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July 7, 2021

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ITTSBURGH, PENN. — In its second announcement of 2021, the Carnegie Hero Fund recognized 18 civilians who risked their lives for others. Each will receive the Carnegie Medal, North America’s highest honor for civilian heroism. Among those honored is Rescue resident Scott D. Morrison. On Aug. 13, 2019, from inside his home, Morrison heard a sedan collide with a boulder and tree about a quartermile away. The vehicle came to rest upright but ignited dry grass around it; its 39-year-old driver, Raymond M. Jerrett III, remained unconscious inside with his legs trapped in its center console area. Blocked by fire from accessing the driver’s door, Morrison, a 59-year-old retired diesel mechanic, ran to the front, passenger door, opened it and entered the vehicle. Flames engulfed the driver’s side and n

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Rescue resident Scott Morrison, right, risked his own safety to pull Raymond Jerrett from a burning vehicle. His heroic efforts earned him a Carnegie Medal.

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tudents at Camerado Springs Middle School and Valley View Charter Montessori are being encouraged to think critically and drive their own learning through a newly validated International Baccalaureate program. The two-year long process involved the articulation of policies and practices, including course offerings and lesson design. Teachers synchronized approaches to learning skills and attributes across subjects as well as worked with a consultant to ensure alignment with IB philosophies. n

Lifelong El Dorado County resident Jim Shoemake has been selected by the Rescue Union School District’s Board of Trustees to serve as superintendent of the transitional kindergarten through eighth-grade district that serves 3,500 students spanning Cameron Park, El Dorado Hills, Rescue and Shingle Springs. Shoemake took the helm July 1 after outgoing RUSD superintendent Cheryl Olson retired. Shoemake brings knowledge and experience to the position after spending the last 26 years working in

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The Cameron Park Community Services District recently welcomed a new addition to the recreation department. Kayla Thayer joined as the new recreation coordinator, sharing Recreation Supervisor Kimberly Vickers’ vision of bringing more inclusive Kayla Thayer events to the Cameron Park area. “Cameron Park is a lot like my hometown,” Thayer explained. “It is a small community. I want to come

Camerado Springs IB student Ian Christensen, seen here with a school project, told Village Life he liked many aspects of the program.

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What’s Happening Vaccine clinic July 7: SNAPNURSE will holding a COVID-19 vaccine clinic, 9 a.m. to noon, at Ponte Palmero Senior Living at 3081 Ponte Morino Drive in Cameron Park. They will provide the Pfizer twodose vaccine for ages 12 and older. For more information call (530) 677-9100, ext. 130.

July 7, 2021

PEOPLE TALK

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What do you think about Gov. Newsom’s recall?

Fashion show July 9: New Beginnings Gold Country presents its Fashion Show Fundraiser, 6-8 p.m. at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds’ Marshall Building, 100 Placerville Drive in Placerville. Tickets are available at New Beginnings Thrift, 45116 Missouri Flat Road in Placerville and online at bit.ly/nbfashionshow.

Woodcrafters meeting July 13: Gold Country Woodcrafters open meeting is held at 7 p.m. at Park Community Church. Face mask requested if guests do not have shots. Visitors welcome. The group is open to all levels and disciplines of woodworking. For more information visit goldcountrywoodcrafters.com.

Author talk July 13: The El Dorado County Library hosts the 2021 Book to Action featuring a book discussion at 7 p.m. with Julie Samrick, author of “Murphy’s Miracle: One Dog’s Wild Journey.”

Community concert July 16: The El Dorado Hills Community Services District presents free, live summer concerts at Community Park: Island of Black & White (July 16), Hip Service (Aug. 20) and the End of Summer Bash featuring Invincible, Cripple Creek and Rock Monster (Sept. 18).

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“It’s a waste of money. He doesn’t need to be recalled. He’s doing a great job.”

“I think it’s a lot of rigmarole that will ultimately end in the status quo for California.”

“I’m in favor of the recall. I think he’s hypocritical. Big tech is leaving because of all of our taxes and it’s affecting our schools’ funding.”

“I don’t really follow politics.”

New county surveyor named Eric Jaramishian Staff writer Brian Frazier has been appointed interim El Dorado County surveyor, with his term to end Jan. 2, 2023. Frazier has 33 years of experience as a surveyor. Before being appointed as the county’s assistant surveyor in April 2020, he worked in the private sector as a surveyor, starting in 1988. He has lived in the county since 1999 and currently resides in Diamond Springs. Prior to that, he lived in Crescent City. Frazier will finish the term of late surveyor Phil Mosbacher, who died June 10. “I believe Brian is very well qualified for the position and looking at his background, his application when he applied to work with the county and conversations with him, I’m 100% percent that (he is a top candidate for the position),” county Chief Administrative Officer Don Ashton told the Board of Supervisors last week. Frazier’s promotion got full support from

“I don’t think he should be recalled.”

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The following information was taken from El Dorado County sheriff’s reports:

June 14 9:06 a.m. Items were reported stolen from a vehicle on Town Center Boulevard. 10:05 a.m. Theft was reported on Park Drive.

June 15 5:21 p.m. A residential burglary was reported on Outrigger Drive.

June 17 2:36 a.m. A deputy spotted a vehicle with expired registration in excess of six months and conducted a traffic stop in Tierra de Dios Drive. The driver was cited and the vehicle was towed. 12:24 p.m. Deputies arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of drug paraphernalia possession on Hollow Oak Drive. 8:56 p.m. Disorderly conduct was reported on Town Center Boulevard.

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Brian Frazier the board at its June 29 meeting. Frazier will take a salary of $11,372 per month. “These are not circumstances under which I would (want to) become county surveyor,” Frazier said. “I thoroughly enjoyed the time I spent working with Phil. I look

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7:40 a.m. A burglary at an office building was reported on Windplay Drive. 8:52 a.m. Another burglary at an office building was reported on Windplay Drive. 5:32 p.m. An electric bike was reported stolen on Greenview Drive.

June 21 Deputies arrested a 39-year-old woman on suspicion of disorderly conduct on Park Drive.

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Message from the CPCSD at least $60,000-$80,000 yearly on utility costs for the next 25 years. Be aware, there will be limited parking for a few t’s hard to believe that we’re halfway weeks while this happens, especially through 2021. When I wrote an when school starts, so make sure you article back in February, it was to take that into account as you come to talk about what was coming. Now I’m enjoy our facility excited to report some of what has hapYou might have seen it driving along pened this year. Highway 50, but our training tower at 5-year strategic plan — With input Station 89 is up and almost finished. We from members across our community, are looking forward to using that both partners and stakeholders, the board for our local fire crews and for training has finalized our strategic plan for the for partners around our region. next five years. You can look at it on Summer fun — It made my heart our CSD website, cameronpark.org. ERIC AISTON so glad to walk on the Community This will help our board and staff in Center campus last week to hear yells CPCSD board president the years to come as we set priorities and splashing and lots of joy from the and continue to improve our facilities kids and adults playing in our pool. and service. Key to this is our mission These are the things we’ve missed so much and we statement, that we exist to “enrich our community’s are eager to bring it back. Our summer camps have quality of life for the health, safety and well-being of all been full with waiting lists and youth basketball has Cameron Park residents.” Everything we do aims for been practicing in the gym. With community swim that. times, sport leagues starting back up, trails for walking, Projects and improvements — In line with our pickle ball, disc golf and so much more, we hope you’ll park improvement plan, we are proceeding with the take advantage of the increasing opportunities that appropriate steps toward a new splash pad at Cameron will come as our county opens up in the weeks and Park Lake. Engineering studies are being conducted and there will be continued opportunities for commu- months ahead. Check out the Cameron Park website for updates on protocols and events. nity input. Stay tuned for updates. Summer home projects — Walking and drivWe are also slated to begin construction on our solar ing around our community, I’m noticing people power project at both the Cameron Park Community Center and Fire Station 89 later in July. With our PPA n See Message, page A7 (power purchase agreement), this will save our district

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Tribal officials turn dirt on hotel project News release The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians and Red Hawk Casino held a groundbreaking ceremony June 24 that kicked off construction on the 150room Red Hawk Casino hotel. The groundbreaking launches the first expansion of Red Hawk Casino since its opening in December 2008. Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Chairwoman Regina Cuellar was joined by the Tribal Council and the Gaming Authority Board, along with gaming commissioners and Red Hawk’s executive team. “Today marks a long-awaited day for the tribe as we break ground on our highly anticipated hotel,” said Cuellar. “This expansion brings additional economic benefits to the tribe and the community of El Dorado County. It has been the tribe’s mission to honor the past and celebrate the future, and the Red Hawk Casino hotel will be sure to do both.” The Red Hawk Casino hotel is developed and designed by Williams and Paddon Architects and Planners, and constructed by Level 10 Construction and Avanti Builders Inc. A spokesperson for Red Hawk did not share with the media an estimated cost for the project. The nearly 120,000-square-foot hotel will feature five stories with 150 guest rooms, including 25 suites. Additionally, the Red Hawk Casino hotel will offer guests a stunning outdoor terrace with a pool and fitness center. The hotel project is slated for completion by fall 2022 and will include modern designs with traditional tribal elements. The hotel will be joined to the casino and offer sweeping views of the surrounding Sierra Nevada foothills. “Casino guests and community members have inquired for years about a hotel at Red Hawk Casino. We are beyond thrilled to finally bring this project to fruition and look forward to offering additional firstclass amenities to our guests and community members,” said Red Hawk Casino CEO Bryan deLugo. For more information visit redhawkcasino.com.

“This expansion brings ... economic benefits to the tribe and the community of El Dorado County.” — Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Chairwoman Regina Cuellar Courtesy photos

The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Tribal Council, above, digs in to mark the beginning of work on a hotel project for Red Hawk Casino. From left, Pat Cuellar, Jacky Calanchini, Vice Chair Malissa Tayaba, Chairwoman Regina Cuellar, Brian Fonseca, Daniel Burnett and Alan Campbell. The new hotel, at left, will have 150 rooms and is expected to be completed by fall 2022.

EID Stage 1 drought declaration aims to conserve Michael Raffety Village Life correspondent A Stage 1 drought alert was declared June 28 by the El Dorado Irrigation District Board of Directors. The vote was unanimous. Stage 1 calls for voluntary measures that will lead to a 15% reduction in water use. The Outingdale community off Mt. Aukum Road has been advised that a Stage 4 declaration could affect 200 EID accounts there. The Stage 1 declaration calls for outside irrigation to be done in the early morning or evening. Also, EID customers should inspect irrigation lines for leaks that need to be repaired or replaced. Water can also be conserved by adjusting irrigation run times and avoiding runoff into the street. “Small voluntary adjustments reducing water use, implemented early, can positively impact the district’s carryover water storage,” said EID General Manager Jim Abercrombie. “This is especially important should precipitation levels during the 2021-22 fall and winter season remain low. During the last drought our customers and community came together and achieved significant conservation — some of that conservation became permanent. The small, voluntary changes we make now will have a significant effect on our water supplies.” EID staff will monitor Jenkinson Lake in Sly Park for carryover storage, aiming for 20,000-22,000 acre-feet of

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gallons per person per day. On June 28 EID directors authorized the general manager to make that Stage 4 declaration and bring it back to the board for ratification. Operations Manager Dan Corcoran said this is the fourth-driest year in 50 years. That may follow the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s water year that begins in October. The Mountain Democrat rainfall stats that begin the water year July 1 shows 2020-21 water year of 17.55 inches is third behind the back-to-back drought years of 1975-77, which recorded 15.90 inches and 15.86 inches, respectively. EID added 8,100 acre-feet of water to Jenkinson Lake via the Hazel Creek tunnel that diverts water from the El Dorado Canal. As of June 9 the El Dorado Powerhouse was shut down to preserve water for consumptive use. EID’s alpine reservoirs are in pretty good shape. As of June 24 Lake Aloha was 81% full, Echo Lake was 101% full, Caples Lake was 86% full and Silver Lake was 87% full. Director George Osborne reported catching a lot of fish at Caples Lake. EID maintains a drought information webpage at eid.org/customers/ drought-2021 where resources are posted to achieve a 15% water reduction for both indoor and outdoor use. Rebates for qualifying water-saving items and low-flow plumbing retrofits, as well as complimentary landscape surveys are available to help customers identify ways to decrease water use.

Dam plan two years in the making gets OK Jana Rossi Staff writer The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, Dam Safety Planning Division, recently approved the Cameron Park Community Services District’s Cameron Park Lake Dam Emergency Action Plan, confirming it has met Federal Emergency Management Agency requirements. In 2019, the Cameron Park Community Services District and Water, Environmental, Sedimentation, Technology Consultants developed the action plan as required by Senate Bill 92. The purpose of the plan is to reduce the risk of lives lost and property damage that could result from a breach in the Cameron Park Dam. Inspections completed in 2019 by the California Department of Water Resources deemed the dam stable; however, due to the size and proximity to people, it

is rated as having high hazard potential. CPCSD General Manager Jill Ritzman, listed as the EAP coordinator, “is responsible for detecting and evaluating Cameron Park Dam safety incidents, classifying the incidents, notifying emergency management authorities and taking appropriate response actions.” These actions include: determining emergency level; activating EAP; authorizing appropriate response actions; facilitating after-action evaluation and report; terminating the EAP; notifying appropriate agencies of emergency conditions, levels, EAP activation and other critical information; notifying public safety agencies of updates or changes during the incident, including termination of the emergency and the plan, etc. The dam operator, listed as the Parks and Facilities Superintendent Mike Grassle, is responsible for detecting and evaluating dam safety incidents and notifying management and EAP coordinator.

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RCRC concerned about sales tax allocation shift News release The Rural County Representatives of California is seeking more information and legislative relief from a retroactive change in sales tax allocation that officials say unfairly distributes the sales tax in a way that hurts rural counties. RCRC took up the issue and wrote a letter to the state Legislature after El Dorado County District 4 Supervisor Lori Parlin, who sits on RCRC, brought the matter up at the group’s recent meeting in Mammoth Lakes. “The ever-growing trend of online sales across the state is having significant impacts on California’s economy. In particular, rural communities that would otherwise benefit from a distribution of sales tax … tied to the jurisdiction of the purchaser’s residence are now finding diminishing revenues as …. allocations are made at the point of sale where distribution centers, company offices or warehouses are located,” RCRC’s letter states. The sales tax allocation change was initiated by one of the world’s largest online retailers (name is withheld per

California Revenue and Taxation Code 7056). County Auditor-Controller Joe Harn previously warned the Board of Supervisors, “If this sales tax reporting change is accepted and validated by the California Department of Tax and Fee Accounting, El Dorado County will lose millions of dollars in general fund revenues and our two transportation planning agencies will lose significant revenues over the next several years. “If this tax apportionment decision is final, it is a significant setback to El Dorado County’s financial wellbeing and will result in a lower level of services,” Harn continued. “This large online retailer has delivery vans constantly crisscrossing our county and wearing out our roads. It is only fair and reasonable that our community receive some tax revenue to compensate us. The cities of Placerville and South Lake Tahoe will also be adversely affected.” Because online retailers had been reporting sales tax to CDFTA based on the location of deliveries, rural counties’ sales tax revenues have increased despite the state’s shelter-in-place orders initiated last year.

FBI warns of phone scam News release The Federal Bureau of Investigation Sacramento Field Office is warning the public to be on alert for a phone scam involving unsolicited calls received from someone claiming to represent the FBI. In June 2021 the Placer County Sheriff’s Office received a report from a Lincoln resident who suffered a financial loss of $45,500. The victim received an unsolicited call from someone claiming to be with the FBI, who advised that the victim’s identity was allegedly used in a money laundering and drug smuggling operation. According to the caller, the only way to avoid prosecution was to purchase gift cards from various stores and provide credit card numbers. “A call from any official law enforcement agency can set anyone’s nerves on edge and perpetrators of scams know how to exploit those feelings” said Special Agent in Charge Sean Ragan. “We want the communities we serve to know that the FBI will never place an unsolicited call to demand personal information or payment. We also invite the community to call our main office at (916) 746-7000 to verify if the claims a caller makes are true.” These types of scam calls share a common theme. The perpetrator advises an unsuspecting citizen of pending prosecution for an alleged crime or an account that was compromised by criminals and used for illicit transactions. The perpetrator may request personal information and often demands fees to be paid immediately to avoid arrest, prosecution or financial harm.

Events Passport to the Great Out There, July 16-18. Experience the unrivaled beauty of El Dorado County one sip at a time as 20 of the region’s top wineries will delight taste buds with incredible food and wine pairings. Choose from one-, two- and three-day options and either general admission or VIP experiences. Visit eldoradowines.org/greatout-there for more information.

Blood drive July 21: Vitalant will host a Shingle Springs Community blood drive, 1:30-5:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 3821 Quest Court (off Durock Road) in Shingle Springs. To ensure social distancing practices donors will need to make an appointment by going to donors.vitalant.org and use blood drive code SMFM551 or call Vitalant at (866) 822-5663. Walk-ins will be accommodated

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Discers for Whiskers July 24: El Dorado Disc Sports hosts this inaugural pet food fundraiser at the Cameron Park Lake Disc Golf Course. Registration begins at 7 a.m. with first tee at 8 a.m. The entry fee is $25 per player pus a bag of pet food. The Green Valley Church pantry will receive proceeds.

Chamber breakfast July 28: The Shingle Springs-Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce hosts breakfast, 7-8:30 a.m., at the Cameron Park Country Club, 2301 Royal Drive in Cameron Park. RSVP at sac-chamber.org.

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Message working on great home projects and improvements. I love to see our neighborhoods get better and better. Don’t forget that if you’re making changes to your property, whether it’s additions, solar, fences, RV coverings, etc., to run that by the CSD Architectural Review Committee to make sure you’re staying within the CC&Rs for our community and the county. Applications are on our website. Jim Mog, our CC&R compliance officer, will be happy to assist you. Let’s continue to be good neighbors. Summer safety — We’re all aware of the need for extra vigilance to prevent fires and other hazards. Our weed abatement program has been very successful these last three years at making headway to getting unsafe properties to comply (big thanks to our fire and parks staff for their good work here). We’ll continue this effort. Let’s do our parts by making our homes fire safe and practicing good habits to minimize risk. Don’t forget an evacuation plan and be aware of neighbors who might need assistance in crisis. With that, part of our five-year plan is to become a nationally recognized “Firewise Community,” benefiting our community in a number of ways. More details to come in the months ahead. Budget and finances — Your CSD board and staff continue to steward the resources that make our CSD work. Staff have been diligent to stay within our means and we are coming out of the 2020-21 budget year in a good place. Looking toward our next fiscal year, we have approved a balanced budget that includes money toward our reserves, something our district hasn’t done in a long time and that your board of direc-

Continued from A1 the Citizen of the Year award and Veronica with a Civilian Life Saving Award. Hathaway was also honored. “Thirty or 40 seconds later, I would never have gotten into that car,” Scott admitted. “Ever since then we’ve been good friends.” The Carnegie Medal is given throughout the U.S. and Canada to those who enter extreme danger while saving or attempting to save the lives of others. With this announcement, a total of 10,238 Carnegie Medals have been awarded since the Pittsburgh-based Fund’s inception in 1904. Commission Chair Mark Laskow said each of the awardees or their survivors will also receive a financial grant. Throughout the 117 years since the fund was established by industrialist-philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, nearly $43 million has been given in one-time grants, scholarship aid, death benefits and continuing assistance. To nominate someone for the Carnegie Medal, complete a nomination form online or write to the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission, 436 Seventh Ave., Suite 1101, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. More information on the Carnegie Medal and the history of the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission can be found online at carnegiehero.org.

Continued from A3 tors had set as a priority. We’re excited to make that happen. Super staff — Everything that happens happens because people behind the scenes are working hard. Your CSD staff continues to go above and beyond to keep the lifeline of our services going and then growing as we emerge out of the COVID crisis. Between people retiring and moving, we’ve welcomed some new staff that we’re excited to partner with: Christina Greek (finance/HR officer), Kimberly Vickers (recreation supervisor), Kayla Thayer (recreation coordinator) and Abby Wilson (board clerk). We are also saying goodbye to Jed Gaines, who has served as our fire battalion chief since the end of 2018. Jed has been instrumental in securing our CCI grant for weed abatement and fire prevention as well as successfully implementing the program, plus the day-today oversight of our fire department, budgets and elevating the training/readiness of our fire crews. Finally, with our general manager retiring at the end of this year, we are in the process of identifying our next GM to take us into this next season of our community’s life, with all the projects, programs and promise it holds. I encourage you to look for ways to both participate in our programs as well as volunteer, whether it’s with seniors or kids or in the governance of our district. Get involved. It’s a good time to live in Cameron Park. Eric Aiston is the president of the Cameron Park CSD Board of Directors.

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June 13 3:38 a.m. A fight was reported outside a Coach Lane bar. Victim reportedly refused to provide any additional information. 10:40 a.m. An assault was reported on Cimmarron Road. A suspect has been identified.

Continued from A3 June 16 6:07 a.m. A maintenance garage was burglarized on Ponte Morino Drive. 8:20 a.m. A catalytic converter was reported stolen on Mira Loma Drive. Noon. Vehicle vandalism was reported on Knollwood Court.

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Continued from B1 with a wine cellar and bar, bonus living room, a sauna in the bathroom and three additional bedrooms. Other home features are wood flooring, designer light fixtures and elegant architectural accents. The impressive backyard offers the utmost in resort-style living with a massive pool, spa, fountains, stamped concrete, open and private sitting areas, sprawling lawns and breathtaking lake and sunset views. The home has an attached, three-car garage and the property has an owned solar power system on the 1-acre lot. Interested in this gorgeous Moreau Court home? Contact Lisa Paragary at (916) 247-1303 or lisa@paragarymillerteam.com or Steve Miller at (916) 799-7547 or steve@paragarymillerteam. com.

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Hope through the prism of America’s pastime “Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball, the rules and realities of the game — and do it by watching first some high school or small-town teams.”

hose words, said by historian Jacques Barzun over a quarter century ago, came vividly to mind during a recent trip to The Bronx and upstate New York last month. These are unprecedented times. The nation is emerging from lockdowns that varied in severity depending on what state one resided in. Americans are encountering one another face-to-face again in huge numbers. And in a rush to restore normalcy, things are anything but the normal we remember. There is strife in America’s big cities. Airports, now crowded with many travelers, are encountering new stresses. Businesses, still understaffed, struggle to meet impatient, often irritated demands. I saw hopeful signs that this will pass, though. At fields of dreams — in The Bronx and in Cooperstown, N.Y. In a game about life.

Cathedral of baseball I was privileged to be at the first “100% capacity allowed” game at Yankee Stadium in June. The Oakland Athletics beat the Yankees that night, but the real winners were the fans and the staff who served them. A shared love of baseball and the joy of finally being together again were the home run hitters of the night. Gratitude was the primary emotion. Fans were welcomed back personally by masked staff. And the fans — 98% unmasked — returned those welcomes with huge smiles. In many ways, it felt like a political statement ... just smiling at another human being. As if we were all rebels together by finally sharing something we loved. Baseball.

Susan Laird The Arts Hall of Fame The next day took me through the farm country of upstate New York, where American flags fly in the little villages and appear on the sides of red barns. My destination: The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown. In the countryside the pandemic took a different toll. If a business depended upon the tourist trade, chances were it did not survive. Folks are hurting, but hopeful. The village of Cooperstown (population 1,853) is a portrait of contrasts to the urban visitor. It is composed of charming Victorian buildings, tiny local businesses, local crafts … and a dedication to America’s pastime, baseball. Chain restaurants? Try the town of Oneonta, 24 miles away. The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is not the massive, urban structure many imagine it to be. Instead, it is a cozy brick-fronted edifice with an early 20th century-style scoreboard in front, featuring the current game scores and stats for the American and National leagues. Once inside, after you are greeted by cheerful staff, you encounter three bronze statues by artist Stanley Bleifeld. These are of baseball greats Lou Gehrig, Jackie Robinson and Roberto Clemente.

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“Turkey Stearnes,” 2005, by Kadir Nelson (1974 - ), oil on canvas. Kadir Nelson spent some seven years researching, writing and creating paintings for his book “We Are The Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball.” This portrait typifies Nelson’s artistic style, evoking the emotion and strength of Hall of Famer Norman “Turkey” Stearnes, even as the ballplayer is posed motionless. “Becoming a Hall of Famer takes more than just a great baseball career,” reads the placard accompanying the display. “Off-the-field challenges — and how those challenges are met — reveal an inner character that serves men and women throughout their lives. The life experiences of Lou Gehrig, Jackie Robinson and Roberto Clemente stand out above all. Each faced personal and social obstacles with strength and dignity that set an example of

character and courage for all others to follow.” One walks through the halls of the museum before encountering the Hall of Fame, where the bronze plaques of baseball’s greatest are enshrined for all to see. That seems appropriate. Because the story told in the museum is the one that inspired those players. The tale told is greater than the sum of its parts. The earliest days of the game are there. The unquestionably great players of

the Negro Leagues are featured, prominently. The women’s baseball leagues of the 1940s are celebrated. Even the San Diego Chicken and the Phillie Phanatic, truly funky aspects of the sport, are there. The National Baseball Museum tells a history of a great nation. One that is centuries old. It is all about the contributions and controversies of a great people. One that n

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Grow for it! “The earth laughs in flowers.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson

Going crazy for clematis

merson’s words come to mind whenever I behold the beauty of a clematis bloom. Clematis are Bobbie McCaffrey among the most decoraUCCE Master Gardener of tive, hardy and visually El Dorado County striking of all the flowering vines. It is a group of mostly woody, deciduous and evergreen vines in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae. Clematis blooms, curiously enough, lack petals. The colorful portion of the flower consists of sepals instead of petals. Sepals, which are usually green, typically form a protective case around the bud and often support a plant’s petals in bloom. Sepals that are indistinguishable from petals, as in clematis and lilies, are sometimes referred to as tepals. Clematis flowers range in color from deep purple to shades of blue, mauve, pink, red, yellow and cream; others are bi-colored. Some clematis have blooms 4-10 inches in diameter and as many as 100 blooms per plant in a season. There are a variety of flower forms: flowers in loose clusters, bell or urn-shaped flowers and flat or open flowers. Some varieties — there are more than 250 — are best suited to shade, though most require about six hours

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Clematis come in a variety of colors and sizes. They love to climb and are excellent for use on trellises, fences and walls. of sun per day. An old saying is, “Clematis like their heads in the sun and their feet in the shade.” Though the stems and foliage should be in the sun, the roots like a cool, moist environment with well-drained soil. Mulching around the roots will help keep the soil cool or plant low ground cover or perennials with shallow,

non-invasive roots. Clematis are born to climb. Some reach a height of 20 feet or more. Most grow to 8-12 feet. A smaller, herbaceous species can range in size from 2-5 feet. Clematis have a dense mat of leaves that can shade porches. They are excellent for use on trellises, fences and walls. They also do well in containers. There is another old saying about clematis: “The first year they sleep, the second year they creep and the third year they leap.” If you would rather not wait for the growth to take off, consider purchasing a plant that is at least two years old. When it comes to pruning, there are three categories of clematis. Type one includes plants that bloom in early spring from buds produced the previous year; they should be cut back soon after their blooms have died. Type two includes plants that bloom in the late summer and continue into fall, and which flower on the last 2-3 feet of the current season’s growth; these should be cut back in February or March and the stem should be cut to a height of 2-3 feet. Type three includes plants that bloom in summer from the previous season’s growth and which often flower a second time in late summer on new growth; these should be pruned in the spring to the topmost pair of green buds. (For more information, there is a lovely book on Clematis botany and pruning with more than 550 color photos and plant descriptions: “An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Clematis” by M. Toomey and E. Leeds.) Clematis have enjoyed a surge in popularity recently — and justifiably so. They add a magical dimension to even the smallest of gardens. If you already have a clematis, you might be pondering how to add another. n

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A dentistry that aims to be a home away from home

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or patients of Dale Stanec, Jr., DDS, going to the dentist feels a little like going home.

“We know all of our patients. They’re our friends,” said Dr. Stanec, who works alongside his wife and office manager, Elena, in his Cameron Park office. “The experience in our office is very personal. We’re very small and greet each patient by name when they walk in. It’s a comfortable, homey place to have dental work done, and we like it that way.” Dr. Stanec has been in dentistry in the Cameron Park area since 2002. As a kid, he was “always into science and math” and loved the idea of owning his own business. “I ran a lawn-mowing business as a kid — always had some kind of business going — so becoming a dentist and owning my own practice just made sense,” said Dr. Stanec. Dr. Stanec did his undergraduate work at Cal Poly,

San Luis Obispo and then attended dental school at Northwestern University in Chicago. He graduated from Northwestern in 2001 and says that, although he was born and raised in San Jose, it was a natural draw to open his practice in the foothills. “Elena and I love this area. We had a lot of family and friends here and thought it would be a great place to raise our kids.”

In his office, Dr. Stanec offers a full scope of general and cosmetic dentistry with expertise ranging from porcelain veneers and dental implants to crowns and bridges and more. Unlike many other dentists, Dr. Stanec doesn’t employ dental hygienists or other technicians but does all of his dental work himself. “I spend a lot of one-on-one time with my patients. It’s fun for me to do the work myself because I get to spend more time with my patients and hang out with them and really get to know them. It makes it fun to do what I do,” said Dr. Stanec.

Another advantage of keeping his practice small is that, because he sees every patient one at a time, Dr. Stanec can be very thorough and immediately answer any questions that come up. He is also able to really respect his patients’ time. “I am almost always early or on time,” said Dr. Stanec. “My patients know that, so they’re usually early or on time for their appointments, too. It’s a win win for everyone.” Dr. Stanec is located at 3955 Cameron Park Drive — in Cameron Park. His office is right near the Goldorado Shopping Center, directly across from the new Walgreens on Palmer Drive, and is very conveniently located for all of his patients. The move is just one more way Dr. Stanec shows his commitment to providing the best possible care for his patients.

“I look forward to going to work and getting to see who’s on the schedule every day,” said Dr. Stanec.

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“I love the work that I do and am proud to do really quality work. Originally I’d planned to be a little bigger, but then I realized I liked it this way. I really enjoy my patients and

this way I can get to know them well.” For more information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Stanec, visit drstanec.com or call 530-676-6500.

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Soroptimists hand out scholarships to deserving young women News release Soroptimist International Cameron Park/ El Dorado Hills has awarded $1,000 scholarships to four local seniors. Recipients from Ponderosa High School are Kylie Cox and Alyssa Fong and recipients from Oak Ridge High School are Jessica Polson and Victoria Kolanski. All students have plans to attend college in the fall. Kylie plans to attend University of Southern California and major in neuroscience and then enter medical school and become a physician. She said caring for her grandmother with Alzheimer’s prompted her interest in how the brain and body work. Alyssa has been accepted at Vanguard University and will major in business with the goal of working in public affairs. She also will be playing soccer. Jessica plans to attend Washington State University and will major in education, specializing in special education. She said her mother, a special education teacher in an underserved community, was her inspiration. Victoria will attend USC and major in business administration with the goal of becoming involved in marketing. She said the Hands4Hope club was instrumental in honing her skills in leadership. Soroptimist International of Cameron Park/El Dorado Hills was chartered in 1981 and is about to celebrate its 40th anniversary while the first Soroptimist club, established in 1921 in Oakland, is celebrating its centennial. Globally, Soroptimist International has grown to more than 100,000 members in 120 countries and has official status with the United Nations to advocate on behalf of women’s and children’s issues. A primary focus of Soroptimist International is to provide women and girls with access to the education and the training they need to achieve economic empowerment. Besides high school and Folsom Lake College scholarships, the SICPEDH club’s Live Your Dream program provides monetary awards to women who are the sole providers for their family and need financial help to complete their educational goals. Other projects include Tech Trek camps for girls at University of California, Davis, Odyssey of the Mind and support of 3Strands Global and other local agencies in the fight against sex-trafficking. The only event held to provide the funds for these awards is LUNAFEST, a film festival of international short films by, for and about women. This year, the event, held in May, was virtual. Now members are looking forward to their next in-person (along with a virtual option) LUNAFEST in April 2022. For additional information about Soroptimist International of Cameron Park/El Dorado Hills or LUNAFEST contact Marlyn at pinojones@yahoo.com or visit the club website, sicpedh.org.

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Scholarship recipient Jessica Polson, left, is all smiles with Soroptimist Judy Dowd-Scelsa, who is in charge of the club’s scholarship program.

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was divided by many things, yet came together over a mutual love for a sport. And continues to do so to this day. This is a love for a game based on, of all things, failure. About striving to bat over .300. Three strikes and you’re out. It’s about humility. And gratitude. Oh, but the glories that can be had when one doesn’t give up. As Terrence Mann (played by James Earl Jones) says in “Field of Dreams,” “The one constant through all the years … has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It’s been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and

erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game, is a part of our past ... It reminds us of all that once was good, and that could be again.” America will get through these times. Grind through it. This series isn’t finished yet. It may take extra innings, but we will persevere. There is always hope. The next game. The next season. Everyone is a contender. As Yogi Berra famously said, “It ain’t over ’til it’s over.” Send your event for consideration in Susan’s column to slaird@handywriting.com.

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JULY 7, 2021

County’s Junior Livestock Auction returns to fairgrounds Thomas Frey Staff writer The 2021 Junior Livestock Auction at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds last month was a lively reminder things are getting back to normal as hundreds of kids selling their animals had a jam-packed audience bidding to support local Future Farmers of America and 4-H programs. “I’m just happy to see people are out wanting to come and support FFA and 4-H,” said Bryan Bloxsom of Ponderosa High School FFA, whose 1,383-pound steer Malibu was named Supreme Champion Market Steer and was the first of 199 sales on the evening called by auctioneer Seth Seever. As Bloxsom stood on the stage showing off his magnificent cow, the bids just kept rising and before he knew it, the steer sold for $8 a pound for a total of $11,064. “Malibu has been an all-around great steer; I love that cow a lot,” Bloxsom said. “I’m very happy to see C&H Motor Parts buy my cow and (support) FFA and 4-H programs.” Morgan Wells of Southside Topnotch 4-H saw her 1,321-pound steer earn the title of Reserve Champion Market Steer. The steer revved up like a bull waiting to be unleashed at a rodeo before calmly entering the auction circle and selling for $7,926. Austin Ferry, also of Southside Topnotch 4-H, had the Supreme Champion Market Swine. His 265pound hog glided around the auction area following all of Ferry’s commands to perfection before selling for $2,120. Quincy Thuener of Gold Hill Toppers 4-H ended her 11-year 4-H career on top as her 162-pound lamb ■

Village Life photos by Thomas Frey

Ponderosa High School FFA’s Bryan Bloxsom shows his steer Malibu — named Supreme Champion Market Steer at the 2021 Junior Livestock Auction Saturday at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds. Bloxsom’s steer sold for $11,064.

See AUCTION, page B8

Austin Ferry of Southside Topnotch 4-H directs his 265-pound Supreme Champion Market Swine. The hog sold for $2,120

Gold Hill Toppers 4-H’s Quincy Thuener and her 162-pound Supreme Champion Market Lamb try to up bids at auction.

Ashlyn Ettl of Shingle Springers 4-H holds her Supreme Champion Single Fryer high as bidding begins. Her rabbit sold for $400.

Cassidy Lowder presents her Supreme Champion Market Turkey. Lowder’s “Thanksgiving dinner” led the way, selling for $1,500.

Homes for Sale in El Dorado Hills Area As of June 29, 2021

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PRICE

ADDRESS

BD BA

EL DORADO HILLS $419,000 2230 VALLEY VIEW PKWY #921 $582,500 3783 PARK DR $589,000 3716 MARIPOSA SPRINGS DR $599,000 4004 TEA ROSE CT $599,000 4603 MONTE MAR DR $610,000 4783 CONCORDIA DR $625,000 8633 MAHONIA DR $659,000 4800 MONTE MAR $679,000 2827 STANFORD LN $724,950 8532 AVELIN PL $725,000 1795 TOBY $739,000 4034 PRAIRIE FALCON DR $739,900 3105 ACORN GLEN WAY $749,000 2080 VISTA MAR DR $779,000 2015 SANTA RITA LN $790,200 3728 PARK DR $799,000 205 TILLMAN CT $799,000 5069 COVERED BRIDGE WAY $800,000 1294 MANNING DR $815,000 2017 AHOY CT $849,950 1727 MCCOY RD $859,000 4157 TORRAZZO $869,000 404 SYRAH CT $889,000 2245 MURATURA WAY $895,000 2042 BECKETT DR $899,000 2352 CARLISLE CT $899,000 981 STONEBRIDGE ST $899,000 2195 AMHERST WAY $919,000 2623 DARWIN PL $920,000 4075 ARENZANO WAY $925,000 7015 TARVISIO WAY $925,000 2587 STRATFORD CIR $959,000 5090 BRENTFORD WAY $975,000 5422 ASPEN MEADOWS $975,000 1030 GAMAY DR $980,000 2320 TELEGRAPH HILL

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ACRES 0.08 0.22 0.17 0.16 0.14 0.08 0.15 0.29 0.13 0.18 0.21 0.13 0.39 0.13 0.35 0.25 0.17 0.25 0.34 5.00 0.21 0.10 0.19 0.19 0.45 1.00 0.30 0.42 0.22 0.16 0.29 0.24 0.28 0.11 0.57

LISTING # 221067768 221074993 221072650 221061142 221074848 221023070 221058095 221073971 221011496 221069723 221070678 221072201 221072220 221062715 221070557 221064758 221073498 221027959 221064975 221065419 221059673 221026382 221060837 221075500 221061007 221068928 221068075 221070349 221073392 221074678 221072293 221070179 221073943 221073906 221068932 221052617

PRICE $995,000 $998,000 $999,000 $1,025,000 $1,085,000 $1,125,000 $1,199,000 $1,250,000 $1,250,000 $1,399,900 $1,449,000 $1,450,000 $1,480,000 $1,499,000 $1,599,000 $1,725,000 $1,750,000 $1,795,000 $1,850,000 $1,950,000 $2,060,000 $2,100,000 $2,195,000 $2,299,900 $2,325,000 $2,459,000 $2,799,000 $2,990,000 $3,300,000 $3,495,000 $3,499,000 $3,900,000 $3,990,000 $3,999,900 $1,150,000

ADDRESS

BD BA

2030 ROCKY SPRINGS RD 5073 TESORO WAY 4938 VILLAGE GREEN DR 2008 SCOWERS CT 1511 SOUTHRIDGE CT 2111 OUTRIGGER DR 1560 TERRACINA DR 3429 BRITTANY WAY 1041 HOGARTH WAY 3519 BERGAMO DR 5041 PIAZZA PL 1501 HIDDEN BRIDGE RD 642 LAKECREST DR 3036 CORSICA DR 2330 DARTMOUTH PL 2158 HUNTINGTON CIR 5065 GREYSON CREEK DR 3757 MOSSRIDGE WAY 2757 VIA FIORI 4050 ARISTOTLE DR 101 OPUS ONE CT 2931 CAPETANIOS DR 2583 VIA FIORI 220 ST. FRANCIS CT 4032 RAPHAEL DR 4283 GREENVIEW DR 4364 GRESHAM DRIVE 1780 DOVE TAIL 1 LAGO DEL REY CT 4926 MOREAU CT 4888 MOREAU CT 4243 CORDERO DR 1127 CLEARVIEW DR 3105 HOPKINS DR RESCUE 1980 DEER VALLEY RD

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5.53 0.23 0.24 0.28 0.24 0.45 0.23 1.25 0.17 0.46 0.69 3.07 0.32 0.44 0.60 0.44 0.80 0.32 0.35 0.39 1.66 0.67 0.43 0.94 0.56 0.51 0.86 10.42 3.09 1.40 1.01 0.48 1.63 0.75

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El Dorado Hills Area Homes Sold Recently ADDRESS

EL DORADO HILLS 3802 PARK DR 3535 MESA VERDES DR 556 PLATT CIR 2380 MORMON ISLAND DR 2148 MOONSTONE CIR 9200 FORESTBERRY WAY 2593 KING RICHARD DR 1036 BEVINGER DR 2024 WILDRIDGE DR 5087 BRENTFORD WAY

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2 (2 0) 2 (2 0) 3 (2 1) 2 (2 0) 2 (2 0) 3 (3 0) 4 (3 1) 4 (3 1) 4 (3 1) 4 (4 0)

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1939 1842 2199 1880 2186 2828 2894 3658 3248 3740

ACRES

0.08 0.41 0.37 0.95 0.33 0.17 0.32 0.21 0.39 0.17

PRICE

$573,000 $690,000 $725,000 $768,200 $777,000 $800,000 $804,014 $890,000 $915,000 $930,000

ADDRESS

4055 WINDSOR POINT PL 2048 FRASCATI DR 301 BLOSSOM RIDGE CT 4820 DANBURY CIR 6025 SOUTHERNESS DR 3001 SCHOONER DR 3022 VERMEER CT 989 CANDLEWOOD DR 125 MIRAMONT CT 667 LAKECREST DR 1772 TERRACINA DR 3306 APPIAN WAY

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3782 3067 4041 2991 2791 3767 3053 2954 3393 5101 4897 3569

ACRES

0.35 0.39 0.36 0.31 0.24 0.48 0.23 0.32 0.26 0.50 0.42 1.62

PRICE

$965,000 $975,000 $1,070,000 $1,100,000 $1,135,000 $1,158,000 $1,200,000 $1,265,000 $1,282,500 $1,440,000 $1,450,000 $1,655,000

July 7, 2021

Auction

Continued from B7

Ty earned the Supreme Champion Market Lamb ribbon and sold for a total of $1,620 at $10 a pound. Thuener will be attending college in Oklahoma this fall. Taylor Bacchi’s lamb was the Reserve Champion Market Lamb. The Southside Topnotch 4-H’er was seemingly on stage forever as bids for the 139-pound animal went from $5 to $10 to $15 to $20 before settling at $69 a pound for a total of $9,591. “I’m very proud and very happy,” Bacchi said. Turkeys were back on the junior livestock circuit after a break and Cassidy Lowder, who has been showing animals for eight years, had the Supreme Champion Market Turkey. Auctioneer Seever asked her what the turkey’s name was, and before she could answer, he shouted

“Thanksgiving” into the microphone, leading to a roar of laughter from Lowder and the crowd. The bird sold for $1,500. Ashlyn Ettl and Jessa-Belle Hempel of Shingle Springers 4-H took home both of the major rabbit ribbons. Ettl won Supreme Champion Single Fryer while Hempel won Supreme Champion Pen of Rabbits. The pen featured three rabbits that went for a total of $900 while Ettl’s single fryer sold for $400. The Supreme Champion Market Goat went to Roen Thuener and his 104-pound animal sold for $1,040. Lucas Johnson of Rescue Up ‘N Comin’ 4-H earned the Supreme Champion Pen of Chickens and sold them for $600.

Kids from Ponderosa FFA, Southside Topnotch 4-H, Gold Hill Toppers 4-H, Rescue Up ‘N Comin’ 4-H, Shingle Springers 4-H, Camino Go Getters 4-H, Union Mine FFA, Dusty Dividers 4-H, Latrobe Outlanders 4-H, Mt. High Homeschool 4-H Club, Motherlode 49ers 4-H and Happy Sundowners 4-H participated. Two youngsters donated animals to the Heritage Foundation, which raises funds for the El Dorado County Fair and Event Center that has suffered a dirth in funding since the 2020 county fair was canceled amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Austin Ferry donated a Heritage Hog that sold for a record $130 a pound which put the total over $30,000. Alisia Rodriguez donated a Heritage Lamb for $40 a pound for a total of $5,240.

Employment El Dorado Irrigation District is seeking: Position: Plant Mechanic I/II Salary: I: $27.52-$33.45; II: $30.40-$36.96 Date Opened: June 08, 2021 Filing Deadline: Open Until Filled First review of applications on June 21, 2021 The Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Plant Mechanic I/II to fill one or more open positions in Operations. Under supervision performs skilled duties related to the maintenance, repair and installation of mechanical equipment associated with wastewater and water treatment and water distribution facilities; repairs pumps, valves, pressure and flow control regulators and related equipment. For a complete job description and the REQUIRED application, please visit our website at www.eid.org or call 530-642-4020.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

El Dorado Irrigation District is seeking:

Limited Term (24 months) – Administrative Technician Salary $26.71-$32.47 per hour FFD: July 9, 2021 5:00 p.m.

The Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Water Treatment Plant Operator II, III, IV or V to fill one open position in the Drinking Water Division of Operations. Under supervision, performs a variety of skilled tasks associated with the operation and maintenance of the District’s drinking water treatment plant; monitors treatment plant and distribution system operations; responds to alarms; collects and analyzes water samples; and maintains and submits a variety of State documents and records. For a complete job description and the REQUIRED application, please visit our website at www.eid.org or call 530-642-4020.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Under general supervision performs a variety of highly responsible, complex and confidential administrative support functions for the department; provides technical and administrative support in the preparation of correspondence, reports and other documentation; and assists with day-to-day administrative functions.

These are temporary positions and employees are employed for a period not-to-exceed three months from date of appointment.

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

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Under direct supervision performs a variety of manual labor assisting District staff with maintenance and construction activities of tasks associated with the installation, repair and maintenance of water distribution and collection systems, canals and water conveyance systems used for the operation of the hydroelectric power plant, irrigation ditches, and lakes; and operates light and moderately heavy power driven equipment. For a complete job description and the REQUIRED application, please visit our website at www.eid.org or call 530-642-4074.