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Pat Lakey Staff writer In a surprise announcement Wednesday, Placerville Police Chief James Ortega states he has stepped down, after having been “released (without cause)” from the position he has held three years.

“I would like to have said farewell to all of you personally, but that was not possible,” states Ortega in a letter emailed to “El Dorado County community partners.”

The letter is dated May 13 and

was sent just after 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday.

In addition to thanking members of various community groups, Ortega asks that support for the police department continue to stay strong.

“I have one request for each of you,” Ortega begins. “Please continue to support the police department staff and assist the new chief when he or she is selected.”

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James M. Ortega has stepped down as Placerville’s chief of police effective May 13, states Placerville City Manager Clever Morris in a press release produced the same day.

Morris did not give any reason for the abrupt departure of the police department’s leader, but did make the following statement: “Jim has served the city well for the past three years.

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Stage 3 at least weeks away; mass gatherings still far off Dylan Svoboda Staff writer

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As El Dorado County eases through Stage 2 of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s reopening plan, residents are already setting their sights on the next two phases.

Restaurants, shopping malls and some office buildings, with significant safety precautions, began bringing customers and employees back this week after El Dorado County received approval to move deeper through Stage 2 of the plan.

But salons, bars without food, churches and gyms

The SOL Community Farmers’ Market brought people out looking for farm-fresh produce. The market is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays in Placerville.

Farmers’ markets are back in season

Vendors working to keep market socially distanced Kevin Christensen Staff writer With social-distancing guidelines and some changes amid the COVID-19 pandemic, local farmers’ markets will be serving the public in 2020.

On May 10 the SOL Community Farmers’ Market was alive and well, opening a COVID19-safe event in the parking lot

at 681 Main St., Placerville. SOL stands for sustainable, organic and local. The market provided visitors fresh produce from local vendors, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and barring any pandemic setbacks, will be open weekly.

“It is good to be back and having the markets,” said Tom Ray of Sierra Rizing, a local baking and catering business

based in Lotus.

A family and earth-friendly outdoor marketplace, the SOL Community Farmers’ Market is a community gathering spot where family, friends and neighbors go to shop, eat and visit.

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No new COVID19 cases found Wednesday Dylan Svoboda Staff writer

After reporting its largest single day increase on Tuesday, El Dorado County public health officials reported no new cases of COVID-19 in the county Wednesday.

The countywide, confirmed coronavirus case count remains at 60. With one new recovery, the number of known active cases is nine.

County officials confirmed the first case of COVID-19 in the Diamond Springs/El Dorado area Tuesday.

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Fire lit under process to decide recreational pot store appeals Pat Lakey Staff writer The Placerville stores waiting years now to start selling recreational marijuana, with three licensed in January to finally do so — only to be thwarted by the coronavirus pandemic in mid-March — saw a welcome fire lit Tuesday by the City Council.

A 4-1 vote ignited a move forward in a process that just a month ago was stopped in its tracks, the suspension of public hearings in answer to challenges to the chosen trio.

In mid-April the council bogarted those hearings indefinitely, citing social distancing and other dictates inflicted by COVID-19, placing in limbo not only the fate of the city-sanctioned three dispensaries but all those that originally made a bid for city permits.

“... changing the rules midway through is unfair to the applicants.”

— Kara Taylor, Placerville city councilwoman Because, it seems, no one is out of the running yet — in addition to approving staff working out (for council consideration) ways to jump-start the appeals hearings, the City Council has asked for information on what it would look like to approve not merely three, but any number of marijuana vendors. That would mean the entire application process would have to begin anew, though, and some questioned the fairness of such a change of plan. Regardless, all council members except Patty Borelli OK’d staff researching and reporting back May 29 regarding both matters.

Four separate appeals were filed in the wake

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of City Manager Cleve Morris announcing in early January that his nod went to Sacred Roots, Chuck’s Cannabis Collective and the Reserve House, with Morris also naming three alternates. Those appeals name specific reasons, in some cases, alleging why the winners were not sufficiently qualified and so, legally, the trio (and possibly any named alternates) must be given the opportunity to defend against the allegations.

Hearings regarding the appeals and responses promise to be lengthy and complicated, and with the City Council currently meeting through Zoom technology, misgivings were expressed last month and echoed Tuesday night that the “virtual” hearings might not be thorough and fair to all.

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The dogwood are blooming in full force in Pollock Pines right now, this young bloom captured May 2 in the Fleming Meadows trail system, but will snow fall on these native blossoms this year? Local gardeners know that it isn’t time to plant a garden until it snows on the dogwood, which is usually the last snow of the season, and as far as anyone can remember it has snowed on the dogwood each April/May. The region may see rain and clouds this weekend but forecast temperatures are likely not low enough to bring down the snow where the budding beauties thrive.

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

Janet Bordges

Jan. 6, 1939-May 3, 2020

Janet Bordges was born in New York City to Francis and Evelyn (Wenger) Neary. Janet spent her very young years in NYC and Atlantic Highlands, N.J., where she often visited with her paternal and maternal grandparents and cousins. In 1946 the Neary family moved out west to California to be with Janet’s father who was assigned to the Naval Air Station in Monterey, Calif. It was there, in Monterey, where she grew up and attended San Carlos Grammar School and graduated from Monterey High School in 1956.

Janet attended Monterey Peninsula College and began a career as a dental assistant in Monterey and Salinas. While working as a dental assistant in Salinas, she met her future husband Gerald. They celebrated 54 years together before his passing in 2013. In 1964, with two young children in tow, the family moved from Salinas to Placerville, Calif., to pursue their dreams. Janet worked various jobs before pursuing a real estate career where she joined her husband in the family business, Bordges Realty.

Janet and Jerry enjoyed many years traveling and camping with their children, grandchildren, family and friends.  Janet devoted her life to her family, friends and Catholic faith community as an active member of Holy Trinity Church. We will remember our mom, grandmother and great grandmother for her love of family, spirited personality, quick wit and funny sense of humor.

Janet leaves behind son Timothy (Sharon Schvaland) Bordges; daughters Tracy (Gary) Coan, Kristen (Thad) York and Karen (Brian) Neth; grandchildren Anthony (Niki) Jorgensen, Brad Hacker, Megan Hacker, Matthew (Allisha) Bordges, Michael (Sarah) Bordges, Marcus Bordges, Kaila Bordges, Courtney Coan, Travis Coan, Alexandria Coan and Kasen York; and great-grandchildren Joss Jorgensen, Jake Jorgensen, Everlly Bordges and Autumn Bordges.

Janet is survived by her brother Joseph (Margaret Hagan) Neary; sister Colleen (Larry) Bettiga; sisterin-law Barbara Collier; cousins Frank (Elly) Koretic of St. Lucie West, Fla., and Linda Koretic and Gloria Koretic of Conway, S.C., as well as many nieces and nephews.

Ola Mae Dawkins

Sept. 8, 1930-May 2, 2020

Ola Mae Dawkins, 89, of Placerville passed away peacefully on May 2, 2020, at home surrounded by her family. Ola Mae Moved to Placerville, Calif., from Darnell, La., with her husband Clarence LaVell and daughter LaJuana. She worked at American Linen Service and was a dietary aide at Placerville Pines Convalescent. She enjoyed baking chocolate chip cookies, fudge and pumpkin and pecan pies for her family every Christmas. Her alltime favorite was working in her flower garden. She was from a large family of 12 who were very musical, playing fiddles, guitars and singing. We are a loving and very close family.

She is survived by her daughters LaJuana LaPlant and Diane Young (Dave Reishus); brothers Walter, Layafette, Charles and Larry Sebren; sisters Louise Gunter, Wonice Crnkovic, Bobbie Ritchie and Ida Mae Dawson; grandchildren Lisa Simpson, Duane LaPlant, Tammy Bond-Campbell, Billie Jo Bouma, Bonnie Thompson and Dena Young; and greatgrandchildren Kyle Bond, Marissa Rayburn, Taylor Bouma, Eddie Bouma, Charles Simpson, Haley Simpson and Nathan Young.

Ola Mae is preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Clarence LaVell; parents Otha and Ola Sebren; daughter Patsy Ann Dawkins; brother J. W. Sebren; sisters Arzette Sebren, Mamie Reynolds and Pauline Hansen; son-in-law Robert LaPlant; and grandchild Neda LaPlant.

No services are scheduled in California. Ola Mae is being laid to rest at New Forest Lawn in Forest, La., to be with her husband Clarence LaVell and daughter Patsy Ann.  We will greatly miss her laughter as she said laughter is the best medicine.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Chapel of the Pines in Placerville. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Snowline Hospice of El Dorado County.

Caren Lee Allgood

Nov. 16, 1942-April 27, 2020

Caren Lee Allgood, a 32-year resident of Pollock Pines, Calif., passed away April 27, 2020 at her home with her daughter and granddaughter by her side.

Caren was quite a character, never leaving a moment for anyone to wonder what was on her mind.

After the “love of her life,� Frank, died eight years ago, Caren took up with a new beau she affectionately referred to as Jack, yes, that would be Jack Daniels!

Caren always had a big heart and was there for her friends, especially when they were down and out. As her daughter, I remember my mom always having an open-door policy if someone needed a place to stay or a home cooked meal, and she dressed immaculately.

Caren will be remembered for her great cooking, sense of style, blunt demeanor and life-of-the-party attitude. I want to sincerely thank John, Laura, Doug, Desiree, Ray and all of the rest of my mother’s friends who took such great care of her at the end. We miss you, mom. Due to the shelter-in-place mandate, a memorial service is being postponed to a later date.

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Cold case arrest made in 2013 murder of South Lake Tahoe man

District Attorney’s Office, Sheriff’s Office, South Lake Tahoe Police SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — An Department, California Department arrest has been made in a 2013 cold of Justice, Bureau of Forensic case murder of a South Lake Tahoe Science and the Federal Bureau of resident.

Investigation.

Manpreet Singh, 27, was shot and In July of 2017, the District killed on Aug. 6, 2013, by an unknown Attorney’s Office posted a video about male wearing a face mask while the homicide in hopes that new leads working at the US Gasoline Station on would be generated.

Lake Tahoe Blvd.

A witness watched the video in the At the time, the suspect was summer of 2019 and told investigators described as being 5 feet 8 inches to 5 that 34-year-old Sean Donohoe was feet 10 inches tall and dressed in black. responsible for the murder.

A customer reported finding Singh on Donohoe was found in Las Vegas.

Sean Donohoe the floor at about 11 p.m.

The DOJ and BFS compared Video surveillance captured that night showed the evidence collected from the investigation to Donohoe’s suspect walking from Palmira Avenue behind the DNA and found it matched. business. The gunman then entered the gas station, The Cold Case Task Force traveled to interview the appeared to briefly say something to Singh, then fatally involved parties. shot him. There were no witnesses, and nothing was On Tuesday, May 12, with the help of the FBI and the taken from the store.

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Donohoe The killer walked out without being caught and the was arrested for the murder of Singh. case went cold. “I’m most proud of my guys bringing closure to the The case was assigned to the El Dorado County Cold Singh family,� said SLTPD Detective Lt. Shannon Case Task Force, which is a collaboration between the Laney to the Tribune. “The residents may forget but the families never do.�

Donohoe is being held in Las Vegas but will be extradited to California. “We feel really good about the evidence so hopefully things move quickly,� Laney said.

In the article “Hospice patients If anybody has information about the murder, they are asked to contact Det. Herminghaus celebrate Mother’s Day with bouquets at Jherminghaus@cityofslt.us or call (530) 542-6133 of love,� printed in the May 13 edition or the Cold Case Task force at Coldcasetaskforce@ of the Mountain Democrat, it was edcgov.us or call (530) 621-4590.

Tahoe Daily Tribune

CORRECTION

incorrectly stated that Snowline Hospice workers haven’t been making in-home visits. Snowline Hospice clinical staff have continued to see patients in their homes and facilities throughout the COVID-19 crisis. Hospice volunteers haven’t been making in-home visits but instead have been provided innovative ways to support patients and their families remotely. Also, to clarify Snowline’s pen-pal program, the HIPAA-compliant system allows pen pals to write to each other where Snowline acts as a coordinator, and a pen pal does not receive the identity (or personal email information) of the other pen pal.

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Members of the Light of the Hills Lutheran Church drive by Pastor Alan Sommer’s Cameron Park home, displaying signs and showing their appreciation for Sommer Saturday afternoon as Alan’s son David, right, captures the event on video.

Congregation shows its love to local pastor

Kevin Christensen Staff writer

The congregation at Light of the Hills Lutheran Church in Cameron Park showed their appreciation for pastor Alan Sommer Saturday with a car parade. The caravan of cars began at the Rodeo Road church and traveled to the pastor’s home just off Cameron Park Drive.

Participants decorated signs and gave gifts to Sommer and his family as they cruised past his home. A Cameron Park Fire Department truck led the parade with El Dorado County sheriff ’s deputies following in patrol cars.

“I was completely surprised by what happened Saturday.

My wife Beth and my son David were able to keep me completely in the dark about this,” said Alan Sommer.

“I felt somewhat selfconscious but most of all I was blown away by the expressions of love, kindness and encouragement that I received from all the people. And to have a fire truck and EDSO vehicles go by was amazing.”

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The car parade stretches through the pastor’s neighborhood. parade originated from Susan Mackin and other parishioners as a way to thank Sommer for his efforts to keep them connected in worship and studying the Bible’s lessons while the community shelters in place. Mackin said the congregation has missed seeing pastor Sommer in person even though he has spent a great amount of time working to film,

edit and upload worship services, devotions and Bible studies weekly to Facebook and YouTube.

“We know that we can trust in God even as this world is experiencing hardships and fear,” said Mackin. “We have a congregation at Light of the Hills that loves God and we enjoy each other ■

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Church services still streaming as the faithful await Stage 3 Dawn Hodson Staff writer

Churches are among those hardest hit by Gov. Gavin Newsom’s March 19 statewide order for residents to stay at home. While places of worship have been forced to close to reduce the spread of COVID-19, local church leadership has found other ways to stay in touch with their congregations.

Federated Church of Placerville is doing vespers live on Facebook Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 p.m., and then a recorded service that can be viewed on Facebook or the church’s website at 10 a.m. Sundays.

Kate Evans, who is the office manager and children and families ministry director at the church, said they are continuing to “look into new ways to worship in these challenging times.”

Bayside Church of Placerville has online services at its regular time Sundays while Camino Community Church holds virtual services on Facebook Sundays at 10:15 a.m. and on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m.

At the Church of the Foothills in Cameron Park, Amy Anderson, adult ministries administrator, said clergy there are doing virtual services that are later uploaded to their YouTube channel for those who want to watch later. They are also using Zoom to stay in touch.

“We’re making sure we are helping in any way we can,” said Anderson.

Vintage Grace Church in El Dorado Hills also offers services virtually on Facebook and YouTube with worship service Saturday nights, church service on Sunday mornings and virtual gatherings during the week.

Worship on the World Wide Web Federated Church of Placerville: eldoradofederatedchurch. org/worship-videos.html

Bayside Church of Placerville: youtube.com/channel/UC0ZZlcRC6O4BntM6quTuhQ?view_ as=subscriber Church of the Foothills: churchofthefoothills.org/ mediasermons Vintage Grace Church: vintagegrace. org/sermons

Freedom of assembly Not everyone in the state has accepted the governor’s order or the reasoning behind it.

On April 13 three pastors and a church member launched a lawsuit against California officials over directives that have prevented worshipers from attending religious services. Two of the pastors are from Riverside County and one is from San Bernardino County. The church member is also from San Bernardino County.

Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Gish v. Newsom argues that state officials abused their power and have used the pandemic to deprive Californians of “fundamental rights protected by the U.S. and California Constitutions, including freedom of religion, speech and assembly, and due process and equal protection under the law.”

Named as defendants in the lawsuit are Gov. Gavin Newsom, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and a long list of government officials in San Bernardino and Riverside counties.

Harmeet K. Dhillon, an attorney and chief executive of the Center for American Liberty, filed the First Amendment lawsuit in Federal Court against what she calls the governor’s criminalization of the free exercise of religion.

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California Matters

GOP lawmaker fights for accountability

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bout threefourths of the Legislature’s 120 seats are occupied by Democrats, which renders the Capitol’s relatively tiny band of Republicans pretty much irrelevant.

However, one Republican, Jay Obernolte of Big Bear Dan Walters Lake, has carved out an effective role in bolstering transparency in and accountability for countless billions of dollars in tax and bond measures that local governments either place on the ballot or issue themselves.

Several years ago Obernolte won passage of a measure, Assembly Bill 195, that requires the ballot summaries of tax and bond proposals to include estimates of how much they would increase taxes.

Local officials intensely dislike the measure because the summaries are limited to 75 words and they prefer to use those words to extol the wonderful things the new taxes and bond funds would finance.

Almost immediately local government lobbyists began agitating to repeal it. Last year Sen. Scott Wiener, a San Francisco Democrat, wrote Senate Bill 268, which would have allowed local officials to shift the required tax information from ballot summaries into the voter pamphlet or another separate statement, where it would get much less attention.

SB 268 cleared both legislative houses easily, but Gov. Gavin Newsom, to his credit, vetoed it. “This bill makes modifications to ballot label requirements and notification requirements to voters for a local measure that imposes or increases a tax with more than one rate or authorizes the issuance of bonds,” Newsom said. “I am concerned that this bill as crafted will reduce transparency for local tax and bond measures.”

Score one for Obernolte.

This year the dogged Republican is hoping to rack up another win for accountability with Assembly Bill 2155, which would overturn a rather bizarre state 2019 Supreme Court decision on the validity of local bond issues.

On the day after Christmas, by a 6-1 margin, the court decreed that the validity of municipal bond issues may be challenged only by those directly involved in the transactions, thus freezing out civic watchdogs and other outsiders.

It earned the six majority justices a scathing rebuke from Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye.

The case involved bonds that the city of San Diego issued in 2015 to refinance bonds that had been issued for the construction of Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres baseball team.

The refinancing bonds were approved by San Diego’s City Council and its Public Facilities Financing Authority. Afterward, a local civic organization, San Diegans for Open Government, sued the city and the financing authority. The group contended that the bonds violated Government Code Section 1092, which deals with conflicts of interest, because one member of the financing n

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Letters to the Editor United we aren’t EDITOR: he president versus the governors. The governors versus the mayors. The people versus anything that inconveniences them.

The United States aren’t. There doesn’t even seem to be a united state. Have we heard a single argument for reopening the state that doesn’t disrespect the value of every life lost to COVID-19 and disregard the lives yet to be lost? Selfishness could be the eighth deadly sin. We’ll see.

JENNIE THOMAS Georgetown

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Opening up the county EDITOR: ’m confused about the extent of COVID-19 given the contradictory information that is abounding and the unreliability of tests and and the fact that one can be asymptomatic yet carry the virus.

I support reopening of local businesses, under careful guidelines. But the truth is, I will probably still shelter in place for one reason — the disregard for human decency that lets half the shoppers at my grocery store walk around maskless. I applaud those who cover up, but am disheartened by the numbers that don’t.

There is a theory that facial coverings don’t make a difference, despite medical advice to the contrary, but why take the chance? I doubt that I have the virus, but I still wear a mask, which won’t protect me but might protect others.

As restrictions ease I’m concerned that these same folks will be even more careless. At my age I can’t afford to rely on my fellow citizens to follow safe practices based on what I’m seeing now. Thanks, to those who do, and shame on the others. Right now we’re seeing the best of our society and the worst.

ALDA LEAHY Placerville

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our congressman takes seriously the struggles that local business owners are going through and those who are currently unemployed, as they have been deemed ‘non-essential’ by the state government.

The threat of COVID-19 has been taken seriously by the business community. During this unprecedented time business owners and their employees have stepped up to meet the needs of their neighbors, many of whom were experiencing economic independence just a short time ago.

Churches, non-profits and local people from all walks of life have stepped up to provide food, pay bills and check in on elderly neighbors/friends.

The business owners, not government, have always figured out ways to meet community needs. Business owners are the backbone of the community and they fill the government coffers by paying taxes. If they are expected to do this, they can certainly be relied upon to open and operate their business in a safe manner. They shouldn’t have to wait for state-level bureaucrats to give them permission to open back up.

Government is best conducted at the local level.

The county supervisors unanimously support the re-opening of the local economy with safety precautions in place. Congressman McClintock supports this approach.

During the virtual town hall, Congressman McClintock made two good points: that any job that puts food on a family’s table is essential and that the government does not fund the economy. Conversely, the economy funds the government. As Americans, individual men and women are given the right to make decisions for themselves. We must live in an atmosphere of responsibly and not a state of fear.

TODD WHITE Chairman, EDC Republican Party

McClintock doesn’t understand U.S. history EDITOR: inclair Lewis is reputed to have said: “When Fascism comes to America, it will drape itself in the flag and carry the cross.” In his guest column of May 6, Congressman McClintock amalgamates his ideological musings and religion to invent some scary, and untrue, U.S. history.

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Things you can’t unsee ... spit droplets and all

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eing retired and sheltering in place for the most part, I watch and read and listen to a lot of news.

And being a bit of a news junkie anyway, it’s not any kind of a burden on me. Truth to tell I’m more than “a bit” of a news junkie.

Chris As such I see images day in and day out that lots of others also see but maybe not as often. My most memorable example was in April 1999. For days after open heart surgery, I watched the war in the Balkans from my bed at Sutter General Hospital in Sacramento. Hour after hour I saw the same American aircraft fire a missile that blew up a truck and part of a bridge somewhere in Kosovo.

Couldn’t hear it of course and I was enjoying a fair amount of morphine at the time, to be honest. But that image has looped through my head ever since. Probably because I saw it 18 million times over the course of 11

days.

More recently, there’s another picture burning its way into my consciousness. It’s inside the Michigan Capitol building. A number of fellows are nose to jaw with uniformed officers, state police, I assume.

The officers are all DAley wearing the most basic face masks that many of us employ when we go out in public these days. None of the other gentlemen in the frame are wearing masks.

The most prominent guy in the photo has dark hair and wears a longish goatee. From the angle of the shot, it appears that he is screaming right in the face of one of the officers.

Every element of the picture tells the same story as a couple of other men further in the background are doing the same to officers only inches away from their uncovered mouths.

As we know, our president considers these folks to be about as

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patriotic as it’s possible to be. Think Boston Tea Party, Minutemen and the like. They are citizens demanding to be liberated from the tyranny of their evil governor. You know, “that woman in Michigan.”

These patriots and freedom fighters are spewing spit and nasal droplets and about every other gross thing one can imagine flying out of a human nose and mouth. Right into the faces of officers doing their best to protect citizens and keeping admirably cool in the process.

Our president, of course, is hardly the only one cheerleading such patriotic demonstrations and examples of polite, interpersonal decorum. The governors of Georgia, Florida, South Carolina and Texas to note a few; our own Devin Nunez and Kevin McCarthy are in the vanguard of the nationwide war of liberation. Tom McClintock doesn’t seem to be objecting and in fact penned a recent newsletter praising citizen engagement of the Michigansort.

Tom’s op-ed provides a particularly amusing memory in the face of so

much not-amusing news all around us. Remember a couple of years ago when Tom fled out the back door of a town hall meeting venue because a number of constituents were trying to confront him over some issue or other. I’m pretty sure he has only held an in-person town hall a time or two since.

The irony, of course, is that Tom is all for citizen protesters, hooded and armed to the teeth, barefaced, trying to intimidate the hell out of their fellow citizens, neighbors maybe and government workers for sure.

I suppose Tom would have felt much safer back in the day if his “protesters” had been all AR-15’d up, camo’d and spitting virus germs all over him and everyone else in the building.

Unfortunately his protesters were heavily drawn not from the ranks of angry militiamen with bullhorns and survival knives. They were pretty much represented by retired librarians, elementary school teachers and social workers in sensible shoes.

Chris Daley is a biweekly columnist for the Mountain Democrat.

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They were already canceled in Incline Village, Kings Beach and Truckee on the North Shore and on Wednesday afternoon the Tahoe Douglas Visitors Authority unanimously voted to skip the fireworks display in South Lake Tahoe due to the coronavirus threat with large gatherings, and that is one of the largest on the lake.

The announcement comes on the heels of the city announcing it would cancel events for the next 60 days, which included the Fourth of July Parade and at least the beginning

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team had an “interest in one or more contracts for the sale of the 2015 bonds.”

The conflict hinged on the legal meaning of Section 1092’s authorization for “any party” to challenge the transaction.

The Supreme Court took the narrow approach, declaring that “any party” is restricted to just those directly involved. However, Cantil-Sakauye excoriated the ruling.

“I do not believe the Legislature created a scheme that counts on the foxes to guard the henhouse and leaves taxpayers helpless to halt even the most egregiously conflicted

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few weeks of the Live at Lakeview Summer Music Series.

TDVA said it is planning to replace the July Fourth display with Labor Day Lights on the Lake. That show is expected to happen in early September if the virus situation allows.

The entire season for Live at Lakeview is unknown, but at least the first three weeks of shows are canceled. The series was scheduled to begin June 25.

“We want to continue to provide memorable experiences for our community with free live music at Lakeview Commons,” said Rob Giustina, owner of On Course Events, in a press release. “However, the public health and overall safety of our community comes first. We remain committed to our community and as soon as state, county and city regulations permit, our team is ready to produce live concerts once again.”

government bond issuances,” she wrote. “The likely result under the majority’s rule is that no one will bring a challenge to avoid a government contract afflicted with a conflict of interest.”

The decision and Cantil-Sakauye’s dissent left it to the Legislature and Newsom to bolster the right of the public to challenge the validity of such bond issues and Obernolte’s new bill provides that opportunity.

Dan Walters is a journalist and author who writes for CALmatters. org, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media venture explaining California policies and politics.

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Common Law, as well as common sense, which the GOP refuses to accept. English Common Law says a few may be inconvenienced (such as in cases of eminent domain) to save/help the many. In the age of the Trump family mafia, it’s “chacun pour so.” If your drowning Republican neighbor needs a life jacket, throw him an anchor; it won’t save him, but it’ll be philosophically consistent with his political beliefs.

McClintock needs to remember that America is founded on the principle of “quarantines” or similar forms of isolation. America is built on slavery and indentured servitude, followed

by Jim Crow laws that legalized the separation of the races. The herding of Indians on reservations certainly qualifies as a quarantine.

What about the Chinese Exclusion Act that prevented the re-unification of Chinese families? Keeping families apart is a Republican go-to tactic when GOP racism flares up — as it does now under the most racist president since Woodrow Wilson.

GOP politicians deny science, but we live in a world where science must rule if we are to survive. The Constitution and the Bill of Rights were written by intelligent, wellintentioned men, but men limited in their knowledge for being born too early. They had never heard of viruses, vaccines, pandemics, an automatic rifle, an airplane or the H bomb. They lived before the discovery of oxygen, so they called the air they breathed “phlogiston.” Thankfully, they all accepted the findings of the scientists who discovered oxygen: Priestly and Lavoisier.

McClintock’s ‘manifesto’ of May 6 is a rambling, Fascist tract posing as an informative statement wrapped in a pseudo religious/patriotic veneer.

JOHN GARON Placerville

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Rebuttal to Harold Pease’s opinion EDITOR: was appalled that the Mountain Democrat would select for its guest column a piece by Harold Pease with the bold heading “No scientific evidence that mass lockdowns actually work.”

In this article Dr. Pease (not a medical doctor) references a recent YouTube video by two Bakersfield physicians, owners of urgent care centers in the Bakersfield area, in which they conclude that the COVID-19 is already widespread and, therefore, no longer a danger, that stay-at-home orders and social distancing are not necessary because they decrease your immune system and that businesses need to reopen.

The video was taken down by YouTube because it violated YouTube’s policy on COVID-19 misinformation.

Health officials and medical experts (Dr. Pease is neither) have condemned the comments and conclusions of the two doctors, which defy the recommendations of the World Health Organization, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, scientists and epidemiologists around the world.

It was irresponsible for the Mountain Democrat to perpetuate this dangerous misinformation at a time when so many of our community healthcare workers and first responders are putting their lives on the line to try to save the lives of our parents, grandparents, spouses, children, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and neighbors. I no longer view the Mountain Democrat as a trusted source of news in my community.

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Morris, who early on was tasked with determining which of the 13 original applicants would best serve the cannabis buying public, this week sought direction from the council’s five members as to how staff should proceed, since the mid-April suspension of the hearings left many of the applicants still paying leases and rents, pumping other money into their dreams of opening recreational marijuana stores.

It had been concluded, when the panel met April 14, that it would be best to “wait until the city got back to normal” so that traditional hearings, likely at Town Hall, could be held, with the public welcome to physically fill the chairs and enter into the discourse.

But normal is not going to happen anytime soon, this week’s change of attitude indicated, as the council met remotely using Zoom, and so rethinking the suspension of the appeal hearings became the order of the evening.

As if to make a point of the remote technology perhaps not being the best way to hold such complicated hearings, as Councilman Mark Acuna

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was postulating that perhaps the council and appellants and their representatives could appear in person at Town Hall, while the general public could watch through Zoom technology, a telephone began ringing loudly, the lilting tune causing Acuna to pause.

Vice Mayor Dennis Thomas, seen sitting at home fiddling with his cell, apologized for forgetting to mute the ring tone that interrupted his colleague. Councilwoman Patty Borelli, another one of the “Hollywood Squares” on the Zoom-created screen, smiled slightly as Thomas explained — Borelli not realizing that those watching at home were seeing her identified as “Regina O’Connell,” Placerville’s city clerk, in lettering on the screen.

Yes, there are glitches in having meetings and hearings conducted remotely but Acuna theor ized that a sort of combo-pack could work for the recreational marijuana appeals hearings — and that it might help to get the City Council back to where it belongs, at Town Hall.

After saying he thinks an entire day needs to be set aside for the hearings

Acuna explained his hybrid-meeting idea, saying, “We have to move back into our chambers at some point — socially distancing, of course.”

The councilman then began a motion to have staff study how best to conduct the appeal hearings and it appeared a second was going to come from Borelli.

Councilwoman Borelli said she wants the hearing process to move forward, indicating the delay is not fair to all those who wish to sell recreational cannabis in Placerville, but as she began to endorse Acuna’s motion she heard him add a second directive, that staff study the feasibility of adding additional licensing opportunities to all who wish to open a pot store.

Referring to those who already successfully jumped through the city’s smoke rings in gaining approval, and talking about the prior City Council that decided a maximum of three recreational dispensaries is all that should be allowed within city limits, Borelli said, “This is not what they signed up for ... I’m not sure I can second (the motion) because I’m not in favor (of that part).”

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While serving as police chief, James accomplished a great deal including the following:

of worship safety training for members of the faith community.

“Brought an increased awareness to PPD staff and city staff regarding a problem-solving model of policing and overall government.

“Obtained grant funding for additional traffic safety throughout the city including DUI check points and directed patrol.

“Supported the importance of an employee assistance program.

“We wish Chief Ortega the best in his future career.

“Worked with various outside entities to ensure costs for additional police services are covered.

“Organized an evening training session for houses

Councilwoman Kara Taylor agreed with Borelli initially, saying exploring adding to the number of licenses “could be a waste of staff time” and that “changing the rules midway through is unfair to the applicants.”

But Mayor Michael Saragosa emphasized that the council was being asked merely to set dates to learn about the feasibility of the issues raised regarding how and where meetings will be held and whether more licenses should be made available.

Acuna pointed out that after the several years of dealing with cannabis matters, “the staff is so well-versed that they’ll know fairly easily” how to come up with information so they may advise the council at its next meeting, May 29.

The mayor, reminding his colleagues that he himself was in favor of limiting the number of recreational marijuana sales to only two sites, added, “It’s best for us to have a full picture.

“It doesn’t hurt to look at all the options.”

The motion passed 4-1, with staff to report back to the council May 29.

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dismissal, part of his statement seems to indicate the action caught him unawares.

“I do not know what God has in store for my next chapter other than that I will remain living in Folsom with my family. I will take some time to recharge and rest.”

The former police chief adds that he may show up for future events in Placerville, a town he says holds “a special place in my heart” and mentions specifically the annual Christmas parade.

Ortega was contacted by the Mountain Democrat for comment but he referred all media inquiries to the city manager.

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than six months before the county enters Stage 4 of — all parts of Stage 3 of the plan — are still weeks the reopening plan. away from opening in the county according to Public Williams’ estimation puts many large local events Health Officer Dr. Nancy Williams. over the coming months into question.

The county’s top doctor indicated Tuesday during Earlier this month, El Dorado County Fair officials an El Dorado County Board of Supervisors meeting that the county must prove itself during Stage 2 before postponed the fair to July 9-12 due to the coronavirus pandemic. El Dorado County Fair and Event Center receiving the additional go-ahead to move further CEO Jodi Gray said Monday that El Dorado’s county along the governor’s plan.

“We need to show for some extended period of time, fair wouldn’t take place without being in Stage 4 of the reopening process. in terms of at least weeks, that we can control and Without the green light from Gov. Newsom and Dr. handle what’s changed before we can reasonably be Williams, El Dorado’s fair may be forced to join several considered ready to move to the next stage,” Williams other county fairs across California, such as San said Tuesday.

Joaquin and Orange counties, that have completely Even so, county officials have begun preliminary called off their events for 2020. discussions on sending Gov. Newsom a another letter In-person graduation ceremonies, having previously urging him to loosen restrictions around more local been scheduled at the end of May and early June, businesses. are up in the air. The events will look different for A board agenda item Tuesday specifically noted each school site in the El Dorado Union High School churches, salons and “tourism and recreation District, according to a Facebook post from the district businesses and facilities” as industries for potential last week. consideration.

“While traditional graduation ceremonies as we Mass gatherings, on the other hand, are on an even longer timeline. know them are not able to be conducted at this time, Gov. Gavin Newsom has indicated that Stage 4 our site principals, in collaboration with district and of the reopening plan — which includes sporting county officials, have worked tirelessly to develop events with fans and live concerts — won’t happen plans for graduation activities that will still afford our in California until herd immunity and a COVIDgraduates with a meaningful experience,” the post read.

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DEMOCRATS – Come meet with the United Democrats of El Dorado County at Denny’s in Placerville, at noon, on the 4th Thursday of the month. Call (530)391-6414 or see edcdems.org for more information.

EDC MINERAL & GEM SOCIETY meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday, 7:00 PM, at the American Legion Hall, 4561 Greenstone Rd. Meetings include a presentation and refreshments. Visitors are welcome. We also share interests in earth sciences and lapidary & jewelry arts through field trips, workshops, educational outreach and events. Visit www.eldoradorocks.org.

Fleet Reserve Assoc, Br 275, Active Duty or Retired Veterans, USN, USMC, Coast Guard. Regular meeting on 4th Wednesday each month, social 5:30 pm, dinner 6:00 pm, and meeting 7:00 pm.

Veterans Memorial Building 130 Placerville Drive, contact Larry (530) 677-3925 GOLD RUSH CHORUS now welcomes both men and women to share the joy of singing four-part harmony in the barbershop style.

To learn more or to book a performance, call Howard at (530) 647-6513 or Kent (530) 651-3575 Hangtown Women’s TENNIS Club. Women of every level welcome! Come play for fun & exercise! $30 annual membership includes monthly lessons. Weds 9-11 am. El Dorado High School courts, Acacia St., Placerville.

Includes monthly social activities. (925) 250-4656.

MARINE CORPS LEAGUE DET 697 Marines & FMF Corpsman social hour 6 pm, meeting 7 pm, second Wednesday monthly.

Veterans building 130 Placerville Dr. New members welcome Contact Richard Akin (530)622-9855 or MCL697.org NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS (free) designed for family members and caregivers/friends

supporting a loved one living with a mental health condition. 2 support groups are held monthly. For info: namieldoradocounty.org Placerville: 1st Tuesday at 7:00pm; County Gov Center, 330 Fair Lane, Conf-room C. South Lake Tahoe: 2nd Tuesday from 6:00 pm; Library, 1000 Rufus Allen.

Do your feet or hands tingle, feel numb, or hurt. The Placerville Neuropathy Support Group meets the 2nd Wed. of each month, 1 PM, Senior Center, 937 Spring St. Except: July, Aug. & Dec. Jan., Feb., March telephone meeting. Call Bev (877)6226298 for instructions.

Placerville Senior Softball Club. Welcomes all men and women ball players, slow pitch, 55 and older. Season is April through Sept. Contact Peter Cassella (760) 505-0400 petercassella@yahoo. complacervilleprospectors. org POLLOCK PINES-CAMINO ROTARY CLUB is seeking people interes ted in community service and interested in exploring a Rotary club of friendships, reasonable dues and endless satisfaction. Please call 530305-0872 for information regarding Rotary and an upcoming meeting.

Retired Public Employees Association (RPEA) for CalPERS retirees and spouses meets at Denny’s Restaurant, Placerville, January 20, March 16, May 18, July 20, September 21 and November 16, 2020 at 11:30 am. For information and programs call (530) 919-7515.

Senior PEER COUNSELING Seniors 55 and over who are grieving, depressed or having issues related to aging can meet one-on-one with a caring senior, professionally supervised and trained to listen and encourage. Call (530)621-6304 to leave a message and get started.

Soroptimist International of Placerville Become a Soroptimist today and change the world. When you join Soroptimist you get the opportunity to help the women and girls of your community, and beyond, realize their dreams. You will make life-long friends; lead a happy and healthier life; and, have a lot of fun! Soroptimist Intl of Placerville meets monthly the 2nd Wednesday night at 6:00 PM and the 3rd and 4th Wednesdays at Noon.

Please contact us at 530344-1476 or siplacerville@ soroptimist.net TOPS Club, Inc. meets Tuesday 8:00-11:00 am, Veterans Hall (downstairs) 130 Placerville Dr. For more information call Bonnie (530) 644-4668 Helping millions take off pounds sensibly since 1948.

UPPER ROOM DINING HALL located at 1868 Broadway, Placerville. Feeding the hungry 365 days a year.

Food served from 4 to 5:30PM daily. Hall opens at 2 pm, open all holidays.

Avail for families, seniors, veterans, and any who need a meal. Help us Feed the Hungry. Volunteers and monetary contributions always welcome P.O. Box 484, Placerville CA 95667 or (530)497-5146.

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 2680 & AUXILIARY meet the 2nd Friday of every mo, 6pm Soc ½ Hour & 6:30pm Business Meeting. Veterans Memorial Bldg., 130 Placerville Dr. (530)391-6314 WOMEN VOTERS League of Women Voters of El Dorado County voter education.

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Business In this uncharted water we are so very aware of the challenges our small businesses are facing. In an effort to help, the El Dorado County Chamber and El Dorado Hills Chamber along with the support of the El Dorado Community Foundation have initiated a Stimulate Small Business Fund.

We appreciate our founding participants and encourage our community to contribute.

Our small businesses are more than just a business, they are the touchstones of community. A place we gather to celebrate, a place to meet, places that bind the fabric that make community. Without them is to lose the very vibrancy of who we are. Now is our opportunity to support them.

All donations are tax deductible with 100% of every dollar given granted back out with the assistance of the El Dorado Community Foundation.

Please continue to shop and order out where you can. A list of restaurants and wineries with take-out and curb service is available on the chambers websites. Search out our local businesses and support them. All of our small businesses are our neighbors and friends please help us support them.

Criteria and applications for the fund will be available soon for all of our western slope small businesses.

Let’s prove that our pioneer spirit is alive and well and that our community stands together.

Go to https://ssl.charityweb.net/eldoradocf/SSBF.htm to make your donation.

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fast food restaurants, laundromats and numerous other businesses are allowed to operate provided social-distancing standards are satisfied. The same should be true of houses of worship,” explains Dhillon in a statement on her webpage (dhillonlaw.com/gish-vnewsom).

The case is one of three COVID19-related lawsuits the firm has filed against the state.

On May 6 Senate Republican leader Shannon Grove and Sen. Mike Morrell delivered a letter to Gov. Newsom urging him to allow houses of worship to reopen as part of California’s Stage 2 rather than Stage 3. Members of the Senate and Assembly Republican caucuses also signed the letter.

The letter reads in part, “If schools can open while still exercising

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appropriate physical distancing and other precautions, it seems houses of worship, many of which have fewer people on-site for a typical service than local public schools have on normal weekdays, should be able to assemble while taking steps necessary to keep their congregations safe.

“Californians, church-attending and otherwise, have expressed that they want to see the state reopen altogether.

It is a sentiment sure to grow as stay-at-home orders remain in effect.

Rather than put off religious services to Stage 3, when there is no aspirational timeline in place as to when it would begin, we would urge the adoption of a phased-in approach to begin reopening houses of worship during Stage 2 with clear guidance issued based on best practices.”

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as well. We are looking forward to worshipping together hopefully soon.”

Sommer said it has been very hard being separated from his congregation. “The online services, sermons and worship since we ceased meeting together have been positive and ‘kind of fun’ but there is no substitute for side-by-side worship together,” Sommer said.

“I have talked with many people from the congregation and we all miss receiving the Lord’s Supper, singing together and listening together to God’s refreshing and life-giving word,” he added.

The Cameron Park pastor added he is very much looking forward to gathering together at church, although they plan to be careful at the same time.

“We have begun preliminary planning regarding distancing, hygiene, caring for our older members and so on,” said Sommer. “We will have to wait to see what the county and governor do in the upcoming weeks but I hope that we will be able to worship together soon.”

View videos of Pastor Sommers’ sermons by following the “Online Services” link on the Light of the Hills homepage, loth.org.

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One additional case was found in the south county, north county and Pollock Pines/Shingle Springs/Rescue areas of the county Tuesday, bringing the totals in each region to four, three and two respectively.

The county reported 80 additional tests Wednesday afternoon. About 3,404 tests have been conducted on county residents to date, according to the data.

No residents are known to have died from the coronavirus in El Dorado County.

The South Lake Tahoe area has had the most COVID-19 cases in the county with 20 residents having tested positive for the virus. El Dorado Hills is close behind with 19 confirmed

cases.

Six cases of the coronavirus have been found in the Cameron Park/ Shingle Springs/Rescue area. The greater Placerville area has had five confirmed cases of the virus.

Women make up 32 of the 60 cases in the county. The median age of people who have contracted the virus is 49. Half of the cases — 30 — involve patients between the ages of 18 and 49.

About 40% are aged 50-64. Six cases involve those 65 years or older, the age group said to be at the highest risk.

There are 71,141 confirmed COVID19 cases across California with 2,934 deaths, according to data updated Wednesday by the state Department of Public Health.

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Farmers’ markets that sells farm-fresh, free-range eggs. “It’s awesome to be out during the health crisis to get people what they need.”

Health guidelines and features amid COVID-19 for the SOL Farmers’ Markets include 6-feet social distancing for customers, face masks available for purchase, hand washing stations at booths and disallowing customers the ability to handle products.

Vendors will have one staff member handling product while another handles money, be required to where face masks/gloves and pack all food and goods. The market will set up booths 4 feet apart and offer curbside, drive-through pick-up options for customers pre-ordering products.

Other Placerville options

Two other Placerville certified farmers’ markets are opening in June. The Main Street Farmers’ Market, every Wednesday evening rain or shine, is set to take place June 3 through Oct. 28 from 4-8 p.m. The Marshall Hospital Farmers’ Market, every Friday morning, will run June 5 to Sept. 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Market-goers in South Lake Tahoe can visit the American Legion Hall parking lot at 2732 South Lake Tahoe Blvd. every Tuesday, June 2 through Oct. 13 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Jim Coalwell, market coordinator and manager of El Dorado County Certified Farmers’ Market Association, said they also are adhering to standards by the California Department of Food and Agriculture during the pandemic.

“I think many of the vendors, being over 60 years old, want to protect their own health as well as the public’s,” said Coalwell. “If there is a surge we may consider closing them down but as of now everyone (vendors) I have talked to is excited.”

Coalwell explained it could be a busy year for farmers’ markets everywhere for two reasons.

“People are cooking more at home because restaurants and eateries are closed or will have restrictions,” he said.

“Also, markets just have fresher products and it is handled less with minimal exposure to anything.”

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Wani Ocanas, left photo, owner of Wanis Organic Salsa, enjoys a moment with shopper Mandi Rodriquez at the SOL Community Farmers’ Market Sunday. Mary Gerber, right photo, relaxes in a chair while supporting her son Miles Golden, of Golden Valley Farm, as he sells farm-fresh, free-range eggs to customers. able to sell their local produce and for customers to shop,” said Seana Hartsell, the farmers’ market manager for the El Dorado County Farm Trails Association. “That has never changed.”

The two Placerville markets are following the Food Safety Modernization Act’s Produce Safety Rules set forth by the Food and Drug Administration, along with the guidelines set forth by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Certain normal elements of farmers’ markets such as live music and sampling of products will be missing, along with other

changes.

“Per county guidelines, at the Wednesday market we are not requiring vendors or patrons to wear masks unless they want to,” said Hartsell. “At the Friday market at the hospital, Marshall representatives are requesting that customers that are not hospital staff wear masks to protect the safety of hospital staff and patients and masks will be available to purchase for customers.”

El Dorado County Certified Farmers’ Market Association Four other markets are also

beginning the first week in June, hosted by the El Dorado County Certified Farmers’ Market Association.

The Town Center Farmers’ Market in El Dorado Hills on Town Center Boulevard will be every Sunday starting June 7 until Oct. 25 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Each Wednesday beginning June 3 to Sept. 30 from 8 a.m. to noon, Burkes Junction on the corner of Coach Lane and Strolling Hills Road in Cameron Park will host a famers market.

Placerville is set to host Saturday farmers’ market June 6 through Oct. 30 from 8 a.m.

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KNOW Congrats to grads Congratulations to William S. Massey of Shingle Springs, who graduated from The Citadel in Charleston, S.C., May 9. He completed his undergraduate career having received bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice and french. He completed 160 semester hours in four years, making the Dean’s List in four of his eight semesters while holding the ranks of 1st Sgt. (Romeo Co) his junior year and Cadre Platoon Leader (Lt. Echo Co.) his senior year. Massey was commissioned as an ensign in the United States Navy May 11.

Congratulations to the following local residents who earned degrees from Western Governors University: Van Randon of Cameron Park, MBA, IT management; Tana Brookes of El Dorado, MBA, healthcare management; Matthew Eschrich of El Dorado Hills, master of science, management and leadership; Kimberly O’Bryan of El Dorado Hills, bachelor of science, nursing; and Michael Sorenson of El Dorado Hills, master of education, learning and technology.

Virtual wine events Learn, taste and laugh with local winemakers from the comfort of your own home with virtual adventures.

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• May 19: Madroña Vineyards will explore Malbec, then and now with the 2002 and 2017 Malbecs.

• May 21: Learn to blend a super Tuscan with Crystal Basin Cellars at 6 p.m.

• May 29: E16 Winery hosts virtual wine tasting with Sommelier Ellen Landis at 4 p.m.

• May 30: Skinner Vineyards and Casino Mine Ranch explore Rose and Mourvedre together.

• June 4: Learn to blend a super Spaniard with Crystal Basin Cellars at 6 p.m.

• June 13: Skinner Vineyards hosts a Rhone exploration with winemaker Adam Smith.

• Mondays: El Dorado Edge #unfiltered offers an insider’s perspective into the quirks, stories and life as a winemaker at 7 p.m.

• Fridays: Cooking class with Lisa and Justin of Mediterranean Vineyards at 5:30 p.m.

• Sundays: Sip and cook with Justin and Eileen Boeger at 5 p.m.

Wine tasting Red Poets & Skyhawk Lane offer private, by appointment only wine tastings for groups of four or less. Appointments available Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call (530) 405-3639 to schedule a tasting. No walk-ins.

C.G. Di Arie Vineyard and Winery offers private, by appointment only wine tastings for groups of four or less. To make an appointment call (53) 6206500 (weekdays) or (209) 245-4700 (weekends).

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Couples, vendors concerned about Lake Tahoe weddings Kayla Anderson Tahoe Daily Tribune

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very part of the Lake Tahoe wedding industry has been affected due to COVID-19. Wedding vendors share their challenges, concerns and course of action in dealing with the pandemic.

VILD Photography Marie-Louise “M” Palmqvist, owner of VILD Photography, is feeling the effects of her wedding photography business as the region goes into day 50 or so of the shelter-in-place order.

Previously living in South Lake Tahoe and now residing in Carson City, 99% of her wedding business is at the lake. But due to COVID-19 business has slowed way down as weddings get pushed back into 2021.

“We’re lucky that we didn’t have a lot planned in March and April but now we’re going into May and couples are starting to get more worried.

We’re seeing a lot of people start to postpone or cancel,” Palmqvist says.

What has been VILD Photography’s saving grace is that couples tend to book their weddings at least a year out; bookings for 2021 haven’t been affected yet. However, the couples that have their Tahoe weddings planned for June, July and even this month are starting to get frantic.

“We’re starting to see 2020 couples postponing their events into 2021 and so next year’s calendar is beginning to fill up,” Palmqvist said.

VILD Photography began adding a rescheduling fee to help the business stay afloat.

“We do have couples who are sticking to their date and hanging in there and a couple of May weddings that are a little tricky,” she said, suggesting that May wedding couples go to the courthouse to get their marriage license and then figure out with their vendors where and how to have a ceremony.

Working in both California and Nevada also poses a unique set of challenges as the business tries to stay compliant with the various regulations that are constantly changing.

“It’s all a big puzzle and we’re all trying to find a way to make it work,” Palmqvist said.

“Some places in Nevada to get marriage licenses have opened but most of California is still closed. And June couples are starting to ask questions about what they can do, but it’s really hard to answer them because no one knows.

“Right now, we’re putting a lot of backup plans in place — Plan B, Plan C, and D — for couples,” she added. “Can couples get married in the woods and still keep everyone

6 feet apart? Is that even legal?

No one knows. It’s stressful for them and every situation is so unique. We have one couple that has been planning their wedding for two years and now they just postponed it again until 2021.”

Palmqvist said she thinks the Tahoe Unveiled wedding planning platform and vendor guide has been a great resource for the local wedding industry to come together and troubleshoot the ongoing challenges, adding, “We’re just taking it day by day, trying to follow the rules and regulations and all trying to survive while

in reaction to the COVID-19 shutdowns. Martin suspects that vendors are losing 50-75% of their regular revenue.

“It’s challenging for them to try to move forward. I’ve been working with members to try to send out positive messages to couples, and we’re constantly asking couples to trust their vendors and continue working with them,” she said.

To help, Tahoe Unveiled began hosting Instagram Live chats highlighting different vendors every week.

“One florist is (did) Mother’s Day arrangement deliveries and she dropped arrangements

“For couples that are getting married this year and playing the waiting game, I encourage them to be patient, especially with their vendors, and understand that they’re all trying to figure out how to help them have their special day.”

— Stephanie Martin, Tahoe Unveiled founder

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Newlyweds share a kiss on a Lake Tahoe pier. helping our clients achieve these life goals.”

Tahoe Unveiled Over at Tahoe Unveiled, founder Stephanie Martin (who also runs RUNE and One Fine Day Events) is acutely aware of the struggling wedding industry.

“We’re seeing that everything from April through June has been postponed until later this year or next year. It’s hard for couples because they have a vision of how their special day would look and that has all changed,” Martin says.

With 99% of vendors being small business owners, they are vigorously shifting gears

off to bakeries to sell to customers,” she said, noting that most wedding vendors have had to pivot very quickly to stay alive. “Some haven’t figured out how to do that yet, but others have gotten creative.”

In her own business, Martin said she thinks she’s down 75% in revenues but is optimistic about Tahoe rebounding once businesses can get open again.

“I think it’s going to be a strong September and October.”

When asked when there’s a particular sector within the wedding industry affected the most, Martin said no. COVID19 has affected everyone, including photographers, rental companies,

catering companies, hair/ makeup artists, officiants, transportation companies, bartenders, musicians, florists, videographers and even invitation companies that didn’t get orders out before events were canceled.

“I know one wholesale farm that threw away hundreds of thousands of dollars in flowers,” Martin added.

Around for 10 years, Tahoe Unveiled has 63 members who are part of the Tahoe wedding business. She said sadly some Tahoe Unveiled members will probably not survive through the pandemic and Tahoe Unveiled is trying to prevent that as much as possible. There will also be a lot of money lost in tourism related to the wedding industry.

“An average wedding is 150 people who spend money on hotels, Airbnb’s and summer activities like kayaking and boating. This is going to be a huge hit to the local economy.

It’s scary looking to the future,” Martin said.

She’s trying her best to stay optimistic, though, and encourages her vendors to do the same. “I’m trying to get through it by finding positive ways to reflect on this time, like having the opportunity to spend more time with my family. I have two young kids and it can be difficult working from home, but I also have more time with them than I ever had before.

“And the silver lining in all of this is that we’re all in this together,” she continued.

“People have really rallied around to help each other and it’s been refreshing to see how many people have opened their doors to work with their competitors and fellow vendors.”

Her final word of advice is for couples: “For couples that are getting married this year and playing the waiting game, I encourage them to be patient, especially with their vendors, and understand that they’re all trying to figure out how to help them have their special day.”

Martin said vendors are working around the clock re-planning people’s weddings and couples’ continued support is crucial to get through this.

“Couples should consider splitting up payments with their vendors, leave them positive reviews, just stay with them. COVID-19 is impacting everyone and we’re all trying our best to give couples their special day,” she explained.

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winemaker dinners and other events, Hildebrand leads the reader through he Kitchen in the a seasonal approach to Cellar” is more cooking and dining, and Author: Teena Hildebrand than a cookbook pairs each recipe with just — it also offers a journey the right wines. But the Publisher: Narrow Gate Vineyards, published of reinvention, a viticulture recipes and wine pairings 2019, hardcover, 273 pages education, instruction on are only part of this how to do food and wine book; the rest is a story pairing and an inspiration of taking a leap of faith for all those who have dreamed of changing to follow your dreams and then to continue to the course of their lives. With a foreword by keep that faith when it looks like maybe the old Graham Kerr of “Galloping Gourmet,” sketches path you were on is the easier one to follow. by local artist Joey Cattone and beautiful color Reinvention, whether it is a recipe or a person, photographs of food, people and places, it’s a is an interesting, but perilous path. It is, as beautifully designed book that will grace any Hildebrand tells, through a narrow gate. kitchen.

From a childhood obsession with cooking and First-time author Teena Hildebrand has grown the television program “The Galloping Gourmet,” used to wearing a lot of hats — she and her Teena evolved to become a chef and cooking husband, Frank, own Narrow Gate Vineyards in instructor. But, that’s not the career direction Pleasant Valley where Teena is the winery chef, she first followed. She and husband, Frank, business manager, food photographer, fill-in now Narrow Gate’s winemaker and biodynamic for anything that needs doing at the winery, as farmer, were successful corporate players until well as past president of the El Dorado County they decided to chuck it all and follow their Winery Association. Maybe it’s not surprising hearts. that the Narrow Gate Vineyards Wine Club After crediting Graham Kerr, chef of “the members have been waiting almost eight years Galloping Gourmet,” with inspiring her love of for “The Kitchen in the Cellar.” cooking, Hildebrand, got to meet her hero.

Using well-loved recipes from Narrow Gate’s “Meeting him was a dream come true,” said Hildebrand, who details her visit with the chef in her book, including the recipe of the “The ones I’ve used in the book are ones that meal he created with her. “He was so gracious I’ve used over the years as the chef of the winery, — he volunteered to write the foreword,” said but I love making new recipes and reinventing Hildebrand. The 87-year-old chef is currently Orchard & Vineyard SupplieS new ones to pair with Frank’s wines,” Hildebrand hosting daily YouTube spots to encourage his said. fellow seniors in Warm Beach, Wash., through While the coronavirus has affected many COVID-19 quarantine. things with book publishing and promotion, For all the other offerings in this book, it Hildebrand is looking forward to what comes is a cookbook and so recipes must be tested.

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Each seasonal introduction lists the recipes ”I think the way festivals have been done at that are included in the section. There is also wineries might change after COVID-19, away an alphabetized recipe index in the back of the from the big events and toward smaller, more book and a recipe index by category. Following intimate gatherings done more frequently the seasons, I chose recipes to test by what I 300-5,000 which I think it will be a had in my pantry. “Flourless Gallon SizeS better consumer experience,” Dark Chocolate Cakes” on available!

“Lime-cilantro slaw” from she said. “It’s better for us page 158 from Spring was too. Instead of reinventing the first choice because it’s Fall, page 217, was a light yourself every two to three always good to start with Weed Prevention and delicious pairing with months for a big event, you is Fire Prevention dessert. The recipe was clear Maintains have smaller ones more often and easy to follow and even our Cinco de Mayo burritos.

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Summer’s “Sweet Corn and Bacon Gratins with her husband who are both winemakers, food Hours: Pecorino” from page 186 was my next test. Again photography and maybe a new book featuring 4600 Missouri Flat Rd. M-F 8:30-5pm Farmer Frank’s own recipes — there is a lot in the recipe was clear and easy to follow and the Sat 9-1pm Placerville • (530) 622-2640 the future for Teena Hildebrand and Narrow gratins turned out perfectly — a hearty side dish Gate Vineyards. that can be made a day ahead. I followed this “The Kitchen in the Cellar” is only available with Winter’s “Shrimp and Sausage Skewers at Narrow Gate Vineyards, 4282 Pleasant with Bourbon Glaze” on page 88. The bourbon glaze was both sweet and spicy and made a good Valley Road in Placerville or online at narrowgatevineyards.com. If you go to Narrow complement to the shrimp and sausage.

Gate to buy the book, you’ll want to taste “Lime-cilantro slaw” from Fall, page 217, was the wines and if you taste the wines, you’ll a light and delicious pairing with our Cinco de probably buy the book — and the wine. It’s a Mayo burritos. Four out of four thumbs up is a win-wine situation. Check the website for more great score for any cook, making me eager to try information about tasting room hours and more of these wonderful recipes. events.

When times get tough, Hildebrand starts cooking and now that “The Kitchen in the Cellar” is completed, she is looking forward to creating new recipes.

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BUTTERED AND SALTY ‘Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill’ HHH 1 hour — Stand-up compedy special Now streaming on Netflix

J

erry Seinfeld’s observational humor is ingrained in our culture at this point.

Any time someone is doing an impression of a stand-up comic breaking down random daily activities they are probably doing Seinfeld. Just ask “Family Guy.” Being the driving creative force (with Larry David) of the most successful show of the 1990s never seemed to slow Jerry down. The moment the record-breaking final episode premiered he was already prepping a massive stand-up tour to get back out on the road and work out new material. The stage has always been his first love.

In 2017 powerhouse streaming platform Netflix struck a $100-million deal with Jerry Seinfeld for his series “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” and two Netflix stand-up specials. The first, “Jerry Before Seinfeld,” debuted in September 2017. This is the second. I assume they will make a deal to produce more.

The barometer of any comedy special, for me

Joshua B. Porter Democrat correspondent at least, tends to be if the moment the show is over you want to call your friends and relay one of the bits to them.

I attempted this with my wife, performing a bit Jerry did having to do with Las Vegas buffets and emotional problems. Shockingly enough, I didn’t get the same reaction Jerry did. I’ll have to work on my act.

I found this special to be stronger material than “Jerry Before Seinfeld,” though that first special had the added bonus of being a bit autobiographical as the comedian walked us through his career, from his first moment stepping on the stage at The Comic Strip in New York to his most recent material. “23 Hour To Kill” drops the history lesson and is straight, classic stand-up, complete with a huge, blue Johnny Carson-style curtain behind Mr. Seinfeld. The material moves at an energetic pace and there is no fat left on the steak.

It also has a bit more bite to than his

previous few specials, keeping the material current and relevant.

Obviously this was shot before the COVID-19 crisis, but the opening bit on the annoyances of “going out” and doing stuff seems tailor-made for our current predicament, as do his observations on our reliance on mobile devices.

Seinfeld has never shied away from the inspiration he took (like many comics) from the late, great George Carlin. In “23 Hours” he leans into those teachings even more than normal, playing with the English language enough to make Carlin proud.

He’s not as cynical (or vulgar) as Carlin, which is either a good thing or a bad thing depending on who you ask (I personally think Carlin and Richard Pryor are the kings of comedy), but his sarcastic, singular wit remains as fresh today as when he became a household name in the early 1990s. He is still the king of his domain.

Joshua B. Porter is a writer/director/ producer. His most recent project, the music video “When You Know” by the band Sunny State, can now be streamed on Youtube at youtu. be/WOjJ_Rmv8ig.

He can be reached at @joshuabporter or joshuabporter@ mtdemocrat.net.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19). Creativity will be abundant.

You’ll tap into it at any time you choose because you know the route. A relaxed state is good but not necessary. You can produce in any mood.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Two success rules for the day: Commit to getting a job done, and follow your instincts. Those two actions will carry you to solutions and new highs of inspiration.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Everyone will not be moving at the same pace, but if you follow the “no one left behind” rule, you’ll all arrive at the same place eventually. “Patience and support” will be your winning motto.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). When you’re connecting with people who are good for you, rapport will build with every interaction. And even when it’s not so smooth, you’ll get the sense that you’re bringing out the best in one another.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’ll be creatively inspired by traditions, manners and tried and true methods. You won’t leave it there, though. Follow the impulse to build on tradition and carry it into the future.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You won’t achieve happiness alone because it’s a byproduct of your service to others.

When you feel like everyone is lifting together, that’s when you’ll be truly joyful.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You are always looking for ways to have and be fun. It won’t take much now. A few

good ideas and the courage to try them out. Failure, by the way, can also be a lot of fun!

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Many will make the mistake of assuming they are already so fascinating, talented, worthy, etc. that they don’t need to make much of an effort. Set yourself apart by thinking ahead and doing more.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Relationships are a collaborative, creative effort, and how they turn out is never a reflection of just one person. Even so, it helps to choose well upfront. Whom you get into a relationship with makes a huge difference.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Can you trust your feelings? While they often tip you off to things you can’t rationally explain, feelings can also lie with abandon.

Question them as you would any other nonevidentiary opinion.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You aim to delight the people you love. Start the idea machine up, and you’ll soon be brimming with creative energy. Follow through and document your process.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Micromanaging is unnecessary, especially when the manager and the managed are both the same person. You have your reasons for doing what you do even though you might not always be aware of what they are.

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weddings a year, but like everyone else its numbers are down and revenues affected as premier Lake Tahoe wedding venues stay closed.

“With the news of the global pandemic back in March I started talking to couples with May/June 2020 weddings about how it would affect their wedding day,” said Valhalla Operations and Sales Manager Michelle Morton.

As the pandemic spread throughout California, Morton started letting people know that they could postpone their event up to 365 days from their booked date, but now she is working individually with couples to determine the right course of action as the pandemic drags on.

Whether she thinks that Valhalla can resume wedding business this summer, Morton said, “I consider July and August to be on the bubble. I put together a plan for Valhalla to coincide with the four stages of the governor’s reopening. Going into the second phase, we want to start cleaning up the site, which we haven’t done yet. On May 15 we’re hoping to open for a small crew to rake leaves and pine needles, start getting the site ready.

“We’re waiting on what direction the governor

decides to go, but my understanding is that we are in the ‘Social Club’ category of business that would open in Phase 4,” she added. “Between the Forest Service and the state, their guidelines will then help us evolve our plan to reopen with modifications. With the talk of reopening, we’re discussing what kinds of modifications need to take place for their event to still be what they want.”

Many couples are concerned about whether they can still have their wedding in Lake Tahoe and how to have their families and friends present.

Morton said Valhalla doesn’t book too many July weddings, which helps, so they are cautiously moving May/June weddings into that month and into the fall. But there are a lot of unknowns across the board.

“There’s a lot of hurry up and wait and that has been really hard for couples because they have other vendors they’re working with, they’ve put down deposits,” she said.

Couples are worried and asking a lot of questions but wedding planners and event coordinators just don’t have the answers.

Will everyone have to wear masks? Will everyone have to stand 6 feet apart? How do you do dancing? How do you serve food?

“When I talk to couples about postponement I try to help them understand that if they wait a year to get married then they will have a better chance of having the ceremony that they envision rather than trying to do it now with modifications,” Morton said.

But as a wedding sales manager who loves showing off the Valhalla venue and booking dates, it’s hard to deal with an abrupt end to her livelihood.

“It’s emotional. I thrive on booking business and am invested in these couples’ special days. To see all that business drop off completely is hard,” she shared.

However, Morton said she believes the key to get through this is to stay knowledgeable on the regulations, create malleable plans and figure out how Valhalla can adapt to provide services that people need and want.

“Hopefully everyone can hang on,” she said, “and we’ll all celebrate again next year.”

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Regular Menu Wed., Thur., Sun. 12pm – 8:30pm Fri.-Sat. 12pm – 9:30pm

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El Dorado Hills sewing heroes are masking heroes Jana Rossi Staff writer El Dorado Hills has several unsung heroes who swung into action after hearing the pleas for Personal Protective Equipment. Utilizing skills and equipment, they answered and continue to do so.

Oak Ridge High School junior Nikki Spies had started a new job at Poke Noke in the Folsom Palladio but just as quickly was let go when the new restaurant was forced to shut its doors amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Finding she had more time on her hands in between her online studies and speculating that COVID-19 could be around for a while, the 17-year-old decided to put her sewing

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skills to use. Spies not only wanted to help keep people safe, she felt strongly about helping the environment.

“Single-use masks are polluting our planet as many environmental groups struggle to clean our beaches and oceans,” she shared.

Her masks are reusable and made of cotton. She sells them for $10 each with a portion of proceeds benefitting the Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services. Last week Spies hit the 200 mark and plans on making the masks until there is no longer a need. Her customers come to her word of mouth or from posts she placed on the Nextdoor website.

She said she has received some donated items but mostly purchased the fabric and elastic herself.

If you would like to purchase a mask from Spies, message her on Nextdoor and she will send a picture of a variety of fabrics from which to choose.

Pick up is on her front porch in El Dorado Hills.

Karen and Kevin Miyashiro found themselves wondering how they could help make a difference at the start of the pandemic. Kevin, an engineer and Karen an artist, ran a small business for more than 12 years and said they understand the difficulty in obtaining resources as a small entity. They decided to focus their efforts on the smaller sector in need of PPE. “Small businesses don’t have a voice and their n

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News Bites Are you or your kids looking to spread some good cheer while staying home during COVID-19?

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Older Adult Services of HHSA is requesting cheerful letters, artwork and poems from children and adults to be sent to the Placerville Senior Center. These items will be distributed through volunteers and staff to local homebound seniors in the community, particularly those in the county’s Home Delivered Meals Program.

Choices for Children can help connect essential workers and at-risk families with funding sources for childcare during the COVID-19 crisis.

Send all mail to: El Dorado County Older Adult Services Information and Assistance Program 937 Spring St. Placerville, CA 95667 All participants’ privacy will be protected. Please only put first names on letters, artwork or poems.

Staff will quarantine items for seven days to ensure safety. Items will be removed from the original envelope

then distributed. Some items may be posted to the HHSA Facebook page.

For more information call (530) 6216369 or email ssia@edcgov.us.

“We are very grateful for all of the essential workers that are supporting our community during these challenging times, we are here to help you,” said Jennifer Lawrence, CFC resource and referral manager.

Those interested can call the Cameron Park office at (530) 676-0707. For more information about Choices for Children visit choicesforchildren.org. *** The El Dorado Community Foundation announces that the Veterans Mini-Grants cycle is now

open to charitable organizations, including 501(c) corporations, churches, governments and schools.

Applications will be accepted through May 31.

Funding comes from the county’s Transient Occupancy Tax designated to help veterans.

Complete requirements and submission details, as well as an online grant application, are available at app.smarterselect. com/programs/65934-El-DoradoCommunity-Foundation.

Questions can be directed to Kathy Haven at the El Dorado Community Foundation at (530) 622-5621. *** To support the health and safety of our community, the American River Conservancy is partnering with local organizations to provide food to those in need. During the month of May the American River Conservancy is managing a Snack Food Drive

Public Notices  FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000373 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SlO 220, located at 2120 Four Springs Trail, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: PO Box 876, Plymouth, CA 95669 Registered owner(s): Alvarez Vineyards LLC, 2120 Four Springs Trail, 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: April 9, 2020.

Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jorden Mingle JORDEN MINGLE, MGR. 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 April 10, 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) 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15 7696 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000369 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: COOl TOWN CENTER, located at 2968 Hwy 49, Cool, CA 95614/ Mailing Address: 1520 Latherton Way, Folsom, CA 95630 Registered owner(s): 1. Dino Masouris, 1520 Latherton Way, Folsom, CA 95630, 2. Mary Masouris, 1520 Latherton Way, Folsom, CA 95630 This business is conducted by a Married Couple.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: December 20, 2002.

Signature of Registrant: /s/ Dino Masouris DINO MASOURIS & MARY MASOURIS 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 April 8, 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) 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15 7697 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000382 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. lYON, 2. lYON REAl ESTATE, 3. lYON REAl ESTATE COMPANY, 4. lYON REFERRAl NETWORK, 5. golyon.com, located at 3640 American River Drive, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95864 Registered owner(s): William L. Lyon and Associates, Inc., 3640 American River Drive, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95864 This business is conducted by a

Corporation, State of Incorporation: Sacramento CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: January 1, 1946.

Signature of Registrant: /s/ Patrick M. Shea PATRICK M. SHEA, PRESIDENT AND COO 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 April 15, 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) 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22 7710

PUBlIC NOTICE PUBlIC COMMENTS INvITEd El dORAdO COUNTY PROPOSEd TITlE III PROjECTS PUBlIC lAW 110-343 El Dorado County invites public comment on proposed projects authorized under Title III of Public Law 110-343, the reauthorized Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act of 2000. El Dorado County has elected to set aside a portion of its fiscal year 2017-18 and 2018-19 Federal Forest Reserve funds for use in County Projects under Title III. The County proposes to provide $27,379, the remaining 2018-19 allocation to the Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue under Public Law 110-343 Section 302(a)(2), and $156,469, the remaining 2017-18 and 2018-19 allocation to the El Dorado County Fire Safe Council for fire prevention and planning projects under Sections 302(a) (1) and 302(a)(3).

Public comments on any of the uses listed above will be accepted for a 45-day period following the date of publication of this notice. Comments may be submitted to: Title III Projects, Chief Administrative Office, El Dorado County, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667; or by email to john. wilcox@edcgov.us 5/15 7722 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000381 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. WE WIll, 2.

THUNdERATION, located at 3261 La Vista Dr., Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 1390 Broadway, Ste. B101, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Kiely/Crary Associates, Inc., 3261 La Vista Dr., Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: California.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: January 1, 2020.

Signature of Registrant: /s/ Laree Kiely LAREE KIELY, PRESIDENT & 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 April 15, 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

for the Center for Violence Free Relationships, which operates the community’s “safe house.” To support this food drive, donate prepackaged snack food items with a long shelf-life by dropping them off at the Nature Center front porch at 348 Highway 49, Coloma. Contact melissa@ARConservancy.org for more information. *** The Second (Indianhead) Division Association is searching for anyone who served in the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division at any time. For information about the association and its 99th annual reunion in Kansas City, Mo., Sept 23-27, visit 2ida. org/99th-annual-reunion or contact Bob Haynes at 2idahq@comcast.net and (224) 225-1202. *** New to El Dorado Hills or simply want to meet new women? Join El Dorado Hills Newcomers, the women’s social club with a heart. The

club’s membership drive is happening now through June 30. Signing up by June 30 ensures that your name and contact information will be in the club’s printed directory. For more information email EDHNCemail@ Gmail.com. *** In this time of sheltering in place are you contemplating changing things up a bit? Find new friends, have fun and help others in significant ways by joining Soroptimist International of Placerville. Soroptimist is a service organization that strives to improve the lives of women and children by enabling economic empowerment.

This year Soroptimist has helped a widow after her husband died in the line of service; helped women and children avert homelessness; provided scholarships to local high school graduates; and helped Marshall Hospital Foundation prepare for the COVID-19 virus with a significant donation. Call (530) 3441476 for more information.

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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) 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22 7711 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000404 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BUIld SIERRA CONSTRUCTION, located at 3120 Capitol Hill Dr., Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: PO Box 1718, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registered owner(s): 1. M Marie Ramos, 3120 Capitol Hill Dr., Placerville, CA 95667, 2. Alfredo Ramos Rodriguez, 3120 Capitol Hill Dr., Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Married Couple.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of Registrant: /s/ M Marie Ramos M MARIE RAMOS /s/ Alfredo Ramos Rodriguez ALFREDO RAMOS RODRIGUEZ 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 April 29, 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) 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 7723

ORdER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PC 20200170 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Scott Michael Collinson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: SCOTT MICHAEL COLLINSON WYATT THEODORE COLLINSON Proposed name: SCOTT MICHAEL WOOD WYATT THEODORE WOOD 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: JUNE 12, 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 25, 2020. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 7724 ORdER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PC 20200169 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Ashley Marie Keefer filed a petition with this court for a decree

changing names as follows: Present name: ASHLEY MARIE (KEEFER) COLLINSON HAILEY RUTH COLLINSON Proposed name: ASHLEY MARIE WOOD HAILEY RUTH WOOD 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: JUNE 12, 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 25, 2020. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 7725 NOTICE OF PETITION TO AdMINISTER ESTATE OF jANET CATHERINE SEXTON CASE NO. PP20200041 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JANET CATHERINE SEXTON A PETITION for Probate has been filed by MARILYN A. MAYBERRY in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado.

THE PETITION for probate requests that MARILYN A. MAYBERRY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: June 18, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: RYAN MICHAEL DARLING Darling Law Offices 3697 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92506 (760) 345-0157 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 7736 NOTICE OF lIEN SAlE 1990 Galaxy CF3736JY and Trailer May 28 at 10:00 am 530 647 0619 4041 Carson Rd. Camino 95709 5/15 7737

NOTICE OF PETITION TO AdMINISTER ESTATE OF SHAUN B. FUTREll CASE NO. 20-PRO-00518 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of SHAUN B. FUTRELL A PETITION for Probate has been filed by WILLIAM LICHTY in the Superior Court of California, County of SAN MATEO. THE PETITION for probate requests that WILLIAM LICHTY 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: July 20, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept. 28, Room 2F at Hall of Justice and Records, 400 County Center, Redwood City, CA 94063, Southern Branch 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: ALEXANDER M. BIDDLE Biddle Law 1900 S. Norfolk St., Ste. 350 San Mateo, CA 94403 (650) 532-3470 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 7738 NOTICE OF PUBlIC HEARING The County of El Dorado Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing in the Building C Hearing Room, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 on June 17, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., to consider the following: Minor Use Permit MUP190002/Sierra Foothills Meadery submitted

by JAMES E. PRICE AND BEVERLY E. FARRELL to operate a meadery within an existing garage on an existing 1.01 acre parcel. The property, identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 070-072-030, consisting of 1.01 acres, is located on the northwest side of Spearmint Lane, approximately 370 feet southwest of the intersection with Hilton Way in the Shingle Springs area, Supervisorial District 4.

(County Planner: Bianca Dinkler, 530-6215875) (Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15303(c) of the CEQA Guidelines)* Conditional Use Permit CUP19-0012/ AT&T Tower (Slate) El Dorado submitted

by AT&T MOBILITY/EPIC WIRELESS GROUP, LLC (Agent: Carl Jones) to allow the construction and operation of a 147-foot high stealth monopine wireless communication facility, enclosed walk-in equipment shelter and emergency backup generator within a 40-foot by 40-foot leased area. The property, identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 331-131012, consisting of 5.0 acres, is located approximately 300 feet southwest of the intersection of South Street and Church Street, in the El Dorado area, Supervisorial District 3. (County Planner: Gina Hamilton, 530-621-5980) (Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared)** Staff Reports are available two weeks prior at https://edcgov.us/Government/ planning/Pages/zoning_administrator.aspx All persons interested are invited to

write their comments to the Zoning Administrator in advance of the hearing.

In light of COVID-19, all persons may be required to observe and participate in the hearing remotely as in-person attendance may be restricted depending on the current COVID-19 recommendations as the hearing date approaches. For the current remote options, including whether in-person attendance is allowed or a potential change in hearing location if in-person attendance resumes, please check the meeting Agenda no less than 72 hours before the meeting, which will be posted on line at https://edcgov.us/ Government/planning/Pages/zoning_ administrator.aspx. If you challenge the application in court, you may be limited to raising only those items you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Zoning Administrator at, or prior to, the public hearing. Any written correspondence should be directed to the County of El Dorado Planning and Building Department, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 or via e-mail: planning@edcgov.us. **This is a notice of intent to adopt the negative declaration or mitigated negative declaration that has been prepared for this project and which may be reviewed and/ or obtained in the County of El Dorado Planning and Building Department, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667, during normal business hours or online at https://edcgov.trakit.net/eTRAKiT/ Search/project.aspx by typing the first word of the project name in the search box. A negative declaration or mitigated negative declaration is a document filed to satisfy CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act). This document states that there are no significant environmental effects resulting from the project, or that conditions have been proposed which would mitigate or reduce potential negative effects to an insignificant level. The public review period for the negative declaration or mitigated negative declaration set forth in CEQA for this project is thirty days, beginning May 16, 2020, and ending June 14, 2020 (or next business day). *This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the above-referenced section, and it is not subject to any further environmental review.

To ensure delivery prior to the hearing, written information from the public is encouraged to be submitted to Planning Services by Friday the week prior to the meeting. Planning Services cannot guarantee that any FAX or mail received the day of the meeting will be delivered to the Zoning Administrator prior to any action.

COUNTY OF EL DORADO ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TIFFANY SCHMID, Planning and Building Department Director May 15, 2020 5/15 7739 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000425 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GERMAN AUTO WERKS, located at 3943 Missouri Flat Rd., Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): James Drew English, 1819 Beals Rd., Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: June 15, 2009.

Signature of Registrant: /s/ James D. English JAMES D. ENGLISH 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 May 11, 2020.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5 7740

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Teachers and staff got to see their “kids” during Staff Appreciation Day at Gold Trail Union School District May 5.

The staff and students gave each other air high fives, air hugs, waves and endless smiles.

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teacher once said “I call my students my kids because in our year together, they aren’t just kids on my class list. They become part of my heart.” This could not be more true of the heart found at Gold Trail Union School District (GTUSD) in Placerville.

On Tuesday, May 5, the Parent Teacher Organization along with their wonderful community had an idea for staff appreciation day; get everyone together, observe social distancing guidelines and celebrate the above philosophy through a car parade to show our appreciation for them.

Teachers, and staff were eager to come to the district campus to see “their” kids. To be able to give them air hugs, air high fives, waves, shouts of joy and endless smiles is exactly what the staff and families needed during these times of uncertainty.

The joy that was embodied truly showcases the heart of the district.

“This Staff Appreciation day may have looked very different from the normal PTO provided lunch, and special gifts, but it meant more to us than anything money could buy” said Superintendent Scott Lyons.

“We found a way to connect to our community, a community that means more to us than they will ever understand.”

For more information regarding GTUSD visit gtusd.org and facebook.com/GTUSD.

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ttention artists, while sheltering in place please consider creating art to fit the theme of Art on the Divide’s seventh Invitational Art Show, Sierra Inspirations.

AODC Gallery invites artists in all media to submit artwork for this upcoming juried show to be displayed Aug. 28 through Sept. 27.

The theme this year focuses attention on the beautiful Sierra area. It won’t be hard to find a subject that brings inspiration.

Early bird deadline is July 24. Information regarding entries is available on the AODC Gallery website, artonthedivide.com/events.

A committee of artists from the gallery will jury in the pieces. As before, there will be an artist’s reception Sept. 13. The public and all artists are invited to attend and vote for their favorite piece.

A People’s Choice Award will be recognized by a ribbon at the end of the show.

AODC Gallery is located at 6295 Main St., Georgetown. Questions can be directed to aodcgallery@gmail.com.

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need is just as acute,” Kevin told the Mountain Democrat.

They reached out to Armaghan Mirhaj, head of Golden Hills School in El Dorado Hills, where both the couple’s children attend, and were immediately offered use of the school’s 3D printer.

“Golden Hills is big on community as a core element of our school’s culture, so it made so much sense to get our school involved,” Kevin said. “Parents and students are chipping in to help.”

Together with the Miyashiros’ 3D printer and using the PRUSA Protective Face Shield-RC3 design, parent volunteers have been able to produce 30 to 50 masks per week and donate

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Nikki Spies wears a face masks she made. She’s selling masks to raise money for the food bank in Sacramento. them to the Marshall Medical Foundation, the healthcare staff at the Sacramento County

Department of Corrections and to smaller, local medical clinics.

Each set takes about five hours to print out, but Kevin said he’s hopeful other folks with 3D printers may join them in their crusade.

“Just adding one more printer could really increase production,” he said.

Elizabeth Stewart, business director for Golden Hills added, “Part of Golden Hills’ mission is character development for our students to become global citizens. We are 100% behind the idea the family presented to us.”

If you would like to contribute to Golden Hills’ mask-making efforts or find out more information call (916) 933-0100.

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Local diaper, wipes giveaway continues News release Pregnancy Counseling Services continues its diaper supply to help those in need during this COVID-19 crisis. Nearly 1,000 diapers have been distributed.

“We are so blessed to continue to serve the county in this practical way,” said Executive Director TaNelle Forgy. “The community continues to provide and God is leading the way.”

A two-week supply can be received a couple of different ways: 1) Call the office to schedule a time to come by. If you leave a message, leave a callback number, your name and what size diapers needed.

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