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Fair postponed due to COVID-19 concerns Dylan Svoboda Staff writer The El Dorado County Fair has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fair organizers announced last week they will move this year’s event to July 9-12, pending barring complications, as the coronavirus outbreak shelves large gatherings across the world. “Fair staff has been working for months to prepare for (the) fair, the Democrat photo by Krysten Kellum entertainment has been Gates are locked at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds where numerous booked, judges hired and events have been canceled this spring and the county fair postponed vendors have signed up,” El Dorado County Fair and in an effort to quell the spread of the coronavirus.
Event Center CEO Jodi Gray wrote in an email Monday. Fortunately, she added, “Almost all of (the fair’s) entertainers and judges (were) able to switch the dates, as well as (the) carnival.” The event was originally planned for June 18-21. Fair officials said the annual swine show will still take place in June as scheduled. Mass gatherings, like county fairs, will be the last events approved by the state under Gov. Gavin Newsom’s reopening plans. Currently, El Dorado County is moving through n
County gets go-ahead for Stage 2 Officials awaiting guidlines
Dylan Svoboda Staff writer The California Department of Public Health has listed El Dorado County as one of two counties able to reopen parts of its economy. El Dorado, along with Butte County, met the criteria for moving through Stage 2 of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s reopening plan. Businesses such as dine-in
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Mountain Democrat launches business stimulus program Democrat staff The Mountain Democrat has announced a stimulus program to assist local businesses. The program offers every business in El Dorado County a free eighth-page display advertisement in either the Mountain Democrat, Village Life or Cameron Park Life publications. Advertisers can use the ad space for anything they want to relay to their customers. n
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Two additional cases of COVID-19 found in the south county Dylan Svoboda Staff writer
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Taekewondo student Kasha Salamina, left, celebrates receiving his green belt Saturday as instructors with Cameron Park/Foothill Taekwondo marked individual achievements outside the Placerville dojang. Also riding in the back of the pickup are Cherilyn Lussier, right, who got her black belt and Cherilyn’s son Braydon who was there to show his support. Adhereing to COVID-19 social-distancing guidelines, students who received promotions completed their testing and demonstrations virtually to move up in rank.
El Dorado County public health officials confirmed two new cases of COVID-19 in the south county area over the weekend. That moves the countywide, confirmed coronavirus case count to 56. With three new recoveries, the number of known active cases sits at eight.
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Wagons, ho? No … Wagon Train hold up Pat Lakey Staff writer
The Wagon Train of 2020 that was set to make its run from Round Hill, Nev., to Placerville come June was felled by the he Highway 50 Wagon Train tiniest of wild critters — a little “grizzly” that has traveled from Nevada to of microscopic proportions, a coronavirus Placerville, called COVID-19. Calif., since 1949, A statement on “We’ve had heat, snow, cold, thrilling participants the Facebook page and history-loving politics — but this is the first of the Highway crowds on its way, 50 Association thing that stopped us.” won’t run this year — that sponsors the — Steve Downer, only the second time always eagerly in its colorful history president of the Highway 50 Association anticipated Wagon that the states’ only Train states, moving historical “Unfortunately event has been canceled. due to the COVID-19 virus, the Board Unlike the pioneers who in the 1800s of Directors has made the hard decision came over the treacherous Rockies that to cancel the 2020 Highway 50 Wagon took their toll in lost lives, only to be faced Train. This was not an easy decision by with the daunting Sierra Nevada range that any means; we will keep you updated on would exact its own cost (most famously upcoming events this year as much as possible. Democrat file photo the Donner Party), it wasn’t avalanche The Highway 50 Association Wagon Train, which usually runs in early June, has or grizzlies that stopped the modern-day n See Wagon Train, page A7 pioneers. been canceled this year due to COVID-19 social-distancing concerns.
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Mary Theresa Muse Feb. 2, 1950 - May 5, 2020
Mary Theresa Muse died peacefully at home surrounded by her husband and seven children. Beloved wife of 48 years of William Fisher and daughter of the late Robert and Mary Beatty Muse. Cherished mother of the seven Muse-Fishers: Julie and husband David Giordano of West Roxbury, Mass.; Mary Katherine (Katie) and husband David Boyaj of Roslindale, Mass.; Michael and wife Lauren (Dunlap) of Sacramento; Annie and husband Aaron Bellamy of El Dorado Hills; John and wife Sally (Darby) of Berkeley; Christopher and girlfriend Katrina Lund of El Dorado Hills and Andrew (Scooter) of El Dorado Hills. Adored “Yaya� to her 11 grandchildren: Jack, Michael, Ella, Claire, Maggie, Marlena, Nora, William, Margot, Katherine and James and dear sister of Michael J., Esq. of Wellesley; Robert F. Jr., Esq. of Washington, D.C.; Honorable Christopher J., of Hingham; Stephen P. of Paris, France; Dr. John P. of Milton; Dr. Daniel A. of Canton; James A. of Mattapoisett; Julie A. Stanley Esq., of Hingham; Patricia E. Muse Esq., of Boston; and the late Peter J. Muse Esq. of Milton. She is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, in-laws and countless friends. Born in Boston, Mass., and raised in the town of Brookline, Mary was a proud graduate of Newton Country Day School and Wheaton College (Norton, Mass.). Mary moved to California in 1973 with her husband Bill, and what began as a one-year opportunity became one of the great adventures of their lives. Together with Mary’s father “Big Bob,� the couple built Pacific States Development Corporation, which became the prominent developer of El Dorado Hills during the 1970s and early 1980s. El Dorado Hills became Mary’s home. After graduating from McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento in 1978, Mary began a fulfilling legal career. Her professional life centered around family law, both as a Superior Court Staff Attorney and Superior Court Commissioner for El Dorado County from 1987-96 and then with her private family law practice. She was grateful for her work and found fulfillment from helping others. Mary was passionate about supporting the local public school system. She first served on the Buckeye Union School Board and then on the El Dorado Union High School Board for 17 years. A dedicated public servant, Mary was also past president of the El Dorado County Bar Association, board member of New Morning Youth and Family Counseling, Mother Teresa Maternity Home, Marshall Hospital, Western Sierra Bank and an early member of the American Leadership Forum (ALF). Mary had an amazing ability to balance her professional responsibilities with her role as a wife and a mother of seven children. Mary also cared deeply about her friends who are too numerous to list. Mary exhibited a fun-loving spirit, always up for a new adventure whether it be with local trips to Apple Hill, Lake Tahoe or San Francisco, or on travels around the world. Mary managed to give her children both roots and wings, creating strong family traditions and memories, and helping to foster curiosity about the world, an understanding of the importance of civic responsibility and community involvement, as well as love and empathy for others. Mary was incredibly kind and her generosity was abundant. Her husband and children are heartbroken by their loss but know that her legacy will live on in all of them and Mary’s grandchildren. Mary died as a result of complications from cancer. Donations in her memory may be made to the El Dorado Hills Endowment of the El Dorado Community Foundation (ssl.charityweb.net/ eldoradocf) or the Mother Teresa Maternity Home of El Dorado County www.motherteresamaternityhome. com). The family encourages anyone with a memory of Mary to please share it at www.marytmuse.com. A celebration of Mary’s life will be held at a later time and her family looks forward to acknowledging and remembering her remarkable life with family and friends.
Beverly J. Samp
Feb. 9, 1929-April 29, 2020
Beverly June Samp of Shingle Springs passed away peacefully in her sleep at home April 29, 2020. Beverly grew up in Westbrook, Minn., where she met the love of her life Gordon Walter Samp when she was attending high school. She and Gordon were married April 3, 1948, and they relocated to Shingle Springs in 1954 where they lived the rest of their lives. Beverly was a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and friend to many. She went above and beyond to make sure that her grandchildren were cared for. She was also an amazing gardener and her green thumb was admired by all who knew her. She worked for the California Division of Forestry in a fire lookout tower from 1972-92. She was predeceased by her parents, husband Gordon W. Samp and grandson Jonathan Lee Samp. She is survived by her son Gary L. Samp (Nita) of Kingman, Ariz.; daughters Ramona R. Potter (Ken) of Clarksdale, Mo., Shirley A. Hinzman (Eric) of Shingle Springs and Gail D. Bandy (Rich) of Canton, Kan.; sister Carol Jackets (Duane) of Winona, Minn.; 11 grandchildren, 12 greatgrandchildren and many other relatives. There will be no local memorial service held at this time.
Matthew “Scott� Smith
July 10, 1963-April 27, 2020
Life has taken an unexpected turn for the worse and our dear Scott slipped away peacefully in his sleep in Redding, Calif., while working at a family member’s home. He was a very loved man. His top priority was being a loving supportive father and family member. He had a life lived with many accomplishments. He was a star quarterback at Ponderosa High School in Shingle Springs where he graduated in 1981. He lived for extreme sports like skiing/mountain sports, motocross and crossing the Rubicon, basically anything with a motor and wheels. Many great memories were made with his family going camping and enjoying the outdoors. He built and remodeled houses and businesses all over the nation helping mold it to the beautiful place we call home. During his life he also worked as an engineer for AT&T in Sacramento helping to lay all the fiber optics and build the cell phone towers we all very much use today. His work led him to the Carpenters Local Union 46 in Shingle Springs where he helped fabricate and build many facilities all over the great state of California. His craftsmanship will be something we all benefit from for the rest of our lives. His humor and loving spirit will never be forgotten. Willing to give the shirt off his back to anyone in need, he was truly an extraordinary and exceptional man. He is survived by his loving mother and father Jay and Mary Ann Smith, his loving sister, Debi SmithGoedeck. His loving daughter and step son, Brianne Smith and Jeremy Long, the loving mother of his child Lori Bishop-Smith. And many, many others who will forever love and miss him. His death has shook us all to our core and this is a very tragic loss to our family. Services will be held in Diamond Springs this summer when we can all safely get together due to the pandemic and celebrate this beautiful life that was taken way too soon. Please reach out to any family members if you would like to attend or send your love. “I keep a close watch on this heart of mine I keep my eyes wide open all the time I keep the ends out for the tie that binds Because you’re mine, I walk the line.� -Johnny Cash I love you times infinity Daddy. You’re my best friend forever. Love, your baby girl Bri.
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Motorcyclist killed in Highway 49 crash discovered Sunday Pat Lakey Staff writer A 39-year-old Placerville man suffered fatal injuries when the 2017 Honda motorcycle he was driving on Highway 49 north of Riverwood Drive, between Placerville and Coloma, left the roadway and struck a tree, according to the California Highway Patrol. Killed was Douglas J. Mann, whose body and wrecked motorcycle were discovered in a ditch inside a deeply wooded area by someone working on private property nearby, the Placerville office of the CHP reported. That person called for help at 6:25 p.m. Sunday, but the time of death and the cause of the wreck still are under investigation. When emergency crews arrived on scene it was determined the motorcyclist was past medical help, according to the report. No witness reported having seen the motorcycle crash into the tree. Based on evidence at the scene the CHP determined that Mann was riding the Honda CRF 250L southbound on Highway 49 at an unknown speed when for unknown reasons while traversing a curve the driver braked, lost control of the motorcycle and skidded off the east roadway edge before hitting the tree. Weather conditions that day were noted to be clear, dry and sunny. The case remains under investigation.
North Dakota man goes missing in South Fork of the American River Democrat staff Last seen April 28 being pulled away by the swift currents of the South Fork of the American River, 26-year-old John Nguyen, visiting from North Dakota, has not been found. Friends who were with Nguyen on that day called 911 for help, with El Dorado County sheriff ’s deputies, Search and Rescue, a dive team and drone team all joining a search effort centered in the Lotus area. Nguyen was last seen at about 1:30 p.m. “After a thorough
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Jenkinson Lake at the Sly Park Recreation Area is brimming with water but not crowds as entrance gates have remained closed during the shelter in place.
EID considering plans to reopen recreation areas Dawn Hodson Staff writer In light of El Dorado County submitting a plan to the governor last week in hopes of accelerating into Stage 2 of the state’s COVID19 quarantine reopening plan, El Dorado Irrigation District staff is preparing for a structured and safe return to offering recreation activities at its facilities as soon as possible. Initial activities permitted will include opening Sly Park Recreation Area in Pollock Pines on a limited basis with restrictions for day-use
activities, including the use of the boat ramp. At Monday’s meeting of EID’s Board of Directors EID General Manager Jim Abercrombie said he would be discussing the issue of re-opening EID’s recreational facilities at Sly Park, Silver Lake and Caples Lake with the county chief administrative officer and county public health officer on either Monday or Tuesday. The district is expected to issue additional information on this topic this week once it has the approval of public health officials.
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After closing for six weeks, Black Cabin Coffee in South Lake Tahoe reopened May 1 with a walk-up window to serve customers.
Tahoe restaurants adapting but still struggling with supplies, lack of tourism Claire McArthur Tahoe Daily Tribune Rick Boyd’s eclectic eatery and beer market in Incline Village, Brewforia, looks very different than it did two months ago. The chairs and tables are gone, replaced with shelves stocked with toilet paper, dry goods, cleaning supplies and pre-made meals. The take-out menu has been drastically pared down, and he’s offering free meals to anyone who comes in and cannot afford to pay. “Everyday there’s a new challenge,” said Boyd. “As much as I try to keep everybody’s spirits up and try to make sure they know that there are people around them who can help them, I don’t expect this to be any sort of return to normal before the end of the year. There are so many factors to weigh here.” Compared to last April and May, which are generally his slowests months, revenue is down anywhere from 50-70%, he said. In March, he gave employees the option to get laid off or have significantly reduced hours, and now he’s down to two hourly
employees at Brewforia and three at his other Incline Village restaurant, Bertie’s Hot Chicken. That’s down from a total staff of 25. “The support we’re seeing in the restaurant industry is coming from nonprofits like the Boys and Girls Club and the Rotary Club,” said Boyd, who cooks 300 meals at Brewforia every Tuesday for those
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California Matters
State budget will take a very big hit
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bit of fiscal history is in order. The Great Recession that hit California 13 years ago had a devastating effect on the state budget. General fund revenues — principally personal income taxes paid by affluent Californians DAN WALTERS — dropped by about 20% and to maintain basic services, the Legislature and then-Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger ran up deficits and covered them with borrowed money. They shifted money from special funds, such as highway construction and maintenance, to prop up the general fund portion of the budget and they triggered temporary cuts in state aid to schools, among other tactics. When Jerry Brown returned to the governorship in 2011 he confronted what he called a “wall of debt” more than $30 billion high. Eventually, all the borrowed money was repaid. This history frames what is about to happen to the state budget because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Countless businesses have been shut down to battle the spread of the coronavirus, millions of jobs have been erased (at least temporarily) and countless billions of dollars have been wiped from stock market accounts and other investments. The $222.2 billion 2020-21 budget that Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed in January, containing substantial increases in spending on education, health care and social services, has now been set aside. Newsom’s staff is working on a revised version to be unveiled in mid-May. “The economic disruption from the pandemic is expected to result in a recession and have significant negative effects on state revenues,” Newsom’s Department of Finance said in a preliminary overview in mid-April. “Concurrently, the drop in the stock market may cause further revenue declines. “This impact is expected to be immediate, affecting fiscal year 2019-20, and will continue into fiscal year 2020-21 and additional years depending on the pace of recovery of local, state and national economies.” How bad will the “significant negative effects” be? A passage in the back pages of the budget states that a moderate recession would likely reduce general revenues by $25 billion a year. This recession isn’t moderate and could easily surpass the Great Recession in severity. Moreover, the state is now markedly more dependent on personal income taxes than it was during the Great Recession, especially levies on the highest-income Californians whose taxable incomes ■
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Letters to the Editor Grateful for Marshall and the community EDITOR: uring the past two months Marshall Medical Center hoped for the best and prepared for the worst. And with cautious optimism, the best-case scenario is coming to light. Because of the success of our county’s shelterin-place measures, El Dorado County is not experiencing the rate of infections nor the patient surge we feared. Marshall has had just one COVID-19 inpatient and data currently show that we have less than one active case per 10,000 people. According to projections, the likelihood of a patient surge is low. Marshall is working toward ramping up services and we look forward to bringing people back to work and taking care of our patients who need us. Yes, all of the hype and preparations may now seem anti-climactic. However, the lack of a patient surge is the best possible outcome we could have asked for. Our community’s cooperation in stopping the wide spread of the coronavirus cannot be understated. All of that said, there is still a need to be diligent with infection prevention, including keeping a social distance, limiting gatherings, masking and hand hygiene. Let’s not undo the good work we have done in flattening the curve. Though the spread of the coronavirus has slowed, it still is in existence in our community and surrounding areas. Marshall continues to develop plans for a variety of potential future waves. Coming into the job last summer, I didn’t expect all of the excitement to happen so quickly. From the public safety power shutdowns to the global pandemic, I am sincerely hoping for a much-needed break from disaster planning. Reflecting on these events, however, these trials have really shown me Marshall’s true colors: our staff ’s resilience, our leaders’ dedication and our providers’ commitment. I can say with all confidence that I made the right decision to join the Marshall family. On the occasion of National Hospital Week (May
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10-16), I want to publicly express my thanks to all of the individuals who make up the Marshall team for their hard work and sacrifice all year and especially during this time. I am so proud of the good work in planning and executing a response to the pandemic. I also want to express gratitude to all those who showed support to our healthcare workers by donating masks, supplies, food and words of encouragement. There is no doubt that the sense of community in El Dorado County is strong. SIRI NELSON President/chief executive officer,, Marshall Medical Center
A time to be cautious and creative EDITOR: he COVID-19 virus and the stay-at-home order have had an impact on local business, government and the community. This is a very difficult and challenging time — a time to be cautious and creative. Our county has been very successful in limiting the spread of the virus so far, due to the efforts of residents and businesses. I would like to thank El Dorado County, the city of Placerville and the medical community for working together and for basing their request to the state about opening up on facts, not politics. By sending a letter to the state, and by not renewing the stay-at-home order, it should be clear that even though the stay-at-home order has been lifted by the county, (except for Tahoe), it doesn’t mean “anything goes” as we are still to follow the state’s stay-at-home order. While we may soon be allowed to slowly and carefully open up, testing will continue to be critical in giving us a more detailed picture of our status as a community, within our families and individually. It is important for the county and the city officials to remember they are responsible for the health and safety of all their residents. The rural counties in California have a higher
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rdinarily, both cases and deaths. a national And yet, in that other crisis pulls universe, those same a country lower numbers are now together. Americans pointed to as proof that especially are at their the threat itself was best in a crisis — we originally overstated unite to face a threat and that such draconian together, head on. measures as sheltering But does it feel as if at home weren’t needed. this particular threat, To me this is like the coronavirus, is pointing to someone JENNIFER FORSBERG whose temperature has instead pushing us further apart? been lowered by aspirin MEYER It’s almost as if there and saying, “Look! His are parallel universes in temperature is normal which how you feel about the virus’ now; he didn’t need the aspirin.” threat and how to respond to it can be Statistical models aren’t perfect but predicted by your politics. their general thrust in this case was Which makes no rational sense correct — social distancing works. whatsoever. But consider these disparities:
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Flipping the proof Early on experts agreed that without measures to “flatten the curve” the number of coronavirus cases would dramatically spike, overwhelming hospitals and increasing the death toll. Numbers now indicate that prediction was correct and, in fact, the earlier and more comprehensive the social-distancing measures were in a given area, the more gradual was the upturn on the lines in graphs showing
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the immunologist leading our national coronavirus response team, has for years been described as the most trusted man in America. Yet now, in the other universe, his motives are being questioned simply because he’s deemed too outspoken and insufficiently supportive of the president’s opinions. Specifically, when the president retweeted a message that included the hashtag #FireFauci, many saw it as a signal to attack. Leading the charge
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is Dr. Shiva Ayyadurai (not a medical doctor), who claims the coronavirus crisis has been abetted by political shenanigans and Trump-hating, plus led by doctors ignorant of the immune system and in league with Big Pharma. Indeed, according to Dr. Shiva, as his admirers call him, if we all just took the right vitamins there wouldn’t even be a coronavirus crisis. Ayyadurai is also, perhaps not surprisingly, a leading antivaccine activist. He believes Fauci is collaborating covertly with Bill Gates to require enforced worldwide vaccinations. “They’re gonna go help all the people in Africa with vaccines, vaccines, vaccines vaccines, right?” Ayyadurai told Politico in mid-April. “Vaccines are highly profitable. So when I connect the dots, it is essentially about moving this entire [world], using sometimes fear mongering to move it, to mandated vaccines for everyone.” Is it, though? In my universe, those dots don’t begin to connect in that way.
Disregarding nurses Finally, if Fauci can’t be trusted, what about nurses? We call them our “heroes” and “angels” and this year nurses topped the Gallup Poll for
“most trusted profession” for the 18th year in a row. Yet some in the other universe must be tuning them out in order to continue believing the crisis and its remedies have been overblown. “We are begging people, please stay home,” wrote Tina Ray, RN, in a Facebook post April 15 on behalf of the Michigan Nurses Association. She was responding to the protest against Michigan’s stay-at-home order. “Lives are being saved. We ask everyone to protect themselves, their families and us by doing what’s best for the greater good.” And from a different nurse’s Facebook post: “It’s really hard to be a nurse and hear and read that people doubt this thing that is happening and actively causing harm and strife for my colleagues and me.” Finally, you may’ve seen one of the countless posts on social media from medical personnel, all on some variation of this theme: “We stayed at work for you. Please stay at home for us.” And that’s the thing … regardless of what the actual coronavirus deathrate percentage winds up being, don’t we owe it to our hard-working medical professionals to help keep the infection spikes as low as possible to make their jobs safe and doable?
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The boat launch at Sand Harbor State Park has been shutdown due to the COVID-19 threat.
Boating on Lake Tahoe to be phased in per COVID-19 orders Tahoe Regional Planning Agency News release STATELINE, NEV. — The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has announced a phased approach to boating that discourages out-of-area visitation as part of state and local coordination on recreation guidelines for Lake Tahoe this season. TRPA’s annual distribution of Lake Tahoe aquatic invasive species decals to marinas and launch facilities will be in line with direction from state and local officials, the agency said Monday, May 11. No visiting boats from out of the region can launch until public health orders are further relaxed. The agency has been working closely with marinas, launch sites, public health officials and the Nevada and California governors’ offices on a date to begin opening the lake, first to boats that have
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intact aquatic invasive species inspection seals. Vessels with an intact inspection seal, which are called “Tahoe only” boats, are typically stored or trailered locally. Allowing them to launch would not invite widespread visitation to the region, according to agency officials. “As some areas begin to see the COVID curve flatten, it is critical that boaters, government leaders and marina managers follow a phased approach that addresses public health and environmental concerns,” TRPA Executive Director Joanne S. Marchetta said. “We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation and encourage boaters to stay up to date on when facilities will open by visiting tahoeboatinspections. com.” A Lake Tahoe invasive species seal shows that a boat does not need to be inspected or decontaminated to prevent an introduction of harmful invasive species. Inspection stations for
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about when the statewide stay-at-home order might be lifted — or at least eased for rural areas with lower case numbers. We can only hope the decisions that end up being made are the correct ones, at the correct time. But … whether you ultimately support those decisions, I fear, will have far too much to do with which universe you’re in. Jennifer Forsberg Meyer is a columnist with the Mountain Democrat. Leave a comment for her online, or for a reply, reach her at jfmfeedback@ gmail.com.
see a heavy hit on non-pandemic spending — unless Congress and President Donald Trump give state and local governments substantial, no-strings relief. The revised budget that Newsom will propose this month, and the one the Legislature will enact by June 15, will be nothing more than preliminary guesses, since the fuller extent of the fiscal crisis won’t emerge until after the July 15 income tax filing deadline. The budget will be revised more or less continuously thereafter as both the pandemic and the economy evolve. It will be bad, but until it happens we won’t know the depth of the fiscal damage. Dan Walters is a journalist and author who writes for CALmatters.org, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media venture explaining California policies and politics.
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population of seniors. In 2019 the 60+ population in El Dorado County was 59,128, or 32% of the total population. Of that number 17,647 were 75+ and 8,930 seniors were living along. Given how large our senior population is, and how much at risk they are, it is important to be prudent and cautious with any efforts to ease the lockdown. Each of us needs to respect the health and safety of ourselves and others, as we certainly don’t want to lose all the benefits gained. KATHI LISHMAN Placerville
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are the most volatile. The Legislature’s budget analyst, Gabriel Petek, has told lawmakers, “The state now faces a budget problem, potentially a significant one” and estimated a near-term deficit as high as $35 billion, eventually reaching $85 billion. A $35 billion drop would be 23% of the revenue previously estimated for the 2020-21 general fund and it might be a conservative figure, given the budget’s estimate of a $25 billion impact from a moderate recession. Even so, $35 billion is twice what the state has squirreled away in its emergency reserve accounts. State officials estimate that fighting the pandemic will cost about $7 billion, most of which will likely be reimbursed by the federal government, albeit with borrowed money. Nevertheless, the state would still
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With the bonus of saving lives? Obviously, the lockdowns can’t last forever. And, yes, we’ll have to accept some health risks in order to resuscitate our economy. Businesses need to re-open; people need to get back to work and children to school. But all that needs to happen on an area-by-area basis, in a planned, deliberate fashion, using the best possible data, input from reliable experts and (please, please) more testing capability, so we’re not flying blind. The city of Placerville recently asked the governor
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invasive species remain closed under COVID-19 orders. Owners of “Tahoe in-and-out” vessels visit other waterbodies during the boating year and approximately 85% of them are from outside the Tahoe Basin. These boats would only be considered to launch in future phases after health orders are further relaxed. Lake Tahoe Marina Association officials said over the next several weeks, marinas and launch facilities are tackling the significant amount of work necessary to ready customer boats and facilities. “The association appreciates the opportunity to work with TRPA, the states and counties in the Lake Tahoe Basin, and the League to Save Lake Tahoe on a plan to restart operations and begin preparations of a phased opening for boating activities,” marina association secretary Cathy Walsh said. “Our top
hat have you been doing during the quarantine? Are you working on some projects? I’ve only been a part time couch-potato; the rest of my time has been spent cleaning my house and my property and doing some of those long put-off chores. I’ve built stone walls, laid bricks and even did some painting. The very first thing I did, before the stay-at-home mandate, was start my garden by working up the dirt, amending the soil and planting some early freeze resistant crops. The rest is in the ground now and doing quite well. I’m eating home-grown broccoli and my radishes are very tasty. I expect to be harvesting
some cauliflower and the peas are over 2 feet tall; they’ll be on the dinner table soon. Rows of string beans are sprouting and carrots are coming up everywhere. The last in the ground was the tomatoes, squash and melons, sure hope we don’t get another late season freeze. If you haven’t already started your garden, it’s not too late. There’s nothing better than fresh, homegrown veggies at keeping healthy. While I might miss going out, I’ve been exercising my cooking skills thanks in part to our new meat market in Diamond Springs — a wonderful addition to this part of the county. If you haven’t been there yet, might I suggest a visit soon. You won’t be disappointed. Now, with harvesting my own backyard and the weather improving, well, you get the point. So, when town does open back up there could be some competition. My friends and family will still want to eat here. I don’t mind; I like cooking. But we’re all going to start visiting our favorite local restaurants at least twice a week and shopping local, if for no other reason than the change. So please show support for our community when this is all over and businesses bounce back and this ordeal will be nothing more than a bad memory. God bless us all. JIM ALLEN Placerville
American Assoc. of University Women, Foothills of EDC Branch. Our mission is to advance gender equity for women & girls. Science & Math Camp Scholarships, Speech Contests, monthly programs & interest groups. Call Melanie 530-306-6604 or Laurel 530-417-7737 eldorado-aauw.ca.net El DORADO COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Dedicated to all aspects of ham radio. Meetings held on the fourth Thursday of each month at Federated Church, 1031 Thompson Way, Placerville, 7:15 pm. Visitors and non-hams welcome. Info at www.edcarc.net CANTARE CHORALE of the Sierra Foothills performs all styles of choral music and is always looking for talented new members. For information, audition, or to schedule an event see www. cantarechorale.com, call (530) 677-8463. or (530) 676-4432. PLAY CRIBBAGE! **All skill levels** Learn to play by ACC Rules. **Beginner instruction available.** Compete in Weekly Tournaments. Gold Country Cribbers play Wednesdays at 6:00 pm. Call 916-768-4452 for more info! DEMOCRATS – Come meet with the United Democrats of El Dorado County at Denny’s in Placerville, at noon, on the 4th Thursday of the month. Call (530)391-6414 or see edcdems.org for more information. EDC MINERAL & GEM SOCIETY meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday, 7:00 PM, at the American Legion Hall, 4561 Greenstone Rd. Meetings include a presentation and refreshments. Visitors are welcome. We also share interests in earth sciences and lapidary & jewelry arts through field trips, workshops, educational outreach and events. Visit www.eldoradorocks.org. Fleet Reserve Assoc, Br 275, Active Duty or Retired Veterans, USN, USMC, Coast Guard. Regular meeting on 4th Wednesday each month, social 5:30 pm, dinner 6:00 pm, and meeting 7:00 pm. Veterans Memorial Building 130 Placerville Drive, contact Larry (530) 677-3925 GOLD RUSH CHORUS now welcomes both men and women to share the joy of singing four-part harmony in the barbershop style. To learn more or to book a performance, call Howard at (530) 647-6513 or Kent (530) 651-3575 Hangtown Women’s TENNIS Club. Women of every level welcome! Come play for fun & exercise! $30 annual membership includes monthly lessons. Weds 9-11 am. El Dorado High School courts, Acacia St., Placerville. Includes monthly social activities. (925) 250-4656. MARINE CORPS LEAGUE DET 697 Marines & FMF Corpsman social hour 6 pm, meeting 7 pm, second Wednesday monthly. Veterans building 130 Placerville Dr. New members welcome Contact Richard Akin (530)622-9855 or MCL697.org NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS (free) designed for family members and caregivers/friends
supporting a loved one living with a mental health condition. 2 support groups are held monthly. For info: namieldoradocounty.org Placerville: 1st Tuesday at 7:00pm; County Gov Center, 330 Fair Lane, Conf-room C. South Lake Tahoe: 2nd Tuesday from 6:00 pm; Library, 1000 Rufus Allen. Do your feet or hands tingle, feel numb, or hurt. The Placerville Neuropathy Support Group meets the 2nd Wed. of each month, 1 PM, Senior Center, 937 Spring St. Except: July, Aug. & Dec. Jan., Feb., March telephone meeting. Call Bev (877)6226298 for instructions. Placerville Senior Softball Club. Welcomes all men and women ball players, slow pitch, 55 and older. Season is April through Sept. Contact Peter Cassella (760) 505-0400 petercassella@yahoo. complacervilleprospectors. org POLLOCK PINES-CAMINO ROTARY CLUB is seeking people interes ted in community service and interested in exploring a Rotary club of friendships, reasonable dues and endless satisfaction. Please call 530305-0872 for information regarding Rotary and an upcoming meeting. Retired Public Employees Association (RPEA) for CalPERS retirees and spouses meets at Denny’s Restaurant, Placerville, January 20, March 16, May 18, July 20, September 21 and November 16, 2020 at 11:30 am. For information and programs call (530) 919-7515. Senior PEER COUNSELING Seniors 55 and over who are grieving, depressed or having issues related to aging can meet one-on-one with a caring senior, professionally supervised and trained to listen and encourage. Call (530)621-6304 to leave a message and get started. Soroptimist International of Placerville Become a Soroptimist today and change the world. When you join Soroptimist you get the opportunity to help the women and girls of your community, and beyond, realize their dreams. You will make life-long friends; lead a happy and healthier life; and, have a lot of fun! Soroptimist Intl of Placerville meets monthly the 2nd Wednesday night at 6:00 PM and the 3rd and 4th Wednesdays at Noon. Please contact us at 530344-1476 or siplacerville@ soroptimist.net TOPS Club, Inc. meets Tuesday 8:00-11:00 am, Veterans Hall (downstairs) 130 Placerville Dr. For more information call Bonnie (530) 644-4668 Helping millions take off pounds sensibly since 1948. UPPER ROOM DINING HALL located at 1868 Broadway, Placerville. Feeding the hungry 365 days a year. Food served from 4 to 5:30PM daily. Hall opens at 2 pm, open all holidays. Avail for families, seniors, veterans, and any who need a meal. Help us Feed the Hungry. Volunteers and monetary contributions always welcome P.O. Box 484, Placerville CA 95667 or (530)497-5146. VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 2680 & AUXILIARY meet the 2nd Friday of every mo, 6pm Soc ½ Hour & 6:30pm Business Meeting. Veterans Memorial Bldg., 130 Placerville Dr. (530)391-6314 WOMEN VOTERS League of Women Voters of El Dorado County voter education. For information go to lwveldorado.org or (530) 672-3141.
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Friday dinner to benefit EDHS music programs
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The biggest fundraiser for the El Dorado High School Music Program has fallen victim to the coronavirus and because he would hate for this to be the day the music died, Old Town Grill’s awardwinning chef John Sanders is working with his crew to make this Friday’s curbside dinner a benefit for the band. And the orchestra and the choir — and anything else that will keep the students in tune with continuing their love of music. Dubbed Curbside for a Cause, since midMarch when COVID-19 managed to shut down virtually every business in Placerville, Sanders and Old Town Grill have worked with other local vendors to present gourmet dinners that benefit various local causes in an effort for all to stay afloat. This Friday the focus is on helping out the EDHS Music Program with good old American fare, featuring a burger from the restaurant that is famous for knowing how to slap a patty into shape, making the hamburger into a meal fit for a king’s table. Likely the only royalty that will be in sight this Friday, however, stopping by 444 Main St. in Placerville to have meals delivered to
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throughout the (normal) school year. More than 90% of the costs for those
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Proceeds from Curbside for a Cause will benefit the El Dorado High School music department’s roughly 150 students who participate in marching band, choir, concert band, jazz band and color guard competitions. when they take that first bite. Old Town Grill is working with Powell’s Steamer & Co. Pub, which is creating a fantastic shrimp cocktail, along with the nearby Placerville Public House that is concocting kettle chips with homemade beer cheese — great complements to the stuffed burger with house-cured pastrami and Swiss cheese that will be coming off the grill. The dinners are $30 per person and beer and wine will be available for separate purchase. Proceeds will benefit the high school music department’s roughly 150 students who participate in marching band, choir, concert band, jazz band and color guard competitions
events are covered by the booster club, the Cougar Band Aides, that raises some $80,000 through fundraisers. This year is different, due to social distancing and the cancellation of events. The music program’s biggest annual fundraiser, A Taste of Main Street, was to be held about this time — but it won’t. So stop by between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. and treat yourself to a curbside-pickup meal that will make you proud to be an American. Even though there’s no whiskey and rye being offered, you might be able to drive your Chevy to a levee, where you can kick back and dig in. To pre-order call Old Town Grill at (530) 622-2631 or visit edhscougarmusic.com.
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restaurants, shopping malls and some offices, among other industries, will be able to reopen pending the release of state safety guidelines. Each sector can move forward with reopening “once state guidance is posted for that sector,” according to an update from the Department of Public Health Tuesday. Newsom was expected to give an update on additional Stage 2 guidelines Tuesday at noon. “This is very good news for El Dorado County,” county spokeswoman Carla Hass said. “But we’re still in a holding pattern until the state releases written guidelines on how we should reopen and what safety precautions need to be in place.” Hass added that the county hoped guidelines would be provided Tuesday. El Dorado County was one of several California counties to submit attestation forms claiming it was ready to move through Stage 2 of the reopening plan. The governor said last week he would allow some counties to advance through Stage 2 given they met a list of state requirements.
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horoscope by Holiday Mathis n today ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll be fixing something. There are those around you who can’t admit that the thing is broken. Ignore them; they’ll be of little help. Fix quietly while keeping your eyes peeled for allies. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Real love moves freely between people. If the current only goes one direction, it’s not real love. It’s just positioning, and the person downstream will continue to get all the benefit. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). People will come to you. You won’t necessarily have the answers, though you will have the empathy to make them feel understood, and the ability to convincingly articulate that “this, too, shall pass.” CANCER (June 22-July 22). Feeling good is the wellspring from which all other felicity will flow. So anything you do to bring health, excellent vibes, positive thinking and levity to your spirit will sunny up the whole scene. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Rejection is a tough feeling to give or get. Luckily, today it is totally avoidable. Furthermore, you are tolerant of those who believe differently than you, because you know that a person is more than the beliefs they hold. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). No matter your area of focus, the desire to communicate with greater truth and love will allow you to break open the barriers that were keeping you stuck in an unsatisfying dynamic. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You want to master your
own mind and habits, which seems like it would be the easiest thing in the world to do but instead ranks among the hardest things. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Sure, you generally know what you want right away. But the methodical weighing of the facts is still necessary. The best answers will come when you refuse to give in entirely to the part of you that makes snap decisions. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Tell yourself what you need to hear to move in the direction you want to go. It’s funny that you can manipulate yourself in this way, but you may as well use the quirks of humanity to your advantage! CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The paradox of wanting better is its seed of malcontent. Try a different approach. Try the seeds of gratitude by maintaining a deep appreciation of your circumstance. It only grows richer from there. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Author Nassim Nicholas Taleb claimed: “Mild success can be explainable by skills and labor. Wild success is attributable to variance.” Which success is the most satisfying, though? For you, it’s the one you work for. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You will seize the opportunity to inhabit, ever so briefly, the experience of another person. You have your empathy to thank. Empathy is always worth developing. It is the skill that allows you to be more people than one.
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Stage 2 of the governor’s plan, which includes curbside pickup for some retail businesses and eventually limited dine-in restaurant service. Some areas of the state could be less than a month away from Stage 3 of the plan, which involves the reopening of nail salons, movie theaters and
museums. The timeline for Stage 4, which includes large-scale events like sporting events, concerts or fairs, is still unknown. Gray said Monday that El Dorado’s county fair wouldn’t take place without being in Stage 4 of the reopening process. The fair association will add hand
Lake Tahoe boating priority is the health and safety of our employees, customers and the entire Tahoe community.” Agencies remind boaters to practice safe physical distancing from others outside their household and to follow local and state health guidelines to help slow the spread of COVID-19 disease. Boaters should also stay informed of recreation area closure orders and guidelines when coming ashore. For more information on when various marinas and launch sites will open, consistent with state and local COVID-19 orders, visit tahoeboatinspections.com.
sterilization and hand washing stations throughout the fair. More safety measures may take place depending on state guidelines, Gray said. Several other county fairs across California, such as San Joaquin and Orange counties, completely called off their events for 2020.
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For non-motorized watercraft Users of non-motorized watercraft, such as kayaks and paddleboards are subject to different policies than motorized. TRPA recommends nonmotorized boaters review and comply with COVID-19 closure orders and recommendations at their intended launch area. The agency reminds paddlers to always self-inspect and decontaminate watercraft and gear every time they exit a waterway and properly dispose of any plants or debris found. Guidelines require all craft to be clean, drained and dry to limit the spread of aquatic invasive species.
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Martial artists get their kicks
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Shaley Huard-Mattos, left photo, pops out of a sunroof as Cameron Park/Foothill Taekwondo owner and instructor Bob Westphal delivers her hard-earned red belt outside the Placerville taekwondo studio. Cameron Park/Foothill Taekwondo’s martial artists in training received their promotions in a drive-by ceremony Saturday. Six-year-old Guyver Larsen and his 8-year-old sister Ryla Larsen, middle photo, took home their green belts along with certificates of achievement. Young Elyssia Pasiles, right photo, receives her white belt from Cameron Park/Foothill Taekwondo owner and instructor Connie Westphal.
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The county reported 258 additional tests Monday evening. About 3,193 tests have been conducted on county residents to date, according to the data. No residents are known to have died from COVID-19 in El Dorado County. The south county area now has had three reported cases of COVID19.
Tahoe adapting without violating any social distancing concerns. That’s been nice.” For Boyd, participating in these programs has brought to light a long-standing issue in Incline Village. “The thing that’s been laid bare in all of this is we live in an extremely segregated community,” noted Boyd. “The people that are coming out for the Rotary meals are overwhelmingly our Hispanic residents who don’t qualify for benefits. They are out of food every time that we deliver these handouts. Meanwhile, we have other people who would never know that those people were in need.” Despite declining revenue, Boyd has major concerns about reopening restaurants even with social distancing guidelines still in place as the virus continues to impact processing plants and factories, creating shortages.
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The South Lake Tahoe area has had the most COVID-19 cases in the county with 20 residents having tested positive for the virus. El Dorado Hills is close behind with 19 confirmed cases. Six cases of COVID-19 have been found in the Cameron Park/ Shingle Springs/Rescue area. The greater Placerville area has had five confirmed cases of the virus.
Two cases have been found in the north county area and one case of COVID-19 was reported in the Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz area. No cases in the Diamond Springs/El Dorado area have been reported as of Monday evening. Women make up 30 of the 56 cases in the county. The median age of people who have contracted the virus is 48. More than half the cases
— 52% — involve patients between the ages of 18 and 49. About 39% are aged 50-64. Five cases involve those 65 years or older, the age group said to be at the highest risk. There are 67,939 confirmed coronavirus cases across California with 2,770 deaths, according to data updated Monday by the state Department of Public Health.
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“This week, our distributors for food informed us that they were going to start running out of things and we would not be able to get essential products — meat, cheese, dairy, paper goods — all of that is running out,” said Boyd. “We don’t know how long it will be before we have to either change what we’re doing completely or just close for a period of time. The push for everyone to reopen, honestly, would devastate the food supply.” Nevada is considering beginning to allow restaurants to offer altered dine-in options with proper social distancing and strict guidelines around mid-May. Down on the South Shore, Black Cabin Coffee owner Nicki Williams is feeling the loss of tourist dollars. With a popular pint-sized cafe, it was impossible for Williams to continue
operating with social distancing guidelines, so on March 18 she made the decision to shut down the cafe until they could come up with a safe solution. After six weeks, Black Cabin Coffee reopened with a newly installed walk-up window. “I went from eight employees to two, including myself. Now I’m back working seven days a week just to make it work,” explained Williams. “We’re probably about 30% of normal as far as our sales go. A big portion of that is our wholesale business is down to 20% of what it was. We went from eight wholesale clients to one.” She’s now offering local delivery to help get sales up, but it’s not enough to supplement the money from visitors frequenting her coffee shop in the tourist core. “I think we’ll be OK, we just need tourism in Tahoe. That’s why we thrive in this
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“We WILL be back in 2021 …” The only other time since 1949 that the Wagon Train was forced to cancel its annual, 3-mph journey that took days to wind from Nevada to Placerville, was in 1950, but no one recalls precisely why the event that began as the brainchild of the owner of Harvey’s Casino didn’t happen in its second year. One popular theory is that the inaugural Wagon Train was so much fun, such a great hit with the public, that the demand for more led to its annual pilgrimage. It has made the trek from various locations in Nevada ever since … until now. “It began in 1949 as a one-shot event, and I’ve heard that there was such an uproar the next year, people saying, ‘Where’s the Wagon Train, what’s going on?’ that they decided to make it an annual event,” said Steve Downer, president of the Highway 50 Association. Downer, 56, who lives in Acampo, San Joaquin County, said having to cancel this year’s run leaves him saddened. “We’ve had heat, snow, cold, politics — but this is the first thing that stopped us,” he said. “The association members went back and forth on this, but the biggest
worry was the amount of people the Wagon Train draws when it gets to Placerville. “Plus, on board the wagons is pretty tight quarters — generally eight to 12 people will be aboard one wagon, but we’ve had as many as 18,” said Downer, who has been with the Wagon Train for 12 years. He explained that social distancing would be all but impossible among Wagon Train participants and would be but a joke when crowds came to join the fun. “We are not giving up,” he added. “If it’s at all within our power, we’ll be back next year.” Downer’s optimism is echoed in the association’s concluding statement: “Please come join us next year and help us make history!” The website notes that because T-shirts and sweatshirts commemorating the anticipated 71st Wagon Train journey already had been ordered, anyone interested in purchasing the items may visit highway50wagontrain.com or check out its Facebook page. Sadly ironic, the shirts that depict the Wagon Train wending its way on Main Street in Placerville sport the phrase, “Still makin’ history!”
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limp, he was cyanotic and he suffered from infant apnea. It turned out Jill had preclampsia, HELLP Syndrome, placental abruption and a blood clot. Only later was she diagnosed with Jill and Olivier Dapremont were excited when they learned antiphospholipid syndrome, a disorder responsible for abnormal Jill was pregnant with their first child nine years ago. Jill looked proteins in the blood and Jill’s serious complications. forward to everything pregnancy brings; cravings, weight gain The new mother was able to see Lucas two days after he was and a large tummy that comes with having a thriving newborn born and said she wasn’t prepared. Lucas was inside an isolette inside of you for nine months. incubator attached to tubes. “He was too small and too fragile. I Unfortunately the Dapremonts didn’t have that long to enjoy thought I would break him.” any of those pregnancy side effects. At just 26 weeks and 1 day, After spending 97 days in the Mercy San Juan Neo Intensive Lucas Dapremont was welcomed into the world, weighing in at 1 Care Unit, the Dapremonts took Lucas home on his actual due pound, 14 ounces. date, but his time away from NICU was “I was supposed to get a large tummy and short-lived. Lucas was diagnosed with “I didn’t have the chance to use it as a table to hold my plate while I PHACE syndrome and admitted to a have a normal experience ate the most disgusting food combinations different NICU in San Francisco for three like pickles, ice cream and chips,” Jill wrote days before he finally went home for good. when Lucas arrived at 26 in her speech shared at March of Dimes It was through Jill’s time spent in the weeks. The March of Dimes events. NICU at Mercy San Juan that she came to The excitement she had for her upcoming understand and appreciate all the March wants to help families have a baby shower and for when she could hold of Dimes does for families in situations like Lucas in her arms after giving birth were all somewhat normal experience.” hers. She said because of advancements in wiped away when she was admitted to the — Jill Dapremont treatments for children and the support hospital for a “non-emergency” emergency the organization gave her family, she is c-section. Jill said, “I didn’t look pregnant” forever grateful. For Jill, not having a baby shower meant that and the Dapremonts weren’t sure Lucas could survive. The when Lucas unexpectedly arrived she wasn’t prepared. She said doctor’s prognosis was tough to hear; he had an 85% chance of she loves that March of Dimes will throw families that find survival and should he survive he had a 54% chance to survive themselves in the NICU a baby shower. without a major disability. “I didn’t have the chance to have a normal experience when When Olivier first laid eyes on his little boy, Lucas’ eyes were Lucas arrived at 26 weeks,” she shared. “The March of Dimes still fused shut, his heart was beating at half of what was normal wants to help families have a somewhat normal experience.” and because his lungs were underdeveloped he was placed on a The Dapremonts have been supporting March of Dimes for the ventilator. He was diagnosed with respiratory distress syndrome, past eight years and participate in the annual Walk for Babies thrombocytopenia, anemia and neutropenia, stemming from low n See FAMILY, page B3 red and white blood cell counts. He was jaundiced, his body was
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“There’s something special about getting something from someone’s garden.” — Diane Hernandez outlet for local gardeners where people can share their expertise, learn and support related garden related activities that benefit gardeners and the community. Clearly enjoying sharing the product of their gardening efforts, on Thursday morning club members dropped off the 38 bouquets at Snowline’s office so they could be delivered. Attached to each bouquet was a note individually written by a club member. The message inside, “Just to let you know we are thinking of you.” Davis said hospice patients were given a heads up about the flower delivery during the weekly call they make to all of them to check on their well-being. One woman who recently lost her husband will also receive a bouquet. “I’m sure she will really appreciate it,” noted Davis, who added that Hospice supports the families of patients as well as the patients themselves. Thursday was also the Big Day of Giving nationally when people all over the country are encouraged to donate to their favorite nonprofit including groups like Snowline Hospice. The Placerville Garden Club is also a nonprofit, having achieved that status only a short four months ago. In addition they are a member of the State Garden Club and the Golden Foothills District which includes all the garden clubs in the foothills. More information about the club is available at placervillegardenclub. club. They are also on Facebook. “We offer monthly meetings, have speakers, activities and workshops on things like flower arranging and wreath making,” said Hernandez. In addition they
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Club member and queen of the roses Linda Martenot prepares an assortment of beautiful roses to include in the Mother Day’s bouquets.
do garden tours, go on field trips and hold plant sales. With members throughout the county and even Folsom, Hernandez said they are focused in particular on outreach to veterans, schools and other organizations which made it a natural to link up with Snowline Hospice. Always looking for innovative ways to enrich the lives of their patients, Davis said the organization has a new program called Sunshine Letters in which people from all over the country are asked to write a letter about the everyday events in their life. Once sanitized, the letters will be given to patients in order to make them feel less isolated. To date they have 265 of these letters ready to be distributed.
Diane Hernandez, left, and Rae Gamble show off all the special precautions they took in making the bouquets, including wearing masks and gloves and sanitizing the vases and gardening tools used in designing the bouquets for hospice patients and families. Popularized on their webpage as well as publicized on National Public Radio, Davis said they were recently contacted by a woman in New York who lives on the 40th floor of a high-rise and hasn’t left her apartment for weeks, not even to pick up her mail, due to the coronavirus. When she saw the story about the Sunshine Letters, she contacted Snowline and asked if they had any email pen pals they could hook her up with so she would feel less isolated. Thanks to Snowline, the woman now has two patients who correspond with her regularly and the patients are less isolated as well. Clearly pleased with being able to bring some cheer to hospice patients on Mother’s Day, both Hernandez and Davis seemed open to the idea of doing this again in the future. “It’s wonderful these flowers come from people’s yards,” Davis remarked as she gazed at all the beautiful vases full of roses, columbine, statice and other flower varieties. “There’s something special about getting something from someone’s garden.” The members of the Placerville Garden Club would probably agree.
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Crossword 2020 is New Morning Youth & Family Services 50th year anniversary. Throughout the year there will be 50 years’ worth of stories about the New Morning Shelter. Readers will see stories from staff and board of directors as well as stories about the children who the agency has served through the eyes of the staff and some stories directly from the clients. We hope you enjoy reading the 50 Stories for 50 Years series.
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s some of you know, New Morning started in a room with a phone provided by Federated Church in Placerville. The service was a reaction from the community in response to recent drug overdoses. At the time psychedelics were popular and assisting someone through a “bad trip” may last for many hours — unique to each individual. Reflecting on the 50 years, New Morning has provided a service to meet a community need. After the 24-hour drug abuse crisis response service, New Morning continued to respond to community requests by being the first private agency to provide services in Juvenile Hall. Soon after, New Morning assisted the El Dorado County by joining the Mental Health Department with its 24-hour crisis response. The next step was to respond to requests from schools to provide therapeutic services at school sites. During this time, responding to a specific requests, New Morning provided services to a classroom with at-risk students who were severely acting out on a daily basis. In 1980, as a precursor to the shelter, New Morning partnered with CPS and Juvenile Probation. At that time sheltering was made possible by individual foster family homes. Later, a home was donated to New Morning and sheltered youths for many years. Ten years ago New Morning opened its current shelter, which continues to meet a significant need in the community. During these past 50 years much of the agency’s stability can be attributed to the board and the agency directors. Sandra Nomer was the founder and director. Nomer was followed by Steve Healy and New Morning’s current director, David Ashby, who is soon to retire. For 50 years New Morning has provided a safety net of services to youth and their families in El Dorado County. These services include the only 24-hour emergency youth shelter in the county for homeless, runaway and in-crisis youth. We provide professional counseling services to children age birth to 18. New Morning supports children and youth who are victims of abuse, struggling with alcohol and drug issues, experiencing trauma and facing school failure. We provide parent education, assist youth who are aging out of foster care and provide Latino Outreach services.
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Campaign. This year the March of Dimes chose the Dapremonts — including a very healthy Lucas — to be its 2020 National Ambassador for the Sacramento area. Lucas is a thriving 9-year-old who plays sports and the piano. He loves his friends, his cats and Legos. And every year for Lucas’ birthday the Dapremonts hold a toy drive. It is their way to give back. He sees being chosen as the March of Dimes ambassador as an opportunity to inspire others. “It feels good to be an ambassador because people see me as a survivor of prematurity and inspires them to help March of Dimes,” Lucas said. “The March for Babies event is exciting because there are thousands of people, friends, family and strangers, all walking for the same cause.” This year the annual March for Babies will be held as a virtual march due to COVID-19. On Friday, May 15, participants can support TEAM LUCAS 26 at marchforbabies.org/Lucas26. For more information about or to support the March of Dimes NICU baby showers visit marchofdimes.org/ events/sacnicubabyshowers.
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Working with a family member, give each letter of the alphabet these money values:
Ethan got a gift card for his birthday. Which of these T-shirts should he buy? Spending mo money isn’t always as simple as it se seems. Ask a parent to tell you about the way they make decisions while shopping. On your next trip to the store, compare and discuss the value of several products. s.
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Next, look at the quality of the item you’re buying. Is the more expensive item better made than a ___________ version? If so, it might last longer and is a better __________. Or is the more expensive item pricier only because it is cool and trendy?
No one likes to ____________ more money than is necessary. So, when you go ________________, there are a lot of things to consider. First, are you spending more than you can ____________? Setting a budget before you get to the store – and sticking to it – can keep you from ___________________________.
Thinking about what’s most important to you is how you decide the best value when making a ____________. It’s the smart way to spend!
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Howard Siegel waves to those who drove to El Dorado Hills for his 90th birthday parade May 5. was a trial attorney in juvenile dependency cases. “We used to drive to work together. He and I are thick as thieves,” Scharf said, grinning conspiratorially. “We
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her Sacramento firm when she needed time off. “He would work just for the fun of it,” Scharf insisted. “They ended up hiring him to do conflict cases.” Siegel is still taking active cases today. “I absolutely hate retirement,” Siegel said of his six-decade-long career. “My plan is to never stop.” Siegel is the oldest of four, with a brother Donald and sisters Evie and Norma, all of whom grew up in Skokie, Ill. “Howard was an all-star athlete,” said Donald, adding that some of his college track records still stand today. Despite his current vocation, Howard wasn’t always on the right side of the law and Donald fondly remembers their many shenanigans. One summer at camp Howard managed to break into and raid the camp candy store. “The head pastor assigned Howard to find the culprit,” Donald said, laughing. “In the end, he said, ‘I couldn’t find anyone. Whoever did this was too clever.’” And Evie delightedly revealed that Siegel would regularly steal his brother’s clothes. “He was always a very snappy dresser,” she assured. “Just with Don’s clothes.” “He’s a legend,” Scharf said about her grandfather, who is spotted daily around the neighborhood walking his Shiba Inu named Foxy. “He loves his dog, almost as much as me,” claimed Scharf, who explains that she is the first girl. Siegel has two sons and Scharf ’s uncle does not have children, so she and her brother are the only grandchildren. Between the two of them Siegel has four greatgrandchildren: Chase and Morgan Siegel both graduated from Oak Ridge High School and Scharf ’s son Luke is a student at Lake Forest Elementary while her daughter Haley will enter Oak Ridge this fall. Scharf shared that shelter-in-place has proven frustrating for her grandfather. “He’s sharp as a fiddle, but he knows it’s his work that keeps him sharp,” she said. “Having to be home and not working because of the coronavirus has been
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very difficult for him.” She also said that her grandmother Diane, who is the tech savvier of the two, manages all of Howard’s emails and texts with astonishing proficiency. With a marriage that has lasted 67 years, Howard remembers the day they met at a beach party in Monterey while he was serving in the Army. “This person sat down next to me and put her cigarette out in my hand,” he said. “And 10 days later we got married.” “They don’t look 90. They’re full of life,” Scharf said. Howard and Diane take a monthlong vacation every fall, usually to New England and sometimes for a drive up the Oregon coast. “He still calls my grandma his bride and dotes on her hand and foot.” Howard’s granddaughter-in-law Elaine is grateful for the strong presence the Siegels play in their lives. Not only did Howard officiate their wedding, but both grandparents rarely missed her son’s soccer, baseball and football games or their daughter’s dance recitals and cheer competitions. “Many EDH families remember Grandpa taking a break to smoke his pipe and watch the game from afar,” Elaine reminisced. “How many kids get to say that they grew up so closely with their greatgrandparents? He is such a joyful treasure and brings a smile to everyone’s face. He is unforgettable!” Howard said he was surprised and flattered that his colleagues from the law firm would come all this way to just wish him a happy birthday. “I’m touched,” he told Village Life. “I’ve been pretty lucky. For 62 years I’ve gotten up and every day I can say, I’m going to have a good day today. Not many people can say that. And I get to work with my granddaughter.” When he’s not arguing motions or making closing statements, you might catch Howard fly fishing or golfing. Scharf, too, has recently taken up golfing and enjoys talking shop with her grandfather at work and on the golf course. “He still calls me pumpkin and I’m 42 years old,” she said, chuckling.
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El Dorado Hills Chamber hands out scholarships News release The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce has awarded four scholarships of $750 each to local graduates who plan to continue their education at a university, college or technical school. This year the chamber received 11 applications from highly qualified students. Two scholarships are funded by Pacific Interstate Insurance Brokers and El Dorado County AuditorController Joe Harn. The chamber looks forward to growing this sponsorship program in the future. The other two scholarships are funded by proceeds from raffle ticket sales at mixers. The scholarships are judged by a committee of five business leaders from our community. The point system is based on the following criteria:
50% community service, 15% work experience, 15% extracurricular activities, 10% scholastic GPA and 10% financial need. The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce congratulates the following scholarship recipients for 2020 and wishes them continued success in their future endeavors: Donna Taghipour, Katie Kenny, Cole Shoemake and Angelina Wu — all from Oak Ridge High School. “It is such an honor to be able to bring a little support to these four El Dorado Hills students. We understand that they are our future, and we want to help them succeed and continue their education. Our hope is that after graduation they will move back to El Dorado Hills to live and hopefully are lucky enough to work here too,” said Debbie Manning, El Dorado Hills Chamber
of Commerce president/CEO. “We always encourage our community to #KeepItLocal365: Live local, play local, buy local, give local. We believe in giving back to our community and this is one of the many ways that we proudly do.” The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit organization founded in 1986 to serve and advocate for the business community. The chamber holds annual events, including the Art, Beer & Wine Festival, Brewfest, among other dynamic opportunities for chamber members and the community-at-large. The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce is home of the California Welcome Center in El Dorado Hills.
Placerville Women’s Club names scholarship winners News release During this time of “shelter in place” many local students are missing out on their senior class activities. The Placerville Women’s Club has awarded four college scholarships and one continuing education scholarship to deserving local girls and women. The Marie Perry Continuing Education scholarship went to Sylwia Baker. She is a mother and
works hard, but has always wanted to go back to school. While working for Snowline Hospice she became a CNA. She would now like to apply for SCC’s Occupational Therapy Assistant Program. Annelise Baer is a graduate from Union Mine High School and wants to pursue a degree in political science. She has been very active in sports programs and she plays the piano and sings. She is looking forward to
Public Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000375 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WIllIAM GUNN WINES, llC, located at 2120 Four Springs Trail, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 1390 Broadway B362, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Alvarez Vineyards, LLC, 2140 Four Springs Trail, 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: N/A. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jordan Mingle JORDAN MINGLE, MANAGER 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 April 10, 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) 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13 7693 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000354 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SUMMIT CONSUlTING, located at 621 Powers Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Dion Nugent, 621 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: March 27, 2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Dion Nugent DION NUGENT 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 April 3, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13 7694
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PC 20200198 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Sandra Palmer Allen filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: SANDRA PALMER ALLEN Proposed name: SANDI ANN MCCROSSIN 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: JUNE 12, 2020, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682.
3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat. This order has been filed on APRIL 16, 2020. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13 7695 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000380 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FlOORING EUROPEAN TOUCH, located at 2969 Ridgeview Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Dan Constantin, 2969 Ridgeview 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: April 9, 2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Dan Constantin DAN CONSTANTIN, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on April15, 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) 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27 7716
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FIlE NO. 2017A0000277 THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE ABANDONED THE USE OF THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME CAMERON PARK COMPUTER SERVICES, 3450 Palmer Drive #4-286, Cameron Park, CA 95682 THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME REFERRED TO ABOVE WAS FILED IN EL DORADO COUNTY ON March 6, 2017. Mark Anthony Germanos, 3450 Palmer Drive #4-286, Cameron Park, CA 95682 The business was conducted by an Individual /s/ Mark Anthony Germanos Statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on April 9, 2020. (See section 14411 ET SEC., Business and Professional Code) 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27 7719 COUNTY OF El DORADO CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE FACIlITIES DIVISION NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the County of El Dorado, State of California, that sealed bids for work in accordance with the Project Plans (Plans) and Contract Documents designated: MUlTI-SITE ROOF REHABIlITATION PROJECT BID #20-968-023 will be received by the Chief Administrative Office, Procurement & Contracts Division, at 330 Fair lane, PlACERVIllE, CAlIFORNIA, until 3:00 p.m. on June 2, 2020, at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read by the Chief Administrative Office, Procurement & Contracts Division. No Bid may be withdrawn after the time established for receiving bids or before the award and execution of the Contract, unless the award is delayed for a period exceeding sixty (60) calendar days. Bids shall be executed in accordance with the instructions given and on the forms provided in the Contract Documents furnished by the County of El Dorado, Chief Administrative Office, Procurement & Contracts Division through the Quest Construction Data Network (Quest). The proposal including the Bidder’s Bond shall be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked: “MUlTI-SITE ROOF REHABIlITATION PROJECT” BID #20-968-023 TO BE OPENED AT 3:00 P.M. ON June 2, 2020 lOCATION/DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK: The project is located at multiple sites: Placerville Library, 345 Fair Lane, Placerville; and Buildings A & B, 330360 Fair Lane, Placerville, California in El
attending college. Emily Neff is from Ponderosa High School. Her career goal is to become an environmental attorney. While in high school she has taken many AP and college courses and hopes she may complete college in three years. Caitlyn Atencio is also from Ponderosa. She is planning a double major in education and creative media. She is very active and has produced travel type videos. She would eventually like to teach
United States history. Jade Butts attended El Dorado High School. She has been a cheerleader and has studied dance for four years and is a talented singer as well. She is currently in the cosmetology program at Union Mine. She would like to obtain her state license and then pursue a bachelor of arts in business so she could eventually own her own business.
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Dorado County. The Work to be done as shown on the Plans, generally consists of, but is not limited to: A. The furnishing of all labor, materials, and equipment for the roof rehabilitation as shown or required per the contract documents. Bids are required for the entire work described herein. B. The contract time shall be Sixty (60) calendar days for the Placerville library and Ninety (90) calendar days for Buildings A&B. C. For bonding purposes the estimated project cost is approximately $580,000. D. There will be a Pre-Bid Job Walk for the Placerville Library (345 Fair Lane) and Buildings A & B (330-360 Fair Lane) projects on May 13, 2020. BIDDERS OR THEIR REPRESENTATIVES SHAll MEET AT THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING ROOM, BUIlDING A, 330 FAIR lANE, PlACERVIllE, CAlIFORNIA FOR THE SITES NOTED ABOVE SHARPlY AT 10:00 A.M. ATTENDANCE AT THE PRE-BID JOB WAlK IS MANDATORY. ONlY THE BIDS OF FIRMS WITH REPRESENTATIVES IN ATTENDANCE AND WHO HAVE SIGNED THE SIGN-IN SHEET WIll BE CONSIDERED FOR EVAlUATION AND AWARD. In order to limit the disruption to the conduct of business, the meeting date listed will be the only opportunity for bidders to visit the sites. The Bidder’s representative will be required to sign an attendance sheet and provide the name of the firm being represented. The County will post on the Quest website such Addenda as the County in its discretion considers necessary in response to questions arising and information presented at the Pre-Bid Job Walk. Oral statements shall not be relied upon and will not be binding or legally effective. Addenda and answers to questions deemed relevant and appropriate issued as a result of the Pre-Bid Job Walk shall constitute the sole and exclusive record and statement of the results of the Pre-Bid Job Walk. PRE-BID COMMUNICATIONS & REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFI): Questions will be accepted in writing only, through submission to the Quest website under the Quest Project #6880416 “Project Q&A, by email, or in hard copy, until 5:00 P.M. on May 22, 2020. Prebid communications and RFI are to be emailed to: kady.leitner@edcgov.us with BID #20-968-023 – RFI as the subject, or in hard copy delivered to: County of El Dorado, Procurement & Contracts, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667, BID #20-968-023 – RFI. Answers to questions deemed relevant and appropriate will be posted on Quest on or about May 27, 2020. Oral responses concerning the content of the Plans and Contract Documents shall not be relied upon and will not be binding or legally effective. Addenda will be uploaded in pdf format to Quest’s website and Quest will issue an automatic email notification to all plan-holders that have acquired the Contract Documents digitally through Quest. The list of plan-holders will be available on Quest’s website under “View Planholders”. OBTAINING OR INSPECTING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The contract documents may be viewed and/ or downloaded from the Quest website at http://www.questcdn.com. Interested parties may also access the Quest website by clicking on the link next to the Project Name or entering the Quest project #6880416 on the Chief Administrative Office, Procurement and Contract’s website at http://edcapps.edcgov.us/ contracts/invite.asp. Interested parties may view the Contract Documents on the Quest website at no charge. The digital Contract Documents may be downloaded for $15.00 by inputting the Quest project #6880416 on the websites’ Project Search page. Please contact Quest CDN.com at 925.233.1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance with free membership, registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. To be included on the planholders list and receive notification of addenda, interested parties must download the Contract Documents from Quest. Those downloading the Contract Documents assume responsibility and risk for completeness of the downloaded Contract Documents. Physical paper copies of the Contract Documents, including Plans, may be examined at the County of El Dorado, Chief Administrative Office, Procurement & Contract Division located at 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, California; however, the Chief Administrative Office will no longer issue paper copies of the Contract Documents to bidders. CONTRACTORS lICENSE ClASSIFICATION: Bidders shall be properly licensed to perform the Work pursuant to the Contractors’ State License Law (Business and Professions Code Section 7000 et seq.) and shall possess a C-39 - Roofing Contractor license and be a Certified Tremco Approved Contractor at the time the bid is submitted, and shall maintain a valid license and certification through completion and acceptance of the Work, including the guarantee and acceptance period. Failure of the successful Bidder to obtain proper adequate licensing at the time of contract award shall constitute a failure to execute the Contract and shall result in the forfeiture of the Bidder’s security, and may result in legal penalties. BUSINESS lICENSE: The County Business License Ordinance provides that it is unlawful for any person to furnish
supplies or services, or transact any kind of business in the unincorporated territory of El Dorado County without possessing a County business license unless exempt under County Ordinance Code Section 5.08.070. The Bidder to whom an award is made shall comply with all of the requirements of the County Business License Ordinance, where applicable, prior to beginning work under this Contract and at all times during the term of this Contract. REQUIRED lISTING OF PROPOSED SUBCONTRACTORS: Each Proposal shall have listed therein the name and address of each subcontractor, to whom the Bidder proposes to subcontract portions of the work in an amount in excess of 1/2 of one percent of its total bid in accordance with the Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act, commencing with Section 4100 of the Public Contract Code. The Bidder shall also describe in the Subcontractor Listing the work to be performed by each subcontractor listed. The work to be performed by the subcontractor shall be shown by listing the description of the work, and portion of the work to be performed by the subcontractor in the form of a percentage calculated by dividing the work to be performed by the subcontractor by the lump sum bid price. At the time the bids are submitted all listed subcontractors shall be properly licensed to perform their designated portion of the work. The Bidder’s attention is invited to other provisions of the Act related to the imposition of penalties for a failure to observe its provisions by using unauthorized subcontractors or by making unauthorized substitutions. CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION: No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project or awarded a contract for a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code Sections 1771.1(a), 1725.5. Bids will not be accepted from unregistered contractors except as provided in section 1771.1. NONDISCRIMINATION: Attention is directed to the following Notice that is required by Chapter 5 of Division 4 of Title 2, California Code of Regulations. NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR NONDISCRIMINATION PROGRAM (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 12990) PREVAIlING WAGE REQUIREMENTS: In accordance with the provisions of California Labor Code Sections 1770 et seq., the general prevailing rate of wages in the county in which the Work is to be done has been determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations. These wage rates appear in the California Department of Transportation publication entitled General Prevailing Wage Rates. Interested parties can obtain the current wage information by submitting their requests to the Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Statistics and Research, P.O. Box 420603, San Francisco CA 94142-0603, Telephone (415) 703-4708 or by referring to the website at http://www.dir.ca.gov/ dlsr/PWD. The rates at the time of the bid advertisement date of a project will remain in effect for the life of the project in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, as modified and effective January 27, 1997. Copies of the general prevailing rate of wages in the County in which the Work is to be done are also on file at the Chief Administrative Office, Facilities Division, and are available upon request. In accordance with the provisions of Labor Code 1810, eight (8) hours of labor shall constitute a legal day’s work upon all work done hereunder, and Contractor and any subcontractor employed under this Contract shall conform to and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Sections 1810 through 1815. BID SECURITY: A bid security shall be provided with each bid. Bid security shall be in an amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount bid for the Work and shall be cash, a certified check, or cashier’s check drawn to the order of the County of El Dorado or a Bidder’s Bond executed by a surety satisfactory to the County of El Dorado on the form provided in the Proposal section of these Contract Documents. AWARD OF CONTRACT: The County of El Dorado reserves the right after opening bids to reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularity in a bid, or to make award to the lowest responsive, responsible Bidder(s) and reject all other bids, as it may best serve the interests of the County, see Proposal for additional information regarding contract award. The Purchasing Agent will recommend the bids for award by the Board of Supervisors. As a condition of award, the successful Bidder will be required to submit bonds and evidence of insurance prior to execution of the Agreement by the County. Failure to meet this requirement shall constitute abandonment of the Bid by the Bidder and forfeiture of the Bidder’s security. Award will then be made to the next lowest responsible Bidder. BIDDERS PROTEST PROCEDURES: The Chief Administrative Office, Procurement & Contracts Division, will notify all bidders in writing of its recommendation for award or rejection of bids, and the date and time on which the recommendation for award will be considered and acted upon by the Board of Supervisors (“Notice of Intent to Award”). All bidders may attend the Board of Supervisors meeting, address the Board, and be heard. Within 5 working days from the date of
the Notice of Intent to Award, the Bidder protesting the recommendation for award must submit a formal written protest to the Procurement & Contracts Division, stating in detail the basis and reason for the protest. The Bidder must provide facts to support the protest including any evidence Bidder wishes to be considered together with the law, rule, regulation, or criteria on which the protest is based. The Bidder may attend the Board of Supervisors meeting at which the recommendation and bid protest will be considered. If the Bidder is not in attendance at that time, the bid protest may be dismissed by the Board of Supervisors without further consideration of the merits and the decision of the Board of Supervisors on the bid protest shall be final. PAYMENTS: Attention is directed to Article 5 –PAYMENT of the Contract. RETAINAGE FROM PAYMENTS: Attention is directed to Article 20 – RETAINAGE of the Contract. 5/8, 5/13 7721 NOTICE OF PUBlIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at the hour of 6 p.m. at Fire Station 44, 6109 Quartz Drive, El Dorado, CA 95623 for the purpose of establishing by resolution, appropriation limits for the 2020-21 fiscal year for the Golden West CSD as described in Article XIII B of the State Constitution. At said hearing the Golden West CSD will consider all comments by interested parties. Date: 4 May 2020 Posted by: Audrey Keebler, Finance Officer, GWCSD on behalf of Board of Directors of GWCSD 5/11, 5/13 7729 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000389 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RGS RENTAlS, located at 3949 Errante Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Riley Global Solutions LLC, 3949 Errante Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: April 1, 2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jeffrey G. Riley JEFFREY G. RILEY, MEMBER 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 April 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) 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3 7732
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARIE ORPHA lEE TIRAPEllE CASE NO. PP20200064 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MARIE ORPHA LEE TIRAPELLE A PETITION for Probate has been filed by LEON TIRAPELLE in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that LEON TIRAPELLE 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: July 1, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before
the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: LAURA ROSE NELSON Becker, Nelson, Center & James 263 Main Street Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 617-1692 5/13, 5/20, 5/27 7733 PUBlIC NOTICE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION Pacific Gas and Electric Company Sacramento Municipal Utility District Project No. 2155-053 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF LICENSE AND SOLICITING COMMENTS, MOTIONS TO INTERVENE, AND PROTESTS (May 7, 2020) On March 25, 2020, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (transferor) and Sacramento Municipal District (transferee) filed a joint application for the transfer of license of the Chili Bar Hydroelectric Project No. 2155. The project is located on the South Fork American River in El Dorado County, California. The applicants seek Commission approval to transfer the license for the Chili Bar Hydroelectric Project from the transferor to the transferee. Applicants Contact: For Transferor: Annette Faraglia, Chief Counsel, Hydro Generation, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, 77 Beale Street, B30A-3005, San Francisco, CA 94105, phone: (415) 973-7145, fax: (415) 973-5520, Email: annette.faraglia@pge.com and Jan Nimick, Vice President - Power Generation, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, 245 Market Street, Room 1163, San Francisco, CA 94105, phone: (415) 973-0629, Email: jan. nimick@pge.com. For Transferee: Joe Schofield, Deputy General Counsel, Sacramento Municipal Utility District, 6201 S Street, Sacramento, CA 95817, phone: (916) 732-5446, fax: (916) 732-6581, Email: joe.schofield@ smud.org and Ross Gould, Director Power Generation, Sacramento Municipal District, 4401 Bradshaw Rd, Mail Stop EA 405, Sacramento, CA 95827, phone: (916) 7326584, Email: ross.gould@smud.org. FERC Contact: Anumzziatta Purchiaroni, (202) 502-6191, anumzziatta.purchiaroni@ ferc.gov. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protests: 30 days from the date that the Commission issues this notice. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing. Please file comments, motions to intervene, and protests using the Commission’s eFiling system at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ efiling.asp. Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior registration, using the eComment system at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ ecomment.asp. You must include your name and contact information at the end of your comments. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, (866) 2083676 (toll free), or (202) 502-8659 (TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, please send a paper copy to: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20426. The first page of any filing should include docket number P-2155-053. Kimberly D. Bose Secretary. 5/13 7734 NOTICE OF PUBlIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held on the 11th of June, 2020 at the hour of 10 AM at the Mosquito Fire Protection District Fire Station #75, 8801 Rock Creek Road in Placerville, Ca 95667, for the purpose of approving the Preliminary Budget for the 2020-2021 fiscal year for the Mosquito Fire Protection District. At said hearing the Mosquito Fire Protection District will consider all comments by interested persons. Date: May 6, 2020 Sharlyn Fields, District Board Clerk Mosquito Fire Protection District 5/13 7735
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o move forward or to stagnate? That is the question. After two months of sheltering in place it is interesting to see what we’ve done with our time. Not all of us were binge watching “Tiger King.” In fact, the majority of us were quite Susan Laird busy. The Arts Last month I was supposed to attend a 200-person seminar in Texas on how to do webinars. Turns out we did our three days of learning — via webinar. The metalearning was fantastic, to say the least. I learned topics trending in 2019 had leaped three years ahead of expectation due to the shelter-in-place orders around the country. Among these are the use of webinars and online learning. While no one is saying that face-to-face business meeting or the value of attending a seminar or college course in a classroom is going away … our future is changed. It is true that concerts and sporting events in arenas will return but timelines are uncertain. In the meantime folks are learning new skills online — for professional and personal interests. Nearly all center on the conservation of time so more time is spent with — and for — loved ones. In the midst of the crisis artists and other creative souls chose to pivot. One artist I know of back east saw sales of his prints take a nosedive. Figuring he had nothing to lose and seeing the sudden popularity of jigsaw puzzles, he
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decided to sell some of his art as jigsaw puzzles. He sold out the first day online. Some of us decided that now is the time to do some creative home projects. There are demolitions everywhere, as hardware stores can attest. Some of us planted gardens. Others are baking bread for the first time. And some of us tackled creative projects we put off for years.
Circle of Life The most delightful project I’ve encountered this month is by El Dorado Hills resident Sandy Hilton. The retired Folsom Community and Cultural Services manager created a table that honors the past and gives hope for the future. “Sixty-nine years ago my parents planted two California Sycamore trees in the backyard of their Burbank home. Over the years those trees grew into 100-foot tall beauties and watched over the events that unfolded in our lives,” she posted on Facebook. “Sadly, they grew so big they began to uproot my mom’s neighbor’s garage. In 2015 we had to cut the trees down. My mom was devastated. “I kept a large rough cut section of the trunk and vowed to create a table from it. It sat in my garage next to where I park for the last four years, constantly reminding me it needed to be completed. I just couldn’t gather up the energy to do it — until the stay-at-home orders hit. Now, with lots of time on my hands, I got inspired. “As I began sanding the top, the rings of life began to reveal themselves. I could see the ring from the year my brother was born, followed by me two years later. There is the ring of the year Bruce and I were married, followed by the birth of Jen and Brett and that of our first grandson. My parents’ 50th anniversary is there. There is a ring that marks the year my dad passed away. “My mom passed away exactly a year after the trees were removed but the sadness in losing them gave way to the rebirth of her garden due to the now abundant sunshine. “I completed the sanding and finishing and Bruce installed the iron legs. The Circle of Life table and all of its rings of life now sits in our living room. I also saved a limb and my son took two limbs and we made stump tables from them. I think my mom would love how these pieces of the tree were saved.” When I asked Sandy if I could share this story with all of you, she graciously gave her consent, adding, “If it gives a little boost of inspiration, then the trees will keep sharing their life to others. Maybe this ‘great pause’ will give us something positive like the importance of family and the preservation of memories.” It was a good reminder to me that when the daily news makes me discouraged, true meaning and happiness may be no further away than that family project in my own backyard or in a conversation with my neighbor over the fence. As the county and the country reopen, let’s keep the positive things going. Send your event for consideration in Susan’s column to slaird@handywriting.com.
pLACERvILLE ~ 4340 Golden Center Dr. #A (530) 295-4444
Raleys Shopping Ctr.
missouri Flat Rd, behind mcDonald’s
Trudy Meyer
HORSE pROpERTY ON 6.22 acRES 530-672-4530 Marilyn Goff #00935416
www.marilyngoff.com
Trent Andra #01453724
SPARKLING BUILT IN POOL
• Wide plank wood flooring & recessed ceilings welcome you to this lovely 5bd/2.5ba home on 10 private acres • Spacious granite island kitchen features double oven • Bonus room & 4bd upstairs w/68oz carpet • Step outside to a fenced area, large lawn & lots of trees • Front yard features a deck, pool, patio, fire pit & outdoor kitchen
19068663
$925,000
#01435034
20012308
$765,000
#02066105
Gorgeous 10.59-acre lot perfectly suited for horses or your future vineyard. Beautiful view. Unique handcrafted stream that feeds into a coy pond. Wrap-around porch & BBQ area. Attractive spiral staircase that leads you to the open walkway, surrounded with pleasing arches. Gourmet kitchen overlooks the rolling fields. The den provides a quiet place to read or watch TV. Step out onto the upstairs patio and lounge in the sun. 20010302
$819,000 Chris piazza ❖ 916-802-5026
Call or Email Gabriel Today 916.803.1422 gjackson@golyon.com Lic. 02108256
SITUaTEd IN Edc SO WINE REGION
cOMMeRcIAL BUILdING IN PLAceRvILLe
RARE OPPORTUNITY to own 5,084 square feet of solid building on Historic Main Street in Placerville. Home to multiple long term established businesses. Two and a half story, brick and block total exterior with maple wood flooring throughout. Seven (7) actual individual units. 20023893 $700,000
#00912180
Nearly 12 acres! Spacious kitchen w/quartz counter tops, an island with butcher block top and stainless appliances. Large windows and plenty of light, custom stone surround and a cozy wood stove in living room. Downstairs bedroom and full bathroom with shower stall. Cement siding, dual pane windows, new fixtures, appliances, well pump and high efficiency furnace! 20012323 $426,900
In the Boondock Trail Subdivision is this private, secluded 6.67 acre parcel. Ready for you to build your dream home or dream recreational cabin for those weekends getaways. Enjoy all that nature has to offer with seasonal creek, towering pines, majestic oaks & privacy. Approximately 20 minutes to historic Placerville and close to proximity to wineries and tasting rooms. Come and enjoy all the best this area has to offer. 20024446
in the Bar J Ranch neighborhood of Cameron Park! 4 bedroom 3 full bath 2195sqft. Updated kitchen and baths, owned solar system, 3 car garage, outdoor kitchen, fire pit, garden beds. Must see! $599,000 New cUSTOM HOMe!
New Custom, Contemporary/Modern located in the heart of Placerville. Open concept home is designed to enjoy the best of today’s lifestyle. Tha main living areas, an external deck and master bedroom are situated on the upper level, while 3 bedrooms, laundry and full bath are on the entry level. Great local view, 2100+ sqft, all on one acre. $629,000
H U R RY O N T H I S N E W L I S T I N G !
New LISTING!
$60,000
#01333085
Cynthia Harkey ❖ 530-651-4205
Plenty of room to Shelter in with this 2500+ sf updated home with 3 Bedrooms & a Downstairs Office with a full bath. PLUS 500sf detached Game Room. Plenty of parking, even for the RV in this totally fenced almost 1/2 acre property with a built-in pool. Wheelchair entrance and Fenced Garden Area. Walk throughVideo on ElDoradoCounty.com 20024640
Linda Babin
Sid Bazett
530-306-0158
530-409-0801
530-306-8791
brendam@golyon.com
3bd/2ba home in much sought after Sierra Pines Mobile Manor. Vaulted ceilings, ample living & dining areas all open to the large kitchen complete with white cabinetry, refrigerator, dishwasher, propane range, breakfast nook & washer and dryer area. The master suite is on one side of the home with a full bath & shower, large closet & ceiling fan. Home boast new carpeting, air conditioning & propane heating.
20018011
$99,000
GReAT START UP BUSINeSS
Coin Operated Car Wash. Needs TLC. 4 Bay Car wash area and 4 Bay vacuum area. Convenient to Hwy 50, Hwy 80, and Watt Ave. Priced to sell in present As Is condition. Close to local airport, subdivisions, and businesses.
$325,000
#01199784
lbabin@golyon.com
BeAUTIFUL, BRIGHT, UPdATed HOMe
Hardwood floors, high ceilings & many window. Fantastic kitchen w/top quality appliances, new granite countertops & island. Hot tub, space for entertaining, and backs up to a greenbelt for plenty of privacy. Possibility for a 4th bedroom or leave as a fantastic bonus area, RV parking might be possible. Owned solar Blackstone Clubhouse amenities. 20012166 $579,000
weLL MAINTAINed HOMe
Spacious kitchen opens up to living room and dining/family room area. Over a quarter acre. Newer dual pane windows offer plenty of natural light throughout the house. Plenty of storage available in the 2 car garage. RV parking is possible along with any other toys you may have. Great location with easy access to schools, shopping and the freeway. 20010237 $349,000
#02024834
sbazett@golyon.com
5 AcReS IN FIddLeTOwN
New PRIce!
New LISTING!
$550,000 Bette Humenick ❖ 916-502-2778
Brenda Manginelli SeNIOR LIvING AT IT’S FINeST!
19073099
#01491770
#01706844
dARLING cOUNTRY FARM HOUSe
cOMING SOON....
GABRIEL JACKSON
cbentien@golyon.com
(530) 409-3984
#006840157
WELCOME TO LYON CAMERON PARK
541-290-1496 #01273229
Andi Wagner
$925,000 Randy merrill ❖ 530-748-5215
Christine Bentien
(530) 295-4446
New LISTING!
bEaUTIfULLY REmOdELEd cUSTOm
PRIvAcY ANd TRANQUILITY
• Lovely 3 bedroom home has a great room floor plan w/vaulted ceilings, gas log fireplace, large windows & recessed lighting • Granite island kitchen has a pantry closet and double ovens • Take pleasure in having a home office room & separate living room • Downstairs is perfect for guests w/living area, 2bd, full bath & separate entrance • Spacious deck, lawn area, spa, tool shed, 3 car garage and more!
3597sf home w/ 1 bedrm apartment above the 2 car garage & gym. Solar heated pool & a screened in pool house. The barn/shop/garage building has 3 sections, a 2 stall barn, a full shop and a garage with 2 10’ roll-up doors for your horse trailer, RV and boat! Wrap around porch, gourmet kitchen w/granite counters, a pantry plus a butler’s pantry. The fenced vegetable garden has raised beds and a drip system. 20023833
Escape to your own idyllic place near Mt Aukum with cool forests, sparkling streams with glimpses of deer and turkeys in the forests. Explore historic gold mining towns. Visit dozens of wineries just minutes away. Your beautiful hilltop retreat is only an hour away from Sacramento, Lake Tahoe and ski resorts. Create your own dream home or a second home on this gentle knoll, with open pastures and amazing Heritage Oaks. 20022632 $165,000
10 AcReS IN FIddLeTOwN
Fulfill your vision of a remarkable retreat from the stresses of urban life. This amazing parcel located near Mt Aukum offers a range of possibilities. You could build your dream home or second home on the gentle hilltop by Heritage Oaks and look down on your personal vineyard or horse ranch. You have unobstructed views by forests, horse ranches and meadows that cannot be subdivided because the area has only 20 acre parcels. 20022626 $250,000