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Dylan Svoboda Staff writer
The number of coronavirus cases in El Dorado County has increased to 19. County health officials reported one additional case Thursday evening. After initially withholding most COVID19 case information, the county has moved to provide patients’ area of residence, age, gender and cause of transmission. Currently there are seven cases in South Lake Tahoe, four cases in El Dorado Hills, Graphic courtesy of El Dorado County Health and Human Services three cases in both the greater Placerville
and Shingle Springs/ Latrobe areas and two cases in the north county. No cases in Camino, Pollock Pines, Diamond Springs, El Dorado or the south county have been reported as of Thursday evening. The county didn’t provide specific ages of the individuals but gave ranges. Ten n
See COVid-19 cases, page 3
Court orders temporary halt of residential evictions n Directive seeks to
prevent more homeless Pat Lakey Staff writer Because forcing tenants who are pastdue on paying rent — or kicking them out for any reason — could result in some becoming homeless and therefore a threat to the entire community because of the coronavirus, at the urging of El Dorado County Sheriff John D’Agostini the presiding judge of the local Superior Courts, Suzanne Kingsbury, Wednesday issued a directive to postpone all evictions through May 31. The Sheriff ’s Office, which reports it has 10 active eviction cases pending, already had directed deputies not to go forward with scheduled action in four of those cases, said D’Agostini in a letter dated March 26 to Judge Kingsbury. The sheriff said based on previous emergency declarations from the governor and from El Dorado County health officials his deputies did not enforce evictions previously scheduled to occur March 18 and 19 and March 25 and 26. D’Agostini outlines his reasoning in the letter to Presiding Judge Kingsbury, who posted the order Wednesday delaying all such evictions within the county. The Sheriff ’s Office performs evictions throughout the entire county area, including within the cities of Placerville and South Lake Tahoe. In the letter seeking a suspension of evictions, the sheriff writes, “I … believe that staying evictions for a short duration is in the overall best interest (of the county) and consistent in nature with the directive … to shelter in place, limiting potential exposure and spread”
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Jeff Dreher, left, and Richard Pesce with the El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office, along with Kim Dawson, clerk of the Board of Supervisors, seated, facilitate Thursday’s virtual meeting of the board on COVID-19 Emergency Homeless Funding in an otherwise empty meeting room. Attending the meeting was discouraged in observance of pandemic social distancing protocol.
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Funds approved to shelter at-risk homeless during COVID-19 crisis Dylan Svoboda Staff writer El Dorado County homeless service providers have been awarded more than $200,000 to protect and serve local homeless individuals amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. The grants are among the $100 million the state gave to local jurisdictions and other service providers last month for homeless services. The El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency was awarded $109,909 while the county’s Continuum of Care received $119,463.
County officials are set to spend the funds on housing at-risk and COVID-19-positive homeless folks as well as providing services on-site. During a virtual Board of Supervisors meeting Thursday, with county officials and residents “social distancing” by participating through phone and Zoom, District 1 Supervisor John Hidahl indicated that the county intends to use the funds to house local homeless individuals in county hotel and motel rooms. Discussions on specific sites are ongoing, Hidahl added. n
See Virtual meeting, page 12
County officials and residents participated in the meeting from home using Zoom video communications software.
See No evictions, page 11
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Caring with caution
Preschool teachers on the job keep heroes at work Sel Richard Staff writer
The Gift of Kids teacher Margarita Skelton pushes Maya Quintana on the scooter toy during some outdoor time at the El Dorado Hills day care and preschool, which, like many others, has stayed open to help working parents. Extra precautions have been taken to protect the children, teachers and parents/caregivers during the COVID-19 crisis.
While residents hunker down following statewide shelter-in-place orders, there are those who risk their own safety to get the community through the current COVID-19 pandemic … and there are those who are caring for these heroes’ children. While healthcare professionals, firefighters, law enforcement and other essential employees are on the job, daycare/preschool teachers are in the classrooms. The Gift of Kids owner Jennifer Tommasini is operating her El Dorado Hills daycare/preschool at one-third capacity but her doors remain open. She said she laid off 23 teachers out of her original staff of 34. “I had just enough teachers who knew
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Raymond Lowell Melson, 77, of Shingle Springs loving husband, father, stepdad, grandpa, uncle, cousin and friend, passed away March 25, 2020 from multiple health issues. Ray was born July 6, 1942 in Placerville, Calif., to Lowell and Dorothy Melson. He grew up in Placerville and graduated from El Dorado High School. He worked at Michigan Cal Lumber Mill and then went back to school for computer science. He began his working career at Mother Lode Bank in Placerville as a computer programmer and retired 32 years later in 2002 after four mergers with Bank of America as vice president helping corporate clients with financial needs. Ray and Diane spent their retirement years fishing, hunting, taking road trips and cruising. Of course Ray’s favorite were all the fishing trips he could fit in. His favorite places to fish were New Melones, Calif., and Lake Powell, Utah. He also looked forward to his annual hunting trip to Idaho. Road trips took them all over the United States, Canada and Alaska to see many wonderful sights and ever enjoyable visits with family and friends. He always made sure Diane got her grandma fixes. Ray was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Andrew McGee Melson. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 outstanding years, Diane; two children, Matthew Melson of Silver Springs, Nev., daughter, Merrily Maloney of Placerville; two step-children, stepson Douglas Warwick (Misty) of Huntsville, Ala., and stepdaughter Dawn Fink (Todd) of New Berlin, Wis.; and six grandchildren, Sydney, Dalen, Isabella, Kayla, Owen and Kai. Plans are being made (if all goes well) for a celebration of life July 6, 2020 at Davies Family Inn at Shadow Ridge Ranch, 3700 Fort Jim Road in Placerville. Time yet to be determined. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the American Heart Association or Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.
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EL DORADO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CRIME LOG The following is from El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office logs:
March 23 1:45 a.m. Items were stolen out of a car on Olson lane in El Dorado Hills. 7:19 a.m. A business on Main Street in Georgetown reportedly had its parking gate damaged and property stolen from a work truck. 11:51 a.m. Vandalism was reported on Weymouth Way in Rescue. 11:52 a.m. Suspects reportedly stole a painting from a residence on Clarksville Road in El Dorado Hills.
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Placerville Food Co-op clerk Stacy Oyen rings up items for customers behind a new, protective plexiglass shield Tuesday. Many county grocery stores have inserted the barriers as a way to help stop the possible spread of COVID-19 and protect their essential workers.
Diamond Springs 51/40
South Lake Tahoe 36/25
Pollock Pines Camino 43/33 45/35
12:27 p.m. A 45-year-old man wanted on felony warrants was arrested after he fled deputies on Mosquito Road in Mosquito and collided with several patrol cars. 3:15 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Park Drive in El Dorado Hills.
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8:08 a.m. A 37-year-old man on a searchable warrant was arrested on Mother Lode Drive in Shingle Springs for reportedly being in possession of methamphetamine and illegal drug paraphernalia. 8:30 a.m. A suspect siphoned gas from a rental truck on Cameron Park Drive in Cameron Park.
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3:43 p.m. Burglary was reported on Northern Lights Road in Pleasant Valley. 7:36 p.m. A vehicle was broken into on Town Center Boulevard in El Dorado Hills.
March 25 11:49 a.m. Vandalism was reported on Buzzards Pass in Placerville. 12:22 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Pleasant Valley Road in Placerville.
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4:28 p.m. A 29-year-old woman was arrested on Highway 49 near Coloma on suspicion of driving under the influence.
12:22 a.m. Burglary was attempted on Pony Express Trail in Pollock Pines.
9:47 a.m. A booth was vandalized on Lotus Road in Lotus.
12:20 p.m. A 39-year-old man was arrested on Sourdough Trail in Kelsey for allegedly possessing a prohibited weapon. 2:18 p.m. A burglary occurred on Union Mine Road in El Dorado. 4:15 p.m. A man switched UPC stickers on items at a business on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville and paid for the cheaper items. 5:30 p.m. A 41-year-old man
12:22 p.m. A vehicle was stolen on Sierra Oaks Court in El Dorado. 5:36 p.m. A man's watch was stolen on Town Center Boulevard in El Dorado Hills. 7:24 p.m. Suspect(s) reportedly rammed a victim's garage door on Bucks Bar Road in Mount Aukum. 9:09 p.m. An 18-year-old woman was arrested on Pleasant Valley Road in Diamond Springs on suspicion of obstructing of justice.
March 26 4:03 p.m. A stolen vehicle was recovered by California Highway Patrol officers on Forni Road.
March 28 11:32 a.m. A window was broken on a vehicle on Spring Street.
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10:33 a.m. Suspects allegedly stole a generator from a business' yard on Placerville Drive.
8:51 a.m. Vandalism was reported on Ray Lawyer Drive when suspect(s) threw a rock through a window.
5:20 p.m. A 57-year-old man was arrested on Airport Road for trespassing.
10:57 a.m. A burglary was reported on Madden Lane.
7:22 p.m. Property was damaged and vandalized on Cardinal Drive.
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7:39 p.m. A 33-year-old man was arrested on Cardinal Drive for reportedly stealing electricity.
2:45 p.m. Theft was reported on Landing Court.
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Medical supply drive aims to fill the gap Dawn Hodson Staff writer
• Provide collection services and locations • Disseminate materials and The COVID-19 outbreak has patterns for the production of impacted the supply chain of many handmade donations (i.e. masks and of the most basic materials and with scrub caps) cases increasing • Organize by the day, the donations “Our main objective is community is • Distribute being asked to donated items to to ensure that those help fill the gap to rst responders, working at Marshall are finurses, ensure the safety doctors, of local health care supplied and protected. assisted living staff, professionals and grocery workers, I feel that if everyone service personnel. delivery services Anyone with does their part, then To further raise unneeded, awareness of the everyone’s needs will be effort, Camino personal protective met.” equipment can resident Hervé donate it to — Heidi Mayerhofer, El Dorado Leconte will be the El Dorado County Medical Supply Drive doing a two-day run County Medical coordinator in Placerville on Supply Drive April 11-12 as a “call (#medsupplydrive) to arms.” Leconte, where it will be used at Marshall an ultramarathoner, recently helped Hospital and other patient care raise money for renovations at a facilities and critical service firehouse in Pollock Pines by doing businesses. a 72-hour, 200-mile runathon on a The El Dorado County Medical treadmill. Supply Drive is a volunteer effort Ways others can help include that coordinates directly with the donating surplus medical supplies Marshall Foundation for Community such as personal protection Health and other organizations equipment to the drive’s central to provide a centralized donation collection center in communications hub for residents of downtown Placerville. El Dorado County. Supplies needed include: Heidi Mayerhofer, one of those Face masks (N95 preferred). Fabric helping to coordinate the effort, said masks serve as a backup (dust masks the idea originally came from Greg and even bandanas will be used as a Dunkel, whose wife is a nurse at last resort). Patterns and materials Marshall and Jamie Low, a friend for making fabric masks are available of Dunkel’s. Mayerhofer said her upon request. daughter also works at Marshall as • Gowns (level 2 preferred) a nurse so when Dunkel and Low • Gloves (nitrile, chemo); no latex came to her for help in ensuring the • Moisture barrier hoods (any type) county was better prepared than • High-efficiency particulate air other parts of the country, of course (HEPA) hoods and hoses she said yes. • Probe covers (for thermometers) “Our main objective is to ensure • Hand sanitizer that those working at Marshall are • Disinfectant wipes supplied and protected. I feel that • Safety glasses (must have rim on if everyone does their part, then top with protective side shields) everyone’s needs will be met,” said • Do not deliver items directly Mayerhofer, adding that the effort is to the hospital. Marshall would modeled after the national Medical prefer that all personal protection Supply Drive program. equipment be delivered to its More specifically, the purpose of downtown collection center in order the drive is to: to reduce traffic impact and limit • Inform the community of healthcare needs ■ See MEDICAL SUPPLY DRIVE, page 5
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The Constitution is designed to deal with the coronavirus
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taught the U.S. Constitution and current events simultaneously at the college level for 40 years using the Constitution as written in solving controversies or problems — so well-designed it was. Students quickly discovered that there Harold Pease were no issues that could not be resolved. So how should the coronavirus crisis be resolved under the Constitution? States would take the lead. The overall principle of free government and the Constitution as written is to never elevate to a higher level that which can be resolved at a lesser level. Problem solving should begin with the individual and proceed in sequence from him to the family, city, county and state and elevated only if a lower level of government could not do it. Outside the family all are elected, can tax for its needs and each is reasonably accessible to the individual. Who says government further away and less accessible performs better or is freer? Notice in the problem solving sequence the federal government was not included. In the Constitution this was purposeful. States were sovereign outside foreign policy. The states were required to be republics (Article IV, Section 4) and were independent of the federal government except for the powers given it listed in Article I, Section 8, Clauses 1-18; essentially the power to tax, pay the debts and provide for the general welfare and common defense — the last two limited by eight clauses each. All other authority not specifically identified by amendment was left to the states as per Amendment 10. “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.” We live under two political systems: one (federal) centered on foreign affairs, the other (states) primarily domestic. It’s called federalism, the two share power, neither subservient nor above the other and each with separate duties — like a good marriage, a team. This is why President Donald Trump has been encouraging more state involvement. Federal involvement in our lives is supposed to be minimal. The advantages of federalism are enormous. States serve as laboratories of experimentation. States look to sister states for models and borrow from them in refining their own programs. These places of experimentation benefit everyone. In the case of the Wahun China Virus (coronavirus), the federal government, led by Trump, controls the border under common defense — those coming in. Trump is not constitutionally empowered to mandate national behavior. Constitutionally states have borders and manage themselves. Taxing powers enable them to fund anything they wish and governors have broad powers to experiment, or not, on different solutions. Nevada governor threatened doctors using hydroxy-chloroquine in the treatment of the virus; others encouraged its use. The virus apexes in different places at different times more especially in crowded areas and summer (getting outdoors) comes earlier in southern states. Each state would n
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Letters to the Editor Helpers in our midst
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EDITOR: our years ago deputy chief Ken Earle of the Diamond Springs-El Dorado Fire Protection District looked at the fragile, glass bird in my hand and asked, “What’s his name?” I looked at the gigantic, tough firefighter and explained that my newly arrived pet bird did not as of yet have a name. “He looks like a Xavier,” Earle said. Four years later Xavier watches over me in my kitchen and the deputy fire chief has remained my pen pal. It was only natural that I should ask him about COVID-19. The daily news reports on the virus were overwhelming and I asked if he would explain the recent events to me in the same way Mister Rogers might explain it to Daniel Tiger. My pen pal surprised me by sharing a quote from the Fred Rogers Center, encouraging me to continue to have faith in those we love until the topsy-turvy world turns right side up again. Oh, dearest reader, I wept when I read that note — not sad tears, but tears of gratitude. I remember that Mister Rogers would always encourage us to look for the “helpers,” even in the most trying of times. I give thanks and praise to firefighters and first responders, law enforcement and the Marshal Hospital Emergency Room, where all the patients receive the same terrific, compassionate care. I give thanks and praise to all our local merchants who strive to survive even while they continue to serve us during challenging circumstances. I am grateful for our local supermarkets and pharmacies that treat us all like family. I respect and honor members of our City Council, Board of Supervisors and local government offices and their efforts on behalf of the constituents on El Dorado County. I am grateful for every house of worship of every faith that seeks to provide for the spiritual needs of the community. Lastly, as I am a person with a disability, I am especially thankful for those who work in senior/ disabled housing and for the army of caring angels who volunteer to help shuttle the most vulnerable among us to medical appointments and food shopping. Yes, COVID-19 is real. But the goodness that radiates within each and every one of us is also real. Let’s continue to be kind even as we carefully follow official instructions ... and let’s look for the helpers in our midst. FRANCISCO U. RODRIGUEZ Placerville
EDITOR: am glad that Rosalyn Flynn wrote complaining of McClintock voting against the virus help bill. It gives me the chance to expose the despicable way the left uses the suffering and dying of Americans to further their political goals. At a time when we should be focusing solely on getting through this difficult time, Pelosi and the Democrats cruelly used suffering people as pawns to get unrelated things they included in the bill like advancing the Green New Deal and virtual currency, which would vastly increase government control of Americans’ daily lives. People supporting this kind of crass, political hostage-taking in the midst of this emergency should be ashamed of themselves. A further indication of where the left’s sympathies lies is the increased release of criminals from our jails and prisons, the publishing of lists of crimes in various jurisdictions that will not be pursued by police while at the same time closing gun stores thereby preventing honest citizens from protecting themselves and their livelihoods. Yes, Ms. Flynn, I’m proud of McClintock and you should be ashamed. GEORGE ALGER Placerville
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Great job, Placerville City Council EDITOR: ongratulations to the Placerville City Council for unanimously taking action at the March 10 council meeting in favor of two affordablehousing apartment projects — one on Mallard Lane off Green Valley Road and one at Middletown and Cold Springs roads. These two projects, with the assistance of state and federal grants, will add some 150 affordable-housing units to the city’s inventory of urgently needed workforce/affordable multifamily housing. This is a significant step forward in addressing the need for an estimated 3,070 affordable/workforcehousing units in El Dorado County, as reported in the August 2019 California Housing Partnership report on El Dorado County’s Housing Emergency. This shortage of affordable/workforce housing in El Dorado County is: • Stifling economic growth. • Consuming an ever-growing share of the paychecks of working families. • Contributing to homelessness.
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Almost more baffling than the illness itself will be the fact that it will suddenly vanish as quickly as it arrived, attack again ten years later, and then disappear completely.” COVID-19 is already peaking in China, where it started, and in South Korea. But is there something else more sinister, like a Chinese plot to destroy the United States and European economies? China recently has been hurt by the policies of President Trump and his administration while our economy has boomed. Wages for workers are growing at one of the fastest, if not the fastest, rates in history. Employment rates were recently at historic highs among all segments of our population. Taxes are low and government revenues are also at historic highs (the problem is that our government spends like drunken sailors after six months at sea). Could this be a Chinese plot to take down our economy? Sure, China has sacrificed a few thousand people, but
do they really care? In a totalitarian society it’s government above all. The people have no Constitutional rights. You want scarier? Later in his book Koontz talks of the “Wuhan-400,” described as the perfect biological weapon, afflicting only humans and not being able to survive for more than a minute outside the human body. It expires with the “host” human and there are no detectable traces once the body falls below 86 degrees. It was developed at the Chinese RDNA labs outside the city of Wuhan as a manmade microorganism. Koontz goes on to write, “The Chinese could use Wuhan-400 to wipe out a city or a country, and then there wouldn’t be any need for them to conduct a tricky and expensive decontamination before they moved in and took over the conquered territory.” Some weapon or virus, huh? But COVID-19 doesn’t look to be the “be all, end all” military
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El Dorado Transit to go fare-free Dawn Hodson Staff writer El Dorado Transit is temporarily going fare-free starting Saturday, April 4, until further notice to decrease the financial burden on passengers and reduce direct contact during the fare collection process in keeping with coronavirus-related social distancing directives. The free-fare program covers all of El Dorado Transit’s services including the local fixed routes and Sacramento commuter routes, Dial-A-Ride, ADA and Sac-Med services. Dial-A-Ride and ADA eligibility policies still
Medical supply drive potential coronavirus exposure to the public. There are two collection centers — one is at Mattywags, 376 Main St., Placerville and a secondary collection point for larger donations is at the Marshall Foundation, 1124 Sherman St., Placerville. Drop-off hours at Mattywags are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., seven days a week, and by appointment. For appointment drop-offs, text or call Mayerhofer at (530) 417-2965. Drop-off hours at Marshall Foundation are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday-Friday. Financial donations can be made to the Marshall Foundation for Community Health COVID-19 Response Fund. People are asked to make monetary donations to help provide desperately needed support to frontline workers. There is a $25,000 matching donation fund to double taxdeductible contributions. For more information visit marshallfound.org. People who can sew are asked to consider making fabric face masks and scrub
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caps from patterns approved by the Centers for Disease Control and deliver them to Marshall’s downtown collection center. Marshall’s preferred face mask pattern can be found at marshallmedical. communitycovidinfo.com. Instructions for a scrub cap can be found at pinterest.com/ pin/7107311899311446/ Essential workers and first responders are asked to send a Facebook message or email Mayerhofer at hmayerhofer5@ gmail.com if they see a need that is not being met at their place of work. The Barton Foundation in South Lake Tahoe is organizing a similar medical supply campaign and will gratefully accept personal protective equipment and medical supply donations such as face masks (N95, surgical and procedure masks), disinfecting wipes such as Clorox or Sani-cloth wipes, hand sanitizer, face shields, goggles and eye shields, isolation or surgical gowns, controlled air purifying respirator (CAPR)
and powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) machines or disposables. Businesses and residents can make a tax-deductible donation of medical supplies by contacting Barton Foundation Executive Director Chris Kiser at ckiser@bartonhealth.org or (530) 543-5612. The drop-off location for supplies is 2092 Lake Tahoe Blvd., Suite 600, South Lake Tahoe. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Barton Foundation is also leading an effort for community members to sew face masks at home. Materials and instructions to make facemasks can be picked-up or delivered to participants and those interested in joining the cause can learn more at bartonhealth. org/foundation or by calling (530) 543-5909. Barton reminds donors to follow social distancing guidelines when picking these materials up or dropping-off completed face masks.
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decide what measures were best suited for them regarding “shelter in place” or when to return to work. Trump, or Congress, would have little to do with these decisions. As of March 25 New York had 10 times the number infected compared to the next-in-line state, New Jersey, and 15 times the number of third-inline California. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo quickly developed a plan of action to slow the virus and simultaneously ramp up the beds, staff and equipment. He initiated “mandatory playground social density” and no close contact sports. He also sought dormitories and former nursing homes to facilitate more hospital beds. Moreover, he expressed some unique ideas as well, such as splitting ventilators (for two beds instead of one) and developed a “surge healthcare force” of retired nurses and doctors, hopefully 40,000 strong, as a backup for tired healthcare workers. He created a Mental Health Professionals Sign-up Program together with a hotline. He suggested a “rolling deployment” of equipment and practitioners serving New York first then “rolling” to different hot spots as each state enters its apex. Federalism was exercised as 49 other governors did similarly rather than dump all responsibility on Trump. Under federalism states have the responsibility to be prepared for emergencies and have in place their own programs of assistance and funding. But Gov. Cuomo, although commendably now doing something, should have planned for this predicted emergency his first term in office rather than his third. Ventilators, masks and reserve funding for emergencies, plus a plan for reserve medical staff, should have already been in place. They weren’t.
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In emergencies when states do not perform their responsibilities they force power to the next level of government as was such in this case. Trump had to provide ventilators, a medical ship and build three makeshift hospitals in Central Park at federal expense. Although the Constitution is designed to deal with the coronavirus, states have allowed themselves to become subservient and wards of the federal government. They now hold “alms bowl in hand” begging the federal government to do things for them. They allow whomever is president to have power over them. Many states have larger populations than many countries and have their own tax base and authority. Fumbling this responsibility should never happen. Constitutionally, once the borders are secure, under federalism 50 governors should be on the front lines ahead of Donald Trump. Dr. Harold Pease is a syndicated columnist and an expert on the United States Constitution. He has dedicated his career to studying the writings of the Founding Fathers and applying that knowledge to current events. He taught history and political science from this perspective for over 30 years at Taft College. Newspapers have permission to publish this column. To read more of his weekly articles visit LibertyUnderFire.org.
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weapon. Clinical trials are already under way on a vaccine and there are some promising medicines. Staying out of crowded places and self-confine if you have symptoms as it appears to be extremely communicable. But some people who contract COVID-19 might not even know they are ill as their symptoms are almost nonexistent. That is a danger. We will get through this in a month or two with a bit of sacrifice and diligence. Testing has shown that only about one in 10 with symptoms are infected with COVID-19 and that is good. It’s maybe a good thing that Democrats and Republicans are working together to solve this problem. I am sure this disease doesn’t discriminate between them. But if the government is going to help, the money needs to go to the people and mostly the little people. For whatever reason, they are the ones living paycheck to paycheck. Sometime in the future after we have defeated this disease it would be very interesting to know its origins. Was it natural or manmade? And if so, by whom? That knowledge could cause a war in and of itself. Larry Weitzman is a resident of Placerville.
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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. www.ncwsa.org/d6-10/ ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS — If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s our business. 24-hr. answering service (530) 622-3500 www. westernsloped22.org AMERICAN ASSOC. OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN, Foothills of EDC Branch. Our mission is to advance gender equity for women & girls. Science & Math Camp Scholarships, Speech Contests, monthly programs & interest groups. Call Melanie 530-306-6604 or Laurel 530-417-7737 eldorado-aauw.ca.net 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 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. PLAY CRIBBAGE! **All skill levels** Learn to play by ACC Rules. **Beginner instruction available.** Compete in Weekly Tournaments. Gold Country Cribbers play Wednesdays at 6:00 pm. Call 916-768-4452 for more info! DEMOCRATS – Come meet with the United Democrats of El Dorado County at Denny’s in Placerville, at noon, on the 4th Thursday of the month. Call (530)391-6414 or see edcdems.org for more information. EDC MINERAL & GEM SOCIETY meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday, 7:00 PM, at the American Legion Hall, 4561 Greenstone Rd. Meetings include a presentation and refreshments. Visitors are welcome. We also share interests in earth sciences and lapidary & jewelry arts through field trips, workshops, educational outreach and events. Visit www.eldoradorocks.org. 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 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. (925) 250-4656. MARINE CORPS LEAGUE DET 697 Marines & FMF Corpsman social hour 6 pm, meeting 7 pm, second Wednesday monthly. Veterans building 130 Placerville Dr. New members welcome Contact Richard Akin (530)622-9855 or MCL697.org NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS (free) designed for family members and caregivers/friends
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supporting a loved one living with a mental health condition. 2 support groups are held monthly. For info: namieldoradocounty.org Placerville: 1st Tuesday at 7:00pm; County Gov Center, 330 Fair Lane, Conf-room C. South Lake Tahoe: 2nd Tuesday from 6:00 pm; Library, 1000 Rufus Allen. Do your feet or hands tingle, feel numb, or hurt. THE PLACERVILLE NEUROPATHY SUPPORT GROUP meets the 2nd Wed. of each month, 1 PM, Senior Center, 937 Spring St. Except: July, Aug. & Dec. Jan., Feb., March telephone meeting. Call Bev (877)6226298 for instructions. PLACERVILLE SENIOR SOFTBALL CLUB. Welcomes all men and women ball players, slow pitch, 55 and older. Season is April through Sept. Contact Peter Cassella (760) 505-0400 petercassella@yahoo. complacervilleprospectors. org 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. RETIRED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (RPEA) for CalPERS retirees and spouses meets at Denny’s Restaurant, Placerville, January 20, March 16, May 18, July 20, September 21 and November 16, 2020 at 11:30 am. For information and programs call (530) 919-7515. 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 Become a Soroptimist today and change the world. When you join Soroptimist you get the opportunity to help the women and girls of your community, and beyond, realize their dreams. You will make life-long friends; lead a happy and healthier life; and, have a lot of fun! Soroptimist Intl of Placerville meets monthly the 2nd Wednesday night at 6:00 PM and the 3rd and 4th Wednesdays at Noon. Please contact us at 530344-1476 or siplacerville@ soroptimist.net TOPS Club, Inc. meets Tuesday 8:00-11:00 am, Veterans Hall (downstairs) 130 Placerville Dr. For more information call Bonnie (530) 644-4668 Helping millions take off pounds sensibly since 1948. UPPER ROOM DINING HALL located at 1868 Broadway, Placerville. Feeding the hungry 365 days a year. Food served from 4 to 5:30PM daily. Hall opens at 2 pm, open all holidays. Avail for families, seniors, veterans, and any who need a meal. Help us Feed the Hungry. Volunteers and monetary contributions always welcome P.O. Box 484, Placerville CA 95667 or (530)497-5146. VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 2680 & AUXILIARY meet the 2nd Friday of every mo, 6pm Soc ½ Hour & 6:30pm Business Meeting. Veterans Memorial Bldg., 130 Placerville Dr. (530)391-6314 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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Debbie Cognata, owner of High Sierra Quilters on Broadway, shows Lorna Hovland of Camino how a trick to make masks quicker. Hovland and her husband have made 35 masks so far.
High Sierra Quilters helping community make masks to donate to Marshall Medical Foundation Thomas Frey Staff writer
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igh Sierra Quilters is helping out the El Dorado County community by supplying materials for people to come and pick up to make masks to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Since March 27 Debbie Cognata, who owns High Sierra Quilters in Placerville, has left supplies on a table outside her store for people to come and pick up to take home and make masks. Once the person is done making the masks, they come back and return the completed masks, which are then taken to the Marshall Hospital Foundation. So far more than 1,500 kits have been distributed and 339 masks have been delivered to the Marshall Hospital Foundation. Laura Smith, Shari Pace and Jane Poland have been instrumental in putting kits together. “There is a huge need,” Cognata said. “We want to protect people and get this over with.” While the masks aren’t N95 masks, they can go over the N95 mask, which could make those masks last longer, according to Cognata. Each kit that is picked up has enough materials to make four masks along with instructions. Lorna Hovland of Camino and her husband Bob are participating together as a team and together they dropped off 35 masks while also picking up supplies to make even more. She said many people are contributing to this effort. Along with what High Sierra Quilters is doing, Cognata said she isn’t alone and said one of her customers, Patty Carver, has been working around the clock and has made more than 200 masks so far. She also said many other groups within El Dorado County are making masks. Veterinary offices who have N95 masks have offered to use the masks made by High Sierra Quilters. “They could use these rather than the N95 mask and save those for doctors and nurses treating people,” Cognata said. Overall, the masks are being made for anyone in need like medical personnel, people in nursing and assisted living homes, veterinarian offices and for personal use. Masks can also be dropped off at Mattywags at 376 Main St. in Placerville from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. Each day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Debbie and High Sierra Quilters, which isn’t open for business, has a booth set up outside of the store at 1263 Broadway. Once 3 p.m. rolls around, Cognata takes the masks collected over to the Marshall Hospital Foundation. “We are all in this together and are making a difference for El Dorado County,” Cognata said.
Each day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. High Sierra Quilters has a table outside of its store on Broadway with kits people can pick up to make masks that will be donated to places that need them. Once a mask is completed, they can be returned to the same location.
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Barton Health continues its expansion of medical imaging technology, investing in the latest equipment that enhances servicesThe acquisition of a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system has equipped Barton to now offer advanced MRI prostate and breast screenings. In addition, Barton’s Nuclear Medicine Suite recently completed a $1.2 million remodel to accommodate a new hybrid SPECT/CT scanning system that provides a new view on health issues within the body. CT scans at Barton are now enhanced Single Photo Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) with the addition of hybridized SPECT/CT technology. This powerful and highly
sensitive nuclear medicine imaging system creates a 3D image that helps physicians pinpoint areas of concern within organs, bones and soft tissue. SPECT/CT improves the detection of health issues by creating better images that target areas of care in a fraction of the time. With the acquisition of the new MRI machine, Barton’s Medical Imaging department now offers Breast MRI and MRIguided breast biopsies. Prostate MRI screening is now available at Barton as well. This test screens for prostate cancer; from detection to evaluating its extent in the body, while helping diagnose enlarged or infected prostate glands. For more information visit bartonhealth.org/ medicalimaging. To make an appointment, call (530) 543-5850.
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y mother is quickly spending her savings and will not be able to afford her assisted living facility. What do we do? • My husband requires so much care due to his health that I am exhausted. I want to be able to do it all but I have my own health issues. What is there that can tell us if there’s a solution for us? • I live alone but am finding it harder to get through the day. Chores around the house are piling up and I know I should look for an affordable solution as I grow older. Who can I talk with about where to start? • My husband is a veteran and we’ve heard there are resources that veteran families can access? How can we find out what those are and if he qualifies? We are needing help badly. • My parents live locally but as the only child, I am thousands of miles away. They want to remain in their home but I worry that with no help or local contact, something awful will happen. What can I do to help them and give me a sense they are taken care of ? • My father is in his 90s, lives alone in a rural area and is very stubborn. He relies on a neighbor for a trip to the grocery store but refuses anymore help. He wants to stay in his home and not move closer to me. How can I do the right thing and still respect his decision? All of the above scenarios are real with older adults and their adult children having to address difficult situations. It’s hard to know where to turn for the answers and sometimes a decision has to be made quickly. As we’ve all been taught or learned from experience, we look to the person or profession that will address the issue. The types of situations above do not clearly direct how to discuss and find the solution to the particular problem. For example: If it’s a legal issue, common sense says to contact an attorney and one that has expertise in the area of the law you need. If it’s a banking problem, you call a bank. The post office helps with mail and of course, when you need food, there’s a choice of grocery stores and specials. Medical problems are addressed with a doctor. You get the picture. Why is it that when there’s an issue with your parents, your spouse or yourself that knowing where to go, who to talk to and get knowledgeable help with the problem seems to present a problem? There are probably several things going on such as increasing age, declining health, inability to drive, cook meals, balance the check book, etc. Fortunately, there are professionals who are educated and trained to help — care managers. Credentialed care managers are social workers, RNs, gerontologists and other human service
Carol Heape, MSW, CMC Elder Options professionals who are experts in their own community, their region and their state. Families who understand they don’t have the answers can contact these experts. How are these care managers qualified to help families resolve these complicated issues? Care managers, many of whom have graduate degrees, have specialized in issues around moving, housing choices, public programs such as MediCal waiver programs, veterans assistance and public programs funded through federal funds such as the Older Americans Act. Their skills include: • Knowing how much things cost such as board and care homes, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities or remaining at home with care can help families sort out what they can afford. • Talking about how to honor the wishes of the elder person while addressing security, medical or daily care issues. • Learning the client has a Long Term Care insurance policy but unsure how to file a claim, be approved for benefits, understand the benefits and understand the complexities of documentation and billing roadblocks that many insurance companies put in place to discourage valid claims. • Understanding a veteran’s service and needs in light of particular programs such as Aide & Attendance, transportation to out of county healthcare appointments. • Working individually with clients and families to develop a specific plan during the present crisis and planning on how to proceed in the future with the care manager expert at their sides to assure safety and client expectations. • Interacting with blended families, same sex couples, estranged families or no family is an expertise you can expect with one of these credentialed experts. Receiving bad information from someone you believe should have good information can be particularly damaging. This is particular true if the family is working against a deadline. Assuming a conservatorship is necessary and realizing it can be a time consuming, expensive, legal process when in fact, a valid Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) and an Advanced Directive for Health (DPOAH) make a conservatorship unnecessary. How disappointing to find out the information given while given in the best interests was incorrect and completely unhelpful. The best information anyone can receive
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comics while seeking help is honest information. If an attorney, a healthcare professional or a Medi-Cal worker is honest when giving out information, at least it can set the person on the right path to find out more. Unfortunately, the term “care manager” is not legally protected and thus, it’s critical that families looking for a knowledgeable expert care manager verify the education, certification and training. Some businesses or franchises advertise the use of a “care manager” but in actuality it may be a long-term employee, one of the owners of the franchise that falsely claims the title but no one in the company has the important national certification i.e., CMC after the name and credentials. A four year degree, a RN licensure and a master's degree plus additional classes and training are vital to this profession. As you read the credentials in your physician’s office or the attorney who is helping with estate planning, so too verify a care manager. Some companies or organizations advertise “free" care management but be careful of what you get for “free.” Plan on paying for the advice and knowledge of a credentialed care manager who works in the community, is familiar with older entitlements such as Medicare, MediCal, Social Security, SSI, Medicaid waiver programs through Home & CommunityBased Services (HCBS) along with special programs such as FCSP, MSSP, Senior Day Care, IHSS and others. True care management companies are willing to talk to client/families on the phone or do a short meeting in person at no charge. This short time allows both the client/ family and the care manager to understand the issues at stake and decide if working together for a solution is a way forward. Regardless of where you live or where the older adult lives, there are resources available that may help and be applicable to the exact situation. It’s well worth looking for an expert to help you understand what those resources are, establishing eligibility or getting the person on a wait list for a good waiver program. Pieces of information may come your way from the hospital discharge planner, your family physician, the estate planning attorney or the person delivering home delivered meals. It isn’t the whole picture though. Look for and talk to a credentialed, knowledgeable expert — a care manager. Note: Credentialed care managers may belong to the Aging Life Care Association or Case Management Society of America. Online directories can help find one of these experts throughout the United States. Carol S. Heape, MSW, CMC, founder and CEO of Elder Options Inc. utilizes credentialed care managers within its Home Care Division to provide care management and care managed home care in the Sacramento region since 1988.
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horoscope by Holiday Mathis n today ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll become aware of a desire that you may not have been fully conscious of until now. The part of you that wants will go on in kind until it gets what it longs for. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You are slow to anger, but you are also slow to let anger go. For this reason, you’ll do what you can to turn the heat down on potentially incendiary situations. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Despite your brave face, people know you are sensitive. They can tell in the tiny reactions that flicker across your being and the way you follow up with questions and care. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Like a pearl, you’ll turn irritations into things of beauty. This is accomplished not through rejecting the problem but embracing it, wrapping yourself around it until it becomes smooth and lovely. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Just because you happen to be self-sufficient doesn’t mean you shouldn’t ask for and accept help from others. Working together, you’ll strengthen the team while keeping things interesting. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Change doesn’t have to be such a serious matter. You’ll take a playful approach, experimenting to find the behaviors, people and environments that feel like a natural fit. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). People show and interpret feelings differently. What some people do because they
like you won’t automatically register as affection to you. You’ll need to learn one another’s language for this to work. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Life without dreams is a mundane existence. If you can’t remember your dreams at night, be sure to do some dreaming during the day. Mentally send yourself to places that delight you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). It seems you’re rating yourself on a value scale that you’ve outgrown. What once seemed important is now less so, and new matters take precedence. Perhaps it’s best not to rate yourself at all. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You sense you’ve gotten all you can out of a situation. You can continue doing what you know or risk a new experience. The unknown is scary, but that’s where the opportunity to grow exists. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). There are certain people who seem to bring out the strong emotions in you, and conflicting ones at that. You needn’t sort through it all at once, but there is a karmic bond here to untangle over time. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). If you were to only accept your strengths, you’d be missing out on your chance to connect with others, which usually occurs around weaknesses and vulnerabilities.
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Foothill dining Spring dining and wining Wine Institute In light of the current stay-at-home lifestyles comfort food is on many home menus. What could possibly deliver more comfort than shrimp fried rice? This DIY version is fresh and flexible: chockfull of California asparagus and other goodies, like toasted almonds and it can be changed up to taste. Swap shrimp for tofu. Add snow peas or not. Chinese-style fried rice is easy to master and this version goes straight from stove to table. California’s asparagus growers are wrapping up their season this month. Pick up a couple of bunches so the beautiful fried rice can have an encore performance. Toasted almonds add crunch and another taste of California (the state grows 90% of the global crop) and a swirl of spicy Chinese sesame oil adds a nutty fragrance. A glass of California pinot gris (aka pinot grigio) will make the fried rice a feast. If your wine selection is running low, no worries. You can still purchase and pick up at California wineries, observing social distancing and many wineries can ship right to your doorstep. It’s nice to know that the state’s wineries will not let glasses run dry. Shrimp Fried Rice with Asparagus,
Photos courtesy of the Wine Institute Leeks, and Almonds. California asparagus make this stirfry especially colorful, fresh, and fit for spring. For a vegetarian version, substitute firm tofu for the shrimp. Wine suggestion: California chardonnay, California riesling or California pinot gris.
Shrimp Fried Rice Ingredients 1 dozen medium to large shrimp, about ½ pound, peeled and deveined Kosher or sea salt 1/2 pound medium asparagus 4 tablespoons peanut oil 4 large eggs, lightly beaten with ¼ teaspoon salt 2 cups thinly sliced leeks, white and pale green parts only 4 cups cold cooked medium-grain rice
1/3 cup toasted slivered almonds 1 tablespoon Chinese sesame oil with red chili 1 cup whole cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish. Serves 2 as a main dish or 4 as a side dish Directions Season the shrimp with ½ teaspoon salt and set aside. To trim the asparagus, hold each spear horizontally between both hands and bend it. It will snap naturally at the point at which the spear becomes tough. Discard the tough ends. Slice the spears on the diagonal about ½-inch wide, leaving the tips whole. Heat a wok over high heat until a drop of water evaporates on contact. Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil and swirl to coat the wok. Add the shrimp and stir-fry until they just turn pink; leave them slightly underdone as they will cook further when stir-fried with the rice. Transfer the shrimp to a plate. Reduce the heat to medium and add 1 tablespoon peanut oil. When the oil is hot, add the beaten eggs. They should sizzle and puff without browning. Let them set for about 10 seconds, then push any cooked egg to one side of the wok and let the uncooked egg pool in the center of the wok. Continue cooking, adjusting the heat to prevent browning and pushing cooked egg to one side until all of the egg has just barely set. The eggs should
be moist and slightly runny as they will cook more when stir-fried with the rice. Scrape them onto a plate, chop very coarsely with a spatula and wipe the wok clean. Return the wok to high heat and add the remaining 2 tablespoons peanut oil. When the oil is hot, add the asparagus and leeks. Season with salt. Stir-fry until the asparagus is almost tender, about 1-1/2 minutes. Return the shrimp to the skillet and give everything a toss, then add the rice. Season with more salt and stir-fry until the rice is hot throughout, about 1 minute. Add the cooked eggs, ¼ cup almonds and the spicy sesame oil and toss briskly once or twice, then remove from the heat. Taste for salt. Add the cilantro and toss to distribute it, then transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish the top with more cilantro leaves and the remaining toasted almonds. Serve immediately.
Worried about your immune system? Try these 5 natural remedies News 10 Body aches, fever, chills and nasal congestion, common symptoms of the flu, can stop you in your tracks, leaving you bedridden for days. “Complications arising from these illnesses can become serious,” said Dr. Suhyun An (drsuhyunan. com), an expert on regenerative medicine and co-author of "Demystifying Stem Cells: A Real-Life Approach To Regenerative Medicine." Dr. An says there are ways to prevent the symptoms from reaching that serious point. To feel better and get back on your feet, she recommends numerous natural cold and flu remedies to alleviate your symptoms: Vitamin C — Some studies indicate that Vitamin C can shorten the lifespan of a cold and boost your immune system. “The best way to get it is through your diet; the fresher the food, the better,” Dr. An says. “Oranges, limes, lemons, grapefruits, leafy greens,
and bell peppers are all good sources of vitamin C. Be careful with supplements because they can lead to upset stomach and kidney stones.” Honey — Honey has natural antiviral and antimicrobial properties. “Drinking honey in tea with lemon can ease sore throat pain,” Dr. An says. “Research suggests that honey is an effective cough suppressant, too. Honey often contains Clostridium bacteria, so never give honey to a child younger than 1-year-old.” Chicken soup — This popular cold and flu remedy helps because hot liquids reduce mucus buildup and keep you hydrated. “Chicken soup, in particular, has anti-inflammatory properties, which help reduce a cold’s unpleasant side effects,” Dr. An says. “Keep some in the freezer or even canned for flu season.” Aromas — “When you have congestion from the flu, applying camphor or menthol salve around your nose can help break up mucus,” Dr. An says. “Aromatherapy
oils, such as peppermint and eucalyptus, can have a similar effect. Also, vapor rub can reduce cold symptoms, especially in children older than 2 years. It helps open air passages to combat congestion, reduce coughing, and improve sleep. It’s a good alternative to over-the-counter cold medicines in young children because of unwanted side effects.” Probiotics — These are friendly bacteria and yeast found in the body, some foods, and supplements. “They can help keep your gut and immune system healthy, and they may reduce your chance of getting sick with an upper respiratory infection,” Dr. An says. “For a delicious and nutritious source of helpful bacteria, include probiotic yogurt in your diet.” “Colds and the flu are threats to us every year, but they don’t have to get us down for long,” Dr. An said. “Natural home remedies can reduce symptoms so you can be more comfortable.”
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credits parents and her landlord of 10 years with being a big part of her optimism. “My landlord has given me two months of free rent. That’s going to save us,” she said. “And a massive number of parents have been so generous. I didn’t know if we were going to be able to survive this but I actually think we’re going to be OK.” Tommasini quickly implemented extensive protocols to protect both her staff as well as the children and parents. On top of a thorough laundering and washing of the school’s eight classrooms, all teachers are required to wear masks and face-to-face contact with parents is prohibited. “My teachers aren’t allowed to talk to each other during the day. They’re in a classroom with a small group of kids,” she explained. Keeping the children entertained while encouraging social distancing has also been challenging. Toys are switched out regularly and put in a bleach-water solution for sanitization. Tommasini has asked parents to work with their children on avoiding high-fives and hugs. “It’s been so hard because we’re used to telling the kids to give hugs when they get into an altercation,” she said. Tommasini admits her decision to stay open was not easy. But the parents convinced her otherwise. “I had so many parents worried about me closing and they were thanking me every day for staying open. I felt like if I had the staff to do it, I wanted to do that for the community,” she said. “You have no idea the outpouring of love that we have received in the last couple of weeks. Now we’re just in survival mode and trying to help the families that do need us.” Praiseland Academy of El Dorado Hills owner Lisa Hester is also battling survival and currently serves less than a quarter of normal enrollment. While she has refrained
from laying off her staff, she has not scheduled many of them to come in until more kids return. “We’ve got next week and then we’re closed for spring break. We’re going to make it,” she assured. As a former elementary school teacher, Hester not only plans to open after spring break but would also like to take on school-aged children for parents who have older kids who need care. Some of the changes she has made to accommodate social distancing have included the extension of outside play. “As long as the weather is nice, we are trying to be outside,” she said. “We have a large outdoor and indoor playground. We’re using our bigger spaces on a more regular basis and we keep the doors open for plenty of ventilation.” And, of course, an abundance of cleaning and hand washing is
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The following person(s) is/are doing business as: El DORADO R.V. & AUTO SAlES, located at 5740 Mother Lode Drive, El Dorado, CA 95623 Registered owner(s): Katherine Costa, 8320 Mariposa Ave., Citrus Heights, CA 95610 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Katherine Costa KATHERINE COSTA 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 March 11, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6 7614 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000248 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DAY lIGHT CUSTOMS PATIO COVERS AND MORE, located at 2163 Frascati Dr., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): HADCO PRODUCTS INC., 3345 Sunrise Blvd. Ste. 5, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: February 4, 2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Daniel Wilmoth DANIEL WILMOTH, PRESIDENT, HADCO PRODUCTS INC. 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 February 27, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6 7615 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000304 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: lEVANT DESIGN, located at 2693 Giorno Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Linda Saddouq, 2693 Giorno Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual.
enforced. Hester noted the children are learning the importance of hygiene. “We have always been big cleaners anyway,” she added. “We do all of our own cleaning at least twice a day.” The Praiseland staff tries to keep a sense of normalcy for their kids and Hester notes she hasn’t seen much evidence of kids being affected by the current COVID-19 situation. “We’re doing all of our Easter stuff and getting ready for our party next week. Right now is a fun time of year and we’re keeping the kids busy,” she said. “Parents are very thankful that we’re staying open.” Krista Campbell, owner and director of Madrone Montessori in El Dorado Hills, said as a state-mandated community care licensed facility she has not received notification to close and considers it her duty to remain
of the coronavirus. Both the sheriff and the presiding judge note that because many renters have lost jobs or had hours cut at their place of employment, their ability to pay rent has been impacted by the pandemic. And, the sheriff writes, with a housing availability crisis throughout the state, it is difficult for those evicted to find alternate quarters. “California has experienced a statewide housing crisis,” states the sheriff. “Executing and enforcing writs of possession for real property (evictions) at this time would likely cause the homeless population to increase within El Dorado County and would likely contribute to the COVID19 crisis …” The sheriff adds that his office has received “numerous inquiries” since March 16 from those facing imminent eviction, with some saying they are concerned about not having a place to shelter, not being able to follow the governor’s directive because they no longer would have a home. At the same time, states the sheriff in his letter to the presiding judge, he notes an understanding regarding landlord and property owners’ rights, with the financial burden placed on them with the emergency court order. Many, if not most, must pay their own mortgages, property taxes and so forth, regardless of whether tenants pay their
The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Linda Saddouq LINDA SADDOUQ 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 March 11, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6 7616
El DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT ADVERTISEMENT TO BID WASTEWATER COllECTION SYSTEM PIPElINE REHABIlITATION PROJECT NO. 17020.01 CONTRACT NO. E20-07 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed Bids will be received no later than 3:00 p.m., local time, on May 6, 2020, at the Lobby Desk of the El Dorado Irrigation District Office, 2890 Mosquito Road, Placerville, CA 95667 for Construction Services for the Wastewater Collection System Pipeline Rehabilitation, Project No. 17020.01. Bids must be delivered before the submittal deadline, at which time they will be publicly opened and read. District will reject all Bids received after the specified time and will return such Bids to Bidders unopened. The work shall consist of rehabilitation of approximately 5500 feet of 6, 8 and 10-inch wastewater pipe with curedin-place lining. Bidding Documents contain the full description of the Work. A California Classification A contractor’s license is required. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m., local time, Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at the Lobby Desk of the El Dorado Irrigation District Office, 2890 Mosquito Rd., Placerville, CA 95667. PUBLIC WORKS LAWS. The project is a public works project subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). To be qualified for this project, a contractor must be registered with the DIR. In addition, pursuant to prevailing wage laws, copies of the prevailing wage rates are on file at the District’s principal office and are available on request. Contract documents and drawings are only available electronically. Contract Documents may be obtained on the District’s website located at http://www.eid. org/doing-business-with-eid/procurementand-contracts. The Engineer’s Estimate is $900,000. Questions regarding this project should be directed to the Project Manager by emailing Ms. liz Carrington at lcarrington@eid.org, or by calling 530642-4077. Dated this 23rd day of March, 2020 EL DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT /s/ Elizabeth Dawson Elizabeth Dawson, P.E., Engineering Manager 3/23, 3/30, 4/6 7625 NOTICE OF PUBlIC SAlE That pursuant to sections 3051 and 3052 of the civil code of the state of California And pursuant to the business and professions Code section 2170021716, the undersigned will sell at Public sale by competitive bidding on Thursday the 16th day of April, 2020 at 10:00 AM, at lockerfox.com the following liened property. iStorage El Dorado Hills, 5110 Hillsdale Circle, El Dorado Hills, CA, 95762 El Dorado County Lewallen, Machelle I220 Household items, asst boxes. Ludwig, Dawn G034 Household items, assorted boxes. Purchases must be paid for at the time of sales in cash only. All purchased items are sold as is. 3/30, 4/6 7628
open. “We are essential,” she said. “We are serving a need for families who are working as medical care professionals and first responders. It didn’t ever occur to me to close.” Campbell follows strict guidelines for the current shelter-in-place directive, such as reducing class sizes to a maximum of 12 and relegating teachers to a single classroom with no contact between classrooms. Teachers are working voluntarily, some opting to stay home with their own families. Although enrollment is down, Campbell said she’s encouraged to see her numbers gradually increase. “It’s one day at a time. My focus is on how I serve the children, how do we stay healthy, productive and purposeful each day,” she said. “What we have are happy children and happy teachers and that makes me happy.”
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rent, D’Agostini states. “Such concerns have not been overlooked,” states the sheriff. “Nothing within this (order) would alleviate a tenant’s duty to pay rent or to maintain the premises. Damages could be sought … if the landlord so desires. “Additionally, by requesting only a limited stay of the (evictions), any such harm is minimized to the maximum extent possible.” The suspension of evictions does not include any legal “stay-away” rulings regarding restraining orders, domestic violence or elder abuse. The court order issued Wednesday also does not cover any eviction cases that were filed prior to March 4, when Gov. Newsom issued his state of emergency, according to the text, but a provision has been included to deal with those as well. “While the court believes it would be conducive to public health and safety to stay all residential evictions, the court is without authority to do so,” states Kingsbury’s order. “However … the sheriff is strongly encouraged” to work with the landlord or property manager and the tenant in such cases to try to reach a solution that would not result in causing another person to become homeless, the order essentially makes clear. Judge Kingsbury’s action also says no new, future filings to begin eviction proceedings within El Dorado County will be accepted by the clerk of the court until after May 31.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000271 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WONDERFUllY lITTlE located at 4301 Green Valley Rd., Rescue, CA. 95672/Mailing Address: P.O. Box 104, Rescue, CA. 95672 Registered owner(s): Aimee Brierley, 4301 Green Valley Rd., Rescue, CA. 95672 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: March 2, 2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Aimee Brierley AIMEE BRIERLEY 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 March 2, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13 7631 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000273 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: REDWOOD COVE CREATIONS, located at 7151 Cinnamon Teal Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Rachel Keyser, 7151 Cinnamon Teal Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of Registrant: /s/ RACHEL KEYSER 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 March 3, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13 7633
T.S. NO.: 19-139 lOAN NO.: 19-139 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SAlE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/14/2019. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check MUST BE MADE PAYABLE
TO: FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC., drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: TOM GLEN RENOIS, A WIDOWER Duly Appointed Trustee: FORECLOUSRE SERVICES, INC. Recorded 5/23/2019 as Instrument No. 2019-001989100018 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, Date of Sale: 4/13/2020 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $323,804.46 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1595 COPPERTON ROAD CAMINO, CA 95709-9658 A.P.N.: 100-080-053-000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916) 939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 19-139. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent for the mortgagee or beneficiary pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.5(b) declares that the mortgagee, beneficiary or the mortgagee’s or beneficiary’s authorized agent has either contacted the borrower or tried with due diligence to contact the borrower as required by California Civil Code 2923.5. 2923.54. (a) A notice of sale filed pursuant to Section 2924f shall include a declaration from the mortgage loan servicer stating both of the following: (1) Whether or not the mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Sections 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed. (2) Whether the timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Date: 3/13/2020 FORECLOUSRE SERVICES, INC. 1883 W. Lotus Place Brea, CA 92821 David Giron, Owner Trustee/Agent for Beneficiary/Direct Sales Line at 916-
939-0772 NPP0369333 To: MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT & PLACERVILLE TIMES 03/23/2020, 03/30/2020, 04/06/2020 3/23, 3/30, 4/6 7635 PUBlIC NOTICE NOTICE CALLING FOR BIDS DISTRICT: Cameron Estates Community Services District BID PACKAGE: Available: April 6, 2020 BID DEADLINE: Up to 5 p.m. local time, Wednesday, May 20,2020 PLACE OF BID RECEIPT: 4692 Longview Road, Cameron Park, CA 95682. Call (530) 677-5889 to hand deliver. PROJECT: CECSD 2020 Road Work Project: Road Improvements, including asphalt paving repairs (potholes), drainage and culvert work. ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT: $125,000 ESTIMATED PROJECT TIME: 60 days REQUIRED LICENSE: License A Mandatory pre-bid drive through for Contractors, Thursday April 23, 2020 10 am, Strolling Hills entrance gate. Bids will not be accepted from Contractors who have not advised the District of intention to submit bid and also attended drive through. 4/6, 4/8, 4/13, 4/15 7658 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000316 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: lUCKY DOG PET SAlON, located at 4196 Sunset Lane, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Milane Pratt, 4196 Sunset Lane, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: March 18, 2015. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Milane Pratt MILANE PRATT 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 March 17, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27 7660
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF AGNES V. FlANDERS CASE NO. PP20200054 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of AGNES V. FLANDERS A PETITION for Probate has been filed by ROBERT E. FLANDERS in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that ROBERT E. FLANDERS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: June 3, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the
hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: CLARA YANG Law Office of Clara Yang 2810 Coloma St., Ste. A Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 621-3624 4/6, 4/13, 4/20 7662 PUBlIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PETITION FOR TEMPORARY CHANGE INVOlVING THE TRANSFER OF UP TO 850 ACRE-FEET WATER FROM El DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT TO VARIOUS CENTRAl VAllEY PROJECT AND STATE WATER PROJECT CONTRACTOR AGENCIES UNDER lICENSE 2184 (APPlICATION 1692) On March 27, 2020, El Dorado Irrigation District (EID) filed a petition for temporary change to transfer up to 850 acre-feet (af) of water pursuant to Water Code section 1725 et seq., under water right License 2184 (Application 1692). EID proposes to transfer the water from June through November 2020 to various Central Valley Project and State Water Project Contractor Agencies by re-operating Weber Reservoir to release water that would have remained in storage in 2020. The proposed transfer would include the following temporary changes to EID’s License 2184: (1) add the State Water Project’s Harvey O. Banks Pumping Plant, the Jones Pumping Plant, and San Luis Reservoir as points of rediversion, and (2) add a portion of the service areas of the Central Valley Project and State Water Project as additional places of use. While not part of this Water Code 1725 petition, the EID transfer project also includes an additional amount through re-operation of EID’s Silver Lake and Caples Lake under pre-1914 water rights, for a total transfer amount, inclusive of the Weber Reservoir re operation, of 8,000 af of transfer water. Pursuant to California Water Code section 1726(f), any interested person may file a comment regarding the petition. Comments filed in response to this notice should be submitted to the persons listed below and must be received by 4:30 p.m. on May 6, 2020. Send comments to both: Patricia Fernandez Division of Water Rights P.O. Box 2000 Sacramento, CA 95812 p a t r i c i a . f e r n a n d e z @ w a t e r b o a rd s . ca.gov El Dorado Irrigation District c/o Elizabeth Leeper 2890 Mosquito Road Placerville, CA 95667 eleeper@eid.org For more information regarding this matter please contact Patricia Fernandez at (916) 319-9141 or by email at patricia. fernandez@waterboards.ca.gov. Date of Notice: April 6, 2020 4/6 7663
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Currently, the county’s COVID19 homeless task force, led by Dr. Martin Entwistle of Marshall Hospital, is focused on ensuring homeless individuals maintain social distancing and remain in their camps or cars as much as possible. The next phase of protecting the local homeless population — which appears set to get going now that funding is in order — is centered
around sheltering and providing services to high-risk individuals and potentially those that have tested positive for the coronavirus. “Within the homeless population, we have some people that are particularly at-risk,” Entwistle said. “Older folks, those with chronic conditions such as a lung condition or are immunocompromised. These people are more likely to get it
and become seriously ill. We’re focused on getting these homeless individuals added support and inside.” Health and Human Services Director Don Semon said during an emergency Board of Supervisors meeting Thursday that efforts from Gov. Gavin Newsom “released a lot of the restraints” surrounding other homeless grant funding already in
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