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Serrano Living the Good Life in El Dorado Hills magazine is a publication of the Serrano community in El Dorado Hills. It is written and produced three times a year for Serrano Associates by Sacramento Media LLC. The magazine is distributed under the authority of Parker Development Company to all Serrano residents, property owners and country club members. Additionally, copies are distributed to businesses and outlets throughout El Dorado Hills and neighboring communities from Folsom to Placerville. Copies are available at the Serrano Visitors Center, at Serrano builders’ model home complexes and at select local businesses.

Serrano is being developed by Parker Development Company, a longtime Sacramento-area creator of high-quality and award-winning master-planned communities.

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Living the Good Life in El Dorado Hills SERRANO WELCOME TO editor’s note:

Dear Serrano Community:

We hope the holidays were good for you and your families and you are looking forward to warmer weather and springtime.

We’re excited to share some fascinating and diverse stories in this issue. One of my favorites is Bill Romanelli’s story on page xx that shares how one man’s passion for the environment launched a full-scale diving effort that removed 12 tons of trash from Lake Tahoe. And what did he do with all that trash? He, along with the Tahoe Fund, Tahoe Blue Vodka, an art production company and others, turned that litter into a beautiful public art project that will soon be on display in South Lake Tahoe.

Speaking of spring, Jolaine Collins’ story on page xx will entice you to head east to Sherwood Demonstration Garden in Placerville. There you will tour exquisite gardens and learn more about El Dorado County’s Master Gardener program. Whether you are interested in the program or you are there simply to enjoy the warm spring air as you meander around the gardens, there is so much beauty to enjoy.

For our history enthusiasts, especially those of you with children, check out Miners on Main on your way back down the hill. KK Roberts’ story on page xx shares how the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Leadership Class created a project that led to the development of a Gold Rush-themed scavenger hunt for medallions throughout the streets of Placerville.

And fi nally, there are several milestones to celebrate in this issue. Parker Development Company honored two employees on their 25th anniversary, and Serrano turned 25 this year as well!

Enjoy!

Kristin Conner

Serrano is being developed by Parker Development Company, creator of high-quality, awardwinning master-planned communities since 1956, including Greenhaven and Riverlake in the Pocket area of Sacramento, and The Parkway in Folsom.

Serrano’s amenities include miles of hiking and biking trails and more than 1,000 acres of open space. Numerous neighborhood parks are located within the gated villages. El Dorado County’s K–12 schools o er an exceptional level of education, with test scores that have ranked among the highest in California.

The private, member-owned Serrano Country Club o ers elegant and casual dining as well as tennis, swimming and exercise facilities. Serrano’s 18-hole championship golf course was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. For information about Serrano Country Club, call (916) 933-5005 or visit online: serranocountryclub.org.

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