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Former EDH Fire Chief Larry Fry speaks at the podium while Chief Maurice Johnson, left, and the audience listen to the origin story for the EDHFD’s long-awaited training facility.
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Artist Lora Watts sits in front of the latest mural she designed for Lake Forest Elementary School in El Dorado Hills. She has several more projects in the works at other area schools.
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old, gray walls and black asphalt don’t stand a chance when Lora Watts takes notice. The graphic designer and artist has made it her mission to brighten local schools by designing beautiful murals meant to inspire the children and staff who pass by them every school day. “I was just struck by how the schools felt institution-like,” Watts explained. Project Luma was born and thus far the El Dorado Hills resident has brought colorful cheer to nearly a dozen El Dorado County schools — some completed
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and some in process. “I want to be able to do as many schools as possible,” she said while sitting in the courtyard at Lake Forest Elementary School where several impressive murals have been completed. The project begins when Watts identifies her newest canvas. She then reaches out to school leaders and parent-teacher groups with a proposal. From there, fundraising begins while Watts perfects her design and works with local artists and volunteers who will complete the mural. Watts said she designs art that’s both easy to paint and economical. “Having good … things on the walls makes people
With appreciation to those who sparked the idea to build a firefighters training center in El Dorado Hills, the EDH Fire Department officially “uncoupled the hose” on the new facility. More than 100 people gathered Oct. 28 for the grand opening celebration that included words from dignitaries, games for the kids and tours of the longawaited $12.5 million campus next to Fire Station 87 in the El Dorado Hills Business Park. “We gather here to celebrate the grand opening of the El Dorado Hills Fire Training Center — a beacon of innovation, collaboration and dedication to the safety and well-being of our community,” EDH Fire Chief Maurice Johnson said. “This state-of-the-art facility is not just a training center; it is a testament
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What’s Happening Now The Stage at Burke Junction in Cameron Park presents “Alabama Women” through Nov. 26. For tickets and more information visit stageatburke.com. The El Dorado Hills Town Center Farmers Market takes place year round, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday behind Nibblers and Trek Bicycle.
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Nov. 17 A Friendsgiving Potluck will be held at 1 p.m. at the Gilmore Senior Center, 990 Lassen Lane in El Dorado Hills.
Nov. 18 The Cameron Park Community Services District hosts the Christmas Craft Faire, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cameron Park Community Center. Face in a Book in El Dorado Hills Town Center hosts mystery author James L’Etoile as he launches his latest mystery, “Face of Greed,” 3-5 p.m.
Nov. 19 Moonraker Brewing Co. hosts a Holiday Pop Up Market at the millhouse in Cameron Park, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shop at more than 25 local vendor booths and enjoy a local brew.
Nov. 20 The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians and the Food Bank of El Dorado County offer a free Harvest Meal (one per family) with a drive-thru event 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4550 Business Drive, Cameron Park. For more information call (530) 621-9950.
Nov. 21 Vitalant will host an El Dorado Hills community blood drive, 11:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. at El Dorado Hills Stadium 14 Theater & IMAX Theater, 2101 Vine St. Make an appointment at donors. vitalant.org and use blood drive code SMFM486 or call (877) 258-4825 and mention the same code. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space allows.
Nov. 24 El Dorado Hills Town Center’s Elf on the Boulevard Scavenger Hunt begins. Pick up a passport at any participating n See Events, page A7
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Buckeye Union School District Superintendent Dr. David Roth, Rolling Hills Middle School Principal Debbie Bowers, Student of the Year Grace Bolognini, bother Gian Bolognini, dad David Bolognini and mom Kelly Bolognini are all smiles after Grace received her award.
The Rotary Club of El Dorado Hills and local educators recently celebrated Grace Bolognini as the Rolling Hills Middle School Student of the Year. The eighth-grader who loves soccer and Spanish was honored Nov. 8 during the EDH Rotary breakfast meeting. RHMS Principal Debbie Bowers called Grace “a positive influence” on her fellow students and commended her for her compassion, willingness to help others and perseverance. “She has an unwavering dedication to her school work no matter what challenges she’s facing,” Bowers shared. “This girl can and has moved mountains and will continue to do so.” Grace received a plaque, illustrated dictionary and $50 from the EDH Rotary Club.
Church group reaches out to those in need Noel Stack Managing editor On a chilly Monday morning a dozen Holy Trinity Parish members gathered to discuss how to bring God’s warmth and generosity to those in need. All are part of the El Dorado Hills church’s Society of St. Vincent de Paul chapter, a worldwide nonprofit organization of lay Catholics following Christ’s call to serve the poor, the suffering and the deprived. “The goal is to assist our neighbors,” explained chapter President Barbara Edgar. An example shared at the meeting: after a home visit, the society gave a
Placerville mother of two who works full time a $400 check to help cover her rent after the unexpected expense of her father’s funeral drained her bank account. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul not only provides material assistance such as funds for rent and utilities, food or clothing, but also offers friendship, understanding and prayer. Recipients do not need to be Catholic, Edgar stressed, and in most cases the society helps with a one-time need. “We give people a hand up, not just a handout,” she explained. “We want to help get them over that hump so they’re not always in need.” Holy Trinity’s chapter launched this
summer with financial support coming from the church, its parishioners and the community. Edgar stepped up as president and told Village Life, “I’m thrilled that I’m doing it.” And chapter members are thrilled to help people, giving charitably as servants of God. They prayed together: “Father, grant that we who are nourished by the body and blood of Christ in the Holy Eucharist may realize the depth of our needs, respond more spontaneously to the suffering of others, and come to love you more deeply by service to our neighbor.” For more information about the Society of St. Vincent de Paul visit holytrinityparish.org/svdp.
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Tour beautifully decorated homes during this year’s Assistance League Sierra Foothills Homes for the Holidays tour, Dec. 2 & 3. 10 a.m. at Faith Episcopal Church in Cameron Park. Homes for the Holidays is one of two major fundraisers for ALSF; the second being the Gardens of the Hills tour in the spring.
“Assistance League is really all about community and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate the community than to open our n See Tour, page A7
Open a new chapter by giving to the library News release The Friends of the El Dorado Hills Library has launched its fifth annual fundraising campaign. The El Dorado Hills Library enriches lives by providing an extensive collection of books in various media and many other activities such as Story Time for the young ones, Teen Writers Workshop, Summer Book Challenges, the Social-Emotional Playgroup, Wild Things, Fratello Marionettes Spooktacular and adult art classes. All these programs take more money than allocated each year by the county. Last year the Friends gave $44,000 to the library to purchase 50% of all the new books and make these extra programs possible. This year’s goal of $40,000 will help continue the work of enriching the library. “The last few years have really tested the library’s
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he legendary music of Nashville comes to Folsom in the form of Nashville Songwriters Live: The Stories Behind Your Favorite Songs, a unique celebrity entertainment event on Nov. 20 that also acts as a benefit event for local nonprofit Hands4Hope – Youth Making A Difference. Featuring songwriters Jeffrey Steele, Mark Mackay and CJ Solar, who have written songs for chart-topping artists including Keith Urban, Eric Church, Zac Brown Band and Morgan Wallen, the audience will experience an intimate, acoustic performance format where the writers play the music and tell the stories behind the songs, providing a unique and personal experience. “We’re all super excited to support Hands4Hope. They are an amazing nonprofit and Thanksgiving week is a great time to play in California,” said Mackay, a California native and classic rock/country songwriter. “I’m also super stoked to be performing with Jeff; he’s my mentor and one of the most talented artists I’ve ever known,” he added. “By the way, there is no set list for this event and we don’t script any of the banter — we just go with it!” This fundraiser will support the Hands4Hope – Youth Making A Difference Education Program at four Folsom schools, including Folsom Middle, Sutter Middle, Folsom High and Vista del Lago High, in addition to its Community Engagement Program serving Mercy Creekview, Folsom’s Hope, Twin Lakes Food Bank and Powerhouse Ministries Inc. The proceeds from this event will be used to help those
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Illuminate the holiday season with the 17th annual Christmas Tree Lighting, a joyous collaboration between El Dorado Hills Town Center and the El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce. The merriment commences at 4 p.m. with a delightful merchant open house and the ever popular Stuff Your Stocking game. The Holy Trinity Choir sets the tone with beloved holiday melodies and a live band takes the stage 5-6:30 p.m. At
Join the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Toys from the Bearcat program, in partnership with the Food Bank of El Dorado County and the Shingle Springs-Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce, for a celebration, 5:30-8 p.m. at the food bank, 4550 Business Drive in Cameron Park. New toys, frozen turkeys or monetary contributions will be accepted. Activities will include caroling, a raffle and photos with Santa.
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feel good,” she told Village Life, adding she has received many compliments from children and grownups. One called a mural “sunshine on the playground.” Another noted, “The campus feels so happy now.” Watts has also completed projects that bring colorful fun to school entries, amphitheaters, staircases, pillars and more. “I just start looking at opportunities,” Watts explained. “Where do kids spend most of their time? Where can it make the most impact?” The artist has recently set her sights on school blacktops. “Think of the blacktop as a plaza,”
she said. “It’s the center of the school and it should be more fun.” Watts’ ideas include creating pathways on the blacktop, adding new seating areas and putting splashes of color on the basketball hoops and other poles. As an added bonus, she shared, the paint used would reduce the heat sizzling up from the blacktop during the summer months. Watts said she hopes Project Luma will continue to grow, bringing together more artists, students and community volunteers who support her mission. For more information about her efforts and to see past projects visit projectluma.com.
Training center to our unwavering commitment to excellence in firefighting and emergency response.” More than 20 years in the making, the facility has two-story and three-story residential Class “A” live fire training structures totaling approximately 10,000 square feet and a 1,600-square-foot outdoor classroom with storage and bathrooms as well as a water reclamation area plus grading, paving and utilities groundwork for this and future phases. The residential structures emulate the architecture/layout of homes in El Dorado Hills with multiple levels and balconies and parts built into the hillside. Rooms have deep closets, living spaces have high ceilings and each house comes with twists and turns as well as a few dead ends. The facility’s street signs pay tribute to fallen firefighters Peter Bertelsen, who lost his life in the line of duty Sept. 16, 1965, and Ryan Shreve, who died in an off-duty accident Oct. 27, 2003, as well as former EDH Fire Chief Larry Fry, who had the vision for the facility. “I’m just so happy this project has come to frui-
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tion,” Fry said at the ceremony. “I appreciate the fortitude and the stickwith-it (attitude) to get this project done. I know it was not easy.” Another street sign dedication will be made in the near future — Hartley Loop — named after longtime EDH Fire Board Director Jim Hartley, who died in August. “Jim’s sudden passing was a profound loss, but his legacy lives on in this center that he so passionately supported,” Johnson shared. “Jim was a firefighter for 31 years, with a deep focus on fire service training. I am certain that today he would be immensely proud of this monumental achievement.” Hartley’s widow Lynne
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Patricia Seide CalDRE #00892540 (916) 712-1617 Patricia.Seide@ cbnorcal.com
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his custom estate by Wichert Homes situated on a tranquil greenbelt in El Dorado Hills’ Serrano Country Club community is a true masterpiece, offering unparalleled comfort and elegance. Beautifully manicured shrubs line the walkway to the charming front courtyard with seating space and a bubbling fountain. The exquisite glass and wrought-iron entry door welcomes residents and guests alike. Just a few steps inside is the formal dining area with decorator light fixtures and front courtyard access providing seamless indoor-to-outdoor entertaining. The home’s magnificent great room boasts a woodbeamed ceiling, stone fireplace, wood plank floors and stunning Sierra Pacific windows and doors that bathe the space in natural light. The large glass slider offers access to the backyard’s covered serrano room, where another fireplace keeps fall’s chill at bay. The breathtaking open kitchen has pendant lighting over the impressive center island that houses a sink, two dishwashers and a wine fridge. There’s space for seating on one side of the island, making it easy for the resident chef and guests to chat. Other kitchen amenities include a dining area with outdoor access, soft-close cabinetry, a large Sub-Zero refrigerator, a Wolf range with a griddle and double ovens as well as built-in professional coffee machine, microwave and steam oven. Behind the kitchen is a mudroom with a built-in desk and storage that connects the living space to the home’s attached, four-car garage, which has room for storage and a golf cart.
The main floor home office with built-in cabinetry opens through double French doors to the front courtyard. The first-floor luxurious owners’ suite has crown moulding and a tray ceiling as well as backyard access and a cozy Montigo gas fireplace and custom masonry. The elegant primary bath boasts a spa-quality free-standing soaking tub, dual vanities beneath an exquisitely tiled wall, an oversized steam shower and large custom walk-in closet. Overnight visitors will love the main-floor guest room with custom shutters and marble tile in the bathroom. Also on this level is the laundry room with plenty of storage and a sink. Upstairs is a spacious bonus room with a cathedral ceiling, recessed lighting and gorgeous built-in cabinetry. Double sliding doors open onto the private covered balcony that showcases greenbelt views. The second floor also has two bedroom suites. Enjoy relaxing and entertaining in the lush backyard featuring a sparkling pool and spa as well as beautiful landscaping that highlights the greenbelt beyond. Spend evenings in the exceptional outdoor kitchen cabana that has a built-in barbecue with stainless steel hood, refrigerator, sink, recessed lighting, a wood-beamed ceiling and ample dining space. Every inch of this home is meticulously designed, from the custom finishes to the attention to detail. Additional features include owned solar and Control4 automation. Interested in a private tour of this beautiful Da Vinci Drive property in El Dorado Hills? Contact Realtor Pat Seide at (916) 712-1617, patricia.seide@cbnorcal.com. This property co-listed with Nicolette Wichert, DRE #02041470.
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ne of my earliest memories is going to a preschool that had farm animals on site. We had to pass a peacock on the road to the entrance, which would quicken my pulse today. I was unfazed at 3 years old because my best friend Katie was always with me. She has been my constant companion our whole lives, quite literally. Our dads met in the ninth grade and, as the legend goes, Katie’s dad met my mom at a restaurant in Sausalito, where they won a dance contest together. I always thought about the dance-off scene in “Grease” and wondered if that’s how it went. As
they left the dance floor, my mom met her dancing partner’s shy friend, my future dad, who’d sat cheering them on. The rest, as they say, is history. As luck would have it, Katie’s family moved to our neighborhood, solidifying our families’ bond forever. Between us there are seven daughters; they have three sisters and we have four. Katie and I went to every year of school together from preschool through 12th grade. There was even a time we had to leave our friends when the school boundaries changed and our parents decided we should go to the ■ See SAMRICK, page B5
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s 2023 concludes and we look to 2024 (the El Dorado Irrigation District’s 99th year of service), I continue to be proud of the significant efforts EID makes in delivering safe and reliable services to our community of more than 125,000 residents, while also safeguarding our dedicated employees. Our employees respond to line breaks, emergency repairs and more throughout the year in an effort to make our customers’ services reliable and safe. I am confident in our dedicated workforce and their ability to continue to meet any challenge going forward.
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Looking ahead, EID is facing substantial challenges in infrastructure replacement. For context, EID has assets on the ground amounting to more than $1.14 billion in historical costs, all of which require maintenance and eventual replacement as they reach the end of their useful lives. Much of this crucial infrastructure is 60-plus years old. Over the next five years, EID is proposing rate adjustments that will be vital to complete needed projects on the horizon. Those additional rate dollars will also help us tackle inflationary ■ See ABERCROMBIE, page B5
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El Dorado Transit’s business office and dispatch center will be closed and the following services will not operate on Thursday, Nov. 23, and Friday, Nov. 24, Thanksgiving holiday: • Local fixed routes •Commuter routes •Dial-A-Ride services Note: The Sacramento/South Lake Tahoe Connecting bus will operate on a holiday/weekend schedule on Nov. 23 & 24. For more information or to reserve a ride on the South Lake Tahoe Connector visit eldoradotransit.com. Dial-A-Ride requests for Saturday, Nov. 25, through Monday, Nov. 27, will be accepted beginning Tuesday, Nov. 21. Dial-A-Ride requests for Tuesday, Nov. 28, and Wednesday, Nov. 29, will be accepted beginning Wednesday, Nov. 22. Sac-Med requests for Tuesday, Nov. 28, must be placed no later than Tuesday, Nov. 21. Sac-Med requests for Thursday, Nov. 30, must be placed no later than Wednesday, Nov. 22. For more information call El Dorado Transit at (530) 642-5383 or visit the website at eldoradotransit.com.
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costs we have all felt. Project costs and materials, chemical costs, fuel — these costs have all risen significantly. Let me first talk a little bit about the large projects we have over the next five years and beyond. At its Oct. 23 meeting, the EID Board of Directors adopted the 202428 Capital Improvement Plan. A CIP is a strategic plan that outlines the district’s priorities for investing in significant projects that maintain, upgrade or replace water and wastewater infrastructure over a specific period. The 2024-28 CIP identifies approximately $321 million for reinvestment in EID’s complex infrastructure. How will we pay for projects in the CIP? Funding for projects will come from planned bond issuances, payas-you-go funding from annual rate revenues and reserves as well as facility capacity charge (new connection charges) revenues and reserves. We are planning two bond issuances over the course of this five-year period to help pay for some very large, needed projects: a $60 million bond in 2024
and a $120 million bond in 2027. The proceeds of these bonds will fund projects like the Silver Lake Dam replacement (estimated to be $50 million), the Sly Park intertie ($30 million) and $93 million for improvements in EID’s El Dorado Hills and Reservoir 1 (Pollock Pines) water treatment plants. Why bonds? Low-interest bond funding makes the most sense when you are paying for high-value, longlived projects that will benefit generations of ratepayers. The board also accepted the cost of service analysis prepared with the help of outside experts. At the same time, the board authorized the issuance of a Proposition 218 notice detailing proposed rate increases beginning in 2024 and continuing through 2028. Our in-depth cost-of-service analysis showed us we would not be able to achieve the needed reinvestment in our critically important infrastructure without adjusting rates. The COSA identifies the necessity for a 12% annual revenue increase for drinking and recycled water services over the
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other middle school for seventh grade. We pleaded to return to our friends and familiarity. Katie got to go back by Halloween. I sweated it out until Christmas. I have as many childhood memories with Katie as I do with my own sisters. I never realized how rare this is. In fact, I thought everyone had a Katie until I became a teacher and parent, and realized just how fortunate I was. Sure, my kids have made wonderful, lifelong friends, but there have been times through the years when I’ve thought, they need a Katie. We’d have spats, or we’d get on each other’s nerves, but we were always there with loyalty trumping all. When I see how many kids at school now have friend drama or who change friend groups on a whim, I am amazed I never felt that terrible feeling of being ostracized. I always knew there was a seat for me at the lunch table. I knew I’d have someone to go to the football game with. A UCLA study of 6,000 teenagers found that two-thirds changed friendships during their first year of middle school. The majority of adolescents today report feeling lonely at some point. The term “homey
hopping” means groups of friends dating within the same group. That was taboo in my day. True friends wouldn’t dream of liking, let alone dating, the same boy. Parents can help foster friendships when their kids are young. One way is to model loyalty in our own friendships and to take this period of growth as a pivotal time in child development. Moving schools should not be done on a whim. Familiarity and routine leads to closer connections, which leads to our kids’ increased confidence. Samegender sports and activities like Scouts also lead to greater camaraderie and decreased competition. A group of boys or girls without the other gender present won’t be trying to compete for the opposite gender’s approval, but the time together will open space for bonding instead. Also, in this day when only the best is reflected on social media, we can remind our kids that when we post pictures with peers it makes others feel excluded. Julie Samrick is an El Dorado Hills mother, teacher and writer. She is the author of “Murphy’s Miracle: One Dog’s Wild Journey” and “How People Get Their Politics.”
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next five years and a 3% increase for wastewater services, critical for meeting operational expenses, bond obligations and funding reserves. But what does that really mean on your bimonthly bill? In 2024 an average EID residential bimonthly water bill will increase by $16.81 per two-month bill — a little more than $8 per month. For an average combined water and sewer bill, the change is $19.61 every two months. In 2025 through 2028, similar increases are expected and they are shown in detail on the Proposition 218 notice. I cannot emphasize enough how important those extra dollars are to helping us reinvest in our aging infrastructure and keeping our services safe and reliable. EID issued the Proposition 218 notice to all of its customers by mail. The notice outlines all proposed rate
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adjustments in detail. Customers can protest the proposed rates by following the directions enclosed on that notice or on the web at eid.org/Prop218. The web page also includes a calculator that will help our residential customers (water, sewer and recycled water) calculate how the 2024 rates will affect their bills. I hope you will look closely at that notice and review the projects that have been featured in the Waterfront and on our website and social media channels throughout the year. We are mindful of the effects any rate adjustment has on our customers and the communities we serve. We believe we have developed rates that meet, but do not exceed, the costs required to provide each of EID’s vital services. Jim Abercrombie is general manager of EID.
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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.
Address: 359 Green Valley Road El Dorado Hills Phone: (916) 939-3647
She adds a touch of whimsy to her establishment with the display of several types of life-sized stuffed dog breeds that are decorated for the seasons. McNally and her staff offer one-stop grooming services for dogs and cats of all breeds and sizes. Her shop is very easily accessed with ample parking to drop off and pick up your pet. So, stop by and see why Dog’s Delight is voted No. 1. Get your furry friend’s nails trimmed or treat them to a beautiful makeover. Walk-ins are always welcomed.
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Best Bakery & Cakes: Yellow Button Bakery
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Address: 6188 Enterprise Drive, Suit A Diamond Springs
Brothers Aaron and Christopher Meyer entered the roofing trade by working in all capacities — from laborer to superintendent, project manager and estimator.
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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.
This gives Nail It Roofing customer the advantage of accurate bids and expert management over all aspects of their projects. Nail It Roofing is committed to providing the best possible service with seasoned professionals using the highest-quality products to ensure customers are satisfied with the quality of service. Considering much of their business is obtained through word of mouth, that says a lot.
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Serving the El Dorado County area since 1999, Jack Borba’s commitment to quality and hard work has helped Straight Line Construction grow tremendously in a relatively short time.
Phone: (916) 985-9995 Website: straightlineconstruction.com
The company now offers residential services for roof replacement and repairs, windows, skylights, gutter systems, decks and siding. Straight Line also offers great customer service, a friendly team and high-quality craftsmanship. The new location offers customers the ability to view product samples, textures and colors in easing their remodeling process. Borba and his team also give back to the community in hosting fundraisers and supporting the food bank.
A resident of El Dorado Hills since 1976, Shari Merle builds relationships that span generations. “I still work with some of my original clients and now I’m working with their kids,” she said, a testament to her ethics, honesty and integrity.
Address: 981 Governor Drive, Suite 101, El Dorado Hills Phone: (916) 933-2117 Website: sharimerle.com
A former tax preparer, Shari offers a unique perspective. “I understand taxes and how they affect your finances,” she explained. She and her son Steve are both Certified Financial Planners and are fully licensed for stocks, bonds and life insurance products. You can rest assured that she will be true to her personal motto, “No matter what, I do what’s right for the client, not for me.”
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For Kristine Lacy and business partner Mark Delgado, getting into the pet food industry was a no-brainer, especially when it came to choosing a franchise like Ben’s Barketplace. “We strive to provide the most accurate and up-to-date nutritional information to our customers,” Lacy said.
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Ernie said he feels blessed to serve the wonderful residents of El Dorado County and hires locally in hopes of becoming a desired employer organization. What he likes most are residential repaints and the relationships he builds with homeowners.
Ben’s Barketplace carries only high-quality dog and cat food. Lacy and her crew are able to create a meal plan to help pet owners deal with their cat’s and dog’s individual issues, such as itching, scratching, vomiting, diarrhea and other discomforts. They also take on picky eaters.
“As an organization, we have committed from the start to providing the best possible coatings, quality of workmanship and service at a competitive price,” he said. “We keep our overhead costs low and pass those savings onto the customer. Thank you for your choice in our company as the best of El Dorado Hills. We are so honored and look forward to continuing to serve you.”
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Ultimately, the team believes their eighth-graders graduate with a set of competencies that far exceed their typically excellent performance in standardized tests.
Best Asian Food: Thai Paradise
Address: 4361 Town Center Blvd., Ste 110 El Dorado Hills Phone: (916) 939-0389 Website: thaiparadiseedh.com
Coming from a long line of chefs trained at international hotels in Bangkok, Chef Jarunee Fleming brings a special touch to her authentic Thai recipes. With locally sourced produce and fresh meat and seafood brought in daily, Jarunee prepares her farm-to-fork dishes with rice bran oil, making them healthy and flavorful.
“I like to make people happy with my food,” said Jarunee, and happiness abounds at the family-run eatery. The El Dorado Hills location opened in 2019 and locals already swear by favorites such as the traditional Pad Thai, spicy Drunken Noodles and curries. Round out a meal with some Thai fried rice and iced tea and your taste buds will know they’re in paradise.
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A nursing support program is offered in the care facility’s list of services that also include everything from daily exercise to hospice care. Staff also keeps residents busy with activities suited for their needs, including bingo, arts and crafts, dog therapy and outings.
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Best Sandwich Best Mexican Food: La Cascada
Address: 2222 Francisco Drive, El Dorado Hills Phone: (916) 618-4369 Website: lacascadaedh.com
With authentic Ramos family Mexican recipes handed down through the generations, La Cascada is a favorite for dining in or taking out. Offering everything from seafood — try their delicious grilled Fish Tacos or Mariscos Mojo de Ajo with sautéed shrimp or scallops — to vegetarian bites (like the Vegi Macho Burrito), this restaurant is sure to fill you up. The Tacos Alambre, with three grilled corn tortillas, choice of meat plus bacon, cheese, onion and jalapeños, are a local favorite if you’re craving more traditional Mexican cuisine.
La Cascada is open seven days a week for dinner and for lunch on weekdays with breakfast items available on weekends. Catering is also offered as well as playing host for special events.
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