of 26 years, Kim Schultz, has witnessed myriad changes through the years. She told Village Life Erma has been constant in her love of the neighborhood children. “She has this basket, it used to be toys but now it’s candy. All the neighborhood kids would stop in to see Erma and get some candy,” Schultz recounted. “And she still does this. The kids come by and she loves visiting with the kids as they frolic on the lawn.” Erma also still takes daily walk up and down the street. “She’s the sweetest, kindest, gentlest woman you would ever want to know,” said Schultz. A regular at Bella Bru, Erma stops in every morning for a cup of coffee. “Erma’s not a fussy type and she doesn’t like fanfare.” The Schmer family has touched many parts of El Dorado Hills’s evolution, one of which involved her son, Doug, who claims to be the first to spray paint the iconic rock on El Dorado Hills Boulevard, before there were two and before it was moved from the west side of the street. “They were building the Copper Hill apartments, recounts Schultz. “It was just the one rock on the other side.”
Doug was a student at Ponderosa High School and painted “Pondo High School” on the rock in hopes of infuriating incoming Oak Ridge freshmen before their school opened for the first time. Over the years, Erma has regularly contributed to the community, whether through her former job as an instructional aide in the elementary schools or with staying current on neighborhood concerns. During the 20 years he served as general manager, Wayne Lowery recalls fielding many a phone call from Erma. “She only called when she had issue,” he said. “The last time she asked, ‘Why don’t we have a cemetery in El Dorado Hills? I don’t want to live anywhere else after I pass.’” “She was always very friendly, very outgoing,” insisted friend and former Brooks Elementary School teacher Cynthia Lowery. “Everybody just loves her. She’s a special lady.”
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• Have no reverse mortgage on the property and meet other program requirements Repayment under the Property Tax Postponement Program becomes due when the homeowner moves, sells, transfers title, defaults, refinances, dies or obtains a reverse mortgage. The application packet and instructions are found on Controller’s Office website at sco.ca.gov/ardtax_prop_ tax_postponement.html. For more information call (800) 952-5661 or email postponement@sco.ca.gov. Requirements are subject to change without notice if the law is revised. In the 2020-21 tax year California homeowners were able to postpone more than $4.3 million in residential property taxes. Participants must reapply each year and demonstrate they continue to meet eligibility requirements.
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“He was the same from for your continued fellowthe day he was born until the ship, we are forever grateful.” day that he died,” Gerry said Elk Grove Police Chief tearfully. “He was my closest Timothy Albright said Ty friend growing up.” will be remembered for his Melanie told those at the selfless approach to all aspects Gold Country memorial it of life, his “infectious smile,” was difficult to find pictures his “pure heart” and the of Ty alone because his siblove he had for everyone and lings were always in them. everything he did. “It made me remember “I’ve been attending law our whole lives growing up. enforcement memorials for We didn’t have the internet; nearly three decades. I never we didn’t have these devices envisioned myself here,” said that our kids have now. All Albright. “Frankly I was terwe had was each other doing rified to be here.” all kinds of crazy things Albright told the Lenehan together,” she said. family they “are a part of this The grandmother of the family forever.” fallen officer’s wife Jessica “But I have to apologize also spoke, describing for I did not make good Jessica’s life as “always very on my promise to bring Ty happy” before her husband’s home safely,” Albright said. death. “But I know you join me, as “When I heard about Ty do many of you, in the blessbeing killed, it just made me ing that Ty is home ... Rest mad because they built such easy hero; we’ll take it from Courtesy photo a wonderful, beautiful famElk Grove police offers set up a public memorial for here.” ily and I thought this senseTy Lenehan joined the motor officer Ty Lenehan in the lobby of their headless accident just shattered U.S. Air Force after graduquarters. Jessica’s life,” she said. “But ating high school in 1996. I know Jessica’s character, Following his service he which is she works hard at everything. She is going to began his law enforcement career with the Citrus rebuild and be happy again.” Heights Police Department, later joining the Galt The outpouring of support Ty Lenehan’s family has Police Department and then the Elk Grove Police received has been outstanding, according to family Department in 2016. members. Lenehan was laid to rest at a private graveside serAt Bayside in Roseville Tuesday many of Ty’s colvice in Rescue following the public memorial. leagues spoke. A fund has been set up for the Lenehan family at Elk Grove Police Lt. Lindsay Goesch said the motor cahpcu.org/OfficerTyLenehanMemorialFund. officer and his family made the “ultimate sacrifice.” In addition to his wife Jessica, Ty leaves behind She also acknowledged all of the support the police two children, Austin and Sydney, as well his parents department has gotten that has helped them through Randy and Debbie. this difficult time. The suspect who crashed into Ty was arraigned in “You have all reminded us why law enforcement is court Jan. 25 on murder charges. Jermaine Walton, such an honorable profession,” she said. “Our bond is 31, of Sacramento did not enter a plea but reportedly woven in such strength that it cannot be broken and has a history of DUI offenses.
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Hangtown’s Newsstand Since 1856
10 Years In A Row!
537 Main Street, Placerville (530) 626-1250
We offer education and care for babies, Preschoolers, Pre-K, private Kindergarten. Teachers are educated in Child Development, CPR and First Aid certified, and make it a priority to continue their education.
-2020
Adult-Use/Recreational Sales NOW Available (21+ with Valid ID - Walk-Ins Welcome)
Our caring and knowledgeable Budtenders will be happy to assist you with all your cannabis needs. Be sure to stop by on the 20th each month for vendor demos, discounts, and giveaways! Check out our full menu here: purelife.wm.store Curbside Pickup Available
NOW OPEN FOR RECREATIONAL SALES! 651 Main Street in Placerville
Offering Recreational & Medicinal Cannabis Sales!
NEW CONSTRUCTION ROOFING
RE-ROOF/RECOVER (530) 622-7873 537 Pleasant Valley Road #2 Diamond Springs
ROOF REPAIRS
BCC Lic.# C10-18-0000090-Lic
FINANCING OPTIONS AVAILABLE!
ROOF MAINTENANCE
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Mon-Sun: 10am – 8pm
(530) 677-5032 • office@nail-it-roofing.com • www.nail-it-roofing.com
★ Helping Build El Dorado County Since 1977 ★
You’ve Got the Key to Her Heart
Placerville Glass Inc. CLEAN & CLEAR – FRESH & NEW We Have Shower Doors for You! A FULL SERVICE GLASS SHOP
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Repairs over $200!
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If You Get Locked Out...
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•Pretty Glass Showers
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Commercial Storefront Windows Patio Doors Cabinet Glass Wood Stove & Fireplace Glass • Fogged or Broken Dual Pane Units
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2011 2012 -2021
VOTING 11 years US #1 in a row
Free Estimates! We charge by the job, not by the hour.
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(916) 353-0203 (530) 677-8832
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Contractor Lic #828505