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Heidi Hannaman has been selected to serve on the EDHCSD Board of Directors, filling a seat previously held by Allan Priest.
Hannaman joins EDHCSD board
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Bryce Mefford, above wearing his Cal Berkeley swim cap, swims his way into the Summer Olympics in Tokyo. The Oak Ridge High School graduate is the first Trojan to earn a spot on Team USA. He reached the milestone Friday, coming in second behind Olympian Ryan Murphy in the 200-meter backstroke final with a time of 1:54.79. “It was a great swim. I felt great doing it,” Mefford said in an interview after the race. Other local swimmers made a splash at the Omaha, Neb., olympic trials, including Colby Mefford, Patrick Sammon, Ben Dillard and Matt Klotz.
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Representing Oak Ridge High School at a 2017 swim meet, Bryce Mefford gives his all during the race. The entire community will undoubtedly be cheering for this talented young man during the Tokyo Olympic Games, July 23 through Aug. 8.
She may not have been born here, but Heidi Hannaman was certainly raised in El Dorado Hills, having moved to the Crown Village neighborhood prior to entering the third grade at Jackson Elementary School. Her sunny smile is ready evidence of her delight in being appointed as Allan Priest’s replacement on the El Dorado Hills Community Services District board — a seat vacated due to Priest’s relocation to Placerville. “I definitely feel a huge responsibility being someone who has grown up here,” said Hannaman, who said she is personally invested in the impact of the board’s decisions on her community. “When I go home at night ■
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County surveyor remembered for his humor, sense of adventure Andrew Vonderschmitt Staff writer El Dorado County Surveyor Phil Mosbacher unexpectedly died June 10. He was the first of his 15 siblings to be born in Placerville. His parents Howard and Lucille Mosbacher moved the family from Los Angeles to the foothills in 1959, packing up nine children and heading for a new home, sight unseen. Phil grew up with the wilderness at hand and loved the outdoors so much that later in life he graduated from California State University, Humboldt, with a degree in forestry. In his younger years he was known to be curious and fearless. And though the fearless spirit never abated, it was accompanied by careful thought and consideration in later years. Sister Eileen Cleland, two years
his junior, recalled that Phil and his younger brothers were always to be found in the woodshed building “some kind of unsafe contraption.” “He was a genuine, beautiful soul,” she said. “If there was anyone who was a special person, it was Phil.” A graduate of El Dorado High School, Phil was a skilled high school athlete, playing both soccer and football. In 1977 he earned his place on the all-league football team. He also spent a large part of his youth in the 4-H program raising pigs. Sue Mosbacher, Phil’s wife of 19 years, reminisced about their first meeting on a church singles bike ride. “He would zip up and go off-trail and grab elderberries for us to snack on,” she said. “He basically was a big kid in a grown man’s body, just full of energy.” ■
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Phil Mosbacher, with family at his side, is sworn in as El Dorado County surveyor by Judge Suzanne Kingsbury in January 2019.
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June 23: The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce hosts a ribbon cutting at CountryHouse Residence for Memory Care, 2005 Iron Point Road in Folsom, 5:30-7 p.m. For more information visit eldoradohillschamber.org.
Live music June 25: Ed Wilson will perform at Brickyard Counter & Bar, 4364 Town Center Blvd. Suite 128, El Dorado Hills, noon to 3 p.m.
Free concert June 25: The El Dorado Hills Community Services District presents free, live summer concerts at Community Park: CC Seger Band performs this week.
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Things heated up on Father’s Day when a fire sparked near Serrano Parkway, close to its intersection with El Dorado Hills Boulevard. El Dorado Hills Fire and surrounding agencies responded to the blaze at approximately 3:37 p.m. during 100-degree heat. EDH Fire Deputy Chief Michael Lilienthal told Village Life the blaze jumped Serrano Parkway before crews could get a handle on the flames, which burned a total of 7.48 acres. “Some wood fences and storage containers were damaged in the fire,” Lilienthal said. “Firefighters were able to protect all houses and structures in the area.” The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Meet the author June 27: Jennifer Forsberg Meyer, author of “Friends with Four Legs: The Joys & Diversions of a Life with Animals,” will be at Face in a Book in El Dorado Hills Town Center, 10 a.m. to noon.
In the article “Lennar will appeal denial for more senior living” published in the June 16 edition of the Village Life, actions taken by the El Dorado County Planning Commission were misrepresented as the commission only recommends actions but cannot approve or deny a project. The upcoming review by the Board of Supervisors will be a consideration of the commission’s recommendation to deny the proposed project.
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SpongeBob create an impressive stage that takes the viewer to the underwater world of Bikini Bottom, where SpongeBob and his friends are in peril. As chaos ensues, the need for a hero is eminent ... but who is brave enough to save Bikini Bottom? As Zach explained, a challenge he faced creating a set for a film rather than for a live performance was the need to give the room a 360 degree view that filming provides to the viewer. This meant creating more depth, adding interesting vignettes and utilizing lighting in different ways. And as much as Wilson said he misses live theater and human interaction, he told Village Life, “I am grateful that we have these opportunities.” Those words were echoed by the cast. Carson Beards, who plays Perch Perkins, the reporter who reports on news everyone already knows, shared that a lot of his own personality comes through in his role. “I find it really funny,” said Beards of his character. Beards made his EDMT debut in 2009, when he was just 8, as one of the Lollipop Guild Munchkins in “The Wizard of Oz” and said he has aspirations to perform on Broadway as a swing ensemble member on the National Broadway Tour. The mayor of Bikini Bottom is played by Katie Chiappone, who admits that as mayor, she is not doing a very good job. “The mayor is selfish. She wants everyone to follow her, but only wants what’s best for her and then what’s best for the town,” Chiappone explained. The adorable boating school instructor, Mrs. Puff, is played by Ashley Slavin, who shared how much she loves playing her character and especially enjoys having the ability to rehearse her role until it’s perfect for the film version. Slavin has been with EDMT for 10 years, beginning in 2011 when she played Spoon in “Beauty and the Beast.” Jack Gregory is making his debut playing the buff surfer dude, Larry the Lobster. Although this is his first year with EDMT, he said he has been interested in acting since he was 6. He told Village Life he found the process of working in film to be cool as he had the chance to see the crew create each character. SpongeBob’s boss and owner of the Krusty Krab, Eugene Krabs, is played by longtime EDMT performer Ty Rhoades, who said he enjoyed taking his character and making the role his own. Rhoades, like many other actors, said he prefers live performances to filming, but did acknowledge that he learned a thing or two working on the film side. This is Rhoades’ ninth year with EDMT, his first performance was in “Seussical” in 2012. Old Man Jenkins is played by Nathan Hansen. “He thinks everyone comes to him for his wisdom,” Hansen explained. While playing his character, Hansen shared a realization. “He is not a character I would want to be when I’m that age.” Hansen debuted in “Alice
Continued from A3 in Wonderland” in 2015. At first, Debbie Wilson said she wasn’t completely smitten with the idea of taking on “The SpongeBob Musical,” which last performed on Broadway in 2018. What drew her to this eclectic musical was the legendary and talented song writers who wrote original music for the show — David Bowie, Steven Tyler, Cyndi Lauper as well as newer performers like Panic! At the Disco, Lady Antebellum and many others. Nickelodeon’s “The SpongeBob Musical” is based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg with book by Kyle Jarrow and musical production conceived by Tina Landau. This production is directed by Debbie Wilson with choreographer Anjie Rose Wilson, vocal director Justin Harvey, costume designer Karen McConnell, director of photography Ryan Van Overeem and art director Zach Wilson. EDMT’s “The SpongeBob Musical” will be live-streamed for an audience at 6 p.m. Friday, June 25, at Rolling Hills Church in El Dorado Hills. To purchase tickets for the in-person screening event and for more informations visit the EDMT website edmt.info/spongebob2021. Home streaming will be available July 2 & 3 and July 9 & 10.
Cast SpongeBob SquarePants (Cameron Renstrom), Patrick Star (Brayden Bambino), Sandy Cheeks (Emily Hobbs), Squidward Q. Tentacles (Joey Baciocco), Eugene Krabs (Ty Rhoades), Sheldon Plankton (Zach Wilson), Pearl Krabs (Ariella Sanchez), Karen the Computer (Madeline L’Engle), The Mayor (Katie Chiappone), Perch Perkins (Carson Beards), Patchy the Pirate (Angelo Aceves), Mrs. Puff (Ashley Slavin), Larry the Lobster (Jack Gregory) and Old Man Jenkins (Nathan Hansen); The Electric Skates: Mikey Jantzen, Adam Kosciuk, Alexandra Peer, Bronson Bambino, Leighton L’Engle, Nathan Hansen and Madelyn Rummel. Security Guards: Lanna Moore and Mackenzie Haar. Lead Sardines: Ashley Slavin, Hailey Miller, Hannah Steele and Maddie Jantzen. Featured Sardines: Mikey Jantzen, Adam Kosciuk, Alexandra Peer and Julia Romero. Featured Pirates: Alayna Fredianelli, Julia Romero, Katie Chiappone, Lanna Moore, Mackenzie Haar and Tori Turo. Vast Array of Undersea Creatures, Sardines and Pirates: Alexandra Armstrong, Alexandra Tribble, Beatrice Greule, Bella Zelaya, Bitty Slavin, Brooke Minnie, Brynne Karford, Corbett Ferguson, Dante Ferretti, Eaden Hamilton, Ella Coller, Emi Madsen, Emmalyn Parkins, Jacob Blanz, Julia Slavin, Kaida McIntosh, Kalea Ocampo, Lily Koch, Lyla Mirhadi, Madeleine LeTourneau, Mayci Evers, Megan Chin, Olivia De Rose, Ox Dennis, Reese Throckmorton, Ryan Freitas, Sandra Bedoy, Sasha Zarovsky, Stella Miller and Zoe Tribble.
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I’ve got to talk to my mom and dad who have lived here for 35 years.” After graduating from Oak Ridge High School, Hannaman left the area to study political science and communications at California State University, Chico, where she met her husband Brandon. Yet, the pull was undeniable. Soon they were back, buying their first home in her childhood village before building in Waterford. “We all know this place is unique,” she said. “It’s a small town feel, but it has so many great amenities thanks to the CSD. Our family really loves it here.” With 22 years serving at the state capital, Hannaman currently works as senior political analyst for Sen. Andreas Borgeas after a stint in the private sector lobbying for Walgreens. And many will remember her years as Assemblyman Kevin Kiley’s field representative, a role she said gave her valuable insight into local government. Hannaman admits to only recently considering public office, the idea nudged into her head upon Priest’s announcement of retirement. “There’s a lot happening in our community, a lot of exciting challenges ahead,” she said. “I am really excited to immerse myself in the issues that matter to the residents of El Dorado Hills. “With the growth we’re experiencing, it’s a good time to be there as the CSD navigates what the future of El Dorado Hills is going to look like,” she continued. “I think I’m in a unique position to help bring some historical perspective while being aware that we have to grow and change with the times and accommodate all the new people who love El Dorado Hills as much as the old people do.” The defunct executive golf course is an issue at the top of her list and Hannaman said she has not given up on the possibility of further negotiations. “There’s always a chance for us to be at the table,” she asserted. “Through contacts from my previous roles, I can hopefully help be a good communicator between the parties.” A former TAZ swimmer, Hannaman has a long history with CSD family activities. With a daughter entering as a junior and a son as a senior at Oak Ridge this fall, her family has participated in flag football, basketball, swimming and more. Senior and multi-generational facilities are priorities for her as well, but most importantly Hannaman said she would like the board’s efforts to reflect community desires. “Public input has to be at the forefront of the CSD’s decision process,” she insisted. “My goal is simple — to carry out the wishes of our residents.” Board President Noelle Mattock cited Hannaman’s experience with the district as one reason for endorsing the appointment. “She has worked side by side with the CSD to develop and get a park built,” Mattock said. “Given her background, I think she has a unique understanding of what it takes to be a board member.” Hannaman and her children also manage to find time to volunteer at local organizations such as National Charity League and Boys Team Charity. “We run so fast; our family is involved in so many activities that we’re usually happiest when we’re just at home,” Hannaman shared, describing her favorite hours passed in their backyard, barbecuing, swimming and just relishing family time. “I love our rolling hills; I love our parks; I love that we’re a little bit removed from the city. I feel lucky to be part of it,” she said, adding that she does intend to run in two years to keep her seat. “I want to give back to a place that has given me so much. I’m just super grateful and thankful to have this chance.”
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They became an “old married couple,” she said, explaining they knew early on they were going to be together. He became an immediate father for Theresa, Sue’s daughter, and she and Phil’s son Daniel became fast friends and loving siblings. “He was just a great dad,” she said. Phil started with the Boy Scouts through his devotion to his son Daniel. After Daniel aged out of the program, Phil continued to serve with the Scouts in many capacities. He was a consummate Scout leader who lived by Scout Law throughout his life. Phil would help scouts learn, even if by their mistakes. His main concern was their health and safety but if they, for instance, forgot to bring a plate on a trip they would use a pancake for a plate and learn that lesson for the future. One of his former scouts later in life lived to tell the tale of being lost in the woods and leading his party to safety, saying he could only have done it because of “Uncle Phil’s” training. Mike Chin, a friend and colleague in Boy Scouts of America, said Phil affected countless youth in the county. “He’s been a really good mentor, coach and a guy you can talk to,” he said. Phil went on to receive several honors for his service in Scouts, including the Silver Beaver Award and the Order of the Arrow. Phil competed in the John M. Studebaker Wheelbarrow races, placing multiple times and winning outright at least three times. He told brother Frank Mosbacher the winnings from these races, in addition to the logging competitions he competed in, were his college scholarship fund. Frank said Phil would go from El Dorado County to Amador County to participate in logging contests where he was awarded the title “Bull of the Woods.” Continuing his love for the outdoors, Phil became a professional surveyor and later went to work for the county, becoming an associate surveyor. Soon his colleagues asked him to run for county Surveyor and Phil held that position since 2019. “He ran unopposed,” said Frank. “And he loved his job.”
“Phil was a tireless public servant with deep roots in the community going back generations. (He) always approached whatever he did with a positive attitude,” said District 1 Supervisor John Hidahl in a statement. “He will be deeply missed by all the people fortunate enough to call him a coworker and friend.” After Phil was famously attacked by a buck while jogging on a trail in Cameron Park his younger brother Dave was the first person he called as the two shared a love for hunting and the outdoors. “I got the phone call,” Dave recalled. “He was giddy like a little kid and he goes, ‘You’ll never guess what just happened.’” An injured buck had apparently perceived Phil as a threat and charged him. Phil fought him off, wrestling him in the mud. In an interview with the Mountain Democrat in 2008 Phil admitted he was glad he was the one who was attacked since a smaller person or child might not have been as lucky as he was fending off the buck. After sharing in the humor of the situation Dave called the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to dispatch the deer. Dave and Phil trained for the wheelbarrow races together and even went head-to-head one year after they had both won in their respective divisions. Dave attributes his work ethic to trying to be better than, or even as good as his older brother Phil and said he relishes the good times (and bad) they shared throughout the years. “He always had a plan; whether it was a good one or not, he had a plan,” he said. Dave said one of Phil’s favorite sayings was, “It only hurts for a minute.” Phil lived that motto throughout his life, never letting setbacks discourage him. “I always admired the fact that he was never mad; if he got upset it was only for a minute,” said Dave. “He always saw the good in everything, always had a calmness about him, a self-assurance,” he continued. Phil got into adventure racing in the early 2000s and lifelong friend Paul Goyette joined in on the fun. A harrowing training weekend in preparation for an upcoming adventure race found them summiting
Mount Shasta around 7 p.m., out of food. They made it back down the mountain to retrieve their bikes at the trailhead in the middle of the night, in the rain. They discovered exactly $3 in their packs and by 2:30 a.m. found a gas station where they bought prepackaged muffins, just for the calorie content to get them to their final destination. Sitting in the rain, eating their muffins, Goyette recalled Phil’s reaction. “This is a classic Phil,” said Goyette. “He looks over and said, ‘It just doesn’t get any better than this, does it?’” They both laughed and went on their way with a story to tell. “Phil was always a real positive, low drama, evenkeel kind of guy,” he said. Family and friends say Phil described himself as a Labrador retriever because he never got mad and if he was upset it would only last a moment then he would go right back to, “Throw me the ball!”
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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.”
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Ultimately, the team believes their eighth-graders graduate with a set of competencies that far exceed their typically excellent performance in standardized tests.
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“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.
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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.
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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.
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As you pass the Purple Place on Green Valley Road in El Dorado Hills, you have likely noticed a small building at the edge of the road — home of Dog’s Delight owned by Jamie McNally.
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She adds a touch of whimsy to her establishment with the display of several types of life-sized stuffed dog breeds that are decorated for the seasons. McNally and her staff offer one-stop grooming services for dogs and cats of all breeds and sizes. Her shop is very easily accessed with ample parking to drop off and pick up your pet. So, stop by and see why Dog’s Delight is voted No. 1. Get your furry friend’s nails trimmed or treat them to a beautiful makeover. Walk-ins are always welcomed.
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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.
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Back Forty Texas BBQ celebrates 25 years in business this March — a quarter century of serving up fingerlicking barbecue.
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How does it all come together so tender and tasty? The pit master starts at 3 a.m. each day, smoking all the meats slowly. The menu includes mouth-watering pork and ribs, barbecue chicken, pulled pork, tri tip, brisket and more. Back Forty’s side items are also cooked fresh daily. Pair the best barbecued meat with beans, close slaw, Gram’s chili or mac and cheese. Dine in or carry out your meal. Back Forty Texas BBQ also caters. Owners Jerry and Shelley Cobb and their team put out the best meal they can every day except Mondays — the day the barbecue crew takes a rest.
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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.
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Dirt has turned at Blackstone Village Park in El Dorado Hills. An official groundbreaking for the park took place last week. The facility along Blackstone Parkway will include a group picnic area, shaded playgrounds and walking paths. Back row from left: El Dorado Hills Community Services District General Manager Kevin Loewen, regional advisor for the KYA Group (contractor) Kevin Koschik, CSD Directors Heidi Hannaman, Ben Paulsen, Sean Hansen and Noelle Mattock and District 2 Supervisor George Turnboo. Front row from left: Damian Weber, 6; Avery Reininger, 3; and Jace Brann, 4. The park is expected to be completed by this coming winter.
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Open space, trails, recreation top wish list Sel Richard Staff writer Open space, trails and connectivity, an aquatic facility and community center emerged as issues garnering the highest level of interest among El Dorado Hills residents, showed the recently released results of a community survey. The outreach effort, conducted by the El Dorado Hills Community Services District Oct. 6 through Dec. 7, 2020, gathered data from 2,209 respondents as well as multiple focus groups and stakeholder interviews. The Maptionnaire online survey, which allowed users to enter their residential location and click on frequently visited parks and facilities, was advertised via social media, flyers, email and the CSD recreation guide. The survey served as a fiveyear update to the CSD’s mas-
EDHCSD Annual report In the fiscal year 2020-21 the El Dorado Hills CSD received $15,185,588.51 in revenues. Expenditures total $16,260,075.37. The difference between revenues and expenditures is balanced through reserves and fund balances. For more information visit edhcsd.org/funding.
from a few months back,” admitted Loewen. “We’re experiencing tremendous inflation in cost of doing business right now.” As to the remaining $68 million, Loewen maintained that the CSD continues to pursue state and federal grants as well as philanthropic giving. However, he indicated the state tends to fund underserved, dense, urban areas with a more impoverished population. “We need to go back to the community to find out if this is something that (residents are) willing to put resources, dollars toward,” he said, mentioning a possible bond measure. “We’d like to make those programs and amenities a reality if that’s what the community wants.” Loewen assured that the CSD retains a fully funded deferred maintenance program for current buildings, sidewalks, park and playgrounds.
“We need to go back to the community to find out if this is something that (residents are) willing to put resources, dollars toward.” — EDHCSD General Manager Kevin Loewen ter plan, last revised in 2016. “This community is growing substantially fast. People’s priorities adjust,” explained EDHCSD General Manager Kevin Loewen. “We wanted to find out where the community is now.” Respondents were asked to hypothetically fund a list of projects, four of which rose to the top: the acquisition and preservation of open space, Bass Lake Regional Park, an aquatics center and a multigenerational community center. “It would be great to really bring the community together in a modern community cen-
ter, something 40,000-50,000 square feet,” Loewen said. “We’re bursting at the seams.” Loewen outlined costs for the four projects totaling to $76 million with only $8 million available from CSD funds. Estimated outlays for an aquatics facility and community center would run $55 million, with $3 million allocated by the CSD. Trail connectivity is estimated at $6 million with $4 million allocated and preservation of 150 acres of open space is estimated at $10 million to $15 million with $1 million allocated. “Those are costs figured
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call for 30% savings, then 50% and in stage 4, greater than 50%. Stage 1 would involve irrigating early in the morning or later in the evening and not refilling swimming pools. New pools already built will have to be filled “or they’ll pop out,” said Director Alan Day. He said replastering a pool will have to be put off. Director George Osborne asked that staff notify pool construction firms. “Last time (2012-16) people let mature trees die. They provide shade. It doesn’t save that much water to let mature trees die,” Day said. The board approved the revised drought action plan unanimously.
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Hands4Hope youth Pavitra Dobaria, left, and Alyssa Countryman, right, present a check with proceeds from Miles4Smiles to Vernon Hills, director of development at The Center for Violence-free Relationships.
Local youth event helps domestic violence victims Liv Craine & Bella Hsueh Hands4Hope The Hands4Hope Youth Board is a group of determined Hands4Hope – Youth Making A Difference leaders from seven local high schools in El Dorado and Sacramento counties. When planning their spring fundraiser, challenged with limited time and opportunities due to the pandemic, the Hands4Hope Youth Board chose to organize Miles4Smiles, a virtual walk, run or hike event. The overall goal of this event was to bring awareness to domestic violence and raise funds to help those affected by it. The event raised $1,877 with Miles4Smiles. Proceeds benefited The Center for Violence-free Relationships Second Generation Program, as well as the Hands4Hope Education Program. Planning an event like Miles4Smiles required a lot of planning, starting with the beneficiary. Board members created criteria for what was important to them and several speakers from different organizations made presentations. The board ultimately voted to support The Center for Violence-free Relationships, as well as the club’s own education program. The youth then had to determine how they could host an event with the ever-changing COVID-19
restrictions. After many brainstorming sessions and some research it was decided a virtual miles challenge would be fun and safe to host. Participants could accrue miles from any location; a few Hands4Hope alumni participated from Florida. Smaller committees — Fundraising and Finance, Event Marketing, Tracking and Awards and Event Registration committees — fine-tuned all the details. The Marketing Committee designed a commemorative T-shirt, while the Awards Committee designed and handmade the Miles4Smiles winner awards. The event was sponsored by Mercedes Benz of El Dorado Hills and Christeen Reeg with Captrust. For Miles4Smiles, teams of four and six competed against each other. Teams that accrued the most miles over the seven-day time period were The Beaches (team of six) and The Slow Joes (team of four). Hands4Hope – Youth Making A Difference is a nonprofit, youth-driven organization with the mission to inspire and empower youth in leadership and service. Hands4Hope offers hands-on education and community engagement opportunities to youth from kindergarten through 12th grade through schoolbased and after-school programs in Sacramento and El Dorado counties. For more information visit the website, hands4hopeyouth.org, or call (916) 294-7426.
BBBS Northern Sierra earns award Sarah Pollo Moo BBBS Northern Sierra Big Brothers Big Sisters Northern Sierra is proud to announce that the Big Brothers Big Sisters Nationwide Leadership Council has identified BBBSNS as a Big Brothers Big Sisters 2020 Pinnacle Award winner. This is the third year in a row BBBSNS has achieved national recognition. The Pinnacle Award recognizes the hard work of agency leadership and staff to provide high-quality programming for the children BBBS serves including increasing agency revenue and growing overall number of matches, year over year, for two or more consecutive years. In the past year BBBSNS has served more than 200 children, raised more than $200,000 in mentorship funds and grown its local services by nearly 10% despite numerous challenges brought on by a nationwide pandemic.
“It takes a village to maintain the level of services we provide youth during a global public health crisis and our amazing staff, volunteers, Bigs, business and community partners came together in a BIG way for our Littles,” said Brenda Frachiseur, executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters Northern Sierra. “Mentorship has never been more essential than it is now. When children and teens are able to stay connected with and have the influence of a caring adult, they are more likely to avoid risky behaviors and focus on academics. Being matched with a Big Brother or Big Sister can help them navigate these challenges and reach their potential — that is what this award is about — everyone coming together in times of hardship to continue to make empowering and igniting potential possible for our youth.” Big Brothers Big Sisters Northern Sierra was incorporated in 1977 and is an affiliate of Big
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Fires now banned on Tahoe forest land News release SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — Due to dry conditions, enhanced fire restrictions on forest service land have begun and will last through the fall at Lake Tahoe. The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit on Tuesday said that wood and charcoal fires and other fire-related activities are prohibited on its lands in the Tahoe Basin, including developed campgrounds. “Illegal campfires cause over 90% of the wildfires at Lake Tahoe and increased fire danger due to severe drought conditions and warm weather is a big concern this summer,” states a press release. “Enhanced fire restrictions will help reduce the possibility of human-caused fires.” The following acts are prohibited within the LTBMU: • Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire or stove fire, including charcoal bri-
quettes and wood, on National Forest System lands. • Smoking, except within an enclosed vehicle, or while stopped in an area at least 3 feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable material. • Operating an internal combustion engine off paved, gravel or dirt National Forest System roads and trails, except within the Sand Pit Off-Highway Vehicle Area and boats on a water surface. • Welding or operating an acetylene torch with open flames. In addition to those restrictions, possessing, discharging or using any kind of firework, including sparklers and firecrackers, and any other pyrotechnic device is always prohibited. Those with a valid Wilderness Permit or a California Campfire Permit may use a portable campfire pit, lantern or stove that uses gas, kerosene, jellied petroleum or pressurized liquid fuel, with a shut-off valve, in an area at least 3 feet from
any flammable materials. California Campfire Permits are free and available online at readyforwildfire. org/permits/campfire-permit/. At the following National Forest beaches, campgrounds and resorts, portable gas appliances with a shut-off valve are permitted without a California Campfire Permit: Baldwin, Meeks Bay, Nevada, Pope and William Kent beaches; Fallen Leaf, Meeks Bay, Nevada and William Kent campgrounds; and Camp Richardson, Meeks Bay and Zephyr Cove resorts. Violating the rules is punishable by fine up to $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations or imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. For more information on fire restrictions visit go.usa.gov/ xVDZw. Information about private and state land fire restrictions, regulated by Cal Fire, is available at burnpermit.fire.ca.gov/current-burn-status or from local fire districts.
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