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Oak Ridge High School Academic Decathlon team co-captain Harleen Bal delivers her gold medal speech at the competition.

Candidates meet the public

ACADEMIC DECATHLON

Trojans take fourth title

Four in the running discuss experience, cityhood, development Sel Richard Staff writer District 1 supervisor candidates fielded constituents’ questions Thursday night at a League of Women Voters of El Dorado County forum at the Norm Rowett Pavilion. Incumbent John Hidahl, El Dorado Hills Community Services District board President Ben Paulsen, attorney and former EDHCSD board member Wayne Haug and former District 4 Supervisor Ron Briggs spoke on issues ranging from cityhood viability, land use, taxes, campaign financing and personal vision. Hidahl opened by citing his 41 years in local government, ranging from roles on the El Dorado Hills Fire Board, the Area Planning Advisory Committee, EDH Community Council, EDHCSD, EDH Incorporation Committee and EDH Action Committee.

Small business owner Paulsen brought up his local government experience within the EDHCSD. As a director he serves on the Parks and Planning Subcommittee as well as several ad hoc committees tackling local issues. An El Dorado Hills resident since 1967, Haug shared a simple message: SOS EDH (Save Open Space in El Dorado Hills). As a fiscal conservative his said goal is to assure the county stays on budget. He also promised to donate his supervisor’s salary to the EDH Promise Foundation for the preservation of open space. “I will not accept donations, but I will accept your vote,” he quipped. Although Briggs has been a county resident for 48 years, he moved to El Dorado Hills only five years ago. The only District 4 supervisor to be reelected in the last 35 years, Briggs told the crowd n

Mimi Escabar Special publications editor The Academic Decathlon team from Oak Ridge High School held off a strong challenge from Ponderosa High School to capture the 2020 El Dorado County Academic Decathlon title. It is a four-peat for the Trojans from El Dorado Hills, scoring 34,881.90 points to earn a spot in the state competition set for March 27 and 28 in Sacramento. Ponderosa earned 34,722.10 coming in second. Third

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See DECATHLON, page A4

Eagle Scout on a great path Jana Rossi Staff writer

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Eagle Scout Ryan Sumida stands on his project site at Golden Hills School, where he improved the school garden area by creating a pathway that won’t get muddy.

yan Sumida is the definition of a go-getter. He obtained his Boy Scout merit badges in record time and at age 13 is one of the youngest Scouts to complete his Eagle Scout project. The Golden Hills School student told Village Life the idea for his project was literally right under his feet. Ryan takes part in the Garden Enrichment program at the El Dorado Hills school and knows firsthand how muddy the garden area gets after it rains. The condition of the garden is what Ryan said he thought kept many students from taking part in this educational and fun outdoor elective. His love of the outdoors and being a Scout also inspired him to enhance the garden area, with the hopes of attracting more students to the program. His idea was to create a pathway

leading directly to the garden, giving students and teachers a clear path so they would avoid walking through the muddy field. In addition, he decided a bench should be added to make the garden complete. He started the project by watching tutorials he found online to learn some of the building basics. He also spoke to Dick Welch from Ponderosa Landscaping, who shared suggestions and tips on how to get the project completed. Using funds he earned from recycling donations, Ryan purchased his needed materials — decomposed granite and flagstone for the path, 2x4s and stain for the bench. An Eagle Scout also must be prepared to manage a group as part of their project. Ryan said he looked to other leaders to emulate when it came time to supervise the building of the bench and n

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FEBRUARY 12, 2020

EVENTS

Master Food Preserver class Feb. 13: Interested in becoming a certified UCCE Master Food Preserver volunteer? Visit ucanr.edu/beedmfp and attend a training program overview at 1:30 p.m. at the El Dorado Hills Library, 7455 Silva Valley Parkway. RSVP at ucanr. edu/mfp-infomtg-rsvp or by calling (530) 6215528 or email Robin at rkcleveland@ucanr.edu.

PEOPLE TALK Photos and question by Sel Richard What’s something nice your sweetie has done for you?

Carriage rides Feb. 14: Enjoy Valentine’s Day carriage rides, 5-9 p.m. starting on El Dorado Hills Town Center Boulevard in front of Osteria Moto. Take a romantic ride through the streets. Proceeds benefit a local nonprofit. For more information visit edhtowncenter.com.

Coding Club Feb. 14 & 21: The El Dorado Hills Library hosts a new coding club at 3 p.m. for students in sixth through eighth grade interested in learning Python. Each month will feature a new project led by student volunteer Arrian Chi. Participants must bring their own laptop. Registration is required; regular attendance is important.

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Vets bridge dedication Feb. 15: The El Dorado Hills Community Services District hosts the Veterans Memorial Bridge dedication and plaque unveiling at the New York Creek footbridge between Tam O Shanter Drive and Silva Valley Parkway at 11 a.m. For more information call (916) 933-6624.

Meet the author Feb. 16: Face in a Book in El Dorado Hills Town Center hosts tea with Jennieke Cohen, author of “Dangerous Alliance,” 2-3:30 p.m. Call (916) 941-9401 to sign up.

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EDH Chamber dinner Feb. 20: The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce 2019 Installation and Business Awards Dinner will be held at Serrano Country Club. To make a reservation call (916) 933-1335 or visit eldoradohillschamber.org.

The following information was taken from El Dorado County sheriff’s reports

Jan. 30 4:21 a.m. A restaurant burglary was reported on Park Drive. 8:05 a.m. A commercial burglary was reported on White Rock Road. 2:08 p.m. Vehicle vandalism was reported on Valley View Parkway.

Feb. 2 12:40 a.m. Deputies confiscated marijuana from two people contacted on Harvard Way. 12:48 a.m. Deputies arrested a 55-year-old woman on suspicion of a pro-

bation violation after they reportedly found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in her vehicle during a traffic stop on Green Valley Road.

Feb. 4 8:06 a.m. A Villagio Drive resident allegedly pointed a laser pointer in the face of a security guard.

Feb. 5 2:14 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Gresham Drive.

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Fourth-graders get Gold Rush lessons Sel Richard Staff writer

olling Hills Middle School eighth-graders hosted their third annual Gold Rush Fair, teaching younger students about the many groups that migrated and settled in the West during the 1800s. “Fourth-graders are learning about Gold Rush history, which overlaps with the unit we are studying, so they make the perfect audience,” teacher Kara Randall said. American studies teachers Randall and Eric Perkins supervise the event. In the past fourth-grade students walked from their school site, but this year Rolling Hills Principal Debbie Bowers agreed to cover bus costs to transport kids. Feb. 7 fourth-graders from Oak Meadow, Silva Valley and Valley View elementary schools arrived to see presentations on 49ers, Mormons, missionaries, African-Americans, pioneer women, Chinese, explorers and Californios. Because of smaller class sizes and limited material available, the presentation on California Indians was cut. “It also represents the most difficult topic for our students to research. The atrocities the California natives faced during the Gold Rush have been compared to a genocide,” Perkins explained. “Groups in this situation, especially non-English speaking groups, are often underrepresented in the historical record.”

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Hot topics All candidates were generally in favor of cityhood. Hidahl, Paulsen and Haug shared concerns about the financial viability of incorporation. Regarding campaign funding, specifically from developers, both Paulsen and Haug told the audience they are self-funded. Hidahl said he will not accept donations from developers but has accepted small donations from residents. Briggs said he spent approximately $140,000 of his own money during his 2006 campaign and is self-funding this goround. Regarding his reelection for the District 4 seat, he admitted, “I received $25,000 from Parker (Development). After I was out of office AKT & Associates contacted me and asked if they could help me reduce my debt and gave me $10,000. “By the way, I’m voting no on everything Parker has,” he added. Parker Development’s proposed Central El Dorado Hills Specific Plan was a hot topic and prompted several questions. Paulsen, Haug and Briggs came out strongly opposed to any rezone of the old executive golf course whereas Hidahl acknowledged that he would consider the CSD’s fallback position of purchasing 45 acres of the parcel as opposed to the entire 98 acres. “There may be a partial re-zone that might be a compromise that could be in the best interest of the community. But the current proposal that is before us, I cannot support,” he clarified. Hidahl called attention to the El Dorado County General Plan that specifies that 75 percent of growth should happen over community regions like Cameron Park, Shingle Springs and El Dorado Hills yet to date,

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Eighth-grade students Lily Zeff, Gino Skaggs, Josh Mulert and Rachel Potter, left to right, share stories about the Chinese mining community in California during the Gold Rush. More than 300 eighthgraders prepared for the event by researching, building displays, donning costumes and some even brought treats for their young pupils. “The research is always the most challenging part for our students,” said Perkins. “In the age of Google, they expect the internet to give them answers. To do our best to prevent that we introduced certain websites for them to use.” Perkins also credits librarian Lois Deathridge with hand-selecting books for the students to study. The final two days prior were spent in dress rehearsals, presenting to each other. In years past the students were required to present to their class. “The kids hated it,” revealed Randall, which led to the idea of presenting to smaller groups and

ultimately bringing in the elementary schools. “They are so much different when they present to the fourth-graders,” she said, noting the uptick in interest and enthusiasm when faced with the task of teaching their younger cohorts. Young students rotated from station to station, rapt and taking notes as they listened to the culmination of the eighthgrade projects. “I think they like it. I think they’re learning a lot,” eighth-grader Rachel Potter said. Her fellow presenter Lily Zeff told Village Life she enjoyed her teaching role. “They really like touching the objects at the end,” she noticed. Amelia Gao said she was concerned that perhaps they didn’t tailor enough to their young audience. “I don’t think they really understood

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some of the words.” But the fourth-graders were all smiles. “I liked the 49ers and the gold pans,” said Silva Valley student Alex Kreuzer. Ilyana Lampe was impressed by her young educators. “The Mormons group was nice to us and asked us questions about what we learned,” she said. “They showed us what they were like at the time and how they are today.” Young and old alike did plenty of learning. “Don’t lean on the table, don’t sit on the table and don’t chew gum,” were some of the pointers Perkins shared with his class about appropriate presentation etiquette. “We are always impressed by how our eighth-grade students rise to the responsibility of teaching fourth-grade students,” he said.

Continued from A1 El Dorado Hills alone has incurred 85 percent of the growth in the county. “We’re way out of balance with respect to our General Plan,” he said. When asked what changes they would like to see in the Planning Department, Haug replied, “If this thing (CEDHSP) does go through, I’m prepared to sue.” Briggs and Hidahl both referred to leadership change and, in addition, Hidahl spoke of cultural change, indicating that he has begun both in his current term as supervisor. “The current director of Planning and Building has done a number of things to start turning the department around,” he said, referring to recently enacted policies. Road maintenance funding was also of interest. Hidahl explained that the county was told funding would be twice what was actually received and admitted that the subdivision shere he lives was one of the limited areas where funds were used. “We need

to find a way to acquire more funds to actually do road maintenance given the disrepair of our roads,” he said. “We all know that the state has a bait-and-switch type of process.” As for working with the other four supervisors, Haug reminded the audience that El Dorado Hills has three districts touching it. “We could be the three supervisors who make things happen in this county.” Briggs and Hidahl both indicated the importance of building relationships. Hidahl touted the special meeting in El Dorado Hills held for the CEDHSP development, the first in recent history and well-attended by more than 400 residents. “There’s nothing like sitting in a group of people who are all commenting on a project to better understand what the issues are.” In closing, Briggs told the crowd, “I’m very effective as a supervisor. I get things done.” He also referred to $33 million owed to property owners for illegally collected fees through the Mitigation

Fee Act and said he would initiate a refund program if elected. Hidahl maintained he achieved all his original campaign goals, including three successive years of a structurally balanced budget, preservation of all open space in El Dorado Hills and many new choices for senior housing in the community. He said he’s fighting to restore the capital improvement projects, removed in 2015 by other supervisors, to fund road improvements primarily on Green Valley and Bass Lake roads. Paulsen’s closing statements focused on augmenting the power of El Dorado Hills within the county. “If we don’t have the representation of a city or a CSD that can actually move in the areas that we need to, then our best move is to move to the county,” he said. Haug closed with his motto of SOS EDH and reminded the crowd of his vow to refuse any campaign donations. “You won’t see any of my signs littering the landscape of El Dorado Hills,” he assured.

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Scout

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taught the younger Scouts the ropes on how to build, sand and stain. With the help of 25 students, troop members and adults, the project took nearly two days to complete at a cost of about $2,500. “The kids and parents from Ryan’s troop clearly had a great time,” said enrichment teacher Matt Swain. “They worked hard and I’m sure each of us learned a lot.”

With the recent rain, Swain added, “Many people have praised the new, improved look of the garden and when I’m out there after a rain I’m grateful for the decomposed granite and flagstone surface around the raised beds. I’m particularly grateful that we were able to use materials that will both endure and be easy to maintain in the long run. Ryan’s generosity and efficient planning will add to a beautiful, effective garden for years to come.”

Even though the Eagle Project is the last project for a Scout to complete, Ryan said he isn’t ready to move on. Having been in the Boy Scouts since fifth grade, he said he enjoys the camaraderie and the environment and plans on sticking around for a while. “I want to help other troop members.” His one big take-away from his project: “I learned that it’s not easy leading a group of people but I am very thankful for all their help.”

Decathlon

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place went to El Dorado High School with 29,186.80 and fourth place to Union Mine High School with 28,997.80. A team from Ghidotti Early College High School from Nevada County also took part in the El Dorado County Decathlon held at Union Mine. Its scores were kept separate since Nevada County does not host a regional competition. The theme for the 2020 Academic Decathlon was “In Sickness and in Health —An Exploration of Illness and Wellness” and all of the United States decathletes studied the same material for tests in the areas of art, economics, essay, interview, language/literature, math, music, science, speech and Super Quiz. The Super Quiz was the final challenge for the students. Mountain Democrat Publisher Richard Esposito directed questions to the teams in a quiz-show format. This test of knowledge was enjoyed by a crowd at the Union Mine Theatre at the Mine. Ponderosa and Union Mine tied for first with 2,800 points each. Oak Ridge was third with 2,380 points and El Dorado was fourth with 1,680 points. Adam Hurst, an ORHS junior with the potential to be one of the team captains next year, said, “It’s exciting. I’m thrilled to carry on this tradition. I’d be excited to lead the team as captain.” Oak Ridge teacher and decathlon

coach Jeff Hassian said, “With each win the pressure mounts exponentially.”

The teams Each school fields a starting brain trust of 12 students with three A students, three B students and three C students. Alternates fill out the team roasters. The El Dorado Cougar team: honors students — Daily Applegarth, Tiffany Brewster and Tera Nicita; scholastic students — Devin Alcazar, Hudson Mathews and Mackenzie Warneke; and varsity students — Lauren Holdgrafer, John Putt and Richard Rowe. David Conrad was the coach. The Oak Ridge Trojan team: honors students — Harleen Bal, Serena Hassian and Savannah Van De Water; scholastic students — Melissa Gomes, Zoe Hendricks and Rohit Ponnada; varsity students — Mitchell Foster, Melissa Kinghorn and Dihan Lin; and alternates — Alex Gao, Joey Hildebrandt, Adam Hurst, Aleena Rafiq, Varuna Singh, Ashley Sedgwick, William Smith, Tim Studebaker, Collin Tai, Justine Aranda, Zini Chakraborty, Sam Chandra, Wade Cheng, Summer Dixon, Kaia Ek, Kelly Farley, Bethany Glass, Collin Kinghorn, Madeline L’Engle, Souradeep Mazumder, Ava Miller, Daela Montgomery, Kalea Porter, Salma Qureshi, Abby Soroka, Anna Tuller, Max Wagner, Elise Wu and

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Valeria Xu. Jeff Hassian was the coach. The Ponderosa Bruin team: honors — Nathan Fichtner, Zachary Hilliker and Aaris Wood; scholastic — Audrey (Marie) Fresquez, Melody Gonzalez and Alyssa Seeley; varsity — Cory Rodriguez Meador and Aiko Rodriguez Meador; and alternates — Amelia Warzecha, Lillian Ross, Simone Caruthers, Tyler Davidson, Karan Derebail, Victoria Dougherty, Skylar Downey, George Kucera, Hailey Nye, Jake Spero, Alissa Thuesen, Nathan West and Avery Tufts. Joseph Beatty was the coach. Union Mine Diamondbacks team: honors — Mikayla Klinkenborg, Ryleigh Praker and Jessica Sime; scholastic — Kyla Denault, Justin Nida and Nole Stites; varsity — Nicholas Buchholz and Emily Martinez; and alternates — Angelina Starks and Zach Carr. Alyssa Timmsen was the coach. Ghidotti Early College Phoenix team: honors — Vincent Dequiroz, Nan Holmer and Hannah West; scholastic — Miriam Allen, Owen Neylon and Emma Neylon; and varsity — Nathan Fajen, Lukas Klienhans and David Price. Tom Kirwan was the coach. Decathletes won gold, silver and bronze medals in every subject area presented by El Dorado County Sheriff John D’Agostini and the Honorable Judge Dylan Sullivan.

The winners SOCIAL SCIENCE Honors: Aaris Wood, Ponderosa, gold; Nathan Fichtner, Ponderosa, silver; Ryleigh Praker, Union Mine, bronze Scholastic: Nole Stites, Union Mine, gold; Melody Gonzalez, Ponderosa, silver; Kyla Denault, Union Mine, bronze Varsity: Aiko Rodriguez Meador, Ponderosa, gold; Cory Rodriguez Meador, Ponderosa, silver; Richard Rowe, bronze SCIENCE Honors: Aaris Wood, Ponderosa, gold; Nathan Fichtner, Ponderosa, silver; Ryleigh Praker, Union Mine, bronze Scholastic: Audrey (Marie) Fresquez, Ponderosa, gold; Rohit Ponnada, Oak Ridge, silver; Melissa Gomes, Oak Ridge, bronze; Zoe Hendricks, Oak Ridge, bronze Varsity: Melissa Kinghorn, Oak Ridge, gold; Richard Rowe, El Dorado, gold; Aiko Rodriguez Meador, Ponderosa, silver; Cory Rodriguez Meador, Ponderosa, silver; Lauren Holdgrafer, El Dorado, bronze MATH Honors: Savannah Van De Water, Oak Ridge, gold; Harleen Bal, Oak Ridge, silver; Serena Hassian, Oak Ridge, bronze Scholastic: Rohit Ponnada, Oak Ridge, gold; Nole Stites, Union Mine, silver; Zoe Hendricks, Oak Ridge, silver; Audrey (Marie) Fresquez, Ponderosa, bronze Varsity: Dihan Lin, Oak Ridge, gold; Melissa Kinghorn, Oak Ridge, silver; Lauren Holdgrafer, El Dorado, silver; Richard Rowe, El Dorado, bronze MUSIC Honors: Aaris Wood, Ponderosa, gold; Zachary Hilliker, Ponderosa, silver; Savannah Van De Water, Oak Ridge, bronze Scholastic: Audrey (Marie) Fresquez, Ponderosa, gold; Devin Alcazar, El Dorado, silver; Nole Stites, Union Mine, silver; Mackenzie Warneke, El Dorado, bronze; Zoe Hendricks, Oak Ridge, bronze Varsity: John Putt, El Dorado, gold; Richard Rowe, El Dorado, gold; Melissa Kinghorn, Oak Ridge, silver; Mitchell Foster, Oak Ridge, silver; Aiko Rodriguez Meador, Ponderosa, silver; Nicholas Buchholz, Union Mine, bronze ECONOMICS Honors: Aaris Wood, Ponderosa, gold; Savannah Van De Water, Oak Ridge, silver; Nathan Fichtner, Ponderosa, silver; Harleen Bal, Oak Ridge, bronze Scholastic: Rohit Ponnada, Oak Ridge, gold; Kyla Denault, Union Mine, silver; Zoe Hendricks, Oak Ridge, bronze; Melissa Gomes, Oak Ridge, bronze

Varsity: Melissa Kinghorn, Oak Ridge, gold; Dihan Lin, Oak Ridge, silver; Richard Rowe, El Dorado, bronze LANGUAGE & LITERATURE Honors: Aaris Wood, Ponderosa, gold; Ryleigh Praker, Union Mine, silver; Nathan Fichtner, Ponderosa, bronze Scholastic: Zoe Hendricks, Oak Ridge, gold; Audrey (Marie) Fresquez, Ponderosa, silver; Alyssa Seeley, Ponderosa, bronze Varsity: Richard Rowe, El Dorado, gold; Melissa Kinghorn, Oak Ridge, silver; John Putt, El Dorado, bronze ART Honors: Aaris Wood, Ponderosa, gold; Ryleigh Praker, silver; Zachary Hilliker, Ponderosa, bronze; Audrey (Marie) Fresquez, Ponderosa, gold; Zoe Hendricks, Oak Ridge, silver; Alyssa Seeley, Ponderosa, bronze Varsity: Melissa Kinghorn, Oak Ridge, gold; Mitchell Foster, Oak Ridge, silver; Lauren Holdgrafer, El Dorado, silver; Cory Rodriguez Meador, Ponderosa, bronze INTERVIEW Honors: Nathan Fichtner, Ponderosa, gold; Serena Hassian, Oak Ridge, silver; Tiffany Brewster, El Dorado, bronze Scholastic: Devin Alcazar, El Dorado, gold; Melissa Gomes, Oak Ridge, silver; Audrey (Marie) Fresquez, Ponderosa, bronze Varsity: Dihan Lin, Oak Ridge, gold; Richard Rowe, El Dorado, silver; Mitchell Foster, Oak Ridge, bronze ESSAY Honors: Aaris Wood, Ponderosa, gold; Zachary Hilliker, Ponderosa, silver; Ryleigh Praker, Union Mine, bronze Scholastic: Zoe Hendricks, Oak Ridge, gold; Rohit Ponnada, Oak Ridge, silver; Nole Stites, Union Mine, bronze Varsity: John Putt, El Dorado, gold; Richard Rowe, El Dorado, silver; Melissa Kinghorn, Oak Ridge, bronze SPEECH Honors: Harleen Bal, Oak Ridge, gold; Nathan Fichtner, Ponderosa, silver; Serena Hassian, Oak Ridge, bronze Scholastic: Audrey (Marie) Fresquez, Ponderosa, gold; Zoe Hendricks, Oak Ridge, silver; Melissa Gomes, Oak Ridge, bronze Varsity: Melissa Kinghorn, Oak Ridge, gold; Richard Rowe, El Dorado, silver, Emily Martinez, Union Mine, bronze TOP DECATHLETES Honors: Aaris Wood, Ponderosa, gold; Nathan Fichtner, Ponderosa, silver; Ryleigh Praker, Union Mine, bronze TOP 10 EVENT ALTERNATES Honors: Alex Gao, Oak Ridge, gold; Joey Hildebrandt, Oak Ridge, silver; William Smith, Oak Ridge, bronze TOP 8 EVENT ALTERNATES Honors: Zini Chakraborty, Oak Ridge, gold; Summer Dixon, Oak Ridge, silver; Anna Tuller, bronze

Appreciation “The Academic Decathlon showcases a foundation of commitment, dedication and teamwork. Thank you to the students, educators and community leaders who make this a cornerstone event for El Dorado County,” El Dorado County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ed Manansala said. The competition would not be possible without the dozens of volunteers who helped judge the interview and speech competitions held Jan. 29 at Union Mine High School. Many volunteers also helped during the day-long Feb. 1 competition and Placerville Kiwanis provided a barbecue lunch to keep the decathletes charged for the afternoon. “We appreciate all of our volunteers who donate their time to enhance this experience for our students,” Manansala added. To offset costs, sponsors donate generously to the El Dorado County Education Fund and include Capitol Impact, Schools Financial Credit Union, Placerville Kiwanis, Mr. Sign and Surveyors, Architects, Geologists and Engineers (SAGE). Jana Rossi contributed to this article.

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n the wake of Kobe Bryant’s tragic death #girldad began trending online. Among his many accomplishments, the basketball legend’s proudest role was being a dad. He was vocal about his love of having all daughters, so much so that when teammates teased him last year when his wife Vanessa gave birth to the couple’s fourth girl, Bryant responded that he’d “have five more daughters” if he could. Fathers everywhere have been paying tribute to Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, 13, by posting their own pictures with their daughters. I also come from a family of four girls and so feel a special connection to this “girl dad” pride, but from the view of a daughter. Like Bryant, my dad may have felt outnumbered at times, particularly when we’d dominate the dinner table conversations, but I know he felt like a king. My dad’s younger brother and surviving sibling — their older sister died from polio when she was 4 years old — had only daughters as well. It warms my heart to think of my stoic, Marine Corps veteran grandfather dote on all six of his granddaughters. My sisters and I felt a sense of pride growing up with a dad who never vocalized that he’d want anything different than us. I had no idea it could be seen as anything but great to have all daughters until I was a little bit older and people, upon learning he had four daughters, would say things right in front of us like, “Your poor dad!” My sisters and I just looked at them and shrugged. We had no idea what they were talking about. As teenagers we might ask him from time to time, “Do you ever wish you had a son?” My dad always had the same answer: “No, and it wouldn’t have

made a difference.” He made a point of teaching us to do the same things he would teach a boy. Some of our favorite family memories are how our dad taught us to water ski, snow ski, camp and fish. He taught us all how to drive and just before we turned 16 he made sure we knew basic things like how to check a car’s oil, its tire pressure and even how to change a tire. I guess it’s payback for all the showers and various girl events my dad wasn’t invited to, but now that my sisters and I have families of our own he hosts an annual “football party” for his sons-in-law and grandsons each January during the NFL playoffs. “No girls allowed,” he smiles, and we smile too. After having two sons and I was pregnant with my third child many people asked me if I wanted the baby to be a girl. It was so peculiar to me that people would assume that, especially when I thought about my own birth order as a third born. I could remember the special all-girls club I was in and thought it would be just as cool if I were to have all boys. Sure, it’s nice for parents to get to experience what it’s like to have a boy and a girl, but when I see a single-gender family with either all brothers or with all sisters I can’t help but feel a kinship towards them. It’s like I’m looking at a special club, a tribe of familiarity. Bryant’s sudden passing serves as another shocking reminder that life is indeed short, that even the strongest among us are mortal. I hope that parents everywhere continue to hold their kids a little tighter and to stay in the present with their kids and that fathers remember how very important they are in the lives of their children, be they daughters or sons. Julie Samrick is an El Dorado Hills mother of four (two sons and two daughters) and a published author.

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ore than 300 independent professionals from across the state recently gathered at the California State Capitol to fight for their right to earn a living in California. Last year the state Legislature passed and Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 5, a bill that banned most forms of independent contracting in California. The result was devastating. Many freelancers, gig workers, entrepreneurs and other independent professionals can no longer get paid for their work. With a single stroke of his pen, Gov. Newsom rendered countless Californians, spanning at least a hundred professions, unable to earn a living in our state. No law in recent memory has shattered the lives of so many people so quickly. Even Newsom’s own former deputy chief of staff, Yassar Ali, has called AB 5 “one of the most destructive pieces of legislation in the last 20 years.” The stories of those impacted by AB 5 are heartbreaking. Consider Esther, who describes herself as a proud, independent and selfsufficient senior who helps people who don’t speak English communicate with medical providers. She writes, “AB 5 leaves me out of work. It takes away my pride. It leaves me, and those I serve, completely unprotected and isolated.” Or consider John, a guest orchestral conductor, who just lost a job because of the bill: “$9,000 that would have put a dent in my student loans, or helped pay my insurance or paid for food and shelter is now gone — all because of AB 5.” Or Kathryn, who offers transcription services: “AB 5 has devastated my life. I don’t know how I will be

able to pay my bills now.” Or Lisa, a dance teacher and choreographer: “AB 5 will kill my livelihood of more than 30 years.” Or Michelle, a nail technician and widow who lost her home in the Camp Fire: “I am my sole provider and this bill will put me out of business.” Or Zenab, a mother and Arabic interpreter of 19 years: “I am no longer able to do what I love and no longer able to provide for myself and my family in California.” I am collecting these stories and sharing them with other lawmakers — stories of constituents who can no longer do what they love, offer a skill they have cultivated and carry on their life’s work. Among the law’s many victims are the most vulnerable members of our society: seniors, single mothers, those with health issues, caregivers, students, reformed convicts, people with disabilities — all of whom rely on the flexibility of independent contracting to tailor the demands of their chosen profession to the uniqueness of their personal circumstances. Assembly Bill 5 is an affront to humanist values and Gov. Newsom cannot deny its incalculable human costs. I am offering him a chance to make things right with urgency legislation to repeal the law immediately and restore the right to earn a living. The next few weeks will reveal whether our governor has the humility and courage to do the rarest thing in politics: Admit he made a mistake. Assemblyman Kevin Kiley represents the 6th Assembly District, which includes parts of El Dorado, Placer and Sacramento counties. You can follow him on Twitter @ KevinKileyCA.

EDITOR: hank you to the League of Women Voters of El Dorado County for hosting the Board of Supervisors District 1 candidate forum. It was an informative, well-organized and civil 90-minute opportunity to hear from all four candidates. It’s unfortunate fewer than 60 people took the time to hear directly from those running for office, especially considering the recent public outcry over the golf course rezone topic. I do not doubt Mr. Ben Paulsen’s sincerity in wanting to serve the community, but felt that he needed to display a better foundation of current and past issues of District 1. Mr. Ron Briggs certainly has experience, having served as a two-term supervisor in a different district; however, anyone who has accepted contributions from Parker Development in the past is someone we in District 1 cannot afford. Mr. Wayne Haug has been a longtime (one of the longest) resident of El Dorado Hills and should

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urban downtowns and lifestyle amenities.” Looking at this key demographic more closely, Ratiu said: • 1-in-4 millennials have been looking for a home for more than a year. • 16 percent are searching for homes in urban areas. • 34 percent are looking for homes in the suburbs. • 45 percent are seeking homes in small towns and rural areas. Summing up his findings, Ratiu said that in 2020: • Millennials will demand an affordable product. • Mortgage rates will remain attractive. • Lesser markets will shine. • Baby boomers are not moving. Ali Wolf, director of economic research for Meyers Research based in Costa Mesa, also noted that boom-

ers are staying put. “Boomers (say) they are not selling because ‘we don’t need to.’ Only 17 percent of boomers are dissatisfied with their current home,” said Wolf. Other factors that are keeping boomers at home are that 23 percent have no retirement savings and 30 percent of those in the 62-66 age range have postponed retirement. As for millennials, they are also facing affordability and supply constraints. “Affordability is the biggest obstacle to buying a home,” said Wolf. “Only 5 percent of millennials want to rent. They are the largest buyer demographic but faced with a supply shortage.” Looking at public and private builders, Carl n

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Realtors explore affordable housing barriers Wesley Shaw National Association of Realtors

“As inventory continues to decline and affordability worsens, workers and companies are less incentivized to do business here.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As home prices continue rising faster than wages in a majority of U.S. markets, the National Association of Realtors and its 1.4 million members have made housing affordability a top advocacy priority in 2020. This topic was the focus of NAR’s second annual Policy Forum hosted last week at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. “As America confronts low housing inventory and a persistent lack of affordable housing options, NAR was grateful to bring together some

— NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun of the brightest minds in our industry at today’s Policy Forum,” said NAR President Vince Malta, broker at Malta & Co., Inc., in San Francisco. “With housing affordability set to be one of the defining policy issues of this decade, it is imperative for NAR — along with economists, lawmakers and other industry stakeholders — to lead discus-

sions that will generate solutions to these far-reaching problems.” Earlier this year NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun released a report showing that major U.S. metro areas where housing affordability has worsened over the last five years have seen a corresponding drop in job growth. Specifically, housing afford-

ability rankings have declined in 81 of 174 U.S. metro areas, while 34 regions are seeing job growth fall faster than the national average over the past five years. “Job growth has slowed in these areas in part because limited supply is making homes less affordable,” Yun noted. “As inventory continues to decline and affordability worsens, workers and companies are less incentivized to do business here.” Additional research conducted by Yun’s team and announced last week found that, from 1989 to 2019, 87 percent of home purchases in all major ■

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$829,000

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4 (3 1) 2861

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20005391

20004777

$829,000

1440 Jackson ct

3 (3 0) 2869

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20003519

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$300,000

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1 (1 0) 1009

$439,000

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3 (3 0) 2000

0.27

20002294

$829,000

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5 (4 1) 4387

0.60

19073554

$475,000

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2 (2 0) 1376

0.40

20004988

$838,000

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4 (3 1) 2784

0.37

20004731

$499,000

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2 (2 0) 1594

0.21

20005284

$839,000

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3 (2 1) 3016

0.17

19079443

$517,900

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3 (3 0) 2198

0.08

20006015

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3 (2 1) 3272

0.95

20003788

$535,000

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3 (3 0) 2231

0.25

19062729

$869,000

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3 (3 0) 3104

0.28

19077515

$555,000

4093 ironwooD Dr

2 (2 0) 1733

0.12

20000401

$879,000

3250 lago Vista Dr

3 (3 0) 3822

0.56

19077864

$555,000

772 Bolsa ct

2 (2 0) 1992

0.48

19057767

$884,900

3536 tErra alta Dr

4 (3 1) 3409

0.24

19073455

$565,000

737 ramon ct

3 (3 0) 2264

0.62

19069820

$899,999

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5 (5 0) 3831

0.48

20001526

$574,999

820 Bonita

4 (4 0) 1920

0.38

20001140

$900,000

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5 (4 1) 3402

0.49

20002325

$585,000

2003 BEgonia ln

3 (3 0) 1784

0.13

20000050

$929,000

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5 (4 1) 3656

0.70

20005777

$589,900

4179 torrazzo way

3 (2 1) 2436

0.17

19082736

$933,679

5091 PaDoVa Dr

5 (4 1) 4346

1.17

20001608

$599,850

3729 arcHEtto Dr

3 (3 0) 2725

0.14

20005231

$939,367

1124 HogartH way

4 (3 1) 2837

0.21

20003180

$599,900

468 Platt cir

3 (2 1) 2393

0.34

19074254

$948,000

876 canDlEwooD Dr

6 (5 1) 4198

0.31

19078743

$600,000

3680 rosEcrEst cir

3 (3 0) 2607

0.13

20004929

$975,000

1206 tErracina Dr

4 (3 1) 3050

0.23

19043907

$600,321

3009 wHistling way

3 (3 0) 2527

0.15

19083264

$989,000

1315 cornErstonE Dr

5 (4 1) 4592

0.62

20005746

$605,000

4048 Bari Dr

3 (3 0) 2494

0.08

19074551

$998,000

8184 anastasia way

4 (3 1) 3837

0.38

20005866

$609,000

8049 murcia way

3 (3 0) 2899

0.19

20003458

$1,090,000 4061 aristotlE Dr

6 (5 1) 4720

0.34

20004850

$610,000

114 slatE riDgE ct

2 (2 0) 2229

0.16

20002941

$1,098,000 3534 Park Dr

4 (4 0) 4873

1.33

20001451

$610,000

3032 Vila Flor Pl

2 (2 0) 2009

0.18

19083174

$1,099,000 211 BorDEaux ct

4 (3 1) 4166

0.68

18063940

$613,000

3668 rosEcrEst cir

3 (3 0) 2317

0.13

20004614

$1,125,000 2111 outriggEr Dr

4 (3 1) 4780

0.45

20002670

$613,000

3920 ironwooD Dr

3 (3 0) 2621

0.17

19083329

$1,148,000 106 PowFoot Pl

3 (2 1) 2970

0.25

20001255

$615,000

2994 BEatty Dr

3 (3 0) 2494

0.08

20002722

$1,149,000 5209 mErtola Dr

5 (4 1) 4234

0.53

19052203

$618,147

1131 sEnEgal way

3 (2 1) 2051

0.12

19076299

$1,159,000 3621 Brittany way

6 (5 1) 4979

0.43

20004796

$623,000

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3 (3 0) 2907

0.16

19082710

$1,199,000 5076 PaDoVa DriVE

4 (4 0) 4300

0.45

19071155

$624,000

4116 BorDErs Dr

3 (3 0) 2936

0.15

19071876

$1,199,000 2040 w grEEn sPrings rD 4

5 (5 0) 9167

4.43

19068208

$625,000

7536 PEsaro Dr

3 (3 0) 2465

0.08

20004815

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3 (3 0) 3009

0.58

19081244

$629,000

533 Encina DriVE

4 (2 2) 2399

0.46

19074132

$1,215,000 3880 ErrantE Dr

5 (4 1) 4080

0.53

19052690

$630,000

2572 wycliFFE way

3 (3 0) 2509

0.29

19081457

$1,249,995 3236 FaBriano way

5 (4 1) 4187

0.21

19068026

$632,877

1134 sEnEgal way

3 (2 1) 2051

0.22

20003772

$1,295,000 429 PowErs Dr

6 (3 3) 5771

0.58

19062438

$640,000

3573 lanDsDalE way

3 (2 1) 2533

0.32

19070474

$1,299,000 2773 Via Fiori

4 (4 0) 3629

0.37

20005499

$641,765

8049 grant Dr

3 (3 0) 2005

0.21

20005487

$1,318,850 3006 courBEt way

6 (5 1) 4912

0.53

19079653

$643,000

5052 garlEnDa Dr

4 (3 1) 2580

0.26

20004864

$1,325,000 468 PowErs Dr

4 (4 0) 4517

0.40

20005862

$644,900

951 Via trEViso

3 (3 0) 2883

0.14

20001450

$1,359,995 2510 orsay way

5 (4 1) 4059

0.33

19069325

$645,000

3026 triEstE way

3 (3 0) 2936

0.20

19066158

$1,399,000 512 montriDgE way

7 (5 2) 5444

0.49

20003205

$649,000

4055 PrairiE Falcon Dr

3 (3 0) 2974

0.21

20006333

$1,425,000 3335 grEEnViEw Dr

4 (3 1) 4400

0.38

20002344

$649,000

969 DownE ct

2 (2 0) 2283

0.27

20005136

$1,425,000 3215 BorDEaux Dr

4 (3 1) 4433

0.46

19070875

$649,900

5703 gElston way

3 (2 1) 2741

0.35

20002246

$1,450,000 1501 HiDDEn BriDgE rD

3 (2 1) 2884

3.07

19025842

$649,999

3544 Falkirk way

2 (2 0) 2132

0.54

20003352

$1,518,000 6105 alDEa

6 (5 1) 4530

0.40

20001129

$650,000

1607 lakEHills Dr

3 (3 0) 2606

0.27

19072257

$1,549,000 3681 grEEnViEw Dr

3 (3 0) 5101

0.52

19080187

$658,000

3083 Borgata way

3 (3 0) 3377

0.19

20000628

$1,550,000 3426 grEEnViEw Dr

4 (3 1) 3720

0.37

19081332

$659,000

5139 BrEntForD way

3 (2 1) 2385

0.23

20000357

$1,598,000 4741 grEsHam

3 (3 0) 4650

0.86

20002183

$659,900

1034 crEstlinE cir

3 (3 0) 2888

0.37

19076847

$1,649,900 5200 Da Vinci Dr

5 (4 1) 4284

0.52

18081633

$664,900

3035 alDriDgE way

3 (2 1) 2128

0.18

20004968

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4 (3 1) 3919

15.00

19052285

$665,000

1099 BEVingEr Dr

3 (2 1) 2659

0.24

20005567

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5 (4 1) 6365

0.55

20004264

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261 coPPErwooD ct

4 (4 0) 3458

0.32

20002636

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5 (5 0) 6325

0.88

20002182

$699,000

6490 goya way

3 (2 1) 2600

0.19

20006301

$1,698,000 3840 grEEnViEw

4 (3 1) 4085

0.51

19041727

$699,000

3514 lanDsDalE way

4 (3 1) 2891

0.16

19076381

$1,699,000 4438 corDEro Dr

5 (4 1) 5006

0.38

20004925

$709,000

780 Brown Dr

3 (3 0) 2678

0.37

19077100

$1,795,000 4283 grEEnViEw Dr

7 (6 1) 6000

0.65

19083402

$729,900

1108 PEnniman Dr

4 (3 1) 3177

0.22

20005575

$1,799,990 5218 Da Vinci Dr

5 (4 1) 4722

0.51

19047625

$732,000

5133 wHistlErs BEnD way 5

5 (4 1) 3863

0.23

20004858

$1,949,000 5242 Da Vinci

5 (4 1) 4514

0.49

19064862

$735,000

4465 DunnwooD Dr

3 (2 1) 2973

0.53

19078661

$1,998,000 714 Da Vinci court

4 (4 0) 5348

0.52

19041650

$735,000

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3 (3 0) 3959

0.42

19051115

$2,250,000 6003 wEstErn siErra way 5

4 (4 0) 6400

0.76

19076169

$740,000

2343 summEr Dr

3 (3 0) 2958

0.19

20005008

$2,300,000 2147 w grEEn sPrings rD 5

7 (6 1) 9065

5.05

19003436

$740,000

5058 wintErFiElD Dr

3 (2 1) 2973

0.40

19067608

$2,498,000 290 Bronzino ct

7 (6 1) 5244

0.56

20000063

$777,000

604 VallEy Brook ct

4 (3 1) 3529

0.38

20004395

$2,799,000 1 lago DEl rEy ct

7 (6 1) 6393

3.09

19048568

$825,000

6485 goya way

3 (3 0) 3327

0.16

20003844

$3,950,000 4381 BErkwooD ct

8 (4 4) 7549

0.82

20003632

$825,000

2072 lamEgo way

4 (4 0) 4265

0.31

20003183

rEscuE

$829,000

1240 morning song ct

3 (3 0) 3867

0.21

20005208

3 (3 0) 2600

7.40

19066745

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Smart homes aren’t smart without fire sprinklers Protect everyone in your household from today’s faster, scarier fires Brandpoint Content Today there are many automated options that make homes more comfortable, energy efficient, cost-effective and safe. Typically referred to as smart home technology, these features may include automating control of items such as lighting, temperature, window shades, surveillance cameras, locks, smoke alarms, even pet feeders. Often, these features have smartphone apps that allow the homeowner to control them from anywhere. There is one technology that is so smart it can save the lives of everyone in the home, including pets. It works independently and an app is not needed: home fire sprinklers. Smoke alarms warn you if there is smoke in your home, but your escape depends on your hearing the alarm and your ability to act on it. Fire sprinklers are smart because they automatically control or put out the fire quickly so everyone can get out of the home safely. Each sprinkler has a temperature-sensitive compon

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Fire sprinklers make a home safer for everyone. Should a fire occur, these sprinklers allow those inside more time to escape.

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metro markets resulted in a positive housing equity gain for owners who held the property for seven to 10 years. While barriers inhibiting development remain, NAR has supported policies it believes could bring relief to the market. In response to HUD’s Request for Information on policies that “raise the costs of affordable housing and contribute to… low housing inventory,” NAR penned a letter arguing for improved FHA underwriting criteria that is more equitable for first-time homebuyers; incentivization of “Yes in My Backyard” markets to encourage states and localities receiving federal dollars to reform high-density zoning; and for additional Community Development Block Grants that encourage localities to update development plans and address barriers to housing affordability. Separate NAR research unveiled projects that $220 billion to $400 billion would be added to the economy if the pace of homebuilding and for-sale housing activity returned to a more normalized level, translating to 0.25 percent to 0.50 percent in added annual GDP growth over the next four years. NAR unveiled separate reports examining zoning, accessory dwelling units and, most notably, a White Paper reiterating the case for homeownership while calling on Congress to restore homeownership incen-

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tives in the U.S. tax code. “No longer providing a tax incentive for buying a home versus renting is a fundamental policy shift for tens of millions of households,” the White Paper reads. “A larger number of households in the middleclass, minority and millennial groups … continue to face the greatest headwinds to increased homeownership. In order to ensure U.S. tax policies support access to the American Dream of owning a home … it is imperative that homeownership … be incentiv-

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Reichardt, managing director at BTIG headquartered in San Francisco, said 8-out-10 private builders expect sales will rise in 2020. “Labor and land costs are their biggest worry,” he said. “Builders still appear cautious on pricing. Very few are raising prices aggressively.” Meanwhile, Reichardt said public builders account for 36 percent of all new homes in the U.S. market. (NAHB data show the top 20 builders accounted for 29 percent of all single-family starts in 2018.) Among the top 50 markets in the country, Reichardt said a public builder is No. 1 in terms of volume in 36 of these markets. Reichardt said that public builders are not looking to get into all markets but instead are focusing on local market share in the metros they are currently engaged in. National Association of Home Builders Chief Economist Robert Dietz, who moderated the session, said while the industry continues to face significant labor issues on the supply side, 2020 might be the year labor shortages stop getting worse. For more on the economic impacts of housing visit nahb.org.

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nent, often a glass bulb that works like a plug. If a fire starts, the high heat from the fire, usually between 135-165 degrees Fahrenheit, breaks the bulb, allowing the water to flow onto the fire. Typically, only the sprinkler closest to the fire activates, not the entire system. Smoke from burnt food or smoking materials can’t activate the system, only high heat. The sprinklers are typically connected to the household water main. Where there is no city water supply or well water available, a tank and pump can be used for the water supply. Piping is hidden behind walls and ceilings. One or two sprinklers can usually protect an average size room. Home fire sprinklers are small and inconspicuous. There are several kinds of sprinklers made for residential use, some of which can be hidden behind cover plates. Some sprinkler companies will offer custompainted options to match your home’s decor.

Fire sprinklers are smart because today’s fires are faster and deadlier Fires today are faster and deadlier. A house fire can become deadly in less than two minutes. Why? Because most items in our homes are made of synthetic materials that burn quickly and produce deadly, poisonous smoke. There’s a danger associated with new construction homes built with unprotected, lightweight building materials that burn faster and fail more quickly in a fire, collapsing in less than half the time of older construction material. Large open layouts (as opposed to smaller rooms with closing doors) also enable faster flashover during a fire.

Could everyone in your family escape a fire if it happened in your home? A home fire occurs every 87 seconds, with 74 percent of all fire deaths in the home (NFPA 2018). Everyone is susceptible to these fires, but older adults and people with disabilities are at greatest risk. Recent trends in U.S. housing show that more homes are becoming multi-generational, with around 64 million people living together with two or more generations under one roof (Pew 2018). And today 67 percent of households own a pet (APPA 2019). Two minutes is not much time for everyone to escape a deadly fire. Home fire sprinklers are dependable. They not only save lives; they can also protect your property and possessions, and limit fire and water damage. Because of this added benefit, most insurers offer sprinkler discounts that lower your homeowners’ premiums. Learn the facts about home fire sprinklers from the nonprofit Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition, homefiresprinkler.org, which offers free information and resources about fire safety.

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$189 $189 PER MONTH MONTH PER PLUS TAX PLUS TAX PER MONTH FOR 36 36 MTHS* MTHS* FOR PLUS TAX FOR 36 MTHS*

*MSRP $30,236. on approved credit, $5,675 due at signing includes tax, title, fees MODEL CODE:36-month LDD-11lease *MSRP $30,236. 36-month lease on approved credit, $5,675 due at signing includes tax, title, fees and $0 security deposit. 10,000 miles per year, plus 15¢ per mile in excess. Cannot be combined and $0 security deposit. 10,000 miles per year, plus 15¢ per mile in excess. Cannot be combined with any other incentives or offers. 1 at this offer. Stock/VIN: 15832S/L3132812. with any$30,236. other incentives offers. at this offer. Stock/VIN: 15832S/L3132812. *MSRP 36-monthor lease on 1approved credit, $5,675 due at signing includes tax, title, fees and $0 security deposit. 10,000 miles per year, plus 15¢ per mile in excess. Cannot be combined with any other incentives or offers. 1 at this offer. Stock/VIN: 15832S/L3132812.

$139 $139 PER PER MONTH MONTH PLUS TAX TAX PLUS PER36 MONTH FOR MTHS* FOR 36 MTHS* PLUS TAX

MODEL CODE: CODE: LAB-02 LAB-02 MODEL

*MSRP $23,995. 36-month lease on approved credit, $5,550 due at signing includes tax, title, fees FOR 36 MTHS* *MSRP $23,995. 36-month lease on approved credit, $5,550 due at signing includes tax, title, fees and $0 security 10,000 miles per year, plus 15¢ per mile in excess. Cannot be combined MODEL CODE:deposit. LAB-02 and $0 security deposit. 10,000 miles per year, plus 15¢ per mile in excess. Cannot be combined with any other incentives or offers. 1 at this offer. Stock/VIN: 16164S/L3016846. with any$23,995. other incentives offers. at this offer. Stock/VIN: 16164S/L3016846. *MSRP 36-monthor lease on 1approved credit, $5,550 due at signing includes tax, title, fees and $0 security deposit. 10,000 miles per year, plus 15¢ per mile in excess. Cannot be combined with any other incentives or offers. 1 at this offer. Stock/VIN: 16164S/L3016846.

New 2020 Subaru New WRX2020 6MT Subaru LEASE LEASE FOR FOR ONLY ONLY WRX 6MT

$209 $209 LEASE FOR ONLY

PER PER MONTH MONTH PLUS TAX PLUS TAX PER MONTH FOR 36 MTHS* FOR 36 MTHS* PLUS TAX

MODEL MODEL CODE: CODE: LUN-01 LUN-01

*MSRP $29,295. 36-month lease on approved credit, $5,675 due at signing includes tax, title, fees *MSRP $29,295. 36-month lease on approved credit, $5,675 due at signing includes tax, title, fees FOR 36 MTHS* MODEL CODE:deposit. LUN-01 and $0 security 10,000 miles per year, plus 15¢ per mile in excess. Cannot be combined and $0 security deposit. 10,000 miles per year, plus 15¢ per mile in excess. Cannot be combined with any other incentives or offers. 1 at this offer. Stock/VIN: 15858S/L9801529. with any other incentives or offers. 1 at this offer. Stock/VIN: 15858S/L9801529. *MSRP $29,295. 36-month lease on approved credit, $5,675 due at signing includes tax, title, fees and $0 security deposit. 10,000 miles per year, plus 15¢ per mile in excess. Cannot be combined with any other incentives or offers. 1 at this offer. Stock/VIN: 15858S/L9801529.

All All prices prices plus plus government government fees fees and and taxes, taxes, any any finance finance charges, charges, any any dealer dealer government government fees fees and and taxes, taxes, any any finance finance charges, charges, any any dealer dealer document document processing charge, any electronic filing charge, and any emission testing charge. All prices good through close of business on 02/28/2020. processing charge, any electronic filing charge, and any emission testing charge. All prices good through close of business on 02/28/2020. All prices plus government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer document processing charge, any electronic filing charge, and any emission testing charge. All prices good through close of business on 02/28/2020.

PRESIDENT’S DAY EVENT 2020 Acura TLX 2.4 Lease for Only Tech Lease Offer $

349 /mo.+tax*

*2020 Acura TLX 2.4 Tech Lease $349.00 plus tax per month* For 36 months. $0 due at signing after Loyalty/Conquest Offer!* * $750 total due at lease inception which ($0 customer cash or trade equity plus $750 Acura Conquest/Loyalty Bonus**) includes $0 security deposit. Lessee responsible at lease end for mileage in excess of 7,500 miles per year at 20 cents per mile. Closed-end lease for 2020 TLX 2.4 Tech (UB1F3LJW) available to customers who qualify for the Acura Financial Services Super Preferred or Preferred credit tier. Not all lessees will qualify. Higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Lessee responsible for maintenance, excessive wear/tear and 20¢/ mile over 7,500 miles/year. 5 at this lease offer! Example StockVIN: 14053A-LA005528. Model Code: UB1F3LJW **Qualified current owners of a 2010 or newer Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Genesis, Honda, Infiniti, Lexus, Lincoln, Mercedes Benz or Volvo vehicle. Must provide proof of ownership of eligible vehicle in the form of a current vehicle registration or proof of valid auto insurance. $750 Acura Loyalty/Conquest offer must be put towards lease cap cost reduction or lease drive-off. Not compatible with other Loyalty/Conquest offers. Offer expires 03/02/20. Other restrictions may apply.

2020 Acura MDX Lease for Only 2WD Lease Offer $

399

/mo.+tax*

2020 Acura RDX

Lease Offer

Lease for Only

$389 /mo.+tax*

*2020 Acura RDX Lease Offer! $389.00 plus tax per month For 36 months. $1,000 total due at lease inception which ($0 customer cash or trade equity plus $1,000 Acura Targeted Competitor Conquest Offer/Loyalty Bonus!**) includes $0 security deposit. Lessee responsible at lease end for mileage in excess of 7,500 miles per year at 20 cents per mile. Closed-end lease for 2020 Acura RDX (TC1H3LJNW) available to customers who qualify for the Acura Financial Services Super Preferred or Preferred credit tier. Not all lessees will qualify. Higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Lessee responsible for maintenance, excessive wear/tear and 20¢/mile over 7,500 miles/year. 1 at this Sacramento Acura Dealer Lease Offer! Stock/VIN: 13960A/LL006077.**Qualified current owners of a 2010 or newer Acura, Audi Q5, BMW X3, Lexus NX, Lexus RX, or Mercedes Benz GLC vehicle. Must provide proof of ownership of eligible vehicle in the form of a current vehicle registration or proof of valid auto insurance. $1,000 Acura Targeted Competitor Conquest Offer/ Loyalty Offer must be put towards lease cap cost reduction or lease drive-off. Not compatible with other Loyalty/Conquest offers. Contact Lasher’s Elk Grove Acura your Sacramento Acura dealer for more details. Offer expires 03/02/20. Other restrictions may apply.

Certified Pre-owned

Specials Certified Pre-Owned Certified Pre-Owned 2017 Acura RDX L 2017 Acura ILX L SALE PRICE

$20,772 *2020 Acura MDX Lease Offer. $399.00 plus tax per month* For 36 months. $1,000 due at signing after Loyalty/ Conquest Offer!* *$1,000 total due at lease inception which ($0 customer cash or trade equity plus $1,000 Acura Conquest/Loyalty Bonus**) includes $0 security deposit. Lessee responsible at lease end for mileage in excess of 7,500 miles per year at 20 cents per mile.Closed-end lease for 2020 MDX SUV (YD3H3LJNW) available to customers who qualify for the Acura Financial Services Super Preferred or Preferred credit tier. Not all lessees will qualify. Higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Lessee responsible for maintenance, excessive wear/tear and 20¢/mile over 7,500 miles/year. 1 at this lease offer! Stock/VIN: 14095A/LL002374. **Qualified current owners of 2010 or newer Acura, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Lincoln, Honda, Infiniti, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Genesis, Volvo or Audi vehicles. Must provide proof of ownership of eligible vehicle in the form of a current vehicle registration or proof of valid auto insurance. $1,000 Acura Loyalty/Conquest offer must be put used towards lease cap cost reduction or lease drive-off. Not compatible with other Loyalty/Conquest offers. Contact Lasher’s Elk Grove Acura for more details.Please contact Lasher’s Elk Grove Acura your Sacramento Acura MDX Dealer for details! Offer expires 03/02/20. Other restrictions may apply.

Stock/VIN: 37533/19UDE2F72HA008157. Offer expires 03/02/20.

SALE PRICE

$24,987

Stock/VIN: 37506/5J8TB3H34HL003115. Offer expires 03/02/20.

8585 Laguna Grove Dr | Elk Grove, CA 95757

ElkGroveAcura.com | 877-284-8413

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Cordero Drive

Continued from B1

rounded wall of windows that look out onto the covered patio. A butler’s pantry with a warming drawer and wine refrigerator connects the kitchen to the formal dining room. The family room has an inviting fireplace and back patio access via a large sliding glass door. Nearby is a full bathroom with backyard access — perfect for those who want to rinse off after time in the pool — as well as another bedroom, which also has a door leading outside, and the laundry room. The master suite is also downstairs and boasts wood flooring, backyard access, two walk-in closets plus a master bathroom with marble countertops and a jetted tub. Upstairs are two more bedrooms with Serrano golf course views, two full bathrooms, a bonus room and a spacious storage closet. The backyard is exceptionally inviting. The covered patio has ample room for seating and features ceiling fans, an outdoor kitchen and cozy fireplace — it’s a space for all seasons. The rest of the yard looks more like a resort with beautifully arranged planters, greenery growing up the home’s outer walls, a privacy hedge, mature trees and the sparkling pool with open-air seating space. Interested in this Cordero Drive home? Contact Realtor Patricia Seide at (916) 941-3006 or patricia.seide@cbnorcal.com.

CAMERON PARK

EL DORADO HILLS

PLACERVILLE ~ 4340 Golden Center Dr. #A

Safeway Center

Raleys Shopping Ctr.

Missouri Flat Rd, behind McDonald’s

(530) 672-4500

(916) 939-5300

•

(530) 295-4444

S T E P I N A N D FA L L I N LOV E !

Marilyn Goff #00935416

530-672-4530

www.marilyngoff.com

CHEF’S DREAM KITCHEN

Trent Andra #01453724

• Unique, custom built home in a private, upscale community, nestled on 18 acres in between foothill wine regions • The interior reveals 24-foot ceilings & designer light fixtures • An arch doorway leads you into a chef’s dream kitchen w/ Subzero Refrigerator, Dacor range, Chef’s pantry, pasta drying rack & so much more • Enjoy having an office room and den/study room • Entertain in style out on the covered back patio overlooking the setting

19077266

#01144814

WHEN SOMEONE IS SELECTING A REAL ESTATE AGENT, YOU NEED SOMEONE WHO SEES YOU AS A PERSON, NOT A PROFIT

NEW CONSTRUCTION

You need an agent who: • Listens and understands your particular needs • Knows the local markets • Communicates with you on a regular basis • Handles all the details • Gets you the best value – whether you are buying or selling For honest, ethical and reliable real estate assistance call Denise Deagon

• This is your chance to own a Tahoe style home built just the way you want! • You can choose from multiple floor plans from 2,500 – 3,000 square feet • Your custom home will be nestled on a .4 acre tree studded property with lovely views • Take advantage of being minutes away from Jenkinson Lake

$550,000

Denise Deagon ❖ 916-220-9711

Homes & Land For Sale!

MLS#

19078357 20004614 19078743 20005677 19037341 19077408 19073126 20006548 20005862 20006539 20006447 19068876 19049403 18018094 19067380 19071898 20002902 20005622 19075442 19056094 19032618 19065557 19077266 20002897 19081687 20006355 19075073 20000848 18061350 19041987

ADDRESS

5050 HIGHCREST DR 3668 ROSECREST CIR 876 CANDLEWOOD DR 3262 COUNTRY CLUB DR 6067 WISH UPON WAY 3201 SERENITY DR 6780 HORIZON DR 3185 WOODLEIGH LN 468 POWERS DR 4380 GREENVIEW DR 4201 TOYON CT 3545 MODEL A WAY 5121 MILTON RANCH RD 4701 RIDGE DR 4401 LUNEMAN RD 7500 BRANDON RD 1142 WALL ST 1530 BARRETT DR 1666 BARRETT DR 4595 VOLO MINE DR 6731 TYLER DR 6758 MORNING CANYON RD 4250 D’AUGOSTINI DR 5921 BAYNE RD 2248 FIELDSTONE DR 5283 PRAIRIE LOOP 5451 BUTTERCUP DR 6189 SHADY ACRES DR 4979 RAINBOW TRL 6241 PIKES PEAK CIR

Trish Meder-Heinzer ❖ 530-903-0705

IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU

$848,000

18061350

This property has it all, 4bd/3ba all updated plus Solar! White kitchen with nook plus a slider that enters right onto a wrap around deck! Welcoming living and dining room with separate family room and cozy gas fireplace. Romantic Master suite with a sitting room and balcony. Large Master bath w/granite counters and loads of closets. This home is 2697 sf w/additional 500sf of finished walk-out basement and wine cellar. 2 car attached garage plus 4 car detached or possible 3 stables. Dog kennel, beautiful trees! 20002673 $899,950

CITY

CAMERON PARK EL DORADO HILLS EL DORADO HILLS CAMERON PARK POLLOCK PINES PLACERVILLE PLACERVILLE CAMERON PARK EL DORADO HILLS EL DORADO HILLS SHINGLE SPRINGS SHINGLE SPRINGS SHINGLE SPRINGS SHINGLE SPRINGS PLACERVILLE SHINGLE SPRINGS PLACERVILLE PLACERVILLE PLACERVILLE DIAMOND SPRINGS GRIZZLY FLATS PLACERVILLE SOMERSET COLOMA PLACERVILLE PLACERVILLE POLLOCK PINES PLACERVILLE POLLOCK PINES GARDEN VALLEY

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#00665671

Stunning Single Story with Foothill Views in Serrano! Don’t miss this lovely home in gated Serrano. This three bedroom two and a half bath plus office home features an open floor plan with abundant natural light and backs to open space allowing for beautiful foothill views from master, living/ dining and family room. The spacious, private, master suite has access to the backyard, over sized shower, tub and double sinks with makeup vanity. Open Sunday February 16. Call me for details. 20007233 $739,999

OPEN SUNDAY 2/16 • 1-4pm 5237 Mertola Dr., El Dorado Hills

M J Corcoran ❖ 916-396-7795

PERFECT FOR COMMUTERS Bring your horse & harvest the bounty of about 80 established fruit & citrus trees. The 4bd/3ba single-story home showcasing vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, & a gourmet kitchen grace this home. The 2005 remodel added rooms & upgraded the kitchen. The 1.94 fenced, usable acres has an additional carport, storage shed, plus under house storage. Includes Trex decking, paver patio & a drivethrough garage.

#00935416

19041954

$629,000

Marilyn Goff ❖ 530-672-4530