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Recovered patients outnumber positive cases 2-to-1 Bill Rozak Tahoe Daily Tribune
Cases by Area
Recovered patients are outnumbering positive COVID-19 cases 2-to-1 in El Dorado County. County health officials reported two new cases Monday evening, one each in the Lake Tahoe region and El Dorado Hills, but also announced that 23 of the 34 total cases have recovered. The Lake Tahoe region now has 10 cases and El Dorado Hills has 14. The county reported Friday that it had 32 cases, 16 of which had recovered. Over the weekend and through Monday just two positive cases have been added while seven have recovered. There are five COVID-19 cases in the greater Placerville area, three cases have been found in the Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue area and two cases have been found in the north county, according to data provided by the county. No cases in Camino, Pollock Pines, Diamond Springs, El Dorado or the south county area have
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been reported as of Monday evening. There are no reported deaths in the county associated with the virus.
Is this all good news? Is the shelter-in-place directive issued by Gov. Gavin Newsom possibly n
See Recovered patients, page A7
Planners Hoppin’ drive-through amend cannabis ordinance Dawn Hodson Staff writer
It was a marathon virtual meeting for the El Dorado County Planning Commission Thursday as it took up a number of agenda items, with the one attracting the most attention a revision of the county’s ordinance governing the growing of marijuana. Designed to make the county’s ordinance consistent with state law, Deputy County Counsel Breann Moebius emphasized that the proposed amendments would apply only to the personal use of cannabis and not to commercial grows. In response to an outgrowth of problems enforcing the existing ordinance and abuse by those who supply cannabis to the black market, the proposed amendments would limit adults to indoor or outdoor grows of no more than six plants per residence for either medicinal or recreational use. The ordinance would no longer make a distinction between medicinal and recreational use by adults older than 21 and would impose consistent regulations for all cannabis grown for personal use. The ordinance would also maintain the regulations regarding screening, setbacks, odor control, security, residency requirements and property owner authorization. In the discussion that followed, county staff as well as the public contributed different opinions on the issue. El Dorado County Sheriff John D’Agostini noted that while law enforcement had input on the issue, he felt that it had not been listened to in its efforts to keep the community and his staff safe. D’Agostini said there has been an “explosion” in illegal marijuana grows in the county but the proposed changes to the ordinance would make it easier to enforce its provisions. El Dorado County District Attorney Vern Pierson said the original ordinance made the county seem “marijuana friendly,” adding the county may have “erred on the side of openness.” n
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Mother Lode Lion Kerri Jack hands two Easter gift bags to a family as part of the Mother Lode Lions Club’s Easter Goodies Grab ‘n’ Go event Sunday in Placerville. The Mother Lode Lions’ popular Easter Egg Hunt is usually held at Indian Creek School but was replaced this year with a drive-through event due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Easter tradition transformed
Mother Lode Lion Maryellen Ware, left photo, waves to a family that received an Easter gift bag as part of the club’s Easter Goodies Grab ‘n’ Go event. Ware’s late husband Dewey started the Mother Lode Lions’ Easter Egg Hunt more than 20 years ago. Members of the Mother Lode Lions Club, right photo, stand next to a table filled with goodies set up in the club headquarters parking lot as they await families picking up their Easter treats. The bags were loaded with candy, stickers and small toys.
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Richard Stevens
6 a.m. Suspect(s) stole tools and gasoline from county trucks on Fairlane Court.
Aug. 8, 1928-April 2, 2020
Richard “Dick� Stevens passed away at the age of 91 on April 2, 2020, in Cameron Park due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease. He had been a resident there for the past 9 years. Prior to this, Richard was a resident of Westchester, Calif., for 32 years and Culver City, Calif., for 28 years. He was born in Detroit, Mich., Aug. 8, 1928. Soon thereafter his mother, Zella Stevens, and young Richard moved to Venice, Calif., where he spent the remainder of his youth. He is preceded in passing by his beloved wife, Carmela, who died in 2011 after 56 years of marriage. He is survived by his son, Mark Stevens of Atherton, Calif., (and daughter-inlaw, Mary), his daughter Lisa English of Cameron Park (and son-in-law, Jim) and five grandchildren (Gabby, Gianna, Samantha, Scott and Sean). Richard attended Venice High School prior to enlistment in the U.S. Navy in 1946. After his honorable discharge from the Navy in 1951, he commenced a 38-year career at Hughes Aircraft Company where he worked as an environmental test engineer in the Electro-Optical Systems Group (EDSG). He was fortunate to have been a contributor to many of our nations’ key space and defense programs during his career. His favorite pastime was to spend time in his “workshop.� Richard could fix anything and loved to build useful home gadgets. He also enjoyed fishing and coastal drives and camping trips to Santa Barbara. Richard will be deeply remembered as a devoted husband and adoring father and grandfather. Our family is very appreciative of the tender care that Richard received in the past several years from the staff at Ponte Palmero in Cameron Park. Due to the current COVID-19 crisis, a small, private burial ceremony will occur on Monday, April 13 at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Part the Cloud, an Alzheimer’s research organization, would be deeply appreciated.
12:40 p.m. A burglary was reported on Cedar Ravine Road. 2:49 p.m. A 64-year-old man was arrested for shoplifting on Broadway. 5:50 p.m. Suspect(s) damaged county building windows on Placerville Drive.
April 2 7:47 p.m. A 24-year-old man was arrested on Main Street on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance.
April 3 5:31 p.m. Two men, ages 18 and 20, were arrested on suspicion of stealing a car on Broadway.
April 4 11:38 p.m. A 41-year-old woman was arrested on Forni Road for reportedly reaching into a drivethrough window and stealing money from a cash register.
April 6 6:38 a.m. Theft was reported on Fair Lane Court.
April 8 Photo by Meg Anderson
A sign on Highway 193 denoting the town of Georgetown has been amended with a homemade notice, scrawled on a piece of cardboard, to remind visitors from out of town of the no-travel order issued by officials at the county, state and national level in an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
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Nov 17, 1939–Apr 3, 2020
Nelda Lee Lanker
Dec. 21, 1935-March 25, 2020
On Wednesday, March 25, 2020, Nelda Lee Lanker went home to be with our Lord. Born Dec. 21, 1935, in Fairfax, Okla., to Ernest and Gladys Harker, Nelda was welcomed as the seventh and youngest child to complete their family. Ernest and Gladys moved the family to California’s Bay Area in the 1940s. Nelda attended Hayward High, graduating in 1950. Nelda loved her classmates and attended every class reunion she could. Nelda met and married Robert (Bob) McGowan in 1956 and had two children, Jonathan (Jon) and Kelly. Nelda remarried in 1986 to Fred Lanker and gained four step-children; Diane, Rich, David and Steve. Nelda was blessed with six grandchildren, nine step-grandchildren and 12 step greatgrandchildren. Fred remained “her rock� until his death in 2017. Leaving her long-time home in Pollock Pines, Nelda courageously chose to live independently for the first time in her life at 81, moving to Carson City, Nev., to be closer to her children and grandchildren. Nelda loved with her whole heart, especially those grandchildren. Nelda was preceded in death by her parents; siblings Roy Lee (WWII), Kenneth, JQ, Norwood (WWII), Doris and Dorothy Jean; husband Fred Lanker and his sons Rich McKeever and Steve Lanker. A celebration of life to be announced at a later date.
2:30 a.m. A 29-year-old man was arrested on Broadway on an assault with a deadly weapon charge.
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Bob Savage
Bob Savage (Bobby Joe on his birth certificate) was born in Memphis, Tenn., on Nov. 17, 1939. The only child of Joe and Anna Mae Savage, he moved with his parents to Los Angeles when he was about 3 years old. He grew up in Los Angeles and attended Washington High School. He spent most of his working life (32 years) at the General Motors factory in Van Nuys, Calif., before retiring in 1991 when the GM plant closed. Bob met Pearl Swig in 1979. A few years after he retired he and Pearl moved to Pollock Pines where they lived until 2019. Bob was a loving and gentle person, always caring about other people and made friends easily. He cared very much for Pearl’s children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and looked forward to their visits. He loved animals and he and Pearl had cats, dogs and pot-bellied pigs. He majored in art in high school, then took up art in retirement, including painting and jewelry making. He had a nice gun collection, with some dating back to the Civil War. He is survived by his wife Pearl Swig, sister and brother-in-law Diane and Dennis Bunning, brother Ronnie Decker, children Laura Boyer and Gemma Savage, stepchildren Lori (and husband Larry) Lapides and Marc (and wife Angela) Friedman, seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be private. Donations in his memory may be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital stjude.org/give.html.
12:45 a.m. A 29-year-old man was arrested on Schnell School Road on an outstanding warrant.
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Financial resources Running the social distance to give struggling businesses a boost Dawn Hodson Staff writer A variety of programs are available to help businesses, some of which are related to the coronavirus shutdown of the economy and others that have been around longer.
State resources The California Capital Access Program is a loan loss reserve program that can provide up to 100% of losses due to certain loan defaults. The limit is $2.5 million per borrower over a three-year period. Find a participating lender at treasurer.ca.gov/cpcfa/calcap/ sb/institutions.pdf. The Disaster Relief Loan Guarantee Program provides loan guarantees of up to $1 million for a small business in declared disaster areas. To be eligible for this program a business must be located in California and have between one and 750 employees. Loans can be for up to $20 million but only up to $1 million will be guaranteed. Rates and term are negotiated between the lender and the borrower. Application terms are available at ibank.ca.gov/smallbusiness-finance-center. The Jump Start Loan Program provides micro loans of between $500 and $10,000 in a declared disaster area. The term can be for up to five years and the loans are fully amortized. They can be used for things like building, startup costs and inventory. The application terms are available online at ibank.ca.gov/small-businessfinance-center.
The state of California has allocated $50 million to the Small Business Finance Center at California’s IBank to mitigate barriers to capital for small businesses (1-750 employees) that may not qualify for federal funds. Contact IBank for more information via email at IBank@IBank.ca.gov. California has a network of small business support centers to help businesses figure out which loans are best for them, develop resiliency strategies and find other resources. Talk to a specialist in the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) directly at (877) 345-4633 or visit business. ca.gov/advantages/small-businessinnovation-and-entrepreneurship/ how-we-can-help.
Federal resources The federal government has a number of programs available for businesses to help weather the coronavirus storm. The most recent program is the Paycheck Protection Program designed specifically to help businesses affected by the shutdown of the country. It allows small businesses to borrow up to 2.5 times their payroll (minus salaries of $100,000 or more), with a maximum loan of $10 million. These loans are 100% guaranteed by the Small Business Administration. The equivalent of eight weeks of payroll, mortgage interest, rent and utilities will be forgiven from these n
See Boost for businesses, page A6
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In an effort to raise awareness and funds to help fight the coronavirus, Camino resident and ultra runner Hervé Leconte hits the 90 mile mark in his 48-hour solo treadmill run at the El Dorado Wine Movement in downtown Placerville Sunday. Leconte, who is 60 years old, ran 150 miles in 48 hours (non-stop except for meals and nature breaks) on an isolated treadmill with a face mask. He has also sewn and donated 250 masks to those in need. The run started Saturday at 8 a.m. and concluded Monday, April 13, at 8 a.m.
Assistance available for individuals and families Dawn Hodson Staff writer
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Financial assistance to individuals and families at the federal, state and local level has been made available as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Here’s a list of some of those programs:
Federal assistance A program designed to provide direct temporary assistance to families and individuals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic comes in the form of a personal stimulus check from the federal government. The checks were authorized by the recently signed CARES Act. Whether someone gets a check and for how much is determined by how much income the person had the last time he or she filed an income tax return. The maximum amount of that check for an individual is $1,200. For a married couple filing taxes jointly it is $2,400. Individuals who earned less than $75,000 and married couples who earned less than $150,000 will get the maximum amount. Households with children under the age of 17 will receive $500 per child if the parent’s income qualifies. People who filed taxes in 2018 or 2019, have direct deposit and have incomes within the allowed limits should start receiving their checks this month. Those receiving their checks by mail may have to wait several months. The CARES Act includes enhanced unemployment options for those who are out of work because of the coronavirus crisis. This includes guaranteeing 39 weeks of unemployment payments, 13 weeks more than is available in most states, plus a federal booster of $600 weekly through July 2020. Workers can get paid sick leave if they are infected with COVID-19. The CARES Act also comes with $15 billion for food stamps, $450 million for food banks and $8.8
Cannabis ordinance Mexican nationals originally set up grows on Bureau of Land Management property but organized crime syndicates have now moved into residential neighborhoods, according to Pierson. The marijuana market itself generates risks whether legal or illegal because of the money involved, Pierson explained. He said in this county there have been three homicides associated with legal marijuana grows. Pierson recommended the amendments be adopted, noting that he thinks they will help “dampen the black market.” D’Agostini said county code enforcement would handle most enforcement initially with law enforcement doing “the heavy lifting if there was a violation” or “if their safety is an issue.” Based on preliminary data D’Agostini estimated thousands of grows are in violation of the
State assistance Disability insurance is available to anyone unable to work because of medical quarantine or illness related to COVID-19. Inability to work must be certified by a medical professional. The insurance covers approximately 60% to 70% of wages depending on income. Total payment ranges from $50 to $1,300 per week for up to 52 weeks. File a claim at edd.ca.gov/Disability/How_to_File_a_DI_ Claim_in_SDI_Online.htm California will pay for family leave if an individual is required to care for an ill or quarantined family member because of COVID-19. This need has to be certified by a medical professional. The payment is the same as the disability insurance program and provides approximately 60% to 70% of wages depending on income, with total payments ranging from $50 to $1,300. Payments are good for up to six weeks. File a claim at edd.ca.gov/Disability/ How_to_File_a_PFL_Claim_in_SDI_Online.htm. Insurance is also available to people who have lost their job as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Payment is based on the person’s previous wage and is between $40 and $450 per week for 26 weeks. To file for unemployment in California visit edd.ca.gov/ Unemployment/Filing_a_Claim.htm. Paid sick leave is available for those who were sick or in preventative care when civil authorities recommended the quarantine. This is paid based on the individual’s regular rate of pay or on an average based on the previous 90 days. Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, U.S. Bank, Wells Fargo and nearly 200 state-chartered banks, credit unions and servicers have agreed to forego 90 days of mortgage payments to borrowers economically affected by COVID-19 as long as they supply suitable documentation. For at least 60 days financial institutions will not initiate foreclosure sales or evictions, consistent
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Continued from A1 existing ordinance. To help identify illegal grows, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors recently approved a contract with a company to take satellite images of the county five times a year. The three-year contract for $491,826 is with a firm that did similar work for Humboldt County. The satellite imagery will be forwarded to code enforcement and law enforcement to take action. Not everyone appreciated the changes to the ordinance with several members of the public calling in to ask that the ordinance be left as is, especially those who said they need cannabis for medical purposes. Kelly Chiusano, who runs a dispensary called Pure Life Collective in Diamond Springs, suggested that the ordinance include options to appeal the code and to apply for a variance. Rod Miller, the legislative
director of the El Dorado County Growers Alliance, encouraged the county to focus instead on fixing the commercial cannabis system, calling regulations “excessive.” Moebius went on to remind everyone that there continues to exist a conflict between state and federal law with California making cannabis legal while the federal government considers it a Schedule 1 drug. In the discussion that followed, Commissioner James Williams suggested that the revised ordinance, if ultimately approved by the Board of Supervisors, be reviewed in a year. The commission then unanimously adopted the amended ordinance including the recommendation that it be reviewed in a year. The amended ordinance now goes to the Board of Supervisors for a first reading tentatively scheduled for April 24 and a vote on its passage May 10.
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Richard B. Esposito Publisher/Editor
Noel Stack Opinion Page Editor
Krysten Kellum Associate Editor
Guest column
Bankrupting America
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resident Donald Trump recently signed the largest stimulus bill in U.S. history: more than $2 trillion. For once, both Republicans and Democrats agreed. The Senate voted 96-0. The House didn’t even John Stossel bother with a formal vote. At the White House, a reporter asked the president, pointing out that the bill includes $25 million for the Kennedy Center, “Shouldn’t that money be going to masks?” “The Kennedy Center has suffered greatly because nobody can go there,” Trump responded. “They do need some funding. And look -- that was a Democrat request. That was not my request. But you got to give them something.” “Something” they got. The bill includes $25 million for Congressional salaries, $50 million for an Institute of Museum and Library Services and lots of other wasteful things. Only a few politicians were wary. Rep. Thomas Massie complained that he wasn’t even allowed to speak against the bill. Rep. Alex Mooney asked: “How do you pay for it? Borrow it from China, borrow it from Russia? Are we going to print the money?” Those are good questions. Our national debt is already $24 trillion. Now it will jump, percentage-wise, to where Greece’s debt was shortly before unemployment there hit 27%. Greece was bailed out by the European Union. But the United States can’t be bailed out by others. How will we pay off our debt? That’s the topic of my new video. There are really three options: 1. Raise taxes. 2. Print money. 3. Default. Let’s consider each: 1. Raising taxes on rich people is popular. Even Michael Bloomberg wants “higher taxes on billionaires” like him. But raising taxes on the rich often kills the wealth and jobs some rich people create. And it won’t solve our debt problem. Even if we took all the billionaires’ wealth — reducing their net worth to zero — it would cover only an eighth of our debt. 2. Some on the left now say, “Don’t worry about debt, just print money!” This belief, called Modern Monetary Theory, destroys lives. Zimbabwe’s dictator tried it. Eager to spend more money on wars, higher salaries for government officials and luxury for himself, he had his government print more money. But that meant more money pursued the same goods. That caused explosive inflation. Soon, a $2 bag of onions cost $30 million Zimbabwean dollars. The more money the government printed, the more inflation there was. They eventually even issued $100-trillion-dollar bills. Today those 100 trillion bills are worth about 40 cents. n
See Stossel, page A5
Letters to the Editor The queen EDITOR: od save the Queen. Darn, I must have gotten some grit in my eyes. I wonder if we will get such a speech from our president? Of course, he is not responsible for anything so probably not. Think about it. JAMES E. LONGHOFER Placerville
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By any definition, Trump is a criminal EDITOR: n Jan. 1 the World Health Organization formally informed HHS/CDC of the budding coronavirus epidemic in Wuhan. Our own consulate general in Wuhan had already reported the epidemic to the State Department, which, in co-ordination with the White House, followed China’s lead in minimizing the epidemic for political reasons: bad publicity for China at a time when we’re trying to work out new trade agreements would also be bad for Trump’s re-election prospects. In two separate memos dated Jan. 29 and Feb. 25 Peter Navarro, Trump’s principal aide on trade with China, warned Trump of the “potentially, worldwide disastrous consequences,” pointing out that “... up to 1.2 million Americans could die if the disease were left unchecked and reached the U.S.” Navarro was not alone: scores of scientists from government and universities had already warned the White House of the catastrophe coming our way. As usually happens in this administration, science was sacrificed at the altar of Trump’s ego and re-election. In mid-February the CDC’s Dr. Fauci announced the coronavirus would inevitably reach the U.S. In a Feb. 26 news conference, Trump declared this was “fake news,” as he does with any news that makes clear that the emperor has no clothes. Every action Trump has taken or, more importantly, not taken during this pandemic was not in the service of the country, but to benefit his re-election campaign and his businesses. Blameshifting on Obama, then the Democrats, then the Europeans and now the WHO has been his only strategy to fight COVID-19.
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During the Vietnam War the military held a daily press conference. The briefing was so far removed from reality that the press referred to it as the “Five o’clock Follies.” Trump’s daily face time on TV — two hours of lies, self-praise, misinformation and insults at the press for asking germane questions — is a reminder of those Saigon briefings. Had the CDC’s plans not been derailed by the rosy scenarios spun by the White House we would have enough masks, gowns, ventilators and tests. By omission, commission, vanity and greed, Trump condemned many Americans to an early and unnecessary death. He is a criminal and the idea that he might be re-elected is nauseating. JOHN GARON Placerville
Closing of city parks for Easter EDITOR: lacerville closed our city parks for Saturday and Sunday, April 11 and April 12. No reason was given and I became curious as to why only close the parks for this particular weekend. How does this stop the spread of COVID-19 virus? I checked for a press release from the city for an explanation and found nothing. Then I found an explanation on the Facebook site of the Placerville Police Department: “... with the nicer weather we anticipate more people will try to celebrate Easter with family. We have been monitoring the parks up to this point and observed people doing well at social distancing.” (I deleted the name of the enquirer.) If this is correct, why does the PPD think that a populace “doing well at social distancing” is suddenly going to stop following the dictums of the government because it is Easter, a celebration of the Resurrection? Is this discrimination because of their Christian beliefs? Would someone please answer the question why this weekend was chosen? Was there some information that Christians were to invade the parks and stop exhibiting social distancing? Has there been multiply various celebrations in the parks? I am not a Christian but I am concerned about the increasing harassment against Christians and our First Amendment. DEANNA WISE Placerville
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our indebtedness by hen perhaps $4 trillion — an President indebtedness more than Donald all wars combined in Trump American history. mobilized a health What also concerns squad to advise him me is that most and the nation on Democratic media the seriousness of the outlets fed these coronavirus epidemic he panic-inducing death was given projections counts from day one, of death vastly even before evidence exceeding the number Harold Pease confirmed them. They of Americans who died now seem almost in the 1918 Spanish disappointed 1) with these new lower Flu Pandemic. Initially this number numbers, 2) that a drug used to treat was 2.2 million Americans. It was malaria, hydroxy-chloroquine, is able later reduced to 240,000. The latest IHME model, just out, has it at nearly to treat also the coronavirus and 3) that this crisis is going to go away far 82,000 by Aug. 1. too early. Now, let’s be clear. All these Democrats still cannot give Trump numbers are unacceptable and a win on managing this crisis. They involve real people: fathers, mothers loaded Congress’ $2 trillion relief grandparents and occasionally a bill with pork that had nothing to do child but always someone loved. with the virus itself, but did prolong Life matters. Any death is serious, of passage of the bill designed to help course, but this is only 20,000 more than those who died from the flu millions of Americans desperately season of 2017-18. needing it. Why does this matter? Because it My biggest concern, however, was this extreme projection of 2.2 remains the weaponization of death projections seemingly to keep hysteria million that was used as cause to alive and well — and for what possible shut down the economy and increase
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purpose? Who benefits from this hysteria? The media in modern history have never focused on the body count of flus that take thousands each year. I am writing this on April 8, using the newly released death projections for April. By the time newspapers print this column on April 10 the projected death rate will be 22,239. By the time LibertyUnderFire subscribers read this April 14, deaths are projected to be 34,068. One week thereafter, April 17, it will be 43,279. By April 21 it will be 54,857. By April 24 it will be 62,089 and by April 28 it will be 68,938. Projections to Aug. 1 will be 81,766 dead Americans. Deaths per day are to peak April 16 at 3,130 (IHME, COVID-19 projections assuming full social distancing through May 2020, United States of America view at covid19.healthdata.org/united-statesof-america). Readers can compare these numbers against reality as we approach these dates. Still, the reduction of death by the panicked media is, for the rest of us, manna from heaven compared to the projections just 10 days before of 2.2 million dead Americans. The latest
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projected death toll in the United States of 82,000 in three months is unlikely to be reached. It might turn out to be even less than the 61,000 who died of influenza in the 2017-18 season. Most of us may never know anyone who actually died from it. Body count of the deceased did not lead the news every night causing us to hunker in our homes wondering if we would be next. So here are the facts underreported or ignored by the panicked press. The odds of you getting this virus are much smaller than the hype, “based on the population tested … rates can vary from, at most, eight-tenths of a percent in New York City to two-onehundredths of a percent in Phoenix.” regarding the few, out of 330 million Americans, who actually get this virus, at least 98% will recover from it. There are models showing 50% of the population may have already had it, never knew they had it and recovered (“An Advantaged Disease, Indeed.” By William J. Bennett & Seth Leibsohn, April 6). With these facts accurately reported it is unlikely that we would have shut n
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The basketball court is roped off with caution tape at Benham Park in Placerville Easter Sunday with a notice from the city of Placerville posted that reads, “Basketball court closed until further notice due to COVID-19 health guidance.” The park’s grassy area remains open.
Playgrounds closed. Are parks next? Sel Richard Staff writer Looking for a playground for your toddlers to get their wiggles out? Unfortunately, many will now need to wiggle elsewhere as the city of Placerville and El Dorado Hills Community Services District have closed all public playgrounds. EDHCSD General Manager Kevin Loewen urges residents to follow the new safety recommendations outlined by the National Recreation and Parks Association to curb the spread of COVID-19. “Given the current situation and the guidance from public health officials on physical distancing, limiting in-person social interactions, avoiding spaces where people congregate in close quarters and the concerns around transmission of the virus being spread through surfaces, we believe that playgrounds and play structures should temporarily close in an effort to reduce community spread,” advised a press release from NRPA. The city of Placerville in late March began restricting use of playgrounds and facilities at Lions, Rotary, Orchard Hill, Duffy and Benham parks. As of April 7 the EDHCSD has closed all playgrounds, the Community Park Dog Park, basketball, tennis and bocce ball courts as well as the batting cage. At the county level staff with the Parks and Trails division has posted “flatten the curve” signs at Henningsen Lotus, Bradford and Pioneer parks — Joe’s Skatepark in Placerville is closed. In a post to social media March 31 Placerville police officials advised residents that while parks remain open it is important keep social distance and avoid congregating. “We need your help in following new health and safety recommendations,” Loewen shared with El Dorado Hills residents. “We are in this together and I sincerely apologize for the disruption more closures bring to you and your family.” Loewen said he hopes to keep parks open but expressed concern for those areas as well. “We know that access to nature through parks and green spaces offer important physical and mental health benefits. Following public health guidance and practicing physical distancing is important because we want these spaces to continue to be
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A playground in El Dorado Hills sits empty as community services district officials take measures to stop the spread of COVID-19. accessible,” he said in his letter calling for residents to work together to help keep El Dorado Hills parks open. Loewen makes clear that public access does not include the Bass Lake area, which is private property and has recently suffered some vandalism. “Signs have been taken down, fences have been damaged and the sheriff was called over the weekend,” he said, requesting residents respect the signs prohibiting trespassing. With recreation activities and facility use coming to a halt, Loewen said the CSD workforce has been greatly impacted. All part-time and temporary staffing, except information technology personnel, were removed from the schedule and provided two weeks pay in lieu of receiving advance notice. Full-time Recreation Department staff were offered assignment within the Parks and Facilities Division and several administrative staff are working from home. “The workforce anxiety level is high, just as it is for everyone everywhere right now,” Loewen states n
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Inflation wrecked lives in 1920s Germany, Argentina and Russia ... and in modern-day Venezuela, too. 3. America could simply refuse to pay our debt. But that would betray everyone who invested in America and bankrupt Americans who bought Treasury Bonds. Defaulting on your debt wrecks economies, too. When Argentina defaulted, unemployment rose to 21%. Once you’re deep in debt, no option is good. How did we get to this point? Presidents have talked about the dangers of debt for decades. But they didn’t deal with it; they just talked about it. “We have piled deficit upon deficit, mortgaging our future and our children’s future,” warned Ronald Reagan. “We must act today to preserve tomorrow.”
Bill Clinton said, “We’ve got to deal with this big, long-term debt problem.” Barack Obama called driving up the national debt “irresponsible” and then proceeded to do exactly that. Donald Trump complained that Obama “doubled” the nation’s debt. But now, under Trump’s presidency and the new CARES Act, our debt will grow even faster. This will not end well. So far, the deficit spending hasn’t done enormous harm. But it will. You can stretch a rubber band only so far until it breaks. Our debt will wreck our children’s lives. Yet, today politicians mostly talk about spending more. John Stossel is author of “Give Me a Break: How I Exposed Hucksters, Cheats, and Scam Artists and Became the Scourge of the Liberal Media.”
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down the economy. They did not tell us of the 34,000 who died of influenza in last year’s 2018-19 flu season, nor that we lose per month “about 54,000 Americans to heart disease; 50,000 to cancer; 14,000 to asthma, bronchitis and emphysema; 12,000 to stroke; 10,000 to Alzheimer’s; 7,000 to diabetes; 5,600 to drug overdoses; and 4,700 to influenza and pneumonia.” These deaths give us more than 157,000 deaths per month and no one shuts down the economy or cries out for a $2 trillion stimulus package. Apparently only the coronavirus alerts the panic response. Again, all life matters and these too are horrifying unacceptable death numbers involving those we love. The media have no right to drive a panic without accurate, proportional (including the omissions noted above), supporting evidence that potentially could damage the economy beyond
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repair for years. One piece of knowledge that would have helped reduce the media hysteria for young people is that only 7% of those who got it were younger than 50. We knew this early on. Allow them to return to work ASAP. Perhaps a better response to this epidemic would have been rather than shut down the economy, quarantine those older than 65 and tell those younger not to visit them for a time. 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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faster to 60 mph. While the Blue model also returned slightly better fuel economy, better than any other hybrid the Road Beat ever has tested, the Limited isn’t far behind. EPA rates the Blue at 57/59/58 mpg city/highway/ combined. The Limited numbers are 55/54/55 mpg. The Limited just about achieves those lofty numbers with a 70 mph highway fuel economy of 52.6 mpg in a two-way run. Ioniq is the first hybrid tested to basically achieve its EPA numbers. Helping fuel economy is the Ioniq’s ability to run on pure electricity at speeds of 75 mph and do so for periods of 2-3 miles, especially when cruising at 50-55 mph. Even with its somewhat puny 11.9-gallon fuel tank, expect cruising ranges of 600 miles with reserves. (Unfortunately car fuel tanks seem to be getting smaller.) Ioniq also has sophisticated, four-wheel-independent suspension, quick steering (2.66 turns lock to lock) and a tight 35-foot turning circle. Standard 225/45-by-17-inch rubber is mounted on 17-inch alloys but with ugly wheel covers that are dimpled like a golf ball. Maybe there is some aerodynamics theory connected with the dimples. The ride is very quiet and smooth, especially when running pure-electric. The Limited has excellent LED headlights with auto dimming. Brakes are strong, four-wheel discs (front ventilated). There is also an excellent back-up camera. Blind spot monitors and lane departure steering assist are standard along with radar cruise, which when in operation engages ■
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areas where an economic disaster has been declared. The interest rate is 3.75% for businesses and 2.75% for nonprofits. The loan term can be for up to 30 years. Businesses can apply for a loan at sba.gov/funding-programs/ disaster-assistance. For businesses with existing SBA loans there is an automatic debt relief program. For six months the SBA will cover all payments, including principal, interest and fees. Businesses should check with their lender to make sure their loan is covered. The SBA also has Express Bridge loans for up to $25,000 to keep a business afloat until a larger Economic Injury Disaster Loan arrives. That loan can be used to pay back the Express Bridge loan. Businesses can apply for the loan with a local lender. Existing programs like the 7(a) loan program, 504 loans, Community Advantage Loans and microloans are all still available.
More breaks Other assistance that is being provided to businesses includes the extension of the deadline for filing income taxes and making payments to both the Internal Revenue Service and State Franchise Tax Board. The new deadline for both is now July 15. For Californians the deadline applies to 2019 tax returns, 2019 tax return payments, 2020 first
and second quarter estimate payments, 2020 LLC taxes and fees and 2020 non-wage withholding payments. The new deadline only applies to small businesses filing a return for less than $1 million in taxes — that includes most businesses in the state. Small business with less than $5 million in taxable sales can also receive an interest-free deferral of sales/use tax up to $50,000. Employers experiencing a hardship may also request up to a 60-day extension from the state Employment Development Department to file their state payroll reports and/or deposit state payroll taxes without penalty or interest. The deadline for filing property taxes in El Dorado County remains April 10 but delinquent tax payment penalties may be waived, according to the county treasurer-tax collector. The California Public Utilities Commission has also ordered that all energy, water, sewer and communications companies it regulates halt customer disconnections for non-payment, including small businesses. This may only apply to businesses designated as being part of a critical infrastructure sector and that qualify as a small business under the Small Business Administration’s regulations.
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News release The El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency’s Behavioral Health Division invites the public to review and provide comment on the fiscal year 2020-21 through 2022-23 Mental Health Services Act program and expenditure plan. The draft plan provides information on current and new MHSA programs and budgets for three fiscal years (2020-21, 2021-22 and 2022-23). MHSA components in the update include prevention and early intervention, community services and supports, workforce education and training and capital facilities and technology needs Public comment regarding the draft plan may be submitted in writing through May 13 at 5 p.m., via email to MHSA@edcgov.us or via postal mail to Health and Human Services
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working? “It’s good news,” said county communications director Carla Haas in an email. “I’d say our comparative slow growth is at least in part due to people heeding the governor’s stay-athome order.” There have been about 1,250 tests conducted on county residents, according to the data. The number of cases are evenly split between males and females. The median age of the patients is 47. Over half the cases — 53% — involve
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in a report submitted to the EDHCSD Board of Directors. “Although the labor union has asked for paid administrative time off indefinitely, the district has a responsibility to provide said essential services and to continue stewarding the public’s funds for the purposes they are designated for,” writes Loewen, assuring that full-time staff continuing with essential services have been afforded several generous leave options. “These are costs that the district will likely not be reimbursed for,” he pointed out. “The impacts we face financially are not the priority for us at this time; our priority is the health and safety of our community and our staff.”
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patients between the ages of 18 and 49. About 38% are aged 50-64. There are three cases involving those 65 years or older, the age group at highest risk. Neighboring Placer County to the north has 127 confirmed COVID-19 cases and five deaths, as of Monday morning. Sacramento County has 739 cases and 27 deaths. There are now more than 22,000 positive cases across California. Nearly 687 Californians have died from the virus as of Monday evening.
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steering assist. Inside is a quality interior with comfortable leather seats, good rear-seat leg room and plenty of soft-touch trim. It is surprisingly nice. It has full power on the interior except for the front passenger seat. Instrumentation includes a bar graph tach in sport mode — nice for a hybrid — enabling me to record an engine speed of 2,300 rpm at 70 mph. It is also an easy way to determine when the engine is running only electric as it is hard to feel otherwise. That’s how smooth the Ioniq is. The center stack is easy to use with separate temperature controls for driver and passenger. Nice. Pricing is a scant (for a near-luxury hybrid) $31,000 plus $930 for the boat from Ulsan, Korea. At $23,210, Hyundai Ionic Blue is the hybrid deal on the market.
Assistance available regulations). There is workers’ compensation for workers exposed to COVID-19 during the course of regular work. Benefits include temporary disability, beginning when the person’s doctor says the individual can’t do work for at least three days or when the person is hospitalized overnight. Payments can last for up to 104 weeks and stop when the doctor clears the individual to go back to work. Temporary disability benefits pay two-thirds of gross wages lost while recovering, up to a weekly maximum of $1,299.43. A statewide moratorium on residential evictions of those who cannot pay rent due to a COVID-19related economic hardship is in effect. The moratorium went into effect March 27 and is valid through May 31. Tenants are still responsible for paying the rent and the moratorium doesn’t apply to eviction cases filed prior to March 4. The California Public Utilities Commission directed energy, water, sewer and communications companies under its jurisdiction to halt customer disconnections for non-payment due to the state of emergency issued by Gov. Gavin Newsom. That order was retroactive to March 4. This does not relieve people of the obligation to pay for those utilities. The California Judicial Council approved 11 temporary emergency rules including setting bail statewide at $0 for misdemeanors and lowerlevel felonies to safely reduce jail populations. Courts are also staying eviction and foreclosure proceedings to protect Californians from losing their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Newsom expanded free medically necessary COVID-19 testing to 24 million more Californians. Such testing must come with a referral from a health care provider. In line with what the federal government did, the deadline for filing state income taxes and making
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El Dorado County assistance Locally different private and public organizations have implemented measures to ease the impact of the coronavirus on individuals, families and businesses. El Dorado Transit began going fare-free on April 4 to decrease the financial burden on passengers and reduce direct contact during the fare collection process. The temporary 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. El Dorado County was awarded $229,372 in grant funding to provide housing and other services to the homeless during the pandemic. The deadline to pay county property taxes remained April 10 but delinquencies may be waived. New Morning Youth and Family Services in Placerville continues to provide telehealth services remotely to its clients and televisits with doctors is now becoming more common. School districts that have the capacity to provide takeout lunch service are continuing to do so while school facilities are closed. Food service duration is determined by individual school districts. The Boys and Girls Club of El Dorado County’s West Slope is providing free dinners to kids on a takeout basis. It has been doing so since March 20 and expect to continue until the end of May, providing approximately 300 dinners a day Monday through Friday from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Many grocery or other essential stores are offering special hours for seniors to shop. Often stores and restaurants provide curbside service for those who want to order ahead and pick up items without leaving their cars.
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’ve tuned into the whispers of trends and dramas. These are soft words that are not to be taken too seriously as they can so easily drift when the wind blows a different direction. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You can’t help but notice that everyone has a void. As much as you’d like to fill in the blanks and supply what’s needed, don’t rush to do so. More listening and understanding must happen first. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). If it doesn’t bring you challenge, money or joy, then what does it bring you? Your answer to this question may have you cutting something out of your life. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Sometimes you think if ideas were dollars, you’d be much richer. And what if they are? Apply your sign’s famous follow-through now. Brainstorm... you’re on to something! AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Interruptions are costly. Even once an hour is too much. Precautions taken to make yourself difficult to interrupt will ultimately save you from wasting your hours. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You can always make your natural impressionability work for you. For instance, fill your eyes, mind and experiences with beauty and you become even more beautiful.
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Virtual wine events Learn, taste and laugh with local winemakers from the comfort of your own home with virtual adventures. For more information visit eldoradowines.org. Saturday, April 18: Skinner Vineyards — Deconstructing GSM with winemaker Adam Smith Thursday, April 23: Crystal Basin Cellars— Triumphant virtual blending with owner Mike Owen Friday, April 24: Bumgarner Winery — Bordeaux varietals with winemaker Brain Bumgarner Sunday, April 26: Via Romano Vineyard — Flagship favorites with owners Leanne Davis and John Chewning. And on Mondays at 7 p.m. Russ Reyes from Kilt & Cork hosts special events on Facebook.
April 20: Exploring Pleasant Valley with special guest winemakers Josh and Carrie Bendick from Holly’s Hill and other guests to be announced.
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challengers had the most successful dishes using the passion acquired ingredients, for the with the last chef kitchen standing in each recently episode walking landed local executive away with enough chef Dean Hiatt on cash for a year’s the national scene. worth of groceries.” The Poor Red’s food The El Dorado guru competed on County chef lost in the Food Network’s Episode 2 (already “Supermarket Stakeaired on the Food out.” Network March Season two of the 24) but appreciated popular cooking show the opportunity to comes to an end on participate. the Food Network Hiatt said he had next week (check local no plans to compete listing for replay dates on the show and it and times). was a surprise when Hosted by chef Courtesy photo he was contacted. Alex Guarnaschelli, “I got an email “Supermarket Stakeout” Poor Red’s executive chef Dean Hiatt competed on the Food Network show “Supermarket Stakeout.” from a talent scout showcases four chefs in LA,” explained each episode squaring evaluate customers exiting the Las Vegas Hiatt. “It came completely out of the off in a competitive pop-up kitchen grocery store and attempt to negotiate for blue. While I lost in round 2, I have no outside Smith’s Grocery store in Las their grocery bags. regrets because that’s how it goes.” Vegas. A frequent “Chopped” judge “Over three rounds of themed culinary Hiatt told the Mountain Democrat he and an Iron Chef, Guarnaschelli is the challenges and with a budget of only executive chef at Butter in New York City. thinks local recognition in the cooking $500, the chefs are limited to using “Chef Alex was phenomenal,” said world helped propel him to the national the items they can wrangle out of the Hiatt. “She greeted us and talked to us spotlight — giving him the once-in-acustomers’ carts using their charm, like we would speak to our staff in our lifetime chance. persuasiveness and a little cash,” states own kitchens.” “I had just competed in Lake Tahoe’s the Food Network website. “A rotating In the show the competing four chefs, n See CHEF DEAN, page B6 working with a pre-determined theme, panel of judges determines which
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April 27: Exploring Camino with special guest Paul Bush from Madroña Vineyards and other guests to be announced. May 4: Exploring greater El Dorado with special guests winemaker Marco Capelli from Hart 2 Hart Vineyards and winemaker Jordon Mingle from David Girard Vineyards.
Cancelations All UCCE Central Sierra El Dorado County and Amador County Master Gardener public events and classes are canceled through May 31. Master Gardeners are working hard remotely and can still answer questions. Leave a message on the office telephone at (530) 621-5512 or use the “Ask a Master Gardener” option on the website: mgeldorado.ucanr.edu. Master Gardeners are also on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. Clarksville Day scheduled for May 2 in the historical Gold Rush community in present-day El Dorado Hills has been canceled. The next Clarksville Day celebration will take place May 1, 2021.
Rescheduled The date of the Placerville Shakespeare Club’s 2020 annual Giant Rummage Sale has been changed to Friday, Sept. 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 12, 9 a.m. to 4p.m. at 2940 Bedford Ave. in Placerville. In addition, a Saturday only garden sale will begin at 8 a.m. For more information visit placervilleshakespeare.com.
Save the date Save the date for the eighth annual Golf for Kids Sake at the Serrano Country Club in El Dorado Hills, May 18. This event benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Sierra. For more information call (530) 626-1222 or visit bbbsns.org.
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t is time for wildflower hikes. Teacher, author, lover of the outdoors Eric Peach first took me to Windy Point Trail in Colfax years ago. The poppies on the hillside are epic with the American River below and a view of the canyons to hold your gaze. It is a celebration of spring and renewal. Walking the mountain side trail take in the amazing view of this deep canyon with the azure blue of the North Fork of the American River far below. The wildflowers make me smile the length of the hike. Not just poppies, but the green grass, new foliage on the bushes and trees, the scent of tempting nectar from so many spring flowers in a variety of colors is invigorating. To get there, get on I-80 East, take the Colfax Grass Valley
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Gorgeous color and scenery await on Windy Point Trail. 174 Exit. Take a right over the freeway to Canyon Way, another right then left on Iowa Hill road. Enjoy the windy road lined with tall pines as you make your way down to the river. After you cross the river heading back uphill, look to your right. You will find several boulders with a small parking area. If you look close there is a small wooden sign with Windy Point written on it in faded red letters. The trail wanders down to the left bees buzzing, birds chirping. Follow the narrow trail and it will take you out to the edge where the wind blows through the canyon. Take a break at the bench and just thrill at
the hillside covered in gold. Contemplate how grateful we are to live here. At 1.5-miles this could be enough for you, or carry on down the narrow trail as it leads to the coolest waterfall. Just before the water crossing is a rope, informally tied off to trees, I gladly use it to traverse the steep grade. The water just spills over large
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boulders, around thick vines and tree roots. The boulders are large enough for you to find a seat to sit and listen to the sounds of the water and simply breathe. From here it can get a bit sketchy, but for those who are up for the challenge, continue down to the river’s edge. With the higher water levels, you may find access difficult. This portion of the river
is narrow and runs fast so I wouldn’t suggest swimming but just watching from a safe distance, and don’t be surprised if a kayaker swiftly passes by. This is an out-andback trail. At least it has always been the case for me. As usual the return trip is a completely different hike with the changed n
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Rolling Hills Church volunteers deliver Community members (safely) reach out to vulnerable residents during COVID-19 pandemic Eddie Zacapa Special to the Democrat
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s Pastor Matt Kuwalski and a group of volunteers from Rolling Hills Church recently drove up to White Rock Village apartments in El Dorado Hills to deliver “It touched 60 bags of groceries me that our to seniors, it started raining. community is “We were considering reaching out and unloading the bags in the leasing office and not forgetting leaving them there for about individuals another time,” said that may not Eddie Zacapa, a Mercy Housing resident be able to get services coordinator out during this at the property. “I suggested we wait 15 extraordinary minutes and I went inside the leasing office time.” and started praying for — Iva Bartley the rain to stop while the group prayed and waited in their vehicles.” Fifteen minutes later the rain had ceased and the group of volunteers was delivering groceries to seniors, families in need and those most vulnerable to getting COVID-19. “During this time many seniors may not want to go to the store or may not have someone who can go for them,” Zacapa said. “This is a blessing that Rolling Hills Church can provide this service.” Rolling Hills Church plans to deliver food to seniors and individuals in need every Thursday at White Rock Village during this time that seniors are encouraged to stay home and shelter in place. Pastor Kuwalski said what motivated them was the opportunity to meet the need in the community. “We just saw a need and during this time when there is so much uncertainty, anxiety and fear, we wanted to bring some hope, light and smiles to people’s faces,” he explained. White Rock Village, a property of Mercy Housing in El Dorado Hills, provides affordable housing to create stable and healthy communities by developing, financing and operating affordable, program-enriched housing for families, seniors and people with special needs who lack the economic resources to access quality, safe housing opportunities. Rolling Hills Church also donated groceries to
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Rolling Hills Church volunteers get ready for another grocery delivery. The group is bringing groceries to those who cannot risk going to the store themselves because of the COVID-19 threat. Below, Rolling Hills Church volunteer Joe Davis poses with the full grocery bags waiting to be delivered. seniors at Creekside Manor in Folsom, another Mercy Housing senior property, and is giving out grab-and-go lunches to kids at Folsom Gardens. “We just wanted people to know that they had been seen — that they are loved,” Pastor Kuwalski said. Iva Bartley, a resident who received groceries, said, “It touched me that our community is reaching out and not forgetting about individuals that may not be able to get out during this extraordinary time. It gave me hope.” District Church, Hands4Hope, El Dorado County Food Bank, Twin Lakes Food Bank and Buckeye Union School District are also reaching out and donating food to White Rock Village. If you are interested in donating food call (916) 9412357.
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ak Ridge High School Nicole Shedd began working on her Girl Scout Gold Award during her sophomore year, deciding to take on a service project that checked two important boxes — fulfilling a passion and honoring someone she holds close to her heart. “Animals, especially dogs, have always been a passion of mine,” explained Nicole, who plans to study animal science in college and chose this project in memory of her late math teacher, Mrs. Mattey. Shedd decided she would volunteer to be a puppy raiser for Canine Companions for Independence, which trains assistance dogs for children, adults and veterans with disabilities. Puppy raisers volunteer their time and households to the training and raising of Labrador or golden retriever puppies from the time the pups are eight weeks old. Puppy recruits spend about a year and a half with their puppy raisers, learning basic etiquette such as potty training, crate training and socialization skills before returning to Canine Companions for continued professional training. During those following six to nine months they learn more advanced commands such as turning on lights, picking up dropped items and opening and closing drawers. Graduating canines are then placed in various assistance roles, depending upon their skills. Some will go on to become service dogs, where they will help adults with daily tasks, while others will work as hearing dogs and be the ears for the deaf and people with hearing loss. Skilled companion dogs help children and adults with various disabilities lead more independent lives and facility dogs visit and educate the public in schools or hospitals. If a pup doesn’t quite make the cut, like Nicole’s first Canine
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Girls Scout Nicole Shedd poses with her pups — Helga, a Canine Companions for Independence trainee, left, and Kamden, the family dog. Companion puppy named Kamden, they are released from the program. “It takes a very special dog to be a service dog and that just was not his calling,” said Nicole, who was then given the option of adoption. Kamden now lives a wonderful life with the Shedd family as their family dog. Nicole’s project focused on training and spreading knowledge about service dogs and making the public aware of service dog fraud. “Service dog fraud occurs when
people pose their pet dog as a service dog by putting service dog vests on dogs that have not been properly trained and do not have public access rights. This is illegal, disrespectful and dangerous to service dogs and their handlers,” she explained. “Service dogs take years of hard work, socialization and money to properly equip them to be able to help someone with a disability and the majority of service dogs cost more than $10,000 (service dogs from Canine
Companions are free for graduates). “It is dangerous and disrespectful for people to bring their pet dogs into public places because of all of the hard work it takes to train a service dog for a person with a disability ... and it could put the service dog in danger if the pet gets out of control,” Nicole added. She noted people who have service dogs “need the dogs.” The puppy-raising experience taught Nicole three important things: “how to take responsibility for another being, how to manage my time and how to show empathy.” “It is a lot of work to raise a puppy to become a service dog; you are responsible for both their physical needs and managing their behavior that is appropriate for a service dog that someone will rely on in the future,” she shared. “Empathy was also a huge part of my project and has shaped me immensely as a person. I have learned how to have empathy for these dogs that work so hard as well as for the graduates who live with some type of physical or mental disability, but that doesn’t stop them from accomplishing amazing things. Many of the graduates that I have had the opportunity to meet are so beyond thankful for puppy raisers and the stories they tell about why they are excited for the dog and what they are excited to be able to do now that they have a dog is so inspiring.” Nicole is now on her second Canine Companion, Helga, and said Kamden is a big help. “When we are practicing commands with Helga, Kamden always joins and ‘teaches’ her,” she said, adding that Kamden is a “super special pup who loves to work and we continue teaching him everything we can.” What will happen in the event Helga doesn’t graduate? “I’m not sure yet, since I will be in college,” Nicole said, “but I have high hopes that she will graduate.” For more information about Canine Companions for Independence visit cci.org.
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our idea of gardening might be buying potted basil at the store. Your fingernails are clean and your family pet is a Roomba. But, if you Donna Hauser have a friend who is a UCCE/El Dorado County gardener and whose Master Gardener family pet is a worm bin, scented soap and a fingernail brush might not hit the mark. The following gifts, however, will please any gardening person, like me, who thinks a little dirt on a carrot makes it taste better. 1. A magnifying glass. Insect and plant life are dramas unfolding under the lens of a magnifying glass. Useful for identifying friend and foe alike, a good magnifier will be small enough to drop in a pocket and sturdy enough to withstand getting kneeled upon. 2. Gloves. Not those flower-bedecked canvas gloves, but real digging gloves. A pair with one clawed glove and one normal glove, so your friend won’t take out an eye brushing dirt off her face with the claw. They come in all colors so you can match them to a birthstone, if you are that kind of gift-giver. 3. Nursery pots. Four-inch pots are great for starting veggies. Gallon pots are great for transplanting those veggies that were started far too early. Basically, you can’t go wrong buying nursery pots for your favorite gardener. The pots are just cheap plastic to you, but us, they are precious. 5. Seed-saving packets. Every gardener has seeds we have collected over the years that we are going to plant next spring. We have to store and label all those seeds until we plant them. (Which we are definitely going to do next spring.) Seedsaving packets are cheap so splurge and put them in a basket with a pen that writes on wet or dirty paper. 6. Fertilizer. Good fertilizer is ridiculously expensive and always needed. Put down those scented soaps and instead choose some gourmet organic free-range seaweed fertilizer for your gardening friend. Watch us gush over a bottle of liquid food that is oh-so-good but oh-so-smelly! Nod indulgently as you edge toward the door.
CDFW seeks artists to enter annual California Duck Stamp Art Contest News release The California Department of Fish and Wildlife invites artists to submit their original artwork to the 2020-21 California Duck Stamp Art Contest. Submissions will be accepted April 27 through May 29. The contest is open to U.S. residents 18 years of age or older as of Feb. 27. Entrants need not reside in California. The winning artwork will be reproduced on the 2020-21 California Duck Stamp. The top submissions will also be showcased at the Pacific Flyway Decoy Association's art show in July. The artwork must depict the species selected by the California Fish and Game Commission, which for the 2020-21 hunting season is the canvasback. These fast-flying, diving ducks are the largest of their genus, Aythya, and are characterized by a white back with a reddish-brown neck and head that slopes gently into a long black beak. In California the canvasback migrates along the Pacific Flyway to wintering grounds on lakes, estuaries and protected bays. The design is to be in full color and in the medium (or combination of mediums) of the artist's choosing, except that no photographic process, digital art, metallic paints or fluorescent paints may be used in the finished design. Photographs, computer-generated art, art produced from a computer printer or other computer/mechanical output device (air brush method excepted) are not eligible for entry and will be disqualified. The design must be the contestant's original hand-drawn creation. The entry design may not be copied or duplicated from previously published art, including photographs, or from images in any format published on the Internet. All entries must be accompanied by a completed participation agreement and entry form. These forms and the official rules are available online at wildlife.ca.gov/duck-stamp/contest. Entries will be judged in June. The judges' panel, which will consist of experts in the fields of ornithology, conservation, and art and printing, will choose first, second and third-place winners, as well as honorable mention. Since 1971, CDFW's annual contest has attracted top wildlife artists from around the country. All proceeds generated from stamp sales go directly to waterfowl conservation projects throughout California. In past years, hunters were required to purchase and affix the stamp to their hunting license. Now California has moved to an automated licensing system and hunters are no longer required to carry the physical stamps in the field (proof of purchase prints directly onto the license). However, CDFW will still produce the stamps, which can be requested by interested individuals at wildlife.ca.gov/licensing/collector-stamps.
7. Self-watering planters. A good planter looks County Health and Human Services guidelines, beautiful while not killing your plants. They are UCCE Central Sierra has canceled all El Dorado expensive, but your friend will appreciate them County and Amador County Master Gardener and your child will appreciate the value of a dollar public events and classes. This cancelation will be as he/she works a part-time job to help you pay updated as public health guidelines change. your mortgage that month. Master Gardeners realizes public classes 8. Pruning shears. Micro-tip pruners are perfect are valued by county residents and appreciate for all plants and fit in a gardening pocket. (Fitting continued support and understanding during in a pocket is a big plus for gardening gifts.) this public health challenge. Canceled classes and Plant identification tags. Tags help us gardeners events could be offered at a future time if feasible; figure out whether that generic-looking tomato refer to ucanr.edu/edmg, which will be updated plant is heirloom, hybrid, open-pollinated, organic, with the latest changes as they occur. cherry, grape, plum, beefsteak, or a volunteer that Stay safe and follow recommended health and snuck into a pot of squash plants when we had our sanitation practices in the coming weeks. backs turned. For more information on the UCCE Master 9. Propagation supplies/season extenders. Gardeners of El Dorado County visit mgeldorado. Cloches to greenhouses, there are so many choices ucanr.edu. Master Gardeners are still available in giving a gift to help plants survive when “rough to answer home gardening questions via email winds do shake the darling buds of May.” mgeldorado@ucanr.edu or call (530) 621-5512, 10. Hand trowel. Not that cheap hand trowel or use the Ask a Master Gardener option on the with a frog painted on it. Buy your friend a real website. Looking for garden inspiration, while hand trowel with a comfortable handle. Your the Sherwood Demonstration Garden is closed friend will thank you every time they use it. due to COVID-19, the website has pictures, plants Is your gardening friend quirky? Maybe so, but lists and much more at mgeldorado.ucanr.edu/ any of the above suggestions will be appealing Demonstration_Garden. To sign up for notices to their gardening persona. Choosing gifts and newsletters visit ucanr.edu/master gardener appropriate to those quirks defines you as a caring e-news. Master Gardeners is also on Facebook and and attentive friend. Instagram. In response to COVID-19 and California Therecent New York Times Syndication Sales Corporation Department of Public Health and620 El Dorado Eighth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10018 For Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 For Release Wednesday, April 15, 2020
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Disgusting germs don’t stand a chance against my powerful SECRET WEAPON! YOU can stop the spread of germs that cause illness. But you’ll need two important pieces of equipment to get the job done – SOAP and WARM, RUNNING WATER.
Germs that cause colds and flu are called viruses and bacteria.
roper hand washing requires vigorous lathering for at least 20 seconds – about as long as it takes to sing the ABC song.
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Rinse well to remove all the soap. Dry hands with paper towels. Tip: use a paper towel to turn off the faucet after washing hands.
At the library, I talk with kids about washing their hands both before and after they read our books. They should wash before to help keep the books nice and clean. That helps the library. Then they should wash after they’re done reading to remove germs they picked up from the books. And that helps kids stay healthy. Standards Link: Health: Students recognize behaviors that promote healthy living.
The way a movie vampire covers his face with his cape is a good way to stop the spread of germs. It’s called the Vampire Cough. Next time you cough or sneeze, cough into the inside bend of your elbow. If you cough into your hands, the germs from your mouth get spread around. Think about it—what was the last thing you touched Hand with the inside Washing of your elbow? Get more Germ Patrol info and activities at kidscoop.com/scrub-squad
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time. Stop if you need to. Drink plenty of water. Enjoy a snack and stop to take pictures. That bench at the edge of the canyon will probably be looking like a great idea on the way out so why not enjoy the view of the canyon and its field of flowering gems a bit more? One of my common refrains when on a hike is “Yes, because who knows when I will be here again”. Say yes to taking the time to enjoy spring and Windy Point Trail in Colfax. I hope I see you on the trail soon. Mary West is author of the book series “Day Hiker — Gold Country Trail Guides,” a collection of the Day Hiker columns where West shares her longtime love of the outdoors and favorite hikes in Northern California’s Gold Country and beyond (available on Amazon). West was the recipient of the 2017 and 2019 CRAFT Award for Best Outdoor Newspaper Column by the Outdoor Writers of California. Follow her on Facebook and Instagram. Photos by Mary West
Windy Point Trail is a great place to observe wildlife, like the small moth above left, and enjoy the white water of the river.
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“I’ve always found kitchens to be my calling so even after leaving them, I always found my way back to them.” — Dean Hiatt, executive chef at Poor Red’s in the world was like a completely free and spot-on education. “Definitely an experience that will make an everlasting impression on me,” Hiatt said. “I loved every minute of it and look forward to more filming with the network.”
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Poor Red’s executive chef and “Supermarket Stakeout” star chef Dean Hiatt said his cooking style is “modern approach to rustic fine dining” and he likes to create “bold, in your face flavors.” He cooks dishes that include salmon and fennel – both found locally on the American River. working with what you have, the ideas just flow out.” Hiatt said the initial interview done before the show was one of his favorite parts as he met so many people and experienced the “behind the scenes” part of a world he never had experienced before. “I loved meeting the judges, especially Chef Antonia, because I have been a huge fan of hers and we got to talk food, music and tattoos.” Being on “Supermarket Stakeout” helped Chef Dean get better as a chef, he shared, explaining that the experience of getting pointers and honest critiques from some of the most renowned chefs
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Hiatt, born in Eureka in 1979, moved to Cameron Park at the age of 2 with his family. Growing up with his brother, Hiatt was raised by his father, who worked two jobs to support his sons. It resulted in the boys fending for themselves for dinner – and a cooking seed that later blossomed. “My father taught me passion,” Hiatt explained. “They say you can’t teach that, but my father showed my brother and me how to be passionate about life. It’s one of the most incredible gifts I received.” An avid outdoorsman, Hiatt has experienced everything the Sierra has to offer whether it be whitewater rafting on the American River or hiking/climbing the majestic mountains. “When you go hiking from Loon Lake to Lake Tahoe over seven days, fresh food is not something you can go and buy,” Hiatt shared. “My father taught me about food that grew wild in the hills. People call this ‘Farm to Fork’ these days. My father taught me about this 20 years before it became a buzzword and movement.” He graduated from Oak Ridge High School in 1998 and became a firefighter, graduating from the El Dorado County Training Officers Association Fire Academy in 1999. Though Hiatt loved firefighting the current Poor Red’s executive chef set his goals to different peaks. “I thought if I was only 19, what else could I do if I set my mind to it.” Hiatt, a lover of music, taught himself to play drums in high school and wanted to pursue the dream of playing in a band. He had some experience as a cook in local restaurants at this time. “I met the singer of Fenix-TX and he gave me a tryout and I went on a whirlwind tour, including Las Vegas and appearing on MTV,” Hiatt said. After returning to Cameron Park the future “Supermarket Stakeout” star recalled he never thought of being a chef as a career option until he and friends traveled back to Las Vegas for his birthday. “I loved Vegas — the food, the atmosphere, the options. I had cooked growing up and had some experience, but not until I saw Vegas had I thought of the kitchen as something I could really do full-time,” Hiatt explained. “I moved to Vegas in 2008 and this is where I really honed this craft.” He got a job from David Burke, a celebrity chef from New York and famous for participating on “Iron Chef.” Hiatt worked his way up to being a sous chef at the Venetian and experienced the Vegas strip at Diablo’s, an open-air, two-story Mexican cantina. He cooked for celebrities and professional athletes, including John Elway, Paris Hilton, the Prince of Dubai, David Tyree and others. “Vegas was eye-opening, quite the experience.” Hiatt decided to return home after his time in Las Vegas to help his father close the family business. He got back into cooking at local eateries to make ends meet. It was at this point he met chef Michael Williams and opened Pause Lounge in Roseville as his sous chef. He next became the executive sous chef and helped open Firestone Public House in Midtown Sacramento. “It was a great spot and always busy,” Hiatt recalled. “It had a little bit of that Vegas vibe and there was always someone walking in. I cooked for Kevin Johnson there often and a lot of (other) Kings players came in.” Hiatt moved on to The Old Firehouse in Sacramento because he said he wanted to learn all aspects of a restaurant from food to wine to service. “The Food Network was filming a show and went to places like the Kitchen and Ella, but when they came to our place they stayed for three hours and loved every single thing,” the chef said. “We were crowned the winner and I hold that close to my chest.” After another year in Sacramento Hiatt wanted to come back to his roots and the Poor Red’s opportunity came knocking. The homegrown chef is back home and brings 19 years of experience to the El Dorado kitchen. “I’m excited. I am from here, went to school here, played in the woods here. All of it I have done here,” said Hiatt. “Being able to revitalize a local landmark is bittersweet.” Since being back, Hiatt has been voted as one of the top chefs of the county for the past three years, including Top Chef of El Dorado County in 2018, and getting a local magazine cover the same year. He has been a part of Poor Red’s winning more than 28 awards during the same time span while making the historical restaurant the most award-winning eatery in the county. In 2018 and 2019 Hiatt anchored El Dorado County’s Farm to Pork event that raises money for local high school Future Farmers of America programs and feeds more than 250 people. He currently helps local charities and mentors high school students in culinary arts programs, employing them in restaurants — a great education for the next generation of chefs. To see the viewing schedule and watch the episodes of “Supermarket Stakeout” on the Food Network visit foodnetwork.com/shows/supermarket-stakeout.
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Sticky treats for when you’re stuck indoors Whether for a simple art project or crafty snack, popcorn is the perfect food when you’re looking for a creative outlet
Sweet N Salty Popcorn Pretzel Sticks Serves 6 Ingredients 6 large pretzel rods 6 tablespoons peanut butter 3 cups popped popcorn Sugar sprinkles 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips, optional Directions 1. Spread 1 tablespoon of peanut butter over pretzel, leaving a 2-inch ‘handle’ without peanut butter. 2. Press and roll popcorn onto peanut butter to coat. Sprinkle with sugar sprinkles. For optional chocolate drizzle:
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3. Pour over popcorn, tossing gently to mix well. Cool five minutes.
3. Clip a small corner from the bag and squeeze bag to drizzle chocolate over popcorn. 4. Sprinkle with additional sugar sprinkles. Photos and recipes courtesy of The Popcorn Board
5. Allow chocolate to harden before serving.
Public Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000319 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BROADWAY SMOKE AND VAPE, located at 1390 Broadway Ste A, Placerville, CA. 95667/Mailing Address: 9720 Vintage Park Dr., Sacramento, CA., 95829 Registered owner(s): A.S Retail Inc., 1390 Broadway Ste A, Placerville, CA. 95667 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: March 18, 2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Arvinder Shah ARVINDER SHAH, President I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on March 18, 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) 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15 7634 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000292 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SHIRO SHEARS SACTO, located at 1537 Radford Loop, El Dorado Hills, CA., 95762 Registered owner(s): Jim Whitesell, 1537 Radford Loop, 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: February 20, 2015. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jim Whitesell JIM WHITESELL 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 9, 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) 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15 7636 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000293 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SUPERIOR lEGAl SUPPORT SERVICES located at 5170 Golden Foothill Parkway, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): 1. Igor Prokopyev, 2230 Valley View Pkwy. #1024, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, 2. Olga Prokopyeva, 2230 Valley View Pkwy. #1024, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: March 9, 2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Igor Prokopyev IGOR PROKOPYEV /s/ Olga Prokopyeva OLGA PROKOPYEVA I declare that all information in this
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 20, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22 7653
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000328 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SCOREWRITE SYSTEM, located at 151 Powers Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Janet Reymann-Greenhill, 151 Powers Drive, 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/ Janet ReymannGreenhill JANET REYMANN-GREENHILL I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any
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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 9, 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) 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22 7649
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of BENJAMIN ALLEN LEACH; aka: ALLEN LEACH; aka: B.A. LEACH A PETITION for Probate has been filed by LONA PHIPPS in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that LONA PHIPPS 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: April 29, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 495 Main Street, 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: RICHARD L. KIMBELL Attorney at Law 322 West Center Street Yreka, CA 96097 (530) 842-1605 4/1, 4/8, 4/15 7650
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000339 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SIERRA ANIMAl HOSPITAl, located at 7476 Green Valley Rd., Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 4375 Shangri La Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Achievement Holdings, Inc., 4375 Shangri La Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 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: March 10, 2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Candace Rapp CANDACE RAPP, CEO 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 25, 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) 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29 7664 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000340 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CB INVESTING, llC, located at 4375 Shangri La Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): CB Investing, LLC, 4375 Shangri La Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company , State of LLC: CALIFORNIA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: March 10, 2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Candace Rapp CANDACE RAPP, CEO
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 25, 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) 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29 7665
T.S. NO.: 9462-4814 TSG ORDER NO.: 191097864 A.P.N.: 009-212-017-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SAlE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/18/2004. 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. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 05/21/2004 as Document No.: 2004-0041378-00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, executed by: JAMES L. HAMMAN, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 05/28/2020 at 01:00 PM Sale Location: Main Entrance, El Dorado County Superior Courthouse - Placerville Main Street Branch, 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3393 SLY PARK ROAD, POLLOCK PINES, CA 95726 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $162,093.40 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the
sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 1-800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www.auction.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9462-4814. 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. 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. NBS Default Services, LLC 14841 Dallas Parkway, Suite 425 Dallas, TX 75254 800-766-7751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www. auction.com or Call: 1-800-280-2832. NBS Default Services, LLC, Tim Gaynor, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. NPP0369772 To: MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT & PLACERVILLE TIMES 04/08/2020, 04/15/2020, 04/22/2020 4/8, 4/15, 4/22 7666 PUBlIC NOTICE The Board of Directors of the Mosquito Fire Protection District will have a 2020/2021 Budget Workshop via Teleconferencing Saturday, April 25th 2020. The preliminary budget is available at the Mosquito Fire Protection District, 8801 Rock Creek Rd, Placerville, California, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for inspection by interested taxpayers. Community is asked to send questions and recommendations to the District by April 20th, 2020. Please join in the teleconference for questions and comments. Please see agenda for teleconferencing instructions. Barbara Mikel, Board President Mosquito Fire Protection District BY: Sharlyn Fields, Board Secretary DATED: April 2nd, 2020 4/8, 4/15 7668 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SAlE T.S. No.: 2019-02164-CA A.P.N.: 077-253-003-000 Property Address: 5625 Pennyroyal Drive, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SAlE PURSUANT TO CIVIl CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BElOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONlY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/26/2005. 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. Trustor: Melvin R Burton and Catherine Burton, Husband and wife as Joint Tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, llC Deed of Trust Recorded 06/06/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0046237-00 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, Date of Sale: 06/11/2020 at 01:00 PM Place of Sale: Main Entrance El Dorado County Superior Courthouse Placerville Main Street Branch, 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 224,094.33 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SAlE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, 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, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and
now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 5625 Pennyroyal Drive, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 A.P.N.: 077-253-003-000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. 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 thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, 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 obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 224,094.33. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. 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. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S 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 this 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 (866)-9608299 or visit this Internet Web site http:// www.altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2019-02164-CA. 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. Western Progressive, llC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information line: (866) 9608299 http://www.altisource. com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices. aspx ________________________________ Trustee Sale Assistant Date: April 4, 2020 WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, llC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COllECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COllECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 4/15, 4/22, 4/29 7674 NOTICE OF lIEN SAlE 2008 Crownline 22 CF0016RS and Trailer 4041 Carson Rd. Camino Ca. 95709 April 23, 2020 at 10:00 am 530 503 9788 4/15 7675
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