Executive committee
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Top Achievers ‘Staying Alive,’ supporting local students
It is such a pleasure to congratulate the 2023 El Dorado County Association of Realtors Top Achievers for your perseverance and strong work ethic. These characteristics have earned you the title of top 10% among your peers. We are celebrating 137 Realtors whose contributions to the 2023 Top Achievers Club will bene t dozens of high school seniors through our scholarship program.
This year we chose the fun and funky theme, Staying Alive, with a ‘70s Vibe. For many of us, 2023 with its high interest rates and record low inventory made for a challenging
year in real estate. We dug deep to keep our businesses alive and thriving.
It is inspiring to work alongside so many incredible agents in our county. I feel privileged to celebrate our top 10% and honored to gi so many welldeserving high-school seniors a scholarship funded by your hard work and giving spirit. A huge thank you to all who have made this wonderful club possible for the last 49 years. Cheers to a Far Out 2024!
2023 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Gabie Calderon
Union Mine High School
Union Mine alumna Gabie Calderon is attending William Jessup University, where she is majoring in pre-nursing.
During her senior year Calderon interned at Marshall Hospital in the labor and delivery department and describes her time there as a “beautiful experience.” One day she hopes to become a labor and delivery nurse.
Jessup is close to home and a great school for Calderon’s major. She said she has grown fond of the university and the community. Calderon participated in Jessup’s rst cheer team and works for Bath and Body Works during the holiday season.
Simone Caruthers
Ponderosa High School
Simone Caruthers is currently attending San Diego State University in her pursuit of a major in speech, language and hearing sciences. The academic eld contains elements of many topics she is interested and passionate about, including linguistics and education. Caruthers is involved with the university’s chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association and works at a restaurant on campus. She is enjoying being able to walk everywhere and being close to her friends while living on campus.
Emma Hutchinson
Union Mine High School
Juriaan Chomp
Oak Ridge High School
Attending the University of California, Merced, is Juriaan Chomp , an Oak Ridge High School alumni interested in a career in computer science.
Chomp is nding campus life “lighthearted and fun without much stress from classes, excluding exam periods,” of course.
When this Oak Ridge grad isn’t hitting the books, he enjoys meeting up with the campus Dungeons and Dragons Club.
Emma Hutchinson is attending Folsom Lake College and is pursuing her associate degree in business a er graduating from Union Mine High School in 2023.
Hutchinson enrolled at Folsom Lake
because the school o ers classes fully online. Hutchinson chose to major in business because of the broad eld of opportunities and she nds great enjoyment in understanding the workings of running a business.
When she transfers to a university, Hutchinson plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in fashion marketing and communication studies.
A er high school graduation
Hutchinson took a trip to Alaska to
spend time with her mother and work. She said the path she has taken has been a rewarding experience and she hopes it sheds light on alternative paths for future graduates rather than going directly to a university.
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Lia Van Cleave
Union Mine High School
Union Mine High School grad Lia Van Cleave is attending San Francisco State University. Van Cleave chose this school in particular because of the diverse student population as well as the location.
Van Cleave is majoring in international business and plans to minor in communications.
“I hope to use my degree to work in public relations for international nonpro ts,” she said.
Currently Van Cleave is not involved in extracurricular activities because she is focusing on completing her general education courses quickly so she can get an internship in her sophomore year of college.
Kadin Cooper
Union Mine High School
Union Mine High School grad Kadin Cooper is attending California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt.
In 2022 Humboldt became California’s third polytechnic university; the school o ers a prospecting program for so ware engineering, which is Cooper’s major.
Curriculum at the polytechnic colleges emphasizes the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) program so it would seem Cooper has picked the right school since he has always found so ware engineering interesting.
Campus life for Cooper has been packed with intramural sports archery and ultimate frisbee.
Hannah DeBord
Oak Ridge High School
Attending Arizona State University is Oak Ridge High School graduate Hannah DeBord. She is working toward a degree in marketing, and is considering double-majoring in communications, as well.
ASU was the right college for DeBord as it is home to a highly ranked business school.
DeBord nds career inspiration from her father who worked in sales. In particular, DeBord said she would love to work for a fashion company and travel.
Outside of her studies DeBord is a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and the Women in Business Club; she’s also got a job at Starbucks.
35 YEARS AT THE TOP
Pat Seide exceeds expectations
Odin Rasco Sta writerPat Seide is a highly skilled and experienced realtor with a reputation for delivering exceptional results. She is among the top 1% of realtors at Coldwell Banker Realty, a testament to her excellent skills and expertise. With a team of talented agents and support team members behind her, she has a strong foundation for meeting any challenge that may come her way.
In 2023 Seide hit her 35th year qualifying as an El Dorado County Association of Realtors Top Achiever.
Seide is known for her unwavering commitment to providing personalized service tailored to her client’s needs and goals. With many years of experience in the real estate industry, she understands market trends, negotiation strategies and the buying and selling process in-depth. Seide keeps herself updated with the latest technologies and maintains an extensive network of industry contacts, which gives her clients a competitive advantage in the dynamic real estate market.
Whether a client is a rst-time homebuyer,
in selling or purchasing one of the many fine homes in this area.
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seasoned investor or seller, Seide will work tirelessly to ensure the real estate experience is seamless and satisfying. Seide has cultivated a vast network of industry professionals, including lenders, inspectors and contractors, who are always ready to provide their expertise to her clients. This allows her to provide clients with a comprehensive and holistic approach to their real estate journey.
Apart from her extensive local real estate market knowledge, Seide is an active community member. Residing in El Dorado Hills with her husband Otto for many years has allowed her to become an expert on living in the foothills and its tremendous amenities. Seide also participates in local events and gives back through various charitable initiatives.
The tri-county area is well-known for its breathtaking landscapes and charming communities. It is also renowned for its warm and welcoming residents, who are always ready to welcome new members to their community. Seide is an experienced relocation expert with many happily relocated clients to testify.
“Pat is the ultimate professional,” wrote Scott and Debra Story of their experience working with Seide. “Her follow-through is impeccable and has your best interests in mind. Her advice and feedback on our home selling process helped the process go smoothly. Pat and her team are the best, highly recommended.”
With Pat Seide by your side, rest assured you will have a seamless and highly satisfying real estate experience that meets all needs and exceeds expectations.
“In this business, if you put in the hours
the time
get to know your market, it is very rewarding. The harder you work, the more rewarding it can be,” said Manny Cazares, 35-year El Dorado County Association of Realtors Top Achiever.
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Passion has been Manny Cazares’ guiding star during his career as a real estate agent, keeping him motivated and ready to close another deal.
Cazares rst began working as a realtor in El Dorado County in 1987 and showed his aptitude right o the bat, selling over 100 lots and earning recognition as rookie of the year. That early recognition was only a hint at things to come, as Cazares now marks his 35th year as an El Dorado County Association
If things had gone di erently, Cazares may well have been at work at the operating table rather than the bargaining table.
“I nished school at UC Davis, but decided not to pursue a medical career like I had planned,” Cazares recalled. “I started taking some night classes and stumbled across a real estate class.”
The real estate professor who taught Cazares’ class had previous students who were proven success stories, doing well in their eld.
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Cazares looked to them as motivation to venture into real estate as well.
“I guess I became another success story for him, too,” Cazares remarked.
Working with eXp Realty of California Inc. since July 2020, Cazares has been able to remain at the top of his game by simply staying determined, he claims.
“I stay very determined with everything I do,” Cazares explained. “In this business, if you put in the hours and take the time to get to know your market, it is very rewarding. The harder you work, the more rewarding it can be.”
Determination being the name of the game, Cazares’ one-man-show approach to the work keeps him busy but satisfied. Establishing roots in El Dorado Hills early in his career, he has been able to develop relationships that have resulted in a stream of referrals he credits to his interpersonal skills.
“I learned that if you do a great job for someone, referrals are great but not only that, you feel good about yourself,” Cazares said. “There’s a lot of competition in this industry and you have to stand out. What’s kept me in front is my focus and people skills. Every client has to have some trust in you immediately. You can get there by showing your product knowledge, that you’re educated and that you are listening to them.”
Cazares’ hobbies reflect his professional mindset, relying on diligence and patience in equal measure. The grounds at his home are kept immaculate by Cazares himself, who has a passion for planting and maintaining lavish and pristine gardens. An avid gardener, he focuses on growing tropical plants.
When he isn’t gardening, he is putting time into one of his other hobbies, the raising and breeding of colorbred and specialty canaries.
Though he has a pastime or two to keep him busy, Cazares doesn’t plan on ending his tenure as a Top Achiever any time soon.
“I’m still in it for the long haul,” Cazares said. “I worked out of my home for most of 2020, and I got a taste of retirement. And I could tell, it’s not for me. Real estate can challenge you, but it keeps you sharp, which is one of the elements of the career I really appreciate.”
2023 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Summer Dixon
Oak
Ridge High School
Oak Ridge High School grad Summer Dixon has settled into campus life at the University of California, Los Angeles, quickly, already belonging to multiple clubs and associations a er one semester at the college. She has joined the Society of Women Engineers, Club Golf, the Association for Computing Machinery Hack, AI and Design and more, balancing her time with her studies as a computer science and engineering major. The vibrant and social campus life appears full of career opportunities and collaborative and friendly people willing to help, Dixon explained.
Dixon said she enjoys coding, math and physics, and sees a future career as a combination of her passions for STEM and the arts.
Araceli Gomez
El
Dorado High School
A er making a couple visits to campus while in high school, Araceli Gomez felt drawn to California State University, Sacramento, where she now studies criminal justice. The El Dorado High School graduate said she chose her major because she has wanted to be a police o cer since she was a child, but also broaden what categories of career she could pursue.
“I don’t think I have any reason other than it’s because I watched too many cop shows,” Gomez explained.
Gomez made it through her rst college semester by learning to balance school and two jobs.
Jessica Hunt
El
Dorado High School
Jessica Hunt followed her interests in education and cheer to Sherman, Texas, where she has recently completed her rst semester at Austin College. Hunt, an El Dorado High School alumna, has always been interested in doing something in the eld of education and is pursuing a degree in education with the plan of becoming an elementary school teacher. Hunt’s time is split between her passions, studying in Austin’s strong education program and participating in the cheer and STUNT teams.
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Dibora Leaf
Union Mine High School
Dibora Leaf is attending Life Paci c University located in San Dimas where the Union Mine High School grad is majoring in business so she can understand the business behind sports. She aims to be a coach someday.
Leaf played two seasons of varsity basketball at Union Mine under coach Hannah Dewater. Leaf chose to go to Life Paci c is because she was o ered a scholarship to play basketball. She fell in love with the small campus, community and the group of girls on the team, as well as the coaches.
Atiana Martinez
El Dorado High School
Wanting to pursue engineering while nding a career that balances work with people and machines, El Dorado High School graduate Atiana Martinez decided to pursue a degree in biomedical engineering at California Polytechnic University San Luis Obispo.
“I found a great balance in biomedical. Best of all, I can spend my career improving peoples’ lives,” Martinez said.
Martinez explained her decision to attend Cal Poly stemmed from the school’s reputation for outstanding academics and learn-by-doing mentality.
She has gotten involved in an intramural soccer team and an environmental engineering club on campus called SENVE.
Juliann McNulty
Union Mine High School
Union Mine High School grad Juliann McNulty is attending Northwest Nazarene University in Tampa, Idaho
McNulty said she chose NNU for its Christian education and nursing program. She is pursuing a nursing major because she has always enjoyed helping people and wants to serve God.
At NNU McNulty has found a tight-knit community that makes her feel at home.
When McNulty is not in class, she is busy planning events and activities for her residence hall, as she is part of the Dorm Council.
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Kaia Mount
Ponderosa High School
Growing up in a small town, Ponderosa High School alumna Kaia Mount likes the idea of going to a big university with large sporting events and lots of school spirit. That is why she is attending the University of Arizona, studying molecular and cellular biology. With an emphasis in genetics, human health and biochemistry, Mount has goals to attend medical school to become a doctor or go to graduate school to conduct scienti c research.
In addition to her studies, Mount is part of the Molecular and Cellular Biology and Biochemistry Club and American Medical Student Association Club at UoA. She is also a member of the sorority Alpha Chi Omega.
Allison Owens
Union Mine High School
Allison Owens is staying in the area, attending Folsom Lake College while she saves up enough money to attend nursing school.
Since kindergarten, the Union Mine High School grad has wanted to be a nurse. She has a passion for taking care of others, making her a perfect t for the profession. Owens nds the atmosphere of FLC “welcoming and friendly” in a community with “likeminded individuals.”
In the meantime, she intends to work as a phlebotomist, having received her license recently. She currently works at Chipotle to help pay for her expenses.
This past fall, she helped coach the Union Mine girls golf team.
Myra Pittman
El Dorado High School
Surrounded by a stunning forest and not far from the beach, El Dorado High School graduate Myra Pittman has been enjoying her time at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Pittman is still deciding between majoring in earth science or environmental science and intends to pursue a minor in sustainability.
“The campus is located on a natural reserve, so I get to do a lot of hands-on science right where I live,” Pittman explained. “I have been super lucky to have grown up next to the river and the mountains and I want to protect our wild spaces so other people can enjoy them.”
Pittman’s love for the outdoors goes beyond her studies in the classroom, as she is learning how to slackline, goes hiking every chance she can and volunteers at the school’s Adventure Rec Center.
2023 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Calen Romig
El Dorado High School
Calen Romig made the move to Walla Walla, Wash., in the fall to begin her studies at Whitman College a er graduating from El Dorado High School in 2023. She loves the small and diverse community at the liberal arts college.
Romig hasn’t decided on a major yet, having long loved science and the natural world, but politics classes she’s taken recently have awakened a new interest in studying human culture. Outside of classes, Calen works at the Harper Joy Theater building sets and creating props. She also is part of the poetry sta for the school’s literary magazine, the Blue Moon.
Angelika Stolecki
Oak Ridge High School
Studying interior architecture at the University of Oregon is Oak Ridge High School graduate Angelika Stolecki.
The University of Oregon o ers an enriching atmosphere with top-notch academic and athletic programs. “I am so thankful to be here with the help of scholarships such as (from) the El Dorado County Association of Realtors,” said Stolecki.
A degree in interior architecture could pave the way to Stolecki’s dream job.
“I chose this area of focus because I have a core memory of my mom and I watching designer home shows on HGTV,” Stolecki said. “The architectural component of space takes pure initiative and creativity. Home is where the heart is and I believe everyone deserves to have a comfortable and safe space to call home.”
Alena Tadayeski
Oak Ridge High School
Attending Texas Christian University in Forth Worth is Oak Ridge High School alumna Alena Tadayeski.
She is majoring in nursing with a minor in child development. Tadayeski said she chose TCU because the college has much to o er, including “an amazing nursing program and a great community of students.”
Tadayeski’s interest in the medical eld led her to study nursing so she can work “hands-on” to help people.
Outside of Tadayeski’s studies, she has joined a sorority as well as the Student Nursing Association.
Living in the middle of the TCU campus, Tadayeski added that she gets to experience lots of events she wouldn’t elsewhere.
Apply to EDCAR’s Top Achievers scholarship program
Mountain Democrat staff
High school seniors can apply to the El Dorado County Association of Realtors Top Achievers scholarship program. Applications for 2024 scholarships are due Wednesday, April 3.
Scholarships in the amount of $250 or more will be awarded for use toward attendance at any accredited business school, college or university.
Forty scholarships were handed out in 2023 to top students at El Dorado County high schools.
The EDCAR Scholarship Committee will review all applications. Graduating seniors from any local public or private high school are welcome to apply. Selection of scholarship recipients will be made no later than April 29.
Notification will be given to scholarship recipients through their school office.
Scholarship requirements:
• Must be a graduating senior
• Minimum GPA of 2.5
• Applicants must be available for an interview by the Scholarship Committee, if deemed necessary
• Completed application
• Two letters of recommendation (only one may be from a faculty member)
• Unofficial transcript
• A personal essay of 300 to 500 words on the topic: “What personal experience has affected your life the most?”
For more information or to apply go to bit.ly/EDCARscholarship. Questions can be directed to the EDCAR office at (530) 676-0161.
love the Divide. I love the sense of community. I love being able to say hi to people and just being involved,” said realtor Patti Smith, explaining her lifelong appreciation for the area in which she grew up. Smith, a Georgetown area resident for most of her life, has been able to use her extensive knowledge of the Divide as a means of helping her career and clients at once. Helping others become part of the community she loves by nding
them their dream homes has been the makings of a rewarding — and successful — career.
Marking her 30th year as a El Dorado County Association of Realtors Top Achiever, it might be a surprise to discover Smith was initially reluctant to get involved in the real estate industry at all.
“I was actually a travel agent for years, but I had medical issues and had to take a year away from work,” Smith recounted. “My parents owned a real estate company and kept pushing me to get my real
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Haley Wong
Oak Ridge High School
Oak Ridge High School grad Haley Wong is studying psychobiology on a pre-med track at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Wong has always had a love for science and math, excelling in her high school advanced placement psychology and biology classes. UCLA was her “dream school” for its prestigious academic o erings, research opportunities and Southern California location.
“I saw myself able to strive and gain valuable opportunities for research and shadowing here,” Wong said.
When she’s not hitting the books, Wong joins her fellow Bruins in the stands, cheering on basketball, volleyball and gymnastics teams. She is a member of the UCLA club golf team and is in a few pre-med clubs to learn more about opportunities and volunteer in the greater Los Angeles community.
Recently she was accepted to Care Extenders, a program for volunteering in the UCLA hospital.
OTHER RECIPIENTS
Brianna Alexander
Ponderosa High School
Devin Churning-Siber
Ponderosa High School
Tiana Constancio
El Dorado High School
Natalie Cox
Ponderosa High School
Stella D’agostin
Ponderosa High School
Iain Fregoso
Ponderosa High School
Jacqueline Garcia
Union Mine High School
Preston Hunter
Ponderosa High School
Linden Krieger
Union Mine High School
Manoela Machado
El Dorado High School
Monique Maclis
Union Mine High School
Cole Maher
Ponderosa High School
Maleah McCormack
Union Mine High School
Shyla McNamara
Union Mine High School
Christian Paper
Ponderosa High School
Tamira Singh
Union Mine High School
Sara Stou er
Union Mine High School
Hector Solorio
El Dorado High School
Bailey Young
Ponderosa High School
Lily Zokal
Union Mine High School
Honoring soldiers at home and abroad
Mountain Democrat staff
The El Dorado County Association of Realtors Honor Our Troops program’s mission is to support county residents serving in the military by sending care packages to wherever they’ve been deployed.
Over the years Honor Our Troops has sent out dozens of care packages lled with supplies and hope from home while awarding 125 veteran education scholarships as well. More than $18,000 in special needs awards also went out. Mortgage broker Cyndi Romano heads up EDCAR’s Honor Our Troops program.
publications, candy, socks, toiletries, games and more. The purpose of those items is to remind a soldier serving in a war zone that county residents are behind them.
“There is a high population of veterans in our county,” Romano said. “I am blessed to live in a community that supports the people that defend this country.”
Money for the care packages is collected locally through individual donations and annual special events — the AllAmerican Breakfast and spaghetti feed fundraisers.
Romano said in the past ve years more than 1,943 breakfasts have been served at the All-American Breakfast and more than 1,535 dinners the
An Honor Our Troops delivery includes cards from local groups, local
Five tips to help ace college entry exams
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Register early
To allow yourself
From taking prep courses to gathering all the right supplies, being ready for test day can help boost a student’s scores.
as much exibility as possible, taking college entrance exams during your junior year of high school is encouraged. If
you don’t get an ideal score, you can re ne your approach and retake the exam with a better idea of what to expect.
Take a practice test
Any test prep plan should start with a practice SAT or ACT exam.
Taking practice tests under realistic conditions can help you gain a better understanding of the content of the test, improve your time management and help combat test anxiety. You can use your practice test as a baseline to set goals and focus the rest of your prep on areas you would like to improve before the real thing.
Sign up for a prep course
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Gather supplies
To help reduce test day stress, gather everything you’ll need the night before. Check the list of banned items — cellphones aren’t permitted — to make sure you don’t accidentally bring something you’re not allowed to have. Ensure your bag is packed with your admission ticket, valid photo identi cation, several sharpened pencils with erasers, an approved calculator (with fresh batteries) and a watch, if allowed.
El Dorado County Association of REALTORS®
TOP ACHIEVERS
donated $15,000 in Scholarships to 40 local high school seniors.
estate license. I kept telling them, ‘Why do I want to want to work like this? I want weekends o . I want nights o . I don’t want to do this.’”
Eventually her parents’ insistence won out, and Smith got her real estate license and never looked back. She worked with her father, Mark Smith, for a time but took over the company close to 25 years ago. Wanting to start o on the right foot, Patti hired on a business coach early into her time with the real estate company, in order to have someone able to keep her on track even during turbulent times.
Patti’s commitment to her clients can be seen in the little things she does, be it taking calls and sending information packets when her home is under 3 feet of snow, or still working on sales while recovering from surgery. That level of service has transformed how Patti nds clients these days, with almost 100% of her business coming from referrals or repeat business.
“What keeps me going is the love of helping people, and taking on
the challenges you can encounter in this business — and it can get pretty challenging sometimes,” Patti remarked. “I love to see people buy a property or buy a home and see them ourish by making it a home and making a family. I sell a lot of recreational properties and I love to see people get away from their tied up world of the Bay Area and come up to their Georgetown property where they camp on the weekends. They hang out and their kids are riding dirt bikes — being what family is all about.”
In recent years Patti has shi ed Patti Smith Real Estate from a one-woman operation, building a sta she and clients can trust “to get the work done right.” That sta is one of the reasons Patti expects she’ll stay in the real estate game a while longer, able to maintain exibility while still making sure all clients are seen to.
Patti enjoys calming ways to pass the time and meet others, and belongs to book clubs and a knitting group — which makes sense, given her love for a tight-knit community.
CONGRATULATIONS TOP ACHIEVERS!
Sierra Home Transitions was formed as an LLC in 2022 with Mike Giancanelli and Jennifer Yoder as the co-founders. Mike’s been in the real estate industry since 1990, while Jennifer is a relative newcomer obtaining her real estate license in April of 2022. They started marketing Sierra Home Transitions in the senior living industry in May of 2022 after each receiving their certification as Senior Real Estate Specialists (SRES®) through the National Association of Realtors. In 2023, Jennifer qualified for the Top Achievers Club as a member of the El Dorado County Association of Realtors, placing her among the top 10% of agents in the region. Mike also qualified for the Sacramento Association of Realtors’ Masters Club in 2023.
Sierra Home Transitions received the 2024 Start-Up Business of the Year Award from the El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce for their success in helping older adults downsize or transition to senior living communities. They offer compassionate service to seniors and their families going through the emotional transition and manage the entire process with their team of referral partners that allows the family to focus on the next chapter while they take care of everything involved in the sale of the home and its contents. Sierra Home Transitions is the gold standard in the senior real estate industry and treats their clients like family.
EDCAR charities at work for nonpro ts
Mountain Democrat staff
Each year the El Dorado County Association of Realtors raises funds through its CanTree Community Charities and charity golf tournament.
In 2023 proceeds from the golf tournament went to Foothill Dog Rescue of the Sierras, Snowline Hospice and CASA of El Dorado County. Each nonpro t received $6,500, according to EDCAR CEO Devin Woodard.
Foothill Dog Rescue of the Sierras is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to re-homing dogs from high-kill shelters and from owners who can no longer care for them; Snowline Hospice provides supportive care and end-of-life support; and CASA of El Dorado County supports neglected and at-risk youth in the community.
Earlier this year EDCAR awarded $15,000 to the Food Bank of El Dorado County thanks to the CanTree Charities.
The Food Bank of El Dorado County provides food assistance as a safety net through multiple programs, including the Emergency Food Assistance Network.
EDCAR
a $15,000 check from EDCAR’s CanTree Community Charities fundraising program. For more than 20 years the Food Bank of El Dorado County and EDCAR have teamed up to help families in need during the holiday season. The contribution will help the food bank continue to provide food to those in need. The annual EDCAR Golf Tournament brought in $6,500 for Foothill Dog Rescue, right photo.
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spaghetti feed.
Volunteers help make Honor Our Troops fundraisers happen.
“We get volunteers from high schools, Hands4Hope, Blue Star Moms, Sheri ’s Explorers and committee members for our two main fundraisers,” Romano added. “We could not put these fundraisers on without their help.”
Anyone who knows of local men or women serving in a war zone can contact Honor Our Troops organizers
Exams
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Get a good night’s sleep and eat breakfast
While it can be tempting to stay up late the night before the test to cram, you’re likely to perform better with a full night’s sleep. Sleep is important for retention and eating a balanced breakfast before heading
to add names and mailing addresses to the list to receive a package from home.
For more information on the Honor Our Troops program visit honorourtroops.us or contact Romano at (916) 207-4194 or by email at Cyndi@CyndiRomano.com.
To make a donation make checks payable to “Honor Our Troops/ EDCAR” and mail or bring them to the EDCAR o ce at 4096 Motherlode Drive, P.O. Box 627 in Shingle Springs, CA 95682.
out the door can aid in your ability to focus. To make your morning easier, prep breakfast before bed to keep an early morning from starting even earlier.
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