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El Dorado Hills resident Rowland Gaal is a Bass Lake Regional Park champion. His volunteer efforts recently earned him the California Parks & Recreation Society’s Champion of the Community award.

Gaal champions the community and its natural wonders Sel Richard Staff writer

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’m a hands-on guy; I like to get my feet dirty,” confessed Rowland Gaal, as he traipsed through brush around Bass Lake. His zest for dirt is only one reason the longtime educator and naturalist was recognized as the 2020 Champion of the Community at April’s El Dorado Hills Community Services District Board meeting.

With a ready smile, Gaal’s infectious enthusiasm belies his 76 years as he imparts knowledge of the flora, fauna and history of Bass Lake Regional Park, his most recent pet project. As a board member for the EDH Promise Foundation, Gaal has proven a valuable resource.

“Thanks to Rowland’s generous nature, EDHCSD, our community and our county significantly benefit

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Oak Ridge football head coach Eric Cavaliere has announced he’s leaving the celebrated program after 14 seasons.

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choked up at banquets and even at letter of intent signing days so this wasn’t easy for me to get through. The kids responded very well, very respectful. It was tough to get the words out, espeAfter winning the 2019 Division 1 Sac-Joaquin cially when it’s such a good situation.”

Section football championship and 114 games from He said there is no negative reason as to why he is 2007-2021 with hundreds of boys who became stepping down, the coach shared, men through the family atmojust that he would like to take a sphere created by Oak Ridge High School coaching staff, Eric “It’s tough to see coach breather.

“Other than being a great Cavaliere announced he plans to go but I support him and coach, he was a good friend,” step down as the Trojans’ head Justin Lamson, who played coach.

I know he wants the best said for Oak Ridge from 2017-19 and The man known to his playis now a quarterback at Syracuse for our programs.” ers as Coach Cav led the Trojans University. “I could talk to him into many fierce battles against foes like Jesuit, Rocklin, Del — ORHS junior Reese Catchings about life or decisions I had to make and it wouldn’t be weird Oro, Folsom, Whitney and at all. I would say he had a pretty Granite Bay over the last 14 seabig impact on me.” sons as the head coach and many more as an assisCavaliere will remain at Oak Ridge and continue tant. to teach health and physical education. He said he The room was silent after he shared his decision, according to Brandon Barthel, who just finished his would eventually like to be on the freshman coachsenior season.

■ See COACH CAV, page A4 “It was very difficult,” Cavaliere said. “I get Thomas Frey Staff writer

Noel Stack Editor Hoping to cut down plan review time, ease customer frustration and lessen staff’s burden, the El Dorado Hills Fire Board unanimously approved the purchase of a new electronic client portal soft ware system.

El Dorado Hills Fire Department staff must review every building permit coming through the community — from a home addition to a four-story apartment complex. Initial plan reviews done by the department’s Community Risk Reduction Division can currently take as long as eight weeks, according to EDH Fire Chief Maurice Johnson.

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The Rotary Club of El Dorado Hills and Jackson Elementary School leaders honored Brett Holmes as Student of the Year. The fifth-grader received his award during the April 21 Rotary meeting. “We’re so proud of all the amazing work you’ve produced,” said Principal Michele Williamson. “I just can’t wait to see what your future holds.” Brett was commended for his resilience and determination. It was noted that he overcame many obstacles during these last two challenging school years. The student thanked his Jackson family and his parents and siblings for their support. He received a plaque, illustrated dictionary and $50 from the Rotary Club.

CRIME WATCH The following information was taken from El Dorado County sheriff’s reports: March 27 4:07 a.m. A residential burglary was reported in El Dorado Hills (street not listed).

9:52 a.m. Deputies arrested a 20-year-old woman and a 25-year-old man on suspicion of petty theft and other charges after the pair allegedly tried to steal items from a Post Street business.

March 29 8:12 a.m. A burglary was reported in El Dorado Hills (street not listed).

11:32 a.m. Deputies arrested a 27-year-old man on suspicion of vandalism at a bank on Town Center Boulevard.

12:21 p.m. A theft was reported on Terracina Drive.

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April 8 7:10 a.m. A burglary was reported on Ficus Circle.

11:11 a.m. Two bicycles were reported stolen on Dianthus Lane.

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Youth challenge the community to join the fun and go for a run Bella Hsueh ORHS Hands4Hope Club vice president The Hands4Hope Youth Board invites the community to join the fun and go for a run to benefit The Center For Violencefree Relationships, as well as the Hands4Hope – Youth Making A Difference Education Program, by being a part of the Miles4Smiles spring fundraiser — a virtual walk, run or hike event. Those who sign up can participate in from any location.

Online registration is open now through May 1 with the event taking place May 10-17. The goal of this event is to bring awareness to domestic violence and raise funds to help those affected by it.

The Hands4Hope Youth Board is a group of determined H4H leaders from seven local high schools in El Dorado and Sacramento counties. After experiencing the effects of COVID-19 on a nonprofit firsthand, board members realized how critical

it is to financially support local organizations during these times.

As a result, they decided to direct the majority of the proceeds from the Miles4Smiles fundraiser to benefit The Center for Violencefree Relationships, with a portion going to support the Hands4Hope Education Program. Setting a fundraising goal of $4,000, the youth leaders hope that, together, everyone can work toward creating healthier relationships in the community.

Despite the numerous challenges faced in the past year, Hands4Hope – Youth Making a Difference volunteers discovered ways to remain active in the community and support local organizations through creative events. Challenged with limited time and opportunities due to the pandemic, the Hands4Hope Youth Board chose to organize Miles4Smiles as a virtual event.

The registration fee of $30 includes a Miles4Smiles T-shirt. Participants can sign up by themselves or as a team (four, six or eight) and log all

the miles they accrue via Google Forms. The teams going the farthest distances over the seven days will receive an award recognizing their achievement. For registration details visit hands4hopeyouth.org/ News.

Additionally, the Miles4Smiles Fundraising and Finance Committee is looking for sponsors for this event. Sponsorship packages are available. For more information about sponsorship opportunities email Miles4Smiles@ hands4hopeyouth.org.

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

The nonprofit offers hands-on education and community engagement opportunities to youth from kindergarten through 12th grades through school-based and afterschool programs in Sacramento and El Dorado counties. For more information visit hands4hopeyouth.org or call at (916) 294-7426.

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Calling the current development in El Dorado Hills “historic,” staff reports that the current construction and upcoming projects in El Dorado Hills have “placed a tremendous strain on the division.” To help offset some of the workload, the department utilizes third-party consultants. “However, this is extremely expensive and often requires additional quality review by our internal staff,” the staff report notes.

The most recent Community Risk Reduction Report released at the April 15 fire board meeting states that in the last 30 days CRRD staff: • Completed 83 site, building and fire protection plan reviews and 185 construction inspections.

• Completed two fire and life safety inspections of residential and commercial occupancies.

• Assisted El Dorado County Fire Prevention Officers Association on a number of Fire Protection Standards updates and agreements.

“The IDT electronic client portal soft ware program will allow residents and developers to access this portal to receive important information related to their projects,” notes a staff report given to the board.

“This information includes permit issuance, forms, standards and plan revision notes. This program also provides several administrative elements that will assist with more efficient management of the division.

These efficiencies include data analytics, scheduling, data management, project tracking and decreased impact on staff.”

Calling the purchase a “great value,” fire board Vice President Bobbi Bennett said during her time as a

consultant she saw customer satisfaction go “straight up” after municipalities implemented similar soft ware.

Director John Giraudo made the motion to purchase the soft ware. Director Greg Durante seconded the motion, which was also supported by Directors Bennett, Tim White and Jim Hartley. Initial, firstyear implementation costs are not to exceed $50,000 and annual maintenance, service and subscription costs are set at $21,500. Implementation of the cloudbased system is expected to take 60 to 90 days.

Other actions The EDH Fire Board unanimously approved the purchase of a new internal records management system at an initial cost of $36,012 and annual fees of $27,867 after the first year. The department has been using the same system for nearly 20 years. Due to its age, limited abilities and decreasing customer service with the current vendor, staff recommended purchasing a new record management system from ImageTrend.

The fire department will soon become the sole owner of the solar power systems installed on its facilities with directors unanimously supporting the purchase of the equipment (not to exceed $375,000) and terminating the lease with Technology Credit Corporation. The department had solar panels installed on four fire stations nearly five years ago and a fiscal analysis has determined that purchasing the panels and associated equipment now is more cost effective than remaining in the lease.

Gaal from his active volunteerism,” said CSD communications specialist April West.

Not only is he a former Yosemite park ranger, but Gaal’s 34 years in education makes him an avid advocate of the area’s outdoor education program and trail development. It’s an interest that dates back to the 1970s when he developed a summer program for the Oak Grove School District through which 160 students camped and backpacked in Yosemite.

His teaching career spans an eclectic range of subjects — chemistry, physics, biology, electronics, engineering, journalism and manufacturing. For several years he even diverged briefly as a computer systems analyst before getting back to middle school science.

After retiring, Gaal dove into volunteering as a nature field teacher at the Placer Nature Center and a science aide in his grandchildren’s schools, developing and delivering first- through fifth-grade science curriculum.

Now as part of the Bass Lake Regional Park working group he leads the Habitat Committee, recruiting more than 20 members. “His incredible docent-led walking tours engage the community and offer educational anecdotes,” West said.

“What I think is important is to get the kids asking questions and looking more deeply,” Gaal posited, also pointing out the many ways technology has enabled learning. He hopes to go beyond passive nature signs and provide scan codes along the park’s trails that will enable visitors to explore.

Although the CSD approached Gaal to help develop Bass Lake

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Rowland Gaal, second from left, accepts recognition from EDHCSD board member and fellow Promise Foundation member Allan Priest, third from left, and EDHCSD communications specialist April West, far left, as Gaal’s wife Sharon stands by his side. In addition to the 2020 Champion of the Community award, Gaal also received a Certificate of Recognition from Assemblyman Kevin Kiley.

Regional Park, he plans to eventually contribute as a field interpretive naturalist, a role through which he looks to encourage boldness in younger visitors especially.

“Starting in the ’70s, that was a time in society that kids in particular were very questioning,” he reminisced. “By the time I left there was no challenging of authority anymore. There was a loss of confidence in one’s self-ability. I sure would like to re-instill that.”

It is perhaps no surprise that his volunteerism goes far beyond the lake. A resident of the Oak Knoll community, he and his wife Sharon moved to El Dorado Hills seven years ago to be near their grandchildren.

Both coordinate numerous free programs at the Oak Knoll Clubhouse, including after-school enrichment clubs, game night, coffee and tea groups and a yoga class that Gaal has continued to teach twice a week on Zoom throughout the

pandemic.

In addition, Gaal leads the Foothills United Methodist church’s Nomadic Winter Homeless shelter, providing the homeless with transport, food and shelter.

Gaal credits both his mother and grandfather as life mentors for community service but suspects teaching may just be part of his genetic makeup. “And I think I’m selfish,” he said with a grin. “You discover that being around people is probably the most rewarding thing there is anyway.”

He said he feels blessed to live in an area with a natural gem such as Bass Lake and is grateful to the many residents who have stepped up to volunteer, saying, “I look at this community as Disneyland.”

As for his affection for nature, he harkens back to discovering John Muir in middle school. “I was absolutely enamored by what he had to say,” Gaal said, remembering a junior high science project. His model of

Yosemite Valley’s evolution won first prize for geology.

“It was kind of unfair as my grandfather was a professional sculptor and artist and helped me create my models,” Gaal laughed, but insisted that parents should help their kids.

“They model behaviors — the idea of cooperative activities with one another,” he explained.

“I mean who else is a better person to learn from than your parents, or your aunt or uncle?”

Or grandfather, as is the case with Gaal’s grandson Luke. “I love his enduring spirit and how he doesn’t give up on things,” he said, a delighted beneficiary of Gaal’s efforts.

The California Parks & Recreation Society’s Champion of the Community award honors individuals or organizations who have contributed significant volunteer effort to influence and improve the quality of their community through parks and recreation.

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When he stood in the pouring rain on the Sacramento City College football field Nov. 30, 2019, holding up the blue Division 1 Sac-Joaquin Section championship banner in front of his Trojans team that had just beaten Monterey Trail 35-27, he was at the mountain top.

He did it with student-athletes who had been in that Jr. Trojans program since middle school and showed grit, toughness, love and respect to one another to get the job done.

“He was a great coach and really knew how to connect with players on a level more than just football,” said Barthel, who had 48 catches for 714 receiving yards and five touchdowns as a junior during that magical 2019 season. “He really wanted to get to know the person and figure out how to help them.”

Not only was the championship won with experienced players but also with a coaching staff that had been with Cavaliere for many years, some his closest confidants.

The championship was more than 30 years in the making and can be traced to Cavaliere’s time as a player at Vacaville High School under coaching legend Tom Zunino in the 1980s. “[Coach Zunino] made it a family affair with football,” Cavaliere said.

“The guys that he coached with were his best friends and you can see how strongly they were connected.”

He said he always thought to himself that if he got the chance to be a head coach, he wanted to model his program after Vacaville.

“What I will miss the most is the camaraderie between the coaches and the brotherhood that develops over time with these guys,” Cavaliere said. “The assistant coaches I’ve had in my time are incredible people and there is no way our program would be where it is without the assistant coaches, and that’s at all three levels; freshman, JV and varsity.”

One of those coaches is Mark Watson and he is also stepping down. Watson was the Oak Ridge head coach from 1989-99 and the quarterbacks coach from 2007-21.

Cavaliere began his coaching career as a wide receivers coach at Hiram Johnson in 1996 and 1997, where he got to learn under legend Max Miller who won 254 career games, most of which came at Cordova High School where the Lancers were a powerhouse in the 1980s.

Cavaliere and his wife moved to El Dorado County before the 1998 season and he began looking for another football job.

“I called every high school basically from Rancho Cordova to Placerville saying ‘Hey, I’m in the area and I want to get involved in coaching,’ and the only person who called me back was Mark Watson, who was the head coach at Oak Ridge,” Cavaliere said. “This obviously changed my life. Mark has been a mentor to me for a very long time and is somebody that I am incredibly lucky to be able to do this with the whole way through.”

Mark’s daughter Megan has caught the coaching bug herself and is the cohead coach of the Trojans’ freshman

Continued from A1 CAREER HEAD COACHING NUMBERS FOR CAVALIERE Wins: 118 10-win season: 6 Record vs. Rocklin: 8-5 Record vs. Granite Bay: 5-5 Record vs. Jesuit: 4-0 Record vs. Del Oro: 6-4 football team.

Cavaliere was the outside linebackers and wide receivers coach at Oak Ridge in 1998 and 1999 before becoming defensive coordinator from 2000-03 under new head coach Chris Jones.

In 2004 he became a co-head coach at Ponderosa with Darren Jonutz, who would become Cavaliere’s defensive coordinator at Oak Ridge in 2011.

In 2005 Cavaliere and his family moved to Arizona for a year, where he was an assistant for a team that went 13-1 and lost in the Arizona state championship.

Even though he was only in Arizona for a year, he said he still talks to those coaches regularly. He returned to Oak Ridge in 2006 as defensive coordinator before taking over as head coach in 2007 when Jones left to start the football program at Vista del Lago.

Cavaliere won 33 games in his first five years as head coach before winning 12 games in both 2012 and 2013. From 2012 to 2019, Cavaliere won at least 10 games six different times while developing players like Lamson, San Francisco 49ers tight end Ross Dwelley and Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book.

His final win came on April 2, 2021, at Del Oro High School with junior Reese Catchings running for more than 100 yards and three touchdowns.

“One of the many lessons I take away from my experiences with him is you’re only as good as your week of practice,” Catchings said. “Cav made it very clear to us players that practice is just as — if not more important — than Friday nights. You simply cannot win in the Sierra Foothill League if you messed around all week at practice.”

Catchings said Cavaliere has looked out for him since he was a freshman.

He admired how organized the coach was ... as well as Cavaliere’s choice of footwear.

“In addition to being organized, Coach Cav sure knows how to rock some Birkenstocks,” Catchings said. “I happen to have a pair myself and I knew we would get along when I saw him in the same ones.

“It’s tough to see coach go but I support him and I know he wants the best for our programs.”

Catchings’ brother Bryan also played at Oak Ridge and now plays football at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

“I’ve had a wonderful experience at Oak Ridge High School,” Cavaliere said.

“I truly believe that there is no better place to teach and coach in all of Northern California,” he continued.

“I’m just so thankful and feel so lucky to have been a part of it.”

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The El Dorado Hills Community Services District hosted an April Pool’s Day celebration Saturday, officially opening the newly refurbished community pool. At right, Ellis Magnuson, 7, shows off his form after jumping from the high dive.

Below left, Ryder Panico, 8, swims up to his his buddy Lance Newman (in orange), 7. “He missed the pool. He was so happy to come back,” said Lance’s mom Susan, adding she’s excited her kids are spending time away from the television. Below right, Wesley Koleukhov, 11 months, is not too sure about the pool but his mom Brina is definitely happy to be there. “We’re ready for the pool to be open — to be outside and in the water,” she said.

For more information about EDHCSD aquatics programs and swim hours visit eldoradohillscsd.org and select the Programs & Activities tab.

Local actors sought for film News release Inspireworks Productions, a Christian production company, is filming its first feature film this June and July in Georgetown and Placerville.

The film will be directed by SAG actor and producer Melissa Goad and based on “They Don’t Cast Shadows,” a book by Bob Leone. The story follows a teenage girl’s journey when a spiritual rebirth gives her the ability to see angels and demons; she finds romance and danger as she battles the demons who have overrun her rural hometown.

The production company is casting for all roles, including featured background and smaller roles. Producers will also need people for larger crowd scenes for the high school, high school bus students, churchgoers, shoppers, and townspeople.

Those wanting to audition are invited to The Stage at Burke Junction in Cameron Park, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 1. Actors need to prepare a modern-day monologue. Sides will be available as well.

Roles Karen: 16-18 (to play younger), attractive, popular girl, stuck up, mean.

Karen’s Friend 1 (featured): 16-18 (to play younger), attractive, popular girl Karen’s Friend 2 (featured): 16-18 (to play younger), attractive, popular girl Henry: 16-18 (to play younger), Christian, straight edge Tim: 16-18 (to play younger), Christian, straight edge Sally: 16-18 (to play younger), Christian, straight edge Mrs. Newman: 45-55, wife of councilman Marcos: 30s, Hispanic,

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Marshall Medical welcomes new physician assistant Brittany Garcia Marshall Medical Center Marshall Medical Center welcomes Audrey Rose Lewkowitz, PA-C, a primary care physician assistant to Marshall Family Medicine in El Dorado Hills. She treats acute illnesses and chronic conditions and practices preventive medicine in patients of all ages, however has special interests in allergy, women’s health and mental health.

A Sacramento native, Lewkowitz earned dual bachelor’s degrees in chemistry and biological sciences from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and California State University, Sacramento, respectively. She went on to obtain dual master’s degrees in biological sciences and physician assistant studies from Louisiana State University, Shreveport, and LSU Health Science Center at Shreveport, respectively.

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Mitan (Mrs. Newman): 18-plus (must be comfortable wearing contacts and fight choreography) Sharif (Mr. Jenkins): 18-plus (must be comfortable wearing contacts and fight choreography) Animal Control Man (Akir): 18-plus (must be comfortable wearing contacts and fight choreography) Police Guard (jail): 30-plus male Police Officer (patrol): 20-plus male Mrs. Jenkins: 35-45 female

Ebronah (Vaniah’s Friend): 18-plus, male, strong, tall. Must be comfortable with fight scenes and wearing contacts.

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Kalithea fencing punted to homeowners association Sel Richard Staff writer Frustrations ran high as district representatives sought resolution at this month’s El Dorado Hills Community Services District Board of Directors meeting. Although multiple residents reiterated desires to erect fencing around Kalithea Park, ultimately the decision was punted to the neighborhood HOA to handle.

Community members made a show of force, many taking umbrage not only with General Manager Kevin Loewen’s reference to “caging” in the area but also the aesthetics of the district’s fencing design concepts. Most argued for the measure to ensure community safety and prevent what they felt were untenable conditions last summer, referencing burglaries, drugs, sex, noise, outsized crowds and even a gunshot through a resident’s living room.

“It’s reasonable to expect that we live in a safe environment and feel safe in our homes and that’s been compromised by the activity at the park,” said resident Mike Roppolo. “I also don’t think it’s unreasonable to expect a restful night’s sleep.”

“We’re concerned about the safety of each other, the whole community, everyone who goes to ‘heaven’ and the kids at the park,” insisted Promontory resident Sita Burgess. “It’s enough already. Let’s stop talking about Kalithea. Let’s fix it.”

“There’s no dispute that the park is closed at sunset and does not reopen until sunrise,” offered resident Carolyn Delaney. “While I understand the concern that parks should be open for all, this park is not open for any after sunset and the fencing would allow that to be completely clear to anyone once the park is closed.”

Board members unanimously rejected the idea of the district providing fencing but offered the granting of an easement that would allow the HOA to erect its own fence.

“This has been a long standing issue,” admitted board member Allan Priest. “We have spent more money in security, changes, signage and effort on this park than we have for the other 27 parks combined. I just cannot see

spending $150,000 to $200,000 in taxpayers’ money to fence this park to address this particular issue when we know we’re going to still have to spend an inordinate amount of time on security … and other things that are still going to be a priority out there.”

Both board Vice President Sean Hansen and member Ben Paulsen pointed out that some of the attention received by the area is due to the neighbors themselves, referencing a YouTube video that features a home just inside the Promontory gate and shows Kalithea Park. Paulsen outlined district actions thus far, including increased security, strategically timed sprinklers, slack-lining and hammock bans near homes, a temporary alcohol ban, added cameras, signage and coordination with law enforcement.

The park connects to Promontory along Powers Drive where the private gated community is afforded an easement along Kalithea Park’s frontage and remains mostly unfenced.

Although Mattock conceded that some gaps on district property could benefit from barriers, she put the responsibility for fencing along the easement on the HOA, an agreement similar to the fencing surrounding Alan Lindsey Park.

“This is an HOA that wants to be separated from this park,” she said. “If the HOA wants that, that is incumbent upon that HOA. I’m happy to grant them the easement.”

In addition, the district plans to erect barriers near the western access into the park to prevent passage through gaps on either side of the pedestrian gate. Parking lot gates will remain unaltered.

“You have a park you have called a crown jewel,” resident Richard Ross told the board. “In any place, in any country where they have crown jewels, oftentimes they must make greater effort to protect them and I think Kalithea Park is in such a situation.”

“We do have a plan in place in case we experience the issues that happened last year,” assured Mattock. “We welcome people into our community to use our public parks and our public trails. That’s not going to change. We take everybody’s concerns seriously because we care. That’s why we’re here.”

County roads selected for repairs Dawn Hodson Staff writer

West slope roads to be repaired

Road projects throughout the county have been given the go-ahead.

To be funded this fiscal year, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors at its April 13 meeting unanimously approved the roadway improvements.

The county will receive more than $6 million in funds in 2021-22 from Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.

As part of the multi-year projects, in phase one hazardous trees and lowhanging foliage will be removed or cut back along roadways. In phase two roadside ditching and possible culvert repair will take place. Ditching is correcting drainage issues and making sure culverts are free of debris and are functioning to their fullest capacity. Phase three will consist of repairing damaged asphalt where needed. In phase four roads will get rubberized asphalt surface treatment and thermoplastic markings.

With this surface treatment roads are expected to have a lifespan of 15-20 years.

Projects are expected to begin in fall 2021 and be completed by summer/fall 2022.

El Dorado Hills — 2.5 miles of El Dorado Hills Boulevard between Green Valley Road and Wilson Boulevard South county — 4.84 miles of Bucks Bar Road between Pleasant Valley and Mt. Aukum roads Diamond Springs — 4.7 miles of roadway within the Diamond Springs area, including roads southeast of Highway 49 from Patterson Road to Koki Lane and north of Highway 49 from Grace Drive to Ryan Drive Greenwood — 5 miles of Greenwood Road between Highway 193 and Marshall Road South Lake Tahoe — 4.2 miles of roadway in the Cold Creek area of South Lake Tahoe between Pioneer Trail, Cold Creek Trail and Cold Creek

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$1,125,000 2111 OUTRIGGER DR $1,150,000 8017 MARCHES WAY $1,189,000 304 MUSE DR $1,190,000 7400 RYAN RANCH RD $1,235,000 2530 ORSAY WAY $1,299,000 1811 HAMPSHIRE PL $1,299,000 2007 LAM EGO WAY $1,375,000 2049 FRASCATI DR $1,399,900 2060 DRIFTWOOD CIR $1,599,000 1781 ROCKY SPRINGS CT $1,599,000 1501 HIDDEN BRIDGE RD $1,699,000 4611 ECHO SPRINGS CIR

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New businesses open in El Dorado Hills Yummy treats at Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonades News release

Village Life photo by Sel Richard

Alfred and Mary Lee from Elk Grove, left, and Nuny and Jeff Cabanting from Natomas enjoy some morning treats at Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonades. “It’s good,” said Mary, a college friend of owner Adrienn Chang. “We’re here to support.”

Foodies and health food nuts know where to go for a treat. Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonades has opened at 3373 Bass Lake Road, Suite 100, El Dorado Hills.

Local owner Adrienn Chang hosted a grand opening celebration last weekend.

Founded in Hawaii, Wow Wow specializes in gourmet lemonades — ranging from a classic lemonade to adventurous flavors like the Strawberry Pineapple, Butterfly Mojito and the Lava Flow Lemonade. Visitors to the new El Dorado Hills location will come to crave the endless options of their favorite superfoods with healthy, energizing menu items like the Black Lava Flatbread Sandwich, Island Berry Grain Bowl, Superfruit Pitaya Bowl or the Chili Lime Avocado Toast.

On top of fresh, healthful products, Wow Wow Hawaiian Lemonades is fervently committed to sustainability.

Guests can order their lemonades or smoothies in a re-usable mason jar and receive a discount on their next purchase if they bring the jar back to reuse. The brand also uses all recyclable or compostable products for packaging to-go orders.

Hawaii-born and California-raised, Chang wanted to bring a little bit of Hawaii to Northern California.

“The moment I tasted the amazing food and drinks at the Wow Wow in Hawaii I fell in love. The store and products are like nothing else I had ever seen before and I knew I needed to open one in California,” said Chang.

“When you enter Wow Wow you truly feel the Aloha spirit. Everyone is so welcoming and we can’t wait to introduce El Dorado Hills to these mouthwatering and healthy products.”

The new Wow Wow will be open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.

The store can be reached at (916) 2938062.

Spoil your pet with goodies from Pet Food Express News release

Village Life photo by Sel Richard

Pet Food Express customer sales representative Noah Pickering and his pooch Ipo shop for dinner after a shift. The new one-stop shop for pets recently opened in El Dorado Hills at Marketplace At Town Center.

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Pet Food Express, California’s trusted pet expert and leader in the pet industry, has opened its newest retail location in El Dorado Hills at Marketplace At Town Center. The new store, the company’s 64th in its California-only fleet, offers the very best food and products, expert product knowledge, excellent customer service and local partnership to the pet community.

A grand opening and pet adoption event is scheduled May 1 & 2.

“Supporting pet health and happiness is our passion and a commitment we take very seriously,” said Michael Levy, president/CEO of Pet Food Express.

The El Dorado Hills location features: • High quality food and products — Nutrient-rich foods like raw and fresh prepared foods and treats as well as litter and pet supplements • Pet expert team — Extensively trained customer service team to answer questions and provide expert

recommendations • Convenience — Convenient location with parking, same-day delivery and in-store pick up to ensure a pet never runs out of things it needs • Self-service pet wash stations — Raised tubs, waterproof aprons, conveniently located leash clips, premium shampoos, fresh towels and blow dryers available. All pets — from cats to pigs to sheep — are welcome.

• Puppy and dog training classes — Classes cover topics like obedience, manners and common behavior problems.

•Adoption support — Pet Food Express is focused on helping find forever homes through in-store pet adoption events. Pet adopters receive in-store and online discounts.

•Rescue and shelter support — The company works hard to make an impact on the lives of shelter and rescue pets through programs designed to ease the strain on agencies that help them.

Roads

Continued from B3

El Dorado Hills — 3.86 miles of improvements within Franciscan Village and Marina Woods Cameron Park — 5.90 miles of roadway within Bar J Ranch (the neighborhood will also get required ADA upgrades) Camino/Placerville — 6.77

miles of Carson Road between Placerville and Camino Placerville — 4.31 miles of roadway along Greenstone Road between Green Valley and Pleasant Valley roads South Lake Tahoe — 1.83 miles of roadway along Sawmill Road

between Lake Tahoe Boulevard and Highway 89 DOT was also authorized to purchase two new pieces of equipment to be used in repairing and restoring roads.

The Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Water Treatment Plant Operator II, III, IV or V to fill one or more open positions in the Drinking Water Division of Operations.

Under supervision, performs a variety of skilled tasks associated with the operation and maintenance of the District’s drinking water treatment plant; monitors treatment plant and distribution system operations; responds to alarms; collects and analyzes water samples; and maintains and submits a variety of State documents and records.

Elder Options, Inc. “A Life Lived Fully Every Day” Since 1988

Our personalized care management, home care, respite and assisted living services are designed to ensure a safe, happy and fulfilling “every day.”

For a complete job description and the REQUIRED application, please visit our website at www.eid.org or call 530-642-4020.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Elder Options, Inc. Phone: (530) 626-6939 (800) 336-1709

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2890 Mosquito Road Placerville, CA 95667 Fax: (530) 622-1134

South Lake Tahoe Phone: (530) 541-1812

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