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Third time’s a charm for new Serrano Village Sel Richard Staff writer Parker Development’s proposed Serrano Village A14 was approved by the El Dorado County Planning Commission Aug. 26. It was the third meeting on the new 35.78-acre residential subdivision with 51 singlefamily residential lots ranging from 3,760 to 10,362 square feet, located east of Silva Valley Parkway between Russi Ranch Drive and Tong Road. The project was initially denied pending official findings to be drafted by staff. In the interim, Parker Development changed the project’s development standards to match Serrano Village J7, a previously approved project, after meeting with District 4 Commissioner James Williams. Edits integrate the inclusion of all applicable measures as discussed in a At the Aug. 31 Board of project noise study. Design standards were modified to Supervisors meeting, on remove an 8-foot front yard a 3-2 vote, Bly-Chester setback and a 5-foot rear was removed from the yard setback, bringing both Planning Commission. setbacks to 10 feet. Findings District 1 Supervisor were subsequently denied John Hidahl, District in a 3-1 vote and the proj3 Supervisor Wendy ect was opened back up for Thomas and District 5 public comment. Supervisor Sue Novasel The most recent sesvoted in favor of the sion launched with Commissioner Cheryl Blyaction with District Chester again insisting that 2 Supervisor George the original denial should Turnboo and District 4 stand and the conversation Supervisor Lori Parlin between Williams and the voting against it. applicant was improper. County legal counsel Kayann Markham affirmed that the denied findings from the previous meeting, in effect, negated the project’s denial. “Basically there’s been no action taken on this matter,” clarified Markham, adding that the conversation in question was properly disclosed. “The public hearing had closed. But the deliberations amongst the commissioners had not closed.” Bly-Chester was bolstered by several community members, including Karen Davis, who recommended Williams resign due to a violation of public trust.
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Joan Eyre, Oanh Dean, Jerry Boyle and Leah Emery, left to right, vie for bragging rights in a Wii Bowling game on the first morning of the Gilmore Senior Center reopening.
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fter a long 18 months, seniors from near and far are back at the Gilmore Senior Center whooping, hollering and kicking up their heels. The facility reopened Sept. 1 with a host of activities — pinochle, bridge, bingo, Zumba and line dancing, to name only a few. El Dorado Hills resident Joan Eyre was holding her own playing Wii Bowling with her cohorts Wednesday morning. “I’ve waited and waited for this day because we ■
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Shelley Mills, front left, leads the first line dancing class upon the reopening of the Gilmore Senior Center.
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Rescue home razed Noel Stack Managing editor Fire leveled a Rescue home early Saturday morning. At 2:13 a.m. Rescue, El Dorado Hills, Cameron Park, El Dorado County and Cal Fire firefighting crews were dispatched to a reported house fire in the 2300 block of Howard Drive in the Green Springs neighborhood. The roughly 4,000-square-foot home was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived on scene, EDH/Rescue Fire Chief Maurice Johnson told Village Life. “Fire hydrants are sparse in this area and presented challenges maintaining water to the scene of the fire,” Johnson said. “The family did an excellent job with the defensible space around their home, which ultimately helped keep the fire from spreading through the neighborhood in the vegetation.” A family of three escaped the flames without injury. No firefighter injuries were reported. The fire’s cause is under investigation and the home is a total loss estimated at $900,000.
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Flames engulf a Howard Drive residence Saturday morning. The home was a total loss.
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Author visit Sept. 9: Face in a Book in El Dorado Hills Town Center presents Lisa Riddiough, author of “Elvis and the World as it Stands,” 4-6 p.m.The story is told by Elvis, a newly adopted kitten who wants nothing more than to rejoin his sister Etta back at the shelter. He’s curious, though, about his new 10-year-old person, a girl who builds LEGO skyscrapers in her room while navigating her parents’ separation. For more information call (916) 941-9401 or visit getyourfaceinabook. com.
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The Folsom Lake Symphony brought beautiful music to El Dorado Hills last week, performing a free concert at El Dorado Hills Town Center Thursday. Hundreds brought their chairs and picnic dinners to hear great classics, a little Broadway and more during a cool — and thankfully smoke-free — evening. The symphony’s 202122 season kicks off Oct. 10 with the Victory concert featuring a Beethoven violin concerto and Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony No. 4.” The concert starts at 2 p.m. and takes place at the Harris Center for the Arts on the Folsom Lake College campus.
EDH Brewfest Sept. 11: The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Beers in Sac, is bringing back an inperson brewfest to El Dorado Hills. More than 40 breweries will be pouring, plus a handful of cideries, meaderies, wineries and sake. Enjoy unlimited tastings, food trucks, music, games and entertainment at the lush and scenic Serrano Visitor Center Village Green, 3-7 p.m. For tickets and more information visit eldoradohillsbrewfest.com and facebook.com/eldoradohillsbrewfest.
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panned. When we arrived and my son left us in the car to get a COVID-19 test, my anguish exploded. I ugly cried while my husband was left speechless, patting my back as I sobbed. As my son walked back to the car 20 minutes later, his usually confident, outgoing self looked uneasy. “This is about him,” I chided myself, my strength once again, miracu-
lously, taking hold. We didn’t stay long, which was a good decision for all of us. As we set back for home that nagging heartache wouldn’t leave me alone. I posted pictures of my son’s “going to college” milestone and a friend with an older daughter offered advice that really helped: schedule a time to visit about six weeks out. It sounds simple, but it was huge. Knowing that parents’ weekend might be canceled because of COVID, I took charge and made our own plans to visit so we didn’t have to wait until Thanksgiving. Those first days back at home I slept in my new college T-shirt, which we’d bought at the student store together, another great move I didn’t know would help so much. It was the second time I realized how powerful physical ■
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GUEST COLUMN by Jon Coupal
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hether you’re looking at historic election results or recent polling, it’s clear beyond any doubt that Californians hate death taxes. Back in 1982 voters overwhelmingly approved two ballot measures to abolish state inheritance and gift taxes — not only abolish them, but ban them permanently. A few years later, rising property values had created a new kind of death tax. Property that was transferred within families was being reassessed to market value at the time of transfer and because real estate prices had gone up so sharply, property that was transferred at the time of death brought with it a new annual property tax bill that was often unaffordable. Grieving families unable to pay the new tax bills were forced to sell family properties. The political heat became so intense that the Legislature passed, by unanimous vote in both houses a measure that said homes and a limited amount of other property would be excluded from reassessment when transferred between parents and children. This measure was Proposition 58 on the 1986 ballot. It was approved by more than 75% of voters. Ten years later voters approved Proposition 193 to extend the same tax
rules to transfers of property between grandparents and grandchildren when the children’s parents were deceased. Sadly, all these protections for California families were swept away by Proposition 19 last November. Many voters did not realize that this measure, presented in a costly ad campaign as something that would help wildfire victims, disabled people and seniors, also took away the constitutional protections that for decades had helped families climb the economic ladder by building generational wealth through property ownership. To restore those constitutional protections for California families, the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association has just filed an initiative with the attorney general’s office. The Repeal the Death Tax Act would reinstate Propositions 58 and 193. Parents would once again be able to transfer a home and a limited amount of other property to their children without triggering reassessment and a property tax increase. State law should allow families to keep the properties their parents worked so hard to acquire. To further protect California fami■
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Marshall Medical taking COVID-19 precautions News release El Dorado County is facing challenges coming from multiple directions. Not only has there been a spike in COVID19 cases (El Dorado County’s positivity rate is over 12%), but the Caldor Fire has caused mass evacuations, causing congregate living situations where further infection can spread. As such, Marshall Medical Center has issued the following statements to help reduce the spread and maintain the health and safety of the community.
Hospital, clinic visitor rules Because of the steady rise of COVID19 infections in the community, the California Department of Public Health issued an order requiring visitors for hospitalized patients to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test from the past 72 hours. At this time, only essential caregivers will be allowed to accompany patients in the outpatient clinics.
How/when to get a COVID test Here are some guidelines about when to get a COVID test: • If an individual has had close contact (within 6 feet for a total of
15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period) with someone with confirmed COVID-19. • Fully vaccinated people should be tested 3-5 days following a known exposure to someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 and wear a mask in public indoor settings for 14 days or until they receive a negative test result. • Unvaccinated people who have taken part in activities such as travel, attended large social or mass gatherings or been in crowded or poorly-ventilated indoor settings. Free COVID-19 tests are available at the El Dorado County Library’s Placerville branch, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are other private companies and pharmacies in the county offering COVID-19 tests. Visit edcgov.us/Government/hhsa/ edccovid-19-get-a-test for more information.
Breakthrough infections of the vaccinated It’s true that fully vaccinated people are contracting COVID-19, likely the delta variant. If infected, vaccinated individuals are found to be highly protected against severe infection, hospitalization and death. Breakthrough cases
Los Rios offers financial incentives to students for COVID-19 vaccines News release SACRAMENTO — To encourage COVID-19 vaccinations, the Los Rios Community College District is offering financial incentives to students. Up to $200 in incentives are available for students who get fully vaccinated and provide evidence of vaccination. Students must provide evidence of receiving at least a first shot by Sept. 1 to receive the first $100 incentive. To receive the second $100 incentive, students must provide evidence of being fully vaccinated by Nov. 1. All students are eligible to receive the incentive, including those who received their vaccination(s) before the requirement was put into place. Students who submit their vaccination status prior to these deadlines won’t have to take any action to get their incentive. The funds will be automatically deposited in their student financial account or a check will be mailed to their address. By incentivizing early completion of the first shot and for students to be fully vaccinated, Los Rios colleges aim to help protect our campus communities from COVID-19. All employees and all students access-
ing district and college facilities (including in-person classes, student support services, or any other indoor on-campus activity) will need to provide evidence of their first vaccine dose by Oct. 1 to be in compliance with the Los Rios vaccination requirement. Consistent with all applicable laws, exceptions will be granted for eligible documented medical conditions as well as narrowly defined and sincerely held religious beliefs. Masks will also be required for all students, faculty, and staff in any indoor space in Los Rios regardless of vaccination status. If students choose not to receive their first vaccine dose by the Oct. 1 deadline, Los Rios will continue to offer online course options for enrollment. The district has partnered with the Sacramento County Department of Public Health, the federal vaccination rollout program, and Walgreens to offer COVID-19 vaccines to all students and employees, as well as to host on-campus vaccination clinics. More information about on-campus clinics and where students and employees can access their free vaccines, as well as additional information about the Los Rios vaccination requirement, can be found at losrios. edu/vaccine.
Area agencies get EPA grant Sac Metro Air District News release The Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District, working in partnership with El Dorado County Air Quality Management District, Placer County Air Pollution Control District and Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District, has been awarded more than $2.7 million in federal funding for clean air projects to reduce particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution. The four air districts are contributing more than $5 million in cost share for a total infusion of more than $8 million to the regional economies. This grant award is an example of the power of partnerships and of growing collaboration in the region. The grant from the EPA’s Targeted Airshed Program will reduce ambient PM2.5 pollution primarily by replacing residential non-certified, higher emitting wood burning fireplaces and stoves with EPA-certified cleaner alternatives. In addition, the grant will support road paving to mitigate entrainment of road dust, which contributes to ambient PM concentrations. Residents residing in the jurisdictions of El Dorado County AQMD, Placer County APCD or Yolo-Solano AQMD will be eligible to apply for funding for cleaner burning appliances. Road paving will occur in El Dorado County through a coordinated
effort between El Dorado County AQMD and the El Dorado County Transportation Department. The Sacramento region does not meet all national ambient air quality standards. Thus, additional emission reductions are necessary to protect public health and reach attainment of the federal standards. Meeting these standards is necessary to protect public health and for the region to remain eligible for federal transportation dollars. In the region more than 50% of PM pollution in the winter months is caused by wood-burning appliances. Replacing these devices with cleaner products can dramatically improve air quality
and protect the health of those using the appliances and neighboring residents. Other sources of PM include wildfires, road dust, vehicle emissions and other uses of internal combustion engines. PM2.5 particles travel deeply into the respiratory tract and easily reach the lungs. Exposure to these particles can cause short-term health effects such as eye, nose, throat and lung irritation, coughing, sneezing, runny nose and shortness of breath. Studies also suggest that long-term exposure to particle pollution results in increased rates of chronic bronchitis, reduced lung function and premature death from lung cancer and
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Symptoms of the delta variant for vaccinated individuals In individuals who have been vaccinated but have been infected with the delta variant, symptoms will likely be mild. It may feel like allergies or a cold and sense of taste and/or smell might be lost. If you think you may have or have been exposed to COVID-19, call Marshall’s advice line at (530) 6262475. Many of these symptoms are similar to those of smoke exposure, so get a COVID-19 test to ensure you’re treating the correct condition.
COVID booster shot At this time the FDA has approved booster shots for those with compromised immune systems only. This includes those who are on immunosuppressants, have had an organ or stem cell transplant or are undergoing cancer treatment. Local pharmacies, along with the local health department, are able to provide these shots. Visit edcgov.us/ Government/hhsa/edccovid-19-clinics for more information. Booster shots for the general population may begin after Sept. 20. Those who have received both shots of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine will be eligible for a third dose eight months after they completed the vaccine series.
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old Country Artists Gallery, an award-winning gallery in Placerville, announces its newest artist — French beader and wire sculptor Sofya Kobayashi. Raised by an artist but trained as a mathematician and paleontologist, Kobayashi came from a family that “marched to the beat of their own drums.” She continued family tradition by creating her own path, blending her love of science, math, nature and art. Kobayashi explained the theme of her work as art from nature, drawing her inspiration from the “Glass Flowers” collection and the Victorian botanical illustrations she discovered during her explorations through the Harvard Museum of Natural History. It was her love for the natural world that led to, but didn’t end with, a Ph.D. in earth and planetary sciences from Harvard University. Kobayashi’s curriculum vitae includes studies of mathematics with a progression toward teaching math at high school and college levels. As a teacher, Kobayashi sought novel ways to prepare students for college, including co-founding Hip Hop Leadership Academy, where students learned by applying academic knowledge to the hip hop music industry. Over the duration of her teaching career, she was awarded 17 Distinguished Teaching awards and numerous degrees. The idea of preserving nature through unex-
“Tall Cascade Bonsai” by Sofya Kobayashi pected art forms has particularly impressed Kobayashi. Her artwork reflects her passion for the centuries-old technique of French beading, utilizing glass beads and wire wrapping to create three-dimensional sculptures modeled after vintage botanical prints and Victorian illustrations. Kobayashi explains that several centuries ago, when gowns were handmade, some of the beads used for embellishments were cast off if not up to quality. These were then collected to be wired, wrapped and manipulated to create beautiful floral arrangements. They were also used as funerary wreaths dur-
ing seasons when flowers weren’t available and then passed down as family heirlooms. Kobayashi’s intricate bead and blossom creations follow this centuries-old tradition. She names each of her floral sculptures and displays it in a vintage vessel. For example, “Bette Davis” is a lovely spray of magnolia branches in a pale green planter. The piece seems delicate and fragile, but in actuality the blossoms hold a robust shape. In another work named “Lillian Gish,” Kobayashi’s pale peach-colored beads and opalescent beaded leaves look antique, bringing to n
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old Country Artists Gallery, an award-winning gallery in Placerville, presents its newest artist — photographer Michael Maloney. “I invite you to see nature through my eyes,” said Maloney. “To experience the beauty I see in this wonderful, but fragile world we live in. I hope my images draw you in emotionally and move you in some way.” Maloney’s career as a photographer has spanned several decades, from his days of film and darkrooms to the present use of digital cameras and photo processing. Landscape photography was his first passion. “I relied on intuition and sensitivity and staying in the moment — my eyes and heart wide open to all possibilities,” Maloney explained. Along the way, the images captured by this self-taught photographer continue to appeal to those who believe his exceptional skills with a camera elevate his images from “just pictures” to images that tell stories and evoke emotional responses. In the early 1970s Maloney took a job as a staff photographer with a small newspaper in the Bay Area. In the ‘80s his career as a photojournalist really took off when his photographic skill drew the attention of the San Francisco Chronicle, which subsequently hired him. The Chronicle sent him all over the world, capturing images to memorialize moments in history for the paper.
“If Ghosts Could Talk” by Michael Maloney Maloney shared that he especially enjoyed sports photography, including the World Series and the Olympics. Retiring from the fast-paced, “always-on-adeadline” world of news and sports photography in 2009 provided Maloney with the opportunity to return to his beginnings, photographing landscapes and nature with locales ranging from Yosemite to his own backyard. The slower pace of living on 12 peaceful acres surrounded by nature in the Sierra foothills gives Maloney the time to focus on his passion, using his camera to capture the beauty he sees in nature.
In Yosemite Maloney caught the eyes of a coyote looking straight at the camera. Its face seems to rise out of the darkness, gray fur wonderfully textured, while some unseen source of light creates a penumbra around the creature’s head to emphasize each individual tuft of fur. But it is the “Coyote Eye” that holds the viewer breathless, the amber gold of its piercing stare mesmerizing. Maloney’s images make it clear that he is not just a “point and shoot” photographer. There is one particular scene he always wanted to photograph at Caples Lake in the high n
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VH Village HOMES SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Marilyn Goff CalBRE #00935416 (530) 672-4530 MGoff@GoLyon.com
2839 Acacia Way, Placerville 3,797 square feet 4 bedrooms, 3 baths 2.17-acre property Listed at $949,900 MLS #221093060
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his charming downtown Placerville home nestled on more than 2 acres is within walking distance to historical Main Street and El Dorado High School, making it easy to enjoy community events and catch the Cougars dominate at home games. The single-story, four-bedroom home has a spacious floor plan that showcases hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace and large picture windows that let in tons of natural light. The open living room has a lot of room to entertain but all offers relaxing amenities like a cozy fireplace, a built-in
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bookshelf and outdoor views. The adjacent dining room’s wood walls add warmth to the space. Showcase art, fine china or family photos on the builtin shelving. The dazzling kitchen will delight every chef in the family with its granite countertops and an abundance of counter space and cabinetry. Appliances include a stove on the center island, large refrigerator, dishwasher and built-in microwave. Take meals to the dining room or eat in the kitchen at the ■
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hen families fire up their grills and turn to favorite summer recipes for filling meals, nutritional considerations are often not the focus. However, this doesn’t have to be the case. This year, you can rethink traditional seasonal menus by opting for main courses – and even desserts – that offer healthier returns by incorporating ingredients like whole oranges, which provide a multitude of nutritional benefits. Adding an ingredient like California Valencia oranges to your family’s dishes means you’re including a rich source of vitamin C (70% of the daily value) and an excellent source of folate (20% of the daily value) in your seasonal spread. As a balance of sweet and tart, the extra juicy oranges reach their peak in summer, making them perfect for warm-weather recipes, juicing or as portable snacks to take along on adventures. Plus, their anti-inflammatory benefits help support the body, especially as outdoor activities increase in the warm weather. The potassium found in oranges also helps support cell function, healthy blood pressure levels, bone health and hydration. When it comes to meal planning, oranges are a highly versatile fruit that can be added to both sweet and savory dishes, as well as beverages, cocktails, sauces, frozen desserts, smoothies and more. To introduce a depth of flavor and burst of nutrition to dishes, add a sprinkle of zest, segments or fresh-squeezed juice, or even grill the fruit to bring out the flavor. Try combining them with tastes of the Mediterranean for dinner with Orange and Harissa Glazed Beef Kebabs or end your meal with a refreshing sweet treat like Orange Ice Cream the entire family can enjoy. By introducing the sweetness of oranges to your warm-weather menu, you can infuse fresh flavor while rethinking family favorites. Visit CaliforniaCitrusGrowers.com for more information on California oranges.
Orange Ice Cream
Prep time: 1 hour Servings: 6 2 cups California Valencia orange juice, freshly squeezed 1 1/2 cups whole milk 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1/2 vanilla bean 2 tablespoons glucose syrup or corn syrup 1/4 cup non-fat dry milk powder 2/3 cup granulated sugar 3 egg yolks 2 California Valencia oranges, zest only California Valencia orange slices, for garnish Prepare ice cream making vessel or unit, such as oldfashioned churner or ice cream machine with motor.
Reduce orange juice to 1 cup; ice down to chill. In saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, cream, vanilla scraped pod and seeds, and glucose syrup until hot; remove from heat. Steep 30 minutes. In bowl, combine milk powder and sugar. Add dry mixture into hot cream mixture. Whisk to combine. Return mixture to medium heat. In separate heat-safe bowl, combine egg yolks and orange zest. In small increments, pour hot mixture over yolks and zest. Mix vigorously while pouring. Cook to 185 F. Remove from heat and pour through fine strainer. Hand-blend until smooth. Ice down immediately. Add cooled, reduced orange juice. Hand blend to combine. Spin and freeze then follow directions according to machine or vessel to make ice cream. Serve with orange slices.
Orange and Harissa Glazed Beef Kebabs
Prep time: 2 hours Cook time: 20 minutes Servings: 2 1/2 cup California Valencia orange juice, freshly squeezed 2 California Valencia oranges, zested and segmented 2 tablespoons harissa paste 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 8 ounces beef tenderloin, cut into 2-inch cubes 1 green bell pepper, cut into 2-inch squares 1 red onion, cut into 2-inch squares
16 broccoli florets, raw kosher salt, to taste black pepper, to taste cooked couscous mandarin chutney In mixing bowl, combine orange juice and zest, harissa, honey, oil, mint and garlic; mix well. Add beef cubes and toss to coat; marinate 2 hours in refrigerator. Using long skewers, build kebabs, alternating beef, peppers, onions and broccoli on each. Heat grill to medium-high heat. Season kebabs with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill until vegetables are cooked through and beef reaches desired doneness. Serve over bed of couscous and top with mandarin chutney.
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El Dorado Hills, noon to 6 p.m. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment by calling Vitalant at (877) 258-4825 or visiting donors.vitalant.org — use blood drive code SMFR481. Walk-ins are welcome and will be accommodated if space permits.
p.m. at 4693 & 4695 Golden Foothill Parkway in the El Dorado Hills Business Park. RSVP at web.eldoradohillschamber.org/events.
Ribbon cutting
Now: Registration is open for the first Walk with Austin TRYathlon, an adaptive swim, bike and run event open to children with special needs and scheduled for Sept. 25. For more information about the event or to volunteer email walkwithaustin@gmail.com.
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Sept. 15: Jeffrey Kwong Orthodontics and Edwards & Everhart Dental host a combined ribbon cutting. The event begins with lunch at noon and the ribbon cutting at 12:45
Grants available Now: On behalf of the El Dorado County Veterans Affairs Commission, the El Dorado Community Foundation announce a funding opportunity for nonprofits that support El Dorado County veterans. Grant applications of up to $5,000 will be accepted through Sept. 30. Funding may be requested for a broad range of services that span the spectrum of veteran needs. Visit app.smarterselect.com/ programs/70359-El-Dorado-Community-Foundation to apply.
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love coming here and playing this game and playing cards and having lunch,” said the 91-year-old. “It’s just a wonderful way to get out, see people and get away from the house for a while.” Folsom resident Jerry Boyle, who was invited to check out the center after running into an old acquaintance, was heartbroken when the El Dorado Hills Community Services District had to close the doors due to COVID-19 mandates. He’s an avid participant in many activities and leads an exercise class three mornings a week. “These people in here truly care and love you; you can
feel it,” Boyle told Village Life. “We have a lot of laughs here. We’re family, there’s no mistaking it. “This place literally saved my life,” he insisted. “I was going nuts.” Oanh Dean, a diminutive 77-year-old from Cameron Park, agreed. “We have fun and laugh here,” she said, calling it a safe environment. “We’re happy to have someone in our same age group to talk to. You love your family but you need someone your same age to get along with and have fun.” Dean shared she can’t wait to get back to playing some Hand and Foot and lay-
ing down a few Mahjong tiles. “This was my home away from home for 11 years,” shared 78-year-old Leah Emery, who just moved to Orangevale but is thrilled to be back spending her days with friends over some Kings in the Corner and line dancing. “It’s wonderful here.” Although senior activities operated temporarily out of the Teen Center for the past few months, EDHCSD Board President Noelle Mattock said she’s excited to be opening the permanent facility with new programming. “A top priority for the board has been to safely
reopen our senior center,” she said. Participants can enjoy movie afternoons, computer classes, trivia hour, painting classes and much more. “I’ve become a part of this place and this place has become a part of me,” admitted Boyle. “I just turned 82 a few weeks ago and I will probably be here until they carry me out — and I’ll look forward to every day of it.” For a full schedule visit eldoradohillscsd.org/programs___activities/ senior_center.php. For more information call (916) 614-3200 or email Dylan Davis at ddavis@edhcsd.org.
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“She’s a refreshing change from the politics as usual approach and I’m in full support of Dr. Bly-Chester because she acts and votes for what she believes is in the best interest of this district,” opined Timothy Hamilton during public comment. Bly-Chester conveyed gratitude for her defenders, then proceeded to accuse legal counsel of ignorance and her fellow commissioners of maltreatment. “The bullying that I’ve received from my fellow commissioners is inappropriate,” she said. Commissioner Amanda Ross expressed shock at her charges. “I’m not sure that there’s intentional bullying happening here,” she posited. “I believe we’ve been getting very poor advice from our attorneys,” asserted Bly-Chester. “When our attorneys condone effectively stepping off the dais and kibitzing with the applicant to negotiate different terms after the full commission has deliberated … I think it’s a breach of public trust.” Williams assured that the commission only conditionally denied the project pending the findings,
which he called weak. “There were definitely no backdoor meetings or anything of that nature. I respectfully request that you please stop framing it that way,” he said. “It’s very disrespectful, very attacking and very misleading to the public.” Commissioner John Clerici also spoke in defense of Williams and Markham. “Just because somebody says something with a lot of authority and expression doesn’t make it true or factual, it just means they’re very convicted with an idea,” he stated, pointing out that bullying can take multiple forms. “The way that person has approached staff on a number of occasions has been demeaning and belittling and would fit the definition of bullying. “I support the advice we’ve been getting,” Clerici declared. “It fits in with my experience, which is significant when it comes to the Brown Act and open meeting laws.” “I’ve never seen this in all of my 20 years of doing this,” exclaimed community member Sue Taylor, who agreed with Bly-Chester’s claims and asked the commission to deny the project on the
grounds that it fails to meet county standards. “That’s my plea with this commission — that for once you stand up and do what the public’s asked and not let Parker Development continue to run this county.” Upon closing of public comment, Ross reiterated her stance on the project, referring to specific plan requirements for diversity of housing. “If the developer is not willing to provide some sort of affordable housing for us, I don’t see why we are granting these design waivers.” Williams noted that the project’s density is actually lower than the density entitled in the vested tentative map. “With these changes that the applicant is proposing, it doesn’t violate the specific plan anymore,” he explained. “It’s consistent with all of the prior approvals. We really need to stick with what legally can stand up in court.” He went on to suggest that the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors clearly define the meaning of diverse housing, calling for an emergency inclusionary housing ordinance. Williams revealed all
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The newest Serrano village includes 51 single family lots. multi-family zoned land in El Dorado Hills is controlled by specific plans. “These specific plans need to start incorporating some affordable or missing-middle housing in order to address the issue, otherwise we’re going to end up having to rezone other land,” he warned. The motion to approve the project passed 3-1 with Ross voting against and Bly-Chester abstaining on what she deemed an out-of-order process.
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items can be when we’re separated from a loved one. The first time was the peace I felt once I started to wear my mom’s ring after she died. Knowing when I would see my boy next and wearing that shirt helped, but I still felt sad that he didn’t need me anymore. At a college care package get together (a dozen of my son’s 2020 Oak Ridge classmates were also freshmen at the same college) you could tell who the first-timers were
— we were the forlorn ones, sharing stories of our long drives home. An experienced mom sat there, calm and happy. “Oh, college is great,” she said. “Your kids go away and realize how good they had it and they come home more appreciative.” She was right. After visiting him the first time, the sting faded. It was worth it to have him live so far to see him happy in his new environment. He still calls me, but now it’s for cooking questions and
other advice that he seems to listen to even more than before. He says thank you more than ever now too and he is even (shhh) nicer to his siblings. And now, just as I’m getting used to one son being away at college, son No. 2 is getting ready to send out his applications. Here we go again … Julie Samrick is an El Dorado Hills mother and author. Connect with her at juliesamrick.com.
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lies, we’ve added an adjustment for inflation that will help the next generation continue to own small family businesses like restaurants and mom-and-pop rental properties. A lot of misinformation surrounded the campaign for Proposition 19, such as the false assertion that Propositions 58 and 193 only helped wealthy, outof-state, trust-fund heirs. In fact, Propositions 58 and 193 protect all homeowners and all families that have invested some of their life savings in real estate. California’s county assessors recognized immediately the damage inflicted by the new law. Los Angeles County Assessor Jeffrey Prang bluntly stated in a commentary for the Santa Clarita Signal, “Proposition 19 may actually drive working-class families of modest means into selling their homes, family farms as well as other property to avoid an enormous unintended tax burden because the property faces reassessment.” Members of the California Board of Equalization, constitutionally charged with administering the state’s property tax system are as critical as the assessors. “We
are not talking about $25 million palaces in Malibu,” explained State Board of Equalization Member Malia Cohen in an interview with the Los Angeles Sentinel in February. “We’re talking about Baldwin Hills of Los Angeles or Encanto in San Diego and other communities throughout California. Homes that were purchased for $100,000 decades ago that now have a market value of over $1 million. These homes were paid for through hard work and could be potentially lost.” Families should not receive a shocking new tax bill while they are grieving the loss of a parent. It is no easy task to amend the state constitution with an initiative. About 1.5 million signatures will be needed by the end of April 2022 to ensure that the Repeal the Death Tax Act will appear on the November 2022 ballot. The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association is organizing volunteers to be ready to gather signatures. To join the effort go to HJTA.org. Jon Coupal is president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.
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dining bar or nearby eating nook. Retire to the primary suite that has a spacious closet and sitting area plus a roomy bathroom with a tub and stall shower. The home’s other bedrooms are also well-sized and offer lots of storage space. The home has two full bathrooms in addition to the one attached to the primary suite. Enjoy having a converted garage that features a living/family room that could be used as a game room with a wood burning fireplace. Also in this space are a laundry area and workshop in the back. Step out onto the covered patio and enjoy morning coffee while overlooking the wooded setting. Everyone will love cooling off in the deep, built-in pool, which is fenced. There’s also plenty of space in the shaded backyard for lawn games. The property has a large front yard with mature trees and bushes. The spacious driveway ensures homeowners and their guests have plenty of room to park. Interested in a tour of this Acacia Way property in Placerville? Contact Realtor Marilyn Goff at (530) 672-4530 or visit marilyngoff.com.
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as she builds onto it to mind the era of the silent achieve a gnarled texture. movie star. Kobayashi became The completed bonsai is “rooted” in a traditional interested in ikebana, the Japanese art of “givbonsai pot. Kobayashi’s beautiful “Copper ing life to flowers,” and Moyogi Bonsai,” is her particularly in bonsai, interpretation of moyogi, which means “planted or “informal upright in a container.” She said she did not come from style” of bonsai. A gracefully downward curving “green thumb” people, but she discovered a way branch in Kobayashi’s “Tall Cascade Bonsai” is to show the beauty of bonsai in an undying balanced by the height of sculpture through the the vessel. “Pink Orchids” by Sofya medium of wire sculptKobayashi’s own Kobayashi ing, an ancient art form unique style and signature work shows the eclectic movement Kobayashi updates with her artistic vision and talent. of nature — with no two alike and each She models the shape of each bonsai following the principles of bonsai aesafter real, living bonsai, utilizing exhibi- thetics. She invests hundreds of hours in tion grade copper core wire in her prethe creation of her one-of-a-kind, everferred natural hues and shades of brown. lasting floral arrangements and bonsai She begins with a bundle of wires and, and each is a testament to the preservation of natural beauty. starting at the bottom, forms a “skeleton,” twisting and knotting the wires
Maloney Sierra. He describes a beautiful bonsailike tree growing there and his desire to capture a full moon rising behind it. He tried many times, but the angle of the rising moon he needed for the shot only occurred once a month. One evening all the elements came together for Maloney. He describes the icy conditions of the nearby lake and lying on the freezing ground to photograph the tree at eye level, as he wanted only a certain part of the rock to show. In spite of the uncomfortable conditions and with an incredible degree of patience and perseverance, he caught the stunning image of which he’d dreamed, the aptly named “Bonsai Moonrise.” “If Ghosts Could Talk” reveals an apparently abandoned miner’s cabin set amid a sea of grass with a starry cosmos sweeping overhead. Warm light radiates from inside the cabin, but we wonder, who or what could be living there? The grass surrounding the cabin is infused with color despite the dark hour and a glow of light beyond the distant horizon lends an ethereal quality to the image. In “Grace in Flight,” Maloney presents the viewer with an egret sailing peacefully over early morning water
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“Coyote Eye” by Michael Maloney so still, the reflection of the downswept wings appears almost translucent. Maloney honors the scene with his simple focus on form and a subtle sienna tint evokes a feeling of tranquility. “My ultimate goal,” Malone said, “is to encourage viewers of my photographic images to explore this world we live in with a spirit of curiosity, astonishment and hope.”
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