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There’s a new chief in town Jana Rossi Staff writer The Cameron Park Fire Department recently welcomed a new fire chief, Dustin “Dusty” Martin. He replaces Chief Sherry Morantz who left at the end of May. Chief Martin is no stranger to Cameron Park or El Dorado County, having worked for the Cal Fire Amador-El Dorado Unit in 2006 and becoming a fire captain at Cal Fire’s El Dorado Station 43 in 2010. The “ever-changing environment” is what drew Martin to a career in firefighting, he shared with the Mountain Democrat. Originally from Vacaville, he joined the Shasta Range Unit as a firefighter intern at Burney Station in 1999. His most recent assignment was at the McClellan Air Tanker Base, where he had worked on and off since the inception of the program in 2008; he took a permanent position there in 2018. Martin said he enjoys “the variety of the job, the critical thinking, solving and mitigating emergencies” but most important to the new fire
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Fire crews pour water on the property surrounding a fully engulfed home on Ryan Ranch Road.
Latrobe home destroyed Noel Stack Managing editor
A very early morning fire destroyed a home and scorched vegetation on Ryan Ranch Road in Latrobe Monday. Crews from the El Dorado Hills Fire Department, Cal Fire and the Rescue Fire Protection District responded to the 1:30 a.m. structure fire that spread into nearby vegetation. “Firefighters arrived on scene to find a fully involved, two-story residential structure (and the flames) had spread to over an acre of grass and brush,” EDH Fire Deputy Chief Mike Lilienthal shared. “The fire was spreading and threatening adjacent homes. Firefighters successfully stopped the fire before it damaged any additional homes.” The cause of the blaze is under investigation. Damages are estimated at $1,000,000 to property and contents. No injuries were reported.
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Upper Room Dining Hall staff and volunteers prepare dinner to feed their guests July 11. The nonprofit organization approved its five-year strategic plan to expand infrastructure and services.
Aiming to serve more Upper Room leadership lays out 5-year vision Eric Jaramishian Staff writer The Upper Room Dining Hall is looking PLACE ADDRESS LABEL HERE
to expand its dining hall and kitchen services and add a traveling food truck and shuttle service as part of its five-year strategic plan. The nonprofit served around 76,000 meals in 2021 and is expected to eclipse that number this year. An increase in homelessness in the county and the Caldor Fire forcing evacuations that left many residents with nowhere to go prompted Upper Room to increase services to the community. COVID-19 doubled Upper Room’s volumes, according to Executive Director Ron Marlette. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows
that in July 2021, 8.4% of the 193,221 El Dorado County residents were recorded living below the poverty line. “We realized we need to provide more food to those on the very edge of homelessness, those that can’t come to us here,” Marlette said. “We’ve talked about having an avenue, a food truck or something, that goes out to some of these areas and provides food because the need is definitely great. “Our whole idea with that is we want people to pay their rent. If they can’t eat, we want to help them there.” The Upper Room, located on upper Broadway where a
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bulk of the unsheltered population resides, is the only local resource that provides case management for the California COVID-19 rent relief program. In addition, the nonprofit also provides a “pop up” program, heavily utilized during the Caldor Fire evacuations, offering navigation services for county and state programs, free laundry ammenities and personal care services, including showers coordinated with Housing El Dorado. The food truck would operate in impoverished areas of the county. The n
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A firefighter keeps a lookout for hotspots on the Grace Fire that scorched 7 acres in the Pilot Hill area July 31.
7-acres burn in north county Eric Jaramishian Staff writer Fire crews surrounded an approximately 7-acre vegetation fire in the Pilot Hill area off Rattlesnake Bar Road Sunday. A vehicle fire caused the blaze, according to Cal Fire Public Information Officer Marjorie Minor. The fire broke out at about 4:40 p.m. between Alpha Circle and Graceland Place with flames threatening Graceland Place homes upslope, reported fire officials. Air and ground crews were able to halt the fire’s progress before any homes were lost. The Cal Fire Amador-El Dorado Unit, El Dorado County Fire Protection District, Rescue Fire Department, Garden Valley Fire Protection District, Georgetown Fire Department, El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office, U.S. Forest Service and State Parks responded to the incident, which was dubbed the Grace Fire.
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Lawrence Anthony “Pete” Ward
Sept. 5, 1944 – July 8, 2022
Lawrence Anthony “Pete” Ward was the kind of American man usually reserved for fiction: The rural Montana boy who saved up his farmhand cash to buy an Austin-Healey and move to California. The kind of boyfriend who proposes after knowing you for a month and then remains wildly in love with you until his dying breath, 53 years of marriage later. The kind of dad who gives you a 30-pound stone carved with the words “Follow Your Dreams,” so you’ll never be without his support. He once moved a boulder out of the road so that other motorists wouldn’t face the danger he just evaded. He did this single handedly. At age 70. While on chemo. When diagnosed with the rare blood cancer multiple myeloma and given two years to live, he wished for another decade. He slipped away quietly in his sleep on July 8, 2022, at age 77 — nine and half years after that diagnosis. Six-foot-three with kind charisma, Larry was a radio broadcaster, an Air Force veteran, a devoted husband, a (very) patient father to three daughters and a grandpa who made legendary corn patty pancakes. Born Sept. 5, 1944 in Chester, Mont., the eighth of 11 children to Teresa and Walter Ward, Larry had eight sisters and was the youngest of three brothers. Even among a big brood, he leaves a massive void. Called “Pete” by family — a nickname that confused strangers for decades — Larry graduated from Chester High School in 1962 where he was voted Best Dancer and then served four proud years in the U.S. Air Force manning an MC88, the typewriter for logging Morse Code. As a lifelong wordsmith and an innovation enthusiast, he helped connect his sprawling family in the early 1980s with a magic once dubbed “electronic mail.” To his final days, he signed his texts “MC88.” With style and a sense of adventure, the farm boy headed for the big city in the late 1960s. He attended San Francisco City College and worked at Macy’s — where he met his “Italian Beauty” and lifelong love, Nancy Angela Salvemini. They wed on Aug. 31, 1969 at Saints Peter and Paul Church in North Beach and remained inseparable for more than half a century. The young couple raised their three daughters Celeste, Janelle, and Alison, all while Larry operated his own photofinishing business, Kamerama and studied at the University of San Francisco where he graduated with a degree in communications. That degree, a talent for storytelling, and a commitment to truth steered Larry to broadcast journalism. He worked on-air at KTHO and later became the news director at Sacramento’s AM station, KGNR. Every morning over breakfast, his wife and daughters tuned the radio to hear his warm voice report the news. A love for family memories returned Larry to photofinishing. He established Fuji Film’s processing operations in the Bay Area, then took a similar role with Kodak before opening his own Ward Enterprises and Minuteman Photo Van, an onsite postcard business headquartered at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge — a monument he loved so much that he once built a bespoke scale version of it as a balcony for the family home. A natural problem-solver, Larry often acted as a bridge himself, facilitating journeys, leading others to safety and providing safe haven above high tides. In fact one could map the geography of his life around significant bridges: The Golden Gate at sunset. Pont Neuf in Paris, where he and his beloved Nancy made fond memories. The “over the river and through the woods” bridge at Randall Tract in the Sierra Nevada where they spent their later years photographing critters, gazing at shooting stars and watching what the river brought by, until his illness nudged them to the foothills of Placerville. The final span of Larry’s life was spent spotting turkeys and deer crossing through the oak brush, celebrating the Warriors winning the NBA Finals, laughing with family and eating tiny ice cream cones alongside people who treasured him. He is survived by wife Nancy; daughters Celeste Altus (Lee), Janelle York (Steve) and Alison Ward (Jarrett) and grandchildren Josiah York, Olivia York, Sofia Altus and James Altus. He has five living siblings: Dorothy Rennick of Missoula; John of Choteau, Margo Hendrix (Ron) of Seeley Lake; Caroline Forseth (Orville) of Fairfield; Rita, of Polson and Kathy Hammer (Robert) of Seattle. He is preceded in death by siblings Sally Evans (Joe) of Browning; Norky Smith (Scott) of Peru, New York; Joe (Suzanne) of Louisville, Ken.; Karen Forseth (Steve) of Fairfield; and his parents Walter and Teresa Ward of Choteau. Services were private and he was laid to rest with military honors at Sacramento Valley Cemetery July 21. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your local wildlife rescue or the International Myeloma Foundation at Myeloma.org. We wish him safe passage through the golden gates and into the grand ol’ everything. We’ll miss you, MC88. As you used to say: write if you get work.
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John Michael Fahy
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Aug. 24, 1954 – July 19, 2022
John was born in Chatearoux, France to John Joseph Fahy and Janine Charpentier. His father was serving in the Air Force in France when he spotted the stunning Janine at a local dance. He spoke no French and she spoke no English. She dated him in secret as it was not proper to date a GI. One day John Joseph saw her taking a walk and decided to surprise her by joining her. He did not know that it was the funeral procession for her uncle so now the entire village knew they were dating. Soon they were married. John (Mike to his family) was their first born. He spoke only French until he was 6. John had an interesting and sometimes exciting childhood. The family was stationed in Turkey during the Bay of Pigs incident and remembered the family being packed and ready to evacuate if needed. He fondly remembered Turkish baths and street vendors carrying strong Turkish coffee on their backs to serve their customers. His nightly chore was to go down the street to the local bakery to buy warm bread for dinner. Because of his upbringing and living in many different places, John met friends easily and he could go to a party not knowing anyone and leave knowing everyone. He loved to, as he said “work the room.” John attended high school in Lubbock, Texas and always said that the song was true: the best thing about Lubbock was seeing it in the rear view mirror. He had dual citizenship with France and the U.S. When France tried to draft him for Vietnam, he decided that dual citizenship was not all it was cracked up to be. Those that knew him well were undecided which was worse, his French arrogance or his Irish pigheadedness, his wife, Mary Beth, said it was a tie. Eventually, John ended up in San Diego where he learned his lifelong trade as a stone and brick mason. Someone once described him as a, “prima donna artist.” He then became a licensed masonry contractor and started his own business, The House of Stone. John moved to the Bay Area and started working there. He placed an ad in the Contra Costa Times advertising his business. Through that ad, he met his wife of 36 years, Mary Beth. He later became a general contractor as well. John was also a certified medical coder and enjoyed coding ER charts and reading what unfortunate choices people made to end up being patients in an ER. John and Mary Beth lived in Clayton, Eureka and Crockett before moving to Placerville in 2003. John loved living in Placerville and Main Street was his domain. He was Heyday Cafe’s first customer when it opened. In 2017, John was diagnosed with a brain tumor. He successfully underwent treatment but was never the same. Because of the tumor he unexpectedly retired early. Simple things were much more difficult for him and he struggled greatly with things that he used to do with ease. John passed suddenly and unexpectedly at home. He is survived by his wife Mary Beth, his favorite sister Jane Brodie and his other sister, Jackie Hardy (yes there is a story there). He was a loving uncle to Jane’s children; niece, Dani Sticka (husband Jesse) and their twin daughters, Katherine and Sarah and nephew, Second Class Petty Officer Joseph Brodie, U.S. Navy (wife Donna) and their children, Genevieve and Remington. He also leaves behind his baby, Bella, the Queensland heeler. John loved red wine, cold beer, a great meal, a good cigar and throwing parties at home in Placerville. To give him a send off that he would approve of, a celebration of life will be held at the home on Aug. 7 at 4 p.m. Be prepared to tell your favorite story about John – The Man, the Legend. Cowboy hats and Hawaiian shirts are optional. Parking is very limited, please plan to carpool. For more details, email Johnfahy1954@gmail.com.
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Donna was born in Lexington, Neb., to parents Roy Gerald Chadwick and Nettie Helen Ross. Donna grew up with her three brothers and is survived by two of them as well as her three children, 16 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Donna retired from Tierra Del Oro Girl Scout council. During retirement she was instrumental in starting a museum and a Victorian Tea for Girl Scouts locally. Donna was an active Girl Scout for over 50 years. Donna enjoyed the outdoors, sewing, knitting, cooking, silk screening, architecture design, rail car riding, researching her family history and operating an automotive shop with her husband Bob. She and Bob helped others enjoy the outdoors through their volunteering over many years through Scouting and railcars. Donna was one of the first women to own a railcar with the Motorcar Operators West Club. During her lifetime Donna took many trips across the country by car and rails to some amazing places including Yosemite, Yellowstone, Canada, Alaska and Europe. Please come and celebrate her life with us on Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Diamond Springs/El Dorado Firefighters Association Memory Hall at 3734 China Garden Road in Diamond Springs, Calif., from 2-4 p.m. We will be sharing memories of her and will be serving her favorite dessert of ice cream.
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Sept. 18, 1950 – May 5, 2022
Jim died suddenly of a heart attack in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He was an El Dorado High School alumni from the class of 1968.
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ESSENTIALS Marilyn Sykes
July 7, 1952 – June 10, 2022
Marilyn Ann Sykes passed away June 10 at the age of 69, in Placerville, Calif. Her battle with pancreatic cancer in recent months showed her typical courage in facing life challenges. Marilyn was born in Clinton, Ill., on July 7, 1952 to Helen and Russell Sykes. She spent her school years in lllinois, graduating from Clinton High School in 1970. Family vacations to visit cousins, aunts and uncles in California were a highlight of her early life and she dreamed of living there. She eventually settled in Placerville where she raised her two children Jeremy and Elizabeth and taught special education at Georgetown Middle School and at Golden Sierra High School. As a single mother with limited resources she dreamed of providing her family a home and she bravely took on the task of building a sweat equity home while working and finishing her teaching degree. She shared the home and her life with her children and grandchildren for the rest of her life. Marilyn is survived by her children Jeremy Sykes and Elizabeth Sykes of Placerville; grandchildren Dustin, Jeremy Jr., Cayden and Addison; siblings Vicky Hornback (Bend, Ore.), John Sykes (Gordonville, Va.), Jane Sykes (Freeland, Wash.) and Tom Sykes (Marysville, Wash.), and her beloved cats Oliver and Ziggy. “Now I know why you always told me to be strong. You knew that one day I would need the strength to bear your loss.” A memorial service will be held at Green Valley Church in Placerville on Aug. 11 at 1 p.m.
Kathleen Marie Kepus (Brown) 1943 – 2022
Kathleen Marie Kepus was born in Midland, Mich., to Helen and Harold Brown and was raised along with her younger brother John in their family home until she left for Michigan State University. It was in her Kappa Delta sorority house where she fatefully met an enigmatic and handsome dishwasher named Chris Kepus with a brand new Chevy and the rest is history. Kathy and Chris had two children, Todd and Kara Kepus, who grew up moving across the country during the Xerox era, which ended upon Chris’s retirement in Sacramento. Throughout their journey from Seattle to Rochester to Boise to Salt Lake to Pittsford and finally Sacramento, Kathy supported her husband’s success and made each new home beautiful for the family, while keeping a sense of familiarity and comfort for her children. This artfulness and love of decor kept Kathy active as she constantly curated the home where she and Chris finally “retired.” She loved hosting her family for holidays and would go all out with decor and thoughtful gifts, and most recently hosted her book club whose friendship and support she treasured. A loving mother, she became even more so as the proud grandmother of Charlie Rose Turner. At Grandma and Papa’s house there were always art projects and cookie baking, card games and walks with the dogs. For years Kathy enjoyed painting in her art studio before her time became more and more devoted to her treatments and medical appointments. Kathy’s stoicism and quiet strength amidst her battle with cancer characterizes the dignity and nobility of spirit, in which she will be forever remembered. The following lines were written by Kathy’s friends in the Sierra Renaissance Society in honor of her contribution to the El Dorado/Placer area: Kathy served as a board member of our first local chapter of the Sierra Renaissance Society and as member of its curriculum committee. She created an official SRS presentation, organized a panel of local authors while helping with table decorations, stage preparations and refreshments. Kathy co-chaired the SRS book club of 20 – plus members and when COVID forced closure of in-person activities, she and a cadre of five readers carefully continued meeting. The relationships deepened, “got us through COVID” and continued as the restrictions were lifted. While generously giving her talents to serve SRS, she fought her progressive illness with wicked dry humor, grace and style. “I can’t believe she is gone” — Linda Westwood. Kathy is survived by her brother John (Jaime) Brown; son Todd (Mai Li) Kepus; daughter Kara (Bryan) Turner and granddaughter Charlie Rose Turner. A memorial service/open house for friends and family will be held on August 10 from 4 to 6pm. Please contact Kara Turner at (916) 718-8870 for more information.
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RV rollover snarls traffic Noel Stack Managing editor
An overturned truck and Winnebago blocked two Highway 50 westbound lanes just past the Silva Valley Parkway offramp Sunday afternoon, backing up traffic as emergency crews worked the scene.
The California Highway Patrol, the El Dorado Hills Fire Department and Medic 89 responded to the crash site at 3:40 p.m. No injuries were reported in the solo vehicle wreck that left a Ford F-150 on its roof and the RV on its side. Excessive speed was noted as a contributing factor in the crash, according to the CHP
report. The roadway was cleared by 7 p.m. but not before emergency crews had to respond to a second collision in the same area. At 4:40 p.m. a 2001 Mercedes sedan and a 2015 Mazda SUV were involved in a crash, resulting in minor injuries. Victim(s) were treated on the scene, the CHP report notes.
OES officials to present on county emergency operations updates News release The El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office of Emergency Services is holding a series of public presentations regarding updates for the El Dorado County Emergency Operations Plan. A general overview of the plan will be presented and the public will have the opportunity to provide feedback and comments.
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EL DORADO COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT CRIME LOG The following information was taken from El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office logs:
July 11 1:18 a.m. Grand theft was reported at a convenience store on Town Center Boulevard in El Dorado Hills. 7:21 a.m. Burglary was reported at a day care on Robin Lane in Cameron Park. 9:23 a.m. Grand theft was reported on Sudbury Road in Cameron Park. 12:08 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Newtown Road in Placerville.
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3 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Sterling Way in Cameron Park.
July 12 9:05 a.m. Grand theft was reported at a storage facility on Latrobe Road in El Dorado Hills. 3:26 p.m. Burglary was reported at a storage facility on Mother Lode Drive in Placerville. 4:52 p.m. Officers assisted with a vandalism report on Wilderness Court in Placerville. 8:36 p.m. Burglary was reported on Ridge Pass Drive in Shingle Springs. 9:32 p.m. Burglary was reported
at Pollock Pines Community Center on Gail Drive in Pollock Pines.
July 13 11:14 a.m. Battery was reported at Barrister Court in Placerville. 11:16 a.m. Battery was reported at Landsdale Way in El Dorado Hills. 2:12 p.m. A 28-year-old man was taken to county jail on felony vandalism charges as well as being in possession of a controlled substance. He was taken into custody on Truck Street in Placerville and is held on $500,000 bail.
July 14 6:40 a.m. Grand theft was reported on Venezia Drive in El Dorado Hills. 7:52 a.m. Burglary was reported at the U.S. Forest Service office on Carson Road in Placerville. 8:41 a.m. Brandishing was reported on Ponderosa Road in Shingle Springs. 11:31 a.m. Burglary to a vehicle was reported at White Rock Village on Valley View Parkway in El Dorado Hills. 12:27 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Cambridge Road in Cameron Park.
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chief is giving back to his community. “My ultimate goal is to continue on with the high quality of service that has been provided to Cameron Park for over 26 years,” he explained. “We will always look for ways to improve and make it better, but we are here for the community.” Cal Fire contracts with the Cameron Park Community Services District to
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idea is to expand services outside the city of Placerville. “When the Caldor Fire hit, we were present at Walmart, but we would have been even more effective had we had the means to go to different areas,” Upper Room Program Manager Karen Stinson said. Further down the road, Upper Room leadership said they hope to add to infrastructure. Marlette explained one future concept could be acquiring property for a navigation center with an emergency shelter component and the possibility of utilizing pallet homes. One site they are looking into is right behind Upper Room, property owned by El Dorado
Adventist School. Another site is at Perks Court, where the county is looking to compose its own navigation center. Talks have been in the works with the county on the Upper Room operating half the Perks Court site for its own purposes, according to Marlette. “They want to help and work with us but we need to pull the trigger and do something because we are ready to make something happen,” Marlette said. Upper Room organizers have plans to launch a campaign to pay for the building and added services. “We have some seed money that can be used for us to launch
a capital campaign because we believe the money is there, it’s just a matter of showing and helping people to embrace a vision of something that can be substantial,” Marlette commented. The Upper Room has been serving the county for 20 years, partnering with various donors, volunteers and organizations to assist vulnerable residents in accessing basic resources. “We’re open to whatever can work. Being creative (and) innovative is part of the journey,” Marlette said. “The key is just to do it, have those services we know people need, and then get creative on how, when and where we can do those services.”
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14th Annual Study Mission “Rural to Urban Connections” This year’s trip was to St. Louis and Hermann, Missouri. We had representatives from the public and private sector representing El Dorado County, Folsom and Rancho Cordova learning best practices from the St. Louis urban environment and the rural community of Hermann. From “too large scale” for El Dorado but perfect for Rancho, to perfect for El Dorado County and not right for Folsom, projects and ideas abound from this annual collaborative trip. Our meetings with community leaders and stakeholders gave us insight into challenges overcome and challenges still to face. This event included participation of The 50 Economic Alliance representatives who are working together toward creating new business opportunities and building our workforce along the Highway 50 corridor. We appreciate the commitment our community members and local governments have toward this annual collaborative effort to improve our economic impacts and opportunities.
Learning about the wine industry in Hermann, Missouri. Interestingly, one of the earliest wine appellations in the country.
Quick Overview of May 6 Version of Emergency COVID Standards Mel Davis CalChamber Cal/OSHA adviser The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has adopted the third iteration of the Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) for the COVID-19 pandemic. These requirements went into effect on May 6, 2022 and are effective through December 31, 2022.
The revisions were initiated to acknowledge the updated guidance from
the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and to make the ETS more flexible if changes are made to CDPH guidance in the future.
Revised Definitions Four definitions were revised. “Close contact” and “infectious period” were revised so that their meaning will change if CDPH changes its definition of the term in a regulation or order. The COVID-19 test was simplified to make it easier to use self-administered and self-read tests. Also, it is no longer necessary to video or observe the whole test; a date/time-stamped photo of the test result will be sufficient.
The definition of fully vaccinated has been deleted as the term is no longer used in the regulations. All protections now apply regardless of vaccination status and the ETS do not vary based on an employee’s vaccination status.
Face Coverings As revised, the requirements for face coverings are:
• The same for all employees regardless of vaccination status; • No longer mandatory for unvaccinated workers in all indoor locations;
• Mandatory in the ETS when CDPH requires their use in specified indoor settings, such as emergency shelters, health care settings, cooling and heating centers, regardless of vaccination status. Respirators must be provided to all employees who voluntarily request them when working inside or in a vehicle with other persons. There are no limitations based on vaccination status. This caveat also applies to COVID-19 testing, to be made available to all employees with symptoms regardless of vaccination status.
Other Changes The detailed prescriptive requirements
for excluding employees from the workplace after close contact with a person infected with COVID-19 have been deleted.
Instead, employers must review the CDPH guidelines for employees and implement quarantine and other measures in the workplace to prevent COVID-19 transmission in the workplace. Not all the revisions have been explained. For example, specific requirements relating to barriers and cleaning and disinfecting have been deleted and are no longer required.
Compare Versions Also, there still are requirements from the previous version of the ETS that remain in place, so it is highly recommended that employers compare the previous and May 6 version of the ETS.
To make the comparison, see the footnotes to the frequently asked questions (FAQ) at www.dir.ca.gov.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with other El Dorado County tourism industry businesses and professionals Join us on September 15, 2022. Tourism Industry Connect offers the perfect occasion to build business relationships, and connect with the farms, wineries, lodging, dining, and other members of the Apple Hill Growers Association. Join Our Newsletter to Stay Informed on Tourism Industry Connect Mixers and other related news https://visit-eldorado.com/tourism-industry-connect-mixers/
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DID YOU SEE IT? Kathleen Dodge, of the El Dorado Lake Tahoe Film and Media Office meets with Tom Cruise on the set of Top Gun: Maverick at “The Lake Tahoe Airport” in South Lake Tahoe. Next time you are in South Shore you can visit the location used in the film. The Flight Deck Bar & Grill is open 7 days a week, and offers a great view of the tarmac and vistas used in the film. The El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce has free “Movie Lovers Guides” to filming locations in El Dorado County with over 40 movies and TV shows listed. Stop by and pick one up today! For more info go to www. filmtahoe.com To learn how you can get involved in on location filming make sure you attend the Business Show Case and Film Industry Mixer this September 9th at the Placerville Fairgrounds. Attendance is free and open to the public.
August Business Luncheon Our speaker — Dr. Ed Manansala
Dr. Ed Manansala is the County Superintendent of Schools for El Dorado County. He has served in this post since January 2016. Dr. Manansala’s tenure as the County Superintendent has been marked by strong collaboration with El Dorado County education and community leaders to protect and enhance one of the finest educational systems in California. Dr. Manansala has the commitment and vision to be bold for students and to create the conditions for all students to flourish in college, a career, and civic engagement.
August 17, 2022 — 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Cameron Park Country Club • 201 Royal Drive, Cameron Park
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AUGUST CALENDAR Gold Bug Park & Mine Open 7 days a week (weather permitting), 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Adults $10, Children 6-17 $6, 5 and under is free! www.goldbugpark.org Farmer’s Markets Tuesday – American Legion, S Lake Tahoe, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wednesday – Bell Tower, Placerville, 4 p.m. – dusk (7:30ish) Wednesday – Burke Junction, Cameron Park, 8 a.m. - noon Wednesday – Tahoe Paradise Park, Meyers, 3 – 7:30 p.m. Friday – Marshall Hospital, (next to the ER), 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Friday – 1132 Ski Run Blvd, SLT, 3 – 8 p.m. Saturday - 345 Placerville Dr., Placerville, 8 a.m. – noon Sunday – El Dorado Hills Town Center, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. https://visit-eldorado.com/farmers-markets/ The Green Room Social Club Live music from local and national touring acts. Thurs: 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m., Fri / Sat 11:30 a.m. -11 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Mon: 11 – 9. Online reservations - clubgreenroom.com or call 530-3447490. 251 Main St., Placerville. Smith Flat House “Pickin on the Patio” Thursday night’s, music in the courtyard from 6 – 8 p.m.!! Come join us on our patio! Dinner reservations highly recommended. www.smithflathouse.com/events Placerville Speedway Limited grandstand tickets go on sale online each Monday at 8 a.m. or are sold at the ticket booth. Walk up ticket sales begin at 3 p.m. on event day. Grandstands open at 3PM. Racing begins at 6:30 p.m. www.placervillespeedway.com Line Dance Lessons at Smith Flat House Monthly, Every 1st and 3rd Friday of Each Month. 6PM-9PM $10 cover at the door. Food and drink available. Learn more at https://www.smithflathouse.com/events/line-dancing-4 Cider Sunsets at Hidden Star Camino Fridays 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Cider Sunset Fridays are a great way to wind down from the week! Grab a cider, something tasty from the bakery and relax into the weekend. No reservations required. We will stay open until after the sun sets. www.hiddenstarcamino. com Enchanted Friday Evenings at Boeger Winery Fridays 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Enjoy the sunset over our vineyards as music drifts through the summer breezes. Check website for information at https://boegerwinery.com/events/ Live Music & Wine Slushies 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Batia Vineyards, 459 Main St, Placerville.
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games, food trucks and refreshments at the beer tree. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Please leave your pets at home. This event will take place the 2nd Friday of the month thru October.
Sierra Vista Winery Live Music Aug 6 Revolution Beat, revolutionbeat.com Aug 13 Cash Prophets Aug 20 Darth Mozart, www.facebook.com/darthmozart
Aug 13 & 27 Fair Play Market Days Every 2nd & 4th Saturday. Come Sip & Shop! Rotating Winery Schedule. Check out the different times and venues here: www. fairplaywine.com/events
As always we will have wine by the glass or bottle for purchase. Food truck. No outside food or alcohol allowed. Wine Club $10 / Gen Public $15. To make Reservations, call our tasting room 530622-7221 or visit www.sierravistawinery.com/shop/wine-tasting/ Aug 1–5 Get Rollin Summer Camps 9 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Hosted by District Church, 7000 Rossmore Lane, El Dorado Hills. This class is designed for kids age 3-6 years old with some or no experience on a balance bike. With our fleet of Strider balance bikes, helmets and curriculum from All Kids Bike, we aim to teach kids to pedal a bike by the end of our one week camp! Classes are focused on fun learning with skill building and social games on the bike that share the joy of riding with friends. www.clippedinforlife.org/our-races/get-rollin/ Aug 6 Create Your Own Cuvee – Blend Your Own 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Dive deep into the process of making wine with the owners of Conduit wine, a new natural winery and vineyard, located in the Sierra Foothills / Fair Play wine growing region. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/create-your-own-cuvee-blend-yourown-bottle-tickets-237670377497 Aug 6 20 Mile Taste 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Catering will be provided by John Sanders of Old Town Grill. Local dessert and wine pairings and fresh hot donuts provided by Rainbow Orchards. Dinners available to go or grab a seat at a picnic table for a lively night in the orchard. The orchard venue will include live music, wine, beer, hard cider, sangria to purchase, and auction items. www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTU1MDg1 Aug 6 All About Equine’s Annual Boots and Bling 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. An evening of entertainment including BBQ Dinner, Live and Silent Auctions, and Dancing to support All About Equine’s horse rescue operations and programs. Tickets are $55.00 per person. www.allaboutequine.org/boots-and-bling.html Aug 12 Music at the Fairgrounds 6 – 10:00 p.m. Music starts at 6:30 with live music by the Gool Ol’ Boyz. $10 per person. El Dorado County Fair and Event Center, 100 Placerville Drive, Placerville. Join us for a fun evening on the main lawn. Live music, yard
Aug 13 Endless Summer Nights Concert Series at Wakamatsu Farm 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Hither & Yon is a folk/old-time string band from El Dorado County. Their sound is a reflection of traditional American and Celtic folkways and their shared love of wild nature and the poetry of dark ballads. Still Rock’n & Friends is your local “Feel Good” Band. The Band members all live here on the Divide and enjoy having guest musicians sit in on a few songs. Beer and Wine available for purchase. Bring your own cup or purchase a Klean Kanteen cup for $10. No outside alcohol permitted. $10/person. Children under 12 free. Online registration highly recommended. A detailed email will be sent once you register online. https://app. donorview.com/OmNbZ Aug 20 Third Saturday Art Walk 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Historic Downtown Placerville. The Galleries and merchants stay open late and often have special events like live music, guest artists, food and beverage specials, and artists’ demonstrations. www.facebook.com/PlacervilleArtWalk Aug 27 Comedy Hypnotist Justin James Live in the Vineyards Las Vegas entertainer Justin James brings his Comedy Improv Hypnosis show onstage live at Sierra Vista Vineyards. Considered the wildest hypnosis show in America, you’ll double over in laughter as volunteers get convinced they “lost” their bellybutton or jump up and down as they believe they just “won the lottery”. You won’t stop laughing as the impossible happens before your eyes. Whether you’re part of the show or participate from the audience, everyone in attendance will be thrilled with the show! Don’t miss your chance for this one-of-kind event. Dinner must be ordered and purchased in advance by 8/24. Reservations are required and space is limited. Call our Tasting Room to Reserve your Spot Today 530622-7221, or visit www.sierravistawinery.com/shop/wine-tasting/ hypnotistshow/ or www.sierravistawinery.com/shop/wine-tasting/ comedyfood/. For more information on these and other events, visit www.visiteldorado.com. Event date, time, cost or locations are subject to change. Prior to attending an event please confirm the information.
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Richard B. Esposito Publisher
Noel Stack Managing Editor
Krysten Kellum Editor
California Matters
New gun control bill just a stunt
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enate Bill 1327 has to be one of the strangest pieces of legislation to ever be passed by the California Legislature and signed into law. The brainchild of Gov. Gavin Newsom and modeled after an anti-abortion law DAN WALTERS enacted a year ago in Texas, the measure he recently signed would, at least on paper, subject manufacturers of unlawful firearms to steep civil damages. The Texas law allows private citizens to sue a provider, patient or anyone involved in an abortion after six weeks of gestation. The new California law would sanction private party suits against arms makers for selling what California defines as “assault weapons,” plus “ghost guns” that are assembled from parts A bill that without serial numbers. California Gov. “Texas and [Gov.] Greg Abbott and their Gavin Newsom Republican leadership, if has signed, they’re going to use this supposedly framework to put women’s lives at risk, we’re going exposing gun to use it to save people’s manufacturers lives here in the state to lawsuits, is of California,” Newsom declared. really a political In that sense, SB 1327 stunt to bolster is just a political stunt, a Newsom’s feud piece of Newsom’s very obvious campaign to with Texas and raise his national political Florida. standing by taking pot shots at Texas and Florida and their Republican governors, rather than serious policymaking. As he was signing the bill in Los Angeles, three Texas newspapers were publishing ads taken out by Newsom’s re-election campaign sniping at Abbott for restricting abortion while not reducing gun violence — a little gesture to help Abbott’s Democratic challenger, former Congressman Beto O’Rourke, as well as garner some more national media attention for Newsom. The conclusion that SB 1327 is merely a publicity stunt is bolstered by the details of the legislation itself. First of all, SB 1327 would self-destruct if the Texas Supreme Court or the U.S. Supreme Court invalidates the Texas law. Secondly, there is very little chance that there would be a successful lawsuit. The firearms that are specifically targeted by the legislation are already illegal under California law and the major arms makers that Newsom implies would be punished
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Letters to the Editor A great day of golf EDITOR: hank you to all those that participated in the 39th Bob West Drive for Marshall Golf Tournament. We were able to raise a record amount of funds, netting $95,000. Marshall Medical Center Education Department will receive $26,100 to purchase the CAE trauma mannequin, which was raised during the Fund A Need and exceeded the goal of $25,000. What a tremendous show of support to this vital training tool. As Bob West, Bob Gillett Sr. and fellow community members saw the importance of health care being a fundamental pillar to our community, you have continued that vision and helped change lives and strengthen that commitment. Save the date for next year, June 23, 2023, when we celebrate the 40th Bob West Drive for Marshall. JAMIE JOHNSON Marshall Foundation for Community Health executive director
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ith thanks to the Budd family for their kind concern for our life-giving trees. I would like to repeat a few suggestions from my article printed in the Mountain Democrat 11 years ago as to whether trees should have standing in court. We have an affinity for trees. Think of the numbers of businesses, unrelated to trees, that use a tree as their logo. Native Americans referred to trees as “the standing ones.” Their limbs reach out like our arms; they shelter us. It is known that the chlorophyll that trees manufacture from sunlight differs from our blood in only one respect — where chlorophyll has one atom of magnesium per molecule, our blood has an atom of iron. Other than that, they are identical. Naturally we want to treat such close relations the best. Can we remove those galls from the small oak trees? They disrupt the flow of sap and, in great
numbers, can be very harmful. Mistletoe takes water and necessary nutrients from host trees. This is a good time to remove mistletoe before it produces seed and spreads to other branches and trees because it is easy to see with the leaves off the tree. Just prune the branch about a foot below the infection site. Climb right up there. I’ll wait here. We should not leave tight bands on street trees long after they do not need the support. Trees have been reaching for the sun since the Devonian period; they know how to grow. (If you look under bands that have outlasted their usefulness you will see that they have rubbed the bark away. The bark is what is or should be keeping disease out of the tree.) We should not leave tight strings of Christmas lights on branches year after year. Trees grow outward as well as by extension, so leaving the strings of lights on the tree year-round could be cruel. And finally, putting rocks around the base of trees attracts heat from the sun. Do we really want to? ELIZABETH CAFFREY Placerville
Liberty and freedom EDITOR: fully qualified question to those prosecuting President Trump for Jan. 6. Yes, five lives were lost, but who will you blame if you find Trump guilty and it triggers a civil war and thousands of Americans die? Who will you people blame? Go look in the mirror. Wake up. For sure the Obama/Soros/Biden group and Biden’s leadership are working to weaken America’s support of liberty and freedom in favor of United Nations control, Sharia law and total socialism. We veterans who put our lives on the lines around the world for liberty and freedom love America, not socialism. I served in the Korean War. God bless America. ELLSWORTH ROSE Placerville
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say that the principle hen of the Nebraska bill Abraham was very old: that it Lincoln originated when God gave made man and placed his famous address in good and evil before Peoria, Ill., in 1854, him, allowing him to slavery was the issue choose for himself, tearing apart the being responsible for the country, and Congress choice he should make.” had just passed the Lincoln’s answer was, Kansas-Nebraska Act “God did not place good championed by Sen. STAR PARKER and evil before man, Stephen Douglas. telling him to make his A central issue was whether slavery would be permitted in choice. On the contrary, he did tell him there was one tree, of the fruit of new territories entering the union. Douglas’ answer to the question was which he should not eat, on pain of politics. Lincoln’s answer was morality certain death.” Lincoln argued, essentially, that and the Bible. at the heart of political freedom Douglas’ answer to slavery in new stands man’s free choice and that the states, the Kansas-Nebraska Act, was choices man makes have profound democracy. Citizens would vote to importance and consequences. permit or not permit slavery in their Douglas argued that the most state. important thing is that we can Lincoln opposed the expansion of choose. Lincoln argued that the most what he saw as the inherently evil important thing is what we choose. institution of slavery. Now here we are, almost 170 years In his Peoria speech, Lincoln stated, after Lincoln and Douglas faced “Judge Douglas interrupted me to
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Now we have clarification that it is not moral relativism that our Constitution secures, but deeper truths of right and wrong. off in Peoria, and the nation is at a similar crossroads in another issue of grave moral consequence — our responsibilities to the unborn. Justice Samuel Alito, in his opinion in the Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, argued from a legal, constitutional perspective. His conclusion, contrary to the court’s conclusion in Roe v. Wade, was the U.S. Constitution does not contain a right for a woman to abort her child. However, the practical, moral result of this decision is that Alito put the nation on the moral footing where Lincoln argued regarding slavery. The moral consequence of Roe v. Wade was to institutionalize Douglas’ argument that our ultimate American value is choice — not what we choose. The moral consequence of the Dobbs decision is to secure the notion that where, in the preamble of the U.S. Constitution, it says its aim is to “secure the blessings of liberty,”
that what the Constitution protects is our responsibility to make the right choices. Choice is not the ultimate end, but what we choose. But it’s not over. Now we have clarification that it is not moral relativism that our Constitution secures, but deeper truths of right and wrong. Now that we know what the Constitution does not do, we will find out what our 50 states will choose to do, meaning where the consciences are of the individual citizens in those states, who will determine these outcomes. We are in a place eerily similar to what Douglas wanted regarding slavery. Now states will choose yes or no on abortion. In other words, will states decide that the ultimate value is the ability to choose or is the ultimate value what
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take great pains not to sell the prohibited products. Makers of black market “ghost guns” could be sued — but only if one could find them and even if they were identified they are not likely to be wealthy enough to attract the attention of a fee-motivated attorney. Various elements of the bill try to make it impossible for anyone sued to mount a defense, including one passage that would require damages — at least $10,000 per gun — to be awarded even if a judge declared the law to be invalid. And if the lawsuit provisions of SB 1327 are declared unconstitutional, the measure would substitute civil penalties instead. Finally, a federal law — rightly or wrongly — protects firearms manufacturers from liability suits. The bill is so obviously drafted as a political gesture that the American Civil Liberties Union opposed it for using the “flawed logic” of the Texas
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statute. “We believe it is a serious misstep to further entrench that flawed logic,” the organization said when the bill was going through the legislative process. “In doing so, California will be promoting a legal end-run that can be used by any state to deny people an effective means to have their constitutional rights protected by the courts. This will continue to be replicated in states across the country — and with California’s endorsement.” Gun control is a serious subject involving a specific right to bear arms in the Constitution, one that the Supreme Court has recently bolstered in a way that Newsom dislikes. It deserves thoughtful political discourse, not interstate political oneupsmanship. Dan Walters is a journalist and author who writes for CALmatters.org, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media venture explaining California policies and politics.
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Drivers urged to ‘Slow the Fast Down’ News release With traffic deaths linked to speeding at crisis levels and rising, the California Office of Traffic Safety and California Department of Transportation are cracking down with the “Slow the Fast Down” anti-speeding campaign that encourages drivers to follow the speed limit and recognize the dangers of speeding in an effort to reverse the deadly trend. Initially launched in late 2020, this year’s “Slow the Fast Down” campaign featured two new videos on digital platforms and audio messages on radio and streaming services. One emphasized that all drivers should “follow the limit,” and demonstrates how speeding is the fastest way to a ticket, crash or even death. In 2020, 1,228 people were killed in speed-related crashes in California, accounting for a third of all traffic deaths in the state. The other message recognizes that while life moves fast and sometimes causes us to be in a rush, drivers should take a minute to slow down and “step off your gas.” Shorter social media videos provide context to the dangers of speeding to pedestrians, where a 10-mph difference doubles the chances of serious injury or death to a person walking when hit by a vehicle. “Speeding might save a couple minutes on your trip at best but it costs a lot more in the serious risk to others on the road,” OTS Director Barbara Rooney said. “Being in a rush is not an excuse for what can literally be a matter of life or death.” Billboards throughout the state will feature messages that inform drivers “You’re on a freeway. Not a speedway,” “Know the Limit. Go the Speed Limit” and “Slow the Fast Down.” In 2020, the latest statistics available, 11,258 people were killed in speeding-involved crashes throughout the country. This is a 17% increase over 2019 — and early projections for 2021 indicate even more people died in crashes linked to speeding. In addition, there were nearly 7,000 work zone crashes in California in 2020. Speeding accounted for nearly 40% of those crashes. “Driving too fast for traffic and road conditions increases the risk not only for highway workers, but motorists as well,” said Caltrans Director Tony Tavares. “These crashes are preventable. We urge you to do your part and save lives. When approaching a work zone, please slow down, pay attention and move over when you see flashing amber lights ahead.” So far this year the California Highway Patrol has issued more than 300,000 citations statewide as part of its efforts to enforce speed limits. “The steady increase in the number of people killed in speed-related crashes on California’s roadways is alarming,” said CHP Commissioner Amanda Ray. Speeding has become such a problem throughout the country that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is releasing a first-of-its-kind national speed prevention campaign that will run through Aug. 14. Called “Speeding Wrecks Lives,” the campaign will complement the OTS and Caltrans initiative, focusing on the dangers and consequences of speeding.
Announcements AL-ANON is here for you if you are bothered by someone else’s drinking. Call for meeting times. (916) 334-2970. https://sacal-anon.blogspot. comt El DORADO COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Dedicated to all aspects of ham radio. Meetings held on the third Tuesday of each month at the El Dorado Sheriff’s office, 200 Industrial Drive, Placerville, 6:30 pm. Visitors and non-hams welcome. Info at www.edcarc.net LEARN & PLAY CRIBBAGE Cribbage is a fun, fast paced game that will surely keep you on your toes! **All skill levels **Learn to play by ACC Rules (American Cribbage Congress) **Beginner instruction available **Compete in weekly Cribbage tournaments. Call 916-768-4452 for more information Gold Country Cribbers play Thursday afternoon 1:00 pm at the Moni Gilmore Sr Center, 990 Lassen Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA. 95762 Struggling with life? Celebrate Recovery is for any Hurt, Habit or Hang-up. We are a faith-based recovery program for life’s issues and struggles. Join us Thursday nights at 6:30pm at Green Valley Church, 3500 Green Valley Rd, Placerville. Doors open at 6:15pm. Children’s programs are available for ages 3 months to 18 years old. Email: celebrate@ greenvalley.church. Find us on Facebook: https://m.facebook. com/crgvcc/DEMOCRATS – Come meet with the United Democrats of El Dorado County at Round Table Pizza–Missouri Flat Rd. in Placerville at noon on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Call (530)391-6414 or see edcdems.org for more information.
DEMOCRATS – Come meet with the United Democrats of El Dorado County at Round Table Pizza–Missouri Flat Rd. in Placerville at noon on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Call (530)391-6414 or see edcdems. org for more information. GOLD RUSH CHORUS now welcomes both men and women to share the joy of singing fourpart harmony in the barbershop style. To learn more or to book a performance, call Howard at (530) 647-6513 or Kent (530) 651-3575 Hangtown Women’s TENNIS Club. Women of every level welcome! Come play for fun & exercise! $30 annual membership includes monthly lessons. Weds 8-10 am. El Dorado High School courts, Acacia St., Placerville. Includes monthly social activities. (805) 540-8654. Senior PEER COUNSELING of El Dorado County is seeking volunteer counselors. Do you possess such qualities as warmth, empathy and nonjudgement, as well as having varied life experiences, and being over the age of 55? If you do and would like to help and listen to fellow seniors who are dealing with age related issues such as loneliness, isolation, health and grief, we would love to talk to you. Counselors receive training and are supervised by a professional in the field. SPC Clinical Supervisor Jayann Askin, MFT, shares “We are looking for volunteers who are interested in psychology, counseling, and mental health and would like to be a part of a supportive group of ongoing learners in this field.” For more information on this greatly rewarding volunteer opportunity, please call 530-621-6304
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KNOW Now Gold Bug Park & Mine in Placerville is open daily, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information visit goldbugpark.org. Imagination Theater on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville presents “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” through Aug. 7. For tickets and more information visit ITPlacerville.org. Rise Up Theatre presents “Nunsense” through Aug. 14 at The MACC in Rancho Cordova. For tickets and more information visit riseuptheatreco.com. The Olde Coloma Theatre continues its summer season with “The Watered Down Saloon” or “A Trip Out West.” Written by Melynda Tipton and directed by Lauren Baasch, this fun-for-the-wholefamily production runs every Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. through Aug. 28. For more information call (530) 626-5282. The El Dorado County Certified Farmers Market Association hosts the following markets: El Dorado Hills Town Center, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Sunday; Placerville Cinema, 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday; Burke Junction in Cameron Park, 8 a.m. to noon every Wednesday. For more information visit eldoradofarmersmarket. com/markets. The Widowed Persons Club provides a support group for widowed men and women of all ages, as well as a wide range of social activities through which they have an opportunity to make new friends and find a new direction in their lives. General meeting luncheons for members and guests are held on the fourth Friday of each month at 11:30 a.m. A social hour precedes the meeting. The meetings are at Cold Springs Country Club in Placerville and the cost is $16. Reservations required. Breakfasts are set at 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Denny’s in Placerville, Wednesdays at the Diamond Hotel & Restaurant in Diamond Springs and Wednesdays at Denny’s in Cameron Park. For those interested in joining or to make reservations contact Glenda at (530) 295-8374 or Nancy at (530) 9198276.
Aug. 3 The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce hosts its monthly luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hills Church. Congressman Tom McClintock will speak. RSVP at eldoradohillschamber.org. The Valhalla Tahoe historic boathouse theatre and outdoor lawn offer an only-in-Tahoe venue with a robust lineup: 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).
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The 2021-22 Hands4Hope Youth Board raised $6,500 for Walk with Austin, a nonprofit planning to build an all-abilities, inclusive playground at Bass Lake Regional Park. Pictured is the 2021-22 Hands4Hope Youth Board presenting a check to Holly Reininger, Austin’s mother, who spoke on behalf of her family. Board members are, left to right: Harini Krishnan, Mishti Shah, Jennifer Cole, Liv Craine, Jayce Kaldunski, Ashley Newton, Madison Berry, Tarika Kahlon, Simone Caruthers and McKenna Berry.
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ands4Hope – Youth Making a Difference recently celebrated its incredible youth volunteers at the 11th annual Youth Recognition Event at Cameron Park Lake. During the event themed Ohana Means Family, youth volunteers were celebrated and recognized for their commitment and dedication to serving others. This is the first time since 2019 that youth were recognized in person for their hard work. Over the 2021-22 program year, Hands4Hope youth logged more than 9,500 service hours; organized and participated in 227 projects and outreaches; served 7,000 meals; collected and distributed 500-plus backpacks
filled with school supplies to students in need; collected and distributed 10,700 pieces of warm clothing to struggling families and Caldor Fire victims; and raised more than $42,000 to support the missions of local agencies. During this celebration, Hands4Hope said goodbye to graduated seniors, many of whom started volunteering with Hands4Hope in elementary or middle school, and presented the prestigious President’s Volunteer Service Award to 38 individual youth. In addition, Hands4Hope presented two groups with the esteemed award. The Hands4Hope Youth Board was honored for its combined 2,721 service hours and the ■
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Hands4Hope founder and Executive Director Jennifer Bassett, second from left, beams with pride standing next to Hands4Hope alumni Haley Lehtola, left, and the next generation of Hands4Hope leaders (and siblings), Anna and Jeffrey Hash.
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or a day hiker in the foothills, summer means a trek at higher elevations to escape the heat. A waterfall is a bonus. The Sierra Discovery Trail is a short interpretive trail that provides a wealth of information about our history, our watershed and the flora and fauna of the area. Enjoy the drive out Highway 20, 18 miles east of Nevada City, to Bowman Lake Road. Under the Bowman Lake Road sign you find the sign for the Sierra Discovery Trail, sponsored by PG&E. Follow the road around to the trailhead. The parking lot has restrooms, message boards and a kiosk full of interpretive panels. Learn about Native American history and mining history in the area. One of my favorite information boards illustrates our Northern California river system. Head out in either direction, this is a loop trail. The waterfall will get your attention but make time to see the colossal trees that call
Mary West Outdoor columnist this park home. The handsome boardwalk will keep you out of the bog that is a bird watcher’s paradise. In spring these wetlands host a variety of wildflowers. This is a great stop to get the kids out of the car to stretch their legs on your way up the hill. At only 0.9 miles, consider extending your exploration just a bit further up the road to the Diggins Overlook. You may think this is just a tourist stop to use the restroom, but a lot can be learned about forest health here and there is an amazing view from the overlook. This short, quartermile interpretive trail is packed with information about how forests are managed. The highlight
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The Sierra Discovery Trail waterfall is a lovely stop along the short hike. of this trail is the sturdy Diggins Overlook. The display offers a map with details of all your eyes may survey from this point. If you find it crowded, continue along the path and read the information panels with similar views of the canyon as you go. 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 ■
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or more than 15 years the Rotary Club of Cameron Park has given away bicycles and helmets to kids, homeless adults, fire victims — and now Ukrainian and Afghan refugees. The latest partnership with Lao Family Community Development and Bethany Slavic Missionary Church in Rancho Cordova helps newly arrived refugees find housing, employment and education (in their charter school), enabling them to become selfsufficient community members. The club’s bicycle giveaways — 6,000 bikes and counting — began with Rotarians Joe Ryan and Chuck Le Pere in 2007, when Ryan was club president and also served as a member of the California State Prison Citizen Advisory Committee and with the Hangtown Marine Corps League helping with Toys for Tots. His interests launched a collaboration between Folsom Prison and the Toys for Tots initiative of giving new toys to needy children at Christmas. Le Pere, an advisor with the Ponderosa High School Interact Club, promoted the project to El Dorado County elementary schools and he received student recipient lists from teachers. Ponderosa students helped deliver the bikes and helmets and the project became so popular it was necessary to find additional partnerships to help with distribution. It has since expanded to a yearround operation that serves youth and adult residents in much of Northern California, including not only El
Dorado County but also Alameda, Butte, Placer and Sacramento counties. Thanks to efforts of Cameron Park Rotarians, hundreds of bicycles and bicycle parts are now donated throughout the year by community members and local organizations. Bikes are refurbished by Folsom Prison inmates utilizing supplies donated by the Rotary program. The program provides a winwin for everyone. Nothing goes to waste; even bicycles determined to be unsalvageable are sold to salvage yards for the metal and the money used to purchase safety helmets and other parts. Furthermore, the program gives inmates the opportunity to give back to their communities while learning skills that benefit them upon their release, not to mention the growth of their confidence and self-esteem. The program has promoted partnerships with myriad of governmental departments and organizations, nonprofits and churches. Rotary regularly teams up with Waste Connections, social service agencies, welfare departments, parole/rehabilitation agencies, MakeA-Wish Foundation, Union Gospel Mission, Bayside Church, Volunteers of America, chambers of commerce, Folsom Moose and Kiwanis and veterans organizations. These groups are instrumental in helping to identify deserving children and adults needing a mode of transportation and also in helping with bicycle distribution. This year Cameron Park Rotary has already provided more than 250 bicycles to deserving youth and adults.
Visiting Angels, the nation’s leading provider of senior home care, named Lynn Skidmore of Cameron Park as one of two runners-up for its National Caregiver of the Year award. She recently received a $2,500 check and a special award. Skidmore has demonstrated exceptional commitment to her work and the people she serves since joining Visiting Angels Gold Country nine years ago. “Being a caregiver is in Lynn’s DNA. She is humble and hardworking and always makes the well-being of her client’s a priority,” said Gail Lohmann, owner of Visiting Angels Gold Country. “Lynn also respects her clients and is known to be appreciative of seniors and their history.” Skidmore is known for winning over the most hesitant clients, holding the hand of a client in the last moments of life and risking her own safety to ensure the
Lynn Skidmore safety of the people in her care. “The mark of a good caregiver is one who sees their work as a mission, not just a job. Lynn demonstrates this quality, as well as compassion, patience
and dedication,” said Larry Meigs, CEO of Visiting Angels. “We congratulate Lynn on her recognition as one of our top caregivers and thank her for her extraordinary commitment to our clients.”
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PRESERVE IT! enameled pan with teriyaki sauce. 3. Place in the refrigerator for 12 ometimes when hours. During this I’m cleaning my time the sodium in the freezer I find one sauce removes moisture or more packages of from the fish, making it freezer-burned meat. In denser and tender. the past, my lips would 4. Remove from quiver and I’d become refrigerator. Let fish teary-eyed, at times on Sylvia Reynoso drain, then blot dry the verge of throwing UC Master Food Preserver with clean paper towels. myself on the floor, 5. Bake fish strips at of El Dorado County kneeling, pounding 325°F to an internal my fists screaming, temperature of 160°F for 1 “Nooo, not again! I’ve lost another to ½ minutes. The length of time baked freezer burn.” With a deep sense of varies by thickness of strips. loss, I’d slowly walk to the trash can, 6. While baking the fish, preheat the composed, holding my head high and dehydrator to a temperature of 145watch as the package of frozen meat 155°F. Arrange fish on drying tray, left my hand and in slow motion fell not overlapping and dehydrate for a into the trash can. Sadly, this was a minimum of four hours. Jerky is done too frequent occurrence — but things when texture is chewy and leathery. changed when I became a dog owner. 7. Fish jerky must be refrigerated at One day while reading the 40°F or below. ingredients on a dog treat bag, I had It is disheartening to discover an a-ha moment. Repurpose the freezer burn. You can help prevent it freezer-burned meat into jerky treats by removing the air from the package for my hound dog. I would know he so any evaporating moisture can’t was getting good quality treats. Who freeze in the air around the food. knows what all is in store-bought For proper packaging of meats/fish/ treats — especially the cheaper ones. poultry that is in I first made fresh condition, fish teriyaki jerky Both my dog and friend make sure you but was unsure loved the teriyaki fish jerky are using sanitary whether my Elvis conditions. would eat it. I was and, no, I did not have the Generally, fatty packaging the meats and fish, heart to tell my friend the jerky when a friend cured meats and stopped by. I went jerky was for dogs. shellfish will retain to fetch it and told their quality for him to take some three months in 0°F or below. Lean jerky for his dogs. Well, he didn’t hear meats, fi sh and poultry can usually the part about them being for his be kept up to a year without an dogs. By the time I returned he had appreciable quality loss. Quality loss eaten more than half the jerky. He is gradual and meat and chicken said it was like nothing he had ever eaten; if it wasn’t for self-restraint, he stored for 18 months, or even two years, may be very acceptable. would have eaten the whole batch. I Fresh meats from the store need felt a paw tap my leg and found my to be re-wrapped in an acceptable dog looking up at me then looking at freezer wrap before freezing. Buying my friend all sad-eyed. meat that is already frozen may be a Both my dog and friend loved better buy since it was rapidly frozen the teriyaki fish jerky and, no, I did at the processing plant, thereby not have the heart to tell my friend preserving the quality in the product. the jerky was for dogs. It just goes For best shelf life, you may want to to show the importance of proper double-wrap meats. By using two labeling of preserved food. different types of wrapping materials, Making safe doggone good jerky is the moisture-vapor-proof barrier easy. will be enhanced. Double wrapping If the dog jerky treats sound too also applies to bread or other baked good not to try, it is recommended products. that humans use only high-quality The UC Master Food Preservers of meats. El Dorado County are a great resource Here’s a basic recipe for fish jerky for answers to your preserving based on the Pacific Northwest questions. Leave a message at (530) Extension’s recommendations. 621-5506 or email edmfp@ucanr. Ingredients: edu. For more information about Raw fish, any variety slightly frozen the program, events and recipes enough to be firm and easy to slice Teriyaki sauce (store bought or visit ucanr.edu/edmfp. Sign up to homemade) receive the eNewsletter atucanr.org/ Steps: mfpcsenews/ and find the group on 1. Slice fish into thin strips. Facebook, too (UCCE Master Food 2. Marinate fish in a glass or Preservers of El Dorado County).
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Marina Village Hands4Hope Club leadership team was also recognized because it was the first Hands4Hope team to all individually earn a President’s Volunteer Service Award. Hands4Hope staff, adult volunteers, and board members honored the hard work and dedication of youth attendees with either a bronze, silver, gold or platinum level service award. Additionally, the Hands4Hope Youth Board presented a check for $6,500 from its spring fundraiser Dine With Austin, to Walk With Austin founder Holly Reininger to support efforts to build an all-abilities playground at Bass Lake Regional Park. Even though these volunteers might not seek recognition for their
service, their example delivers a powerful message that encourages others to take action. Hands4Hope is proud to recognize the tremendous contribution all of the youth made to both the organization and the community! Hands4Hope – Youth Making A Difference is a nonprofit, youthdriven organization with the mission to inspire and empower youth in leadership and service. The nonprofit offers hands-on education and community engagement opportunities to youth from kindergarten through 12th grades through school-based and after-school programs in Sacramento and El Dorado counties. For more information visit hands4hopeyouth. org or call (916) 294-7426.
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■ TODAY ARIES (March 21-April 19). Let nothing stand between you and your love. Whether it’s a person, a subject, an endeavor or a god, there is no expert who knows more about your feelings than you do. Be guided by your own curiosity and attraction. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ll be met with support and disagreement. Both are a gift, the bigger gift being disagreement. In this world, it is not similarities that take us forward but blunt opposition. You’ll grow sharp from it. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Will you get yours? Will they get theirs? You needn’t worry. The core of the earth is a churning ball of reciprocity. It’s how this world is erected and balanced. Kindness, evil and everything in between can’t help but be reciprocated. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You want to get the timing right, but you only have control over one small part of the clock. Rushing, pushing or worrying is not going to make a tick of difference. You may as well relax and trust the larger mechanics. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Peace is widely considered better than other alternatives, but every state has something to offer. Turmoil is a teacher, a trainer who helps you find your strength and grow your VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Is it wrong to manipulate someone to do what you want them to do if your aim is what’s best for them and everyone else involved? You’ve benevolent reasons for testing the boundaries of control today. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Today you’ll tend to
experience things more deeply than those around you seem to. It may feel like a weakness, but it’s actually a strength. Your range of feeling goes wider on both ends of the spectrum. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Among the saddest words are, “if only.” The antidote to that woeful phrase is equally succinct: “I accept.” While not exactly happy, they are the basis from which happiness and fulfillment will spring. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You take personal responsibility seriously. You’ll pitch in and clean up a mess you didn’t create. None are blameless for the state of things, and you resolve to leave it better than it was when you arrived. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). What happens to you is always far less important than what you take from the experience. However you feel, tell yourself it’s an acceptable feeling. You won’t be able to move through the feelings until you first accept them. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The goal is to become experienced, smooth and able to produce results quickly. Mistakes are inevitable. Since you can’t avoid them, try not to fear them either. You’ll develop the resilience to recover quickly and keep going. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ll be in a position to change the price of your offerings. There’s more value to what you give than a dollar amount could suggest. Consider it all. Can you think of yourself outside of your current definitions?
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and compass. Scouts will receive an introduction to map symbols and the cardinal directions of north, south, east and west. After they complete the requirements listed in this adventure, they have earned the Finding Your Way Adventure Wolf Scout belt loop. Scouts will receive a certificate and their Adventure Loop at the conclusion of the event.
Fairytale Town’s calendar is full of family friendly events in August. For more information about these programs and to purchase tickets visit fairytaletown.org or call (916) 8088884.
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Aug. 4: DonGato Latin Band is made up of seasoned musicians who love the perfect combination of great music, great time and entertaining an exciting audience. DGLB plays sophisticated Latin music blended with Cuban sound, salsa and smooth Latin jazz with a dash of tropical flavor. The DGLB song list includes a tribute to the great Buena Vista Social Club and American pop tunes with a Latin beat. Enjoy the live performance on the Mother Goose Lawn. Bring your comfiest blankets and chairs. The gates open at 6 p.m. and the music begins at 7 p.m.
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Fairytale Town hosts a Family Campout Aug. 20-21. Enjoy a magical night in the park. performances per day. Showtimes are 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
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Aug. 13: Do you want to help Fairytale Town make magic?! Become a volunteer. The new volunteer orientation sessions, 10-11 a.m., provide an in-person showcase of different volunteer programs, how to navigate the volunteer online database, Better Impact and a tour of Fairytale Town. To get started, visit
Aug: 6, 7, 13 & 14: See talented young performers from the Sacramento area perform live on the Mother Goose Stage in this fast and funny entertainment experiment — “A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Fairies and Fools.” Enjoy singing, dancing, comedy and more. There will be two
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Scout Night: Finding Your Way Aug. 18: Calling all Wolf Cub Scouts. Enjoy an evening of fun and earn your Finding Your Way Adventure Loop. This two-and-a-halfhour workshop, 5-7:30 p.m., fulfills all Adventure Loop requirements and includes a snack break. In this adventure, Scouts learn to use a map
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Aug. 20-21: Spend the night under the stars at Fairytale Town. This exciting overnight adventure includes exclusive play time inside Fairytale Town, arts and crafts, a scavenger hunt, fun games and bedtime stories. Wake up the next morning under Fairytale Town’s canopy of trees to a light continental breakfast. Family Campouts are a special ticketed event.
Aug: 25: The last concert of the series, RevolutionBeat – Tribute to the Beatles. Remember those vinyl records? Remember those harmonies? It was magical. Be transported down memory lane to a very special time in the ’60s when the Beatles invaded America and ruled the era over 50 years ago. Enjoy the live performance on the Mother Goose Lawn. Bring your comfiest blankets and chairs. The gates open at 6 p.m. and the music begins at 7 p.m.
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Society annual Rummage Sale 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 4 & 5 and 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 6 This is a great sale with a wide variety of items available in the church hall at 3109 Sacramento St. in Placerville. For more information call (530) 622-0373. The Cameron Park Community Services District hosts a drive-in movie featuring “Lilo & Stitch” at the community center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. For more information visit cameronpark.org. Live on the Boulevard rocks El Dorado Hills Town Center, 7-9 p.m. in the Steven Young Amphitheater with the following free concerts: 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). 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 Amador is excited to bring the Flynn Creek Circus to California’s Gold Country, under the big top at the Italian Picnic Grounds on Highway 49, Aug. 4-7. Tickets for the event are sold by the table, instead of individually, with many options from which to choose. For more information and to purchase tickets visit VisitAmador.com/circus.
Aug. 5 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 individual 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. The El Dorado Hills Community Services District hosts a National Night Out celebration. The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office and El Dorado Hills Fire Department are partnering with the CSD to offer this event with free food, children’s activities, law enforcement demonstrations and more at Community Park, 5:30-8 p.m. 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: 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.
Andis Wines in Plymouth hosts National White Wine Day Celebration, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 5-7. For more information call (209) 245-6177 or email info@andiswines.com. Cordova Community Council hosts Friday Night Concerts at 7 p.m. at Village Green Park with the following acts: Funk Shui (Aug. 5); 8-Track Massacre (Aug. 12), AzUCal (Aug. 19) and Sonora San Jose (Aug. 26). For more information visit cordovacouncil.org.
Aug. 6 UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County hosts the Fall & Winter Vegetables class with Master Gardener Zack Dowell, 9 a.m. to noon at the Sherwood Demonstration Garden, 6699 Campus Drive in Placerville. For more information email mgeldorado@ucanr.edu or call (530) 621-5512. Ag in the Classroom presents the 20 Mile Taste featuring food catered by John Sanders of Old Town Grill, dessert and wine pairings from local vendors and doughnuts provided by Rainbow Orchards. Dinners available to go or grab a seat at a picnic table for a lively night at Rainbow Orchards in Camino with music by The Neon Moon Band and an auction. For more information visit agintheclass-edc.org. All About Equine Animal Rescue Inc. hosts its ninth annual Boots and Bling fundraiser, which includes a catered barbecue dinner, live/silent auctions, DJ entertainment and dancing at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds, Forni Building, 100 Placerville Drive, Placerville. For more information or to purchase tickets visit allaboutequine.org/events. Sierra Vista Vineyards & Winery hosts Live in the Vines events, 5:30-8 p.m. with Revolution Beat (Aug. 6), Cash Prophests (Aug. 13), Darth Mozart (Aug 20) and comedy hypnotist Justin James (Aug. 27.) For more information call (530) 622-7221 or visit sierravistawinery.com. Delfino Farms in Camino hosts Folk on the Farm, 6-10 p.m. with the following musical lineup: The Coffis Brothers (Aug. 6, club member exclusive) and Jesse Daniel (Aug. 27). For more information visit delfinofarms.com.
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Aug. 9 Vitalant will hold a Georgetown community blood drive, 1:305:30 p.m. at the Oddfellows Hall, 6240 Main St. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment at donors.vitalant.org and enter blood drive code SMFM028 or call (877) 258-4825 and mention the same code. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space allows.
Aug. 10 UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County hosts the Making Worms Work for You class with Master Gardeners Young, Campbell and Hale, 9 a.m. to noon at the Cameron Park Community Center, 2502 Country Club Drive. For more information email mgeldorado@ucanr.edu or call (530) 621-5512.
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RASS VALLEY — The Center for the Arts welcomes New Orleans funk and jam powerhouse Dumpstaphunk to the Marisa Funk Theater Aug. 4. Over the past 17 years, Dumpstaphunk has earned its reputation as a highly respected, next-generation New Orleans musical institution. The band’s musicians have performed on hundreds of festival stages like Bonnaroo, Dead & Company’s Playing in the Sand, Lockn Festival, Jam Cruise and NYC’s Summerstage; you never know who may appear as a guest on stage with the band on any given night, from legends like Carlos Santana, Bob Weir, George Clinton and members of Phish. Their performances combine ingenious musicianship
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Dumpstaphunk has modernized and re-energized NOLA sound. Hear the band this Thursday in Grass Valley. through complex funk, rock and jazz arrangements, dueling baselines, four-part harmonies accompanied by soulful melodies and Big Easy traditions. Alongside original core members Tony Hall and Nick Daniels, and the new additions of Alex Wasily,
Ryan Nyther and drummer Devin Trusclair, Ivan and Ian Neville (the sons of Aaron Neville and Art “Poppa Funk” Neville respectively) have built upon their family’s iconic NOLA legacy as they’ve transformed Dumpstaphunk into the city’s pre-eminent 21st-century funk-fusion
Public Notices 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 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 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
export, resulting in recent career highlights like their July 2019 opening gig for the Rolling Stones on their home turf at the New Orleans’ Superdome. Dumpstaphunk released its new album, “Where Do We Go From Here,” on April 23, 2021, and the release marks the band’s first full-length album in seven years and undeniably the most powerful and politically pointed, sharply relevant release of its career. Previously released singles include “Justice 2020” (featuring Chali 2na and Trombone Shorty), recently called one of the Best Songs of 2020 by the New York Times, which became an unofficial anthem of the social justice movement. The contemplative title-track, “Where Do We Go From Here,” commemorates the 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, earning praise from the New York Times for its
“slinky funk backbeat” and “gospel determination.” Modernizing and reinvigorating the Neville/ Meters family groove has been one of the driving forces of Dumpstaphunk since the band spontaneously formed during New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in 2003, where it has performed every year since. “Obviously, the New Orleans history is just embedded in us, but we manage to incorporate all the other stuff we’ve listened to over the years,” said Ivan. “We’re representing a legacy, but we’re reimagining a lot of it, too.” Doors open at 7 p.m. and Dumpstaphunk’s performance begins at 8 p.m. at The Center for the Arts Marisa Funk Theater, 314 West Main St. in Grass Valley. For tickets and more information visit thecenterforthearts.org or call (530) 274-8384.
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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 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
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 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) 10676 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10 NOTICE OF PUBlIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on Thursday, August 18, 2022, at the hour of 6:00 p.m., at the El Dorado Hills Fire Station, 1050 Wilson Blvd., El Dorado Hills, California, for the purpose of establishing, by resolution, the appropriations limit for the 2022-2023 fiscal year for the El Dorado Hills County Water District as described in Article XIII B of the State Constitution. The proposed appropriations limit is $55,580,012. At said hearing the El Dorado Hills County Water District will consider all comments 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 finance@edhfire.com. Date: July 19, 2022 El Dorado Hills County Water District (Fire Department) Bobbi Bennett, President By: Jessica Braddock, Board Secretary 7/25, 8/3 10685 PUBlIC NOTICE Dr Mark L. Tong’s office will be destroying outdated medical records starting August 15, 2022. If you are/ were a patient of Dr. Tong’s, and have not been seen in the past 24 calendar months, and would like a copy of your medical records before they are destroyed, you must contact his office at 530/344-9200 before August 15, 2022. Thank you for trusting us with your care. 7/25, 7/27, 7/29, 8/1, 8/3, 8/5 10689 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0813 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ClEARWATER lANDSCAPE SERVICES, located at 3908 Placitas Dr, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Clearwater Construction Services Inc, 3908 Placitas Dr, Cameron Park, CA 95682 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: 08/19/2004 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kelsi Jones KELSI JONES, CFO 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 07/22/2022. 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, legal notice continued on the next page
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Public Notices STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10694 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0727 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RUFFHAUS DESIGN STUDIO, located at 2511 Cascade Trail, Cool, CA 95614 Registered owner(s): Lawrence M Hausen, 2511 Cascade Trail, Cool, CA 95614 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 02/16/2004 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Lawrence M. Hausen LAWRENCE M. HAUSEN, 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 06/28/2022. 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) 10695 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0779 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE MAIDS OF El DORADO HIllS, located at 5170 Golden Foothill Pkwy, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 108 Kennar Way, Folsom, CA 95630 Registered owner(s): Kraemer Incorporated, 108 Kennar Way, Folsom, CA 95630 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/ Richard Kraemer RICHARD KRAEMER, 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 07/14/2022. 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) 10696 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0831 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: avrt.com, located at 1160 W. El Largo Dr., Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: PO Box 800, Lotus, CA 95651 Registered owner(s): 1. John Trimpey, 1160 W. El Largo Dr., Placerville, CA 95667, 2. Lois Trimpey, 1160 W. El Largo Dr., 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: N/A Signature of Registrant: /s/ Lois E. Trimpey LOIS E. TRIMPEY 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 07/28/2022. 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) 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24 10716 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0835 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CORKY, located at 3924 Stope Drive, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Jon C Stephens, 3924 Stope Drive, 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/ Jon C Stephens JON C STEPHENS, 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 07/29/2022. 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) 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24 10717 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0834 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CAlTREES, located at 3951 Hillsborough Rd, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Michael V Bielik, 3951 Hillsborough Rd, Cameron Park, 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: 07/27/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Michael Bielik MICHAEL BIELIK, 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 07/28/2022. 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) 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24 10718
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0753 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE SUPPlY SERGEANT, located at 469 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 503 North Victory Blvd, Burbank, CA 91502 Registered owner(s): Jack Arian & Associates, 503 North Victory Blvd, Burbank, CA 91502 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: 11/13/2012 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kevin Hutton KEVIN HUTTON, SECRETARY/ GENERAL 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 07/06/2022. 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) 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24 10719 COUNTY OF El DORADO CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE FACIlITIES DIVISION NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the County of El Dorado, State of California, that sealed bids for work in accordance with the Project Plans (Plans) and Contract Documents designated: SHAKORI GARAGE REPlACEMENT BID #22-968-062 will be received by the Chief Administrative Office, Procurement & Contracts Division, online through Quest Construction Data Network (Quest) Project #8219309, until 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time on August 25, 2022, at which time and place bids will be publicly opened and read by the Chief Administrative Office, Procurement & Contracts Division. The bid opening will be held virtually through Zoom. The virtual meeting can be accessed via the following: https://us02web.zoom. us/j/83261215127. Meeting ID: 832 6121 5127/ (669)900-6833 US (San Jose), (253)215-8782 US (Tacoma), (346)248-2299 US (Houston). lOCATION/DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK: The project is located at 1121 Shakori Drive, Meyers, California in El Dorado County. The Work to be done as shown on the Plans, generally consists of, but is not limited to: A. The furnishing of all labor, materials, and equipment for the demolition of the existing equipment garage and the construction of a new building as shown or required per the Contract Documents. Bids are required for the entire work described herein. B. The project must be substantially complete and ready for occupancy by November 1, 2023. C. For bonding purposes the estimated project cost is approximately $3,300,000. D. A Pre-Bid Site Visit is scheduled for this project on Thursday, August 11, 2022. BIDDERS OR THEIR REPRESENTATIVES SHAll MEET AT 1121 SHAKORI DRIVE, MEYERS, CAlIFORNIA SHARPlY AT 11:00 A.M. ATTENDANCE AT THE PRE-BID SITE VISIT IS MANDATORY. REPRESENTATIVES SHAll FOllOW COUNTY COVID-19 POlICY WHIlE ON COUNTY
PREMISES WHICH CURRENTlY INClUDES, BUT IS NOT lIMITED TO, THE USE OF FACE COVERINGS AND PHYSICAl DISTANCING OF SIX (6) FEET. THE UPDATED COUNTY POlICY IS AVAIlABlE AT: https:// www.edcgov.us/Gover nment/ BOS/Documents/E-11%20 COVID-19%20Workplace%20 Guidelines.pdf. In order to limit the disruption to the conduct of business, the meeting date listed will be the only opportunity for bidders to visit the site. The Bidder’s representative will be required to sign an attendance sheet and provide the name of the firm being represented. The County will post on the Quest website such Addenda as the County in its discretion considers necessary in response to questions arising and information presented at the Pre-Bid Site Visit. Oral statements shall not be relied upon and will not be binding or legally effective. Addenda and answers to questions deemed relevant and appropriate issued as a result of the Pre-Bid Site Visit shall constitute the sole and exclusive record and statement of the results of the PreBid Site Visit. OBTAINING OR INSPECTING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The contract documents may be viewed and/or downloaded from the Quest Construction Data Network (Quest) website at http://www.questcdn. com. Interested parties may also access the Quest website by clicking on the link located on the Chief Administrative Office, Procurement and Contract’s website at http:// edcapps.edcgov.us/contracts/invite. asp and entering the Quest project #8219309. Interested parties may view the Contract Documents on the Quest website at no charge. The digital Contract Documents may be downloaded for $30.00 by inputting the Quest project #8219309 on the websites’ Project Search page. Please contact Quest CDN. com at 952.233.1632 or info@ questcdn.com for assistance with free membership, registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. To access the electronic bid form, download the project/request documents and click the online bidding button at the top of the advertisement screen. Physical paper copies of the Contract Documents, including Plans, may be examined by appointment at the County of El Dorado, Chief Administrative Office, Procurement and Contracts Division located at 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, California; however, the Chief Administrative Office will no longer issue paper copies of the Contract Documents to bidders. To view the Contract Documents in person, contact Kady Leitner by phone at 530.621.5150 or by email at kady.leitner@edcgov.us By paying for and downloading the digital Contract Documents, interested bidders are automatically included on the Planholders List. The list of planholders will be available on Quest’s website under “View Planholders.” Those downloading the Contract Documents assume responsibility and risk for completeness of the downloaded Contract Documents. To be eligible to bid, interested parties must be included on the Planholders List. ONlY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, INClUDING THE PROJECT PlANS, DOWNlOADED FROM QUEST AND SUBMITTED BY A BIDDER INClUDED ON THE PlANHOlDERS lIST WIll BE CONSIDERED FOR BID SUBMITTAl. PRE-BID COMMUNICATIONS & REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFI): Questions will be accepted in writing only, through submission to the Quest website under the Quest Project #8219309 “Project Q&A”, by email, or in hard copy, until 5:00 P.M. on July 20, 2022. Pre-bid communications and RFI are to be submitted to the email shown on the Quest website under the Quest #8219309 “Project Q&A”, emailed to: kady.leitner@edcgov.us with BID #22-968-062 – RFI as the subject, or in hard copy delivered to: County of El Dorado, Procurement & Contracts, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667, BID #22-968-062 – RFI. If a response does not require an addenda, answers to questions deemed relevant and appropriate will be uploaded to Quest on or about July 25, 2022. Oral responses concerning the content of the Plans and Contract Documents shall not be relied upon and will not be binding or legally effective. Addenda will be uploaded in PDF format to Quest’s website. To receive notification of addenda, interested bidders must be included on the planholders list. CONTRACTORS lICENSE ClASSIFICATION: Bidders shall
PUBlIC NOTICE School Year 2022-2023 Free and Reduced-Price Meals In the National School lunch and School Breakfast Programs PUBLIC NOTICE Year County, 2022-2023 Dr. Ed Manansala, Superintendent of On behalf of the school districts in ElSchool Dorado Free and Reduced-Price Meals Schools, is announcing the policy toSchool serveLunch nutritious meals every school day under the National In the National and School Breakfast Programs School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program and/or After School Snack Program. Each On behalf of the school districts in El Dorado County, Dr. Ed Manansala, Superintendent of Schools, announcing the policy school and/or district central office has a copy of this policy, which mayisbe reviewed by any to serve nutritious meals every school day under the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program and/or After interested party uponEach request. School Snack Program. school and/or district central office has a copy of this policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party upon request. Effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, children are eligible for free or reduced-price meals if theJulyhousehold income less thanare oreligible equalforto Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines Effective 1, 2022 through June 30,is 2023, children freethe or reduced-price meals if the household income is less thanbelow. or equal to the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines identified below. identified Free Eligibility Scale for Breakfast, Lunch, and Milk Household Size
Year
Month
1
$ 17,667
$ 1,473
$ 737
$ 680
2
23,803
1,984
992
916
3
29,939
2,495
1,248
4
36,075
3,007
1,504
5
42,211
3,518
1,759
1,624
6
48,347
4,029
2,015
1,860
7
54,483
4,541
2,271
2,096
60,619
5,052
2,526
2,332
1,166
$ 256
$ 236
$ 118
8
Twice Per Every Two Month Weeks
Reduced-Price Eligibility Scale for Lunch and Breakfast Month
Twice Per Month
Every Two Weeks
$ 340
$ 25,142
$ 2,096
$ 1,048
$ 967
$ 484
458
33,874
2,823
1,412
1,303
652
1,152
576
42,606
3,551
1,776
1,639
820
1,388
694
51,338
4,279
2,140
1,975
988
812
60,070
5,006
2,503
2,311
1,156
930
68,802
5,734
2,867
2,647
1,324
1,048
77,534
6,462
3,231
2,983
1,492
86,266
7,189
3,595
3,318
1,659
$ 728
$ 364
$ 336
$ 168
Week
For each additional family member, add: $ 6,136
$ 512
$ 8,732
Households do do not need to turntoin turn an application when the household receives notification letter saying thata all children Households not need in an application when the ahousehold receives notification automatically qualify for free meals when any household member receives benefits from CalFresh, CalWORKs, or FDPIR. letterChildren saying qualify for freeandmeals household whothat meet all the children definition of automatically foster, homeless, migrant, or runaway, childrenwhen enrolledany in their school’s Headmember Start programbenefits are eligible from for free CalFresh, meals. ContactCalWORKs, school officials if or any FDPIR. child in the Children household is who not on meet the notification letter. The of receives the definition household must let school officials know if they do not want to receive free or reduced-price meals. foster, homeless, migrant, or runaway, and children enrolled in their school’s Head Start program are eligible meals. Contact officials if any child inmeal theprogram. household is not on the Applicationsfor will free be sent to the household with school a letter about the free and reduced-price Households that want to apply forletter. meal benefits fill out one must application all children in the household in the sametodistrict notification The must household letforschool officials know attending if they schools do not want receive and give it to the to the school for processing. See appendix below for school contact information as well as website and free availability or reduced-price meals.The school will let you know if your application is approved or denied for free or reducedof online applications. price meals. will be sent to the household with a letter about the free and reduced-price meal Applications program. Households that want to apply for meal benefits must fill out one application for all Households may turn in an application at any time during the school year. If you are not eligible now, but your household children thedown, household attending schools in the same give it to theorto the you school incomeingoes household size goes up, or a household member startsdistrict receiving and CalFresh, CalWORKs, FDPIR, may turn in an application at that time. Information given on the application be used to determine eligibility may be and for processing. See appendix below for school contactwillinformation as well as and website verified at any time during the school year by school officials. The last four digits of the Social Security number from any adult availability of online applications. The school will let you know if your application is approved in the household or checking that you do not have a Social Security number is required if you include income on the or denied for free or reduced-price meals. application. Households may turn in an application at any time during the school year. If you are not eligible Households that receive Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) benefits may be now,eligible but your goes household size goes up, or a household member for free household or reduced-priceincome meals by filling outdown, an application. starts receiving CalFresh, CalWORKs, or FDPIR, you may turn in an application at that time. Foster children are eligible for free meals and may be included as a household member if the foster family chooses to also Information given on the application will be used to determine eligibility and may be verified at apply for the non-foster children on the same application. Including foster children as a household member may help the nonany foster timechildren during theforschool year by school The lastare four of the qualify free or reduced-price meals. Ifofficials. the non-foster children not digits eligible, this does Social not keep Security foster children from free meals. number from receiving any adult in the household or checking that you do not have a Social Security number is required if you include income on theinto application. Your child’s eligibility status from last school year will continue the new school year for up to 30 school days or until the school processes new application, or your child is otherwise certified for freeProgram or reduced-price After the 30 school and Households thatyour receive Special Supplemental Nutrition for meals. Women, Infants, days, your child will have to pay full price for meals, unless the household receives a notification letter for free or reduced-price Children (WIC) benefits may be eligible for free or reduced-price meals by filling out an meals. School officials do not have to send reminder or expired eligibility notices. application. If youchildren do not agree witheligible the decisionfor or results verification, may discuss it with schoolas officials. You also havemember the right Foster are free ofmeals andyoumay be included a household if to a fair hearing, which may be requested by calling or writing the hearing official identified in the attached appendix. the foster family chooses to also apply for the non-foster children on the same application. Including foster children as a household member may help the non-foster children qualify for
NOTICE OF PUBlIC HEARING The County of El Dorado Planning Commission will hold a public hearing in the Planning Commission Hearing Room, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 on August 25, 2022, at 8:30 a.m., to consider the following: Conditional Use Permit CUP21-0006/Carson Road Monopine submitted by EMILY GOLUBOW request to allow the construction and operation of a new 160-foot-tall monopine. The monopine is proposed to include 13 panel antennas, 15 remote radio units (RRU), three (3) DC-9 surge protectors, and one (1) GPS antenna. Supporting ground equipment will include a 64-square foot (8x8) Oldcastle equipment cabinet, a 30-kw standby back-up generator, fiber and direct current (DC) cables running to the proposed antennas, a seven-foot-tall chain link fence, and development of new underground utilities. The monopine and supporting equipment will sit within a 1250-square-foot lease area. The property, identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 043-180-011, consisting of 24.51 acres, is located north and south side of Carson Road, approximately 1,200-feet west of the intersection with Larsen Drive, in the Camino Rural Center area, Supervisorial District 3. (County Planner: Matthew Aselage, 530-6215977) (Negative Declaration). Agenda and Staff Reports are available two weeks prior at https:// eldorado.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Project Information is available online at https://edc-trk.aspgov. com/etrakit/. In order to view attachments, please login or create an E-Trakit account and search the project name or application file number in the search box. All persons interested are invited to write their comments to the Planning Commission in advance of the hearing. In light of COVID19, all persons may be required to observe and participate in the hearing remotely as in-person attendance may be restricted depending on the current COVID19 recommendations as the hearing date approaches. For the current remote options, including whether in-person attendance is allowed or a potential change in hearing location if in-person attendance resumes, please check the meeting Agenda no less than 72 hours before the meeting, which will be posted at https://eldorado.legistar.com/ Calendar.aspx. If you challenge the application in court, you may be limited to raising only those items you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Any written correspondence should be directed to the County of El Dorado Planning and Building Department, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 or via e-mail: planning@ edcgov.us. To ensure delivery to the Commission prior to the hearing, written information from the public is encouraged to be submitted by Thursday the week prior to the meeting. Planning Services cannot guarantee that any FAX or mail received the day of the Commission meeting will be delivered to the Commission prior to any action. COUNTY OF EL DORADO PLANNING COMMISSION KAREN L. GARNER, Executive Secretary August 3, 2022 8/3 10722 NOTICE OF lIEN SAlE Notice is hereby given that a public lien sale of the following describes personal property will be held online at www.storageauctions.com Auction Date: August 16, 2022 at 9:00am Placerville Self Storage, 1066 Locust Avenue, Placerville, CA 95667 The contents of the rental storage units belonging to the following persons will be sold: Cheroane Fulmer, Household goods Jeremy King, Household goods Alicia D Blanco, Household goods Christina A Valles, Household goods David F Jackson, Household goods Marshall John Steward, household goods Crystal Chrtismas, household goods Katlin Cunan, household goods Gwendolyn Crook, household goods The notice is given in accordance with the provisions of Section 21700 et seq of the Business & Professions Code of the State of California Published: August 3rd and 8th, 2022 The Mountain Democrat 8/3, 8/8 10723
free or reduced-price meals. If the non-foster children are not eligible, this does not keep foster children from receiving free meals. Your child’s eligibility status from last school year will continue into the new school year for up to 30 school days or until the school processes your new application, or your child is otherwise certified for free or reduced-price meals. After the 30 school days, your child will have to pay full price for meals, unless the household receives a notification letter for free or reduced-price meals. School officials do not have to send reminder or expired eligibility notices. If you do not agree with the decision or results of verification, you may discuss it with school officials. You also have the right to a fair hearing, which may be requested by calling or writing the hearing official identified in the attached appendix. Appendix Below is a contact list for each school district in El Dorado County. For the 2022-2023 school year, schools Appendix at all districts listed below are able to offer meals at no cost to all families, Below is contact list for each school household district in El Dorado County. surveys For the 2022-2023 school year, schools at allPlease districts direct regardless ofa income. Alternate income may still be collected. listed below are able to offer meals at no cost to all families, regardless of income. Alternate household income surveys may any questions about the process to the appropriate contact for your school. still be collected. Please direct any questions about the process to the appropriate contact for your school. District
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Week
be properly licensed to perform the Work pursuant to the Contractors’ State License Law (Business and Professions Code Section 7000 et seq.) and shall possess a California Class B – General Building Contractor license at the time the bid is submitted, and shall maintain a valid license and certification through completion and acceptance of the Work, including the guarantee and acceptance period. Failure of the successful Bidder to obtain proper adequate licensing shall constitute a failure to execute the Contract and shall result in the forfeiture of the Bidder’s security, and may result in legal penalties. CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION: No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project or awarded a contract for a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code Sections 1771.1(a), 1725.5. Bids will not be accepted from unregistered contractors except as provided in section 1771.1. P R E VA I l I N G WAGE REQUIREMENTS: In accordance with the provisions of California Labor Code Sections 1770 et seq., the general prevailing rate of wages in the county in which the Work is to be done has been determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations. These wage rates appear in the California Department of Transportation publication entitled General Prevailing Wage Rates. Interested parties can obtain the current wage information by submitting their requests to the Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Statistics and Research, P.O. Box 420603, San Francisco CA 94142-0603, Telephone (415) 7034708 or by referring to the website at http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr/PWD. The rates at the time of the bid advertisement date of a project will remain in effect for the life of the project in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, as modified and effective January 27, 1997. Copies of the general prevailing rate of wages in the County in which the Work is to be done are available upon request. In accordance with the provisions of Labor Code 1810, eight (8) hours of labor shall constitute a legal day’s work upon all work done hereunder, and Contractor and any subcontractor employed under this Contract shall conform to and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Sections 1810 through 1815. BID SECURITY: A bid security shall be provided with each bid. Bid security shall be in an amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount bid for the Work and shall be cash, a certified check, or cashier’s check drawn to the order of the County of El Dorado or a Bidder’s Bond executed by a surety satisfactory to the County of El Dorado on the form provided in the Proposal section of these Contract Documents. Bidders are required to submit either an electronic Bidder’s Bond through Surety2000 or a PDF copy of a hard copy Bidder’s Bond with their bid. If a bid security other than a Bidder’s Bond is being used, Bidders must upload a PDF copy of the bid security with their electronic bid submittal. If a PDF copy of the bid security is uploaded, the original bid security and acknowledgment must be provided to the Chief Administrative Office, Procurement and Contracts Division, after the bid opening but before the end of business on the first business day after the bid opening. If the Bidder chooses to utilize Surety2000, by submitting their bid, Bidder hereby agrees to hold the County of El Dorado harmless from and waive any and all claims against the County of El Dorado for any claims or damages that arise from or are related to the Bidder’s use of Surety 2000. PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS: The successful Bidder shall be required to execute a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond for not less than one hundred percent of the construction price, issued by an Admitted Surety, an insurance organization authorized to transact business in the State of California. SUBSTITUTION OF SECURITIES: Substitution of appropriate securities in lieu of retention amounts from progress payment is permitted under Public Contract Code § 22300. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS: All bidders should carefully review the Instructions to Bidders for more detailed information before submitting a Bid Proposal. 8/3, 8/8 10721
Application Contact
Hearing Official
Online Application? District Web Site Yes http://www.bomusd.org/
Black Oak Mine Unified School District 6540 Wentworth Springs Road, Georgetown
Renee Hedden 530-333-8355
Jeremy Meyers, Superintendent 530-333-8300
Buckeye Union School District 5049 Robert J. Matthews Parkway El Dorado Hills
Kim Andreasen, Director of Food Services 530-677-2277 Ext. 1248
Jackie McHaney, Asst. Superintendent 530-677-2261, x1027
Yes http://www.buckeyeusd.org/
Camino Union School District 3060 Snows Road, Camino
Tina Constancio 530-644-4552, x268
Patricia Horn, Superintendent 530-644-4552 x203
Not available http://www.caminoschool.org/
El Dorado County Office of Education Charter Program 6767 Green Valley Road, Placerville
Brenda Higgins, Food Service Supervisor 530-295-2496
Jenny Pettit, Director Child Development Programs 530-295-2307
El Dorado Union High School District 4675 Missouri Flat Road, Placerville
Lisa Baughn 530-622-5081, x7234
Robert Whittenberg, Assistant Superintendent 530-622-5081, x7227
Yes http://edcoe.org/administrativeservices/food-service/chartermenus Yes http://www.eduhsd.k12.ca.us/
Gold Oak Union School District 3171 Pleasant Valley Road, Placerville
Stan Duran 530-626-3148
Meg Enns, Superintendent 530-626-3150
Yes http://www.gousd.org
Gold Trail Union School District 4801 Luneman Road, Placerville
Michele Wagstrom 530-626-3194
Keri Phillips, Superintendent 530-626-3194
Yes http://www.gtusd.org/
Lake Tahoe Unified School District 1021 Al Tahoe Boulevard, S Lake Tahoe
Jennifer Eckert 530-541-2850, x1050
Andrea Salazar, Assoc. Superintendent, CBOO 530-541-2850, x1039
Yes http://www.ltusdfood.org/
Latrobe School District 7900 S Shingle Road, Shingle Springs
Tracy Pearson 530-677-0260, x301
Dave Scroggins, Superintendent 530-677-0260, x302
Not available http://www.latrobeschool.com/
Mother Lode Union School District 3783 Forni Road, Placerville
Bobbi Lujan 530-622-4814
Marti Zizek, CBO 530-622-6464
Yes http://www.mlusd.net/
Pioneer Union School District 6862 Mt. Aukum Road, Somerset
Kaitlyn Adsitt 530-620-7210
Kelly Howard, CBO 530-620-3556
Not available http://www.pioneerusd.org/
*Placerville Union School District 1032 Thompson Way, Placerville
Karyn Whittington 530-622-6244, x6633
Jen Fusano, CBO 530-622-7216
Not Applicable (CEP) http://www.pusdk8.us/
* All schools in the Placerville Union School District are participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program. Students attending Louisiana Schnell Elementary School, Sierra Elementary School and Edwin Markham Middle School eat breakfast and lunch at no cost to families. Household meal applications will not be collected. For questions, please call the Application Contact listed above.
Pollock Pines School District 2701 Amber Trail, Pollock Pines
Sue Meeth 530-644-5416
Pat Atkins, Superintendent 530-644-5416
Not available http://www.ppesd.org/
Rescue Union School District 2390 Bass Lake Road, Rescue
Kim Andreasen, Director of Food Services 530-672-4445
Lisa Donaldson, Asst. Supt. Business Services 530-672-4803
Yes http://www.rescueusd.org/
Silver Fork School District 2701 Amber Trail, Pollock Pines
Sue Meeth 530-644-5416
Pat Atkins, Superintendent 530-644-5416
Not available http://www.ppesd.org/Silverfork
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Museums offer must-do experiences before summer’s end Traci Rockefeller Cusack Sacramento Association of Museums SACRAMENTO — Sacramento area museums offer plenty of mustsee and must-do experiences perfect to explore before summer’s end. The community is encouraged to visit their favorite destinations (or discover new ones) with friends, family or as solo explorers. Must-see and must-do experiences and activations offered by local museums this summer include: California Museum — Museum guests are invited to get their bodies moving and dance to reveal a personal identity collage in the Proud to Be Me exhibit at the California Museum’s Unity Center. Home to the official California Hall of Fame and many more inspiring exhibitions, the California Museum celebrates the Golden State’s history, arts, diversity and unique influence on the world. Visit californiamuseum.org. California State Railroad Museum — The community is invited to help
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The Proud to Be Me exhibit at the California Museum’s Unity Center is one great exhibit to check out with the kids before school starts. welcome a new must-see locomotive to the world-class museum. The Virginia & Truckee No. 18 (the
Dayton) was originally built in the Sacramento Central Pacific Shops in 1873. On temporary loan from the Nevada State Railroad Museum, the Dayton will be on display for a limited time. This beautiful locomotive was a workhorse in Nevada and spent its retirement starring in Hollywood movies and TV shows. Museum visitors will learn about the significance of this beautiful steam locomotive and so much more. Visit californiarailroad.museum. Crocker Art Museum — The museum offers Thursday Nights at the Crocker, when the museum is open on Thursday evenings from 6-9 p.m. for concerts, films and more. With special activations happening in the outdoor courtyard and gallery spaces, ArtMix evening extravaganzas are designed with adults in mind (second Thursdays); Movies Off the Wall, the summer film series screened outside against the wall of the iconic Teel Family Pavilion (third Thursdays); and Jazz Nights at the Crocker, Sacramento’s longest running outdoor jazz concert series (fourth Thursdays). Visit crockerart.org/ summerthursdays. Sacramento Children’s Museum — Every Thursday around 11:30 a.m. the museum will host special performers and presentations as part of an exciting program, Story Factory
Stage Presents. This new offering will highlight many good friends of the museum such as musician Lisa Phenix, the great Richie Bee and his one-man circus and an introduction to some animal and reptile friends. Free with museum admission. Visit sackids.org. Sacramento History Museum — Day or night, the Sacramento History Museum has must-do experiences that await. In the daytime Old Sacramento Underground Tour guests stay cool in underground spaces. Guests explore what has been hidden beneath the city for more than 150 years, while uncovering the facts and legends that lie below Old Sacramento. Then at night, guests explore a different side of history with After Hours or Paranormal Investigation evening tours. These experiences divulge stories not told on the daytime tours: murder, mischief, madness, mayhem and madams. Old Sacramento Underground Tours are offered every day and After Hours and Paranormal Tours on weekends. Visit sachistorymuseum.org. Sacramento Regional Fire Museum — A great summertime must-see for all ages is the Early Sacramento Central Fire Alarm Station at the Fire Museum. On special display, it is the original fire alarm system installed in Sacramento in 1932. It was the reception point for all of the cities’ street fire alarm boxes. The system remains operational and the only known working model in California. Visit sacfiremuseum.org. Sutter’s Fort State Historic Park — Back by popular demand, Sutter’s Fort is offering extended hours on Friday and Saturday evenings through Labor Day. An iconic midtown destination, Sutter’s Fort is open until 8 p.m. when visitors can enjoy a leisurely evening visit that often provides more shade, a nice delta breeze and must-see sunsets during self-guided tours of the park. Visit suttersfort.org/event/extendedsummer-hours-2. For more information about activities offered by Sacramento area museums, “like” them on Facebook at Facebook.com/SacMuseums, follow them on Instagram and Twitter @ SacMuseums or visit SacMuseums. org.
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