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Hemp to grow once again Eric Jaramishian Staff writer Mountain Democrat photo by Eric Jaramishian

A Douglas fir is suspended from a Diamond Crane rig as it is slowly set down on a Cal Fire truck and trailer for transportation to the state capitol building where it will be decorated for the holiday season. The tree was cut at the Placerville Ranger District station in Camino Nov. 3.

‘Tree’dition renewed

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if tree-cutting crews had not been caught in a blizzard near Whitmore in Shasta County. Everyone involved made it out without harm but a last-minute decision had to be made to use a tree from the Eldorado National Forest, found just outside of the Placerville Ranger District station on Eight Mile Road in Camino Nov. 3.

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t has been seven years since a Douglas fir was plucked from El Dorado County to serve as the state capitol’s Christmas tree. The conifers were instead pulled out of California’s staterun forests and that would have been the case this year

Tom Anderson, 66, owns Diamond Crane out of Diamond Springs and has had the pleasure of assisting personnel from Cal Fire, the U.S Forest Service and California Department of General Services in cutting down the towering fir each year for the past 35 Christmases. n

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Snow arrives, more coming Madison Schultz Tahoe Daily Tribune

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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — On Wednesday morning, Nov. 2, Nick Accordino and his family were spending their first day on vacation in South Lake Tahoe. With sightseeing and shopping on the docket for their first day in town, they were forewarned of snow flurries and potential weather. Shortly thereafter, the snow was

rapidly accumulating and the Accordino family was stuck in Tahoe’s first storm of the season. Tahoe welcomed November back with a strong storm. This storm totaled 8-12 inches of snow at lake level in South Lake Tahoe, according to the National Weather Service report. The storm led to chain controls on all highways and resulted in multiple n

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Tahoe Daily Tribune photo by Bill Rozak

With with chain controls in effect, vehicles were being monitored on Wednesday before being allowed to travel over Echo Summit on Highway 50.

Ending a nearly two-year industrial hemp cultivation moratorium, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors approved a two-year pilot program that will grant up to five growing permits. Prospective growers will be able to apply beginning Jan. 1, 2023. The program will be a test drive to see how viable the crop is in the county and if cultivation can be regulated properly per the new hemp ordinance, which allows cultivation on residential or agricultural parcels as long as it is 600 feet away from other parcels zoned residential. The setback is measured from the nearest point of the outdoor hemp cultivation to the nearest outer wall of the structure on the neighboring parcel. Anyone can waive the setback requirements as long all owners of adjacent parcels provide written consent. On the issue of odor from hemp farms, supervisors discussed either only allowing hemp farms on agricultural parcels or implementing the setback for residential parcels. “I believe it allows for us to take a look, as a pilot program should, to look at these options to see what works and take out what doesn’t work, which is why I was worried about taking certain areas out,” District 5 Supervisor Sue Novasel said. Board Chair and District 4 Supervisor Lori Parlin, who cast the lone “no” vote against approving the ordinance, expressed her opinion that because differently zoned parcels are sprinkled randomly throughout the county, having hemp on agricultural parcels near residential parcels without setbacks could cause complaints from neighbors. “We are introducing something different and new and when (the county was) doing all the cannabis hearings, families came in with odor complaints and how they were impacted then. I don’t want that to happen again,” Parlin said. “I don’t support the county making policy that is a nuisance to neighbors.” n

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VOTE KENNY CURTZWILER SUPERVISOR DISTRICT V

KENNY CURTZWILER SUPERVISOR DISTRICT V

The first three words of our constitution are “WE THE PEOPLE.” That is who I will represent, You. Residents will elect me, not agencies, not special interest groups, and not organizations or service clubs. You will elect me and You will finally get a seat at the table. I have real world experience with District V issues and can hit the ground running. Think back to the last people we elected and the promises they made to us. Once elected did they follow through? When you go into that booth or fill out your ballot to mail. Think about past actions taken by the people running. Think about their involvement in our community for the time we have lived here and not just some of the time. I have basically financed my own campaign. I am not endorsed by any of the agencies or endorsed by any of the chambers or their pacs, both here and off the hill. I will not owe anybody political favors. — Kenny Curtzwiler

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Obituaries on this page are written and paid for by the families or funeral homes. They are edited minimally by the Mountain Democrat. To submit an obituary, call (530) 622-1255, e-mail obits@mtdemocrat.net, fax (530) 344-5092, or visit mtdemocrat.com under “Submission Forms” at the bottom of the website. Include contact information with all submissions.

The following was taken from El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office records:

Walt Miller

Oct. 30

1933 – 2022

A celebration of life will be held for Walt Miller on Nov. 19, 2022 from 1-3 P.M. Please join family and other friends to reconnect, tell stories and share memories. For more information about the celebration, please email akeebler@comcast.net.

Richard Crouch

Nov. 7, 1936 – Oct. 21, 2022

Richard Crouch passed away peacefully at home in Placerville with his wife and daughters by his side. Richard was born in Rock Island, Ill. in 1936. Since Richard’s father was in the Navy, he grew up in various places. Richard graduated from Compton High School in 1954, which is where he considered home and made lifelong friends. He received a bachelor of the arts degree from La Verne College in 1971. Richard enlisted in the US Air Force right after high school. Anyone who met Richard knew he was proud to have served his country. He specialized as a nuclear munitions officer and retired as a Major, after 32 years. He was stationed in Okinawa, Japan for more than a decade. During this time he also worked on the US Air Force base in Seoul, South Korea, which is where he met his wife, Hwa Cha. They were married in 1981 and enjoyed 41 years of marriage. Richard and Hwa Cha moved to Placerville with their first daughter in 1985. After his military career, Richard worked for Aerojet as a safety engineering specialist. Once retired, he dedicated his time to community service. He joined American Legion Post 119 in the early 1990s and continued to be an active member for decades, serving as Post Commander from 2012-2013. He was also actively involved with the Legion’s Boys State program, and he supported Congressman McClintock with recommending applicants to the US Air Force Academy. Richard is survived by his wife, Hwa Cha, his daughters Monica and Pamela, sons-in-law Julius and Kevin, and his three granddaughters, Autumn, Camila and Josephine. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to American Legion Post 119 in his honor.

Peter “Pete” Groth

Jan. 25, 1953 – Oct. 17, 2022

Peter “Pete” Groth, retired El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Sergeant who served the county and community for 30 years, was called home to be with the Lord peacefully on Monday, Oct. 17 at the age of 69. Pete is survived by his wife, Suzanne, with whom he deeply loved and adored. He is survived by his daughter, Elise (Arthur), and son, Jacob (Jwen), five grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren, and his brothers, Claus (Lana) and Eric (Carmen), two nephews and one niece. Pete was born in Dover, N. J. He was preceded in death by his parents, Heinrich “Peter” and Christel Groth who had immigrated to the U.S. from Germany. At the age of 21, as a young tow truck driver studying police science at Santa Barbara City College, he received the Kiwanis Club of Santa Barbara Extra Step award, for bravery when he removed an unconscious man from a burning car on a busy freeway with little regard for his own safety. His clothes caught fire and he was driven back by the burning flames and intense heat but after several rescue attempts, he was able to save the man’s life. This is just one example of his character, selflessness and dedication to serve and protect others, which naturally led him to pursue a career in law enforcement. In 1982, Pete became a deputy sheriff with El Dorado County. He was one of the select few on the Sheriff ’s Emergency Response Team (S.E.R.T), which was utilized in the resolution of extraordinary criminal events. Due to Pete’s strength, and size, he had the job of physically breaking down the barricaded front doors, which put him directly in the line of fire. Later in his career, he became a highly respected Narcotics Investigator. On Jan. 3, 2000, Sheriff Hal Barker nominated Pete for the Jay Reynolds Award for his leadership and effort in starting the Boys and Girls Club. As Sheriff Hal Barker stated in his nomination letter, “I don’t think there would be a Boys and Girls Club on the western slope yet if it hadn’t been for Deputy Groth’s leadership and effort.” In the end, Pete fought the good fight, finished the race and kept the faith. Always the protector, always the leader, we honor the strong, devoted and loving husband and father that he was. We will miss him dearly until we meet again. His memory will live on in our hearts. Pete’s family will be having a private celebration of his life.

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10:03 a.m. Vandalism was reported on Dolomite Drive in El Dorado. 11:15 a.m. Battery was reported on Solitude Way in Shingle Springs. 2:58 p.m. Grand theft was reported at an apartment complex on Cimmarron Road in Cameron Park. 5:03 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Ponderosa Road in Shingle Springs. 6:02 p.m. Burglary was reported on Texas Canyon Road in Placerville. 7:54 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Product Drive in Shingle Springs. 8:54 p.m. California Highway Patrol officers booked into jail a 40-year-old man suspected of DUI on Carson Road in Placerville. He was later released.

Oct. 31 12:39 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 24-year-old man suspected of resisting arrest on Kaweah Court in Cameron Park. 1:31 a.m. Battery was reported on Palmer Drive in Cameron Park. 1:52 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 34-year-old man suspected of unlawful possession of narcotics and drug paraphernalia and a probation violation on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville. He was later released. 4:46 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 39-year-old woman suspected of disorderly conduct on Coach Lane in Cameron Park. She was later released. 8:54 a.m. Grand theft was reported on Windsor Point Place in El Dorado Hills.

9:47 a.m. Vandalism was reported at an industrial site on Carson Road in Camino.

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on Deer Park Drive in Placerville.

1:43 p.m. Vandalism was reported at Fresh Pond on Highway 50.

10:23 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 59-year-old woman suspected of elder abuse and driving with a suspended license on Coach Lane in Cameron Park.

3:51 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Highway 193 in Georgetown.

7:33 p.m. Petty theft was reported at a grocery store on Pony Express Trail in Pollock Pines.

11:21 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 61-year-old woman suspected of driving on a suspended license and resisting arrest on Highway 50 at Cameron Park Drive. She was later released. 4:48 p.m. A vehicle burglary was reported on Jenkinson Circle in Pollock Pines. 8:45 p.m. Battery was reported on Carson Road in Camino. 11:52 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 33-year-old woman suspected of unlawful possession of tear gas on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville. She was listed in custody In lieu of $20,000 bail as of press time.

Nov. 1 12:31 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 30-year-old man suspected of vandalism on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville. He was later released. 2:49 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 61-year-old man suspected of driving on a suspended license, possession of a controlled substance and being a prohibited person in possession of ammunition on Highway 49 in Cool. He was listed in custody in lieu of $87,500 bail as of press time. 3:53 a.m. California Highway Patrol officers booked into jail a 44-year-old woman suspected of DUI on Pleasant Valley Road in Placerville. She was later released. 7:04 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 31-year-old woman suspected of being a felon in possession of a stun gun on Merrychase Drive in Cameron Park. She was later

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5:12 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Red Robin Road in Placerville. 6:02 p.m. Burglary was reported

8:38 p.m. California Highway Patrol officers booked into jail a 26-year-old man suspected of DUI on Town Center Boulevard in El Dorado Hills. He was later released on $5,000 bail.

LAKE LEVELS Stumpy Meadows Reservoir as of Nov. 2 Water storage 15,417 acre-feet Percent full 76% Inflow 6.11 cfs Outflow 6.04 cfs Folsom Reservoir as of Nov. 3 Water storage 282,497 acre-feet Percent full 29% Inflow 385 cfs Outflow 1,411 cfs Union Valley as of Nov. 3 Water storage 171,875 acre-fee Percent full 65% Inflow 0 cfs Outflow 0 cfs Loon Lake as of Nov. 3 Water storage 43,976 acre-feet Percent full 63% Inflow 0 cfs Outflow 0 cfs Ice House as of Nov. 3 Water storage 29,278 acre-feet Percent full 67% Inflow 2 cfs Outflow 0 cfs

Water storage 86 acre-feet Percent full 2% Inflow 3.86 cfs Outflow 2.50 cfs Caples Lake as of Nov. 3 Water storage 13,851 acre-feet Percent full 62% Inflow 0 cfs Outflow 6.90 cfs Echo Lake as of Nov. 3 Water storage 0 acre-feet Percent full 0% Inflow .16 cfs Outflow 0 cfs Silver Lake as of Nov. 3 Water storage 3,336 acre-feet Percent full 39% Inflow 8.64 cfs Outflow 5.84 cfs Sly Park as of Nov. 3 Water storage 24,154 acre-feet Percent Full 58.9% Inflow 7.57 cfs Outflow 30.80 cfs American River as of Nov. 3 Flow 55.65 cfs

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vehicle collisions. While the Accordino family admittedly wasn’t prepared for the amount of snow, they said they were driven to safety after being stuck in the winter weather by longtime South Lake Tahoe local Nathan Shremshock. This weather pattern was just the beginning of what the region is expecting in the coming week. Along with early season snow totals, the storm also brought record cold temperatures. The Wednesday, Nov. 2 high temperature of 33 degrees set a record for the lowest high on the date, according to the National Weather Service. During the weather pattern that the Lake Tahoe Basin saw from Nov. 1-3, California Highway Patrol officers responded to many traffic incidents. “At one point, there were over 85 call-ins from Truckee to the US-80 corridor, reporting incidents of accidents, being stuck or other winter traveling emergencies,” said Truckee CHP Public Information Officer Carlos Perez. The Highway 50 corridor saw a dusting of snow in Camino, as much as 6 inches in the Crystal Basin Recreation Area and chain controls over Echo Summit. With this first storm of the season dropping a significant amount of snow, CHP urges the local community as well as it’s visitors to be informed before traveling in hazardous winter conditions. “It’s incredibly important to be prepared before you travel,” CHP’s social media post read. “It’s important to not just prep yourself and those you are traveling with but also prepare your vehicle properly for winter travel.” CHP’s winter driving tips include checking vehicle fluids and having a full tank of gas and tires that are in good shape. Keeping emergency items such as blankets and clothing, food and water and flares and flashlights are also vital to being prepared in storm conditions for long delays and unexpected storms. “Knowing where you’re going and what roads to take is also essential,” CHP’s social media post read. “Avoid taking side roads to pass traffic, snow on major highways is typically plowed first, and it’s easy to get stuck.” This early November storm was just the start with more rain and snow expected for the region this week. “Sunday into Wednesday it’s looking like we’ll have a significant system come through the Tahoe area,” said National Weather Service Meteorologist Amanda Young. “It’s too early to assess expected totals, but it does look like it’ll be a significant storm.” The weather service on Thursday afternoon issued a winter storm watch that was to go into effect at noon Sunday, Nov. 6, and last through 4 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9. The service is forecasting up to 4 feet of total snow accumulation above 7,000 feet and 1-3 feet below that elevation. Winds could gust up to 45 mph with exposed ridges hitting 80 mph. The National Weather Service on Friday was forecasting snow showers for Pollock Pines and Grizzly Flat — communities at about the 3,000-foot elevation.

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National Guard soldiers land in style in a UH-72 Lakota chopper, above, at Herbert C. Green Middle School in Placerville Oct. 28 as students wrapped up Red Ribbon Week with a visit from law enforcement and frontline personnel. The National Guard joined the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office and the Rescue and Diamond Springs-El Dorado fire departments for the special day. Fifth-and sixth-graders, right photo, cheer as the National Guard touches down.

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Noel Stack Managing Editor

Krysten Kellum Editor

Guest column

Inconvenient EV facts

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lectric cars sales are up 66% this year. President Joe Biden promotes them, saying things like, “The great American road trip is going to be fully electrified” and, “There’s no turning back.” To make sure we have John Sotssel no choice in the matter, some left-leaning states have moved to ban gas-powered cars altogether. California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order banning them by 2035. Oregon, Massachusetts and New York copied California. Washington state’s politicians said they’d make it happen even faster, by 2030. Thirty countries also say they’ll phase out gaspowered cars. But this is just dumb. It will not happen. It’s magical thinking. In my new video, I point out some “inconvenient” facts about electric cars — simple truths that politicians and green activists just don’t seem to understand. “Electric cars are amazing,” says physicist Mark Mills of the Manhattan Institute. “But they won’t change the future in any significant way (as far as) oil use or carbon dioxide emissions.” Inconvenient fact 1: Selling more electric cars won’t reduce oil use very much. “The world has 15-18 million electric vehicles now,” says Mills. “If we (somehow) get to 500 million, that would reduce world oil consumption by about 10%. That’s not nothing, but it doesn’t end the use of oil.” Most of the world’s oil is used by things like “airplanes, buses, big trucks and the mining equipment that gets the copper to build the electric cars.” Even if all vehicles somehow did switch to electricity, there’s another problem: Electricity isn’t very green. I laugh talking to friends who are all excited about their electric car, assuming it doesn’t pollute. They go silent when I ask, “Where does your car’s electricity come from?” They don’t know. They haven’t even thought about it. Inconvenient fact 2: Although driving an electric car puts little additional carbon into the air, producing the electricity to charge its battery adds plenty. Most of America’s electricity is produced by burning natural gas and coal. Just 12% comes from wind or solar power. Auto companies don’t advertise that. “Electric vehicles in general are better and more sustainable for the environment,” says Ford’s Linda Zhang in a BBC interview. “She’s a Ford engineer,” I say to Mills. “She’s not ignorant.” “She’s not stupid,” he replies. “But ignorance speaks to what you know. You have to mine, somewhere on earth, 500,000 pounds of minerals and rock to make one battery.” American regulations make mining difficult, so most of it is done elsewhere, polluting those countries. Some mining is done by children. Some n

Letters to the Editor Soup at $2 a can

Food for thought

EDITOR: alf of increased prices are from excessive corporate profits. Prior to recent increased inflation, a can of soup was $1. Then, with current inflation and increased corporate costs and appropriate profit, the cost of the can of soup should be $1.50. Instead, the cost to you is $2. The extra 50 cents is pure corporate greed. So, stop blaming someone else; blame the CEOs. Enjoy your soup and think about it. JAMES E. LONGHOFER Placerville

EDITOR: know with mid-term elections just around the corner almost everyone is focused on the past few months and the immediate future. Polls indicate Republicans may take majorities in the House and even the Senate. Typically, this follows a pattern almost predictably consistent throughout history. However, I’m going to ask each of you to put this aside temporarily and think about something a little further out. That is, the 2024 election. More and more I see a scenario unfolding that may well become reality. Given that, most probably, former President Trump will seek to challenge President Biden, I see a real possibility that a thirdparty challenge may come from a few moderate Republicans led, most likely, by Liz Cheney. She has said she will do anything to prevent Mr. Trump from winning a second term. Should this occur I believe she could perhaps carry enough voters with her to replicate what Ralph Nader did in 2000 to ensure Al Gore’s loss. Interestingly, Democrats could sabotage this strategy by voting for Ms. Cheney because of their admiration for her courage. Obviously, her unspoken message to Democrats will be to resist this temptation as that could derail her efforts to ensure a permanent retirement for Mr. Trump. ROB PURDIE Cameron Park

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embers of the Divide Women’s Club wish to thank the Divide community for supporting the club’s Pumpkin Patch and Craft Faire at Georgetown Park Oct. 22. It was so heart-warming to see all the families that brought their children out to enjoy free face painting, free pumpkin painting and the Georgetown Library crafts and books. There were lots of pumpkins and it was such a thrill especially to watch the toddlers sitting on pumpkins and trying their best to pick them up. There were also cornhole games kids of all ages enjoyed. For shoppers, in addition to the pumpkins, there were fabric crafts, jewelry and specially painted vases. To top it off there was hot cocoa, apple juice and cookies for sale. An event like this does not happen without the dedication of our members who showed up to work, thank you. We also want to thank Clayton, a Golden Sierra High School junior who showed up at 8 a.m. and stayed all day to help, truly a delightful young man. We also want to thank those members who grew or donated pumpkins. This was clearly a joint effort by many. This fundraiser will help our Scholarship Fund for graduating GSHS seniors and local families in need. Last year the club awarded $3,500 in scholarships to four very deserving students. DWC is a GDRD community partner. We sincerely thank all of you that supported our Pumpkin Patch. ALOHA ADAMS & CAROL BEEBE Divide Women’s Club

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Lead exposure EDITOR: n Oct. 7 the Environmental Protection Agency proposed declaring lead emissions from piston-engine aircraft, like the ones at Placerville Airport, a danger to public health. This was in response to a peer-reviewed, 10-year study commissioned by Santa Clara County, which found that lead levels in the children within a half mile of their airport exceeded those in Flint, Mich. The county has since banned lead fuel at its airports and other local governments have been taking action to limit lead exposure as well. We have children attending school, playing at a park and living in homes all within a half mile of our airport. I’ve called county officials and asked

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The U.S. national debt needs to be reined in

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ere’s some advice from the first secretary of the treasury, Alexander Hamilton: “Nothing can more interest the national credit and prosperity than a constant and systematic attention to husband all means Michael previously possessed for extinguishing the national debt and to avoid, as much as possible, the incurring of any new debt.” — “Fact” in Gazette of the U.S., Sept. 15, 1792 Andrew Jackson, who was president 1829-1837, apparently was the only president to pay off the national debt. He vetoed the national bank and some public works projects, sold land in the West and paid off the debt in 1835. He created a surplus and distributed it to states that were in debt. When Hamilton was treasury secretary in 1790 the national debt was $71 million.

The deficit under Jackson was $33,733 in 1835, $37,513 in 1836 and $336,957 in 1837. In October 2022 the national debt stood at $31.2 trillion, amounting to 123% of Gross Domestic Product. The drivers of this high debt level include the so-called Raffety Deficit Reduction Act and student debt forgiveness. The latter has been stayed by a federal appeals court under a challenge to the constitutionality of a president spending money without congressional authorization. In 2021 the national debt was $29.6 trillion and 124% of GDP. That year saw spending on two bills: COVID 19 and the American Rescue Plan. In 2020 there was a recession and a bipartisan COVID-19 bill. The national debt was $27.7 trillion and 129% of GDP. In 2019, President Trump’s last year in office, the national debt was $22.7 trillion, 107% of GDP.

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Andrew Jackson, who was president 1829-1837, apparently was the only president to pay off the national debt. In 2018, when the Trump tax cuts went into effect, the debt was $21.5 trillion, amounting to 105% of GDP. The most recent time the national debt dipped to 50% of GDP was 1988 when the national debt was $2.6 trillion. That year the Federal Reserve raised interest rates. The national debt hit 31% of GDP twice. Once under the President Ronald Reagan’s tax cut in 1981 when the debt was $998 billion. The second time it was 31% was 1974 during Watergate investigations and the budget process was first started. The national debt that year was $475 billion. The lowest point of the modern era was the stock market crash of 1929 when the national debt was $17 billion, equaling 16% of GDP. President Herbert Hoover raised taxes in 1931, the year after he signed the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act that reduced trade. Both actions were disastrous. In 1933 the New Deal came in and

President Franklin Roosevelt raised the debt to 40% of GDP. He raised taxes in 1936 and created a new Depression. Roosevelt raised taxes again in 1940, placing the national debt at $43 billion and 49% of GDP. By the time World War II ended the national debt of $259 billion was 114% of Gross Domestic Product. President Harry Truman was worse as he dealt with a post-war recession and then the Berlin Airlift. Truman’s debt hit 119% of GDP. By the Korean War the debt was only 86% of GDP in 1950. Truman faced two more years of recession. When the war ended in 1953 the deficit was down to 68% of GDP. Dwight “Ike” Eisenhower faced two recessions plus a third just before John F. Kennedy took office. Recessions tend to follow periods of high taxes. The 16th Amendment was passed during President Woodrow

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economy. President Joe Biden wants to raise taxes back to 39.6%. That is still undetermined as the voters decide who will control the House and Senate Nov. 8. That’s all I’ll say about the Biden administration. I’ve thrown way more numbers in this column than most would be able to read. Michael Raffety is a retired editor of the Mountain Democrat and a resident of the Placerville area.

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them to switch to unleaded fuel, which is 60 to 85 cents a gallon more, but have been unable to make any progress. Please call our county supervisors and our airport and ask them to switch to unleaded fuel ASAP. Unlike most substances, study after study has shown there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. There’s no excuse to be putting the children in our community at risk and we need your help to fix this. Please visit SafeAirportGas.com for more information. We can do this if we work together. GERALD CLIFT Placerville

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is done in places that use slave labor. Even if those horrors didn’t exist, mining itself adds lots of carbon to the air. “If you’re worried about carbon dioxide,” says Mills, “the electric vehicle has emitted 10 to 20 tons of carbon dioxide (from the mining, manufacturing and shipping) before it even gets to your driveway.” “Volkswagen published an honest study (in which they) point out that the first 60,000 miles or so you’re driving an electric vehicle, that electric vehicle will have emitted more carbon dioxide than if you just drove a conventional vehicle.” You would have to drive an electric car “100,000 miles” to reduce emissions by just “20 or 30%, which is not nothing, but it’s not zero.” No, it’s not. If you live in New Zealand, where there’s lots of hydro and geothermal power, electric cars pollute less. But in America, your “zero-emission vehicle” adds lots of greenhouse gasses to the atmosphere. Politicians and electric car sellers don’t mention that. Most probably don’t even know. In a future column, three more inconvenient facts about electric cars. John Stossel posts a new video every Tuesday on JohnStossel.com about the battle between government and freedom. He is the author of “Give Me a Break: How I Exposed Hucksters, Cheats, and Scam Artists and Became the Scourge of the Liberal Media.”

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The capitol Christmas tree is loaded onto a Cal Fire rig for transportation to Sacramento. Mountain Democrat photo by Eric Jaramishian

Kirk Malon with the state Department of General Services cuts the Doug fir from its base as it hangs from the crane.

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It might be his last year doing it, Anderson pondered. “If I keep doing this, I’m going to keep saying yes,” Anderson said. “I’ll probably help them find a company and vet them out and how much tree experience they have.” It has been an honor for him to do the work, he told the Mountain Democrat. “It has always been a high point of our year to be able to do this and roll my machine up on the state capitol,” Anderson said. “It’s our 15 seconds of fame once a year.” Maneuvering the tree, which came from one of many in an experimental research plantation at the Camino station planted in the 1960s, is a delicate process and Anderson is an expert. His crane holds the tree from above as tree wrangler Kirk Malon with the state Department of General Services climbs up it’s trunk with a chainsaw. Once severed the tannenbaum floats above it’s stump as Anderson slowly manipulates his crane to maneuver

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the tree onto a Cal Fire rig, a process that can take hours to assure safety for all involved. When dealing with a tree that weighs thousands of pounds and is dozens of feet tall, it is always a blessing when things go smoothly, Anderson told the Mountain Democrat. “We’ve just been very fortunate for the last 35 years to be able to do it safely,” Anderson said. Forest Service support specialist Kelly Hooten overheard Anderson might retire and gave audible disapproval. “We like having you here,” Hooten told Anderson. Hooten said it used to be tradition for the the capitol Christmas tree to come from the Eldorado National Forest. The tree was transported the same day to be erected in front of the capitol building in Sacramento. State Department of General Services staff will start placing lights on and decorating the tree Nov. 7.

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District 3 Supervisor Wendy Thomas said the integrity of the agricultural district is what drives growers to the county and called to remove setbacks for agricultural parcels. “I think the opportunity for residents to be affected by this is very little,” Thomas said. “The larger issue at stake is the slippery precedent that this setback allows people to view agricultural as a nuisance.” Code Enforcement staff would have the power to test the crop for any illegal activity, including growing marijuana on the same site as hemp. El Dorado County sheriff ’s officials have adamantly expressed a desire to be involved with testing and inspections as much as possible, which had growers and other stakeholders concerned that law enforcement would overstep its bounds and conduct searches and seizures without probable cause should the crop be tested anywhere beyond .03% THC levels. Agricultural Commissioner Charlene Caruth said law enforcement would be notified of all testing and inspections. In its consideration of the hemp ordinance Oct. 13, the Planning Commission recommended removing references of Sheriff ’s Office inspections. Thomas expressed her own concerns on the matter, stating it is a Fourth Amendment issue.

“This gets back to the fact that hemp is a legal crop,” Thomas said. “I think with the compromise that is inherent in this and if there is an issue law enforcement has this right to conduct seizures, we have worked something out here.” District 1 Supervisor John Hidhal echoed Thomas’ comments. “I think the sheriff getting the data and being involved with the inspections is the right step at this point,” Hidahl said. District 2 Supervisor George Turnboo said while he thinks the Sheriff ’s Office should have been more involved with the decision-making process, he was willing to approve the ordinance so the county could take local control of the crop, rather than defer to state regulations. “I don’t like the idea of the state coming into our county telling us what we can or can’t do,” Turnboo said. “If we don’t get this passed and the state comes in and there are no restrictions, that will be a big mess for the county.” Greg Boeger, owner of Boeger Winery and chairman of the Agriculture Commission, told supervisors farmers struggle with growing their crops due to frosts and wildfire smoke. He stated that a versatile crop needs to come into the county. “It only makes sense to do this pilot project,” Boeger said. “If there is another crop that can help growers —

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we want to keep our agriculture lands — let’s at least do this experiment and see if this program works.” Hemp licenses will be permitted

for one year of issuance of permit during the pilot program. It was unclear when the county will issue the permits.

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KNOW Now The Christmas elves at Indian Rock Tree Farm in Camino are once again collecting names and addresses for the Trees for Troops program. For more information or to give a name contact indianrock@ directcon.net or call (530) 622-4087. Donations to help with the shipping are also appreciated. Checks should be made out to “Indian Rock Trees for Troops.” The 2022 Hangtown Christmas Parade — A Charles Dickens Christmas is accepting applications for the Sunday, Dec. 4, parade. The parade takes place on Broadway and Main Street in Placerville starting at 1 p.m. Check in for participants is 11 a.m. Entry fee is an unwrapped gift for Toys for Tots. For an application go to hangtownchristmasparade. com or for more information call (530) 613-7228. Entry deadline is Nov. 18. The Placerville Arts Association hosts the 56th National Mother Lode Art Exhibition through Nov. 19 at the Mills Station Arts & Culture Center in Rancho Cordova. Gallery hours are 3-8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. The show can also be viewed by appointment on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. For more information visit placervillearts.com/paamother-lode-show. The purpose of the Widowed Persons Club is to provide a support group for widowed men and women of all ages and provide a wide range of social activities through which they have an opportunity to make new friends and find a new direction in their lives. General meeting lunches are held at Cold Springs Country Club in Placerville for members and guests on the fourth Friday of each month at 11:30 a.m. A social time precedes each meeting. The cost is $16 and reservations are required. Regular breakfasts are held every Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. at Denny’s in Placerville. For those interested in joining or reservations don’t hesitate to get in touch with Glenda at (530) 2958374 or Nancy at (530) 919-8276.

Nov. 9 Join knowledgeable UCCE Master Gardeners for an informal presentation consisting of audience participation in a Q & A format, 9 a.m. to noon at the Cameron Park Community center. Bring all your gardening questions and knowledgable gardeners will make every effort to answer them during the presentation. Additional Master Gardeners will be on site to assist — and if a question stumps the team, they will take notes, find the answer and respond as soon as possible.

Nov. 10 The El Dorado Hills Community Services District hosts a Veterans Day Flag Raising ceremony, 11 a.m. at the Gilmore Senior Center, 990 Lassen Lane in El Dorado Hills. Light refreshments will follow the event. The Sons in Retirement – Gold Country branch meets the second Wednesday of the month at the Cameron Park Country Club. Check out the club ■

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he long-awaited history-based scavenger hunt Miners on Main officially kicks off at The Green Room Social Club Nov. 10. The game features prominent historical figures of the El Dorado County Gold Rush landscape. Dorothea Zeisz, Black Bart and Snowshoe Thompson are among the characters players will get to know as the game leads participants on a loop of Main Street, Placerville. Miners on Main consists of 10 medallions “hidden” on Main Street between Sacramento Street and Clay Street. Each medallion will include a unique QR code that participants can scan with their phones to learn about an individual who had some historical significance during the California Gold Rush. Additionally, a clue will be provided on where they can find the next Miner on Main. The whole game is the brainchild of Leadership El Dorado Class 14. Hosted by the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce, the leadership program is a year-long training aimed at educating the county’s next leaders. This class spanned an impressive two years of being pushed around by the pandemic. Chamber CEO Laurel BrentBumb said she is particularly impressed with this class, not only for remaining resilient through adversity, but for the

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Miners on Main medallions will include a QR code that will lead to information about a local, historical figure prominent during the Gold Rush. project members embarked on. “After the most challenging leadership class — that took two years to complete — they have now brought their impressive project to fruition,” she told the Mountain Democrat. “Special kudos go out to Gordon Helm, Jeremy Meyers and Kelli Nuttell.” Brent-Bumb said Leadership Class 15 started in September and is moving along at pace. The Green Room Social Club is a perfect place to kick off

the project. Not only is it in proximity to the actual game, but owner Jennifer Teie is an alumna of Class 14. “We are located at the beginning of Main Street, where the hunt kicks off, and our primary objective is to be an integral part of our community in support of our downtown businesses, history and culture,” said Teie. The Mountain Democrat reported in May that the Leadership Class 14’s spokesperson/project lead

Helm gained unanimous approval from the City Council to place the medallions throughout downtown. Helm and several others discovered a similar scavenger hunt in Greenville, S.C., while on a chamber of commerce study mission in 2019. “After the extended leadership class session that went two years, the El Dorado Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class 14 is happy ■

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ay Billings, nationally recognized BattleBots champion, visited the El Dorado Union High School District 3189 Circuit Breakers robotics club with one of his winning “Tombstone” battle bots Oct. 21. Billings shared his path to success as a robotics designer, builder and national competitor with about 20 student members and mentors. Billings praised the student robotics team and conveyed how the educational skills they gain by designing, building and competing with robots will positively impact their futures. “What you are doing is fantastic and will lead to wonderful opportunities in college and jobs,” Billings said. “This is how I got my career. Keep enjoying what you’re doing and keep building more robots!” Billings is the team captain of Hardcore Robotics and “Keep enjoying the lead designer and what you’re driver of the nationally recognized Tombstone bot doing and that won championship keep building fame on BattleBots. Billings’ background includes years more robots!” of fabrication in the water — Ray Billings well drilling industry, law enforcement for the California Department of Corrections and technical precision with Intel Corporation. “We are grateful to Ray for sharing his time and expertise with us,” said James Womack, lead mentor for the 3189 Circuit Breakers robotics team. “It was inspiring for our students to hear how the STEM skills they are developing now through our robotics club can open up unexpected paths to their future success.” During the visit the Circuit Breakers team demonstrated its robots for Billings, who provided insights about his design and development process and experiences as a robotics competitor. Hardcore Robotics is a combat robotics team that has competed at events throughout the country for more than 20 years. The 3189 Circuit Breakers, founded in 2009 by Union Mine High School student Torgeir Lindborg, is an extra-curricular robotics team associated with the El Dorado Union High School District. Students design, manufacture and assemble robots to participate in the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition with help from volunteer adult mentors. Volunteers are engineering, computer ■

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to be finally wrapping up its class project, “ Helm shared with the Mountain Democrat. “The idea behind the project is to give families and visitors something fun and educational to do while visiting downtown Placerville,” he explained. “As a result, merchants on Main Street should be able to benefit from people spending more time downtown as they seek out the miners.” Merchants are welcome to participate by handing out clue sheets for those who want to play without using a smart device, Helm added. Clue sheets are available at the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce offices at 542 Main St., Placerville. The project was designed so that additional features can be easily added to the miners’ story pages. Miners can be rotated and a “Miner Takeover” could even occur for a special event, according to Helm. “I’m hoping this becomes something that locals will share with their families and guests and will become a tradition over the years,” he added.

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The Miners on Main launch party takes place at downtown’s The Green Room Social Club Thursday, Nov. 10. “This has been a lengthy endeavor and I’m glad it is finally coming to fruition,” said Helm. “We could not have done this without the help of some key individuals: Jeremy Fortin, Kelli Nuttall, Kyle Zimbelman, Dan Maciel, Ross Reaksecker, Emma Owens, Chris Ringness, John Krueger, Jennifer

Teie and several others, including the chamber CEO Laurel BrentBumb. I think I speak for everyone in that we are proud to make this contribution to the community we all are a part of.” Join the Miners on Main kickoff event at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at The Green Room Social Club, 251 Main St. in Placerville.

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Plan to give them several hours with time to sit and visit. Let them help. In fact, have them tell you what would be most helpful. You might be surprised what they’re worried about. Does the car need an oil change or the tires checked for air? Can you help clean out the refrigerator or the cupboards? It may not be Thanksgiving, Christmas or another special holiday but when adult children or grandchildren take a day to visit and help it goes a long way. Additional help may be needed on a day-today basis but these work days are a good way to acknowledge that the older parents could use the help and support. It can be a beginning of discussions about more help that will give them the safety and ability to remain at home. Carol S. Heape, MSW, CMC, is founder of Elder Options Inc. serving the Sacramento region and South Lake Tahoe since 1988 and assisting older adults and their families “Live Life Fully Every Day,” elderoptionsca.com.

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Public Notices  FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-1011 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE BlOOMING MIND, located at 947 Merrill Ct, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): The Blooming Mind LLC, 947 Merrill Ct., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 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: 09/14/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Christy Bath, Psy. D. CHRISTY BATH, THE BLOOMING MIND LLC, 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 09/19/2022. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10995 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 22CV1490 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Kristie A. Richards filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: CHEV WILLIAM DAVIS-RICHARDS Proposed name: CHEV WILLIAM KEYES 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 9, 2022, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682. 3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat. This order has been filed on OCTOBER 19, 2022. /s/ Michael J. McLaughlin MICHAEL J. MCLAUGHLIN, Judge of the Superior Court 11021 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-1103 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: lIGHTHOUSE NATURE STORE, located at 451 Main St, Placerville, CA 95667/ Mailing Address: 2866 Benson Ct, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): James D Aldrich, 2866 Benson Ct, 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/ James D Aldrich JAMES D ALDRICH 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 10/17/2022. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 11022 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SAlE TRUSTEE SAlE NO. : 00000009372749 TITlE ORDER NO.: 210897769 FHA/VA/PMI NO.: 043-7734379 952 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES

ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/26/2008. 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.BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 12/31/2008 as Instrument No. 2008-0061632-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of EL DORADO County, State of CALIFORNIA.EXECUTED BY: SALVADORE M. PIAZZA AND BETTE M. PIAZZA, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS,WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States).DATE OF SALE: 11/29/2022 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AMPLACE OF SALE: AT THE MAIN STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 495 MAINSTREET, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667.STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2926 PIAZZA COURT, POLLOCK PINES, CALIFORNIA 95726 APN#: OLD: 101-201-19-100 / NEW: 101-201019-000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $458,367.78. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. 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 833-561-0243 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site WWW.SALES. BDFGROUP.COM for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000009372749. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE 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 833-561-0243, or visit this internet website WWW. SALES.BDFGROUP.COM using the file number assigned to this case 00000009372749 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. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 3990 E. Concours Street, Suite 350 Ontario, CA 91764(866) 795-1852 Dated: 10/24/2022 A-4763043 10/31/2022, 11/07/2022, 11/14/2022 10/31, 11/7, 11/14 11036

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ROBERT DEAN WEST CASE NO. 22PR0268 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ROBERT DEAN WEST A PETITION for Probate has been filed by ANGELA K. WEST in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that ANGELA K. WEST be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 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: March 22, 2023 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: SAMANTHA TIGHE Attorney at Law 1300 Grant Ave., Suite 203 Novato, CA 94945 (415) 986-5910 10/31, 11/7, 11/14 11039 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MICHAEl EDMOND VAllOT CASE NO. 22PR0278 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MICHAEL EDMOND VALLOT A PETITION for Probate has been filed by MICHAEL STORZ in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that MICHAEL STORZ be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. 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: March 29, 2023 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: KRISTOPHER D. GRANT Sinclair Wilson Baldo & Chamberlain 2390 Professional Drive Roseville, CA 95661 (916) 783-5281 10/31, 11/7, 11/14 11047 NOTICE OF PUBlIC AUCTION/ lIEN SAlE This notice is given in accordance with the provisions of State law, there being due and unpaid charges for which the undersigned is entitled to satisfy an owner and/or manager’s lien of the goods hereinafter described and are stored at the Life Storage location(s) listed below. Life Storage #619 4501 Latrobe Road, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 916-933-4040 And, due notice having been given, to the owner of said property and all parties known to claim an interest therein, and the time specified in such notice for payment of such having expired, the goods will be sold to the highest bidder or

otherwise disposed of at a public auction to be held online at www. StorageTreasures.com, which will end on 11/25/2022 at 10:00 am ABDUL QURESHI - Hsld gds/Furn, TV/Stereo Equip BONNIE DOMINICK - Hsld gds/Furn EDWARD HARRIS - Hsld gds/Furn /s/ J. Carroll 10/31, 11/7 11048 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 15, 2022 at 9:00am Location Name: Placerville Self Storage, 1066 locust Avenue, Placerville CA 95667 The contents of the rental storage units all containing household goods and belonging to the following persons will be sold: Lori A Ney Lee Kaplan JOHN MARSHALL STEWARD Ron L Williams Elyah Williams Eric C Pace 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 31 and November 7th, 2022 The Mountain Democrat 10/31, 11/7 11049 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-1140 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. MY DAD’S FlOOR AND UPHOlSTERY ClEANING SERVICES, 2. MY DAD’S ClEANING SERVICE, located at 5587 Spanish Flat Rd., Garden Valley, CA 95633/Mailing Address: PO Box 161, Garden Valley, CA 95633 Registered owner(s): Monique Davis, 5587 Spanish Flat Rd., Garden Valley, CA 95633 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 08/24/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Monique Davis MONIQUE DAVIS, 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 10/25/2022. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21 11050 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-1138 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HIDDEN CREEK BOTANICAlS, located at 4820 Newtown Road, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Wanda H Nagel, 4820 Newtown 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: 10/24/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Wanda H. Nagel WANDA H. NAGEL 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 10/24/2022. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21 11051 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 22CV1530 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Bert Dean filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: BERT SCOTT DEAN Proposed name: BERT SCOTT DEAN OULICKY 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 30, 2022, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682. 3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat. This order has been filed on OCTOBER 25, 2022. /s/ Vicki Ashworth VICKI ASHWORTH, Judge of the Superior Court 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21 11052 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SAlE TS NO. CA-20-884027-JB ORDER NO.: 191045803-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/12/2018. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by 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 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. 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. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): TANYA KIMBERLY SHEEHAN, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, AND MARTHA ROSE MAHAN, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, AS JOINT TENANTS. Recorded: 10/15/2018 as Instrument No. 20180040023-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of EL DORADO County, California; Date of Sale: 12/8/2022 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Main Entrance of the El Dorado County Superior Courthouse - Placerville Main Street Branch, located at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $666,165.24 The purported property address is: 3016 FERNCLIFF WAY, EL DORADO HILLS, CA 95762 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 118-380044-000 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 800-2802832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan. com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-20-884027-JB. 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 800-280-2832, or visit this internet website http:// www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-20-884027-JB 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. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNEROCCUPANT: Any prospective owneroccupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to Quality Loan Service Corporation by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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 sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-20-884027-JB IDSPub #0181921 11/7/2022 11/14/2022 11/21/2022 11072 11/7, 11/14, 11/21 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-1093 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BARNSWAllOW, located at 2841 Sleepy Hollow Ct, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 1129 Elm Ave, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): 1. Emily A Klein, 1129 Elm Ave, Placerville, CA 95667, 2. Aaron C Ward, 1129 Elm 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: 10/07/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Emily Klein EMILY KLEIN, 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 10/12/2022. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 11074 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-1162 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GOlDEN SIERRA SIGNINGS, located at 5690 Zarahemla Road, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Michelle Lerch, 5690 Zarahemla 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/ Michelle Lerch MICHELLE LERCH, 11/03/2022 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 11/03/2022. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28 11075

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he elegance of the holidays starts at the table with meals, desserts and drinks shared among loved ones. this year, let grapes add easy elegance to seasonal recipes as a signature ingredient perfect for special occasions. As a highly versatile addition to appetizers, snacks, main courses, sides and desserts, grapes are an essential ingredient to keep on hand. thanks to their delicate sweetness and juicy texture, Grapes from California can be the star at the center of the meal in unique and tasty Braised Pork Chops with Spiced Honey and Grapes served with Spiked Grape Cider for a cozy adult beverage. Finish the celebration by sharing Grape Basque-Style Cheesecake, where delicious, fresh grape juice is used in the cheesecake batter to lend natural sweetness and enhance flavor. Decorate the top with fresh, juicy grapes for a final festive touch. Find more sweet ideas to celebrate the holidays at GrapesfromCalifornia.com.

Braised Pork Chops with Spiced Honey and Grapes

Servings: 4 4 thick pork chops (about 3 pounds) 4 tablespoons flour 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1 1/2 cups whole red or black Grapes from California 1/3 cup honey 2 small cinnamon sticks, broken 3-5 whole cloves 1/2 teaspoon dried ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint (optional) Preheat oven to 325 F. Heat heavy, lidded saute pan or casserole dish over medium-high heat. Dust pork chops with flour and brown slowly in melted butter. Do not let flour burn. Remove pan from heat and add grapes, honey, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, salt and pepper. Cover and place in oven. Braise slowly 50-60 minutes, or until pork is tender. Remove pork from pan and keep warm. Skim pan sauce of excess fat. Arrange pork chops on serving platter, spoon with sauce and sprinkle with chopped mint, if desired. Nutritional information per serving: 569 calories; 54 g protein; 41 g carbohydrates; 21 g fat (33% calories from fat); 9 g saturated fat (14% calories from saturated fat); 33% calories from fat; 165 mg cholesterol; 407 mg sodium; 1.6 g fiber.

A Sweet Party Starter

Set the stage for a delicious get-together by serving an easy, attractive appetizer like this Grape Party Tray with fresh grapes, prosciutto, cheeses, pistachios and more holiday favorites. Grapes are easy to include as they offer variety – different colors, shapes, sizes and textures – which makes them an ideal healthy snack or ingredient in tasty recipes.

Hot Spiked Grape Cider Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: about 1 hour Servings: 4 5 cups red Grapes from California, plus additional for garnish, divided 3 cups water 1 tablespoon honey 1 cinnamon stick 2 star anise (optional) 1 large navel orange 6 ounces amber rum

In large saucepan, combine 5 cups grapes with water, honey, cinnamon and star anise, if desired. Bring mixture to boil over mediumhigh heat, reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until grapes are tender, 50-60 minutes. Let cool 15 minutes.

Lay medium mesh strainer over bowl and pour grape mixture through. Gently press on solids to remove juice from fruit for about 2 cups grape cider. With peeler, peel off large strip orange zest and add to warm juice. Let cool, cover and refrigerate. When ready to serve, gently warm cider over medium heat. Pour 1/2 cup cider into each cup. Add 1 1/2 ounces rum and garnish with twist of orange and small skewer of grapes. Nutritional information per serving: 170 calories; 0 g protein; 18 g carbohydrates; 0 g fat (0% calories from fat); 0 g saturated fat (0% calories from saturated fat); 0 mg cholesterol; 5 mg sodium; 0 g fiber.

Grape Basque-Style Cheesecake Prep time: 15 minutes, plus cooling and chilling Bake time: 40 minutes Servings: 12 2 cups green Grapes from California, divided 1/4 cup, plus 2/3 cup, granulated sugar, divided 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 large pinches kosher salt 21 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 1 cup cold heavy cream 4 large eggs, at room temperature 2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur (optional)

Heat oven to 425 F with rack in center. use 12-by-16-inch sheet of parchment paper to line 9-inch springform pan in center. Press paper into bottom edge of pan and flatten creases around sides. Place pan on shallow baking sheet. In mini blender or food processor, blend 1 cup grapes, 1/4 cup sugar, cornstarch and salt on high until smooth, about 1 minute. In bowl of electric mixer fitted with paddle, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until fluffy, 1-2 minutes. With mixer on medium speed, gradually pour in heavy cream; scrape down and beat on high speed until mixture resembles soft whipped cream, about 1 minute. Beat in eggs, one at a time, scraping down between additions. At medium speed, gradually add grape puree mixture; scrape and mix until well blended, 1 minute.

Pour batter into prepared pan, transfer to oven and bake 38-40 minutes until cake is puffed and top is caramel brown. Cracks will appear around edges and cake will be wobbly when touched gently with finger. Set cake pan on baking sheet on rack to cool. Cake will sink to half its height. Cool to room temperature, 1-2 hours, then refrigerate uncovered. Do not unmold cake from pan until well chilled, at least 5 hours or overnight. Slice remaining grapes in halves or rounds. In small bowl, combine grapes with orange liqueur, if desired, and set aside When ready to serve, remove side of pan. Carefully pull creased parchment away from side of cheesecake then transfer to serving platter by peeling parchment away from bottom of cake and underneath pan while gently tugging cake toward platter and off parchment. Garnish top of cheesecake with grapeliqueur mixture, if desired, or fresh grapes. Cut cake into wedges with thin, sharp knife. Note: Cheesecake can be made up to 2 days ahead. Once cake is well chilled, cover pan with plastic wrap until ready to serve. Nutritional information per serving: 350 calories; 6 g protein; 25 g carbohydrates; 26 g fat (67% calories from fat); 15 g saturated fat (39% calories from saturated fat); 135 mg cholesterol; 200 mg sodium; 0 g fiber.