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‘We did it, ladies’ Educators ask Newsom for K-12 vaccine exemptions Village Life staff El Dorado County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ed Manansala, along with superintendents of the county’s 15 school districts, have penned a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom to request criteria for ending universal masking in K-12 classrooms and that medical, “ ... we anticipate the religious and personal exemptions implementation of a remain regarding the COVID-19 vaccination mandate vaccine. without an exemption The letter follows the FDA’s for personal beliefs will Oct. 29 approval of COVID-19 vac- deeply impact schools ...” cines for children ages 5 through 11, — El Dorado County superintendents as well as mask and in a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom vaccine protests in local communities and schools. The COVID-19 vaccination mandate for students could go into effect as soon as July 2022. Pointing out that El Dorado County schools were among the first to return students to full-time, in-person

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“We did it ladies,” says MSgt. Jennifer Newman, CAANG-Ret., above, holding up an image of Rosie the Riveter as El Dorado County Veterans Alliance President Gary Campbell names her Veteran of the Year during Veterans Day ceremonies at the El Dorado County Veterans Monument in Placerville Thursday. Newman, the first woman and first California Air National Guard veteran to receive the honor, was selected for her volunteer service in the community. At right, Cub and Brownie Scouts handed out red carnations at the ceremony.

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CSD bond measure study continues Sel Richard Staff writer Last Thursday the El Dorado Hills Community Services Board of Directors unanimously voted to approve a $173,000 contract for a second phase of education and public outreach regarding a future bond measure to fund new programs, facilities and the possible acquisition of open space. Focusing on community needs and sentiment, FSB Public Affairs will conduct supplementary research allowing the board to determine the likelihood of a ballot measure’s success. During this phase, the district would potentially engage legal and bond counsel to prepare a measure and expenditure plan for testing and placement on the ballot. The initial phase consisted of a two-part research project conducted by FSB’s Core Decision Analytics group in June 2021, the results of which were detailed during the meeting by representative Adam Rosenblatt. Project facilitators gathered data from focus groups of 10-12 participants as well as 300 telephone interviews among current residents across a mix of demographics within the community. Rosenblatt assured that the overall margin of error on the survey measured at just higher than 5%. Of note was the difference between statewide versus local outlook on the future. Participants were asked if they thought things are headed in the right direction or the wrong direction — 57% believed the local community is headed in the right direction while 39% thought the state is headed in the right direction and 32% thought the community is headed in the wrong direction but 51% thought the state is headed in the wrong direction. The survey also found that 59% believed that by June

Capt. Jack Babbitt, Marine Corps-Ret.., and Lt. Col. Kurt Raffetto, Air Force-Ret, lay a wreath at the monument, symbolizing remembrance of veterans.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Garden class Nov. 20: UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County hosts a Growing Citrus class with Master Gardener Phyllis Lee, 9-10:30 a.m. Lee will inform the novice and experienced citrus grower on what makes for successful growing in this county. Registration is required for this virtual class, at any time before or during the session. Register at surveys. ucanr.edu/survey. cfm?surveynumber= 35609.

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PEOPLE TALK

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How have you been affected by recent inflation?

Craft fair Nov. 20: The Cameron Park Community Services District hosts the Old Fashioned Christmas Craft Faire, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the community center, 2502 Country Club Drive. With more than 50 local handmade craft vendors signed up, this is sure to be a hot spot for the most unique holiday gifts this season.

Wine festival Nov. 20: Foothill Wine Fest featuring awardwinning wineries takes place 4-7 p.m. at Palladio Folsom’s Lifestyle Center. Ticket includes a complimentary wine glass and unlimited tastings along with live music and food vendors. Get tickets at foothillwinefest.com.

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“I’ve been planning my purchases more than I used to and buying in bulk.”

“It’s just made me spend way more.”

Nov. 23: Vitalant will hold an El Dorado Hills Stadium 14 & IMAX Theater blood drive, noon to 4:30 p.m. The Bloodmobile will be parked near the movie theater on the north side, 2101 Vine St. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment at donors.vitalant. org and use blood drive code SMFM486 or call Vitalant at (877) 2584825 and mention blood drive code SMFM486. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space allows.

“The grocery bill has gone way up. I’ve been trying to compare prices and I make trips to different stores.”

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

Oct. 17 8:35 a.m. A suspect was arrested on suspicion of trespassing at a Saratoga Way gas station. 1:20 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Ox Trail Way. 4:34 p.m. A battery was reported at a Valley View Parkway apartment complex.

10:20 p.m. At least two suspects were spotted trespassing on vacant Powers Drive property.

4:23 p.m. A vehicle burglary was reported on Town Center Boulevard.

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Oct. 19 4:01 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Knapp Court. 6:02 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Black Hawk Drive. Suspect(s) left prior to deputies’ arrival.

Oct. 21 11:21 a.m. A vehicle burglary was reported on Post Street.

Oct. 22 9:47 a.m. Deputies received a report that an unidentified man was seen looking into parked vehicles on Francisco Drive.

Oct. 28 11:32 a.m. A burglary was reported on Green Valley Road.

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7:30 a.m. A commercial burglary was reported at a dentist’s office on Suncast Lane. 11:22 p.m. A burglary was reported on Birchtree Circle. 11:47 a.m. Grand theft was reported on Aberdeen Lane.

Oct. 26 11:07 a.m. Deputies arrested a suspect after responding to a suspicious person report near the Halifax Way/Templeton Drive intersection. 2:07 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Jackson Court. 3 p.m. A vehicle burglary’s reported on Post Street.

Oct. 27 1:48 p.m. Deputies cited a suspect on suspicion of battery on Platt Circle.

Cookies with Santa Claus Dec. 3: The El Dorado Hills Community Services District hosts Cookies with Santa, 4-6 p.m. at the EDHCSD gym, 1021 Harvard Way. Enjoy the cookies and hot chocolate prepared by Santa’s helpers. All family members must be registered. Registration is available online for family members ages 2 and older, eldoradohillscsd.org. For registration for those younger than 2, call (916) 933-6624, ext. 0.

“The price of diapers has gone up. We need to get our kids potty trained fast.”

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7:49 p.m. Trespassing was reported on White Rock Road.

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“Definitely at the pump. And we’re starting to look for generic brands now.”

Oct. 29 11:46 a.m. Grand theft was reported at an assisted living facility on Town Center Boulevard. 3:36 p.m. Grand theft was reported near the intersection of Golden Foothill Parkway and Cypress Point Court.

Oct. 30 8:38 a.m. Vandalism was reported at a business on Town Center Boulevard. 2:01 p.m. A battery was reported on Ventura Court.

Oct. 31 1:29 a.m. A possible prowler was reported on Hensley Circle. Deputies did not locate the suspect. 1:04 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Schooner Drive. 7:40 p.m. A vehicle burglary was reported on Serrano Parkway. 8:07 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Arbor Place.

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‘Wind in the Willows’ musical blows into Sutter Street Theatre News release

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Judge Kingsbury ready to put down the gavel Thomas Frey Staff writer

wenty-five years after Suzanne Kingsbury was voted in as the first female judge in El Dorado County, she will step out of her chambers a final time when 2021 comes to a close. “The women judges have climbed up on Judge Kingsbury’s shoulders,” said fellow county Superior Court Judge Dylan Sullivan. “She was a pioneer in El Dorado County courts.” In 1996 Kingsbury was one of six candidates — and the only female — running for a vacant El Dorado County Superior Court Department 3 judge seat. And she didn’t even see her campaign through to the primary polls. Kingsbury said she stopped campaigning after her mother-in-law was diagnosed with lung cancer. “We were coming up on the March primary and family is more important so I just pulled the plug,” Kingsbury said. “... my name was already going to be on the ballot at that point but I just felt like it was important to be with family.” Her mother-in-law passed away a month before the primary. As results of the March 1996 primary election began to roll in, Kingsbury and her family went over to a friend’s house. They settled in and tasked the friend’s son to go on something fairly new at the time, the internet, to find election updates. “This was probably the first election where you could get the results online,” Kingsbury said. “However, it was dial-up internet so it was agonizingly slow.” When the results finally loaded the son and his mother looked at the screen and simultaneously yelled, “You’re in first place!” Kingsbury’s finish that night led to a November runoff with lawyer Steve Gorman. She won by more than 14 points. Kingsbury said people told her the only reason she won was because she was a woman. It had been a long road for Kingsbury, one she almost never took. Kingsbury was born in Ohio and spent a few years in Southern California before moving to Sacramento with

her family in third grade. She went to the now closed Bishop Manogue High School before going to California State University, Sacramento, where she wanted to be an art major. Artistic talents run in her family and Kingsbury said she had modest skills. “I basically had an art teacher at the college say, ‘You need to pick something else to do,’” Kingsbury recalled. She was also taking a criminal justice class as an elective and said she really enjoyed it. She set her sights on becoming a police officer. “It was the early-to mid-70s and it was extremely difficult for a woman to pass a physical performance test because it relied on certain strength characteristics that a lot of women don’t necessarily possess,” Kingsbury said. “One of the tests that I went to, you had to hang from a parallel bar for 10 minutes. Even in my strongest days, no way. So I got discouraged.” Many of her friends wanted to take the test for law school. Kingsbury was one of few who passed and found herself at McGeorge Law School at the University of the Pacific. While in law school, she worked about 60 hours a week at a civil law firm and as a legal intern in the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office. After graduating she took a full-time job as a lawyer at a civil law firm, where she handled litigation of various types. Kingsbury said she wanted to get back in the courtroom though and in 1985 she and her husband, who worked for the California Highway Patrol, moved to South Lake Tahoe and Suzanne got a job in the deputy district attorney’s office. In 1990 she took a new job in the same building as deputy public defender. She said she hadn’t really considered becoming a judge until 1995 when she learned Terrence Finney’s seat would open up. “People encouraged me to run ... people who know me from my bench work don’t necessarily perceive this from me but I’m kind of a shy, quiet person,” Kingsbury said. “The idea of going around, shaking hands and kissing babies was frightening to me. I did it and eventually got better over time and I actually

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After 25 years sitting at the helm of El Dorado County Superior Court Department 3 in South Lake Tahoe, Hon. Suzanne N. Kingsbury plans to retire at the conclusion of 2021. ended up enjoying the process and meeting a lot of people throughout the county.” Nearly three years after winning the seat in 1996 Kingsbury became the county’s presiding judge. “They elected me probably because no one else wanted it,” Kingsbury joked. By becoming presiding judge, her roles in the courthouse grew exponentially as she gave judges assignments, oversaw the business end of the court, dealt with complaints about sitting judges and oversaw the civil grand jury. “There are probably a million other things,” Kingsbury said after eight minutes of listing her duties as presiding judge. Over the last 25 years she has seen the El Dorado County Superior Court system add many new judges, including Vicki Ashworth in Dept. 1, Jamie Pesce in Dept. 5 and Sullivan in Dept. 9. “Judge Kingsbury has been a role model and inspiration to me both while I practiced in front of her and while I have had the privilege of serving the community from the bench with her,” said Pesce, who had worked in the District Attorney’s office prior. Ashworth, who also is the assistant presiding judge, said she has

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Judge Suzanne Kingsbury, right, teaching a junior college class on law in 1998, introduces guest speaker Greg Sly with the El Dorado County Probation Department. benefited from Judge Kingsbury’s leadership and guidance. “Over the past seven years I have had the opportunity and privilege to learn from her and directly observe the daily impact she has on our court and community,” Ashworth said. “I am grateful for the positive impact she has made on the El Dorado County bench and her continuous support of colleagues as the presiding judge.” Due in large part to

Kingsbury’s efforts, more services have been made available in the county for self-represented litigants, including adding family law facilitators, expansion of the court’s self-help center to provide paralegal services and its civil and family law dispute resolution programs. Working with justice system partners and fellow judicial officers, Judge Kingsbury brought to El Dorado County its first juvenile and adult drug courts, behavioral

health courts, veterans court and a DUI court. In 2015 in partnership with the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Tribal Court and the county Kingsbury helped develop the state’s first joint jurisdiction court. Since 1985 Judge Kingsbury has been active in community affairs, including serving as a member, officer and president of the South Lake Tahoe Women’s ■

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EDH Rotary rallies around Flight to End Polio Claire Purtich News release

he Rotary Club of El Dorado Hills supports the Rotary International program End Polio Now, an initiative dedicated to the eradication of polio. Tied to that cause, the club has lent its support (and encourages others to do so as well) to Flight to End Polio‚ a bold and exciting fundraising event. The primary focus of this round-theworld flight by Rotarians Peter Teahen and John Ockenfels is to highlight the suffering caused by the highly infectious polio virus and to raise funds. Their goal is to fly eastward beginning April 2022 from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, raising money and awareness around the globe to eradicate polio through Rotary International and a twofor-one dollar match from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Flight to End Polio (flighttoendpolio.com) will donate 100% the money raised to the Rotary Foundation’s Polio Plus program. Every dollar helps obtain vaccines and get them directly to those in need. Any donation, regardless of size, can make all the difference in the world. The goal is to reach $1

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The Rotary Club of El Dorado Hills is joining others who support Rotarians John Ockenfels, left, and Peter Teahen, who plan to fly around the world to raise funds for Rotary International’s End Polio Now campaign. million — getting even closer to a polio-free world. Ockenfels has been piloting small aircraft for more than 43 years. He maintains antique training airplanes from World War II in his free time and is the proud owner of two WWII war birds. He is a member of the Iowa City, Iowa, A.M. Rotary Club and also served as district governor for Rotary District 6000. Like Teahen, Ockenfels is also a mem-

ber of the International Fellowship of Flying Rotarians. Teahen is an experienced pilot and has been piloting small aircraft for more than 47 years. He is a member of the Cedar Rapids West Rotary Club and of the International Fellowship of Flying Rotarians. They will fly in a Lance II, a single-engine, lowwing retractable landing gear, all-metal airplane featuring the tail surface in a “T” configuration.

The global eradication of polio is one of Rotary’s longest standing and most significant efforts. Although there is no cure for polio, there is a safe and effective vaccine. Rotary International and its partners have immunized more than 2.5 billion children worldwide, helping reduce polio cases by 99.9% worldwide, and the service organizations has pledged it will not stop until the disease is ended for good.

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ntertaining guests during the holidays isn’t just about a main course that calls all to the table. What often makes a festive gathering more fruitful is a spread of delicious appetizers, delightful drinks and divine desserts that keep loved ones coming back to the kitchen for more. For appetizing dishes from the first guest at the house to the last out the door, you can heighten the flavor and appearance of favorite recipes with one simple ingredient: apples. Ranging from tart to sugary sweet, finding the right balance for your palate is key. Scent can also influence taste, especially when you have a balanced sweetness with an uplifting, fresh aroma. Turn to an option like Envy Apples this holiday season for satisfying texture and taste with a consistently balanced, refreshing sweetness coupled with a crisp, elegant crunch. They make for an easy snack when eaten fresh out of hand but are also perfect for holding over predinner appetites in small plates like this Bell-Issimo Brie Melt or Apple Stuffing Bites with Rosemary Gravy. The versatile flavor of apples isn’t just limited to foods, however. For the adults in the room, Pumpkin Spice Apple Cider with a splash of bourbon is a seasonally appropriate way to quench thirst and break the ice. Simply omit the bourbon for a kid-friendly version so the whole party can savor a sip. Easy to spot with their crimson red skin over a golden background that practically glows, Envy Apples offer an easy, eye-catching way to try new tastes and celebrate joyful occasions together. The bright white flesh is naturally slow to brown when sliced for a fresher flavor in sweet treats like Apple Oat Crumble and Citrus Caramel Topping for a tasty way to elevate your holiday get-togethers. Find more sweet holiday recipes at EnvyApple.com.

Apple Oat Crumble and Citrus Caramel Topping

3 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 Envy Apples, diced into large cubes 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats 1/2 cup cold butter, diced small 1/2 cup caramel 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 orange, zest only 1 tablespoon orange juice vanilla ice cream Preheat oven to 350 F. In bowl, stir together sugar and ground cinnamon. Toss apples in lemon juice then in cinnamon sugar mixture. Spread in 9-inch pie dish. In another bowl, stir together brown sugar, flour and oats. Using hands or fork, cut in butter until pea size crumbs form. Sprinkle evenly over apples. Bake 40-45 minutes until mixture is bubbling and golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool 15 minutes. In small pot, whisk caramel, salt, orange zest and orange juice until warm. Spoon apple oat crumble over large scoop vanilla ice cream and top with salted citrus caramel.

Apple Oat Crumble and Citrus Caramel Topping

Apple Stuffing Bites with Rosemary Gravy

1 box stovetop stuffing 2 tablespoons butter 2 cups diced Envy Apples 1/2 onion, diced small

Gravy: 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons flour 2 cups beef broth 2 teaspoons kosher salt 20 turns fresh cracked pepper 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon finely chopped rosemary

Pumpkin Spice Apple Cider

1 Envy Apple, diced 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice 2 ounces bourbon 4 ounces pumpkin spice apple cider demerara sugar Envy Apple slices, for garnish

Preheat broiler. Cook stuffing according to package directions; set aside and allow to cool slightly. In large saute pan, melt butter saute apples and onion until tender. Set aside to cool slightly. Stir together stuffing and apple mixture. Spread stuffing on sheet tray and allow to cool in refrigerator. After cooling, form stuffing into medium bites and place on sheet tray lined with parchment paper. Broil bites until golden brown and slightly crispy. To make gravy: In small pot, melt butter and whisk in flour. Cook flour 1 minute, whisking frequently. Whisk in beef broth, salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce; bring to boil, whisking frequently. Remove from heat and stir in rosemary. If desired, continue gently simmering gravy to thicken. Arrange stuffing bites in serving dish and drizzle with gravy. Serve hot.

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rosemary, for garnish cinnamon stick, for garnish In pan over medium heat, saute diced apples in butter and pumpkin spice 5-10 minutes. In glass, combine bourbon and pumpkin spice apple cider; top with sauteed apples. Add demerara sugar then garnish with apple slices, rosemary and cinnamon stick.

Apple Stuffing Bites with Rosemary Gravy

Bell-Issimo Brie Melt

1 round brie (6-8 ounces) 2 Envy Apples 1/4 cup walnuts 1/4 cup dried cranberries firm crackers Unwrap brie and place on microwave-safe dish. Cut off top of brie round and microwave 60 seconds until middle is soft. Slice apples into thick wedges. Top brie with half the apples, crushed walnuts and dried cranberries. Serve with firm crackers and remaining apple wedges.

Bell-Issimo Brie Melt

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his single-story El Dorado Hills home exudes charm with a solid wood gateway opening into a lovely courtyard where the beautiful fountain bubbles. The property in the prestigious Serrano gated community boasts a private casita with a full bathroom accessible from the courtyard. The main home has three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms plus several updates — new HVAC system, fresh paint and new flooring. Stepping into the main home, guests will admire the entry’s cathedral ceiling as well as the bright room to the left of the front door, which can be used as a living room or formal dining room. French doors to the courtyard, built-in cabinetry and a custom light fixture make it an inviting, versatile space. The sunlit great room boasts gorgeous views through the picture windows. Warm up by the living room’s stacked stone fireplace when the weather turns cold. The adjoining chef’s kitchen features a raised granite-topped island with bar seating and a sink. Other kitchen amenities include a gas stove surrounded by granite countertops and a granite backsplash, double ovens, refurbished cabinetry and

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pantry cabinets. The extended granite counters and generous cabinetry stretch into the kitchen’s cozy dining area, which enjoys hillside views and outdoor access. The master suite is a fantastic place to unwind after a long day. Feel the softness of new carpet underfoot and relax with a good book in the suite’s sitting area. Bedroom features include backyard

access and a tray ceiling with a fan. The suite’s bathroom is another wonderful place to decompress with a tile-surround soaking tub and spacious shower. The bathroom also has two sinks and new light fixtures. A separate bedroom wing has two additional bedrooms, a full bathroom and a powder room plus a hallway alcove with built-in cabinetry and room for a desk. Nearby is the home’s laundry room, which opens into the attached, two-car garage. The private backyard is low maintenance with an expansive stained-concrete patio bordered by shrubs, rose bushes, citrus trees and a soothing fountain. Beyond the fence line are never-ending hillside views. Enjoy the scenery and sunsets from the raised seating area. A walkway leads from this space to the front courtyard. Neighborhood amenities in the Serrano community include country club access, numerous nature trails and an award-winning golf course. Interested in a private tour of this Southerness Drive property in El Dorado Hills? Contact Realtor Mary Lagomarsino at (916) 337-6000, marylagomarsino@gmail.com or Realtor Pat Seide at (916) 712-1617, patricia.seide@cbnorcal.com.

November 17, 2021

Success on the court

Photo by Alice Reynolds

Photo by Ashley Rossi

The Oak Ridge High School varsity girls volleyball team plays strong defense during its CIF Division 1 tournament matchup against Los Gatos Saturday night. The Trojans came out on top, beating the Wildcats at home, 3-2.

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Players Sophia Padilla, Mac Dauden, Leilani Yang, Emily Child and Liv Hicks, left to right, all juniors, hold up a poster with a great message after Saturday’s victory.

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2022, their area would be back to or better than it was prior to the pandemic. Quality of the programs and services provided by the CSD was rated excellent or good by 73%; 25% said excellent and 48% said good. Rosenblatt pointed out that those newer to the community were much more likely to say excellent. When asked to consider a bond measure, 61% were in favor, 30% were not in favor and 9% undecided. Respondents were then asked if certain programs or services funded by the bond would make them more supportive of the measure — 77% said open space acquisition would make them more supportive, 70% cited trail connectivity, 63% said a multi-generational community center and 51% chose the aquatics facility. FSB principal Cherri Spriggs explained that the programs and ser-

vices mentioned came directly from the recent General Plan update survey effort. “Phase two is to further dig down on what these pieces are, what’s important to your community and, quite frankly, what they’re willing to pay for,” she said. Once the price tag of the measure was breached, however, respondent support dropped, though a majority still favored the measure. An annual parcel tax of $12 per $100,000 of assessed property value was suggested, what amounts to an additional $90 billed for a home valued at $750,000. The previous 61% in favor fell to 53%. Rosenblatt asserted that the drop was not necessarily dire, as 44% were not in favor leaving 9% as undecided. Higher price points were floated during previous research done by CSD staff in August 2019 but the $12 per $100,000 was the only option that gar-

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nered reasonable support. Respondents polled were optimistic about the future and mostly satisfied with the quality of the current programs and services in EDH. “In the abstract, voters are highly favorable to a bond measure and there’s limited opposition,” Rosenblatt said. “On the surface, they like the idea. Preserving and acquiring open space is the most compelling component.” Resident Tim White posited the viability of the measure in light of the majority vote requirement for a special tax. “It looks like that two-thirds requirement of voter approval is going to be very tough to get,” he said. “With these numbers that we saw, we do need to do some education. A two-thirds is within striking distance with these numbers coupled with education,” responded Spriggs. “We do see a path of success there.”

Center Board of Directors and a member of the boards of the Sierra Recovery Center, Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation and Hospice of the Lake. Kingsbury participates each year in educational events such as The Drug Store Project, Every 15 Minutes and Teen Court. She was also an adjunct instructor in the criminal justice program at Lake Tahoe Community College for more than a decade. In her retirement Kingsbury said she plans to join the assigned judges program where she would help out when judges need time off for a family emergency, medical reason, education training or to take a vacation. Kingsbury is sure to have more time to enjoy the company of her three daughters and two grandkids. She and her husband may also travel.

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Cameron Park CSD mulls hybrid meeting model Jana Rossi Staff writer It has only been two months since the Cameron Park Community Services District reintroduced inperson meetings after holding completely virtual ones since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic when health officials banned group gatherings and the signing of AB361 by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 16, 2020, an amendment to the Brown Act allowing meetings to take place remotely during a state of

emergency. The orders were rescinded by Gov. Newsom beginning this Sept. 30 and the September CPCSD Board of Directors’ meeting was held at the Cameron Park Community Center with a just couple residents in attendance. During the October board meeting, Director Felicity Carlson raised the question of returning to virtual meetings, citing safety as a concern. CPCSD General Manager Jill Ritzman also discussed the feasibility of holding a hybrid version, with the hope

that doing so would open the meetings to more community members and give board members and residents more options on how they would like to attend. By invoking AB361, while California is currently in a state of emergency, imminent risk of holding inperson meetings must be evident and every 30 days the order must be renewed in order to continue with remote or hybrid meetings. The next in-person CPCSD board meeting will be held Nov. 17, when this topic will be discussed.

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instruction with “minimal in-school transition,” educators say they hope COVID-19 safety guidelines can be tailored to local conditions. “Many in our community have significant concerns regarding the continuance of mask mandates. The introduc-

tion of the vaccination mandate has created additional concerns,” states the letter. “In listening to our community we anticipate the implementation of a vaccination mandate without an exemption for personal beliefs will deeply impact schools as

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families leave for independent study programs or other alternatives to classroom-based instruction.” The letter also spells out the challenges educators say enforcement of COVID-19 mandates brings to campuses. “State regulations have been mandated, placing much of the burden for communication, implementation and enforcement entirely on principals, teachers, staff, administrators and school boards,” continues the letter. “With the responsibility to implement these mandates, school boards and administrators are left to manage the real frustrations of large portions of our public, taking time and focus away from our critical mission of serving students and supporting teachers and staff. The resulting divisions within some communities are eroding the trust and partnerships that are essential in public schools.” The letter boils down to four requests of the state that would “create a supportive structure” for public schools: • Transparency that the authority over mandates lies with the state and to inform the public how they can engage with decision-makers • Establishing benchmarks to end universal masking in classrooms

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• COVID-19 safety guidelines, including for masks, quarantines and the establishment of normal classroom instruction, be tailored to local conditions and county public health directors provided the authority to adjust all CDPH guidance and mandates to fit local conditions. • Maintaining medical, religious and personal exemptions with regard to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement. The letter concludes, “We are asking for your support to allow us to return to the business of educating our students in the safest and most normal way. Our students, our educators and our communities need your support.” Here is the letter in its entirety: November 9, 2021 Governor Gavin Newsom California Governor’s Office 1303 10th Street, Suite 1173 Sacramento, CA 95814 Sent Via Electronic Mail Dear Governor Newsom, As County Superintendent of Schools and Superintendents of the 15 school districts in El Dorado County, we have served our communities through each challenging stage of the COVID19 pandemic. We are pleased to have been among the schools who were first in the State to return students to full time, in-person instruction while implementing the mandates of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). With the support of El Dorado County Public Health Officer Dr. Nancy Williams, we have been relentless in our focus on the safety of students and staff and, during this time, we have observed overall minimal in-school transmission. On October 1, 2021, your office issued a press release indicating that you are directing CDPH to require a COVID-19 vaccination for all K-12 students once the vaccine is fully approved by the Federal Food & Drug Administration (FDA). At this time, we are aware that this mandate may go into effect as early as July 2022. Currently, there are allowances for families to decline vaccination utilizing medical, religious, and personal

exemptions. It is important to understand the challenges these mandates are creating for our school community. As you are likely aware, many in our community have significant concerns regarding the continuance of mask mandates. The introduction of the vaccination mandate has created additional concerns. In listening to our community, we anticipate the implementation of a vaccination mandate, without an exemption for personal beliefs, will deeply impact schools as families leave for independent study programs or other alternatives to classroombased instruction. From the very beginning of the response to this pandemic, State regulations have been mandated, placing much of the burden for communication, implementation, and enforcement entirely on principals, teachers, staff, administrators, and school boards. With the responsibility to implement these mandates, school boards and administrators are left to manage the real frustrations of large portions of our public, taking time and focus away from our critical mission of serving students and supporting teachers and staff. The resulting divisions within some communities are eroding the trust and partnerships that are essential in public schools. We presume that it is the State’s intention to create a supportive structure for public schools, thus we are requesting that more be done during this very difficult time to support our work educating children and youth with the following: 1. It is critical to engage the public in a transparent and coherent manner by clearly reinforcing that the authority over these mandates lies with the State, and by clearly informing the public as to how they can engage with the correct decisionmakers in these matters. 2. In addition, we request that the State identify what benchmarks must be met to end universal masking in classrooms. 3. Furthermore, the creation and implementation of COVID-19 safety guidelines, including guidelines for masks, quarantines, and the establishment of normal classroom instruction,

must be tailored to local conditions and County Public Health Directors should be provided the authority to adjust all CDPH guidance and mandates to fit local conditions. 4. Finally, it is vital that the State of California maintains the medical, religious, and personal exemptions with regard to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement. It is essential that we honor the voices of our parents. In El Dorado County, we believe in the importance of safe, in-person instruction for our students. We are asking for your support, to allow us to return to the business of educating our students in the safest and most normal way. Our students, our educators, and our communities need your support. Respectfully, Dr. Ed Manansala, El Dorado County Superintendent of Schools Jeremy Meyers, Superintendent, Black Oak Mine Unified School District Dr. David Roth, Superintendent, Buckeye Union School District Matthew Smith, Superintendent, Camino Union School District Dr. Ron Carruth, Superintendent, El Dorado Union High School District Meg Enns, Superintendent, Gold Oak Union School District Keri Phillips, Superintendent, Gold Trail Union School District Grant Coffin, Superintendent, Indian Diggings School District Dr. Todd Cutler, Superintendent, Lake Tahoe Unified School District Dave Scroggins, Superintendent, Latrobe School District Curtis Wilson, Superintendent, Mother Lode Union School District Annette Lane, Superintendent, Pioneer Union School District Eric Bonniksen, Superintendent, Placerville Union School District Pat Atkins, Superintendent, Pollock Pines Elementary and Silver Fork School Districts Jim Shoemake, Superintendent, Rescue Union School District

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Pleasant Grove Middle School hosted a special event with first responders last month during Red Ribbon Week, allowing students to learn all about public safety and interact with local heroes — not to mention all their cool toys. Above left, El Dorado County Sheriff’s deputy Roman Fontana holds onto K-9 partner Toby, a drug sniffing dog for EDSO, while he greets student Nelson Singh. Above right, sixth-graders Trae Ingles, Hunter Amundson, Jacob Austin and Cameron Petrocelli, left to right, pose with Maj. Matthew Haygood, UH72 helicopter pilot and Drug Demand Reduction Outreach program manager with the California National Guard. “With Proposition 64, an anti-marijuiana grant, we get access to school resource officers and the activities director for our Champions Club, sixth, seventh and eighth-graders who organize anti-drug and anti-marijuana events. They worked with the Sheriff’s Department and the National Guard to get this organized,” said Vera Morris, Pleasant Grove Middle School principal.

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(530) 677-5700 (916) 933-1522 (855) 424-4481

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651 Main Street in Placerville

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