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area and as long as we can get the red engines out there, it will be the same for them,” Miller said. Meek’s Bay district, ranging from Emerald Bay to Tahoma in the Tahoe Basin, gets ambulance services from North Tahoe Fire and will have access to five battalion chiefs and other beneficial services and resources once annexed. The annexation is made possible after El Dorado County’s Local Agency Formation Commission voted to reduce the Meek’s

Meek’s Bay Fire Protection District is set to be annexed by North Tahoe Fire Protection District in Placer County. After considering staffing issues and rising costs of expenses, Meek’s Bay Fire Protection District Chief Edward Miller told the Mountain Democrat the move will be beneficial to both El Dorado and Placer counties. “We have a very supportive and loyal citizenship in this

County’s first cannabis farm OK’d to sprout n Planning Commission’s approval

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Cybele Holdings became the first cannabis cultivation farm to be approved in El Dorado County May 12. After months waiting to get his application recommended by the El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office, Cybele Holdings CEO Lee Tannenbaum got the green light by a unanimous Planning Commission for his cannabis cultivation business. “I am still feeling the weight come off my shoulders,” Tannenbaum told the Mountain Democrat. “We are pleased that the Planning Commission passed us and we are extremely pleased to be the first legal cultivators granted a conditional use permit in El Dorado County.” Even though county cannabis operation was approved by voters in 2018, it took Cybele Holdings more than two years to get through a countyimplemented interim background check process, which caused controversy among prospective growers, who said it was too invasive and extensive. Now, the business can grow up to 2 acres of legal cannabis on the Freshwater Lane property in South County. But for Tannenbaum, there is still work to be done. During the hearing, Tannenbaum recommended reinstating the cannabis Ad Hoc Committee or sitting down with county counsel to go over the county cannabis ordinance to make the cultivation approval process simpler. “I know these are things which we would like to make simpler and I want to help,” Tannenbaum n

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“If you look at the financial stability and abilities that most of the fire districts have, although the county is dealing with it, it is pretty limited and most of us are hanging on.” — Tim Cordero, chief of El Dorado County Fire Protection District be “limited” or “deficient.” Fallen Leaf Lake Community Services District is the sole agency ranked “deficient.” LAFCO commissioners recommended keeping the spheres of influence for all other fire districts the same at their April 27 meeting. Six fire agencies on the West Slope were determined

Bay Fire’s sphere of influence to zero in preparation for the mutually agreed upon consolidation. Based on a study conducted by South Fork Consulting, Meek’s Bay Fire’s fiscal and deployment conditions were found, along with seven other El Dorado County fire districts out of 13, to

to be “limited” — El Dorado County, Diamond Springs-El Dorado, Garden Valley, Mosquito, Georgetown and Rescue fire protection districts. Planning for an annexation of Rescue by El Dorado Hills came to a halt last month. The El Dorado Hills Fire n

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From homeless to Texas Thomas Frey Staff writer

After being addicted to methamphetamine and homeless in Placerville for about 15 years 51-year-old Chuck Boyer says he has turned his life around. A little more than two years ago Boyer’s brother called from Cleveland, Texas, offering to help. His brother provided him a one-way ticket from Sacramento to Texas so he could live with him. Boyer’s life changed forever. “It basically saved my life because I was heavily on drugs and I knew I was going downhill and I didn’t really have enough motivation to bring myself out of it on my own,” Boyer said. “That was like a great escape.” Boyer worked at a Pizza Hut his first year in Texas and then for a lighting manufacturer, where he has worked the past year. “I feel a lot better, like way better,” Boyer said. “I’ve got a job, my own car and a place to live.” After serving in the Army from 1998-2006 — including a year in Iraq — Boyer found work at a convenience

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For years Chuck Boyer was homeless living down the street from the Upper Room Dining Hall. Now he lives in Texas and has a job and a home. Earlier this month he returned to the Upper Room to see the people who helped him and he arrived in a car he rented. store in El Dorado Hills. “I did some wrong things at my job, which caused me to get fired,” Boyer recalled. “Once I got fired I only had a month or two left of money saved up before that ran out. Then I basically had to go to the street. I was pretty much going in blind.” First he lived in Lumsden Park for about seven years before moving to the

or layers added comfort. He made a couple bucks a day digging in dumpsters and collecting cans and every once in a while he would get small jobs. In 2019 everything became too much for Boyer. “I attempted to (take my life) but it didn’t work,” Boyer said. “I took a bunch of pills because I was done.

homeless camp on upper Broadway where he stayed about eight years. He compared homelessness to being like a broken toy nobody wants. “So you’ve got to try and fit in wherever you can,” Boyer said. “Most of us just turn to drugs to fit in.” He said he was hopeless. The winter nights were so cold that no amount of blankets

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Sierra-at-Tahoe looks to future post-Caldor Claire McArthur Tahoe Daily Tribune TWIN BRIDGES — Fire crews were stationed at SierraAt-Tahoe as the Caldor Fire grew closer while the ski resort’s employees blasted buildings with snowmaking equipment and the resort’s insurance company covered the lodge and other offices with fire retardant. “When the fire came through I was one of the last people there before we were told we had to leave,” said John Rice, general manager of Sierra-at-

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dialogue that has to go on between the county about these obligations.” Residents living near the farm expressed concerns about the business during its California Environmental Quality Act and Planning Commission review, including issues of odor, noise, lighting and security. To help address these problems, Tannenbaum said he is willing to cooperate with neighboring property owners. “I have reached out multiple times to try to assuage the concerns that our neighbors have and I believe I am doing an OK job,” Tannenbaum said. “I want to be a good neighbor and if there are any issues, I want people to call me and I’ll fix it.” There is a 10-day appeal window for residents wishing to challenge the Planning Commission’s approval of the cultivation farm.

LAKE LEVELS Folsom Reservoir as of May 13 Water storage 828,008 acre-feet Percent full 85% Inflow 3,001 cfs Outflow 1,663 cfs Union Valley as of May 13 Water storage 248,792 acre-feet Percent full 93% Inflow 0 cfs Outflow 0 cfs

Silver Lake as of May 12 Water storage 8,610 acre-feet Percent full 100% Inflow 35.36 cfs Outflow 51.30 cfs

Ice House as of May 13 Water storage 39,014 acre-feet Percent full 90% Inflow 95 cfs Outflow 0 cfs

Sly Park as of May 12 Water storage 33,579 acre-feet Percent Full 81.8% Inflow 0 cfs Outflow 24.30 cfs

Lake Aloha as of May 12 Water storage 4,524 acre-feet Percent full 90% Inflow 0 cfs

8:51 p.m. Trespassing was reported at an apartment complex on Sunset Lane in Shingle Springs. 10:45 p.m. Deputies investigated suspicious circumstances on Old French Town Road in Shingle Springs.

May 7 10 a.m. Trespassing was reported on Park Drive in El Dorado Hills.

10:22 a.m. Grand theft was reported at a hotel on Coach Lane in Cameron Park.

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8:43 p.m. Battery was reported at Henningsen-Lotus Park in Lotus.

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1:03 p.m. Grand theft was reported at a grocery store on Coach Lane in Cameron Park.

9:12 p.m. A 42-year-old man was booked into county jail on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. He was taken into custody on Highway 50 at Johnson Pass Road near Echo Summit.

3:27 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Amity Lane in Pilot Hill.

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4:47 p.m. Burglary to a vehicle was reported at the Salmon Falls Bridge on Salmon Falls Road in Pilot Hill.

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12:07 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Donkey Lane in El Dorado Hills.

4:54 p.m. Deputies investigated suspicious circumstances on Mira Loma Drive in Cameron Park. 5:40 p.m. Brandishing was reported on Rattlesnake Bar Road at Highway 49 in Pilot Hill but the suspect was gone upon deputies’ arrival. 5:56 p.m. A vehicle was reported stolen on Bluebird Lane in Diamond Springs. 6:57 p.m. A 37-year-old woman was booked into county jail on suspicion of illegal camping and polluting state waters. She was taken into custody on Placerville Drive in Placerville. 7:55 p.m. A 34-year-old woman was booked into county jail on felony child abuse charges. She was taken into custody on Cedar Oaks Road in Placerville and released on $50,000 bail. 8:24 p.m. Deputies investigated suspicious circumstances on Strickland Mine Road in Placerville.

May 9 4:48 p.m. A suspect stole a table saw from a business on Placerville Drive. 5:39 p.m. A man attempted to steal barbed wire off a fence near a business on Locust Avenue.

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10:07 a.m. A 35-year-old man who was causing a disturbance on Main Street resisted arrest and was found to be under the influence of a controlled substance.

1:41 a.m. A 34-year-old man was arrested for public intoxication after he refused to leave a residence on Washington Street.

6:45 p.m. A 47-year-old man with warrants out for his arrest was in possession of narcotics and paraphernalia on Broadway.

May 7 3:16 p.m. A woman with a felony warrant was taken into custody on Main Street.

8:47 a.m. A 46-year-old man camping on public property on Placerville Drive was cited. 10:11 a.m. A 30-year-old woman with a felony warrant out for arrest was taken into custody on Forni Road. 4:14 p.m. $250 worth of drinks were reported stolen from a business on Broadway.

6:03 p.m. A 37-year-old woman was arrested for illegal camping on Main Street.

May 11 4:06 a.m. Two men, aged 55 and 65, were cited for illegal camping on Mosquito Road.

May 8 8:31 a.m. A vehicle window was reported shattered on Main Street. 3:57 p.m. A license plate was reported stolen on Bluebell Court. 6:05 p.m. Assault was reported on Broadway. 7 p.m. A motorcycle was reported

9:10 a.m. A 34-year-old man with a felony warrant was taken into custody on Quartz Mountain Drive. 3 p.m. A credit card was reported stolen out of a mailbox on Sean Drive. The victim’s card accrued multiple charges.

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said. “Because right now, the way the system is designed, there is no way for someone trying to get social equity to get a license in this county and that has a lot to do with the timing and background checks.” Cybele Holdings will conduct outdoor cannabis cultivation for the first two years then will transition to greenhouse mixed-light cultivation by the third year. The Planning Commission’s approval comes with a list of conditions. One of them, which Tannanebaum said is a major concern, includes having a designated local contact available 24/7 in case the county needs to reach someone to solve any issues in a timely fashion. “If we hire someone as the contact, it could jeopardize our license because they could make a bad call or decision and our license could be revoked, and they also have to go through background checks, which is a lengthy process here at the moment,” Tannenbaum said. Cybele Holdings is also required to put a turnout near the farm, which would necessitate the property owner on another piece of land to give the business the right of way to make a 12-foot by 400-foot turnout for a fire truck. If the owner disagrees, Cybele Holdings will have to file a waiver. The cultivation business will have to notify all property owners in the area within 1,000 feet of the farm within a week of commencing operations. District 2 Planning Commissioner Kris Payne, who represents the district where the nowapproved farm is located, told the Mountain Democrat any changes to those regulations will need to addressed with the county. “You have to be able to meet all the obligations laid out in front of you and if the person doesn’t do an adequate job in terms of figuring out how they’re going to manage this, then these permits are in jeopardy,” Payne said. “But because it’s the first one, there may be some post-approval

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Renovations close ‘Tahoe Wildfire Ready’ campaign begins Ice House facilities Tahoe Resource Conservation District News release

USDA Forest Service Recreation facilities at Ice House Reservoir will be a focus this year for the ongoing renovations in the Crystal Basin Recreation Area by the Sacramento Municipal Utility District and Eldorado National Forest. The upgrades come as a condition of SMUD’s license to operate the Upper American River Project. Temporary facility closures at Ice House Reservoir began May 9. Camino Cove Campground and Wolf Creek Group Campground closures began May 1. The forest orders for these closures can be found on the forest website at tinyurl.com/yeyv56ku. “Kayaking and other non-motorized boat use will still be available at Ice House Reservoir with access from Upper Silver Creek Day Use Area,” said Karl Goodwin, Pacific District recreation officer. Sites closed for renovations during the 2022 season: • Ice House Campground • Ice House Dam Day Use Area • Ice House Boat Ramp and Day Use Area • Ice House RV Sanitation Station n

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District. “We need to continue that momentum and ensure we maintain our defensible space, continue retrofitting our homes to withstand embers, and build relationships with our neighbors to develop Fire Adapted Communities. Living in this fire-prone landscape is a shared responsibility, and we all play a role.” To watch last year’s Lake Tahoe Wildfire Awareness Campaign virtual workshops to learn about fire-resistant landscaping, fire and weather, prevention efforts being taken by utility companies, the impacts of wildfire smoke, home hardening and the benefits of prescribed fire visit tahoelivingwithfire.com/ resources/webinars-and-virtualworkshops-2/. For information and resources to help prepare for wildfire or to locate your local fire district visit tahoelivingwithfire.com and follow @tahoelwf on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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“We wanted to make sure people know that we’re not done,” explained Rice. “It’s a beautiful place. We get a great amount of snow. The landscape is going to be different but it’s still going to be awesome.” Unable to open for the 202122 season, Sierra-at-Tahoe gave passholders the option of a refund or an extension to the following winter. “More than half of people kept their passes,” said Rice. “We were very honored that we have a loyal community that still believes in us.” Sierra-at-Tahoe is located on land leased out by the U.S. Forest Service, so restoration work is a collaborative process with the agency. Removal of scorched, hazard trees has taken place near chairlifts, buildings and roads for worker safety, and additional felling

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LAKE TAHOE — As California and Nevada enter a third year of drought, the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team is leveling up the region’s preparedness efforts by implementing the Lake Tahoe Wildfire Awareness Campaign. The campaign will run from May through October, highlighting the message — “Tahoe Wildfire Ready.” All counties in the Lake Tahoe Basin, along with the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, will emphasize their support for the campaign through the adoption of proclamations during the month of May. The months that follow will focus on fire preparedness and prevention topics, such as defensible space, evacuation preparedness, wildfire prevention and more. In 2021 California experienced another record-setting fire year.

The Caldor Fire was a wake-up call to many and a reminder the Lake Tahoe Basin is a fire-prone landscape. This year agencies are working with communities to stay prepared by asking residents and visitors to take responsibility when living and recreating in high fire-hazard areas. By preparing now and throughout the season, residents and visitors can save precious time in the event of an evacuation by signing up for county emergency alerts, packing a go-bag and crafting a family evacuation plan ahead of time. Residents can increase the odds of their homes and neighborhoods surviving a wildfire by managing vegetation around their property and retrofitting their structures to be more resistant to embers. “The Caldor fire impacted us all, and it highlighted that preparing for wildfire is crucial,” said Amanda Milici with Tahoe Resource Conservation

is happening along the resort’s 46 ski trails. The next phase of restoration, a vegetation management plan, is currently under review by the Forest Service. “Our goal is to save every possible tree that could survive this. They will remove those that can’t, chip all the limbs and use that chipped wood as erosion control means,” said Rice. “When revegetation happens, they will come in and talk about replanting and putting native plants back in place to stabilize the soil and allow for regrowth.” With funding through the Forest Service, donations facilitated through the El Dorado Community Foundation and work from the El Dorado Resource Conservation District on the

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Department on the West Slope and South Lake Tahoe Fire Department in the Tahoe Basin are the only two districts considered “great.” The average parcel tax to fund county fire agencies is $384. The average of property tax per parcel spans from a low of $128 for Fallen Leaf Lake CSD to a high of $1,015 for El Dorado Hills Fire. According to the study, “limited” fire departments struggle with insufficient staffing levels, negative net positions, requiring more aid from neighboring agencies and were found to be at or below average for meeting infrastructure needs and providing sufficient services to meet current and future demands. Agencies with a negative net position are Lake Valley, El Dorado County, Georgetown Fire, Rescue Fire and Diamond Springs-El Dorado fire protection districts, meaning any past revenue deficits will need to be made up from future revenue. The report shows El Dorado County Fire had the highest negative net position at approximately $25 million. However, with net pension liabilities payments removed from that calculation, El Dorado County Fire has a positive net position of more than $44,000. “We are remaining in the black and operating as financially prudent and as good stewards of our tax dollars as we can be,” El Dorado County Fire Chief Tim Cordero said. “We’ve had to make some changes operationally to maintain our black position with our finances.” The report states that county fire agencies have insufficient funds for increases in operational, personnel and maintenance costs, as well as for major capital improvements. “If you look at the financial stability and abilities that most of the fire districts have, although the county is dealing with it, it is pretty limited and most of us are hanging on,” Cordero said. “As you travel east in the county, you see less and less growth and development. Unfortunately, that means there are fewer tax dollars coming in to support the fire agencies. That’s the challenge we all face.” The study found that Diamond Springs-El Dorado, Rescue and Lake Valley are trending in a positive net direction, allowing these agencies the opportunity to add to reserves. Georgetown and El Dorado County are trending downward as their revenues over expenditures continue to decline. Most fire agencies on the West Slope have a model of three personnel

or less assigned to an engine — a minimum of four personnel to an engine is recommended by the National Fire Protection Association. However, many fire agencies across the state make a crew of three work, according to the study. In order to meet California Division of Occupational Safety and Health requirements, fire agencies operating with less than three firefighters to an engine would need to wait for aid or resources from another station when responding to structure fires before entering a building. Of the 45 fire stations on the West Slope, 42% are staffed full-time, 18% are staffed part-time or seasonally and 40% are not staffed, stated the report. Of the stations not staffed, nine were historically staffed by volunteers. Of the 10 fire stations in the Tahoe Basin, six are staffed full-time, two are staffed part-time or seasonally and two are not staffed. Approximately 150 volunteers were estimated to be available countywide, half the 300 volunteers available in 2010. Miller said training volunteers to fight fires has challenges. “It just cannot be reasonably done,” Miller expained. “We used to recruit volunteers a long time ago but with the changing nature of fire service with new regulations and training time, it’s not practical.” The Cameron Park, Garden Valley, Georgetown, Mosquito, Pioneer and Rescue fire departments still utilize volunteers. Hiring firefighters can also have its challenges. “We are in trouble,” El Dorado Hills Fire Department Chief Maurice Johnson told LAFCO commissioners. “We are seeing a lot of firefighters leaving the workforce, because it’s a lot of time away from your family and other important things other than just your job. That is why we are having a hard time recruiting firefighters, even in El Dorado Hills.” Cordero said there could be benefits to regionalize fire services in the county, but lack of funding to do so would make it hard. “If you take three departments and bring them together, and they’re still struggling financially, all you have is a bigger agency that’s still struggling financially,” Cordero said. El Dorado LAFCO also voted to host two fire agency summits, one on the West Slope and one in the Tahoe Basin within the next two years.

entire fire footprint, the restoration work will continue through 2022. The final phase of restoration, yet to be submitted for evaluation to the Forest Service, is reimagining Sierraat-Tahoe in light of its new reality. “What can the future of Sierraat-Tahoe look like given the new landscape? What new trails, lifts, buildings or services can we look at now that the landscape is forever changed?” asked Rice. “It would include things like snowmaking, trail widening and some new lifts. We’re no longer dealing with a pristine

forest. We’ve got a burnt landscape, so how do we utilize the terrain and the natural resources to create a ski product that will be next level for people?” With work ongoing through the spring, summer and fall, the goal is get skis on snow this winter. “All of our energy is going toward getting all lifts and trails reopened this winter,” said Rice. “It’s an aggressive goal, but we have the support of our employees and our landlord and the El Dorado Resource Conservation District to get the resort open.”

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California Commentary

Free speech and trivial lawsuits

veryone knows that the Constitution protects free speech under the First Amendment. But many may not realize that the First Amendment also protects commercial speech, such as advertisements. Even Jon Coupal though the level of protection afforded to commercial speech is less than that given to other kinds of speech, especially political speech, businesses still have rights about what they say. The First Amendment is also implicated when laws require labeling for commercial enterprises. For example, it is entirely legal for government to require fast food businesses to post the calorie count on the products they serve to the public. There are innumerable other examples of required disclosures, such as gas mileage and safety ratings for automobiles and whether a newly constructed home is subject to Mello-Roos taxes. One infamous example of “forced speech” in California was imposed via Proposition 65, passed by voters in 1986. Commercial Lawsuit abuse is a enterprises are required to post huge problem for warning labels that California and has their products or place of business may resulted in the state contain substances known to cause cancer. having the worst But Prop. 65 warnings rating in the nation are so ubiquitous from the Americans in California that for Tax Reform they have become meaningless. They are Foundation as a found on everything “judicial hellhole.” from bread to potato chips to chocolate chip cookies. In California, it appears, everything causes cancer. But a recent court ruling over acrylamide, a naturally occurring substance that is formed in the process of baking goods, may have reined in the absurdity of Prop. 65 warnings just a bit. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that because scientific evidence couldn’t come to a single conclusion over whether acrylamide in food and beverages can cause cancer in humans, the Prop. 65 warning signs for these products were “likely misleading.” Turns out that government itself was violating “truth in advertising” laws. But perhaps the greater benefit from the ruling has to do with inhibiting nuisance lawsuits that cost businesses millions of dollars. That’s because Prop. 65 has a “private right of action” provision allowing attorneys to sue businesses on behalf of the state. Prop. 65 essentially deputizes private trial lawyers to search for evidence of noncompliance. The elimination of the misleading Prop. 65 warning for acrylamide might be a welcome step n

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Letters to the Editor Another way to help the homeless EDITOR: n April 19 the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors passed a “homeless shelter crisis” declaration as defined by AB 2553 by a 4-1 vote. I am proud to say that I was the lone, dissenting vote on this topic. Before county staff pursues state and federal grant funds with onerous strings attached to provide housing and services to the homeless under the “housing first” model, they need to look at existing funding. County staff from the Health and Human Services Agency gave a presentation on the proposed sites in and around the city of Placerville where they would like to put homeless camps and some of the available funding to make a housing and services concept happen. Nowhere in their presentation did they include the huge, unexpended balances of money available through the Mental Health Services Act. In the 2021 El Dorado County budget HHSA designated $189,000 from MHSA funding to go to “support and care of persons.” From this designation they spent nothing. County HHSA also designated $739,000 for “housing.” From this designation they spent $256,092.15, leaving an unexpended balance of $482,907.85. El Dorado County currently holds around $10 million of unexpended MHSA funds to care for the mentally ill homeless. The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors and county staff should utilize funds they already have instead of chasing after additional state and federal grant funds to house the homeless, which could possibly come with unfunded requirements. As a county, we all care about the homeless. We cannot allow our beautiful communities to be negatively affected by the destructive blight that homeless camps have and will create. We must work with our local law enforcement and welfare services to bring about homeless services that provide oversight and accountability. GEORGE TURNBOO District 2 county supervisor

Election EDITOR: teven Bailey, candidate for State Senate 4th District, touts his experience as a Superior Court judge as one of his qualifications.

The rest of the story is that he was found guilty of misconduct as a judge and is barred from ever being a judge in the future. The voters should consider this in their decision. JUDGE EDDIE KELLER (ret.) Shingle Springs

Reinstate 58 EDITOR: ince 1978, Proposition 13 (Prop. 13) has protected California families from unaffordable property taxes. In 1986 voters overwhelmingly approved Prop. 58 to prevent reassessment of real property value upon transfer between parents and their children. In 1996 Prop. 193 extended this exemption to transfers between grandparents and their grandchildren. In 2020 Prop. 19 was adopted to provide urgent tax relief to seniors and fire victims needing to relocate. However, many voters were surprised to learn that Prop. 19 also triggered a huge property tax increase by stripping away the longstanding constitutional protections of Props. 58 and 193. Property tax assessments are performed at the local level. County assessors are duty bound to administer state law as written by the California legislature or proposition. Prop. 19 places the assessor in the unenviable position of bearing the bad news to El Dorado County families, many of whom are still grieving the loss of a beloved parent, that their inheritance has triggered a property value reassessment and sizable tax increase, which may leave them no choice but to sell their parent’s property. If left unabated, property tax increases resulting from Prop. 19 will cause El Dorado County families undue hardship during already difficult times. The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association has filed a ballot initiative, entitled Repeal the Death Tax Act, to reinstate Prop. 58 and reverse the reverse the Prop. 19 changes to the rules affecting intergenerational transfers. I am writing this letter to raise awareness of this important matter and encourage our community leaders and residents to speak out in favor of restoring longstanding protections of Prop. 58 by supporting HJTA’s effort to get its Repeal the Death Tax Act initiative on a future ballot. To do so, go to HJTA.org/RepealTheDeathTax. JON DeVILLE Rescue

The Balancing Act

We’re truly living in an an upside-down world

from the acquisition of ince Elon Musk Twitter by Musk and has put together his recent statements a deal to buy that all political speech Twitter, the will be published left-wing world has and not “moderated” gone bananas (as if it (“moderated” is the wasn’t before). How left’s new word for can Twitter become “censored”) has brought a platform for free out the worst in the left. speech? Oh no. What do One new development you mean the left will was the announcement no longer be able cancel Larry Weitzman of a new branch of people it doesn’t agree the Department of with? Homeland Security — a minister of The left talks about freedom and disinformation. In other words, a democracy, but only if it is freedom new branch of government that will and democracy it agrees with ... tell people what to believe and not to otherwise, fuhgeddaboudit. The believe, a branch of government that left’s proclamation that it believes in will limit speech, spoken or otherwise, democracy and is against tyranny is a with which it doesn’t agree. We lie. The left is tyranny. should call it Pravda West (Pravda is The First Amendment of the the Russian state newspaper; pravda Constitution states, “Congress shall make no law … abridging the freedom means truth). The person hired to head of speech, or of the press …” The left Pravda West, Nina Jankowicz, is doesn’t believe in the Constitution. It the perfect choice — a master at believes in power and control of the spreading disinformation. She/her/it people. previously claimed the Hunter Biden Recent developments resulting

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laptop story was all lies, Russian disinformation. Of course, it is now known that the Hunter Biden laptop is real and the information and photos it contains are actual and truthful. Jankowicz also had high praise for the Christopher Steele dossier, a made-up document meant to imply that the 45th president of the United States was a Russian agent or plant. Watching her Mary Poppins YouTube video only confirmed my suspicion that Jankowicz is an expert at creating disinformation. It’s beyond ironic that while members of the left say they believe in democracy, the reality is they are power-hungry tyrants. Leftists will do anything to accomplish their goals. For the first time in the history of the Supreme Court, a draft of a decision was illegally leaked to the public (Politico, in this case) before the actual decision was voted on by the court. The draft decision on the reversal of Roe V. Wade written by current Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito states there is no right to an abortion written

into the Constitution. Alito is correct. Somehow, the Burger Court, which wrote the decision in 1973, found a right of privacy in the 14th Amendment. There is no right of privacy or abortion right in the 14th Amendment. The 14th Amendment guarantees every person in the United States has equal protection of the laws and “that no state shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the U.S.” Leftists say they are for democracy, which means the people get to vote for the laws or representatives who make the laws. Unelected judges making laws is tyranny. Alito’s draft decision didn’t ban abortion. It means that each state will have to vote and pass laws on that issue. About half the states already have abortion rights laws and most states have abortion available in cases of rape, incest and to protect the life of the mother. Abortion is legal as prescribed in those states. Voting on whether abortion should be legal and under

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in reducing false or unproven claims that confuse consumers and cause adverse market effects. This not only would help businesses but also consumers who end up paying more for goods and services when businesses face shakedown lawsuits. Lawsuit abuse is a huge problem for California and has resulted in the state having the worst rating in the nation from the Americans for Tax Reform Foundation as a “judicial hellhole.” Prop. 65 lawsuits are a major reason for that dubious designation since they can result in fines of up to $2,500 per day, not to mention the costs for their own attorneys as well as those of the plaintiff. Given that there are approximately 900 chemicals on the Proposition 65 list, the law presents a great

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temptation for unscrupulous lawyers looking to make a fast buck. But Californians are waking up to the absurdity of Prop. 65. A few years ago there was a push to put a Prop. 65 warning on coffee, again because of the presence of acrylamide. But the blowback from the public, as well as ridicule from late-night TV hosts, may have been a factor in a legal victory for sanity. We’re all for transparency. But Prop. 65 has long outlived its usefulness in providing consumers with reliable information. In fact, it has done just the opposite. Jon Coupal is president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.

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what circumstances is democracy. The tyrannical left doesn’t trust the people to make those decisions. Interestingly, the 14th Amendment does guarantee every person in the United States equal protection. Is a seven-month-old fetus a person? When does a fetus become a person? When it has a heartbeat? When it could survive outside the womb as a seven-month-old fetus can? Six-month-old? No one has the right to murder another person.

But Californians leftists needn’t not worry about this potential decision. It already has very liberal abortion rights. Jankowicz’ take on the potential Supreme Court decision is that it takes away our democracy. Actually, it is the opposite; it allows for democracy (the voters) to decide the abortion question. Pravda West has been born. Too bad it wasn’t aborted. Larry Weitzman is a resident of Placerville.

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Oak Ridge senior Andy Uharriet, center, celebrates his complete game on the mound with teammates, including senior Drew Oreskes, right, who went 2-3 while knocking in two of the nine fifth inning runs in the Trojans 11-3 playoff win over Central Valley. The Trojans will face Whitney in the section semifinals beginning today.

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When Oak Ridge High School senior Connor Bizjack stepped in the batter’s box to begin the bottom of the fifth, the Trojans trailed Central Valley High School of Ceres 3-2. When he batted again in the fifth inning, Oak Ridge led 10-3. Overall the Trojans scored 9 runs in the fifth inning to beat Central Valley 11-3 in the second round of the Division 1 Sac-Joaquin Section baseball playoffs. Ten different Trojans scored runs and senior Andy Uharriet pitched a complete game to send Oak Ridge to the section semifinals next week. It will be a Sierra Foothill League rematch against Whitney High School and the teams will square off in a three-game series beginning today at Whitney. “It’s going to be good for us because we lost against them last time so we’re back for revenge,” Uharriet said. Despite allowing 2 runs in the second inning, Uharriet used his fastball and slider to go unscathed the rest of the game. “I would take that guy in any big game, any big moment,” said Oak Ridge head coach Todd Melton. “Sac State’s gonna get a good one with him.” The infield turned three double plays and California State University, Sacramento signee Calin Trexler made some great catches in right field including a web gem in the third inning. The Trojans trailed 2-0 when they came up to bat in the bottom of the fourth. Seniors Braden Frank and Reese Catchings got on base and they were driven in by fellow seniors Porter Price and Brent Jones to tie up the game. Central Valley retook the lead in the

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top of the fifth 3-2, but that didn’t last long. One of the teams had less than three innings of baseball left in its season. “We were a little tense but once we got the bats going we knew that we were going to be fine,” Jones said. Bizjack and senior Christian Cochran started the bottom of the fifth the same way they started big innings in Tuesday’s first round playoff game — by getting on base. “I was looking to see the ball up and get my hands out in front and get on first base because we have Christian (Cochran) up next and he’s always reliable,” Bizjack said. Bizjack got the base hit he was looking for and Cochran came up to the plate. “I was just trying to hit the ball; it’s that simple,” Cochran said. He dropped down a perfect bunt that was close to the foul line and far enough away that the pitcher and the catcher couldn’t get there in time. Then Trexler — who is second on the team in extra base hits — stepped to the plate and the defense took some steps back. He surprised everyone in the stadium and laid down a bunt to load up the bases with no one out for fellow Sac State signee Braden Frank. The big lefty strode to the plate and promptly hit a double to drive in Bizjack and Cochran that sent the team and the capacity crowd into celebration. The inning seemingly lasted forever as Jones, senior Drew Oreskes and Price all got hits to make the score 8-3. With Price at first, junior Carson Nichols stepped to the plate. On the gridiron he has the longest field goal in the school’s storied history and at the plate against Central Valley he waited patiently for his pitch before driving it deep over the center field ■

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I couldn’t handle it anymore. It’s difficult being out on the street.” He said if his brother hadn’t given him the opportunity to come to Texas, meth would have ended him. Each year Boyer said he lost at least one person close to him from drugs. “I guarantee I would have died within these past few years if I would have stayed on the street,” Boyer said. Moving to Texas gave him hope and Boyer said hope is more addictive than dope. “When I went to Texas, I quit cold turkey,” Boyer said. “I didn’t go to

rehab. I didn’t go to nothing. The last I did anything was the previous Friday morning before I left Placerville.” Earlier this month Boyer returned to Placerville where he visited old friends, including some at the Upper Room Dining Hall. He said the Upper Room stood by him and was always there to help. He also got to see his daughter on his trip back to California and met his two grandchildren for the first time. He beamed with pride when asked their ages — “5 and 7.”

■ TODAY ARIES (March 21-April 19). The Latin phrase “amor fati” — “love of fate”— describes how you’re living. You’ll not only accept what comes but you’ll quickly find what’s beautiful and favorable about it. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). In most cases, perfectionism isn’t realistic, necessary, useful or timely. You’ll opt for a relaxed approach and move steadily, easily and imperfectly forward. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Communicate casually and often today. The action is moved with conversations that seem to be about nothing and yet reveal everything. You’ll learn important news, intriguing facts and small but relevant details. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ll benefit from adding new faces to your social swirl. A little competition for your attention can be a good thing. It keeps familiar people from taking you for granted. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Doodling is a form of meditation that could help you solve a problem today. Whether you believe you possess drawing talent is irrelevant to the helpfulness of what your brain reveals to you as you drag a pen across paper. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). When someone is asking for the truth, you will not let emotions get in the way of hearing or telling it. Often, people don’t ask. They have their reasons. You’ll be judicious with your communication.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). While it does feel safe and secure in an environment where everyone agrees with you, you’d rather be where you can grow. Disagreement is what helps you sharpen your skills and strengthen your case. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll learn the sum total of what’s possible — the good, the bad and the ugly. Despite everything you learn, you will not be jaded. The power of love makes it possible. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Some questions feel like a hug. “How are you really?” “What can I help you with?” Other questions feel like an invasion, and you’re justified in throwing up a polite defense and distancing yourself from the source. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). When you’re a superhero, a lot of the gig is hiding your identity until it’s time to shine. Blending in is the fun part. You’ll enjoy it even more, as you now sense the action sequence is around the bend. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your mind is opening to new possibilities. Learning about the world helps you see that there is much more available to you than the choices most people around you are making. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Those who have power without a healthy sense of duty will ultimately be unseated from their position. Those who assume responsibility will eventually become more powerful.

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wall for a 2-run homer to make it 10-3 sending the dugout and the crowd into pandemonium while time froze as he rounded the bases. “That inning was super fun,” Cochran said. “There is nothing better than scoring.” “We gave out so many game balls it was ridiculous,” Melton said. “And we probably could have given some more out.” Bizjack and Cochran each came up again and got hits while one more run scored. The 9 runs were the most the Trojans have scored in one inning

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To make the loud hissing sound, the cockroach forces air out of two breathing holes that are underneath its body. The idea is to startle an enemy into leaving the cockroach alone.

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What’s that noise? Is it a snake? No! It’s a Gromphadorhina portentosa – also known as a hissing cockroach.

Tiny mites live on the bodies of these cockroaches and keep them clean by eating bits of food that cling to the larger bug’s body.

Found in Madagascar, the hissing cockroach is one big bug. It grows to be three inches (8cm) long! It is also about an inch wide, around the size of a small mouse. Madagascar While the hissing cockroach

looks a little frightening, it is actually harmless. The only thing it does to protect itself from enemies is to hiss at them.

Are you an eagle-eyed reader? Read the articles below and correct the 10 grammar and spelling errors you find. The first one is done for you.

Male hissing cockroaches are much larger than femails. The male also has larger, featheree antennae. One male hising cockroach has a group of five or six female partners that he keeps to hisself. He has to fight of

This dark chocolate brown insect with black edges blends well with the piles of leaves and bark it hides under on the forest floor.

other males to keep his mates.

Female hissing cockroaches How does a pile of rotting leaves with a side of dead fly sound? For the hissing cockroach that sounds like lunch! A hissing cockroach is a scavenger, not a hunter. That means it doesn’t kill for food, but eats whatever it can find on the forest floor, things like rotting plant matter and dead animals.

Cockroaches are considered “living fossils” because they have survived on Earth some 250 million years, appearing long before dinosaurs. More than 3,500 species of cockroaches exist today. How many of each type of cockroach can you find on today’s page?

Find the differences.

are excellent mothurs, at least four insects! The females carry their eggs inside their abdomens to protect them from predators. They then give birth to live yung roaches that look a lot like their parents, but much

Hissing cockroaches are EFBG.

The male hissing cockroach has two large “horns.” When two males fight, they lower their heads and ram into each other, much like fighting stags. The stronger bug wins when the weaker one simply gives up.

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Hissing cockroaches find their food by scavenging along the forest floor. Write the letter that comes before each Can you scavenge letter to find out this surprising fact through today’s newspaper and find: about the hissing cockroach! • three adjectives Cut out these squares. Rearrange them to reveal a hissing cockroach. that describe cockroaches • something the length of a hissing cockroach • something the color of a hissing cockroach • something that can hiss

Standards Link: Life Science: Students know that living organisms have distinct structures and body systems that serve specific functions in growth, survival and reproduction.

artina the cockroach doesn’t know coffee beans about love and marriage. Her grandmother, Abuela, gives her some shocking advice! “You want me to do what?” Martina gasps. To find out what Abuela said, read the book.

Fill in the missing vowels to reveal the title of this book. Then, check it out at your local library this summer! Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple written directions.

Find the words in the puzzle, COCKROACH then in this week’s Kid Scoop stories and activities. MADAGASCAR FOSSILS O D O R E T N U H D THORAX P X E S N R O H C A MITES R A C S A G A D A M HARMLESS O R B F L R M E O B BATTLE T O R A M I S O R T HUNTER E H A L T U S O K H MOUSE EXIST C T E E O T W S C G PROTECT T S S M C N L H O I BROWN S E S T S I X E C F FIGHT Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recognized identical HORNS words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns.

way about as much as a mice. Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple written directions.

Complete the grid by using all the letters in the word ROACH in each vertical and horizontal row. Each letter should only be used once in each row. Some spaces have been filled in for you.

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The noun scavenger is an animal that finds and eats dead animals or rotting plants, or a person who finds things. A hissing cockroach is a scavenger that finds its food. Try to use the word scavenger in a sentence today when talking with your friends and family members.

What “bugs” you?

What things really bother or “bug” you? Write a few paragraphs explaining how do you deal with these things. ANSWER: The one in the sugar bowl.

Standards Link: Writing Applications: Write expressive compositions that express ideas.

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Standards Link: Research: Use the newspaper to locate information.

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Select a sports article and rewrite it as if it was news about a battle between two male hissing cockroaches. Be sure your rewritten article tells the who, what, when, where, why and how of the event.

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KNOW Future of Okei’s original gravestone open for discussion Now The El Dorado High School Class of 1977 45th class reunion will be held May 20-21. For more information contact Ramona Jennison Sharpe at ramona@sharpecolor.com or (916) 693-0896. Registration is open for the 10th annual Golf For Kids’ Sake presented by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Sierra May 23 at the Serrano Country Club in El Dorado Hills. To register and for more information visit bbbsns.org/events/ golf-event. The Widowed Persons Club provides a support group for widowed men and women of all ages, as well as a wide range of social activities. General meeting luncheons for members and guests are held on the fourth Friday of each month at 11:30 a.m. A social hour precedes the meeting. Meetings are at Cold Springs Country Club in Placerville. Reservations required. Regular breakfasts are set Tuesdays at 9 a.m. at Golden Waffle Café in Placerville, Wednesdays at 9 a.m. at Beef & Brew in Diamond Springs and Wednesdays at 9 a.m. at Denny’s in Cameron Park. For those interested in joining or to make reservations contact Glenda at (530) 295-8374 or Nancy at (530) 6228276.

May 18 Snowline Hospice hosts its annual Remembrance Ceremony, 5-6 p.m. at the Palladio Shopping Center, 410 Palladio Parkway, Suite 1601, Folsom. For more information visit snowlinehospice.org and click on “events.”

May 19 The Placerville Women’s Club is a nonprofit social club for women new to our area and for long time residents. Join the monthly luncheon, 11 a.m. at the Cold Springs Country Club in Placerville. May entertainment will be local author Cindy Sample who has visited in the past. She is know for her stories centered around local areas. For reservations and more information about the club call (530) 391-9414. Studio 81, home to El Dorado High School’s award-winning Drama Department, presents “Cry Baby The Musical,” May 19-21, at the Carl Borelli Amphitheater, 561 Canal St., in Placerville. For tickets and more information visit studio81arts.com. New Beginnings God Country hosts a Spring Fling Fashion Show, 6 p.m. at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds’ Marshall Building, 100 Placerville Drive in Placerville. For tickets and more information visit bit. ly/nbfs2022.

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Of the original 22 colonists, few remained in America. Among them were Okei and her friend, Matsunosuke Sakurai. They became part of the neighboring Veerkamp farming family, who subsequently purchased the former colony site.

merican River Conservancy is seeking public opinions about the future of Okei’s original gravestone. Every immigrant group coming to American shores faced tremendous obstacles in achieving their dreams of success. The Japanese immigrant story is no exception. Many began coming after the labor shortage caused by the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882. Soon Japanese immigrants found prejudice extended to them with the passage of alien land laws and the Asian Exclusion Act of 1924, which were not rescinded until the 1950s. Then during World War II, a dark chapter in American history played out when approximately 120,000 innocent Japanese American citizens lost their homes, possessions and much more in internment camps. With hard work, especially in agriculture, the Japanese were nonetheless able to rebuild and thrive within American society. In their quest to find cultural identity in America, many early Japanese immigrants were astounded to learn of the discovery of the grave of a Japanese girl named Okei hidden in a thicket of brush and trees in the Sierra foothills. Amazingly she had preceded most of them by 30 to 40 years. But who was she? What hardships did the young girl face as one of the first Japanese immigrants? The discovery of her gravestone revealed a previously unknown story about the first group of Japanese settlers in America who started a tea and silk farm near Coloma in the gold fields of California. Back in 1869, they were refugees from a civil war. Their dreams of success ultimately vanished when arid summer conditions killed their thousands of tea plants, the lifeblood of their farm. Their Prussian honorary samurai leader, John Henry Schnell, abandoned them as the colony

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Okei’s original grave marker deserves a place of honor. The American River Conservancy is asking for the public’s help in deciding how best to display it. disbanded within two years. Of the original 22 colonists, few remained in America. Among them were Okei and her friend, Matsunosuke Sakurai. They became part of the neighboring Veerkamp farming family, who subsequently purchased the former colony site. Perhaps Okei longed to return to Japan, but it was unlikely she had the funds to return home. In 1871 she contracted a deadly fever. At the age of only 19, her untimely death made her the first Japanese woman and immigrant who died and became buried on American soil. The Veerkamps arranged her burial on the knoll where she often sat and gazed longingly in the direction of her homeland. In an act of tremendous kindness, Matsunosuke saved funds for some 15 years to purchase a lasting marble marker for her grave. It was carefully placed so the Japanese lettering faced west toward Aizu Wakamatsu, Okei’s homeland, and the

English lettering faced inland America, the country where she still rests in peace today. Okei’s gravestone stood for more than 100 years before it was severely damaged sometime after the Japanese American centennial celebration at the farm in 1969. Somehow the crack was repaired. By the time American River Conservancy bought the property from the Veerkamps in 2010, the stone could no longer safely remain exposed to the elements. ARC arranged for an exact replica and the original was moved to a secure location. Another replica of the headstone exists atop Mount Seaburi at a memorial site in Aizu Wakamatsu, Japan. Okei’s life story is symbolic of the many thousands of Japanese who have followed in her footsteps arriving in a foreign land with little more than hopes and dreams. Ultimately, Japanese Americans have made immense contributions to the American economy and culture. Meanwhile, Okei’s grave has

become a pilgrimage site for generations of Japanese Americans and Japanese people touched by her story of perseverance and sacrifice in the face of an unknown fate. Her original gravestone is not only the testament of her life; it is the very reason why the Wakamatsu Colony story remains alive today. Her gravestone is also a symbol of the importance of honor and duty — the samurai values of Matsunosuke’s world. That he would honor his friend so beautifully by giving her this lasting memorial is touching beyond words. A unique artifact of such significance deserves a place of prominence and protection. Returning it to the outdoor elements would expedite its demise. A worldclass museum is not within scope of the conservancy’s long-term plans for Wakamatsu Farm. As a land trust with more than 33 years in environmental conservation and stewardship, artifact preservation is beyond the conservancy’s core

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May 20 The Sherwood Demonstration Garden, 6699 Campus Drive in Placerville, is open to the public, 9 a.m. to noon Fridays and Saturdays. See the many plants, trees, succulents, natives and more. Wander through the 16 individual gardens at your own pace or ask a docent for help. Garden may be closed for n

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mission. The place where the stone is now modestly displayed at the farm is not readily accessible to the public and particularly nonaccessible to disabled visitors. Perhaps gifting the priceless artifact to a museum or other qualified artifact repository is the most prudent choice for posterity. Public display in a place where more people will discover the Wakamatsu Tea and Silk Farm Colony story would likely result in many positive outcomes, not only for Wakamatsu Farm, but also for the preservation and telling of American history. Yet, moving the stone from its place of origin is no simple choice. At this time, American River Conservancy is at a decision point about the fate of the precious item. In the spirit of a community dialog, the conservancy is reaching out to interested individuals and organizations to determine what course of action will best serve the gravestone’s perpetual preservation. With the goal of building stronger ties to Wakamatsu Farm, American River Conservancy remains committed to sharing the story of Okei, Matsunosuke, the pioneers of the Wakamatsu Colony and the enduring legacy of Japanese American immigrants through shared connections to the land where it all began. To participate in the community dialog about the future of Okei’s gravestone email wakamatsu@ ARConservancy.org or call (530) 621-1224.

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Darla Hernandez and Betsy Coco model clothes from The Tilted Crown. See more fashion at the Shakespeare Club’s upcoming fashion show.

oots, Bandannas and Boas is the theme of the Placerville Shakespeare Club’s May spring fashion show. Models will present clothing from Placerville’s Maddy and Coco and The Tilted Crown boutiques, El Dorado Hills’ Blaq Boutique and Folsom’s Chocolate Moose Tees & Accessories and will feature shoe apparel from Sole Desire Shoes. The fashion show takes place Wednesday, May 25 at the clubhouse, 2940 Bedford Ave., Placerville. Doors open at 11 a.m. with lunch at noon. The fashion show begins at 1 p.m. and will include door prizes and a silent auction. Tickets are $30. Call Dolores at (916) 802-0186 to reserve a spot. The Placerville Shakespeare Club was established in May 1897 and continues to be a gathering place for women in the community. For more information about the club and its activities visit placerville-shakespeare.com.

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PUSD students have enriching experiences Jessica Trumble PUSD Community Outreach Coordinator

aving a group of youth with guitars on their knees. A guitar sitting across a student’s lap; fingers bumbling to find notes or children singing, dancing and acting or paint brushes gliding on a canvas to create a blended watercolor sunset or shoes hitting the pavement to cheers and encouragement, initially may not be thought of as educational opportunities provided at school. At Pioneer Union School District, offering enrichment programs are a critical component of every student’s education. Superintendent Annette Lane shared her thoughts on the importance of enrichment programs, saying, “Our Pioneer USD after-school enrichment program enables students to realize their potential in a variety of settings beyond the classroom. Students learn how to positively grow their interests and skills to have a more powerful understanding of their potential.” PUSD recently completed an eight-week series of Spring Enrichment Classes offered to all students. Classes offered were in guitar, art, drama, girls on the run and tutoring that occurred on every Tuesday and Thursday after school. The El Dorado High School District aided in providing transportation for all who participated.

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Elementary and Mountain Creek Middle School participating. PUSD is excited to continue to offer a new series of enrichment classes in the fall.

Developing students takes a strong team, committed passion and a wide array of opportunities for youth. PUSD wants to continue to be a leader in facilitating

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News release 3Strands Global Foundation, known for its work in Human Trafficking Prevention and assisting survivors of human trafficking with employment opportunities and education, will host an event at 6 p.m. May 19 at Hills Church in El Dorado Hills. A panel of local experts will discuss trafficking within the community, including information on how to protect youth and the risk factors and signs to watch for. They will also share information about their work helping survivors of human trafficking and how, through education and employment, they assist them in moving on with their lives. Included on the panel: Jason Collins — Sacramento Police Department’s Human Trafficking Unit investigating crimes of human trafficking, pimping and pandering. Det. Collins is also assigned to the Sacramento FBI Child Exploitation Task Force; Jason Nicols and Susan Perri — Human Trafficking and Sexual Predator Apprehension Team Program for the California Department of Justice; Lisette Suder — assistant district attorney, El Dorado County; Thienvu Ho — assistant chief deputy district attorney, Sacramento County; Ashlie Bryant — CEO 3Strands Global Foundation. 3Strands was founded in El Dorado Hills in 2010 and has expanded to six states and three countries. To register for the event, visit hillschurchedh. churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1205022. Hills Church is located at 800 White Rock Road in El Dorado Hills.

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he El Dorado Union High School District honored Colleen Guglielmana at the April 27 Teacher of the Year Reception as Alternative Education’s Teacher of the Year as well as the district’s Teacher of the Year. “Colleen is a true champion of underserved, at risk students,” said Alternative Education Administrator Jennifer Myers. “She loves to fight for the underdog and sees the potential in everyone around her. Her empathy and genuine kindness are unparalleled. She advocates fiercely for students and for what is right. Often, parents share that Colleen is the reason their child graduated or reengaged in school or even that Colleen saved their child’s life.” “Knowledge is power. Education is power,” Guglielmana said. “Like the old African proverb says, ‘Until the lion learns how to write, the stories will always glorify the hunter.’ Our students deserve to know they can own their bodies, minds, emotions and education. Being a part of that process is the most noble and humbling experience on the planet.” Myers noted that thousands of students have benefited from her efforts in the classroom as well as her compassion. “Colleen is highly intelligent, passionate and flexible. She puts the mental health needs of students first, validating and helping them through challenging times while always keeping the bigger picture at hand of teaching and learning,” Myers shared. “She is so deserving of this award, not only for her inspiring work at Independence High School, but also for the 18 years of teaching in our district.”

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El Dorado DAR honors an exceptional senior Carol Bly Daughters of the American Revolution – El Dorado Chapter

ervice to the community is a hallmark of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution organization. The El Dorado Chapter recently honored Dorothy E. Robbins for her contributions. At 101 years old, Robbins has distinguished herself in many ways, but particularly through her research-based studies and teaching the history of the founding of America; her books, lesson plans and resources for teachers and parents; and for her prose and poetry and numerous articles. In addition, Robbins has been active in her church and involved in politics for years. She shares with pride that a number of her students now have careers in education and in the political arena. A delightful woman, with an easy smile and a twinkle in her eye, it is clear that Robbins has a zest for living and engaging with others. When asked about her longevity, her daughter describes that as an RN, Robbins put her nutritional training to work by eating healthy food, especially dark green leafy vegetables, getting eight hours of sleep and keeping both physically and mentally active. For example, while in her 90s she went kayaking with friends, engaged in playing outdoor games such as badminton and helped landscape the yard for her daughter’s new home. Among her favorite activities has been playing a weekly, after-dinner game of Scrabble. Robbins is the proud matriarch of eight children, 19 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and a great-great grandson who was born last October. Her daughter describes her mother as having “a strong faith in God and His provision in her life,” and being most proud that her “mother was never a complainer and she was a hard worker and always had a lot of energy. She never had much money, but

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Carol Bly, Regent Ann Chambers, Dorothy Robbins, Carole Katzmann and Doris Quintard, left to right, recently gathered to celebrate Robbins’ lifetime of achievements. that did not stop her. She found a way.” The presentation of the Community Service and Leadership Award by the El Dorado Chapter was made by Chapter Regent Ann Chambers along with chapter members Carol Bly, Carole Katzmann and Robbins’ daughter, Doris Quintard. It was the chapter’s honor to recognize Robbins for her many achievements and to be able to spend time getting to know her and sharing how inspiring she has been for others.

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Join the Marguerite Parlor No. 12 of the Native Daughters of the Golden West for a special anniversary celebration May 21. The event is also a fundraiser for the El Dorado County Community Health Center. accessibility of medical services locally and in the communities where the greatest need exists as identified by a coalition of partner organizations, among them, the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Department and Marshall Hospital,” explained Terri Stratton, EDCHC CEO/ executive director. “This 26-foot mobile medical clinic will serve those in need, including the homeless, veterans, teens, seniors and families, as well as those displaced by the Caldor Fire and those in hard-to-reach areas of the county with medical, support

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Understanding and improving cholesterol is important for people of all ages, including children and teens. Maintaining healthy cholesterol levels can help keep your heart healthy and lower your chances of getting heart disease or having a stroke. High cholesterol usually has no symptoms. In fact, about 38% of adults in the United States are diagnosed with high cholesterol, according to the American Heart Association. Understanding what cholesterol is, the role it plays, when to get screened and how to manage it are important aspects of protecting your overall health and prevent a heart attack or stroke. Understanding Cholesterol A waxy, fat-like substance created by the liver and consumed from meat, poultry and dairy products, cholesterol isn’t inherently bad for you. In fact, your body needs it to build cells and make vitamins and other hormones. However, too much cholesterol circulating in the blood can pose a problem. The two types of cholesterol are low-density lipoprotein (LDL), which is considered “bad,” and high-density lipoprotein (HDL), which can be thought of as “good” cholesterol. Too much of the “bad” kind, or not enough of the “good,” increases the risk of cholesterol slowly building up in the inner walls of the arteries that feed the heart and brain. Cholesterol can join with other substances to form a thick, hard deposit on the inside of the arteries called plaque. This can narrow the arteries and make them less flexible – a condition known as atherosclerosis. If a blood clot forms, it may be more likely to get stuck in one of these narrowed arteries, resulting in a heart attack or stroke. Understanding Risk Your body naturally produces all the LDL it needs. An unhealthy lifestyle can make your body produce more LDL than required. Behaviors that may negatively affect your cholesterol levels include lack of physical activity, obesity, eating an unhealthy diet and smoking or exposure to tobacco smoke. In addition to unhealthy habits, which are the cause of high LDL cholesterol for most people, some people inherit genes from their parents or grandparents – called familial hypercholesterolemia

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The do’s and don’ts when a stroke strikes Brittany Garcia Marshall Medical Center A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or reduced, preventing brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients. When this happens, brain cells begin to die in minutes. “Lack of blood circulation in the brain can lead to paralysis, vision or language problems, behavioral changes or memory loss,” explained Scott Vasconcellos, MD, of Marshall Medical Center Cardiology. A stroke is a medical emergency and prompt treatment is crucial. Early action can reduce brain damage and other complications. “Every minute counts,” Vasconcellos continued. “There is a short window from the first symptoms where treatment can combat permanent effects.” If you are with someone you suspect is having a stroke, what you do can make the difference between life or death and can limit future disability.

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Signs of a stroke The first thing you need to know is how to determine if someone may be having a stroke. Stroke symptoms come on very suddenly and are often characterized by weakness, numbness, trouble talking, loss of vision or severe headache (worst headache of your life). Think of the word FAST when it comes to identifying stroke symptoms: • F – FACE: Ask the person to smile. Is one side drooping? • A – ARM: Ask the person to raise both arms. Is one arm drifting downward? • S – SPEECH: Ask the person to say something. Does what they say make sense or sound strange? • T – TIME: If you observe these symptoms, call 911 immediately.

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done but they must be performed within a specific timeframe. Stay with the person until emergency help arrives. Although most stroke patients don’t require it, perform CPR if the person becomes unconscious and they are not breathing and don’t have a pulse. If you don’t know how to do CPR, ask the 911 dispatcher to walk you through what to do while you wait for the ambulance.

What not to do if you suspect a stroke It may not be immediately apparent that someone is having a stroke but if you notice any of the symptoms listed above, don’t delay in getting medical help even if the person otherwise seems okay. Here are things you shouldn’t do: • Don’t let the person talk you out of calling 911. Time is the most important factor affecting whether a stroke causes lasting and debilitating problems. • A person having a stroke may suddenly feel very sleepy but don’t let them go to sleep. Keep them up and get them to a hospital where they can be evaluated and get treatment quickly. • Don’t give anyone who may be having a stroke medication, especially aspirin. If the stroke is caused by a ruptured blood vessel (20% are), this can make things worse. • Don’t let the person eat or drink anything. Having a stroke may affect a person’s ability to swallow. • Don’t drive the person to the hospital yourself unless absolutely necessary. Calling 911 is the best course of action because emergency responders can begin treatment on the way if needed. It can be very scary to witness someone having a stroke, but knowing how to spot the signs and what to do or not do can help you save the person’s life. The stroke team in the Emergency Department at Marshall Medical Center is certified by The Joint Commission. Recently, the dedicated stroke team was placed on the American College of Emergency Physicians’ E-QUAL Honor Roll. The team includes a physician, registered nurse, phlebotomist and CT technician and stands at the ready to respond to all potential stroke patients. For more infotation visit marshallmedical.org.

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Barton Health honors its Physician of the Year Thea Hardy Barton health SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — Barton Health staff members and physicians have voted Tamara McBride, MD, as Barton’s Physician of the Year. Dr. McBride received a landslide of nominations recognizing her for outstanding leadership and her caring, compassionate approach to health care. “Dr. McBride has earned this recognition from colleagues who are inspired by her upbeat approach to patient care and her leadership in infection control that has led to advancements in patient safety,” said Dr. Matthew Wonnacott, chief medical officer at Barton Health. “Now featured as Physician of the Year, she joins many of her hospitalist colleagues who also appear on the board, each of whom have been noticed for their outstanding commitment to delivering high-quality health care.” Nominations for McBride highlighted her unwavering energy and positive attitude in any situation, which inspires her fellow healthcare workers and is noticed and appreciated by patients. “Dr. McBride is amazing, she saved my brother’s life :) THANK YOU!!!!!!” “Always there to help when you need her!”

“Dr. McBride is always receptive to suggestions, collaborates with the team, and has a positive outlook and attitude. She is a brilliant diagnostician.” “Dr. McBride comes in with a smile, and sometimes a song. She takes time to share her knowledge when someone has questions” “Dr. McBride is a great physician and leader. She is compassionate, thoughtful, engaged, and is approachable when there is something you need to talk to her about.” McBride started at Barton in 2016. She is the Hospital Medicine medical director and Antimicrobial Stewardship medical director, advocating for patient-centered protection against infections across the organization. She also serves as an Infection Control Committee chair and on the Medical Executive Committee. The Physician of the Year is decided by an anonymous survey open to all employees and practitioners. The annual award is a way to recognize physicians for their extraordinary work and dedication in fulfilling Barton’s mission of delivering safe, high-quality care. For more information visitBartonHealth.org.

Public Notices  FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0460 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: J AND B RENTAlS, located at 1840 Green Valley Road, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 2201 Francisco Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): 1. Brad S Barroso, 1840 Green Valley Road, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, 2. Judy L Barroso, 1840 Green Valley Road, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/01/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Brad Barroso BRAD BARROSO 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 04/21/2022. 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) 10305 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF REUBEN DOUGlAS CARVER III CASE NO. 22PR0053 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of REUBEN DOUGLAS CARVER III A PETITION for Probate has been filed by GRANT DOUGLAS CARVER in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that GRANT DOUGLAS CARVER be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: July 20, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file

with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: CLARA YANG, ESQ. Law Office of Clara Yang 2810 Coloma St., Ste. A Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 621-3624 5/2, 5/9, 5/16 10317 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0446 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. SKINNER, 2. SKINNER VINEYARDS, 3. SKINNER VINEYARDS AND WINERY, 4. SKINNER WINERY, located at 2625 Starbuck Road, Rescue, CA 95672/Mailing Address: 8054 Fairplay Road, Fair Play, CA 95684 Registered owner(s): Skinner Vineyards LLC, 8054 Fair Play Road, Fair Play, CA 95684 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: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Michael G. Skinner MICHAEL G. SKINNER, MANAGING 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 04/18/2022. 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) 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23 10319 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0478 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: lOCHER ADVENTURE, located at 3301 Dusty Gold Ln, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Garrett D Locher, 3301 Dusty Gold Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/24/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Garrett Locher GARRETT LOCHER 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 04/27/2022. 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

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OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23 10326 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0485 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: UCREATE, located at 2049 Moonstone Cir, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Luke S Banner, 2049 Moonstone Cir, 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: 04/19/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Luke Banner LUKE BANNER 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 04/27/2022. 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) 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23 10327 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF BETTY lOU FRANKlIN CASE NO. 22PR0101 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of BETTY LOU FRANKLIN A PETITION for Probate has been filed by JODY FRANKLIN in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that JODY FRANKLIN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: June 8, 2022 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) 295-6400 5/2, 5/9, 5/16 10328 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ROBERT MCDERMOTT, AKA ROBERT A. MCDERMOTT, AKA ROBERT ARTHUR MCDERMOTT, AKA BINGO BOB MCDERMOTT CASE NO. 22PR0094 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ROBERT MCDERMOTT, aka ROBERT A. MCDERMOTT, aka ROBERT ARTHUR MCDERMOTT, aka BINGO BOB MCDERMOTT A PETITION for Probate has been filed by CELIA WELLS in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that CELIA WELLS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: June 15, 2022 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: JOHN A. RUNTE Attorney at Law 713 Court Street Jackson, CA 95642 (209) 257-1898 5/9, 5/16, 5/23 10355 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF HARRY HERBERT WIllIAMS CASE NO. 22PR0112 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of HARRY HERBERT WILLIAMS A PETITION for Probate has been filed by JAMES B. WILLIAMS in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that JAMES B. WILLIAMS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: July 6, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: CLARA YANG, ESQ Law Office of Clara Yang 2810 Coloma St., Ste. A Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 621-3624 5/9, 5/16, 5/23 10356 NOTICE OF PUBlIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 4th day of April, 2022, the El Dorado Hills County Water District (“The District”) of El Dorado County passed Resolution 2022-03 declaring that noxious or dangerous weeds were growing upon or in front of the properties identified in Exhibit A of said resolution, and that the same constitute a public nuisance which must be abated by the removal of said noxious or dangerous weeds, otherwise they will be removed and the nuisance will be abated by the district authorities, in which case the cost of such removal shall be assessed upon the lots and lands from which or in front of which such weeds are removed, and such cost will constitute a lien upon such lots or lands until paid. Reference is hereby made to said resolution for further particulars. All property owners having any objections to the proposed removal of such weeds as a fire hazard are hereby notified to attend the regular meeting of the board of directors of said district, to be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 5:00 p.m., when their objections will be heard and given due consideration. Dated this 10th day of May, 2022 El Dorado Hills County Water District (Fire Department) Bobbi Bennett, President By: Jessica Braddock, Board Secretary 5/13, 5/16 10380 PUBlIC NOTICE On Wednesday, May 25, 2022, the Board of Directors of the El Dorado Hills County Water District (Fire Department), at a special meeting, will meet for the purpose of amending the 2021/22 Final Budget. Any taxpayer may appear and be heard regarding the increase, decrease, or omission of any item of the budget or for inclusions of any additional items. Information is available for inspection by interested taxpayers at the El Dorado Hills Fire Station, 1050 Wilson Blvd., El Dorado Hills, California, or by emailing finance@ edhfire.com. Bobbi Bennett, Board President El Dorado Hills County Water District BY: Jessica Braddock, Board Secretary DATED: May 10, 2022 5/13, 5/16 10385 El DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT ADVERTISEMENT TO BID DIVERSION FACIlITY UPGRADES PROJECT NO. 21008.01 CONTRACT NO. E22-01 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed Bids will be received no later than 3:00 PM, local time, on June 8, 2022, at the Lobby Desk of the El Dorado Irrigation District Office, 2890 Mosquito Road, Placerville, CA 95667 for Construction Services for the Diversion Facility Upgrades, Project No. 21008.01. Bids must be delivered before the submittal deadline. District will reject all Bids received after the specified time and will return such Bids to Bidders unopened. The Project consists of moving the compressors out of the existing building to where the compressor tanks are and then enclosing the compressor tanks and compressors in a new enclosure. Additionally, the backup generator will be updraded and moved to a new location at the site. Bidding Documents contain the full description of the Work. A California Classification A contractor’s license is required. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit is scheduled for 9:00 AM, local

time, Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the Lobby Desk of the El Dorado Irrigation District Office, 2890 Mosquito Rd., Placerville, CA 95667. PUBLIC WORKS LAWS. The project is a public works project subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). To be qualified for this project, a contractor must be registered with the DIR. In addition, pursuant to prevailing wage laws, copies of the prevailing wage rates are on file at the District’s principal office and are available on request. Contract documents and drawings are only available electronically. Contract Documents may be obtained on the District’s website located at www.eid.org/contracts. The Engineer’s Estimate is $470,000. Questions regarding this project should be directed to the Project Manager by emailing Mr. Cary Mutschler at cmutschler@eid.org, or by calling 530-642-4182. Dated this 16th day of May, 2022 EL DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT /s/ Elizabeth Dawson Elizabeth Dawson, P.E., Engineering Manager 5/16, 5/23, 6/1 10387 ORDINANCE NO. 5161 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12.04 OF THE ORDINANCE CODE FOR EL DORADO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF STREETS, SIDEWALKS, AND PUBLIC PLACES THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF El DORADO DOES ORDAIN AS FOllOWS: Section 1. Findings Whereas, Ordinance No. 5051, adopted by the Board on April 17, 2017, amended the El Dorado County Ordinance Code to reflect the reorganization of the Community Development Agency into separate departments of Environmental Management, Planning and Building, and Transportation; and Whereas, said ordinance also amended the El Dorado County Ordinance Code to state that “the Department of Transportation shall be administered by a county officer to be known as the Director of Transportation,” and “where referenced in state statute or elsewhere in this Code, the Director of Transportation or his/ her designated representative shall serve as Road Commissioner;” and Whereas, said ordinance states that references throughout the El Dorado County Ordinance code shall be updated to reflect the new organizational structure. Section 2. Title 12 – Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Places, Chapter 12.04 is hereby amended as follows: Sec. 12.04.010. Road district established. Pursuant to Streets and Highways Code § 1020, and for the purpose of levying a local property tax to implement other funds available for improvement and maintenance of County highways, the boundaries of the five road districts previously established are changed to create one road district to consist of all the unincorporated territory of the County. (Prior Code, § 11,101; Code 1997, § 12.04.010) Sec. 12.04.020. Administration. The administration of the County highways in the County is vested in the Director of the Department of Transportation, who shall at all times be under the direction and supervision of the County Board of Supervisors. (Prior Code, § 11,102; Code 1997, § 12.04.020; Ord. No. 3766, § 27, 1987) Sec. 12.04.030. Road Commissioner defined. Wherever the term “Road Commissioner” is used in this chapter, it shall, after the effective date of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived, mean “Director of the Department of Transportation.” (Prior Code, § 11,102.1; Code 1997, § 12.04.030; Ord. No. 3766, §§ 2, 28, 1987) PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of El Dorado at a regular meeting of said Board, held on the 10th day of May, 2022, by the following vote of said Board: Ayes: Hidahl,Turnboo, Thomas, Parlin, Novasel Noes: None Absent: None ATTEST Kim Dawson Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By /s/ Kyle Kuperus Deputy Clerk /s/ Lori Parlin Chair, Board of Supervisors APPROVED AS TO FORM DAVID lIVINGSTON COUNTY COUNSEl By:/s/ Daniel Vandekoolwyk Daniel Vandekoolwyk Deputy County Counsel 5/16 10388

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Thu 5/19 Rotary Club of Winters Weekly Lunch @ 12:15pm / $5-$20 Buckhorn, 2 Main Street, Winters

Johnny Burgin at The Saloon, San Francisco

Don Reed's "Going Out"

@ 9:30pm The Saloon, 1232 Grant ave, San Francisco

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@ 5pm / $15 The Marsh Upstairs Studio Theater, 1062 Valencia Street, San Fran‐ cisco

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Mandolin Manny @ 5pm Sudwerk Brewing Co. Dock Store, 2001 2nd St, Davis

Sat 5/21

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@ 5pm Mare Island Waterfront Arts Park, 860 Nimitz Ave, Vallejo

@ 6:30pm / $45 Marrakech Magic Theater, 419 O'‐ Farrell St., San Francisco

Melvin Seals is best known for his long friendship and musical part‐

nership with cultural icon and guitarist Jerry Garcia and the smile of his that lights up //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// the room. Melvin spun his B-3 magic with the Jerry Garcia Band for 18 years and in doing so helped pioneer and de�ne what has now become “Jam Band Music.” From blues to funk to rock to bluegrass, The Mix serves up a tasty mix with a little R&B and gospel thrown in to spice @ 7pm / $59-$279 things up. Each member of this powerhouse lineup brings an intuitive, expressive style, soul, spontaneity and re‐ Curran Theater, 445 Geary Street, markable chops to the table. With acoustic and electric ingredients and unique combinations of guitar, man‐ San Francisco dolin, slide and lap steel with savory bass, hearty drums and, of course, a heapin’ helpin’ of the wizard’s magic on //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Hammond B-3 Organ and keyboards, the result is a most satisfying blend of natural organic grooves that chal‐ Secura, Cinda, Calling the lenges genre boundaries.

"Harry Potter and the

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Skies, Snakehead

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Tantra Speed Date - San Francisco! (In-Person Singles Event)

Jayson Angove: Brickyard (EDH) @ 6pm Bricks Eats & Drinks, 482 Main St, Placerville Greg Anton: RECECT THE RECALL RALLY

@ 5:30pm / $35-$60 Tired of Swiping? Tantra Speed Date is not your average singles event, and it's back in person! The Center SF, 548 Fillmore Street, San Francisco. help@tantrany.com

@ 8pm / $10 Brick and Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Mission Street, San Francisco

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Reptaliens @ 8pm The Fillmore, 1805 Geary Blvd, San Francisco ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

LTJ Bukem: Stamina

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@ 7:30pm / $36-$58 SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center, 1301 L Street, Sacramento

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@ 7pm / $7.50 A.C.T.'s Strand Theater, 1127 Mar‐ ket St., San Francisco

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Andaz Napa - A Concept By Hyatt, 1450 1st St, Napa

Magic Theatre, 2 Marina Blvd., Building D, 3rd Floor, San Fran‐ cisco

Jessie Leigh

Magician Jay Alexander

@ 9:30pm Powerhouse Pub, 614 Sutter St, Folsom

@ 9pm / $45 Marrakech Magic Theater, 419 O'‐ Farrell St., San Francisco

Baywav at Yolo Nightclub @ 10pm Yolo Nightclub, 333 11th St, San Francisco

Sun 5/22 Featured

@ 6:30pm Gold�eld Trading Post, 1630 J St, Sacra‐ mento Symbolik Gold�eld Trading Post, 1630 J St, Sacramento

@ 6:30pm SVN West San Francisco, 10 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco

Tell Me About Tomorrow Tour

@ 7pm The Regency Ballroom, 1300 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco

Magic Fusion Starring David Goldrake

@ 8pm Elbo Room, 647 Valencia St, San Francisco

Seth Kaminsky @ 12pm Brickyard Counter & Bar, 4364 Town Cen‐ ter Blvd #128, El Dorado Hills