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Funds, spirits raised for Caldor Fire survivors n Emergency resource center in

George Turnboo shared words of encouragement with approximately 500 Caldor Fire victims April 30 at the Food Bank of El Dorado County’s fire survivors support event. He told the crowd about the FEMA and Cal OES April 27 visit to Grizzly Flat.

the works; FEMA officials revisit Grizzly Flat Eric Jaramishian Staff writer It became apparent to Food Bank of El Dorado County staff April 30 they would have to postpone the groundbreaking for a county emergency resource center. Around 500 residents from Grizzly Flat attended a food bank event Saturday that aimed to support Caldor Fire survivors. It was an evening of food, live music and coming together

at the food bank’s Shingle Springs headquarters. The idea was to break ground on the emergency resource center after the event but distractions led all in attendance to focus on something more important — one another. “It was nice to see all of these people here — neighbors and friends, who I haven’t seen in a long time,” said 63-year-old Gina Greene, previously a 27-year Grizzly Flat resident. “The fire devastated everyone but the love and heart this community shows is what makes it great.” The Food Bank of El Dorado County raised $80,000 while the El Dorado Community Foundation matched that donation in full for a total of $160,000 donated to all victims of the n

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‘Unified’ for the win Photo by John Richard

Every seat is full in the El Dorado County Planning Commission hearing room as commissioners discuss the Central El Dorado Hills Specific Plan Thursday night.

EDH decision pushed to June n Planning

Commissioners hear 3 hours of public comment Sel Richard Staff writer Last week’s El Dorado County Planning Commission hearing on Parker Development’s proposal to build 1,000 homes along El Dorado Hills Boulevard drew a crowd of residents attending the standing room only meeting, as well as approximately 200 more listening in virtually. Ultimately, due to the volume of documentation and its recent availability, PLACE ADDRESS LABEL HERE

the commissioners unanimously voted to continue the hearing to June 9. “I was trying to gather the feeling of the community in terms of the 500 emails that I’ve gotten,” said District 2 Commissioner Kris Payne regarding the Central El Dorado Hills Specific Plan that requires a county General Plan amendment to allow zoning to be changed from recreational facilities-high intensity to medium and high density residential on the now defunct executive golf course at the El Dorado Hills Boulevard and Serrano Parkway intersection. Other project details include 11 acres set aside for civic-limited commercial use, a 15-acre village park alongside Highway 50, 190 total acres of open space/ parks, 1.5 miles of Class I bike and pedestrian trails and a new connection between El Dorado Hills Boulevard and Silva Valley Parkway via Country Club Drive. As only Commission Chair Jon Vegna was present for the project’s four previous hearings, the proceedings began as an informational overview for the public See Decision, page A2

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Mountain Democrat photos by Thomas Frey

Sierra School first-grader Gavin Hayman, above, celebrates a basket as fourth-grade teammate Jeremiah Steward comes over to join the fun. Students from Buckeye, Gold Oak and host elementary school Sierra came together Friday for a series of Unified Sports basketball games in partnership with Special Olympics. Family and friends filled the seating area to cheer on the athletes and their buddies who had been practicing for more than a month. Gold Oak firstgrader Cassidy Klare, right, gives a high five to referee Joey Stein after she swished a jump shot. Stein is the certified adapted physical education specialist for the El Dorado County Office of Education.

Buckeye fourth-grader Sophia, left photo, gives a high five to Mateo after the kindergarten student sunk one of his several made baskets. Placerville Police Chief Joseph Wren, right photo, delivers the tip-off for fifth-graders Austin Villasenor of Gold Oak and Jaxson of Buckeye to open the Unified Sports basketball game. See more photos online at mtdemocrat.com.

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