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Bass Lake residents are frustrated by redistricting Sel Richard Staff writer Bass Lake area residents, frustrated with the draft El Dorado County Board of Supervisors district boundary alternatives proposed, would like another option. Although more than 46,000 people reside within the El Dorado Hills area, the current redistricting effort aims to divide the county’s population equally among the five districts with a target of 38,237 residents per district, making it impossible to fold all of EDH into a single district. So far, the Bass Lake area has borne the brunt of potential redistricting fallout.

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Ezra Alexander, 3, above, and his big sister Ellie, 7, from Davis navigate the corn maze at the hands4Hope Fall Festival held at El Dorado Hills Town Center this past weekend. At right, Capri Kroon, age 8, from Placerville decorates a pumpkin. The annual event is a fundraiser for the youth organization that supports youth empowerment and community service. For more information about Hands4Hope – Youth Making a Difference visit hands4hopeyouth.org.

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Supes take on redistricting this Thursday EDC Chief Administrative Office News release The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting Thursday, Oct. 14, to discuss redistricting and possibly provide staff with direction regarding map alternatives. The U.S. Constitution requires a count every 10 years of everyone residing in the United States. Census data is used for geographically defining state legislative districts in the year following a census. At the conclusion of each Census process, the county must conduct a process to analyze population data in order to redraw district boundaries to ensure that districts are substantially equal

Asher Eaton, 5, from El Dorado Hills, above left, takes aim at one of the carnival games. Above right, Presley Fisher, 4, and little brother Jameson, 2, from El Dorado Hills make their way through the corn maze with mom Ashlee in tow.

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Former UMHS teacher pleads guilty Thomas Frey Staff writer A pair of feeble guilty pleas were barely audible from former Union Mine High School drama teacher Ryan Michael Pullen as he admitted to felony possession of child pornography and misdemeanor child abuse in a Placerville courtroom earlier this month. Pullen, who had been teaching at Union Mine since 2014, was asked by Assistant Principal Lindsey Kovach in January to share videos of school events into a Google Drive folder to create a recruitment video for incoming eighthgraders. But, according to filings from the El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office, Pullen shared a “homemade edited video of multiple female students undressing and changing into costumes.”

When Pullen realized his error he “made up a story about accidentally sending pictures of his recently deceased mother and got permission from Kovach to go onto her computer and delete them,” states DA documents. Kovach was suspicious of his actions and demeanor and notified the school’s IT department staff; they went in and recovered what was deleted. They found the video reportedly appearing to have been filmed with a discrete, strategically placed camera and edited into a 7-minute segment of years of students undressing. It included bare breasts, up-skirt shots and thong underwear, according to documents. In total there were 15 different clips put together and edited with “slow motion, pauses and cutaways.” El Dorado County sheriff’s detectives ■

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Ryan Pullen leaves El Dorado County Superior Court after pleading guilty to felony possession of child pornography and misdemeanor child abuse.

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Unicorn Dash Oct. 16: The Active 20-30 Club will hosts the Unicorn Dash 5K at Cameron Park Lake. Check-in starts at 8:30 a.m. Participants are encouraged to dress up and enter the costume contest. After the race snow cones, face painting and a bounce house will be available. For more information and to register visit goldrush1034.org.

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Town hall meeting Oct. 18: Assemblyman Kevin Kiley will speak at a town hall meeting, 5:30-7 p.m. at the Cameron Park Community Center, 2502 Country Club Drive. This event is open to the public and will shed light on legislative efforts to help local businesses. For more information call (530) 677-8000.

Oct. 20: The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce and True North Consulting host a grand opening celebration, 5-6 p.m. at the California Welcome Center, 2085 Vine St., Suite 105, El Dorado Hills. RSVP at eldoradohillschamber.org.

Ribbon cutting Oct. 21: The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce and Sassy Sapphire Boutique host a ribbon cutting celebration, 5-6 p.m., 4359 Town Center Blvd., Suite 110, El Dorado Hills. RSVP at eldoradohillschamber.org. Photo courtesy of the El Dorado Hills Fire Department

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Multiple fire agencies responded to this vehicle fire on Mindoro Court in El Dorado Hills last week. The hybrid Mercedes caught fire in the garage. EDH Deputy Fire Chief Michael Lilienthal said the vehicle had recently been serviced and the fire possibly started due to a mechanical error. The residents made it out of the home safely. No injuries were reported and the fire was quickly extinguished. Responding agencies were EDH Fire, El Dorado County Fire, Cameron Park Fire and Folsom Fire.

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ast month, as we commemorated 20 years since that pivotal day that changed life as we knew it, I thought of our country’s young people. Twenty-six percent of our current population was either not yet born or too young to remember 9/11. They may not grasp that our political differences didn’t matter in the days after 9/11. We were unified as a country; we were one. As we mark this 20th year I hope young people are learning from those who were alive then how we came together. I was a high school English teacher and newlywed on 9/11. At work that Tuesday, in that presmartphone age, I’d only gotten pieces of what was unfolding on the East Coast. When I got home that night my heart alternately broke and swelled with pride as I sat glued to the television like the rest of America. When stunned New Yorkers clamored for 10 seconds to hold up pictures of their missing loved ones, the reality sunk in that that much terror and destruction was caused on purpose — something that would also shift the American conscience. American flags were everywhere as a feeling of American unity I had never known was all-encompassing. There were no politics in the first days, maybe even weeks, after 9/11. Politics were a trivial matter. We were one, big American family. For myriad reasons, though, our country suffered whiplash, leaving us today with arguably the most bitter partisan divide Americans in the past century have ever known. While interviewing people about the personal stories that shaped them, both as a journalist

and for background for my latest book, I was struck that even people who remember the tumultuous late 1960s, when the Vietnam War was raging, civil unrest was high and several of our nation’s leaders were murdered, even then, those people I interviewed all said our country wasn’t as divided then as it is now. I have found ways to not let this yearning for the past get me down, starting with unplugging and reconnecting instead. Sometimes I think I’m still naive to hope that we can return to one United States. A picture that popped up as a memory of my husband and me in New York in 2000 with the Twin Towers in the background reminded me to keep hoping. When I look at the picture all these years later, I see two people who couldn’t be more different (except that we share a birthday). Most glaring is that we have different religions and different political beliefs, but we have been happily married for 21 years. Our differences have made for some great, sometimes heated conversations over the years but those differences don’t define either of us. If we can get along, why can’t people who don’t share toothpaste? Today it seems like people fall into two camps: Democrat or Republican. However, the more we actually get out and talk to people, it’s obvious that we are so much more than our political labels. Our collective society has become quick to cast judgment and throw labels around, even as, ironically, we say ■

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uring the Trump Administration, Republicans passed one of the biggest tax cuts in American history and the greatest regulatory relief ever. The result was the biggest economic expansion in our lifetimes. Before the lockdown left took a wrecking ball to our economy, Americans were prospering with the lowest unemployment rate in 50 years, the lowest poverty rate in 60 years and the fastest wage growth in 40 years. For the first time in decades, the income gap was narrowing. Joe Biden and the Democrats have reversed these policies with reckless abandon. It is no coincidence that real wages for Americans have declined every single month since he took office. History is crystal clear on this point: No country has ever taxed, spent and borrowed its way to prosperity — but many have done so to their ruin. Brian Riedl tallied up the total cost of the Democrats’ new spending bills for the New York Post and estimates $8 trillion of new spending over the next 10 years — about $60,000 per family. Joe Biden and the Democrats tell us this won’t cost you a penny. It will all be paid by somebody else. Here is the dirty little secret of government spending: Government cannot put a dollar into the economy that it hasn’t first taken out of the same economy. Every dollar it gives you, it must take from you and there are only three ways to do it: current taxes, which rob you of your current purchasing power; borrowing, which robs you of your future purchasing power; or printing money, which robs you every

time you go shopping by reducing the value of your earnings while silently hollowing out your savings and retirement funds. And don’t fall for their lie that their taxes will only fall on businesses. Businesses don’t pay business taxes. You pay business taxes: as a consumer through higher prices; as an employee through lower wages; and as an investor through lower earnings. That’s your retirement fund. You know they’re coming after working families because they want to hire 87,000 new IRS agents. That is every man, woman and child living in Miami Beach, Fla., or Ogden, Utah. Imagine the entire population of one of those cities unleashed to go after every taxpayer in America. The Democrats’ so-called American Families Plan will require your bank to report every one of your private transactions over $600 to the IRS. Does that sound like they’re going after the Biden family? No, they’re coming after your family. And if you’re typical, you already paid more in taxes last year than you paid for food, clothing, health care and entertainment combined. According to the Democrats, that’s not enough. What else do you get for your $60,000 of new taxes, inflation and tax-driven price increases? Amnesty, legal permanent residence and a fast track to citizenship for eight to 10 million foreign nationals who illegally entered our country and are demanding to stay. Eight million is the entire population of ■

EDITOR: l Dorado Hills is at a crucial moment in its history. Decisions under way will forever preserve what we love about it — or forever alter it. At issue is open space. The old golf course that lines El Dorado Hills Boulevard was zoned open space/recreational into perpetuity and yet Parker Development seeks to rezone the area and build hundreds of homes and apartment buildings. Tossed into the mix is a hikeable, bikeable greenbelt in Ridgeview Village called Gillett Woods, which Parker also wants to develop. Many residents voted for Supervisor John Hidahl because he said he would protect this open space. Now his stance is becoming cagey. He’s the swing vote on the five person Board of Supervisors, the key to whether Parker succeeds. People think open space means “land that isn’t being used.” But it is being used, in vital ways. It provides a safe habitat for wildlife, an important part of our ecosystem. Bulldozers push these creatures out. Social media is full of half-thrilled, half-horrified posts by people seeing wildlife on their Ring camera thanks to other development. It’s upsetting to see animals displaced from their homes — and our backyards less safe for pets and children. The acreage of trees and their canopy offer cooling, oxygenating succor crucial for health. The vista of land untouched by structures is beautiful and uplifts the soul. From a more practical standpoint, open space protects us from the burdens of what isn’t there. In

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this case, hundreds of homes that require water — while we are in a drought and have been asked to reduce usage. Homes that use electricity — while we already experience rolling blackouts. Local hospital beds are often full. Children will attend already over-enrolled schools. We’ll see hundreds more cars on the roads ... do you even want to think about school drop-off with more families in the mix? Not to mention years of construction and trucks rumbling to the site. This affects Ridgeview neighbors the most, as well as Serrano residents who back onto the buildout. According to the Central El Dorado Hills Specific Plan, Parker Development will not pay a cent to offset these burdens. We taxpayers will build schools, hospitals and infrastructure for new residents while our own homes lose value. Parker won’t even pay for the heritage oaks being felled, even though homeowners must. In Gillett Woods, a few months ago a thin, dirt path led through a charming, untouched landscape. Now bulldozers have graded the beginnings of a road. It was cleared for fire danger, signs at both trailheads claimed. Nestled in these oak-bedecked meadows are grinding stones from early Native Americans. I heard firsthand that people found indigenous remains here; there’s an archeological responsibility to investigate and protect. I urge residents to sign a petition against the rezone at ParksNotParker.org and write their supervisors. Let them know El Dorado Hills is a place where promises are kept. After all, perpetuity isn’t here yet, is it? ERIKA MAILMAN El Dorado Hills

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obtained a warrant to search Pullen’s home Jan. 14 where they found drugs. Detectives uncovered mushrooms, a mushroom grow kit, marijuana, LSD, DMT and erectile dysfunctions pills — all of which were found in reach of a minor at the home. Several more video files containing child pornography and secret recordings of female students were found, county documents reveal. After Pullen’s arrest Det. Brian Harris was contacted by email from a former Placerville Union School District health clerk who told him a young female rela-

tive of Pullen’s came into the nurses office “with pain in her vagina” about five years earlier, according to DA documents. The child’s mother declined to allow the county Sheriff’s Office and Child Protective Services to jointly set up a forensic interview with the child. He will be sentenced Nov. 15 at 1:30 p.m. by Judge Vicki Ashworth in Dept. 1 of El Dorado County Superior Court. Ashworth said Pullen will receive a sentence of one year in county jail and two years of formal probation. Pullen will be required to register as a sex offender for life.

Frustrations “In every draft alternative, the Bass Lake villages are moved out of District 1 (the rest of El Dorado Hills) and moved into either District 2 or District 4,” wrote Bass Lake Action Committee president Kathy Prevost in a letter to Bass Lake area residents. Three of the alternatives place the neighborhoods in the same district as rural communities that have little in common with the suburban concerns of Bass Lake residents. The fourth alternative groups the area with Cameron Park and Highland Hills, a neighborhood associated more with communities that will remain in District 1. Bass Lake area resident John Davey questions the benefit of a redistricting plan that spreads 95762 zip code residents over four districts. Draft alternative No. 4 would put 38,372 residents into District 1, 918 residents into District 2, 214 residents into District 3 and 7,103 residents into District 4, essentially negating the voice of those relegated outside of District 1, as well as possibly diluting the more rural concerns of those other districts. Davey also points out that in every draft alternative, Cameron Park gets split between two districts, as does Shingle Springs. “The directive when this process began was to keep cities, communities of interest, neighborhoods and community regions aligned as much as possible,” he said. “I don’t see how any of the four draft alternatives meet those goals. “Even draft alternative No. 2, the CSD alternative, doesn’t respect the fact that the Bass Lake Area is part of the El Dorado Hills CSD,” Davey continued, noting that state guidelines calling for “bold” moves in adjusting boundary lines seem counter to the primary goal of keeping communities together. “Now, with all four draft alternative redistricting proposals, we’re not just a forgotten part of El Dorado Hills, but we’re being pulled out of the larger EDH community in terms of representation,” Davey explained. Davey proposes his own alternative:

Continued from A1 one that combines all of El Dorado Hills and Cameron Park, then divides them equally to form the core of two suburban represented districts, as Cameron Park shares many suburban concerns. “This would also allow the other three districts to have supervisors that are focused on the issues of our rural communities, and provide respectful representation,” shared Davey, adding that to meet the 38,000 number in both districts, parts of Rescue or Diamond Springs may need to be included. “El Dorado Hills is about 24% of the entire county population, and is the largest population center,” Davey stated. “Do we want most of EDH to remain in a single district, and the small remainder divided up into small percentages of other districts and continue to have EDH with effectively one vote among five?” Davey’s EDH/Cameron Park two district combination idea was an overwhelming favorite over the four current alternatives in a Facebook poll. Bass Lake area residents aren’t the only ones disappointed with the current options. “… for any map to meet the mandates of common interest and compactness, and to ensure that the suburban communities in the Western slope are legally and fairly represented, the new redistricting map needs to include two districts with majority suburban representation,” wrote El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Debbie Manning in a letter to the county Board of Supervisors. Manning pled for two suburban districts 10 years ago as well, to no avail. “While I firmly believe that our supervisors have their focus on the best outcome for the county, I also suspect that there has to be some political calculation involved — it’s an unavoidable part of human nature,” said Davey, who suggested moving future redistricting decisions to a citizen commission of county residents. To view county draft maps visit edcgov.us/.../Redistricting-Draft-Maps. aspx.

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we are a more advanced, accepting-ofdifferences society. I have truly grown to appreciate the fact that my husband and I have fundamental differences. I may not have said the same in 2001, but today if I could choose for us to be the same in

these differences I wouldn’t because being different gives me a perspective I wouldn’t have otherwise and this gives me hope we can return to better days. Julie Samrick is an El Dorado Hills mother and writer. Connect with her at juliesamrick. com.

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Oak Ridge High School alum and 2021 Olympic swimmer Bryce Mefford greets his hometown fans at the ORHS Homecoming game Friday night. Mefford, who swims for Cal Berkeley, placed fourth in the Olympics’ 200-meter backstroke.

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at the Cameron Park Community Center. Enjoy Trunk-or-Treat, carnival games, floating pumpkin patch, cake walk, costume contest and more. For more information visit cameronpark.org.

Pumpkin Splash Patch Oct. 23: Begin your quest for the perfect Halloween pumpkin at the Pumpkin Splash Patch at the CSD Community Pool. Children 3-10 years of age should come wearing their swimsuits. Participants will hunt for their perfect pumpkin in the heated pool, decorate it and take it home. Preregistration is required. For more information visit eldoradohillscsd.org.

to let your imagination run wild. Gather up your supplies and enter the EDHCSD annual Scarecrow Contest. There is no entry fee. Scarecrows must be setup by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22. For more information visit eldoradohillscsd.org.

Help seniors Now: The El Dorado County Senior Nutrition Program is looking for volunteers for the home delivered meal program. A volunteer generally works one day a week on an assigned route, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed for all locations. To learn more call (530) 621-6160 or visit edcgov.us/humanservices.

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Trunk or Treat Oct. 29: Trunk or Treaters walk from trunk to trunk, collecting candy from volunteers who have decorated their vehicles to serve as a backdrop for this spooktacular event, 4-6 p.m. at EDH Community Park.

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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.

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Meeting in population as required by the Constitution and in compliance with the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965. The county must consider the following factors in order of priority: • Geographic contiguity • Geographic integrity of any local neighborhood or local communities of interest. • Geographic integrity of any cities or censusdesignated places. • Easily identifiable and understandable districts bound by natural and artificial barriers, including streets and boundaries of the county when practicable. • Encouraging geographical compactness so that nearby areas of population are not bypassed in favor of more distant populations. The Elections Code also specifies that the board shall not adopt supervisorial district boundaries for the purpose of favoring or discriminating against a political party. Additional criteria can be considered, as long as they are not in conflict with or outweigh the criteria required by the state and federal laws. In order to meet these requirements, the county undergoes a process to redistrict following the conclusion of each Census. Before adopting new boundaries, the board must hold at least four public hearings or public workshops at which the public can provide input on the composition of the Districts. In accordance with California Elections Code Sec. 21507.1: • At least one public hearing shall be held before the board draws

Continued from A1 draft maps of the proposed supervisorial district boundaries. • At least two public hearings shall be held after the board has drawn a draft map or maps of the proposed supervisorial district boundaries. • At least one public hearing or public workshop shall be held on a Saturday, on a Sunday, or after 6 p.m. on a weekday Monday through Friday. • Public hearing buildings shall be accessible to persons with disabilities. The county’s redistricting webpage provides information about this process, including ways to participate, the date and time of the public workshops, videos and minutes from past meetings, and a list of frequently asked questions and answers. Four draft maps have also been added to the website for the consideration of the public. The date, time, and access information for the workshop is being provided by the agenda and on the redistricting webpage more than five days before the hearing or workshop. Public

testimony in writing is encouraged, and public comment will take place as part of the workshop. In accordance with California Elections Code Sec. 21508: Residents, including those in underrepresented communities and non-English speaking communities, are encouraged to participate in the redistricting public review process. The workshop will be recorded and the recording will be available to the public on the webpage within two weeks after the public workshop. This is the third in a series of public workshops to inform the community and to receive public input on the redistricting process. The first occurred on June 4 and the second on Aug. 4. One more workshop is scheduled at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, via Zoom and with an inperson option, COVID19 restrictions permitting. Following these meetings, the Board of Supervisors will choose a map alternative in order to adopt new boundaries by the statutory deadline.

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Patricia Seide CalDRE #00892540 (916) 712-1617 Patricia.Seide@ cbnorcal.com

2340 Beckett Drive, El Dorado Hills 4,019 square feet 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths 0.24-acre property Listed at $1,199,000 MLS #221112935

Charming Serrano home offers privacy

his stunning El Dorado Hills home in the gated Serrano community boasts a sparkling pool and great living spaces. Greet guests at the grand entry with tile flooring and head into the living room with a cathedral ceiling — a great place to catch up and enjoy beautiful backyard views. The living room opens into the formal dining room, lit by an elegant chandelier, with French doors to the backyard for seamless indoor to outdoor entertaining. Another great place to chat with family and friends is the home’s family room with a fireplace and a glass door that

opens to the side courtyard with a barbecue. Prepare culinary masterpieces in the chef’s kitchen, which features a large granite island with a sink, dishwasher, generous cabinetry and bar seating. Other kitchen amenities include double ovens, a five-burner gas stove with granite backsplash, built-in microwave, roll-out drawers and a pantry closet. Nearby is the butler’s pantry with glass cabinetry and a beverage refrigerator. Attached to the kitchen is a cozy dining area. Also n

See BECKETT DRIVE, page B2

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Lies and statistics of today’s real estate market

he number of good time to be buying home sales in El a home, according to a Dorado County California Association of continues to pull back Realtors survey. That’s from this summer’s the smallest percentage record high but as I presince 1982 when mortdicted, prices are holding. gage rates were 15% There were about 200 compared to 2.85% homes closing escrow in today. This is not a good September, that’s down sign going forward for about 30% from August sellers. and 40% lower than July. A loyal reader recently However, the median questioned the accuracy selling price is holding of a statistic I often refKen Calhoon at around $640,000 and erence, regarding the homes are selling quickly. percentage of homes sellReal estate columnist Last month 80% of home ing over the listed price. sales were within the first At the time she had her 30 days of the listing period. home listed with a reputable agent for We will continue to experience a $650,000. She was a little miffed when declining seasonal adjustment in sales a similar home in the neighborhood through the fall and winter months but received a great deal of attention when 2021 will end up as a record-setting it was listed for $580,000 and a few year for county real estate in all categodays later sold for $640,000. In an email ries with the exception of the number she questioned the ethics of pricing a of homes for sale. Listings have been home well below market value in order sparce. There are currently less than to stimulate interest. “Isn’t that mis400 homes listed for sale. Typically we leading?” She asked. “And what about would have twice that number going the agent advertising to the neighbors into the fall. Despite the low inventory, that they sold the property for $70,000 year-to-date county sales is outpacing above the listed price?” last year, with home prices up 23%. It “There are lies, dam lies and statisdoesn’t get much better than this for tics,” Mark Twain once wrote when sellers. describing the persuasive power of Buyers are not so sure. The last time numbers. Americans were this turned off by the When agents intentionally underprice housing market, interest rates were five listings in order to attract more attentimes as high as they are now, according tion to the property and bid up the to data from a University of Michigan price with multiple offers it will distort consumer sentiment survey. Only the percentage of homes selling above 29% of Americans think now is a good the listed price. If an agent employs this time to buy. Californians are even less strategy for the benefit of self-promoenthusiastic about buying a home. Only tion, it is a bit misleading. 19% of respondents thought it was a The high cost of homeownership is

Beckett Drive

Two days after Gov. Gavin Newsom defeated his recall election, he signed legislation that effectively transfers local control of zoning and land use decision to the state. Senate Bill 9 will allow for the building of two homes or a duplex on a parcel now zoned for single-family housing. increasingly polarizing Californians. When I was first licensed as an agent most everyone who wanted to own a home could afford one someplace. Today the statewide median price of a California home is more than $800,000 and less than one-third of families can afford to buy a home anyplace. With an increasing number of folks financially locked out of homeownership our politicians are responding. Two days after Gov. Gavin Newsom defeated his recall election, he signed legislation that effectively transfers local control of zoning and land use decision to the state. Senate Bill 9 will allow for the building of two homes or a duplex on a parcel now zoned for single-family housing. It also allows for subdividing of an existing single-family lot. This effectively increases the density from one to four housing units for a previously zoned single-family lot. Restrictions do apply. The potential increase in density for many suburban neighborhoods is significant but more significant is local land use determination policies have been replaced by the state. If the state can bypass local control and allow the building of four units, why not 10 or 20? The League of California Cities and Californians for Community Planning are seeking to qualify a proposed constitutional amendment to reassert local

control over zoning and land use. A better alternative to increasing density would be incentives for existing property owners considering building accessary dwelling units. If only 2% of California’s 6.7 million owneroccupied, single-family homeowners constructed an ADU, that would equate to 130,000 new units, which is more new housing than is currently being produced with less impact on residential neighborhoods. “Middle class families in Texas pay more taxes than middle class families in California, look that up. That’s a fact,” said Newsom in a recent interview with the Sacramento Bee. So, I did. Although the property tax rate in Texas is higher than California, the price of homes is about half. Texas does not have a state income tax whereas a married couple in California making $117,000 pays 9.3%. A recent cost of living study by the Wall Street Journal determined an average middle-class family making $150,000 who owns a median-priced home pays $11,839 less in income, sales and property taxes than in California. The cost of electricity and gasoline is also less and the median selling price for a home in San Antonio is $226,665. Ken Calhoon is a real estate broker in El Dorado County. He can be reached for questions and comments at ken@kencalhoon.com.

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downstairs is a spacious office. Ascend the spiral staircase to the loft area and the home’s four bedrooms. The romantic master suite features lush carpet and has access to a secluded balcony. The master bathroom boasts dual sinks and large walk-in shower as well as a soothing jetted tub. Two other bedrooms share a Jackand-Jill bathroom and the fourth bedroom is a junior suite with a walk-in closet. The home has an attached, three-car garage with epoxy flooring and a tankless water heater. Relax in the backyard’s covered Serrano room, which enjoys a lovely view of the Pebble Tec pool with a water feature, energy-efficient speed

drive and new filter. Other backyard amenities include a charming fountain, surround sound beneath the covered patio and plenty of seating/dining space to host celebrations with family and friends — all surrounded by greenery, adding natural beauty and privacy to the well-kept space. The front yard has mature trees, manicured shrubs and a small lawn. When you’re ready to venture out for a walk, the property is located near a park in the welcoming neighborhood. Interested in a private tour of this lovely Beckett Drive property in El Dorado Hills? Contact Realtor Pat Seide at (916) 712-1617 or patricia. seide@cbnorcal.com.

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Things get spooky at Sutter Street Theatre News release

o get into the Halloween spirit, Sutter Street Theatre presents a frightening show on its stage. “Evil Dead The Musical” returns for the 11th year, taking all the elements of the cult classic films “The Evil Dead,” “Evil Dead 2” and “Army of Darkness” and combines them for one of the craziest, funniest and bloodiest theatrical experiences of all time. Five college students go to an abandoned cabin in the woods and accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them all into demons. It’s all up to Ash (a housewares employee turned demonkilling hero) and his trusty chainsaw to save the day. Blood flies. Limbs are dismembered. Demons tell bad jokes … and all to music. You don’t need to be a fan of “Evil

Dead” to love this show. You don’t need to be a fan of horror to love this show. You don’t even need to be a fan of musicals to love this show. As long as you like having fun … this show is for you. Plus, it’s the only show with a “Splatter Zone” — a section of the audience that gets covered in fake blood. This production of “Evil Dead The Musical,” recommended for mature audiences, is directed Mike Jimena with musical direction by Connie Mockenhaupt and choreography by Katherine Folsom. The musical runs through Oct. 31 with showtimes at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 7 p.m. Sundays plus a couple Thursday shows. Sutter Street Theatre is located at 717 Sutter St. in Folsom. For tickets and more information call (916) 3531001 or visit SutterStreetTheatre.com.

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Buried history emerges at Placerville Union Cemetery 1849. Her son was sold. Three years later slaves in California were freed and Nancy, along with her husband Peter, saved money to one day bring their son home. Krastev prepared for this role for about a month and talked to a descendant of Gooch, who lives in Sacramento. “It’s not only just remembering lines, but it’s also developing the character and making sure you’re true to the person,” Krastev said. The show is directed by Andrew Vonderschmitt, who worked along with the El Dorado County Historical Society and the Cemetery Commission to make sure every last detail was correct. In total, volunteers talked to descendants of five of the eight historical figures portrayed and those descendants will also attend Saturday’s event. Bob Steele will portray Elwin Veerkamp (1907-96). He spoke at length with relatives Brian and Doug Veerkamp, who went over all the information they

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uried History presents its second annual Save the Graves Living History Cemetery Tours at Placerville Union Cemetery Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The tour will feature eight actors portraying historical figures like Elwin Veerkamp, Nancy Ross Gooch and Johanna Pinther Kane, pillars of the community instrumental in making Placerville what it is today. “I always wanted to do a Beyond the Graves type of role,” said Sarina Krastev, who portrays Gooch. “This character really appealed to me because she works so incredibly hard; nothing was given to her and she built a life for herself and her family.” On Saturday Krastev — who earned an Elly Nomination for her role as Mrs. Muller in “Doubt” — will tell Gooch’s story of coming to Coloma from Missouri by her owner who was in search of gold in

had and then shared additional family details to help formulate the script Steele will recite. Portraying historical figures is something Steele is used to. The former history teacher at Del Oro, Union Mine and El Dorado high schools commonly did that in his classes. “The way I tried to make history come alive to my high schoolers was not only did I role play historical figures, but I had them role play historical figures so they would experience history on a more personal level,” Steele said. “It was an honor to be selected to be Elwin Veerkamp. I’m basically taking the audience on a virtual cattle drive. We’re going to be at Garden Valley, Black Oak Mine Road and Marshall Grade Road.” Jan Le Pouvoir will portray Johanna Pinther Kane — the same historical role she took in 2019. Pinther Kane led America’s first suffrage movement n

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BETWEEN THE COVERS “How to Thrive with Back Up: A Guidebook for Supporting the Families of Those Who Serve” Authors: Barbara E. Thompson, MA; John E. Roe, Ph.D.; Janine M. D’Agostini Publisher: Deer Valley Press, March 2021 Available: thriveguidebooks.com Roberta Long Village Life correspondent

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ow to Thrive with Back Up: A Guidebook for Supporting the Families of Those Who Serve” describes a program developed to serve the families of officers in the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Department. When I put this guidebook on the coffee table preparing to review it, my husband picked it up and didn’t put it down for 20 minutes. “I had no idea,” he said. “I never thought about it,” referring to the need to support families of men and women in law enforcement. “This guidebook is incredible.” That response is not unusual. Most members of the public do not see behind the badge. In 2011 the critically needed program to support the families of law enforcement officers was started from scratch in El Dorado County. The three founders named it “Thrive with 10-35.” Thrive because it aims for more than survival; 10-35 is the code to call for back up. The founders and team leaders, Janine D’Agostini, John Roe and Barbara Thompson, bring deep backgrounds to their commitment to Thrive. When John D’Agostini took office as sheriff of El Dorado County in 2011, his wife Janine turned her attention to the law enforcement families. Using her background in event planning, she recruited, energized, motivated and led the volunteers. Thompson, a licensed marriage and family therapist, trainer, mediator and business coach/consultant, was also a

military wife for many years. Her husband served as an officer and military chaplain in the U.S. Army for military police units and also served military families during Operation Desert Storm. He later became a reserve law enforcement officer and chaplain. Thompson recognized that human needs are magnified in these challenging occupations. While serving as an aviation psychologist in the U.S. Air Force, Roe observed and experienced the effectiveness of the family support program in the military during Vietnam and Operation Desert Storm. As a consulting and clinical psychologist based in Placerville, he helps law enforcement members and their families. Roe proposed to the sheriff and his wife that a family support program similar to what he witnessed in the Air Force be created. The D’Agostinis had already discussed ways to help spouses and partners of the sheriff’s office employees. With full support from the sheriff, the three authors formed the core of an advisory committee that included the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Chaplain Tim Thompson and former Sheriff Hal Barker.

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Locals Janine M. D’Agostini, John E. Roe and Barbara E. Thompson, left to right, teamed up to write a book about how to support those who have loved ones who serve in law enforcement. In dedicating “How to Thrive with Back Up” to the families and loved ones of peace officers everywhere, Janine said, “From behind the scenes or out in front, our loved ones put themselves at risk in favor of others on a daily basis, making immeasurable sacrifices so we have safer communities. Our sacrifice is in sharing our loved ones with the public every day.” On Oct. 23, 2019, Thrive with 10-35 was put to the ultimate test when sheriff’s deputy Brian Ishmael, who grew up in El Dorado County, was killed in the line of duty. The trauma reverberated throughout the department and beyond. The instant response from Thrive volunteers, who coordinated and provided support services, provided a calm and comforting environment for all who came to the center they set up. What the guidebook is not is a manual. It is a personal record of how Thrive with 10-35 was created from scratch and is itself thriving as an organization. In 2019 the authors began to chronicle the development of Thrive

with 10-35 in response to requests from people who are interested in providing similar services. Along with stories, photographs and illustrations, they created a template that can be adapted in any type of law enforcement or public safety agency. The stories they share from their own heartfelt experiences, combined with the voices of participants and people they have touched, make this guidebook a witness to the essential nature of this type of service. It is honest about the commitment and the rewards involved. Barbara said, “We want to replicate our efforts by encouraging many other agencies to set up meaningful support systems for their law enforcement families and officers. For the children, giving time, attention and loving safety are crucial.” “How to Thrive with Back Up” provides important lessons for any volunteer or social service organization. For anyone interested in the law enforcement profession, it is a window into that world.

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News release Looking for a job? The Elevate to El Dorado Virtual Job Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21. The new event is free and open to anyone. To register visit tinyurl.com/4xvx3925. The event is hosted by the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce, El Dorado County Economic Development, El Dorado County Employment Resource Center and Golden Sierra Job Training Agency. The virtual job fair will be accessible from any computer, tablet or smartphone. Job seekers will have the opportunity to connect with employers actively recruiting to fill open positions, submit résumés, participate in a live pre-screening video interviews or schedule an interview for a future date. This event includes employers from industries such as manufac-

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and the 2019 performance was on the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which made it special to the actress. “I’m finding that I have grown more into the role,” Le Pouvoir said. “I’m excited because I want to see how the sternness can come across.” Le Pouvoir first met Vonderschmitt, the director, at one of his improvisation classes . “He’s so easygoing and he is so low key, but at the same time there’s a professionalism about him that keeps you in line so to speak,” Le Pouvoir said. “He allows you to play a little bit with the character and applauds you for the insight that you have and to what you’re doing with your character.” Harley “H.E.” Dillinger will be portrayed by Joseph Tande, who has entertained audiences at warrior productions at the Olde Coloma Theatre. Mike Erwin, who has done community theater for many years, will become Dr. A.E. Kunkler — one of Placerville’s first doctors. Jon Chu, involved in local theater for three years, takes on the role of Joseph Staples, a deputy sheriff under Sheriff James Hume.

Teacher and talented musician and vocalist Stella Ralston Tracy will be portrayed by Amanda Anderson, who grew up in Placerville and has been doing local theater since grade school. Lisa Destro Erwin has acted and directed plays since she fell in love with theater as a child. Now, she will takes on the role of Lulu Weatherwax, who specialized in painting on porcelain and was recognized for her creative talent at the 1887 El Dorado County Fair, winning multiple art categories. “The work that the crew — Michael Roberts, Michele Martin, Julianne Melchor, Mary Cory, Patty Borelli and Jason Boyer — has done to make this happen is amazing,” Vonderschmitt said of the Historical Society and Cemetery Commission folks. Buried History’s goals are to celebrate, promote and preserve El Dorado County cemeteries. All money will go to the cemetery. Tickets are available at BuriedHistory.org and are $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and free for kids 10 and younger. Tickets are also available the day of the performances. Each character’s performance will last 10-12 minutes.

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