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residents now without propane Mountain Democrat staff Down from the 27,000 El Dorado County PG&E customers who Dec. 27 had their power knocked out by a powerful winter storm, on Tuesday morning 5,732 remained without electricity. Affected residents were mostly in Pollock Pines (1,867) and Georgetown (1,242), according to PG&E data. Some whose electricity has been restored are now out of propane and say they can’t get a propane company to refill their tanks. Pollock Pines resident Dan Clayberger ran out of propane three days into the power outage. His electricity came back on Sunday night and despite roads being cleared of snow, he said he cannot get a propane company to service his Gilmore Road address. And he’s called more than one. Clayberger told the Mountain Democrat his neighbors are having the same problem and the current theory on the block is that the propane truck drivers don’t want to fight their way through 4 feet of snow to get to propane tanks. Staff at the propane companies Clayberger contacted said they were “trying to come up with a plan,” according to the 80-year-old. Clayberger, who retired to Pollock Pines with his wife in 2001, said he hasn’t seen a storm and

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circumstances quite like these during his time in “Nature’s Wonderland,” as the mountain hamlet is fondly known. The Claybergers said they are using their fireplace insert to heat their home. When they wake up it’s about 54 degrees and they have no hot water, no stove, no amenities at all that they would normally run off propane. The couple was due a propane delivery as last week’s storm was rolling in, but that never happened. Now, their firewood supply is running low as they were only able to source 3 cords to their usual 6 this year. Clayberger said he remembers thinking “OK, there’s a shortage of wood. We’ll work around it.” And then the most snowfall for the region in the month of December since 1970 came with 214 inches measured at Donner Summit. “It’s a snowballing problem,” Clayberger said. Those still without electricity told the Mountain Democrat they have had to stretch their propane or gas supply to keep a generator running. One Pollock Pines woman who did not want to be identified said she bought a siphon to get gasoline out of her vehicle in case the supply for her generator ran out. Snowed in and unable to drive, she

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Gold Ridge Trail family José Torres and his sons Johnny and Frankie, from left, stopped to remove more than 2 feet of snow from the top of their brand-new Subaru Monday afternoon in Pollock Pines. José said he “didn’t want anybody on the freeway to get hit” with a roof full of snow. said she didn’t want to snowshoe the 3 miles to the nearest gas station. All schools in the Pollock Pines and Silver Fork elementary school districts were closed Monday and Tuesday due to weather impacts as was Markham Middle School in Placerville. PG&E Deputy Incident Commander Jason Regan reported Sunday that Pollock Pines was among the heaviest damaged areas repair crews were seeing following last week’s storm that took out trees and downed power lines across four counties. n

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The Mountain Democrat staff looks back on top news stories of 2021

Anthony Gumina gets life in prison Thomas Frey Staff writer Two years after Heather GuminaPLACE ADDRESS LABEL HERE

Waters, a 33-year-old mother of three, went tragically missing in the summer of 2019, her husband Anthony Gumina was sentenced to a life term in prison with the possibility of parole after 25 years. Two months after she went missing, Heather’s body was found buried several feet deep in the dirt on a property near the Guminas’ Pleasant Valley residence, according to the District Attorney’s Office. Heather’s body was reportedly found

wrapped in a carpet with a noose around her neck. “My life and her children’s lives, her brothers’ and sisters’ lives and other members of our family’s lives were completely shattered forever,” said Heather’s mother Joanna Russell on the day of Anthony’s n

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OBITUARIES Obituaries on this page are written and paid for by the families or funeral homes. They are edited minimally by the Mountain Democrat. To submit an obituary, call (530) 622-1255, e-mail obits@mtdemocrat.net, fax (530) 344-5092, or visit mtdemocrat.com under “Submission Forms” at the bottom of the website. Include contact information with all submissions.

Reba Sinclair Trask

May 23, 1919 – Dec. 17, 2021

Reba Sinclair Trask, 102, of Placerville, passed away peacefully at her home with her daughters at her side Dec. 17. She was a devoted daughter, sister, cousin, mother, aunt, grandmother, greatgrandmother and friend — whose sweet, generous nature and deep love for her family and friends made her a beloved treasure to everyone who knew her. Reba was born in San Francisco May 23, 1919, to Reba and Bob Sinclair. She and her brother Bud spent their childhood growing up in Oakland, Calif. She graduated from Oakland High School with a passion for theater. After one year at Mills College she transferred to the College of the Pacific, where she became involved in the radio program. After college she moved to Chili Bar where her father was the superintendent of the mine. She had many happy memories of Chili Bar, especially swimming and canoeing with her brother Bud, who was her best friend throughout their long lives. For two years she taught in a one-room school in Buck’s Bar with eight students. In 1942 she moved to Richmond, Calif., and a classroom of 65 second-graders. She felt she was contributing to the war effort by successfully handling such a large class and it was her most rewarding experience as an educator. After winning a radio contest she took a radio class at Stanford and landed a job in San Francisco at NBC Radio where she worked for two years. However, radio was on the decline as TV was entering the scene. So when she had an opportunity to live and work in Hawaii, she took it. She worked for the American Graves Registration in Oahu, which helped identify and register victims of WWII. She met Richard Leo Trask, who also worked at AGR in forensics and identification, on a blind date in 1948. They married a year later. They moved to Dayton, Ohio, where Leo worked at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and two daughters were born — Reba Anne in 1953 and Gail in 1956. The family settled in Falls Church, Va., where Leo worked as a civilian for the Navy and their third daughter Joanie was born in 1960. Reba devoted herself to her family full time. Always a student of history, she enjoyed the proximity to Washington, D.C., during those exciting and turbulent times. She eventually returned to the classroom and taught in northern Virginia for seven years. In 1976 Reba and Leo retired and moved to Placerville to be near Reba’s mother. After Leo passed away suddenly in 1979 Reba became more involved in the community. She joined the Placerville Shakespeare Club, where she especially enjoyed writing and acting with the Players and her position as Historian. She also joined the American Association of University Women, the Historical Society, Ambassadors and several bridge groups. She and her mother both shared the title of El Dorado Rose — Reba Sr. in 1979 and Reba Jr. in 1987. It was an historic moment in 1987 when Reba Sr. was on stage at the pageant to present the El Dorado Rose pin to Reba Jr. Reba traveled all over the U.S. and made international trips with her beloved cousin Dor. On one memorable trip Reba and Dor befriended their seatmate, who unbeknownst to them was a world-famous blues musician. When he was offered seats in first class he declined, as he preferred to remain with two such engaging women who liked him for who he was — not because of his notoriety. The musician was B.B. King. When she was 94 and recovering from surgery, Reba traveled to the Grand Canyon because it was on her “bucket list.” At age 102 she flew across the country with family to visit her daughter Gail in Virginia — and the airlines couldn’t properly register her age because the computer system couldn’t handle three digits. When asked for her secret to a long and healthy life she would credit staying active, mentally and physically. She also said that living in Placerville blessed her with a special community of wonderful friends who enriched her life. We are all better people for having known and loved this remarkable woman. Survivors include her daughters and their loved ones: Reba (Bo) and Paul Parker, Gail and Irv Peters, Joanie and Joel Johnston; grandchildren Charlie Peters (Meaghan), Lizzie Peters-Bissdorf (Adrian), Sean Parker (Harmony), Joel Ryan Johnston and Jeffrey Johnston; niece Laurie Sinclair; great-granddaughters Penny, Alice and Elliotte. The family especially appreciates the loving care provided by Jodi Slaight, Darcy Heinrichs and Thea Cinnamon-Macker in her final months. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in her name to the Placerville Shakespeare Club or Snowline Hospice. A church service and celebration of life is planned for May 28, at the Federated Church and Placerville Shakespeare Club.

Hilda Ellen Hall

May 6, 1931 – Dec. 4, 2021

Hilda Ellen Hall was called to the Lord Dec. 4. Born in Los Angeles, Hilda wore many hats — wife, mother, grandmother and friend. After working in the tourism, dental and telephone industries she and her husband retired to Easy Street in Pollock Pines, eventually settling in Cameron Park. She enjoyed crafts, travel, performing arts, history, animals and church but mostly her family. Her memory and love lives on through her daughters Susan Vintere and Kathleen Fairweather (Alan); granddaughters Danielle Zerr and Vanessa Cabezuela (Jay); grandsons Scott Christenson and Chad Fairweather; great-grandsons Jesse Zerr, Casey and Brady Cabezuela. She was preceded in death by her husband Arthur Lee Hall. Hildy will be missed by many.

Rudolf F. Lanz

Jan. 11, 1929 – Sept. 28, 2021

Rudolf F. Lanz passed away peacefully at his home Sept. 28, 2021 at the age of 92. He is survived by his devoted wife of 63 years, Lilli; sons Tobias (Wendy) and Gregory; daughters Claudia (Steve), Madeline (Mark) and Christine (Richard) and grandchildren Josef, Nicholas, Audrey, Abigail, Magdalena, Anna-Marie, Thomas, Ian, Alexander, Sophia and Katherine. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated privately.

Richard “Dick” Flowers Feb. 3, 1929 – Dec. 24, 2021

Richard “Dick” Flowers passed peacefully from this earth Christmas Eve 2021. He was 92. He is survived by his wife Joan Flowers and her family, as well as his son Rick, daughter Linda Locke and her husband. He was beloved by his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. As a young man he proudly served as a Marine. Locally, he was well known as an avid hard top car racer who also built several of his own race cars. Later in life he loved golf, fishing and travel in his fifth wheel. He lived an extraordinary life, was loved by all and will be sorely missed.

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First legal cannabis sale in Placerville Andrew Vonderschmitt Staff writer On June 10 Chuck’s Wellness Center made the first legal sale of adult-use, recreational cannabis in Placerville. When Proposition 64 passed in 2016, legalizing recreational weed in California, local municipalities’ leaders were on the hook to create their own regulations and permitting process. Placerville city staff and City Council began working out options to regulate legal cannabis in 2017 and by Oct. 9, 2018, the City Council passed Ordinance 1694, allowing for and regulating adult-use sales of marijuana. A permitting process followed in which three businesses ultimately won the right to set up shop in city limits. Chuck’s Wellness Center owned by Annie Aubrey, Sacred Roots owned by Summer Bradley and Kelly Chiusano and the Reserve House owned by partners Scott Martin and Jeremy Dlabaj, each began the process of building, retrofitting and opening their respective businesses. Chuck’s won the race, opening June 10. The ribbon cutting at 1318 Broadway was chock-full of residents waiting their turn to make a transaction still illegal in many states. Chiusano was the first customer at Chuck’s retrodesigned dispensary counter. When they spoke to the Mountain Democrat, Chiusano and Aubrey expressed their mutual respect and well wishes, having both climbed the same bureaucratic hill to attain the right to open their respective shops. Sacred Roots at 651 Main St. took second in the friendly race, opening its doors Oct. 21 to become the second legally operating adult-use pot shop in Placerville.

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sentencing. Gumina said Heather hurt his pride, honor and family’s name before pleading guilty. Gumina’s past record was far from clean and El Dorado County Department 7 Judge Mark Ralphs read the entire rap sheet dating back to 1998. “Mr. Gumina, there is nothing I can say but your conduct in this has been despicable,” Ralphs said. “You say that you killed her because she hurt your pride, your honor, your family, your family’s name. Mr. Gumina, you’re going to have plenty of time to contemplate how your conduct has impacted your honor and your name.” Russell recalled the horror of the day before her daughter went missing. She had gone over to their house and Heather was in a lot of pain from a broken collarbone she suffered at the hands of her husband. “After I left he violently ended my daughter’s life,” Russell said. “I can never forgive myself for being so blind, for not being able to rescue my daughter.” On Sept. 6, 2019, Russell was told Anthony had been arrested on two charges of domestic violence. “They told me they were completing a search warrant in an area where they suspected my daughter might be,” Russell said. “That was the longest night of my life. On Sept. 7 I received the news and our worst fears had come true.” Anthony didn’t look at Russell at all during as she made her statement before sentencing, and yells of “coward” toward the killer could be heard from the audience.

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NEWS in 2021 All eyes on El Dorado Hills Olympian Bryce Mefford

Thomas Frey Staff writer

For 115 seconds on the night of July 29 El Dorado County residents — many in El Dorado Hills — were glued to NBC, watching 2017 Oak Ridge High School graduate Bryce Mefford swim for a chance at immortality in the Tokyo Olympics. He missed out on a medal by less than a second, but his journey brought pride to many. It was Mefford’s best event, the 200-meter backstroke, and he had qualified for Tokyo by setting a career-best time at the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials in Omaha, Neb. “It was just amazing,” his mother Roxanne said. “It was the most amazing feeling you could ever probably experience, hard to process.”

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Bryce has been swimming at Glen Oaks Swim Club in Carmichael since he was 3 years old and many of his instructors are still teaching there today, including Nancy Hastie-Pierucci, who said she was “bawling” after he qualified for the Olympics. “He was always the best sport and just a great teammate who cheered for everybody,” HastiePierucci said. “He was clearly better than everybody else but you would never in a million years know that because he is just so humble.” When he first got to Tokyo he needed to succeed in two races to make the finals. Bryce powered his way through the water. Watch parties at Glen Oaks and El Dorado Saloon in El Dorado Hills July 29 brought out capacity audiences to await

their hero’s race with a gold medal on the line. As Bryce and Englishman Luke Greenbank sped through the final lap of the 200meter Olympic backstroke final, it was clear they were in a race of their own. Russian Evgeny Rylov and American Ryan Murphy were ahead. Bryce, 22, and Greenbank, 23, were fighting for the final spot on the Olympic podium. Bryce swam nearly a full second faster than he did in the semifinals the day before, but it wasn’t enough and Greenbank picked up the

bronze medal by finishing .77 seconds ahead. It’s unknown whether he will aim to qualify for the 2024 Olympics games in Paris, but his younger brother Colby will be looking to make it.

“I know he’s extremely talented and extremely gifted and he will soon be in the same position,” Bryce told the Mountain Democrat before the 2021 Olympics.

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One of the Pollock Pines O’Reilly’s Auto Parts fleet vehicles was left covered in snow since it doesn’t run anyway, staff said. Regan said the extent of damage was mostly seen at 2,000 and 4,000 foot elevations and areas above that “fared well relative to snow impacts.” Regan noted that there was not a significant amount of damage on the upper stretches of the Highway 50 corridor but customers east of Pollock Pines are still in the dark as they are supported by power lines that come from down the hill. “Without having the (Pollock Pines) area repaired we can’t energize up to Twin Bridges and the Highway 50 corridor,” Regan said. PG&E officials say they reached out to more than 100 other utilities for mutual aid to help bolster their forces in the field. Crews from the city of Roseville, SMUD, Eugene, Ore., Public Service New Mexico, Tillamook and Lower Valley Energy are assisting.

The FREED Center for Independent Living has partnered with PG&E to help support customers impacted by power outages, offering hotel rooms, food vouchers and fuel cards for generators. For more information about FREED resources call (530) 742-4474. The Severe Weather Energy Assistance and Transportation Services program through El Dorado County Health and Human Services is providing hotel vouchers for low-income folks without power and heat. For more information about that program call (530) 621-6328. Community resource centers have opened around the county as power outages wane on. Grab-and-go bags filled with helpful essentials are available from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the porch of the Garden Valley Grange Hall, 4940 Marshall Road in Garden

Valley. At three community resource centers heating and indoor seating is offered, as well as device and small medical device charging, a restroom and washing station, wi-fi and blankets, snacks and water. Those three sites are: • Pollock Pines Community Center, 2675 Sanders Drive in Pollock Pines (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.) • Pleasant Valley Community Hall, 4765 Pleasant Valley Grange Road in Pleasant Valley (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.) • Pioneer Park, 6740 Fairplay Road in Somerset (8 a.m. to 6

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As we wrap up another challenging year, we want to express our gratitude to our Chamber Members for the confidence shown in us by investing in the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce. Your support also shows your commitment to our local business community. Please know that even though you may not be able to be an active participant in the Chamber as you struggle with the new challenges facing business owners, we will continue to be your champion. We will continue creating more opportunities for growth, eliminate the barriers that keep our businesses from prospering, and working to keep critical information coming to our members. We are stronger together! El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce Staff and Board of Directors

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The Road to Recovery

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You Can Submit Your Event Online! Did you know that the Chamber keeps a community calendar of events? El Dorado County events can be submitted to http://visiteldorado. mhsoftware.com/EditItem.html. Once approved, your event will appear on the online calendar at www.visiteldorado.com and also printed in the Voice of Business newsletter as space allows.

Spotlight on a Gold Member

10+ years in and Spot-On Signs & Graphics remains a full-service sign company with customer satisfaction being our highest priority. Our workspace has grown and new equipment has allowed us to provide faster turnaround on the products we create for you from initial concept, production and installation. We firmly believe that anything less than an EFFECTIVE sign is a waste of your hard-earned dollars! We understand the science behind an effective sign. Let’s talk about signs for a moment! The objectives of effective business sign design are to make the sign visible, legible, and readable: • Visibility - The sign can be seen • Legibility - The text/graphics are decipherable • Readability - The information is understandable The Elements That Drive These Objectives:

Color – McDonald’s is a classic example of the impact colors have on signage. The combination of yellow and red is supposedly one that increases hunger! There is an emotional component to color that marketing gurus use daily… believe it! It is also in the top 10 color combinations that give the highest level of color contrast which makes it more legible and readable. Put green and yellow together and it does not have nearly the same impact because there’s not enough contrast. Font – San serif (no tails) is almost always easier to read on a sign. While there’s no hard and fast rule, fonts need to be legible from the expected distance. Layout – The organization of the information on a business sign will impact readability. Segmenting the logo, the products / services, and other information like address, phone, etc will help readers grasp the information more readily. Content – The purpose of the business sign determines the content. A storefront sign’s primary purpose is to identify the store’s location. Window lettering or a sidewalk sign might be a list of products / services. Vehicle graphics or car magnets need to promote the business’ brand and services as well as provide a means of contacting the business such as a website, phone number or location.

We have the know-how to ensure your sign will be effective.

Size – A business sign must be large enough overall to be seen by its intended viewers. Numerous studies have been done to determine the impact of viewing distance and traffic speeds on readability. For example, drivers have only 3.0 seconds to read 4in letters at 45mph.

JANUARY CALENDAR The Green Room Social Club Live music from local and national touring acts. Thurs: 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m., Fri / Sat 11:30 a.m. -11 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Mon: 11 – 9. Online reservations - clubgreenroom.com or call 530-3447490. 251 Main St., Placerville. Gold Bug Park & Mine Daily 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Mine tour: Adults $10, Children 6-17 $6, 5 and under are free! Smith Flat House “Pickin on the Patio” Thursday night’s music in the courtyard from 6 – 8 p.m.!! Come join us on our patio! Dinner reservations highly recommended. www.smithflathouse.com/events. Jan 01 Mindful Labyrinth Walk 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. The Abode of Peace Labyrinth in Georgetown CA is among the most spectacular labyrinths in the world. Join Labyrinth builder David Blonski to learn about the history and uses of this meditative pathway. More info at www. arconservancy.org/event/ Jan 08, 15 & 29 Pods, Pizza & Wine 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. We will have Pizza’s available for purchase $8 a piece! Wine can be purchased by the bottle or the glass. Each Pod has its own heater so these are usable in any conditions! Reservations for the Pods are $20 to hold your spot, but that goes toward your purchase when you are here. Pod Reservations will be in 1.5hr blocks and space is limited and fill up fast so make your reservation today! More info at www.sierravistawinery.com/event/ Jan 09 Silent Mindfulness Nature Hike 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Join local mindfulness instructor Berry

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Crawford for a peaceful and silent mindful nature walk at the historic Wakamatsu farm. More info at www.arconservancy.org/event/

Dorado Trail with an optional stop for lunch in town. More info at www.arconservancy.org/event/

Jan 14 Art & Wine with something MORE disabilities. Supporters of MORE can participate in this VIRTUAL event through sponsorships, ticket purchases, art purchases and silent auctions. Art sales will begin Friday, January 7th, culminating with a free virtual celebration on Friday, January 14th at 6:00 pm that will have special performances and featured artists.

Jan 22 Swap Meet El Dorado County Fair and Event Center, Plaza, 100 Placerville Dr. Plaza (In case of Inclement weather Pavilion A, B, D) 9:00 am 1:00 pm https://eldoradocountyfair.org/jan.html

Meal ticket holders will receive a delicious John Sanders meal to be heated and enjoyed at home with a choice between a Rosemary Crusted Beef Brochette, Winter Chicken with Cranberries & Pine Nuts, Vegetarian Butternut Squash Ravioli with Basil Parmesan Sauce or Vegan Option: Butternut Squash Ravioli w/ Classic Marinara along with a bottle of wine from an El Dorado County Winery. Meals can be picked up at MORE the day of the event, between 3:30-5:30. Tickets are $55 each or two for $100. www.morerehab.org/art-and-wine Jan 15 Magnolia Hike to the South Fork of the American River 12:30 p.m - 3:00 p.m. This approximately 5-mile intermediate hike, with fairly steep elevation changes, starts at the Magnolia parking area. More info at www.arconservancy.org/event/ Jan 16 Hangtown Kennel Club Fun Match El Dorado County Fair and Event Center, 100 Placerville Dr. Pavilions A, B, C & D www.hangtownkc.org Jan 20 El Dorado Trail – Nature Lover’s Hike 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Join 85-years-young Peru-born Victor Romero for an intermediate hiking adventure of 8 miles along the El

Jan 23 Capturing Wakamatsu: A Poetry Walk/ Workshop 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Taylor Graham, El Dorado County’s first Poet Laureate, and award-winning Sacramento-area poet Katy Brown will lead an exploration of farmhouse, barn, and surroundings, then ask participants to write a poem inspired by what they’ve experienced. More info at www.arconservancy.org/event/ Jan 29 36th Annual Search & Rescue Crab Feed Unlimited crab to eat, awesome local wines for purchase, & auction. El Dorado County Fair and Event Center, 100 Placerville Dr. Cocktails (No Host Bar) 5:30 p.m., Dinner at 6:30 p.m., Dancing 8 – 11:00 p.m. Contact Christi at 530-626-7111 for tickets. Jan 29 El Dorado Hills Rotary Crab & Tri Tip Feed 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. You are invited to the 28th Annual, El Dorado Hills Rotary Crab & Tri Tip Feed! Join in on the fun: Dress in blue Hawaiian theme, delicious food, raffle prizes, silent auction, DJ Dancing, dessert table and more! More at www.eventbrite. com/e/crab-tri-tip-feed-tickets-201103043617 For more information on these and other events, visit www.visiteldorado.com Event date, time, cost or locations are subject to change. Prior to attending an event please confirm the information.

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OPINION

Richard B. Esposito Publisher

Noel Stack Managing Editor

Krysten Kellum Editor

Editorial

Front-row seat to the beginning of the universe

he past quarter-century has seen an explosion of mind-blowing advances in human knowledge of deep space, largely on the shimmering back of the Hubble Space Telescope, in low Earth orbit since 1990. In a kind of Christmas gift for the world, NASA and its international counterparts recently launched Hubble’s successor, the James Webb Space Telescope, which promises to open humanity’s eyes even wider to the cosmos. It’s a welcome reminder that even in a time when too many Americans are shunning science, Earth’s brightest minds are still working diligently to expand human knowledge of our cosmic surroundings. Hubble, orbiting just above the atmosphere, has had a role in almost every major astronomical breakthrough of the past several decades. Before Hubble, the existence of black holes — superdense regions of such intense gravity that Because of Webb’s even light cannot escape — had been unparalleled vision, theorized but not it will effectively proven. And Hubble has been crucial in look deeper into the helping confirm the past than previously existence of planets possible, almost to orbiting other stars. Not only has Hubble the very birth of the assisted in identifying the thousands of these universe. exoplanets discovered in recent years, but it has been able to analyze those far-off planets’ atmospheres and other characteristics, providing the clearest indication yet that we very well might not be alone in the universe. The James Webb Space Telescope, launched from French Guiana on Christmas Day, promises an even greater expansion of knowledge. The mirror used by the new telescope is more than 21 feet across, almost triple the size of Hubble’s, and it expands upon Hubble’s limited infrared capabilities to view a wider spectrum of phenomenon. The Webb telescope will be placed not in low Earth orbit like Hubble, but a million miles out (quadruple the distance of the moon) to provide an even clearer view of what’s out there. A key part of its mission will be to peer at galaxies formed shortly after the Big Bang, almost 14 billion years ago. Because of Webb’s unparalleled vision, it will effectively look deeper into the past than previously possible, almost to the very birth of the universe. Hubble has been regularly serviced by astronauts over the years to fix unexpected problems. That won’t be possible with the Webb telescope because of its immense distance from Earth. Its architects and builders had to get everything right, because one malfunction could turn it into a $10 billion floating paperweight. At this writing, as the Webb telescope rockets toward its heavenly perch, all indications are that the mission is a go. Anyone who pauses at the price tag should remember if the new telescope fulfills even a fraction of its potential, it will be a bargain for the taxpayers and a boon for human knowledge. Reprinted from the St. Louis Post Dispatch

Letters to the Editor Toxicity EDITOR: n often cause for toxicity is invalidation. I believe we have greater chance of collaborating as a community to grow and prosper if we make the effort to validate each other. It’s super hard to understand another as we are all so unique but we do have commonality in emotion. We all know anger, fear, disgust, love, happiness. I propose for the New Year (and as we’ve all grown from our pandemic losses) that those of us who write, read and interact with the Mountain Democrat’s Letters to the Editor try explain the why’s better and those of us who really have no expertise use the comment section to ask more questions to deepen understanding versus the name calling and “you’re wrong,” An example: A person who has extensive experience working with people experiencing homelessness could be seen as a resource to expand your knowledge versus responding with the invalidation, “They need to get a job and quit drugs.” Research has found housing first is the most effective. Many who are anti mask and vaccine mandate seem to have the same yearning for personal freedom and anti-establishment as the unhoused. Instead of shaming, consider acknowledge that you too don’t like being told how to live your life and you’re gonna do it your way even if it kills you. There’s a validation. We all don’t understand things. Much, we’ll never understand but let’s reduce the toxicity and become a kinder community by validating others experiences. JULIE ROBINSON Placerville

PG&E thanks EDITOR: G&E line maintenance people work hard to keep the power flowing to all their customers. We need to thank them for their work. Those people climbing power poles and fixing the lines are the backbone, the heart and soul, of any electrical utility. They have my admiration and my thanks. I am glad to see those blue trucks and always give them a whole-hand wave to let them know I appreciate what they do. I wish PG&E corporate people had the best interests of their out-in-the-field employees and customers at heart. The corporate people set the

policy, but they are not the ones out in the dark and cold when the lines fail. They are not the ones climbing poles in the snow and rain and wind. Corporate needs to be left in the cold and dark, rather than clueless and focused on the stock price. They need to be reminded that they exist to provide a service, not just a profit. SUE RODMAN Placerville PG&E customer

AEW vs WWE EDITOR:

WE has been the major promotion of pro wrestling in the past but a new promotion started up in 2019 has taken over as the new leader. AEW has been a major start up for the wrestling business and it has been better than WWE ever since. Sure, there are a few downsides to the new promotion; however, there are a lot more ups than those said downs. They have the better stars, the better characters and the better major PPVs. They are the future and they are the best for the world of pro wrestling. ZACH EIDE Georgetown

Unicorns, lollipops and rainbows EDITOR: ou might be able call the board members of the Cameron Park Community Services District idiots if you knew each of their IQs. Their slavish devotion to doing what they are told to do by the former general manager without any apparent thought pertaining to the issues certainly causes one to ponder. These people (most of whom were appointed to the board and not elected) have a peculiar track record of voting almost always unanimously with anything or any project the general manager wants. This includes keeping the swimming pool open in the winter for two swim teams and spending $10,000 per month to heat it or paying for two fulltime general managers in the month of December. Since this version of the CPCSD Board of Directors formed in December 2019 to the present there has been no dissenting vote against major proposals, projects or budgets presented by the general manager. Either the CPCSD is living in a magical golden time filled with unicorns,

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California Matters

California redistricting won’t change Democrats’ control

uperficially, chairs as politicians California’s shift from one venue politics seem to another. Several poised for a big senior members of upheaval in this election the congressional year, but appearances delegation are calling can be deceiving. it quits, opening up The illusion of major opportunities for state change comes from legislators to advance the redrawing of 172 their careers. The congressional and redistricting plans also legislative districts by throw a few incumbents Dan Walters the state’s independent into the same districts, redistricting commission forcing them to alter to reflect population shifts revealed by career plans. the 2020 census. The 2011 California redistricting The boundary changes, driven and the 2012 elections brought a by the 14-member commission’s bumper crop of new legislators into obsession with “communities of the Capitol who will face automatic retirement in 2024 due to the interest” that it defined in purely 12-year limit on legislative service, so subjective, ever-shifting terms, will several of them are planning bids for generate a substantial turnover in the Congress or statewide office this year. 52-member congressional delegation, The commission was attempting the 40-member state Senate and the to comply with a set of conflicting 80-seat state Assembly. Much of it will be a game of musical mandates, not only to equalize

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Summary Newly redrawn congressional and legislative districts will create turnover in political offices, but changing faces will not alter the balance of power in California. the populations of legislative and congressional districts, but to meet the demands of ethnic and cultural “communities of interest” for dedicated legislative seats and to comply with the federal Voting Rights Act. The Voting Rights Act indirectly mandates creating more districts likely to elect non-white members, thus increasingly the likelihood that more of those winning legislative seats in this year’s elections will be Latino, Asian or Black. The communities whose demands

were met are overwhelmingly Democratic and even if the commission had ignored the Voting Rights Act and the “communities of interest” credo, its maps would favor Democrats because fewer than 25% of registered voters are Republicans and Democrats outnumber them almost 2-to-1. If one defines “gerrymandering” as pre-ordaining who wins a legislative or congressional seat by drawing district lines, this was gerrymandering, albeit not for overtly partisan purposes. That said, the partisan effect will be to cement the Democratic Party’s overwhelming control of the Legislature and the congressional delegation. The current Legislature is roughly 75% Democratic and there’s little doubt that the one elected in November will be equally lopsided in partisan makeup. The faces may

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change but not the Legislature’s left-of-center tilt. The only real mystery emanating from the new maps is whether Democrats will increase their hold on the congressional delegation. In 2018, the state’s disdain for Donald Trump manifested itself in a debacle for Republican members of Congress, cutting their ranks from a paltry 14 seats to just seven. The GOP rebounded a bit in 2020 and now holds 11 seats. The state is losing a congressional seat due to slow population growth in the last decade, thus requiring an adjustment that wound up costing Los Angeles County one of its seats. Nevertheless, the overall thrust of the new congressional map favors Democrats and whether the party makes gains in

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California could play a role in which party controls the House. Republicans need to gain just five seats to regain control and the increase in seats in fast-growing pro-GOP states such as Texas, plus Republicanfriendly gerrymanders in those states and the nation’s overall political sentiment favor a shift of power. However, if it’s closer than expected, Democratic gains in California could make the difference and a handful of tossup contests in the state’s newly reconfigured districts will draw heavy attention. Dan Walters is a journalist and author who writes for CALmatters.org, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media venture explaining California policies and politics.

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lollipops and rainbows or we have a board that is not exerting enough IQ and intellectual heft as to practice due diligence. How is it that there is no question of anything brought to the board by the general manager? I have read CPCSD financial studies that have taken in to account average revenues versus increases in maintaining an aging infrastructure and unfunded liabilities. After reviewing these studies and the structural deficits they show, it is

hard to see a golden time. You’d have to be someone who resides in the lower section of the Binet Scale of Intelligence to do so. You judge for yourselves. Do you believe we have an intellectually lazy, complicit board of directors or we are experiencing a golden age of unicorns, lollipops and rainbows? I know where I stand and it ain’t with any magical thinking or mythical beasts. GERALD LILLPOP Cameron Park

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Announcements AL-ANON is here for you if you are bothered by someone else’s drinking. Call for meeting times. (916) 3342970. https://sacal-anon. blogspot.com American Assoc of University Women, Foothills of EDC Branch. Our mission is to advance gender equity for women & girls. Science and Math Camp Scholarships, programs & interest groups. Leave a voicemail for Laurel 530-4177737 or Sara 530-417-7138. eldorado-ca.aauw.net Struggling with life? Celebrate Recovery is for any Hurt, Habit or Hang-up. We are a faith-based recovery program for life’s issues and struggles. Join us Thursday nights at 6:30pm at Green Valley Church, 3500 Green Valley Rd, Placerville. Doors open at 6:15pm. Children’s programs are available for ages 3 months to 18 years old. Email: celebrate@ greenvalley.church. Find us on Facebook: https://m. facebook.com/crgvcc/ El DORADO COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Dedicated to all aspects of ham radio. Meetings held on the fourth Thursday of each month at Federated Church, 1031 Thompson Way, Placerville, 7:15 pm. Visitors and non-hams welcome. Info at www.edcarc.net The El Dorado County of Republican Women Federated meet on the 4th Thursday of every month at 5:30PM. Email to get location of meeting edcrwf1952@ gmail.com. We are looking to have other conservative women join our group. Feel free to come to a meeting and check us out. Please contact -chilcoat_edcrwf@ netzero.com CANTARE CHORALE of the Sierra Foothills performs all styles of choral music and is always looking for talented new members. For information, audition, or to schedule an event see www. cantarechorale.com, call (530) 677-8463. or (530) 676-4432. DEMOCRATS – Come meet with the United Democrats of El Dorado County at Round Table Pizza–Missouri Flat Rd. in Placerville at noon on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Call (530)391-6414 or see edcdems.org for more information. Fleet Reserve Assoc, Br 275, Active Duty or Retired Veterans, USN, USMC, Coast Guard. Regular meeting on 4th Wednesday each month, social 5:30 pm, dinner 6:00 pm, and meeting 7:00 pm. Veterans Memorial Building 130 Placerville Drive, contact Larry (530) 677-3925 Save America Freedom Car Caravan. Bring your flags support Conservative Values First Saturday of every month. Hwy 50 Ray Lawyer Park and Ride, Placerville to Watt Ave and back. Meet 11:30A.M. Depart 12:00 noon 530-240-5896 GOLD RUSH CHORUS now welcomes both men and women to share the joy of singing four-part harmony in the barbershop style. To learn more or to book a performance, call Howard at (530) 647-6513 or Kent (530) 651-3575 Hangtown Women’s TENNIS Club. Women of every level welcome! Come play for fun & exercise! $30 annual membership includes monthly lessons. Weds 9-11 am. El Dorado High School courts, Acacia St., Placerville. Includes monthly social activities. (805) 540-8654.

NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP ZOOM MEETINGS occurring. Keep up-to-date for in person to resume as allowed at web site NAMIeldoradocounty.org. Warmline: 530-306-4101 Meeting 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Tuesdays 6-7:30 pm. NAMI Family Support Group ZOOM link https://us02web. zoom.us/j/3401819716 Meeting ID: 340 181 9716 One tap mobile +16699009128, 3401819716 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) 344-1476 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 9:00–11:00 am, Veterans Hall (downstairs) 130 Placerville Dr. For more information call Bonnie (530) 409-2399. 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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KNOW Stellar student Congratulations to Maile Tostenson of El Dorado Hills, who recently graduation from the University of the Cumberlands with a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education.

Now Gold Bug Park & Mine in Placerville is open weekends, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more information visit goldbugpark.org. The Gallery at 48 Natoma in Folsom hosts the Found in Nature exhibit through Jan. 13. The gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday for free, self-guided tours for individuals or groups. Additional self-guided tour hours are available with an advance reservation; email cabraham@folsom.ca.us or call (916) 461-6601 for more information and to make a reservation. The Sacred Arts Tour of Gaden Shartse Norling Monastery comes to Placerville, through Jan. 14. Since 2001, Placerville Friends of Tibet, in collaboration with Sierra Friends of Tibet, have hosted this arts and culture tour. For a full schedule visit placervillefriendsoftibet. org. Global Winter Wonderland presents Imaginarium360: Light Up the Night at Cal Expo in Sacramento, through Jan. 16. Along with the stunning light displays, Imaginarium360 will have carnival rides, games and food to ensure fun for all ages. For tickets and more information visit imaginarium360.com. Cordova Community Council presents The Fall Show, a juried art show, through Jan. 22, at Rancho Cordova City Hall, 2729 Prospect Park Drive. The reception and the show are free and open to the public. The Crocker Art Museum announces Stephen De Staebler: Masks and Monumental Figures, an exhibition of clay and bronze masks and sculptures on view through April 3, 2022.

Jan. 5 “Guilty Christmas” comes back to the Lake Tahoe Golf Course, 2500 Emerald Bay Road in South Lake Tahoe, Jan. 5, 7 & 8 Get tickets online at valhallatahoe. com.

Jan. 7 Art & Wine with Something MORE takes place virtually this year. Art sales will begin Friday, Jan. 7, culminating with a free, virtual celebration at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, that will have special performances and featured artists. Meal ticket holders will receive a delicious John Sanders meal to be heated and enjoyed at home. Proceeds will benefit the Peggy DeWolf Memorial Garden Plaza being constructed in front of MORE for outdoor community events. California Stage presents “An Iliad” based on Homer’s “The Iliad,” Jan. 7 through Feb. 5 at the Dennis Wilson Theater, 1725 25th St. in Sacramento. For tickets and more information call (916) 451-5822 or email calstage@gmail.com.

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The 12th annual Hands4Hope – Youth Making A Difference Winter Boutique was held last month in a retail space donated by El Dorado Hills Town Center.

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ands4Hope – Youth Making A Difference hosted its 12th annual Warm and Fuzzy Drive and Winter Boutique last month at El Dorado Hills Town Center, serving more than 140 struggling families. Through the incredible generosity of the community, 5,000-plus warm clothing items were collected and 120 no-sew blankets were made. Visitors to the Winter Boutique had the opportunity to shop for free for all members of their families. This year 143 families visited the boutique, with a total of 543 individuals being served. The items not distributed at this year’s event were donated to Hands4Hope – Youth Making A Difference’s partner agencies in the community, including Green Valley Community Church, Loaves and Fishes, Sister Nora’s Place, New Beginnings, White Rock Village, Aspire Outfitters, Black Oak Mine District, Teen Success Inc., The Center for Violencefree Relationships, Independence High School and a Caldor Fire distribution event. The Winter Boutique is coordinated and

Hands4Hope youth volunteers Dylan Clark, Aiden Chemmannure and Tarika Kahlon, left to right, entertain children with coloring books and games at the Winter Boutique, allowing their parents to shop freely. staffed by youth participants and volunteers, and is stocked with items from the Hands4Hope Warm and Fuzzy Drive

organized and run by youth intern Liv Craine from Oak Ridge High School. The no-sew, handmade blankets were made by volunteers

in the safety of their homes, instead of being made at the annual Blanket Making Party, due to the continuation of the pandemic.

Because last year’s Winter Boutique Planning Committee did a fantastic job navigating through a pandemic, with an ever-changing set of guidelines, this year’s committee was able to do the same much more easily. The committee, led by Winter Boutique Youth Committee Chair Mishti Shah, mentored by youth leader Nivi Sudhir Kumar, was dedicated to serving those in need, especially those affected by the Caldor Fire and COVID-19. The Winter Boutique was open for the first two weekends in December. “It was amazing to see the happiness on people’s faces as they selected items not only for themselves, but also for family members for the holiday season,” Mishti said. “It was amazing to see our planning and sorting efforts come together and have such a huge impact towards families in need.” Maya Moss, the decorations and set-up chair, took the lead in designing the boutique to look like Candy Cane Land with red and white streamers and snowflake decorations. Grace Brasil, the marketing chair, led her group in marketing the boutique n

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Day hiker right on Ponderosa Way. Follow the ith winter winding dirt road rain the 3 miles — all the waterfalls way down to the return. The drive bridge. With winter down to the rain, erosion of the Ponderosa Bridge is road continues. Be the most harrowing cautious. This road part of this can wash out. adventure. You will see signs as The Ponderosa you enter the Auburn Bridge is at the State Recreation Mary West bottom of Ponderosa Area. At the bridge Outdoor columnist Way at the American you find two chemical River. It’s here you toilets. The trailhead will find the parking is directly behind area and trailhead. You can get them. The trail follows the river there with a high-profile vehicle most of the way. There is a rock from Foresthill Road at Ponderosa outcropping you will need to Way. The longer but slightly easier navigate in the beginning but it’s road my low-profile Subaru can not too tough. Areas of the trail are traverse is off Interstate 80. Take narrow and eroding. Wear sturdy the West Paoli exit and stay to the right to Ponderosa Way. Take a n See Day Hiker, page B6

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Faith and the power of positive thinking are strengths America draws upon in times of great challenge. President Franklin D. Roosevelt told Americans facing the Great Depression that the only thing they needed to fear was fear itself at his first inaugural address on March 4, 1933.

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Facing fears Fear is a destructive force. The Biblical prophets compared it to the Dead Sea. If you hold onto fear you will become just like that body of water. It has no outlet to the ocean. It is so salty that nothing can live in it. Author Frank Herbert wrote about fear and how to face it in his 1965 sci-fi novel “Dune.” — “I must not fear. Fear is the mind killer,” thinks the central character, Paul Atreides. “Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.” In the novel this litany against fear is used to help humans to ascend beyond paralyzing fear and destructive flight to a situation where they can remain

logical, aware and make long-term plans of action. Or, to return to the Biblical prophets, to become more like the Sea of Galilee, which is teeming with life and hope because the River Jordan flows through it. Faith must flow through us. But I am getting ahead of myself.

Taking positive action The act of discernment — facing fears and evaluating them so as to determine a course of action — is in itself an empowering step, as Herbert’s characters learn. The next step is to put the plan into action. For example, we know the year ahead already faces challenges involving broken supply chains and inflation. Food prices are expected to rise an additional 5% or more, depending on the product, according to food manufacturers. IKEA announced a global price hike of about 10% on home goods on Jan. 1. The majority of us have little power to change these things before November (if then). So what are some positive actions we can take in the here-and-now? Here are a few that may help, depending on your situation: Mindful spending — Determine what you want to achieve this year, and jot down a

monthly plan to get there. This is a very individual matter, as every person’s needs are different. In my case, I love coffee. But when prices went up last year I stopped going to the coffee shop and bought a coffee pot. Funds saved, mug full, tastebuds happy. Meal planning — Calendar healthy meals for every two to four weeks. You will save money, save time and can even reduce food waste. There are many online meal planning options from which to choose. Some are free, some aren’t. I usually forego the online route and simply open some cook books. Healthful gardening — Many of our ancestors had Victory Gardens during World War I, the Great Depression and WWII. During the Carter administration, when America endured double-digit inflation, my mother grew tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, greens and lettuces. She also planted berries and fruit trees. We ate well on a small plot. Whether it is a container garden by the front door, a straw bale garden, or a large potager, you can provide fresh foods for the table. Bonus: gardening is a stress reliever. Double bonus: freshly picked fruits and veggies boost the immune system. Make time to exercise — Whether that is gentle movement or vigorous workouts, each of us needs to get outside into the sunshine. Stronger bodies can resist viruses. ■

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idn’t get the book you wanted during the holidays? Don’t despair. The first used book sale organized by the Friends of El Dorado Hills Library will take place Jan. 7 & 8 at the library. The Jan. 7 sale, 3-6 p.m., is for members only; joining the Friends is easy and can be done at the door. Annual memberships may also be done online or by mail. An individual can join for $10, a family for $20 and a book reseller or business for $30. Lifetime membership for an individual, family or business is $250. Lifetime members are honored with a name plaque in the lobby of the library. Visit friendsoftheedhlibrary.org/member for more information. Saturday’s sale is open to the public, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shoppers can find thousands of books in all genres, including children’s books, at incredible prices. “Most shoppers are amazed by our selection, and best of all, all the proceeds go directly to fund, expand, or enhance the library’s collections, programs and facility,” said Sharon Booth, volunteer chair of Used Book Sales Program for many years. The Friends will hold eight used book sales in 2022: Jan. 7-8, Feb. 25-26, April 8-9, May 20-21, July 8-9, Aug. 19-20, Sept. 23-24, Oct. 28-29. Follow the Friends on Facebook #EDH Friends and join the e-mail list for future pop-up sales. Too busy to attend a book sale? Patrons may purchase books in the library’s lobby during hours of operation (10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; and 1-5p.m. Saturday. Check out the rare and specialty used book sales through the group’s Amazon Storefront. The Friends of the El Dorado Hills Library is comprised of volunteers who care about community,

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Friends of the El Dorado Hills Library hosts its first book sale of the year Jan. 7-8. literacy and the library. The community-based nonprofit has raised more than $600,000 for the El Dorado Hills Library since it was built in 2006, providing 40% of the funds to purchase books and other materials (DVDs, eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, newspapers). In addition, the Friends provide funding for children’s and youth programming and events such as the Summer Reading Challenge, enriching free performances and Youth Executive Library League.

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The focus of this year’s event will continue to showcase the amazing one-of-a-kind art created by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You won’t want to miss it! Cyber Art Sales and Silent Auction—Online January 7th - 14th Delectable Meal by John Sanders with a bottle of El Dorado County Wine Meal Tickets are $55 each or two for $100 Drive by Meal Pick Up on the 14th at MORE, 399 Placerville Drive, 3:30 to 5:30 PM

Tickets available at www.morerehab.org From the comfort of your home, watch our Free Live Event, 6:00-7:00. This fun, one hour event will feature Client Artists, special performances brought to you by MORE’s new Media Arts Center and highlight the exciting things happening in MORE’s new beautifully renovated building. Getty Images

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Preserve it! 1 cup white wine vinegar ustard is Grated zest and juice made from from 2 large lemons the tiny round 1/2 cup liquid honey seeds of the mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt plant. To release the Finely chop enough flavor locked within sage leaves to measure the seeds, they must 1/3 cup and set aside. be broken — coarsely 1. Coarsely chop cracked, crushed or remaining sage leaves Pat Kenney finely ground — then and stems to measure mixed with liquid. 1/2 cup and place in UCCE Master Food Today’s mustard is a small stainless steel Preserver of El Dorado thought to be similar saucepan with the County to what the Romans white wine. Bring to a made by mixing ground boil over medium heat, mustards seeds with must, which is stirring and pressing sage to release flavor. Remove from heat. Cover reduced, unfermented juice of wine tightly and let steep for 5 minutes. grapes. 2. Transfer sage infusion to a sieve Mustard’s name in Latin is mustum placed over a glass or stainless-steel ardens, meaning burning must. bowl and press leaves with the back Combining and contracting the of a spoon to extract all the liquid. word gives us moutarde in French, Discard solids and return liquid to mostarda in Italian and mustard in saucepan. Add mustard seeds Cover English. and let stand at room temperature Different types of mustard until the seeds have absorbed most of seeds can be — and often are — the moisture, about 2 hours. blended to combine their different 3. Prepare canner, jars and lids. characteristics. Popular mustards 4. In a blender or food processor are Dijon (containing wine or grape fitted with a metal blade, combine juice), Pommery (coarse), German marinated mustard seeds (with (coarse and slightly sweet), American liquid) and vinegar. Process until (bright yellow and slightly sweet), blended and most seeds are well English (hot) and Chinese (spicy). chopped (you want to retain a slightly First thoughts of using mustard grainy texture). probably are as a condiment on 5. Transfer the mixture to a hot dogs or hamburgers. But it can stainless-steel saucepan and add also be used as a key ingredient lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, salt in cooking. Prepared mustard can and reserved finely chopped sage. be used in sauces, dressings and Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring marinades, highlighting its spicy constantly. Reduce heat to low and flavor and creaminess. boil gently, stirring frequently, until Mustards can vary greatly in taste volume is reduced by a third, about depending on the ingredients used, 20 minutes. but all contain a few basic flavor 6. Ladle hot mustard into hot jars, characteristics. There is always an leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Remove element of spiciness, from very mild air bubbles and adjust headspace, if to burning hot. Hot or not, there is necessary, by adding hot mustard. also an underlying sweetness from Wipe rim. Center lid on jar. Screw the plant itself and there is usually a band down until resistance is met, subtle but persistent aroma of yellow then increase to fingertip-tight. mustard flowers. 7. Process in boiling water or Store unopened jars of mustard in a cool, dry, dark place. Keep open jars atmospheric steam canner for 10 minutes at 0-1,000 feet, 15 minutes in the refrigerator, tightly sealed, up at 1,001-3,000 feet, 20 minutes at to a year for best quality. An open jar loses the flavor and aroma lessen over 3,001-6,000 feet, 25 minutes at 6,001-8,000 feet and 30 minutes at time, especially if it is opened and closed frequently, so don’t let it sit too 8,001-10,000 feet. 8. Remove jars from canner. Let long in the fridge. cool, undisturbed, 12-24 hours and Mustard is incredibly easy to make check for seals. Clean and label jars. — only a few minutes of active time Store sealed jars in a cool, dry, dark in the kitchen. Yet it is a versatile location. ingredient and a welcome gift. Here Source: Ball Complete Book of is a wonderful recipe that won a blue Home Food Preservation, 2012 ribbon at the El Dorado County Fair. UCCE Master Food Preservers It is easy to make and everyone seems are available to answer home to love it. It is not too spicy, can be used as a condiment and is wonderful food preservation questions; leave a message at (530) 621-5506 or used to make vinaigrette. email edmfp@ucanr.edu. For more information about program and Lemon Sage Wine Mustard events, visit ucanr.edu/edmfp. Sign Yield: five 4-ounce jars up to receive the eNewsletter at ucanr. 1 bunch of fresh sage edu/mfpcsenews. Find the group 3/4 cup dry white wine on Facebook (UCCE Master Food 3/4 cup yellow mustard seeds Preservers of El Dorado County).

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News release The University of California Davis, Child Life and Creative Art Therapy Department will host Remembering Together: Virtual Bereavement Art Group, focusing on grief and processing loss through self-expression and art for children this month. The group dates and time will be based on age: • Ages 6-11: Jan. 19 & 26 and Feb. 2 from 4-5:30 p.m. • Ages 12-16: Jan. 20 & 27 and Feb. 3 from 4-5:30 p.m. Each workshop will be facilitated by a certified child life specialist and a registered art therapist, trained in

bereavement and child development. During the three-session workshop, they will teach tools to express and process difficult emotions related to loss. To register, fill out the family questionnaire at ucdavis. co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/ SV_88MKAIFFMSCTfTg by Monday, Jan. 10. For more information email rememberingtogether@ucdavis.edu. After registration, participants will receive art materials and necessary information to participate in the virtual group. The group is funded by New York Life and is provided free of charge to the public.

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Barton Birthing Center honored for its care of new mothers News release SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — Barton’s Family Birthing Center was recognized for top maternity care, earning a spot on the Cal Hospital Compare 2021 Maternity Honor Roll for the fifth year in a row. Barton was among 124 hospitals that met or surpassed the statewide target aimed at reducing births via cesarean section in first-time mothers with low-risk pregnancies. “We are proud of this recognition and our care teams’ commitment to reducing C-section births when safely possible,” said Dr. Clare Rudolph, medical director for Barton Obstetrics and Gynecology. “Caring for the mothers and babies of our community is our top priority and we are dedicated to ongoing quality care to ensure positive outcomes and happy, healthy families.” Vaginal births are generally lowerrisk than C-section births as they are less invasive, resulting in lower rates

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at the Folsom Lake College, El Dorado Center is is open to the public, 9 a.m. to noon. See the many plants, trees, succulents, natives and more that grow in the region and understand how to care for your garden in winter. Walk the 16 gardens at your own pace or ask a docent for help. For more information visit ucanr.edu/ sites/EDC_Master_Gardeners/Demonstration_ Garden. Sierra Vista Vineyard & Winery hosts Pods, Pizza & Wine, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 8, 15 & 29. Reservations are required. Call (530) 622-7221 or visit sierravistawinery.com.

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Knight Foundry, 81 Eureka St. in Sutter Creek, is scheduled to be open for Second Saturday Public Tour Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Expert docents will be firing up the antique blacksmithing forge, pouring and crafting hot metal, recreating the ancient art of tinsmithing and demonstrating the magnificent and stillintact machinery. Masks will be required. For more information visit Knight Foundry on Facebook, email info@knightfoundry.com or call (209) 560-6160. Soundtrack, a band showcasing the best in movie songs, will perform at Powerhouse Pub, 3-6 p.m. at 614 Sutter St. in Folsom. Doors open at 2 p.m.

Jan. 10 The Murer House is offering Italian language classes, beginner to advanced, either in person or via Zoom. Sessions are eight weeks in duration and begin the week of Jan. 10. For additional details and enrollment visit murerhouse.org/language_classes. Solutions to puzzles in Classified section of newspaper.

horoscope by Holiday Mathis n today ARIES (March 21-April 19). There’s fun with a new venture even though it’s not paying you back yet. You’re still learning but learn with your time instead of your money. Don’t invest more dollars until it starts making cents. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). While it’s impossible to make anyone feel a certain way, you can certainly be the wind that blows the sails toward that emotional destination. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). There will be a change in the group dynamic. It’s not a change for better or worse but it’s a change everyone will have to get used to. It won’t go back to the way it was. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ll get the chance to talk about yourself. Be sure to give a positive takeaway to the ending of your personal anecdotes, which is easier to do when you’ve thought it through and assigned one. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You hate to complain, but the noisy cat gets fed. Voicing your concerns to the right people will make things happen. The right people include anyone with the power to help. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). It takes courage to change it up. Not every move will do what you want it to, but at least you’re trying things. You’re not afraid to be vulnerable, which is a very attractive quality. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Meeting interesting people

will energize all of your relationships. Don’t be afraid to show your true self. One person who’s crazy about the real you is better than 100 admirers who don’t really know you. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Everyone has baggage. When you refuse to see it as baggage, it ceases to be that. Your expectations will be met but you would love if someone would exceed them the way you try to do for others. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). One way you become aware of what’s really worth your energy is by doing things that aren’t. When something feels like a waste of time, you’ll take the lesson and choose differently the next time around. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There are parts of yesterday that are way too heavy to keep carrying around. Leave the past where it belongs. Today is an opportunity to be a new version of yourself. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). As a rule, you try to be kinder than is necessary and you never regret it. This is a lot easier because of the way you see people. You’re always looking for and finding the good in others. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Accept your feelings and allow yourself to process them. Better to vent in a safe place than to let the tension build up and risk blowing up with the wrong person or at an inopportune moment.

of infection, shorter hospital stays and quicker recoveries. While no birth is the same, evidence suggests the hospital where a woman delivers and the clinical patterns of her obstetric team will impact the likelihood of having a C-section delivery. Barton Memorial Hospital’s Family Birthing Center is a Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated hospitals that show expertise in delivering improved patient safety and better health outcomes for mothers and babies. Additionally, Barton partners with University of California, Davis Children’s Hospital, working with specialists to care for at-risk newborns, which decreases the likelihood of transfers and expands the ability to keep mothers and babies together and near home. For more information on the Maternity Honor Roll and other Barton quality and safety accolades visit BartonHealth.org/Quality.

Jan. 11 Gold Country Woodcrafters open meeting is held at 7 p.m. at Park Community Church. Face mask requested if guests do not have shots. Visitors welcome. The group meets the second Tuesday of each month and is open to all levels and disciplines of woodworking. For more information visit goldcountrywoodcrafters.com. B Street Theatre presents “Broke-Ology,” Jan. 11 through Feb. 20 at The Sofia, 2700 Capitol Ave. in Sacramento. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-5300, visit bstreettheatre.org or email tickets@ bstreettheatre.org.

Jan. 13 Mills Station Arts & Culture Center presents Danny Lyon: Memories of the Southern Civil Rights Movement, Jan. 13 through Feb. 19 at 10191 Mills Station Road in Rancho Cordova. For more information visit rcmacc.org.

Jan. 14 SBL Entertainment presents Keola Beamer and Henry Kapono at 8 p.m. at the Crest Theatre, 1013 K St. in Sacramento. For tickets and more information visit eventbrite.com/e/keolabeamer-henry-kapono-tickets-209551212317.

Sutter Street Theatre presents “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,” Jan. 14 through Feb. 14 at 717 Sutter St. in Folsom. For tickets and more information call (916) 353-1001 or visit sutterstreethteatre.com.

Jan. 15 Treat yourself to a $5 taco dinner with all the fixings at Church of Our Saviour at 2979 Coloma St, Placerville (parking is in back), 4-7 p.m. There will be music, fun and prizes and the kids are welcome. Proceeds will benefit the church.

Jan. 17 Vitalant will host an El Dorado Hills community blood drive, 12:30-4:30 p.m. The Bloodmobile will be located in the parking lot near the baseball fields at the El Dorado Hills Community Services District, 1021 Harvard Way. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment at donors. vitalant.org and use blood drive code SMFM019 or call Vitalant at (877) 258-4825 and mention blood drive code SMFM019. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space allows. El Dorado Hills Girl Scouts in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to a Girl Scouts Reunited event, 2-4 p.m. at Vintage Grace church in El Dorado Hills. The event is hosted by Troop 240 Scouts as part of their Silver Award project. Instead of ticket sales, items will be collected at the door for MJ’s Project and Vintage Grace’s new playroom. To register (required) and for more information email gsreunited@gmail.com.

Jan. 22 UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County present Spring & Summer Vegetables, 9 a.m. to noon at the El Dorado Hills Library, 7455 Silva Valley Parkway. It’s time to prepare the garden for warm season vegetables. Master Gardener Zack Dowell’s popular class is back for in-person attendance. Class will cover garden plant selection, planting times, site selection, soil preparation, proper seed planting techniques and pest management. For more information visit ucanr.edu/edmg.

Jan. 23 Harris Center for the Arts presents Pavlo, a world famous guitarist who plays “a Mediterranean sound, mixing the folkloric styles of Greek, Spanish and Latin music with pop sensibilities.” The show begins at 2 p.m. at the center, 10 College Parkway in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit folsomconcertassociation.org/concerts.

Jan. 29 The Rotary Club of El Dorado Hills presents its annual Crab & Tri Tip Feed at the EDH Community Services District gym, 1021 Harvard Way. Enjoy a great meal, raffle, silent auction, dancing and more at the Blue Hawaii-themed event. For tickets and more information visit edhcrabfeed.com.

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To make browned butter: In small skillet over low heat, place butter. Increase heat to medium-low, stirring butter with heat-proof spatula. Cook and stir until butter reaches desired brown color. Remove from heat and stir in pecans. Place pancake mix in large bowl. Add 3/4 cup milk, egg and browned butter. Stir until large clumps of batter disappear. If batter seems too thick, add additional milk 1 tablespoon at a time to reach desired thickness. Let batter stand 4-5 minutes before cooking. Pour batter into lightly greased waffle iron. Bake until steam stops or as directed by waffle iron instructions. Top with syrup and toasted pecans, if desired.

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educational programs. A full list of the organizations is on the #GivingSzn web page. The Sacramento History Museum began engaging on TikTok on Nov. 25, 2020, and posted what turned out to

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Faith is key Having discernment, making plans and taking action will only get us so far, however. The final ingredient for optimism is faith in a higher power. Our Creator is the one who knows the entire number of our days, after all. There is an online meme that depicts two little animals. The first animal asks, “Aren’t you terrified of what 2022 could be like? Everything is so messed up.” The second animal replies, “I think it will bring flowers.” “YES? WHY?” says the first. “Because I’m planting flowers.” The little guy is trusting to the Almighty that those tiny seeds will grow. We must do likewise.

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Public Notices  PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF ELIMINATION OF SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICE TO MARSHALL HOSPITAL 11/22/21 Marshall Wound Care Center, an outpatient clinic of Marshall Hospital, no longer offers Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) in their clinic located at 1095 Marshall Way, Placerville and this service is being removed from the hospital license. The three nearest available comparable services are located below and accept Medi-Cal/ Medicare: • Mercy San Juan Medical Center, 6501 Coyle Ave, Carmichael • Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital, 155 Glasson Way, Grass Valley • Hyberbaric Medical Services, 2108 O’Farrell St., San Francisco Facility: Marshall Wound Care, 1095 Marshall Way Ste. 203, Placerville, 530-344-5496 Parent Company: Marshall Medical Center, 1100 Marshall Way, Placerville, 530-622-1441 Parent Company CEO: Siri Nelson, President & CEO Marshall Psychiatry services were added in error and will be removed from select locations and from the hospital license under Other Approved Services. The three nearest available comparable services are located below and accept Medi-Cal and Medicare: • Marshall Psychiatry, 3581 Palmer Drive, Ste. 202, Cameron Park • El Dorado County Mental Health, 670 Placerville Drive, Placerville • El Dorado County Community Health Center, 4327 Golden Center Drive, Placerville Facilities: Outpatient Services – Psychiatry 3581 Palmer Drive Ste. 602, Cameron Park 4341-B Golden Center Dr., Placerville 5137 Golden Foothill Pkwy, El Dorado Hills 1095 Marshall Way, Placerville Parent Company: Marshall Medical Center, 1100 Marshall Way, Placerville, 530-622-1441 Parent Company CEO: Siri Nelson, President & CEO 12/10, 12/13, 12/15, 12/17, 12/20, 12/22, 12/24, 12/27, 12/29, 12/31/21, 1/3/22, 1/5, 1/7,1/10, 1/12 9769 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-1311 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. TAILWIND CONSTRUCTION SUPPLY, 2. 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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) 12/15, 12/22, 12/29/21, 1/5/22 9802 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 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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) 12/15, 12/22, 12/29/21, 1/5/22 9803 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-1314 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WHISPERING HANDS WELLNESS, located at 4448 Pleasant Valley Road, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Brandie S Peterson, 4448 Pleasant Valley Road, 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: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Brandie Peterson BRANDIE PETERSON, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. 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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) 12/15, 12/22, 12/29/21, 1/5/22 9804 INVITATION TO BID Fire Station 49 Roof & Gutter Replacement Prevailing Wage BID NUMBER: 22-001 TITLE: Station 49 Roof and Gutter Replacement Contact: Spencer Morgan Contact Phone: 530-626-3190 BIDS DUE DUE DATE: Friday January 14, 2022 by 3:00 PM LOCATION: Diamond Springs-El Dorado Fire Protection District – Station 49 501 Pleasant Valley Road Diamond Springs, CA 95619 MAIL ADDRESS: 501 Pleasant Valley Road Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Tax Exempt# A-1836-16 Federal Employer # 94-225-046 Submit Bid in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the outside: BID #22-001 – Station 49 Roof. Bids must be received at the address above no later than the date, time and location indicated. 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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

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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: DIANNA M. WILKE Law Office of Dianna M. Wilke 915 Highland Pointe Drive, Suite 250 Roseville, CA 95678 (916) 837-9091 12/22, 12/29/21, 1/5/22 9823 REPORT OF SALE AND PETITION FOR ORDER CONFIRMING SALE OF REAL PROPERTY CASE NO. PP 20210037 HEARING DATE AND TIME: 02-02-2022 8:30AM DEPT. 8 1. Petitioner (name of each): CLAYTON STOLP is the personal representative of the estate of the decedent, conservatee, or minor and requests a court order for: approval of commission of (specify): 5% of the amount of: $199,000. Additional bond is not required. 2. Description of property sold Interest sold: 100% Street address and location (specify): 5137 Clear Creek Road, Placerville, CA 95667 3. Appraisal Date of death of decedent or appointment of conservator or guardian (specify): July 17, 2021 Appraised value at above date: $160,000 Appraisal or reappraisal by probate referee has been filed. 4. Manner and terms of sale Name of purchaser and manner of vested title (specify): Mitch and Lorrina Foster, Joint Tenants Sale was private on (date): October 13, 2021 Amount bid: $199,000 Deposit: $2,000 Payment: Cash 5. Commission A written exclusive contract for commission was entered into with (name): Linda Babin, Lyon Real Estate Cameron Park Purchaser was procured by (name): Susan Wise, Coldwell Banker Realty, a licensed real estate broker who is not buying on his or her account. Commission is to be divided as follows: Seller pays both agents, total is 5%. 6. Bond Amount before sale: none Additional amount needed: none 7. Notice of sale 8. Notice of Hearing Special devisee: None. Special notice: Required written notice will be given. Personal representative, conservator of the estate, or guardian of the estate: Petitioner (consent or notice not required). 9. Reason for sale Necessary to pay: devise The sale is to the advantage of the estate and in the best interest of the interested persons. 10. Formula for overbids Original bid: $199,000 10% of first $10,000 of original bid: $1,000 5% of (original bid minus $10,000): $9,450 Minimum overbid (a + b + c): $209,450 11. Overbid Required amount of first overbid (see item 10): $209,450 12. Petitioner’s efforts to obtain the highest and best price reasonably attainable for the property were as follows (specify activities taken to expose the property to the market, e.g. multiple listings, advertising, open houses, etc.): Property was publicly marketed via MLS commencing September 30, 2021. 13. Number of pages attached: Date: November 10, 2021 MICHAEL L. JOHNSON (Type or Print Name of Attorney) /s/ Michael L. Johnson (Signature of Attorney) I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Date: November 11, 2021 CLAYTON STOLP (Type or Print Name of Petititoner) /s/ Clayton Stolp (Signature of Petitioner) 12/29/21, 1,5, 1/12/22 9824 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-1342 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SERAPHIM STUDIO, located at 5030 Treemont Drive, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registered owner(s): Julia Shanks, 5030 Treemont Drive, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 6/20/2018 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Julia Shanks JULIA SHANKS 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 12/16/2021. 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) 12/22, 12/29/21, 1/5, 1/12/22 9825 APN: 098-180-29-100 TS NO: CA07000327-16-1 TO NO: 8621466 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be

provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED July 8, 2015. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On February 17, 2022 at 01:00 PM, Main Entrance, El Dorado County Superior Courthouse Placerville Main Street Branch, 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on July 10, 2015 as Instrument No. 2015-0031669-00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, executed by AMBER JAUREQUI, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for JMAC LENDING, INCORPORATED as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5621 SAW MILL ROAD, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667 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 without covenant or warranty, express 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. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $708,697.64 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on 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 California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. 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. 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 Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Website address www.Auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA07000327-16-1. 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 NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES 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 800.280.2832, or visit this internet website https://tracker. auction.com/sb1079/, using the file number assigned to this case CA07000327-16-1 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. Date: December 21, 2021 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA07000327-16-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone:949-252-8300 TDD: 866660-4288 Amy Lemus, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www. Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction.com at 800.280.2832 NPP0397829 To: MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT & PLACERVILLE TIMES 12/29/2021, 01/05/2022, 01/12/2022 12/29/21, 1/5, 1/12/22 9838

Peregrine Way, Auburn, CA 95603 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: 12/30/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Sal Viscuso SAL VISCUSO, 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).) NOTICE OF LIEN SALE This statement filed with the county Notice is hereby given pursuant to clerk of El Dorado County on California Business and Professional 12/30/2021. Codes #21700-21716, Section 2328 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH of the UCC of the Penal Code, Section SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 535 the undersigned, Missouri Flat 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME Storage Depot, will sell at public sale STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES by competitive bidding the personal AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED property of: IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY Name: Ron Emerson and Alfredo CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED Teixeira-Moniz. Property to be sold: May contain IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION the following: Misc. household 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS goods, furniture, boxes & contents. AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS Auctioneer Company: www. SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT storagetreasures.com. The Sale will PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 end at 10:00am Thursday, January OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN 20th, 2022. Goods must be paid in THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF CASH and removed at completion of A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW sale. Sale is subject to cancellation FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME in the event of settlement between STATEMENT MUST BE FILED owner and obligated party. BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. Missouri Flat Storage Depot THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT 4680 Missouri Flat Road DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE Placerville, CA 95667 THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A 530-626-0333 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 1/5, 1/12 9847 IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME section 14411 ET SEQ., Business STATEMENT and Professions Code) FILE NO. FB2021-1375 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 9851 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: YOUNG’S FAMILY FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FARM, located at 1330 Lower Lake STATEMENT Dr, Placerville, CA 95667 FILE NO. FB2021-1336 Registered owner(s): LLMMY ENTERPRISES, INC, 1330 Lower Lake Dr, Placerville, CA 95667 The following person(s) is/are doing This business is conducted by a business as: CLIPPED IN RACES, Corporation, State of Incorporation: located at 4818 Golden Foothill Pkwy, Unit 4, El Dorado Hills, CA CA The registrant commenced to 95762 transact business under the fictitious Registered owner(s): business name or names listed above Clipped in for Life, 4818 Golden Foothill Pkwy, 4, El Dorado Hills, CA on: 12/29/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Mark 95762 This business is conducted by a Young Corporation, State of Incorporation: MARK YOUNG, PRESIDENT I declare that all information in California this statement is true and correct. The registrant commenced to (A registrant who declares as true transact business under the fictitious any material matter pursuant to business name or names listed above Section 17913 of the Business on: October 1, 2021 and Professions Code that the Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jennifer registrant knows to be false is guilty Claassen of a misdemeanor punishable by a JENNIFER CLAASSEN, SECRETARY/ fine not to exceed one thousand TREASURER dollars ($1,000.00).) I declare that all information in This statement filed with the county this statement is true and correct. clerk of El Dorado County on (A registrant who declares as true 12/30/2021. any material matter pursuant to NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH Section 17913 of the Business SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION and Professions Code that the 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME registrant knows to be false is guilty STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES of a misdemeanor punishable by a AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM fine not to exceed one thousand THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED dollars ($1,000.00).) IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY This statement filed with the county CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED clerk of El Dorado County on IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 12/15/2021. 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY STATEMENT MUST BE FILED CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW section 14411 ET SEQ., Business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED and Professions Code) 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 9849 BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. FB2021-1374 IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS The following person(s) is/are doing OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, business as: MAG LANDSCAPING, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see located at 1988 Cold Springs Rd, section 14411 ET SEQ., Business Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing and Professions Code) Address: PO Box 1984, Placerville, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 9852 CA 95667 Registered owner(s): FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME MAG LANDSCAPING INC, PO Box STATEMENT 1984, Placerville, CA 95667 FILE NO. FB2021-1377 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: The following person(s) is/are doing CA business as: WESTERN FIRE The registrant commenced to SUPPLY, located at 4505 Golden transact business under the fictitious Foothills Parkway, Suite 1, El Dorado business name or names listed above Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: on: 1/27/2017 4505 Golden Foothills Parkway, El Signature of Registrant: /s/ Miguel Dorado Hills, CA 95762 A Garcia Registered owner(s): MIGUEL A GARCIA, PRESIDENT I declare that all information in S3 DVBE, 4505 Golden Foothills this statement is true and correct. Parkway, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 (A registrant who declares as true This business is conducted by a any material matter pursuant to Corporation, State of Incorporation: Section 17913 of the Business CA and Professions Code that the The registrant commenced to registrant knows to be false is guilty transact business under the fictitious of a misdemeanor punishable by a business name or names listed above fine not to exceed one thousand on: 09/01/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Joe dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county Humphrey clerk of El Dorado County on JOE HUMPHREY, COO I declare that all information in 12/30/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH this statement is true and correct. SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION (A registrant who declares as true 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME any material matter pursuant to STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES Section 17913 of the Business AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM and Professions Code that the THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED registrant knows to be false is guilty IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY of a misdemeanor punishable by a CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED fine not to exceed one thousand IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION dollars ($1,000.00).) 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS This statement filed with the county AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS clerk of El Dorado County on SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT 12/30/2021. PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM STATEMENT MUST BE FILED THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 section 14411 ET SEQ., Business OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF and Professions Code) 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 9850 A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. STATEMENT THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-1373 DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE The following person(s) is/are doing THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A business as: VISCUSO’S PIZZA & FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME DRAFT HOUSE, located at 2222 IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS Francisco Drive #100, El Dorado Hills, OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 12025 STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business Peregrine Way, Auburn, CA 95603 Registered owner(s): and Professions Code) SV ADVENTURES, INC, 12025 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 9853

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Blessed with a visit The Sacred Arts Tour of Gaden Shartse Norling Monastery has begun

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The Tibetan Buddhist Monks of Gaden Shartse Monastery, above left, Gelong Tenzin Lekshey, Gelong Tanzin Tharpa, Geshe Jampa Wangchuk, Geshe Jampa Lobsang and Gelong Dorjee Tsering, left to right, lead a prayer at Sunday’s evening opening ceremony at 7533 Green Valley Road in Placerville. The monks are visiting El Dorado County through Jan. 14. Above right, Wangchuk gives blessing to the sand mandala the monks will create and then dissolve. Below left, Kim Groninger of Shingle Springs and her daughter, Evelyn, 6, decorated paper mandalas during the first day of the monks’ visit. Below right, some of the materials and instruments needed to build a sand mandala are ready for use.

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