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Central El Dorado Hills Specific Plan
Revised project is more of the same via different road Sel Richard Staff writer The El Dorado County Planning Commission on April 28 will hear Parking Development’s proposal for 1,000 homes along El Dorado Hills Boulevard. The Central El Dorado Hills Specific Plan has been in the works for nearly a decade, sparking much community ire as it hinges on a county General Plan amendment to allow zoning to be changed from recreational facilities-high intensity to medium and high density residential for the now defunct executive golf course at the El Dorado Hills Boulevard and Serrano Parkway intersection. In 2015 more than 91% of El Dorado Hills voters advised against the zoning change. In January 2020 almost 500 residents turned out to protest the project at a public hearing held at District Church. The Planning Commission’s final recommendation was then delayed due to coronavirus-induced shelter-in-place orders as well as consideration of an updated traffic evaluation metric, VMT or Vehicle Miles Traveled. Only Planning Commission Chair Jon Vegna was present for the four previous hearings. As the remaining commissioners are new to the
project, the April hearing will be conducted as an informational orientation. The commission currently plans to hold deliberations on May 12 during which a final recommendation is anticipated to be forwarded to the county board of supervisors. The public is welcome to attend both meetings, inperson or virtually. Parker intends to build over two areas, Pedregal and Serrano Westside, on which lies the old golf course — 237 residential units are specified for the Pedregal area, while Serrano Westside would house 763 units. Density ranges between less than one to more than 20 units per acre, with the highest density slated for the golf course parcel. Eleven acres are set aside for civic-limited commercial use and a 15-acre village park would sit alongside Highway 50. The plan also calls for a total 190 total acres of open space/parks and 1.5 miles of a Class I bike and pedestrian trail. The latest proposal’s only shift from previous iterations lies in the connection of El Dorado Hills Boulevard to Silva Valley Parkway via Country Club Drive. “We have changed the Country Club Drive alignment to start at Serrano Parkway as opposed n
See CEDHSP, page A5
Saratoga Park bringing zipline fun to EDH Semon gets a six-figure farewell
Sel Richard Staff writer Construction has begun on Saratoga Park and its accompanying trail, recreational areas that are part of Saratoga Estates — the gated, 317-unit, singlefamily residential development located north of Highway 50 just east of the Sacramento/El Dorado County Line along Saratoga Way. The 2-acre public park, located on the northwest corner of Saratoga Way and Wilson Boulevard, will feature play areas for 2-5 and 5-12 age groups, inclusive play elements, a shade structure, lighted parking lot and a restroom. But the most anticipated draw of the park is the future playground zipline. The only other park in the vicinity that sports a zipline is the private park within the Saratoga Estates community, an amenity that has proven somewhat of a destination. “The zipline in the (private) park has been so successful that it’s brought in people from all over the place,” admitted Price Walker of Elliott Homes. “This park will also have one and hopefully will take some pressure off of that one.” He assured that although the zipline within the development is down for maintenance, it will be back up and working soon. Due to supply chain issues with equipment, Walker forecasted that the new park will likely take another 10 months
Eric Jaramishian Staff writer
Village Life photo by Sel Richard
Letting the dirt fly on the new park are, left to right: Rick Hureaux with Innovative Construction Services, EDHCSD Parks and Recreation Director Mark Hornstra, District 1 Supervisor John Hidahl, Vice President of Product Development for Elliott Homes Price Walker, President of Fuhrman Leamy Land Group Steve Fuhrman, CSD General Manager Kevin Loewen, CSD Board Director Ben Paulsen, CSD Board Director Sean Hansen and CSD Principal Planner Tauni Fessler. to complete. “We’re ready to have it done quicker,” he said. “It’s a frustrating time. We’re really excited to get it up and open.” The trailhead and open space are complete. The approximately 1.7 acres
located between Highway 50 to the south and Saratoga Way to the north cannot be used for active play. It is a passive-use, landscaped area and accepted n
See Park, page A2
Don Semon stepped down as El Dorado County’s Health and Human Services Agency director April 19 and received nine months severance pay — about $165,000 — on the way out. Semon will also receive an additional $90,000 for leave balances, resulting in a final paycheck totaling $255,000. Semon did not respond when Village Life inquired about the reason(s) for his departure but the paper did receive a statement from Chief Administrative Officer Don Ashton through the county’s Communications and Outreach Director Carla Hass by email, which states, “Mr. Semon has submitted his voluntary resignation and will explore other opportunities outside the county.” According to the statement, the county agreed to pay out Semon the nine months severance pay, plus any other payouts to which he is n
See severAnce, page A2
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Foundation introduction April 28: The Oak Ridge High School Foundation hosts an informational event, 6-8 p.m. at Vintage Grace Church, 931 Lassen Lane in El Dorado Hills. Learn about the role of the foundation and how to get involved.
PRISM concert April 29 & 30: The ORHS Music Boosters present PRISM, a benefit concert like no other. Singers and musicians will flow from one act to the next in a seamless performance highlighting amazing Oak Ridge musicians. Tickets are only available online for three shows: 6 p.m. Friday, April 29, and 1 & 6 p.m. Saturday, April 30, in the ORHS large gym. Purchase tickets at oak-ridge-musicboosters.ticketleap.com.
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Blood drive May: 2: Vitalant will host an El Dorado Hills community blood drive, noon to 4:30 p.m. with the Bloodmobile located in the parking lot near the baseball fields at the El Dorado Hills Community Services District office, 1021 Harvard Way, El Dorado Hills. Make an appointment at donors.vitalant. org and use the blood drive code SMFM019 or call Vitalant at (877) 258-4825 and mention the same code.
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The Rotary Club of El Dorado Hills and Jackson Elementary School staff recently celebrated Sam Duncan as Student of the Year. “Sam is an exceptional student and he is an exceptional citizen,” shared proud Principal Michele Williamson. Teacher Amber Wagoner said the fifth-grader has a “heart of gold” while teacher Kristina Hughes touted his kindness. “Sam has this bright light around him,” she shared. Sam received a plaque, illustrated dictionary and $50 from the Rotary Club. Above, Sam is surrounded by his educators and fans after receiving his award April 20.
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by the district for park impact fee credit. The trailhead provides parking, a shade structure and a bike fix-it station. The trail itself, which requires grading and some paving, is located off Saratoga Parkway at the end of the Promontory trail and will connect Platt Circle in the Crescent Ridge development through Saratoga Estates to Promontory Community Park. Construction of Saratoga Park and trail was awarded to Olympic Land-Construction, in coordination with Elliott Homes, for $2,304,100. However, the trailhead and open space work was previously awarded to Hemington Landscape Services Inc. for $848,281 in August 2021. At that time, Hemington was the low bidder and also offered change order adjustments at no cost. Hemington was considered for the main park and trail, but was rejected as its bid was more than 5% greater than Olympic’s. “It is clear that Olympic Land-Construction is the lowest responsible bidder and has many park projects under their belt that meet and exceed the district’s expectations,” assured El Dorado Hills Community Services District Principal Planner Tauni Fessler. Capital Improvement Project No. 961 was funded anticipating expenses related to the construction of the trailhead and open space portions of the Saratoga project. The project is funded through park impact fee credits and the current work will not require additional allocation adjustment. Ongoing maintenance of the public facilities will be paid for through Community Facilities District 2019-01.
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entitled, while Semon agreed confirmed the Health and to waive any claims against the Human Services director’s county. compensation was about “As is commonplace $220,000, which would put when ending executive-level Semon’s severance payout at employment relationships, the more than $165,000. parties entered into a settle“When I heard this ment agreement to resolve announcement about the sevany outstanding claims and erance pay for the director of to allow both parties to move Health and Human Services forward,” the email continues. reported out of closed session Auditor-Controller Joe yesterday, I was surprised,” Harn told Village Life the Coleman states in an email. last executive-level severance “This payout goes beyond Don SEMON agreement his payroll staff can what is in the agreement by recall took place in 2014. about $55,000. This decision Former Chief Administrative Officer Terri is not good for the county’s taxpayers or for Daly received a severance package worth the morale of the dedicated employees of our about $187,000, when she resigned in 2014. county.” Daly also received nine month’s severance According to the county salary and benpay. efits resolution for unrepresented employees, The Board of Supervisors at the time adopted Feb. 4, 2020, if the county termiagreed to accept Daly’s resignation. Daly at nates any department heads, they are entitled the time said it was a mutual decision for her to six months’ base salary if employed for at to resign. least one year. Treasurer-Tax Collector Karen Coleman Semon became the Health and Human
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Three generations of owners swap stories at the landmark Union 76 station, one of the first businesses in El Dorado Hills. Pictured in 2009 is owner Sam Bhullar, who had purchased the station and service bays from Harry Norris, center. Del Haven, right, opened the station in 1964, when gas was 23 cents per gallon and there were only 50 houses in El Dorado Hills.
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Eric Jaramishian Staff writer If Harry Norris wasn’t described as the former owner of an iconic El Dorado Hills gas station, community servant would also be accurate. He has a legacy of giving back to El Dorado County. Norris provided his expertise over the 40 years he lived in the county before his death April 7 at age 78. “Harry loved the county and gave himself in every way that he could to to enhance and improve things as much as he could,” said Joy Norris, Harry’s wife of 12 years. Harry came to the county in 1984, settling in El Dorado Hills with his son Brian and then-wife Jan. He bought the El Dorado Hills 76 gas station, which he held onto for 25 years. The gas station, first opened in 1964, was one of El Dorado Hills’ first businesses. Norris served as a director of the El Dorado Irrigation District from 2003 to 2011. As an EID director he was influential in keeping costs down for EID ratepayers through operating efficiencies while working to improve water quality. Former EID Director of Communications and Customer Services Mary Lynn Carlton, who worked at the water agency at the same time Harry served, said he always balanced the needs of ratepayers with the safety and reliability of EID’s operations. “That’s kind of how he was — he would really dig into the details of EID’s business and busi-
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the bat because he’s very intelligent, a very personable guy and a good businessman, which is good for the board,” Osborne said. “We remained long, long friends ever since ...” Harry helped EID take on a number of responsibilities, including recycled water, implementation of a solar field in El Dorado Hills and ongoing issues with Weber Dam. Harry would eventually sell his gas station in 2009 and lost his EID district seat to Alan Day in 2011. However, Harry was involved with a lot more in the county, both before and after his time at EID, including his time as an El Dorado County Board of Education trustee. He also served on the Marshall Medical Center Board of Directors as a member and has been active with the El Dorado Hills Lions Club, the Local Agency Formation Commission, the El Dorado County Taxpayers Association for 13 years and the Snowline Hospice Board of Directors for nine years. “He was always a numbers guy, so a lot of the
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Auditor bows out of Parker development negotiations News release El Dorado County AuditorController Joe Harn informed the Board of Supervisors last week he will decline the invitation to participate in closed-door development agreement negotiations regarding the General Plan amendment proposed by Parker Development Company for the Central El Dorado Hills Specific Plan. “Back in 2017 and 2018 I did participate in (development agreement) negotiations for this drastic change to our voter approved General Plan, but I did so based on the condition that the El Dorado Hills Community Services District have a seat at the table,” Harn states in a news release. “The meeting invitations that I have received in 2022 exclude the CSD.” Harn also maintains in his statement that he and the Board of Supervisors are “not on the same page ... regarding large west county housing projects.” “In 2019 I appealed the county’s approval of a Serrano Associates’ subdivision on Bass Lake Road because
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road improvements were, and are still, needed and because a 30-year-old (development agreement) park construction requirement was not being enforced,” he notes. “The board ignored my appeal. Now, it is 2022, and a park that was promised to the public in 1989 has still not been built. I am not opposed to residential development but I differ from the board in that I believe that developers need to pay for all the needed infrastructure up front.” The “final straw,” as the auditor calls it in his release, was when Harn said he emailed the CAO stating the infrastructure requirements in the draft development agreement are too loose and don’t assure required developer infrastructure would actually be constructed. “Shortly after I sent the email Supervisor John Hidahl called me stating that stricter infrastructure requirements were not necessary and he attempted to lobby me for the Parker Development preferred language,” Harn shares. “At that point I reached the conclusion I would be negotiating against both the developer and Supervisor Hidahl.”
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to running through the shopping last year — one for land use pursuant center and connecting that way to El to existing zoning and the other for a Dorado Hills Bouelvard,” revealed 1,200-unit senior living facility on the Parker Development representative Kirk unused executive golf course — as “noBone. “That was a request that came in project alternatives.” response to comments from the public As of press time, Bone reported that three years ago. After looking at those the development agreement is still under we concluded that moving that alignnegotiation. “I don’t know whether ment off to Serrano Parkway might it will be ready or not by the April 28 make more sense.” hearing,” he said. “Clearly it will be The connection now travels directly available well in advance of the second through the proposed residential area, Planning Commission hearing.” avoiding the Saratoga Way/Park Drive Parker Development has assured the intersection, and requires a new signalproject will be fiscally neutral, costized intersection at Serrano Parkway ing the county nothing while generatand the proposed Country Club Drive ing various fees such as a Community extension. Benefit Fee that could potentially add up According to lanto approximately $4.5 guage in the revised million, as well as Planning Commission meetings final environmental property transfer fees impact report, this and $20 million in are held at 8:30 a.m, 2850 requires an adjusttraffic impact fees. Fairlane Court in Placerville. To ment of the northBut community listen call (530) 621-7603 or (530) bound right turn lane sentiments have been 621-7610. To livestream visit edconto Serrano Parkway gov-us.zoom.us/j/87285670946. overwhelmingly from El Dorado Hills against the project, Boulevard. “The prevailing arguments existing large radius yield right-turn centering around the project’s rezone movement on the northbound approach requirement of the golf course. Residents to the EDH Blvd./Serrano Pkwy/Lassen raised issues such as traffic, inconsistency Lane intersection was assumed to be with the General Plan, water, environrelocated to the intersection to increase ment, geology, impacted schools, propthe intersection spacing between El erty rights, land use technicalities, affordDorado Hills Boulevard and Country able housing and preservation of cultural Club Lane on Serrano Parkway. With artifacts. Some pointed out that the two this modification, the intersections parcels should be considered separate would be spaced about 600 feet apart,” projects. Many expressed feelings that states the report. the property is iconic to El Dorado Hills, In addition, traffic analysis for the El loathe to see it covered in rooftops. Dorado Hills Boulevard/Serrano Pkwy/ Although negotiation attempts by the Lassen Lane intersection shows exacerEl Dorado Hills Community Services bated Level of Service from LOS B to District to secure the golf course have as LOS D/F for near term conditions. yet come to naught, district staff contin“There are no [other] changes to the ues to explore possibilities for the land, proposed project,” affirmed Bone. He such as golf short courses, gamified golf referred to the two alternatives presented and even a surf park.
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platoon leader and earning two Bronze Stars for his combat service. “He just loved life. He lived it to the fullest. He was serious when he was serious but then when he was having fun, he loved to laugh,” Joy said. Harry loved to ride the back roads of the county on his dirt bike often concerning Joy. His most passionate hobby was sailing, taking him to waters in places like the Bay Area, Lake Tahoe and Santa Monica. Joy and Harry married in 2010 after Jan’s passing in 2007. He and Jan were married more than 30 years. Harry leaves behind four grandchildren, two by marriage, and a stepdaughter. He treated all as his own, Joy said. “He was basically the personification of a good man,” she added. “He just wanted to do what he could do.”
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As you pass the Purple Place on Green Valley Road in El Dorado Hills, you have likely noticed a small building at the edge of the road — home of Dog’s Delight owned by Jamie McNally.
359 Green Valley Road El Dorado Hills (916) 939-3647
She adds a touch of whimsy to her establishment with the display of several types of life-sized stuffed dog breeds that are decorated for the seasons. McNally and her staff offer one-stop grooming services for dogs and cats of all breeds and sizes. Her shop is very easily accessed with ample parking to drop off and pick up your pet. So, stop by and see why Dog’s Delight is voted No. 1. Get your furry friend’s nails trimmed or treat them to a beautiful makeover. Walk-ins are always welcomed.
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El Dorado Hills We offer education and care for babies, Preschoolers, Pre-K, private Kindergarten, homework tutor club and (916) 521-1835 thegiftofkids.net transportation for school agers. The teachers at The Gift of Kids Daycare and Preschool include talent that brings us music, yoga, and even Spanish on a daily basis. Teachers here are all educated in child development, CPR and First Aid certified, and make it a priority to continue their education.
Over the years, not only have we focused on love and education here at the school, but we have also been involved in sponsoring many local non-profit groups
Best Barbecue: Back Forty Texas BBQ
4510 Post St., Suite 340, El Dorado Hills Massage is a great way to keep your body moving and (916) 941-6850 keep doing the things you love. For a massage that will leave you relaxed and feeling your best long after massageenvy.com getting off the table, head to Massage Envy in El Dorado Hills Town Center. Since 2007, clients have enjoyed the therapeutic and soothing techniques of knowledgeable and skilled professionals.
“They not only understand the benefits of massage, they genuinely care about people,” owner Laurie Vaqueiro said of her staff. Massage Envy El Dorado Hills has 29 service providers ready to help you take care of yourself. Ask about their Total Body Stretch and Advanced Skin Care services while scheduling your next appointment.
Best Flooring: Sacramento Area Wood Specialists
Sacramento Area Wood Specialists specializes in the installation of pre-finished hardwood, laminate, carpet and vinyl flooring in both the residential and commercial environment.
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Installing flooring since 1993 has given the company’s staff many years of experience in both remodels and new construction. Sacramento Area Wood Specialists has built many great relationships over the years and continues to work with many of the area’s investors, Realtors, property managers, retail shops, large area production builders as well as countless homeowners and numerous custom builders — no job is too big or too small.
Best BestSandwich Contractor: Straight Line Construction
Serving the El Dorado County area since 1999, Jack Borba’s commitment to quality and hard work has helped Straight Line Construction grow tremendously in a relatively short time.
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The company now offers residential services for roof replacement and repairs, windows, skylights, gutter systems, decks and siding. Straight Line also offers great customer service, a friendly team and high-quality craftsmanship. The new location offers customers the ability to view product samples, textures and colors in easing their remodeling process. Borba and his team also give back to the community in hosting fundraisers and supporting the food bank.
Back Forty Texas BBQ celebrates 25 years in business this March — a quarter century of serving up fingerlicking barbecue.
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How does it all come together so tender and tasty? The pit master starts at 3 a.m. each day, smoking all the meats slowly. The menu includes mouth-watering pork and ribs, barbecue chicken, pulled pork, tri tip, brisket and more. Back Forty’s side items are also cooked fresh daily. Pair the best barbecued meat with beans, close slaw, Gram’s chili or mac and cheese. Dine in or carry out your meal. Back Forty Texas BBQ also caters. Owners Jerry and Shelley Cobb and their team put out the best meal they can every day except Mondays — the day the barbecue crew takes a rest.
Best Sandwich Best Roofing: Nail It Roofing
Brothers Aaron and Christopher Meyer entered the roofing trade by working in all capacities — from laborer to superintendent, project manager and estimator.
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This gives Nail It Roofing customer the advantage of accurate bids and expert management over all aspects of their projects. Nail It Roofing is committed to providing the best possible service with seasoned professionals using the highest-quality products to ensure customers are satisfied with the quality of service. Considering much of their business is obtained through word of mouth, that says a lot.
Best Sandwich Best Financial Planner: Shari Merle, LPL Financial
A resident of El Dorado Hills since 1976, Shari Merle builds relationships that span generations. “I still work with some of my original clients and now I’m working with their kids,” she said, a testament to her ethics, honesty and integrity.
Address: 981 Governor Drive, Suite 101, El Dorado Hills Phone: (916) 933-2117 Website: sharimerle.com
A former tax preparer, Shari offers a unique perspective. “I understand taxes and how they affect your finances,” she explained. She and her son Steve are both Certified Financial Planners and are fully licensed for stocks, bonds and life insurance products. You can rest assured that she will be true to her personal motto, “No matter what, I do what’s right for the client, not for me.”
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BestBest Sandwich Tutoring Service: Mathnasium
“Teaching math that makes sense to kids,” is the motto that defines the Mathnasium method. “It’s unique, very effective, and beloved by students across the country,” said owner Jeff Pudewell.
981 Governor Drive, Suite 104 El Dorado Hills (916) 673-9119 mathnasium.com
With more than 1,000 Mathnasiums throughout U.S. and Canada, the curriculum has a proven track record. Pudewell, a former administrator at Stanford University and UC Berkeley, populates his centers with top flight tutors. Mathnasium helps both advanced students as well as those behind their peers in math. Due to a personalized curriculum for each child, many complete a grade level in just three months. “All we ask of our students is to try,” Pudewell said. “When they try, they win.”
Best Sandwich Best Private School: Golden Hills School
Best BestSandwich Painting Contractor: E. Durst Painting
Ernie Durst started E. Durst Painting in 2011, bringing 35-plus years of experience to customers.
Ultimately, the team believes their eighth-graders graduate with a set of competencies that far exceed their typically excellent performance in standardized tests.
Best Asian Food: Thai Paradise
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Suite 110, El Dorado Hills Coming from a long line of chefs trained at international hotels in Bangkok, Chef Jarunee Fleming brings (916) 939-0389 a special touch to her authentic Thai recipes. With thaiparadiseedh.com locally sourced produce and fresh meat and seafood brought in daily, Jarunee prepares her farm-to-fork dishes with rice bran oil, making them healthy and flavorful.
“I like to make people happy with my food,” said Jarunee, and happiness abounds at the family-run eatery. The El Dorado Hills location opened in 2019 and locals already swear by favorites such as the traditional Pad Thai, spicy Drunken Noodles and curries. Round out a meal with some Thai fried rice and iced tea and your taste buds will know they’re in paradise.
Best BestSandwich Assisted Living Facility: EDH Senior Care
2920 Tam O’Shanter Drive
El Dorado Hills The El Dorado Hills Senior Care Village has been a staple in El Dorado Hills since 1996. Offering 24-hour (916) 939-0962 care for the elderly in a quaint, homelike environment, eldoradoseniorcare.com the facility has six beautiful, comfortable homes that have been designed and built specifically for care of the elderly in need of assistance. Each home houses up to six residents and private backyards connect each home to another.
A nursing support program is offered in the care facility’s list of services that also include everything from daily exercise to hospice care. Staff also keeps residents busy with activities suited for their needs, including bingo, arts and crafts, dog therapy and outings.
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Ernie said he feels blessed to serve the wonderful residents of El Dorado County and hires locally in hopes of becoming a desired employer organization. What he likes most are residential repaints and the relationships he builds with homeowners. “As an organization, we have committed from the start to providing the best possible coatings, quality of workmanship and service at a competitive price,” he said. “We keep our overhead costs low and pass those savings onto the customer. Thank you for your choice in our company as the best of El Dorado Hills. We are so honored and look forward to continuing to serve you.”
Best Health Food Store: IMPaX Health
1060 Suncast Lane El Dorado Hills The Golden Hills School team believes that to become (916) 933-0100 the best version of themselves children require the broadest possible set of opportunities delivered by goldenhillsschool.net fully accredited teaching professionals in small-group settings. Students participate in academic endeavors, athletics and the arts. Daily physical education, art, music, computer science and Spanish language instruction are integrated into the curriculum. GHS is the only International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program Candidate Private School in the area.
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189 Blue Ravine Road, Suite 110 Folsom (916) 939-9800 impaxhealth.com
He brings years of research and personal investment in the form of dietary supplements, including the coveted EnerPrime, delta-E and MPX 100, among other products that boost brain function and immune system support. His Ion Thrive water ionizer and purifier machines can reduce inflammation and cell protection through detoxification and balancing the body’s pH. Since 1994 Greg has shared his knowledge. While you’re there, pamper yourself with the skin and body clinic run by his wife, Stella Im.
Best Sandwich La Cascada
Address: 2222 Francisco Drive, El Dorado Hills Phone: (916) 618-4369 Website: lacascadaedh.com
With authentic Ramos family Mexican recipes handed down through the generations, La Cascada is a favorite for dining in or taking out. Offering everything from seafood — try their delicious grilled Fish Tacos or Mariscos Mojo de Ajo with sautéed shrimp or scallops — to vegetarian bites (like the Vegi Macho Burrito), this restaurant is sure to fill you up. The Tacos Alambre, with three grilled corn tortillas, choice of meat plus bacon, cheese, onion and jalapeños, are a local favorite if you’re craving more traditional Mexican cuisine.
La Cascada is open seven days a week for dinner and for lunch on weekdays with breakfast items available on weekends. Catering is also offered as well as playing host for special events.
BestBest Sandwich Travel Agency: El Dorado Hills Travel
The philosophy of El Dorado Hills Travel is simple: Provide a unique vacation experience that will keep customers coming back.
3941 Park Drive, Suite 90, El Dorado Hills (916) 933-0476 edhtravel.com
As a member of American Society of Travel Agencies, the professionals at El Dorado Hills Travel pledge to conduct business activities in a manner that promotes the ideal of integrity in travel. El Dorado Hills Travel is a premier full-service agency, specializing in cruises and leisure travel for families, corporations, groups and more. When you’re ready for a getaway, take a short trip to El Dorado Hills Travel and let them help you plan your dream vacation.
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Trojans’ tough schedule paying dividends Thomas Frey Staff writer It’s a battle every practice in El Dorado Hills when Oak Ridge has inter squad scrimmages. Matchups between pitchers Brent Jones, Andy Uharriet, Jack Bolton and Jake Fields and hitters Reese Catchings, Carson Nichols, Braden Frank, Calin Trexler and many more become showdowns that not only impact the scrimmage, but the games. “It’s really good practice because it gets us ready for what we see in the game, especially because of how good our pitchers are,” Catchings, a senior hitting .421 said. “It really makes me confident when I go into a game against someone else.” The Trojans pitchers have had tons of success despite the fact that Oak Ridge has had the second toughest schedule out of 156 teams so far this season in the SacJoaquin Section according to MaxPreps. Uharriet and Jones are seniors committed to play at California State University, Sacramento and the University of Utah, respectively, and they have each dazzled on the mound. Uharriet has an earned run average of 1.30 and was a part of a combined nohitter against Rocklin. When he doesn’t pitch, he plays shortstop, where he excels defensively. “Andy is one of our best defenders and you can always count on him,” Jones said. “When
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Oak Ridge senior Brent Jones winds up to throw against Del Oro. Jones, who committed to the University of Utah, has a 1.96 earned run average this season. he’s out on the mound, he has a totally different personality. He’s able to walk in and he’s really good for us.” Jones — who also hits .364 at first base — has an ERA of 1.96 with outstanding performances against Franklin, Rocklin and Granite Bay where he combined to allow just two earned runs in 17.1 innings pitched. “Brent is really competitive,” Uharriet said. “You can see it, even one game, he had a finger that was bleeding
and he was still pitching.” Uharriet was the team’s closer last season and recorded five saves with a 1.42 ERA. This year, junior Jake Fields is the team’s finisher out of the bullpen. Fields has started games — including an 11-strikeout gem against Del Oro — but has come out of the pen to record three saves with a 2.39 ERA. Against Rocklin March 31, Uharriet threw 6.1 no-hit innings when Fields came in to record the final two outs to
finish off the combined no-hitter. “Jake Fields has been filling that closer role and he’s been pretty automatic,” Oak Ridge head coach Todd Melton said. “He’s really good.” Junior Carson Nichols and senior Connor Bizjack have taken turns catching this season. Melton said Bizjack was asked to learn catcher
again — one of the most physically grueling positions in all of sports — after not squatting behind the plate since Little League. “He did it without hesitation because that’s the type of guy he is and he is playing really well,” Melton said. The pair have shined offensively. Bizjack is second on the team in runs batted in while
Nichols has a batting average of .348. Catchings, who plays left field, is leading the team with a .421 clip. “Reese definitely has been our leader on offense,” Jones said. “He always has productive at-bats and he’s always on base for us, which is awesome.” The Trojans have productive hitters at every spot in the batting order. Seniors Braden Frank and Calin Trexler are going to continue playing at Sacramento State and Frank leads the Trojans in doubles, while Trexler paces the squad in triples. Drew Oreskes leads the team with 10 RBI and will play baseball at Dordt College in Iowa. Junior outfielder Ryan Spero is hitting .303. The Trojans will close out their season with three games against Folsom and three games against Whitney, the No. 4 rated team in the section. Melton said that playing powerhouses like Woodcreek, Sacred Heart Prep and Clayton Valley Charter has already helped the Trojans against top league teams Rocklin, Granite Bay and Del Oro; a league where all six teams are ranked in the top 25% of the section. “Our schedule is extremely tough,” Melton said. “It’s going to pay off for us in league and hopefully in playoffs.”
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he time is right to see “The Play That Goes Wrong.” Broadway’s funniest smash hit opens at Folsom’s Sutter Street Theatre April 29. This Olivier Award-winning comedy written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields is a hilarious hybrid of Monty Python and Sherlock Holmes. Welcome to opening night of “The Murder at Haversham Manor,” where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous. With an unconscious
leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead and actors who trip over everything (including their lines), it’s “a riotous explosion of comedy!” (The Daily Beast) and “tons of fun for all ages” (HuffPost). This production is directed by Connie Mockenhaupt. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 4:30 p.m. Sundays, April 29 through May 29, at Sutter Street Theatre, 717 Sutter St. in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit SutterStreetTheatre.com or call (916) 353-1001.
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Professor Harold Hill (Zach Wilson) and cast rehearse “76 Trombones” in El Dorado Musical Theatre’s production of “The Music Man,” running through May 1.
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l Dorado Musical Theatre brings a classic musical, including all 76 trombones, to colorful life at Oak Ridge High School’s theater. Written by Meredith Willson, “The Music Man” has been regaling audiences since 1957, garnering six Tony Awards. When traveling huckster Harold Hill hits River City, Iowa, to play his grift of selling band instruments and uniforms to local youth with the promise of teaching them “overnight” how to play ... things go awry. He meets pragmatic and beautiful Marian Paroo, who proves to be his foil and intellectual equal. Of course, Hill falls in love. As the grift plays out Hill’s nemesis, another traveling salesman, is bent on exposing Hill for the con man he is. Hill is set to escape town, just in the nick of time, but stays for his love of Paroo. In the end Hill is vindicated when the town’s boys play a terrible rendition of “Minuet in G” and the townsfolk embrace them (and Hill), providing the show’s major theme of faith. Hill had woken up a sleepy town, infusing energy and a sense of fun that was a welcome change. The townsfolk have
changed because of his arrival — and that is good enough for them. Directed by EDMT Artistic Director Debbie Wilson, “The Music Man” features a cast of more than 40 actors, ranging 10 to 22 years old. “‘The Music Man’ is a perfectly written musical,” said Wilson. “I love this script. It shows a slice of America in 1912 complete with the slang and opinions of the time.” Wilson said the script is witty, very funny, and heartwarming, as are the characters. The music is rich, fun and one of the most memorable scores ever written. “Chances are good that you will be humming one of the songs after the performance,” she added. Choreographer Anjie Rose Wilson, noted the beloved songs that make “The Music Man” so memorable — “76 Trombones,” “Trouble” and “Shipoopi.” “These classic pieces insist on traditional and technical dancing that our cast has approached with professionalism and refinement,” she shared. “The orchestration in this show makes you want to get up and dance yourself.” The show runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings with Saturday and Sunday matinees through May 1. For more information or to buy tickets visit edmt.info or call (916) 941-7464.
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Marshall Medical expands its philanthropic reach years. Danovaro is also no stranger to El Dorado County. From 1995-2004, she served as program director for the hilanthropy, by definition, is the air medical transport program that love of humankind. It takes many forms. It can mean giving of time, serves the county and as the director of Development and Outreach for talent or treasure as a way to give back California Shock/Trauma Air Rescue. to the community. She is beginning “It’s simply proby taking the philviding the love of anthropic pulse of “By working together humankind through Marshall Medical whatever mechain a complementary Center by interviewnism suits you best,” ing staff at all levels. explained Mindy fashion, we can raise “I am very excited Danovaro, the newfunds for Marshall and to partner with the est member of the staff and leadership at Marshall Medical for the community, Marshall Foundation Center leadership while providing the best for Community team. Health. A high tide Marshall Medical care we can for the raises all ships. By Center is pleased to together welcome Danovaro patients of this county.” working in a complementary into a new role as executive director of — Mindy Danovaro fashion, we can raise funds for Marshall and Philanthropy. She is a for the community, seasoned philanthropy while providing the best care we can for executive with a proven track record of the patients of this county,” Danovaro significant fundraising success and philsaid. anthropic process improvement. Danovaro holds a bachelor’s degree from University of California, Los About Marshall Medical Angeles and a master’s degree from Marshall Medical Center is an indeNew York Institute of Technology. She is currently a doctoral candidate in edu- pendent, nonprofit community healthcare provider located in the heart of cation, leadership and innovation at the the Sierra foothills. Marshall Medical University of the Pacific. Center includes Marshall Hospital, a She has previously led philanthropic fully accredited acute care facility with efforts at University of the Pacific, 111 beds in Placerville; several outMcGeorge School of Law, where she was responsible for the largest gift in the patient facilities in Cameron Park, El Dorado Hills and Georgetown; and history of the law school of $25 million, which was the second largest gift many community health and education to the university. Prior to her tenure programs. Marshall has more than 200 at McGeorge, Danovaro worked as the licensed practitioners and 1,400-plus executive director for the Sutter Auburn employees providing quality healthcare Faith Hospital Foundation where she services to the residents of El Dorado raised $3.7 million in gifts over two County.
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EDCOE hires Mental Health and Wellness leader n New director will help families
get mental health services Dina Gentry El Dorado County Office of Education
The El Dorado County Office of Education applied for and received the Mental Health Student Services Act Grant to assist in expanding access to mental health services for children and youth, including countywide student assessments and campus-based mental health services. This grant will facilitate community partnerships to better link families to ongoing mental health services and made it possible to create the position of the director of Mental Health and Wellness at the El Dorado County Office of Education. It was recently announced Matt Smith will step into that role at the end of this school year. Smith began his career in education in 1993, first as a high school teacher. He later transitioned into assistant principal and principal roles. For the past
Matt Smith
eight years he has served as the superintendent/principal for the Camino Union School District, where his vision to better meet the needs of students led to the development of the Camino Wellness Center. “After two years of intense trials in El Dorado County, the health and wellness of our students is a priority. We envision a comprehensive and responsive support system embedded within the fabric of all schools,” noted El Dorado County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ed Manansala. “Matt Smith is a committed, trusted and proven leader who knows what it takes to implement a meaningful support system for students, families and educators.” Matt commented, “It is a privilege to be joining the EDCOE team and to be tasked with connecting our district, community and county resources together to develop programs and systems that support our countywide schools to identify and respond effectively to student needs. It is incredibly important for all schools to have programs of mental health support and I look forward to working with our county leaders to make it happen.” For more information regarding EDCOE and provided services visit edcoe.org.
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Bike park hits bump in the track Sel Richard Staff writer Although a capital improvement project for an El Dorado Hills bike park was approved by the EDH Community Services District earlier this year, conceptual park designs were initially declined by PG&E, revealed CSD General Manager Kevin Loewen at this month’s board meeting. Unbeknownst to the park’s designers, the recreation area slated for the utility corridor west of El Dorado Hills Boulevard to Hensley Circle falls within a power corridor in which PG&E requires a 150-foot power easement. Loewen admitted that preliminary conversations with utility agencies regarding park design would have been prudent. The CSD will submit a rebuttal to PG&E, as well as continuing reviews with SMUD. “Revision to concept is likely required,” Loewen states in his board report. In addition to the rebuttal, the CSD is exploring various improvements and alternatives to allow for revisions rather than a flat denial of the current park’s design. He assured that no cost
overruns are anticipated at this time for the $1.5 million project. Loewen also noted that an alternate location for the park will be evaluated as a possibility to allow the initial concept design to move forward. A land parcel owned by the CSD that abuts the Bass Lake Road fire station was briefly reviewed several years prior and deemed a viable option, albeit not preferred by the biking community. “My goal is to work with PG&E and SMUD to see how close we can get to the current concept design and should there need to be modifications we’ll have to consider whether or not the location is in fact going to meet the ultimate result of a high quality bike park,” Loewen said. “PG&E has been very responsive to my outreach to them and I’m optimistic that we’ll move this forward expeditiously.” The high-level concept design by Trail Labs includes slalom tracks and jump trails for beginner to advanced riders, along with a single-track area and pump-tracks. Construction was anticipated to begin in 2023 with completion by June 2024.
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EDH man faces federal fraud charges advances are advances of money in exchange for promises to repay greater amounts of money from future receivables. To obtain the cash advances Singal claimed he was the owner of a company that operated a chain of fast-food franchises, but he did not actually own that company. This case is the product of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Miriam R. Hinman and Nicholas M. Fogg are prosecuting the case. If convicted, Singal faces a maxi-
News release A 10-count indictment was unsealed last week against Suneet Singal, 43, of El Dorado Hills, charging him with wire fraud and mail fraud, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. Between March 2017 and July 2017, Singal engaged in a scheme to make false representations in order to induce financing companies to provide funds to certain companies in the form of merchant cash advances, according to court documents. Merchant cash
mum statutory penalty for each count of 20 years in prison and a fine of $250,000 or twice the gross gain or gross loss, whichever is greater. Any sentence, however, would be determined at the discretion of the court after consideration of any applicable statutory factors and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, which take into account a number of variables. The charges against Singal are only allegations; the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
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