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Golden Sierra High School senior Jackson Klahn scored eight touchdowns in a single game, breaking the school record of five. He had six rushing TDs, one receiving and one interception return Sept. 2 against host Western Sierra Collegiate Academy. The Grizzlies won 76-6. “I believe (Jackson’s) commitment to the team was the driving force behind the high level of play he displayed that night,” said head coach Gregory Horsfall. “When our ‘why’ extends beyond ourselves greatness happens. That greatness resonates with every player on our team and beyond.”

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). Creativity is not a quality reserved for a select few humans, it’s part of being human. Write down your imaginings. Explore the serious ones with a light heart and take the silly ones quite seriously. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Just because something goes unspoken doesn’t mean it should be spoken. Words aren’t always what’s needed to improve the situation. Then again, sometimes they’re exactly what’s needed, the keys to a cage that sets everyone free. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You will change what you say based on the ears that are around you. It’s not because you’re wishy-washy, but because you are sensitive to those who are younger, older or have a different sensibility. CANCER (June 22-July 22). A good question will sweeten the day. Try these: What captures my curiosity here? Is there something I could do to see things more clearly? How can I lighten things up? LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’ve figured out what’s beneficial to you and it will benefit others too. Don’t be surprised when people imitate you. You’re a leader whether you feel like one or not. Success breeds followers. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The presence of physical pain indicates something is harmful to the body. Emotional pain warns of harm to the soul. You’re listening to all the messages now, positive and negative, and moving in the direction of happiness. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You love some of what you are doing, which gives you new guidelines and a direction to work in. When you start loving it all, that’s when life will shift. Drop any resistance to the challenge and dive right in. You’re up to this. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The sense of order in your environment will support you as you move freely toward your goals. Just don’t overdo it. An excessive amount of order is uninspiring and strangely demotivating. Maintain a balance. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). To master a thing takes time and attention, but that is not all. The intelligence you bring to deciding what to pay attention to and for how long will be key to your success. A mentor can help with this. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Having the same opinion as many other people doesn’t make your opinion right or wrong, it only makes your opinion popular or unpopular. You’ll seek truth over validation, reality over consensus. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Hearing stories of courage doesn’t make a person courageous. The test of bravery is always action. You welcome fear. It gives you the opportunity to be brave. You’ll learn what you can count on about yourself and what needs work. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The day brings a handful of positive outcomes peppered with a few frustrations. Just when you start to think that your life is hard, someone with a truly difficult circumstance puts it all in perspective. Cary Continued from A1

two years in the U.S. Peace Corps as a volunteer in the Philippines as an agriculture adviser. I have proved through my decades of work I am deeply devoted to public service.

I am running for reelection to the EDUHSD Board because I want to continue making our district, already one of the best in California, even better. Our current board is truly dedicated to achieving educational excellence and providing a strong educational experience to all students, from a career-technical education program that offers 47 different CTE courses in a multitude of fields, to one of the best Advanced Placement programs in our region, enabling our students to enter top U.S. universities.

What makes you a good candidate to represent the district?

I am deeply committed to our community and to our students. In addition to my decades of experience as a board member, I have been an education lawyer for 27 years, providing services to school districts and school administrators. My deep knowledge of California and federal education law makes me a strong asset to our board and to our district. I am also a dedicated fiscal conservative and watch carefully over district finances.

I am also a good candidate to represent EDUHSD because I am dedicated to carefully listening to everyone in our community and trying to develop consensus and unity in the face of the many challenges we face today in our county, state and nation. Many who have observed me during my long service have made positive comments on my ability to find creative solutions to complex problems while maintaining a sense of humor and trustworthiness.

Do parents have the right to shape what is being taught to their children?

I strongly believe parents have the right to participate in shaping what their children are being taught in our district. This is evident in our board’s commitment to listening carefully to all public comments at each board meeting no matter how long it takes, and deeply considering input from all our parents, students and community members.

I personally read every email I receive from parents, take and respond to any and all phone calls from parents, and I have listened to thousands of parents in my 32 years as a school board member in El Dorado County.

I personally, along with our entire board, always take into account the views and concerns of our parents and community when we adopt curriculum for our district’s students. We have curriculum committees that include parent representatives who guide our process for deciding what we teach to our students.

What are the most pressing issues for the district right now?

The most pressing issue facing our district today is recovering from the remaining effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even though we were one of the first high school districts in the state to return to in-person instruction, the students in our district, along with those in school districts across our nation, suffered negative educational and emotional effects from the pandemic.

We are working hard, and successfully, to provide additional mental health and educational resources to overcome these effects. We’ve expanded our counseling resources, provided additional academic support for struggling students and focused on identifying students in crisis to provide early help.

I truly believe in, and have been amazed by, the resilience and courage of our students, parents, teachers and staff, and thanks to them our district is strongly moving back to “normal” life. I hope to be reelected so I can continue to lead this critical recovery work.

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