El Dorado County Bulletin Board

Anniversary

Harry Comstock and R.O. Sherman built the Old Brockway Golf Course in the 1920s as an amenity for the Brockway Hotel.

Congratulations

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency recognized six individuals who have shown exceptional commitment to protecting Lake Tahoe as this year's Lake Spirit Award winners.

In Memory Of

Richard “Dick” Reynolds, former Fire Management Officer for the U.S. Forest Service Placerville District, died April 23. He was as an avid outdoorsman, veteran of the Korean War and a beloved father, grandfather, uncle, friend and neighbor.

Congratulations

The Food Bank of El Dorado County has been recognized as a 2023 nonprofit of the year by the California Association of Nonprofits.

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Association of California School Administrators – El Dorado County Charter members gathered to recognize outstanding educators for distinguished service to their students, schools and communities.

Congratulations

The Association of California School Administrators held its annual awards banquet honoring El Dorado County administrators.

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The Black Oak Mine Unified School District's schools each honored one of their own to be called Student of the Year.

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The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors’ recognized Capt. Theresa Snoke and paramedic Corinne Staves.

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The Rescue Fire Department announced Fire Capt. Brett Jones and Aja Marquis have been recognized for their exceptional work with Ash, the department's peer support therapy dog in training, at the 2023 Hearts 4 Heroes Gala.

Congratulations

Barton Health Pharmacy won Gold in the 2023 Healthiverse Heroes Award, Hospitals and Health Systems (under 500 beds) category, for delivering superior quality of care through their digital medication management system.

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3Strands Global Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in El Dorado Hills working to combat human trafficking through prevention, education and reintegration programs, announced that the Greater Sacramento Economic Council has awarded Ashlie Bryant, 3Strands Global Foundation CEO, its 2023 Equity Award.

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The Bureau of Land Management presented the Ed Hastey Stewardship Award to Pine Hill Preserve Manager Graciela Hinshaw from the Mother Lode Field Office. The award recognizes employees who embody the spirit of the award’s namesake, for exemplary efforts managing public lands and building partnerships that will ensure sustainability and public benefit for generations to come.

Congratulations

Jack Sweeney, a lifelong El Dorado County resident with four great-grandchildren, lived on a ranch that’s now where Greenstone Country Community sits. He’s served as a school board member and on the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors. In April he was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the county Chamber of Commerce at its annual Ag Roundtable dinner.

Congratulations

Gabrielle Marchini, director of Curriculum, Instruction and Accountability, was recently honored with an Excellence in Education Award at an awards ceremony held by the El Dorado County Office of Education. The Excellence in Education Award is the highest honor given to an EDCOE educator.

Congratulations

Ski California was selected as the 2023 Best Guest Safety Program award winner by the National Ski Areas Association at its National Convention for the creation and effective use of its digital Mountain Safety Guide.

New Job

Barton Health has added Dr. Aubrey Demajh, board-certified psychiatrist, to Barton Psychiatry & Mental Health. Dr. Demajh specializes in adult psychiatry.

Gratitude

Four car loads of food and hundreds of dollars in donations were collected last weekend during the 8th bi-annual Cram-A-Cruiser event hosted by Bread & Broth 4 Kids, at Grocery Outlet.

Congratulations

Kiwanis Club of Placerville has awarded April’s Student Service Leader of the Month Award to Wrenna Potter, an El Dorado High School junior and secretary of the student Key Club.  “Thank you for this, as it really means a lot to me and my family,” Wrenna noted after receiving the award.

New Job

Barton Health on May 4 announced that Carla Adams, RN, BSN, MSN, has joined Barton Health as the organization’s chief nursing officer.

Anniversary

Lake Tahoe Pizza Co. has been a part of the fabric of the South Lake Tahoe community, and this year, the restaurant is celebrating their 50th anniversary. The pizza shop has been in the Touryan family since the start, and still remains family-owned today.

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In Memory Of

Friends and family joined together to share memories of Placerville resident Thomas Signor following his death in an El Dorado County sheriff officer-involved shooting April 26. Dozens gathered Saturday to hold a vigil on the Blairs Lane bridge in Placerville, down the road from where Signor was fatally wounded.

Gratitude

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Gratitude

On April 15 the Food Bank of El Dorado County loaded up its trucks and headed to the Georgetown Library to bring food supplies to north county communities. Georgetown area residents were provided a shopping cart full of food and more than 70 families were given a $50 gift card.

Congratulations

Diana Meza Cabrera, registered nurse with Barton's Surgical Services Department, was selected as a recipient of the DAISY Award for extraordinary nurses.

Congratulations

Arts and Culture El Dorado recently announced that El Dorado County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ed Manansala will receive the 2023 Normadene Carpenter Award. The annual honor recognizes exceptional achievement and extraordinary contributions to the community.

Gratitude

During its 13th annual Youth Making A Difference Toiletries Drive, Hands4Hope collected thousands of donations to support those in the community who are struggling to make ends meet, as well as those who lost their homes or remain displaced by wildfires in the area. Eleven elementary schools and multiple local businesses collected more than 10,000 items during the three-week drive.

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Anniversary

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New Job

The Tahoe Prosperity Center has hired three new team members to support regional community and economic development in the Tahoe Truckee region.

Anniversary

Sixty years ago, the community’s dream of a local, Tahoe-based hospital became reality. Barton Health has assembled a collection of articles to commemorate 60 years of quality and compassionate health care.

New Job

Barton Health welcomes Natasa Dragicevic, MD, PhD,board-certified neurologist, to Barton Neurology. Dr. Dragicevic offers care for a wide range of neurological disorders to the Lake Tahoe community at the new Barton Neurology office in Stateline.

Congratulations

Cold Springs Country Club buzzed with excitement as the El Dorado County School Boards Association recently held its annual awards gala to honor outstanding school board members who have shown exemplary service to their community. Educators, parents and community leaders from across the county attended to celebrate.

New Job

Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced Mark Ghilarducci of El Dorado Hills has been appointed to the California State University Board of Trustees. Ghilarducci served as director of the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services from 2013-23 and as secretary of the California Emergency Management Agency from 2012-13.