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The demeanor on the field this season is dif ferent for the Trojans, who welcome back many starters. The team doesn’t waste a single second on the practice field, whether it be senior quarterback Maddox Varella working on routes with returning receivers Sebastian Sutton, Tyler Guthmiller, John Hayward and more or in defensive drills where guys like Connor Dasmann, Dwight Martin III and Hall are giving the game everything they have, looking for any way to gain an edge. Last season Varella arrived at Oak Ridge about two months before the season began and was in a stiff quarterback battle. He earned the starting job after coming off the bench and leading the Trojans to a 28-27 comeback win over Elk Grove in the third week and never handed the keys back; fin ishing the season as the passing yards leader in El Dorado County.
The proposed roundabout at the Bridlewood Drive and Bass Lake Road intersection continues to gain traction with the recent approval of $744,400 in funding by the El Dorado County Transportation Commission.“Thatisjust barely enough for the environ mental studies and the design,” noted Director of Transportation Rafael Martinez, who pegged con struction costs at an additional $1.5 to $2 million. The project is not yet approved, although Martinez said the funds will allow the commission to consider the roundabout for inclusion into El Dorado County’s regional transportation plan as well as its capital improvement program as a forthcoming project. The recently approved capital is an allocation from Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality state funds. “This would improve quality of air because you can keep the traffic moving as opposed to everybody com ing to a stop,” District 1 Supervisor John Hidahl explained as to CMAQ applicability. Martinez assured CMAQ is only the first of several state and federal grants the department plans to pursue. “All of those are heavy into alternative modes of traf fic implementation such as roundabouts, bike lanes, pedestrian paths, sidewalks,” he said. “This would be a perfect candidate for a greenhouse gas reduction grant.”InaJuly 20 meeting with Bridlewood Drive resi dents, the roundabout was presented by the DOT as a solution for traffic calming in a location where other typical implementations are unwarranted. According to state guidelines, traffic and accident volume do not currently justify measures such as stop signs, signal ization or even left-turn pockets at that intersection, Martinez explained. “That was hard for them to hear,” he conceded, adding he was, however, encouraged by a smattering of attendees willing to entertain a roundabout. Bridlewood resident Ron Cassity complemented Martinez on his presentation to the community. “He had a lot of material to present in a short time,” Cassity said of the meeting attended by approximately 100 neighbors, both online and in-person. “He did soPhia torres
Sel Richard Staff writer An El Dorado Hills family suffered an unimaginable loss Aug. 1. Known for being disciplined and competitive, Sophia Torres was described as having a “beat to her own drum” spirit and fiercely loving her friends and family. She succumbed to injuries sustained in an accident just 10 days before her 14th birthday.
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Trojans ’ varsity squad back with a vengeance Thomas Frey Staff writer As soon as the 2021 season ended, the Trojans got to work — ready to improve after a dismal 3-7 record. “Everyone knows how it felt; it sucks,” senior Jake Hall said. “I think it’s the worst record we’ve ever had in Oak Ridge history. That’s obvi ously something that’s not easy to live with.”
Diana Jorgensen El Dorado Hills “I think we should take the same precautions as we do with COVID.” Bill Rodriguez Fair Oaks “Dip everyone in kerosene.”
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Village Life photos by Jana Rossi Lakeview Elementary School kindergarten teacher Ashley Crane, at left, welcomes her new students Noa and Lea Faber as the El Dorado Hills youngsters arrived for their first day of school. Above, Ryan and mom Teaghan Zwetslout are all smiles as they line up for Lakeview’s transitional kindergarten class.
Aug. 24: The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce hosts Coffee & Commerce, 7:30-9 a.m. at The Mimosa House in El Dorado Hills Town Center. RSVP requested. Visit concertSummermoredohillschamber.orgeldoraforinformation.
Village Life photo by Sel Richard Students across El Dorado County headed back to class last week as another school year begins. At left, Oak Ridge High School Principal Aaron Palm gets a highfive Aug. 8 from sophomore Lukas Kilcollins, who said he is looking forward to “seeing my friends again.” these DORADO Aug. 27th Back to school
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Aug. 31: The El Dorado Hills ServicesCommunityDistrict hosts a Windsor Point Park Party, 5-8 p.m. Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy free food, music and family-oriented activi ties.
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4. Your suggestion to “layer” the organic waste in the yard waste can is impractical. No one wants to take existing yard waste out of their already full bin to layer stinky organic waste.
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2. Every other week will not work. I have already seen comments (and personal experience) on increased smell, maggots and ants. This is not healthy.3.Compostable bags/green certi ed bags are not reasonable. They cost extra, leak and tear apart, thus becoming unsanitary.
6. Keeping a kitchen container is what we did to store kitchen scraps. So that works, but not by using a bio bag that tears apart.
TEDITOR:oEl Dorado Disposal: I am aware you have already received comments about the new Organic Waste Collection System. I thought I would add mine. 1. The system was ill conceived by the California Legislature. Although they had good intentions in helping to reduce gas emissions, the present program will do little to reduce actual, measurable emissions, compared to the headache and cost on the part of the residents and the waste processor.
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There have been more sobering reminders of life’s fragility of late. A woman from my former mothers’ club died this summer from cancer, even more quickly than my own mother did a er diagnosis. I hadn’t seen this old friend in person in some time, but “devoted mother” is always how I’ve thought of her. Her youngest son has yet to graduate high school and I know she would have done anything to be there to support him. Then, only three days later, a local girl, a strong soccer standout who was just weeks from starting high school, was taken a er a terrible accident. Her family felt buoyed by the outpouring of community support during what could have been the loneliest, scariest time. I hope the family continues to feel supported and seen in the months and years to come, that the feeling of being li ed up by their community never fades. As I’ve been reminded yet again, rst in hints and nally as hits that refused to be ignored, life is about community in a broad sense. It doesn’t have to be a large gathering of people or deep connections with every single person we interact with. Community is to be in communion, or connection, with another person. It could be as small as a smile, an encouraging word, a laugh together in the grocery line over some shared funny experience that bonds us with a stranger for a moment. When we are at our loneliest, lowest times in life, reaching out a hand, and also accepting one, is what gives us strength and hope that things may not be the same as they were before, but we will be OK because we are not alone. Julie Samrick is an El Dorado Hills mother, teacher and writer. Connect with her at facebook.com/juliesamrickauthor.
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1. Organic waste must be disposed of weekly for health reasons. The “easiest” way to do this would be to place the organic waste in colored plastic garbage bags, in the weekly garbage can. One could use a “green” or other color for organics and the regular white bags for other garbage. Once they arrive at your facility, use sorters to empty the organic waste bags to the composter collection.
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7. Most of the items you indicate are not to go with organic waste are already being processed in either the “recycled” waste or separately in hazardous waste. I am noticing that now hardly anything ends up in the weekly garbage can. I already have a medium size garbage can that is never full. With your new rules, I will consider reducing the size to a small container. I am a professional chemical engineer and don’t just want to whine without some ideas or food for thought. Here they are:
Iused to think living to the average lifespan of 80 was a given. I suppose it was the optimism in me, but it was also a sign of my naïveté. I felt robbed when my Grandpa Jack of Herculean strength lived to be only 84. It was hard to think a Superman of a guy like he was could ever die. One of my sisters’ and my favorite superhero memories of him was the time he emerged from swimming in the Paci c Ocean with seven or eight jelly sh stuck to his skin. From the beach my sisters and I asked, “What are those?” to which he coolly replied, “What, oh these?” and brushed them o as casually as if they were ants. Meanwhile my older sister was stung by one jellysh during the same trip and spent the next 12 hours in a feverish stupor. In our minds our grandfather was the strongest grandpa in the world and any of us would have bet he’d live to be at least 100. My 70-year-old mom was vibrant and still working full-time as a Realtor up until one month before she died. Again, I was stunned into humility, smacked with the reminder not to be so naïve; that age-old wisdom our elders would always say about being grateful for each day because tomorrow isn’t promised was true a er all. As a younger person my thoughts on death had been somewhat greedy, I realized. The very day of my mother’s funeral another El Dorado Hills mother who was young enough to be my mom’s daughter died suddenly. I realized that day how lucky I’d been to have had my mother for as long as I did, to have a mother who saw me into middle-age adulthood, when so many others, so many children, like those of that woman, lose a parent so young.
2. You and the composters are the garbage experts, so you should do the handling. It’s healthier and more manageable for smells.
3. If you refuse to allow my above suggestion, then provide a separate container for weekly pickup of organics. The other (existing) garbage could be picked up less frequently (either every other week or even monthly). I am aware that other cities (such as Livermore) utilize separate containers for organic waste. You should allow plastic bags for ease of handling and smell reduction. 4. The state should consider utilizing its “excess” funds to buy the organic bins. I am con dent that a more manageable, healthy and cost-e cient system could be developed. I encourage you to do more investigation and be willing to improve this onerous and unhealthy process. Major mistakes on homeless camp YEDITOR:oujust can’t make this stu up. The board gets close to approving a homeless camp and has to start over because Supervisor Wendy Thomas forgot that she owns a number of properties on Broadway but didn’t recuse herself. But that’s only one problem. Next the supervisors want to place this homeless camp on Perks Court leading onto Missouri Flat Road. A member of the Diamond Springs Fire Board testi ed that there are already too many automobile vs. pedestrian accidents on Missouri Flat. How many homeless being hit will be enough? We know the property is an old gas station/auto repair facility. Steel gas tanks are buried in ground and will need to be mitigated as a EPA cleanup site (unless it becomes a Super Site). How many millions will have to be spent to clean it up? Not to mention the roads that would have to be improved. This project was supposed to be nished before this year’s re season started. Missed that one! The sheri has proposed using the property next to the jail, putting in tiny homes (6-foot by 10 foot – suggested by Supervisor George Turnboo). The homeless have testi ed before the Human Rights Commission that their main concern is safety from rape, the and beatings. Cold and hunger came a er that. The Health and Human Services assistant director thinks his “clients” won’t be comfortable being so close to the jail. Really. Using Volunteers of America as the supervising agency is good but putting them at such a disadvantage as being responsible for pedestrian safety when their clients are o campus and maybe using drugs or alcohol is ridiculous. And let’s not forget the safety of the kids at Herbert Green Elementary School just down the street. VOA should insist that this center be placed by the EDC jail for the safety of their clients. Send your letters to the editor to nstack@villagelife.com or visit VillageLife.com and select the Letter to the Editor link on the bottom of the page. by Julie Samrick Lic#01320399 According to the family, the set-to-be Oak Ridge High School freshman and rising soccer star had recently returned from Virginia a er earning the title of h in the nation at a soccer tournament. On the a ernoon of July 12, Sophia headed out for a run. The tragedy occurred on Serrano Parkway just west of Orsay Way. California Highway Patrol o cials report the vehicle involved was traveling westbound on Serrano Parkway at the speed limit. “The pedestrian was crossing through the center median, which has a bunch of trees and bushes,” CHP o cer Shawn Callaway told Village Life. “She entered the westbound lane in front of the vehicle and the vehicle was unable to stop in time.” A er being transported by ambulance to UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, Sophia was sedated and intubated. For almost three weeks the young lady fought for her life, battling a subarachnoid hemorrhage. A shunt was placed and measures to reduce intracranial pressure were taken; she also underwent two surgeries — abdominal exploratory surgery and brain“Todaysurgery.our beautiful Sophia was called home to be amongst the stars. A destination where she was always intended to be,” reads a post from the San Juan Soccer Club the day the teen died. “A smile that could light up a room,” the post continues. “A sense of humor capable of creating an on-demand ab workout. A competitor on and o the eld, especially when it mattered most. Sophia’s soul is beautiful, her light brilliant … Shine bright, 19. Forever.”Sophia is survived by her parents, Melanie and Omir, and older sister Samantha. To help the Torres family with expenses, a GoFundMe fundraising site has been established by Thrive With 10-35, an El Dorado County Sheri ’s O ce organization. The “Help the family of Sophia Torres” campaign had raised more than $107,000 as of mid-August. from A1
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Michael Raffety Village Life correspondent Late spring conditions enabled the El Dorado Irrigation District to fill all its alpine reservoirs. As of Aug. 2, water supplies were still relatively robust. Above 7,000 feet in altitude Caples Lake was 88% full, Silver Lake 88%, Echo Lake 94% and Lake Aloha 63%, according to EID data. Lake Aloha is the shallowest of the alpine reservoirs. Jenkinson Lake at about 4,000 feet altitude is 73% full, holding 29,970 acre-feet of water out of a maximum of 41,033. Jenkinson Lake is still receiving 14 acre-feet daily inflow from Camp Creek, which is a pre-1914 water right. The continued flow is a result of the loss of ground cover from the Caldor Fire, said EID Operations Director Dan Corcoran Aug. 8. “The district remains well positioned to meet 2022 customer demands,” Corcoran reported. He added the dis trict is “ready for continued dry condi tions during 2023 if necessary.” EID customers have used 15% less water than in 2021 and 10% less than 2020. “Late summer and fall demand projections decreased due to consistent conservation. Growth in new homes in the county has averaged 1% annually,” CorcoranCustomers’said.conservation has resulted in an updated carryover projection for Jenkinson Lake of 24,750 acre-feet, 60% of Directorcapacity.George Osborne noted the lake’s minimum carryover is 23,300. The State Water Resources Control Board curtailed some use of Weber Reservoir and Permit 21112 water rights. Nevertheless, Corcoran wrote that there is “no material impact to dis trict operations from the curtailments.”
Graphic courtesy of the EDC Department of Transportation A roundabout is proposed at the Bridlewood Drive and Bass Lake Road intersection to address safety concerns.
The Camp Creek tunnel feeding Jenkinson Lake and the Alpine reser voirs along with a 22-mile system of flumes and canals are pre-1914 water rights and not subject to regulation by the state water board. Folsom Reservoir, which hit the 90% mark in early June, has declined and is forecast to be 55% capacity this month, as the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation releases water from Folsom for Delta outflow requirements. That means EID is planning for low reservoir elevations in the fall. EID is not using its Bureau of Reclamation allocation. It is only using its Permit 21112 water rights. It is holding onto the 4,000 acre-feet in Weber Reservoir to sell to Westland Water District along with calibrated water savings from replacing the Main Ditch with a pipeline. EID recently completed a $42 mil lion stainless steel “straw” into Folsom Lake with submersible pumps that can be lowered or raised to preserve the cool water pool for fish releases. On Aug. 8 the EID board unani mously approved a six-year, $469,000 maintenance contract with Rockwell Automation. It is a preventative main tenance contract for the 4,160-volt variable frequency drive for the four submersible pumps. “The contract is needed due to increased safety concerns about the 4,160-volt equipment,” wrote Jess Leanos, EID electrical process control supervisor.Thedistrict has used Rockwell for three decades. The annual cost is $78,000, of which $47,500 is main tenance and the balance is insurance, noted EID General Manager Jim Abercrombie.“Wecan’tlose a day,” he added. The insurance portion means Rockwell will be on call, such that if the system goes out on a Friday night the contractor will be there to make sure the pumps have power Saturday.
Lining up at defensive end is Connor Dasmann, who led the Trojans in sacks with 9.5 and tackles for loss with 14 last season. In the 28-27 win over Elk Grove, he battled against Stanford University and California State University, Sacramento commits to fin ish with 12 tackles, 2 tackles for loss and a huge fourth quarter fumble recovery. “Connor has a motor that never stops,” Hall said. “He’s always go go go on the field.” Hall led the team in tackles last season with 79 and the fierce linebacker also forced two fumbles. “Jake’s outstanding,” said head coach Casey Taylor. “We expect big things from him this year.” In the winter Hall took to the wrestling mat where he and Connor Dasmann made it to state. Then on the track in the spring, he was on a 4x100 team with Martin and they were one race away from making state. Not only will Hall and Martin be defensive teammates, but they will both have responsibility carrying the football at running back. “Dwight is the guy who makes some one miss,” Hall said. “He’s fast and athletic.”Nextto Hall at linebacker will be Collin James, who finished with 41 tackles; more than half of those came in the final month of the last season. “We have our two starting linebackers Collin James and Jake Hall coming back from last year,” said Connor Dasmann who plays in front of the linebackers defensively. “I definitely have trust in those guys behind me.” The Trojans open on the road Aug. 19 at Cosumnes Oaks.
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The five up front are big, especially juniors Zane Roeder (6 feet, 4 inches, 305 pounds) and Ethan Dasmann (6 feet, 5 inches, 275 pounds). The remaining starters look to be Aidan Beck and Cade Fair while Bryce Meggers or Elijah O’Meara are compet ing for the fifth spot. That size is key in a league like the Sierra Foothill League — the tough est in the Sac-Joaquin Section that regularly produces Division 1 talent. And size is also key in practice at Oak Ridge, where the competition is strong on both sides of the ball. “Our defense is insane,” Varella said. “Swaggy (Martin) is a lockdown cor ner so he’s always giving our receivers a good challenge. Jake (Hall) is a hell of a linebacker. He plugs the holes, reads defenses and Connor (Dasmann), he’s going to be outstanding. It really teaches me I don’t have all day in the pocket. I’ve got a good 3-4 seconds and I gotta get rid of that ball.” Martin last year tied for the team lead in pass deflections and interceptions as a cornerback. As a running back, the track star averaged 9.6 yards per carry. “I think we are gonna come back harder than ever and we’ve got a great team this year,” Martin said. “We’re just really physical and we are fast and quick. You won’t see us get scored on a lot.”
get a little resistance from the group that wasDOTthere.”officials plan to hold additional town halls as the project moves forward. As the roundabout would provide at least one entrance to the future El Dorado Hills Community Services District Bass Lake Regional Park, the county has asked the EDHCSD for a $300,000 contribution, which was briefly discussed by the CSD board at its June meeting. An alternate access point proposed by the CSD at Silver Springs is a four-way stop, controlled intersection.Boardmembers were reluctant to approve the contribution, considering their outlay for the parkland purchase. “It was supposed to be a regional park by the county,” noted Director Sean Hansen. “I’m just dumbstruck by the fact that we had to buy property from the county to provide a regional park that they committed to providing and they’re not putting dollars into the park. “The county has $250,000 of our residents’ money to allocate to this so it should have been a wash,” Hansen continued. “We already paid for it so we’re offset 50 grand. I’m good with 50 grand.”Theitem was withdrawn from the agenda.“Ina perfect world, I’d love to see two roundabouts, one there at Silver Springs because one of the main con cerns is speed,” opined county Planning Commissioner Jon Vegna at the August El Dorado Hills Community Council meeting. “If you had a roundabout there and a roundabout at Bridlewood, that would significantly slow down the traffic but keep people moving.” “It’s a big concern for the Bass Lake area,” insisted Area Planning Advisory Committee Chair John Davey, men tioning the potential of 600-1,000 park ing spaces in the future park. “That’s more than there are residents there so that’s a big impact to circulation and safety.”Martinez reports the roundabout will be slightly bigger than the intersec tion itself and, in a best case scenario, construction would begin in 2024. If enough funding is not secured, the proj ect would be shelved while staff pursues other grants.
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the best version of themselves children require the broadest possible set of opportunities delivered by 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. Ultimately, the team believes their eighth-graders graduate with a set of compe tencies that far exceed their typically excellent performance in standardized tests. 1060 Suncast Lane El Dorado Hills (916) goldenhillsschool.net933-0100
The philosophy of El Dorado Hills Travel is simple: Provide a unique vacation experience that will keep customers coming back. 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 Best Mexican Food: La Cascada 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.
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.” (916) 90, El Dorado Hills (916) 2222 Francisco Drive, El Dorado Hills Phone: (916) 618-4369 Website: lacascadaedh.com Mail Shipping The UPS Store
Everyone knows the UPS Store is a great place for mailing and shipping large, small and even oddly shaped items. Need a box? Some stamps? That’s the place to go. But what about all the other things on your to do list? Need printed flyers? A few business cards or maybe a passport photo? And what about the dreaded shredding of documents? The UPS Store owner Joe Henderson and his family have been assisting their customers with these services and many others for more than 26 years.
Best Asian Food: Thai Paradise
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store for all your event needs. Owners Louis and Carie Ann Mansour and their staff help clients execute event design with style by offering their years of expertise along with hometown style customer service. This family owned business offers everything for all life’s special occasions — tents, tables, chairs, linens, china, glassware and décor as well as cooling/heating, catering equipment, bars, dance floors, lighting and much more. El Dorado Hills Party Rentals is based in El Dorado Hills and serves all Sacramento and foothill regions.
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Best SandwichBest 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 tremen dously in a relatively short time. 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.
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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. 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. 2714 Mercantile Drive, Rancho Cordova (916) sawsflooring.com879-1798
Best Sandwich 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. 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. 359 Green Valley Road El Dorado (916) 939-3647Hills
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 Thisestimator.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.
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Best SandwichBest Financial Planner: Shari Merle, LPL Financial 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. 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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Best Sandwich Best Massage: Massage Envy Massage is a great way to keep your body moving and keep doing the things you love. For a massage that will leave you relaxed and feeling your best long after getting off the table, head to Massage Envy in El Dorado Hills Town Center. Since 2007, clients have enjoyed the therapeutic and soothing techniques of knowledgeable and skilled professionals. “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.
Back Forty Texas BBQ celebrates 25 years in business this March — a quarter century of serving up fingerlicking barbecue. 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. 3977 Durock Road, Suite 205 Shingle Springs (530) backfortyshinglesprings.com676-4040
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We offer education and care for babies, Preschoolers, Pre-K, private Kindergarten, homework tutor club and 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.
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S et on 20 wooded acres with a bub bling creek run ning through, this Placerville log cabin offers an abundance of privacy, tranquility and charm. Enjoy the peace of the woods and fresh air while resting on the two-story home’s covered, wrap around deck. The front door opens into the great room with vaulted ceilings and wood flooring. Natural light floods the room via ample windows and the floor-to-ceiling stone hearth makes the fireplace a gorgeous focal point. The great room’s open dining space seamlessly flows into the kitchen, which boasts a Wolf gas range, wood stove, din ing bar, pantry cabinet and a center island with a small sink. Also downstairs are a bedroom, an office and the spacious laundry room with a sink, storage and a half-bath. Upstairs, the cozy loft overlooks the first floor while the primary suite serves as a welcoming retreat after a long day. Bask in the natural light streaming in through the large windows and glass patio door that opens onto a private bal cony. The suite’s bathroom has dual copper sinks and an impressive shower with multiple showerheads. And wardrobe storage isn’t a problem here; the suite boasts an expansive walkinThecloset.property has a 24-kW generator and two, on-demand water heaters — one for the main house and a second for an out door shower near the hot tub. Other backyard ame nities include an expansive patio and beautiful land scaping around the home. In addition to 700 feet of creek-front, the property also features three springs. Other structures on the property are a detached, 900-square-foot, two-story insulated garage with an unfin ished second floor, two sheds, an 8-foot by 20-foot metal container for storage and a 390-square-foot guest house with a deck, private patio, full kitchen, full bathroom and a bedroom. There’s also plenty of space for parking additional vehicles, an RV and/or a boat. Interested in a tour of this lovely Starkes Grade Road property in Placerville? Contact Realtor Marilyn Goff at (530) 672-4530 or visit marilyngoff.com.
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Photos courtesy of the El Dorado Hills Community Services District Addison Biggs, 10, above left, snuggles up to Taz, the El Dorado Hills Tasmanian Devils swim team mascot, during National Night Out festivities Aug. 5 at Community Park in El Dorado Hills. Kali Maltby, 11, above right, gets ready to make a beautiful butterfly with the help of Jenny Pettit, director of Child Development Services with the El Dorado County Office of Education. Many booths at the National Night Out event included hands-on activities.
August 18, 2022 b3 530-363-3090 • sierrahome@gmail.com SIERRA HOME INSPECTION “The Real Deal” Lic. # 882729 General Contractor Certi ed Inspector Jason Jackson owner Jason Jackson owner JASON JACKSON ADDRESS BD BA SQ.FT. ACRES PRICEADDRESS BD BA SQ.FT. ACRES PRICE El Dorado Hills Area Homes Sold Recently EL DORADO HILLS 8066 RYLAND DR. 3 2 (2 0) 1429 0.08 $590,000 1036 PACIFICO LN 2 2 (2 0) 1137 0.08 $605,000 959 KING GEORGE WAY 3 2 (2 0) 1658 0.2 $642,200 3659 FALKIRK WAY 4 3 (3 0) 2537 0.17 $790,000 1208 RAVENSHOE WAY 4 3 (2 1) 2284 0.24 $820,000 2826 STEPHENS LN 3 2 (2 0) 2431 0.24 $835,000 4642 VILLAGE GREEN DR 5 5 (4 1) 4235 0.2 $880,000 4804 DANBURY CIR 4 3 (3 0) 2711 0.26 $900,000 4533 CARTINA WAY 4 4 (4 0) 2996 0.34 $950,000 1057 GEMWOOD WAY 4 3 (3 0) 2755 0.27 $975,000 2818 ROYAL OAKS DR 3 3 (2 1) 2861 0.3 $1,150,000 5499 ASPEN MEADOWS DR 4 3 (3 0) 3103 0.33 $1,200,000 1541 TERRACINA DR 6 5 (5 0) 4878 0.25 $1,370,000 2374 LOCH WAY 4 4 (3 1) 3370 0.63 $1,465,000 2328 LOCH WAY 4 4 (3 1) 4459 0.55 $1,575,000 1636 CARNEGIE WAY 6 6 (5 1) 6111 0.64 $1,650,000 This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by MetroList®. All information provided by seller/other sources has not been verified by a broker. All interested persons should independently verify accuracy of all included information. Listing subject to change without notice. Copyright © 2022 MetroList Services, Inc. PRICE ADDRESS BD BA SF ACRES LISTING # PRICE ADDRESS BD BA SF ACRES LISTING # Homes for Sale in El Dorado Hills AreaAugust 17, 2022 EL DORADO HILLS $400,000 2230 VALLEY VIEW PKWY #223 2 2 (2 0) 1053 0.0239 222096637 $595,000 3391 TEA ROSE DR 3 2 (2 0) 1237 0.21 222064698 $615,000 855 STONEMAN WAY 3 2 (2 0) 1630 0.37 222059654 $615,999 3350 TEA ROSE DR 3 2 (2 0) 1425 0.19 222044455 $624,000 2576 WILLOWDALE DR 3 2 (2 0) 1563 0.17 222103013 $629,900 3826 PARK 2 2 (2 0) 1939 0.08 222082445 $635,000 6966 PISMO DR 2 2 (2 0) 1230 0.12 222096546 $639,000 1601 BONITA CT 4 3 (2 1) 2242 0.37 222099484 $649,000 7008 RUSHWOOD DR 2 2 (2 0) 1703 0.14 222087301 $669,900 7522 DOE SPRING 2 2 (2 0) 1703 0.18 222088750 $679,000 3638 ARCHETTO DR 3 2 (2 0) 1752 0.15 222097783 $689,000 3627 WALDWICK CIR 4 3 (2 1) 2456 0.3 222104532 $699,000 4012 WATSONIA GLEN DR 4 3 (3 0) 1861 0.28 222098490 $699,000 3854 ARROWHEAD DR 3 2 (2 0) 1729 0.27 222077058 $699,500 6549 PRIMAVERA LN 3 2 (2 0) 1650 0.1 222092172 $699,900 4016 MONTE VERDE DR 5 3 (3 0) 2437 0.13 222100769 $699,900 8091 AVANTI DR 4 3 (3 0) 2336 0.08 222094863 $699,900 2862 STANFORD LN 3 2 (2 0) 2024 0.29 222071047 $700,000 3746 PARK DR 3 3 (3 0) 2260 3484 222087831 $708,000 2220 SEVEN OAKS CT 4 3 (2 1) 2226 0.27 222075140 $709,000 8043 AVANTI DR 4 3 (3 0) 2336 0.08 222082847 $715,000 8105 AVANTI DR 5 4 (4 0) 2426 0.07 222086295 $720,000 1560 RADFORD LOOP 3 3 (2 1) 2128 0.15 222075529 $724,900 2210 SEVEN OAKS CT 4 3 (3 0) 2318 0.24 222059795 $728,000 7045 RUSHWOOD DR 2 2 (2 0) 2229 0.14 222061496 $745,000 3582 ROSECREST CIR 3 3 (3 0) 2384 0.2 222068267 $749,000 3609 DEVON WAY 4 4 (3 1) 2850 0.55 222081973 $749,696 7025 TALMAGE 4 3 (3 0) 2370 0.0847 222092718 $750,000 546 COPPICE CT 4 3 (3 0) 2422 0.1 222088839 $769,000 388 ROSECREST CT 3 3 (2 1) 2384 0.15 222080654 $769,000 4024 SAN ANDRES WAY 2 3 (2 1) 1977 0.14 222067400 $774,900 737 CRESTA CT 5 3 (2 1) 2096 0.32 222082608 $775,000 504 KIRKWOOD CT 3 3 (2 1) 2434 0.42 222076157 $780,000 810 MOUNT RANIER WAY 4 2 (2 0) 1948 0.29 222081737 $785,000 4057 SAN ANDRES WAY 2 3 (2 1) 1977 0.13 222089155 $785,000 9566 SUN POPPY WAY 2 3 (2 1) 2329 0.16 222076272 $799,000 3704 MESA VERDES DR 4 3 (2 1) 2231 0.3 222102800 $799,000 1415 CRAYDON PL 4 2 (2 0) 1955 0.27 222098894 $799,000 4721 BROOME PL 4 3 (3 0) 2138 0.21 222068412 $800,000 2127 STONEBRIAR DR 6 3 (3 0) 3954 0.36 222092091 $807,000 3632 WALKER PARK DR 5 3 (3 0) 2527 0.18 222102315 $819,500 4202 TORRAZZO WAY 5 3 (3 0) 2725 0.2 222104060 $823,380 6040 LYLA PARK PLACE 4 4 (4 0) 2592 0.0964 222094270 $829,900 2025 LARKSTONE PL 4 3 (2 1) 2768 0.16 222102198 $837,208 6041 LYLA PARK PLACE 0 0 (0 0) 2617 0.0826 222094724 $849,000 2020 DRIFTWOOD 3 4 (2 2) 2610 0.35 222089763 $850,000 3004 FERNCLIFF WAY 4 3 (3 0) 2607 0.13 222092423 $859,000 3559 ROCKY RIDGE WAY 3 2 (2 0) 1910 0.28 222077780 $875,000 5002 BEECHWOOD CT 3 3 (2 1) 2293 0.33 222104213 $875,000 4010 DAVID LOOP 4 3 (3 0) 2361 0.18 222094593 $875,000 971 MERRILL CT 3 3 (3 0) 2005 0.24 222078937 $895,000 4092 BOTHWELL CIR 3 3 (2 1) 2457 0.18 222078448 $895,950 9033 CERRO VISTA DR 2 3 (2 1) 1977 0.15 222098446 $899,000 2709 CARNELIAN CIR 4 3 (2 1) 2815 0.34 222090605 $899,000 7039 PISMO DR 3 3 (2 1) 2423 0.15 222081839 $899,000 7169 BLACK HAWK DR 4 3 (2 1) 2285 0.43 222060389 $899,999 5046 GARLENDA DR 4 3 (3 0) 2445 0.25 222079643 $909,000 3373 RIDGEVIEW DR 3 4 (2 2) 2669 0.26 222067947 $924,900 803 BRYCE CT 4 3 (2 1) 2659 0.39 222088736 $948,800 8092 DAMICO DR 4 4 (3 1) 3269 0.21 222078049 $949,900 3254 COLLINGSWOOD DR 3 3 (3 0) 2750 0.28 222065672 $974,900 5202 BRENTFORD WAY 3 3 (2 1) 2385 0.22 222095710 $975,000 4580 SCREECH OWL CREEK RD 3 3 (2 1) 1886 10 222040563 $985,000 7007 ROSADO DR 4 2 (2 0) 2345 0.28 222083845 $989,000 2712 DANA LOOP 5 4 (4 0) 3458 0.15 222099881 $998,000 2131 SUMMER DR 4 3 (3 0) 2958 0.61 222103594 $999,000 4107 DAVID LOOP 5 4 (4 0) 3458 0.21 222104724 $999,000 3575 RIDGEVIEW DR 4 3 (2 1) 2740 0.27 222102068 $999,990 2035 DORADO RIDGE TRL 3 3 (2 1) 2060 10.04 222091456 $1,009,998 6038 SOUTHERNESS DR 3 3 (2 1) 2885 0.22 222080645 $1,025,000 1527 PALOS VERDE CT 5 3 (2 1) 3129 0.24 222063206 $1,049,000 1071 CATALINA WAY 2 3 (2 1) 2405 0.16 222083463 $1,065,000 4138 SAN ANDRES WAY 2 3 (2 1) 2701 0.21 222099938 $1,069,000 1076 BEVINGER DR 4 3 (3 0) 3185 0.23 222097677 $1,099,000 1494 BOLIVAR CT 3 5 (4 1) 2553 0.35 222093321 $1,100,000 2501 MEREDITH PL 4 3 (3 0) 2621 0.57 222086236 $1,119,000 3010 STANFORD LN 3 3 (2 1) 3209 0.37 222085344 $1,125,000 981 MERRILL CT 5 5 (4 1) 3487 0.23 222103650 $1,125,000 4074 WINDSOR POINT PL 4 5 (4 1) 3767 0.27 222077801 $1,139,000 2007 SHELBY CIR 4 3 (2 1) 3400 0.29 222088742 $1,150,000 5274 FLORENTINO LOOP 5 5 (4 1) 3741 0.33 222103127 $1,150,000 2941 ROYAL OAKS DR 4 4 (3 1) 3246 0.64 222085585 $1,169,000 2052 MOONSTONE CIR 4 4 (3 1) 4006 0.59 222047878 $1,175,000 2349 CARLISLE CT 5 3 (3 0) 3168 0.34 222046054 $1,189,000 5398 BRENTFORD WAY 5 4 (4 0) 3458 0.46 221128689 $1,195,000 6021 LADERO WAY 5 3 (3 0) 3067 0.2 222090083 $1,195,000 1044 SOUZA DR 3 3 (3 0) 2732 0.17 222084142 $1,199,000 9611 PAMELA ST 4 4 (3 1) 2711 0.62 222088871 $1,248,000 588 BLUE OAK CT 4 3 (3 0) 3173 0.4 222089130 $1,249,000 2040 HARLAN DR 4 3 (2 1) 2290 5.05 222103000 $1,249,500 2505 LOCH WAY 3 2 (2 0) 3150 1.08 222087804 $1,250,000 5406 INGLESIDE WAY 4 5 (4 1) 3545 0.47 222085519 $1,275,000 123 GAGE CT 4 5 (4 1) 4235 0.24 222093391 $1,299,000 7037 GULLANE 3 5 (3 2) 3648 0.34 222096677 $1,327,000 1359 SOUZA DR 5 5 (4 1) 4235 0.58 222088571 $1,349,000 1094 SOUZA DR 4 3 (3 0) 3527 0.27 222097331 $1,350,000 1585 ELMORES WAY 4 5 (4 1) 4346 0.36 222099847 $1,350,000 3550 ROCKY RIDGE WAY 4 3 (2 1) 2458 0.34 222088288 $1,350,000 3151 ORBETELLO WAY 5 5 (4 1) 4016 0.47 222085448 $1,374,998 5192 PADOVA DR 3 4 (3 1) 3024 1.73 222055756 $1,399,000 4081 MCKAY PL 4 4 (3 1) 3091 0.27 222079721 $1,399,000 6020 PALERMO WAY 5 4 (4 0) 3727 0.23 222092487 $1,399,000 2593 ABERDEEN LANE 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whether or not the appli cation window is show ing and also offers a push to talk “walkie-talkie” mode. “It doesn’t matter what program you launch, it detects when your micro phone is being used,” said Dhoot, explaining that although many compa nies offer mute buttons, MuteMe is the only one that touts a double mute feature that works even during talk-to-text func tions.“There’s a lot of research out there that says tech companies are actually listening to you even when you hit the mute button — like applications that tell you that you’re muted while you’re talking, which means it’s still listening to you,” Dhoot warned. “Not only is it listening to you, but it’s broadcast ing your audio to their servers. We double mute you seamlessly. It gives you that extra sense of security.”Davis,Dhoot and their wives were all working from home when they began tossing around ideas for a mute but ton. “For us it was an indicator,” said Davis of his family. Davis lacks a dedicated home office and wanted a way to let his wife and children know when he was in a meeting.Dhoot’s concerns centered around transi tion ease. “I needed a quick way to mute and unmute,” he said, admitting that he has often been caught tak ing notes and scrambling to unmute when asked a question.InSeptember 2020 Courtesy photo MuteMe ensures no more embarrassing slip-ups during video and audio conferencing. A team in El Dorado Hills launched the product and company during the pandemic.
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El Dorado County Transit Authority invites applications for the position of Fiscal Technician I/II. Application and job description available at Transit Of ce, 6565 Commerce Way, Diamond Springs, CA 95619, (530) 642-5383 or www.eldoradotransit.com. Filing Deadline: Open Until Filled El Dorado Transit Fiscal Technician I/II I: $17.99 - $24.12 w/benefits II: $19.86 - $26.62 w/benefits California Public Employees’ Retirement(CalPERS)System EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ELTRANSITDORADO Classifieds Announcement Employment Employment LEARN & PLAY CRIBBAGE Cribbage is a fun, fast paced game that will surely keep you on your toes! **All skill levels **Learn to play by ACC Rules (American Cribbage Congress) **Beginner instruction available **Compete in weekly Cribbage tournaments. Call 916-768-4452 for more information Gold Country Cribbers play Thursday afternoon 1:00 pm at the Moni Gilmore Sr Center, 990 Lassen Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA. 95762 An Equal Opportunity Employer Assist in food preparation, set-up, serving and selling of school breakfast, lunch and ala carte food items in the cafeteria, transport food to and maintain satellite kitchen in a clean and sanitary condition REscuE uniOn schOOl DistRict hiring Food service Workers — needed urgently $15.23 – $19.45/hour with Medical & Retirement Benefits Apply https://www.edjoin.org/rescueusdon 2890 Mosquito Road Placerville, CA 95667 Fax: (530) 622-1134 El Dorado Irrigation District is seeking: For a complete job description and the REQUIRED application, please visit our website at www.eid.org or callEQUAL530-642-4074.EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Limited Term- Finance Assistant Salary: I: $22.52 per hour FFD: Open until filled. First review of applications on August 9, 2022. The Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Limited Term-Finance Assistant I in the Utility Billing Section of Customer Service in the Finance Division. This is a limited term position; incumbent is employed for a period not-to-exceed six months from date of appointment. Application and job description available at Transit Of ce, 6565 Commerce Way, Diamond Springs, CA 95619, (530) 642-5383 or www.eldoradotransit.com El Dorado County Transit Authority invites applications for the following positions: Equipment Technician I/II Fiscal Technician I/II Maintenance Technician Transit PartFull-TimeDispatcher,&ExtraHelpTransitOperator,Time&ExtraHelp EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ELTRANSITDORADO facebook.com/VillageLifeNews Are you on Facebook? Like us!
At the Aug. 2 meeting of the El Dorado County Board of Education, Adam Clark took his oath of o ce and was sworn in to his new role as trustee for Area 2. Clark lls the vacancy le by former member John Lane and will serve approximately four months to complete the term, which will be up for election in November. “We are glad to welcome Mr. Clark to this position,” said Board of Education President Heidi Weiland. “It was abundantly clear during his interview that his heart is dedicated to our students and community. We look forward to working with him for the bene t of El Dorado County.”Clarkis currently an attorney for the El Dorado County O ce of the Alternate Public Defender and works on juvenile delinquency cases, giving him a unique insight into the issues children in El Dorado County face. He is a graduate of El Dorado County schools, having attended both Camino School and El Dorado High School. Clark earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from San Francisco State University in 2003 and graduated from the University of the Paci c McGeorge School of Law in 2007. He passed the California Bar Exam and opened his own practice inHe2008.and his wife Christina are raising their two children here. “I want to do my part to serve my community, advocate for the rights of children, and promote the welfare of El Dorado County on the whole,” the new trustee shared. “I am honored to welcome Mr. Clark to the El Dorado County Board of Education,” said El Dorado County edcoe.org.tionofthebeElcommitmenttiseManansala.ofSuperintendentSchoolsDr.Ed“Hisexper-andlong-standingtoservingDoradoCountywillatremendousassettostudentsandfamiliesElDoradoCounty.”Formoreinforma-aboutEDCOEvisit
Dhoot, who has a history of concocting inventions on his home 3D printer, spooled out a prototype. He and Davis launched their rst iteration on Kickstarter, raising $150,000 in just three weeks. A er raising an additional $150,000 through Indiegogo, MuteMe was approached by Staples, which agreed to distribute their buttonHowever,nationwide.Davisadmits the product was not a success. “People didn’t know what it was,” he said, explaining that staples.com is a separate entity from the brick and mortar stores. “At the time, ground trafc wasn’t great either.” Nonetheless, the MuteMe button was enjoying prestige as the second most popular technology product on Kickstarter at the time and in January 2021, Shark Tank reached out. A er a grueling application process involving months of video submissions, the MuteMe segment aired Oct. 15, 2021, season 13 episode 2. “We got an o er but it was for too much of the company,” Davis revealed. By now, people were searching for the product on Amazon. “We got recruited to come on Amazon through Launchpad,” said Dhoot, admitting that they weren’t quite ready for that kind of exposure. “We didn’t have inventory; we were having challenges with our supply chain. You hesitate because it’s a big deal. You want to be sure your product is solid and ready to go.”Those challenges came in the form of skyrocketing freight charges as well as a chip shortage, which hit them four days before a major order. Facing delays from retooling for an alternate chip, the decision was made to have the manufacturer ship the device without rmware. “We unpackaged 20,000 devices, put the rmware on and repackaged them,” recounted Davis. It took 80 straight days, with friends and family pitching in, to accomplish the feat. They have since written programming for three families of chips in anticipation of future shortages. Although the startup has racked up more than $1 million in sales in under 18 months, Davis is quick to point out that success has been expensive, with legal fees and other outlays. But the future remains bright, despite many potential users returning to o ces. Not only are many still working from home, but MuteMe has seen a rising demand in o ce use. “We want to be a company that has products which support people who work from anywhere, not just at home,” insisted Davis.MuteMe is live on Amazon and recently launched a travel version, the MuteMe Mini, at half the price. The company also o ers custom engraved products, already elding orders for companies like Intel, Microso , Xbox and Facebook. Plans for future versions of the button are in the works, with features such as camera control, hand raising, speaker volume and ending meetings. A wireless product is slated as well, as is a door sign and a branded microphone product. For more information visit muteme.com.
Adam Clark joins El Dorado County Board of Education
Courtesy photo Adam Clark, left, takes his oath read by Board of Education President Heidi Weiland.
Dina Gentry EDC Office of Education
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Eric Jaramishian Staff writer Rural recognizes rural, especially when it comes to fire danger. The Rescue Fire Department donated various firefighting tools to the firefight ing nonprofit Bomberos Voluntarios Cabo Este based in the east cape of Baja California Sur, Mexico. The fire agency off-loaded surplus equip ment, including fire hoses and self-contained breathing apparatus to help fire organizations like the San Jose del Cabo Fire said.totheycommunitypeopleDepartmentWinkelblack.nization,theof$15,000-$20,000Departmentnitiesandexpertsively,departmentengine.includedingraisestartedAlcornofRibera,tookclosestCaboaTeresaRiberawhenMexico,iningStevefoundertionMexico-basedaround2019BoardRescuereachedBomberosFireRescuememberMarkDepartment.Winkelblack,oftheVolunteerAssociationandVoluntarios,outtotheFireDepartmentofDirectorsinregardingdonations,thetimetheorganizawasformed.BomberosVoluntariosandpresidentAlcornwasbuildhisretirementhomeLaRibera,BCSinAugust2019newsspreadofLaresidentMariaLomelidyinginhousefire.SanJosedelfirefighters,thefirstresponders,anhourtoreachLa45milesnorthSanJosedelCabo.subsequentlyaGoFundMetomoneyforfirefightequipment,whichanewfireThevolunteerfiregrewextennowprovidingfirerescuetrainingservicestocommuofCaboEste.TheRescueFiredonatedworthsurplusequipmenttovolunteerfireorgaaccordingto“RescueFireandtheofRescueareveryinvolvedandwereneverhesitanthelp,”Winkelblack“Theboardofdirec tors has been very helpful and the firefighters have bent over backwards. They didn’t have to come on Saturday to help us load but they offered and they were there the whole time right until we got it done and then they had to leave on emergency.”
Photo courtesy of Patrick McCuiston A firefighter loads up gear headed to Mexico.
Photo courtesy of Patrick McCuiston Mark Winkelblack, Rescue Volunteer Fire Association and Bomberos Voluntarios Cabo Este member, gathers donations from the Rescue Fire Department for the Mexico-based fire fighting nonprofit.
Photo courtesy of Stephen Alcorn Firefighters roll up hose that will be given to south-of-theborder fire crews.
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The El Dorado County Senior Nutrition Program is seeking dedi cated, caring volunteers for the home delivered meals program. Each vol unteer generally works one day each week on an assigned route, delivering meals between 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. An orientation session for potential new volunteer drivers is scheduled 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, at the Placerville Senior Center, 937 Spring St.The El Dorado County Senior Nutrition Program is one of many national senior nutrition programs funded under the Older American Act of 1965 serving older adults through home delivered meal service and com munity dining centers. For more information call (530) 621-6160. The Senior Nutrition Program is a service of the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency.
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