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Steadfast seniors form nonprofit ■ Group takes aim at EDHCSD action Sel Richard Staff writer Locals recently formed Concerned Residents of El Dorado Hills Heritage Village, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public services corporation and legal platform to pursue resident and environmental protection activities. “We … [are] intent on making sure that seniors, nonseniors and the entire environmental community is protected against any kind of issues that ultimately may be viewed by us as abusive,” said Heritage community representative Bob Williams at last week’s El Dorado Hills Community Services District board meeting. “We would not be here at this point if we did not think “You’ve created a historically there have public nuisance and been issues with your actions with regard to I’m shocked by that light pollution, conduct of assessment activities … It almost seems and a whole host of other as if the impact of issues.” Members’ main dispute that park on the centers around 50-foot stadium lights installed residents of Heritage at the future Heritage Village is irrelevant.” Park, located off Carson Crossing Drive in the — Heritage Village resident midst of the over-55 Roberta Ward active adult communities Heritage and Four Seasons. Initial plans for the park included lighted tennis, pickle ball and bocce ball courts. After 160 residents submitted a petition to modify park hours and eliminate the need for lighting, the district designated park hours from dawn to dusk with no evening lighted courts, although the lights remained due to removal costs estimated at approximately $300,000. The group’s legal counsel has now contacted the CSD via a letter demanding the removal of the court lights by Aug 21 or face litigation for violation of the California Environmental Quality Act. As of press time Monday, the lights remained. Heritage Village resident Roberta Ward reiterated many of the nearby residents’ aversion to the Heritage Park location. “I want you to know that I appreciate the

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Flames from the Caldor Fire rise as firefighters with the San Marcos Fire Department maintain a burn along Hazel Valley Road near Pollock Pines Friday.

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Village Life staff The Caldor Fire continues to rage in southern El Dorado County, already burning more than 106,500 acres and destroying more than 550 structures, including at least 403 homes, according to Cal Fire’s latest figures available at press time. The fire is thus far 5% contained. Officials confirmed two fire-related injuries and one south county man has been reported missing. Cal Fire reported resources fighting the fire include 211 engines, 51 dozers, 37 hand crews, 24 water tenders and 19 helicopters plus numerous air tankers (as conditions allow). More than 1,740 people are working to douse the Caldor Fire. El Dorado Hills Fire Chief Maurice Johnson reported at last Thursday’s EDH Fire Board meeting that the department’s crews have risen to the ■

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HELPING THOSE AFFECTED BY THE CALDOR FIRE To make monetary donations go to edcf. fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create?funit_id=1792. Toiletries (feminine products, wipes, diapers, razors and shaving cream, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, chapstick) can be dropped off at Hands4Hope –Youth Making A Difference. Drop donations in the blue bin if the office/youth center is closed. • 5005 Windplay Drive, Suite 2, El Dorado Hills • 905A Spring St., Placerville Gift cards to gas stations, Target, Raley’s, Safeway or Walmart. Drop off at the El Dorado Hills Hands4Hope location, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

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Girl Scouts learn valuable life lessons through service Sel Richard Staff writer

ometimes achieving a Girl Scout Silver Award is not only a community service opportunity, but a life lesson — as was the case for Oak Ridge High School freshmen Phoebe Yonano, Ella Hoy and Ariana Thakur. The three girls began their project in late 2019, setting their sights on the Sherwood Demonstration Garden in Placerville. With a goal toward enhancing the Children’s Garden, they hoped to add features that would attract and engage the younger crowd. “We’re helping children appreciate nature more by making the garden fun,” explained Yonano. Unbeknownst to the trio, the coronavirus was lurking in the shadows,

soon to explode onto the world scene, quickly railroading plans for months on end. Fundraising efforts had to be scratched, bake sales and lemonade stands no longer viable. The girls forged on, working their way through multiple failed ideas. A crawl tunnel concept was abandoned due to safety concerns and expense, not to mention the possibility of wild animals acquiring it for a cozy habitat. Placement of structures went through several iterations due to space and logistical concerns. Ultimately, three structures were built. A music wall with interactive objects for kids to explore, an information wall illustrating facts on animals important to ecosystems and a mural ■

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Event changes The Love & Kindness Concert at El Dorado Hills Community Park has been postponed until Oct. 8. Hip Service will perform at 7 p.m. and Wally and Jenny Richardson will also be there. All About Equine has rescheduled its Boots and Bling fundraiser for Saturday, Oct. 16, at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds. The fairgrounds is currently being used to house fire personnel and equipment needed for the Caldor Fire. Organizers have found a new location for the Dry Diggings Music Festival, Aug. 27 & 28. The festival will now take place at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. For more information visit drydiggingsfest.com. MORE has announced the cancellation of its annual Chili Cook-Off & Classic Car Show, scheduled for Sept. 11. For more information visit morerehab.org.

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Aug. 25: El Dorado Hills Town Center hosts Live on the Boulevard, 7-9 p.m.: CCSegeR (Aug. 25), Folsom Lake Symphony (Sept. 2) and House of Floyd (Sept. 9).

Aug. 9 8:13 a.m. Theft from a van was reported on Amherst Way.

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12:34 p.m. A vehicle’s door and window were reported damaged on King Richard Drive.

Aug. 26: The El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce and the Shingle Springs Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce host a joint mixer, 5:307:30 p.m. at Aborn Powers, 3161 Cameron Park Drive, Suite 205, Cameron Park. This is a great way to meet someone new, grow your circle of influence and connect with other professionals. No RSVP required.

Aug. 15 1:01 p.m. A vehicle burglary was reported on Tam O Shanter Drive.

Aug. 18 1:07 p.m. Fentanyl pills were reportedly turned over to deputies responding to an overdose call on White Rock Road.

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Kaylee Henderson, 3, of Placerville helps her mother Kelly tape a sign to a fence at the Caldor Fire Base Camp in Placerville — a small but meaningful token thanking the firefighters. Signs have been popping up all over the county as many residents want to express their gratitude.

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EDH Chamber lunch Sept. 1: The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce hosts a luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rolling Hills Church, 800 White Rock Road in El Dorado Hills. Keynote Speaker, Joshua Holloway, CEO of 7th Dimension LLC, and an informative security panel will discuss the recent outbreak of breaches and how it affects the way businesses interact with IT staff/providers. To RSVP visit eldoradohillschamber.org or call (916) 933-1335.

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PHS reunion in the works Oct. 2: The Ponderosa High School class of 1970 missed its reunion last year due to COVID-19. Organizers rescheduled to this year on Oct. 2 at Smith Flat House. Any classmates who have not heard from the committee are urged to reach out. On Sunday, Oct. 3, a picnic will be held for all Ponderosa graduates at Cameron Park Lake, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be food trucks, games, a band and a whole bunch of talking. For details call Peggy (Ward) Riha at (530) 621-2203.

Farmers markets Now: Farmers markets are in full swing. The El Dorado County Certified Farmers Markets Association markets are as follows: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays in the Regal Cinema parking lot in Placerville; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays at El Dorado Hills Town Center; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays at the American Legion Hall parking lot in South Lake Tahoe; and 8 a.m. to noon Wednesdays at Burke Junction in Cameron Park. The Hangtown Farmers Market is held 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays at 345 Placerville Drive. The El Dorado County Farm Trails Farmers Markets are held 4-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays near the Bell Tower in downtown Placerville and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays at Marshall Hospital. Send your events to be included in What’s Happening to editor@villagelife.com.

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and cutting down chaparral on 365 acres along Weber Reservoir. The unused portion totals $445,000. The action on this item was to approve a contract with the low bidder for herbicide treatment: DeAngelo Brothers LLC for $129,500. The board heard a positive report from Customer Service Manager Jenny Downing. EID’s biennial customer survey was electronically sent to 4,000 randomly selected customers. That many were available to email, because 89% of EID’s customers have provided email addresses. Out of those sent the survey 19% responded, or a total of 752 responses. Asked how satisfied were they with the water service? 91% were very satisfied or satisfied. Asked if phone calls were answered promptly and professionally? 97% were very satisfied or satisfied or didn’t have a reason to call. Asked about EID’s response compared to phone, gas and electric utilities, 96% rated it excellent, very good, average or no need to call. On water rates 61% said they were very reasonable or reasonable. Sewer rates only got a 51% rating. Asked to rank things in importance, 628 customers chose water quality, with 570 choosing water reliability. Coming in third was water security ranked by 506 customers.

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parks that you have created,” she said of the CSD’s other facilities, but then expressed frustration with the lights. “You’ve created a public nuisance and I’m shocked by that … It almost seems as if the impact of that park on the residents of Heritage Village is irrelevant and it shouldn’t be irrelevant either to you as the board, responsible for the parks of El Dorado Hills, or under the law.” More than 400 letters signed by Heritage residents have been sent to Lennar Homes, the developer of Heritage Village and the park, requesting intervention regarding the lights as well as the plight of what they claim are endangered species in the adjacent wetlands. In response, Lennar has offered to pay for removal of the lights. “Lennar is urging the board to place an item on its next agenda to authorize

and approve removal of the sports court lighting,” said Lennar Homes representative Chad Roberts. “Lennar would direct its contractor to remove the sports court lighting and pay the cost associated with that work.” EDHCSD Board President Noelle Mattock assured that the issue will appear on a future board agenda and that Lennar will be invited to attend. The nonprofit group has also prompted an investigation by California Fish and Wildlife regarding the impacts to the wetlands. They have since launched a donation site to support their legal efforts and to promote public education regarding abuse of community residents and wetlands endangered species protection. To donate visit gofundme.com/f/concerned-residents-of-edh-heritage-village.

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depicting local denizens. An owl box was also installed. In addition, the information wall sports a QR code which points users to a website the girls built. “If people want more information, we go into more detail about owls and bats and there’s a section on butterflies and other animals in the area,” said Hoy. After over 70 hours of work, all three are excited to finally see the end results of their labors and hope young visitors will be entertained by their additions. “No matter how interesting nature is in itself, children have a short attention span and it would be better if they had an activity that they could enjoy while being in nature,” said Yonano of the music wall. “It’s just to get kids out of the house and appreciating nature more.” Thakur quietly agrees. “If you don’t like nature, you’re not going to work on preserving it and people need to work on preserving it because of all the things that are happening, like climate change,” she pointed out. “I hope they read the information wall and they just learn a bit more and feel inspired to go outside and spend some time.” Yonano shared that parts of the project were difficult to get through. “The planning was a little bit tedious,” she admitted. “After such a long time planning, it felt like we were getting nowhere but

it all paid off. Once we actually put it in the garden, it was really cool.” And Hoy said she enjoyed the handson aspect of building the owl box with family members and painting the mural with her friends. “I think we’re all artistic people and that was just fun,” she said. “I hope the kids have fun and they enjoy it. I hope it inspires them to work in the garden or start their own garden.” As they look back on their accomplishment, the teens spout surprisingly wise lessons. “We learned how to get through problems and think realistically about what you’re trying to do,” said Thakur. “It’s good to have big goals, but you have to realize that they might not always work out exactly how you envision them,” said Hoy. “And that’s OK.” “It kind of taught me how to not be married to an idea,” said Yonano. “Even if it’s not your first idea, it can still turn out to be really beneficial and a good project.” One can’t help wondering if these three are better equipped for life as they foray into the wilds of high school. And how was that first day? “I didn’t get lost so that was good,” Thakur smiled. All supplies were donated by Home Depot. Funds from the Girl Scout Council and other Girl Scouts in their troop were donated as well.

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The community of Grizzly Flat has suffered unimaginable loss due to the Caldor Fire, which began Aug. 14. Above left, a community sign is barely recognizable. Above right, nothing remains at the Grizzly Flat Community Church but charred chairs. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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Continued from A1 from neighbors, including a fireman, who chose to stay behind. “Now we are told we may not be able to go back for one to two weeks,” Scott said. Cal Fire officials issued a statement Sunday stressing, “Repopulation timelines are difficult to estimate due to shifting weather conditions, unpredictable fire activity and the availability of resources to make areas safe for reentry. “With ever-changing conditions and minimal containment, communities on the perimeter of the fire remain at risk,” the statement continues. “These communities will remain under evacuations orders and warnings until the risk to the public has been safely mitigated.” COVID-19 protocols are being followed at all evacuation centers and anyone testing positive is able to isolate. Also due to COVID, donations are not accepted at many evacuation sites. When Rick Dunbar and his son Andrew stopped by Rolling Hills to see what they could do to help, a monetary donation to the Red Cross was suggested. Local restaurants, businesses and organizations are also pitching in where they can. CKnight’s Steakhouse offered meals on the house to firefighters and first responders. Milestone and Mom & Pop Chicken Shop owner Nick Dedier posted on his restaurant’s Facebook page, “We are proud to be a de facto community center to any and all who need a warm welcome and unconditional spot to just be … Please join us at ChxShp or at Milestone for an open spot to sit and rest. Our staff is individually mobilizing to help, housing family and regulars displaced and generally being available to execute our mission.” Funds raised at the Aug. 18 food truck event at El Dorado Hills Community Park, hosted by the El Dorado Hills Promise Foundation, went to the Caldor Fire Fund. All proceeds from the evening’s festival will benefit the fire victims. The El Dorado Community Foundation and Hands4Hope – Youth Making A Difference are partnering to connect fire victims with needed services. Those affected and those who want to help can find a great list of resources and contacts at hands4hopeyouth.org/caldorfire. El Dorado County has also set up a Caldor Fire information page at edcgov.us/Pages/CaldorFire.aspx.

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“They not only understand the benefits of massage, they genuinely care about people,” owner Laurie Vaqueiro said of her staff. Massage Envy El Dorado Hills has 29 service providers ready to help you take care of yourself. Ask about their Total Body Stretch and Advanced Skin Care services while scheduling your next appointment.

Best Flooring: Sacramento Area Wood Specialists

Sacramento Area Wood Specialists specializes in the installation of pre-finished hardwood, laminate, carpet and vinyl flooring in both the residential and commercial environment.

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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.

Best BestSandwich Contractor: Straight Line Construction

Serving the El Dorado County area since 1999, Jack Borba’s commitment to quality and hard work has helped Straight Line Construction grow tremendously in a relatively short time.

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The company now offers residential services for roof replacement and repairs, windows, skylights, gutter systems, decks and siding. Straight Line also offers great customer service, a friendly team and high-quality craftsmanship. The new location offers customers the ability to view product samples, textures and colors in easing their remodeling process. Borba and his team also give back to the community in hosting fundraisers and supporting the food bank.

Back Forty Texas BBQ celebrates 25 years in business this March — a quarter century of serving up fingerlicking barbecue.

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

How does it all come together so tender and tasty? The pit master starts at 3 a.m. each day, smoking all the meats slowly. The menu includes mouth-watering pork and ribs, barbecue chicken, pulled pork, tri tip, brisket and more. Back Forty’s side items are also cooked fresh daily. Pair the best barbecued meat with beans, close slaw, Gram’s chili or mac and cheese. Dine in or carry out your meal. Back Forty Texas BBQ also caters. Owners Jerry and Shelley Cobb and their team put out the best meal they can every day except Mondays — the day the barbecue crew takes a rest.

Best Sandwich Best Roofing: Nail It Roofing

Brothers Aaron and Christopher Meyer entered the roofing trade by working in all capacities — from laborer to superintendent, project manager and estimator.

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This gives Nail It Roofing customer the advantage of accurate bids and expert management over all aspects of their projects. Nail It Roofing is committed to providing the best possible service with seasoned professionals using the highest-quality products to ensure customers are satisfied with the quality of service. Considering much of their business is obtained through word of mouth, that says a lot.

Best Sandwich Best Financial Planner: Shari Merle, LPL Financial

A resident of El Dorado Hills since 1976, Shari Merle builds relationships that span generations. “I still work with some of my original clients and now I’m working with their kids,” she said, a testament to her ethics, honesty and integrity.

Address: 981 Governor Drive, Suite 101, El Dorado Hills Phone: (916) 933-2117 Website: sharimerle.com

A former tax preparer, Shari offers a unique perspective. “I understand taxes and how they affect your finances,” she explained. She and her son Steve are both Certified Financial Planners and are fully licensed for stocks, bonds and life insurance products. You can rest assured that she will be true to her personal motto, “No matter what, I do what’s right for the client, not for me.”

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“Teaching math that makes sense to kids,” is the motto that defines the Mathnasium method. “It’s unique, very effective, and beloved by students across the country,” said owner Jeff Pudewell.

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With more than 1,000 Mathnasiums throughout U.S. and Canada, the curriculum has a proven track record. Pudewell, a former administrator at Stanford University and UC Berkeley, populates his centers with top flight tutors. Mathnasium helps both advanced students as well as those behind their peers in math. Due to a personalized curriculum for each child, many complete a grade level in just three months. “All we ask of our students is to try,” Pudewell said. “When they try, they win.”

Best Sandwich Best Private School: Golden Hills School

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Best BestSandwich Painting Contractor: E. Durst Painting

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

Ernie said he feels blessed to serve the wonderful residents of El Dorado County and hires locally in hopes of becoming a desired employer organization. What he likes most are residential repaints and the relationships he builds with homeowners. “As an organization, we have committed from the start to providing the best possible coatings, quality of workmanship and service at a competitive price,” he said. “We keep our overhead costs low and pass those savings onto the customer. Thank you for your choice in our company as the best of El Dorado Hills. We are so honored and look forward to continuing to serve you.”

Best Health Food Store: IMPaX Health

1060 Suncast Lane El Dorado Hills The Golden Hills School team believes that to become (916) 933-0100 the best version of themselves children require the broadest possible set of opportunities delivered by goldenhillsschool.net fully accredited teaching professionals in small-group settings. Students participate in academic endeavors, athletics and the arts. Daily physical education, art, music, computer science and Spanish language instruction are integrated into the curriculum. GHS is the only International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program Candidate Private School in the area.

Ultimately, the team believes their eighth-graders graduate with a set of competencies that far exceed their typically excellent performance in standardized tests.

Best Asian Food: Thai Paradise

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Suite 110, El Dorado Hills Coming from a long line of chefs trained at international hotels in Bangkok, Chef Jarunee Fleming brings (916) 939-0389 a special touch to her authentic Thai recipes. With thaiparadiseedh.com locally sourced produce and fresh meat and seafood brought in daily, Jarunee prepares her farm-to-fork dishes with rice bran oil, making them healthy and flavorful.

“I like to make people happy with my food,” said Jarunee, and happiness abounds at the family-run eatery. The El Dorado Hills location opened in 2019 and locals already swear by favorites such as the traditional Pad Thai, spicy Drunken Noodles and curries. Round out a meal with some Thai fried rice and iced tea and your taste buds will know they’re in paradise.

Best BestSandwich Assisted Living Facility: EDH Senior Care

2920 Tam O’Shanter Drive

El Dorado Hills The El Dorado Hills Senior Care Village has been a staple in El Dorado Hills since 1996. Offering 24-hour (916) 939-0962 care for the elderly in a quaint, homelike environment, eldoradoseniorcare.com the facility has six beautiful, comfortable homes that have been designed and built specifically for care of the elderly in need of assistance. Each home houses up to six residents and private backyards connect each home to another.

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.

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

189 Blue Ravine Road, Suite 110 Folsom (916) 939-9800 impaxhealth.com

He brings years of research and personal investment in the form of dietary supplements, including the coveted EnerPrime, delta-E and MPX 100, among other products that boost brain function and immune system support. His Ion Thrive water ionizer and purifier machines can reduce inflammation and cell protection through detoxification and balancing the body’s pH. Since 1994 Greg has shared his knowledge. While you’re there, pamper yourself with the skin and body clinic run by his wife, Stella Im.

Best Sandwich Best Coffee: Bella Bru

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

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

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

BestBest Sandwich Travel Agency: El Dorado Hills Travel

The philosophy of El Dorado Hills Travel is simple: Provide a unique vacation experience that will keep customers coming back.

3941 Park Drive, Suite 90, El Dorado Hills (916) 933-0476 edhtravel.com

As a member of American Society of Travel Agencies, the professionals at El Dorado Hills Travel pledge to conduct business activities in a manner that promotes the ideal of integrity in travel. El Dorado Hills Travel is a premier full-service agency, specializing in cruises and leisure travel for families, corporations, groups and more. When you’re ready for a getaway, take a short trip to El Dorado Hills Travel and let them help you plan your dream vacation.

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iews and gorgeous sunsets abound from this private residence in a gated, rural community. Perched on nearly 8 acres and lovingly cared for by the original owners, this Shingle Springs home features single-story living with a spacious loft, full bath and large deck from which to savor the gorgeous property and surrounding countryside. The main floor of the home boasts a great room with a gas fireplace, built-in cabinetry, electric sunscreen and generous windows. The adjacent, open kitchen is a chef’s dream with a

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five-burner stove, oven, microwave, pantry closet, granite countertops, ample cabinetry, dishwasher and a cozy dining area with a serene view of the beautiful landscape. For more formal events, serve guests in the dining room, which has an elegant tray ceiling and a custom light fixture. The owners’ suite has lush carpet and a tray ceiling plus backyard access via sliding glass doors. The suite’s bathroom has dual sinks, a jetted tub and walk-in shower. ■

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Mitchell Road The home has two additional bedrooms as well as a full bathroom and powder room. The home’s front office with double door entry could also be converted into a bedroom. The spacious, upstairs bonus room is open to endless possibilities and includes a full bathroom with lovely tile accents. Enjoy peace and quiet on the balcony, savoring the gorgeous sunsets and the privacy of this hilltop home. A staircase on the balcony leads to the grounds below. The home has an attached, oversized, three-car garage with generous storage and a work area.

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Continued from B1 Enjoy an evening aperitif on the home’s covered patio, which is surrounded by grassy areas and pine trees. The homeowners and guests will also enjoy taking leisurely strolls down the stone path to another secluded patio from which to enjoy the stunning views. There is plenty of space from which to create a personal paradise. The only limit is imagination. Interested in a private tour of this beautiful Mitchell Road property in Shingle Springs — now with a new price? Contact Realtor Pat Seide at (916) 712-1617 or patricia. seide@cbnorcal.com.

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Bay Area woman pleads guilty to mail theft, bank fraud U.S. Attorney’s Office News release SACRAMENTO — A Contra Costa woman who was arrested last year in El Dorado Hills with five trash bags full of stolen mail pleaded guilty earlier this month to bank fraud and possession of stolen mail, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. According to court documents, between April and August 2020 Desiree Brianna Bello, 27, and codefendant Richard Beldon Waters III, 29, perpetrated a mail theft and bank fraud scheme throughout Northern California. The scheme involved stealing U.S. mail from residential mailboxes and harvesting bank cards, iden-

tification documents, financial information, checks and personally identifying information for use in fraudulent activity. Bello used the identification and personal information of the mail theft victims to obtain money and property from banks and businesses. On several occasions Bello used identification documents and financial instruments of mail theft victims to purchase and lease vehicles from car dealerships. For example, on June 25, 2020, Bello entered a Hyundai dealership in Stockton to lease a new Hyundai Genesis G80 using a stolen identity. She made an initial $7,000 payment with a check in the victim’s name and also submitted a lease application using the victim’s name, date of birth, California

driver’s license number and Social Security number. The dealership ultimately approved the application. Bello was able to drive the new G80 off the lot, which was valued at approximately $55,490. Additionally, on two separate occasions in May 2020, Bello knowingly possessed stolen U.S. mail. On May 11, 2020, she was arrested in Folsom where she possessed more than 300 pieces of stolen mail. Similarly, on May 18, 2020, she was arrested in El Dorado Hills where she possessed five large trash bags of mail that she and her co-schemers had just stolen minutes earlier from a residential complex. This case is the product of an investigation by the U.S. Postal

Inspection Service, the Stockton Police Department, the Folsom Police Department, the Concord Police Department, the Pittsburg Police Department, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office and the California Highway Patrol. Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert J. Artuz is prosecuting the case. Bello is in federal custody and is scheduled to be sentenced by U.S. District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller Oct. 25. Bello faces a maximum statutory penalty of 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine for bank fraud and five years in prison and a $250,000 fine for ■

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exposed to various issues and concerns surrounding AI, such as ethics and bias. The fully online course began Aug. 21. Community colleges attract a broad FOLSOM — Intel is partnering group of students with a variety of backwith Folsom Lake College to expand its Artificial Intelligence for Workforce grounds, provide access and opportuniProgram. This national program expan- ties to students who may be interested sion, which includes a total of 18 comin these fields and can help diversify AI munity colleges across 11 states, will while offering the hands-on technical train tens of thousands of students, putskills needed for the current and future ting them on track for careers in highjob market — making them an ideal tech, health care, automotive, industrial candidate for Intel partnerships. and aerospace fields. As the country faces record unem“Intel is not only a globally recogployment rates, it is more important nized innovator in this arena but also a than ever to reskill Americans for future valued community employment opporpartner. We have tunities. In a 2021 “We are excited to been incredibly forco-branded Dell tunate to collaborate ... develop artificial and Intel survey, AI with Intel’s local and machine learnintelligence curriculum Folsom campus in ing are the areas of developing Folsom preparing our students for study most anticiLake College’s pated to increase in Innovation Center this in-demand field.” demand over the makerspace, as well as in offering our — Greg McCormac, Folsom Lake College next three years. According to the students unique same survey, AI work experience and internship opportunities,” said Greg skills were surveyed as the second most McCormac, Folsom Lake College’s in-demand skill behind cybersecurity. dean of Math, Science and Engineering. “Intel is very excited to build upon “We are excited to further build on our long-time collaboration with that partnership and join Intel’s AI for Folsom Lake College in this new area Workforce Program, which will allow of emerging technology,” said Carlos us to develop artificial intelligence curContreras, Intel’s senior director of riculum preparing our students for this AI and Digital Readiness. “We know in-demand field.” that the AI program will provide a new Folsom Lake College will offer its first opportunity for students and professioncourse this fall. CISC 499: Artificial als to learn these new skills.” Intelligence and Data Science will introIntel launched its AI for Workforce duce students to the basics of artificial Program, piloted by Maricopa County intelligence and data science, explore Community College District in use cases and applications of AI, and Arizona, in 2020. Folsom Lake College understand AI concepts and terms like is the only community college in the computer vision, natural language processing, machine learning, deep learning Sacramento region to be part of the expanded AI for Workforce Program. and neural networks. Students will be Kristy Hart Folsom Lake College

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PRICE

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ADDRESS

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2111 OUTRIGGER DR 6103 SOUTHERNESS DR 8156 DAMICO DR 650 IDLEWOOD PL 4209 MEPHAM 6090 PENELA WAY 4300 PLUMLEY CT 5421 ASPEN MEADOWS DR 2630 GIORNO WAY 998 TERRACINA DR 642 LAKECREST DR 3117 RIDGEVIEW DR 5130 SCREECH OWL CREEK RD 3036 CORSICA DR 1501 HIDDEN BRIDGE RD 2757 VIA FIOR 2530 HIGHLAND HILLS DR 5065 GREYSON CREEK DR 1346 VAN GOGH 1108 LA SIERRA DR 5186 BREESE CIR 215 ST FRANCIS CT 4283 GREENVIEW DR 220 ST. FRANCIS CT 2040 W GREEN SPRINGS RD 4074 GREENVIEW DR 1941 OLD BASS LAKE RD 1071 LA SIERRA DR 4364 GRESHAM DRIVE 1780 DOVE TAIL 5566 SUR MER DR 890 LAS BRISAS CT 4926 MOREAU CT 1 LAGO DEL REY CT 4888 MOREAU CT 5001 GRESHAM DR 1127 CLEARVIEW DR 4243 CORDERO DR 3105 HOPKINS DR RESCUE 3331 FOXMORE LN

3 3 5 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 4 5 3 4 4 4 5 4 4 4 6 5 4 6 2 5 5 5 5 4 4 6 5 5 5 7 8

ACRES

LISTING #

4 (3 1) 3 (2 1) 4 (4 0) 4 (3 1) 3 (3 0) 4 (3 1) 3 (3 0) 5 (4 1) 4 (4 0) 6 (5 1) 4 (4 0) 5 (4 1) 3 (3 0) 5 (4 1) 3 (2 1) 3 (3 0) 6 (5 1) 6 (5 1) 6 (5 1) 5 (4 1) 6 (3 3) 5 (4 1) 7 (6 1) 5 (4 1) 5 (5 0) 6 (5 1) 1 (1 0) 5 (4 1) 5 (4 1) 6 (5 1) 6 (5 1) 5 (4 1) 6 (4 2) 7 (6 1) 4 (3 1) 7 (6 1) 6 (5 1) 8 (7 1) 9 (7 2)

4780 2970 4076 2954 3239 3879 3402 4560 4537 4897 4962 4315 3500 3800 2884 4320 4607 6300 4239 4557 5700 4478 6000 4522 9167 5224 1300 5343 5048 6000 5191 4945 6100 7072 4931 8324 7043 9600 9600

0.45 0.23 0.22 0.35 0.35 0.3 0.92 0.66 0.37 0.23 0.32 0.9 11.22 0.44 3.07 0.35 0.8 0.8 0.27 1 0.36 0.94 0.5051 0.94 4.43 0.69 15.994 1 0.86 10.417 0.62 0.72 1.4 3.09 1.01 0.71 1.63 0.48 0.75

20002670 221079822 221101228 221097872 221096172 221093756 221087539 221097365 221073240 221014752 221062631 221101761 221094423 221065297 221012274 221069203 221083779 221028733 221088393 221093161 221087589 221093321 221061161 221063172 221086011 221093167 221069032 221073242 221022286 221030067 221090321 221093426 221072627 221044423 221063098 221098970 20056887 221044685 221066569

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El Dorado Hills Area Homes Sold Recently ADDRESS

EL DORADO HILLS 3800 CAMBRIDGE RD 4004 TEA ROSE CT 2148 BATES CIR 2940 PASADA RD 2015 SANTA RITA LN 3358 BRANIFF CT 3041 CALYPSO CIR

3 3 4 4 3 4 2

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

SQ.FT.

1500 1412 2114 2282 2423 2405 2701

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0.49 0.17 0.35 0.28 0.13 0.3825 0.16

PRICE

$505,000 $593,500 $699,000 $699,999 $785,000 $810,000 $835,000

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2320 TELEGRAPH HILL 3198 BONANZA DR 2195 AMHERST WAY 4329 ARENZANO WAY 7240 BEAVER POND RD 5112 WHISTLERS BEND WAY 3561 LEONARDO WAY 977 MERRILL CT 20 GUADALUPE DR

4 3 4 4 3 5 3 4 4

4 (3 1) 3 (2 1) 4 (3 1) 3 (3 0) 3 (2 1) 5 (4 1) 4 (3 1) 4 (3 1) 4 (4 0)

SQ.FT.

3228 2800 3275 3377 2444 3863 3143 2826 3295

ACRES

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PRICE

$880,000 $892,000 $907,033 $930,000 $950,000 $960,000 $1,025,000 $1,050,000 $1,170,000

AUGUST 25, 2021

County officials warn of roadside vendor risks EDC Chief Administrative Office News release Due to a noticeable rise in the number of roadside food vendors who are not operating within food safety regulations, El Dorado County announced a new education and outreach campaign to help consumers understand the possible negative consequences associated with purchasing produce from illegal roadside vendors. Roadside food vendors are those who set up tables in public, commercial areas, are not part of a farmers market, and most notably, sell whole or cut fruit. The campaign seeks to educate the public about the possible health risks of purchasing produce from illegal roadside vendors and, in turn, help support law-abiding local growers in the county. “Although locally-grown produce can be sold where grown on-site when part of a permitted mobile vendor license or at a certified farmers market, the vendors we’re concerned about are those setting up in commercial areas or in the public right-of-way,”

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said Jeffrey Warren, director of the Environmental Management Department. “In addition to operation outside the licensed requirements of the county, these operations often violate sanitation and labor practices and the consumer has no way of knowing the risk they may be taking when purchasing from these vendors.” Mobile food vendors that are licensed by the county will be encouraged to affix a clearly visible, brightlycolored sticker provided by the Environmental Management Department to help consumers easily determine whether the vendor is following all health and sanitation guidelines. “This campaign gives consumers a new and easy way to determine which mobile food vendors have been inspected by environmental health professionals for food safety and allows for a more informed choice about where to purchase such food, ” said Warren.

Employment Open Door Supported Living Service is conducting a mass hiring event for Direct Support Personnel. Starting salary at $15 an hour. We also offer competitive benefits. Are you willing to work flexible hours? Please contact Tina Lewis 916-704-6270 or tlewis@opendoorsls. com

El Dorado Irrigation District is seeking:

As part of its 10-year plan to achieve financial sustainability and service excellence, on May 28 the U.S. Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission requesting price changes take effect Aug. 29 that are in accordance with approvals provided by the PRC last year. The proposed price changes would raise overall market dominant product and service prices by approximately 6.9%. First-class mail prices would increase by 6.8% to offset declining revenue due to first-class mail volume declines. In the past 10 years mail volume has declined by 46 billion pieces, or 28%, and is continuing to decline. Over the same period first-class mail volume has dropped 32% and single-piece first-class mail volume, including letters bearing postage stamps has declined 47%. The proposed mailing services price changes include first-class mail single-piece letters (1 ounce) that will go from $0.55 an ounce to $0.58 an ounce. For a list of pricing changes and more information visit faq.usps. com/s/article/2021-Postage-Price-Changes.

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Risks from roadside produce include consuming food that is not in compliance with being from approved sources, safe handling, pesticide, refrigeration, packaging, labeling requirements and possible food borne illnesses. “Pest importation and spread may also occur in roadside vendor operations which have eluded compliance inspections,” said County Agricultural Commissioner Charlene Carveth. Officials say the best way to reduce the risks associated from unregulated food is to become a customer of the local certified farmers markets which sell seasonal, local certified produce from the growers themselves which will now be indicated by the new sticker or to visit one of the many produce stands operating legally.

Finance Assistant I- Utility Billing Salary: $21.24-$25.82/hour FFD: August 25, 2021 The Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Finance Assistant I in the Utility Billing Section of Customer Service in the Finance Division. Under supervision performs responsible clerical work involving financial record keeping and customer service; reviews, researches and reconciles utility bills, accounts receivable, receives and reconciles revenues and disbursements, and provides customer service in person and over the telephone. For a complete job description and the REQUIRED application, please visit our website at www.eid.org or call 530-642-4074.

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Finance Assistant I/II-Accounting Salary: I: $21.24-$25.82/hour; II: $23.49-$28.54 FFD: Open until filled. First review of applications on August 30, 2021. The Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Finance Assistant I/II in the Accounting Department in the Finance Division. Under supervision performs responsible clerical work involving financial record keeping and customer service; processes invoices; processes financial and statistical documents such as accounts payable, and purchase orders; and receives and reconciles revenues and disbursements. For a complete job description and the REQUIRED application, please visit our website at www.eid.org or call 530-642-4074.

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Accountant Salary: $35.99-$43.75 per hour FFD: Open until Filled with First Review of Applications on September 3, 2021

The Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Accountant.

Senior Finance Assistant – Accounts Payable Salary: $25.92-$31.52/hour FFD: Open until Filled with First Review of Applications on August 30, 2021

The Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Senior Finance Assistant in Finance - Accounting. Under direction, organizes, assigns and reviews the work of assigned personnel engaged in financial record keeping, accounts payable and financial analysis; performs duties requiring specialized knowledge; and provides administrative support to assigned supervisor or lead.

Experience and Education: Three years of responsible professional accounting experience, preferably with a governmental agency or in a large construction accounting environment. Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance or a related field.

This is the advanced journey level in the Finance Assistant series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed, complexity of duties assigned, independence of action taken, by the amount of time spent performing the duties, and by the nature of the public contact made. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series, including providing technical and functional supervision over assigned personnel and perform the more difficult accounting tasks, including researching information for the preparation of statistical and financial reports. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned areas of responsibility. Employees at this level may exercise technical and functional supervision over assigned Finance Assistants.erson and over the telephone.

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

For a complete job description and the REQUIRED application, please visit our website at www.eid.org or call 530-642-4074.

Under direction performs a variety of professional accounting duties related to preparing of financial statements, reviewing fiscal records, and monitoring financial transactions in accordance with prescribed accounting systems and generally accepted accounting practices.

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