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Charles Michael Pleschner

1940 – Aug. 7, 2021

Charles Michael (Mike) Pleschner moved to Sacramento in 1950 with his family. He grew up in the Land Park area, attending Crocker Elementary School, Cal Jr. High, McClatchy High, Sacramento City College and University of Oregon. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon at Oregon. Mike enjoyed a career of 37 years in the pharmaceutical industry before retiring from Glaxo SmithKline in 2003.

He enjoyed golf, running, hiking, traveling with his wife Cathy and life in California. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 32 years; son Eric and grandson Aaron.

Remembrances can be made to Humane Society of US (HSUS), and American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).

James Thomas Voss

Sept. 2, 1939 – Aug. 22, 2021

Born at home in Alton, Ill., Sept. 2, 1939, to Leo John and Rose Hartmann Voss.

Jim graduated from Marquette High School in 1958 and went on to earn two master’s degrees from St. Louis University.

Jim’s early years were spent in Alton before moving west to Elko, Nev., in 1977. The move allowed Jim to pursue a career working outdoors which was his childhood dream.

In 1986, Jim and Rita moved from Elko to Placerville, Calif., where Jim retired from the U.S. Forest Service. In retirement, Jim enjoyed visiting and following his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed windsurfi ng in the California Delta region. Jim and Rita would travel annually to Maui to enjoy the surf and friends.

Jim su ered a stroke in 2008. Jim and Rita continued their travels to Maui as long as they could. Jim thoroughly loved his family and friends and helping those in need.

Jim is survived by his wife of 61 years Rita Harris Voss and their children; Paul, Matt and Paula, Tom and Robin, Anne and Chris, Laura and Je , Mike and Brigit. He was blessed with 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents, his six siblings, his son Chris, and his grandson Nathanial.

There will be a memorial service in the future in Placerville.

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Loellen (Loie) Rocca Bonser

Jan. 11, 1925 – Aug. 6, 2021

Loellen (Loie) Rocca Bonser, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother and 60-year resident of Placerville, passed away peacefully with her family at her bedside Aug. 6.

Loie was the youngest child of Bernard T. Rocca Sr. and Blanche C. Rocca and the wife of Dr. Quentin Bonser, M.D. After growing up within walking distance of University of California, Berkeley, she spent every summer of her adolescence at the Echo Lake Chalet, which was built by her brother and operated by her mother along with all the young women in the family (the “Boat Girls”) during the World War II years. She met her husband Quentin at Echo Lake. Loie was a 1944 graduate of UC Berkeley and the two were married in 1945.

In 1961, the couple moved with their four young children to Placerville. Both were active in the local community. Known to generations of Girl Scouts by her camp name, Flash, Loie started fi rst a Brownie Troop for her daughters and then a Girl Scout Day Camp that was originally held at Lion’s Park, then Charles Woods in Camino and later at Sly Park near Group Area 5. After running the camp for over 30 years and leading girls as they hiked, canoed, swam, camped, sang around campfi res and shot archery, Sly Park renamed an area near Group Area 5 “Flash Mountain” in her honor.

Loie also for many years served on the city of Placerville Parks and Recreation Committee, where she was instrumental in securing funding for and developing Gold Bug Park. Alongside her husband, she also supported the formation of the Mathewson Bonser Nursing Scholarship. It continues to grow and provide funds for local Marshall Hospital nurses to continue their education.

Loie had a passion for daily dog walks, swimming, her community, travel and of course her family in whom she instilled her love of nature and the great outdoors.

She is survived by her son Wayne Bonser (Marina); her daughter-in-law Cathy Bonser; her daughters Patty Sanford (Marty) and Carol Gunter (Ernie); her 11 grandchildren; and nine greatgrandchildren, her many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Dr. Quentin Bonser; son Gordon Bonser and granddaughter Heather Bonser Bishop.

Donations can be made in her honor to the Mathewson Bonser Nursing Scholarship in care of Marshall Foundation for Community Health, the city of Placerville Gold Bug Park, or a dog rescue site of your choice.

FUNERAL NOTICE Robert Edwards

A Celebration of Life for Robert (Bob) Edwards will be held Thursday, Sept. 9 at 1 p.m. at Green Valley Community Church, 3500 Missouri Flat Road, Placerville.

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CHP: Make Labor Day travel safety a top priority

California Highway Patrol

The Labor Day weekend is here and many Californians are preparing to close out the summer with a road trip. In anticipation of the increased tra c that often accompanies a holiday weekend, the California Highway Patrol will implement a maximum enforcement period.

The holiday enforcement e ort begins tonight at 6:01 p.m. and continues through 11:59 p.m. Monday, Sept. 6. To help keep motorists safe o cers will focus on removing impaired drivers from the road. Impairment can be caused by more than just alcohol — it also comes from cannabis, illicit drugs and prescription drugs, or a combination of any of these.

Tra c safety e orts by the CHP during the 2020 Labor Day maximum enforcement period resulted in more than 900 arrests for driving under the infl uence. Sadly, 46 people died in crashes throughout California that weekend — many of whom were not wearing a seat belt.

“Our o cers are dedicated to making the roadways safe for all who use them,” said CHP Commissioner Amanda Ray. “Driving sober or designating a sober driver is the responsible choice to keep you, your passengers and other motorists safe.”

All CHP o cers and sergeants have received additional training on detecting impaired drivers. California also has the nation’s highest number of drug recognition experts — an o cer specifi cally trained to identify drug impairment. During the upcoming holiday weekend drug recognition experts will be on duty throughout the state.

Anyone aware a driver is impaired, is asked to keep a safe distance and call 911. Be prepared to provide the dispatcher with a complete description of the vehicle, license plate number, location and direction of travel. That telephone call may save someone’s life.

CRIME LOG

The following was taken from El Dorado County Sheriff’s Offi ce logs: Aug. 16

7:53 a.m. A suspect forcibly removed a catalytic converter from a vehicle on Alhambra Drive in Cameron Park and fl ed the scene. 9:14 a.m. A 30-year-old man was arrested on an outstanding warrant and false impersonation charges on Highway 50 in Meyers. 6:50 p.m. Theft from a vehicle was reported on Highway 49 in Coloma. 9:29 p.m. A 44-year-old man was cited for damage to a hotel room on Greenleaf Drive in Placerville.

Aug. 17

10:18 a.m. An injured hiker was rescued and brought to safety on Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe. 2:49 p.m. A 47-year-old man was arrested for vandalizing a victim’s vehicle following a verbal dispute on South Street in Georgetown. 5:01 p.m. Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a scene on Critter Lane in Georgetown where a man stated his brother hit him in the head with a piece of wood.

Aug 18

11:45 a.m. A 42-year-old man was arrested for possession of a loaded assault rifl e and illegal narcotics on Grizzly Flat Road in Grizzly Flat. 1:00 p.m. An unknown suspect illegally entered a property on Sweeney Road in Fairplay. 4:06 p.m. An incident of shoplifting was reported at a business on Durock Road in Shingle Springs. 5:31 p.m. Deputies were dispatched to a suspicious person call on Perks Court in Placerville. A 31-year-old man was found to be intoxicated in public and in violation of parole and was arrested. 10:02 p.m. Theft of a purse was reported on Mother Lode Drive in Shingle Springs.

Aug 19

10:59 a.m. A real estate offi ce on Mt. Aukum Court in Mt. Aukum was reportedly burglarized. 11:00 a.m. Cash and other items were reported stolen from a resident’s room at an assisted living facility on Town Center West Way in El Dorado Hills. 4:59 p.m. A 73-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of public intoxication on Missouri Flat Road in Diamond Springs. 5:24 p.m. A 31-year-old man was arrested for violation of parole and drug charges on Mother Lode Drive in El Dorado. 8:55 p.m. A cluster of mailboxes was reported to have been vandalized on Syd Road in Greenwood.

Aug 20

3: 45 a.m. A catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle on Main Street in Georgetown. The victim reported hearing loud noises during the night. 11:30 a.m. A 54-year-old man was reportedly struck in the face by a 32-year-old man at a business on Main Street in Georgetown. 3:27 p.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported by a utility worker on Old Nail Road in Grizzly Flat. Sheriff’s deputies took possession of the vehicle that was suspected to have been involved in a violent crime. 9:20 p.m. A woman reportedly battered a 61-year-old woman on Union Ridge Court in Placerville.

Aug 21

11:52 a.m. Upon a vehicle search drug paraphernalia was found inside the vehicle on South Shingle Road in Latrobe. A 37-year-old woman was arrested. 4:43 p.m. A 35-year-old man was arrested for being a felon in possession of ammunition while in an evacuated area.

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