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State championships
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Alison Sahaida finished third at the 102nd CIF State Track and Field Championships at Buchanan High School in Clovis May 28. Sahaida was joined by fellow Trojans Kyle Burns, Luke Stewart and Quinn Walker as well as Hannah Crone from El Dorado High School in California’s most prestigous high school track meet.
As Abriana Stewart walked across the Oak Ridge High School graduation stage in El Dorado Hills, she was holding a larger-than-life cutout of her twin brother Luke’s face. Luke was down at Buchanan High School in Clovis for the 102nd CIF State Track and Field Championships along with fellow Trojan seniors Alison Sahaida and Kyle Burns, who were having a graduation of their own. The trio put on caps and gowns and Oak Ridge coach Rob Fairley called out their names and gave them their diplomas. It was a precursor to the next day when Sahaida would again have her name called after finishing third in pole vault. Luke Stewart was racing in the 400 meters after scorching through the SacJoaquin Section Masters field the previous weekend at Davis High School, where Sahaida, Burns, Oak Ridge junior Quinn Walker and El Dorado senior Hannah Crone also qualified for state. Crone set numerous El Dorado records this season that had stood for decades and found herself competing against California’s best long jumpers two days after her graduation ceremony. In the Masters meet she leaped 18 feet, 6 inches. Another jump of that distance would have placed her in the top 10 at the state championships. But it wasn’t to be. Crone fouled on her first jump. Then on her second
jump she flew through the air and it might have been the jump to send her to the finals when a white flag went up. The referee signaled that it was a legal jump but the electronic measuring was still calibrating and it could not be counted. Crone’s day at state ended when she committed a foul on her rejump. The following week at the El Dorado track and field awards banquet, the future University of California, Davis, Aggies student-athlete — who recorded a 4.18 grade point average this school year — was presented the Athlete of the Decade award by El Dorado head coach Peanut Harms. Quinn Walker and Luke Stewart of Oak Ridge ran the 800-meter and 400meter, respectively. Walker was lining up to start the two-lap race just 5 miles down the road from where she helped lead the girls cross country team to a third place finish at state in the fall. The race went at an extremely fast pace and Walker never gave in. She took 22nd at state and held on to her spot by less than a second. Stewart — who is speaking with schools, but remains uncommitted — nearly topped his personal best time in the 400 that he set at Masters. In the one-lap race, it was a sprint to finish from the beginning. His blistering fast time of 49.36 seconds was good for 15th and he was the top finisher in the Sac-Joaquin Section. Sahaida and Burns are each headed to n
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Firefighters quickly douse grass fire Outraged seniors sue Lennar, CSD
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Sel Richard Staff writer
El Dorado Hills Fire Department and Cal Fire firefighters fought flames during dry, windy conditions Tuesday afternoon after a grass fire broke out near the Highway 50 eastbound Latrobe Road offramp. The May 31 blaze started at approximately 1:10 p.m., burning in a southward direction toward the Blue Shield campus, according to EDH Fire Deputy Chief Michael Lilienthal. “The fire threatened the Blue Shield building, Gracious Retirement and the rear fences behind the Stonebriar subdivision,” he told Village Life. Six chief officers, n
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For more than two years Heritage Village residents have locked horns with the El Dorado Hills Community Services District over a park adjacent to their over-55 active adult community. Now, organized as Concerned Residents of EDH Heritage Village, the nonprofit group has filed a complaint for declaratory and injunctive relief with the El Dorado County Superior Court against developer Lennar Homes, the EDHCSD and CSD General Manager Kevin Loewen. Their grievances center around Heritage Village Park, located off Carson Crossing Drive — the CSD’s first park west of Latrobe and south of Highway 50. Its 4.65 acres will offer an inclusive playground, tennis and pickle ball courts, bocce courts and an open grass area. “I think it is important to note that we are not seeking damages, but rather seek resolutions in the public interest,” clarified Robert Williams, CRHV president. “After over two years, we felt the only option was to litigate on behalf of the Heritage community, El Village Life photo by Noel Stack
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Town Center concerts June 16: Live on the Boulevard returns to El Dorado Hills Town Center, 7-9 p.m. in the Steven Young Amphitheater with the following free concerts: Michael Furlong’s salute to Tom Petty (June 16), Riff Raff (June 23), Mania (July 7), One of These Nights (July 14), Joy & Madness (July 21), Catch a Wave (July 28), Island of Black & White (Aug. 4), Kalimba (Aug. 11), CC Seger (Aug. 18), Nathan Owens (Aug. 25), Folsom Lake Symphony (Sept. 1) and Apple Z (Sept. 8).
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The Oak Ridge High School Choir, above left, sings the alma mater during the 2022 commencement ceremony May 27. Above right, Valedictorian William Smith addresses his fellow graduates.
County fair June 16-19: The El Dorado County Fair — The Magic is Back comes to the fairgrounds in Placerville. For more information visit eldoradocountyfair. org/fair.html.
Oak Ridge graduate Jake Stewart, above left, celebrates receiving his diploma while fellow grad Abriana Stewart, center, holds a larger-than-life cutout of her twin brother Luke’s face. Luke couldn’t attend the ceremony as he was competing for the last time as a Trojan at the CIF State Track and Field Championships. Above right, graduate Sophie Aguaristi blows a kiss to the crowd after walking across the graduation stage.
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Swimmers make a splash Thomas Frey Staff writer Seventeen El Dorado County athletes competed in the 2022 CIF Swim and Dive Championships at Clovis West High School May 12-14 — nine from Ponderosa and eight from Oak Ridge. In total the schools combined for four top-10 finishes and nine top15 finishes. In the girls’ 400-meter freestyle relay, the Ponderosa team consisting of Alice Stainer, junior Lexi Haymart, junior Caitlin Wham and senior Analeis Vos completed the race in a time of 3:27.32 to finish in seventh place. “We did the hard work beforehand to get there and we just got to throw it all out there,” Stainer said. The Trojans squad consisting of Phoebe Yoder, Callie Kowalchick, Kensi Elwell and Sydney Elwell finished just 1.5 seconds behind Pondo in 10th. All of the races were packed with not only the state’s best, but even some of the nation’s best. Santa Margarita Catholic High School freshman Teagan O’Dell competed in last year’s U.S. Olympic Trials before she even began high school. She was a part of her school’s 400meter freestyle team that competed two lanes down from Ponderosa and won state by 9 seconds. “It was swimming at a higher
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Oak Ridge swimmers represented well at last month’s CIF Swim and Dive Championships. level that I’ve never been to before but it was something I was super excited for at the same time,” Haymart said. The Bruins 200-medley relay team featuring Haymart, Vos, junior Caitlin Wham and senior Lily Magda also took seventh place. “We got to the block and all the
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pre-med at the University of Virginia, where she is committed and will row for the ‘Hoos this fall. Capital’s U17 Women’s 8 (Junior Varsity) capped off an exceptional season with a second-place finish at the Southwest Region Championship and secured a spot to compete at the U.S. Rowing Youth National Championships. Oak Ridge Class of 2024’s Izzy Delavoye and Grace Torchiana will also bring Trojan pride to Sarasota. Not to be outdone, Capital’s Men’s Youth 4 will also complete in Sarasota. Following U.S. Rowing Youth National Championships, U.S. Rowing conducts intensive, competitive training for selected athletes. U.S. Rowing Olympic Development Program/Selection Team Camps, in partnership
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12 engines, one bulldozer, hand crews and aircraft responded to the incident. Forward progress of the fire, which scorched about 26 acres, was stopped approximately one hour after it was reported and firefighters spent several hours after that mopping up. Nearby residents were asked to shelter in place while crews attacked the flames. Power was disrupted to some El Dorado Hills residents. No injuries were reported and no structures were damaged. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Elwell and Wham each swam the 100 butterfly and it was a close race throughout. Elwell hit the wall to finish 11th while Wham was .49 seconds behind her to finish in 13th. On the boys’ side, 1-meter diver Everett Tai from Oak Ridge took 12th. He is signed to compete at Ivy League school Dartmouth University next season. Ponderosa had the same relay teams in the 200 freestyle and 400 freestyle consisting of seniors Collin Wham, Ethan Mueller, junior Devin Churning-Sibert and sophomore Koen Vos. In section championships the team didn’t place in the top 3 in the 400 freestyle but a fast enough time can still qualify a team. “We didn’t know if we made state or not because we didn’t place in the top 3,” Churning-Sibert said, reflecting on sections. “But then I remember looking over to where the coaches were and then I just saw them get super happy because they knew we had made the time.” At state in the 400 the four reached the preliminary round, but in the 200 they reached the finals. “You’re a little nervous but it was super exciting being there so we just wanted to have fun,” Koen Vos said. “Everyone there was a pretty great swimmer.” As Wham, Mueller, Churning-Sibert and Koen Vos took their turns in the relay, they were in the thick of things and took home eighth place. “I’m in awe of the (Bruins) accomplishments this season,” said Ponderosa coach Dave Stoddard. “We knew the potential was there but just because there’s potential doesn’t meant that it’s going to be realized.” Stoddard said having nine swimmers compete in state “plants a seed with younger kids in the program in terms of seeing what’s possible.”
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Dorado County and the environment.” In early 2020 residents complained of fees for a park that duplicates many amenities they already have within the development. Protests escalated a year later upon the installation of 50-foot court lights. Although Lennar offered to remove the lights at its own expense, the CSD refused to grant permission for the removal, citing possible future needs, but did approve dawn to dusk park hours. The cost of removal has been estimated at approximately $30,000. “Earlier this year two brief tests resulted in lighting so excessive that it flooded bedrooms and other living areas of the homes of nearby residents,” notes Williams in a news release. He also insisted the lights, noise and excessive run-off will impact species like the California pond turtle, burrowing owl, tricolored blackbird, golden eagle and bald eagle that live in the adjacent wetlands. Further concerns were voiced regarding safety, health, traffic and noise in numerous public hearings and more than 400 letters to Lennar’s Florida corporate headquarters and the CSD board. Williams and his neighbors accuse the CSD and Lennar of building a competitive sports complex that infringes on their needs, fearing crowds from tournament play. CSD staff has maintained that though the courts are competition level quality, they are not necessarily meant for team sports from outside areas. Upon an announcement last month of district plans for an imminent park opening, residents decided to file suit. “We are asking the court to order the defendants to do a comprehensive evaluation of the potential nuisance impacts of Heritage Park on homeowners and destructive impact on the protected species in the preserve, to rule that the amenities in Heritage Park as constructed don’t agree with county plans and that county ordinances have been violated, and to require an abatement of the nuisance, including removal of the stadium lights,” explained Roberta Ward, Heritage resident, attorney and former judge. “Our residents are on fixed incomes, yet continue to donate money to pursue this legal action,” noted resident Bonnie Bergner. “The fact we have to dip into our limited resources to protect ourselves from CSD abuses is appalling.” Alma Wagner, who lives next to the new park, says she is just seeking a peaceful retirement. “A forever home isn’t just about aging in place. It’s about having a home where you have peace, quiet and enjoyment in the final phases of your life,” she said. CSD representatives have been advised against commenting on the pending litigation.
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patio, a separate single door leading to a private patio area and to the pool. An elegant barn door reveals the suite’s spa-inspired bathroom with quartz countertops, a vanity, double sinks, custom trimmed mirrors, heated marble-like porcelain tile floors, a built-in tub and a large shower with double shower heads, built-in seat and clear shower glass enclosure. Other amenities include custom cabinetry, a separate toilet closet, walkin closet and beautiful sconce lighting. The home has two additional bedrooms, one of which has an extra-large closet, private balcony, vaulted ceiling, ceiling fan and remote control woven wood blinds. The second full bathroom boasts quartz counters, double sinks, a linen closet, barn door style shower door and beautiful marble-like porcelain tile on the walls and floors. A half-bath is situated near the laundry room, which offers quartz counters, a large Silestone/granite sink, a touchless Kohler faucet and custom cabinets with lots of storage. A nearby mudroom offers more storage space with custom cabinets, a custom seating bench and wall hooks for hanging coats. Other interior features include a built-in American Security floor safe, fire sprinklers, two whole-house fans and a built-in electric dustpan. The home has an attached, oversized, two-car garage
with an 8-foot-tall automatic garage door for tall vehicle parking. The garage is wired for electric vehicle charging. Entertain in style in the front yard. Enjoy the shade on the covered Trex deck or revel in the sun while swimming in the sparkling, built-in pool with sheer descent waterfalls, PebbleTec interior finish and an automatic water filler. There’s ample space to lounge on the large patio around the pool. Clean up in the outdoor pool house with a shower, sink and toilet. Enjoy friends’ company around the built-in propane fire pit or under the covered lanai with an impressive outdoor kitchen housing a built-in barbecue with a side burner, two refrigerators, a food warmer, ice maker, drink station with sink, double sink with hot/cold water (tankless water heater), gas/wood burning fireplace, TV, ceiling fans and lots of storage. The property also has a 3,000-square-foot shop with four rooms, a bathroom and kitchenette above a spacious workshop with three roll-up doors that could accommodate an RV and multiple cars. Other property amenities include 65 olive trees, a lush lawn and possible areas for horses. Interested in a tour of this lovely Lotus Road property in Placerville? Contact Realtor Marilyn Goff at (530) 672-4530 or visit marilyngoff.com.
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Special congratulations to all scholarship recipients! The hard working students listed below were all recipients of scholarships administered through the El Dorado Community Foundation in 2022! Maritza Acevedo Jackson Barnes Marley Befu McKenna Berry Nathan Brown Nicole Calton Serena Connelly Darby Creegan Hannah Crone Hadley Danielson Mikha Espiritu Maryjane Gardea
Octavia Gerondakis Brandon Gutierrez Alexi Haven Danielle Jastrab Julian Johnson Allyson Jolly Julia Kaiser Mikayla Kinkenborg Emma Lopez Keira Lyons Emely Mancilla-Phoenix Frankie Mann
Melissa Marion Madeline McLees Lizeth Melo Hernandez Kylah Mestanza Kiele Miata Trevor Parsons Colton Peters Giovanni Pifferini Selena Rios Maiella Riva Gabriel Rivera Marisol Schifferle
Camry Shoenahl Sage Smith Abriana Stewart Julia Stone Agostino Strickler Austin Sweeney Ben Varozza Soleil Weed Natalie Wieland
The El Dorado Community Foundation administers scholarships for all El Dorado County high school seniors each year and even more scholarships are available each year through https://scholarships.edcoe.org
Most scholarships open in December with applications due by early March!