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El Dorado County high schools bid farewell to another graduating class next month, launching students into the next phase of life. Above, Senior class president Brandon St. Martin and principal Jeremy Hunt pose for a photo at Ponderosa High School’s graduation ceremony. At right, Oak Ridge High School graduate Gavin Hardy waves his diploma in the air. Best of luck to all the graduates!
The blueberries in mid-May had not yet ripened and turn blue. Warmer weather between then and the June festival will make the berries ready to pick.
A berry good time Alan Riquelmy Village Life correspondent
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