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Depleted snowpack runoff lands 41 counties in drought Village Life staff SACRAMENTO — El Dorado County has been added to the state’s list of counties declared to be in a drought. Gov. Gavin Newsom recently expanded his April 21 drought emergency proclamation to include Klamath River, Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and Tulare Lake watershed counties where accelerated action is needed to protect public health, safety and the environment. Forty-one counties are now under a drought state of emergency, representing 30% of the state’s population. Leaders say climate-change-induced early warm temperatures and extremely dry soils have further depleted the expected runoff water from the SierraCascade snowpack, resulting in historic and unanticipated reductions in the amount of water flowing to major reservoirs. “We’re working with local officials and other partners to protect public

health and safety and the environment, and call on all Californians to help meet this challenge by stepping up their efforts to save water,” said Newsom. In April Newsom signed an emergency proclamation directing state agencies to take immediate action to bolster drought resilience across the state and declaring a state of emergency in Mendocino and Sonoma counties due to severe drought conditions in the Russian River watershed. The expanded drought emergency proclamation adds the following 39 counties: Del Norte, Humboldt, Siskiyou, Trinity, Alameda, Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Fresno, Glenn, Kern, Kings, Lake, Lassen, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Modoc, Napa, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Benito, San Joaquin, Shasta, Sierra, Solano, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Tulare, Tuolumne, Yolo and ■

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Folsom Reservoir, which is filled by the American River watershed, is at 38% of its storage capacity with about 369,000 acre-feet of water. Last year at this time Folsom held 737,000 acre-feet.

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7:18 a.m. Vehicle burglaries were reported on Samuel Way. 8:36 a.m. Vehicle burglaries were reported on Ore Cart Court.

7:26 p.m. Deputies responded to a report of harassment in progress on Valley View Parkway.

April 26 11:07 a.m. A catalytic converter was reported stolen from a vehicle on Robert J Mathews Parkway. 1:36 p.m. A pair of workout shoes was reported stolen from a garage on Gardenia Circle.

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April 28 9:18 a.m. A possible vehicle burglary was reported on Valley View Parkway.

April 29 2:42 p.m. A possible grand theft was reported on Valley View Parkway.

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3:46 p.m. A bicycle was reported stolen on Garlenda Drive.

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Engineer Mike LeBlanc was honored Saturday during the El Dorado Hills Fire Department’s Retirement Flag Ceremony. Engineer LeBlanc, seen above with EDH Fire Chief Maurice Johnson, left, served EDH Fire with honor, pride and selfless devotion to duty for the last 20 years. May 15 was his last day in uniform.

10:48 a.m. An unknown driver damaged park facilities by driving on the Hoffman Court property. 2:15 p.m. An unknown suspect walked into an El Dorado Hills Boulevard business, demanded money and fled the scene.

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Finders Way residents say the road’s intersection with Saratoga Way, a connector between El Dorado Hills and Folsom, has become too dangerous.

Residents worry intersection is an accident waiting to happen all-way stop or traffic signal warrants at this time. Finders Way resident Brooke Washburn said she is worried about children disembarking at a bus stop 200 yards away from the intersection. “There’s not enough Saratoga Way not only offers drivers a faster route room to go around a car that stopped to go left (onto between Folsom and El Dorado Hills but a dangerous traffic hazard as well, residents along Finders Way have Finders Way) so they go every single time into the claimed since before the roadway extenstion’s opening bike path,” she said. “If that car travels into the bike lane and hits a pedestrian or a biker, we’re going to last year. have a mortality.” “Clearly there is a lot of concern with that intersecDenise Loo, another Finders Way resident, shared a tion,” District 1 Supervisor John Hidahl conceded, harrowing experience waiting to turn left onto Finders noting that although the line-of-sight meets standard, Way when she slammed on her brakes in time to avoid it meets standards consistent with lower speeds. He a truck passing on her left, having presumably gauged said he’s frustrated that officials did not consider a left the bike lane on the right too narrow turn lane onto Finders, the only interto squeeze through. section without one along the corridor. Hidahl expressed disappointment The number of complaints prompted “They’ve completely that the Board of Supervisors failed the El Dorado County Department underestimated to require Saratoga Way be widened of Transportation to conduct a survey how many people to four lanes all the way to El Dorado to study the intersection, the results Hills Boulevard. of which Hidahl presented at his use this road and “The argument was that it would Community Council meeting this month. DOT was specifically asked it’s just going to get cost us a lot of money to maintain a road that’s not going to be used that to wait until all local schools opened worse and worse.” much,” he said. “I think that’s been before gathering data. proven to be false.” On April 13 average daily traffic on — Resident Denise Loo Although Hidahl insisted that El Saratoga was measured at 12,740 vehiDorado Hills is not a rural community, cles per day, 50% higher than origihe said he fears the county uses outnally anticipated and Hidahl said he expects that numdated techniques and urged the acknowledgement of a ber to rise. “I don’t think we’ve seen all of the impact denser, metropolitan type community when designing of people recognizing that it’s a much more expedient roadways. route than getting on Highway 50,” he said. “I think Loo also pointed out that the June 2020 data for we’re going to see even more traffic as time goes on.” Finders Way was gathered during the height of the ADT on Finders Way was reported at 1,547 vehicles COVID shutdown and found the study insufficient. per day in June 2020 but Hidahl does not see that “They’ve completely underestimated how many peonumber changing significantly due to the area being ple use this road and it’s just going to get worse and a residential subdivision. Although no collisions have worse,” she said. “Does somebody have to get killed?” been reported, the predicted average crash frequency DOT Director Rafael Martinez and staff have comper the 2010 highway safety manual at the Saratoga mitted to holding a public meeting with area residents Way and Finders Way intersection is 1.1 collisions per which Area Planning Advisory Committee Chair John year expected. Davey offered to host. The report indicated the intersection does not meet Sel Richard Staff writer

No water service planned at this time for EID’s Folsom territory Michael Raffety Village Life correspondent El Dorado Irrigation District’s territory extends across the county line to a small piece of Folsom — a total of 190 acres. And while a developer plans to turn that acreage into a subdivision, officials confirmed currently the property is all range land and there is no request for water service. The earliest that water service could be requested may not be until 2023. El Dorado Irrigation District has been a multi-county agency since the early 1980s, according to Jesse Saich, EID communications manager. The 190 acres was annexed to EID’s territory so that the district would qualify for an exemption from the state raiding the district’s property tax allocation. That property tax allocation subsidizes the cost of water and sewer rates. The environmental documenta-

tion has already been approved as part of Folsom’s south of Highway 50 project, according to EID Director of Engineering Brian Mueller. Subdivision plans will be submitted in parallel to Folsom and EID, Mueller said. EID will review pipeline sizes, require a water booster, add a sewer lift station as well as upgrade an existing lift station, Mueller said. Finally hookup fees will be paid once building construction begins. Called Folsom Heights, the proposal includes 407 single-family residential units, 123 multi-family units and 11.4 acres of commercial development, according to information from EID General Manager Jim Abercrombie. He also noted, “Buildout time will depend on market conditions and could take three to five years or more once the water and sewer lines are put into service.” The district understands that mass pad grading may begin in spring 2022, followed by installa-

tion of underground utilities in fall 2022, Abercrombie said. EID has a firm yield of 63,500 acre-feet of water, according to the 2019 Comprehensive Financial Report. That same report lists 23,133 acre-feet of metered consumption, down from 27,000 acrefeet in 2010. Total raw water diversions are 31,906 acre-feet in 2019. Real and apparent losses total 5,811 acre-feet. The El Dorado Hills Water Treatment Plant, which will eventually serve Folsom Heights, currently serves 13,100 connections. In August 2020 its average water production was 14 million gallons per day. That also included 1.5 MGD from the Gold Hill Intertie, which transfers treated water from a plant in Pollock Pines. That made the total August average production 15.5 MGD for El Dorado Hills. Peak daily demand was 18 ■

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Motorized vehicle codes may come as a surprise Sel Richard Staff writer Young riders of electric scooters may be unaware that they are breaking the law if riding on any public roadway, sidewalk or bike lane without a Class C driver license. CHP Officer Andrew Brown made this painfully clear at last week’s El Dorado Hills Community Council meeting when he laid out regulations for various motorized vehicles. “Parents, this is coming as a shock to many of you, I know,” Brown said, adding that the same rules apply to GoPeds with gasoline engines on the back. Scooter riders cannot go faster than 15 mph and those younger than 18 must wear bicycle helmets. “I don’t know if there are a lot of highway patrol officers ... going to be ticketing children while they’re riding their scooters to school, but I know just from tonight that our officers working in Serrano have pulled over two kids already and given verbal warnings,” he reported. “We’re doing enforcement on it and the main goal is that we want them to be safe. These things can rocket away. They are fast.” In addition, Brown pointed out that electric bikes and electronic assist bikes

are lumped under the same vehicle code, which includes wearing a bicycle helmet if younger than 18. Some electronic assist bicycles can fall under various classifications depending on levels of motorized assistance. If the vehicle motor is giving assistance at speeds faster than 28 mph then Brown said it is likely no longer classified as a bicycle but as a moped. Moped riders require an M2 motorcycle class endorsement as well as a motorcycle helmet, vehicle registration, must meet all federal vehicle safety standards such as lights, brakes, mirrors and reflectors and also not exceed speeds of 30 mph. Brown advised against installing add-on gasoline-powered motors on bicycles with mere rubber brakes not designed to handle speeds of 25 to 45-plus mph or the additional weight. “You’re not allowed to operate that bicycle on any public roadway in the state of California,” he cautioned. “It is just a Frankenstein that you’ve put together.” Regarding motorcycle safety, Brown insisted that riders wear DOT approved helmets without exception. For information on motorized vehicle regulations visit chp.ca.gov.

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Commuting to and from school on a motorized scooter might be easy but riders could be breaking the law.

El Dorado Hills Chamber’s Recovery Rebate in full swing News release After a successful program last year to help stimulate our local economy through the challenges of COVID19 restrictions, the El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce reactivated the “get paid to shop” incentive. For every $100 spent in 95762 or at EDH Chamber member businesses, consumers receive $10 cash back

or can donate that amount to a favorite, local nonprofit in El Dorado County. “We are committed to our Keep It Local 365 program and now, more than ever, we need to continually think of our local businesses first. What better way than paying you to buy local?” shared Debbie Manning, chamber President/CEO. In 2020 the El Dorado Hills CHAMBER CA$H Recovery Rebate resulted in more than $200,000

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MGD. The El Dorado Hills water plant can produce 19.5 MGD along with up to 8 MGD from the Gold Hill Intertie. When landscape water needs decline in the fall the El Dorado Hills water plant is taken offline for maintenance and water service is supplied through the Gold Hill Intertie during winter. “In summary the district has adequate capacity and water supply to serve Folsom Heights and other near term planned development,” said Abercrombie. “However, a future expansion of the EDHWP identified in previous master plans will eventually be needed to continue to serve new development approved by the county (El Dorado).” In addition to paying for the water and sewerage infrastructure, the developer of Folsom Heights will need to pay hookup fees, called facility capacity charges. The FCC for a ¾-inch water meter is $21,793. The

same sized meter for wastewater FCC is $15,368. The total is $37,161 per ¾-inch meter. This year, despite an extremely low precipitation total in Placerville, all but two of the district’s six reservoirs will fill. Only Caples and Jenkinson lakes are not expected to fill. As of May 12 Jenkinson Lake in the Sly Park Recreation Area has just under 32,000 acre-feet out of a maximum of 41,000 acrefeet. Maintaining a minimum of 25,000 acre-feet in Jenkinson Lake ensures a two-year drought supply. Folsom Lake was recently reported at 369,000 acrefeet out of a maximum of 977,000. EID has an allocation from Folsom Lake of 7,550 acre-feet from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, 17,000 acre-feet of Water Rights Permit 21112 water, 4,560 acre-feet of water rights via Weber Creek and 7,500 acre-feet of subcontract water from the El Dorado County Water Agency, according to the 2019 Comprehensive Financial Report.

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the industry standard, the modern approach to law enforcement.” Supervisor Sue Novasel from South Lake Tahoe and District 3’s Wendy Thomas weighed in, praising the sheriff’s efforts “for following technology and for gratitude for his thoroughness.” District 2 Supervisor George Turnboo pointed out that body cameras are “not only good for the citizens but also for the safety of our deputies.” Board Chairman John Hidahl noted a “broader need for staffing over the next few years” and suggested considering leasing the devices initially rather than going all-in and buying them. Hidahl further described research into how other counties have already or are currently developing body-worn camera systems, noting 75% of state jurisdictions have or are working on acquiring cameras. Likewise, 67% of the state’s sheriff’s offices are at some stage of development. D’Agostini wrapped up the presentation telling the board, “We are very blessed to have our community’s support. It’s time to adopt the technology and the transparency to protect our citizens and it will exonerate our deputies (if needed).” Eight community members called in with a few caveats regarding privacy and potential “over-reliance” on the technology while other showed overwhelming support for the program. Supervisors approved the item unanimously. The Watchguard v300 system is start-up priced at $1,319,597. Its ongoing/yearly budget is estimated at $750,000. Additional cost details are available in item 16 of the board’s May 11 agenda. Visit eldorado.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.

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Yuba counties. Extraordinarily warm temperatures in April and early May separate this critically dry year from all others on California record, according to the Governor’s Office. California experienced an accelerated rate of snow melt in the Sacramento, Feather and American River watersheds, which feed major reservoirs and federal water projects. This was exacerbated when much of the snowpack, sitting on very dry ground, seeped into the earth rather than flowing into rivers, streams and reservoirs. State officials also said warming temperatures prompted water diverters below dams to withdraw their water much earlier and in greater volumes than typical even in other recent critically dry years. These factors reduced expected water supplies by more than 500,000 acre-feet, enough to supply up to one million households with water for a year. The governor’s proclamation directs the State Water Board to consider modifying requirements for reservoir releases and diversion limitations to conserve water upstream later in the year to maintain water supply, improve water quality and protect cold water pools for salmon and steelhead. The state of emergency also enables flexibilities in regulatory requirements and procurement processes to mitigate drought impacts and directs state water officials to expedite the review and processing of voluntary transfers of water from one water right holder to another, enabling available water to flow where it is needed most. “It’s time for Californians to pull together once again to save water,” said California Natural Resources Agency Secretary Wade Crowfoot. “All of us need to find every opportunity to save water where we can: limit outdoor watering, take shorter showers, turn off the water while brushing your teeth or washing dishes. Homeowners, municipalities and water diverters can help by addressing leaks and other types of water loss, which can account for more than 30% of water use in some areas.”

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Local lacrosse club to make national showing Sel Richard Staff writer Six years ago Toby Carpenter and Chad Ross had little notion that coaching their 7-year-old daughters would turn into an invitation to an elite national tournament. “Chad and I got lucky,” said Carpenter of their stellar roster. They mixed that luck with a lot of hard work and now Lakeside Lacrosse 2025 is headed to Frederica, Del., to compete in the 13U/14U/15U US Lacrosse Youth Nationals. Just two seasons old, the fledgling organization is making a name for itself as Sacramento’s premier lacrosse club. In 2019 Lakeside Lacrosse founders Paul Vota and his wife Amy weren’t sure they could even field a team with more established clubs competing for players. “A lot of the big clubs were Bay Area first and we were kind of a second thought,” Ross pointed out. “To grow the game in Sacramento has been a passion of mine since 2005,” shared Paul, adding that his goals were to build a regional club with a family atmosphere that gives girls exposure to high-end lacrosse. “There are athletes here in the foothills who have enough talent to pull together a strong competitive team.” Paul has a long history with lacrosse, having played in high school and college at California State University, Chico. He is currently an Oak Ridge High School varsity men’s lacrosse coach. The original Lakeside teams consisted of 90% El Dorado Hills girls. “Now the EDH girls are the minority,” Paul said of his youngest team. Lakeside fields players from as far as Loomis and Chico. And though the club has grown rapidly, Paul said he anticipates capping the final team count at five, with three high school and two middle school teams. “I would rather keep us highly competitive and get more national notoriety than grow to 10 teams.” Delighted with his 2025s, Paul said many qualifying teams pull from multiple regions, sometimes across states, to field a lineup competitive enough to make it to the elite level. “It really helps put the Sacramento region on the national lacrosse map,” he said. “I couldn’t be more proud of them and the coaches and the families that support them.” Admittance into the U.S. Lacrosse Youth Nationals is normally awarded through a points-based system through qualifying tournaments played throughout the previous year. COVID-19 shutdowns forced officials to offer an application process instead for qualification.

Although historically only 16 teams are invited, the event was canceled in 2020, expanding total teams invited this July to 24. “The thing that stood out is that on the West Coast, we’ve pretty much beat every team we played,” explained Ross. “Every top regional all-star team on the West Coast, we’ve beat them.” Carpenter and Ross have recruited players from all over the Sacramento area, including Granite Bay, Folsom and Roseville. They are especially proud of their full time goalie from Yuba City. “That’s what really put us over the top,” grinned Ross. “They’re just a bunch of really strong, dedicated, smart, intelligent, friendly, nice people who support each other,” Carpenter said of the girls. “There’s no selfish play out there. They work well together as a team and they give full effort.” Out of their 18 girls, 10 El Dorado Hills girls have been playing together since fourth grade. “I know my teammates have my back if I mess up and my coaches encourage me to just do my best,” said defender and midfielder Sofia Minoletti of her tight-knit crew. Sofia attends Rolling Hills Middle School. “It’s a special team because we all click and are positive with each other.” Marina Village Middle School student Caitlin Beckman, who plays midfield and attack, agreed. “I love that my teammates and I are all close on and off the field because it makes us stronger in the games,” she said, excited to compete. “I am looking forward to playing against the best competition in the country.” Despite their winning record, the two El Dorado Hills dads know they have their work cut out for them. Neither have ever actually played the game and although both have coached many other sports, they concur lacrosse is special. “The best coaching experience I’ve had is in lacrosse. Part of it is the parents don’t know the rules so they can’t complain,” Ross joked. “I feel like it’s a great sport. Any body type can be successful. It’s a great team sport; it’s fun and fastmoving.” As to the prospect of facing off on the home turf of what is traditionally an east coast game, Carpenter admitted intimidation could be a factor. “Nationals will provide us with an opportunity to grow as a team, but also as individuals,” reflected defender Alex Remily, another Rolling Hills student. “We will walk away with not only a better understanding of the game and as better players, but as better people.” Maybe not so intimidated after all. Courtesy photo

Patrick Sammon prepares for a race during a local competition. The Oak Ridge High School student swam for the AquaSol Swim Team based in Cameron Park and has committed to bring his talents in the pool to Arizona State University.

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Lakeside Lacrosse 2025 teammates will compete against some of the best lacrosse teams in an elite tournament this summer. Top row, left to right: Alex Remily, Sofia Williams, Natalia Pyle, Caitlin Beckman, Bailie Olsen, Shaye Aland, Tori Ross, Bella Acosta, Kate Carpenter and Addie Strong. Bottom row, left to right: Kaley Gunning, Raleigh Orr, Lindsay Miranda, Annika Tanner, Lillian McDaniel, Maddy Lowery and Krystalin Respicio.

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Sammon will dive into this difficult competition in Omaha, Neb., in early June when the top two swimmers in each event will have the opportunity to qualify for the Tokyo summer Olympics this July and to make the Junior National Swim team. In addition, he hopes to represent the United States in the Junior World Championship to be held in Kazan, Russia in late August. At 17 years old Sammon has an impressive record, ranking third in the United States for 18 and younger in the 100-meter freestyle swim. Parents Kim and Will Sammon told Village Life, “We are very proud of Patrick and his dedication to his training. Making Olympic Trial time cuts has been a long-term goal of his and we are so excited to see him accomplish this at such a young age.” “I am so happy to see him excited to be racing in the pool again; it makes my heart smile,” Kim added. In addition to his competitive swim schedule, Sammon was on the Oak Ridge swim team for three of his four years and is committed to Arizona State University, where he will train under Michael Phelps’ former coach, Bob Bowman. Sammon credits his coach, Darren Mai, owner of SwimLabs in El Dorado Hills, as being instrumental in his success and offered this tip to hopeful athletes: “Listen to your coach. They know what they’re doing and they will guide you. “With the right discipline and effort, anything is possible,” Sammon added. And Patrick isn’t the only Sammon to make giant strides in the water. Younger brother Quinn, an eighth-grader at Rolling Hills Middle School, also has his eye on making the Olympic Trial time cuts in his event — the breast stroke. There may be more than one Sammon to watch for down the pike.

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Sel Richard Staff writer Future Heritage Park’s court lighting, although unwelcome to some in nearby senior communities, will stay in and maybe off ... or maybe not. At last week’s El Dorado Hills Community Service District’s Board of Directors meeting, members recommended against removal of the lights due to both the expense and potential damage to the tennis and pickle ball courts on which 50-foot stadium lights have already been installed. Costs to remove the lights are estimated at $300,000. Located off Carson Crossing Drive in the midst of the over55 active adult communities Heritage and Four Seasons, initial plans for the park included lighted tennis, pickle ball and bocce ball courts. After 160 residents submitted a petition to modify park hours and eliminate the need for lighting, the district designated park hours from dawn to dusk with no evening lighted courts. Board member Allan Priest pointed out that the original intent of the park was to meet multi-generational needs for the community, though early public outcry against team play on soccer fields prompted the elimination of ball fields. “We went through a very rigorous process on the design of this park,” he insisted, adding that there were no comments at the

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The Heritage Park plan posted on the EDHCSD website lists three lighted tennis courts and two lighted pickle ball courts among the amenities. time regarding court lighting. Parks Superintendent Dan Williams maintained that LED lighting technology advances comes at the expense of their height. “If you kept them lower, you would get a lot more illumination, a lot more foot-candles over a wide swath of area and you’d get a lot of reflected light,” he said, reit-

erating the Parks and Planning committee’s suggestion of an independent analysis of light impacts once the park nears completion. The lights were initially planned to service competitive play on the courts, a stated goal in the district’s master plan, yet a number of commenters balked at the concept. “We’re

the community,” resident Corde Wagner said. “People from all over want to have this but what about those of us that are right here? You really need to consider the residents that are most affected by the park.” Dan Williams clarified that the term competitive doesn’t necessarily mean team sports from other areas. “It just means

Special district’s fees up for vote; residents uneasy about increases staff costs, contract service expenses, utilities and general maintenance needs, the CSD proposed an almost 460% increase. Resident Roger Bailey told Village Life he takes Residents of Green Valley Hills are in the throes of umbrage with what he sees as an attempt to backfill hashing out a tax hike. the assessment. “This appears that they are trying to Because the 222-lot Landscape and Lighting play catch up from past years,” he said, a situation he Assessment District was formed without an inflationstated CSD representatives assured would not happen. ary factor, annual fees have remained at $76.90 per lot “To raise it up to that rate and then put in an inflafor more than 30 years. El Dorado Hills Community tion factor, I think that’s outrageous. This looks like a Service District Parks and Planning Director Tauni Fessler said the LLAD, along with three other districts, money grab to me.” A letter sent to residents warned that if an inflationhas long been underfunded and is now unable to susary increase is not approved, decreased tain its assets. maintenance and the potenLLADs are a funding mechanism to “To date the CSD operations, tial removal of assets may be necessary assist local governments in the maintebased on lack of funds. Although an nance of assets. Deferred improvements has not honored option for the community to organize in Green Valley Hills include monument its part of the deal their own homeowners association and signs, fencing, trees, bark, street lighting the LLAD was also floated, it and irrigation repairs. and appears they dissolve was subsequently struck from the ballot. Homeowners were mailed two ballot As for the condition of his district’s measures: an assessment increase to a have no intention assets, the fence is the only area which maximum of $349.15 and/or the impleof doing this.” Bailey agrees is in total disrepair. “The mentation of an inflationary factor. residents, in good faith, deeded that land “You have the option of approving — Resident Roger Bailey over with the promise from the CSD to both: the assessment increase as well as maintain that fence,” he said, describthe CPI,” said Fessler at a community ing the situation as a catch-22 with the CSD unable Q&A session on the issue. “That really is, honestly, the best solution to start collecting the funds necessary to fix the fence due to lack of funding, yet residents are disallowed from installing new fencing themselves … to maintain the LLAD the way it was originally due to the CSD claiming a need for consistency and intended.” oversight. If voters choose only an inflationary factor, their Further, Bailey said he’s confused with $23,000 set assessment would rise about $2 each year. Regarding aside in a published budget for fence staining when it an increased assessment without the inflationary factor applied, “We would just always be behind,” insisted is clearly in need of replacement. “That’s like painting Fessler. a car that just got totaled,” he retorted. “To date the Some residents question the revised amount since CSD has not honored its part of the deal and appears the assessment with an inflationary factor would have they have no intention of doing this.” been $180.86 in 2020. But based on the calculation of Even if the increase were approved, Fessler assured Sel Richard Staff writer

that only a minimum of services could be managed and a new fence would remain a long way off. “If we had looked at trying to put in enough funding to be able to go in and replace the fence immediately, the assessment amount would have scared everyone away,” she said, explaining that the total would be have been close to $2,000 per parcel annually to pay for a fence that is estimated to cost $270,000. DTA consultant Nate Perez pointed out that the maximum assessment is often not charged, but because Green Valley Hills has been underfunded for so long, it would likely be charged the maximum for several years at least. “Only six of the district’s LLADs are currently charging the maximum,” he said, citing an instance where residents even received a credit. “It’s not automatic by any stretch of the imagination.” As for future opportunities to revisit an assessment increase if ballot measures do not pass, Fessler was doubtful. “It was a lot of work and it is expensive,” she shared. “For the same opportunities to be given next year, I wouldn’t hang my hat on it, to be honest.” Bailey would have liked to see a third ballot option to increase the assessment to $180 with an inflationary factor. He suggested that fence replacement be paid through sidewalk reserve funds and subsidized by the general fund. But with minimal time given between public outreach and ballot mailings, that remains off the table. “Sadly, there was no time for input or compromise to answer the open issues,” said resident Joel Miller. “I think, unfortunately we will go down this path again with the CSD incurring additional costs that could have been avoided.” Ballots for all four districts including Oak Ridge, La Cresta and Bass Lake A will be counted during a public hearing July 1, 2021, starting at 6:30 p.m.

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El Dorado Hills Area Homes Sold Recently ADDRESS

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MAY 19, 2021

HAPPY CAMPERS Area summer camps keep kids entertained and offer great educational opportunities Tahoe camps teach kids about the great outdoors LAKE TAHOE — The Tahoe Institute for Natural Science announces it will resume its popular Summer Camp program in 2021. Last year traditional camps were canceled out of concerns over the transmission of COVID-19, instead offering single-pod programs. For the 2021 season TINS is thrilled to return to larger camps to serve both more families and a more inclusive segment of the community. “Science has shown again and again the health and developmental benefits of spending time immersed in nature,” said TINS co-founder and Executive Director Will Richardson. “Last year many kids were deprived of that. They were also deprived of socializing with other kids their age. These camps not only help kids reconnect with nature but also each other and are a great way

to make friends in a fun setting.” The four- and five-day programs are offered throughout the Tahoe region for kids aged 6-12. This year TINS is adding a three-day mini Bug Camp in Truckee. There are also three-day backpacking camps offered in partnership with the Tahoe Rim Trail Association for kids aged 12-16. Each day is filled with character and team building experiences that teach both science and wilderness skills. For more information on all of the summer camp programs visit tinsweb. org/nature-camps. TINS offers a camp scholarship fund, started in 2012 with the help of a member. The organization has used that fund to bring these experiences to more of the community, including families that may not have the same access to Tahoe’s natural wonder. For more information on camps contact TINS Education Manager Kendal Scott at kendal@tinsweb.org or (775) 298-0064.

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Tahoe Institute for Natural Science hosts summer camps to teach kids about the natural world.

Local museums offer summer fun SACRAMENTO — From stepping back in time to learning about artistry, science or the world around us, a number of Sacramento area museums and destinations are offering unique classes, camps and activities for kids this summer. With safety protocols in place and limited space available, camps are filling up fast and parents are encouraged to connect with the individual museum(s) of interest to explore availability. 2021 summer camps, classes and activities offered include: • Aerospace Museum of California — Let your child’s imagination blast off. Register for weeklong summer camps for kids at the Aerospace Museum of California. Perfect for students ages 6-12, campers can take a

Children have many summer camp options this year thanks to the creative efforts of Sacramento museums. break from their screens and explore the world of aerospace and aviation. Campers will be all set for

fun with rocket launches, outdoor games, engineering challenges and more (weekly half-day camps

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are also available at a reduced rate). For more information or to register visit aerospaceca.org/ camps. • California Museum — California Time Traveler Camp offers young adventurers the opportunity to explore 150 years of the state’s history, arts, and culture. Ideal for kids ages 6-11, the week-long day camp features engaging learning experiences as participants travel back in time to some of the state’s significant eras. A combination of exhibit tours and hands-on activities onsite plus excursions to nearby historic locales offsite, the program begins on Monday in modern California and ends on Friday in the state’s Victorian past more than 150 years ago. Two sessions from 9 a.m.

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to 4 p.m. are available: June 28 through July 2 and July 12-16. For more information or to book passage visit californiamuseum.org/timetraveler. • Sacramento History Museum — The museum offers in-person summer camps in June, July and August. Full-day camps will be split with the morning being outdoors and the afternoon (hottest part of the day) indoors. Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. New for 2021, the camps will be kicked off for the summer with a Gold Rush Boom Town half-day experience that will be held completely outdoors. The half-day camp runs from 9 a.m. to noon. Each camp will be limited to 10 campers per week. For more information or to register visitsachistory-

museum.org/events/fieldtrips/2021-history-camp. • SMUD Museum of Science & Curiosity — While the new museum is under construction, it is excited to offer inperson summer camps beginning this June. Campers will have a blast as they explore, innovate, engineer, experiment, create, play and make friends. They will engage in hands-on activities designed to ignite the imagination and build confidence in a variety of science topics. For more information or to register visit visitmosac.org/ summer-camps. • Verge Center for the Arts — The center offers Summer Kids Studio Camp in-person this summer, mid-June through July. It hosts camp weeks for two different age groups for children ages 6-9 and youth ages 10-13. Every week is themed in relation to a current and interdisciplinary art practice with culturally relevant art historical and contemporary content. All art supplies will be individually supplied and are included in the cost of the classes. For more information or to register visit vergeart. com/classes/arts-summerkids-studio-camp/. For more information about upcoming activities offered by Sacramento area museums, “like” them on Facebook at Facebook. com/SacMuseums, follow them on Instagram and Twitter @SacMuseums or visit the user-friendly website at SacMuseums. org.

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Service Directory Serving El Dorado Hills

Chris’s Custom Closets “Make the Most of the Space You Have” All Closets — Bedroom, Walk-in, linen, Pantry, Garage shelving • All Interior trim Work • Baseboard Crown Moulding • Windows • Mantels • Doors • Wood Flooring

$$$ AffordAble Cost $$$

Chris flock

530-957-6950

lic# 069030

Hauling & Clean ups — All Areas —

Large & Small jobs! Mobilehome Removal Experts! Clean, polite service

7 dayS: 8aM-9pM

(530) 409-5455

Aasen Construction And Remodeling Company

Steven Aasen www.aasenconst.com General Contractor • Lic# 626760

• Complete Construction • Kitchen & Bath • Concrete

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(916) 806-9741

CL#828505

24-Hour Emergency Service! 7 Days a Week

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We Charge By the Job, Not by the Hour • Residential & Commercial • Water Heater Specialist • All Pumping Repairs

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• Septic Pumping Services • Drain cleaning, repiping • Trenchless Pipe Replacement

934-2440

Dominic Stone — Owner

www.domcoplumbing.com

House Cleaning

Construction

• New Homes • Remodels • Additions • Decks

Plumbing

Hauling And Cleaning

Closets

672-9776

Maggie’s House Cleaning

Available for weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, & one time cleaning. Reliable, honest, and has 20 years of experience. Call for a free estimate

916-370-0651

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MAY 19, 2021

2019

Celebrating Your Winners!

Best Sandwich 2019 Best Pet Groomer: Dog’s Delight

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.

Best Sandwich Best Massage: Massage Envy

2020

BestGift Sandwich of Kids Daycare and Preschool

5130 Golden Foothill Parkway

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.

2714 Mercantile Drive, Rancho Cordova (916) 879-1798 sawsflooring.com

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.

4415 Commodity Way, Shingle Springs (916) 985-9995 straightlineconstruction.com

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.

3977 Durock Road, Suite 205 Shingle Springs (530) 676-4040 backfortyshinglesprings.com

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.

6188 Enterprise Drive, Suit A Diamond Springs

(530) 677-5032 nail-it-roofing.com

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.”

MAY 19, 2021

2020

Celebrating Your Winners!

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

2020

Best BestSandwich Painting Contractor: E. Durst Painting

Ernie Durst started E. Durst Painting in 2011, bringing 35-plus years of experience to customers.

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.

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

4361 Town Center Blvd.,

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

(916) 712-7856 edurstpainting.com

Founder and former engineer Greg Im developed his exclusive offerings to help his daughter through a health crisis and later through his own illness.

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 Best Coffee: Bella Bru

Need a great place to start the day with friends over a tasty coffee? Bella Bru has you covered.

3941 Park Drive El Dorado Hills

(916) 933-5454

bellabrucafe.com The café, locally owned and founded by Liz Mishler, offers delicious coffee creations and quality meals in a casual style. Bella Bru also sells artisan breads and pastries baked daily. The lunch menu includes gourmet salads and sandwiches, grilled pizzas, burgers and more. And don’t forget to grab that afternoon pick-me-up before you head back to work. Bella Bru’s coffee has its own following.

The café offers indoor and outdoor seating. Grab a latté and enjoy fresh air by the fountain.

Best Sandwich Best Pest Control: Koby Pest Control

737 Placerville 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.

Mike Kobus and his team of pesticide application Placerville specialists at Koby Pest Control are equipped to deal (530) 626-6774 with a variety of pest management issues from ants, kobykicksants.com spiders, general pests and rodents to weed control and herbicide application. Koby Pest Control has been El Dorado, Sacramento and Placer counties’ commercial and residential pest and weed control experts since 1997.

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.

And helping people and the community doesn’t stop at taking care of the unwanted pests and weeds; owner Mike and wife Elaine are committed to supporting the local community and were awarded the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award in 2016.