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CSD pitches golf course proposals Sel Richard Staff writer In response to an El Dorado County request for input on Parker Development’s Central El Dorado Hills Specific Plan development agreement, the El Dorado Hills Community Services District recently publicized several options previously discussed in closed session. Final county review of the project is expected in early 2022. Parker’s plan proposes approximately 1,000 residential units along El Dorado Hills Boulevard, the most controversial portion hinging on an El Dorado County ■
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REDISTRICTING
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Deidre Robberecht, 10, above left, and Coraline Robberecht, 4, above right, pose with a witchy mermaid who made an appearance at the El Dorado Hills Community Services District’s Pumpkin Patch Splash Saturday at the community pool. At right, Teagan, 9 but basically 10; Darby, 4; and Abby, 7, left to right, show off the Halloween pumpkins they decorated “Jumping in for pumpkins was the best,” Teagan shared.
Eric Jaramishian Staff writer El Dorado County residents were largely in favor of a city-based redistricting alternative map, one of nine presented at a third redistricting public hearing in the Board of Supervisors’ chambers. Similar to the district map adopted in 2011, the citybased Alternative 1 map shows little change, except Union Valley Reservoir and the Rubicon Trail would be moved from District 4 into District 5. Three of the proposed maps consider cutting up
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Congressman Tom McClintock speaks to attendees of last week’s El Dorado West Republican Women Federated luncheon at Cameron Park’s Light of the Hills Lutheran Church.
The mood in the room was festive at the annual El Dorado West Republican Women Federated luncheon, canceled last year due to COVID-19 restrictions. Cinda Walton, treasurer of the group, echoed the sentiments of fellow attendees of the in-person event. “It’s just great to see everybody come out and be in a community again,” she said. “When you watch the news, you just get a sense of despair, but when you actually talk to people in person, you get a sense of hope.” Elected officials rallied the crowd, which was made up of several area Republican Women Federated chapters as well as special guests. “This is half again as many as I have ever seen at one of these luncheons,” said Congressman Tom McClintock
as he began his address Oct. 18 at Cameron Park’s Light of the Hills Lutheran Church. “That speaks a lot to what’s happening across the country.” McClintock briefly outlined some triumphs of the previous presidential administration. “We produced the biggest regulatory rollback in American history, four times greater than what Ronald Reagan was able to achieve in eight years, we achieved in those first two years,” he said, also mentioning control over a secure border, immigration enforcement and stoppage of fraudulent asylum claims. McClintock railed against current policies such as the cessation of border wall construction and illegal immigration. “This mass migration is moving ■
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Oct. 28: A pasta dinner community fundraiser is scheduled 4-8 p.m. at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville. Dine in or pick up the meal. The goal is to raise money to help build a community center in Grizzly Flat.
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What are you going to be for Halloween?
Halloween Bash Oct. 29: Find all the Waldos hiding around the El Dorado Hills Library, 7455 Silva Valley Parkway, with goodies for trick-or-treaters, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Make sure to bring a bag for your goodies. There will also be pumpkin exploration in the children’s area.
Trunk or Treat Oct. 29: Trunk-ortreaters 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. Winners of the EDHCSD Scarecrow Contest will be announced at the event.
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“Black Panther. He’s cool and I like Marvel.”
“I’m going to be the Mandalorian. The series is really cool.”
“A dinosaur beanie baby. My whole family is dressing up as different beanie babies.”
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Vigil for Austin
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Halloween at Town Center
A vigil was held last week for El Dorado County sheriff’s deputy Austin Ramsey, who took his own life Oct. 14. Dozens gathered at The Rocks in El Dorado Hills, which were painted with a thin blue line and Ramsey’s badge number. Flowers and candles surrounded The Rocks as a thin blue line flag was hung behind. Ramsey, 25, was a former Army Ranger and combat veteran who served in Afghanistan. He served one-and-a-half years with EDSO. A memorial service for Ramsey will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, at District Church in El Dorado Hills. The service will be streamed online for the general public. Immediately following the service, there will be a small law enforcement procession that will pass northbound along Silva Valley Parkway toward Green Valley Road between 1 and 2 pm. Those who would like to show support for the Ramsey family, and the men and women who have dedicated themselves to serve and protect this country, are asked to to stand on the Silva Valley Parkway sidewalk as the procession passes.
Oct. 30: El Dorado Hills Town Center hosts trickor-treating at participating businesses, 2-4 p.m. For more information visit edhtowncenter. com.
Get treats at the lake Oct. 31: An All Hallows Eve party is scheduled at Cameron Park Lake, featuring a costume contest, trick-or-treating, food trucks, games, music and more. The fun begins at 3 p.m. For more information call (916) 320-5215.
Placerville Spooktacular Oct. 31: Main Street in downtown Placerville hosts the Placerville Spooktacular with trickor-treating, 4-6 p.m., an all ages costume contest, 5:30 p.m., and a free Halloween carnival for children 10 and younger, 4-6 p.m. The 2021 Sugar Skull Walk, a community ofrenda project, also takes place Oct. 31 through Nov. 3 on Main Street in downtown Placerville.
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Crime watch
The following information was taken from El Dorado County sheriff’s reports:
Oct. 4 1:09 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Loganberry Court. 4:13 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Borgata Way. 5:19 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Bass Lake Road/Madera Way. Suspect left prior to deputies’ arrival. 9:46 p.m. A battery was reported on Padova Drive. 11:30 p.m. A battery was reported on Padova Drive.
Oct. 5 12:50 a.m. Trespassing was reported on Beatty Drive. A suspect was arrested.
2:27 p.m. Grand theft was reported in El Dorado Hills Town Center. 3:13 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Loganberry Court.
Oct. 7 4:53 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Applegrove Circle.
Oct. 8 9:56 p.m. A person was reportedly loitering at Target on Town Center Boulevard but left before deputies could make contact.
Cascada on Francisco Drive. 11:52 a.m. Grand theft was reported on Rosecrest Circle. 7:21 p.m. Trespassing was reported at Kalithea Park on Gillett Drive.
Oct. 10 12:04 a.m. Trespassing was reported in the Powers Drive/Beatty Drive area. 11:45 a.m. Trespassing was reported on Old White Rock Road.
Oct. 12 10:40 a.m. Grand theft was reported on Park Drive.
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The proposed Town and Country Village by Mohanna Development Co. went through its first conceptual review Oct. 19, receiving both praise and concern from El Dorado County residents and the Board of Supervisors. The resort village project along Highway 50 on Bass Lake Road in El Dorado Hills includes 503 townhomes, 134 Creekside cottages, 245 senior housing units and 390 apartment units. The conceptual plan use map shows the middle section of the property as an area for residential and commercial use, a riparian area on the north side around which housing units for onsite employees will be built, and a hotel/convention center on the south influenced after Yosemite’s Ahwahnee Hotel that will comprise of two restaurants on the first floor and a car entrance, a reception area on the second floor and a vaulted room for seated dinners capable of holding up to 400 people. Also planned in the project is the restoration of the historic Lincoln Highway to be used as a bike path connecting to Bass Lake Road and a pedestrian/equestrian bridge across Bass Lake Road Generally, supervisors expressed their appreciation for the project’s aesthetic and thought put into the project, but traffic became a main point in the conversation. Board Chair/District 1 Supervisor John Hidahl noted that a project of this size would undoubtedly increase traffic in the intersection of Highway 50 and Bass Lake Road. “That’s the biggest concern I’m hearing from people and that’s partly a commitment from the county,” Hidahl said. “We have (Department of Transportation) plans to make
improvements in that area, but this project would add a lot of traffic coming off Highway 50 to that intersection above and beyond what was originally zoned for.” District 2 Supervisor George Turnboo agreed, commenting that the county should look into turning Bass Lake Road into four lanes all the way to the freeway. “It’s going to back people up under the overpass and especially on the off ramp, so it’s really going to be a large impact, especially with traffic, because it’s just a pain right now just to turn right on Bass Lake Road,” Turnboo said. Those who spoke in public comment gave general praise for the project’s creative idea of building a village-like community, preservation of local history, the amenities the project promises and the aesthetic of the buildings themselves. “When you drive up Highway 50 and you see the exit as Bass Lake Road, you only have one chance to make a first impression. (These) series of buildings are going to make a first impression,” said Steve Ferry, El Dorado Hills resident. Other long-time El Dorado Hills residents who wrote in for public comment also favored the project. However, others took issue with the conceptual project’s location and had concerns about air pollution, in addition to traffic, in the area. Per El Dorado County Policy J-6, any project promoting General Plan amendments, including specific plan amendments and new specific plans that would result in increasing allowable density by 50 or more dwelling units, requires an initial hearing before the board for review. No action on the project was taken.
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Proposals General Plan amendment to allow a rezone of the old executive golf course from recreational facilities-high intensity to residential. In 2015 more than 91% of El Dorado Hills voters came out against a zoning change in an advisory ballot measure and four years later almost 500 residents protested at a Planning Commission hearing at District Church in January 2020. The commission’s final recommendation to the Board of Supervisors was then delayed due to coronavirus-induced shelter-in-place orders as well as consideration of a new traffic evaluation metric. “There’s a lot that has happened behind the scenes,” shared CSD Board President Noelle Mattock. “After the District Church meeting, very publicly the developer’s agent said that they would be willing to negotiate on that property. They just ended up not being a willing seller.” However, the CSD continued to explore possibilities for the old golf course location that accommodate its current zoning. Three concepts were presented at October’s board meeting. The lowintensity concept offers mostly passive use and includes walking and jogging loops, parking, small picnic area, turf play area, dog park, small community building and fitness area. A moderate-intensity concept shows
Continued from A1 a bike skills area, parking, walking and hiking trails, dog park, 1,500 seat amphitheater and multiple play areas, including a 7,500-square-foot adventure zone, splash pad, multipurpose ball fields, hard courts for tennis, basketball or bocce ball and bike and pedestrian pathways. The higher-intensity concept sports a bike skills area, parking, dog park, 40,000-square-foot community building, large turf area, aquatic center and complex, splash pad, multipurpose ball fields, hard courts and adventure play. In addition, a reimagined short course experience modeled after The Hay at Pebble Beach was also floated. The 9-acre, 9-hole short course is complemented by a recreational clubhouse, eatery and refreshment area. Possibilities for a driving range or a putting and chipping practice area were also mentioned. “The Hay short course format would be a fantastic alternative for the community in my opinion,” said board member Heidi Hannaman, adding that it would preserve the history of the former golf course as well as provide an attractive gateway to the community. “I am really hopeful we can work with the owner of the land and come to an agreement that residents cannot just live with, but love.” Since El Dorado Hills is not its own incorporated area, land use authority falls to the county. “This means the county Board of Supervisors will determine
whether or not homes are approved to be placed on this currently-zoned recreational facilities open space land,” wrote CSD General Manager Kevin Loewen in a staff report where he further outlined the capability of the county to request exactions from developers to benefit the county. “To be crystal clear, the district has opposed any housing on the old executive golf course and wishes to see that property remain as open space/recreation facilities,” Loewen assured. “However, in the event that the county Board of Supervisors approves the Parker Development housing project, then a request for as much EDH community benefitting exactions as possible is sought.” Some requests by the CSD during the 2017-18 development agreement process covered funding for a senior center, public access to trail network, $3,000/unit community enhancement fee, a 0.25% secondary and perpetual property transfer fee and 11 acres near the fire station. The CSD has since added conditions that the $3,000 fee be fully funded at the outset of entitlement or escalated annually, the property transfer fee be increased 0.5% and no parkland dedication credit be applicable to the 11 acres since land use is limited due to the 20% slope. Loewen did acknowledge the argument presented by some that local
EDH public entities should “hold the line” against a rezone by boycotting the submission of requests for exactions. Mattock reiterated the CSD’s lack of authority to require exactions. “All we can do is make a request of the county and it’s incumbent upon them to take our recommendations and try and move forward with them. At times they have different priorities than we do and that was made very clear.” Mattock maintained that the CSD looks for economic development opportunities that benefit the county and its businesses. “We are looking at trying to make things better within our community,” she insisted. “Right now we’re not a city so that does go to the county’s benefit. “We want to listen to the community and have a discussion here,” she continued. “Should this move forward, we are wanting to hear from the community exactly what they want us to be asking for in that case.” The former executive golf course will be an agenda item at the EDHCSD’s Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 10. Send comments to bditonno@edhcsd.org by Nov. 9. For more information visit eldoradohillscsd.org/programs_and_amp_activities/former_executive_golf_course.php.
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tight-knit rural communities in District 4 like Kelsey, Georgetown, Garden Valley, Coloma, Volcanoville and Mosquito, which drew criticism from residents. “The (Board of Supervisors) is mandated to organize districts per population but it is also important to consider the geography and community cohesion on the Divide,” Cool resident Susan Yewell wrote to supervisors in public comment. “Alternative 1 keeps District 4 basically intact.” Supervisors agreed to keep tight-knit communities intact. “I think a lot of folks feel with this shortened, rapid process there is quite a bit of resistance to making drastic changes without the opportunity to go out to our communities and do a deep dive into how they might be impacted,” District 4 Supervisor Lori Parlin said. Other alternative maps lump District 3 with some District 4 communities. Placerville resident and city Planning Commissioner Nicole Gotberg said joining the rural communities with District 3 would make it hard for the District 3 supervisor to do a good job of representing the interests of two relatively different communities. “The interests of the people who live in more rural areas like the Divide, Garden Valley/Georgetown/Cool are significantly different than the interests of the people who live in the Placerville/Camino/Diamond Springs area,” Gotberg wrote in public comment to supervisors. “A person from Placerville may have never even been to Georgetown or Cool and vice versa.” Primary consideration for the city-based alternative map was city boundaries, said Jennifer Carlton, a geographic information systems analyst with the county. The favored city-based map maintains that Placerville (District 3) and South Lake Tahoe (District 5) remain in their current districts. Rural centers and communities of interest were a secondary consideration. Map alternatives have drawn criticism from Bass Lake area residents for being shoed out of District 1, which incorporates most of El Dorado Hills. Other maps that were considered but ultimately unfavored over the city-based Alternative 1 included the Serrano El Dorado Specific Plan Alternative provided
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The City Redistricting Alternative garnered the most support at recent workshops but not everyone is pleased with the supervisorial district boundary alternatives presented. by the Serrano El Dorado Owners Association, which sought to keep the 4,500-home Serrano community in El Dorado Hills from being split into two districts. “I believe we meet all of the qualifications for being considered a community of interest,” said Serrano El Dorado Owners Association President Don Sacco. Sacco also urged the board to consider keeping El Dorado Hills intact due to its relatively large population. A map alternative from the El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce sought to divide the population of El Dorado Hills into two districts, half assigned to District 1 and half to District 2. Board Chair John Hidahl said the chamber came up with the map as an example of
what it wants but that map should not be considered an end result. The ninth map, the District 5 10% Differential Alternative, which would make District 5’s population 10% smaller than the other four, would expand District 4 almost to Tahoe’s west shore with Pollock Pines being largely in District 5. The last redistricting public hearing will be held Nov. 3 at Board of Supervisors’ chambers. County staff and supervisors will consider making slight changes to map alternatives. View all redistricting map alternatives online at tinyurl.com/33fkrupj.
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munity flu shot clinic, 10 a.m. to noon at El Dorado Hills Fire Station 85’s conference room, 1050 Wilson Blvd., El Dorado Hills. The cost per vaccine is $10, but no one will be denied service due to inability to pay; cash or check is accepted. Parents should bring their child’s immunization records. Face coverings and physical distancing are required at all clinic locations. Updated information on flu clinics will be posted to edcgov.us/publichealth and on the County Flu Hotline at (530) 621-6188.
CASA online gala Nov. 6: The CASA virtual gala, Strong Voices, takes place online 6-7 p.m. with the auction opening Oct. 31. For more information visit casaeldorado.org.
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2:34 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Hollow Oak Drive. 3:17 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Achilles Court.
12:51 a.m. Trespassing was reported in the Carmen Drive/ Powers Drive area. Suspect(s) left prior to deputies’ arrival. 5:32 p.m. A battery was reported at an El Dorado Hills Boulevard apartment complex. 8:54 p.m. A person was reportedly loitering at the Walgreens on Saratoga Way but left prior to deputies’ arrival.
7:09 a.m Trespassing was reported on Town Center Boulevard. 2:10 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Dunnwood Drive.
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BestBest Sandwich Tutoring Service: Mathnasium
“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
Best BestSandwich Painting Contractor: E. Durst Painting
Ernie Durst started E. Durst Painting in 2011, bringing 35-plus years of experience to customers.
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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Ernie said he feels blessed to serve the wonderful residents of El Dorado County and hires locally in hopes of becoming a desired employer organization. What he likes most are residential repaints and the relationships he builds with homeowners. “As an organization, we have committed from the start to providing the best possible coatings, quality of workmanship and service at a competitive price,” he said. “We keep our overhead costs low and pass those savings onto the customer. Thank you for your choice in our company as the best of El Dorado Hills. We are so honored and look forward to continuing to serve you.”
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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.
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He brings years of research and personal investment in the form of dietary supplements, including the coveted EnerPrime, delta-E and MPX 100, among other products that boost brain function and immune system support. His Ion Thrive water ionizer and purifier machines can reduce inflammation and cell protection through detoxification and balancing the body’s pH. Since 1994 Greg has shared his knowledge. While you’re there, pamper yourself with the skin and body clinic run by his wife, Stella Im.
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With authentic Ramos family Mexican recipes handed down through the generations, La Cascada is a favorite for dining in or taking out. Offering everything from seafood — try their delicious grilled Fish Tacos or Mariscos Mojo de Ajo with sautéed shrimp or scallops — to vegetarian bites (like the Vegi Macho Burrito), this restaurant is sure to fill you up. The Tacos Alambre, with three grilled corn tortillas, choice of meat plus bacon, cheese, onion and jalapeños, are a local favorite if you’re craving more traditional Mexican cuisine.
La Cascada is open seven days a week for dinner and for lunch on weekdays with breakfast items available on weekends. Catering is also offered as well as playing host for special events.
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.
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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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Best Sandwich 2019 Best Pet Groomer: Dog’s Delight
As you pass the Purple Place on Green Valley Road in El Dorado Hills, you have likely noticed a small building at the edge of the road — home of Dog’s Delight owned by Jamie McNally.
359 Green Valley Road El Dorado Hills (916) 939-3647
She adds a touch of whimsy to her establishment with the display of several types of life-sized stuffed dog breeds that are decorated for the seasons. McNally and her staff offer one-stop grooming services for dogs and cats of all breeds and sizes. Her shop is very easily accessed with ample parking to drop off and pick up your pet. So, stop by and see why Dog’s Delight is voted No. 1. Get your furry friend’s nails trimmed or treat them to a beautiful makeover. Walk-ins are always welcomed.
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El Dorado Hills We offer education and care for babies, Preschoolers, Pre-K, private Kindergarten, homework tutor club and (916) 521-1835 thegiftofkids.net transportation for school agers. The teachers at The Gift of Kids Daycare and Preschool include talent that brings us music, yoga, and even Spanish on a daily basis. Teachers here are all educated in child development, CPR and First Aid certified, and make it a priority to continue their education.
Over the years, not only have we focused on love and education here at the school, but we have also been involved in sponsoring many local non-profit groups
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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.
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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.
4415 Commodity Way, Shingle Springs (916) 985-9995 straightlineconstruction.com
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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ture. Enjoy a drink at the room’s granite-countered bar with generous guest seating, sink and wine refrigerator. Expertly designed for easy flow of guests, this space seamlessly blends into the magnificent, light-infused great room, where the marble-surround fireplace with a carved wood mantle will undoubtedly be a topic of conversation. The great room has dining and seating space, skylights, surround sound and French doors opening onto the back deck. Adjacent to the great room is the gorgeous formal dining room with a wine room and gleaming hardwood floors. ■
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ome of the best topWe spend a lifetime collecting items dear to us and one day most will end up at ics for my weekly column come from the thrift store or the recycle center. It’s best to make that next-to-last move while readers’ questions and physically and mentally able. comments. Their reallife experiences often giving away or saying good-bye to what The agent should calculate a seller’s to the Oregon coast provide insight for others won’t fit in your new home. Call your estimated proceeds, showing what they but was surprised to facing similar situations. agent and you can skip the next mowing would receive after paying normal closdiscover home prices When my good friend season. ing costs and paying off the existing in Oregon had dramatiMark called asking if he Carol doesn’t know where she wants mortgage. Marty should accept half of cally increased. She had should sell or refinance, to live. She has lived in the same home the net proceeds. No, it didn’t matter planned on selling her I had some fun with my for 25 years and wants to live somethat he made the house payments. The home, buying a home for response. place else but is not sure where. She has joint property is owned equally. Marty half as much and pocket“Mark, you’re asking Ken Calhoon been looking at other places for the last needed to get over it and move along. ing the difference. Now a real estate agent if you fi ve years but is holding back until she Steve and Lucy had already decided she felt hopelessly locked should sell? Yes, of course Real estate columnist is absolutely sure where she wants to they were going to sell and move back into staying where she sell? Need some cash? move. to Austin near family when Steve retired didn’t want to be. Sell. Want a change of Carol, the only sure things are death in 2023. However, Steve’s company Ester needed a fresh ocean breeze off scenery? Sell. Don’t want to go through and taxes. If you’re not absolutely sure has recently offered him an early retirethe Oregon coast. Gone are the days another fire season? Sell. Selling is the ment package. He could retire now or when Californians could sell their home where you want to live but you know right answer to all your questions.” it’s not where you are, pick someplace continue working another two years and and buy another at half the price and As it turned out, selling wasn’t in and go. If the new location doesn’t work then sell. Steve liked the idea of early pocket the difference. What Ester can Mark’s best interest but there are a few out, move again. Better yet, rent for a retirement, but he was concerned that do is sell and with her equity and a new folks who have been delaying the decifew months and then decide if you want if he sold now he would miss two addimortgage she can buy where she wants sion to move who should. COVID-19 to buy or move to your next destinational years of appreciation on his home. mentally and physically locked us down, to be. She trades her current equity for tion. Life is about the journey, not the Steve and Lucy need to take advanequity in a beachfront condo and gets a restricting our freedom of movement. destination. tage of the best seller’s market ever and new perspective on life. Staying at home was supposed to be Marty didn’t want to sell but his soon- move. It’s not going to get much better Marvin is a healthy 80-year-old widtemporary but inertia has set in, preto-be ex-wife wanted him gone. She than this and the future is unknown. venting some folks from making positive ower. He lives on acreage, which has wanted to buy Marty’s interest. What he We do know that there are an increasing become increasingly difficult for him to moves forward with their lives. Selling number of negative economic market maintain. He wants to move to an active thought was to be an amicable divorce and moving to another home isn’t for factors that could reset the direction of senior village outside Reno but has been wasn’t. He was asking for advice on everyone but it’s not likely to get much negotiating a favorable property settlethe real estate market. Inflation, proputting off the decision. A new home better for those who have been putting ment. posed new taxes, more government would not be large enough to accomoff that decision. Marty, nothing in a divorce is favorregulations and the “unknown factor” modate a lifelong collection of stuff. These are a few abbreviated real-life able. Property litigation would be will influence its future direction. You can’t take it with you, Marvin. situations from folks who have conexpensive and forced court sales usually Ken Calhoon is a real estate broker. He We spend a lifetime collecting items tacted me because they were undecided net sellers much less than they anticican be reached for questions and comments at about selling, along with my comments. dear to us and one day most will end up pate. Marty and his wife should select ken@kencalhoon.com. at the thrift store or the recycle center. Ester hated living where she was. a reputable agent and pay them a fee to It’s best to make that next-to-last move She was financially secure but divorced determine a reasonable selling price. while physically and mentally able. Start and out of a job. She wanted to move
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Diners can easily take their after-dinner drink and dessert onto the patio accessible via glass doors. The chef’s kitchen features quartzite counters, a tray ceiling, Thermador double ovens, a five-burner gas stove on the island, a Miele coffee maker, Sub-Zero refrigerator, farmhouse sink, soft-close drawers, a breakfast bar and walk-in pantry plus a charming family dining area with a bench seat and backyard access. The main floor master suite impresses with a woodbeamed ceiling and sitting area by the fireplace. The master bathroom has dual sinks with mosaic-glass backsplash, dual closets, skylights, a walk-in shower, relaxing soaking tub and outdoor access. Also on the main level is the home’s sunlit office with a private entrance and granite-surround fireplace. Ascend the circular staircase to the large bonus room with wood-beamed ceiling, built-in bookshelves and dual closets. The space adjoins a bathroom with quartz countertops and a shower that also joins with a spacious bedroom boasting dual closets and a quiet balcony. The second upstairs bedroom would also make a great craft/hobby room with ample built-in cabinetry
and a walk-in closet. The upstairs master suite is a comfortable space with a sitting area, fireplace, wood-beamed ceiling and a balcony from which to enjoy a quiet evening aperitif while admiring the view. The suite’s bathroom features travertine counters, dual sinks, a Japanese soaking tub
and walk-in shower. The expansive backyard is a great place to entertain anytime. Enjoy relaxing on the covered Trex deck with recessed lighting and a spiral staircase leading to the upper floor. The sparkling pool with a diving board and mosaic-tiled spa is surrounded by spacious patio areas. Serve drinks at the poolside gazebo with bar seating, granite counters, a sink and refrigerator. Other resort-style amenities include a sauna, powder room, horseshoe pit, outdoor shower and a new outdoor kitchen with a barbecue, gas burner, sink and refrigerator. The park-like space also has a statuesque bubbling fountain and stone patio, inviting throughout the day and during the twilight hours with artistically designed lighting accents. Other property features include a three-car garage with epoxy floors and built-in cabinetry, a long driveway and guest parking. Interested in a private tour of this Oxbow Ridge Place property in Fair Oaks? Contact Realtor Pat Seide at (916) 712-1617 or patricia.seide@cbnorcal.com.
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exi Boeger, Placerville native and member of the celebrated Boeger winemaking family, will receive the 2021 Carpenter Award to be presented Nov. 4 at Boeger Winery. The award, which honors culture and creativity, is presented annually by Arts and Culture El Dorado; past recipients include philanthropist Normadene Carpenter (for whom the award is named), architect Charlie Downs, high school drama teacher Paul Tomei, winemaker Richard Bush, visual artist Joey Cattone, theater artist Lanny Langston and nature devotee Jane Van Camp. This year’s event is co-chaired by Paul and Maggie Bush of Madroña Vineyards and Tom Heflin and Christa Campbell of Rainbow Orchards and scheduled 6-8 p.m. at Boeger Winery, 1709 Carson Road in Placerville. “Lexi Boeger is the ideal choice for the award this year,” said Arts and Culture Executive Director Terry LeMoncheck. “As an artist, author, winemaker and passionate public citizen, she embodies the trail-blazing culture of El Dorado County. Lexi’s commitment to the community is evident in all she does and we are honored to be celebrating her achievements.” At the awards event guests will gather for music and locally sourced hors d’oeuvres by Table Nectar paired with wines from the region, including some of El Dorado County’s most visionary winemakers, according to LeMoncheck. Proceeds from the event will support the ongoing public programs and services of Arts and Culture El Dorado, which include programs for veterans, young people, foster parents, artists and arts organizations and the community at large. The occasion will also offer guests a preview of plans for the new Center for Arts and Agriculture to be located on Main Street in Placerville in the former El Dorado County District Attorney annex building. The venue
LEXI BOEGER will feature a teaching kitchen and rooftop garden and the space is seen as a gateway for agritourism and an educational resource for the community. As event co-chair Campbell notes, “Our El Dorado County Chamber Ag Council motto states, ‘Our Culture is Agriculture’ and art and agriculture are a perfect fit.” The event is open to the public; tickets are $50 each and may be purchased at artsandcultureeldorado.org, where donations are also accepted. For more information visit artsandcultureeldorado.org or contact Jordan Hyatt-Miller at jordan@artsandcultureeldorado.org. Arts and Culture El Dorado’s mission to promote, connect, and empower arts and culture throughout the county is achieved by targeted programs and services, a vibrant gallery exhibition series and a focus on initiatives which support and sustain the cultural life of the region.
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Snapshots of History pays tribute to family veterans Afton Tuveson EDH Genealogical Society
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El Dorado Hills Genealogical Society members are sharing family veterans’ photos as part of a special exhibit at the EDH Library.
ook down an aisle to the left of the main desk at the El Dorado Hills Library and guests’ eyes are drawn to a large genealogy sign that hangs on the wall under the windows. The sign guides patrons to specially designated shelves filled with more than 400 genealogy books collected and curated by members of the El Dorado Hills Genealogical Society and available for genealogical research. But there’s more to these shelves than books. Personal historical photos donated by EDHGS members now frame the pages of history available for genealogical research and give members an opportunity to share photos from their own family trees in a rotating gallery show of family history. In honor of Veterans Day, personal family photos celebrating the service of U.S. military veterans in war and peace, from 1860 to 1945, have been donated by EDHGS members for a photographic tribute to family members who served their country in uniform. Although family names remain private, these portraits and casual off-duty snapshots speak volumes about the veterans’ commitments to honor their country through unselfish service in time of war or peace. These photos will go on display Monday, Nov. 1, at the El Dorado Hills Library, 7455 Silva Valley Parkway. The El Dorado Hills Genealogical Society is a resource for members whether expert, novice, or all those in between, to learn more about their family history. Through guest speakers at monthly meetings, guidance provided at monthly workshops and a growing collection of genealogical books and resources at the El Dorado Hills Library, the group’s purpose is to inspire members to discover more about their ancestry. For more information visit edhgs.com.
County’s Community Action Council seeks new member program needs. Priority will be given to representatives of community organizations that demonstrate a commitment to advancing the purposes and activities of the council. The Community Action Council acts in an advisory capacity to the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors and the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency about needs of the community relating to human services for low-income residents. The council provides for collaboration of local
News release The El Dorado County Community Action Council currently has a member vacancy within the community sector membership category. The Community Action Council is seeking to fill the vacancy with an individual or agency to represent the interests and concerns of people and families with low incomes living in El Dorado County, with a special focus on housing, nutrition and low-income
government, private organizations and citizens serving the most vulnerable populations. Representatives of community agencies that serve El Dorado County’s low-income residents are encouraged to apply. This is a volunteer, unpaid position. Meetings are virtual. Once in-person meetings resume, the meetings will be held in Placerville. The deadline to submit membership applications is Nov. 15. For an application contact Star Walker at (530) 621-6255 or email to star.walker@edcgov.us.
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WFED celebrates community impact Amy Pooley Women’s Fund El Dorado
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little rain did not dampen the enthusiasm of Women’s Fund El Dorado members and community supporters who gathered for an outdoor annual Membership Celebration dinner held Oct. 7 at Jack Russell Farm and Brewery. On this chilly, fall evening attendees were warmed by the spirit of seeing each other and celebrating the power of collective giving. “We’ve missed four in-person events,” noted Women’s Fund El Dorado Chair Emily Smith. “This is the first time we’ve gathered together in a really long time and we are absolutely thrilled.” Inspiring stories of gratitude from past recipients of WFED granting as well as a Wickline Scholar were presented. Emily Burns from New Beginnings Gold Country began the evening by sharing the successes of their Cornerstone of Hope educational program. The objective of the program is to reduce recidivism by providing educational tools and long-term employable job skills for at-risk youth and men and women being released from jail
or prison. A 2020 WFED Acorn Grant provided funding for seven individuals to graduate from this program. Hands4Hope – Youth Making a Difference Executive Director Jennifer Bassett, together with El Dorado High School Hands4Hope participant Emma Lopez, spoke next, sharing the growth and success of the new Placerville clubhouse, which WFED helped to fund. Working diligently and safely to open during the COVID-19 crisis, the Placerville clubhouse could not have arrived at a more urgent time. Under the guidance and experience of Hands4Hope leadership, Placerville youth took immediate action to provide sustenance to families in need during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the Caldor Fire. As the sky opened and dropped what felt like tears of joy for the wonderful community work and the opportunity to gather, Wickline Scholar Tania Langland took the stage sharing her personal story with candor and heartfelt gratitude. WFED’s Wickline Scholarship is offered to women older than 25 who reside on the Western Slope of El Dorado County and are trying to overcome per-
sonal hardships by pursuing a post-secondary education. As a full-time working, single mother of a 9-year-old, Langland works hard to set a good example for her daughter and other young women by showing that education is key to realizing your dreams. The Wickline Scholarship allowed Langland to complete her master’s degree in social work in July of this year and in August she secured a position as a healthcare administrator. Paul Tomei with El Dorado High School’s Studio 81 concluded the speaker series expressing his sincere appreciation to the Women’s Fund for its members’ belief in and support of the arts for local youth. WFED funded the high school collaborative inter-arts performance, “Ranked the Musical,” which was produced in June 2021. Joining Tomei was the lead actor in “Ranked,” Kelsi Havercroft, who performed the song “Work Harder” from the summer performance. Smith, closed the evening reminding members and supporters that these community impact stories are only made possible by the continued support of members and sponsors. To date, WFED’s 400 members have invested
more than $895,000 into the Western Slope of El Dorado County through community grants. 2022 will mark the organization’s 15th year anniversary and the fund will soon reach the $1,000,000 mark in collective giving.
About WFED Founded in 2007, Women’s Fund El Dorado is a collective giving organization that pools its members’ donations and is open to all. Members’ donations are leveraged in the form of substantial grants that support community philanthropy to enhance the quality of life on the western slope of El Dorado County. For more information and to join or renew visit womensfundeldorado.org or call (530) 417-2055.
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n the first show in its Pee-Wee Series, Sutter Street Theatre introduces “Frankenstein Slept Here!” Baroness Frankenstein has opened her castle to all those who can’t cope with the outside world, including a descendant of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, a Medusa with snakes in her hair, Vampira, the Mummy, the mad Igor, a Phantom Bride and the Invisible Man. The castle belongs to an American society matron who sends monthly checks to pay for the staff she imagines is working at the castle. What to do? What else but have the creatures pose as servants. Mrs. Hoople arrives with her
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october 27, 2021
During the month of October, Lasher’s Elk Grove Subaru is donating $100 for every pet adopted from Front Street Animal Shelter.
**Subaru Retailers will donate $100 for every pet adopted from partner shelters from October 1, 2021 through October 31, 2021, up to $3,100 in total.
1.9% for 48 months on 2021 Ascents , Legacys, Imprezas, BRZs & Outbacks!*
*On approval of credit. See dealer for details. Must take delivery from Dealer stock by 10/31/21
NEW INVENTORY ARRIVING DAILY! Pick from over 30 Certified Pre-Owned Subarus in stock! Get CPO financing as low as 1.99%*
No down payment required. Offer may vary by location. Other rates and payment terms available. Cannot be combined with any other coupon, direct/email offer or promotional offer unless allowed by that offer. Financing for well-qualified applicants only. Length of contract is limited. Subject to credit approval, vehicle insurance approval and vehicle availability. See participating retailers for details. Must take delivery from retailer stock by October 31, 2021.
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