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Trip to Green granted green light again Eric Jaramishian Staff writer The Placerville City Council voted to approve the Trip to Green program in which traffic lights on Highway 50 through the city will be set to green during three weekends this fall. The program will flip those lights green going east and westbound on the highway to improve traffic flow and reduce detoured traffic and gridlock onto local roads such as Broadway and Main Street. Signals will go green from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the first weekends of August, September and October, which includes Labor Day Weekend. Right-turn movements will be permitted on and off the Highway 50 at select locations. To get around Placerville motorists can also use streets that go under and over the highway. The council voted in favor due to peak traffic season in the county causing traffic to back up throughout Placerville. “It takes away our ability to move around town during challenging weekends and it’s even spilling over into the weekdays now during high impact traffic times,” Councilmember Dennis Thomas said. “It’s disrupting our
ability to have safe and quiet neighborhoods and interrupting our quality of life.” Traffic control will be implemented each day unless special circumstances occur, like another wildfire emergency.
“(Peak traffic season) is something that affects all of our businesses and us as residents.” — Michael Saragosa, Vice Mayor of Placerville Trip to Green is not a new concept. The El Dorado County Transportation Commission approved the program in June 2021. Plans were set for the lights to green in 2021 during the weekends of Sept. 17-19 and Oct. 15-17 but instead the strategy was put to use in August to help move Caldor Fire evacuees through Placerville. Councilmember Patty Borelli said while the program would be an inconvenience to residents, the alternative of having traffic spill into neighborhoods also needs to be addressed. She also voiced concern for how businesses might be impacted. “In respect to our businesses too, we don’t want to lock it up if people are going to get disgusted and not want to go in,” Borelli said. “There are so many factors into this to consider.” Vice Mayor Michael Saragosa called the program a “necessary evil”. n
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What’s missing at this popular roadhouse? Lease negotiations that have not yet come to agreeable terms prompted the owners of The Purple Place to take down their iconic neon sign and store it for safekeeping. The Purple Place continues to operate on Green Valley Road in El Dorado Hills and the owners plan to put the sign back up when they have a new lease in place.
The Purple Place might lose its place Sel Richard Staff writer
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ubbed El Dorado Hills’ original roadhouse, this little slice of history is embroiled in lease negotiations — negotiations that became public when patrons noticed the restaurant’s lighted sign missing — which threaten to force The Purple Place owners Mike and Denise Hountalas to close their doors. It would be a blow to the likes of Bill Collinge, who rode his motorcycle in from Roseville and has been coming since he was a kid. “It was a pretty run down bar and pool hall way back when,” he recalled. “But when these folks bought it, they turned it around into a really great restaurant. It’s a destination spot.” Although the bar and grill were established in 1955, Diana Anders, her partner Pat Evans and her daughter Amy Anders opened the restaurant portion in 1985. Mike and Denise bought the business in 2006 from Matt and Stephanie Luther of VMJ Restaurants Inc., who only owned it for a few years since purchasing it from Diana. Diana’s daughter Amy is the
“It’s so sad that we can’t seem to work it out with our landlord.” — Denise Hountalas, who owns The Purple Place with husband Mike current owner of Green Valley Center, the property that houses The Purple Place. “We acquired the trademark right to ‘The Purple Place’ name under the express terms of the purchase agreement,” attested Denise, noting that she was friendly with Diana, who continued to frequent the restaurant until her death. “We obtained signatures from the landlord and original owner approving the transfer of the trade name and signage along with the escrow documents of the sale.” The day the sale was finalized, the couple began with 12 employees, including Ann White, who has worked at the restaurant for 29 years and still serves breakfast every morning. They have since grown the local landmark to more than 50 employees, enduring pandemic shutdowns. Despite setbacks, the restaurant is busier than ever. Denise credits Mike’s expertise for much of their lasting success.
“My husband has been in the restaurant business his whole life,” she said, explaining that at 7 years old he was cracking eggs at the Cliff House, which his family owned. Prior to buying The Purple Place, Mike ran institutions such as the Pasadena Ritz Carlton, Kimpton Group, Paragary Restaurant Group and a plethora of high-end San Francisco eateries. The couple also co-owns Poor Red’s BBQ in El Dorado with the Genovese brothers. While managing The Purple Place, Denise entrenched herself in the community. With three boys who grew up in El Dorado Hills, she is a former Lakeview Elementary PTA president and has donated to countless fundraisers. “For 15 years I have not said no to anyone,” she declared. The former biker bar is now famous for its family friendly n
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Sunday blaze prompts evacs Some 7 acres burned Sunday afternoon in a grass fire in the Diamond Springs area. The blaze was first reported at about 1:20 p.m. behind a residence on Pearl Place, according to the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff’s personnel evacuated residents of the nearby Diamond Terrace Apartments, Diamond Drive and the southeast end of Black Rice Road as fire crews contained the fire. The cause is under investigation. Cal Fire Public Information Officer Diana Swart confirmed two vehicles were destroyed and no structures were damaged. Mountain Democrat photo by Eric Jaramishian
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Marilee M. (Lyons) Nichols Apr. 11, 1934 – Feb. 5, 2022
Marilee Nichols, a third generation El Dorado County native daughter and longtime Placerville resident, passed away after a prolonged illness Feb. 5. She was 87. Marilee was born at the home of her parents, Harvey and Mary Lyons, on the corner of Bedford Avenue and Pleasant Street in Placerville. Her grandparents Jules and Josephine Besse, lived next door. She attended Placerville Grammar School and collected dolls which became a lifelong passion. In high school, she was an active member of the International Order of the Rainbow Girls. She graduated from El Dorado High School in 1952. Following graduation, Marilee moved to Sacramento where she worked for the state of California. In June 1956, she married the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Nichols, also an El Dorado County native, in Reno, Nev. The couple were married for 59 years until Bob’s passing in 2015. After their first daughter, Leann, was born in 1957, Marilee and Bob returned home to Placerville to be closer to family. Their second daughter, Julie, was born in 1959. Marilee successfully balanced work and family life. A bookkeeper, she held positions at the Placerville Montgomery Ward catalog store and Mother Lode Bank before joining the staff of El Dorado Irrigation District. She worked at EID for 12 years, retiring in 1977. A proud member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority for many years, Marilee appreciated the lifelong friendship of her sorority sisters. She and Bob loved to travel, enjoying trips to Mexico, Hawaii, North and South Carolina, and Washington State among other locations. They were especially fond of their frequent trips to Bodega Bay and Minden, Nev. Marilee was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert; parents Harvey and Mary (Besse) Lyons and her sister, Julaine “Peachy” Lyons. She is survived by her daughters Leann (Nichols) Traver (David) and Julie Nichols (Terry Smith); grandsons D.J. Traver and Duncan Smith and great-grandsons Forrest Traver and Chase Traver. A celebration of life ceremony will be held on Sunday, July 24 at 11 a.m. at Sierra Vista Vineyards and Winery in Placerville.
Harold Ross (Sam) Salmon
May 10, 1929 – June 8, 2022
Harold Ross (Sam) Salmon, beloved husband, father, grandfather and greatgrandfather, died Wednesday, June 8 in Placerville. He was 93 years old. Sam was born May 10, 1929, to Don and Imo Irene (Rogers) Salmon in Hiattville, Kan. He attended grade school in Hiattville and graduated from Fort Scott High School, where he was class president during his sophomore, junior and senior years. He was on the track team and lettered in that sport. During these years he was nicknamed “Sam” The high school and Fort Scott Junior College were in the same building and it was there that he met Segrid Laughlin, his future wife. He graduated from Ft. Scott Junior College in 1949. Sam and Segrid married Aug. 3, 1952, in Hiattville, Kan. He spent his early working years as a ranch hand and manager on the O’Bryan Ranch near Hiattville, Kan. After graduating in 1960 from Kansas State University with a degree in agriculture economics, he was employed by the agriculture investments division of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, retiring in 1994. During this time, he managed offices in Manhattan, Kan., and Oklahoma City, Okla., covering the western half of the United States. Sam and Segrid began spending winters in Oro Valley, Ariz., in 1995 and eventually retired there. Sam especially enjoyed hiking with his family, exploring the Southwest and playing golf with his “buddies.” An avid sports fan, he enjoyed following Kansas State football and basketball and Diamondbacks baseball for the 20 years they lived in Arizona and then San Francisco Giants baseball after Segrid and he moved to Placerville in 2016. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was generous, caring and loyal. Sam was a life member of Hiattville, Kan., Masonic Lodge No. 216, A.F. & A.M. and Perpetual Member of Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Guthrie, Okla. He was a Kansas State University Foundation Emeritus Trustee and a lifetime member of the United Methodist Church. Sam was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Imo Irene (Rogers) Salmon, a sister, Virginia (Salmon) Chambers and a brother-in-law, Joe Chambers. His surviving family members, who will miss him dearly, include his wife of almost 70 years, Segrid, of Placerville; four children and their spouses, Phyllis (Salmon) and Bryan Hunter of Lawrence, Kan., Denise (Salmon) and Jim Brownlee of Surprise, Ariz., Joe and Cyndy (Reno) Salmon of Placerville and Scott and Melissa (Scallan) Salmon of Tomball, Texas; nine grandchildren Erica Hunter, Nicole (Hunter) Jones, Dan Brownlee, Rebecca (Brownlee) McEfee, Billy Brownlee, Tom Salmon, Jeff Salmon, Melanie (Juneau) Luttrell and Trevor Salmon; and 14 greatgrandchildren. A private family celebration of Sam’s life is planned for a later date. If someone asks us what a good man looks like, how he acts and treats others, how he puts his time into what really matters, we would just point to you and say, “There’s a good man. That’s our Dad.”
Robert Gary Strand
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Bob was born in Philadelphia, Pa., in 1937 and departed this world on Independence Day weekend at The Pines in Placerville. He grew up in the mill town of Pino Grande, where his father worked for the Michigan-Californi Lumber Company. He enjoyed a wonderful carefree childhood with his sisters Roberta and Rosamond and parents Margaret and Omer Strand. He was one of the lucky kids to ride the famous cable that carried lumber across the canyon to Camino. He received his early education in a one-room schoolhouse with 13 other students. After the mill was closed in Pino Grande, the family moved to 5-Mile Terrace and Bob graduated from eighth grade at Blair’s one-room schoolhouse in Camino. He graduated from El Dorado Union High School in 1955, where he excelled in sports and was the features editor of the school paper. He attended Sierra College and worked for the Pacific Bell Telephone Company before enlisting in the Army in 1958. He married in 1963 and had two sons, Robbie and Kary, with wife Diane. Bob had many professions and interests. He worked at Aerojet and Sharpe Army Depot in Lodi, surveyed for Butler & Sanders in Placerville, attended a jewelers school in Oregon, worked as a Realtor in Citrus Heights and took a job with the U.S. Postal Service. He was preceded in death by his parents Margaret and Omer Strand and sister Roberta Miller. He is survived by sons Rob and Kary Steele of Lodi and sister Rosie Gier (Bob) of Placerville as well as grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He will be remembered for his quick wit, great sense of humor and amazing memory of dates and events. Remembrances may be sent to Snowline Hospice.
Steven died unexpectedly at home on July 3. Steve was the nicest guy you could know. He always made you smile. Steve was born in Placerville and spent most of his life in Diamond Springs. Steve went to Herbert Green Grammer school, which was named after his grandfather Herbert Green, then he went to Ponderosa High School. Steve met Susan and fell in love. They got married and had three children named Katie Foster, Kerrie Foster and Micheal Foster. Steve was preceded in death by Susan Foster, his father, grandparents and many aunts, uncles and friends. He is survived by his children Katie Foster, Kerrie Foster and Micheal Foster; his mother Charlene Foster; his sisters Cindy Weldy and Tammie Anderson (Gordon) and his brother Brian Foster (Erika) and a lot more grandkids, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and tons of friends. Steve will be missed by many.
March 7, 1937 – July 3, 2022
Edward Rogers
May 14, 1942 – July 10, 2022
Edward John Rogers, 80, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 10, at his home in Grass Valley with his loving wife Nancy of 46 years at his side. Ed was born in Chicago, Ill., May 14, 1942, to Lester and Marie Rogers. Upon graduating from Proviso East High School in 1960, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he served a four-year tour of duty. He traveled the world, spending time in Vietnam piloting a boat taking troops into battle and deceased troops out. On June 18 of 1981 he married Nancy Leatherby Siegrist and after months of traveling they decided to settle in Northern California to build their life together. Ed operated a Chevron service station in Placerville, where he took many young men under his wing and worked with them to learn the service station business. In 1990, he successfully established his own business, Northern Sierra Propane, currently operating in his hometown of Grass Valley. Ed was a humorous, full of life and loving guy. He thought of his employees as family and tried to keep a nurturing atmosphere in his business. In his spare time Ed enjoyed fishing, riding his quad, creating photography and traveling all around the United States, Canada, Mexico and Alaska with Nancy, his lifelong partner and best friend by his side. Ed obtained a student pilot license and received his captain’s license in Vancouver, B.C. He loved to spend time on vacations with Nancy on ocean yacht adventures, road trips in their RV or other interesting destinations together. He deeply loved his wife, his family and his dog Cody. He was loved by all; a cherished member of the family and a pillar of strength. Ed is survived by his wife Nancy Rogers, daughter Kelly Hafertepe (Mike) of Pennsylvania, his stepson Bill Siegrist (Monica) of Illinois, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by sisterin-law Judy Lowe, brother-in-law Rich Leatherby (Angie), niece Cheryl Floresguerra (Robert), nephew Jeff Britton, great-nieces Marina and Meadow Floresguerra and great-nephew Jordan Britton. He was preceded in death by his parents Marie and Lester Roger and his sister Carole Rogers. Arrangements are under the care of Hooper and Weaver Mortuary, 459 Hollow Way, Nevada City. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 20, from 9 a.m. to noon. Funeral and memorial services will follow at 1 p.m. in the chapel.
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Fire crews warn of grill fires Standoff suspect ID’d Mountain Democrat staff
Eric Jaramishian Staff writer El Dorado County sheriff ’s deputies arrested a 43-year-old man after an hours-long standoff between the suspect and law enforcement at a La Cresenta Drive apartment complex July 15. Officers responded to 2731 La Cresenta Drive around 3 a.m. on a verbal alteration and gunshot report, where they say they found Justin Sharp barricaded in his apartment. A standoff lasted until 11:25 a.m., during which officers reportedly recovered a firearm outside an apartment unit. The building was evacuated while officers attempted to resolve the matter peacefully. The El Dorado County Sheriff ’s SWAT team got involved and directed Sharp, who had made threats toward law enforcement, to surrender. Sharp was booked into the El Dorado County Jail and is being held on felony charges including resisting arrest, shooting at an inhabited dwelling and negligent, willful discharge of a firearm, according to EDSO inmate records. Sharp’s bail is listed at $135,000.
Sheriff warns of open house thefts Mountain Democrat staff El Dorado County sheriff ’s officials say they have received numerous reports of thefts that occurred during open house events at homes listed for sale. The investigation is ongoing and no suspects have been identified. Sheriff ’s officials noted that in some incidents the suspects may have been operating as a team, utilizing one party to distract the realtor or homeowner while the other remains in the residence placing items in a large handbag. To help keep home sellers and their property safe the Sheriff ’s Office shared a few tips for when buyers come for a tour: • Store all your valuables somewhere safe and out of view. • Do not leave things like purses, wallets, phones, keys, bank statements, documents containing personal information or prescription medications in plain view, or somewhere they would be accessed n
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Firefighters in El Dorado Hills responded to three barbecue fires in recent weeks. With July being the peak month for grill fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association, fire officials shared these barbecue safety tips: • Keep grills away from the home and deck railings and out from under eaves or tree branches. • Keep the barbecue clean and never leave it unattended. Remove grease or fat buildup in the trays below the grill. • Make sure the lid of a gas grill is open before lighting it. • Never add starter fluid or any other flammable liquid to a fire. • Let coals cool completely before disposing into a metal container. NFPA statistics also reveal that gas grills contribute to a higher number of fires than charcoal grills and some 10,600 home fires are started by barbecues each year.
July 7 6:26 a.m. A 27-year-old man who was trespassing on Ray Lawyer Drive was found to have a felony warrant and arrested.
News release Access El Dorado is launching a public awareness campaign to increase community awareness of mental health resources both nationally and locally. Access El Dorado officials announced that the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline went live July 16. Designated as the new, threedigit dialing code that will route
6:36 p.m. A 60-year-old man who was under the influence and in possession of a controlled substance on Texerna Court was taken into custody.
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3:09 p.m. Counterfeit bills were received on Placerville Drive. 6:22 p.m. A 63-year-old woman was taken into custody on Baco Drive on assault charges.
July 8 12:09 a.m. A 46-year-old man who was found to have a felony warrant and to be in possession of a controlled substance was arrested on Highway 50. 1:38 a.m. An officer dispatched to an audible alarm on Fair Lane reported that a suspect fled the area. 9:11 a.m. A 39-year-old man who was smoking methamphetamine was arrested on Forni Road.
July 9 10:14 a.m. Tires were slashed on two vehicles on Darlington Avenue. 6:38 p.m. A 57-year-old man reportedly assaulted another man on Jacquier Road in Placerville. 10:24 p.m. Assault was reported on Pacific Street.
July 10 11:03 a.m. A motorcycle parked on Broadway with its VIN number removed and incorrect plates was towed and stored.
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Barbecue fires got out of control at these El Dorado Hills residences. Barbecues should be used away from the home or deck railing.
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callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, the 988 dialing code will be available to everyone across the United States. When people call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline. org they will be connected to trained counselors who are part of the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how problems are affecting callers, provide
support and connect them to resources if necessary, according to Access El Dorado. The Centers for Disease control cites mental illnesses as one of the most common health conditions in the U.S. One in five Americans experiences a mental illness each year and one in five children, currently or at some point during their n
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California Matters
California gun laws face legal assault
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ov. Gavin Newsom, Attorney General Rob Bonta and other California politicians are incensed that the U.S. Supreme Court struck down New York’s law imposing tough limits on concealed weapons permits. Dan Walters They know that by invalidating New York’s requirement that permit applicants demonstrate good cause, the court also made California’s similar requirement unconstitutional. Newsom branded it a “reckless decision” and pledged that California “will continue to lead in the fight to keep our people safe. Next week, I will have 16 new gun safety bills on my desk, including a bill that will allow individuals to sue gun makers and distributors for violating certain gun laws. I look forward to signing all of those bills.” Bonta advised law enforcement officials that they could no longer demand applicants have an acceptable cause. However, he also — at great length — told them applicants still could be required to demonstrate good moral character, which may open a new legal front in the perpetual gun control conflict. The pro-gun rights Firearms Policy Coalition The U.S. Supreme immediately warned Bonta that wholesale use Court’s decision of good moral character striking down to deny permits a New York gun violates the Supreme Court’s newly adopted control law could standard and would also erase much lead to “far more Second of California’s Amendment claims than they have ever faced.” toughest-in-theA few days after nation array of issuing its landmark gun laws. New York decision, the Supreme Court dropped another bombshell, telling appellate courts that its new interpretation of the Constitution’s “right to bear arms” clause will invalidate other lower-court rulings upholding state gun control laws. They include Maryland’s ban on “assault weapons” that’s similar to California’s law and a California law that bans firearm magazines holding more than 10 rounds. The twin actions could wipe out major elements of California’s strictest-in-the-nation regime of gun laws, because of a key legal point in the Supreme Court’s New York decision known as the “two-step approach.” In upholding gun control laws, appellate courts often concede that the Constitution protects the right to bear arms (step one) but then conclude that the laws are justified by the need to protect people from
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EDITOR: am writing to you today as it seems so few people realize the entire process of horse slaughter — from transport to stunning methods — is inherently cruel. Horses that wind up in the slaughter pipeline are usually purchased from unsuspecting owners by “kill-buyers” or industry middlemen who profit from selling the animals to foreign slaughterhouses. These horses typically endure long, overcrowded journeys without adequate food, water or rest. Because they instinctively thrash their long necks when frightened, stunning them often requires repeated blows to the head. They might even be conscious during slaughter and dismemberment. Before U.S. horse slaughter facilities closed in 2007, the U.S. Department of Agriculture documented this and other examples of horrifying cruelty at operating U.S. slaughterhouses. Photos taken by the U.S. Department of Agriculture while at one of the U.S.-based horse slaughter facilities are too graphic to show (Google “horse slaughter, USDA, FOIA photos” to find them online), but they demonstrate exactly why slaughter must be banned in the U.S. KAREN SAMBOY El Dorado Hills
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Attack on McClintock EDITOR: ohn Hidahl’s (pre-Primary Election) attack on Congressman Tom McClintock is one of the cheapest shots I’ve seen. He’s obviously repeating talking points the Democrats have used over the years, but he should know better. He attacks McClintock for only passing four bills — including naming two post offices and a mountain peak — during his years representing El Dorado County. Let’s first talk about the naming that Hidahl attacks as trivial. McClintock made a solemn promise to the families of our fallen war heroes that we would never forget the sacrifices of their loved ones by memorializing their names in their communities. Sometimes that has meant naming a
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federal trail or campground in their honor, which can be done administratively. Sometimes it has meant naming a post office or landmark in their honor, which requires legislation. This is what Hidahl is attacking. He must know this and know the pain it brings to these families to suggest their sacrifices are trivial. But he does it anyway. In my book, that’s despicable. Now to the broader issue. Hidahl doesn’t seem to understand that only 2% of bills introduced in Congress become law and most significant legislation becomes part of a broader bill. For example, in 2015 McClintock introduced a bill to provide a categorical exemption from environmental laws for forest thinning projects. That bill passed the House and eventually became part of the larger WIIN Act of 2016. That provision literally saved the city of South Lake Tahoe from the Caldor Fire last year. The fire hit a 10,000-acre parcel treated under this authority, lay down and was extinguished. A nonpartisan website focused on evaluating Congress rated McClintock the fifth most effective member in the 115th Congress of the 435 members of the House of Representatives. There is no question that McClintock, who has received among the highest ratings in Congress from taxpayer, small business and conservative groups, has served El Dorado County well. The same cannot be said of John Hidahl, who has proven himself a tired Democratic Party hack. It’s time to make his defeat a priority in the next election. DOUGLAS ROSCOE Cameron Park
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you can do it. he Gallup We have a wonderful polling example in a new organization book from American seems to serve Enterprise Institute up endlessly bleak news scholar Ian Rowe, about how Americans “Agency: The Four Point feel about God and Plan (F.R.E.E.) for All country. Children to Overcome I wrote recently the Victimhood about their report of Narrative and Discover the historically low Their Pathway to percentage of Americans Star Parker Power.” that say they believe in Rowe is wellGod. positioned to speak about our Now Gallup reports that a country, what works and where the historically low number of Americans problems are, as the son of Jamaican believe in ourselves and our country. immigrants who struggled so their The percentage of Americans sons would “make it” in America. who now say, per Gallup, they are He has an MBA from Harvard “extremely proud” of their country Business School, a bachelor is at a historically low 38%. And of science degree in computer the average percentage, 27%, of science engineering from Cornell Americans who have confidence in our major institutions is at an all-time University and a diploma in electrical engineering from Brooklyn Technical low. High School. He’s now a senior Inflation, slow growth and weekly reports about pointless violence fellow, focusing on education and do not inspire good feelings and upward mobility, family formation confidence. and adoption, at one of Washington’s But the good news is we can still leading policy institutes. He is also an education speak freely and express ourselves. entrepreneur who was just profiled in Often, it takes courage to say publicly The Wall Street Journal. what you see and feel is wrong. But
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Inflation, slow growth and weekly reports about pointless violence do not inspire good feelings and confidence. Rowe is the cofounder and CEO of Vertex Partnership Academies, which has been hired to launch and manage a new charter high school in the Bronx that will give education opportunity to mostly Black and Hispanic students from low-income families. Per the WSJ profile, in the local school district where the school is being launched, only 7% of students, only 4% of Black students, entering the ninth grade are ready for college four years later. However, Rowe and Vertex are being sued by the United Federation of Teachers. The teachers union claims that the school is a new school, rather than an extension of an existing network, and new charters are prohibited in New York City. Given Rowe’s extensive successful experience running charter schools, and the dismal performance of public schools in this district, this lawsuit is sad commentary that improving education for youngsters is not a priority for the United Federation of Teachers.
Rowe’s core thesis in his new book “Agency” is that our national discourse is woefully polarized and flawed. One side argues that it is up to individuals, through force of character and will, to take personal responsibility to overcome challenges and obstacles to achieve and get ahead. The other side, which Rowe calls the “blame-the-system” perspective, argues that institutional obstacles, rooted in racism and class, are insurmountable, even to the most highly motivated and wellintentioned. Rowe argues that both are missing a key element crucial in human reality, which he calls “agency.” Agency amounts to the intermediating institutions that provide the framework that enables and unleashes in individuals “morally informed free will.” He calls this intermediary enabling reality F.R.E.E. — Family, Religion, Education and Entrepreneurship.
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harm (step two). “Today, we decline to adopt that two-part approach …” Justice Clarence Thomas wrote in the majority opinion. “Despite the popularity of this two-step approach, it is one step too many.” Thus it imposes a much higher constitutional standard for gun control laws. It could, for instance, invalidate the “good moral character” factor that Bonta is now touting because it’s not an objective factor such as having a criminal record or being the subject of a restraining order. All in all, the Supreme Court leaves California’s vast array of gun control laws in flux and despite Newsom’s pledge to find ways to pursue new regulations, it’s likely that there’s room for maneuvering only on the margins. The centerpiece of the 16 new gun control laws Newsom plans to sign would allow private citizens to sue makers of illegal guns, such as the unregistered
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“ghost guns” assembled from parts and peddled on the black market. Good luck on that. The deep-pocketed major arms manufacturers don’t sell illegal guns and those who assemble them in their garages won’t attract the attention of personal injury lawyers because they offer scant monetary returns. Another bill would ban gun shows on state-owned property but that’s just political symbolism. Gun show promoters can easily find other venues, so the main effect of the legislation will be to deprive financially strapped local fairgrounds of rental income. It’s a new day for gun control in California “whether you like it or not,” to borrow a phrase that Newsom once uttered in another context. Dan Walters is a journalist and author who writes for CALmatters.org, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media venture explaining California policies and politics.
These elements are developed and explained in the course of this wonderful and important book. In my own work, I focus on what I call the three C’s — Christianity, Capitalism and the Constitution. My focus on the Constitution encourages interpretation of the Constitution to limit government, as intended by the founders, so government power does not compete with what
Rowe calls “agency.” Ian Rowe brings critical new perspective to our national discourse. Those who care about our nation should read “Agency” for important insights on fixing our culture. Star Parker is president of the Center for Urban Renewal and Education and host of the weekly television show “Cure America with Star Parker.”
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Jodie Robinson is congratulated by her father and fellow racer Dave Robinson after crossing the finish line ahead of the pack Saturday night at Placerville Speedway.
Robinson gets first win in Placerville Gary Thomas Placerville Speedway After being within reach several times before, Roseville’s Jodie Robinson finally had it all come together Saturday to record her first career Placerville Speedway winged sprint car victory. By way of her triumph the 19-year-old reigning Knoxville Nationals Queen joins her father David and brother Ryan on the all-time Placerville Speedway winged 360 sprint car win list. David, a three-time track champion on the red clay, earned 23 career wins at the track, while Ryan claimed his initial victory last season. Sharing victory lane with Robinson on Saturday were Fair Oaks’ Jake Morgan with the Joe Hunt Magnetos Wingless Tour, Diamond Springs’ Kevin Jinkerson with the pure stocks and Mike Miller with the mini trucks. The 25-lap winged sprint car feature began with eight-time track champ Andy Forsberg charging into the lead ahead of Dylan Bloomfield and Robinson. Jodie immediately found the high side to her liking and would move past both Bloomfield and Forsberg to snatch the lead on lap three. Once traffic came into play Forsberg closed to her rear tail tank but banged the cushion extremely hard at one point, allowing Bloomfield the chance to sneak by. With heavy duty lapped traffic it kept things entertaining as Robinson had to pick her spots wisely
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to fend off the 16-year-old racer from Oakley. Bloomfield was all over her during the waning laps, but Robinson hung tough and crossed the checkered flag for the big win. After recording a runner-up finish with the U.S. Auto Club Western States Midgets in May, Bloomfield came back Saturday to pick up a career-best Placerville winged sprint car result of second. The youngster was impressive all night and came close to victory at the end. Hanford’s Michael Faccinto was also strong for the second straight week, earning the Fast Time Award, followed by a third-place effort in the feature. Forsberg and 2017 track titlist Steven Tiner completed the top five. Rounding out the top 10 in the main event were Justyn Cox, Shane Hopkins, Gauge Garcia, Andy Gregg and Justin Bradway. The Joe Hunt Magnetos Wingless Tour also brought the action to Placerville Speedway on Saturday. Early on a torrid battle up front was seen between Placerville’s Shane Hopkins, Jake Morgan and San Jose throttlemasher Shawn Jones. The wingless warriors attacked the cushion with reckless abandon, especially in turn one where it became very technical. At one point Jones looked like he would be the man to beat, until showing Morgan the high-side of the speedway. Once Morgan went upstairs that was ■
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HOROSCOPE by Holiday Mathis ■ TODAY ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll sort useful pursuits from those that are out of your control and therefore pointless to involve yourself with. If you can’t possibly solve it, then it’s not your problem. Your terrifically productive day depends on focusing well. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). While business can feel good, the stress from being overwhelmed is something else entirely. It can be alleviated by negotiating the deadline, halving the list and/or delegating. Selfcompassion is key. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Whether you’re praising or being praised, the act of acknowledgement can feel like an exhausting and tricky test of social grace. Step back, shake it off, lighten up and move on to topics less attached to ego gratification. CANCER (June 22-July 22). There’s no such thing as “off the record” with smartphones on the ready today. Hopefully, people will behave better knowing they might be recorded at any moment. Matters of publicity and privacy impact the action. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your humor is so alluring to those who share a similar sense, though you’ll also be struck by how rare such a thing is. You’ll be drawn to those who get how funny you are, and life is just better when you’re together. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Newborn ideas aren’t usually crystal clear. Typically, clarity comes after you’ve shared some half-baked version of the idea and then talked it through or worked it out on paper. Shamelessly communicate your baby thoughts. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). People think that having
specific preferences makes them spe cial. Perhaps, but it also narrows their choices. Today you’ll choose between imposing more requirements and qualifications on a thing or broadening your options. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). How do you help a loved one celebrate good times or weather hard times? What’s your approach to a loved one being a bit needy? Apply these answers to your relationship with yourself. It’s the care you deserve. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The outside world smiles when you smile, and yet sometimes, those on the inside are impervious to your cheer. Keep your rule over your own internal weather. Let no one affect your excellent mood. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You’ll give your best to the thing that feels right to you, even if you can’t put your finger on why you’re doing it. Your enthusiasm is the quality that gets you hired, promoted, befriended and more. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your general rule for yourself is simple: listen more than you speak. Because you follow this, socializing will bring you a gift. You’ll have the advantage that comes from learning what others don’t know. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Many times, it is not until you are in the middle of a task that you realize it is not worth your time or attention. In that case, fulfil your obligation and then plan how to avoid the same sort of situation in the future.
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he journey to playing for a Major League Baseball team is a long one and unlike the NBA or NFL, players don’t go directly to the top level. Justin Dillon, Trenton Denholm, Beau Philip and Robert Gasser are four of El Dorado County’s finest high school baseball players in the past decade and they are climbing the minor league ladder, looking to one day don a big league uniform. Pete Hansen, a University of Texas junior by way of Oak Ridge High School, could join those four if he signs with the St. Louis Cardinals after being selected 97th overall Monday in the 2022 MLB Draft. Players progress from rookie league to single-A, double-A and then triple-A before getting that call up to the majors that every player dreams about.
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Oak Ridge High School graduate Robert Gasser now plays for the TinCaps in the San Diego Padres organization. He is ranked as one of the Padres’ top 10 pitching prospects. Even progressing through one level of the minors is something not many players do. Dillon, a 2012 El Dorado High School graduate, was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 10th
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all she wrote for the rest of the field. He charged around both Jones and Hopkins to scoop up the lead, before carving his way through traffic like a hot knife through butter. Morgan went on to claim his ninth career wingless sprint car victory. Hopkins, Jones, point leader Josh Young and Shawn Arriaga rounded out the top five. The remainder of the top 10 in the 25-lap contest was filled out by Jarrett Soares, Daniel Whitley, Nick Robfogel, Grasen Ternora and Nick Larson. Another stout field of 30 Hunt Magnetos Wingless Tour competitors were on hand at the event. The pure stock feature was an exciting race up front for the second consecutive week. The previous event saw Kevin Jinkerson being the chaser but this time around he found himself up front. Sacramento’s Jason Poppert, a winner in May, hounded the rear
bumper of Jinkerson for virtually the entire main event. He was able to get alongside at one point, but Jinkerson fended off every attempt to earn his first victory of the season. It marked Jinkerson’s sixth career pure stock victory at the track. Poppert, Michael Murphy, Russell Murphy and Nick Baldwin rounded out the top five. The 20-lap mini truck main event was all about Mike Miller, who dominated the contest for his second victory of the season. Point leader Thomas Jensen came home in second, followed by Paizlee Miller, Ted Ahart and Howard Miller. The Placerville Speedway next gets set to host the 17th annual Mark Forni Classic this Saturday, July 23. Divisions in action will include the winged 360 sprint cars, limited late models, pure stocks and dwarf cars.
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Mike and Denise Hountalas and their sons are pictured outside The Purple Place in 2006, left photo, after they bought the El Dorado Hills mainstay. The family is pictured more recently, right photo. The Purple Place owners say they will have to close the business if they can’t get a new lease agreement.
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sports bar, live music as well as good eats. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are prepared from scratch with homemade sauces and salad dressings, not to mention scrumptious biscuits made in-house. Controversy surrounding the restaurant’s fate has become heated, though Denise asserts it was unanticipated. “We had intended to keep this a private matter between us and our landlord. Our desire is to execute a new lease with our landlord which will allow us to continue to operate at the present Purple Place location,” she explained. “Unfortunately, negotiations with our landlord have been difficult and the terms she has proposed have not been reasonable,” Denise revealed. “We remain hopeful that we will be able to come to terms but, while negotiations continue, we decided it was prudent to remove The Purple Place neon sign and place it in storage for safekeeping. When we have a new lease in place, we will reinstall the sign.” Amy said she is also disappointed that negotiations are deadlocked. “I’m acutely aware that Denise and Mike would like to mischaracterize me and my motives but I’m not going to do the same for them,” she
contended. “What you’re getting right now is a carefully crafted story that’s been hammered out and fed to the community for years. It has no reflection of the truth.” Amy told the Mountain Democrat the couple has halted negotiations. “I do not want to take their business away from them and I certainly don’t want the community to lose a beloved, iconic landmark,” she assured. “I gave them a proposal to extend their lease for 12 months while we continued negotiating terms and their response was to rip the sign off the building.” “I’d like them to stay and make amends, amends for significant past misdeeds,” Amy urged. “I’m cast as the villain in this; that this is purely motivated by greed and that’s not true. In fact, it’s just the opposite. “I’m really disappointed with my community,” she added. “I feel like it’s a Salem witch trial.” Amy is adamant that she does not want to open another business but floated a co-op idea. “If we fail to negotiate terms for a new lease, and if all else fails, I may try to start an employeeowned restaurant, fully owned by employees, with all of the revenue generated by that restaurant going to support the individuals
who want to participate in it,” she suggested. Resolution remains uncertain as the Sept. 30 lease end date looms. “It’s so sad that we can’t seem to work it out with our landlord,” Denise said. “If Amy doesn’t want us here, she has every right to decide who stays and goes. So if she doesn’t provide us with a lease, we no longer can stay here. I’m devastated by this. We don’t want to move.” As for The Purple Place patrons, they are heartbroken at the prospect of its potential closure. “I hate to see it go,” said Dan Rodrigues, who dines regularly with friends who have been meeting there every Friday morning for more than a decade. “I hope they can work something out and stay.” “It’s been here forever,” said local elementary school teacher Tammy Baker, enjoying an al fresco meal with her son and sister. “We’ve been coming here for 30 or 40 years, literally our whole lives. The food is good, the service is good and it’s purple, my favorite color. Honestly, it’s sad to me with everything going on in the world that we need to argue over a name or a place or a business or whatever is going on.”
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system over the past five years and was recently acquired by the New York Mets organization, where he pitches in AAA. After an earned run average above 6 in April, he dominated May with a 1.86 ERA. Philip and Gasser — each of Oak Ridge — play in high A ball. Philip was drafted in 2019 out of Oregon State University in the second round by the Atlanta Braves, while Gasser was a second-round choice in 2021 out of the University of Houston by the San Diego Padres. Philip signed for $697,000 while Gasser took home $884,000. Philip hits .222 for the Rome Braves,
tallying five home runs and 28 passes over the plate. Gasser struggled a little bit to start the season and had an ERA in May of 6.46. In June he cut that down to 2.67 and went on a 19-inning stretch where he allowed just one earned run. When he faced Oakland Athletics top prospect Tyler Soderstrom, he struck him out. He is ranked as one of the Padres top 10 pitching prospects. Denholm was a 14th-round pick by the Cleveland Guardians in 2021 out of the University of California, Irvine. He was also drafted in the 26th round by the Boston Red Sox while still at Oak
Ridge in 2017 but decided to head to college instead. Now Denholm pitches in single-A in Lynchburg, Va. He had an earned-run average higher than 5 in April and May, and like his fellow county pitchers, turned it around in June by dealing a 2.73 ERA. In his start June 24 he threw 4.2 scoreless innings while striking out five, including Heston Kjerstad, the second overall pick in the 2020 draft who signed for more than $5 million. These county players have about two months left in their professional seasons.
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KNOW Stellar student Congratulations to Alexis Christine Littleford of El Dorado County, who made the University of Wyoming Honor Roll.
July 20 The El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency, Behavioral Health Division has posted the Fiscal Year 2020-21 MHSA Outcomes Report. The 30-day public comment period has closed but additional comments may be made at the MHSA annual update public hearing to be held at 5 p.m. The meeting will be a hybrid format with virtual and in person options. For more information about the meeting visit eldorado. legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce hosts a grand opening for Sohil Yusuf Insurance Agency – Allstate, 5:30-7 p.m. at 4659 Golden Foothill Parkway, Suite 106, El Dorado Hills. RSVP at eldoradohillschamber.org. The Valhalla Tahoe historic boathouse theatre and outdoor lawn offer an only-in-Tahoe venue with a robust lineup: Pixie & The Partygrass Boys (July 20), Eric Henry Anderson (July 27), Red Dirt Ruckus (July 31), Loud As Folk Showcase with Lauren & Vic (Aug. 3), Renegade Orchestra (Aug. 10), Achilles Wheel Trio (Aug. 14), Eagles of Newtown (Aug. 17), Jimbo Scott String Band (Aug. 24), WordWave (Sept. 11), Julian G – The Pianist with the Hair (Sept. 13), Matt Donnelly – The Mind Noodler (Sept. 28).
July 21 District 3 Supervisor Wendy Thomas along with the Diamond Springs/ El Dorado Community Advisory Committee, the Diamond Springs/El Dorado Community Coalition and the developer, hosts a town hall to discuss the Dorado Oaks project, 6-8 p.m. at the EDC Board of Supervisors’ meeting chambers, 330 Fair Lane in Placerville. Live on the Boulevard returns to El Dorado Hills Town Center, 7-9 p.m. in the Steven Young Amphitheater with the following free concerts: Joy & Madness (July 21), Catch a Wave (July 28), Island of Black & White (Aug. 4), Kalimba (Aug. 11), CC Seger (Aug. 18), Nathan Owens (Aug. 25), Folsom Lake Symphony (Sept. 1) and Apple Z (Sept. 8). Uncommon Ground will perform at The Green Room Social Club, 251 Main St. in Placerville, at 7 p.m. For tickets visit tickets. clubgreenroom.com/e/ uncommonground/tickets.
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The Peanuts gang comes to Imagination Theater: Linus (Josh Chavez), Sally (Sophia Rael), Charlie Brown (Gregorio Rael), Snoopy (Sage Akers), Schroeder (Nicolas East) and Lucy (Amaya Parker), left to right. See “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” opening July 22.
‘Good grief’ ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’ comes to Imagination Theater Andrew Vonderschmitt Staff writer
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n all-teen cast and crew bring the beloved “Peanuts” gang to life on the Imagination Theater stage, opening July 22. Considered to be one of the most popular comic strips in the world, “Peanuts” appeared in 17,897 comic strips during its 50-year run. Over the years it was translated into 21 languages and seen by more than 355 million readers in 75 countries. Charles Schulz penned the first “Peanuts” characters in 1947 under the title “Li’l Folks” and began syndication as “Peanuts” in 1950. Just 17 years into the comic strip’s run, Charlie Brown and friends hit the off-Broadway stage with the musical, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” with book, music and lyrics written by Clark Gesner in 1967. The musical then premiered on Broadway a few years later at the John Golden Theater in 1971. The popular musical was revised in 1998 with additional dialogue by Michael Mayer who also directed the 1999 Broadway revival and additional music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa. It ran for 149
Charlie Brown (Gregorio Rael) gets some snuggles from Snoopy (Sage Akers). performances at the Longacre Theatre. The musical has enjoyed multiple awards (1967; Drama Desk Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, Theatre
World Award, Clarence Derwent Award, 1999; two Tony Awards and three Outer Critics Circle Awards) and countless amateur, regional
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The Placerville Area Chess Club meets every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Denny’s in Cameron Park, 3446 Coach Lane. For more information call Neville Arroues at (530) 642-9043.
Visit the Sherwood Demonstration Garden, 6699 Campus Drive in Placerville, 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 gardens at your own pace or ask a docent for help. Garden may be closed for inclement weather; check the website before visiting: ucanr.edu/sites/ EDC_Master_Gardeners/ Demonstration_Garden.
and touring productions. Imagination Theater has mounted a production with an all-teen cast and crew continuing a commitment to creating a safe space for all youth who wish to be involved in the performing arts, whether backstage or in the spotlight. A handful of adults round out the team including assistant director Marc Bonham, vocal director Jerri Myers and director Erin Ward. Ward has acted in and directed multiple productions since she was 10 years old. No stranger to working with youth participants, Ward has been a teacher for more than 20 years and said she’s happy to combine her love for working with students and her self-confessed obsession of all things “Peanuts.” “The ‘Charlie Brown’ team has been fantastic to work with,” said Ward. “Marc and I feel we have created an environment in which our teen cast and crew can show off their many talents and have a ton of fun in the process.” Myers has been playing piano for more than 60 years and acted as vocal and/or musical director on many Imagination Theater productions throughout the
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snow in August. The elevation climb starts at 7,050 feet and climbs 1,150 feet. From the top of the ridge you have magnificent views of Donner Lake into Truckee, Mount Lincoln, Anderson Ridge, Anderson Peak, Tinker Knob and beyond. My
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dog Stella can stretch her legs and greet many other happy hikers with their own dogs enjoying this portion of the Pacific Crest Trail. It is worth the hour drive up Interstate 80 heading east to the Soda Springs exit. Stay right off the freeway
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PROSPECTING Locals earn their degrees Special to the Mountain Democrat
Johanna Bergstrom graduates from Cornell University Johanna Bergstrom of El Dorado Hills graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in psychology and neurobiology at Cornell University’s May 2022 commencement ceremony in Ithaca, N.Y. A 2018 graduate of Oak Ridge High School, she is the daughter of Michael Downer and Bonnie Bergstrom. While at Cornell, Johanna played flute in the wind symphony and marching band, led body positivity workshops and JOHANNA BERGSTROM was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Psi Chi honorary societies. Highlights of her college years included the wind symphony’s tour of Haiti with local student musicians, a summer internship at the University of Florida’s McKnight Brain Institute and learning to rappel. Johanna completed a senior thesis, “Behavioral Consequences of Acute Isolation on Social Interactions in the Prairie Vole,” for which she received the Thomas Arthur Ryan Undergraduate Research Prize. Later this summer, she begins a post-baccalaureate research trainee program at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, part of the National Institutes of Health, near Washington, D.C.
Molly Varozza a UC San Diego grad University of California, San Diego has presented graduate Molly Varozza with a bachelor of science degree in cognitive science with a specialization of neuroscience. She is also a registered RBT behavioral health technician working with autistic children. She plans to obtain her ■
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Rotarian Mark Hornstra, Officer of the Year Aaron Lopez and Sheriff John D’Agostini, left to right, are all smiles after Det. Lopez accepted his award.
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alling it “well -deserved” El Dorado County Sheriff John D’Agostini named Det. Aaron Lopez Officer of the Year at a recent Rotary Club of El Dorado Hills meeting. Lopez joined the El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Department in December 2021 and has filled a variety of roles, including serving as a deputy and with CSI. He’s currently a detective with the Property Crimes Division. Lopez thanked the sheriff for the honor, but later told the Mountain Democrat the award really belongs to everyone at EDSO who works as a team to solve crimes and keep the community safe. “That award could have gone to anyone I work with,” he said. “We all work hard.” After learning he would receive the Officer of the Year title, Lopez said he called his mom, who inspired him to pursue a law enforcement career.
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Lopez said he grew up in a rough Central Valley community and he had no intention of going down the wrong path so many of his peers had chosen. “I didn’t want to put my mom in a bad position,” he shared. Lopez said he decided to take the “opposite” road and has a rewarding career because of that choice. “I enjoy the interactions with all types of people,” he said, acknowledging that he meets many people on some of their toughest days. The detective conceded that certain laws and sentencing rules can make the job frustrating, but he’s grateful for the community’s support of all its law enforcement officers from EDSO, the Placerville Police Department and South Lake Tahoe Police Department. He said he’s also grateful for the minor, positive changes he sees in his line of work and that inspires him to give his all. “You hope that you (can) really, genuinely help someone,” Lopez shared. “It doesn’t happen every day.”
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years. “It has been awesome working with these talented teenagers,” she said. “All of them are friends and support each other.” Myers said the cast came to meetings prepared and ready to take direction already having learned their parts prior to the first vocal rehearsal. “Enjoy the ‘Charlie Brown’ ride,” she said. “I know I will.” Bonham has been involved with Imagination Theater since 2007 and has performed in and designed sound for numerous productions over the years. Amaya Parker, who plays Lucy Van Pelt, was previously seen on the Imagination Theater stage in “Grease” as Sandy Dumbrowski. “Imagination Theatre has been such a positive and loving place to me these past several months and I am absolutely ecstatic that these incredible directors keep casting me in their shows,” she said. “The ‘Charlie Brown’ cast and crew are all so talented and kind-hearted and working on this production has been the best spending of a summer vacation I’ve ever had.” Gregorio Rael plays the titular Charlie Brown and was also seen in “Grease” playing opposite Parker as Danny Zuko. Josh Chavez, who plays Linus, the other Van Pelt, told the Mountain Democrat he is excited and nervous to go from ensemble player to leading role. Playing the role of Schroeder, Nicholas East has been acting since he was 6 years old; he was last seen in Union Mine’s production of “Heathers: The Musical.” Sage Akers in the iconic role of Snoopy admitted her lifelong obsession with theater began with seeing a production of “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet
Street.” Rounding out the cast, Sophia Rael plays the role of Sally Brown, having begun her lifelong theater avocation in “Alice in Wonderland” at Imagination Theater. The all-teen crew working hard behind the scenes is comprised of stage manager Jordan Slocum who last worked on “She Kills Monsters” at Union Mine High School; Kyle Beck, sound board operator who has worked sound at El Dorado High School’s Studio 81; light board operator Sarah Sherod, whose previous credits include “Been There, Done That” and “She Kills Monsters” at Union Mine High School; Kk Denham on crew has worked on six high school productions, working on lights, costumes, makeup and set construction; Giuseppe Sticca on the crew has been doing theater since middle school and was seen at Imagination Theater in “Grease;” and crew member Megan Ward, who has previously been seen on stage at Imagination Theater in “The Aristocats.” “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” explores life’s big questions such as the true meaning and path to happiness, inspiration and selfrespect, teamwork, friendship and unrequited love. In the end, the “Peanuts” gang learns happiness can be found in everyday events and is “anyone and anything at all that’s loved by you.” “We can’t wait to give the community a stellar show,” said Ward. See the show at Imagination Theater on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville July 22 through Aug. 7 with Thursday and Friday evening performances and Saturday and Sunday matinées. For more information visit itplacerville. org or call (530) 663-6983.
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AARP supports Pollock Pines’ inclusive park News release AARP California recently announced nine organizations throughout the state will receive 2022 Community Challenge grants — part of the largest group of grantees to date with $3.4 million awarded among 260 organizations nationwide. Grantees will implement quick-action projects that help communities become more livable in the longterm by improving public places; transportation; housing; diversity, equity and inclusion; digital access; and civic engagement, with an emphasis on the needs of adults age 50 and older. The Community Economic Development Association Pollock Pines will receive $10,000. The grant will help fund the first public park in Pollock Pines, a historically themed, fully inclusive, multigenerational park featuring a nature trail and age-friendly outdoor fitness equipment. “AARP California is committed to working with communities to improve residents’ quality of life through tangible changes,” said Nancy McPherson, AARP California state director. “We are proud to collaborate with this year’s grantees as they make immediate improvements in their communities to jumpstart long-term change and improve livability for all, especially for Californians ages 50-plus.” The grant program is part of AARP’s nationwide Livable Communities initiative. Since 2017 AARP California has awarded 36 grants and nearly $400,000. Learn more about AARP’s livable communities work at aarp.org/livable.
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The Cameron Park Community Services District hosts a Movie in the Park at Christa McAuliffe Park. “The Lost City” will begin at 8:45 p.m. For more information visit cameronpark.org. Boeger Winery in Placerville hosts Enchanted Evenings with live music, food trucks and great wine, 5:30-8:30 p.m. The music lineup features: Jordan Lucero (July 22), Not for Profit (July 29), Waiting for Sunday (Aug. 5), Jason Weeks (Aug. 12), Jax Hammer (Aug. 19) and Loose Engines (Aug. 26). For more information visit boegerwinery.com/events. Via Romano Vineyards in Placerville hosts Pizza the Patio, 6-9 p.m. with Jason Weeks. For more information call (530) 2699463. Local Anthology will perform at The Green Room Social Club, 251 Main St. in Placerville, at 9 p.m. For tickets visit tickets. clubgreenroom.com/e/localanthology/tickets. After a very long hiatus Lotus Hocus Pocus is hosting a very special house concert featuring Hip Nosis — a high-energy, nine-piece band with a horn section and outstanding vocals. This concert will be held in a beautiful garden setting, 7-10 p.m. This is a private party and attendance will be limited. To request an invitation email houseconcerts@lotushocuspocus.com or call (530) 622-4914.
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GROW FOR IT! different plants together to benefit one another. For example, sowing a plant that attracts pollinators next to a plant that requires ou may be pollination. a seasoned Cover crops: Plants gardener or you grown in order to may be just starting improve soil quality, out on your gardening not to eat; they are journey. Wherever you Sue McDavid sometimes referred to as may be in this endeavor, UCCE Master Gardener of green manure. some terms are worth El Dorado County Cultivar: Cultivars learning more about. are man-made, which It seems like every means “cultivated variety.” Cultivars activity has a vocabulary of its own do not “come true” if grown from and gardening is no exception. Below seed and to duplicate one exactly, are just some terms you will come they must be propagated vegetatively across as you go through your own through cuttings. For example, an gardening experience. “Early Girl” tomato is a cultivar, so a Annual: A plant that completes its seed from this would not necessarily life cycle in one growing season. produce an “Early Girl” tomato. Beneficial insect: Insects that Deadheading: Cutting spent act as pollinators and/or prey upon flowers off a plant, which encourages pests, as opposed to those that the plant to bloom again. are considered “bad.” Examples of Deer-resistant: Plants unpalatable beneficials include green lacewings, to deer. Note that there are no true ladybugs and praying mantises. deer-proof plants, but deer-resistant Bolting: Premature flowering of edible crops, which often makes them ones such as rosemary and rockrose tend to be left alone unless there is unpalatable. nothing else for deer to graze on. Companion planting: Planting
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landmarks will begin your day hike. In the bottom right of the map you will find the Mount Judah Loop Trail. The start of the trail is decomposed granite and nearly overwhelmed by lush green vegetation in a variety of rich greens, topped with red, orange, pink, purple, yellow and white flowers. The climb begins quickly up switchbacks of granite steps and is exposed to the sun in many areas. The trail levels out in a forest of pines, aspen and alder overlooking Lake Mary. I expected to see plenty of Mule Ear in bloom, but I was thrilled to see so much more. Finding patches of snow was a great surprise. A mile into the hike there is a sign that is the intersection of Donner Pass Trail and Mount Judah Loop Trail; follow the Mount Judah Loop Trail. Another sign still further in will send you to the right to continue the loop to the peak. You will know when you reach the peak. The wind comes from every direction, taking an easy 10-degrees off the valley temperatures, depending on the time of day. After taking a seat on one of the rocks strewn about the top of Mount Judah, enjoying a snack and taking several panoramic pictures, we made our descent.
This trail has become quite popular and dogs are welcome but we still had the peak to ourselves. The direct sun along the peak may require another application of sunblock, a hat and sunglasses are also advisable. The loose granite also makes walking sticks helpful. The hike makes its way down the mountainside and wanders through forest and lush greenery once again before you come to the end of the loop at the first intersection that returns you to the granite steps toward the trailhead. Day Hiking: like a great short story, you want to read in one setting, but you never want to end. Mary West is author of the book series “Day Hiker – Gold Country Trail Guide I, II and III” (available on Amazon), a collection of the Day Hiker columns where West shares her longtime love of the outdoors, favorite hikes in Northern California’s Gold Country and beyond. West is the recipient of the 2017 and 2019 CRAFT Award for Best Outdoor Column and the 2020 Craft Award for her second book “Day Hiker – Gold Country Trail Guide” series by the Outdoor Writers of California. Follow West on Facebook and Instagram.
Harden off: The process of gradually exposing plants to outdoor conditions from a protected environment like a greenhouse. This normally refers to seedlings that need to sit outside for a few hours each day over the course of a week or so in order that they not suffer shock when transplanted into a garden. N-P-K: Shorthand for the ratio of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium listed on bags of fertilizer, corresponding to the percentage of these nutrients contained in the bag. Organic matter: Dead and decaying plant or animal tissues including leaves, roots, manure and the bodies of insects, earthworms and microbes. Compost piles are comprised primarily of organic matter, an essential ingredient of fertile soil. Perennial: A plant that lives for many years and will often die in the winter and re-grow in the spring. Variety: Varieties often occur in nature and most varieties are true to type, which means the seedlings grown from a variety will have the same unique characteristic of the parent plant. For example, the whiteflowering eastern redbud has a botanical name of Cercis canadensis var. alba. The varietal term “alba” means white and if germinating seed from this variety, most, if not
all, of the seedlings would be whiteflowering. These are just a very few of dozens, if not hundreds, of terms you will frequently come across in your gardening experience. I suspect that if you are a gardener, you will read a lot of literature on gardening that will expose you to many more terms. Happy learning. Master Gardener classes are offered monthly throughout the county. Find the class schedule at mgeldorado. ucanr.edu/Public_Education_ Classes/?calendar=yes&g=56698 and recorded classes on many gardening topics at mgeldorado.ucanr.edu/ Public_Education/Classes. The Sherwood Demonstration Garden is open 9 a.m. to noon Fridays and Saturdays through October. The garden does close in case of rain; check the website for details at ucanr. edu/sites/EDC_Master_Gardeners/ Demonstration_Garden. Have a gardening question? Master Gardeners are working hard to answer your questions. Leave a message on the office telephone at (530) 621-5512 or use the “Ask a Master Gardener” option on the website: mgeldorado. ucanr.edu. To sign up for notices and newsletters, see ucanr.edu/master gardener e-news. Master Gardeners are also on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.
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Miners Foundry hosts ska concert Enter RCRC contest News release Jamaican sensation Mykal Rose will be performing at the Miners Foundry Cultural Center in Nevada City at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 21. For more than 25 years Rose has been recording and performing his brand of militant, hardcore Jamaican music to the delight of reggae fans around the world. He has achieved enormous success throughout his career as a solo artist as well as performing as lead singer with Black Uhuru. By the time Rose (then Michael) became a member of Black Uhuru in the late ’70s he had already made a name for himself by winning talent competitions opening for Roberta Flack and performing with Skin, Flesh and Bones at Dicky Wong’s famed Tit for Tat Nightclub Red Hills Road in Kingston, Jamaica. Like so many
artists of the day, Rose grew up playing more R&B in clubs than reggae. He honed his skills playing the north coast hotels with show bands such as Happiness Unlimited, Fab 5, Inner Circle, Boris Gardiner Happening. In 1984 Black Uhuru made history, winning reggae’s first Grammy award for the album “Anthem.” The “Ruff ” Rose maintains his Jamaican fan base with hit singles on the island and abroad. He is a modern roots singer and fits perfectly into today’s scene. With a glorious past and a wide-open future, Rose is truly a reggae superstar. The veteran singer-songwriter will be bringing his unique Grammy award-winning voice to the Miners Foundry performing the hit songs he penned during the late ’70s and early ’80s and current sounds as well. Miners Foundry is located at 325 Spring St., Nevada City Doors open at 7 p.m. For tickets call (530) 265-5040.
Public Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0697 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PENINSUlA CONCRETE PUMPING, located at 4121 Oak View Dr, Pilot Hill, CA 95664 Registered owner(s): Jose Vargas, 4121 Oak View Dr, Pilot Hill, CA 95664 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/22/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jose Vargas JOSE VARGAS, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 06/22/2022. 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) 10578 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0698 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WAlKER BASIN RANCH AND HOME, located at 4371 Big Branch Road, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Valerie H Colb, 4371 Big Branch Road, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/26/2014 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Valerie H. Colb VALERIE H. COLB, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 06/22/2022. 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) 10579 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0693 File Number of Fictitious Business Name Statement: FB2018-0311 Date Fictitious Business Name was filed in El Dorado County: 03/12/2018 Fictitious Business Name(s) to be abandoned: PRO PRESSURE WASHING & PAINTING Fictitious Business Name Street Address: 4580 Jenkinson Circle, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) HAVE ABANDONED THE USE OF THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Registrant name(s) & address(es): Dale Robertson, 4580 Jenkinson Circle, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 This business was conducted by an Individual.
Signature of Registrant: /s/ Dale Robertson DALE ROBERTSON 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 06/20/2022. The Statement of Abandonment of Fictitious Business Name must be published in a newspaper once a week for four successive weeks and an affidavit of publication filed with the county clerk within 30 days after publication has been accomplished. The Statement should be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the principal place of business is located. The Statement should be published in such county in a newspaper that circulates in the area where the business is conducted (Business & Professions Code 17917). Any person who executes, files, or publishes any fictitious business name statement, knowing that such statement is false, in whole or in part, is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) (Business & Professions code 17930) 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20 10580 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0694 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CAlIFORNIA lOG HOME SERVICES, located at 4580 Jenkinson Circle, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registered owner(s): Dale R Robertson, 4580 Jenkinson Circle, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Dale Robertson DALE ROBERTSON, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 06/20/2022. 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) 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20 10581 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0702 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: OlENA’S PHOTOGRAPHY, located at 3332 Heights Dr. Suite 120, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): 1. Olena Moskvyak, 6080 Union Mine Rd, El Dorado, CA 95623, 2. Christopher Martin, 6321 Pine Needle Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/23/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Christopher Martin CHRISTOPHER MARTIN, GENERAL PARTNER 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 06/23/2022. 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
News release The Rural County Representatives of California is holding its sixth annual Rural County Photo Contest through July 31. The contest invites individuals to submit their photographs capturing life in rural California and showcasing the beautiful scenery, activities, communities, history and charm of RCRC’s 39 member counties. Entries should be sent to photocontest@rcrcnet.org. All entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. July 31, be the original work of the submitter and must include: • Location where the photo was taken, including the county in which it was taken • Photographer’s full name and email address. The grand prize winner will receive a $100 gift card and the winning photograph will be unveiled at the September RCRC Board of Directors meeting. Full contest details are available on the RCRC website at rcrcnet.org/photo-contest.
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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) 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20 10582 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 22CV0828 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Lucas Timothy Anker filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: LUCAS TIMOTHY ANKER Proposed name: LUCAS TIMOTHY ANKER LUBETKIN 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: AUGUST 5, 2022, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682. 3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat. This order has been filed on JUNE 20, 2022. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20 10583 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0707 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MICROBlADED BY SAM, located at 6421 Motherlode Dr, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 120 Dawn Ln, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Samantha Escobar, 120 Dawn Ln, 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: 6/24/22 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Samantha Escobar SAMANTHA ESCOBAR 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 06/24/2022. 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) 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20 10584 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0704 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GARAGE OPENERS SOUND & lIGHT, located at 8946 Riverwood Dr, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Richard B Penner, 8946 Riverwood Dr, 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: 06/23/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Richard B Penner RICHARD B PENNER, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 06/24/2022. 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) 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20 10585 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 22CV0858 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Jeffery Duane Goldman filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: JEFFERY DUANE GOLDMAN Proposed name: JEFFREY DUANE GOLDMAN 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: AUGUST 19, 2022, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682. 3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat. This order has been filed on JUNE 23, 2022. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20 10586 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0655 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. CANNABIS BOARD OF TRADE, 2. CBT CREDIT RATINGS, 3. CANNABIS BOARD OF TRADE CREDIT RATINGS, located at 4689 Rivendale Rd., Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): CBT Credit Ratings, Inc., 4689 Rivendale Rd., Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: California The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A Signature of Registrant: /s/ Aaron Augustis AARON AUGUSTIS, CEO I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 06/07/2022. 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) 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20 10587 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF GlORIA JEAN CARl CASE NO. 22PR0178 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of GLORIA JEAN CARL A PETITION for Probate has been filed by HENRY A. CARL in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that HENRY A. CARL 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: September 28, 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) 617-1692 7/6, 7/13, 7/20 10600 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0734 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SAM RHODES GENERAl ENGINEERING, located at 2055 Ranch Creek Rd., Cool, CA 95614/Mailing Address: PO Box 304, Greenwood, CA 95635 Registered owner(s): S.A.M. RHODES, INC., 2055 Ranch Creek Road, Cool, CA 95614 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Cameron Martin CAMERON MARTIN, VICE PRESIDENT I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 06/29/2022. 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) 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27 10602 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0736 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CAMERON PARK SINClAIR, located at 3405 Coach Lane, Cameron Park, CA 95682/ Mailing Address: 5940 Pony Express Trail, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registered owner(s): Aranda Fuels LLC, 16 Westmont Drive, Daly City, CA 94015 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/ Hitesh Patel HITESH PATEL, 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 06/30/2022. 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) 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27 10603 NOTICE OF PUBlIC HEARING
Garden Valley Fire Protection District NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN than a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at the hour of 9:30 am in the Garden Valley Fire Protection District meeting room, 4860 Marshall Rd, Garden Valley, California, for the purpose of establishing, by resolution, the appropriation limits for the 2022-2023 fiscal year for the Garden Valley Fire Protection District as described in article XIII B of the State Constitution. The proposed appropriation limits are $1,336,864.11. At said hearing the Garden Valley Fire Protection District will consider all comments by interested persons. July 6, 2022 Lisa Howard, Secretary Board of Directors of Garden Valley Fire Protection District 07/11, 07/13, 07/20 and 07/22 2022 7/11, 7/13, 7/20, 7/22 10635 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SAlE TRUSTEE SAlE NO. 131782-5 lOAN NO. 18-72CF TITlE ORDER NO. 95313337 APN 104-050-001-000 TRA NO. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/10/2018. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. as the duly appointed Trustee WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, described as follows: Trustor(s): CHRIS GRISMER AND THOMAS WICKS Deed of Trust: recorded on 05/15/2018 as Document No. 20180018701-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of EL legal notice continued on the next page
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Public Notices DORADO County, California, Date of Trustee’s Sale: 08/03/2022 at 10:00AM Trustee’s Sale Location: At the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 The property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 6003 QUERCUS ROAD, PILOT HILL, CA 95664. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $333,482.99 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The Beneficiary may elect to bid less than the full credit bid. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting. com, using the file number assigned to this case 131782-5. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. IF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY CONTAINS FROM ONE TO FOUR SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES, THE FOLLOWING WILL APPLY: NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (916) 939-0772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting. com, using the file number assigned to this case 131782-5 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: 07/06/2022 MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. 7844 Madison Ave., Suite 145 Fair Oaks, CA 95628 (916) 962-3453 Sale Information Line: 916-9390772 or www.nationwideposting. com MARSHA TOWNSEND, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0413609 To: MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT & PLACERVILLE TIMES 07/13/2022, 07/20/2022, 07/27/2022 7/13, 7/20, 7/27 10642 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0744 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: El DORADO TIMBER SOlUTIONS, located at 3440 Angel Ln., Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Mark S Prettyman, 3440 Angel Ln., Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Mark S. Prettyman
MARK S. PRETTYMAN 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 07/05/2022. 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) 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3 10643 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0758 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PlEASANT CARE HOME, located at 4880 Rivendale Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): 1. Lina E Sepulveda, 4880 Rivendale Rd, Placerville, CA 95667, 2. Nelson O Sepulveda, 4880 Rivendale Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Lina Sepulveda LINA SEPULVEDA 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 07/07/2022. 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) 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3 10644 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0745 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TAQUERIA AY JAlISCO, located at 3958 Cambridge Rd, Cameron Park, CA 95682/Mailing Address: 817 Inglewood Dr, West Sacramento, CA 95605 Registered owner(s): Jose A Mendoza, 817 Inglewood Dr, West Sacramento, CA 95605 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jose Alberto Mendoza Gutierrez JOSE ALBERTO MENDOZA GUTIERREZ, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 07/05/2022. 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) 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3 10645 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 22CV0899 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Yevgeny Gofman, Javkhlan Gofman filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: ALEN YEVGENY GOFMAN Proposed name: ALEN TENGER GOFMAN 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all
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persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: AUGUST 26, 2022, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682. 3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat. This order has been filed on JULY 05, 2022. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3 10646 PUBlIC NOTICE Notice Of Consolidated Districts Election (Elections Code Sections 10510,12112) Placerville Union School District Notice hereby is given that a Consolidated Districts Election will be held in this district on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. The names of the offices for which candidates may be nominated are as follows: Three Full Terms to be Elected will Expire 12/09/2022 (Incumbents) Misty Di Vittorio, Katherine Stabler and Christina Belmer One Unexpired Short Term to be Elected will Expire 12/09/2022 Vacant The qualifications of a nominee and of an elective officer of the district are as follows: Registered Voter within the District There are measures to be voted on: No Declaration of candidacy forms for eligible candidates desiring to file for any of the elective offices may be obtained from the Elections Department at 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA. Forms shall be available commencing on July 18, 2022, before the election, and shall be filed with the Elections Department, in person no later than 5:00 p.m., August 12, 2022, before the election. Please note: Districts in the Tahoe area call (530) 621-7490 for appointment. In the event that are no nominees or an insufficient number of nominees for each elective office and a petition for an electionis not timely filed, an appointment to such elective office shall be made. (Elections Code Section 10515) The 1 Candidates Statement is to be paid for by: Candidate Date: March 10, 2022 Bill O’Neill Registrar of Voters INSTRUCTIONS: 1 NOTE: FPPC Regulations Section 18530, effective October 10, 1990, provides that districts can pay for “production and dissemination of candidates statements” notwithstanding Government Code Section 85300 forbidding use of public funds “for the purpose of seeking elective office”. NOTE: This Notice shall be published once by the Registrar of Voters at least 90 days and not more than 120 days before the general election in a newspaper of general circulation published in the district or, if none, in a newspaper having general circulation in the district published in any affected county in the district. (EC 12112) 7/15, 7/18, 7/20, 7/22 10656 PUBlIC AUCTION lIEN SAlE Gold Key STORAGE 4040 Stage Court Placerville, CA 95667 (530-344-1234) July 26th, 2022 @ 10:30am Notice is hereby given that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700 through 2176 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code, and provisions of the Civil Code. The Undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on the 26th day of July 2022 at 10:30 am on the premises where said property has been stored and which is located at 4040 Stage Court Placerville, CA county of El Dorado, State of California. The following units consists of misc. household, garage, and personal items: Joshua Petrilla 210 Randy Hord 112 John Watson 118 Belinda Wright 198 Deborah Oliver C247 Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase in CASH. All purchased items sold AS is WHERE is and must be removed at time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between the owner and the obligated party. Auction services conducted by: Storage Auction Experts John Cardoza # 5860870 Lock cut by: Storage Auction Experts Dated this July 15th, 20th 7/15, 7/22 10659
Merv Briede P398 Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase in CASH. All purchased items sold AS is WHERE is and must be removed at time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between the owner and the obligated party. Auction services conducted by: Storage Auction Experts John Cardoza # 5860870 Lock cut by: Storage Auction Experts Dated this July 15th, 20th 7/15, 7/22 10660 GARDEN VAllEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBlIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Garden Valley Fire Protection District has scheduled a public hearing to be held on July 26, 2022 at the hour of 9:30 a.m. in the GVFPD meeting room, 4860 Marshall Road, Garden Valley, California for the purpose of considering Resolution 2022-04 of the Board of Directors ordering the levy and collection of annual assessments related to fiscal year 2022-2023. At said hearing the Garden Valley Fire Protection District will consider all comments made by interested persons. Lisa Howard, Secretary Board of Directors Garden Valley Fire Protection District 530-333-1240. 7/18, 7/20, 7/22, 7/25/2022 7/18, 7/20, 7/22, 7/25 10668 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0705 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: “CABINETBROKER. NET”, “RTACABINETBROKER. NET”, “THE CABINET BROKER”, “CABINETSHOP.NET”, “CABINETSHOP.ORG”, located at 1140 Large Oak Dr., Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Jones-Collins Properties, LLC 1140 Large Oak Dr., Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: California The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kyle Collins, Manager KYLE COLLINS, MANAGER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 06/24/2022. 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) 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10 10671 NOTICE OF PUBlIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on August 10, 2022 at the hour of 6:00 p.m. in the RSLS Hall, 5221 Deer Valley Road, Rescue, California for the purpose of establishing, by resolution, the appropriation limits for the 202223 fiscal year for the Rescue Fire Protection District as described in Article XIII B of the State Constitution. The proposed appropriation limits are $1,545,179.98. At said hearing the Rescue Fire Protection District will consider all comments made by interested persons. Documentation used in the determination of the appropriations limit is available for public review and may be obtained by contacting Jessica Braddock, Director of Finance at (916) 933-6623 ext. 1020 or admin@ rescuefiredepartment.org. July 14, 2022 Jessica Braddock, Secretary to the Board of Directors Rescue Fire Protection District 7/20, 7/25 10672 T.S. NO.: 2022-00570-CA A.P.N.:043-300-035-000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4466 EIGHT MIlE ROAD, CAMINO, CA 95709 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SAlE PURSUANT TO CIVIl CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BElOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONlY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED
PUBlIC AUCTION lIEN SAlE 49er MINI STORAGE 527 Truck Street Placerville, CA 95667 (530)626-3362 July 26th, 2022 @ 11:30am Notice is hereby given that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Sections 21700 through 2176 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code, and provisions of the Civil Code. Th e Undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on the 26th day of July 2022 at 11:30 am on the premises where said property has been stored and which is located at 49er Mini Storage, 527 Truck Street, Placerville, CA county of El Dorado, State of California. The following units consists of misc. household, garage, and personal items: Bobby Simpson K227
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/04/2018. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Michael Hardy and Ashley Francki, husband and wife, as joint tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, llC Deed of Trust Recorded 09/10/2018 as Instrument No. 2018-0035402-00 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, Date of Sale: 09/27/2022 at 10:00 AM
Place of Sale: AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE 495 MAIN STREET, PlACERVIllE, CA 95667 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 316,184.34 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SAlE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 4466 EIGHT MIlE ROAD, CAMINO, CA 95709 A.P.N.: 043-300-035-000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 316,184.34. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SAlE NOTICE TO POTENTIAl BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site https:// www.altisource.com/loginpage.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2022-00570-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SAlE NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction, if conducted after January 1, 2021, pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855)-882-1314, or visit this internet website https://www.hubzu. com/, using the file number assigned to this case 2022-00570-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Western Progressive, llC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 238 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information line: (866) 960-8299 https://www.altisource.com/ loginpage.aspx ___________________________ Trustee Sale Assistant Date: July 8, 2022
WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, llC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COllECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COllECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 7/20, 7/27, 8/3 10673 SUMMARY OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 1710 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIl OF THE CITY OF PlACERVIllE AMENDING TITlE 10 (ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE CITY OF PlACERVIllE MUNICIPAl CODE ADDING DEFINITIONS, REGUlATIONS, AND PROCEDURES TO AllOW FOR THE ESTABlISHMENT OF SHORTTERM RENTAlS WITHIN THE CENTRAl BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD), COMMERCIAl ZONE DISTRICT (C), AND THE HIGHWAY COMMERCIAl (HWC) ZONE DISTRICT
The following is a summary. The entire ordinance is available for viewing in the Office of the City Clerk and is posted on the City’s website in the July 12, 2022, City Council agenda: www.cityofplacerville.org The purpose of this ordinance is to amend Title 10, of the City of Placerville Municipal Code to allow for the definition, regulations, and procedures for the establishment of short-term rentals in the CBD, C, and HWC Zone Districts while protecting the public health and safety, and welfare; and providing for additional commercial lodging facilities for the traveling public. AYES: Borelli, Neau, Saragosa, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: Taylor ABSTAIN: None Ordinance No. 1710 will become effective thirty (30) days from the date of adoption, or, August 11, 2022. A complete certified copy of the adopted ordinance may be viewed at the Placerville City Clerk’s office, 3101 Center Street, Placerville. You may also request a copy be mailed or faxed to you at no charge by calling the City Clerk’s office at 530-642-5531. Regina O’Connell, City Clerk 07/20 10674 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0732 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AVA INNOVATIVE ClAIMS ADMINISTRATOR, located at 5170 Golden Foothill Parkway, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Professional Dynamics, Inc. 5170 Golden Foothill Parkway, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: Washington The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A Signature of Registrant: /s/ Betti J. Anders, President BETTI J. ANDERS, PRESIDENT I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 06/29/2022. 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) 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10 10675 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0735 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: lISA ANDROVICH, lMFT, located at 1020 Suncast Lane, Suite 104, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Lisa Androvich, 971 Via Treviso, 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: 06/26/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Lisa Androvich LISA ANDROVICH 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 06/29/2022. 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) 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10 10676
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nviting loved ones and neighbors for a backyard barbecue is a timeless summer tradition bringing together favorite foods and friendly conversation. At your next cookout, remember to make the experience warm and welcoming for everyone, including those looking to incorporate more plant-based foods into their diets, by offering up a variety of options at the table. You can make it easy to enjoy a meatless summer soiree loaded with flavor by using an option like Sweet Earth Plant-Based Chik’n, a ready-to-eat solution offering an excellent source of protein per serving, made with vegan ingredients. The pre-marinated options mean less time spent cooking and more time catching up with friends and family in the summer sun while eating delicious meals. Perfect for enjoying in a variety of ways, it’s a bold and savory centerpiece in these Vegan Pulled Chipotle Chik’n Sliders that combine a sweet and spicy chipotle-maple sauce with fresh veggies for a saucy bite full of plant-based protein. Put a taste bud-tingling twist on fajita night with Jerk Chik’n Fajitas with Black Rice, an easy way to channel your inner chef and serve up a flavorful, plantbased meal. Find more delicious plant-based recipes and products at sweetearthfoods.com.
Vegan Pulled Chipotle Chik’n Sliders Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Servings: 10-12 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 1/4 cup ketchup 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 cup veggie broth 1 teaspoon allspice 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small red onion, diced 1 pinch kosher salt 1 pinch pepper 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 lemon, juice only 1 package (8 ounces) Sweet Earth Chipotle Chik’n 12 vegan brioche slider buns
Jerk Chik’n Fajitas with Black Rice Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Servings: 2-3
Vegan Spicy Mayo: 1/2 cup vegan mayo 2 tablespoons vegan sour cream 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 2 tablespoons cilantro, finely minced 2 teaspoons fajita seasoning 1 lime, juice only Optional toppings: 1 jar pickle chips 1/2 cup purple shredded cabbage 1/2 cup jalapeno peppers 1/2 cup shredded carrots 1/2 cup diced tomatoes In blender, puree peppers with ketchup, maple syrup, broth, allspice and brown sugar. Set aside. In pan over medium heat, add oil. Once oil begins to shimmer, add onion and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally. Once onions become translucent, around 5 minutes, add garlic. After 1 minute, add pepper puree blend to pan along with lemon juice and stir to combine. Once mixed, fold in chipotle plant-based “chicken” and cook 3-4 minutes until heated through. To make vegan spicy mayo: In bowl, mix mayo, sour cream, peppers, cilantro, fajita seasoning and lime juice. Spread vegan spicy mayo on buns and add plant-based “chicken” mixture. Top with pickle chips, cabbage, jalapenos, carrots and tomatoes, as desired.
Marinade: 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 teaspoons lime juice 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil 1 Scotch bonnet pepper 2 tablespoons Jamaican jerk seasoning 1 teaspoon minced garlic salt, to taste pepper, to taste Fajita Fixings: 1 package (8 ounces) Sweet Earth Mindful Chik’n Strips 1/2 teaspoon avocado oil 1/2 white onion, chopped 1 small green pepper, chopped 1/2 yellow pepper, chopped flour tortillas, warmed black rice, cooked Mango Salsa: 1 chopped mango 3 teaspoons lime juice 2 teaspoons chopped cilantro 1/4 cup red onion, chopped 1 small red bell pepper, chopped To make marinade: In blender, blend brown sugar, lime juice, soy sauce, oil, bonnet pepper, Jamaican jerk seasoning, garlic and salt and pepper, to taste, until smooth.
To make fajitas: Marinate plant-based “chicken” in jerk sauce for 1 hour. In grill pan on stove over medium heat, heat oil. Cook plantbased “chicken” until heated through. In separate pan, add splash of oil and cook white onion, bell pepper and yellow pepper. Add plant-based “chicken” to veggies and cook 1-2 minutes. To make mango salsa: In bowl, mix mango, lime juice, cilantro, red onion and red bell pepper. Add jerk plant-based “chicken” and mango salsa to tortillas. Serve with black rice.
Elevate a Family-Favorite Side Dish to a Flavorful, Protein-Packed Meal Family Features
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aking the stress out of family meals at home can be as simple as turning your attention toward recipes that pack plenty of flavor without complicated prep. In fact, you can even turn an easy, everyday side dish into a full-blown dinner by simply adding your favorite protein.
This Greek Chicken Fried Rice, for example, transforms a traditional side dish into a filling meal for four in less than 30 minutes. Plus, it requires just one wok or skillet, leaving hardly any cleanup on those busy weeknights when homework, after-school activities and social calendars fill your schedule. Find more weeknight meal solutions at MilkMeansMore.org.
Greek Chicken Fried Rice Recipe courtesy of Lori Yates of “Foxes Love Lemons” on behalf of Milk Means More Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 13 minutes Servings: 4 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large chicken breast, finely chopped 1/2 cup chopped onion 3 cups prepared white rice 2 eggs 1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/2 cup crumbled cow’s milk feta cheese 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, quartered 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, halved 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper In wok or large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook until almost cooked through, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Add onion; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Add rice: cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Push rice to sides of wok, creating
well in center of wok. Crack eggs into well and scramble vigorously with wooden spoon; cook 2 minutes, keeping eggs in well, or until eggs are fully cooked.
Add chickpeas, parsley, cheese, tomatoes, olives, lemon juice, salt and pepper; cook 2 minutes, or until warmed through, stirring frequently.
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