Village Life, Wednesday, March 30, 2022

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MARCH 30, 2022

ORHS sanctioned after soccer game taunts Noel Stack Managing Editor The California Interscholastic Federation has handed down punishment for an Oak Ridge High School student’s racist heckling at the March 5 Division 1 CIF NorCal girls soccer championship between ORHS and Buchanan High School. The Trojans took the title but loud, derogatory taunts from the student marred the team’s victory.

The sanctions include: • ORHS is on probation for the remainder of the 2021-22 school year and through the 2023-2024 school year.

• During the probationary period, any post-season home girls varsity soccer match against Buchanan High School will be hosted by Buchanan.

• All school administrators, athletic directors, coaches and students must complete an annual sportsmanship workshop that includes a section on racial/cultural sensitivity training.

• School administrators and athletic directors must complete game management training ahead of the spring 2022 CIF championships.

• Administration from both schools are encouraged to develop a positive relationship between the school communities.

• Oak Ridge must submit an action plan by Aug. 1 to the CIF that outlines how it will comply with the sanctions, but also outline other strategies it chooses to implement to avoid the repetition of the incident.

Principal Aaron Palm said the school will not appeal the CIF’s decision.

“We’re accepting the sanctions,” he said. “We think these ... are all doable.”

Oak Ridge has created a coalition of teachers, students and parents tasked with educating students about racial/ cultural awareness and ensuring every student feels welcome and safe on the El Dorado Hills campus, Palm told Village Life.

The ORHS Trojans and BHS Bears, each ranked nationally in the top 10, played near flawless soccer through regulation and overtime before heading into penalty kicks, tied 2-2, on the Oak Ridge field.

When the referee signaled for Buchanan Bears player Daisy Torres, who is Hispanic, to take her shot one person in the Trojans’ bleachers barked loudly like a dog before Torres missed over the goalpost.

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Dine with Austin will raise funds to build an all-abilities playground in El Dorado Hills so Austin Reininger and children like him have a local place to safely play.

Dine with Austin to raise playground funds Jayce Kaldunski Hands4Hope Community Engagement Intern Courtesy photos

El Dorado County Superintendent of Schools Ed Manansala, left, and Rescue Union School District Superintendent Jim Shoemake, right, celebrate Outstanding Community Member award winner Gina Johnston, who founded Project Green. The program brings school gardens to local campuses.

School champions celebrated

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id you know the closest all-ability playground is two hours away in Hayward? That will soon change. Walk with Austin is working with the El Dorado Hills Community Services District to expand the current plans for Bass Lake Regional Park in El Dorado Hills to include a playground accessible to all.

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Dina Gentry El Dorado County Office of Education

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t an awards ceremony on March 14 the El Dorado County School Boards Association recognized school board and community members for their 2021 contributions.

County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ed Manansala facilitated the presentations and noted, “After an extraordinary two years, it is a pleasure to be together again and to recognize and celebrate the work of all the leaders in the room tonight. Congratulations to all of our award recipients!”

Award winners Leader in Boardsmanship — Pioneer Union School District, Jody Westfall: Highly engaged, Westfall has committed for years to doing what is best for the students, the district and the community. Her involvement goes well beyond the board room; she attends school activities, visits classrooms, participates in fundraisers and has assisted with distribution events for the Caldor Fire victims.

Leader in Boardsmanship — Placerville Union School District, Chris Belmer: She has served on the board for many years as well as president for the last two. She has a calm presence and manages stressful situations with grace.

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Rescue Union School District Trustee Nancy Brownell, right, holds her Delores Garcia Memorial Spirit of Boardsmanship Award next to Manansala.

El Dorado Hills residents Briana Thornton and Adam Powers welcomed their good luck charm, Silas Chance Powers, born on St. Patrick’s Day. The bouncing baby boy weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 20 inches long.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING LunaFest March 31: LunaFest, a program of short films by, for and about women, will be held both virtually and in person this year.

Virtually, it will be available for 48 hours from 11 a.m. Thursday, March 31, through 11 a.m. Saturday, April 2, and in-person March 31 at the Cameron Park Community Center at 7 p.m. For more information go to lunafest. org/screenings and for tickets go to lunafest. eventive.org/schedule/ 61f57eed7d27610054d 5e83a.

Ride the train April 3: El Dorado Western Railroad resumes operations the first and third Sundays of the month, weather permitting, at the El Dorado Station, 4650 Oriental St. Train leaves the station at 10 and 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m.

For more information call (530) 663-3581.

Passover event April 6: Chabad Jewish Community Center hosts its first Cultural Passover Experience at 5:30 p.m. at the Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma St. in Folsom.

The Cultural Passover Experience will include an authentic Passover dinner featuring gourmet kosher food and wine. The story of Passover will be shared through an informative, entertaining and interactive, multimedia presentation led by Rabbi Yossi Grossbaum. To purchase tickets online go to jewishfolsom.org/ jem.

MARCH 30, 2022

PEOPLE TALK

Photos and question by Sel Richard

What is your favorite thing about spring?

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“My son can enjoy the playground and I can plant some tomatoes.”

“I like the flowers.

They’re so fun except they make me want to sneeze.”

“Being outside at the park with my friends and neighbors.”

CRIME WATCH

“Going to the park.”

“Getting a week off school from spring break.”

The following information was taken from El Dorado County sheriff’s reports

March 1 10:29 a.m. Vandalism was reported at a Valley View Parkway condo complex.

9:20 p.m. Trespassing was reported at a Park Drive grocery store.

March 3 4:59 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Alsace Place. Suspect(s) left prior to deputies’ arrival.

March 4 2:24 p.m. Vandalism was reported at a Village Center Drive apartment complex.

March 5 6:52 p.m. A burglary was reported at a Green Valley Road business.

11:53 a.m. A vehicle burglary was reported near a Park Drive restaurant.

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11:57 p.m. A vehicle burglary was reported near a Town Center Boulevard business.

March 6 9:40 a.m. A burglary was reported on Wyndrush Way. 11:20 a.m. Grand theft was reported on Lakehills Drive.

11:27 a.m. A burglary was reported on King James Way. 1:15 p.m. A battery was reported at an El Dorado Hills Boulevard apartment complex.

March 7 10:47 a.m. Vandalism was reported at the movie theater on Vine Street.

1:02 p.m. Grand theft was reported at a Town Center Boulevard apartment complex.

4:30 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Halifax Way.

March 9 9:07 a.m. Trespassing was reported at a Post Street business.

1:11 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Four Seasons Drive.

March 10 9:49 a.m. Grand theft was reported on Governor Drive.

1:46 p.m. A battery was reported on Francisco Drive.

March 11 1:18 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Carnegie Way.

March 12 11:27 a.m. A battery was reported on Arbolado Lane.

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Go on a quest ... to meet a bestselling adventure author News release

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n Tuesday, April 12, Face in a Book hosts an outdoor extravaganza featuring the author of the No. 1 New York Times-bestselling and Netflix Original series “The Last Kids on Earth.” The event serves as the national launch for Max Brallier’s new Last Kids book, “Quint and Dirk’s Hero Quest.” The author will talk, play a game with the crowd and take photos with each child ... and don’t miss the prize wheel, zombie station and trivia station.

The event will be held at Vintage Grace Church’s parking lot, 931 Lassen Lane in El Dorado Hills. Groups will be staggered (50 people at a time).

Ticket sales are set up so people can choose a time to come between 4 and 6 p.m. Tickets need to be purchased in advance (at LastKidsInEDH@eventbrite. com) and each $20 ticket comes with a signed copy of the book plus admission for one adult and one child.

Fan favorite Last Kids and dynamic duo Quint and Dirk embark on an adventure of epic, monster-slaying, village-saving, legend-birthing proportions in the newest installment of The Last Kids on Earth series, “Quint and Dirk’s Hero Quest” (Viking; on sale April 12). After June Del Toro’s wild flight, Quint and Dirk find themselves fulfilling a prophecy all of their own in the eighth installment of the New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling series “Last Kids on Earth,” written by Brallier and illustrated by Douglas Holgate.

“The Last Kids on Earth” series now has more than 10 million copies in print, a toy line and a video game released in June 2021 from Outright Games. The starstudded Netflix animated series was awarded a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Special Class Animated Program. Developed

by Atomic Cartoons, the starstudded series features the voice talents of Mark Hamill, Rosario Dawson, Catherine O’Hara and many others.

Picking up after the event of “The Last Kids on Earth and the Doomsday Race,” former foes and now best side quest buddies Quint and Dirk (and Drooler, obviously!) are cleaning up after Jack’s not so successful stint in politics. In a heroic effort to save Jack’s former monster constituents, Quint uses the Kinetic Crescendo, a conjurer’s incantation strong enough to slay the Bone Howler threatening Mollusk City. And it works! Kind of. The Bone Howler is slain, but

Quint and Dirk and all their molecules ... are teleported! Now, the brains and the brawn of The Last Kids on Earth find themselves in unfamiliar territory where the locals speak of a prophecy foretold, a horrible dragon-like monster and a warrior and a wizard.

Readers definitely won’t want to miss this post-apocalyptic quest for the ages introducing new characters, adorable new monsters and crucial details about what comes next in the Last Kids adventure.

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Three EDUHSD administrators honored Serena Fuson El Dorado Union High School District The El Dorado Union High School District celebrates its three administrators honored at this year’s Regional Association of California School Administrators Administrator of the Year Awards Ceremony.

Sarah Lemke, Alison Lishman and Chuck Palmer were presented with awards at the March 11 celebration.

“I’m so proud of the accomplishments of this group of educational leaders,” EDUHSD Superintendent Ron Carruth said. “Each has outstanding character and commitment to the success of our students and works respectfully with our amazing staff, students and community. This was a great night for the El Dorado Union High School District.”

Lemke, director of Transportation for the EDUHSD, was recognized as the Classified Leader Region 2 Administrator of the Year. She is an amazing leader, extremely professional and very attentive to detail as she manages one of the largest departments in the district. Her warm and friendly demeanor create a welcoming atmosphere throughout the entire Transportation Department and she leads with grace, diplomacy and strength.

The daily responsibility of overseeing transportation for a public high school is a tremendous task anywhere in California, but none more challenging than in El Dorado County where services cover 1,250 square miles. From the

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sunny skies of the westernmost part to the snowy hills on the eastern corridor, Lemke and her team safely transport students to and from school in all conditions. When the forecast predicts snow, it is Lemke who gets up around 2 a.m. to drive the bus routes in order to advise the superintendent of road conditions.

Her dedication to the safety of students and staff is paramount. When the COVID-19 pandemic first emerged, Lemke and her team were among the first to spring into action to begin serving the community. With students at home, she arranged for meals to be delivered. When the Caldor Fire swept through El Dorado County, Lemke again demonstrated her strength and willingness to serve. She worked with Marshall Hospital and allowed them to use a school bus as a mobile emergency service. As the fire moved across the county, Lemke also developed creative and flexible bus routes to accommodate all the

disruption. In a time when the community needed the district most, she stepped up and modeled servant leadership at its finest.

Lishman, assistant principal at Oak Ridge High School, was recognized as the Secondary Co-Administrator Region 2 Administrator of the Year.

Lishman is an accomplished educator who taught music and was the high school band director at Union Mine. After a successful career, she moved into high school administration.

At Oak Ridge she has proven to be an accomplished administrator. She has developed personal relationships with staff and they respect her as a person and a professional administrator.

Lishman is responsible for many transformative programs at Oak Ridge. She launched the AVID program at Oak Ridge and has turned it into a successful transition for students previously not served. When Lishman began, Oak Ridge was in the infancy of its study

skills program, which serves struggling learners. She helped to build this program from one class to four that serves 100 students previously unserved.

She also took on the challenge of relaunching LINK crew by empowering and inspiring faculty to elevate the program to a higher level. She knows how to implement programs and inspire people to achieve great things.

Palmer, senior director of Student Services for the EDUHSD, was recognized as the Student Services Region 2 Administrator of the Year.

His exceptional leadership and innovative student-oriented problem solving abilities have been crucial in coping with the multitude of issues created by the pandemic which were then compounded by the Caldor Fire.

Palmer has worked diligently to develop programs to address barriers to learning, specifically with students in disciplinary situations, students experiencing homelessness and students who

have not found a connection to traditional high school curriculum. He was instrumental in developing the Alternatives to Discipline program which reduced or eliminated suspensions for low-level tobacco/ vaping infractions, replacing them with counseling and cessation activities to address the student’s underlying issues.

Working with the Educational Services Department, he has helped improve guidance services for students, ensuring a robust and diverse vision for future student success is pursued. His expertise in student data tracking has been crucial in providing appropriate and timely student interventions. He was instrumental in bringing the Capturing Kids’ Hearts program to the district.

Palmer’s focus is firmly on student engagement, connection and success. His work with the local Public Health Department helped ensure every possible activity permitted during the pandemic was available to students.

Cheerleading, band, choir and other performing arts programs were kept alive, resulting in high participation rates. During the Caldor Fire, his skills and focus enabled the district to respond quickly and efficiently to provide transportation to students in shelters, food, basic necessities and connection both physically and electronically through Chromebooks and hotspots. His outreach to the community for donations increased the district’s resources for students and families.

Awards tenure, Del Rio has demonstrated a clear commitment to the young people of the school community, the staff and to the parents who entrust the district to provide a 21st century learning experience that prepares students to be college and career ready upon graduation.

Lifetime Achievement — Buckeye Union School District, Winston Pingrey: He has served as a dedicated board member for 20 years. As a board member, Pingrey has always emphasized the importance of parent involvement and he has always taken his fiduciary duties as a board member very seriously.

Lifetime Achievement — El Dorado Union High School District, Kevin Brown: His primary focus is student wellness and academic achievement. Through his leadership in policy development, Brown has helped to ensure EDUHSD provides a quality 21st century learning experience for all

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Lifetime Achievement — Rescue Union School District, Suzanna George: In her 22 years on the school board, George has led with a lens of thoughtfulness, inclusiveness and “students first.” Her

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Dolores Garcia Memorial Spirit of Boardsmanship Award — Rescue Union School District, Nancy Brownell: She is an exceptional parent, community member, mentor, educator, assistant superintendent and board member. Brownell has served as board president several times during her tenure and has always put students first with an intense focus on equitable access to district programs and resources for all students.

Outstanding Corporate Organization — Black Oak Mine Unified School District, Black Oak Mountain Vineyard: In order to provide a sense of normalcy and elegance, the Black Oak Mountain Vineyard has opened its doors to Golden Sierra

Junior Senior High School seniors for their prom. This event will be of no charge to the school district.

Outstanding Community Members — Camino Union School District/El Dorado County Office of Education, Dusty Bottings, Jesus Cordova, Krystal Owens: The Caldor Fire caused massive evacuations in El Dorado County and closed down many schools within the evacuation area. These three individuals partnered to bring instruction and activities to impacted children at the Placerville Library.

Outstanding Community Members — El Dorado Union High School District, Lance Gunnersen: He knows he’s teaching his students skills they can use straight out of high school and beyond. As a trades and

industry instructor at El Dorado High School in Placerville, Gunnersen teaches everything from woodworking technology to engineering and design for grades 9 through 12. He also spends a fair amount of his time as an advocate of career and technical education.

Outstanding Corporate Organization — El Dorado Union High School District, Brian Veerkamp: He is extremely committed to El Dorado County schools and facilitates construction/repair projects such as water main breaks and working with PG&E to initiate EDUHSD’s Flip the Switch solar panels.

Outstanding Community Member — El Dorado Union High School District, Chief Joe Wren: Chief Wren and his team’s contribution to the local community helps to ensure that it is a safe place to live, work and visit. Each and every day his team at the Placerville Police Department work diligently to serve the community with professionalism, integrity and justice.

Outstanding Community Organization — El Dorado County Office of Education, Green Valley Community Church: The church has supported the community in many ways. This includes sheltering evacuees during the Caldor Fire and partnering with EDCOE and Heal360 to open a rapid COVID-19 testing site free and open to the public.

Outstanding Community Organization — Lake Tahoe Unified School District, Boys

and Girls Club of South Lake Tahoe: Under the leadership of the club’s Executive Director Jude Wood, and through extremely generous donations from Lisa Maloff, Edgewood Companies, community members and organizations, the Boys and Girls Club has finally realized its dream to build a new facility, further enhancing the lives of Lake Tahoe’s kids.

Outstanding Community Member — Pioneer Union School District, Janine D’Agostini: Many residents were evacuated during the Caldor Fire.

The D’Agostini family opened their ranch for individuals to camp.

Janine worked tirelessly to help take care of evacuees by cooking meals and collecting supplies.

Outstanding Community Member — Rescue Union School District, Gina Johnston: She is exceptional in many ways, but it is her work with Project Green that is most impressive.

In 2021 Gina officially founded Project Green with the sole mission “to engage youth to grow and sustain community and school gardens creating a safe outdoor environment supporting 21st century learning while nurturing emotional and social development.”

Attendees were treated to engaging theatrical activities hosted by community leader and children’s book author Erin Dealey. Student performers included El Dorado High School’s Myra Pittman and Calen Romig. Flower arrangements, provided by Ponderosa FFA floral students, decorated tables.

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on’t miss the Broadway smash sensation “Rent,” coming this April to the Harris Center for the Arts’ Stage One. Set in the East Village of 1990s New York City, “Rent” is about falling in love, finding your voice, and living for today. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, “Rent” has become a pop cultural phenomenon, with songs that rock and a powerful story that resonates deeply with audiences.

Based loosely on Puccini’s “La

Boheme,” Jonathan Larson’s musical “Rent” follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create under the shadow of AIDS. These young bohemians follow their dreams and experience deep love and loss in this musical presented by Folsom Lake College’s Falcon’s Eye Theatre.

Performances are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, April 1-2 and April 8-9, as well as 2 p.m.

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Actors Alison Loeprich, Jerold McFatter, Seba Yoke and Scott Howard bring to life the unforgettable characters of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.” opening April 2 in Folsom.

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he Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” brings its mystery to Sutter Street Theatre with the enchanting show opening April 2.

This dramatization of C.S. Lewis’ classic, set in the land of Narnia, faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch and the adventures of four children who inadvertently wander from an old wardrobe into the exciting, never-to-be-forgotten Narnia. The intense action features chases, duels and escapes as the witch is determined to keep Narnia in her possession and to end the reign of Aslan.

All the memorable episodes from the story are represented in this exciting dramatization: the temptation of Edmund by the witch, the slaying of

the evil wolf by Peter, the witnessing of Aslan’s resurrection by Susan and Lucy, the crowning of the four new rulers of Narnia and more. The supporting characters are also here: the unicorn, the centaur and other forest animals, along with Father Christmas, Mr. and Mrs. Beaver and Tumnus the Faun.

This story of love, faith, courage and giving, with its triumph of good over evil, is a true celebration of life.

This production of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” by Joseph Robinette is directed by Mike Jimena.

Showtimes are 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, April 2-16, plus special performances at 7 p.m April 22, 4 p.m.

April 23 and 4:30 p.m. April 24 at Sutter Street Theatre, 717 Sutter St. in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit SutterStreetTheatre.com/tickets or call (916) 353-1001.

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The easy-care and thoughtfully designed backyard features a covered loggia close to a bubbling fountain, artificial grass, a gas fire pit and plenty of entertaining space.

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The home has an attached, three-car tandem garage with epoxy flooring, builtin cabinets and a workshop.

The property is wired for an electric vehicle and offers a leased solar power system through SUNOVA. Other features include a tankless water heater and surround sound throughout the home and garage.

The property is close to shopping, restaurants and Bass Lake Regional Park.

Interested in a private tour of this lovely Whistling Way property in El Dorado Hills? Contact Realtor Pat Seide at (916) 712-1617 or patricia.seide@cbnorcal.com.

REALTORS: INTERESTED IN HAVING YOUR HOME FEATURED IN VILLAGE HOMES? Contact Wes Edwards at (530) 344-5059 or wesley@mtdemocrat.com

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EDH Chamber RUSD board president gets medal brings back the Biz Walk News release

Michael Gordon, president of the Rescue Union School Board and candidate for California’s 4th State Senate District recently received the George Washington Honor Medal in recognition of his work as an educator.

“I realized early on that our education system is too focused on classroom knowledge and needed more life skills training. Ten years ago, with the help of my colleague Mr. Lottes, my students and I formed Kids Helping Kids Sacramento, a nonprofit organization that has raised over $1 million since its inception for children in need,” Gordon said, explaining that the organization teaches high school seniors how to operate a business for charitable purposes.

“With these funds, my students have assisted foster youth heading off to college with the donation of laptop computers, families battling pediatric cancer and arts programs at local elementary schools,” he continued. “I’m honored to be recognized by Assemblyman Kiley for empowering youth to reach their fullest potential.”

The George Washington Honor Medal recognizes teachers and administrators who go above and beyond the call of duty for their students and America’s youth.

These educators also instill in their students a sense of the importance of community involvement, responsible citizenship and patriotism.

News release The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce is presenting Biz Walk, 2-6 p.m. Thursday, March 31.

Biz Walk was first introduced in 2007 and on pause mostly due to the pandemic. The purpose of Biz Walk is to determine what is going on in the business community and learn first-hand how the chamber, civic leaders and El Dorado County can retain, improve and attract businesses to the local area.

The chamber conducts a survey of the business climate in our area’s business districts with these questions: • Pulse on the local economy: Pre-COVID vs. now?

• How’s business (are you profitable)?

• What is the biggest deterrent in running your business?

• Do you have a qualified workforce (can you find employees)?

• Do you support going through the process for Cityhood?

Teams will visit and interview individual business owners and managers.

“Biz Walk provides an opportunity to interact directly with the business and civic leadership of El Dorado Hills, in which we act on their behalf to ensure a prosperous and successful business climate,” said Debbie Manning, chamber president & CEO.

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RUSD Board President Michael Gordon, left, and Assemblyman Kevin Kiley are all smiles after Gordon received the George Washington Honor Medal.

Bridlewood roundabout near park under consideration ity to the other side of the park, if we want safety improvements, hopefully people are eager to embrace that and understand that there are some costs.”

But longtime Bridlewood resident Debra Simon is — Bridlewood resident not happy about the prosDebra Simon pect of a roundabout and said she echoes the sentiments of many area neighbors. “It just doesn’t seem to make sense,” she declared, explaining that the intersection occurs amidst road curves in both directions.

In addition, she expressed alarm over high speeds on Bass Lake Road as well as the volume of trucking traffic due to nearby construction.

“We’re the oldest community and we’re kind of getting dumped on here,” said Simon. “I don’t know how you expect people coming from two ways, on a curve, at 50 miles an hour with trucks, with people trying to get out of Bridlewood and potentially 500 people trying to park in the park. We’ve already got cars backed up trying to get into our gate.

“I see it as nothing but a disaster,” she continued.

“Just because it’s cheap doesn’t mean it’s the right

Sel Richard Staff writer

“Just because it’s cheap doesn’t mean it’s the right thing to do.”

El Dorado Hills’ first roundabout has been proposed. As a part of the Bass Lake Regional Park buildout, the El Dorado Hills Community Services District has identified a roundabout at the intersection of Bass Lake Road and Bridlewood Drive as a possible access point.

El Dorado County Planning Commission Chair Jon Vegna was on hand at this month’s El Dorado Hills Community Council meeting to report that the roundabout is specified in the future park’s environmental document. Vegna noted the project will rely heavily on grant funding. “We have other commitments from Parker Development and the CSD for the construction of that roundabout,” he added.

An alternate access point proposed at Silver Springs is specified as a four-way stop, controlled intersection.

The main parking lot would be accessed off of Serrano Parkway.

“It’s really not a Bridlewood issue … to be honest, it’s a community issue for anybody who drives on Bass Lake Road,” opined 20-year resident John Davey. “A roundabout was nobody’s ideal solution but right now it looks like the only solution. If we want connectiv-

thing to do.”

Vegna conceded that there should have been a left-turn pocket designed into the intersection and mentioned the possibility of roadway widening and straightening to address safety issues. He advocated a meeting between residents and county transportation officials.

Bridlewood resident DeeAnne Gillick said she would like to see safety generally improved along Bass Lake Road, in particular regarding several driveways along the lake edge. “We’d like the analysis to demonstrate whether or not a roundabout at this location … is the right option and will improve the safety rather than just cause different safety concerns than what currently is at issue,” she explained.

“We want the data,” urged Bridlewood HOA President Ken Clement. “I’ve been there 26 years and I’ve seen all of us paying our traffic impact fees when we came in and now we’re being asked for a new fee to be put on us as Bridlewood neighbors …

This roundabout is what’s going to go in front of our neighborhood for the convenience of everybody else for issues that we did not cause.”

The park, along with its roundabout option, is currently in pre-application stages with El Dorado County Planning.

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PHS fundraiser supports students, teachers News release The last time the Ponderosa High School Foundation had its Green and Gray Gathering it was March 2020, right when the pandemic hit. Within two weeks the group took its sit down dinner and flipped it to the first of what would be many drivethru fundraisers Old Town Grill’s John Sanders would support during the pandemic for community-based organizations.

And after two years the foundation, with Sanders’ wonderful cooking, return for the 17th annual fundraiser, the Green and Gray Gathering, to be hosted at the beautiful event estate of Saureel Vineyards, 6-9 p.m. Friday, April 1. This much-loved tradition includes a buffet dinner paired with for-purchase wines by Ponderosa alum Scott Harvey plus beer, a

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FFD: Open until filled.

First review of applications on April 1, 2022.

The Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Construction and Maintenance Worker I /II for an eligibility list to fill current and future positions in the Collections Division of the Operations Department.

For a complete job description and the REQUIRED application, please visit our website at www.eid.org or call 530-642-4074.

silent auction and student performances. In addition to the regular local goodies the silent auction will include student-produced designs by the floral, art and ag mechanics departments of Ponderosa High School.

“We’re very excited to welcome back and gather with our foundation supporters, long-time and new,” said Avis Jolly, PHSF Board of Directors president. “We are very lucky that during the last two years the community’s support was unwavering and enabled our continued infusion of resources into the classrooms and campus and made an impact on nearly every department and therefore every student at Ponderosa.”

The funds raised from this event allows the foundation to continue its mission of enriching the education of every Bruin. This mission is accomplished through graduating senior scholarships and grants open to every teacher, department and program at Ponderosa supporting the full depth and breadth of the students’ education from advanced placement to special needs, from core curriculum to career tech education and the visual and performing arts. The foundation’s winter 2022 grant cycle just concluded with awards going to nine teachers coming from the departments of English, social studies, agriculture, math, science, information technology and visual and performing arts.

Tickets are on sale now at pondofoundation.com/ events. For more information email pondofoundation@gmail.com.

Democrats celebrate essay writers News release Winners of the Fred Winn Democratic Party Essay Contest, sponsored by the Democrats of El Dorado County, will be celebrated at an awards luncheon April 2.

The contest was open to all junior and senior students from all public high schools in El Dorado County. Essay writers were asked to address the following topic: Of the many changes to voting laws proposed or passed by state legislatures across the country, discuss any you think would protect the vote and/or any that you think would suppress the vote.

Winning responses • First Place ($1,500): Kiên Vu, Oak Ridge High School junior • Second Place ($750): Summer Dixon, Oak Ridge

High School junior • Third Place ($500): Madisen Berry, Ponderosa High School senior • Honorable Mention: McKenna Berry, Ponderosa High School senior The awards luncheon will take place Saturday, April 2, in the El Dorado County Office of Education board room at 6767 Green Valley Road in Placerville. The distinguished speaker will be Maribeth Moylan, associate dean at the McGeorge School of Law. Cost is $17 per person and seating is limited. For more information call Mel Chapman at (530) 621-0409.

For reservations, send a check payable to “United Democrats Essay Contest” to: Mel Chapman PO Box 1823, Placerville, CA 95667

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The Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Seasonal Grounds Keeper/ Park Aides in the Parks and Recreation Department.

listening into action. We have put a lot of time into blared monkey noises. respecting each other’s differences at Oak Ridge over The head referee immediately huddled with two other officials before bringing in the Oak Ridge the years. But we need to do more.

“We are committed to doing everything in our coaching staff, administration and the CIF administrator on site. power to make sure an incident like this never happens again (and) also need to make sure that every student As they were talking, Oak Ridge’s goaltender Kate has a great experience every day,” he added.

Plachy sprinted the 60 yards to console Wilson midThe principal also shared that he field. sent apology letters to Buchanan’s The game stopped for more than three minutes, after which Oak principal, the school, the commu“We have put a lot of nity and the girls soccer team. “I Ridge coaches and administrators time into respecting each also spoke with the impacted girl’s told the home crowd to remain Palm said. quiet. other’s differences at Oak family,” After the game Oak Ridge offiThe student, who has not been cials quickly denounced the inciRidge over the years. But publicly named but was privately identified March 7, was punished. dent. The following week, students we need to do more.” and staff protested racism on cam“I can share that we did identify them and give them the consepus. A few students who spoke with — ORHS Principal Aaron Palm quences applicable in the education Village Life said they’ve seen several incidents of racism and harasscode,” Palm confirmed. “But I can’t share anything about the disment at their school and hoped the cipline they received. As kids they have a lot of protecadministration would do more. tions, rightfully so.”

Principal Palm told Village Life school officials have been listening to these concerns — and then actPer Education Code 49073: “The superintendent or designee may limit or deny the release of specific cateing. “Whether it was students talking directly to us, gories of directory information to any public or private anonymous emails, parent phone calls, etc., we heard about people’s experiences,” Palm said. “Hearing peo- nonprofit organization based on his/her determination ple’s stories was powerful. It is now time for us to put of the best interest of district students.”

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by hosting Dine with Austin, a fundraising dinner, 5-7 p.m.

April 2 at ShadowRidge Ranch in Placerville. The Youth Board has a fundraising goal of $10,000, which they hope to raise via event sponsors, ticket sales, gift basket drawings, donations and the everso-exciting dessert dash.

Tickets to this family friendly outdoor dinner event not only include the amazing karma that comes with supporting this cause, but also a delicious dinner featuring pasta, salad and breadsticks.

Guests will have the opportunity to win many items and experiences donated by local businesses, participate in a dessert dash competition sure to keep people on their toes and be entertained by talented local high school students.

“This will be a pivotal year for us in fundraising for the allabilities playground as the El Dorado Hills Community Services

District hopes to break ground at Bass Lake in late 2022,” said Holly Reininger, founder of Walk with Austin with husband Adam Reininger in support of their son Austin.

“We’ve currently raised $80,000 and have a goal of $250,000 to supplement the CSD’s existing traditional playground budget,” Reininger continued. “We are thrilled that the Hands4Hope – Youth Making a Difference Youth Board has chosen to support Walk with Austin for its 2021-22 project.”

“The Youth Board chose Walk with Austin because we believe that it could directly impact so many kids in our community. Not only that, but because the closest non-age-restrictive all-abilities park that is truly accessible for all children is in the Bay Area. This new playground could have an even wider reach than our local

community,” noted Grace Brasil, Hands4Hope Youth Board vice president.

Tickets and event sponsorship information can be found in the event section of the website, hands4hopeyouth.org. For more information related to Dine with Austin, contact Simone Caruthers, Hands4Hope Youth Board secretary, at ybsecretary@hands4hopeyouth.org.

Hands4Hope – Youth Making A Difference is a nonprofit, youthdriven organization with the mission to inspire and empower youth in leadership and service.

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Kermet Apio who is known for riffing on family, marriage and being a “transplant” Hawaiian, headlines the Stand Up for MORE comedy event.

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he annual Stand Up for MORE comedy show brings laughs back to the El Dorado County Fairgrounds April 1.

Having to skip 2020 due to COVID-19 and reschedule to July 2021, MORE is happy to reconvene in April, when the hilarious event traditionally takes place. The show brings the community together while raising much-needed funds.

Mother Lode Rehabilitation Enterprises has had to skip a lot during the extended pandemic. Two years of chili cook-offs and classic car shows have been postponed or canceled as well as many important client celebrations, according to MORE Executive Director Susie Davies.

“This April Fool’s Day event is ‘no joke,’” she said. “With the three great comedians it will definitely be a sold-out event, so get your tickets now.”

Top-notch entertainment is lined up.

“After being the MC and producer for thousands of shows, this year I am proud to present a terrific headliner, Kermet Apio, who we missed out on because of COVID last year,” said Scott Edwards, master of ceremonies and producer of the event. “It is so wonderful to have him.”

Joining Apio will be comedy writer and selfproclaimed world-class sommelier Jim Ferrell and stage magician/comedian Larry Wilson.

Ferrell is a comedy writer who dabbled in the stand-up arena in the 1990s and is in the midst of his triumphant return to the live stage.

Wilson was named Comic Magician of the Year in 2019 and regularly performs at the Magic Castle in Los Angeles and various showrooms in Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe and Reno. Wilson touts a clean, family-friendly performance style and admits that any debate whether he’s a comedian or a magician leaves him

Comedic Magician Larry Wilson is known for his family friendly magic. unfazed.

“I don’t want to fool you,” he said. “I just want to blow your mind a little.”

Apio is a Hawaiian native who relocated to Seattle for school and never left. He said he is adept at watching TV, playing and procrastinating. Much of his act is centered on his home life with his wife and two children and being a “transplant” Hawaiian.

He is a writer/stand-up comedian and has made numerous appearances on television and radio.

Apio is the winner of the 2009 Great American

Comedy Festival and is a past winner of the Seattle Comedy Competition and a semi-finalist in the San Francisco Comedy Competition. Also, Apio said in 1988 he was Dishwasher of the Month at the Sea-Tac Airport Denny’s.

Edwards has worked with such recognizable names as Ray Romano, Jay Leno, Ellen DeGeneres, Bob Saget and Robin Williams, to name just a few, during his 20-plus-year career.

He guaranteed Stand Up for MORE will be “one of the best shows we have brought to Placerville!”

This year’s event will benefit the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce as well as MORE. There will be raffles and live auctions during the evening. El Dorado County luminary chef John Sanders of Old Town Grill will provide the meal.

Tickets are $55 or two for $100 and advanced tickets are required. For tickets or more information visit morerehab.org/ event-details/stand-upfor-more-2022.

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