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FEMA denies individual assistance
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Eric Jaramishian Staff writer The Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied El Dorado County’s request for individual assistance for victims of the Caldor Fire. The California Office of Emergency Services is in the process of appealing FEMA’s decision. Health and Human Services staff has found and is still exploring other options to help support the needs of fire victims in the event that Cal OES’s appeal also gets denied, according to HHSA Chief Assistant Director Daniel Del Monte. During a special Board of Supervisors meeting Nov. 2, Del Monte presented three alternatives currently in place and three more in development to address six individual programs normally provided by FEMA. To provide legal advocacy to low-income folks impacted by Caldor Fire devastation, the county would go through Legal Services of Northern California. Anyone looking for legal aid can call (800) 660-3458 or visit Isnc.net for more information. For individuals who lost their job or can’t work, unemployment and re-employment assistance services are offered through the state’s Employment Development Department. Affected businesses also can receive assistance. More information can be found at edd.ca.gov/Unemployment/Disaster_ Unemployment_Assistance.htm. Documentation of income will be required, Del Monte said. Health and Human Services also has an alternative for voluntary agency coordination, in which Cal OES voluntary agency liaison Valeri Mihanovich has stepped up to the plate, according to Del Monte. “She has been attending meetings, answering questions that we and other community organizations may have,” Del Monte said. “She’s been seeking resources, looking for ways we might be able to get some funding to support some of these efforts.” Voluntary agency coordination normally establishes and maintains relationships with people in all levels of government, as well as ■
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Athletes of all abilities, above, play in the El Dorado Union High School District inclusion soccer championship Friday, Oct. 29 at Ponderosa High School. After Oak Ridge and Union Mine lost in the previous week’s finals, it came down to squads from El Dorado and Ponderosa vying for the Great Pumpkin Bowl win. The game was part of Northern California Special Olympics’ Unified Sports Program. Basketball is up next for inclusion sports followed by track and field. It was congratulations for all at the end of the match, right photo. Ponderosa took the win in a very close game. Photos by Laurie Edwards
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EDH Fire moves forward with annexation
Noel Stack Managing editor
The El Dorado Hills Fire Department has taken its next step toward annexing the Rescue Fire Protection District. On a 4-1 vote the EDH Fire Board approved sending a notice of intent letter to the El Dorado Local Agency Formation Commission; LAFCO is the governing body that handles annexations, which must also be approved by the county Board of Supervisors. The RFPD Board of Directors is expected to approve its notice of intent letter at the November board meeting. The move comes more than two years
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after EDH Fire completed an annexation feasibility study that concluded: “Annexation of Rescue into the EDHFD would provide reciprocal benefits to both agencies. Rescue would benefit from EDHFD’s regional and specialized resources, while EDHFD would benefit from the additional Advanced Life Support Engine Company that would be staffed within Rescue’s jurisdiction. Both departments and the (residents) they serve will benefit from an increased depth of resources, operational flexibility, increased firefighter safety and improvement in the time to achieve an effective firefighting force.” The two fire departments have had a
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Walter Lowell Bendz Aug. 16, 1939 – Oct. 23, 2021
On Saturday, Oct. 23 Walter Lowell “Walley” Bendz loving husband, father and grandfather passed away at the age of 82. Walley was born Aug. 16, 1939 in Boston, Mass., to Waldemar and Marjorie (Lowe) Bendz. He received his engineering degree from San Jose State University and proceeded to work as an electrical engineer until his retirement in 1998 from Abbott Laboratories. Walley had a passion for music that was fueled by his love and knowledge of engineering. He spent many years traveling the country recording grand pipe organs. He also made sure any important family event was captured with the best audio and video equipment so the memory could be relived. He surrounded himself at home with an audio system that he loved to share with people as the records that played on it sounded as if you were completely enrobed in the music. In 1974, Herb Caen of the San Francisco Chronicle wrote an article about Walley and the Christmas tree lights he had created. Each color of light responded to a different sound frequency and intensity as the music played. It was an engineering feat at that time. When the music played and the lights glowed, it appeared as if the tree was moving. In 1970 the Cupertino Currier referred to him as “The Man Behind the Dancing Christmas Tree.” Each year he lovingly placed the lights on a tree at Christmas and invited hundreds of people over the years into his home to enjoy it. Having created WalleyWorld Enterprises in retirement, Walley always had projects in the works including building medical devices, tube amplifiers and next generation electronics plus handling consulting projects. He loved traveling with his wife, Sharon, and visiting family and friends. Walley was preceded in death by his father Waldemar; mother Marjorie and his sisters Carol (Davis) and Joyce. He is survived by his wife Sharon; his first wife Barbara and their two children Rebecca (Matteson) and her husband Scott and their children Mark and Randy; and Robert, his wife Holly, and their children Maggie-Faye and Eleanor. He also leaves behind many cousins, nieces and nephews. There will be a Celebration of Life held in midNovember. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking you make a donation in Walley’s honor to one of the charities that was important to him: The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation give.cff.org/ tribute/walterbendz or The Children’s Music Fund secure.lglforms.com/ form_engine/s/dgmkKx-Eo9AZ_q81pLVczg.
Arrest made in hit-and-run trick-or-treating. CHP investigators say Gibson had swerved onto the shoulder of the road when she hit the pedestrian, causing “major injuries” that required an air ambulance. Witnesses at the scene said they saw Gibson stop but then drive away. CHP’s report indicates a juvenile was in the vehicle with her. Gibson was arrested at her place of employment in El Dorado County; her vehicle was located in Stockton, CHP officials reported. Gibson is charged with felony hit and run; DUI was suspected.
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A Diamond Springs woman suspected of hitting a pedestrian with her car on Halloween night and then fleeing the scene was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon, according to the Placerville office of the California Highway Patrol. Jasmine Gibson, 28, was driving a red 2017 Toyota Corolla south on Patterson Drive just north of Sunlight Drive in Diamond Springs at about 7:55 p.m. when she reportedly struck a victim who was holding the hand of a child
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CRIME LOG The following was taken from El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office logs:
grand theft on Mormon Emigrant Trail in Pollock Pines. 10:40 a.m. Deputies took a report of grand theft on Park Drive in El Dorado Hills.
Oct. 10 12:04 a.m. Deputies responded to a report of trespassing on Powers and Beatty drives in El Dorado Hills.
4:17 p.m. Battery was reported on Grizzly Flat Road in Somerset.
2:31 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Tyler Drive in Grizzly Flat.
4:27 p.m. Trespassing was suspected at Diamond Sunrise Apartments on Panther Lane in Diamond Springs.
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3:45 a.m. Trespassing was suspected on Palmer Drive in Cameron Park.
12:02 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Goose Flat Road in Pilot Hill.
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12:23 p.m. Deputies took a report of grand theft on Garnet Court in
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report of burglary at Foothill Mini Storage on Coach Lane in Cameron Park.
12:47 p.m. Burglary was reported on Mother Lode Drive in Shingle Springs. 1:56 p.m. Trespassing occurred on Bucks Bar Road in Placerville. 2:34 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Hollow Oak Drive in El Dorado Hills. 2:49 p.m. Burglary to a vehicle occurred on Acorn Creek Trailhead in Pilot Hill.
Oct. 14 7:09 a.m. Deputies assisted with a report of trespassing on Town Center Boulevard in El Dorado Hills.
2:11 p.m. Deputies assisted with a report of trespassing at Cameron Oaks Apartments on Cambridge Road in Cameron Park. South Lake Tahoe 78/37 59/37
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3:41 p.m. Burglary was reported on Beals Road in Placerville.
July 4, 1935 – Oct. 8, 2021
James DeVorl Clark entered into eternal life on Friday, Oct. 8 at the age of 86. James was born in Peoria, Ill., on July 4, 1935 to the late Howard and Ruth Clark. He had two siblings, Doris Jean Kurz and Roger Clark. James served his country proudly in the United States Coast Guard. After leaving the service he married Maria and they had one daughter Michele. He then attended Chabot College and California State University, Hayward where he received his degree while working for PG&E. Jim worked for PG&E his entire career. He later met and married his wife of 35 years Vicki. Jim’s passions in life were centered around his family, golf and his beloved cars; Mustangs being one of his favorites. Jim loved golf and was a member of Cold Springs Golf & Country Club where he had many dear friends and was known as the “Driving Range King”. J.D., as known to his friends & family, loved his daughter Michele and his grandson Tyler as they joined him on the golf course and at his many auto shows sharing his love for cars. He is survived by his wife Vicki Clark, ex-wife Maria (George) Kauwe, daughters Michele Clark and Jackie (Brent) Sarver and son Jason (Traci) Branaugh; beloved grandchildren Tyler James Clark, Tanner, Haley, Kylie, Elissa and Makenna Branaugh, Alex and Jake, Zach, Sidney and Ainsley Sarver.
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7:49 p.m. Deputies assisted with a report of vandalism on Poco Drive in Placerville.
Oct. 18
9:54 a.m. An individual was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon on Mt. Aukum Road in Placerville.
6:14 p.m. Deputies assisted with a report of battery at Mobile Manor on Cold Springs Road in Placerville. 9:36 p.m. Deputies responded to a report of battery on Cameron Park Drive in Cameron Park.
2:39 p.m. Burglary was reported on Providence Hill Road in Garden Valley. 7:49 p.m. A report of battery was taken at Motel 6 on Coach Lane in Cameron Park.
Oct. 19 4:01 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Knapp Court in El Dorado Hills.
4:58 p.m. Burglary was reported on Empire Creek Circle in Georgetown.
5:14 p.m. Deputies assisted with a report of trespassing at Code Enforcement on Scott Road in Placerville.
Oct. 16 9:19 a.m. Deputies assisted with a
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5:29 p.m. Burglary was reported on Fort Jim Road in Placerville.
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1:20 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Ox Trail Way in El Dorado Hills.
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11:19 a.m. Deputies took a report of burglary on Dorado Canyon Road in Somerset.
7:16 a.m. A report of burglary was taken at Blue Oak School on Merrychase Drive in Cameron Park.
Oct. 15 Friday
10:59 a.m. Burglary was reported on Summer Creek Road in Shingle Springs.
5:02 p.m. Deputies took a report of assault with a deadly weapon on Mother Lode Drive in Placerville.
4:06 p.m. Burglary was reported on School Street in Pollock Pines.
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12:30 p.m. Deputies assisted with a report of grand theft on Gold Ridge Trail in Pollock Pines.
2:10 p.m. Deputies took a report of grand theft on Dunnwood Drive in El Dorado Hills.
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Suspects in Halloween attack plead not guilty Mountain Democrat staff Theodora Economou and Vivian Bertrand were arraigned before El Dorado County Superior Court Judge Mark Ralphs Wednesday. The two, both in their early 20s, pleaded not guilty to felony charges after they reportedly attacked two people with a hatchet and a knife in downtown Placerville on Halloween night. Economou, a Placerville resident, and Bertrand, a resident of Auburn, are now being held without bail at the El Dorado County Jail, according to the El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office. Economou is suspected of mayhem and assault with a deadly weapon with a special allegation of causing great bodily injury and Bertand of assault with a deadly weapon, criminal threats while armed with a knife and assault with force likely to produce
great bodily injury. The pair was arrested Sunday night after reportedly stabbing a man and woman with a hatchet and a knife at about 10:30 p.m., hours after Halloween festivities. Witnesses say Economou and Bertrand were walking down Main Street reportedly hitting windows and signs of businesses when they were confronted and asked to stop. Economou and Bertrand allegedly responded by attacking a woman who had confronted her, causing facial injuries, including a severe wound to her left eye, Placerville police said. A man who tried to stop the attack was stabbed in the hand. Placerville police responding to the scene on the 400 block of Main Street said they had to chase down both Economou and Bertrand with Economou attempting to evade police by hiding in
Hangtown Creek. Economou and Bertrand were reportedly intoxicated when booked into the El Dorado County Jail. Following the attack a GoFundMe was set up for victim Kristine Hall, a Placerville resident. According to the GoFundMe page, she underwent surgery Nov. 1 at UC Davis Medical Center to save her left eye and is now at home recovering, although it is not yet known if the surgery was successful. To donate to help with Hall’s recovery costs go to gofund.me/ac017149. Economou and Bertrand will be back in court on Dec. 7. Anyone with video or any other evidence regarding the incident is asked to contact DA investigator John Robertson at (530)-621-6540.
Christmas tree permits coming online next week USDA Forest Service Christmas tree permits will be available to purchase online through Recreation.gov beginning Nov. 9. The last day to cut a tree will be Dec. 31. Trees must be either pine, fir or cedar and must be selected from a designated cutting area. Maps of designated cutting areas can be found at tinyurl.com/ upxndc37. “Adventuring out to a national forest to cut a Christmas tree for the holidays has been a treasured tradition for many generations,” said Forest Supervisor Jeff Marsolais. “Even with a large part of the landscape affected by the Caldor Fire, there will still be many places to find a special tree.” To purchase a Christmas tree permit visit Recreation. gov and look for Eldorado National Forest Christmas tree permits. It is important to carefully read the overview and needto-know information prior to purchasing the permit. Visitors will also need to set up or log in to a Recreation.gov account to complete the transaction. Setting up an account prior to Nov. 9 is recommended for a quicker check-out process. Permits sales begin at 8 a.m. Nov. 9. Permits are $10 per tree (limit of two trees per household) with an additional $2.50 processing fee. Eldorado National Forest officials say they expect the 2021 tree quota to sell out quickly and no additional permits will
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Permits must be printed out at home following purchase and carried with the permit holder on the trip to find a tree. Permit holders are also advised to print out
a Christmas tree permit map to locate legal cutting areas. Eldorado National forest officials say cutting a Christmas tree also improves forest health.
For more information about the Eldorado National Forest visit the forest website at fs.usda. gov/eldorado or call the forest supervisors’ office at (530) 303-2412.
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voluntary community and faithbased organizations specializing in response and recovery efforts. The three other individual assistance programs Health and Human Services staff is seeking alternatives for are the Individual and Household Program, Disaster Case Management Program and Crisis Counseling Program. The El Dorado Community Foundation, dedicated to providing direct support to the community and its organizations, has recently launched a grant cycle for other nonprofits to apply for funding to provide needs such as housing, childhood and youth development and wellness, mental health and wellness and environmental projects. The deadline for nonprofits to apply for these funds is Nov. 10, according to Del Monte. “Those services do fill a lot of the types of services that would be available through the Individual and Household Program,” Del Monte said. “(The El Dorado Community Foundation) also created the Caldor Fire Relief Fund, which was established in August and supports households that experienced 25% or more damage to their household or primary residence due to the fire.” Fire victims can apply for El Dorado Community Foundation assistance through eldoradocf.org. Health and Human Services staff
is also looking to develop rental assistance programs for eligible victims of the Caldor Fire. Disaster Case Management will be a key aspect to recovery. “You may not realize needs that you have until you are sort of walking down that path,” Del Monte said. “… discussing the needs coming from the community is important but there will be additional needs identified over the next six to 12 months through having plans developed with individuals one-onone.” Service providers like the Salvation Army may be called in to assess in detail individuals’ disaster-caused unmet needs. If FEMA denies the Cal OES appeal, the county would not be reimbursed for the cost of these services, said Del Monte. Last in development are counseling services for folks impacted by the fire. CalHOPE, which provides crisis support for communities impacted by disasters, can provide counseling services remotely by phone at (833) 317-4673. Del Monte said there is also a federal disaster distress hotline, which provides similar services to CalHOPE, and can be reached at (800) 985-5990. The county may also hire a mental health worker to provide emotional support to victims of the Caldor Fire.
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OPINION
Richard B. Esposito Publisher
Noel Stack Managing Editor
Krysten Kellum Editor
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Gov. Newsom glosses over state’s sluggish recovery
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s he fended off a campaign to recall him this year, Gov. Gavin Newsom adopted the slogan “California Comeback” to describe what he said was a very robust recovery from the severe recession triggered by COVID-19 shutdowns. DAN WALTERS Ever since, as the federal government released its monthly reports on employment and unemployment, Newsom — or, more likely, his staff — would cherry-pick the data to buttress his claim of a massive surge of economic activity. He did it again recently as job numbers for September were released, saying, “Our economic recovery continues to make promising progress, with 812,000 new jobs this year and regaining over 63% of those jobs we lost to the pandemic. As we continue averaging record job creation, our work is more important than ever to get more Californians back on the job and support those hardest hit by the pandemic.” What he didn’t say was that California is still more than a million jobs short of regaining the two-plus million jobs erased during the recession and that our unemployment rate of 7.5% is tied with Nevada’s for the highest in the nation. California Gov. It’s 50% higher than the national rate of Gavin Newsom 4.8% and nearly four continues to paint times as high as the a rosy picture of 2% rate in Nebraska, the nation’s lowest. vigorous economic Arch-rival Texas recovery, but had a 5.6% rate in employment data September. Data from the says otherwise. state Employment Development Department show the dramatic change in the job picture since March 2020, just before the pandemic changed everything. In that month, the state counted 19.5 million Californians in the labor force with 18.8 million of them working and unemployment at a record-low 3.9%. In September, the state’s labor force was just 19 million, only 17.6 million were employed and the jobless rate was 7.5%. The state’s overall population is virtually unchanged, but a half-million fewer Californians
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Letters to the Editor Pioneer Energy EDITOR: found the article about Pioneer Energy taking over the supply of electricity to residents of El Dorado County interesting and informative. I learned, for example, that it requires current customers of PG&E to opt out of Pioneer Energy, rather than opt in. I also learned that residential customers can expect to save an average of $93 per year, or less than $8 a month, about enough for a bottle of beer. That, of course, assumes their estimates are better than those for the bullet train to nowhere. Their mission statement says they will provide reliable service. Did I misunderstand? I thought PG&E would be delivering the power, in which case the reliability of service is not in the hands of Pioneer. Are we being conned? The one thing I did see was that one can opt out (stay with PG&E) by phone or website. Whose phone? Whose website? Now that would have been useful information. COLTON MEYER Somerset
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It is the environmentalists’ fault EDITOR: uring the height of the Caldor Fire, I was told by a couple people that these fires were the environmentalists’ fault. I sincerely thought the first person was kidding but he was quite serious. I was taken aback by such a simplistic answer for a very complex problem. There were mistakes made by all interested parties so there is plenty of blame to go around. In the period of some 100 years, our forests went from what John Muir described as open parkland to heavily overgrown. How did it happen? Firstly, it was due to lack of knowledge and inexperience managing western forests. Well into the 20th century it was believed that all forest fires were bad and had to be suppressed. By the time the
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Forest Service realized fire is a vital part of forest health, the damage was done and many forests were heavily overgrown. I suspect what the people mentioned above had in mind when they blamed the environmentalists was that tree huggers won’t let any trees be cut down. There is some truth to the fact that the suspension of most logging did add to the fuel load. However, it was clear the logging practices of the 1980s were unsustainable. They were cutting more trees than could grow back and the practice of clear cutting was extremely destructive to the environment and wildlife habit. The forests became a patchwork of areas very overgrown with heavy fuel loads and areas devoid of all trees. Thankfully, the Forest Service has a much better concept of what it takes to manage our western forests. Burning, mechanical thinning and more environmentally friendly and selective logging practices are in place. However, millions of acres of forest need thinning and all agencies involved in doing this work are woefully underfunded and understaffed. Our own representative, Mr. McClintock, talks a good line but consistently votes against increases in funding for forest management and fire suppression. Ironically, there were people in California who already had figured this out. The Native Americans had been doing controlled burning in California for thousands of years. They learned to carefully manage their environment by burning in regular cycles of one to three years. This left the forest much more open and devoid of excess fuel, preventing catastrophic fires we see today. If we don’t do something about climate change, this discussion is all hyperbolic. Droughts, heat waves and fires will only worsen and forests at the lower elevations will most likely be decimated. The pace and severity of the change is happening faster than most scientists have predicted. We do something about climate change or we suffer the consequences — and they will not be pleasant. SCOTT TAYLOR Placerville
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period, not far removed s we speed through the from the devastating final quarter Caldor Fire, which swept through our watershed. of 2021, I While any precipitation am awed at how the is welcome, we are wary El Dorado Irrigation of the intense rains that District, its employees can bring extreme water and our customers and flows in a short period community have dealt of time. with adversity and the With all the welcome complex challenges they have faced this water comes unwelcome JIM ABERCROMBIE sediment that can cause year. From the ongoing pandemic and significant additional damage to fire-ravaged areas and impair source drought conditions to the destruction water quality in the district’s reservoirs. in the wake of the Caldor Fire, our The potential for debris flows will community has shown such resilience. remain a challenge not only this year, EID contractors and crews are but for years to come. busily rebuilding the flumes destroyed Debris flows can include a significant in the Caldor Fire. Roads have been movement of mud, ash, rocks and tree cut to gain access to these sites materials. Because the widespread and personnel are working daily to Caldor Fire burned off the natural replace the destroyed flumes on an vegetation that “anchors” healthy accelerated schedule to get the water slopes and acts like a sponge and flowing again before the end of the natural filter, many landscapes within year. The challenges are significant, our watersheds are vulnerable to fastbut so are the stakes. A third of EID’s moving flows. water supply is conveyed through the The district recently invested in 22-mile-long canal and flume system. equipment to clear away the debris It’s a vital artery we need to make that may block the flow of water whole so water can flow into Forebay entering our reservoirs. We must be Reservoir for water supply and power vigilant that material-laden flows generation and to Jenkinson Lake, our do not clog and ultimately damage primary drinking water reservoir, for important portions of our water ongoing drought protection. diversion infrastructure, including As this column goes to print, the tunnels that allow us to fill Jenkinson district has experienced a significant Lake with water. atmospheric river rain event that In a year that has included the brought more than 5 inches of ongoing pandemic, emergency precipitation to our area in a 24-hour 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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repairs to flumes and repairs to aging water lines, there is also the regular planning that must continue to reinvest in the district’s vast community infrastructure. In addition to emergencies, EID remains faced with the ongoing challenge of continuing to finance the rehabilitation and reconstruction of important facilities and to properly maintain the infrastructure that so many in our community relies on. The EID Board of Directors will soon have an opportunity to vote on the annual five-year capital improvement plan update that addresses many projects necessary to keep EID’s facilities in good condition so service levels continue to meet our customers’ expectations. Projects include completion of the new Folsom Lake intake, set for completion early 2022, which provides our sole means of accessing our water supplies in Folsom Lake. The Upper Main Ditch piping project, also set for completion in 2022, allows us to capture water previously lost to seepage and evapotranspiration and increases the quality of the water that comes into the water treatment plant. There is also a continued plan to replace many other wooden flumes with new concrete conveyance structures that will be more resilient to fire and landslides, as well as an extensive water service line and water line replacement program that helps us systematically replace the important service lines and pipelines that deliver water to customers’ homes
and businesses. The plan also includes needed replacement of sewer collection pipelines and pump stations that safely convey wastewater for treatment and disposal at our wastewater treatment plants. As EID gets closer to completing its CIP update, this marks a good opportunity to think about the extensive and interconnected infrastructure that makes EID’s services so reliable. And in light of its fragility in the wake of natural disaster, we are recommitted to making it more resilient and long lasting. It is also important to remember what it takes to keep this vast, interconnected system in working order. District staff care for a system of infrastructure sprawled over 220 square miles; a system that ranges from 500 feet in elevation in the western part of our county all the way up to 4,000 feet in the Sierra Nevada. The water system alone has 200 pressure-regulation zones and more than 1,245 miles of pipeline, 27 miles of ditches, five water treatment plants, 26 storage reservoirs and 37 pumping stations. Our wastewater treatment and recycled water systems are equally complex and highly regulated with 456 miles of sewer lines, 95 miles of recycled waterlines, 60 lift stations and four treatment facilities. With infrastructure as varied and valuable as EID’s — more than a $1 billion of historical value in pipes,
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count themselves as workers and 1.2 million fewer are working. Moreover, California now accounts for a whopping 31% of the nation’s new unemployment claims, with more than 80,000 residents filing claims for the week ending Oct. 16, the federal data report revealed. Simply put, the nation as a whole has snapped back from the COVID-19 recession and other states are seeing record low unemployment rates, but recovery has been, to put it mildly, sluggish in California. Michael Bernick, a former director of the state Employment Development Department and an attorney at Duane Morris, told CalMatters’ Emily Hoeven: “The explanations previously given for California lagging behind the national economy are no longer convincing. California’s COVID rates are below other states, schools have reopened and child care is coming back. The small business economy in California remains decimated, limiting job openings. However, employers who do have job openings … report few applicants.” We may be seeing not just a slow recovery from
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American Assoc of University Women, Foothills of EDC Branch. Our mission is to advance gender equity for women & girls. Science and Math Camp Scholarships, programs & interest groups. Leave a voicemail for Laurel 530-4177737 or Sara 530-417-7138. eldorado-ca.aauw.net Struggling with life? Celebrate Recovery is for any Hurt, Habit or Hang-up. We are a faith-based recovery program for life’s issues and struggles. Join us Thursday nights at 6:30pm at Green Valley Church, 3500 Green Valley Rd, Placerville. Doors open at 6:15pm. Children’s programs are available for ages 3 months to 18 years old. Email: celebrate@ greenvalley.church. Find us on Facebook: https://m. facebook.com/crgvcc/ El DORADO COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Dedicated to all aspects of ham radio. Meetings held on the fourth Thursday of each month at Federated Church, 1031 Thompson Way, Placerville, 7:15 pm. Visitors and non-hams welcome. Info at www.edcarc.net The El Dorado County of Republican Women Federated meet on the 4th Thursday of every month at 5:30PM. Email to get location of meeting edcrwf1952@ gmail.com. We are looking to have other conservative women join our group. Feel free to come to a meeting and check us out. Please contact -chilcoat_edcrwf@ netzero.com CANTARE CHORALE of the Sierra Foothills performs all styles of choral music and is always looking for talented new members. For information, audition, or to schedule an event see www. cantarechorale.com, call (530) 677-8463. or (530) 676-4432. DEMOCRATS – Come meet with the United Democrats of El Dorado County at Round Table Pizza–Missouri Flat Rd. in Placerville at noon on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Call (530)391-6414 or see edcdems.org for more information. Fleet Reserve Assoc, Br 275, Active Duty or Retired Veterans, USN, USMC, Coast Guard. Regular meeting on 4th Wednesday each month, social 5:30 pm, dinner 6:00 pm, and meeting 7:00 pm. Veterans Memorial Building 130 Placerville Drive, contact Larry (530) 677-3925 Save America Freedom Car Caravan. Bring your flags support Conservative Values First Saturday of every month. Hwy 50 Ray Lawyer Park and Ride, Placerville to Watt Ave and back. Meet 11:30A.M. Depart 12:00 noon 530-240-5896
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GOLD RUSH CHORUS now welcomes both men and women to share the joy of singing four-part harmony in the barbershop style. To learn more or to book a performance, call Howard at (530) 647-6513 or Kent (530) 651-3575 Hangtown Women’s TENNIS Club. Women of every level welcome! Come play for fun & exercise! $30 annual membership includes monthly lessons. Weds 9-11 am. El Dorado High School courts, Acacia St., Placerville. Includes monthly social activities. (925) 250-4656.
NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP ZOOM MEETINGS occurring. Keep up-to-date for in person to resume as allowed at web site NAMIeldoradocounty.org. Warmline: 530-306-4101 Meeting 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Tuesdays 6-7:30 pm. NAMI Family Support Group ZOOM link https://us02web. zoom.us/j/3401819716 Meeting ID: 340 181 9716 One tap mobile +16699009128, 3401819716 Do your feet or hands tingle, feel numb, or hurt. The Placerville Neuropathy Support Group meets the 2nd Wed. of each month, 1 PM, Senior Center, 937 Spring St. Except: July, Aug. & Dec. Jan., Feb., March telephone meeting. Call Bev (877)6226298 for instructions. Placerville Senior Softball Club. Welcomes all men and women ball players, slow pitch, 55 and older. Season is April through Sept. Contact Dean Panell simplefolk1028@yahoo.com (530) 620-4755, or Kelly Heavin sfd5r5ter@aol.com (530) 919-0386 POLLOCK PINES-CAMINO ROTARY CLUB is seeking people interes ted in community service and interested in exploring a Rotary club of friendships, reasonable dues and endless satisfaction. Please call 530305-0872 for information regarding Rotary and an upcoming meeting. Senior PEER COUNSELING Seniors 55 and over who are grieving, depressed or having issues related to aging can meet one-on-one with a caring senior, professionally supervised and trained to listen and encourage. Call (530)621-6304 to leave a message and get started. Soroptimist International of Placerville wants to meet you! Are you looking to impact your community, make new friends with dynamic women, and feel good about your efforts? Our mission is to improve the lives of women and children. Explore the joy of being a member of a Club that makes a significant difference in many lives. Contact us at (530) 344-1476 or sipplacerille@soroptimist. net or visit https:/ / siplacerville.org/. (Meetings can be attended in person or via Zoom, until COVID19 distancing is no longer required.) TOPS Club, Inc. meets Tuesday 9:00–11:00 am, Veterans Hall (downstairs) 130 Placerville Dr. For more information call Bonnie (530) 644-4668 Helping millions take off pounds sensibly since 1948. UPPER ROOM DINING HALL located at 1868 Broadway, Placerville. Feeding the hungry 365 days a year. Food served from 4 to 5:30PM daily. Hall opens at 2 pm, open all holidays. Avail for families, seniors, veterans, and any who need a meal. Help us Feed the Hungry. Volunteers and monetary contributions always welcome P.O. Box 484, Placerville CA 95667 or (530)497-5146. VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 2680 Looking for new members. First years dues paid by the Post. Meeting is the 2nd Friday of each month at 6:30 pm. Call Primo at (530) 626-5753 WOMEN VOTERS League of Women Voters of El Dorado County voter education. For information go to lwveldorado.org or (530) 672-3141.
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Prescribed burning to begin in Eldorado National Forest
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USDA Forest Service With the change in weather Eldorado National Forest officials say they are switching their focus from wildfires to prescribed burning. In November fire managers will continue with the annual prescribed burn program. “Prescribed fire is a valuable tool for achieving our goals of community protection, ecosystem health and a productive working landscape,” said Forest Supervisor Jeff Marsolais. “These low-intensity, managed fires are designed to achieve specific goals depending on the area and resource needs; for example, to create a mosaic of diverse habitats for plants and animals, to help endangered species recover, or to reduce hazardous fuels thereby reducing the severity of future wildfires.” According to fire managers up to 3,000 acres of national forest land is prepared and available to prescribe burn this winter and spring if conditions allow. The actual number of acres accomplished will depend on weather and air quality conditions that limit the number of days prescribed burning can take place. Prescribed burning is planned for the following Eldorado National Forest locations throughout the winter and spring:
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Amador Ranger District Understory burning in the Power Fire, View 88, Scottiago, Oski Bear, Mokey Bear, Lost Horse, Callecat and Tiger Creek prescribed fire projects. Pile burning in the View 88, Power
Fire reforestation, Foster Meadow, Callecat, Copy Cat, Prospect Rock, Bear, Silver Lake WUI, Scottiago and CHIPS projects.
Georgetown Ranger District • Understory burning in the Big Grizzly, Georgetown Maintenance, Tobacco Gulch, and Georgetown Compound prescribed fire projects. • Pile burning in the King Fire Restoration Project (2Chaix, Caesar, En Garde, Younger, Longshanks and Pompeii).
Pacific Ranger District • Pile burning in the King Fire Restoration (Quidazoic), Trimburgh, administrative/recreation sites, John Don’t and Cleveland Icehouse projects.
Placerville Ranger District • Pile burning in the Silver Saddle, Marshall Mine, Iron Trap, Alder, Trestle, Raintree, Roadrunner (Highway 50 fuel break), Grizzly Trails and Trestle projects. A map of the burn project locations will be available on the forest website at fs.usda.gov/eldorado. Prescribed fires are ignited after close evaluation of weather and fuel conditions, social, political and economic considerations and other factors that influence fire behavior and the ecological effects of fire. “We are sensitive to the fact that smoke has an impact on people, particularly those with respiratory n
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Nimbus hatchery to increase Chinook salmon production California Department of Fish and Wildlife
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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation have announced a joint effort at the Nimbus Fish Hatchery in Sacramento County to increase production of fall-run Chinook salmon by 500,000 smolts to help combat effects of the drought. Spawning of returning fall-run Chinook salmon begins this week at the Nimbus Fish Hatchery on the American River. The hatchery typically produces 4 million Chinook salmon smolts for release into the American River and locations in San Francisco and San Pablo bays. This year production goals have been increased to 4.5 million salmon smolts. “Chinook salmon returns to the American
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horoscope by Holiday Mathis n today ARIES (March 21-April 19). Emotionally intertwined, you seem to feel someone’s pain, joy, interest, apathy and more. And what about what you go through? Is it mutually felt? Consider the balance of the relationship. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It’s a time for maximum preparedness. Everyone is capable of more than you think, especially you. Stretch yourself, and expect that your competition is also out there stretching. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ve heard the same words from different places. Parents, teachers, leaders, mentors... from each source, the meaning changed a little, but it points to the same thing. Take action. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Attempts to make others feel comfortable will grease the social wheels. People care what you think of them more than you might guess. Simply making the effort to get in sync with others will do the trick. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Finding the right perspective will be tricky. There is much to take in. The closer you look, the less you see. A wide-angle lens will show you more but removes you from the action. Let intuition guide you to your ideal vantage point. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Share your feelings with enthusiasm. Your boldness lets others know who you are. They trust you when they understand you better. And your confidence inspires others to be forthright.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It is difficult to carry items up a ladder. It is much safer to set things down and secure your climb in hopes things will still be there on the way back down. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’re not worried about what they think of you because you sense their minds are elsewhere. This will come as a liberation and an invitation to do as you please. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You hate to think of yourself as complicated, but there’s no getting around it: All humans are. Any time you spend figuring out your particular needs will save you from wasting time on what cannot fulfill you. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Write it down; write all of it down. These are details you won’t want to miss. Later, you’ll be using these notes to organize your life into the calendars and checklists that keep you on track. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’re uncomfortable as the center of attention, but try not to deflect praise. A secret part of you needs the admiration and will absorb it to use as fuel for your work to come. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). In some instances, keeping the sacredness of your inner life to yourself is healthy for a relationship, and sometimes it’s not. Caring enough to cautiously consider what is best to share is, in itself, a sign of love.
River declined significantly during California’s last drought,” said Jason Julienne, supervisor for CDFW’s North Central Region fish hatcheries. “We’re using those observations and that experience to get ahead of any population declines this time around by increasing production to help sustain this important salmon run.” The lower American River supports both wild and hatchery produced fall-run Chinook salmon and has undergone several habitat restoration projects in recent years to improve natural production. The American River once provided approximately 100 miles of spawning habitat for native Chinook salmon and steelhead trout. With the construction of the Nimbus Dam and the creation of Folsom Lake, these fish lost access to
most of their historical spawning and rearing habitat. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation designed and built the Nimbus Fish Hatchery in 1958 to mitigate for lost habitat and currently pays CDFW to operate and maintain the hatchery. Most, if not all, of the additional salmon smolts produced at the Nimbus Fish Hatchery will be trucked and released at sites in the San Pablo and San Francisco bays to improve survival and further evaluate several new release points used last spring when American River conditions were too poor to release the juvenile fish. Consistent with current strategies, 25% of the additional fish will have their adipose fins clipped and coded-wire tags installed to identify them n
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El Dorado Hills (17.5%) — but no commitment will be made regarding that until the official application process has begun. Directors Jim Hartley, Tim White, Bobbi Bennett and John Giraudo supported sending the letter of intent to LAFCO. Director Greg Durante voted no. After the meeting Director Durante told Village Life he couldn’t support annexation because he didn’t think it benefited El Dorado Hills residents. “We’re putting the cost of taking care of that other district on the backs of our El Dorado Hills citizens.” Durante, who also opposed the Latrobe Fire Protection District annexation completed in 2014, expressed concerns about optimistic financial projections and expenses associated with annexation — planned and unplanned. When EDH Fire took over Latrobe unexpected expenses hit the department: repairs to the fire station, additional staffing costs and a new engine. Durante said the same will happen if EDH Fire annexes Rescue. Instead, he suggested keeping the departments’ shared service agreement in place for now and supporting an RFPD assessment on its residents to fund the fire department. Acknowledging that many El Dorado County fire departments are
in bad shape financially, while EDH Fire has “money in the bank,” Durante said he worries that annexing Rescue could take the department down a slippery slope. “There’s going to be no stop to it,” he said. “I can’t make our citizens of El Dorado Hills responsible for the entire county.” Calling this action a “jumping off point,” Johnson acknowledged that both fire departments have a lot of work ahead of them before annexation is a done deal. Each department must file an official application with LAFCO, meet with labor unions, lock down agreement terms and hold community meetings to address their residents’ concerns. Among the issues EDH Fire will have to tackle are the costs of facilities upgrades and equipment replacement to accommodate EDH’s 24/7 model in Rescue as well as adjusting the smaller agency’s salary schedule. Preliminary financial analysis shared at the EDH Fire Board meeting outline potential costs and budget deficits — up to nearly $800,000 in a decade — should revenues remain flat. Johnson noted that building permit and property tax revenue in the Rescue area will grow in the coming years — and with that come additional calls for service. “The development is not ‘coming’ to Rescue,” he said. “It’s in Rescue today.”
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conditions and allergies,” said Fire Management Officer Nickie Johnny. Project managers coordinate with state and local county air pollution control districts and monitor weather conditions to ensure that burning takes place on the best days for smoke dispersion. The Forest Service recommends that people with respiratory illness or adversely affected by smoke and living in or near the Eldorado National Forest should contact the nearest ranger station. These people will be placed on a “sensitive persons
4087. Donations to help with the shipping are also appreciated. Checks should be made out to “Indian Rock Trees for Troops.” Geri is continuing the tradition of sending Christmas trees to El Dorado County service personnel started by her late husband Larry Hyder and the late Carl Borelli.
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Christmas is not far off and the United States has service personnel from El Dorado County deployed all over the world. Christmas is a good time to remind those serving of the love and appreciation from home by sending a real Christmas tree with decorations. The Christmas elves at Indian Rock Tree Farm in Camino make the tree delivery possible. “We send to wherever they are deployed so we need to get the names from the community,” Geri Hyder, Indian Rock Tree Farm proprietor said.
Along with the trees, cards and letters of love and appreciation from the community are sent. “We receive thanks from so many who receive the trees,” Hyder said. Names and addresses are needed as soon as possible. For more information or to give a name contact indianrock@directcon.net or call (530) 622-
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Reading the green Thomas Frey Staff writer A difficult 2021 spring season blossomed into an unforgettable fall season for the El Dorado and Union Mine girls golf teams. For the Diamondbacks it was the fourth consecutive Sierra Valley Conference crown and for the Cougars it was a season of stark improvement led by senior leaders Sharon McFarland and Danielle Jastrab. El Dorado didn’t win a match last season and this year they won five matches and finished second in the SVC. “They have both become leaders on our team,” said Cougars head coach Dale Kasnic. The seniors have been trying to cultivate an environment that focuses on togetherness while working diligently. “We’ve grown together (and are) a lot closer,” Jastrab said. “We’re all buddies now and before, when we started, it wasn’t like that.” McFarland and Jastrab each have a grade point averages of 4.0 or better and were All-League all four years at El Dorado where they improved immensely since first stepping on the grass. “We both were shooting in the 100s,” McFarland said. “Our stroke game and score have improved drastically.” In the league championship, McFarland shot a teamlow 82 while Jastrab set a career low with a score of 84. Kasnic said it’s going to be difficult filling their shoes on the course next season. “Sharon’s a technician and she really works hard on her game,” Kasnic said. “Danielle is a great kid who always has a smile on her
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Union Mine freshman Lillian McGowan follows through on her shot. She won the Sierra Valley Conference title with a score of 72 to go on to play in the Master’s Tournament. Lillian McGowan began playing golf about two years ago and has already climbed to the top of the Sierra Valley Conference by scoring a 72 at the league final. “It was a big motivation, kind of a boost,” McGowan said of winning the league title. “I just feel like if I can do it as a freshman, it leads to a lot more opportunities later in high school golf.” In the Sac-Joaquin Section Championships she placed second to qualify for the SacJoaquin Section’s Masters Golf Championships at the Reserve at Spanos Park in Stockton Nov. 1. With a spot in the NorCal Championships on the line she tee’d off in the wind and rain alongside 105 of the region’s top golfers. Eighteen holes wasn’t enough to settle who would move on and McGowan went to a tiebreaker after shooting a 73. Par for the Reserve at Spanos Park in 72. She narrowly lost and saw her season end inches away from NorCal.
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El Dorado’s Aldo Ruelas-Lara shows of some fancy footwork as he takes the ball downfield in last Friday’s El Dorado Union High School District Great Pumpkin Bowl inclusion soccer championship.
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El Dorado High School friends Ravneet Shoor, left, and Courtney Whitney were paired up as partners to coach and motivate each other.
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The Georgetown Divide Rotary Club hosts its annual Auction and Steak Dinner to be held at 5 p.m. at the Georgetown IOOF Hall. Proceeds benefit the Golden Sierra Scholarship Fund. Tickets are available from a Rotarian or at Patti Smith’s office in Georgetown. The CASA virtual gala, Strong Voices, takes place online 6-7 p.m. with the auction now open. For more information visit casaeldorado.org.
Nov. 7 Enjoy Breakfast with the Vets. The members of Fleet Reserve Association Branch 275 invite everyone to their First Sunday Community Breakfast at the Veterans Memorial Building, 130 Placerville Drive in Placerville. This full menu breakfast is served 7-11 a.m. for only $6 for adults and $3 for kids. All proceeds stay local to assist needy veterans and their families in the community.. Toogood Winery, 7280 Fair Play Road in Fair Play, is having Private Port Tastings on Sundays, Nov. 7, 14, 21 & 28 with seatings at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. To make a reservation call (530) 620-1910. Taste 12 ports in one visit. Ports will be paired with an assortment of cheeses and sweet bites.
Nov. 8 Vitalant will host an El Dorado Hills community blood drive, 12:30-4:30 p.m. The Bloodmobile will be located in the parking lot near the baseball fields at the El Dorado Hills Community Services District, 1021 Harvard Way, El Dorado Hills. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment at donors. vitalant.org and use blood drive code SMFM019 or call Vitalant at (877) 2584825 and mention blood drive code SMFM019. Walkins will be accommodated if space allows. n
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ased on what is considered one of the greatest novels of the 19th century, the musical “Les Misérables” tells a story that delves into questions of law and justice, religion and philosophy, history and politics and, of course, romantic and familial love. Although Victor Hugo’s French historical tome was first published in 1862, the themes still resonate today as is evident through its numerous adaptations. The musical version has proven a fan favorite, the score composed by Claude-Michel Schönberg, original French lyrics by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel and English lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer. As she is wont to do, Oak Ridge High School Visual and Performing Arts Program Director Kate Rolls has bitten off an ambitious mouthful. With her biggest cast ever, Rolls is excited to see the program growing. “The majority of them have never been in a production here at Oak Ridge before,” she revealed. “We’ve got some great kids who I didn’t know about. They’ve just come out of nowhere. That’s cool. I love it.” “Les Misérables” was last performed on the Oak Ridge stage
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Jean Valjean (Jacob Duong-Tran) and Fantine (Madeline L’Engle), center, exchange words in a scene as Javert (Brandon Bagley), far left, and the Constables (Sam Carter and Sophia Bueno), far right, watch in the ORHS production of “Les Misérables.” in 2005, when Rolls herself was a student. Though a resounding success and sold out every night, Rolls insists that the cast is even better this time around. “We’re displaying this amazing vocal talent that our students here at Oak Ridge have,” she said, commending Vocal Director Natalie Fletterick in readying the cast for the demanding score. The musical is entirely sung, which was a sticking point for junior Jacob Duong-Tran, who plays Jean Valjean. “I didn’t actually want to do the musical. My mom said that if I didn’t audition, I would be n
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onderosa Stage Production cast members take the stage for the first time since 2019, tackling a grim part of American history. “Radium Girls” tells the story of factory workers at the Radium Dial Company, known for its luminous watch dials made from radium-mixed paint known as “undark.” The workers were directed by their employers to touch the brush tip to their lips in order to create a finer point as they meticulously painted each dial. Believing the paint to be harmless, they began adding the reflective coloring to their fingernails, face and mouth. With time, as more and more factory workers grew ill, a group of female workers stood up to their employer, suing and eventually winning damages outside of court. The talented Ponderosa High School n
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Warren Miller Entertainment presents its 72nd feature film, “Winter Starts Now.” The film is a “love letter” to that special place on the calendar — the winter season. It’s a call to action for all viewers to get stoked, be prepared, because the season so many live for is here. The 72nd annual ski and snowboard film from Warren Miller Entertainment chases winter from coast to coast — from Alaska’s Prince William Sound, where the only fresh tracks encountered belong to bears, to Maine’s community of craftsmen and women devoted to sliding on snow. It features kids with huge Olympic dreams and adaptive shredders who leave even the most able athletes in the dust. Viewers will road trip with big mountain skiers Marcus Caston and Connery Lundin as they chase winter all the way to Alaska, before catching up with speed riding legend JT Holmes and meeting new friends like Madison Rose and Vasu Sojitra. “Winter Starts Now” takes viewers on a journey to the highest peak in America, to the best groomed trails at beloved resorts, and to the mom
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and pop’s that have stood their ground throughout the ever-changing ski world. The film is an homage to every skier who lives for the thrill and finds solace on the chairlift. “If we learned anything from last year’s most unusual winter, it’s that skiing and snowboarding and life in the mountains provide a release and a reprieve and a reminder of what matters most,” said Micah Abrams, VP of content for Warren Miller Entertainment. “Every year we celebrate that moment when you can see your breath and realize that you’re only a few weeks away from your first run of the year. For the 72nd year in a row, we’re pleased to announce, ‘Winter Starts Now!’ Whether you join us at your local theater or virtually through Outside TV, we look forward to celebrating with you.” Warren Miller Entertainment’s film Winter Starts Now will play in Northern California in November. Tickets are available at warrenmiller. com/events/ca. Local dates and showtimes are: Sacramento, Crest Theatre — Nov. 12 at 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Olympic Valley, Olympic Village Lodge — Nov. 20 at 4 and 7 p.m.
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he Placerville Shakespeare Club invites the community to its upcoming Bluegrass & Brews concert featuring the Quartz Mountain Ramblers. Guests will enjoy an afternoon of great music, brew tasting, wine and beverages. Concert tickets ($20) include beer tasting and popcorn. No host wine, beer and beverages will also be available. The concert will be held at the Clubhouse, 2940 Bedford Ave. in Placerville, 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6. Doors open at 3 p.m. Call Cherie at (916)
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evada City guitaristsinstrumentalists Peter Wilson and John Girton will perform Saturday, Nov. 6, in the upper gallery of the historical Miners Foundry. Wilson & Girton have between them decades of experience playing and writing music. Wilson began touring and performing in 1978 and is a member of the Grateful Dead tribute band the Deadbeats. He also performs on his own throughout various venues in the region. He has opened for such legends as Etta James, Robert Cray and Maria Muldaur. Girton is known for performing with Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks, as well as his many local shows where he serenades audiences with his distinctive guitar sound. He has been playing professionally for more than 20 years and is noted for introducing a bit of humor into his jazz, blues, swing and folk music. The two will be “swapping songs” for this performance, which will take place in the gallery at Miners Foundry. Cocktails and other beverages will be available for sale. For tickets and more information visit minersfoundry.org.
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“Dear Ike: Lost Letters to a Teen Idol” showcases a boy’s fantastic dream of making movies with his teen idol. See this film and many others as part of the virtual Napa Valley Film Festival, Nov. 10-14.
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roduced by Cinema Napa Valley, the annual Napa Valley Film Festival, Nov. 10-14, will showcase nearly 60 narrative, documentary and short films from a strong roster of established and emerging artists. All access screening passes for $99 will allow unlimited streaming access to the schedule of films throughout the festival, including many exclusive Q&As and introductions from the filmmakers. “We are thrilled to present another eclectic program of highly-curated narrative and documentary films to kick-off this year’s festival,” said Cinema Napa Valley Chairman Rick Garber. “In addition, we’re excited to integrate several postscreening conversations with artists to discuss their work, showcasing their artistry and craft. We’re also continuing our Celebrity Tribute tradition and are eager to announce this year’s slate of deserving honorees in the coming days.”
Narrative features “Fires in The Dark” — Set in a small village in 17th century France, 15-year-old Alan is forced to take the place of his father who has sold himself into indentured service for two years to support the family. “Moving in 2008” — Documenting a family tragedy that takes place during the recession of 2008, the film is both personal and universal with its honest depiction of a family going through a crisis catalyzed by unemployment, personal demons and illness. Post screening Q&A with Director Calogero Carucci. “Porcupine” — An adult woman puts herself up for adoption and forms a bond with the misanthropic patriarch of her adoptive family. “Porcupine” is based on a true story that stars Jena Malone. “Precarious” — A young man searches for a cursed fortune in an inescapable 1960s dreamscape. A hand-built film that recalls an era of fantasy not reliant on digital effects, “Precarious” is a remarkable mystery story. Post screening Q&A with Director Wes Terray. “The Winter House” — Eileen is a grieving novelist seeking to escape her troubles and rents a remote lake house in northern
New Hampshire, where she meets and forges a bond with Jesse, a young drifter with troubles (and secrets) of his own. Lili Taylor stars. Post screening Q&A with Director Keith Boynton. “Vagabonds” — Four vagabonds, with seemingly no future, will discover the meaning of hope after a chance encounter. For Jo and Faustine, two worlds collide: misery and opulence, illiteracy and culture. One is a young woman living out of her broken car, while the other, a wannabe writer, ran away from her family and comfortable consumerist life. “The Only One” — Tom just turned 30. She has spent her whole life chasing her wanderlust, collecting passport stamps, experiences and stories to tell her grandchildren. Now, contemplating the question of the biological clock, she arrives on a vineyard in the south of France to revisit the one man who she ever considered settling down with. Post screening Q& with Director Noah Gilbert.
Documentary features “The Choir and Conductor” — A visionary conductor is hired when few women were given the chance to conduct and her extraordinary impact on thousands of children who love to sing together in a choir, now world-renowned. Directed by Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker and NVFF alum Freida Lee Mock. Post screening Q&A with director. “The Mustangs: America’s Wild Horses” —Audiences will go on an odyssey throughout America to places few people have seen or even know about. There are more than 80,000 wild horses on federal lands and more than 50,000 in government corrals; this is their story. Executive produced by Robert Redford, Patti Scialfa Springsteen and Jessica Springsteen. The film features songs by Bruce Springsteen, Emmylou Harris and Willie Nelson. Post-screening Q&A with director Steven Latham. “The Art of Making It” — Set against the backdrop of a culture in crisis, the film follows a diverse cast of young artists at defining moments in their careers to explore whether the art world ecosystem meant to nurture them is actually failing them. “Dear Sirs” — After discovering
an archive detailing the horrifying journey of his grandfather as an American POW during World War II, a young man from Wyoming sets out to retrace his footsteps across Germany on bicycle in an effort to understand the most influential person in his life. “Fireboys” — This is the untold story of young men incarcerated in California who are offered a way out: by fighting wildfires. Immersive and personal, this coming-of-age story is told from the perspectives of the young men as they summon the courage to fight fires and confront their pasts. Postscreening Q&A with co-directors Jakob Hochendoner and Drew Dickler. “Dear Ike: Lost Letters to a Teen Idol” — A boy’s fantastic dream of making movies with his teen idol finally becomes reality, but in the most unexpected way. Dion Labriola recounts his all-consuming childhood quest to contact his teen idol, Ike Eisenmann (of Walt Disney’s “Escape to Witch Mountain” fame). Post-screening Q&A with director Dion Labriola. “Meeting The Beatles in India” — Filmmaker Paul Saltzman retraces his journey of 50 years ago when he spent a life-changing time with the Beatles at the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s ashram on the banks of the Ganges River in 1968. Postscreening Q&A with director Paul Saltzman. “SET!” — Once a year, a group of highly competitive table-setters vie for the “best of show” ribbon at the Orange County Fair competition. From taxidermy monkeys to table-reveal parties, eccentric personalities and old rivalries come to a head as contestants spend months preparing their tables only to be penalized by a misplaced dessert fork. Postscreening Q& with director Scott Gawlik. “United States vs Reality Winner” — A state of secrets and a ruthless hunt for whistleblowers, this is the story of a 25-year-old NSA contractor named Reality Winner, who disclosed a document about Russian election interference to the media and then became the No. 1 leak target of the Trump administration. Post-screening Q&A with director Sonia Kennebeck and producer Ines Hofmann Kanna.
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“The Book Makers” — The book is dead, long live the book. “The Book Makers” pulls back the curtain on the people who are keeping books alive in the 21st century. From the esoteric world of book artists to the digital libraries of the Internet Archive, the film spins a tale of the enduring vitality of the book. Post-screening Q&A with director James Kennard. “Missing in Brooks County” —Two families arrive in Brooks County, Texas, to look for their loved ones who went missing after crossing into the country from Mexico. On their search they meet vigilante ranchers, human smugglers, humanitarian activists and Border Patrol agents, all of whom are locked in a proxy version of the national immigration debate. “Until The Wheels Come Off ” — To raise funds for cancer research, a 50-yearold cyclist enters Race Across America, one of the most grueling ultraendurance events in the world.
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Caitriona Balfe, left, stars as Ma and Jamie Dornan stars as Pa in director Kenneth Branagh’s “Belfast,” a Focus Features release. Both actors will be celebrated for their talents on screen at this year’s Napa Valley Film Festival.
Shorts programs Narrative: From comedic to inspiring to thought provoking, there are three narrative short film programs, 24 films total, including a new animated film from Academy Awardwinning animator Bill Plympton. Documentary: Featuring compelling stories about government overreach, the arts,
the environment and more, there are three documentary short film programs, 15 films total. For tickets and more information about the event visit napavalleyfilmfest.org.
Tribute line-up Cinema Napa Valley recently announced the annual festival’s Napa Valley Filmmaker Awards and a new series of Culinary Cinema
Awards will make its debut this year, paying tribute to remarkable achievements in storytelling devoted to food, wine and spirits. “Our tributes highlight those that share an unabashed passion for cinema in many forms throughout their careers,” said Cinema Napa Valley Chairman Rick Garber. “We recognize and acknowledge not only their personal accomplishments and critical thinking, but also their career achievements. We embrace their artistic vision, innovation, creativity and groundbreaking originality. We are honored to include them in our festival program. “We are excited to introduce a new category of awards that focuses on storytelling around culinary, wine and spirits, something that speaks dearly to those of us who call Napa our home,” Garber added. As is tradition, each honoree is presented with a special bottle of wine from a festival sponsor signifying the
mutual commitment to craft and art. The roster of talent being recognized this year includes: Caitriona Balfe (Spotlight Award for work in “Belfast”); Jamie Dornan (Spotlight Award for work in “Belfast”); Harvey Keitel (Icon Award); Marlee Matlin
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he Music in the Mountains Chorus sings for a live audience Sunday, Nov. 7, showcasing composer Dan Forrest’s “Requiem for the Living.” Two world-class soloists join the chorus for this fall performance at the the Grass Valley Center for the Arts. Liisa Davila is a Nevada County favorite. Her beautiful, clear soprano voice will surely give the audience a glimpse of heaven. For the first
Public Notices ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PC 20210545 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Muhammad Saleem Quidwai and Asima Saleem Quidwai filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: HIBAH MARIAM QUIDWAI Proposed name: MARIAM QUIDWAI 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: DECEMBER 3, 2021, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682. 3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat. This order has been filed on OCTOBER 08, 2021 /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5 9580 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PC 20210546 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Zhizhi Li Sandland filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: ZHIZHI LI SANDLAND Proposed name: MIRI ZHIZHI SANDLAND 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: DECEMBER 3, 2021, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682. 3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat. This order has been filed on OCT 08, 2021 /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5 9582 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1108 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BIT FREEDOM, located at 4359 Coulter Ln, Latrobe, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): 1. Matthew Cleveland, 4359 Coulter Ln, Latrobe, CA 95862 2. Cynthia Cleveland, 4359 Coulter Ln, Latrobe, CA 95862 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 7/1/21 Signature of Registrant: /s/ 1. Matthew Cleveland; 2. Cynthia Cleveland 1. MATTHEW CLEVELAND; 2. CYNTHIA CLEVELAND 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 10/11/2021. 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) 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5 9584 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Larry Michael Harney Date of Birth May 12, 1944 To All Creditors, ______________, _____________, ________________, ______________ Notice to Creditors: The decedent, Larry Michael Harney, who lived at 2583 Baker Rd., Placerville, California 95667 died June 30, 2020. Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Lynn V. Cox named personal representative or proposed personal representative, at 2583 Baker Rd., Placerville, California 95667, 9162760388 or to both the probate court and the named/ proposed personal representative within 60 days after the date of publication of this notice. ____________ Lynn V. Cox, Personal Representative for the Estate 2583 Baker Rd. Placerville, California 95667 9162760388 10/29, 11/5, 11/12 9608 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1130 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: lIFETIME ENERGY SERVICES, located at 2964 Bridlewood Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Mark A Peters, 2964 Bridlewood Drive, 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: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Mark Peters MARK PETERS, INDIVIDUAL 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 10/18/2021. 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) 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12 9615 El DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT ADVERTISEMENT TO BID El DORADO HIllS WWTP WAS DAFT REHABIlITATION PROJECT NO. 18035.01 CONTRACT NO. E21-08 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed Bids will be received no later than 3:00 PM, local time, on December 10, 2021, at the Lobby Desk of the El Dorado Irrigation District Office, 2890 Mosquito Road, Placerville, CA 95667 for Construction Services for the EDHWWTP WAS DAFT Rehabilitation, Project No. 18035.01. Bids must be delivered before the submittal deadline. District will reject all Bids received after the specified time and will return such Bids to Bidders unopened. The work shall consist of rehabilitating civil mechanical, and electrical components of the Waste-Activated Sludge Dissolved Air Floatation Thickener (WAS DAFT) at the El Dorado Hills Wastewater Treatment Plant. Bidding Documents contain the full description of the Work. A California Classification A contractor’s license is required. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit is scheduled for 9:00 AM, local time, Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at the El Dorado Hills Wastewater Treatment Plant, 4625 Latrobe Road, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762. PUBLIC WORKS LAWS. The project is a public works project subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). To be qualified for this project, a contractor must be registered with the DIR. In addition, pursuant to prevailing wage laws, copies of the prevailing wage rates are on file at the District’s principal office and are available on request. Contract documents and drawings are only available electronically. Contract Documents may be
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obtained on the District’s website located at www.eid.org/contracts. The Engineer’s Estimate is $1,500,000. Questions regarding this project should be directed to the Project Manager by emailing Mr. Jon Money at jmoney@eid.org, or by calling 530-642-4090. Dated this 22nd day of October, 2021 EL DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT /s/ Elizabeth Dawson Elizabeth Dawson, P.E., Engineering Manager 10/22, 10/29, 11/5 9616 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1133 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SOUTH SHORE CUSTOM BUIlDERS, located at 8032 Ursa Ln, Somerset, CA 95684/ Mailing Address: PO Box 7787, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96158 Registered owner(s): South Shore Custom Builders LLC, 8032 Ursa Ln, Somerset, CA 95684 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Peter Stromberg PETER STROMBERG, 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 10/19/2021. 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) 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12 9617 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1134 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE BOOKERY, located at 326 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): 1. Nancy L Dunk, 2800 Park Ave, Placerville, CA 95667, 2. Darin J Coelho, 905 Darlington Ave, Placerville, CA 95667, 3. Heather E Beatty, 905 Darlington Ave, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/01/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Heather Beatty HEATHER BEATTY, PARTNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/19/2021. 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) 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12 9618 T.S. NO. 17-00262-CI-CA TITlE NO. 170115612-CA-VOI A.P.N. 126-421-09-100 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SAlE. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/15/2006. 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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), 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, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Jeffrey L Lamson and Lisa Lamson, husband and wife Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 12/20/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0087339-00 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of El Dorado County, CA. Date of Sale: 11/30/2021 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Main Street Entrance to the County Courthouse, 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA. 95667 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,079,302.14 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2679 Aberdeen Ln El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 A.P.N.: 126-421-09-100 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. 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 or visit this Internet Web site www.ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 17-00262-CI-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 10/21/2021 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888-2644010 Sales Line 855-219-8501; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com By: Rachael Hamilton, Trustee Sales Representative 10/29/2021, 11/05/2021, 11/12/2021 CPP351612 10/29, 11/5, 11/12 9635 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1144 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: S.O MINI RENTAl, located at 1735 Cold Springs Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Saul J Jimenez, 1735 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: 10/22/2021
Signature of Registrant: /s/ Saul J Jimenez SAUL J JIMENEZ, 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 10/22/2021. 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) 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 9637 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1062 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ADAPT lANGUAGE SERVICES, located at 1173 Nottaway Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Registered owner(s): Juliette Dinh, 1173 Nottaway Drive, 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: 10/25/2010 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Juliette Dinh JULIETTE DINH 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 09/28/2021. 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) 10/27, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 9638 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1148 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: NTVOIP, located at 5862 Rose Court, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registered owner(s): Robert E Keates, 5862 Rose Court, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/24/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Robert Keates ROBERT KEATES, 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 10/25/2021. 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) 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 9639 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1135 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. PERSONAl ADVISING AND lEADERSHIP INSTRUCTION FOR STUDENTS, 2. PAlIS ACADEMY, located at 4201 New Wagon Ridge Road, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Deanne Repetto, 4201 New Wagon Ridge Road, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Deanne Repetto DEANNE REPETTO, 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 10/19/2021. 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) 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 9640 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1150 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TC INSTAllATIONS, located at 3374 Mesa Verdes Dr., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): 1. Timothy Paul Cockrell, 3374 Mesa Verdes Dr., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, 2. Jamie Loretta Cockrell, 3374 Mesa Verdes Dr., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Married Couple The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/25/2018 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Timothy Paul Cockrell TIMOTHY PAUL COCKRELL 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 10/26/2021. 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) 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 9641 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1151 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ClEARWATER lANDSCAPE SERVICES, located at 6330 Main Ave Ste 2, Orangevale, CALI 95662/Mailing Address: 3908 Placitas Dr, Cameron Park, CALIFORIA 95682 Registered owner(s): Kelsi Clearwater Landscape Services, 3908 Placitas Dr, Cameron Park, CA 95682 legal notice continued on the next page
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Public Notices This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: _______ The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 08/19/2004 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kelsi Jones KELSI JONES, CFO I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/26/2021. 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) 9642 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JOHN RICHARD PORTER WILSON III CASE NO. PP20210212 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JOHN RICHARD PORTER WILSON III A PETITION for Probate has been filed by JENNIFER LEE HILLIKER in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that JENNIFER LEE HILLIKER 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: December 8, 2021 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: NICHOLAS D. YONANO, ESQ. Yonano Law Offices, P.C. 4944 Windplay Drive, Suite 119 El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 (916) 817-4422 9643 10/29, 11/5, 11/12 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CESAR WYTKIND CASE NO. PP20210210 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of CESAR WYTKIND A PETITION for Probate has been filed by EDWARD WYTKIND in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that EDWARD WYTKIND 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: December 8, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 Room:
Zoom Telepresence at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667, Remote Zoom Hearing Meeting ID: 86971694812 Password: 314038 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: DAVID R. MORRIS 5137 Golden Foothill Parkway, Suite 110 El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 (916) 789-9810 10/29, 11/5, 11/12 9644 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER VACANCY SILVER FORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a governing board member vacancy occurred on September 29, 2021, and now exists on the Silver Fork Elementary School District Board due to the resignation of a member of the governing board filed with the County Superintendent of Schools on September 29, 2021. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, in accordance with Education Code Section 5091, the remaining members of the Silver Fork Elementary District Governing Board provisionally appointed Brett Schlueter on October 27,2021, to fill the vacancy. Unless a petition calling for a special election to fill the vacancy, containing a sufficient number of signatures, if filed in the office of the County Superintendent of Schools, 6767 Green Valley Road, Placerville, CA 95667, the provisional appointment of Brett Schlueter, shall become an effective appointment, and he shall serve until the next regularly scheduled election for governing board members. The deadline for filing the petition calling for a special election is no later than 4:00 p.m., on November 10, 2021 Dated: October 27, 2021 /s/ Pat Atkins Clerk/Secretary of said Governing Board 10/29, 11/1, 11/3, 11/5, 11/8, 11/10 9646 NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Notice is hereby given that a public lien sale of the following describes personal property will be held online at: www.storageauctions.com Auction Date: November 12, 2021 Placerville Self Storage, 1066 Locust Avenue, Placerville CA 95667 The contents of the rental storage units belonging to the following persons will be sold: Stephanie Roseveare - Household Goods Erik Baker - Household Goods Stai Gail Siegel - Household Goods This notice is given in accordance with the provisions of Section 21700 et seq of the Business & Professions Code of the State of California Published: October 29 & November 5, 2021 The Mountain Democrat 10/29, 11/5 9647 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF ELECTION ADMINISTRATION PLAN TWO-YEAR REVIEW AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING CONSIDER COMMENTS ON ELECTION ADMINISTRATION PLAN FOR El DORADO COUNTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by Bill O’Neill, the El Dorado County Registrar of Voters, that a public meeting will be held for the purpose of receiving comments on the Election Administration Plan as approved on November 15, 2019. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Election Administration Plan (Plan) and subsequent amendments are posted on the Registrar’s website at www.edcgov.us/elections. The Plan is available in English, Spanish and Chinese in accordance with federal and state law. Comments on the Plan may be submitted using the on-line comment form on the Registrar’s website (www.edcgov.us/elections), by email at elections@edcgov.us, in writing (address above), or in person at the public meeting. Meeting Date: November 15, 2021 Meeting Time: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Meeting Location: El Dorado County Planning Hearing Room 2850 Fairlane Ct Placerville, CA 95667 For more information regarding this meeting, please call (530) 621-7480 or email elections@edcgov.us. This is an accessible facility. Requests for documents in accessible formats, interpreting services, assistive listening devices, or other accommodations should be made by calling the County Elections Department at (530) 621-7480 or by emailing your request to elections@ edcgov.us, no later than five working days prior to the meeting. 11/1, 11/3, 11/5, 11/8, 11/10, 11/12 9653 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-1168 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RONS GENERAL HANDYMAN, located at 5620 Garden Valley Rd., Garden Valley, CA 95633 Registered owner(s): Ronald Johnson, 5620 Garden Valley Rd, Garden Valley, CA 95633 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to
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transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/01/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Ron Johnson III RON JOHNSON III, 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 11/01/2021. 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) 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26 9654
transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 08/11/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Anne Descalzo ANNE DESCALZO, 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 11/01/2021. 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) 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26 9665
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The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DWA, located at 2981 Fallen Leaf Rd, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): 1. Erika L Brown, 2981 Fallen Leaf Rd, Cameron Park, CA 95682, 2. Loretta L Kim, 2981 Fallen Leaf Rd, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/1/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Erika L Brown ERIKA L BROWN, GENERAL PARTNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 11/01/2021. 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) 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26 9661
The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BIG STICK TIMBER WORKS, located at 3145 Corral Trail Rd, Somerset, CA 95684/ Mailing Address: 2307 Chestnut St, Oakland, CA 94607 Registered owner(s): Minkastudio LLC, 2307 Chestnut St., Oakland, CA 94607 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Michael Cran MICHAEL CRAN, 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 10/19/2021. 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) 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26 9666
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF REBECCA MARIE MUNOZBERTACCHI NO.: 21PR0006
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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF EL DORADO In the Matter of: THE REBECCA M. BERTACCHI LIVING TRUST, U/A DATED MARCH 6, 2013 Notice is hereby given to the creditors and contingent creditors of the above-named decedent, that all persons having claims against the decedent are required to file them with the Superior Court, at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667, and deliver pursuant to Section 1215 of the California Probate Code a copy to Jason Bertacchi, as Trustee of The Rebecca M. Bertacchi Living Trust dated March 6, 2013, wherein the decedent was the settlor, at The Law Office of Jeffrey Christensen, 1024 Iron Point Rd., Ste. 100 #1281, Folsom, CA 95630, within the later of four months after November 5, 2021 (the date of the first publication of notice to creditors) or, if notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, 60 days after the date this notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, or you must petition to file a late claim as provided in Section 19103 of the Probate Code. A claim form may be obtained from the court clerk. For your protection, you are encouraged to file your claim by certified mail, with return receipt requested. Jeffrey D. Christensen Attorney for Jason Bertacchi, Trustee 1024 Iron Point Rd., Ste. 100 #1281 Folsom, CA 95630 Dated: October 17, 2021 THE LAW OFFICE OF JEFFREY CHRISTENSEN /s/ Jeffrey D. Christensen Attorney for Jason Bertacchi, Trustee 11/5, 11/12, 11/19/21 CNS-3525897# THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 9664 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-1167 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: O.H. DUO, located at 7121 Gallagher Rd, Pilot Hill, CA 95664 Registered owner(s): 1. Anne Descalzo, 7121 Gallagher Rd, Pilot Hill, CA 95664, 2. John J Descalzo Jr., 7121 Gallagher Rd, Pilot Hill, CA 95664 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to
The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BLUE ROCK MINER, located at 1116 Manning Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Ronald A Souther, 1116 Manning 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: 10/31/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Ronald A Souther RONALD A SOUTHER 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 11/02/2021. 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) 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26 9667 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 21CV0072 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Sade Muluneh Abebe filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: SADE MULUNEH ABEBE
Proposed name: SADE ABEBE YIMER 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: DECEMBER 17, 2021, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682. 3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat. This order has been filed on NOVEMBER 1, 2021. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26 9668 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-1164 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SIERRA HOPE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES OF GREATER EL DORADO COUNTY, located at 3647 Hidden Creek Lane, Grizzly Flats, CA 95636 Registered owner(s): New Community Christian Church, 1200 Wood Oak Ct, Roseville, CA 95747 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: 10/17/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Raymond E Dare RAYMOND E DARE, CEO I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/28/2021. 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) 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26 9669 T.S. NO. 19-1070-11 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE A.P.N.: 085-162-005-000 You Are In Default Under A Deed Of Trust Dated 6/13/2008. 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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, 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 will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Giancarlo Sclippa, A Married Man, Sole And Seperate Duly Appointed Trustee: The Wolf Firm, A Law
Corporation Recorded 6/24/2008 as Instrument No. 2008-003089000 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, Street Address or other common designation of real property: 6590 Mosquito Road Placerville, CA 95667 A.P.N.: 085162-005-000 Date of Sale: 12/1/2021 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: main entrance to County Courthouse, 495 Main St., Placerville, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $512,309.03, estimated The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Notice To Potential Bidders: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on 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 (877) 440-4460 or visit this Internet Website www.mkconsultantsinc. com, using the file number assigned to this case 19-1070-11. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice To Tenant: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (877) 440-4460, or visit this internet website www. mkconsultantsinc.com, using the file number assigned to this case 19-1070-11 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. The Notice to Tenant pertains to sales occurring after January 1, 2021. Date: 10/28/2021 The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation 1851 East 1st Street, Suite 100 Santa Ana, California 92705 Foreclosure Department (949) 720-9200 Sale Information Only: (877) 4404460 www.mkconsultantsinc.com Sindy Clements, Foreclosure Officer Please Be Advised That The Wolf Firm May Be Acting As A Debt Collector, Attempting To Collect A Debt. Any Information You Provide May Be Used For That Purpose. 9670 11/5, 11/12, 11/19
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County of El Dorado (“County”) intends to conduct a public hearing on November 9, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. to consider adoption of a resolution revising development impact mitigation fees on behalf of the El Dorado Hills County Water District (“District”) for the El Dorado Hills Fire Department (“Department”) pursuant to the Mitigation Fee Act (Cal. Gov. Code §66000 et seq.) and El Dorado County Ordinance Code, Chapter 13.20, for the purpose of funding the cost of fire protection and emergency response facilities, apparatus, and equipment attributable to new residential and nonresidential development in the District. The current fee has been developed in accordance with a fee nexus study and report, which includes a recommendation for an annual inflationary adjustment. The proposed adjustment of 4.270% would result in the following fees: Residential Development Per Living Area Sq. Ft. Single Family Housing $1.03 Multi Family Housing $1.69 Mobile Home $1.21 Assisted Living Facility $1.70 Nonresidential Development Per Building Sq. Ft. Retail/Commercial $1.75 Office $2.19 Industrial $1.60 Agriculture $0.68 Warehouse/Distribution $1.09 The Public Hearing shall be held in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA, and virtually. Instructions for participating in the meeting can be found at https://eldorado.legistar.com/Calendar. aspx. For information on this matter, and copies of associated documents, including the fee nexus study, may be obtained at the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, located at 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA, or by calling (530)621-5390. 10/29, 11/5 9636
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Nov. 9 Vitalant will host a Georgetown community blood drive, 1:30-5:30 p.m. at the Oddfellows Hall, 6240 Main St. in GeorgetownDonors are encouraged to make an appointment at donors.vitalant.org and enter blood drive code SMFM028 or call Vitalant at (877) 258-4825 and mention blood drive code SMDM028. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space allows.
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The Gold Country Woodcrafters’ open meeting is held at 7 p.m. at Park Community Church. Face mask requested if guests do not have shots. Visitors welcome. The group meets the second Tuesday of each month and is open to all levels and disciplines of woodworking. For more information visit goldcountrywoodcrafters.com.
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Shop and taste all in one place at the annual Christmas Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 13 & 14 at Hart 2 Hart Vineyards and Everhart Cellars in Pilot Hill. The event will host more than 30 vendors, family fun, food trucks and live music. Admission is free.
Nov. 14 The Sierra Ridge Middle Schoo Interact Club hosts a community breakfast, 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the Pollock PinesCamino Community Center. Veterans eat free at this event.
The Pollock Pines-Camino Fire Safe Council hosts a Caldor Fire recovery meeting, 6-8 p.m. at the Pollock Pines-Camino Community Center. Join by Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/8531523 5986?pwd=QytkcE9za2FUanpCU2I1dzFIZEk2dz09. Meeting ID: 853 1523 5986. Passcode: 676572.
The Cool Crafters’ Faire will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cool Feed & Ranch Supply in downtown Cool where Highway 49 meets Highway 193. This event benefits HartSong Ranch Animal Sanctuary in Greenwood.
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Charles B. Mitchell Vineyards, 8221 Stoney Creek Road in Fair Play, is having a Bottle Your Own Wine event Nov. 11-14. This will be our last BYO of the year. Come and be a winemaker and bottle, cork, seal and label your own wine. There will be three wines to choose from: barbera, zinfandel and merlot. If you can’t make it, just give the vineyards a call at (530) 620-3467 and they will bottle it for you.
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Adventist Church, 6831 Mother Lode Drive in Placerville, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment at donors.vitalant.org and enter blood drive code SMFR645 or call Vitalant at 877-258-4825 and mention blood drive code SMFR645. Walk-ins will be welcome if space allows.
Nov. 13 Suicide Prevention Education and Resources helped save lives in El Dorado County. A final reunion for those involved in and those who benefited from SPEAR is set at Sienna Restaurant in El Dorado Hills. At least one person who thrived thanks to help from SPEAR will speak at the luncheon. To RSVP call Vivian at (209) 834-5110. Vitalant will host a blood drive at Placerville Seventh Day
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The Mills Station Arts & Culture Center presents Madd Hatter: An Extraordinary Exhibit on Hats, through Nov. 20, at the center, 10191 Mills Station Road in Ranch Cordova. Admission is free. Now is the time for adventurous American high school students to apply for the prestigious Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange scholarship to Germany. The CBYX scholarship is for motivated high school students who want to experience a culture and learn a language through a full immersion experience. To learn more or to start an application go to USAGermanyScholarship.org. The deadline to begin an application is Dec. 1 for the 2022-23 program year. Cordova Community Council presents The Fall Show, a juried art show, through Jan. 22, 2022, at Rancho Cordova City Hall, 2729 Prospect Park Drive. The reception and the show are free and open to the public.
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The concert begins at 3 p.m. at the center, 314 W Main St. in Grass Valley. There will be a 30-minute pre-concert talk with Artistic Director/Conductor Ryan Murray at 2 p.m. Doors to the center’s lobby will open at 1:30 p.m. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, proof of vaccination or negative test within 72-hours will be required before entering the center and masks are currently required while you are inside, except while eating or drinking. For tickets and more information call (530) 265-6124.
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cast is led by drama director Renee Fritz, who has headed the department since 2014. “This is such a cool story. These young women with no power took on a huge corporation. Steps these women took led to where we are today,” said Fritz. “It’s a very entertaining show and good for all ages to see. It has a good message about being true to yourself,” Assistant Director Alyssa Seeley told the Mountain Democrat. This is Seeley’s senior year and first time directing. “I got to do something I’ve never done,” she shared, as she is usually one of the actors on stage. “I thought it was time to try something new.” Lennon Nickles plays German scientist/inventor of the radium paint formula Dr. Sabin von Sochocky. “He ends up learning from his mistakes,” Nickles said of his character. “I love the role; it’s not a big part, but an important one. And he’s a nice guy. I don’t usually play the nice guy.” Women’s rights activist Wiley Stephens is played by Kaylee Young. “She’s inspiring,” Young said of her character. “(The play) represents a historical situation not written about often.” Showtimes for “Radium Girls,” taking the stage at 3661 Ponderosa Road in Shingle Spring, are 7 p.m. Nov. 5 & 6 and Nov. 12 & 13 with a 2 p.m. matinee on Nov. 13. Purchase tickets at pondodrama.com.
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grounded,” Duong-Tran admitted, put off primarily by the lack of dancing and talking. “It was all just going to be the singing part and the songs were hard and they were depressing.” With a background long on music but short on singing, Duong-Tran said he is mostly selftaught. After wearing a T-shirt over his head and performing a woman’s part for his audition, he ended up landing the lead — a role he now cherishes. “The thing that I adore about his character is that he is speaking literally on the wrong side of the law but he has the correct moral compass,” Duong-Tran shared. And despite difficulty memorizing some of the songs, he has come to embrace the process. “I’m enjoying this a lot more than I thought I would. I’ve had fun because these people are all so welcoming and because they’re all different. Most of my good friends now are friends that I’ve met through theater.” Another unlikely cast member is junior Miriam Mathew, as Éponine. A novice at performing musical theater, she battled bouts of stage fright. “At first I was shaky singing in front of people,” she said. “I was nervous about how I was going to be received, but everyone is so friendly and open and encouraging.” Having taken lessons since the third grade, Mathew is no stranger to singing and has been a longtime fan of musical theater, “Les Mis” being a favorite. “There’s something about the atmosphere and the mood the songs create,” she mused. “I’ve always wanted to be in a musical because it looks super fun to go up and be someone who you’re not used to being. I thought I might as well try it because I can sing.” For junior Madeline L’Engle, “Les Misérables” is her first Oak Ridge production but she brings 10 years of El Dorado Musical Theatre experience to her role as Fantine. In spite of the character’s dark turn, L’Engle said Fantine’s is inspiring. “She has a cool story,” L’Engle said. “It takes some guts to do what she ends up doing in the show.” L’Engle said she began singing and dancing after seeing an EDMT show and insisting that her mom sign her up. And while she hasn’t played many dramatic characters, she has embraced the challenge of taking on new emotions. “Portraying this character has been fun,” she said. “Her song is beautiful. It’s one of the classics of the show.” Working behind the scenes since her freshman year, stage manager Lexi Gandelman not only builds the set but moves it around as well. “I think it’s because we have such a great team this year that everything has gone pretty smoothly,” she said, adding that her only hiccups have arisen from having to wield authority over her peers. “I’m friends with a lot of the cast and crew but when it comes to the actual show I can get very bossy so they don’t really know how to react,” she laughed. “It usually ends up OK.” She is quick to credit Rolls for the camaraderie within the group. “Ms. Rolls is like a best friend to me. She’s more than just a teacher.” Rolls is grateful to Christine Martorana for taking on costume design, Andrew Fiffick for set design and Jason McCarty for sound design. Performances, on campus at 1120 Harvard Way in El Dorado Hills, are at 7 p.m. on Nov. 5 & 6, 11-13 with 2 p.m. matinees on Nov. 6 & 13. To purchase tickets visit gofan.co/app/school/CA22583_2.
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