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Paul Ryan’s family gathers in front of the sign dedicated to the late CPCSD parks superintendent in early March. The park previously known as Hacienda Park now officially bears Ryan’s name — a fitting tribute to his dedication to the community.
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recognition — now he has the entire park bearing his name. ind, bigProud sons Patrick hearted, and Joseph Ryan dedicated, pulled away the sheet knowledgable — all to unveil the wooden these words and more park sign created by El were used to describe Dorado High School former Cameron Park students. The crowd Community Services erupted in applause Parks Superintendent as they read the longPaul Ryan, who died awaited words “Paul J. in August 2015. Ryan Memorial Park.” Family and friends In a statement to the came together last Mountain Democrat month to celebrate all after the March 14 Ryan contributed to dedication, the Ryan the community with family shared, “We the unveiling of the could not be more Brothers Patrick and Joseph Ryan pull down the tarp during the thankful to the new sign renaming unveiling of the new sign renaming Hacienda Park in celebration whole community Hacienda Park as Paul of their father. J. Ryan Memorial and its leaders for Park. commemorating our “Paul was one of those human beings everyone father’s life of dedication to this town. Nothing loved,” said CPCSD Director Holly Morrison. “He made him happier than to see these parks filled was honest ... hardworking. He really bent over with children, families and pets, whom he had not backward to make things work. yet met. Our family is honored to see him receive “He love our parks and it showed,” she added. the recognition he would have never asked for, but Credited with numerous parks improvements very much deserved. We want to thank everyone over the years — Ryan worked for the community involved who made it possible to see his legacy live services district from 1992 until his death, holding beyond his years here in Cameron Park.” several positions, including interim general In fall 2019 numerous friends of Paul Ryan asked manager — the beloved parks superintendent’s the Cameron Park Community Services District last major project was getting the dog park built at Board of Directors to rename Hacienda Park and Hacienda Park. Morrison, who is also a member of the request was approved. A memorial to Paul also the El Dorado Dog Owners Guild, chuckled when stands at Cameron Park Lake; it includes a plaque, she recalled that Ryan tried to hide during the dog bench, tree and planter constructed using funds park dedication event as he didn’t want any special raised by his family.
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EDC coronavirus cases up to 29 Dylan Svoboda Staff writer El Dorado County health officials reported one additional coronavirus case Wednesday evening, bringing the county total to 29. The uptick brought the number of cases in the greater Placerville area to five. There are 10 cases of COVID-19 in El Dorado Hills and nine in the South Lake Tahoe region, according to data provided by the county. Three cases have been found in the Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/ Rescue area and two cases have been found in the north county. No cases in Camino, Pollock Pines, Diamond Springs, El Dorado or the south county have been reported as of Wednesday evening. There have been about 1,000 tests conducted on county residents. Sixteen of the 29 positive cases are male. The median age of the patients is 51. No deaths have been reported. There are now more than 18,000 positive cases across California. Nearly 500 Californians have died from the virus as of Wednesday evening.
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Marsha Louise Finley
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Marsha Louise Finley, 71, of Placerville passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at University of California, Davis Medical Center in Sacramento. She was born March 7, 1949 in Long Beach, Calif., to Curtis and Gurtrude (Lawton) Burnett. She graduated from Carson High School in Carson, Calif., in the winter of 1967. Marsha married James Byron Finley in Las Vegas, Nev., on Jan. 31, 1970, and together they had five children who became the center of their world. She worked for 20 years in various administrative roles for the El Dorado Union School District. She loved working with the high school students and staff where she was able to enjoy the scholastic and athletic achievements of the student body that she watched grow up from an early age. She provided her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews with unconditional love, and attended as many of their sporting events, graduations, recitals and other activities as she could in California, Nevada and Texas. She also enjoyed crafts, gardening, a good joke, cooking for her family and catching up with friends and family over a glass of Chardonnay. Friends and family were always welcome at her home and she was always ready for them with lots of appetizers, casseroles, delicious desserts and of course, wine. Marsha was preceded in her death by her parents, brother (Tom Burnett) and husband. She is survived by her brother Don Burnett (Toni); children Mark (Kerry), Brian (Tara), Matthew (Charity), Natalie and Kimberly (Stephen White); eight grandchildren, brothers- and sisters-in-law; and countless nieces, nephews and dear friends who will miss her greatly. A memorial will be held at a later date.
John Newell Miller was born in Carthage, S.D., the fifth and youngest child to Harmon and Pansy Miller. Life was not easy for the Miller family. Pansy and Harmon lost their son Roy Earl Miller to Scarlett Fever in 1917. Harmon died in 1922. Several years later Pansy moved herself and her children to Sioux Falls, S.D. Soon thereafter John’s brother James also died. Much of John’s youth was spent at home helping his mother with the laundry and chores required to serve the boarders they took in to support themselves. But his life was brightened considerably when he met a little blonde girl, Evelyn Carter, who lived just next door to this Sioux Falls house. John was 8 years old and Evelyn was 7. The rest of John’s story is also Evelyn’s story. The childhood sweethearts were married Oct. 3, 1940, at East Side Presbyterian Church in Sioux Falls. John and Evelyn had five children, all who have survived the death of their parents; Jeffrey Miller (Ginger), Susan Lansing, Roger Miller, Pamela Hagen (Carl) and JoLynne Varozza (Bruce). Their 75-year marriage was built and sustained on a firm foundation of love and faith and became the legacy they left to their children and everyone who knew them. The young Miller family moved to Hayward, Calif., in 1953. They then moved to Placerville, in 1963 with their two youngest girls. Over the years John worked as a milkman for Borden’s Dairy and at Pino Vista Dairy and later in maintenance for the El Dorado Union High School District. John’s smiles and his positive attitude won him many many friends over his 99 years of life. John and Evelyn also spent countless hours in service to their Federated Church community as well as El Dorado County at large. John lost the love of his life, Evelyn, after 75 years of marriage on Oct. 14, 2015. John dearly loved and is survived by his family that adored him; his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and three great-greatgrandchildren. The family would like to express their deep gratitude to his Federated Church family for their love and support, the staff at Gold Country Retirement and the Health Center for their loving care and friendship, to Marshall Hospital doctors, nurses and staff always for their excellent care and to Snowline Supportive Care and Hospice services. An intimate family celebration of life and graveside service is being planned for a later date.
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Nelda Lee Lanker
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On Wednesday, March 25, 2020, Nelda Lee Lanker went home to be with our Lord. Born Dec. 21, 1935, in Fairfax, Okla., to Ernest and Gladys Harker, Nelda was welcomed as the seventh and youngest child to complete their family. Ernest and Gladys moved the family to California’s Bay Area in the 1940s. Nelda attended Hayward High, graduating in 1950. Nelda loved her classmates and attended every class reunion she could. Nelda met and married Robert (Bob) McGowan in 1956 and had two children, Jonathan (Jon) and Kelly. Nelda remarried in 1986 to Fred Lanker and gained four step-children; Diane, Rich, David and Steve. Nelda was blessed with six grandchildren, nine step-grandchildren and 12 step greatgrandchildren. Fred remained “her rock� until his death in 2017. Leaving her long-time home in Pollock Pines, Nelda courageously chose to live independently for the first time in her life at 81, moving to Carson City, Nev., to be closer to her children and grandchildren. Nelda loved with her whole heart, especially those grandchildren. Nelda was preceded in death by her parents; siblings Roy Lee (WWII), Kenneth, JQ, Norwood (WWII), Doris and Dorothy Jean; husband, Fred Lanker and his sons Rich McKeever and Steve Lanker. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
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Steven A. Borello, born May 1, 1957, in San Jose, Calif., entered into rest on March 21, 2020, in Cool, Calif., at 62. Growing up in San Jose, Steve relocated his family to the Sierra foothills in 1989 to raise his young children. A family man to his core, Steve’s most beloved pastimes were attending his children’s activities. From sporting events to band concerts and competitions, he never missed an opportunity to support his family. He was also passionate about coaching youth sports, which he dedicated himself to for more than 15 years. For the past 10 years Steve enjoyed working alongside his wife to establish their small family vineyard and wine label. Large family gatherings were a favorite of his and he loved nothing more than to make everyone smile and laugh. The kindest, most hard working and gentlest of souls, Steve’s goal in life was to simply make everyone happy. Steve is survived by his beloved wife of 41 years Mickey Borello; their three children Steve Borello, Rosine Borello Gilday (Jim) and Luke Borello (Kyrsten). He was a beloved Grampy to Giuliana Desiree and Ayla Rose, and a loving Grandpa Steve to Nick and Josh. He is also survived by his brother Kenneth Borello (Val), uncle Dale Ehlman and aunt Pat Borello. Steve is preceded in death by his devoted parents Nancy F. Borello and Ernest F. Borello, and brother Ernie Borello (Alice). He is lovingly remembered by brothers and sisters-in-law Bud, Luke, Pam, Fran, Ruben, Anna, Mike, Rose, Raul and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Due to the current circumstances with COVID-19, a celebration of life will be planned for this summer for all who wish to attend. Donations in Steve’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Tahoe woman arrested after licking items at grocery store Tahoe Daily Tribune SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — A South Lake Tahoe woman was arrested Tuesday for allegedly licking a shopping cart full of items at a grocery store. Jennifer Walker, 53, was arrested at the Safeway on Johnson Lane after she Jennifer Walker apparently went on a licking spree that included groceries and numerous pieces of jewelry, according to a city press release. Officers responding to the scene were told by a store employee that the suspect put numerous pieces of jewelry from the store on her hands. The suspect then licked the jewelry and began to load her cart with merchandise. The employee told officers all the merchandise was unsellable. Officers located Walker still in the store with a shopping cart full of merchandise and after further investigation, it was deemed she had no means to purchase any of the items. The approximate value of the items was $1,800. Walker was arrested for felony vandalism and booked in the El Dorado County Jail without further incident. Her bail was set at $10,000.
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s the coronavirus pandemic terrorizes the nation, the federal government generally and President Donald Trump specifically have been criticized — with good reason — for their lack of preparedness and slow reaction. DAN WALTERS That said, we know now that California governments generally and former Gov. Jerry Brown specifically also were lax. In recent days journalists have reported that as other budgetary priorities consumed more money, state spending on public health programs and disaster preparedness waned. The most disturbing revelation is that Brown essentially abolished predecessor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s effort to prepare California for a pandemic. In 2006 Schwarzenegger created the Emergency Medical Services Authority and invested tens of millions of dollars to stockpile supplies and equipment, including three mobile hospitals. “In light of the pandemic flu risk, it is absolutely a critical investment,” Schwarzenegger said at the time. “I’m not willing to gamble with the people’s safety.” “Each hospital would be the size of a football field, with a surgery ward, intensive care unit and X-ray equipment,” a weekend article by the Center for Investigative Reporting and the Los Angeles Times said. “Medical response teams would also have access to a massive stockpile of emergency supplies: 50 million N95 respirators, 2,400 portable ventilators and kits to set up 21,000 additional patient beds wherever they were needed.” However, five years later, Brown, having inherited huge budget deficits from Schwarzenegger that were accumulated during the Great Recession, cut off funding for the program. Most of the equipment was donated to local hospitals and other medical agencies without money to maintain it and much of it was allowed to expire. “There was a time there that Arnold Schwarzenegger had a bold vision and a responsible one,” Jack Lewin, former CEO of the California Medical Association, told the Sacramento Bee, which broke the story about the rise and fall of Schwarzenegger’s prescient act. “But I think that got diluted over the course of time. People get complacent and money goes elsewhere.” The shrinkage of pandemic preparations was part of a larger reduction in public health services during Brown’s governorship, even as the state’s economy roared back from recession and state revenues increased dramatically. Over the last decade state public health spending has been flat in dollar terms, but its share of the budget is now half of what it once was. David Crane, a financial advisor to Schwarzenegger who now heads Govern for California, contends in a recent analysis that vital programs such as public health have been neglected while spending on Medi■
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Letters to the Editor Director Day, no need to apologize EDITOR:
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e have lived in Cameron Park since 1980 so have gone through numerous “five-year plans” of El Dorado Irrigation District increases which, over these years, have been neverending. I was upset to see in a Mountain Democrat article from EID that Director Alan Day was chastised about his comments at the Cameron Park meeting regarding the next five-year increases on March 4. I was present at that meeting and, frankly, the only comments that I felt had the ratepayers considered were from Director Day, former Director Greg Prada and the manager of the Cameron Park Country Club. I love the way they say that these new rates don’t go into effect until 2021 like they are doing us a favor. In case you didn’t notice, my bill today for the last two months show an increase of $5 for the same amount of water from my previous bill. I’m assuming this is the fifth annual increase for the last five-year plan and now they are telling me there will be another $7 increase next year to start another five-year plan. I give up. It doesn’t do any good to protest as they are not listening or caring. All I can do is try to keep my water use as low as possible and to think carefully about who I vote for this year as I understand three of the positions are up for re-election. JOAN PELLEGRINI Shingle Springs
A year without spring EDITOR:
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ith the entire world shut down, it seems strange at this time of year — with trees budding, flowers beginning to bloom and green returning to our land — that hardly anybody is out enjoying this glorious time of year.
Main street is quite literally a ghost town since everybody is hunkered down at home waiting for this crisis to pass. There are many ways to stay busy at home besides just watching TV or overeating or worse. For instance, one could read a good book, clean house or prepare for a spring vegetable garden and catch up on chores left undone. These are simple things since we now have the time. This issue could likely be with us until closer to summer and what then? Will anyone feel comfortable amongst crowds? Will their old habits return to “normal” overnight? I doubt it. There will probably be at least some changes in our collective behavior and for some time. A few changes indeed, some for the better and, I’m sure, some for the worse, but we will get through this and things will get back to “normal.” I only hope and pray that it doesn’t get substantially worse before it subsides. This is not God’s will or Trump’s fault or anything other than an old biological organic virus that has returned with a bit of a vengeance to wreak havoc upon our frail society, however advanced we thought we’d become. There is another, rather vexing thought — that of our overall vulnerability. With all eyes looking only one way, now is not the time to let our guard down for other, more mischievous or downright nefarious actions from elsewhere ... or to sacrifice our basic sanity to dread and despair, to lay upon the alter of this current crisis our fundamental sense of human dignity, compassion and respect. We should be smarter than that. This will pass, so, fear not. Maintain your faith, strength and purpose and we’ll be alright — just stay healthy and busy. JIM ALLEN Placerville
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t has been 25 days since President Trump imposed a 15-day quarantine upon the nation, which has now been extended until April 30. It’s also Good Friday and while the news coverage has been non-stop COVID19, maybe it’s time to look at what is so good WENDY about it. I firmly believe that every situation, no matter how terrible, brings opportunity for positive growth and change. While the COVID-19 pandemic is terrible and it definitely isn’t over, some good things have already emerged. NBA players were among the first to step up, pledging part of their salaries to augment the incomes of those people who worked in the arenas and whose jobs were curtailed along with the NBA season. Grocery stores provided special hours for the physically vulnerable and elderly to purchase supplies without being exposed to large groups of people. Some banks gave a 90-day grace period for loans and mortgages; television medical shows, closed down for production, donated the masks, gowns and booties used on their programs; businesses retooled or repurposed themselves to make masks and ventilators; restaurants turned themselves into take-out and/ or delivery businesses trying to serve
their employees and their communities; younger neighbors offered to pick up items at grocery stores for seniors sheltering in place and we all helped celebrate important birthdays with drive-by good wishes, cards and virtual hellos. That’s what’s good about this Friday. SCHULTZ Our heroes this time are not only the first responders, but the grocery store stockers and cashiers, the truckers who bring in supplies, the postal workers and the news reporters who keep us notified of changes and new information. People whose jobs are temporarily curtailed have stepped up to take the place of volunteers sheltering in place in the myriad of indispensable jobs those elder volunteers do throughout the community. Scientists, researchers and technicians are creating tests and developing vaccines to help us. That’s what’s good. Singing from the windows in Italy, in New York, in Mallorca, Spain, You Tubers making videos to keep spirits up, John Legend making special songs to share online, celebrities using their fame to encourage others to stay home and keep everyone safer. That’s what’s good about Friday… and the other six days of the week. Before COVID-19 we were hugely
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divided, listening and watching politicos tear each other up and get nothing done, concerned about what our vindictive, big-mouthed president would do next and fighting to either keep him or ditch him. Now the news is so full of COVID-19 that there is no room for partisanship and anyone who is unwilling to work with the other party is suspect — just the opposite of pre COVID-19. There are hoarders, but there are also restauranteurs that turn their restaurants into community kitchens, casinos that donate their food to their employees home on furlough and to food banks, people who have used their resources and skills to make masks for healthcare workers, others who have made it a point to create positive diversions to entertain us all, friends who stay connected through virtual dinners or wine tastings. That’s what we do — we work around obstacles. Our creative resilience — that’s what’s good. The three months of benevolence that followed 9/11 slowly gave way to the usual human snarkiness and impatience toward others. But those three months were like one long Christmas season in which we looked out for one another and tried to keep in touch with our loved ones. We cut each other some slack and that was good. Maybe the world occasionally needs a reset — an event that grabs everyone’s attention and refocuses it away from the non-essential (the destructive,
the hate-filled and the divisive) and toward what is truly indispensable, soul-nurturing and vital to our life. And what we find out in all this, is that the things that are truly indispensable, soul-nurturing and vital are almost always the same things for everyone. So we move from pushing away to leaning in, leaning on — from division to unification. COVID-19 may be around for years to come, but we will find a way to combat it. It will become an historical event like the Black Plague that kids learn about in school but don’t comprehend. It will have changed our world, but, unless it becomes tremendously worse, it will not change the course of our history — not unless we use it to do so. We could have used 9/11 to work globally for the betterment of everyone on the planet, but we didn’t. With COVID-19, nations are still working individually to create testing, find cures, heal the sick instead of collaborating with data, resources and skills to find a faster, better way that works for all. What if instead of shoring up our borders we dissolved them to build something out of this crisis that focuses on healing the world instead of individual nations and states? What if instead of blaming, we tossed aside that which is divisive and focused on what brings us together? That would be good — amazingly, wonderfully good. Wendy Schultz is an author and Mountain Democrat correspondent.
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Cal, pensions and the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (prisons) has soared much faster than revenue growth. Crane calls that “crowd-out” and contends that a pandemic-caused recession, which now seems inevitable, will create even greater disparities. Another aspect of California’s preparedness shortcomings, also
reported by the Sacramento Bee, has been a sharp reduction in the number of public health laboratories, which is contributing to dangerous lags in processing coronavirus tests. “Despite the apparent threat posed by the pandemic now, prior California politicians lacking the power of hindsight decided to shut down one in four of the state’s public health labs,” the
Bee disclosed. “California has 29 public health labs at its disposal to test for coronavirus and observe patients — but two decades ago it had 11 more, since closed, leaving the state with about the same number of labs it had in 1950.” As with other public health reductions, “the rationale behind the state’s lab closures largely came down to
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KNOW News bite Grace Wegmann of El Dorado Hills was among a select group of outstanding students named to the fall 2019 Dean’s List at Adelphi University. The Dean’s List includes fulltime students registered for 12 or more credits who have completed at least 9 graded credits and achieved a GPA of 3.5 or above for the semester. This recognition becomes part of the student’s academic record and is entered into the individual’s transcript.
Now The El Dorado County Community Action Council is currently looking to fill one vacancy. The Community Action Council is seeking an individual or agency to represent the interests and concerns of low-income people and/or families living in El Dorado County, with special attention on housing, nutrition, and low-income program needs. The council meets monthly in Placerville. The Community Action Council acts in an advisory capacity to the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors and the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency about needs of the community relating to human services for low-income residents of the county. The council provides for collaboration of local government, private organizations and residents serving the most vulnerable populations. n
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entors play a pivotal role in the lives of young people that can literally change their lives. For nine years Stephanie Carlson has given back to the El Dorado County community by mentoring young people through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Sierra and in January she was chosen by local officials as the county’s Big Sister of the Year. Carlson’s name was then submitted by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Sierra for the honor statewide and she was notified she won the distinctive honor in early March by the California BBBS chapter. The esteemed state award has now qualified Carlson for National Big Sister of the Year consideration, which is set to be announced later this month. “It would be amazing and not anything I ever thought would
happen,” said Carlson. “It never occurred to me that was even a thing to aspire to. It would be so cool for our tiny El Dorado County chapter to be able to have that win.” Carlson, a health education coordinator with the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency, was born in San Francisco and is married to Rita Timewell. The couple exchanged rings in August 1999; however, the pair could not make it legal until 2008 in California. They have resided in El Dorado County since 2002 when they purchased the Shafsky House in Placerville. Together they raised a daughter and have two grandchildren. The Big Sister of the Year has a certification in addiction treatment counseling as well as a MBA and bachelor’s degree in management from Saint Mary’s College in Moraga. Since 2014 she has served on the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Sierra board and is currently the vice president — n
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Broadway at Music Circus scraps all its summer shows News release Broadway Sacramento President & CEO Richard Lewis announced that for the first time in its 70-year history, Broadway at Music Circus will not produce a season of shows this summer due to the uncertainties and risks created by the coronavirus pandemic. The shows scheduled for the 2020 season — “Kinky Boots,” Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Carousel,” Cole Porter’s “Kiss Me, Kate,” “Annie,” Monty Python’s “Spamalot” and “The Color Purple”— will be postponed until the summer of 2021. Patrons who have purchased season tickets will have the opportunity to transfer those tickets to the 2021 season. “In the 70 years since the very first Broadway At Music Circus show, we’ve experienced a variety of changes and challenges. But never have we faced
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he last remnant of the morning’s fog shrouded the sun, which made for a cool ascent up the old fire road. A short hike brought me to a widening of the trail and, turning back toward the way I had come, a view northwards toward the mountain framed by eucalyptus trees. The afternoon drew on with an assortment of dog walkers and joggers passing by. A thin oliveskinned guy — blue bandanna restraining tousled black hair — ascended the trail and soon retraced his steps as if not finding what he was looking for. A lady with a blissful smile sauntered by as if in some dreamlike state. “You’re being productive.” It was Terry the animation guy whom I had met earlier in the week. He stopped for a chat, his row of earrings catching the sunlight as we talked about the painting process. Our conversation was abruptly broken by a
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“The Eucalyptus Grove,” by David Yapp loud discordant ringing and Terry was off, alerted by his cell phone to attend to some more pressing matter. “Wow, its come along!” It was the blissful lady on her return down the trail. “It was all red before.” We discussed the aesthetic benefits of having a Venetian red under-painting and how it interacted with the later paint layers and brought unity to the picture. “I’m Tara, Green Tara, she was a goddess you know, perhaps from Tibet — I’m not sure. She may be around here now.” Tara gestured with her head to indicate that this wood was perhaps the green goddess’ latest stomping ground. “I come here to commune with the wood nymphs,” she continued. I felt my throat tighten as I fumbled
for an appropriate response, not wanting to corroborate on the report of diminutive woodland folk. Instead I fished in my backpack and pulled out a postcard with one of my paintings on it. Perusing the card, she lightly traced her fingers over its surface, mirroring the brushwork in the painting. “This is a very spiritual path” she continued. “Can you feel it? You can feel it too — that’s why you’re here. “This is a very special place” she continued, “and I am moved — and now I have this.” Tara gazed at the postcard, then suddenly clutched it to her chest as if rediscovering some long-lost keepsake. With a parting smile, she turned and then n
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HOROSCOPE by Holiday Mathis n TODAY ARIES (March 21-April 19). It’s good to know where the natural endings are. Sense them and get out while the getting is good. You’ll avoid the ruin and waste that can come with overworking things. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You may not agree with everyone in the group, but you’ll hold the group business sacred and private, for insiders only. Anyone on the outside will get the outward-facing version of your opinion. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ll be socially adventurous and gain great benefits from mixing in different circles. New situations are a chance to try out roles you don’t normally get a chance to play. CANCER (June 22-July 22). As you decide moment to moment how you’d like to live, you’re forming who you are. This process is so immersive that there’s no time, reason or room for worry. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your mind will possess an idea, and an idea will possess your mind. This tangle will be hard to let go of until you’ve figured out something substantial about it. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). In light of the day’s attitudes, it’s important to remember that the version of yourself that is measured in likes is not the real you; it’s a clever projection, an experiment and, at best, a tool for learning about yourself. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The day comes at you like a dragon with a gift in its mouth. As author Noela Evans
says, “Tame the dragon and the gift is yours.” If you let the dragon go on like dragons do, the gift is charbroiled. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Whatever you accomplish, no matter how difficult or improbable it may be, it will be added to your regular duties. Consider the expectation you’ll be setting up and manage accordingly. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). If you see a relationship as problematic, it will be. If you see it as exactly what you need, it will be. If you see it as a delight, it will be. All the magic is in your point of view. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You appreciate those who express themselves with great originality, and you strive to be such a person. It’s accomplished by listening to your thoughts and feelings and relaying them with specificity. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). There’s something appealing about the self-involved. If they fascinate themselves so much, they must be fascinating right? Be careful not to get snagged into the orbit of one who doesn’t give back. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ll seek a sense of accomplishment and completion, as well as the confirmation of certain ideas and beliefs. What you won’t seek is happiness, which is a byproduct of a goal, not the goal itself.
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providing training for the board, staff, other Bigs and families, including self-care, drug/alcohol awareness, abuse and prevention, mental health issues and LGBTQ education. “Muhammed Ali once said, ‘Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth’ and, I really believe that is true,” Carlson shared. “Showing youth that there is another path and that they can do life different than what they have seen is very rewarding. Having them realize their own power and potential is inspiring to me. It is like watching a lightbulb turn on when they get it. One person can make such a big difference for a kiddo by just hanging out — and letting then know you are their
for them.” ‘serve.’” “Showing youth that there is Carlson’s mother, Delores, An advocate for the BBBS another path and that they can organization, Carlson talks at passed away when she was just 11 years old — compelling do life different than what they community outreach events her to eventually be of service in an effort to recruit Bigs, have seen is very rewarding.” attends and contributes to to others. The EDC Big Sister of the — Stephanie Carlson fundraisers and has recently Year said it was a “tough time” augmented her birthdays into and she found solace in her events that assist BBBS. teachers. “I will say that for BBBSNS, we would be proud “I never really thought about it but I guess that to be able to present Stephanie to our national whole time sort of shaped me to want to make stuff organization as the Big Sister of the Year,” said better ... whatever that meant,” Carlson explained. “I Executive Director Brenda Frachiseur. “We believe joined the Navy to find more people who wanted to she embodies the very essence of ‘Defender of Potential’ (a motto of BBBS nationwide of their belief every child has potential and their Bigs defend that potential).” As a Big over her nine years, Carlson has mentored many Littles and paired with her current A local marketplace to find what you are looking for… Little, Markham Middle School student Haylie To post your message, call us at 530-622-1255, Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tippit, five years ago when Haylie was 9. A special bond developed between the two and has matured with mutual respect and time. Employment For Rent “What makes Stephanie so special is that she is a very patient and understanding person,” Haylie PLACERVILLE-88 cents a square foot, includes utilities, 200sf – 720sf each, office, stora ge, light industrial? 4600 Missouri Flat Rd, wrote in an essay about Carlson. “She has taught me (530) 622-2640 how to trust people a little bit more. She also has helped me get out of my comfort zone.” Haylie is getting ready to begin high school at El Dorado and said she’s excited to be accepted to the Advancement Via Individual Determination program and looks forward to joining the Health We are currently accepting Academy. She is considering joining the Air Force applications for the following Cameron Park upon graduation. 1, 2, 3 bedrooms, close to freeway, “Stephanie has helped me through a lot of things,” positions: Haylie wrote. “She has never once judged me on covered parking and pool. • Caregiver - Full Time - Night Shift anything and made me happier and excited to do or try something new.” • Certified Nursing Assistant - Full Time small pets aCCepteD. Haylie’s guardians are her aunt and uncle, Jerry • Maintenance Tech - Full Time and Heather Tippit. On-Site Mgmt. • Dietary Aide - Full Time - Health Center Heather said they are forever grateful for Carlson and what she has done for Haylie, noting she has • Server - Full Time given Haylie guidance and support through difficult • Chef/Cook - Full Time times. • PT ALU Activities Assistant - 30+ hrs a “Haylie is growing into a brilliant young woman, week, Saturdays a must in part because of her amazing support system and we are excited to see what the coming years hold for • Receptionist - Thursday – Saturday her,” Heather said. “We have peace knowing that she Please bring in your resume or will have Stephanie there to help love, support and email it to goldcountry@rhf.org encourage her along the way.”
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Community agencies that serve El Dorado County’s low-income residents are encouraged to apply. This is a volunteer, unpaid position. The deadline to submit an application is April 27. For an application contact Star Walker at (530) 621-6255 or star. walker@edcgov.us. Upper Room Dining Hall in Placerville has launched an online fundraiser to support the organization that provides thousands of warm meals each year. The dining has had two fundraising events canceled due to social distancing requirements and donations are dropping as more people in the community are out of work. At the current pace, the organization expects a $40,000 to $50,000 shortfall in operating income within the next few months. For more information visit facebook.com/ UpperRoomDining.
Justin and Lisa are at it again for a very special Easter edition of Cooking with Lisa. Have fun learning how to naturally dye Easter eggs and learn delicious and colorful deviled egg recipes. Facebook event link: facebook.com/events/384930695723393/.
April 12 In lieu of the traditional Mother Lode Lions Club’s more than 20-year old Easter Egg Hunt the club will sponsor an innovative alternative. Called an Easter Goodies Grab & Go, the drivethrough event will take place 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Easter Sunday in the Mother Lode Lions parking lot, 4701 Missouri Flat Road, El Dorado. Bring your children and grab an Easter goodie bag from your car. There will one bag per child per car (ages 12 and younger) while the supply lasts.
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Public Notices ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PC 20200138 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Samantha Christen filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: SAMANTHA CHRISTEN PEGGY LAVENE WHEELER PEGGY WHEELER RAGLAND PEGGY SAMANTHA CHRISTEN P. SAMANTHA CHRISTEN PEGGY LAVENE BROWN PEGGY BROWN PEGGY RAGLAND PEGGY WHEELER PEGGY LAVENE WHEELER Proposed name: SAMANTHA LAVENE CHRISTEN SAMANTHA LAVENE CHRISTEN SAMANTHA LAVENE CHRISTEN SAMANTHA LAVENE CHRISTEN SAMANTHA LAVENE CHRISTEN SAMANTHA LAVENE CHRISTEN SAMANTHA LAVENE CHRISTEN SAMANTHA LAVENE CHRISTEN SAMANTHA LAVENE CHRISTEN SAMANTHA LAVENE CHRISTEN 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: MAY 1, 2020, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682. 3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat. This order has been filed on MARCH 6, 2020. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court. 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17 7630 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000290 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ESQUE RECORDS, located at 2687 Coloma Ct., Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 2487 Coloma Ct., Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Kurt Travis, 2687 Coloma Ct., Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: March 6, 2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kurt Travis KURT TRAVIS 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 March 6, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17 7642 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000281 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: POlYNESIAN GIRl, located at 3000 Gopher Hole Rd., Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: PO Box 298, Somerset, CA 95684
Registered owner(s): Island Girl Wines, LLC, 3000 Gopher Hole Rd., Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: January 17, 2017. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jeremy Vander Velde JEREMY VANDER VELDE, MANAGING MEMBER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on March 5, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17 7643 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000284 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PROMO SWARM, located at 3941 Park Dr. Ste. 20-570, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): EFFECTIV MARKETING, 701 San Marino Ct., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company , State of LLC: CALIFORNIA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Ashley Rybar ASHLEY RYBAR, MANAGING MEMBER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on March 5, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17 7644 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000313 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SHAMASH SOlUTIONS, located at 3781 Coon Hollow Road, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): 1. Jennifer Stott, 3781 Coon Hollow Road, Placerville, CA 95667, 2. James Stott, 3781 Coon Hollow Road, 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: March 13, 2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jennifer Stott JENNIFER STOTT I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any
distancing was part our vocabulary. Save the date for the eighth annual Golf for Kids Sake at the Serrano Country Club in El Dorado Hills. This event benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Sierra. For more information call (530) 626-1222 or visit bbbsns.org.
Canceled In alignment with federal, state and local guidance for social distancing and to ensure health and safety for visitors, employees and communities, the Eldorado National Forest and its partners have decided to cancel the Georgetown Kids Fishing Derby in early June. “We share the concern of community leaders during this time,” said Acting Forest Supervisor Liz Berger. The Georgetown Kids Fishing Derby is co-sponsored by the Georgetown Divide Public Utilities District, El Dorado County Fish and Game Commission, Trout Unlimited and the Georgetown Rotary, with assistance from the California Conservation Corps and Growlersberg Conservation Camp.
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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 March 13, 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) 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17 7645 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000315 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: EURO TIlE, located at 3440 Tah Nee Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Marcel V. Sangeorzan, 3440 Tah Nee Way, 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: March 16, 2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Marcel V. Sangeorzan MARCEL V. SANGEORZAN 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 March 16, 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) 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1 7654
El DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT ADVERTISEMENT TO BID El DORADO MAIN (EDM) #1 PRESSURE REDUCING STATION (PRS) #5 UPGRADE PROJECT NO. 17016.01 CONTRACT NO. E20-01 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed Bids will be received no later than 3:00 p.m., local time, on May 13, 2020, at the Lobby Desk of the El Dorado Irrigation District Office, 2890 Mosquito Road, Placerville, CA 95667 for Construction Services for the EDM #1 PRS #5 Upgrade, Project No. 17016.01. Bids must be delivered before the submittal deadline, at which time they will be publicly opened and read. District will reject all Bids received after the specified time and will return such Bids to Bidders unopened. The work shall consist of rehabilitating a pressure reducing station on El Dorado Main #1 including SCADA and electrical improvements. Bidding Documents contain the full description of the Work. A California Classification A contractor’s license is required. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit is scheduled for 9:00 a.m., local time, Friday, April 24, 2020 at the Lobby Desk of the El Dorado Irrigation District Office, 2890 Mosquito Rd., Placerville, CA 95667. PUBLIC WORKS LAWS. The project is a public works project subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement
by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). To be qualified for this project, a contractor must be registered with the DIR. In addition, pursuant to prevailing wage laws, copies of the prevailing wage rates are on file at the District’s principal office and are available on request. Contract documents and drawings are only available electronically. Contract Documents may be obtained on the District’s website located at http://www.eid. org/doing-business-with-eid/procurementand-contracts. The Engineer’s Estimate is between $650,000 and $700,000. Questions regarding this project should be directed to the Project Manager by emailing Mr. Patrick Wilson at pwilson@ eid.org, or by calling 530-642-4079. Dated this 3rd day of April, 2020 EL DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT /s/ Elizabeth Dawson Elizabeth Dawson, P.E. Engineering Manager 4/3, 4/10, 4/17 7657 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: ERWIN H. lUTZ CASE NO. PP20200052 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of ERWIN H. LUTZ. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by SUSAN DIDRIKSEN in the Superior Court of California, County of EL DORADO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that SUSAN DIDRIKSEN 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: 06/03/20 at 8:30AM in Dept. 8 located 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 ROBIN C. BEVIER - SBN 127999 THE LAW OFFICES OF ROBIN CLARK BEVIER & ASSOCIATES PC 2479 SUNRISE BLVD GOLD RIVER CA 95670 4/10, 4/13, 4/17/20 CNS-3358003# THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 4/10, 4/13, 4/17 7667 NOTICE OF INTENTION TO CIRCUlATE PETITION Notice is hereby given by persons whose names appear hereon of their intention to circulate the petition within the El Dorado Hills Community Services District (“EDHCSD”) Carson Creek Landscape and Lighting Assessment District #39 (“LLAD #39”), El Dorado County, California to repeal the Special Assessment for the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 and require the subsequent Special Assessment be subject to approval by a vote of LLAD #39
residents pursuant with State of California Constitute Article XIII Sections C, and D ( also known as Proposition 218). The preparation of a ballot title and summary by the County Counsel is hereby requested. A statement of the reasons for the proposed action as contemplated in the petition is as follows: REPEAl OF EDHCSD llAD #39 SPECIAl ASSESSMENT AND REQUIRE EDHCSD TO SUBMIT SUBSEQUENT SPECIAl ASSESSMENT FOR llAD #39 TO VOTER APPROVAl EDHCSD has imposed a Special Assessment/parcel tax levied against a select segment of senior citizen residential property owners for the Fiscal Year 2019-2020. Further, EDHCSD contends it has authority to impose subsequent assessments/taxes without the approval by voters within the LLAD #39. Pursuit to Proposition 218, EDHCSD has the burden of proof to substantiate its actions. In support of this measure proponents offer the following: 1. EDHCSD failed to provide clear and compelling evidence that “special benefit over and above” general benefit was conveyed on LLAD #39 property owners. 2. EDHCSD instructed El Dorado County to collect special assessment tax/levy for maintenance, repair, and services and for a Park that is not operational. 3. EDHCSD instructed El Dorado County to collect special assessment tax/levy for direct and administrative costs of a Park that is not operational. 4. EDHCSD has arbitrarily established an artificially defined assessment diagram (radius) and roll, excluded certain residential and commercial property owners within that radius, and underestimated benefits to the general public. 5. EDHCSD has established classification for “age-restricted” communities that were used to tax/assess/levy an arbitrarily defined select group of homeowners 55+ years or older. 6. EDHCSD should experience no economic impact as the FY 2019-2020 was earmarked for maintenance, repairs, services and other costs for a Park that is not in operation and did not incur said expenses. 7. EDHCSD increase of the assessment from $0.00/parcel to $362.16/parcel exceeds the inflationary factor and therefore constitutes a new Special Assessment requiring the approval of voters by a 2/3 majority. The People of EDSCSD llAD #39 do ordain the following: Repeal EDHCSD llAD #39 Special Assessment for FY 2019-2020 and instruct the El Dorado County Tax Assessor and Tax Collection to refund to the subject taxpayer monies thus far collected and to terminate any related collection efforts; Require EDHCSD to submit subsequent Carson Creek Park llAD Special Assessment for approval by 2/3 majority vote of property owners of record at the time of the proposal. IMPLEMENTATION a. This measure applies to only property owners subject to Special Assessment LLAD #39. b. Effective date: Provisions of this measure shall take effect upon the certification of the election results and expire 10 years after that date. c. If any provision of this measure is for any reason held to be invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. We the undersigned declare under penalty of perjury to be a citizen of the I submit the Repeal of EDHCSD LLAD #39 Special Assessment and Requirement for Subsequent Voter Approval: Bonnie Bergner, LeeAnn Faucett, Roy Renfro, George Robert Williams, Sue Williams *Addresses on file with the Elections Commission OFFICIAl El DORADO COUNTY TITlE AND SUMMARY AN INITIATIVE MEASURE TO REPEAl THE CARSON CREEK PARK lANDSCAPING AND lIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT #39 SPECIAl ASSESSMENT AND REQUIRE VOTER APPROVAl FOR SUBSEQUENT SPECIAl ASSESSMENTS The Carson Creek Park Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District #39 (the “Assessment District”) was formed in 2015 by the El Dorado Hills Community Services District (“EDHCSD”) pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Streets & Highways Code, § 22500 et seq.). The purpose of the Assessment District is to provide funding for the installation, maintenance, and operation of improvements for a park within the Assessment District’s boundaries. Districts such as the Assessment District are authorized to levy assessments subject to compliance with the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 and California Constitution Article XIIID (commonly
referred to as Proposition 218). An assessment differs from a tax in that a tax may be imposed without reference to peculiar benefits to particular individuals or property or without regard to whether the person or property subject to the tax received any particular benefit from the tax. An assessment, however, can be imposed only for a “special benefit” conferred on the real property assessed, and must be in proportion to, and not greater than, the special benefit conferred on the property assessed. On June 13, 2019, the EDHCSD held a public hearing to consider adoption of a resolution establishing an assessment on property within the Assessment District. Upon the conclusion of the hearing, the EDHCSD found that a majority protest did not exist and, thus, adopted a resolution approving the Engineer’s Report for the Assessment District and levying an assessment on each lot or parcel in the Assessment District in the amount of $380.91 per unit for Fiscal Year 2019/2020. This initiative measure seeks to repeal that assessment and instruct the El Dorado County Assessor and Tax Collector to refund any monies collected pursuant to that assessment. This initiative measure further seeks to require that, prior to levying future assessments within the Assessment District, the EDHCSD obtain the approval of two-thirds of the property owners of record at the time of the proposed assessment. The provisions of this measure would remain in effect for ten years following certification of the election results. 4/10 7669 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000347 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TC POWER EQUIPMENT REPAIR, located at 6673 Merchandise Way, Diamond Springs, CA 95619/Mailing Address: 6671 Merchandise Way, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registered owner(s): Thordsen Customs LLC, 6671 Merchandise Way, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: March 5, 2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Alan Thordsen ALAN THORDSEN, MANAGING MEMBER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on March 31, 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) 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1 7670
PUBlIC NOTICE As climactic conditions permit during the spring months of 2020, the Amador – El Dorado unit of CAL FIRE will conduct prescribed burning operations: · At the Sly Park VMP in Pollock Pines, CA. · At the Georgetown Divide VMP off Marshall Road and Greenwood Road. · At the lyon Ranch VMP in Pilot Hill, CA. · At ladies Valley VMP south of Placerville, CA. · At The Auburn lake Trails VMP in Cool, CA. Persons in the area who are sensitive to smoke are requested to contact CAL FIRE forester Patrick McDaniel at (530) 6475288. 4/10, 4/13 7672
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Take-Out / Curb Side Service Available
PLACERVILLE
Take-Out / Call In Tue.-Sun. 12pm – 8pm
Archer’s 1234-A Broadway, Placerville (530) 621-2100 www.amerikanichi.com
Butcher Block Meat Market
OPEN FOR SERVICE
5425 Mother Lode Dr., Placerville (530) 626-6328 www.ArchersButcherBlock.com
Take-Out / To Go & Delivery, Call in Curbside or Online 21 Fair Lane, Placerville (530) 748-3445 www.dickeys.com
Curbside / Pick Up / To Go Food and Groceries Mead, Beer, & Wine To Go 12pm – 8pm 372 Main Street, Placerville (530) 303-3078 www.enchantedforestdining.com
Grand China
TO GO / CALL IN / Doordash Wed.-Mon. 4pm – 7:30pm Closed Tuesday
20% OFF all orders!
423 Main Street, Placerville (530) 303-3415 www.eatpizzabene.com
4340 Golden Center Dr., Placerville (530) 621-1882
To Go
We are in this together!
To Go / Curbside / Call In Orders M. W. Th. Sat. 11:05am – 3pm Fri. 11:05am – 7pm (extended hours) Sun. 12:05pm – 3pm Main St. Collaborative Dinner Saturday, April 4, 2020 4pm – 6:30pm 444 Main Street, Placerville (530) 622-2631 www.otgplacerville.com
Buy One, Get One Order
ONLINE FREE!
Buy any Large or X-Large Pizza at menu price and Dr., Ste. 110 get a 4070 same Golden size pizzaCenter of Placerville equal or lesser value, FREE! Use Offer (530) 626-8888 www.pizzaguys.com Code: BOGO Valid only at Placerville, CA location.
SantaORDER MariaNOW Taqueria 626-8888 www.pizzaguys.com (530)
Open for Take-Out! Hours: 9am – 5pm Daily Groceries Restocked Daily Doordash 175 Placerville Dr. A, Placerville (530) 295 8121
Take-Out / Curbside / Call IN To Go / Curbside Pick Up / Delivery Daily 4pm – 8pm
Lunch Menu Only Beer & Wine To Go 7 Days: 12pm – 7pm
Take-Out / Curbside Special, Limited Family Style Menu Wed.-Sun. 2pm – 7pm
482 Main Street, Placerville (530) 303-3480 www.bricksonmainstreet.com
325 Main Street, Placerville (530) 626-9700 www.HeydayCafe.com
2021 Smith Flat Rd., Placerville (530) 621-1003 www.smithflathouse.com
Take-Out / Curbside / Pick Up until sold out Wed.-Sun. 11am – 8pm
To Go / Curbside / Pick Up Wine, Beer, Cocktails TO GO Daily 4pm – 8pm
38 Main Street, Placerville (530) 622-3883 www.hogwildbar-b-que.com
629 Main Street, Placerville (530) 344-7645 www.IndependentPlacerville.com
To Go / Call In / Curbside / Pick Up 9am – 2pm Sunny days only
442 Main Street, Placerville (530) 626-9600 www.cuppacoffeeandmore.com
Spanky’s Pizza Great MEAL Kits Available for Pickup
(go to facebook page to see all it includes)
Take-Out Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 7:30pm 2875 Ray Lawyer Dr., Placerville (530) 622-7420 danettesbrickovenpub.com
To Go / Call In / Curbside / Pick Up 11am – 4pm Daily 589 Main Street, Placerville (530) 303-3871 www.mainstreetmelters.com
Take-Out Monday-Saturday 11am–7pm Closed Sundays
197 Placerville Dr., Placerville (530) 622-5023
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Take-Out / Curb Side Service Available PLACERVILLE
CAMERON PARK
Take-Out / Curbside Daily 11am – 7:30pm
Take-Out / Curbside/Delivery Open Daily 11am – 9pm
4430 Pleasant Valley Rd., Pleasant Valley (530) 644-4301 www.bonesroadhousehangtown.com
3281 Coach Lane, Cameron Park (530) 677-8677 www.applebees.com
Farmer’s Delicatessen and Bakery Take-Out Only Mon.-Thur. 11am – 9pm Fri.-Sat. 11am – 10pm Sunday 4pm –9pm 4615 Missouri Flat Rd., Placerville (530) 626-9200 www.placervillepizzaplus.com
Take-Out / Curbside Tue.-Sun. 7am – 2:30pm Closed Mondays 3592 Cambridge Rd., Cameron Park (530) 672-6800 www.farmersdeli.net
Take-Out / Curbside Open Daily 11am - 9pm Closed Sundays
3181 Cameron Park Dr. #101, Cameron Park (530) 350-8020
Twins Sushi Take-Out / Curbside Open Daily Lunch 11:30-2:30 Dinner 4:30-7:30 3000 Green Valley Rd. #12, Cameron Park (530) 672-8826
DIAMOND SPRINGS Take-Out / Curbside Wed.-Fri. 9am – 6pm Closed Sun.-Tue.
LUNCH BOXES TO GO 4242 Fowler Lane, Suite 101 Diamond Springs (530) 621-1160 www.allezeldorado.com
DIAMOND SPRINGS
HOTEL Take-Out / Curbside Tues.-Fri. 7am – 8:30pm Sat. 8am – 8:30pm Sun. 8am – 2pm 545 Main St. / Pleasant Valley Rd. Diamond Springs (530) 621-1730 www.smithflathouse.com
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4100 Cameron Park Dr., #117, Cameron Park (530) 409-7046 www.frankviltscakes.com
2650 Cameron Park Dr. #170, Cameron Park (530) 676-4460 www.fernandoscostadelsol.net
DIAMOND SPRINGS
Gularte’s Pizza & Deli
Take-Out Mon. 6am – 4pm; Tues. 6am – 7pm Wed.-Thur./Sat.-Sun. 6am – 4pm Fri. 6am – 7pm
Take-Out / Curbside Tue.-Fri. 9am - 3pm See our website for truck hours and locations 3300 Coach Ln., A15 & A14, Cameron Park (530) 672-1190
www.thecrazygringotacowagonsalsaco.com
COOL
670-B Pleasant Valley Road Diamond Springs (530) 626-0550
CAMINO Take-Out Noon to 8pm (temporarily)
ORDERS TO GO Sun.-Thur. 11am – 8:30pm Fri.-Sat. 11am – 9pm 694 Pleasant Valley Rd., Diamond Springs (530) 295-8356
Take-Out / Curbside Mon.-Thu. & Sun 11am – 9pm Fri.-Sat. 11am - 9:30pm
Take-Out / Curbside Daily 2pm – 7:30pm
2966 State Hwy 49, #G, Cool (530) 887-1969
3544 Carson Road, Camino 530-556-5060 www.hwy50brewery.com
The Forester Pub & Grill
Take-Out Wed.-Thur. 11am – 5pm Sat.-Sun. 11am – 6pm 787 Pleasant Valley Rd., Diamond Springs (530) 558-1440 kingsmeats.net
Limited Menu 4110 Carson Rd., Camino (530) 644-1818 www.foresterpubandgrill.com
To Go / Curbside Pick Up / Delivery Beers to GO 5020 Ellinghouse Dr., Cool (530) 885-5866 www.cbwbeer.com
B6 Friday, Friday,April April10, 3, 2020 B8 2020 Mountain MountainDemocrat Democrat mtdemocrat.com mtdemocrat.com
Take-Out / Curb Side Service Available EL DORADO HILLS
POLLOCK PINES
Windplay Deli Take-Out Mon.-Fri. 7am – 2:30pm
Take-Out 2209 Francisco Dr., El Dorado Hills (916) 936-4343 bigapplebagels.com
Take-Out Call for Special Hours 2085 Vine St., Ste 101 El Dorado Hills (916) 235-1730 www.CKnightsSteakhouse.com
Take-Out 2085 Vine St., El Dorado Hills (916) 933-6377 www.smithflathouse.com
TAQUERIA
5003 Windplay Dr., Ste 1 El Dorado Hills (916) 933-9099
Support our local restaurants
Take-Out / Curbside Daily 8am – 8:30pm Closed Tuesdays 5620 Pony Express Trail, Pollock Pines (530) 647-2670 www.sportsmans-hall.net
Curbside Take-Out Limited Menu, Full Bar Specials Every Night Wed.-Sun. 4pm – 7:30pm 6401 Pony Express Trail, Pollock Pines (530) 644-1580 www.50grandrestaurant.com
Take-Out / Curbside / Doordash 11:30am to 7:30pm
Regular Menu Wed., Thur., Sun. 12pm – 8:30pm Fri.-Sat. 12pm – 9:30pm
3909 Park Dr., El Dorado Hills (916) 941-9694 www.siennarestaurants.com
6530 Pony Express Trail, Pollock Pines (530) 344-7924 www.photahoe.com
EL DORADO
EL DORADO Take-Out Call for Special Hours 3955 Park Dr., #6, El Dorado Hills (916) 933-8877
PILOT HILL
Take-Out / Curbside Sun.-Tue. 10am-10pm Wed.-Thu. 10am-11pm Fri.-Sat. 10am-12am
Take-Out / Curbside Sun.-Mon. 11am – 5pm Tues., Wed., Thurs. 11am – 7pm Fri.-Sat. 11am – 8pm 6404 Pony Express Trail, Pollock Pines (530) 344-7167
6221 Pleasant Valley Road, El Dorado (530) 622-2901 www.poorreds.com
KYBURZ
Connie’s Pilot Hill Pit Stop Take-Out / Curbside Open Daily 7am – 2pm
Take-Out / Curbside Mon.-Thu. 12pm – 9pm Fri.-Sun. 7:30am - 12am
4400 Hwy 49, Pilot Hill (530) 889-5662
17510 Highway 50, Kyburz (530) 659-7200 www.strawberrylodge.com
Open for Pickup Take-Out / Deliveries Full Menu and Bake Goods Taco Tuesday – Take-out Only Tue.-Fri. 7am – 3pm Sat.-Sun. 8am – 3pm 6151 Pony Express Trail, Pollock Pines (530) 497-5494
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