Mountain Democrat, Monday, May 6, 2024

Team Rubicon

Eric Jaramishian

Sta writer

Team Rubicon, which aids communities during and after disasters, has initiated its hazardous tree removal and defensible space project for those who have property in the burn scar of the 2021 Caldor Fire.

The veteran-led humanitarian organization came into the county to assist the Caldor Forest and Community Restoration Team, which is made up of representatives from the El Dorado Resource Conservation District, the Grizzly Flat Fire Safe Council and El Dorado County to conduct the work at no cost to landowners in Grizzly Flat. The volunteers started April 19 and will continue their work until May 20.

According to El Dorado Resource Conservation

District spokeswoman Courtney Jackson, the team is currently managing 1,200 acres of land and though the RCD has already conducted thousands of acres of work in and around the community, there is still more to do.

“Although the county of El Dorado, in conjunction with the state of California, has conducted hazardous tree debris removal, this e ort fills the gap for those who have additional needs beyond what the state and county can provide,” Jackson said.

Team Rubicon will cut down dead trees that present a hazard and remove tree limbs and other fire fuels to help property owners move forward with building new homes to replace what was lost in the fire. The organization will also establish a 100-foot defensible space perimeter around

BERTELSEN PARK rebuild moves forward

Noel Stack

Managing editor

N early three years after fire destroyed

the pavilion and other amenities at Bertelsen Park, the El Dorado Hills Community Services District Board of Directors has taken a major step to rebuild.

Directors unanimously approved a nearly $1.93 million construction contract with KYA Services.

Last summer directors chose the park’s new design, which includes a picnic pavilion housing eight tables next to a 1,048-square-foot spray pad with a rinse station. Other features are a two-stall restroom, open-air seating and more picnic tables, two barbecues and an ADA drinking fountain with a jug filler and dog bowl. Bertelsen Park is

named after El Dorado Hills Fire Lt. Peter Bertelsen, who in 1965 lost his life in the line of duty. The nearly 11-acre park on Redwood Lane is one of the EDHCSD’s oldest, established in 1962.

Prior to the board’s approval of the construction contract at the April 11 meeting, EDH Fire Board Director Tim White asked EDHCSD General Manager Mark Hornsta to reach out to Fire Chief Maurice Johnson “to make sure that when the park is rebuilt, that the plaques honoring Lt. Bertelsen are preserved or perhaps better protected than they have been in the past.”

A large portion of the

City extends ban on new tobacco retailers

The Placerville City Council during its April 23 meeting unanimously approved extending a temporary urgency ordinance that places a moratorium on the opening of any new tobacco retailers within the city.

The council first approved the ban on new smoke shops March 12, following on the heels of a similar ban that was extended the same day by the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors.

The bans were first proposed when city and county sta noted a 36% increase in the number of tobacco retailers across the county since 2020.

Presentations made to the board and council by representatives of the county’s Department of Public Health also raised concerns about a nationwide rise in the

$28.5M

California Department of

project will be funded through insurance reimbursement to the district, according to CSD documents.

“The exact amount of reimbursement is dependent upon the actual cost to the

district to replace the lost amenities; many items will be reimbursed at 100% and some supplemental items will be reimbursed at lesser percentage,” the information notes.

Construction is expected to start this fall once all permits have been acquired.

KYA Services estimates the project will take 70 days to complete, with opening scheduled for February 2025.

Mountain Democrat photo by Eric Jaramishian

Downed trees charred by the Caldor Fire are cut up with a chainsaw by Team Rubicon volunteer Tyler Dambach April 29 in Grizzly Flat. Clearing fire fuels and hazard trees on properties in the Caldor Fire burn scar was part of Team Rubicon’s mission.

Odin Rasco Sta writer

ESSENTIALS

Arlene Iverson Bethell

May 9, 1936 – Oct. 10, 2023

Arlene Iverson Bethell, 87, was born May 9, 1936 to George and Glena Iverson in Paso Robles, California. She came from a family of working farmers and was proud of her long heritage in the Paso Robles area. Her family homesteaded in Paso in the 1870’s. They grew barley and had lots of animals on the farm. She grew up with three sisters and one brother. Arlene (Arlie to her friends and family) moved to El Dorado county in 1966. She worked as a teacher in the area and especially loved teaching the little ones. For years she taught a transition class of kindergarten/first graders.

Settling in Camino with her former husband, Noble Sprunger, she enjoyed living in the mountains and had fun exploring the rivers, waterfalls, pine trees, dog woods and the baby blue eyes that would bloom in the spring. She was also a gifted artist specializing in watercolors.

Arlie completed her masters in Education and owned and operated her own tutoring agency in Placerville. Many children were helped with di culties in reading, spelling, and comprehension over the years.

Arlie married Dick Bethell and the two of them were a big part of Apple Hill. They had Motherlode Orchards and grew some amazing apples, always striving to perfect the best in red delicious, golden delicious, and many other varieties. Arlie also enjoyed the local vineyards. Many a sunset would find Dick and Arlie sitting on their deck overlooking the canyon and sipping a glass of wine.

Arlie is survived by her step son, Je (Cindi) Bethell, and her nieces, Debbie (Ron) Hamilton, Robin (Matt) Masia, Kim (David) Tuley, Tana (Jerry) Smith, and Pam (Dan) Reich. She also leaves many grand nieces and nephews.

There will be a Celebration of Life for Arlene on May 9, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Boeger Winery in the Cellar.

Boeger Winery is located at 1709 Carson Road in Placerville, California.

Helen Ruth Willey

June 5, 1932 – March 24, 2024

Helen Ruth Willey was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas on June 5, 1932 to Wm Ernest and Dovie Pearl Kilby. She moved from Sacramento to live in Placerville in 1985. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 55 years, Lawrence Willey.

Survived by her children; Laurie Jo Allee (Larry) of Aurora, Co, David Willey (Sandi) of Lewiston, Id, and Bu y Zorn (Jack) of Rescue, Ca. Her precious Grandchildren; Charlene and Sheena Allee, Jacob (Jamie) and Joseph (Eliza) Zorn, Sarah and Dovie Jo Willey. Great Grandchildren, Faith Maus, Alexis, Kelsey, Jack, Isaac, Luke, Alina and Micah. We rejoice in the knowledge that Mom has joined our Dad in their heavenly home in the presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ where they will live in joy and happiness for eternity.

Denton Alfred Beam

May 15, 1939 – March 5, 2024

Denton Alfred Beam, 84, passed away at his home in Georgetown, CA, on March 5, 2024. He was born May 15, 1939 in Northern California, to Raymond Beam and Viola Garber Beam. He was one of 7 children. He had 4 brothersDouglas, Ronnie, Delbert, and Gary; and he had 2 sisters, Rae and Kay. He was a long time resident of Georgetown, CA and the Kern River Valley. He married Jeannie Warner in 1957, together, they had 3 children, Greg, John, and Christine; leading to 16 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren (to date). In the 1970s, he met, and then spent 25 years with Dawn Robidoux. They married in 1995, 2 months before she passed away of cancer, preceding him in death. He remained close to his stepdaughter, Monique.He married Carolyn Gravelle in 1997. They were married for 16 years, but decided to remain just friends, which they did, helping each other out, until his death. He had a long career, over 50 years, as a logger. He was an avid outdoorsman. He traveled the country enjoying his love of hunting and fishing. He also spent as much time as he could in his beloved Canyon Creek. He was a man who did not mince words. He was also kind, with a quick wit, and a great sense of humor. He is survived by his 2 sisters; 2 of his brothers, Ronnie and Gary; his 2 sons and their wives, Greg and Pamela Beam of Caliente, CA, and John and Alita Beam of Lake Isabella, CA; his stepdaughter and her husband, Monique and Gary Alvidrez of Bakersfield, CA; his grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Denton will be greatly missed. Graveside service is Friday, May 17, at 1:00 pm, at Kern River Valley Cemetery, 8441 Burlando Road, Wo ord Heights. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Georgetown Divide Rotary Club. A Celebration of Life is immediately following at Ewings on the Kern. Please note: No glass or ceramic vases are allowed at the cemetery.

Ann Cuming

Dec. 14, 1931– March 17, 2024

Ann Davis Cuming passed away in Cameron Park on March 17, 2024 at the age of 92 from complications from a hip fracture.

Ann is survived by her son David Gray and daughter-in-law

Deb Gray, her daughter Betsy Grant and son-in-law Ney Grant, her stepdaughter Sadie Cuming and her husband Mike Timms and her step-daughter Shena Cuming and her husband Alan Taylor. She is survived by 7 grandchildren, Belyn Grant, Ney J Grant, Matt Eddy, Seth Eddy and Nick Eddy, Morgaine Timms and Braeden Timms.

Ann grew up in Berkeley, California and attended UC Berkeley (Cal) where she received her Bachelors in English. She went on to marry her first husband Glenn Gray and had two children. They lived o and on in Monterey, Carmel and Southern California. In the seventies she moved back to Monterey where she lived and taught kindergarten in Monterey California for decades until she retired. In her forties, she married her second husband Michael Cuming who was the love of her life. When she and Michael married she added two stepchildren to her family.

Ann found great joy in all her relationships with her family and felt very lucky to have so many wonderful people in her life. It made no di erence to her how those family members joined her circle.

Ann and Michael had an adventurous joyous marriage and loved the years they spent on their houseboat on Lake Powell. They also traveled extensively through Europe and Mexico. Ann frequently mentioned how grateful she was to have met Michael and had a second chance at a happy fulfilling marriage.

Ann loved art, especially folk art and was a talented artist herself. She drew, painted watercolors and did beautiful imaginative acrylics. She often said if she could go back and do it all over again she would have been an art major in college. However she always derived great joy from her time as a teacher.

Ann will be greatly missed by her family and friends but it is a comfort to all of us to know she had a long and happy life.

Peter Messimore

July 17, 1961 – April 22, 2024

Peter Herman Ludwig Wilhelm Messimore passed away April 21, 2024, at the age of 62, in Rocky Point, Oregon. He was born July 17, 1961, in San Mateo, California, to Peter and Gloria (Menner) Dorbandt. He leaves behind sister Renee Pew. For a complete obituary, please visit ohairwards.com.

Joyce Marie Carbine

March 19, 1937 – April 14, 2024

Joyce Marie Carbine, 87, of Placerville, CA, passed away in her Pleasant Valley home surrounded by family on April 14, 2024.

She was born March 19, 1937 in Gladewater, Texas to Sylvia Rea Cavins of Arkansas and Benjamin Franklin Kennedy of Mississippi. She had two sisters, Mary Frances “Fran” and Audrey Mae.

At the age of nine, she and her family traveled West, eventually stopping in North Highlands, CA.

At the age of 18, she met her lifelong love, John Carbine, in Pleasant Valley, CA. They married a few months later on August 27, 1955 in Carson City, NV and settled in Placerville. They have six children, 19 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.

She was a gifted baker and craftswoman, designing cakes, floral arrangements, quilts, and crochet and knit blankets for weddings, babies, and special occasions. She loved her garden and roses and was a collector of bells, animal figurines, guinea hens, strays, and had a generous heart for anyone in need.

In December of 1974, she was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and kept the faith in the resurrection and living in an earthly paradise.

A memorial service was held May 4, 2024 at 2:00 pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, located at 3561 Cedar Ravine Rd; Placerville, CA.

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The following information was taken from El Dorado County sheri ’s reports:

April 22

12:50 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 44-year-old man suspected of DUI and theft of personal property on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville. He was released on $16,000 bail.

3:06 a.m. California Highway Patrol o cers booked into jail a 27-year-old man suspected of DUI on Highway 50 (town not listed). He was later released.

9:07 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 39-year-old man suspected of possession of a controlled substance on Durock Road in Shingle Springs. He was later released.

1:44 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Ryan Drive in Diamond Springs.

2:03 p.m. Vandalism was reported at a storage facility on Durock Road in Shingle Springs.

2:12 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Mesa Verdes Drive In El Dorado Hills.

2:33 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 54-year-old woman suspected of possession of a stolen vehicle on Pony Express Trail in Pollock Pines. She was later released.

4:39 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Red Hawk Parkway in Placerville.

7:14 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 33-year-old woman suspected of DUI and child abuse on Pony Express Trail in Pollock Pines. She was released on $50,000 bail.

9:19 p.m. California Highway Patrol

o cers booked into jail a 23-year-old man suspected of DUI causing injury on Highway 49 (town not listed). He was released on $50,000 bail.

April 23

9:56 a.m. Burglary was reported at an apartment complex on Mira Loma Drive in Cameron Park.

10:04 a.m. A person allegedly drunk in public was reported at a school on Forni Road in Placerville.

10:54 a.m. Battery was reported at a school on Koki Lane in El Dorado.

3:04 p.m. Battery was reported at a school on Koki Lane in El Dorado.

April 24

9:55 a.m. Deputies booked into jail

a 27-year-old man suspected of a probation violation on Coach Lane in Cameron Park. He was later released.

11:49 a.m. Grand theft was reported on Sliger Mine Road in Greenwood.

7:47 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 46-year-old woman suspected of disorderly conduct, theft, battery on a peace o cer and obstruction on Coach Lane in Cameron Park. She was listed in custody in lieu of $74,500 bail.

11:37 p.m. California Highway Patrol o cers booked into jail a 43-year-old woman suspected of DUI on El Dorado Hills Boulevard in El Dorado Hills. She was later released.

April 25

1:10 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 55-year-old man suspected

LEGISLATORS’ ADDRESSES

Shriners Children’s heals Kelsey teen’s burns

Cassandra Ng Shriners Children’s Northern California

Dan Proft’s life has always been relatively peaceful living in the quiet, wooded community of Kelsey with his family. He lives an active lifestyle and enjoys tinkering around with machines.

“Using my hands is highly important for me because my hobbies include working on tools or trucks, you need to be able to have fine motor skills to grab everything from a wrench or a chain saw down to a fine screw,” said Proft.

In 2019 one day changed everything for him.

“I was putting gas on a bonfire that wasn’t starting,” recalled Proft. “When I tossed the gas tin away from me, it splashed all over my torso and caught my sweatshirt on fire.”

Immediately the 17-year-old stopped, dropped and rolled. He went to an outdoor spigot to extinguish the fire. Due to the extent of Proft’s injury, he was in shock, feeling no pain. He decided to go inside for dinner like nothing was wrong. Upon seeing his hands bleeding, he decided to casually mention to his parents he might need medical attention.

Dan’s mom Sheryl looked at her son’s arms and took action immediately. “I thought, ‘This is not good,’” she said.

Dan was rushed life-flighted to UC Davis Medical Center for emergency treatment and transferred an hour later to the Neil Reitman Pediatric Burn Institute at Shriners Children’s Northern California.

The Neil Reitman Pediatric Burn Institute is recognized as one of the world’s leading pediatric burn research and treatment centers in the U.S. and provides all aspects of burn care — from initial management, critical care and wound coverage — to rehabilitation, inpatient care and reconstruction.

Shriners Children’s Northern California has the largest pediatric burn treatment center west of the Mississippi and many hospitals and health systems refer their most complex and complicated patients because of the training and expertise the burn doctors have to treat the most complicated and life-threatening burn injuries.

“When I started telling everyone that my son was being treated at Shriners Children’s for burns, the response was always, ‘That is the best place for burn care.’ I started doing my own research,” said Sheryl. “I realized that my son was at the best possible place he could be for burn care.”

Burn care

Because Dan had burns in several places, he required skin graft surgery. A skin graft is the removal and placement of a patient’s healthy, unburned skin onto the area of the burn, which helps it heal. Dan’s care team made sure everyone was wellinformed about each procedure. This included pros and cons of each procedure, down time and how much longer it would add to his stay, opinions on medication dosage and even food preferences.

“At one point Dr. Greenhalgh asked me about how I felt about re-grafting my back since it wasn’t taking,” said Dan. “Him taking the time to seek me out, to come to me and ask me, made a lasting impression on me that he didn’t want to do whatever he thought was best, but something I wanted to do.”

His parents couldn’t agree more. His mom remembers observing the intensive care unit staff in the early morning during a daily huddle talking about Dan’s care. A doctor saw her and asked what she thought of the plan.

“I soon learned that was part of the process,” she said. “They wanted to take the information from everyone — therapists, parents, the patient — to make the best care plan they could, every day.”

Both of Dan’s parents recall running into their son’s doctors in the hospital’s elevator, hallways and café. Each time, they would be surprised at the personable and kind interactions they had. The doctors would take the time to ask about how they were doing, how they felt treatment was going and if they needed anything. This was an unexpected element of the care that not only Dan was receiving, but his parents were receiving, too.

“I would often run into the surgeons in an elevator or in the cafeteria

Angler completes 500th Heritage Trout Challenge

California Department of Fish and Wildlife News release

The California Fish and Game Commission and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife have recognized Scott Lyons, an El Dorado County resident, retired educator and lifelong angler, with having completed California’s 500th Heritage Trout Challenge.

In reaching the Heritage Trout Challenge milestone, Lyons, 57, caught six of 11 qualifying native California trout species within their historical watersheds. They were the California golden trout, the McCloud River redband trout, a steelhead from the Trinity River, a coastal cutthroat trout, a Goose Lake redband trout and a Lahontan cutthroat trout.

The California Fish and Game Commission established the Heritage Trout Challenge in 2004 to promote the ecological and aesthetic values of

and would purposely not make eye contact,” said Sheryl. “I would think, ‘This is their break, they don’t need to be talking to me right now.’ They would call out and ask me how I was doing. I realized that they actually

want to talk to me and hear from me.”

“We were equally as important and as long as I was in front of them, I was their priority,” said Jeff, Dan’s dad. “It was remarkable. It didn’t matter

California’s native trout species and their historical habitats, build support for native trout restoration efforts and encourage anglers to explore new waters and experience California’s diverse fishing opportunities.

CDFW administers the Heritage Trout Challenge and receives 20-30 applications a year. CDFW distinguishes “heritage trout” from other trout as trout species native to California living within their historical range. Successful anglers who catch any six of the 11 qualifying species and document their catch with photographs receive a hat and a colorful, personalized certificate featuring the art of renowned fish illustrator Joseph Tomelleri. Each certificate contains a representation of the six species of trout caught along with the dates and locations.

“I had never caught a golden trout until I undertook the Heritage Trout n See TROUT, page A6

Photo courtesy of Shriners Children’s Northern California

While Kelsey resident Dan Proft almost lost his fingers and hands due to a burn injury in 2019, after treatment at Shriners Children’s Northern California he said he has no limits.

Photo courtesy of CDFW

California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Lee Duckwall, left, and Gabriel Singer, right, present El Dorado County resident Scott Lyons with the 500th Heritage Trout Challenge certificate of recognition.

OPINION

California Commentary

Time for lawmakers to end home equity theft

In May of last year, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that home equity theft — the practice of governments taking not just what is owed, but the entire property when they collect a property tax debt — is unconstitutional. Yet almost a full year later, several states have failed to change their laws to comply with that decision.

California is one of those states — and by continuing to allow local governments to seize property without compensation, the state will likely face serious monetary liabilities for damages in future lawsuits from wronged property owners. We urge state legislators to move swiftly to end home equity theft in the Golden State once and for all.

Under normal circumstances, when a homeowner fails to pay property taxes, the government can seize the property and sell it o at public auction to satisfy the tax debt. Once that debt is paid, any surplus funds from the sale, less interest and penalties, should be returned to the property owner. However, in many states, local governments keep the entire sum, leaving the homeowner with nothing.

Unsurprisingly, the victims of these shady tax foreclosure laws are all too often citizens who fell behind on their taxes because of health issues, job losses or other unforeseen events — vulnerable people with limited means to fight back. In many cases, governments seize homes from aging seniors in cognitive decline or individuals with mental disabilities, often based on relatively small amounts of tax debt, leaving the homeowner destitute.

And the losses to homeowners are considerable: a nationwide study by Pacific Legal Foundation found that from 2014-2021, home equity seizures led to at least 8,600 lost homes and more than $780 million in lost life savings.

The Supreme Court’s 2023 decision in the case of Tyler v. Hennepin County was resoundingly clear: in a unanimous 9-0 decision, the court ruled that taking more than is owed to satisfy a property tax debt violates the Takings Clause of the Constitution’s Fifth Amendment. In response to that landmark decision, several states moved to reform their laws to better

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Letters to the Editor

Problematic politics

EDITOR:

Go ahead and hate Trump all you want. But you can’t deny that the Biden administration has weaponized state and federal prosecutors to destroy political opponents and his supporters.

Democrats condone, and the media celebrate this fact.

Just remember that old adage: You can’t put the genie back into the bottle.

KEN STEERS Cameron Park

Let’s educate children

EDITOR:

We need to improve educational access for children who are facing poverty in foreign countries. More than 1 billion children are facing poverty and cannot access education. This could lead to more health complications, less job opportunities and it could lead to them not being able to break that cycle.

But we can break this cycle by building schools and helping these children learn and succeed in their lives and their futures. Improving educational access for children facing poverty in foreign countries involves overcoming obstacles that will come with it. Poverty itself serves as a significant barrier with families often unable to a ord schooling costs, rides or even the right to attend school. Many emerging countries do not appropriate the financial resources necessary to create schools, provide schooling materials, nor recruit and train teachers.

Equally, a lack of financial resources has an e ect on the quality of teaching. Teachers do not benefit from basic teacher training and schools, of which there are not enough, and could have

oversized classes. As a result of poverty and marginalization, more than 72 million children around the world remain unschooled.

One source states, “Less education is linked to lower income, which is linked to poorer health.” Numerous studies show that people in lower socioeconomic situations experience more obesity, asthma, diabetes, heart disease and other health problems than people in better financial circumstances. But, with free educational options in poor countries, kids could have a higher chance of gaining the knowledge they will need when they become adults.

There are some solutions we can take to drive and make education access for children facing poverty in foreign countries, like providing financial assistance to help cover school-related expenses like fees, necessities, books and transportation. Another solution is to invest in infrastructure development. This is crucial in ensuring that schools in underserved areas have adequate facilities and resources to teach these students. Alongside this, teacher training and support programs can enhance the quality of education and give educators the skills and resources needed to e ectively engage students.

One long shot, but it’s worth it, is to bring the communities together. By involving local communities in the education process and sharing the importance of schooling, we can maybe break down the cultural barriers. If we can do this, this can help bring everyone together and let them learn.

To sum up, o ering a free education in poor countries is essential. It gives every child a fair shot at success at their future by removing barriers caused by poverty. Education could break the cycle of poverty and hardship, could help economies grow and could bring their communities together.

No, demonstrations today are not like the 1960s

The current demonstrations on college campuses against Israel remind some of the unrest on college campuses during the 1960s.

But the comparison is not a good one.

The unrest of the 1960s was defined by the war in Vietnam and by the Civil Rights Movement. Both had practical, personal impact on young Americans in their own country.

American soldiers were fighting and dying in Vietnam. There was real, lifeand-death impact on all Americans, and certainly on young Americans.

The military draft was still operative then. Despite various deferments, including deferment for university attendance, the draft was still a reality and was a looming presence for all college-age Americans. They knew they could be drafted and had friends and friends of friends who were.

The o cial number of American soldiers killed in Vietnam stands at 58,220. Although there were legitimate moral concerns about American involvement in this war, the moral concerns were accompanied by young Americans having real skin in this game.

The Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s also had real personal moral impact on all Americans. And youth are always highly sensitive to the moral failings around them.

The reality of segregation and Jim Crow started getting national attention with the Civil Rights Movement, the activism of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Southern Christian Leadership Conference and other more violent groups in the movement.

In contrast to the woke activism of today, which is totally political in character, the Civil Rights Movement was led by a charismatic and articulate Black pastor and had a religious, moral tone rooted in the Christian church.

Anyone that questions this should read, or reread, King’s “I Have a Dream” speech from 1963.

But King’s moral appeal was to an America very di erent than today.

In 1965, per Gallup, 70% of Americans said religion was personally “very important” to them.

In 2023, by contrast, only 45% of Americans say religion is “very important.”

In 1962, per Gallup, 46% of Americans said they attended

religious services over the last seven days.

In 2023, this was down to 32%.

During this period there were two major wars involving Israel and the surrounding Arab states.

In 1967, Israel prevailed in the Six-Day War, which began with preemptive action by Israel against the Egyptian army mobilized for attack, and subsequent aggression by Syria in the North and Jordan in the East. In 1973, Israel again prevailed against attacks on these same fronts.

In 1967, per Gallup, 45% of Americans supported Israel against 4% who supported the Arab states, with 26% with no opinion. In 1973, 48% of Americans expressed support for Israel versus 6% expressing support for the Arab states and 24% with no opinion.

Support for Israel among Americans during this period was one-sided and clear.

But, again, America today is very, very di erent.

Our young people in the 1960s understood what personal responsibility is about.

On a national level, in the 1960s, all young Americans faced the

reality of military conscription. Today, regarding national obligation and service, there are virtually no demands on our youth.

Now President Joe Biden is even erasing their student loan obligations.

On a religious, moral level, religion then held a much stronger hold on the nation. Religion teaches and inspires a culture where individuals have a sense they belong to and have obligation to something beyond their own egotistical inclinations.

Nature abhors a vacuum, and as religion has weakened and disappeared from our culture, it has been replaced by politics and the welfare state.

The end of it all is we now have a generation of youth insulated from all sense of national and religious and moral personal responsibility.

So now they demonstrate in support of terrorists and against the only free country in the Middle East that shares the very values that made our own country great.

Star Parker is president of the Center for Urban Renewal and Education and host of the weekly television show “Cure America with Star Parker.”

Richard B.

LIANA HAHN Cameron Park

STAR PARKER

Guest Column

JON COUPAL

Shriners Continued from A3

if it was the surgeons or the nurses, the OTs or the PTs.” After surgery it was a long road to recovery for Dan. The burns on this arms and hands made it difficult to do everyday tasks and hobbies, including chopping wood, one of Dan’s favorite pastimes. He loves cutting down and cleaning up trees with axes and chainsaws, as well as woodcarving. It helps him be productive and stay active, and he’s able to get rid of potential fire hazards on the family property along the way.

“As soon as the occupational therapy staff learned that I was interested in tree work with axes, they bought an axe handle and rigged weights to it,” said Dan. “I was able to practice swinging with increasingly heavier weights and build up muscle for that activity and get that range of motion back, so when I got home I was able to get right back into it.”

Be burn aware

Jeff visited the fire station while Dan was still in the ICU. He was able to talk with the firefighter who took the call to rush to Dan’s aid. It was then he learned that many calls for the same type of accident come into the fire station.

Dan’s parents also found out he was within a half hour of losing his fingers and hands. Had he not been rushed to Shriners Children’s, it would have been a different outcome.

“I couldn’t even walk when I entered the building and now I can do anything that I wish,” said Dan.

Coupal

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protect property owners.

Yet even today, more than a dozen states continue to allow some form of home equity theft. California is not the worst offender. However, California law continues to include a significant loophole: under certain circumstances, a local government can hand a property over to a nonprofit or government agency for a public purpose. In doing so, they can skip the auction and sell the property for only the tax debt, leaving the original owner with nothing.

The good news is that state legislators have an opportunity to close that loophole to protect property owners against home equity theft. SB 964, a legislative proposal from Sen. Kelly Seyarto, would require the Board of Equalization to assess the value of properties before counties sell them

to nonprofits or other government agencies, helping ensure they are sold at fair market value, even if they don’t go to auction. This modest reform would help prevent the government from taking more than is owed and give California counties the ability to comply with the Supreme Court’s ruling. Without question, homeowners should pay their property taxes, and those who fail to meet their tax obligations should expect to face consequences.

But as Chief Justice John Roberts noted in the Tyler decision, “A taxpayer who loses her $40,000 house to the state to fulfill a $15,000 tax debt has made a far greater contribution to the public fisc than she owed. The taxpayer must render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s, but no more.”

We’ve seen steady

progress as half a dozen states have changed their laws to reflect that fundamental principle of fairness. California needs to do the same to protect property owners against abusive tax foreclosures.

Jon Coupal is the President of Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association. Jim Manley is state legal policy deputy director at Pacific Legal Foundation, a public interest law firm that represented the homeowner in Tyler v. Hennepin County.

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AMERICAN ASSOC. OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN Foothills of EDC Branch. Our mission is to advance gender equity for women & girls. Science and Math Camp Scholarships, programs & interest groups. Leave voicemail for Laurel (530) 417-7737 or Sara (530) 4177138 eldorado-ca.aauw.net

AMERICAN LEGION POST 119 welcomes Veterans and guests to attend our monthly membership dinner and meeting the first Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM. Legionpost119.org

El DORADO COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Dedicated to all aspects of ham radio. Meetings held on the third Tuesday of each month at the El Dorado Sheriff’s office, 200 Industrial Drive, Placerville, 6:30 pm. Visitors and non-hams welcome. Info at www.edcarc.net

LEARN & PLAY CRIBBAGE Cribbage is a fun, fast paced game that will surely keep you on your toes! **All skill levels **Learn to play by ACC Rules (American Cribbage Congress) **Beginner instruction available **Compete in weekly Cribbage tournaments. Call 916-7684452 for more information. Gold Country Cribbers play Wednesday afternoon 4:30 pm at Moni Gilmore Senior Center, 990 Lassen Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA. 95762

Struggling with life? CELEBRATE RECOVERY is for any Hurt, Habit or Hang-up. We are a faith-based recovery program for life’s issues and struggles. Join us Thursday nights at 6:30pm at Green Valley Church, 3500 Green Valley Rd, Placerville. Doors open at 6:15pm. Children’s programs are available for ages 3 months to 18 years old. Email: celebrate@greenvalley.church. Find us on Facebook: https://m.facebook. com/crgvcc/ DEMOCRATS – Come meet with the United Democrats of El Dorado County at Round Table Pizza–Missouri Flat Rd. in Placerville at noon on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Call (530)391-6414 or see edcdems.org for more information.

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. Come play tennis for fun and friendship. Meet at El Dorado High School, Acacia Street, Placerville, Wed 9 AM – 11 AM. (June - Aug 8 AM –10 AM). Social activities, lessons. Minimal cost. Not a beginners group. Some tennis experience/ability required. Call Cindy 805-540-8654. MONDAY CLUB BRIDGE seeks more players. The club is a very informal, friendly group and invites interested men and women party bridge players to join. The club meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at Denny’s Restaurant on Fair Lane in Placerville at 10:00 am. For more information, call (530) 622-1180. Addiction or Relationship problem? Call 530 231-7728 our free counseling can help you. Positive Realism, 3430 Robin Ln., Cameron Park. Meet first and third Wednesday of every month, 7pm. Come and have a paid lunch with the Retired Public Employees Association (RPEA) for

Team Rubicon Continued from A1 the properties to protect them from future wildfires.

Northern California communications lead for Team Rubicon Matthew Henderson, also the outgoing commander, said this is the largest project in scope, number of personnel deployed and length they have ever taken on in Northern California.

Sixty-eight volunteers are currently working in the Grizzly Flat and Somerset area. Team Rubicon received more than 100 requests for the work, Henderson noted. The nonprofit is still taking requests for the project and can be contacted at (854) 254-5006.

“Our set goal is to help as many people as we can that need our help,” Henderson said. “We will continue to work until it is all done or until our time is up — whichever comes first.”

By the time Team Rubicon’s work is complete in south county, 280

rate of adolescent tobacco product use.

With the initial ban set to expire April 26, the council approved extending the moratorium for an addition 10 months and 15 days; it will now expire mid-March 2025, though the council has the option to extend the ban for an additional year before the ordinance expires. In order to meet state requirements for extending the ordinance, the council approved a set of actions during its April 9 meeting intended to mitigate impacts of smoke shops in the community.

The actions approved by the council direct city sta to conduct regular visits to tobacco retailers to provide information and enforcement on city codes and state regulations and collaborate with the county’s Tobacco

the illegal sale and marketing of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, to minors.

total rotating volunteers from across the nation will have assisted in the e ort, including students from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy under a pilot field education program.

“Working here has definitely shown me how when you outreach to a community and you see the way it’s a ected, you really get inspired to complete your work,” said Keegan Reynolds, one academy student.

“Then after seeing the way the homeowner reacts once you finish, it makes you feel like you have a sense of what community service is like.”

Henderson said Team Rubicon could spend the next year conducting the work. Regardless, the volunteers are making every e ort they can to complete what has been requested.

“Team Rubicon is honored and proud to have this opportunity to serve a ected communities,” Henderson said.

Use Prevention Program team to draft a permanent ordinance. The council also directed Code Enforcement and city police to continue following up on complaints regarding the sale of banned tobacco products such as flavored tobacco or vapes.

The Placerville Police Department has no information on reported illegal tobacco product sales made recently in the city that it is able to share, according to Cmdr. Dan Maciel. However, the Mountain Democrat has been able to independently verify at least one smoke shop within city limits continues to sell flavored vape products under the table.

“The more I find out about what is being sold in these places, we have to take a deep dive into everything.

“Together with local law enforcement, we’re successfully collaborating and coordinating e orts to put a halt to the dangers of illicit tobacco products,” said Bonta. “We must continue to enforce California’s laws around tobacco products, and this funding will allow our communities to do just that and hold those who violate the law accountable.”

Sixty-eight volunteers are currently

received more than 100 requests for the

There are lots of issues around this particular subject,” Vice Mayor John Clerici said before voting to approve the moratorium extension. “I don’t want to get into it too deep, but this is the beginning of a much deeper and, I think, much quicker discussion about what’s going on. That’s all very cryptic, I think, and I kind of want it to be that way, because there’s a lot going on. This is big.”

A primary concern for the council is the matter of cohesive policy on a county and city level; more lax tobacco shop rules in the city as compared to the county could leave Placerville as “the hole in the doughnut,” as Councilmember Michael Saragosa described it. The ban extension is intended to provide time for city sta

Companies make and market tobacco products that target youth with a myriad of kidfriendly avors and loaded with the highly addictive chemical nicotine, which has been found harmful to the developing brains of children and young adults. Surveys show avored tobacco products remain the products of choice for young people. In 2023, among students reporting current e-cigarette use, 89.4% used avored products. Tobacco usage during adolescence increases the risk for lifelong nicotine addiction and adverse health consequences.

DOJ’s Tobacco Grant Program aims to reduce childhood addiction to tobacco products by supporting local partners who:

• Enforce the statewide retail avor ban and similar local retail avor ordinances

• Prosecute and penalize retailers who sell or market tobacco products to youth younger than 21, including over the internet

• Educate and inform tobacco retailers on state and local tobacco laws

• Investigate and inspect retailer

to continue to collaborate with the county and Tobacco Use Prevention Program to investigate what can and cannot be regulated at a city level, and draft a permanent ordinance.

“I am interested in what the county does; I do have concerns about if the county does do something di erent than the city, so I see reason to extend this,” Councilmember Nicole Gotberg said, warning her support for an extension was not tantamount to approving of a permanent ban. “I don’t support zoning regulations, I know I’ve said that multiple times at this point, but I am in favor of licensing regulations. I am willing to extend this moratorium but you may see di erent comments from me when something comes back to us.”

licensing compliance

The program is funded by Proposition 56, the California Healthcare, Research and Prevention Tobacco Tax Act of 2016. To date, the Tobacco Grant Program has distributed approximately $185 million in grant funding to approximately 406 grantees through a competitive process.

Bonta remains committed to combating illegal marketing and sale of tobacco products. Last year, Attorney General Bonta helped secure a $462 million multi-state settlement agreement with electronic cigarette maker, JUUL, Labs, Inc.

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Challenge. I had never caught a steelhead,” Lyons said. “I had heard about these mythical fish. I had fished all of my life, but I didn’t really have the appreciation for them that the Heritage Trout Challenge allowed me to explore. The more I opened the door, the more I started exploring, and the more excited I got about the di erent kinds of fish.”

Lyons has completed the Heritage Trout Challenge seven times.

The six fish documented on the milestone 500th certificate were caught over a period of 14 years, though Lyons noted he has completed some of his previous Heritage Trout Challenges in less than 12 months.

“The great thing about this program is there is no time limit,” he said. “Once you start, you can

take as long as you want. The key is to have a really good picture. The beauty and the fun is going to all the spots that hold all these fish.”

While Lyons was able to drive to Heenan Lake in Alpine County for his Lahontan cutthroat trout, he and wife Brenda hiked 16 miles round trip to catch his California golden trout in the southern Sierra.

“I had been to (Heenan Lake) four times and had been shut out. It’s kind of a fickle lake,” Lyons said. “I was 0 for 4 but I kept trying and, finally, on my fifth trip to the lake I laid into a beautiful, Lahontan cutthroat trout. It was in just a gorgeous setting and an easy heritage trout water you can drive right to.”

A fly angler, Lyons caught and released all

Of the $462 million settlement amount, California will receive a total of $175.8 million, the highest amount of any state settlement yet reached with JUUL. The settlement will help California fund research, education and enforcement e orts related to e-cigarettes. JUUL will also be prohibited from targeting youth in its advertising and promotion under the terms of the deal. This year the attorney general sponsored legislation to improve implementation of ban on avored tobacco products. For more information about the grant application process or quali cations visit oag.ca.gov/ tobaccogrants.

his fish using barbless hooks. Though, the Heritage Trout Challenge permits catch and keep and the use of bait and other artificial lures where freshwater sport fishing regulations allow. Lyons grew up in the Bay Area and has lived in El Dorado County 30 years, retiring from a career there as an elementary and middle school teacher, principal and superintendent. Lyons credits his uncle and grandfather in Minnesota for igniting his passion for fishing as a child during family visits to the Midwest. His father taught him to fly fish and instilled a love for the Sierra, which remains among Lyons’ favorite places to fish.

“I’d always thought brook trout, brown trout and rainbow trout were the trout of the Sierra, and I didn’t realize the diversity that California has with its 11 native (trout) species,” he said. “As a guy that loves California and loves traveling throughout California, I couldn’t believe that I’d never been to some of these spots.” Learn more at the Heritage Trout Challenge web page, which includes resources for completing the challenge and a new online application and verification form.

Mountain Democrat photo by Eric Jaramishian

working in the Grizzly Flat and Somerset area. Team Rubicon

work.

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NEWS, IN THE KNOW

Stellar students

Congratulations to Catherine Swanson of Cameron Park, Garrett Portela of El Dorado Hills and Morgan Hartman of El Dorado Hills, who all recently graduated from Biola University.

May 6

Villalobos Brothers will perform at The Sofia in Sacramento. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-5300 or visit bstreettheatre.org.

May 7

Powell’s Steamer Company and Pub, 425 Main St., presents Eric Hill and Jonny Mojo for Taco Tuesday on the first and third Tuesdays of the month from 4-7 p.m. Stop by for some good food and good tunes. For more information call (530) 626-1091.

National Alliance on Mental Illness El Dorado County offers free, in-person family support groups monthly: 6-7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month in Placerville. For more information visit namieldoradocounty.org.

Smith Flat House in Placerville hosts live music in the courtyard with Tepid Club. For more information call (530) 621-1003.

The El Dorado Hills Community Services District hosts an LLAD Community Discussion, 6-8 p.m. at the Norm Rowett Pavilion, 1021 Harvard Way.

Drew Butts and Jonathan Punturo will perform at 7 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

Music in the Mountains presents the MIM Youth Orchestra Spring Concert at 7 p.m. at the Sierra College Nevada County campus. For tickets and more information visit musicinthemountains.org.

May 8

Snowline Health hosts Living Well with Dementia: Staying Fit and Healthy with Diet & Exercise, 1:30-3 p.m. This class is for people with cognitive impairment/ early dementia and their care partners/caregivers. It is essential to understand how eating well and getting the right amount of regular exercise will impact health in the future and support the well-being of those with dementia. It is known that nutrition and exercise are difficult to incorporate, but by starting with minor changes, a difference can be made to improve overall health. For more information call (530) 621-7820.

Vitalant will host a Shingle Springs community blood drive, 1:30-4:30 p.m. at the Placerville Elks Lodge No. 1712, 3821 Quest Court in Shingle Springs. Make an appointment at donors. vitalant.org and use blood drive code SMFM551 or call (877) 258-4825 and mention the same code. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space allows.

The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce and Window Screen Solutions & More host a business builder blender, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at 330 Green Valley Road in El Dorado Hills. For more information visit eldoradohillschamber. org.

Drab ... to fab

The New Morning Youth & Family Services is fundraising for a makeover at its 24/7 emergency youth shelter in Placerville.

The Ashby House, located off Ray Lawyer Drive, has had seen some major improvements since it was built but the bedrooms haven’t been part of those projects, according to New Morning staff, who would like to revamp the rooms to give more of a comfortable feel for the at-risk youth they serve.

New Morning is reaching out to the community to help initiate its Adopt a Room at the Ashby House campaign.

“I’m not necessarily asking that everything should be brand new, but I feel like the community could donate to where we could do six beautiful rooms at the shelter,” said Shawna Salvo, a New Morning public relations liaison.

The six bedrooms provide space for two youths each. Staff’s vision is whoever works to transform the rooms will be able to design them anyway they want — within reason.

Monetary contributions will go toward purchasing new furnishings, decorations and other essentials needed to revamp the rooms.

“(These plans) are really important for upholding our standards held to by the state and it’s just more therapeutic for the children too,” said Paige Lungren, a youth behavior specialist. “It would increase the

quality of their stay and help their healing process because many of these kids deal with a lot.”

Salvo told the Mountain Democrat the shelter is seeking a minimum of $12,000 for the project; donations can also be made in the form of trade and skills. Staff seek individuals with a knack for interior design and DIY projects.

Details are being ironed out by management and staff, but they are

BETWEEN THE COVERS

‘Mildly Scenic’ shares Sac’s bestkept secret News release

SACRAMENTO — Outdoor enthusiast Ashley Shult Langdon is on a mission to help people find new ways to discover and enjoy Sacramento’s wild and scenic river with her upcoming trail guide, “Mildly Scenic: A Trail Guide to Sacramento’s Lower American River.”

The first-of-its kind book will be released on May 14.

“What began during the pandemic as a way to keep my preschoolaged boys from climbing out the windows soon turned into delightful daily discoveries along the Lower American River,” said Langdon. “It’s the guide I wished I’d had at my disposal in 2020.” Langdon wanted to provide closer, easier doorways to nature for more people. “There’s

no need to drive far or wait for the weekend; there’s a little slice of wild, natural beauty running right through Sacramento County,” said Langdon. “Spotting

river otters on a run between work calls or finding wildflowers during an after-school outing is entirely possible.”

In researching

juggling the idea of donors getting the option to name a room and renaming the wings where the rooms are located.

“Once we are done, we will throw one heck of a barbecue to show appreciation for the community coming together to support our team and what we do,” said Adrianna Webb, a shelter director.

For more information contact Salvo at Shawna@newmorningyfs.org or call (916) 416-9859.

her book, Langdon became Sacramento’s local expert for the vast network of trails, many of which have never been published in a trail guide or on a county map. So, Langdon reached out to California State University, Sacramento’s, Geography Department to set “Mildly Scenic” at the center of the upper division coursework last fall. In just a few short months, the students and their professor, Dr. Anna KlimaszewskiPatterson, churned out 18 original maps prominently featured throughout the trail guide.

“We were thrilled to have our undergraduates engage as a part of this story via their expertise in GIS and mapping to help put this valuable resource in the hands of explorers of all ages,” said. KlimaszewskiPatterson.

Looking to elevate “Mildly Scenic” beyond a basic trail guide, Langdon collaborated

with Greg Traverso, graphic designer and pop artist, who is the mastermind behind the book’s clever cover design.

“From the beginning, Greg looked beyond what I was doing with the book and saw ‘Mildly Scenic’ as a lifestyle,” said Langdon. “And from there, he helped me build this super fun, engaging and beautiful book.”

The result is a 136page full-color trail guide with photos, easy-to-read maps, at-a-glance trail tips and over 70 options for trails — from downtown Sacramento to Lake Natoma — that families, runners, walkers and sunbathers can all enjoy. Put simply, if you’re looking for an easy out-and-back loop in the sunshine, or an affordable activity for out-of-town guests, “Mildly Scenic” has got you covered.

“I’m excited for people to be able to use this

Mountain Democrat photos by Eric Jaramishian

A little paint, maybe a mural on the wall or some art? New Morning staff need help to revamp all six bedrooms at the at-risk youth shelter in Placerville.

Eric Jaramishian Staff writer

Shawna Salvo and New Morning’s youth behavior specialist Paige Dougherty discuss future remodeling plans at the Ashby House.

COMICS

Wolf by Vanderpump gives Lake Tahoe a dining experience unlike any other

Robert Galloway Tahoe Daily Tribune

The day after launching the grand opening of Wolf by Vanderpump, television star Lisa Vanderpump and the team at the newly opened restaurant, as well as staff from Harveys Casino, hosted a party for media to get a backdoor look at the restaurant experience that is truly one of a kind.

The newly designed space, which sits next to Hell’s Kitchen toward the south entrance of the hotel and casino, brings new life to the property. The remodeled area also includes a patio area that adjoins to the dining area and can be opened up for a seamless outdoor dining space.

Inside, the design of the restaurant (crafted in conjunction with partner Nick Alain) is something that evokes more of an experience than just a normal night out for dining.

that light up in the evening with cascading water, to the large marble wolves in iron cages surrounding the longest bar in Tahoe (47 feet) to the majestic trees scattered about the room was created exclusively for this space.

“It’s very cohesive,” added Vanderpump. “A lot of restaurants you might get one person that is designing the restaurant, another person choosing this or doing the coloring.

“We make every decision; we move quickly. Nobody will do anything like us because we build everything. That chandi doesn’t exist, except for here.”

“This is your home here, so enjoy it. And I’m happy to give Tahoe what I think Tahoe deserves, but I wanted it to feel like it was part of Tahoe.”

— Lisa Vanderpump

“The Carano family, I’m very close to,” said Vanderpump. “They understand that we are very visual and we’re not just corporate designers and we create unique spaces. They loved so much with what we’ve done in Paris and we elevated it.”

An elevated experience is one way to describe the space. An experience unlike any other in Tahoe, is another.

Everything from the stone columns

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Your attention to health and vitality will lend variety to the day. In earlier times, you would be foraging for this, but now you’re reading labels and clarifying terms. It’s a rabbit hole, and a very interesting one.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ve an exceptional talent for planning, specifically chunking down big projects into doable tasks. With humor and charm, you will keep everyone engaged in your world and work.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Improving self-control is not so hard -- it’s removing every temptation that’s the hard part. Thereafter, the rest is easy. To dance around the same thing you’re trying to abstain from is silly, if not cruel.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). What are the methods you are using to monitor your progress toward a goal? Decide early on so you can check in on your results a few times during the course of this highly productive 24-hour period. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Generosity resonates on deep, intangible levels, recognized by individuals with the capacity to feel it. Like an elephant can sense the lower notes that other creatures can’t hear at all, those with a generous spirit can feel the tone.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ll view others through a lens of optimism, expecting the best from them. Someone may fall short of these expectations, but time is a potent remedy, gradually revealing hidden depths and surpassing initial impressions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). When was the last time you faced yourself in a mirror like they do in the movies to give yourself the you-to-you talk? It’s been a while, and the time has come to get into it again with positivity and kindness.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Make your intentions clear and avoid setting up expectations you can’t or won’t want to fulfill. It’s better to do little and promise nothing than to get mixed up in something that will make next week stressful.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your priorities are different than they’ve been in recent times -- the early signs of a larger shift that’s coming over the next three months. Transitions can be tough. Give this emerging you a lot of love.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Question authority, especially your own. Every power move is a mighty responsibility, too. These are not casual decisions to make, thought it might be cool to plan it and then make it look casual.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You can read a room. You

The uniqueness of the design is evident as soon as you step foot into the restaurant. But, that attention to detail doesn’t just come through in the design; it’s also apparent in the creation of the food and beverage menus. Items like their Signature Wolf Bread (an herb and gruyere cheese pull apart bread served with dueling hot honey butter and a whipped lava salt butter) or their signature Double Smash Burger (two 4-ounce wagyu patties, dill pickles, crispy tobacco onions, signature aioli and double melted cheeses: havarti and muenster) are just some of items that showcase the creativity of the culinary offerings.

There is no shortage of craft

Tahoe Yoga Festival expands

News release

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — Jess

Broyles and the OMNI Yoga team announced the expansion of its highly anticipated 2nd annual Tahoe Yoga Festival to a two day event: Unfolding at OMNI on Aug.10 and transitioning to Heavenly Mountain Resort via Gondola 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 11.

Set against the backdrop of beautiful Lake Tahoe, this festival offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature, oneself and a vibrant wellness community making it an essential summer event. Early bird tickets are on sale now.

Attendees can look forward to an enriching array of classes, workshops and speaking engagements led by a mix of favorite local teachers and internationally renowned figures in

the yoga and wellness community. This curated selection ensures a diverse range of offerings that cater to all levels and interests, reinforcing the festival’s commitment to inclusivity and variety. This year’s musical delights feature the return of Sol Rising alongside new additions to the lineup including local gem, DJ Justin Smaine, infusing the festival with a vibrant mix of beats that will resonate with the spirit of the event. Additionally, attendees can anticipate the presence of larger sponsors, valuable partners, and a bustling vendor market showcasing an array of local artisan goods. The festival continues to evolve as a holistic celebration of wellness, music, and community and is

n See YOGA, page B5

n SHOE by Jeff MacNelly

n TUNDRA by Chad Carpenter

n RUBES by Leigh Rubin

n SPEED BUMP by Dave Coverly

Photo by Robert Galloway / Tahoe Daily Tribune

Wolf by Vanderpump offers one-of-a-kind decor and a unique menu. The Tahoe area restaurant recently opened its doors.

n See WOLF, page B5

Courtesy photo

Connect with mind, body and spirit at this summer’s OMNI Tahoe Yoga Festival. Early bird tickets are now on sale.

ANNIVERSARY

James and Kathleen Smith celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary April 30. The Cameron Park couple was married in Half Moon Bay after mutual friends introduced them. They resided on the coast for awhile, then the valley before moving to El Dorado County.

Kathleen is a former grocery cashier and James was a general contractor and jack of all trades.

The couple has three children: daughter Judy and husband Louis of Sacramento, son Bryant and wife Jolene of Modesto and daughter Tracy and husband Tim of Manteca; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Placerville Ducks Unlimited celebrates 40th birthday

Placerville Ducks Unlimited makes four decades of fundraising for the conservation organization with an anniversary banquet on May 10 at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds.

Over the last 40 years the Placerville Ducks Unlimited Chapter has raised $2,228,545, which translates to the conservation and restoration of roughly 8,915 acres. Through this process of wetland conservation, biologists estimate some 900 wildlife species, including fish, mammals, reptiles, birds (of course ducks) have benefitted.

Ducks Unlimited is proud to be a top-rated charity, designated by the American Institute of Philanthropy,

consistently putting 86-88 cents of every dollar raised back into the conservation mission. Local chapter members note they would not be able to do what they do without the help of volunteers, donors and the folks who attend events.

Ducks Unlimited is nonprofit organization (tax ID No.13-5643799) dedicated to wetland and waterway conservation. Funds generated in the United States through voluntary, taxdeductible contributions are used to enhance, acquire and restore habitat in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Tickets for the event on May 10 are available online at ducks.org/ events#events or by calling Amy at (530) 391-9944.

Terrorist attack survivor to share his devastating story

News release

FOLSOM — The world was stunned when terrorists attacked the peaceful cities and towns in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. Sacramento locals have a rare opportunity to hear the first-hand account of one of the survivors of the attack, Ilya Tarshansky.

On Oct. 7 Ilya Tarshansky’s reality was shattered when terrorists attacked and burnt down his home, murdered his son and kidnapped his daughter. Tarshansky’s story — Be Strong and Resolute — presents his experience as well as provides a message of inspiration, courage and hope.

The evening is presented by the Jewish Community Center of Folsom & El Dorado Hills. Ilya will share his story along with a video presentation and Q&A. Please note: Graphic images and themes of terrorism and violence will be discussed. This is not an event for children. For additional information, visit jewishfolsom.org/ strong or call (916) 608-9811, ext. 101.

“It’s an honor for us to host Ilya and we’re so fortunate that he has agreed

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Matt Rainey will perform at 7 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom. com.

May 9

The third annual Shakespeare production under the stars at David Girard Vineyards takes place May 9-12. This year’s show is “Much Ado About Nothing” presented by Folsom Lake College and Falcon’s Eye Theater. The performance will be accompanied by live music from Jillian Secor and her ensemble. Boxed dinners from Allez! are available with ticket purchase. Limited quantity. For tickets and more information visit falconseyetheatre.com/much-ado.

Uncommon Ground will perform at 7 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

“The Cher Show” takes the stage May 9-12 at Harris Center for the Arts, 10 College Parkway in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter.net or call (916) 608-6888.

The MACC in Rancho Cordova presents Pure

to come to Folsom in person to share his story,” said Rabbi Yossi Grossbaum of Chabad. “With all the confusing messages, it’s important for our communities to hear the first hand account of someone who personally experienced the horrors of Oct. 7.” Tickets are available in advance only. Extra security will be enforced, no bags or banners allowed.

About Chabad Jewish Community Center

Chabad has actively promoted a greater awareness of the concepts of education, morality and decency amongst all people for many years in the United States and throughout the world. The Folsom center, serving Folsom, El Dorado Hills and the surrounding region, was established in 2007 to provide many diverse educational and social programs and has been successfully impacting our community in many positive ways. There are additional Chabad centers located in and around the greater Sacramento region and thousands of centers around the world.

Imagination, an exhibit featuring repurposed items in a creative way, May 9-25. For more information visit rcmacc.org.

May 10

The Sierra Renaissance Society presents El Dorado County Planning Manager Report by Bret Sampson 1-2:30 p.m. at the Mother Lode Lions Hall, 4701 Missouri Flat Road. Admission free for members; public invited to attend two meetings for free. The Sierra Renaissance Society of El Dorado County is dedicated to lifelong learning and hosts presentations and workshops throughout the year. For more information visit srsedc.org.

Marina Village Middle School in El Dorado Hills hosts a STEM Fair, 5-7 p.m. The public is invited to explore the projects of local middle and high school students.

Rough Cut will perform at 5 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/live-music.

Placerville Ducks Unlimited celebrates 40 years

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of fundraising for the greatest conservation organization in the world with a special banquet at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville. Tickets for the event are available online at ducks.org/ events#events or by calling Amy at (530) 391-9944.

Coyote Hill Band will perform at 8 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

Jacam Manricks band presents Kind of Blue at The Sofia in Sacramento. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-5300 or visit bstreettheatre.org.

The Sacramento Theatre Company presents Disney’s “Camp Rock: The Musical,” May 10-19. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-6722 or visit sactheatre.org.

Black Point Theatre presents “The Height of the Storm,” May 10-26 in West Sacramento. For tickets and more information visit blackpointtheatre.org.

May 11

Save the Graves hosts the Women of Placerville Union Cemetery Walking Tour, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 650 Bee St. in Placerville. Sign up in advance by emailing info@savethegraveseldorado.org.

Paul Godwin and Miguel Noya invite guests to explore field recording and nature journaling, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wakamatsu Farm, 941 Cold Springs Road in Placerville. Register for free at myrtletreearts.com/upcoming-events.

The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce hosts Heart of the Hills Blues Blast, 1-6 p.m. at the beautiful outdoor grounds at Overland District, just above Regal Cinemas at El Dorado Hills Town Center. Gates open at noon. Tickets are on sale at heartofthehillsmusicfest. org.

Kyle Rowland Blues will perform at 4 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/live-music.

Red Dirt Ruckus and Old Mule will perform at 7 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more

information visit clubgreenroom.com.

Ed Wilson will perform at Back Bistro in Folsom, 6-9 p.m.

Dirty Cello will perform at The Sofia in Sacramento. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-5300 or visit bstreettheatre.org.

The Murer House Foundation is celebrating its 11th annual Italy on Wheels festival, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 1125 Joe Murer Court in Historic Folsom. A variety of new as well as classic and vintage Italian cars, motorcycles, scooters and bicycles will be on exhibit. Historic Knight Foundry, 81 Eureka St. in Sutter Creek, welcomes the public at its monthly Second Saturday Demonstration Day. The crew is firing up the antique blacksmithing forge, pouring and crafting hot metal and demonstrating the magnificent and stillintact machinery. Visitors can tour at their own pace, meeting and talking with enthusiastic and knowledgeable docents throughout the complex. For more information call (209) 560-6160 or visit knightfoundry.org.

Edge of Spring – Fantasy Fair, a spectacular fusion of fantasy fair and concert extravaganza, comes to the Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn May 11 & 12. For more information visit edgeofspring.net.

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El Dorado Western Railroad offers excursion rides with trains running on the hour, 10 a.m. through 1 p.m., weather permitting, at the Shingle Springs Station. For more information visit facebook. com/ElDoradoWesternRailroad.

Bitsy Kemper has created a new kind of devotional for mom, and Face in a Book in El Dorado Hills Town Center celebrates the release of this book, “Mommy & Me Micro-Moments,” on Mother’s Day, noon to 3 p.m. There will be a craft table for kids, kid-friendly snacks, mom-friendly drinks and raffle prizes, including tickets to Sesame Street Live.

MixUP will perform at 1 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/live-music.

Celebrate Mother’s Day at the EDH Town Center Charity Concert,

4-6 p.m., featuring Kenny Metcalf as Elton John and benefitting Women’s Fund El Dorado. For more information visit edhtowncenter. com.

California Stage in Sacramento hosts a Second Sunday event with artwork by John Kemp and music by Kent Lacin Trio in the courtyard. For more information visit calstage.org.

Now Marshall Hospital Auxiliary is looking for volunteers. Help people and make new friends. Interviews are held monthly. For more information call Norma at (530) 676-1844 or email grizzyq98@ gmail.com.

Registration is now open for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Sierra Golf for Kids Sake tournament and fundraiser at the Serrano Country Club on May 20. To register call (530) 626-1222, ext. 104, or visit bbbsns.org/events/golf-event.

Registration is now open for the Bist Sandigo Golf Tournament at the Cameron Park Country Club June 10. For more information and to register call (916) 798-4746 or visit purelyhope.org.

Registration is now open for the 41st annual Bob West Drive for Marshall golf tournament scheduled for June 21 and hosted once again at Cold Springs Golf & Country Club in Placerville. To register visit marshallfound.org/golf-registration/?blm_aid=30898.

City Theatre at Sacramento City College presents “Emilia” through May 11. For tickets and more information visit CityTheatre.net.

The Sacramento Fine Arts Center in Carmichael presents the NCA Membership Show through May 11. For more information visit sacfinearts.org.

Imagination Theater presents “Winnie the Pooh” through May 12 at the theater on the El Dorado County in Placerville. For tickets and more information visit itplacerville.org/winnie-the-pooh.

Sutter Street Theatre presents “Anything Goes” through May 12. For tickets and more information call (916) 353-1001 or visit sutterstreettheatre.com.

cocktails, either — each, with a design that not only highlights the ingredients being used for the libation, but also for the presentation.

One of the more distinctive offerings is the Huff and Puff — a blood orange old fashioned. The cocktail (whiskey, brown sugar, blood orange, cherry clove cinnamon bitters, Angostura and hickory smoke) is made and poured into a bottle, where smoke is then added and captured by sealing the top. The bottle is then placed into a wolf’s head decanter for carrying, before arriving at the table for pour service.

“We’re very creative. I think it’s what Tahoe needs,” added Vanderpump. “It really makes me happy to create beautiful spaces. I want them to think I had the best meal, the best time, or they come in and see the visuals and also be relaxed.”

With this her 37th restaurant opening, Vanderpump described it as indigenous not necessarily about people or a nation — but something that is cohesive with Tahoe.

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“This is your home here, so enjoy it. And I’m happy to give Tahoe what I think Tahoe deserves, but I wanted it to feel like it was part of Tahoe; you open the doors and everything feels like it was pulled out of the mountain.”

Open seven days a week with a staff of more than 100, the restaurant certainly feels large in scope — and not just in size. However, there’s also a friendly atmosphere that never makes people feel out of place, just special.

If you were wondering whether or not your visit to the restaurant might also yield a glimpse of the celebrity, Vanderpump added some insight.

“I’m going to be here all the time. It’s one of the most beautiful places in America.”

Wolf by Vanderpump is located inside Harveys Lake Tahoe at Highway 50 and Stateline Avenue in Stateline, Nev. For more information and reservations visit caesars.com/ harveys-tahoe/restaurants/wolf-byvanderpump.

guide just in time for summer. How lucky are we to have the mildly scenic American River right in our backyard? It’s wild and scenic,” added Langdon.

“Mildly Scenic” will be available in print ($24.99) at local bookstores and in ebook ($9.99). For more information visit mildlyscenic.com.

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95623/ Mailing Address: PO Box 1510, El Dorado, CA 95623 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: 1. Dana R Ellis, PO Box 1510, El Dorado, CA 95623, 2. Steven Ellis, PO Box 1510, El Dorado, CA 95623 This business is conducted by a General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/10/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Dana R Ellis DANA R ELLIS, GENERAL PARTNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 04/10/2024 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) 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6 13080

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poised to firmly establish itself as a prominent player in the yoga festival arena.

“Yoga is not just about striking poses on a mat; it’s a transformative practice that can be integrated into everyday life,” said Broyles. “Our festival aims to break down the stereotypes surrounding yoga, making it enjoyable and accessible to everyone. We want attendees to leave not only with a sense of inner peace but with practical tools to enhance their overall wellbeing.”

As a young festival, the OMNI Tahoe Yoga Festival stands as a testament to the power of community,

music and mindfulness in fostering positive change. In a world where wellness can often seem distant and exclusive, Broyles, owner of OMNI Tahoe and the driving force behind the festival, is breaking down barriers and challenging stereotypes with the second annual OMNI Tahoe Yoga Festival. For more information about the Tahoe Yoga Festival, purchasing tickets, sponsorship opportunities or how to become a vendor and sign up for the newsletter visit omnitahoe. com/tahoeyogafest. Follow the festival on Instagram @tahoe_yoga_festival for updates and announcements.

doing business as: ROBERT ALAN MARKETING , located at 5435 Davidson Rd, Placerville, CA 95667

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Address: Robert A Porter, 5435 Davidson Rd, Placerville, CA 95667

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: 04/10/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Robert Alan Porter ROBERT ALAN PORTER, CEO I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 04/11/2024 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) 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6 13081 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

abandoned: ROVE BOBA TEA Street Address: 4370 Golden Center Dr, Ste. C, Placerville, CA 95667 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) HAVE ABANDONED THE USE OF THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Registrant name(s) & address(es): Vextor Boba Tea Placerville, 7830 Rock Creek Way, Sacramento, CA 95824

This business was conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA

Signature of Registrant: /s/ Phuc Huynh PHUC HUYNH, CEO I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 04/04/2024

The Statement of Abandonment of Fictitious Business Name must be published in a newspaper once a week for four successive weeks and an affidavit of publication filed with the county clerk within 30 days after publication has been accomplished. The Statement should be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the principal place of business is located. The Statement should be published in such county in a newspaper that circulates in the area where the business is conducted (Business & Professions Code 17917).

Any person who executes, files, or publishes any fictitious business name statement, knowing that such statement is false, in whole or in part, is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) (Business & Professions code 17930) 4/15, 4/22, 4/29,

transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/01/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jonathan Lee JONATHAN LEE, CEO I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 04/04/2024 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) 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6 13083 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

FOOD

Make Mom’s Day with a Craveable Brunch

FAMILY FEATURES

There’s perhaps no better occasion to show off your kitchen skills than Mother’s Day, a perfect opportunity to turn the tables on mom and let her relax while you handle cooking duties. A homemade breakfast – or better yet, letting her sleep in for brunch – is a sure way to win her over and show how much you care.

Show your delicate side by working up a batch of Apple Ricotta Crepes, which require a soft touch to cook the light, silky batter to golden perfection. This rendition of the beloved thin pancakes calls for a ricotta spread and apple-cinnamon topping for a delightful pairing of savory and sweet.

If a full Mother’s Day celebration is on the menu, something a bit heartier may be required. A frittata provides the best of both worlds, as it’s a filling meal that’s also easy to make – just let the oven do the work. This Apple, Tomato and Goat Cheese Frittata is no exception as it calls for a handful of everyday ingredients you can whisk together in a cinch. While it’s in the oven (about 30 minutes, give or take) you can put the finishing touches on your last-minute decorations and handwritten cards.

Special occasions with those you love can be uplifted with the aroma and flavor Envy Apples that offer an invitation to savor small moments around the table. Available at Whole Foods and other major grocery stores, the craveable texture and crunch of this leading apple variety provides balanced sweetness as the ultimate apple experience for Mother’s Day gatherings. Along with their delicious flavor, the flesh remains whiter longer, even after cutting, slicing, dicing or cubing, so that homemade meals look as good as they taste. Visit EnvyApple.com to find more Mother’s Day brunch inspiration. Yield: 12 crepes (2-3

Ricotta Crepes

Tomato and Goat Cheese Frittata