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On the weekend following Thanksgiving, the 22-yearold Randall Tract Bridge was decorated by the Guensler, Ramirez and Fletcher families, residents of the area. The tradition was started by Ed and Janet Alves. The current bridge replaced the wood and steel bridge that was taken out in 1997 by logs following the landslide that closed Highway 50, Darrell Guensler shared. He said the logs were “like battering rams” flowing down the river after a heavy snowfall and Pineapple Express rainstorm.
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Pump station overhaul OK’d in Outingdale Dawn Hodson Staff writer The El Dorado Irrigation District Board of Directors unanimously approved spending $1,850,000 to upgrade the Outingdale raw water pump station. The expenditure included awarding a contract to James C. Cushman Inc. for $1,430,020 for construction of the raw water pump station replacement, Luhdorff and Scalmanini $111,765 for construction engineering services, JLR Environmental Consultants $102,000 for inspection services, $40,000 for capitalized labor and $166,215 for contingencies. The Outingdale Water Company constructed the original pump station in the 1960s to supply water to the Outingdale community with the water pumped out of the Middle Fork of the Cosumnes River to the Outingdale Water Treatment Plant. EID annexed the water system in the early 1970s and the raw water pump station was upgraded in 1988. The district currently provides potable water to 190 single-family services in Outingdale. Staff noted that the current raw water pumps are obsolete and frequently fail. They also vacuum up a great deal of sand and debris from the river, which further decreases the service lives of the pumps. And, due to their age, replacement parts for the existing pumps must be manufactured, as off-the-shelf parts are no longer available. With the existing equipment and site configuration having reached the end of their service lives, staff recommended replacing the pump station and making other safety improvements to the site. While the board agreed and ultimately voted to approve the project, Director Alan n
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Gov. Gavin Newsom recently announced the statewide launch of CA Notify — a new digital tool he said will help reduce the transmission of COVID-19. Starting Dec. 10, Californians could opt in to receive COVID-19 notifications informing them if they have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for the virus. “Throughout this “The process is pandemic we have tapped California’s private, anonymous talent pool to fight and secure, and this virus and that includes working is one of the with tech innovators many tools in the like Apple and state’s data-driven Google,” said Newsom. “CA Notify approach to help will help slow the reduce the spread.” spread by alerting those who opt in to — Gov. Gavin Newsom receive an alert if they’ve come into contact with someone who has tested positive. The process is private, anonymous and secure, and is one of the many tools in the state’s data-driven approach to help reduce the spread.” CA Notify is a digital tool that protects privacy and security and does not collect device location to detect exposure and does not share a users’ identities, according to Newsom’s press release. The tool was developed in partnership with Google and Apple and piloted with the help of the University of California, San Diego, and the University of California, San Francisco. Californians can receive alerts by enabling CA Notify in their iPhone settings or on Android phones by downloading the CA notify app from the Google Play store. When individuals voluntarily activate CA Notify, the tool uses Bluetooth technology to exchange random codes between phones without revealing the user’s identity or location. If a CA Notify user tests positive for COVID-19, they will receive a verification code text from the California Department of Public Health at (855)976-8462 to plug into the app — if they choose. Any other CA Notify users who have been within 6 feet for 15 minutes or more of the COVID19 positive individual will get an anonymous notification of possible exposure. They can enter the code into CA Notify, triggering an alert to phones of people who may have been exposed in the previous 14 days. “When combined with other actions like wearing masks and physical distancing, CA Notify can help curb the transmission of COVID-19,” said Dr. Mark
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Tommy Allen Searcy passed on Dec. 5. Son of Thomas Searcy and Phyllis Makis. Brother of eight brothers and sisters. Veteran, he received Purple Heart with gold leaf cluster, Bronze Star medal, Vietnam service medal, Vietnam Campaign medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Air medal and a National Defense Service Medal. He was a loving brother and uncle. He is missed so deeply. Services will be held Dec. 19 at 3 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery, 2261 Pleasant Valley Road.
Vonnie (Petree) Gidio Dec. 10, 1931 – Nov. 21, 2020
Vonnie was born in small town outside of Leesville, La. In 1934, her family relocated to Placerville, Calif. In 1947 Vonnie married Robert Finley in Placerville, giving birth to Samuel Robert Finley and to Laura Lotus (Finley) Quarles. In 1952, the family relocated to Anchorage, Alaska. While in Alaska, Vonnie and Robert divorced. Several years later she married Thomas Gidio. Tom and Vonnie had three children: Tony Gidio, Gina (Gidio) Petracek and Maria (Gidio) Babb. In 1961, the family left Alaska and moved to the Placerville area. Then in 1962, moved to South Lake Tahoe, Calif. Vonnie joins her husband of 54 years, her son Samuel, daughters Laura and Maria in heaven. Vonnie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be missed greatly!
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Steve has joined his brother, David, in Heaven to be forever with their mother, Therese. Steve was preceded by Dave by only six weeks on Oct. 18. Both suffered from the scourge of cancer; Steve from multiple myeloma diagnosed in 2007. Steve’s “dash” of nearly 68 years was, above all, a commitment of loyalty to his family and friends. He was born at Oakland Kaiser at 6:33 a.m. to a young “machinist apprentice” Raymond, 24, and mother, Therese (Kaldunski), 22, the second of four children; James (Pamela: Jennifer, Amy), Ann (David Seltzer), and David (Sydney: Franklin, Andria). Steve grew up in Tara Hills between San Pablo and Pinole, Calif. He attended Tara Hills Elementary and Pinole Valley junior and senior high schools, playing varsity football. Steve enjoyed hunting, abalone and spear fishing along California’s North Coast with his father and siblings. Steve attended California State University, Chico and graduated in 2.5 years with a bachelor’s degree in physical education. He was one of the first certified athletic trainers in California. Steve taught high school at Folsom High School and coached wrestling while serving as a three season athletic trainer. Steve gave up teaching to be an independent contractor, building houses, harvesting redwood and walnut trees; he became a self-taught electrical contractor specializing in industrial equipment and designs. Steve’s innate mechanical intuition/talent allowed him to become a very sought after expert and he developed a business in acquiring/reselling valuable used electrical equipment that he repaired and refurbished. He met his wife, Elizabeth, in Elk Grove and they were married on Aug. 31, 1985. They raised their daughter, Ana, 25, in the home that Steve built with his father, Ray and brother, Dave, in Lakehills Estates of El Dorado Hills. Steve was a very accomplished water skier and snow skier but developed early onset hip arthritis, requiring hip replacements. Steve loved the ocean and diving — especially along the Mendocino Coast. He and Elizabeth loved to go whale watching from Monterey. Steve was a very loyal son/brother/friend: he would frequently drop whatever he was doing to travel and help those who had earned his love and respect. His amazing confidence and competence made all of us appreciate him; Steve always had your back. His battle with myeloma included five different chemotherapy regimens and finally a bone marrow transplant in 2018. He was one of the longest survivors treated at Kaiser. The ravages of the disease and chemo finally took their toll. He received the last rites of the Catholic Church Dec. 2 with his wife and siblings present before he went to Our Lord. At this time, due to the pandemic, no services are planned. A remembrance of his life will happen when it is safe.
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Tyler Burns aims higher … than Dad Sel Richard Staff writer Tyler Burns wants to one up his dad. Having graduated from Oak Ridge High School this past spring, Tyler recently signed a letter of intent to pole vault for University of California, Berkeley, where his dad was inducted into the Cal Athletic Hall of Fame. Brent Burns would like nothing better. A three-time Pac10 champion in pole vault, Brent still holds the school record. Now Tyler is ready to make his own mark. A latecomer to the sport, Tyler actually tried pole vaulting once when only 4 years old. It didn’t take. For years, soccer dominated his attention while he pole vaulted intermittently. “When I was a sophomore I started taking it a little more seriously,” Tyler said. “I ended up winning league finals that year and after that happened, I decided I didn’t want to do any other sport.” Tyler insists his decision to follow in his dad’s footsteps was his own. “We grew up in a track family but I don’t think he cared about what event I did,” he said. “He snuck in a rope swing at our house and we have a nice trampoline so he might have been planning for it, but he didn’t push
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Oak Ridge High School athlete Tyler Burns clears the bar at the Friendship Meet with Ponderosa High School in March. At Tyler’s first meet of the year he cleared the bar at 16 feet, 5 inches. me in that direction. I just kind of found my way there on my own.” Nevertheless, there is no doubt his dad factors in to Tyler’s future ambitions. Along with Oak Ridge track coach John Hardwick, Tyler expressed appreciation for their influence in his fledgling career. “They play a big role in how far I’ve come,” he said,
explaining that many disagree on the best approach to a perfect vault. “My dad and the coach are pretty similar as far as what’s the best way to swing upside down or how far apart your hands should be on the pole. It makes it really nice that I never get conflicting messages.” Brent said he finds
it interesting to coach someone who researches the sport so intently. “He’s studied so much. Way more than I did as a kid,” he admitted. “He’s cut from a different cloth. He has a deeper understanding of himself than most kids his age.” Along with his dad, Tyler also points to Oak
Trojans log new records Sel Richard Staff writer
interest in creating content, such as videos, graphic design and Enterprising students cartoons,” he shared. are refusing to let “The limitless creative COVID-19 keep them aspects of sports down. Oak Ridge High broadcasting being tied School junior Luke into sports is perfect.” Stewart is one athlete Fellow Oak Ridge who came up with a athletes were excited to creative solution to take part. keep sports alive, in Senior Jaden spite of the virus’ best DeFazio, who juggled efforts. a soccer ball for Stewart recently 30 minutes and 42 spearheaded the seconds, said his inaugural Trojans decision to participate Breaking Records event was in part to help with where eight Oak Ridge COVID relief. “A lot of athletes competed to us seniors are worried break school records, about our last season combining the event of high school being with a fundraising canceled so it was the effort. least I could do to help “I wanted to do out with the situation,” something to make a he told The Mountain positive difference in Democrat. our community,” said Junior Jack GillingStewart. “No sports ham completed 29 were scheduled for three-point shots in fall 2020 and as a 2 minutes, even with basketball and track Photo by Mustafa Amjal some nervousness. athlete, I still wanted Oak Ridge High School junior Teagan Brown sets the school’s “I had a lot of fun to compete.” women’s basketball record with 24 three-pointers made in 2 competing and setting As team sports were minutes. the record,” he said. “I temporarily tabled, think I could have done he brainstormed a way that individuals could better but there was a little pressure.” compete against themselves while still adhering And squeezing in 162 soccer ball juggles in to social-distancing rules. under a minute, junior Iman Mustafa said it was “I learned our school record for push-ups was nice to be able to participate in a competition 84 and I thought I could beat that so I came again. “I definitely could’ve gotten way more up with the idea to have Oak Ridge athletes juggles but the number I got was still pretty compete to break or to set new records for our good,” he shared. “It was fun to be out there and school. Adding fundraising helped the school just do something I love.” and community raise money that was needed Stewart said he hopes to make sports with no gate admissions at school events,” he broadcasting a staple team in TPSM. “Livesaid, presenting the concept to the Oak Ridge streaming is more important than ever this year High School administration. He then established especially with all of the uncertainty surrounding the Trojan Pride Sports Marketing’s Sports sports,” he said. “If sporting events do happen, Broadcasting Team of which Stewart is now vice but no fans are allowed to attend, sports president. broadcasting will be the community’s lifeline to The technology will be helpful for winter and watch high school sports.” spring sports in the coming year, especially if He also plans to make the record breaking event there are limitations on attendance for spectators, seasonal. he explained. “If no team sports occur we have Despite some scheduling difficulties, Stewart the possibility of schools competing virtually is pleased with the success of an event that in skills challenges, like in the NBA All Star required the coordination of about 50 volunteers, Weekend,” he speculated. including his sports broadcasting team members Stewart said sports broadcasting combines James Casper, Andrew Casper, Bryan Sangeorzan, several of his hobbies. “I have always had an n See records, page A7
Ridge graduate and 2015 State Champion Austin Laut as someone he admires. “I’ve set some of my goals along the lines of what they have already accomplished with the goal of beating them,” he said. As for why he loves the sport? “My favorite feeling is falling after you’ve cleared a bar,” he said. “The higher it is the more fun it is to fall in to the pit.” It’s no surprise he gets a kick out of cliff jumping, especially at Angora Lake. “My dad will go with us sometimes. It’s my mom who sometimes gets a little worried
about it.” Tyler deferred his admission to Cal until fall of 2021 and is spending his gap year training. Although he has not yet pinned down a major, he said he enjoys math and has considered pursuing business. But for now, he hopes to follow a track legacy that began with his grandfather, who competed in the Olympic trials for javelin. “I definitely always have that in the back of my mind. If I jump high enough I could go the 2021 Olympic trials,” he said. “I’m a long way away from that but we’re getting closer every day.”
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California Matters
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hose of certain age might remember the once-popular parlor game called musical chairs. A row of chairs would be set out and players — always one more than the number of chairs — would walk around them as music DAN WALTERS played and when it stopped, they would scramble to sit in the chairs. The one left without a chair would be eliminated, another chair would be removed and the game would continue until one player won by claiming the last chair. Something like that is being played in California as Gov. Newsom decides whom he will appoint to some of the state’s most desirable political offices. The game began last month when U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris became vice president-elect. Suddenly, Newsom was in position to make someone a major figure in national politics as a senator from the nation’s richest and most populous state. The consensus among political handicappers has been that Newsom would make history by naming the state’s first Latino senator, with Secretary of State Alex Padilla, long one of Newsom’s closest political allies, the likely California’s winner. If Padilla moved to politicians the Senate, it would then create a vacancy and an are playing opportunity for Newsom musical chairs to advance someone as Gov. Gavin else’s career with an appointment as secretary Newsom mulls of state. appointments The tempo of the to high-profile game recently picked up when it was revealed offices. that President-elect Joe Biden would nominate California’s attorney general, Xavier Becerra, as secretary of health and human services. Suddenly, Newsom has another big office to fill — one second only to the governorship in power and political prominence. Whomever he chooses, unless it’s a caretaker, will immediately become a potential candidate for governor or the state’s other Senate seat, given that Sen. Dianne Feinstein is unlikely to seek another term in 2024. Dozens of names quickly surfaced in media and political circles. Obviously the next attorney general will be a Democrat and an attorney but beyond those basic criteria, the appointment will hinge on the message Newsom wants to convey, given his party’s fixation with identity politics. Newsom made much of his appointment of a Black gay man, Martin Jenkins, to the state Supreme Court and is likely to appoint a Latino
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Letters to the Editor Malignant McClintock EDITOR: guess I should not have been surprised to find representative Tom McClintock among four California Republicans who signed on to the Texas attorney general’s desperate lawsuit to overturn the will of the electorate of four key states to throw the electoral college vote to Donald Trump. I suppose he figured no one would notice that he was endorsing the equivalent of secession from our union or at least a refutation of our democratic form of government. No doubt he sees his narrow win this November as a mandate to continue to thumb his nose at those in his constituency who believe in the fundamental principals of representative government. I understand we must tolerate his reelection because to redraw the district boundaries might jeopardize the democratic majority in adjacent districts, but it is becoming increasingly embarrassing to listen to his pathetic rationalizations for supporting the unprecedented corruption of the outgoing administration. ROB PURDIE Cameron Park
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Republican vote underlined EDITOR: stand by every statement in my letter to the Mountain Democrat. Any reputable news source will back up my observations — which, I would note, are observations and predictions — some of which would occur if Republicans were to continue in power and could still come to pass given the packing of the courts by unqualified zealots not committed to the rule of law. First, drilling and mining have already begun in pristine areas of national monuments and national parks have been targeted by the Trump administration (Washington Post, Feb. 6). Their goal is to privatize and increase fees in national parks (Yahoo News, Oct. 11, 2019). This doesn’t even mention the attempt to open the Arctic Reserve to exploitation. Second, minorities are killed in greater number in proportion to their population than are whites. Blacks are 2.4 times more likely to be killed by the police than whites (Newsmax, July 17). White supremacists encouraged by Trump have killed more people than Muslim terrorists — example El Paso Walmart (Newsweek, July 10). Mr. Newell and I agree the air is less polluted
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than it was, but Republicans want to roll back the very regulations that have accomplished that progress. Trump tried to stop California’s air quality standards and even the auto manufacturers disagreed (New York Times, July 17, 2019). Continued increases in CO2 will destroy the Earth as we think we know it (any scientist). Third, prior to Trump, any person with an outstanding warrant — over 500,000 nationwide — could not buy a firearm. By executive order he ended this restriction. Perhaps not every person with an outstanding warrant can be properly classified as “criminal” but it comes close. He also ended restrictions from buying guns on people receiving Social Security for mental afflictions (Politico, Aug. 7, 2019). By limiting funding for background checks and supporting gun show/no check purchases, yes, Mr. Newell, criminals will be able to buy guns. Do please re-read the Second Amendment. It begins, “A well-regulated militia …” Fourth, I’ll quote Trump: Oct 24, 2019, “We’ve secured the oil and therefore a small number of U.S. troops will remain in the area where they have the oil.” Fifth, Mr Newell and I might agree that pay-toplay from foreign governments is wrong. So far no concrete evidence has come forward concerning Hunter Biden’s admittedly large salary for work in Ukraine. Giuliani has not been able to find evidence in spite of rash accusations. Robert Mueller found none. Neither party should be able to gain access via money, but it is done. Lastly, I have no opposition to “school choice” — but it is not up to taxpayers to pay for it. Private, for-profit charter schools are an attack on the public school system. The money that goes to them and to religious schools would serve better schools in poor communities. As younger voters are more progressive than older ones, I’d say that education is working. What Republicans and Democrats must do is to find common ground. We must work together to help both parties clean up what is wrong, help all Americans progress. This is not a zero-sum game … when one group gains, we all gain. MEL CHAPMAN Placerville
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Kiley’s Corner
It’s time for the Legislature to get to work
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arlier this month the Legislature reconvened for the 2021-22 session. Yet after a three-month absence the Legislature only stuck around for a single day to re-install its existing leadership. It’s no secret that I have taken issue KEVIN with the Legislature’s handling of the COVID-19 crisis. As grocery clerks, construction workers, childcare providers and millions of other Californians kept doing essential jobs, Legislators refused to do theirs. The Capitol was shut down entirely for months and almost all hearings were canceled. Our institution vanished, deeming itself inessential, and left the people of California bereft of the fundamental protections that representative government is supposed to provide. In our absence Gov. Gavin Newsom
seized legislative power for himself, falsely claiming that a State of Emergency, no matter how long it lasts, transforms California into an autocracy and “centralizes the state’s powers” in his hands. The results were catastrophic. Our economy is doing KILEY about the worst in the country, our kids in poor communities are faring worst of all and our public health performance is middling. If the Legislature had taken its job seriously, if we had defended our Constitution and met the challenges of this year head-on, things could have been very different. We could have built up our hospital capacity, supported our healthcare workers and protected the vulnerable. We could have averted the Employment Development Department train wreck that kept food off of the table
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In our absence Gov. Gavin Newsom seized legislative power for himself, falsely claiming that a State of Emergency, no matter how long it lasts, transforms California into an autocracy ... for millions of Californians. From the beginning, we could have insisted on data and evidence, focused on what actually makes a difference and avoided the never-ending nightmare of colors, tiers, curfews and lockdowns. While we cannot redo 2020, this session provides the Legislature with an opportunity to reassert itself and restore representative government. It’s time to work together to rebuild trust and forge a better path forward for all Californians. To that end, I have immediately introduced the following legislation: 1. Opening businesses: AB 54 prohibits state agencies from revoking any business license for non-compliance with shutdown
orders without first proving the business was actually a cause of widespread transmission. 2. Opening schools: AB 76 assures every California child is given the option of full in-person instruction without further delay. 3. Reforming the Emergency Services Act: AB 69 provides that a State of Emergency expires after 60 days unless renewed by the Legislature, rather than continuing indefinitely. 4. Repealing AB 5: AB 25 repeals the rest of AB 5 now that voters have overwhelmingly rejected the premise of this corrupt law by passing Prop. 22.
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5. Fixing the EDD: I have co-authored a package of bills to get payments to those in need more efficiently, protect sensitive applicant information, and eliminate fraud. While these are most assuredly challenging times, I hope you have a wonderful holiday season.
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I look forward to working to finally get our state on track in the new year. Assemblyman Kevin Kiley represents the 6th Assembly District, which includes parts of El Dorado, Placer, and Sacramento counties. You can follow him on Twitter @KevinKileyCA.
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to the Senate. That would leave two other major identity groups, women and Asian-Pacific Islanders (API), to be recognized, lest Newsom face their wrath. The leading contender for a secretary of state appointment appears to be Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, a San Diego Democrat best known for Assembly Bill 5, a controversial law that makes it very difficult for workers to be classified as independent contractors. She had already announced her candidacy for the office in 2022. That said, Gonzalez is an attorney, so cannot be dismissed as a potential appointee as attorney general. However, if Newsom wants to pay homage to the state’s large API population, there are at least three potential appointees — Oakland Assemblyman Rob Bonta, state Supreme Court Justice Goodwin Liu and Congressman Ted Lieu. Bonta was in the mix when former Gov. Jerry
Brown appointed Becerra, then a congressman, as attorney general to succeed Harris after she moved to the Senate in 2017. Other potential appointees as attorney general include Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg, a former president pro tem of the state Senate; San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera; congressional members Eric Swalwell, Katie Porter and Adam Schiff, and Newsom’s own chief of staff, Ann O’Leary. Having so many major political appointments to make is a very unusual situation. And as Newsom sorts through the possibilities, maybe a more contemporary analogy would be the “Game of Thrones.” Dan Walters is a journalist and author who writes for CALmatters.org, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media venture explaining California policies and politics.
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AL-ANON is here for you if you are bothered by someone else’s drinking. Call for meeting times. (916) 3342970. www.ncwsa.org/d6-10/ American Assoc. of University Women, Foothills of EDC Branch. Our mission is to advance gender equity for women & girls. Science & Math Camp Scholarships, Speech Contests, monthly programs & interest groups. Call Melanie 530-306-6604 or Laurel 530-417-7737 eldorado-aauw.ca.net 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 3rd Thursday of every month at 5:30PM. We are currently meeting at the Herrick Building, 301 Main Street, (across from Cary House). 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. PLAY CRIBBAGE! **All skill levels** Learn to play by ACC Rules. **Beginner instruction available.** Compete in Weekly Tournaments. Gold Country Cribbers play Wednesdays at 6:00 pm. Call 916-768-4452 for more info! DEMOCRATS – Come meet with the United Democrats of El Dorado County at Denny’s in Placerville, at noon, on the 4th 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 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. MARINE CORPS LEAGUE DET 697 Marines & FMF Corpsman social hour 6 pm, meeting 7 pm, second Wednesday monthly. Veterans building 130 Placerville Dr. New members welcome Contact Richard Akin (530)622-9855 or MCL697.org NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS (free) designed for family members and caregivers/friends
supporting a loved one living with a mental health condition. 2 support groups are held monthly. For info: namieldoradocounty.org Placerville: 1st Tuesday at 7:00pm; County Gov Center, 330 Fair Lane, Conf-room C. South Lake Tahoe: 2nd Tuesday from 6:00 pm; Library, 1000 Rufus Allen. 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) 3441476 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 8:00-11:00 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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Akash Srinivasan, Mikey Jantzen and Nico Horning. The Oak Ridge students setup tech equipment, designed graphic overlays, wrote scripts, researched stats, organized and hosted the event. Other TPSM teams offered assistance, including the videography, O-Zone, graphic design, publicity and photography teams. And, by the way, Stewart crushed the push-up record. “My favorite part was being able to kick off the event as an athlete breaking the school record with 103 push-ups,” he said, although he would rather be back to playing varsity basketball and running for varsity track again. “I am excited to see what we can do when our lives return to normalcy.”
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Justin Lamson: Football quarterback (63 completed passes in 2 minutes) Brandon Barthel: Football receiver (63 completed passes in 2 minutes) Jaden DeFazio: Men’s soccer (30:42 minutes juggling soccer ball) Ali O’Donnell: Women’s volleyball (245-pound deadlift)
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Iman Mustafa: Soccer (162 juggles in a minute) Teagan Brown: Women’s basketball (24 three-pointers made in 2 minutes) Jack Gillingham: Men’s basketball – (29 threepointers made in 2 minutes) Luke Stewart: Men’s Oak Ridge High School senior Ali O’Donnell set a school basketball and track & field record with her 245-pound deadlift. (103 consecutive push-ups)
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Day called it a cautionary tale about extending services to remote locations with few customers as it could be, in his words, “excruciatingly expensive.” Director George Osborne noted that the annexation took place before the Local Agency Formation Commission existed and probably would not happen today.
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At Monday’s EID board meeting Engineering Director Brian Mueller provided a presentation on the estimated v. actual costs of planned capital improvement projects and what procedures EID engineers follow in developing estimates for construction prior to going out for bids. In many examples, projects carried out in 2018, 2019 and 2020 actually costed less than originally projected. In a few cases project costs were higher: i.e. the Folsom Lake intake improvements for which EID engineers estimated the cost at $22.6 million but the low bid came in at almost $35.6 million due to the complexity of the project, inherent risk of completing in-water work and diving operations with fluctuating Folsom Lake levels, late electrical changes and
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n SPEED BUMP by Dave Coverly other changes to the scope of work. One lesson learned from the Folsom Lake experience is that for future complex projects — like the future Silver Lake Dam replacement project — a separate firm with experience in construction cost estimating will be hired, Mueller noted. One of the district’s key performance measures is keeping actual CIP project expenditures to at least 70% of planned to ensure the district continues to adequately reinvest in replacement of aging assets, maintains reliability and addresses regulatory mandates and safety. Over the past several years, the district has met the overall goal for CIP expenditures, averaging 75% of planned expenditures. Also, with the exception of 2017 when significant storms and landslides damaged the El Dorado Canal, requiring costly unplanned capital expenditures, overall CIP expenditures have been within the board-approved budget. The EID Board of Directors also welcomed Brian Veerkamp as the newest board member. New board officers were elected with Pat Dwyer elected president and Lori Anzini elected vice president.
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Ghaly, secretary of the California Department of Health and Human Services. “Every day that is saved in alerting others of a possible exposure is a day that a possibly infectious person can begin self-quarantine and reduce the spread. This technology is another way for Californians to take proactive steps to keep themselves, their loved ones and their communities safe.” The state launched a pilot in September for students, staff and faculty at UC San Diego and UC San Francisco, expanding to include five other University of California campuses in mid-November. “Our pilot experience … showed this technology was effective in identifying exposed individuals early for quarantine and testing, and helping keep our communities as safe as possible,” said Christopher Longhurst, MD, chief information officer of UC San Diego Health. “This free and reliable smartphone technology can help all Californians. As we enter a new, and hopefully final, surge in the pandemic, now more than ever is the time to put every possible tool to use to slow the spread of the virus.” Given the privacy-first focus of CA Notify, creators of the app do not
know how many students, faculty, staff and patients have enabled CA Notify currently, but UC officials estimate more than 250,000 people are utilizing this technology as part of the pilot. CA Notify has helped identify exposed individuals early, allowing them to quickly quarantine and reduce the transmission of the virus. The performance and privacy of CA Notify has been successfully evaluated through the pilot project and similar programs have been launched in other states, according to the governor’s office. “With the rapid surge of COVID19 cases, we need every tool possible to protect our communities. We applaud the State for expanding this scalable system so all people living in California have another means of being informed of potential exposures as quickly as possible,” said Dr. Carrie L. Byington, executive vice president of UC Health and an infectious disease expert. “We are glad that University of California Health could be a resource for the pilot testing and now for the management of the expansion.” CA Notify is completely voluntary and free. For more information visit CaNotify.ca.gov and Covid19.ca.gov.
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horoscope by Holiday Mathis n today ARIES (March 21-April 19). There are many levels beyond excellence. You’ll elevate a work by fusing the styles you already know and adding your own unusual elements. The fresh approach will impress and fascinate. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). As soon as you put a word to how you are feeling, the feeling is subtly changed into something your consciousness can process. There are times when this helps and other times when wordlessness is divine. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your powers of mind control are augmented, and you’ll guide your own thoughts as an expert rider would guide an obedient horse; the slightest tension on the reins and your thoughts go off in the direction of your choosing. CANCER (June 22-July 22). People want what they want. Don’t wait for someone to desire in the same direction or intensity as you. Whatever you can do to release others from your expectations will make everyone happier, especially you. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Knowing that your role in a group is essential and that you are crucial to the outcome of other people’s goals, you often make decisions based on what everyone needs but you. Press pause on that tendency today. Act in self-interest. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). It can take a long time to learn the ropes, or it can take a short time. Being your own teacher is the hard way. You’re better off looking around, reaching out and even paying to avoid needless confusion.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). When you don’t know what to do to support another person, just try something. Effort will be admirable, regardless of how it lands. That you care to respond at all is, in and of itself, meaningful. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Even though “no drama” is among your proclamations, the fact is that without some degree of tension and conflict, the story of a relationship would be mighty boring. Maybe change your mantra to “some drama.” SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’ll be made aware of how the word “responsibility” means something different to everyone. The standard you hold yourself to is so far from universal, it may as well come from a different ZIP code of the multiverse. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Charm can be used for benevolent or nefarious purposes. Distrust it in others today, and that goes double for yourself. Question motives. Why is it, do you think, that this added layer of social grease is suddenly necessary? AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). The need to socialize and the reliance on other people for survival will be noticeably balanced by an individual and hard-to-explain need for tranquility and a connection with something beyond human. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You will get the same message that others get, but you’ll hear something very different in it. If language is a code, then you crack it, deciphering the intent and motive behind each word.
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Dec. 17 Newly elected El Dorado Irrigation District Director (and former El Dorado County supervisor) Brian Veerkamp is scheduled to speak to the Rotary Club of Cameron Park at 4 p.m. via Zoom. Guests are welcome. If you wish to attend contact club President Mike Dugan mtdugan@comcast.net or Vice President Jim Buckley jasbuck@att.net for the meeting link. The El Dorado Hills Fire Department Santa Run comes to town, 7-9 p.m. Dec. 17 & 18. This year’s modified event features drive-thru festivities at Rolling Hills Christian Church, 800 White Rock Road in El Dorado Hills. Join the fun and don’t forget Toys for Tots donations and food donations. For more information visit facebook. com/EDHFIRE.
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The Schumacher family and Myr Dodgson stand in front of the widow’s garage in Placerville. The Schumachers helped fix up Dodgson’s property as part of a Both Hands fundraiser to help the family pay for adoption expenses. In the front row, Schumacher children Brooklyn and Landon hold a copy of the Oct. 20, 2002, issue of the Mountain Democrat that features a story about Jen’s parents adopting children from China.
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so mind-blowing,” Jen said of the experience. “They put all the newly adopted kids on hen the this red bench and they take Schumachers this cute picture. When I saw arrived at Myr that, that’s when I knew I Dodgson’s (would) have a daughter from Placerville home there was China. Growing up, I just no clear way to navigate. The knew adoption from 16 on. I garage looked battered after was immersed in the adoption surviving many winters and community.” the yard had seen much better A couple years later Jen and days. Matt began to date and Jen But that was why the popped a big question. Schumachers were there. “On one of our first dates Parents Jen and Matt were I just said ‘How do you feel ready to roll up their sleeves about adoption? Because if with little assistants (their you don’t plan to adopt you are children) — Cole, 12; Landon, wasting my time,’” Jen said. 9; Brooklyn, 8; and Hunter, 2. “He said, ‘Well, I’ve never really On the first Saturday in been exposed to it but I’m December the family partnered totally open to it.’ That’s what with Both Hands to complete started our journey.” a service project, fixing up the A year into marriage, Matt local widow’s home and raising switched careers and entered money to cover adoption the police academy. The couple expenses — fees can total was trying to have kids and $50,000 or more. decided that if they couldn’t get “When we saw that you pregnant by the time Matt was could take care of a widow and out of the academy, they would raise money for an orphan, start the adoption process. we thought that we have to do They got pregnant. this,” Jen Schumacher said. Unfortunately, the couple “We’ve always had heart for the found out when Jen was 14 elderly.” weeks pregnant that the child Courtesy photo wasn’t going to survive. Working for 12 hours the The before and after shots of Dodgson’s garage showcase volunteers’ Schumachers and a team of “We chose to carry him until handiwork. They repainted and cleaned up around the building, making it he said it was time to go,” Jen volunteers gave Dodgson’s much more accessible. home a much-needed said. “We carried him until makeover. I was 29-and-a-half weeks “We had 30 adults and 16 kids,” Jen said. “We were all pregnant and they said he would die once the umbilical cord working. We had people doing electrical, plumbing, gardening, was cut. And they cut it and he lived for 25 minutes. He was painting, construction ... anything and everything.” our gift that we never thought we would have. After that, we Even 2-year-old Hunter pitched in, directing people where to went through a whole year of grieving.” go. When the day was over, Dodgson’s home had newly painted Growing through adoption rooms, new ceiling fans installed, major landscaping done, an organized garage that was also repainted and new walking When ready, the couple turned in an adoption application, paths for her so that she doesn’t have to walk in the mud to hoping to share their home with two boys. Shortly after, Matt’s reach her garden. buddy called the family asking how they were doing. When “It meant everything because I’m not capable of doing it, for Matt told him they were looking to adopt, his friend said he one thing,” Dodgson said, getting emotional about the kind and his family were fostering two little boys who needed a gesture. “When you can’t do something and someone else does home. it for you, it’s very humbling and I’m so grateful.” The Schumachers headed down to Visalia where they met The family raised a little more than $3,000 from the Cole and Landon. Cole was 5 at the time and immediately fundraiser. Three of their four children are adopted and they showed off his playful side by shooting his Nerf gun at Matt. plan to add one more. Landon, almost 2, had trouble communicating because he was deaf. “Matt said ‘Yes. 100% these are our boys. We need to move Jen’s sisters forward with this,’” Jen shared. Jen was first introduced to adoption when she was 16 and On Landon’s second birthday in January 2013 the couple living in El Dorado County. Her family adopted a little girl from made it official and adopted the boys. China. A year later they decided to adopt again and the second When Landon turned 3, the family began making moves to time, Jen went to China with her mom to get their second adopt a little girl. They wanted the girl to be 2 years of age or little sister. The family’s journey was shared in the Mountain younger so the family would be adopting in birth order. Democrat. “When we ... traveled to China and got my little sister it was n See Adoption, page B2
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Dec. 20 Sacramento Guitar Society’s Davis and Sacramento orchestras combine forces online to bring a concert straight to your home. Enjoy three instrumental arrangements of holiday classics at 3 p.m. in YouTube. Register at sacguitarsociety. org/2020holidayconcert.
Dec. 28 Vitalant will host an El Dorado Hills community blood drive at the El Dorado Hills Community Services District, 1021 Harvard Way, El Dorado Hills. The Bloodmobile will be in the parking lot near the baseball fields, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call (877) 2584825.
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Volunteers spruced up a Placerville widow’s home earlier this month, cleaning up the property and giving her a classy entrance as well as nice seating and garden spaces.
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On the day Jen planned “Our little miracle was to submit paperwork to born,” Jen said. “I’ll take begin the adoption process my miracle and grow my again, she received a call family through different from a family member in miracles.” Shingle Springs who was getting placement of a Adopting again little girl from China who When Hunter turned 1 was deaf and looking for a in 2019 the family decided forever family. they wanted to adopt The Schumachers, then again. living in Fresno, expressed “It’s just a calling,” Matt their interest to their said. “There are so many adoption agency and two children in need and we days later they were told, love kids and we love “If you believe this is your raising kids. They are such daughter and you will not a blessing.” give up on her, go pick up They were matched with your daughter.” a woman in Arizona who Jen called her husband was going to give up her at work and they agreed daughter for adoption this was meant to be. and began the process. Jen loaded Cole and By doing a domestic Landon into the car, made Courtesy photo infant adoption, the a quick stop at Target to Volunteers helped clean Dodgson’s home office and adopting family agrees to buy a car seat for the new installed a new ceiling fan. pay for all the biological addition to their family mother’s medical and drove up to Shingle care, transportation, housing and food. The Springs. Schumachers spent about $13,000 — almost all The family met Brooklyn, 2, and settled in for their savings. Before the baby was born, the mother the night. Jen said she had been told that Brooklyn changed her mind. hadn’t slept through the night for anyone — she “We’re not going to let this one roadblock stop did for her new mom. us,” Jen said. “I got upstairs and she slept all through the night To raise money to go for another adoption, the in my arms,” Jen said. “Our sweet Brooklyn went to couple has applied for grants, interest-free loans a few families and they all said they can’t do it. We and held fundraisers. Along with the Both Hands found our daughter that needs a home.” Landon and Brooklyn each got cochlear implants event, Jen made more than 100 loaves of pumpkin bread that raised a little more than $2,000. to assist with hearing. The family helped them “I want a baby sister,” Brooklyn said. “Adoption further by moving to Rancho Cordova, where they makes me very happy. My favorite part is watching were placed in one of the top schools for kids with movies.” cochlear implants. There they learned to listen and Each week the family has a movie night, during talk. which they eat candy and popcorn. The family also loves to ride scooters and bikes and play games Another addition like Aggravation, Connect Four and Rummikub — Landon’s favorite. In 2017, after the loss of their sweet boy and Cole said he loves being a member of the multiple miscarriages, Jen got pregnant. Schumacher household. “I was terrified,” she shared. “All doctors said you “It’s fun playing with the kids and having other will never have children biologically and if you do kids to play with,” Cole said. “It is kind of special to get pregnant, it’s gonna end in death.” not be the only one adopted in my family.” But doctors offered an optimistic diagnosis To view a video of the work done at Dodgson’s during this pregnancy, seeing a healthy baby. house and to donate visit bothhands.org/project/ In 2018 Hunter was born to Jen and Matt and schumacher-724. was immediately loved by his older siblings.
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Cherishing the memories of those gone
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Families and friends came together earlier this holiday season to decorate Christmas trees in honor of loved ones lost. The Lights of Life tree lighting ceremony took place at Burke Junction — a tradition organizers hope to host every year. Above left, Polly and Dave Rathe, right, decorate a tree in memory of their son Ben Rathe, who died 10 years ago. His passion for fishing, burgers and sushi was on display courtesy of friend Kate Logan, who hand-made food ornaments. She’s on the left, pictured with husband Mike Logan. At right, Sierra Vista volleyball teammates decorated their tree in honor of their beloved coach Scott Faber, who unexpectedly died last month. Left to right back row: McKenna Hauteman, Abby Reynolds, Rylie Willenborg, Ashley Rossi, Kayla Cavazos and Olivia Medina. Front row left to right: Janelle Rossi, Molly Azevedo and Rachel Mouillesseaux.
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With a little care, a Poinsettia can add beauty to your home for weeks ... or even months.
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hen you go shopping for a Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) to brighten your home during the holidays you might have in mind a certain color of flower that you want. However, the dramatic, brightly colored portions of a Poinsettia that most of us think of as flowers are actually modified leaves (or bracts). The Poinsettia’s actual flowers, called cyathia, are the tiny clusters at the center of these bracts. Taking a few minutes to examine the bracts and cyathia will help you choose a beautiful, long-lasting plant. A Poinsettia should look full, balanced and attractive on all sides and be about twoand-a-half times taller than the diameter of its container. It should never be drooping or wilted. Choose a plant with leaves and stems that are dark green down to the soil line. Avoid plants with fallen or yellowed leaves. Examine the cyathia at the center of the colored bracts. Select only Poinsettias with cyathia that are greentipped or red-tipped and fresh looking. Do not select a plant with yellow cyathia or with yellow pollen covering
Laurel Rady UCCE Master Gardener of El Dorado County the flowers; yellow cyathia and pollen indicate that the plant is past its prime and will not last. Check the soil. If it is wet and the plant is wilted it could have root rot. Check the undersides of leaves for insects, such as aphids and whiteflies. Avoid plants that are crowded close together in displays; this causes premature bract loss. Also avoid plants that have been displayed in paper or plastic sleeves as this causes the Poinsettia to deteriorate at a faster rate. When taking the Poinsettia home, have it sleeved if the outside temperature is lower than 50 degrees. The length of time you will be able to enjoy your Poinsettia is dependent on the maturity of the plant when you buy it and how you treat it. With care, your Poinsettia should retain its beauty for weeks and some varieties remain attractive for months. After you bring
your Poinsettia home, unwrap it carefully and place it in indirect light. Six hours of light each day is ideal. Place the Poinsettia in a sunny window but do not let any part of the plant touch the cold glass. Keep the Poinsettia away from warm or cold drafts, radiators, heaters, air registers, open doors and open windows. Poinsettias require a daytime temp of 60-70 degrees F and nighttime temp of 55-60 degrees F. Move the plant to a cooler room at night if necessary. Avoid extreme temperature variations, as this will shorten the plant’s life. If the Poinsettia’s pot is wrapped in foil or paper, remove the wrapping or punch holes at the bottom so water can drain out into a saucer. Check the soil daily. Water sparingly, and only when soil is dry — overwatered or under-watered plants drop their bracts sooner. Discard any excess water so the saucer stays dry. If you keep the Poinsettia past the holidays, apply a watersoluble houseplant fertilizer once a month, following package directions, but do not fertilize when the Poinsettia is in bloom. With good care, it should last six to eight weeks or longer in your home. In the spring, ■
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when all danger of frost has passed, move your Poinsettia outdoors, in an area with morning light, afternoon shade and no exposure to rain or wind. To get your Poinsettia to re-flower, you must keep it in total darkness between 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. from Oct. 1 until color shows on the bracts, usually around mid-December. Covering the plant with a light-proof bag or placing it in a closet may work. Any exposure to light during the night can prevent re-flowering. Night temperatures should be lower than 65 degrees F to prevent decay. With proper care when choosing your Poinsettia and after bringing it home, this popular plant can bring cheer to your home during the holiday season and beyond. Happy holidays. Due to the pandemic, Master Gardener events will for the foreseeable future continue to be limited. Master Gardeners are doing their best to provide virtual learning opportunities. There are currently no events scheduled, but the public can find recorded classes on many gardening topics online: ucanr.
edu/sites/EDC_Master_Gardeners/ Public_Education_Classes/ Handouts_-_Presentations/. The Sherwood Demonstration Garden, 6699 Campus Drive in Placerville, is open to the public twice monthly through March: 9 a.m. to noon on the first and second Saturday. State and county public health guidelines require a limit of 10 visitors at a time (including docents) and ask that everyone practice social distancing and wear face coverings. Restrooms will not be open. Check mgeldorado.ucanr.edu/ Demonstration_Garden for more information. Have a gardening question? Master Gardeners are working hard remotely and can still answer questions. Leave a message on the office telephone at (530) 621-5512 or use the “Ask a Master Gardener” option on the website: mgeldorado.ucanr. edu. Master Gardeners are also on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. For more information on the UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County visit the website. To sign up for notices and newsletters visit ucanr.edu/master gardener e-news.
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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) 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23 8432 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1064 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CAMERON AIRPARK LIQUOR, located at 3181 Cameron Park Dr #109, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Lakhdata Inc, 3181 Cameron Park Dr #109, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A Signature of Registrant: /s/ Parmjit Singh Khaira PARMJIT SINGH KHAIRA, PRESIDENT I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 11/20/2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED
IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23 8433 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DUANE BOBBY MATTHEWS CASE NO. PP20200194 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DUANE BOBBY MATTHEWS A PETITION for Probate has been filed by CAROLE STEVENS in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that CAROLE STEVENS 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: September 23, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: JUSTIN M. CLOUSER, ESQ. 1512 Hwy 395 N, Ste. 1 Gardnerville, NV 89410 (775) 782-2888 12/2, 12/9, 12/16 8434
Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Chamy T Lee, 4921 Rattlesnake Bar Rd, Pilot Hill, CA 95664 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/20/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Chamy T Lee CHAMY T LEE 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 11/25/2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS STATEMENT OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, FILE NO. FB2020-1082 STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see The following person(s) is/are doing section 14411 ET SEQ., Business business as: GREEN VALLEY and Professions Code) 8435 FARM, located at 4921 Rattlesnake 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23 Bar Rd, Pilot Hill, CA 95664/Mailing Legal notice continued on the next page Address: PO Box 5206, El Dorado
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Public Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1099 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LA CANADA APARTMENTS, located at 3337 La Canada Dr, Cameron Park, CA 95682/Mailing Address: Park Cameron, LLC, 530 Showers Drive Suite 7-302, Mountain View, CA 94040 Registered owner(s): Park Cameron LLC, 530 Showers Drive Suite 7-302, Mountain View, CA 94040 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: 12/01/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jasmine Dhaliwal JASMINE DHALIWAL, MANAGER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/03/2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30 8442 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1098 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GHOSTED&TOASTED DESIGNS, located at 1301 Hidden Lake Drive, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Cera E Rivera, 1301 Hidden Lake Drive, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/01/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Cera Rivera CERA RIVERA, 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 12/03/2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30 8443 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1104 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. A.C. SEPTIC SERVICE, 2. A.C. TRANSPORT AND FIRE, located at 3971 Lakeview Dr, Shingle Springs, CA 95682/Mailing Address: PO Box 1667, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Curtis Industrial LLC, 3971 Lakeview Dr, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 02/21/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jeremiah Curtis JEREMIAH CURTIS, PRESIDENT I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/04/2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED
BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30 8444 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1034 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. BISON BIKES, 2. BISON’S BIKE & HIKE, 3. GOLDEN SPOKE BIKE SHOP, located at 4100 Cameron Park Dr. #119, Cameron Park, CA 95682/Mailing Address: 1484 Barrett Dr., Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): 1. Kendall Byson McCann, 1484 Barrett Dr., Placerville, CA 95667, 2. Jennifer Renee McCann, 1484 Barrett Dr., Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/09/2015 est. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jennifer McCann JENNIFER MCCANN 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 11/09/2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30 8445 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF NANCY JANE POWERS CASE NO. PP20200178 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of NANCY JANE POWERS A PETITION for Probate has been filed by CHRISTOPHER GRANT SPELIUS in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that CHRISTOPHER GRANT SPELIUS 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: January 13, 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: KIMBERLY BUCHHOLZ Law Office of Kimberly Buchholz PO Box 189631 Sacramento, CA 95818 (916) 212-8882 12/9, 12/16, 12/23 8446 T.S. NO.: 9462-6701 TSG ORDER NO.: 200300697-CA-VOI A.P.N.: 125-583-010-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01/08/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE
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OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 01/25/2007 as Document No.: 2007-0005789-00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, executed by: ILONA BRAGG, DAVID A BRAGG, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by 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). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the attached legal description. Sale Date & Time: 12/30/2020 at 10:00 AM Sale Location: At the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3101 BRACKENWOOD PL (Unincorporated Area), EL DORADO HILLS, CA 95762 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 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 said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $170,175.46 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 916-9390772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www.nationwideposting. com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9462-6701. 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. 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. Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 833-290-7452 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www. nationwideposting.com or Call: 916939-0772. Affinia Default Services, LLC, Omar Solorzano, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOT 332, “FAIRCHILD VILLAGE UNIT NO. 7, BEING A PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 23 AND THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 10 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST, M.D.M.” FILED FEBRUARY 17, 1994 IN BOOK H OF MAPS, AT PAGE 80, AND AS AMENDED BY CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED MARCH 17, 1994 IN BOOK 4235 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 407. NPP0372275 To: MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT & PLACERVILLE TIMES 12/09/2020, 12/16/2020, 12/23/2020 12/9, 12/16, 12/23 8447 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1109 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SACRAMENTO PET AQUAMATION, located at 2700 Shady Lane, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registered owner(s): Sacramento Pet Aquamation LLC, 2700 Shady Lane, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 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: N/A Signature of Registrant: /s/ Shala Shores SHALA SHORES, MANAGER I declare that all information in
this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/04/2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/16, 12/23, 12/30, 1/6 8469 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1088 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TRUE ORAL, FACIAL AND DENTAL IMPLANT SURGERY, located at 4420 Town Center Blvd, Suite 250, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Jason Straw DDS, Inc, 4420 Town Center Blvd, Suite 250, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: California The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/23/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jason Straw DDS, Inc JASON STRAW DDS, INC, PRESIDENT I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 11/30/2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/16, 12/23, 12/30, 1/6 8470 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1087 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TRUE ORAL, FACIAL AND DENTAL IMPLANT SURGERY, located at 3168 Turner Street, Suite 200, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Jason Straw DDS, Inc, 3168 Turner Street #200, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: California The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/23/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jason Straw DDS, Inc JASON STRAW DDS, INC, PRESIDENT I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 11/30/2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/16, 12/23, 12/30, 1/6 8471 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1135 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: EL DORADO MOBILE MARINE SERVICE AND REPAIR, located at 1800 Pleasant Valley Road, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Andrew J Anguiano, 1800 Pleasant
Valley 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: 12/10/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Andrew Anguiano ANDREW ANGUIANO, 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 12/11/2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/16, 12/23, 12/30, 1/6 8472 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1134 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: YCOLLECTABLES, located at 2002 Boulder Ridge Road, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Ricardo J Fratarcangeli, 2002 Boulder Ridge Road, 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/ Ricardo J Fratarcangeli RICARDO J FRATARCANGELI, 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 12/11/2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/16, 12/23, 12/30, 1/6 8473 NOTICE OF LIEN SALE
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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: February 3, 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: WENDY S. FINEN Law Offices of C. Michael Finen 3461 Robin Lane, Suite 4 Cameron Park, CA 95682 (530) 677-7100 8479 12/16, 12/23, 12/30 SUMMONS CASE NO. PC 20170522 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: the Benficiaries, Heirs and Assigns of the Estates of Mabel H Poheim, Charles L. Gilmore, and Sarah T. Rolleri, and Michael Gilmore and Ronald Gilmore, YOU ARE BEING SUED BY CROSS-DEFENDANT: WALKER LAND COMPANY, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the crosscomplainant. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. The name and address of the court is: EL DORADO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 3321 Cameron Park Drive Cameron Park, CA 95682 The name, address, and telephone number of cross-complainant’s attorney, or cross-complainant without an attorney, is: MICHAEL W. 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Bourne Cottage, above left, is a must-see when visiting Empire Mine State Historic Park in Grass Valley. The park features miles of walking trails. Spend a day there wandering through the woods.
DAY HIKER still see several foundations of gold mines from Grass Valley’s Gold Rush heyday. E. Empire Mine Street leads you past the park entrance. On your way out notice the street signs. If you see he Empire Kate Hayes do yourself a favor and Mine State google the name. Read the story of Historic the Swan of Erin — another bit of Park has miles and Grass Valley’s rich history. miles of walking The $7 entry fee includes the trails. Parking and cottage as well as the mine shops access to the trails and exhibits. The gates open at Mary West outside the park’s 10 a.m. Once open you can access Outdoor columnist gates are free. the visitors center with its mining The Union Hill, history museum. Hardrock and Osborn Hill Loop trails Mary West is author of the book series meander through 100-year-old mine “Day Hiker – Gold Country Trail Guide sites. The individual trails are 1 to 3 I, II and III” (available on Amazon). miles, but link them together with a The books are a collection of the Day stroll through the cottage garden and Hiker columns in which West shares her you will have a nice workout. The jewel longtime love of the outdoors, favorite of the park is the Bourne Cottage. The hikes in Northern California’s Gold setting for the stone cottage is lavish Country and beyond. West was the green lawns dotted with tall pines, two recipient of the 2017 and 2019 CRAFT reflecting pools and the flower gardens. Award for Best Outdoor Column and the During the holiday season the cottage is 2020 Craft Award for her second book decorated and special docent-led tours in the Day Hiker series by the Outdoor are available. The outer trails take you past large Writers of California. Follow West on tailing piles from mining days. You can Facebook and Instagram.
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Exhibits at Empire Mine State Historic Park include old mining equipment. There’s also a mining museum on site visitors can check out.
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EDH Friends nonprofit launches matched campaign Karen Brown Friends of the El Dorado Hills Library
Serrano Men’s Book Club for offering up to $8,000 in matched donations to help with For the first time El this funding crisis,” Dorado County’s annual said Marilyn Marcroft, budget dropped to zero Friends president. “This dollars allocated for matched donation book purchases and doubles the impact of program funds for its every donor. It will help six library branches. us reach our ambitious The nonprofit, all$25,000 goal so we can volunteer group Friends purchase more books for of the El Dorado Hills circulation and provide Library has launched programs when our a campaign to seek community needs them community donations to the most.” ensure that book shelves After a brief initial stay full and programs pandemic closure, continue. library staff quickly “We have seen the Courtesy photos adjusted services to early reader and Young readers are relying on the library more than ever as the offer touchless, curbside children’s reference COVID-19 pandemic continues. This year the Friends of the El pickup and virtual selections become Dorado Hills Library hopes to raise thousands to purchase programming. The decimated as more library was among more books. families rely on library the first in the state to resources for children who are distance learning reopen for in-person browsing and has successfully or being homeschooled,” said Jan Robbins, EDH remained open with guidelines in place. Friends Library branch manager. “Book circulation is again donated $45,000 to the library last year and has at pre-pandemic levels. Programs have moved raised and donated more than $600,000 since to a virtual format and often have waiting lists. the library was built. About 40% of the library’s The budget cut means that every single new book collection was donated by the organization. purchase and program enhancements must come The mission of the Friends of the El Dorado Hills from donations to Friends.” Library is to support the community library, its patrons and staff; to fund library and community “We are unable to hold our typical fundraising outreach programs, services and facilities; to enrich events during the pandemic. We are grateful to the
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