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The sun rises over downtown Placerville. It’s a new day and, much to the relief of many, 2021 is here — the dawning of a new year and with it recovery, prosperity and good health.
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Editor’s note: On this first day in the new year, the Mountain Democrat staff looks back on some of the top news stories of 2020.
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COVID-19 strikes, challenging businesses and everyday life
Schools, students adapt to COVID-19 restrictions Dawn Hodson Staff writer
Dawn Hodson Staff writer COVID-19 crept into California in early March with 43 positive cases, according to the state Department of Public Health. By the end of the year nearly 2.2 million positive cases were confirmed across the state. El Dorado County reported its first COVID-19 case March 20. By the end of December the county’s case count climbed to 5,649. July 17 marked the county’s the first death — a South Lake Tahoe man older than 65. The county’s death toll has since climbed to 22 as of
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Dining restrictions after COVID-19 hit required restaurant owners to adapt. Sheila Kelly, owner of Powell’s Steamer Co & Pub on Main Street in Placerville, serves a beer as patrons sit at the bar adorned with a makeshift protective barrier constructed as a way to mitigate the possible spread of the virus. Dec. 30. Trying to contain the disease, state officials issued a series of orders. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s first stay-at-home order was issued March 19; county officials followed that with their own shelterin-place order. A directive extending the restriction on
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The COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly hard on students, their parents/ caregivers, teachers and administrators due to the on again/off again classroom instruction and lack of the athletic, cultural and social activities for youngsters. El Dorado County schools shifted to distance learning in the spring due to the COVID-19 health crisis and the shelter-inplace order issued by Gov. Gavin Newsom. School districts then scrambled to set up instruction via Zoom while also working to ensure students had the equipment they needed for online instruction. Some
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Dominick Silva sits atop his car, waiting his turn to receive his diploma at Union Mine High School’s drivethru graduation ceremony in June. with a makeshift protective barrier constructed as a way to mitigate the possible spread of the virus. districts tried a hybrid model, employing both distance learning and in-person instruction while others opted n
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Robert (Keith) McKinney
Jan. 12,1932 – Dec. 28, 2020
Robert (Keith) McKinney passed away from complications of COVID-19. Keith was raised in Berkeley, Calif. He met his wife of 63 years, Charlene, at the hardtop car races in Pacheco, on a blind date. They eloped to Las Vegas in 1957. Keith’s love for the mountains compelled him to design and build a home in the Sierra where he moved his family in 1972. Keith enjoyed camping, waterskiing, snow skiing, fishing, building boats, restoring classic cars and motorcycling around the country with his wife, children, family and friends. Keith is predeceased by his parents, Anna and Alfonso; son John McKinney; sister Annabel Rodgers and brother-in-law Earl Orum. He is survived by his wife Charlene, daughter Carol McKinney (Sam Van Zandt), son Tom McKinney (Elizabeth Dawson) grandchildren Leslie and Thomas McKinney, sister Beverly Orum, sisterin-law Myrna Moore, brother-in-law Ed Moore and many nieces and nephews. Due to the coronavirus pandemic a memorial service will not be held.
Frank Vincent Soracco June 24, 1935 – Dec. 17, 2020
Our beloved husband, brother, uncle and loyal friend passed away Dec. 17, 2020 after extended health problems which led to heart failure. For those that knew and loved Frank, it’s hard to imagine him gone, since he was a person deeply engaged in life — alert, funny, incredibly generous, a person who cared for and helped others whenever he could, never took advantage and was one helluva storyteller. Born in San Francisco, Frank was the eldest son of Dr. Charles and Franziska, nee Schneider, Soracco. He was raised in Placerville, a small town in the foothills of the Sierras, with his sister Carla and brother Peter. After high school, Frank attended the University of California, Berkeley and California State University San Francisco. Upon graduating, he taught eighth grade and coached football at Mother Lode Elementary, then later at Placer Hills School, until being dismissed for teaching “Catcher in the Ryeâ€? which was on the school’s banned book list. In the summer of 1964, Frank volunteered in the San Francisco Bay Area office of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). He was soon drawn to where the action was and packed up his Volkswagen Bug and headed off to Selma, Ala., where he was one of a very small number of Whites working full time in “The Movement.â€? He quickly earned the trust of SNCC staff and the locals — the brave residents who put their lives on the line by being early participants in SNCC’s voter registration work there. Frank accompanied many southern blacks in their attempts to register to vote before passage of the Voting Rights Act and served as the Selma March Field Marshal. Selma was a strategic choice for the protest on March 7, 1965, and the peaceful march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge became infamously known as Bloody Sunday. Frank was proud to play a part in those pivotal and momentous events. Like many, he was attacked, billy clubbed, cattle prodded and arrested by law enforcement for his civil rights actions. When Frank was arrested in Selma, Police Chief Wilson Baker put him in a cell with Martin Luther King for five days. Doing that was a violation of the law — like everything else, jails were segregated. Baker knew that if he put Frank in a white cell he’d get badly beaten, and Baker did not want that to happen. Frank cherished those times and the admirable people he worked with to help “bend the moral arc of history toward justice.â€? Later, Frank and his brother went into the restaurant business and established the successful Fiasco Restaurant in Marina Del Rey, where he met many lifelong friends, including his wife Sandy Toshiyuki. Initially, he was not too enthusiastic about moving to Los Angeles, but then discovered Marina del Rey was next to Venice, which jibed with his counter cultural leanings. He soon fell right into the Venice scene and loved living there for the rest of his life. A natural athlete and avid sports fan, he enjoyed skiing and after retirement, playing golf all around Southern California but regularly at Rancho Park on Wednesdays with his golf buddies. For 15 years, Frank enjoyed hosting vacationers from near and far who would stay at his Venice studio apartment. He was the consummate host, enjoyed befriending new people and loved sharing local history, the best road trips, special sights and dining experiences with his guests. Frank’s extensive knowledge on a broad range of subjects made him an engaging conversationalist. He had a wonderful, slightly ribald, sense of humor. He loved his cats, jazz music, had a wonderful palate for good wine and food, and loved driving his sports car‌ always with the top down. Frank was the epitome of what is now called “authentic,â€? an unfiltered individualist who always spoke his mind. His colorful style, his big heart, and his generous spirit will be deeply missed. When our world resets itself again, we will gather together to celebrate Frank’s memory.
Suspected mail thief arrested Dawn Hodson Staff writer A Rancho Cordova man was arrested Dec. 23 after an El Dorado County sheriff ’s patrol sergeant reportedly observed someone throwing mail out of a moving vehicle on Cambridge Road. The sergeant pulled over the vehicle driven by Jeramiah Joseph Schotl, 36, and arrested the suspect on suspicion of mail theft as well as a parole violation. The vehicle was towed from the scene. Schotl was booked into the El Dorado County Jail in Placerville and later released. Mail found on Cambridge Road near Knollwood Drive was traced back to a cluster mailbox that had been broken into at the Camelot Wood Apartments in Cameron Park, officials report. Sheriff ’s officials remind people that there is an increase in mail and package thefts this time of year and any suspicious activity should be reported.
CRIME LOG The following is from Placerville Police Department logs:
5:16 p.m. A 39-year-old man was arrested on Broadway on public intoxication charges.
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10:33 a.m. A stolen bicycle was found on Bee Street.
5:49 a.m. A vehicle was reported stolen from a driveway on Tunnel Street some time during the previous night.
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1:16 p.m. A 33-year-old man was arrested on Broadway for allegedly stealing a skateboard from a juvenile and assaulting him.
8:07 a.m. A 53-year-old man was arrested on Marshall Way on an outstanding warrant.
9:46 p.m. A pit bull reportedly bit a smaller dog on the neck on Ray Lawyer Drive and then bit a victim attempting to save his dog.
6:22 a.m. A 43-year-old man was arrested on Fair Lane on an outstanding warrant.
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10:12 p.m. A 40-year-old man was arrested on Sacramento Street after a traffic stop revealed he had a felony warrant.
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Georgetown 49/41 Coloma 55/45 El Dorado Hills
Pollock Pines 49/38 Placerville Camino 50/40 51/42
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Cloudy. High 51F. winds light and variable.
2:30 p.m. A 33-year-old man on parole was arrested on Placerville Drive on charges of possessing unlawful paraphernalia.
11:11 a.m. A 21-year-old man was arrested on Broadway for allegedly possessing drug paraphernalia.
8:07 a.m. A 37-year-old woman was arrested on Marshall Way on an outstanding warrant and reportedly possessing narcotics.
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11:33 a.m. Suspect(s) reportedly stole a catalytic converter on Canal Street.
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Somerset 53/42 Fair Play 53/42
Cameron Diamond Springs Park 53/42 52/43
10:36 a.m. A generator was stolen from the back of a truck on Clay Street.
11:11 a.m. Vandalism was reported on Coloma Court.
8:07 a.m. A 38-year-old man was arrested on Marshall Way on a felony warrant.
7:02 p.m. A 32-year-old man was arrested on Placerville Drive for an outstanding warrant.
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the early 2000s, based on evidence given to cold case investigators from the El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office by Davis’ former girlfriend as she sat in an Oregon jail on drug charges, the case was taken to trial. An initial jury declared an impasse saying its members were hopelessly hung; the panel was dismissed and the case against
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Demonstrations highlighting social justice issues were held throughout the late spring and early summer in El Dorado County. “We just want to peacefully express our 1st Amendment rights — just looking to raise awareness.” Demonstrators sought to peacefully bring awareness to the police officer-involved death of Floyd. Placerville Police Chief Joe Wren said the Placerville Police Department supported the demonstration. “We stand in unity with their right to peacefully gather over
this or any other civic issues they have and they should not be discouraged,” Wren said at a demonstration. “What happened to George Floyd sickens me and was disturbing. I am reluctant to even call that man (Derek Chauvin) a police officer.” Also at the beginning of June, when violence was taking over some metropolitan areas, El Dorado County law
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alifornia’s fiscal squeeze tightened up Sunday when congressional leaders reached agreement on a $900 billion COVID19 relief package that did not include direct aid to state and local governments. It means that Gov. DAN WALTERS Gavin Newsom faces fewer choices in fashioning a 2021-22 fiscal year budget that he must propose to legislators by Jan. 10 and that California cities struggling with budget deficits won’t be getting help from Washington. For the last six months, ever since the state passed its current budget, Newsom and legislative leaders have been crossing their fingers that a second relief package from Washington would offset the contingent spending cuts and off-budget borrowing they used to make it balance on paper. The hoped-for but elusive number was $14 billion. However, Newsom, et al, have since gotten some good news from California taxpayers. Administration forecasts that revenues would plummet into the abyss as pandemic-spawned recession struck the state proved to be too pessimistic. All-important income taxes have held up unexpectedly well because affluent Californians, who provide the bulk of income taxes, have largely maintained their income streams by shifting to home work while their stock market holdings have soared in value. Steadier-than-expected income taxes, coupled with the spending cuts made in June, are producing a one-time $26 billion windfall for the state, according to Gabe Petek, the Legislature’s budget analyst. However, with economic recovery slowing due to new pandemic shutdowns, administration officials see a somewhat lower windfall. Whatever its size, the windfall potentially offsets the lack of a new federal bailout, but also creates its own dilemma. Should the extra money be socked away to guard against projected deficits in the future or be spent on education, health care and safety net services that were cut in vain hopes of more federal aid? Advocates for those services, including legislative leaders, tend toward a spend-it-now approach, but were they to prevail and the projected deficits became reality, the political onus would fall on Newsom. An unspoken, but very real, aspect to the situation is that many liberal groups and allied Democratic legislators want the state to raise taxes ■
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Letters to the Editor Pride EDITOR: o the Proud Boys of Placerville: Hope you read and remember what your good book, the Bible, says. “Pride cometh before a fall.” ‘Nough said. FRAN FALCONE ABELD & RICHARD ABELT Placerville P.S. It was also the first sin and committed by Satan himself.
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Comical EDITOR: at Snelling writes that “democracy depends on trust in its elections.” Really? Nothing is more comical than a leftist saying that. The Democrats have consistently opposed voter ID laws and now even allow ballots where the signatures don’t match. There is no reason to oppose these things unless something underhanded is your goal. You wouldn’t want to allow someone to take money out of your bank account just by saying they were you would you? Then why would you want to allow someone to vote that way if your intentions are honorable? We all know the answer. GEORGE ALGER Placerville
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The angry vote EDITOR: oon we will have a new president — well, a very “old” president actually. Joe Biden will be sworn in on Jan. 20 to the glee of the hysterical Trump haters. This angry, pugnacious plagiarist went to Washington four decades ago to do good and has done very well indeed, becoming quite wealthy on a government salary. With no significant legislative accomplishments, no foreign policy achievements and a campaign devoid of any policy ideas or
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solutions, it is amazing that Joe will soon be the next president. Let’s take a moment and look at what a Biden presidency portends. Joe wants to “phase out” fossil fuels, which by all experts’ predictions will destroy the energy sector along with tens of thousands of jobs. The price of all energy will soar and our reliance on foreign oil will resume. Joe wants to reopen our borders to allow virtually unchecked mass immigration ... and offer benefits to all who enter. Adding more unskilled immigrants into the country while millions of Americans are unemployed will further exacerbate the economic turmoil we are currently experiencing. Joe wants to return to an America-last policy, offshoring our manufacturing industry, continuing our entanglements in meaningless military actions and reestablishing a cozy alignment with China. Joe supports critical racial theory, defunding law enforcement, packing the Supreme Court and many other radical, social-engineering endeavors. Meanwhile, Joe wants to restrict your rights through gun confiscation, information censoring and forced compliance to health edicts and government mandates. Will any of these actions and their inevitable results make our country stronger or help the average American? Of course not. So, in considering all of this, I have to ask why anyone would vote for a man of no particular merit, who is obviously in the stages of significant cognitive decline and clearly acts as if he answers to no one? Simply answered, this is a vote against Trump cast by angry liberals who gulp down daily doses of disparaging stories, crazy conspiracies and outright lies about Trump on MSNBC, CNN, NBC, etc. Never having recovered from Hillary’s loss, electing Joe makes you feel better and, of course, that is really all that matters, right? Well, you voted for Joe and you reap what you sow. ROBERT SCHUMACHER Camino
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Is the COVID-19 vaccine really the ultimate answer?
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every kindergartener on n recent months, the planet or even every billions of dollars high school or college — one estimate student? We know it is puts the figure at the elderly and those more than $10 billion — suffering from maladies of taxpayer money has like high blood pressure, been funneled into some cardiovascular disease of the world’s largest or diabetes who are corporations to develop most likely to become COVID-19 vaccines seriously ill from the as part of “Operation virus. If that is the case Warp Speed.” Pfizer is DR. JAMES and that individuals receiving at least $2 VELTMEYER younger than 50 have billion and Moderna almost a 100% recovery another $1.5 billion. rate, why are we in such a sprint to Evercore ISI pharma analyst Josh vaccinate the entire population? Schimmer estimates the vaccine We know the flu kills hundreds of manufacturers will enjoy as much as $100 billion in sales and $40 billion in thousands of people in the world each post-tax profits as a result of the virus. year. Do we require mandatory flu shots for every individual? Of course For purposes of comparison, $100 not. A relatively small percentage billion is the total amount the federal of people get the flu shot and most government spent under President young, healthy individuals with strong Kennedy at the height of the Cold immune systems probably don’t War. need it. The elderly and those with Author Gerald Posner has written, compromised immune systems or “Pharmaceutical companies view respiratory issues probably should get COVID-19 as a once-in-a-lifetime it although it should not be mandated. business opportunity.” How effective is the annual flu shot? Is this the real reason for the unprecedented rush for a vaccine for a No more than 50%, according to the CDC’s own figures. virus which we knew very little about We are told Pfizer’s COVID vaccine just nine months ago? Are we sure the will be 95% effective. That means proposed vaccines will be effective or there would be a 5% potential rate even advisable for the vast swath of the world’s population barely impacted of illness associated with it. If 300 million Americans are vaccinated, we by this virus? For example, we know are looking at 15 million Americans children are almost never sickened by who will still possibly contract the COVID-19. Do we need to vaccinate
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virus. That’s an enormous number of people. And, if the mortality rate of the virus is around 0.4%, we could see as many as 60,000 more Americans die. That roughly equals the number of Americans who die annually from the flu. Approximately 250,000 Americans have died due to COVID, although the real figure is probably much lower as there is a major difference in dying of COVID and dying with COVID. Many people have tested positive for the virus and died, but did not die because of the virus. They had other co-morbidities. In only 6% of cases was COVID listed as the cause of death on the death certificate. The fake news has told us without pause that these 250,000 deaths are unacceptable. Certainly, the death of even one person is a tragedy. However, once the 5% ineffective vaccine works its way through the general population, will the fake news tell us that 60,000 new deaths in vaccinated individuals is also unacceptable? We shall see. Long before enough Americans receive the vaccine to enable “herd” immunity to develop, the virus will continue racing through society, regardless of mask-wearing and social distancing or lockdowns, all of which have just made matters worse by weakening our natural immune systems and preventing such “herd” immunity taking hold sooner as with other illnesses in previous years. The
Orwellian-like containment policies enacted by tyrannical governors like Cuomo, Whitmer, and Newsom have only served to drive the virus temporarily underground, not quash it. Once the restrictions are lifted, the virus continues to surge which results in a new series of destructive lockdowns. It’s a vicious circle. We also know millions of Americans will refuse to take the vaccine for a variety of reasons. Democrats may resist taking what their leaders label a “Trump vaccine” while others will object due to ethical and religious reasons involving the use of cell lines from aborted babies. Still others are naturally suspicious of government power and government medicine and many simply do not feel threatened by COVID. In addition, the vaccine’s possible side effects (including deadly anaphylaxis and Bell’s Palsy, according to one report out of the UK), which can go on for days, are almost certain to dissuade people from signing up. Totalitarian Democrats like Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot insist the vaccine be forced on everyone. Any kind of mandatory vaccination policy introduced by the federal government would be Hitlerian and blatantly unconstitutional — if indeed the Constitution still functions in today’s America. Such a jackbooted approach to public health would undoubtedly provoke a bloody backlash among
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Americans already worn down and often devastated while allowing us to again interact as human beings by lockdowns that have closed their businesses, where germs and microbes are shared between us and have been since the dawn of man, allowing churches and schools. our bodies to build the natural resistance to all The COVID-19 vaccine or vaccines (as there will newborn pathogens. Yes, vaccines have a place but be several offered by different manufacturers ) they are just part of the solution and must remain a are no cure-all. And, they must never be used to voluntary one at that. enforce some kind of “Great Reset” envisioned by Dr. James Veltmeyer is a prominent La Jolla the global elites. The better approach would have physician. He can be reached at dr.jamesveltbeen (and still is) developing and strengthening meyer@yahoo.com or visit drveltmeyer.com. our own natural immune systems to fight theTimes virus,Syndication The New York Sales Corporation
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supporting a loved one living with a mental health condition. 2 support groups are held monthly. For info: namieldoradocounty.org Placerville: 1st Tuesday at 7:00pm; County Gov Center, 330 Fair Lane, Conf-room C. South Lake Tahoe: 2nd Tuesday from 6:00 pm; Library, 1000 Rufus Allen. Do your feet or hands tingle, feel numb, or hurt. The Placerville Neuropathy Support Group meets the 2nd Wed. of each month, 1 PM, Senior Center, 937 Spring St. Except: July, Aug. & Dec. Jan., Feb., March telephone meeting. Call Bev (877)6226298 for instructions. Placerville Senior Softball Club. Welcomes all men and women ball players, slow pitch, 55 and older. Season is April through Sept. Contact Dean Panell simplefolk1028@yahoo.com (530) 620-4755, or Kelly Heavin sfd5r5ter@aol.com (530) 919-0386 POLLOCK PINES-CAMINO ROTARY CLUB is seeking people interes ted in community service and interested in exploring a Rotary club of friendships, reasonable dues and endless satisfaction. Please call 530305-0872 for information regarding Rotary and an upcoming meeting. Senior PEER COUNSELING Seniors 55 and over who are grieving, depressed or having issues related to aging can meet one-on-one with a caring senior, professionally supervised and trained to listen and encourage. Call (530)621-6304 to leave a message and get started. Soroptimist International of Placerville wants to meet you! Are you looking to impact your community, make new friends with dynamic women, and feel good about your efforts? Our mission is to improve the lives of women and children. Explore the joy of being a member of a Club that makes a significant difference in many lives. Contact us at (530) 3441476 or sipplacerille@ soroptimist.net or visit https://siplacerville. org/. (Meetings can be attended in person or via Zoom, until COVID19 distancing is no longer required.) TOPS Club, Inc. meets Tuesday 8:00-11:00 am, Veterans Hall (downstairs) 130 Placerville Dr. For more information call Bonnie (530) 644-4668 Helping millions take off pounds sensibly since 1948. UPPER ROOM DINING HALL located at 1868 Broadway, Placerville. Feeding the hungry 365 days a year. Food served from 4 to 5:30PM daily. Hall opens at 2 pm, open all holidays. Avail for families, seniors, veterans, and any who need a meal. Help us Feed the Hungry. Volunteers and monetary contributions always welcome P.O. Box 484, Placerville CA 95667 or (530)497-5146. VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 2680 Looking for new members. First years dues paid by the Post. Meeting is the 2nd Friday of each month at 6:30 pm. Call Primo at (530) 626-5753 WOMEN VOTERS League of Women Voters of El Dorado County voter education. For information go to lwveldorado.org or (530) 672-3141.
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over the summer and then exploded in the fall and winter. On Dec. 3 Newsom issued another regional stayat-home order followed by the first supplemental order on Dec. 6 and a second on Dec. 21. These orders remain in effect until the state’s ICU bed availability improves. The shutdowns devastated the economy, with many businesses shuttered and people filing for unemployment. The California Restaurant Association, the state’s biggest restaurant lobby, estimated that the pandemic could close 30% of restaurants across the state for good. This past summer Let’s Poké in downtown Placerville and Placerville Brewing Company on Placerville Drive announced they would close, citing the coronavirus shutdown as a primary reason. At a Georgetown Divide Public Utility Divide Board of Directors meeting staff reported $66,081 in unpaid water bills when the usual amount would have been
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entirely for in-person instruction using appropriate hygiene measures. While children lost out on instruction time, they didn’t appear to be particularly susceptible to the disease itself which was a relief for parents. What they did miss out on, however, were all the activities associated with school — athletic events, clubs, plays, science labs, leadership forums, musical instruction and so on.
Distance learning also meant many parents had to stay at home, supervise the distance-learning process and provide other ways to keep their children engaged while at the same time earning a living. Graduation ceremonies had to be more creative too, with schools turning to drive-by events to celebrate and recognize graduates. High school seniors missed out on prom, senior trips
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was banned (indoor and outdoor dining at restaurants are currently prohibited). Retail businesses began offering curbside delivery and people began ordering more goods online or via phone for drive-up, contactless pick-up. Retail is currently allowed to serve customers at 20% capacity. Financial relief offered at the state and federal level came in the form of extra unemployment benefits, relief checks for those who earned less than a certain income level, small business loans and eviction/ foreclosure moratoriums for renters and homeowners. The most recent relief package, after lengthy debate, was signed by President Trump last weekend. El Dorado County received its first share of two COVID-19 vaccines Dec. 17 and has begun inoculating healthcare workers, skilled nursing facility staff/ residents, first responders and correctional staff, as outlined by California’s tiered vaccination rollout plan. The vaccine will be available to the general public this coming spring or summer.
and other events associated with their final year. In the fall, as students got ready to return to school (at least part-time), families gathered on the steps of the El Dorado County Courthouse in downtown Placerville to rally for the reopening of California schools. The demonstration Sept. 8 was one of approximately 10 protests organized statewide. Parents and students at the rally said they had had enough and wanted the option for children to return to school campuses full-time. Many parents also expressed concern about the long-term effects of socially isolating youngsters. “Schools tend to be havens for children like that to connect with peers and teachers who build their selfesteem,” said a parent. Individual districts took different approaches. Some started with a hybrid-learning model (in-person and at-home instruction) while others began
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the school year with remote learning and transitions to hybrid learning. At the Nov. 10 El Dorado Union High School District Board of Trustees meeting, the board announced its plan to bring students back full-time beginning Jan. 11 but that date was pushed back (as of now undetermined) after surging COVID-19 infection rates pushed El Dorado County into the purple tier and the entire Sacramento region was issued a new stay-at-home order. Those developments did not impact El Dorado County schools, countywide El Dorado County Office of Education programs or administrative offices that reopened their facilities to hybrid instruction/operations. But any El Dorado County schools not open to in-person instruction were told students would now have to wait until the county returns to a less restrictive tier and follow a different process for re-opening.
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Roman’s death stems from a situation that could translate into danger for other youth in the area or for anyone.” The police department enlisted help from the FBI as the investigation required interviewing people in the Midwest and the East Coast. For months investigators kept mum on what, if any, progress they were making in the tragic case. “Justice for Roman” signs were posted on a Placerville hillside overlooking Highway 50 but no new information came out. In August Joseph Wren took over the role of Placerville police chief from James Ortega and he spoke with the Mountain Democrat in November about the community’s frustrations and the investigation. “Our investigators are working closely with experts to not only determine what occurred at the time of Roman’s death but to also provide a more clear understanding on what events led up to this suspicious death,” Wren said, calling the investigation a “very active, suspicious death investigation.” But just like the updates during Ortega’s time leading the PPD, Wren maintained that the release of any more details could impede law enforcement’s investigation. With the one-year anniversary of Roman’s mysterious death approaching, memorials for the young boy still carry the youthful light he was said to bring to every situation.
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questionable in exacting a confession from Davis’ ex-girlfriend Connie Dahl. Pierson said the detectives sent to interview Dahl, who eventually testified against Davis, essentially browbeat her into confessing to helping her then-boyfriend to murder Jane Anker Hylton and into implicating Davis as the instigator of the violence at the home on Stanford Lane. Davis always maintained his innocence in the slaying where a knife was used to stab the victim nearly 30 times.
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Six months after he was set free, the wrongfully convicted man filed an $18 million lawsuit against El Dorado County. The filing maintains his conviction was based on “intentional and reckless” actions by two former sheriff ’s officers, among others. “Various officers and members of the county, Sheriff ’s Office” caused the wrongful conviction and imprisonment of Davis, the claim states, specifically naming former EDSO Dets. Rich Strasser and Rick Fitzgerald, the investigators who got the confession from Dahl.
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blocked off El Dorado Hills Town Center. The display was impressive. Roads were blocked to limit access to the shopping center after all the businesses had closed and armed National Guard troops stood watch at the center’s gateway while others were posted in strategic spots. Sheriff ’s officers were out in force, using their vehicles to block roadways and patrolling the area. “We will be out here as long as we feel we need to be,” El Dorado County Sheriff ’ John D’Agostini told the Mountain Democrat. “I want the community to feel safe.” Additional officers from Amador County as well as Placerville and South Lake Tahoe police officers and the California Highway Patrol were also on high alert, ready to respond though no civil unrest occurred. Bowtie Barbershop owner Bowtie shared his thoughts about the protests and local businesses protecting their livelihoods. “How are people supposed to survive coming out of this pandemic crisis and now dealing with this?” said Bowtie on June 3. “I am all for people to peacefully protest injustices in this world and what happened to George Floyd was wrong, but people rioting, burning down homes and looting is not honoring his memory.”
With a heavy presence of Placerville police and El Dorado County sheriff ’s deputies on hand, a larger June 3 demonstration sprung up at the Placerville Courthouse led by the El Dorado Progressives, local Black Lives Matter activists and other community members. The mostly peaceful night ended with protestors marching in solidarity with local law enforcement to the Bell Tower. Social justice and other demonstrations continued throughout the year, sometimes resulting in opposing groups coming face to face. While some shouting matches ensued, El Dorado County escaped the violence that plagued other areas of the country. Events that spurred demonstrations included Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Liberation Day and Emancipation Day — a holiday celebrating the 1865 emancipation of slaves in the United States; the 57th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous March on Washington; more police shootings throughout the country; and women’s rights. The presidential election brought Trump and Biden rallies to street corners as well as vehicles paraded up and down Highway 50. Signs and banners were hung on freeway overpasses — symbols of residents’ right to free speech.
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Crews use an asphalt paver to lay down pavement for the Mosquito Road Stabilization Project.
Mosquito Road makeover begins Kevin Christensen Staff writer The Mosquito Road Stabilization Project in Placerville took steps forward in mid-December. Construction crews put down pavement on Mosquito Road between the segment from Clay Street to the state right-of-way after a separate underground utility project earlier in the year was completed in the first phase of the project. The Phase I portions led to improvements and replacements of existing water distribution, sewer and drainage systems from Mosquito Road to Clay Street and on to city limits. Construction crews recently completed sub-grading on Mosquito Road from Clay Street to the right-ofway and portions of paving were put down on Mosquito Road Dec. 18. Placerville City Engineer Rebecca Neves said work on this segment was prioritized as part of a $91,000 change order to allow the worst part of Mosquito Road to be repaved before consistent inclement weather set in so the public could utilize the roadway and not have to wait. Repair to this area was originally going to be a part of a different project going out to bid in the spring — the Placerville Station II Park-N-Bus project.
The final budget for the Mosquito Road Stabilization Project totaled $2.641 million. “When we have bigger blocks of clear and warm weather, we’ll be back to pave the rest from Clay Street to the northern city limit,” explained Neves. “In order to pave using hot mix asphalt, we need clear weather (no rain) and a temperature of 50 degrees and rising.” Neves said the remaining portion will take about three to four weeks to pave and when crews get that break in the weather they will “jump on the rest of the paving” to the city limit. The Mosquito Road Stabilization Project is funded by Measures L and contracted to Doug Veerkamp General Engineering as well as R.E.Y. Engineers for oversight. “If it wasn’t for Measure L, we wouldn’t have the funds to deliver these projects,” said Neves. “Thank you to our community for voting yes on Measure L.” Measure L, approved in 2016, enacted a 20-year, half-cent sales tax to fill potholes, repair, replace and maintain existing streets and to repair, replace and maintain water, sewer and storm drain systems, providing approximately $2 million annually.
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Eldorado National Forest announces dirt road closures USDA Forest Service News release The annual seasonal closure of native surface roads, also known as dirt roads, will go into effect in the Eldorado National Forest on Friday, Jan. 1. These roads will remain closed until at least April 1. “We closely monitored the road conditions this fall and determined an early closure was not needed this year,” said Forest Supervisor Jeff Marsolais. “My goal is to keep these roads open to the public as long as possible.” The seasonal closure is designed to protect roadbeds and watersheds from damage and to protect water quality. A minimum three month closure period from Jan. 1 through March 30 was designated for the core part of the winter in the Eldorado National Forest Travel Management Plan. To maintain flexibility, the timing of the dirt road closure is determined based on current conditions each year which may cause the closure to go into effect early or be extended. Regardless
of when the closure is in effect, visitors should use good judgement about whether motor vehicle use will cause resource damage, as they can be held responsible if damage occurs. The seasonal closure does not affect routes in the Rock Creek area of the Eldorado National Forest near Georgetown, which has its own route closure process. Roads subject to seasonal closure are identified on a map that is free-of-charge and available at all Eldorado National Forest offices and on the forest website at fs.usda.gov/ eldorado. For more information on recreation opportunities and current conditions in the Eldorado National Forest visit the forest website or contact virtual services visitor information staff from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at: • Forest Supervisor’s Office: (530) 303-2412 • Amador Ranger District: (209) 259-3774 • Placerville and Pacific Ranger Districts: (916) 500-4712 • Georgetown Ranger District: (530) 334-6477
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Find where your interests overlap those of the others. It will be so much easier to fight for what you care about beside others who also care and are deeply invested in the outcome. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). On this is a day of promise, you recognize there are already so many fulfilled promises that it seems almost greedy to want more. Then again, this is not just for you. You want more for everyone. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The day feels about as fresh as your heart. Maybe a part of it still needs to heal, but don’t let that hold you back from showing up and radiating warmth which will only abet in the mending. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Knowing what’s weird about your life is the first step in knowing what’s funny about it, and therefore what’s relatable and perhaps even charming. So go on and delve into the weird parts. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Don’t wait for the day to send you a formal invitation to its opportunities. This is 2021, not 1821, and to the one who is willing to make brave attempts, the opportunities are practically limitless. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You finished that year, did all you could, and, now, you’re done with it. You’re headed in with some interesting ideas -- thoughts that lean toward ridiculous even. And yet, you’re really onto something!
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Justin Lamson celebrates with his parents Lisa and Jeff after signing his National Letter of Intent to play football at Syracuse University. Lamson announced he is graduating from Oak Ridge High School early to enroll at Syracuse for the spring 2021 semester.
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said. “It’s a great group of guys. I love the coaches. We had as much talent this year as we did last year. I felt like we could repeat or maybe do even better. It was kind of tough saying goodbye to those guys, but I think they all understood.” Lamson’s decision came about a week after California Department of Public Health officials determine that high school football would only be played when the Sacramento region reached the COVID-19 orange tier (it’s currently in purple, the highest and most restrictive tier). Lamson will get to work with Syracuse offensive coordinator and quarterback coach Sterlin Gilbert, who has helped groom players like Kevin Kolb and Jimmy Garoppolo into NFL quarterbacks. “I’m super excited,” Lamson said. “He is a good coach and we’ve kept good communication through their season.”
Oak Ridge High School quarterback Justin Lamson has decided to graduate from high school a semester early and enroll at Syracuse University in January. Lamson said the “uncertain circumstances of the season happening” was the main reason he made the decision to head to upstate New York. As a junior a season ago, Lamson threw for more than 3,000 yards and the Trojans won the Division 1 Sac-Joaquin Section Vhampionship as Lamson dazzled and ran for three touchdowns over a Monterey Trail team featuring Prophet Brown, who is going to the University of Southern California. “I would definitely say my favorite moment was last year during the championship because that just doesn’t happen very often,” Lamson
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KNOW NOW Soroptimist International of Placerville seeks to bring charitable ideas to fruition. According to Ryan Patrick Hanley, author of “Our Great Purpose,” a happy life requires more than quiet thoughts of benevolence toward our fellow man. True joy starts with action, demonstrating concern for others. Fulfill your goals of leading a happy life by becoming a Soroptimist. Call (530) 344-1476, email sipplacerville@soroptimist. net or visit siplacerville.org. Meetings can be attended in person or via Zoom until COVID-19 distancing is no longer required. The El Dorado County Senior Nutrition Program is looking for volunteers to help prepare cold packs for home-delivered meals and the take-out meal service, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. About 700 cold packs are prepared each day at the Placerville Senior Center, 937 Spring St. Volunteers may sign up for one or more days of the week, as interested. For more information call (530) 6216160. The Senior Nutrition Program is a service of the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency. The Placerville Lions members are asking for donations for the White Cane Fund to continue to provide sight-related services (eye exams, glasses) for those in the community who cannot afford it. Send donations to: Placerville Lions P.O. BOX 346 Placerville, CA 95667 Or donate on Go Fund Me: gofundme.com/placervillelions-white-cane-fund Capital Stage presents “The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley,” a radio play, through Jan. 1. Tickets are free and available now at capstage.org/thewickhams-a-radio-play. The El Dorado Hills Chapter of National Charity League Inc., the nation’s premier motherdaughter volunteer organization, announces its annual membership drive and has begun accepting applications from women with daughters currently in sixth grade through ninth grade. For more information, prospective members are encouraged to visit the El Dorado Hills Chapter’s website, nationalcharityleague. org/chapter/eldoradohills, or send an email to membershipeldoradohills@ nclonline.org. Applications will be accepted through Jan. 15, 2021.
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Wines of Argentina by the next generation of Argentina’s winemakers are: El Esteco Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Terrazas de Los Andes Gran Malbec 2017, Vaglio Wines Vaglio Blanco 2018, Zorzal Wines Gran Terroir Cabernet Franc 2019 and Bodega Vistalba, Corte B 2017.
Wines of Argentina keep pace in a changing world
Mimi Escabar Special Sections Editor
Argentina’s new generation of winemakers face challenges and opportunities that their elders didn’t have to contend with — how to stay relevant in a connected world using social media, the effects of a changing climate and how to respond to the expectations of modern savvy consumers. While expressing the country’s richness and diversity of land, innovative young winemakers, remarkable women and first-generation passionate winemakers, continue to explore and push new boundaries. “The next generation of winemakers in Argentina are creating exciting and exceptional wines while staying true to the heritage of the land. This is exactly what we look for in an evolution,” Tahiirah Habibi, the Hue Society, said. The following are five passionate Argentinian winemakers operating in the modern world.
Franc 2019 say, “The winery and vineyards are located at approximately 4,800 feet above sea level. The estate sits on a unique blend of sand, stones and granite limestone and the grapes are all hand-harvested. Zorzal’s vision is to have a light hand in the winemaking so that the fruit and terroir can shine through.”
Fernando Collucci of Vistalba Wines Driven by passion, Fernando Collucci was appointed first winemaker at Bodega Vistalba in 2019. He feels an immense responsibility to guard the work of the older generations and bring it to new heights through innovation. He believes his generation has changed a lot of things in the industry: creating fresher and more vibrant wines, a more balanced use and integration of oak, constant search for “true varietal expression” and the idea of making more “tense” and vertical wines. The label on the Bodega Vistalba, Corte B 2017 notes the wine finds its maturity from the traditional elaboration process. Selected clusters give rise to this great aging wine from the winery.
José Lovaglio of Vaglio Wines
Juan Pablo Michelini of Zorzal Wines Winemaker at Zorzal Wines and owner of Altar Uco, Juan Pablo Michelini sees his generation as breaking new ground when it comes to defining Argentinian terroir wines. He believes that winemakers today approach viticulture with a lot more freedom than previous generations, allowing them to have confidence to play in the big leagues. For him, the new generation is open to interpret the essence of the land from a broader perspective — a quality he attributes to being able to travel the world, discover different cultures and techniques and taste a lot of wine. The wine notes on Zorzal Wines Gran Terroir Cabernet
Much like his peers, José Lovaglio’s winemaking approach embodies the will of his generation: winemakers that take the heritage of their parents to the next step and dig further into Argentina’s terroirs. A third-generation winemaker he set off for the USA at the age of 18 to study viticulture and enology at University of California, Davis. He lived there for five years, learning from great teachers and working at several wineries. He then moved to Bordeaux, France, where he deepened his understanding of winemaking methods from n
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Portugal winemakers look to future Mimi Escabar Special Sections Editor
share their personal experiences working in the industry.
Portugal is celebrating the country’s leading women who are helping shape the future of winemaking. A small, yet diverse country, Portugal offers a stunning array of terroirs, grape varieties and blends. Beautifully produced by dynamic winemakers with the perfect balance of creativity, artistry and technical skill, the result is a collection of wines that are unique, authentic and thoughtful. Shining light on successful, inspiring women and reporting on their aspirations and experiences, facilitates the slow process of change, helping to build a more successful industry for all. The winemakers profiled came to their practice through familial connections, as well as their own inherent love of wines and vines. Driven by their passion for wine and a fierce attachment to their land, three women
Sandra Alves, director of winemaking, Herdade Do Esporão Sandra Alves holds one of the most visible and demanding winemaking jobs in Portugal. The former second-in-command at this prestigious, internationally-renowned estate in Portugal’s Alentejo region, Alves was appointed to the lead role in February 2020. Her job description includes production of an eclectic mix of 30 different wines from fruit grown on 1,236 acres of vineyards. During her career Alves worked at several Portuguese wineries in the Douro Valley, Beira Interior, Bucelas and also served as assistant winemaker at Wise Vineyards in Australia’s Margaret River region. Her varied experiences have contributed to her philosophy about winemaking.
“It is not about me: It is about making the best wine with the grapes and land you have,” Alves said. Working in different wine regions of Portugal has been a valuable learning experience. “The recognition and understanding of multiple terroirs with their diversity of grape varieties, soils, people and cultures, instilled the greatest respect and the greatest desire to discover and enhance what is the unique character of Herdade do Esporão,” she said. Being a winemaker in 2020 has been an interesting time. “General quality of the raw material, the health of the grapes and the skills and the commitment of the people and teams who, in a year of great challenges, have demonstrated the responsibility necessary to ensure that the harvest was carried out smoothly and according to plan,” she said. n
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PBS to broadcast ‘Classical Tahoe’ festival Cheyanne Neuffer Tahoe Daily Tribune INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — The ninth annual Classical Tahoe festival looked a bit differently than usual, but had even more passion behind the music. PBS Reno partnered with the annual classical musical festival that takes place in Lake Tahoe. Classical Tahoe features a worldrenowned, diverse group of classical musicians who play professionally all over the country and world. Each year, these musicians come together in Lake Tahoe at the Sierra Nevada University Pavilion to bring classical music to the community. However, due to the pandemic and the restrictions on large gatherings, organizers came up with a way to bring the magic of music to people even when it couldn’t be enjoyed in-person. Laura Hamilton, concertmaster and Classical Tahoe’s interim artistic director and violinist, was determined to stage the show. Hamilton was the first musician engaged by Maestro Joel Revzen in 2012 for Classical Tahoe. Hamilton “never had any doubt” that Classical Tahoe needed to continue on to honor Revzen’s deep love and connection to music and
commitment to Classical Tahoe. “He was a magnet for the community,” said Hamilton.
2020 series happens Virtually overnight, Hamiliton put together the entire 2020 Chamber Series when Classical Tahoe had to change from a traditional three-week Orchestra Festival to a Chamber Music Series, meaning a smaller group of musicians without a conductor. “This is really dedicated to the memory of Joel,” she said. Hamilton said that when Revzen was sick, he kept talking about this summer’s concert. Revzen passed away on Memorial Day. “It was such a tragedy, but continuing to bring music to Lake Tahoe fulfills his vision,” she said. “This festival will continue for many years.” The large outdoor tent that is usually used for Classical Tahoe holds more than 55 musicians and about 400 concert goers. To adhere to safety guidelines, it was downsized to a portable outdoor stage of about 10 musicians and 25 social distanced, masked attendees. Before traveling all musicians were tested for COVID19 and took precautions throughout the concerts.
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Classical Tahoe will debut on PBS Reno channel 5.1 starting New Years Day. PBS Reno recorded and live streamed the performances for those at home. “We were so happy to have an outlet and opportunity to play together,” Hamilton said. “The pandemic has hit the performing arts industry especially hard. Our livelihood has been tremendously altered and put on hold.”
Six venues The six different concerts were performed on six different nights from patrons’ residential yards in Incline Village. One location was at Maureen and Ron Ashley’s Estate, one concert in their lakefront garden and
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the last four years. “Classical Tahoe and PBS Reno came together with imagination and courage to share music’s healing power as widely as possible,” said Karen Craig, Classical Tahoe executive director. “We had to address how to have a meaningful impact on more than just 25 people each night who could attend safely. Partnering with PBS Reno was a total game-changer.” Classical Tahoe concerts include a world premiere of a new arrangement of a Debussy piece, along with music arranged by well-known composers including Mozart, Schubert, Fauré, Mahler and Bruch.
Healing gift “It was really a gift,” said Hamilton. “It was healing and joyous to play for an audience of any size.” “PBS Reno is so pleased to have this partnership with Classical Tahoe,” said Kurt Mische, PBS Reno president and CEO in a press release. “Being able to share these wonderful concerts with people all throughout our service area is a treat for our viewers and reminds us all of the world class music and art created right in our own backyard.” Classical Tahoe will debut on PBS Reno channel 5.1 starting at 9:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 1 and will run through Feb. 5. Each hour-long episode airs on Friday evenings and repeats the following Sunday at 4 p.m. For more information, visit classicaltahoe.org.
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new year brings with it new opportunities to better yourself in all kinds of ways, including your health. Start by evaluating your at-home menu to make sure it aligns with your nutritional goals. These recipes for Vegetarian Ramen Zoodle Bowls, Broccolini and Bacon Egg Bites and Flourless Salted Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies from Atkins offer better-foryou options that fit within a low-carb lifestyle that can help you eat right and make smarter choices in your kitchen. Each option offers a balanced approach to eating comprised of high-fiber carbohydrates, optimal protein and healthy fats. Plus, they’re easily personalized, allowing each recipe to help you meet your goals regardless of what eating plan you’re following and whether you’re looking to achieve weight loss, maintain your weight or achieve optimal health.
Vegetarian Ramen Zoodle Bowls
1 cup shredded raw carrot, for garnish 4 tablespoons crushed peanuts, for garnish In large saucepan of gently boiling water, cook eggs 7 minutes then transfer to bowl of ice water. Drain cooking water from saucepan then add broth and fresh water. Bring to simmer over medium-high heat. Add broccoli and cook 3 minutes then add zucchini and spinach. Continue cooking until spinach is wilted and zucchini is crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat. Ladle about 1/2 cup broth from saucepan into small bowl. Add miso paste and 1/4 teaspoon salt; whisk to combine. Return mixture to soup, add sesame oil and stir to combine. Add additional salt, to taste. Cover to keep warm. Remove eggs from ice bath; peel then cut in half lengthwise. Ladle 2 cups soup into four serving bowls. Top each portion with one egg and 1/2 cup sprouts. Drizzle with chili garlic sauce and additional sesame oil, to taste. Top each serving with 1/4 cup shredded carrot and 1 tablespoon crushed peanuts. Nutritional information per serving: 10 grams net carbs; 17 grams total carbs; 7 grams fiber; 16 grams protein; 13 grams fat; 253 calories.
Recipe courtesy of “The Atkins 100 Eating Solution” Total time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 4 large eggs ice water 2 cups fresh water 1 quart vegetable broth 5 ounces (3 cups) broccoli florets, cut into bite-size pieces 10 ounces (4 cups) spiralized zucchini 5 ounces (5 packed cups) baby spinach 1 tablespoon, plus 2 teaspoons, white miso paste 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus additional, to taste, divided 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, plus additional for garnish, to taste 2 cups mung bean sprouts, for garnish chili garlic sauce, for garnish
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Recipe courtesy of “The Atkins 100 Eating Solution” Total time: 50 minutes Yield: 24 cookies 1 cup sugar-free smooth or creamy peanut butter 2 teaspoons stevia extract powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup sugar-free semisweet chocolate chips 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt Set oven racks in upper- and lower-third positions. Preheat oven to 350 F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper. In medium bowl, use handheld electric mixer on medium speed to beat peanut butter, stevia, baking soda and salt,
scraping down sides if needed, until well combined, about 1 minute. Reduce speed to low, add egg and vanilla extract; beat until combined. Shape dough into 24 balls (about 1 tablespoon each) and place 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets. Using tines of fork, carefully flatten each ball, creating crisscross pattern. Bake, rotating cookie sheets from top to bottom and back to front halfway through, until edges begin to brown and cookies are set, 7-9 minutes. Cookies should not be browned. Let cool 10 minutes on cookie sheets then carefully transfer to cooling rack to cool completely. In small microwave-safe bowl, add chocolate chips and microwave on high in 20-second increments, stirring after each, until melted, about 1 minute. Dip dry fork into chocolate then drizzle over cookies. Sprinkle with sea salt. Nutritional information per serving (1 cookie): 1.5 grams net carbs; 3 grams total carbs; 1.5 grams fiber; 3 grams protein; 6.5 grams fat; 79 calories.
An Easy-to-Follow Food Guide The latest science continues to support the many health benefits of a low-carb approach to eating beyond just weight loss. Simply reducing your carb and sugar intake by two-thirds over the “Standard American Diet” helps avoid the development of obesity, metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes. While many eating approaches can be vague in their approach, “The Atkins 100 Eating Solution’s” fan-favorite program provides a clear-cut way to control your carb intake with 100 grams of net carbs (the total carbohydrate content of the food minus the fiber content and sugar alcohols) and shows you how to make delicious and satisfying food choices that lessen their impact on your blood sugar. This personalized approach is a way of eating you can follow for life. With cutting-edge research and delicious recipes, this book provides a variety of foods with plenty of room for personalization. This easy-touse guide, written by Colette Heimowitz, the company’s vice president of nutrition and education, can also show you how the plan can be modified to fit in with most ways of eating, including vegetarian, Paleo, Mediterranean and more regardless of food preferences, lifestyle or cooking abilities. Visit atkins.com/atkins-100-eating-solution-book to purchase the book.
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Broccolini and Bacon Egg Bites
Recipe courtesy of “The Atkins 100 Eating Solution” Total time: 45 minutes Servings: 4 Nonstick cooking spray 5 slices (4 ounces) no-sugaradded bacon 5 large eggs 3 ounces cream cheese 2 tablespoons feta cheese 1 tablespoon hot sauce 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus additional, to taste, divided 4 1/2 ounces broccolini (5-7 stalks), stalks and florets thinly sliced 1 tablespoon water 1 1/2 cups baby arugula 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 cup fresh blueberries Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly coat eight silicone egg-bite mold cups or eight cups of standard nonstick muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray and set in large baking pan.
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In large nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until golden, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate to drain. Chop bacon into small pieces. In blender, puree eggs, cream cheese, feta cheese, hot sauce and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from skillet. Add broccolini, water and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until broccolini is tender, 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat. Fill each egg cup with 1 teaspoon bacon and 1 tablespoon broccolini. Top with egg mixture, filling cups to about 1/8 inch from top. Add just enough boiled water to baking pan to come halfway up sides of molds. Bake egg bites until set, 20-25 minutes. Take pan from oven then take molds from water bath. Let egg bites cool then remove from molds. In medium bowl, toss arugula, lemon juice, oil and salt and pepper, to taste. Place 3/4 cup salad, two egg bites and 1/4 cup blueberries on four plates and serve. Nutritional information per serving: 9 grams net carbs; 11 grams total carbs; 2 grams fiber; 14 grams protein; 34 grams fat; 400 calories.
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3100 Rodeo Rd., Cameron Park Pastor Alan Sommer, Senior Pastor Pastor Kyle Weeks, Associate Pastor Sunday Worship 8:00 am outside (weather permitting) 9:30 am 11:00 am Call for Bible Study Info 530-677-9536 • www.loth.org
3431 Hacienda Road, Cameron Park Sacrament Meetings at 8:30, 10, 11:30, and 1pm Community Bible Study Class 7pm Tuesdays 3275 Cedar Ravine Drive, Placerville Sacrament Meetings at 10am and 1pm Spanish Language Christ-Centered Worship Group Meets Sunday 3:00pm Sacrament Meeting 6-7pm Sunday School 7-7:30pm 4621 Pony Express Trail, Camino Sacrament Meetings at 9 and 10:30am Community Bible Study 7pm Thursdays 7280 Prospect Hill Drive, Georgetown Sacrament Meeting 10am Community Bible Study 7pm Wednesdays For More info Call (916) 296-3332 or visit churchofjesuschrist.org ALL ARE WELCOME
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5723 Pony Express Ct, Pollock Pines Sunday Services 10:30 AM Wednesday Family night - 6:30 PM For information, call 644-1307 An Assemblies of God church
THE EL DORADO COMMUNITY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 4701 Church St. El Dorado 530-622-8868 message phone Pastor George Turnboo Sunday Service 11:00 AM
SOLID ROCK FAITH CENTER DIAMOND SPRINGS Pastor Don B. Pritchard 6205 Enterprise Dr., Diamond Springs Church 642-2038 Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. “Ministering to every need and every life the power of Christ’’
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El Dorado wineries launch subscription program El Dorado Wine Association The El Dorado Wine Movement is a wine region subscription granting members access to exclusive experiences and offerings in El Dorado wine country. The El Dorado Winery Association officially launched the first of its kind wine region subscription, the El Dorado Wine Movement, in November. The El Dorado Wine Movement invites adventure-seeking wine lovers to join California’s renegade wine country and experience the diversity of El Dorado wine country. With exclusive experiences and deals at wineries, local businesses and even lodging, members are guaranteed elevated adventures by joining. Both in-person and virtual experiences allow members to visit the unique wine region or enjoy El Dorado wine country from the comfort and safety of
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The El Dorado Winery Association is offering a subscription program, the El Dorado Wine Movement, to give members access to unique experiences and adventures. their own home. Known for its eclectic range of wine grape varietals, barrier-breaking winemakers and unique mountainous landscapes, El Dorado wine country takes the title of being California’s adventurous wine region very seriously. Inspired by adventure motivated
visitors, paired with the challenging circumstances of the pandemic, the El Dorado Winery Association decided to once again break the mold by creating the El Dorado Wine Movement. With in-person and virtual experiences available at all times through the
mobile app, members are encouraged to explore El Dorado at their leisure and comfort levels. “By joining the El Dorado Wine Movement, wine lovers not only get access to exclusive experiences, they also get to be a part of this grassroots movement to build
our dynamic and growing region,” said Kara Sather, executive director of El Dorado Winery Association. “Our fans are an integral part of what makes this region so unique and we are thrilled to give them the opportunity to become part of our movement.” The El Dorado Winery
Association is excited to invite any and all wine wanderers to join the El Dorado Wine Movement and become part of this group’s rebellious wine adventurers. With varied membership levels starting at $9.99 a month, the El Dorado Wine Movement truly is designed to provide the best possible wine country experience to everyone. Once joined, members gain immediate access through a mobile app to exclusive experiences, deals and offerings to wineries, local businesses and lodging properties. This exciting new opportunity is now available. Fans can join the El Dorado Wine Movement by visiting eldoradowines.online/ wine-mevement/. For more information about the El Dorado Wine Movement or the El Dorado Winery Association contact Sather at (530) 409-8688 or kara@ eldoradowines.org.
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Russell Motorsports Inc. announces diverse 2021 schedule Gary Thomas Contributor Set to enter year six under the Russell Motorsports Inc. banner, the El Dorado County Fairgrounds based Placerville Speedway has released its schedule of events for the upcoming 56th season of competition. Since opening in 1965 the Placerville Speedway has been a favorite among fans throughout Northern California. Well known for its steep banks, distinctive red clay, loyal fan base and extremely close action, the track is located in the heart of El Dorado County. The 2021 season starts off with a Test and Tune on March 13 followed by the opening point race dubbed as “First Responders Night” on Saturday, March 20. A total of 16 weekly championship point races will be held throughout the season, with points paying divisions comprised of Winged 360 Sprint Cars, Limited Late Models, Pure Stocks and Mini Trucks. The weekly action will open on March 20 and conclude on Aug. 28. The annual “Dave Bradway Jr. Memorial” featuring the King of the West-NARC Fujitsu 410 Sprint Car Series and the Sprint Car Challenge Tour will hit the Placerville bullring for the first time on Saturday, June 12. The top Winged Sprint Car drivers from around the Golden State will grace the red clay for the 30th running of the event in one huge evening of competition. The Sprint Car Challenge Tour presented by Elk Grove Ford and Abreu Vineyards will also open its fourth season of action during the “Spring Fever Frenzy” at Placerville Speedway on Saturday, March 27, while the King of the West-NARC Series returns to the track for opening night of the “Fastest 5 Days in Motorsports” during a special Wednesday showcase on Aug. 25. Continuing to gain steam the annual “Nor*Cal Posse Shootout” returns once again with a slight twist, as it
moves to Labor Day weekend on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 4 and 5. Winged 360 Sprint Cars will headline the two-night card with more details to follow as the event gets closer. The always exciting and tight-knit Nor-Cal Dwarf Car Association will also be in action each night at the shootout. The USAC West Coast Wingless 360 Sprint Cars will invade the bullring for a pair of events in 2021, with those occurring on July 10 and Oct. 9. Both shows will be paired with the USAC Western States Midgets and Wingless BCRA Lightning Sprints, giving Nor-Cal fans a full night of traditional Sprint Car and Midget action. The summer date will also see the inaugural appearance by the Western RaceSaver 305 Sprinters. As is tradition, the Placerville fan base will also enjoy a trio of visits by the Joe Hunt Magnetos Wingless Tour. Following a successful debut this past season California IMCA Speedweek returns to Placerville Speedway on Friday, May 7. That night will be sure to see a pit area full of IMCA Dirt Modifieds and IMCA Sport Mods, before coming back on Saturday with a weekly point show dubbed as “Mother’s Day Madness.” The annual “Tilford Tribute” will be headlined this coming season by the Tri-State Pro Stock Series on Saturday, April 24, with it also showcasing the Ltd. Late Models, Pure Stocks and Mini Trucks. Among the electrifying additions to the schedule this coming year include the return of the “49er Gold Rush Classic” featuring the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars and the Nor-Cal Dwarf Car Association. It marks the 10th ever appearance by the “Greatest Show on Dirt” to the quarter-mile bullring and much to everyone’s delight will now occur on a weekend date. One of the more anticipated events of the season will be the second running of the Elk Grove Ford “Hangtown 100” in November. The USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midgets and USAC Western States
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The Placerville Speedway on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds is set to open its sixth year under the Russell Motorsports Inc. banner with a thrilling lineup of action. Midgets will tackle the speedway for what is scheduled to be three exciting nights of competition on Nov. 18, 19 and 20. The BCRA/California Lightning Sprints round out the bill each evening. Other special events that highlight the schedule include the 18th annual “Tribute to Al Hinds” on April 10, Mountain Democrat “Kids Bike Night” on May 15, the annual “Freedom Fireworks” showcase on Sunday, July 4, Thompson’s “Fan Appreciation Night” on July 24, the 16th annual “Mark Forni Classic” on Aug. 7, “Legends Night” on Aug. 14, the Malicious Monster Truck “Insanity Tour” on Sept. 24 and 25 and MLM Tractor Pulls on Oct. 2. The Placerville Speedway is located on the beautiful El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville, 100 Placerville Drive. For more information on the Placerville Speedway log onto placervillespeedway.com. *Tentative and subject to change pending fans.
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The online application for the 2021-22 Friends of the California State Fair scholarships is open now through March 2, 2021. The Friends of the California State Fair Scholarship Program is a collaborative effort
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seeks to motivate well-rounded, high academic achievers. Visit calexpostatefair.com/participate/ friends-of-the-ca-state-fair.
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The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FORTUNATO, located at 2265 Swallow Rd, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: PO Box 794, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): 1. Henry M Myers, 2265 Swallow Rd, Placerville, CA 95667, 2. Catherina L Myers, 2265 Swallow Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/06/2018 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Henry M. Myers HENRY M. MYERS, GEN. PTP. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/04/2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/11, 12/18, 12/25, 1/1 8451 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1114 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CHECKS AND BALANCES BUSINESS SERVICES, located at 4557 Bocana Rd, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): 1. Shelli A Devereaux, 4557 Bocana Rd, Cameron Park, CA 95682, 2. Jon T Devereaux, 4557 Bocana Rd, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/01/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Shelli Devereaux SHELLI DEVEREAUX, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/07/2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED
IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/11, 12/18, 12/25, 1/1 8452 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1110 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1ST CHOICE MORTGAGE, located at 3204 Rapallo Place, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Mikilrobin Inc, 3204 Rapallo Place, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 08/06/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Ronald T McLaughlin RONALD T MCLAUGHLIN, PRESIDENT I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/04/2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/11, 12/18, 12/25, 1/1 8453 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1112 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PR DESIGN, located at 2121 Ivanhoe Dr, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Robert E. Howerter Jr, 2121 Ivanhoe Dr, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/7/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Robert
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E. Howerter Jr ROBERT E. HOWERTER JR I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/07/2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/11, 12/18, 12/25, 1/1 8454 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1120 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ALPHA JANITORIAL, located at 670 James Dr, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Michael A Milliken, 670 James Dr, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/1981 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Michael A Milliken MICHAEL A MILLIKEN, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/08/2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/11, 12/18, 12/25, 1/1 8455
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1124 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MALONE HOME IMPROVEMENT PROS, located at 4586 Mewuk Dr, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): JFC Floors Inc., 4586 Mewuk Dr, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 03/01/1994 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Gerald W. Malone GERALD W. MALONE, CEO/ PRESIDENT I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/08/2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/11, 12/18, 12/25, 1/1 8456 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1122 File Number of Fictitious Business Name Statement: 2015A0001199 Date Fictitious Business Name was filed in El Dorado County: Nov 12, 2015 Fictitious Business Name(s) to be abandoned: Z GROUP REAL ESTATE Fictitious Business Name Street Address: 6127 Pony Express Trail, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) HAVE ABANDONED THE USE OF THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Registrant name(s) & address(es): 1. Russell Toliver, 3000 Fort Jim Rd, Placerville, CA 95667, 2. Beverly Read, 4612 Sierra Springs Dr, Pollock Pines, CA 95726, 3. Lauralee Green, 2012 Outer Limits Lane, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 This business was conducted by a General Partnership. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Lauralee Green LAURALEE GREEN, GENERAL PARTNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed
one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/08/2020. The Statement of Abandonment of Fictitious Business Name must be published in a newspaper once a week for four successive weeks and an affidavit of publication filed with the county clerk within 30 days after publication has been accomplished. The Statement should be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the principal place of business is located. The Statement should be published in such county in a newspaper that circulates in the area where the business is conducted (Business & Professions Code 17917). Any person who executes, files, or publishes any fictitious business name statement, knowing that such statement is false, in whole or in part, is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) (Business & Professions code 17930) 12/18, 12/25, 1/1, 1/8 8477 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1136 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MOON LODGE COUNSELING, located at 4110 Avellano Dr., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Amanda Speck, 4110 Avellano Dr., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: ___________ Signature of Registrant: /s/ Amanda Speck AMANDA SPECK I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/11/2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/18, 12/25, 1/1, 1/8 8478 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF GARY T. GORDON CASE NO. PP20200222 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of GARY T. GORDON A PETITION for Probate has been filed by DEBRA L. GORDON in the Superior Court of California, County
of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that DEBRA L. GORDON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: February 10, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: GEORGE APPELBAUM Attorney at Law 2980 Whitethorn Road Shingle Springs, CA 95682 (530) 676-5396 8481 12/18, 12/25, 1/1 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1066 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AT&T AUTHORIZED RETAILER #3155, located at 4510 Post St, Suite 330, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: Prime Comms Retail, LLC, c/o DMA PO Box 80600, Indianapolis, IN 46280 Registered owner(s): Prime Comms Retail, LLC, 12550 Reed Rd, Suite 100, Sugar Land, TX 77478 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: DE The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Laren Whiddon LAREN WHIDDON, CFO I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) Legal notice continued on the next page
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Public Notices This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 11/20/2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 8482 12/18, 12/25, 1/1, 1/8 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1084 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RT CONSTRUCTION, located at 3960 Leisure Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Ryan Jorge Turney, 3960 Leisure Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 08/31/2009 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Ryan Turney RYAN TURNEY I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 11/30/2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 8483 12/18, 12/25, 1/1, 1/8 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PC 20200568 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Hoda Grams filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: HODA GRAMS Proposed name: HODA HASSAN 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: JANUARY 22, 2021, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682. 3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat. This order has been filed on NOVEMBER 9, 2020. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 8484 12/18, 12/25, 1/1, 1/8 T.S. NO.: 9462-6710 TSG ORDER NO.: 200309915-CA-VOI A.P.N.: 319-320-002-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/28/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 10/24/2007 as Document No.: 2007-006639400, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, executed by: DIANE M STEVENSON, DUANE R STEVENSON, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the attached legal description. Sale Date &
Time: 01/13/2021 at 10:00 AM Sale Location: At the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5253 DEERWOOD DR (Unincorporated Area) , SHINGLE SPRINGS, CA 95682 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $142,214.50 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 916-9390772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website, www.nationwideposting. com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9462-6710. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 833-290- 7452, or visit this internet website http://www. affiniadefault.com/purchasers, using the file number assigned to this case, 9462-6710, to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 833-290-7452 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www. nationwideposting.com or Call: 916939-0772. Affinia Default Services, LLC, Omar Solorzano, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOT 157, AS SHOWN ON THAT CERTAIN MAP ENTITLED “SLEEPY HOLLOW UNIT NO. 5,” FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF EL DORADO COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ON JULY 31, 1978, IN MAP BOOK `F AT PAGE 83. NPP0372392 To: MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT & PLACERVILLE TIMES 12/18/2020, 12/25/2020, 01/01/2021 12/18, 12/25, 1/1 8487 AMENDED SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NO. (NUMERO DEL CASO) PC 20200358 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): (1) THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS, AND DEVISEES OF FREDDIE L. MCCARTY, SR.; (2) THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, ASSIGNS, AND DEVISEES OF PATRICIA A. MCCARTY; (3) DAVID B. CAMPBELL; (4) BRENDA J. CAMPBELL; (5) CALEB ASSOCIATES, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION; (6) DOLPHIN FINANCIAL, INC., A NEVADA CORPORATION; (7) REGINA R. FIECHTNER, TRUSTEE OF THE VICTORIA FAMILY TRUST, DATED 1/17/03; and DOES 1 to 20
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YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLANTIFF; (LO ESTÁ DEMANDADO EL DEMANDANTE) U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. !AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin eschuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO después de que Ie entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una lIamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que Ie quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que Ie de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte Ie podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que lIame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede lIamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las coutas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un case de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pudea desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA 3321 Cameron Park Drive Cameron Park, CA 95682 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): LAUREL I. HANDLEY (SBN 231249) CHARLES A. CORREIA (SBN 86123) ALDRIDGE PITE, LLP 4375 Jutland Drive, Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92177-0935 (619) 326-2407 (619) 590-1385 DATE (Fecha): Aug 19, 2020 by /s/ C. Maher, Deputy (Adjunto) 12/25, 1/1, 1/8, 1/15 8497 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS NO. CA-20-885203-NJ ORDER NO.: DS7300-20001854 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/27/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the accrued principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): Carol A. Nordine, Trustee of the Carol A. Nordine Revocable Trust dated 06/05/2002 Recorded: 4/4/2008 as Instrument No. 20080015770-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of EL DORADO County, California; Date of Sale: 1/27/2021 at 10:00 AM Place
of Sale: At the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse located at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Amount of accrued balance and other charges: $270,693.53 The purported property address is: 4958 EDGEWOOD CIR, GRIZZLY FLATS, CA 95636 Assessor’s Parcel No. : 041-522-002-000 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-9390772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan. com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the trustee: CA-20-885203-NJ. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: For sales held on or after January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916-939-0772, or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan. com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-20-885203-NJ to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. The undersigned trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the mortgagor, the mortgagee, or the mortgagee’s attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916939-0772 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-20885203-NJ IDSPub #0172896 12/25/2020 1/1/2021 1/8/2021 12/25, 1/1, 1/8 8507 SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (NÚMERO DEL CASO): PCL20190911 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): BRANDON J POWERS YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or
the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Dr, Cameron Park, CA 95682 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): REESE LAW GROUP, Jennifer Myers, Esq. (Bar #326289), 3168 Lionshead Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92010; 760/842-5850 (File No. 560708) DATE (Fecha): DEC 02 2019 Clerk (Secretario), by C. MAHAN, Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served 1. as an individual defendant. 12/25/20, 1/1, 1/8, 1/15/21 CNS-3425737# THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 12/25, 1/1, 1/8, 1/15 8508 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1179 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MABANET TRAILER RENTALS, located at 5000 Highcrest Dr, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): 1. Wojciech B Lewalski, 5000 Highcrest Dr, Cameron Park, CA 95682, 2. Margaret B PonulakLewalski, 5000 Highcrest Dr, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/27/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Wojciech Lewalski WOJCIECH LEWALSKI, CO-OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/28/2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 1/1, 1/8, 1/15, 1/22 8513
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1178 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MABANET HERBS, located at 5000 Highcrest Dr, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): 1. Margaret B Ponulak-Lewalski, 5000 Highcrest Dr, Cameron Park, CA 95682, 2. Wojciech B Lewalski, 5000 Highcrest Dr, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/27/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Wojciech Lewalski WOJCIECH LEWALSKI, CO-OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/28/2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 8514 1/1, 1/8, 1/15, 1/22 PUBLIC NOTICE OF LIEN SALE AUCTION A Lien Sale Auction will be held on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at 8:00 AM at Lone Pine Storage, located at 661 Pearl Place/520 Racquet Way, Diamond Springs, California, 95619. The following units will be sold to the highest bidder. Unit B-21, Garza, Susan – Two (2) small wood shelves, canister vacuum, table lamp, comforter, small stool, plastic bins, miscellaneous items. Unit E-13, Neace, Jaclyn - foot stool, 6 foot sofa Signed: Mike Wagnon Date: 12/28/2020 8518 1/1, 1/8 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF FRANCES C. ROUTH CASE NO. PP20200234 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of FRANCES C. ROUTH; MARGARET FRANCES ROUTH A PETITION for Probate has been filed by ROBERTA ROUTH HANSON in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that ROBERTA ROUTH HANSON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: February 17, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: GEORGE APPELBAUM Attorney at Law 2980 Whitethorn Road Shingle Springs, CA 95682 (530) 676-5396 1/1, 1/8, 1/15 8521
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contributed to her career choice even though some tried to discourage her. “Since childhood I was always in touch with the countryside, my grandparents had a farm south of Lisbon which produced cereals, fruits, milk, olive oil and wine,” she said. “When my parents acquired an estate, Quinta de Chocapalha, I decided to study agronomy and later enrolled in a master of enology
In 2021 she hopes, “To produce the best wines with the best grapes that are born and grown in our new territory and to ensure the authenticity of our wines in a sustainable way.”
Sandra Tavares da Silva, owner and winemaker, Wine & Soul Sandra Tavares da Silva is a highly talented oenologist and winemaker considered by many to represent the New Douro generation. She co-founded Wine & Soul with her husband and winemaking partner, Jorge Serôdio Borges. In the past six years their joint success has been impressive with a string of high-scoring wines, including the acclaimed Pintas and stylish newcomers Character and Guru. Growing up within a farming family
Guru White 2018 Pintas Character 2017 class in Italy. I honestly never thought it was difficult being a woman in a typically male position. I always loved challenges and loved to surprise. When my teacher said it would be very difficult for me to be a wine masters as an agronomist, it only made my desire to achieve that goal stronger.” Working with her husband has been a benefit. “We have different approaches and ways
of working, but this makes us a stronger, more effective team because we complement each other,” she added. “Jorge is very pragmatic and meticulous and I am also detail-oriented and very creative. The most important step is defining the objective and style of the wine that we want to create and then it’s easy to follow that vision together.” She wants wine consumers in the United States to know about the wine from Douro Valley. “The United States has always been and consistently continues to be a very good market for us, which is important and rewarding for us. Unfortunately, this year we can’t visit and had to cancel our events, but we are happy to see that our consumers are not forgetting us because our wines are available and selling. This has been a very challenging year, but we remain focused on producing the best wines from our great old vineyards at Douro Valley,” she concluded.
Beatriz Cabral de Almeida, winemaker, Quinta dos Carvalhais, Sogrape Vinhos Quinta dos Carvalhais is located in the Dão Region, right in the center of Portugal. It
is a privileged estate, surrounded by Serra do Caramulo and Serra da Estrela mountain ranges. In between granite, forests of pine trees, eucalyptus, oak trees and cedar with ferns and mint the fruit is growing in different types of soil. The vineyards at Quinta dos Carvalhais give birth to elegant, authentic and intensely delicate wines. Beatriz Cabral de Almeida joined Sogrape Vinhos in 2007. She was first in charge of technical oenology at Herdade do Peso — Alentejo region, supporting the coordinator director of oenology at the time, Miguel Pessanha. She then moved to the Dão region to be part of Manuel Vieira’s winemaking team. After two years of experience, she took the helm in the production of elegant wines at Quinta dos Carvalhais. Looking to the future she observed the wine industry in Portugal must focus on quality. “As a winemaker for 13 years now, my experience tells me that consistency in quality is one of the main drivers in the wine sector,” she said. “A challenging factor, but crucial for reaching success. In a near future, rising concerns should cover consumer education — this includes the promotion of the different regions in Portugal and its
distinctive wines, introducing consumers to the potential and heritage of our national production, leading them to taste more. The wine communication and distribution should also be more accurate, focused and personalized, allowing our wines and brands to reach new consumers and markets more widely.” She added that it is wonderful making wine in the Dão region. “There is a special freshness that comes from the mountains’ influence, together with a unique diversity of landscapes and vegetation, that allow us to reinvent the Dão and produce very gastronomic wine.” she said. A mother of four children, Cabral de Almeida makes the most of her rare free time to read,
Quinta dos Carvalhais Encruzado White 2019 Quinta dos Carvalhais Touriga Nacional Red 2017 to cycle and to travel with her family. She loves her career choice and would offer the following advice to her daughters if they choose to get into the wine world. “If one or more of my four children decide to follow a professional career in wine, I would
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historical regions. These experiences gave him a broader view of the quality potential in Argentina. The label notes on the Vaglio Wines Vaglio Blanco 2018 say, “Vaglio Blanco represents a new phase of discovery for my project. This wine is 90% chardonnay and 10% semillón, with grapes from the District of El Peral in Valle de Uco. I vinify this wine in concrete vats and 500liter oak casks with mild toast, allowing for a pure expression of the grapes and terroir.”
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advise them to taste as many wines as possible, to learn from those tastings and to see knowledge as limitless,” she said. “I would like them to have a wide vision of what exists in the wine sector worldwide. “When finding the regions that suit them the most to work, I would advise them on the importance of the history behind the region itself: the wines, brands, people, traditions and beyond.” She added, “Finally, to look for the best wines in each vintage and always respect the terroir. This perspective, along with understanding the importance of the consumer and his expectations, are of the utmost importance.”
Emile Chaumont of El Esteco proudly belongs to the eighth generation of winemakers. His greatgrandfather came from a small town in France and settled in Mendoza, convinced it was an exceptional place to make great wines. He found what he calls “his place in the world” in Cafayate, after working in Mendoza and in the Napa Valley in California. For him making great wines is about paying attention to detail and being passionate and, at times, somewhat rebellious. It is about constant improvement and thinking that the next wine, the next harvest will be better than the previous ones. The label notes for the El Esteco Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 say, “There are few places on earth where magic really happens. The Calchaqui Valley, home of El Esteco Winery, is certainly one of them. This valley, located over 6,000 feet hidden in the north of Argentina, displays some unique characteristics.
Poor alluvial soils, high sun exposure, low humidity and broad thermal amplitude make the Calchaqui Valley an exceptional wine region. “This high altitude cabernet sauvignon delivers a strong and distinctive tipicity.”
Marcos Fernandez of Terrazas de los Andes Marcos Fernández joined Terrazas de los Andez at the beginning of 2020, having worked in winemaking in Argentina and California for the past 20 years. Fernandez supervises and coordinates all the oenology and operations of Terrazas de los Andes, contributing with his knowledge of business development and understanding of Argentine and international consumers. He is joining Terrazas de los Andes with the goal of making wines of unique style and exceptional quality that express the best of Mendoza’s terroirs, seducing the palates of the world’s most demanding consumers. The label notes on the Terrazas de Los Andes Grand Malbec 2017 reveal, “Terrazas de Los Andes Gran Malbec is our fullest expression of malbec. It is the result of blending wines from selected plots of three of our most exceptional high-altitude vineyards, offering a diversity of elevations and soils that bring breadth and complexity to the final creation. “The different terroirs where the fruit is grown give this wine balance, beautiful color and structure.”