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$5 million in CARES funds to help small businesses million of the county’s CARES Act funds to small businesses that have incurred COVID-19 related expenses. The program will disburse grants up to $30,000 to local small businesses. The El Dorado County Community Foundation will manage the grant process. Applications will be accepted through Sept. 3. El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce CEO Laurel Brent-Bumb said the program will be a boon for struggling storefront and restaurants as they weather the storm brought

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accepted through Sept. 3 Dylan Svoboda Staff writer While the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the local economy, more financial relief will soon be available for El Dorado County businesses. Last week the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors dedicated $5

on by the coronavirus outbreak and subsequent shutdowns. “We’re living in a brave new world,” Brent-Bumb said. “But the strength of El Dorado County’s pioneering spirit will carry us through.” Businesses that receive grants will have to spend the monies on COVID19 related expenses before Dec. 30. El Dorado County received a total of $19,737,000 under the CARES Act, which was signed by President Donald Trump in late March to help mitigate the economic impacts of the

coronavirus pandemic. Of the $19.7 million, about $6.5 million is going to county operating expenses, $5 million was allocated for education and child care and county emergency medical services are receiving $1 million. $100,000 will be allocated to miscellaneous causes, including $41,217 to the El Dorado Hills Community Services District, $6,776 to the Cameron Park Community Services District and $15,000 to n

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Blast from the past

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The western wall of Confidence Hall in downtown Placerville is in need of repair as it is said to be leaning toward the nearby parking lot.

Old City Hall getting fixed up once again Pat Lakey Staff writer For the next couple years, at least, Confidence Hall and Emigrant Jane — popularly known as downtown Placerville’s ketchup and mustard buildings — will be propped up by scaffolding, their old and dilapidated parts disposed of to correct a bowing wall. City “It’s a fairly officials fear one of the simple and walls could straightforward topple on someone or project; the on vehicles west wall (of in the nearby parking lot. Confidence The Hall) is bowing westernmost wall of outward, Confidence toward the Hall, the brick and parking lot.” red-painted — Terry Zeller, of the pair of Placerville director of buildings at 487 and 489 Community Services Main St. in Placerville just west of the Courthouse, is said to be leaning toward the parking lot, the City Council gave the go-ahead last week to a $132,000 contract with NyeCon Inc. to prop it back up. It’s a temporary fix, made so more work can be done, including replacing the roof of the iconic, ivy-accented building. The approval did not come without some discussion and some discomfort expressed by members of the public who questioned the bidding process for the job and wondered whether the contractor understands how to work with historical treasures such as the two buildings that comprise what’s also known as Old City Hall. In fact, the city offices for decades were inside the venerable buildings, until the aches and pains brought on by their old age … and lack of modern amenities … dictated a move to City Hall’s current location in a four-story building at the Center Street parking lot. It’s not that far — and certainly not so far distant that city staff has forgotten the importance of the historical buildings, it was assured during Tuesday’s council meeting. “This is being brought forward because the City Council and staff do value these buildings,” said City n

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After the casino corridor in South Lake Tahoe was evacuated technicians detonated a bomb left in Harvey’s Hotel Resort in an attempted extortion August 26, 1980.

40 years ago South Lake Tahoe casino bombing was biggest in U.S. history Ryan Hoffman Tahoe Daily Tribune The letter next to the faux copy machine at Harvey’s Resort Hotel on Aug. 26, 1980, started with a warning. “Do not move or tilt this bomb, because the mechanism controlling the detonators in it will set it off at a movement of less than .01 of the open end Ricter scale.” A bomb threat in Tahoe’s casino district was not unchartered territory in 1980. The marriage of money, booze, hope and loss would occasionally birth a third-rate extortion attempt that almost always ended with the discovery of a fake device or no bomb at all. But investigators would soon learn the 1,200-pound device on the second floor of Harvey’s — where about 600 people were staying ahead of Labor Day weekend — was anything but third-rate. “I just remember looking at that and thinking, ‘my gosh this is the biggest thing that I had ever seen,’” said Bill Jonkey, a then FBI special agent based in Carson City who was first on the scene for the Bureau. It was the beginning of a failed shakedown that triggered the most intense, 35-hour period in the lake’s modern history, thrusting Tahoe into the national media spotlight and forever altering how law enforcement dealt with threats of improvised

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explosives. No lives were lost but the blast blew a chasm through the building and initiated a year-long investigation that ended with the arrest of the bomb maker and his accomplices. The Harvey’s Resort bombing was considered the largest domestic bombing in the U.S. until the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, which would later be outshadowed by the deadly Oklahoma City bombing in 1995. The successful outcome — as deemed by Jonkey and others involved — of the tense 35-hour period was a product of collaboration mixed with a hint of what so many people hope to find in Tahoe: luck.

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Employees at the casino and hotel built by Harvey Gross were the first to discover the device in the early morning hours of Aug. 26. Men sporting white jumpsuits wheeled what, according to the FBI, appeared to be an IBM copy machine onto the second floor of the casino where the executive offices were housed. In addition to the direct warning and ensuing explanation of the bomb’s complexity, the three-page letter included a demand: $3 million in used, $100 bills. “I repeat do not try to move, disarm or enter this bomb. It will explode.” Security guards initiated an evacuation of the casino and hotel for what they

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John Birges, a former steel worker and landscaping contractor, designed and built the bomb and masterminded the $3 million extortion plot. described as “a serious security problem,” according to a story published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune 10 years later. For some guests, the lack of information and direction fueled a frightful experience. “No one told us where to go, what to do,” Stockton resident and hotel guest Marjorie McComb told the newspaper. “It was frightening. We didn’t know what to do.” Ron Pierini had recently been promoted to the rank of captain in the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. He was a station commander at the lake and was at home that morning when he got the call. “You wonder if it’s really a bomb or what is it?” Pierini recalled. It did not take long to determine the bomb was not an empty threat. The intricate details described in the letter

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The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office dusted the bomb for fingerprints and collected other forensic evidence before the bomb squad attempted to disarm it. signaled to investigators they were not dealing with a spontaneous swindler. The letter claimed the bomb had at least eight triggering mechanisms that would

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Todd Laurence Helms, a man who loved his boys Ty and Chase, a border collie named Hickory and good cooking, died Saturday, Aug. 8, at his home in Pollock Pines. He was 59. For about a decade in the early 2000s, Todd was well known in the Lake Tahoe area, where he was informally called “The Floor Guy,” famous for the artistic and painstakingly installed hardwood floors that graced such locales as the piano room in Liberace’s mansion, the main room at Valhalla and numerous fancy estate homes. He also reveled in applying that artistry to the more mundane — school gymnasiums and working-class houses — wherever a potential palette presented itself. He was owner of Helms Hardwood, a South Lake Tahoe business that flourished for many years until the economic collapse of 2008, when Todd and thousands others lost everything. Todd was quick to tell anyone that he was an alcoholic and also quick to add that he once had 19-and-a-half years sober. Tragically, that stretch ended with the recession and as he put it, “I fell off the planet.” Grieving the loss of his business, his home, his marriage and his beloved sons, Todd Helms found himself in the coldest, most hopeless days of his existence, struggling to put down the bottle and begin to live again. He moved to Placerville to stay in a recovery house and had several periods of short duration when he was able to stop drinking — a few months here, maybe a year there. But he was not able to climb out of his last relapse that began five days before his death. His friend Jenette Richey found him lying in a bedroom at their home that Saturday night. He could not be revived. Todd often would become a stalwart member of local Alcoholics Anonymous groups, where his exuberant laughter always lightened the mood. When he shared about his lifelong battle with alcohol, which he said he knew “is trying to kill us,” AA members would listen intently, his words at once frightening and captivating. He was an inspiration. Todd Laurence Helms loved to have fun, and he loved having fun whether he was drinking or stone-cold sober. He loved to laugh and would find humor in life’s big or small moments, like when his sister’s black Labrador Lexi dropped her stick but left her tongue hanging out through her teeth as she watched a really strange man pass by on the street. Todd “spoke for” the dog, delivering a side-splitting rendition, for several highly creative minutes, of what Lexi must have been thinking. You could tell where Todd was in a crowded room because not only was he 6 feet, 4 inches tall, his booming yet musical laughter pointed the way to the group gathered round him. And they always were around him, this green-eyed, sandy-haired man who could find joy and so many reasons to smile on some of life’s darkest days. Todd Helms is survived by his sons Ty and Chase Helms, their mother Toni Helms, who live in Georgia; his sister Julie Schue and her husband John of Carson City, Nev.; Andrew Ryan of Santa Monica; Jenette Richey of Pollock Pines; and longtime friend Pat Lakey of Placerville. Todd always enjoyed music, fond of pointing out the brilliant guitar solos performed by David Gilmour, the intricate patterns of John Bonham’s pounding drums, the lyrical treasures of Elton John, Tom Petty and especially, Neil Young. One of his favorite songs was by the Little River Band, and he would grab anyone with time to listen as he turned up to full volume “It’s a Long Way There.” Those who love you hope you made it, Todd, and that you are, finally, there. We pray you have found your way home. And while God surely must have a sense of humor … if not … we know you’ll take care of that, Todd. We will hear your laughter forever.

Echo Summit project to resume ■ Highway 50

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Cheyanne Neuffer Tahoe Daily Tribune SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — The $14.1 million bridge replacement project on Highway 50 at Echo Summit is set to resume construction Sept. 13. During a portion of the construction project Highway 50 over Echo Summit will be fully closed for 14 days for bridge demolition work and installation of new girders. From Sept. 18 through Oct. 2 motorists will have to use alternative routes. Detours will be in place while the road is closed to traffic. “We know this is an

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Locals may apply for a pass that will allow them to use Johnson Pass Road to get to South Lake Tahoe while Echo Summit bridge work is completed. inconvenience, but there are other ways,” said Steve Nelson, Caltrans District 3 public information

officer. “Detours that can bring people to and from Tahoe include state routes 89, 88, 49 and 16.”

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Dawn Hodson Staff writer A woman fatally struck by two vehicles on Highway 50 near El Dorado Hills has been identified by the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office as 37-year-old Crystal Mora, a resident of Sacramento. The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m. Aug. 6 after Mora was reportedly driving westbound in the

CRIME LOG The following is from El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office logs:

Aug. 2 7:38 a.m. A 19-year-old man was arrested on Slug Gulch Road in Mt. Aukum on suspicion of driving under the influence. 10:02 a.m. A 38-year-old man was arrested on Pleasant Valley Road in Diamond Springs after he allegedly assaulted an elderly male with a stun gun and attempted to steal money from the victim. 6 p.m. Vehicle burglary was reported on Birchtree Court in El Dorado Hills. 8:09 p.m. Vehicle burglary was alleged on Birchtree Court in El Dorado Hills.

9:54 p.m. A 48-year-old man and convicted felon was arrested on Pleasant Valley Road in El Dorado on charges of possessing ammunition and illegal drug paraphernalia.

reported on Gardenia Circle in El Dorado Hills.

11:04 a.m. Theft of a firearm was reported in Georgetown.

2:43 p.m. A wallet was stolen from an unlocked vehicle in Cameron Park.

11:22 a.m. Vehicle burglary was reported on Post Street in El Dorado Hills.

10:15 p.m. A 22-year-old man suspected of driving under the influence was arrested on Church Street in Georgetown after he was captured trying to flee officers following a vehicle collision.

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11:48 a.m. A 60-year-old man with a searchable warrant was arrested on Greenleaf Drive in Diamond Springs after deputies were dispatched to a report of trespassing where the suspect was in violation of his probation.

Aug. 3 1:23 a.m. A 32-year-old man was arrested on Park Woods Drive in Pollock Pines for allegedly possessing a dirk/dagger. 10:07 a.m. A bullet from an unknown location reportedly went through the roof of a shed in El Dorado. 11:44 a.m. Vehicle burglary was

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12:51 p.m. A 44-year-old woman was arrested on Coach Lane in Cameron Park on charges of trespassing.

1:07 p.m. Vehicle burglary was reported on Cascade Trail in Cool.

4:53 p.m. A 47-year-old man was arrested on Sliger Mine Road in Georgetown for reported disorderly conduct due to alcohol. 8:17 p.m. A 29-year-old man with a felony warrant was arrested on Red Hawk Parkway in Shingle Springs after attempting to evade peace officers. 11:42 p.m. A 37-year-old man was arrested on Pleasant Valley Road in Diamond Springs on charges of public intoxication and violating probation.

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Georgetown 101/78 Coloma 107/82 El Dorado Hills 107/78 Cameron Park 103/81

10:16 a.m. Gas was siphoned from multiple U-Haul trucks in Cameron Park.

Placerville 100/78 Diamond Springs 104/80

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7 a.m. Two suspects were arrested for theft in Pollock Pines.

Aug. 6 7:12 a.m. A 30-year-old man was arrested on Highway 49 near Placerville after deputies found him to be in violation of his probation.

Aug. 7 11:41 a.m. A 39-year-old man and convicted felon was arrested on Bucks Bar Road in Somerset on charges of possessing illegal drugs, two concealed illegal firearms and four high-capacity, loaded ammunition magazines. 1:14 p.m. A 60-year-old man on probation was arrested on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville.

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EID to study new diversion points Dawn Hodson Staff writer

Looking to build more flexibility into an existing water right permit, the El Dorado Irrigation District Board of Directors at its Monday meeting approved spending $470,890 to hire a firm to conduct a hydrologic study that will allow it to add more water diversion points in the district’s Project 184 reservoirs and the South Fork of the American River. Included is a contract for $395,890 with the consulting firm Zanjero to perform the hydrologic study, $50,000 for capitalized labor and $25,000 for specialized legal services. The hydrologic study will be used to support a change petition to the State Water Resources Control Board and the related CEQA environmental review process to add more diversions of the 17,000 acre-feet of water EID annually has the right to. Currently EID can only take that water from Folsom Reservoir. The additional diversion points will allow EID to not only use the water from Folsom but to divert the water further east of El Dorado Hills without the expense of pumping it uphill. Instead the water could be taken from the district’s existing El Dorado Diversion Dam near Kyburz and at SMUD’s White Rock Powerhouse Penstock north of Placerville near Chili Bar or at SMUD’s Slab Creek Reservoir. The district also wants to add a point of re-diversion from the El Dorado Diversion Dam to allow for storage of permitted water in Jenkinson Lake. EID directors think additional diversion points will increase reliability of the district’s water supply by allowing for its flexible use throughout the entire service area. Staff emphasized in a presentation that EID was not seeking additional water supplies, just the right to divert water further upstream that the district already has the right to. It could take 20 years to bring the project to fruition between the time needed to get through the state permitting process and to build whatever infrastructure is needed for water transmission and treatment, according to the staff report. Staff noted 1,200 comments were received after the notice of preparation was released. Most comments were identical form letters with most coming from members of the whitewater boating community that is concerned about how the project might affect conditions on the South Fork of the American River. In response to those concerns Brian Deason, an Environmental Resources ■

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Station and span eastward 1.2 miles. Commuters who use Echo Summit daily can apply for a pass to use Johnson Pass Road. This pass is only available to local residents who use the highway frequently. “Johnson Pass is not set up for high volume traffic,” Nelson said. Nelson said this pass is not for people planning a vacation or appointments, in such cases they need to use the detours. “We already have 500 applications and we expect we will get more,” he said. Caltrans is vetting each pass application. Passes will be issued electronically in the next couple weeks. The construction project was originally supposed to run this last spring. However, due to supply issues with the girders, construction was placed on hold. Since summer is a peak season for South Lake Tahoe, Caltrans did not resume work this summer and the project was postponed to fall.

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Where does Gov. Newsom stand on split roll?

ormer Gov. Jerry Brown often said he subscribed to the “canoe theory of politics” — paddle a little to the left, a little to the right and then glide down the middle. He deployed that strategy through many of the crises he had to manage. JON COUPAL From this conservative’s perspective, he did a lot more paddling on the left than the right, which might explain why his administration often appeared to be going in circles. Nonetheless, interests representing the private sector at least had Brown’s ear on big issues even when he pursued decidedly anti-business policies. Brown also seemed to be able to pivot in ways that didn’t appear as flip-flopping, explaining his “revised” positions on issues in obscure terms quoting either Scripture or Greek philosophers. One such example when Brown “saw the light” was with Proposition 13 which, prior to the June election in 1978, he vigorously opposed. He openly derided Howard Jarvis as a fool and snake-oil salesman — that is, until Proposition 13 was enacted. After that, he embraced Prop. 13 to such an extent that pundits started calling him “Jerry Jarvis.” He even visited Howard and his wife Estelle at their home in L.A. on numerous occasions for taco lunches. Brown as governor was no conservative and successfully pushed for higher taxes and fees. He is responsible for Proposition 30, which gave California the highest marginal income tax rate in the nation. He also openly embraced higher sales taxes, and he fought for the gas tax increase. But what he didn’t do is attack Proposition 13. Today, the question is whether Gavin Newsom will tread where Jerry Brown feared to go. Rumors abound about discussions in the horseshoe (the insider label for the Governor’s Office) between those aligned with public-sector labor, who never met a tax they didn’t like, and more rational heads who are probably advising Newsom that embracing split-roll is politically dangerous. The pressure from both sides is likely intense. Last Wednesday advocates for small businesses opposed to split roll — a shorthand term for changing Prop. 13 to allow higher property taxes on businesses — held a press conference urging Newsom to come out publicly in opposition. These weren’t big, corporate interests but included the California Black Chamber of Commerce and the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce. The speakers pointed out that Proposition 15, the split roll measure on the November ballot, is the largest property tax increase in state history at more than $11 billion per year, and that it threatens employers with higher property taxes and soaring rents because most small businesses rent their spaces under leases requiring them to pay any increased property tax. As Newsom weighs his options on split roll, he needs to consider the nascent recall effort against him that is underway. It wouldn’t take much to push some organization or wealthy individual over the brink. Newsom’s lack of clarity over shutdowns, seemingly petulant retaliation against conservative communities and his failure to challenge publicsector labor groups over their outrageous demands ■

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Letters to the Editor Pease has problems with truth EDITOR: arlier this year the Mountain Democrat began running columns by Harold Pease, who bills himself as an expert on the U.S. Constitution and who taught history and political science at Taft Community College, located in a remote section of Kern County. Unfortunately, Pease often dispenses untruths and, from my observation, lacks the expertise he claims. For example, in a column printed in the Mountain Democrat July 20, Pease makes the following claim: “The Founding Fathers gave the states one additional option for bringing any of the three branches of government back into line. It allows them to use the 10th Amendment of the Constitution to nullify the law in their state ...” But the 10th Amendment neither expands the powers of the states nor limits the authority of the federal government, which is already limited by other provisions of the the Constitution. The U.S. Supreme Court has described the 10th Amendment as a truism. A person with constitutional expertise would, of course, know this. There were other things that were incorrect in that column as well, but turning to the column of July 27, more spurious claims are made. Pease makes the claim, without proof, that hydroxychloroquine cures COVID-19. If this were so, every hospital and doctor would be administering it. So why isn’t that happening? To Pease there is a grand conspiracy to keep people afraid (for political reasons) by wearing face masks. If a burglar or robber wears a face mask, that is reason to be concerned. Please, you don’t need to fear other people wearing face masks to slow transmission of COVID-19. Medical authorities support the wearing of face masks for that purpose. Pease poo-poos the death rate from COVID-19 but ignores the transmission rate, which drives the numbers of deaths. So if one-third of the U.S. population of 328 million ultimately becomes infected, the .9 percent death rate suggested by Pease would mean nearly one million dead Americans. That is simply not acceptable. And there is an entire litany of claims concerning his idol, President Trump, such as the Mueller report exonerated Trump and the whole thing was a hoax, authorized, we know, by a Republican assistant attorney general appointed by Trump himself. But the biggest hoax of all in Pease’s mind is COVID-19, which he believes has been stirred up merely to unhorse Trump in November. Now, I believe that printing varied opinions for our consumption is a fundamentally good idea. Pease, however, is basically a poseur of expertise that his written products show he lacks. And his

suggestion that people shun wearing masks during the pandemic for political reasons is dangerous demagoguery. PETE MELNICOE Placerville

On Broadway EDITOR: o slam at the Placerville City Council intended. It’s a rough job for sure dealing with immediate needs at bureaucrat crawl. If you have traveled to the east of Placerville up Broadway lately you’ve noticed there is sidewalk/ bike lane construction underway. It’s all part of a multi-phase Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Program dating back to 2013-14 that facilitated improvements beginning at Mosquito Road and ending at the Point View Drive offramp. Cost estimates were predicated in 2013-14 dollars with a $75 lineal foot bench mark. Total cost was to be $2.25 million with help from federal, state and miscellaneous funding. Fast forward four years to April 10, 2018, when the City Council resolved to fully adopt the project after receiving the final environmental report. Included in the resolution were the additions of more funding received from the Federal Active Transportation Program and the State Active Transportation Program adding up to $3.68 million. Presumably, additional money was required to meet escalating costs. From the information available, the total cost is now at $5.9 million and that might not even be the whole of it. For certain the $75 per lineal foot cost is long gone. There’s no argument that renewal and improvement are part and parcel of a healthy town. However, the red tape that accompanies municipal projects has become a heavy burden on the American taxpayer. Regulators report that more than $200 billion in arcane compliance costs have been imposed on Americans each year over the past two decades from red tape alone. Surely relaxation of outmoded constrictions, duplicity and elimination of just plain heel-dragging can be accomplished without throwing the baby out with the bathwater. The current administration has taken a step in the right direction to cull the dead wood by at least retiring two existing regulations for each new one. That’s a good start but more needs to be done throughout all of government. I certainly hope there is enough money left in the budget to repave Broadway from top to bottom when the sidewalk/bike lane work is completed. As it stands right now the roadway surface is a patched up mess of cracks, potholes and jarring bumps. HAL PETRIE Placerville

Guest Column

Much-needed fact-checking of Dr. Veltmeyer’s COVID-19 claims

This statement is was initially excited misleading. 1) more to see a physician Americans have already chime in on the died of COVID-19 (more United States’ than 152,000, Centers response to COVID-19. for Disease Control) Then the first sentence turned excitement to than of the 1957-1958 disappointment. But I H2N2 pandemic kept reading ... and then (116,000). 2) The I felt horror. COVID-19 pandemic I am not here to spar is far from over. So over politics and say Dr. COVID-19 has already BENJAMIN XIE Veltmeyer has far more killed more Americans political experience. than the 1957-58 I am a Ph.D. student studying pandemic and it continues to claim the lives of more than 1,000 every day. It information science at the University makes no sense to compare the severity of Washington, Seattle. While my of a pandemic that ended to one that is research does not directly relate still ongoing. to fighting misinformation, I must “The evidence clearly suggests that address it when a credentialed person the two-month lockdown imposed on tries to spread misleading claims in all but a handful of states between midNorthern California, the place where I March and mid-May accomplished grew up. nothing, but only made matters worse.” Responding to quotes from your Evidence actually suggests the column (with data from July 30 opposite. A trend we now see is that through Aug, 1): “[COVID-19] still falls far short of the states (such as New York) that were more aggressive with sheltering in deaths attributed to past pandemics, place did actually flatten the curve. like the 1957 Asian Flu.” The Mountain Democrat welcomes letters up to 300 words. Letters may be edited. We reserve the right to edit submissions. Include your name, address and phone number for verification purposes.

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The current wave of coronavirus is still affecting these states, but to a much lesser degree compared to states that eased restrictions earlier (e.g. Georgia, Florida). And if we look globally — nations in the EU, Asia and New Zealand — we see that sheltering in place has helped control the spread of coronavirus. In the U.S. “testing is creating a false narrative in the mainstream media that we are in a new crisis mode and another lockdown is required.” The U.S. has done more testing than any other nation, but that’s because we must. Quoting Johns Hopkins University’s COVID-19 page: “Testing programs should be scaled to the size of their epidemic, not the size of the population” (emphasis added). Furthermore, about 7% of our tests are positive, which is far above the maximum recommended positivity rate of 5%. So we must continue to test because COVID-19 continues to affect the U.S. more. “[w]hat we need to be focused on is the fact that the death rate from COVID-19 is plummeting.”

It gives me hope to see that the death rate is decreasing, but more Americans have died because of coronavirus than in any other nation — more than 150,000, which is 50,000 more than any other nation. And more than 1,000 Americans continue to die of coronavirus every day. Let’s stay focused on how too many Americans have already died and continue to die. “[s]tates that did not lock down like South Dakota have fared better than states that did lock down like California.” How did you decide to compare California, the most populated state, to South Dakota, the 45th most populated state? COVID-19 affects densely populated cities more than rural areas. California has 25 cities larger than SD’s largest city (Sioux Falls, only slightly larger than Elk Grove). So South Dakota has likely “fared better” for reasons unrelated to sheltering-in-place policies. “The country did not shut down during the Spanish Flu of 1918.”

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is creating resentment among those who work in the economic sectors in California that actually create jobs and produce tax revenue. We’re not big fans of recalls generally because, like Forrest Gump’s box of chocolates, you never know what you’re going to get. On the other hand, voters successfully recalled both Gray Davis and Josh

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Newman for their “let them eat cake” attitude toward the taxpaying public. If Newsom endorses split roll and invests some of his political capital to assist its passage, don’t be surprised if another recall quickly gains traction. Jon Coupal is president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.

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prevent it from being moved or taken apart — a float switch and an atmospheric pressure switch were both attached to detonators, as were the flathead screws binding the containers shut. It could never be disarmed without triggering an explosion. And there was enough TNT inside to damage neighboring Harrah’s Casino across U.S. 50, the letter claimed. “There was shock and awe just as to the size of it and as to the apparent degree of sophistication,” Jonkey said. Photos and X-rays confirmed the bomb, made of two steel boxes underneath the cloth copy machine disguise, contained about 1,000 pounds of dynamite. Law enforcement initiated a multi-pronged response to secure the area, eliminate the threat of explosion and catch the bomb maker.

Botched ransom The bomber’s letter left detailed instructions for delivering the $3 million. It was to occur at night via helicopter. An unarmed pilot was to park by the Lake Tahoe Airport building at 11 p.m. and wait for instructions to come by taxi or a nearby pay phone. The bomber set conditions. The news media was to be kept in the dark about the transaction. The pilot was to be alone and unmonitored — failure to comply could result in the unnecessary taking of lives. The helicopter was to be fully fueled. “The extent of your co-operation will make the difference. If you co-operate fully it will ensure a very speedy exchange. We don’t want to burden your business opportunities or cause more loss of money than is necessary.” Once the money was received there would be a progression of instructions for neutralizing specific triggers, which would allow the bomb to be removed from the casino and detonated at a safe location. Those instructions proved moot because the transaction never occurred. After receiving initial instructions via payphone, the helicopter pilot couldn’t find the people at the supposed drop site, Pierini recalled. Even if the exchange had occurred, the extortionist would have been disappointed. Leading up to the decision, the FBI informed Gross that the device, which weighed roughly 1,200 pounds, would almost assuredly blow or be completely disarmed inside the casino. Gross, whose primary concern was making sure nobody was hurt by the blast, made it clear he was not paying the ransom. “He said, ‘no.’ He wasn’t going to pay them a dime,” Jonkey recalled of his conversation with Gross.

Explosive attraction Hotel guests were herded onto buses and taken to George Whittell High School and Zephyr Cove. Authorities attempted to move as many cars from the Harvey’s parking lot as possible, though some remained. Plywood was placed in some windows to protect against what increasingly seemed to be an inevitable blast. Neighboring casinos — Harrah’s, the Sahara (now

Hard Rock Lake Tahoe) and Caesars (now Montbleu Resort Casino and Spa) — largely forced gamblers and guests to move away from the parts of the businesses closest to Harvey’s, Pierini said. “They were still playing 21 when it went off,” recalled Pierini, who went on to serve as Douglas County sheriff for many years before retiring in January 2019. In a brief video recounting the ordeal, retired FBI Special Agent Chris Ronay recalled how bookmakers in other casinos started taking bets on if and when the bomb would go off. “The casinos set up the gambling procedures on this event,” Ronay said in the video. Hoards of curious people gathered at various roadblocks and barriers and watched with anticipation. The bomb threat had become Big Blue’s biggest attraction.

Safest bet As the hours ticked by explosives experts hatched what was deemed the best plan for disarming the bomb. It involved separating the top steel box, which contained the switches, from the bottom box, which contained most of the dynamite. If the boxes and wiring could be severed almost instantaneously, the theory went, it might prevent the charge from reaching the explosive material. Those involved agreed it was the best chance at the time, but it still carried a high probability of failure. The then Douglas County Sheriff Jerry Maple said there was a 25-30% chance the plan would work. In consulting with an engineer from Harvey’s, officials determined that full detonation likely would not bring down the entire building. On Aug. 27, nearly 35 hours after the bomb had been discovered, Tahoe Douglas Bomb Squad Capt. Danny Danihel made his way toward the bomb alone. He placed the charge used to separate the boxes and exited the building. Jonkey surveyed the scene from atop the Sahara. The countdown commenced over the radios. Hopes of successfully disarming the bomb evaporated with a loud boom followed by a cloud of debris that spread outward over Highway 50, then upward. “You could feel the explosive wave,” Jonkey said. “Right after the explosion we realized we had one hell of a bombing crime scene to deal with.”

Reopening and rebuilding The sheer power of the bomb blew a five-story fissure through the 11-story building, according to the FBI. Cement and fixtures hung from twisted rebar. Debris, including gaming chips and money, littered the area. “There was money everywhere,” Pierini remembered. The National Guard worked with law enforcement and Harvey’s security staff to gather all the chips and money as investigators analyzed the scene. While no one was killed, the damage to the building was a gut punch for Gross — a man

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Arrest and reflection Nearly one year to the day of the bombing, authorities arrested John Birges Sr., the builder of the bomb. Born in Hungary in 1922, Birges immigrated to the U.S. in 1957 and founded a landscaping company in Fresno, according to Tahoe Daily Tribune archives. The company made him a millionaire, which fueled his gambling addiction. Though the exact figure varies depending on the account, Birges Sr. is believed to have lost at least $750,000 gambling at Harvey’s over the years. Birges’ two sons, John Jr. and Jimmy, played a role in the extortion attempt, as did his then girlfriend, Ella Joan Williams. Two laborers hired to place the bomb in the casino, Willis Brown and Terry Hall, were also charged in the case. Birges Sr. died of liver cancer on Aug. 27, 1996, in the Southern Nevada Correctional Center. Though memory of the disgruntled gambler has faded from the consciences of all but those connected to the bombing, the legacy of the event lives on. The device is still regarded by the FBI as one of the most unique improvised explosive devices in the bureau’s history. It transformed how agencies respond to bomb threats. Jonkey and others would later assist in the tragedy that occurred in Oklahoma City. Looking back nearly 40 years later, both he and Pierini credit the successful outcome to the collaboration among the various stakeholders. But as Pierini noted, had one of the employees attempted to move the device in the very beginning — an entirely plausible development — the site on the California-Nevada border could have been one of unfathomable carnage and tragedy. “I think we were lucky,” Pierini remarked. “It could have been a lot worse.”

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KNOW Now Foothills Chapter of the California Dressage Society has partnered with Bokeh Creatives in El Dorado Hills for a portrait fundraiser through Sept. 1. For more information visit foothillscds.org/portraitfundraiser.

Aug. 18 Vitalant (formerly known as BloodSource) will hold an El Dorado Hills Stadium 14 & IMAX Theater blood drive, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Bloodmobile will be in the parking lot on the north side of the movie theater, 2101 Vine St., El Dorado Hills. For more information call Vitalant at (877) 2584825.

Aug. 19 The El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency offers a TED Talk at 1 p.m. via Zoom. Restore Your Brain with Nature: Professor David Strayer has been researching brain-based measures of cognitive restoration. In this informative talk he shares his finding that spending time in nature, without digital devices, allows the brain to rest and restore. Join the discussion of how technology, especially during the current time, is affecting us and how we can change that in a positive way. For more information call (530) 6216255 or email star.walker@ edcgov.us.

Aug. 20-21 Lunafest, a program of short films all by, for and about women, will be held virtually for 24 hours — 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21. Films celebrate unique, touching and inspirational roles of women in local, national and international communities. This year also features an online auction and a “movie box” with food and wine. Funds support education, especially for women and girls, including the Soroptimist International of Cameron Park/El Dorado Hills’ annual Live Your Dream Awards for women who are the primary breadwinner in the family and are returning to school against steep odds. Funds also support local agencies working to stop human trafficking in the Sacramento and El Dorado County areas. For ticket information go to mailchi. mp/25613807c718/2020cameron-park-virtuallunafest-screening-at-yourhome.

Aug. 22 Island of Black and White will perform a fusion of rock, funk, blues, folk and reggae at Sierra Vista Vineyards and Winery, 4560 Cabernet Way in Placerville. Enjoy great music while sipping awardwinning wine and enjoying a meal from the Authentic Street Taco Truck truck. Reservations are required. Call (530) 622-7221 or visit sierravistawinery.com.

Dress for a cause and stop sexual and domestic violence Kevin Christensen Staff writer

he Center for Violence-free Relationships WAMway project goes virtual for a one-time fashion benefit The El Dorado County community has the opportunity to help raise funds purchasing ladies fashion outfits for five brave men who will walk a runway to support victim’s of sexual and domestic violence. The popular annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” (WAM) event, in existence 16 years through The Center for Violence-free Relationships, is adapting to an online donation and fashionbuying project and one-time virtual fashion show due to COVID-19 restrictions. Usually in April, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the annual WAM affair in downtown Placerville raises funds every year for the Placerville nonprofit in its fight against sexual assault and domestic violence. The Center project team, along with Executive Director Matt Huckabay, brainstormed an idea for people to purchase outfits online (now until Sept. 23) for five male models to showcase in a videostyle fashion “walk-therunway” event in midSeptember (date TBD) to replace the traditional WAM event. Inspiration came from the popular Project Runway show, hosted by model Heidi Klum, on the Bravo network. The male models for the WAMway fundraiser include an exclusive list of local men — including one very famous drummer — El Dorado County resident and Tony Palermo from the famous Sacramentobased rock band, Papa Roach. “I have decided to be involved in this great cause because I have seen first-hand of toxic and abusive relations,” said Palermo. “And, I have seen people come out stronger with a better sense of selfworth. “It’s definitely an overwhelming feeling when you read the stats of three women a day losing their lives to male batterers,” Palermo added. “Nobody should have to live in fear, especially, with a

partner they love.” The Papa Roach drummer added it is comforting to know places like the Center is available locally to help survivors move on and hopes as many people support this cause as possible. “Positivity is what we need in this world right now and these people at the Center are a great source of positivity. I want to thank people for their support ahead of time,” he said. Others dressing up this year include Kay Iida, the director of community affairs for the Center and former Placerville Police Commander; Shane Foutz, The Center’s Family Law Advocate; Mike Prouty, a volunteer at The Center; and Nathan Henderson, who serves as senior consultant at Henderson Development Services. Due to restrictions caused by the current health crisis, the Center was intent on finding a fundraising effort to continue vital yearly support of survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Iida explained there is a greater need presently for support of local survivors of domestic violence and it’s extremely important the organization reaches survivors trapped at home with their abusers every day. “We are seeing more reports of domestic violence (almost one everyday) in the county as a result of people being stuck at home due to the pandemic and the anxiety it is bringing everyone,” he explained. “Maintaining our community presence and fundraising is essential to be able to continue to provide safe shelter, legal services, counseling, personal care items and much, much more to those who need it most.” The Center’s hope is with online access most have during the health crisis they can reach an expanded demographic of people with the the WAMway fundraising effort. “The Center has never hosted a virtual event and Iida said they are excited to find new ways to engage with the community in a healthy and safe manner. “Our hope is also to reach new pockets of our community that we have not yet reached before. A virtual event should be accessible

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Kay Iida, left, The Center for Violence-free relationships director of community affairs and Mike Prouty, a volunteer for the Center, model some women’s fashionable clothing along with red high heels.

People can choose from a variety of outfits for The Center for Violence-Free Relationship’s W.A.M.WAY project to raise funds for survivors of sexual and domestic violence. to most people by computer and or smart phones and we hope that we are able to reach as many people in El Dorado County (and beyond) as possible.”

T-shirt donations The Center staff also has come up with the phrase “we wear because we care,” in connection with the WAMway

The Cordova Community Council presents the Mineshaft Live drive-in concert series. Shows start at 7 p.m. with the following acts scheduled: Neon Playboys (Aug. 22), New Wave Crave (Aug. 29) and Cripple Creek Band (Sept. 12). For tickets visit cordovacouncil.ticketspice. com/mineshaftlive. n

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El Dorado County resident and Papa Roach drummer Tony Palermo is one of five models supporting The Center for Violence-Free Relationships WAMway project in 2020.

project. T-shirts can also be purchased with the phrase on the back and quotes on the front like “love what is” and “be vulnerable.” Shirts are available throughout the year. “The ‘We Wear Because We Care’ is fashion with a purpose and helps end violence. Your purchase supports survivors and wearing your shirt is

compassionate activism. You are part of the generation that brings hope of a world without violence,” said Iida. “The ‘We Wear Because We Care’ is the name of our coming-soon clothing line, but it represents so much more,” said Iida When you wear your ‘We Wear’ shirt, you are taking a stand against n

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Nathan Henderson, a senior consultant at Henderson Development Services, will be a model supporting The Center for Violence-Free Relationship’s WAMway fundraising project by wearing women’s fashion purchased online by donators in virtual runway show in mid-September.

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o many wonderful animals are waiting to meet you today at the El Dorado County Animal Services Shelter. While volunteering at the shelter and promoting Eileen Jassowski animals on social media, El Dorado County Animal I often hear inaccurate Services Volunteer information discussed about our shelter. I’m hoping to address some of these misconceptions so you can feel confident visiting and adopting from the shelter. First and foremost, El Dorado County Animal Services loves animals and their first priority is to see that the animals in their care are properly cared for, are healthy, safe and ultimately find forever homes with loving families. Animal Services works hard to re-unite lost pets daily with their owners and work closely with animal welfare groups and the many volunteers to help animals in need in El Dorado County. Some people believe animal shelters are a sad place and are reluctant to adopt from them. On the contrary, the shelter is a great place to visit! El Dorado County is fortunate to have a modern, well-run shelter, with lots of room for the animals and areas where they can get exercise and socialize. The staff and volunteers strive to give a welldeserved quality of life to each and every animal.

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Rocky gets a helping hand from a shelter volunteer while waiting to be adopted. Dogs are exercised in the yards, given daily walks, bathed and socialized by volunteers while in the shelter’s care. The cats are brushed, loved on and have a community cat room to romp and play or even take a nap while gazing out the window. Two quiet rooms are available for dogs that may be feeling stressed or anxious. Dogs needing a break can also spend time with one of our weekend fosters, as well as have fun day trips out and about with the many dedicated volunteers. The shelter staff does everything possible to make the animals at the shelter as comfortable as possible. Staff are constantly monitoring their daily care, health and behavior and providing medications when necessary. Animals are kept as long as they can to increase their chances of being adopted and are sometimes transferred to other animal welfare partners. It’s important to know that the shelter does not euthanize for time or space. Only very aggressive animals posing a threat to public safety or those with extreme health conditions may require that action. This is not taken lightly by staff and is one of the sad parts of the job. The shelter is fortunate to have a strictly donordriven fund called “Pet Aid” which allows Animal Services the ability to treat animals and make them adoptable.

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Everything from eye conditions, to mobility issues as well as heartworm treatment are provided through the fund and in collaboration with the shelter veterinarian. Did you know that the majority of the animals at shelters are there through no fault of their own? According to the ASPCA, 28% of owner surrendered animals were relinquished because of family problems. Many are left at shelters due to an illness, moving, financial reason or their owner passed away. For these pets that may be scared and experiencing loss, they desperately need someone willing to come along to give them the love and care they deserve. By adopting you make a difference not only in the pet’s life but also create space to help other pets at the shelter. All types of breeds ranging from purebred and mixed-breed puppies, to senior dogs, are looking for a place to call home. Kittens are fostered in loving homes, given medical care and socialized until they’re ready to be sterilized and adopted. Each one of the animals ready for adoption has its own personality, energy level and needs. Included in your adoption is a spay or neuter,

estled in the foothills, Ponderosa High School is a unique school which strikes a successful balance of academics, arts, athletics, agriculture and more. Ponderosa was founded in 1963 and continues to perform above state levels and has a community feel evidenced by its school spirit and more than 30 clubs where every student can find his or her place to belong, grow and excel. The Western Accreditation Schools Commission recently bestowed Ponderosa with a six-year Clear, the highest rating possible and was only one of two California schools to receive “Highly Effective” in every category. These are just a few of the reasons so many not only choose to send their children to Ponderosa, but you see many Ponderosa alumni staying in the community and their children are now graduating from their alma mater. With 57 years of graduates since its opening, Ponderosa now is seeing many Bruin legacies on its campus. Take for example, Bill Swars, Class of 1982, who has recently joined the foundation’s board of Directors. Bill and his wife, Kara, are celebrating their 2020 graduate, Makenna. “I love that three of our four children graduated from the high school I attended. Our community has grown but remains such a great place to live that families are choosing to deep root here and now have multiple generations living in the area,” said Bill Swars. And this legacy is a new focus of the Ponderosa

High School Foundation. The foundation is excited to announce the Ponderosa Pathway. Over the last year the Foundation, school administration and maintenance team worked together to identify a location and plan to permanently install engraved bricks to commemorate the students and families of Ponderosa High School. The Ponderosa Pathway will be laid leading into the Bruin Den which is walked upon numerous times a year by visitors attending sporting events, band performances and graduation. Purchasing a brick provides the foundation funds needed to continue to support programs and services benefitting every Bruin. A 4×8 engraved brick with up to four lines of text and up to 21 characters per line for $100. The second is an 8×8 engraved brick with up to eight lines of text and up to 21 characters per line for $200. A graphic can be added for an additional $25. Support the growth of Ponderosa, one student and brick at a time. The foundation relies on the generosity of the community to support its efforts. Recently the foundation awarded its annual scholarships and will soon be embarking on its fall mini-grant cycle. The mini grants help faculty and staff enrich classrooms and programs serving students ranging from special needs to advanced placement from interests ranging from core subjects to visual and performing arts, agriculture, technology, athletics and more. More information about the Ponderosa Pathway and the foundation can be found at pondofoundation.com or Facebook at facebook.com/PHSFoundation/.

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xperimental Aircraft Association Chapter 512 of Placerville has awarded a scholarship to Tobias Klein of Cameron Park to attend the FAA certified Airplane and Powerplant course offered by Sacramento City College. The 18-month course with classroom and laboratory instruction is located at McClellan Airport in Sacramento. The intensive course prepares students to apply for and take the FAA written and practical tests necessary to become a licensed professional mechanic qualified to work on civil and airline aircraft in the United States. Tobias was awarded $500 with funds from Chapter 512 Sunny Atkins Memorial Scholarship Fund (funded by chapter members and community contributions). Chapter 512 awarded a second Sunny Atkins Memorial Scholarship to Greg Stein of El Dorado Hills to continue his flight training. Greg is working to obtain his Instrument Flight Rating enroute

toward achieving his Airline Transport Pilot rating from the FAA. With the ATP rating he will qualify to fly the commercial passenger airplanes used by the airlines in the U.S. and internationally. Additional funds for this second scholarship were generously donated by Mark Pilkington (Skywagons Corporation based in Placerville) and chapter members Al Herron, James Wilson and John Crocker. Total value of Greg’s scholarship was $2,300. The Placerville EAA Chapter 512 is a nonprofit, educational organization dedicated to the promotion and encouragement of all things aviation, including aviation safety, aircraft design, construction and operation through chapter educational activities and programs for its members and the general public, with special emphasis on youth involvement. EAA and its stated goals depend upon the generous support of community contributions as well as chapter member donations. To learn more about EAA Chapter 512 and for contact information visit chapters.eaa.org/EAA512.

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2020 is New Morning Youth & Family Services 50th anniversary. Throughout the year there will be 50 years’ worth of stories about the New Morning Shelter. Readers will see stories from staff and board of directors as well as stories about the children who the agency has served through the eyes of the staff and some stories directly from the clients.

Story 32: Jason’s story

y name is Jason. I moved to California from Nevada in 2015. I went to school in El Dorado County. I had a normal childhood, my parents provided everything we needed. In high school, I was introduced to marijuana and tried to find other ways of how I could make money. I started selling weed. I had a friend introduce me to her older sister. She moved me in. She was not only my girlfriend but she also raised me. Years went by. I was taking care of her kids, being a father figure. Things were going well. Then she introduced me to cocaine. I would leave the house and disappear for days at a time. She thought I was cheating on her. But really, it was the drugs taking over me. She was also pregnant with my daughter. So, then I started doing petty crimes to keep my habit. One day, she told me that she didn’t want me anymore and that she was with someone else. From there, I went on a downward spiral of deep depression and severe drug use. For two years, I ran the streets being dirty, homeless and just basically not caring. As the years went by, it got a little bit better but better as in how to be homeless. It was more about learning

survival skills to be homeless. I knew which dumpsters had food thrown out from the restaurants. I would use gas stations or anything with a sink to take a “bath.” I would wear clothes then throw them away so people would not think I was homeless. All this while I was still using. In 2019, I was arrested for petty theft. My parents picked me up from jail. My parents set me up with a therapist from New Morning. I told the therapist, “I am doing drugs and drinking because I don’t feel comfortable in my own skin” I was scared to leave the bathroom, scared to leave the house, scared of life. The therapist gave me tools and helped me get into a treatment center. Things started to turn around in my life. I appreciate the things in life now. I keep my home clean, I hang my clothes and I do all the things my parents taught me. Everything I went through was a blessing in disguise. One of the blessings is I’m still alive. I put myself in situations that could’ve killed me or been killed. I thank my parents and the therapists at New Morning for being there for me. For 50 years New Morning has provided a safety net of services to youth and their families in El Dorado County, including the only 24-hour emergency youth shelter in the county for homeless, runaway and in-crisis youth. The nonprofit provides professional counseling services to children age birth to 18 and supports children and youth who are victims of abuse, struggling with alcohol and drug issues, experiencing trauma and facing school failure. Other services include parent education, assist youth aging out of foster care and Latino outreach.

UCCE launching online classes for 4-H students Nancy Starr UCCE Central Sierra

o help youth and teens continue learning during these times of COVID-19, the University of California Cooperative Extension Central Sierra’s 4-H program representatives have put together a multi-county virtual 4-H project series. Using 4-H curriculum, the following projects will be offered: Money Talks (Aug. 17), Cooking 101 (Aug. 25), Outdoor Adventures (Aug. 27), Beginning 4-H (Sept. 7), Mindful Health (Sept. 7), Experience Mindfulness (October, TBA) and Food Preservation (October, TBA).

There is a one-time fee required for enrollment in unlimited projects during the July 2020 through June 2021 program year. To learn more about the projects, start and end dates and how to enroll visit ucanr. edu/csvirtualprojects. The UCCE Central Sierra servers Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado and Tuolumne counties. 4-H Youth Development is a program of UCCE, which is America’s largest youth development organization empowering youth to learn skills that will stay with them for a lifetime. 4-H offers educational learning experiences where young people (ages 5-19) can learn by doing.

Barton earns another Blue Distinction honor Jenna Palacio Barton Health SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — Barton Memorial Hospital has been designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Knee & Hip Replacement. Solidifying a legacy of orthopedic care in the Lake Tahoe region, this national certification marks Barton’s expertise in delivering highquality medical services and better patient outcomes with knee and hip replacement surgeries. The quality surgical care that earned Barton this Blue Distinction designation starts long before patients head into the operating room for their knee or hip replacement. Working up to their procedure, a nurse navigator is assigned to each patient to assist throughout the entire process, ensuring individual health needs are addressed. Coordinated pre-surgery programs and perioperative services help optimize patients for successful surgery and recovery, resulting in shorter length of stay and less complications afterwards. These pre-surgical programs have paved the way for same-day knee and hip replacement surgeries to now be available locally through Barton. Qualifying patients go through a step-by-step process with their surgeon and care team to optimize health before their outpatient procedure so they can begin recovery

from the comfort of home. “This certification is the result of our team’s coordinated efforts to consistently deliver excellence in care,” said Dr. Clint Purvance, Barton Health president & CEO. “We are proud to offer high-quality orthopedic medical services to our community, helping them stay active and enjoy favorite activities.” Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated healthcare facilities that show a commitment to delivering high-quality patient safety and better health outcomes, based on objective criteria developed with input from the medical community and leading quality accreditation organizations. Blue Distinction Centers for Knee & Hip Replacement have demonstrated expertise in total knee and total hip replacement surgeries, with lower complication rates and fewer hospital readmissions. Barton Memorial Hospital is also a Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care. Barton Family Birthing Center earned this designation in 2018 for providing healthy outcomes for mothers and babies. To learn more about orthopedic services and elective procedures available through Barton Health visit BartonOrthopedicsAndWellness.com. A complete list of Barton Health’s accolades and industry recognition is available at BartonHealth.org/ Quality.

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most useful to you now. The objective and unbiased eye is invaluable, and it only comes from an outsider with a different experience. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Consider, just for one day, doing hardly a thing beyond showing up. It’s what most people are doing. Pull back and you’ll be suddenly aware of, for better or worse, what a whole lot of extra effort you normally put in. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’re only interested in the people who are difficult to know and the prizes that are hard to win. Perhaps, it’s because you have a feeling you can succeed with this. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Resist persuasion. Those who attempt to sway you in any particular direction are more concerned about their own agenda than yours. Action would be premature. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). As a rule, people don’t completely know the landscape of their own psyche. Today, you’re as likely to be surprised by your own behavior as you are by the behavior of another. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). People who think they can’t do much about their situation will not pay nearly as close attention as those who are actively looking for all the opportunities they believe are around them.

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Aug. 28 The El Dorado County Library hosts a live event on the Placerville Library’s Facebook page at 2 p.m. Learn how to make a bubbling magic potion punch. This is fun for all ages. New Beginnings Gold Country presents a Picnic at the Park fundraiser at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds. Enjoy a German-inspired meal provided by Old Town Grill, music and entertainment (all while following socialdistancing rules). A silent auction for the event can be found at 32auctions.com/ picnicatthepark. For more information call (530) 3447200 or visit eventbrite.com/e/ picnic-at-the-park-fundraisertickets-114357418116?aff=ebds sbdestsearch. Sacramento Guitar Society will host a livestream event featuring music and commentary from members of SGS as a fundraiser to help these guitarists at 7 p.m. Show support for fellow musicians and teachers. Visit sacguitarsociety.org/events for more information.

Aug. 30 Capturing Wakamatsu: A poetry walk/workshop from 10 a.m. to noon. Taylor Graham, El Dorado County’s first poet laureate, and awardwinning Sacramento-area poet Katy Brown will lead an exploration of farmhouse, barn and surroundings, then ask participants to write a poem inspired by what they’ve experienced. Children 8 and older welcome with adult supervision. Suggested donation: $5/members, $10/ non-members. Contact julie@ arconservancy.org or call (530) 621-1224 for more details.

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Turn restriction pilot program a go for Meyers Tahoe Daily Tribune SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — The El Dorado County Traffic Advisory Committee on Aug. 5 discussed a pilot project on turn restrictions in Meyers. Approved by the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors, the program would go into effect spring 2021 and survey through Nov. 16, 2021. The two right turn restrictions will apply Sundays and holidays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at North Upper Truckee Road. and Sawmill Road where both roads intersect Highway 50. The original proposal included Mondays, with the exception of school buses. Right turn restrictions will apply to all motorists during hours of operation. The goal of the turn restriction pilot program is: (1) To have these two specific roadways removed from navigation application routing algorithms. (2) To retrain motorists who already know and utilize these two routes as cut-through routes to Highway 50 westbound. (3) To provide safety corridors to residents who wish to utilize these two routes as an alternative to traveling on Highway 50 westbound to travel to and from their homes and places of business. “The meeting went really well. We went over a lot of public concern,” said El Dorado County Traffic Superintendent Darryl Brown. “We are going to start small and see how traffic patterns act.” If goals are met by the temporary restrictions, the county may put in place the full restriction proposal to other roadways.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020A0000620 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. HERO’S HEART, 2. BENNETT AWARDS, 3. RECOGNIZE SOMEONE, located at 2885 Mosquito Rd., Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: PO Box 8, Camino, CA 95709 Registered owner(s): Bennett Gallery, Inc., 2885 Mosquito Rd., Placerville, CA 95667 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: June 1, 2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Alice Bennett ALICE BENNETT, 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 July 22, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 7980 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020A0000573 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MY PTEZ, located at 4671 Golden Foothill Pkw., Ste. 101, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: PO Box 4408, El Dorado Hills Registered owner(s): Gray Step Software Inc, 4671 Golden Foothill Pkw., Ste. 101, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 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: July 1, 2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Gary Cichella GARY CICHELLA, BUSINESS MANAGER, GRAY STEP SOFTWARE INC. 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 July 10, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 7983 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020A0000559 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CHRISTIAN ATTORNEYS OF AMERICA, located at 1700 Carnegie Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Moseley Collins Ministries, A Nonprofit Corporation, 1700 Carnegie Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 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: May 1, 2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Moseley C. Collins MOSELEY C. COLLINS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 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 July 6, 2020.

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Engineer Rebecca Neves, in response to callers’ comments into the Zoom assisted meeting. Callers during the meeting last week included Sue Taylor, who with husband Tim Taylor and others, including volunteers, renovated the old Hangman’s Tree bar on Main Street a few years ago, bringing the building back to shining glory — at a time when the city had decided it should be torn down. Saying the bricks that were placed a century-and-a-half ago at the ketchup and mustard buildings “are literally turning to powder,” Sue Taylor said she has concerns that if not done properly, water seepage and other problems will plague the operation. She also questioned whether the described work would have to cost as much as the city budgeted. “I’m surrounded by historical engineers and craftspeople offering volunteer work,” said Taylor. Volunteers are not allowed to work on publicly funded projects, however, and city Director of Community Services Terry Zeller assured the City Council that NyeCon Inc. is more than qualified to handle the sensitive task at hand. “NyeCon has been pretty active in historic restoration projects, including the Napa Courthouse, the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium, two iconic buildings in Old Sacramento and the Amador Sawmill in Plymouth,” said Zeller. “It’s a fairly simple and

Public Notices  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) 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17 7984 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020A0000608 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: INFINITE DIESEL PERFORMANCE, located at 4253 Sunset Ln., Shingle Springs, CA 95682/Mailing Address: 3067 Alhambra Dr Suite B, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Infinite Diesel Performance, Inc, 3067 Alhambra Dr Suite A, Cameron Park, CA 95682 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 Walton INFINITE DIESEL PERFORMANCE, INC. - 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 July 20, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24 8007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020A0000653 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LEADS TO LEARNING ACADEMIC SERVICES, located at 2806 Royal Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Carolyn Davis Reese, 2806 Royal Park Drive, 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: August 4, 2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Carolyn Davis Reese CAROLYN DAVIS REESE 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 August 4, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31 8019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020A0000631 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: KIN RYU KARATE, located at 4570 Pleasant Valley Road, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: PO Box 957, Somerset, CA 95684

straightforward project; the west wall (of Confidence Hall) is bowing outward, toward the parking lot. “We feel this is a good bid.” One caller pointed out the bid ended up much higher than the city first published; she said others may have been interested if they had known the price estimate was going to rise. Because of the coronavirus pandemic and other factors, said city officials, the amount did change substantially; contractors’ prices have skyrocketed of late, they said. The shoring and bracing of the red building is the first of many steps that must be taken to bring both the ketchup and mustard buildings back into full use, ultimately intended to fulfill the dreams of Arts and Culture El Dorado officials who won the lease to make use of the structures. ACED plans to feature local, changeable artwork, to present an arts flex area and to conduct business in offices there. And, a feature that has piqued public interest — the building of four apartments whose renters will serve as artist docents is part of plans. “We just want the public to realize they (the apartments) are going to serve multiple purposes,” said Arts and Culture Executive Director Terry LeMoncheck. “They will be bringing the artists to live and work right on Main Street and taking shifts as gallery attendants in the Confidence Gallery downstairs.

“And of course the rent (will be) going to the city to create a building maintenance fund.” LeMoncheck said Arts and Culture El Dorado’s show, “Convoy 1919: Centennial of the 1919 Transcontinental Motor Convoy,” had just ended last fall when the city asked that the arts group suspend operations due to structural concerns that had been discovered, saying a wall needed reinforcing. LeMoncheck emphasized the fact that much of the space will be made available for public use. “I like to point out that this is the only gallery of its kind in the county,” she said. “In Emigrant Jane, in addition to (our) offices, we are planning an arts flex space for small gatherings such as book clubs, film series, community meetings, rehearsals and more. “The space will be accessible from the outside so it can be used by the public on evenings and weekends.” As a side note, LeMoncheck said a member of longtime El Dorado County family, the Celios, once lived in an apartment upstairs above City Hall in years past. Confidence Hall was built in 1857, while Emigrant Jane rose in 1862. The city and ACED still are in negotiations regarding the longterm renovation of the two beloved buildings, with a total price tag of $3 million mentioned last year, as far as bringing the old gals back to their best.

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Registered owner(s): Kin Ryu, LLC, 4570 Pleasant Valley Road, Ste. M, 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: July 20, 2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jason Legate JASON LEGATE, MANAGING MEMBER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on July 28, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31 8024

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF GARY LESLEY WHITMORE CASE NO. PP20200110 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of GARY LESLEY WHITMORE A PETITION for Probate has been filed by ANITRA CALLAHAN in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that ANITRA CALLAHAN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: September 23, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: CLARA YANG Law Office of Clara Yang 2810 Coloma St., Ste. A Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 621-3624 8/10, 8/17, 8/24 8029 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020A0000667 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. DU TROUPEAU, 2. THE VAROZZA COTTAGE, located at 1140 Cold Springs Rd., Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Danielle M. Slater, 1140 Cold Springs Rd., 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: July 8, 2015. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Danielle M. Slater DANIELLE M. SLATER 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 August 6, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 8/17, 8/24, 8/31, 9/9 8042 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020A0000638 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. SHINGLE SPRINGS FOURSQUARE CHURCH, 2. NEW HOPE FELLOWSHIP, located at 3838 Ponderosa Road, Shingle Springs, CA 95682/Mailing Address: PO Box 924, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, 1910 W. Sunset Blvd. Ste. 200, Los Angeles, CA 90026 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: November 1, 1971. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Ron Thigpenn RON THIGPENN, TREASURER 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 July 28, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 8/17, 8/24, 8/31, 9/9 8043 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020A0000664 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WHY ENTERPRISES, located at 1909 Mewuk Dr., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150/Mailing Address: PO Box 9437, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96158 Registered owner(s): Sheldon Bidwell, PO Box 9437, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96158/ 1909 Mewuk Dr., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: July 31, 2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Sheldon Bidwell SHELDON BIDWELL 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 August 5, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 8/17, 8/24, 8/31, 9/9 8044

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020A0000673 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CLOSET CHOREOGRAPHY, located at 3399 Mesa Verdes Dr., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Jennifer Sattler, 3399 Mesa Verdes Dr., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jennifer Sattler JENNIFER SATTLER 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 August 11, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 8/17, 8/24, 8/31, 9/9 8045 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020A0000645 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. ALL DESIGN FENCE, 2. CHARLES MERRELL BLACKSMITHING, located at 5783 Pleasant Valley Rd. #110, El Dorado, CA 95623/Mailing Address: 6100 Pleasant Valley Rd. #42, El Dorado, CA 95623 Registered owner(s): Crystal Dunkley, 6100 Pleasant Valley Rd. #42, El Dorado, CA 95623 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: July 28, 2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Crystal Dunkley CRYSTAL DUNKLEY 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 July 29, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 8/17, 8/24, 8/31, 9/9 8046

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST TITLE ORDER NUMBER: P-401107 LOAN: BAMBINO FILE: PFI-201450 A.P.N.: 091-160-017 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/29/2015. 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. NOTICE is hereby given that PLACER FORECLOSURE, INC., as trustee, or successor trustee, or substituted trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: GEORGE MICHAELSON, A MARRIED MAN Recorded 05/01/2015 as Instrument No. 2015-0018793 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of EL DORADO County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded 5/11/2020 in Book, Page, as Instrument No. 2020-0021104 of said Official Records, WILL SELL on 09/08/2020 At the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 at 10:00AM AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States), all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State hereinafter described: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. The property address and other

common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 6721 SECLUDED WAY, SHINGLE SPRINGS, CA 95682 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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: $227,902.48 In addition to cash, the trustee will accept a 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, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. In the event tender other than cash is accepted the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed with interest thereon as provided in said Note, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case PFI-201450. 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. Dated: 08/12/2020 PLACER FORECLOSURE, INC., as said Trustee 12190 Herdal Drive, Suite 9 Auburn, California 95603 (530) 888-8411 By: SHANNON WINFORD, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER DIRECTIONS MAY BE OBTAINED PURSUANT TO A WRITTEN REQUEST SUBMITTED TO THE BENEFICIARY C/O PLACER FORECLOSURE, INC., 12190 HERDAL DR., SUITE 9, AUBURN, CA 95603, WITHIN 10 DAYS OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. PLACER FORECLOSURE, INC. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0371182 To: MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT & PLACERVILLE TIMES 08/17/2020, 08/24/2020, 08/31/2020 8055 8/17, 8/24, 8/31 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on September 18th, 2020 at the hour of 7:00 pm in the Marshall Grange, 4940 Marshall Rd., Garden Valley, CA, 95633 for the purpose of establishing, by resolution, the appropriation limits for the 2020-21 fiscal year for the Garden Valley Ranch Estates Community Service District as described in article XIII B of the State Constitution. The proposed appropriation limits are $445,735.00 This hearing will be part of the agenda for the regular quarterly scheduled meeting of the Garden Valley Ranch Estates Community Service District and all comments by interested persons will be considered. Date: August 11, 2020 Marianne Agudo, Secretary/Treasurer Board of Directors of Garden Valley ranch Estates Community Service District 8/17 8056

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Supervisor with EID, explained the hydrologic study will forecast future conditions based on five different scenarios that take into account how the project would impact the hydrology, biological resources, recreation uses and power generation in the area. Director Pat Dwyer called the study essential to the future of the district given the fragility of the system. During the public comment portion of the meeting three people called in to support the study. Jonas Minton, with the Planning and Conservation League, said the project would enhance the use of EID’s water resources. Theresa Simsiman, California stewardship director at American Whitewater, said she favored the study. Tom Cumpston, EID’s former general counsel, also lent his support, saying Zanjero had years of experience in conducting similar studies. A second item only peripherally related to the project and approved by the board was a resolution appointing General Counsel Brian Poulsen and Operations Director Daniel Corcoran as contract negotiators to convert an existing contract for up to 7,550 acre-feet of water a year from Folsom Reservoir

to an indefinite term. The current contract was last renewed in 2006 for 40 years. The board also unanimously voted to adopt a mitigated negative declaration for the replacement of Flume 30. Staff said the flume, which is located east of Pollock Pines, was last replaced by PG&E in the 1990s. It’s now part of the Project 184 canal system which was transferred to EID in 1999. Work on the flume will consist of replacing approximately 350 feet of the upstream and downstream sections of the wooden flume with concrete supported by a new retaining wall. A precast concrete flume will also be installed to span Bull Creek and a new road will be constructed to allow access to the canal. Project construction is expected to take approximately 5 to 6 months beginning in September 2021. The board approved extending a contract with Hudson Henderson & Company, Inc. for one additional year to perform the fiscal year 2020 financial audit at a cost of $38,705. Staff explained that normally the district goes out to bid every three years for auditing services unless there are extenuating

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circumstances. Due to COVID-19 related difficulties, staff recommended the district stay with the existing firm another year. EID Finance Director Mark Price provided an update on the district’s efforts to market, price and refund portions of the district’s current bond debt. He reported that by the end of July, EID’s finance team staff had refinanced $64.5 million in outstanding bonds, saving an estimated $5.1 million in interest. Price suggested the savings could be used to cover lower-than-expected hydroelectric generation revenue in the future, the increasing cost of repairing and recoating district water tanks and to cover other emergency costs. Dwyer suggested the board should decide how the savings would be used. Price was also asked to provide the board with information on the agency’s current level of debt and how much interest is being paid on that debt. As of the end of July, total debt was $361 million with interest rates varying. Price concluded his presentation by saying he might return with more recommendations for refinancing depending on market conditions.

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