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El Dorado Hills Town Center is aglow with holiday spirit. Saturday night the shopping center hosted a virtual tree lighting event to kick off the Christmas season. Above, a carriage stops in the courtyard below the tree. Carriage rides are offered 6-9 p.m. Fridays, Dec. 11 & 18, and 5-9 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 12 & 19. At right, Santa and his helpers are ready at the California Welcome Center in Town Center. Left to right: Santa Tom and his helpers from Charm Photography — Charlene Lane, Ian McKay, Michael Vargas and Suzy Watson. Children may visit Santa by appointment. For more information visit eldoradohillstowncenter.com.
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Village Life staff Using a region’s intensive-care unit capacity as the benchmark, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced new COVID-19 guidelines that could shutdown the entire state over the upcoming holidays. During a press conference last week, Newsom said any region where ICU bed availability falls below 15% would remain in lockdown for three weeks. Restrictions include the closure of hair salons and barbershops, bars, breweries and distilleries, casinos and indoor and outdoor playgrounds. Restaurants would be limited to take-out and delivery only and retailers would have to limit customers inside their stories to 20% capacity. Ski resorts are allowed to remain open as part of the governor’s guidelines. Newsom also said all non-essential travel would be suspended. Schools and childcare centers as well as non-urgent ■
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Families drove through El Dorado Hills Community Park Saturday morning so little ones could share their Christmas lists with Santa Claus during the EDH Community Services District’s special drive-thru event. Above left, Eliana, 6, and Isabella De Ornelas, 4, of El Dorado Hills peek through the sunroof to get a look at the jolly fellow. Eliana asked for an American Girl doll while her little sister said she would like a tea cart and a Cry Babies doll. Above right, EDHCSD Director of Recreation Mike Cottrell hands out treats to Phoebe, 5, and Autumn Campbell, 7, from El Dorado Hills. Phoebe asked for a talking Mickey Mouse while Autumn wished for a Jessie doll from “Toy Story.” Parents Robert and Erica Campbell are all smiles.
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ORHS athlete Tyler Burns clears the bar at the Friendship Meet with Ponderosa High School in March. At Tyler’s first meet of the year he cleared the bar at 16 feet, 5 inches. Nevertheless, there is no doubt his dad factors in to Tyler’s future ambitions. Along with Oak Ridge track coach John Hardwick, Tyler expressed appreciation for their influence in his fledgling career. “They play a big role in how far I’ve come,” he said, explaining that many disagree on the best approach to a perfect vault. “My dad and the coach are pretty similar as far as what’s the best way to swing upside down or how far apart your hands should be on the pole. It makes it really nice that I never get conflicting messages.” Brent said he finds it interesting to coach someone who researches the sport so intently.
“He’s studied so much. Way more than I did as a kid,” he admitted. “He’s cut from a different cloth. He has a deeper understanding of himself than most kids his age.” Along with his dad, Tyler also points to Oak Ridge graduate and 2015 State Champion Austin Laut as someone he admires. “I’ve set some of my goals along the lines of what they have already accomplished with the goal of beating them,” he told Village Life. As for why he loves the sport? “My favorite feeling is falling after you’ve cleared a bar,” he said. “The higher it is the more fun it is to fall in to the pit.” It’s no surprise he gets a kick out of cliff jumping,
especially at Angora Lake. “My dad will go with us sometimes. It’s my mom who sometimes gets a little worried about it.” Tyler deferred his admission to Cal until fall of 2021 and is spending his gap year training. Although he has not yet pinned down a major, he said he enjoys math and has considered pursuing business. But for now, he hopes to follow a track legacy that began with his grandfather, who competed in the Olympic trials for javelin. “I definitely always have that in the back of my mind. If I jump high enough I could go the 2021 Olympic trials,” he said. “I’m a long way away from that but we’re getting closer every day.”
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School parents shared mixed reviews for the school year thus far. Oak Ridge sophomore Brigitte Pollet told Village Life she and classmates felt more stress than ever. “Students are carrying the emotional toll of our worlds turning upside-down but we are still expected to perform just as well as any normal year,” she shared. “When I’m at home, it’s obviously hard to focus and learn through a screen. However, going to physical (learning) has letdowns in itself. I’d feel a lot calmer while I’m on campus if masks were enforced more. I suffer from chronic asthma and I don’t feel safe when classmates sitting a few feet away from me are wearing their masks below their noses.” “Brigitte had to be isolated because children were not wearing masks in the Oak Ridge weight room and a boy in one of her classes had contracted the virus,” said her mother Heather Pollet, who is also a nurse. “Thankfully she didn’t contract the virus. I was not happy about the fact they weren’t wearing the masks and it wasn’t enforced. “I think we all should be on board with preventative measures to minimize the spread,” the parent continued. “The rising number of cases ... coming from my school show that not all people are being cautious and social distancing when needed,” lamented freshman Zane Al-Esawi. “I hate to say it but I think that the kids and teachers at my school should go back to online school because, in my opinion, it’s the safer and more logical way to teach school during these times.”
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Continued from A1 ORHS parent Kristen Roeder said going from online only to hybrid and then back again is “causing major disruption in education.” “(El Dorado County Health Officer) Nancy Williams and the head of (the) Centers for Disease Control have said the school is the safest place for kids (K-12) so why are we pulling them from their education?” Roeder asked. “If masks work, then why are we doing mandatory quarantines and continuing to disrupt our children’s education? If it’s a staffing issue, then the district needs to say that.” “We understand a temporary return to distance learning may be disheartening, but the move is designed to prevent greater disruption,” El Dorado Union High School District Superintendent Ron Carruth told parents when Oak Ridge announced the temporary online switch last week. “Four days of distance learning will ensure that all students receive live, albeit online, instruction in preparation for end of semester finals.” Finals at Oak Ridge began this week and Palm told parents in his message the staff will assist any student who might have to miss the in-person tests due to quarantine or illness. “We are not going to allow an excused absence to translate to a zero on a final,” Palm wrote. “As a school we will support your student. If your student does happen to miss a final due to illness, you can discuss with your student’s instructor on how best to proceed.” Sel Richard and Dawn Hodson contributed to this article.
Continued from A1 cases with 15 patients hospitalized and four in the ICU. Eight people have died in the county since the pandemic hit the area in mid-March. The three most recent deaths were announced last week — a man in South Lake Tahoe in the 50-64 age range, a man in the Cameron Park/Shingle Springs area in the 65 and older range and a man in the Placerville area in the 50-64 age range. Shortly after the governor’s announcement El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office reactivated the county’s Emergency Operations Center, which includes personnel from the Sheriff’s Office, Public Health Department and Chief Administrative Office. “It’s clear from the substantial increase of positive cases, the more serious impact on our county’s hospital and ICUs and the trickle-down effect to our overall healthcare system and community wellbeing that it’s time to provide as many resources as possible to address this public health emergency,” said Sheriff John D’Agostini. The EOC brings together staff to lead the planning, operations, logistics, technical and public information aspects of an emergency in a structure that ensures the most pressing needs are met, according to a press release issued by the county last week. “Our community needs to do all it can to keep our county safe, open and as normal as possible in the face of this virus, especially as we see some segments of our healthcare and economy really struggling and expect more to come,” said D’Agostini. “The Sheriff’s Office unequivocally supports the message that individual responsibility is the key to keeping this virus under control and activating the EOC will help our community stay safe. The Sheriff’s Office will continue to focus on education rather than enforcement.” Kevin Christensen and Dawn Hodson contributed to this article.
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Music heals the body and soul
Local musician spreads love, support through song Kevin Christensen Staff writer
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ameron Park resident Talia Crumb suffered a brain injury when the trunk of her car struck her head with such force it knocked her skull off her spine, changing her life journey forever. Crumb, who grew up
in Cameron Park and recently moved back with her husband Austin, is a lifelong music lover and owner of Voz Alta Studio in Folsom. She attended Folsom Lake College, where she was studying music and leaning toward California State University, Sacramento’s music and conducting program when the
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traumatic head injury occurred. “Although all of the test results came back normal, I was not functioning as I usually did,” said Crumb. “Some days I would seem fine and other days I struggled with severe panic attacks and other symptoms that limited my ability to work, socialize or even read or watch television. The day could go either way at any time, without any notice.” Crumb’s chiropractic neurologist suggested she exercise her brain through music, starting off small with simple, slow songs and eventually moving into the harder piano or vocal pieces she had studied during college. After a lot of prayer and support from her family and friends, on Jan. 1, 2016, she said she woke up to the first fully normal day she had in a long time. Crumb’s passion for music sprouted as a child, growing up in choirs and musicals and performing in recitals and competitions. It was not until her head injury that her musical journey would change to help others beyond what she could have imagined. “My dad suggested I contact the local senior center to see if I could perform there,” Crumb shared. “In my first contact they were excited to have me and asked how much I charged. At the time I couldn’t work a normal job due to my random good and bad days so any sort of pay was welcome. It’s been a journey but I have found purpose with music.” The Cameron Park music lover quickly found other facilities interested in having live music. Crumb saw the effect her concussion had during her personal experience and later, studying and training through a Music for Healing and Transition Program at mhtp.org, discovered how she could help others with health issues. “I saw how music can help alleviate symptoms
“It’s been a journey but I have found purpose with music.” — Talia Crumb
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Cameron Park resident Talia Crumb, the owner of Voz Alta Studio, sings patriotic music at a Veterans Day Caravan for seniors and veterans at Gold Country Retirement and Health Center in Placerville. She’s organizing a Christmas Caravan this year to spread holiday cheer to seniors who can’t see their families. I and others have experienced due to mental decline, brain injury or otherwise and it’s why I love performing at senior centers and make special connections there,” Crumb explained. “It didn’t take long before my name got around and activity directors started to ask if I knew other musicians who would be interested in the work.” It was at this point Crumb did some research and, after talking with friends, started Voz Alta Studio to represent herself and three other musicians who travel around Sacramento, Placer and El Dorado counties to provide live entertainment. Since 2017 Voz Alta Studio has represented more than 15 artists of all backgrounds
and talents. The artists offer entertainment at senior living facilities through live music, karaoke, dance, magic, Zumba, fitness and piano tuning services. “I absolutely love my work and the connections we make. I’ve been asked to expand to the Bay Area, Oregon and Washington by clients and artists and hope to do so one day,” Crumb said. Voz Alta Studio has already started its expansion into the Stockton area. The education studio portion of Voz Alta Studio teaches students of all ages the joys of music through private lessons, with many performing, testing and competitive opportunities. “Due to COVID and
the recent changes in recent independent contracting laws, I am currently the only educator but I feel that part will expand in due time,” Crumb said. Crumb said she faces many challenges running a small business, especially in California, and has had many friends reach out, asking for tips when starting their companies. “I tell them if you don’t have a passion for it when you start, you’ll find that once you hit all the obstacles and paperwork required to run a business you will end up hating the thing you thought you loved,” the Voz Alta Studio owner shared. Her drive for success, ■
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In addition to performing at senior facilities in the greater Sacramento region, musician Talia Crumb also offers music lessons at her Folsom music studio.
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Christmas Caravan Voz Alta Studio is organizing its first Christmas Caravan on Christmas Day at 10 a.m. with multiple, simultaneous vehicle parades in the El Dorado, Sacramento and Placer counties. “A lot of senior communities this Christmas are not able to have a celebration or even see family due to the lockdowns,” Crumb said. “I’m coordinating the Christmas Caravan on Christmas Day to bring these shut-ins some Christmas cheer.” People can follow the event on Facebook, Instagram or at the Voz Alta Studio’s website (listed below) for route details. To find out more information or to add a community to the route list or partner list contact Crumb at ceo@ vozaltastudio.com. To learn more about Voz Alta Studio visit vozaltastudio.com.
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despite (at times) considering quitting the business during the pandemic, comes from a love of solving challenges and making an impact. “I personally enjoy puzzles and challenges and as long as I face each trial like a new puzzle, I find that I stay motivated to keep going,” Crumb explained. “The impact Voz Alta Studio has made in our communities is too important to just let it go. Too many people need music to escape from reality, to connect with others, to prove that they can accomplish something,” she continued. “I believe that what we do is more important than any of the political or medical obstacles that threaten to stop the dream. And my dream has always been to enrich lives through music and art. God does some amazing things if we keep our eyes open. It is rather cool what he has done in my life because of an injury.”
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