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The El Dorado County Fair may not take place this summer as mass gatherings may not yet be permitted come July under the state’s COVID-19 reopening plan. The El Dorado County Fair brings in about $650,000 each year, which is roughly half of the fairgrounds’ annual budget.
El Dorado County Fair in trouble Dylan Svoboda Staff writer
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The COVID-19 pandemic is jeopardizing one California institution with roots that reach back to the Gold Rush days. The El Dorado County Fairgrounds, “We never along with dozens of other local expected to fairgrounds across have to use all California, are facing insolvency as the of our savings coronavirus-forced for one loss.” shutdowns take away much-needed — Jody Gray, revenue streams. El Dorado County Fair “Your local and Event Center CEO fairgrounds are the go-to place during disasters in your community — such as wildfires, floods, pandemics ... ” a press release from the El Dorado County Fair Association states. “They are the hub of the community … All of this could change due to the consequences of COVID-19.” The coronavirus pandemic is endangering the county fairgrounds’ main revenue stream. Fair organizers announced in early May they will move this year’s event to July 9-12, barring further complications. El Dorado County Fair and Event Center CEO Jodi Gray was lucky enough to re-book the vendors, entertainers and judges for the event, which was originally planned for June 18-21. But the longer the virus lingers, the less likely El Dorado County families and friends will enjoy corn dogs, cotton candy and carnival rides this summer. Mass gatherings, like county fairs, will be the last events approved by the state under Gov. Gavin Newsom’s reopening plans. n
El Dorado High School graduating senior and Cougars quarterback Danny Bell pops his head out of his family’s SUV as the class of 2020 rolls into downtown Placerville Thursday evening to pick up their diplomas in a graduation ceremony adapted for COVID-19 social distancing. While the weekend would have seen area high schools mark this milestone achievement more traditionally without a global pandemic — students, teachers, parents and administrators put their heads together to best the health crisis.
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An enthusiastic cheering squad at Union Mine High School, above, put out hundreds of balloons around campus and rallied for every graduating senior as they passed by. Union Mine High School graduate John Poirot, right photo, celebrates as he takes the stage with his well-earned diploma in hand. Union Mine also held an event to celebrate seniors Thursday night with grads able to practice social distancing in a drive-through graduation. Union Mine may still have a more traditional ceremony later this summer.
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3 men believed drowned in Cosumnes River Dylan Svoboda Staff writer Three Sacramento men have possibly drowned in the North Fork of the Cosumnes River. El Dorado County sheriff ’s officers were dispatched to the Happy Valley Cut Off area of the river Thursday around 4 p.m. It was reported that three men, two 20-year-olds and a 24-year-old, all from Sacramento, had been swept into the river and were no longer visible, according to sheriff ’s spokesman Anthony Prencipe. After a search by the El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office Dive Team, with the aid of a helicopter and multiple fire and rescue crews, the three men couldn’t be located yesterday. The EDSO Dive Team began another search Friday morning, Prencipe said.
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The parade of El Dorado High School graduates arrives in downtown Placerville Thursday night. The grads were escorted by friends and family who shined up and decorated all sorts of vehicles to ride in the diploma-pick-up parade. Crowds lined Main Street, awaiting the graduating seniors and cheering them on.
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David Chapdelaine April 5, 1945-May 22, 2020
David Chapdelaine was born April 5, 1945 and died May 22, 2020 with his family by his side at his home in El Dorado, Calif. At his request, no service will be held. David was a past owner of Poor Reds. His interests included fishing, hunting and gardening. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Bonita Chapdelaine; his sister Arlene Freese and husband Wayne; his children Don Chapdelaine and Delia Wray; his grandchildren Blaine Wray, Cody Wray, Jesse Wray, Scarlett Roshon and Carleah St. Thomas; his great-granddaughter Loveayah Wray; and many nieces and nephews. Donations may be sent to Snowline hospice.
Edna Agnes Curran Dec. 21, 1925-May 23, 2020
Edna was born to Italian immigrants Antonio and Ermengarda Villalta in International Falls, Minn., on the first day of winter 1925. The family, including brother Venicio and sisters Licia and Vilma moved to San Francisco in 1930. Edna married Dr. Frank Curran on Sept. 15, 1960 and they had two children; Shawn in 1962 and Kelly in 1965. Edna enjoyed playing golf and was an active member of Green Hills Country Club in Millbrae, Calif., from 1965 until they moved to Placerville, Calif., in 1979 and joined Cold Springs Country Club where they enjoyed many years playing golf. Edna was a very active member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and for many years Holy Trinity Parish. She gave generously of her time and talent. She has been a volunteer with Project Linus for many years and has made hundreds of quilts and blankets. She was predeceased by her parents; siblings Venicio Villalta and Licia Marazzi; brothers-inlaw Gurnet Marazzi and George Sirovatka and husband Dr. Frank Curran. Edna is survived by her beloved sister Vilma Sirovatka; son Shawn M. Curran (Lucy); daughter Kelly Tigue (Jim); grandchildren Shawn J. Curran, Somer Curran, Cole Curran and Lauren Tigue; step-grandchildren Jennifer Tigue, Hilary Tigue (Tommy Southam); step-great-grandchildren Lily Tigue Southam and Pearl Tigue Southam; sisterin-law Jay (Villalta) Romiti and many nieces, nephews and friends. A funeral mass will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church in the future. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to St. Patrick Catholic Church or Project Linus of El Dorado County.
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June 2, 1938-May 2, 2020
Fay Wong, loving husband, proud father of three children, four grandchildren and friend to many, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday May 2, 2020, with his family by his side. Born on June 2, 1938, Fay came to the United States from China at the age of 7. He spent his early days in Oakland, Calif., graduating from Oakland Tech High in 1956. Fay went on to join the Army that same year and would serve as a heavy machine operator. Following his discharge, Fay had a long 38-year career working in the grocery industry at Safeway. Fay held numerous positions, which included managing several stores throughout the Bay Area. He had a strong working relationship with his employees, of which many remember him as both a friend and mentor. Fay married Keiko Kuritsubo in 1959 and together they raised their three sons in the Bay Area. Fay’s marriage to Keiko ended in 1975, though they would remain close friends throughout his life. In 1998 Fay married Bonnie Chandler and together they would retire to Pollock Pines, Calif., where he would spend some of the best years of his life. Bonnie and Fay shared a tremendous amount of love for each other and were fortunate to have traveled in their motorhome to Illinois late last year and spend quality time with family and friends. Throughout life Fay enjoyed numerous outdoor related activities including camping, fishing and cruises to Alaska. Annual trips to the Klamath River with his sons in the 1980s, and eventually a cabin at Eagle Lake with his wife Bonnie, were no surprises to those that knew him. In addition to the great outdoors, Fay was also an avid bowler and consistently held averages in the 180-190 range. As Fay settled into the good life, he truly valued the friendships that he developed with the Seniors in Retirement community, along with his surrounding neighbors. Whether it was meeting at Knotty Pines Lanes for a few games with friends or a weekly poker get together, Fay cherished every moment with the guys. Fay especially enjoyed spending time with his family. He and Bonnie would host an annual Super Bowl party and made sure to cook everyone’s favorite dish. Fay loved his family dearly and would often inquire about his grandchildren and the progress that they were making in school, sports or their careers. He was very proud of all of their accomplishments and would often share their achievements with others. Fay was loved by many and will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Fay is survived by his wife Bonnie of Pollock Pines; three children Scott Wong of Reno, Nev., Larry Wong (Nicole) of Sacramento and Terry Wong (Larissa) of San Lorenzo; four grandchildren Ellyssa, Tyler, Garrett and Shannon; sister Mye Lee of Castro Valley; many loving relatives and great friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Hee Chu, Mee Foom; sister Yau Wai and brother Jason Wong. Funeral services are being delayed until a future date when family and friends can meet to celebrate the wonderful life that Fay lived.
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May 14 7:47 p.m. A 55-year-old man was arrested on Goldcrest Street on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance.
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3 new COVID19 cases; one hospitalization Dylan Svoboda Staff writer El Dorado County officials reported three new COVID-19 cases Thursday, bringing the total confirmed cases to 84. With two new recoveries the number of known, active cases is now 23. It’s been a week of increases in the county’s COVID-19 case count. The county reported four new cases Monday, two new cases Tuesday and one new case Wednesday. County health officials on Thursday also reported that one COVID-19 patient was hospitalized, requiring intensive care. With two new cases, the Lake Tahoe area outpaces the rest of the county with 30 residents testing positive for the virus. El Dorado Hills sits behind with 20 confirmed cases, one of them being reported Thursday. The county reported 90 additional tests since Wednesday afternoon. About 5,955 tests have been conducted on county residents to date, according to data provided by the county. No residents are known to have died from the coronavirus in El Dorado County. After a household outbreak that resulted in seven cases within one family, Diamond Springs/ El Dorado’s case count jumped to 11 late last week. Seven cases of the coronavirus have been found in both the Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/ Rescue and greater Placerville areas. The south county, north county and Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz areas of the county have a total of four, three and two confirmed cases, respectively. Women and men are evenly split between the 84 cases with 42 apiece. The median age of people who have contracted the virus is 47. Half of the confirmed cases involve patients between the ages of 18 and 49. About 35% are aged 50-64. Seven cases involve those 65 years or older, the age group said to be at the highest risk. Six cases — each from the household outbreak — are in the 17-and-under age group. There are 98,980 confirmed COVID-19 cases across California with 3,884 deaths, according to data updated Wednesday by the state Department of Public Health. Free COVID-19 appointment-only testing sites are available in El Dorado County at Ponderosa High School and Lake Tahoe Community College. The Ponderosa facility is open for appointments Thursday through Monday from 7 a.m.-noon and 1-7 p.m. and the Tahoe location is open Tuesday through Saturday from 7 a.m.-noon and 1-7 p.m. Those wishing to be tested can register for an appointment at lhi.care/covidtesting. People without internet access can call (888) 634-1123. Test results are expected to take 48-72 hours. All test results will be entered into the California Reportable Disease Information Exchange site, according to county health officials.
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citation for second homeowners. They also gave direction to the South Lake Tahoe Police Department to stop giving citations to visitors. Councilmember Cody Bass said that in the beginning the city needed to protect local residents but two months later they need to shift gears from turning people away to supporting local businesses. He wants community service officers to make sure businesses are keeping people safe and he’s been impressed with businesses selfregulating. ■
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A smart and reasonable approach to post-disaster hospital care
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or Marshall Medical Center disaster preparedness is an everyday priority. The COVID-19 pandemic is only the most recent example of disasters that can strike entire communities and call on each of us to respond. Because Siri Nelson disasters in California are a matter of “when” and not “if,” preparedness is a way of life for all California hospitals. Marshall Medical Center continually works with local and state agencies in preparing for disasters, from pandemics and fire to floods and power outages. We engage in drills and planning exercises with local agencies, ensure we have sufficient provisions of supplies and train for events to ensure the ongoing provision of vital healthcare services 24/7, 365 days a year. Following the Northridge earthquake in 1994, California made changes to seismic building requirements for hospitals that dictated, in essence, that hospitals be the last buildings standing after a major earthquake. These are the nation’s strictest building codes and currently 95% of all hospital buildings meet this standard. By 2025 all hospital buildings in the state will be built to withstand a major earthquake. To comply, Marshall Medical Center opened its South Wing building in 2013, a state-of-the-art facility that houses our Intensive Care Unit, Birth Center, Emergency Room, a new kitchen and cafeteria (under construction) and shelled space on the top floor for future inpatient units. When completely built out, the South Wing will house the most critical hospital services. To meet the seismic retrofit requirements for our hospital campus, we have spent approximately $36 million in the last 10 years for patient care areas, are under way in another $12 million in projects now and plan to spend another $6 million in projects before 2030. But according to the current seismic requirements, this is not enough. To meet the state’s current standards — which require we not only be standing but also fully operational after a significant seismic event — is an unreasonably high bar that no hospital can meet. If the Placerville area were devastated by an earthquake the damage to other infrastructure such as roads, water, sewer and our utility grid — each outside of our control — may limit the services we are able to provide at Marshall Hospital regardless of whether our buildings are intact. What can be done to ensure hospitals remain safe while not imposing financially crushing unfunded mandates? One solution is SB 758 (Portantino, D-La Cañada), which, if passed, would refocus the “fully operational” standard to the physical areas of the hospital where emergency services are provided n
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Letters to the Editor In charge EDITOR: o how does everyone like government control? It’s sad to think that we’re all getting a little used to it under the premise of this pandemic — a total state government shutdown of all businesses, a complete loss of personal freedom and an unconditional surrender of our civil liberties. No, none of us wants a deadly epidemic on our hands but it turned out not to be. Now, have we relinquished too much? Where does it end? Who should have the ultimate authority over your person, the state government or you? I would rather not become a pawn in a crazy game of “pandemicopoly,” or worse, see an absolute government takeover by those currently in charge. Will we all just reluctantly submit and accept this unparalleled change? This is no longer “for the public good,” but it almost seems like practice for complete tyranny and total authoritarian domination. What’s next, call out the state’s national guard to keep the peace and ban peaceful protests or maybe confiscate guns? You know they’d like to. And then, if the government thinks it can take over banks or the food supply or other critical elements this could very quickly get real ugly. If you don’t think there’s a possible underlying nefarious purpose to all of this from our state capitol, think again. I only hope and pray I’m wrong, but nothing would surprise me these days coming from Sacramento. I especially don’t like seeing our Constitution and Bill of Rights trampled on in the name of “public safety.” Any further arbitrary demonstration of dictator Newsom’s extreme mandates or executive orders will probably be met by less than favorable results or outright civil disobedience in his quest for power. Where’s that recall we all signed? Man is it time for a change. JIM ALLEN Placerville
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Like your taste of socialism? EDITOR: ince the attack by this faceless enemy (COVID19) we have found ourselves living in what the left loves to call the “new normal.” Many call it a “sneak peek of life under socialism.” So, let me ask, are you enjoying being told the business you spent your life building is nonessential and being forced to shut your doors? Even though
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you were healthy (still are) you were told you had to stay home and found yourself out of a job. You did have plenty of time to spend with your family and converse with your neighbors while waiting in long supermarket lines ... only to find empty shelves. You could meet your friends at Walmart or Target but you still can’t meet them at church. And leave it to the Democrats/Progressives to deem marijuana stores and abortion clinics essential. I am still not clear as to why one could not sit at park or beach? You probably spent more time watching television, watching the hypocrisy, ugliness and often bias of politicians and mainstream media — many who used COVID-19 as an opportunity. Democrat House Majority Whip James Clyburn said, “The $2 trillion stimulus bill is a tremendous opportunity to restructure things to fit our vision.” Nancy Pelosi sees her latest $3 trillion bill as, “an opportunity to extract more for progressive programs.” Some blue-state governors have become drunk on power, including Gov. Newsom, who stated, “The coronavirus is an opportunity to re-imagining a more progressive era as it pertains to capitalism,” adding, “to reshape the way we do business and govern.” Since proclaiming a state of emergency March 4 Newsom has issued 39 executive orders, unilaterally changing 200 laws spanning most sections of the California code. This includes new voting laws for an election six months away and overhauling Worker’s Compensation rules. Not to mention giving $75 million of taxpayers money to illegal aliens. Newsom also entered into contracts with companies with no request for bids. A public records request from the Los Angeles Times was denied, blocking details about a nearly $1 billion deal with a Chinese government-owned company to provide 2 million masks. On April 14 Pelosi congratulated Senate Democrats for blocking the Payroll Protection Program. Don’t forget Pelosi and Schumer blocked the passage of the $2 trillion CARES Act for a week. They are no friends to small business and their employees. Many blue-state governors have fought relaxing restrictions. The governor of Illinois declared that churches remain closed until there is a vaccine. The abuse of our civil liberties is not over and Democrat socialists, progressives and their supporters are pulling out all stops to use the virus and climate change for bigger government and more control. n
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ith respect 1.4 million out of about to the 330 million people. Of coronathe reported infected, virus, there have been about the operation can be 84,000 deaths (more described as a huge than 75% being older national lockdown than 64, as of May 17) of Americans and attributed to COVIDbusinesses. Its purpose: 19, a number highly To allegedly protect us exaggerated as reported from the rapid spread in my prior column of this contagious and because of the economic Larry Weitzman incentive to attribute “deadly” virus. Lefties claim there deaths to otherwise sick is no price you can put on human and terminally ill patients to COVIDlife, although they freely kill babies 19. at seven months, eight months and But for COVID-19 we have effectively even at the full term of a pregnancy. shut down the economy. In California, I guess their lives (the babies’) don’t which has the fifth largest economy in the world (an economy larger than mean much. But the life of a 92-yearFrance or the United Kingdom), Gov. old who has already had a full life and Gruesome Nuisance has shut down the because of other maladies only has a state and may not reopen until August, life expectancy of two months — of according to the most recent edict of course, we have to protect that life at Los Angles mayor Eric “the guillotine” all costs and it costs a lot. Garcetti. Both Gruesome Nuisance Most people who have contracted and “the guillotine” are Democrats in COVID-19 don’t even know they had it. The rate of infection may turn out to favor of allowing the killing of eightbe perhaps 10 to 30 times the reported month-old babies during pregnancies, infections, which now number about just ask them. The Mountain Democrat welcomes letters up to 300 words. Letters may be edited. We reserve the right to edit submissions. Include your name, address and phone number for verification purposes.
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The deaths resulting from their economic shutdowns will be far higher than the lives saved. But what is the point of this severe, quite possibly illegal shutdown of their dictatorial orders? They are like doctors performing elective surgeries on unwilling patients and the patients are dying. California’s unemployment rate is soaring from less than 4% to over 20%. According to the state’s own experts, the California budget is going to have a $54 billion deficit next year after having a more than $10 billion surplus the year before. Compounding the deficit is CalPERS, which will likely be unable to pay its promised pensions. But, not to worry, they are guaranteed by the taxpayer so that deficit will effectively run billions higher. The result of these little dictator edicts is that the lifesaving effects of their “operation” saved no one, but it certainly killed the patient — California. How do we know? Just look at Sweden, which had no shutdown. Yes, they practiced some practical form of
social distancing but their restaurants remained open, their hotels are operating, the factories are humming and people are working with little disruption to their economy as a result of COVID-19. So how is Sweden doing? About like the United States. Sweden has a land mass about the size of California and about 10 million citizens with high per capita GDP. So far, they have reported 28,000 case and about 3,500 deaths. The U.S. has reported 1.4 million cases and 85,000 deaths. The U.S. has 31.5 times the population and about 18 times the land mass (48 contiguous states). The comparison is startling. Sweden has reported 1/50 of the cases and total attributed deaths of 1/25 of the United States. In other words, without a shutdown of the general population, Sweden has fared no worse than the locked down U.S. and maybe better with respect to infection rate. Sweden performed no surgery on its population and the patient is doing well. But it gets even better when you
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The council realizes that casinos in Nevada will be opening next week so the city needs to prepare for people to come and stay in the region, although California has not yet allowed lodging to reopen. The council will formalize this decision during its June 9 meeting. Bass also said he’d like the city to be in lockstep with the county and state so that when lodging does open, the council won’t need to meet, it
“I had everything I needed so I thought I could do something to help,” said James. James’ first delivery of essential items went to 90-year-old Barbara Julier of Placerville. Julier lives with daughter Martie Coryell. “Surprised, relieved and grateful,” said Coryell. “I had that neighborly feeling — like in years past.” James said he has given essential goods (toilet paper, paper towels, Clorox wipes/cleaner, gloves, masks, baby wipes and more) to more than 13 locals in need. “When I gave her the things she needed she had this look of such appreciation,” James explained. “It made me feel so good inside I decided first off to not charge money.” James, who has worked on homes for 34 years, moved to Placerville from the East Coast and started Precision Plus in 2016.
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that were already nearly a decade in the making. In May 2011, during the Great Recession, the state cut all $32 million in funding for California’s fairs. The EDC Fairgrounds, according to the press release, lost 25% of its funding due to the cuts. Now, what’s kept the fair afloat since then is gone. “El Dorado County Fairgrounds cut spending (in 2011), created new methods of generating revenue, streamlined interim rentals, ran a bar during the fair and 4th of July and created other events, such as the popular Crab and Chowder Gala,” according to the association. All that has been put on hold thanks to the pandemic. Since the shutdowns began, the fair has brought in virtually no money — relative to its regular budget, Gray said. “We have sold about $1,000 worth of compost, we have had $175 in donations, about $200 in horse ride passes and that is about it,” she said. Right now the EDC fair is digging into its savings account just to stay alive. “We never expected to have to use all of our savings for one loss,” Gray told the Mountain Democrat Thursday. “We were very fortunate until now. We have always been very frugal
and proud of how we managed our finances. Thank goodness, otherwise, we really would be in worse trouble.” And that will run out without financial relief or a recuperated income stream. Gray said the fair will “limp along” — if not close — if the status quo remains until 2021. If the fair is indeed canceled, this year will be the first since World War II without a county fair on the West Slope. The county’s first recorded fair was in 1859 in Coloma, according to the fair’s website. Until 1939 the fair was held at various locations including Coloma, Diamond Springs and downtown Placerville. That year it moved to its current location on Placerville Drive. If this is the death knell, El Dorado County will be losing much more than the site itself. Gray counts the fairgrounds as a vital community resource. The fairgrounds serve as a home for self-improvement classes, nonprofit fundraisers, evacuation and cooling centers, dog and car shows, weddings, funerals and countless other events and gettogethers. “All fairs in California are in trouble,” Gray said. “Fairs should not be forgotten in the (COVID-19) bailout … Our Fairgrounds are too important to be forgotten.”
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(ER, surgery and recovery care). We are asking Sen. Brian Dahle, Assemblyman Frank Bigelow and Assemblyman Kevin Kiley to support SB 758. This is a common-sense solution that ensures vital services continue while not robbing our community of vital healthcare services it deserves. SB 758 strikes the right balance between ensuring rapid access to lifesaving services and preventing the premature closure
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Currently, El Dorado County is dipping its toes into Stage 3 of Newsom’s reopening plan, while still formally in Stage 2. Retail outlets, dine-in restaurants and hair salons have reopened, but gyms and drinks-only bars are still closed. The timeline for Stage 4, which includes large-scale events like sporting events, concerts or fairs, is still unknown. Gray told the Mountain Democrat a few weeks back that El Dorado County’s fair wouldn’t take place without being in Stage 4 of the reopening process. Several other county fairs across California, such as San Joaquin and Orange counties, completely called off their events for 2020. The annual fair is the outand-out breadwinner for the El Dorado County Fairgrounds. Each year the fair brings in about $650,000, which is roughly half of the fairgrounds’ annual budget, Gray said. If the fairgrounds are closed for events through the year, it will lose about $1,266,000 in revenues and savings, she said. As of last week, the fairgrounds had lost about $200,000 and counting in interim rental revenue. “It will be difficult to keep the gates open,” admits fair spokeswoman Suzanne Wright in the press release. The shutdowns have exacerbated financial difficulties
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of some hospitals. SB 758 can help ensure we can weather an unlikely disastrous earthquake. We urge our state leadership to support SB 758 so we can continue to focus on what matters most — the health and safety of El Dorado County residents. Siri Nelson is CEO at Marshall Medical Center.
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They are elitists who justify their policies/agenda because “they know what is best for all.” I see the coronavirus as a wake-up call for all Americans. We have to remain vigilant and ever watchful. I quote Molly McCann, director of the Phyllis Schlafly Virginia Constitution Center, who
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compare the flu to COVID-19. With respect to the flu, the country just goes along — no lockdowns, just common sense. If you look at the last couple of years, the comparison is uncannily similar. Let’s look at the numbers for the 201718 flu season. Original estimates were double the actual numbers. There were 45 million reported cases of which 810,000 required hospitalization. Sixty-one thousand deaths were attributed to the flu and more than 80%were older than 65. The spread was concentrated in the Northeast. For 2016-17 there were 14 million cases with 500,000 hospitalizations and 38,000 deaths, with more than 75% seniors. 2018-19 had similar numbers with the predictions showing double the actual. It is estimated that COVID -19 infections may be in the tens of millions with most infected showing few, if any, symptoms. In
other words, for the flu the country goes on like normal, vaccine or no vaccine, and the caseload is still massive. In the case of
COVID-19, shutting down the country is an over-the-top reaction. There is little difference between the flu and COVID-19 except the
leftist politicians who see nothing but a power grab. Larry Weitzman is a Placerville resident.
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he El Dorado Union High School District (EDUHSD) is proud to have four administrators honored as this year’s regional Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Administrators of the Year. Paul Neville (Principal, Union Mine High School), Donald Azevada (Assistant Principal, Oak Ridge High School), Joyce Walker (Nutrition Services Supervisor, Oak Ridge High School) and Serena Fuson (Executive Assistant to the Superintendent, EDUHSD District Office). Union Mine Principal Paul Neville was recognized as the Silver Star Winner for secondary principals. Creativity, innovation and follow through are key character traits for Neville. He has worked tirelessly to have “high expectations and unwavering support” for the students of Union Mine High School (UMHS). Under his guidance, the enrollment on the UMHS campus has grown and families from throughout the district have elected to commute to the school. Neville’s decision-making is centered on the belief that all students can learn. He spends countless hours evaluating data from a variety of sources to identify areas of success, concern and improvement at UMHS. Neville supports the growth of his staff and works to help each of them attain their goals. He strives for effective teacher effectiveness and works tirelessly to support teachers in their endeavors. Neville exhibits his personal code of ethics in a quest to always improve. As a former
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coach, he is no stranger to hard work, continual practice and teamwork. Over the last two years with Neville’s support and leadership, UMHS hosted the districtwide Unified Sports Track and Field event. Neville’s vision in bringing the program to UMHS has truly become a way of encouraging kindness and inclusion that has spread campus-wide. Oak Ridge Assistant Principal Donald Azevada was recognized as the Secondary Co-Administrator Region 2 Administrator of the Year. Azevada models the highest levels of ethics and commitment to the profession of education. He is highly respected by his peers and the teaching community. Azevada is intelligent, organized and thoughtful. He is in charge of technology at Oak Ridge High School (ORHS). He has led the rollout of two technologies including the replacement of smartboards by smart tv’s as well as the transition from scantron assessments to a digital model called GradeCam. Azevada also manages the ORHS athletic program of 1,300 athletes of whom are supported at matches by 2,400 plus students. Under
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the leadership of Azevada and the school’s Athletic Director, they created a student leadership team that took ownership of student behavior at sporting events. These students have taken leadership of their cheering section to ensure the highest standard of sportsmanship is maintained. Azevada has served as a mentor to new teachers and administrators over the course of the last three years. He has established a highly effective 2-year program for all new teachers to ensure their success. He is also a mentor to all new administrators. Oak Ridge Nutrition Services Supervisor Joyce Walker was recognized as the Classified Leader Region 2 Administrator of the Year. Walker has a global vision of education. Every day she comes to work to serve young people and to support their desire to learn. She never loses sight of her role in the bigger goal of educating our youth. Walker understands how vital the nutrition services of our district are to our mission of teaching and learning and n
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dorable Molly, a 6-year-old Rottweiler mix, is awaiting adoption at the El Dorado County Animal Shelter in Diamond Springs and has her paws crossed that she finds her human family soon. She’s such a people person dog. She loves to hang out with her people and would do well with someone who works from home. She is selective about her dog pals but loves people of all ages. Molly needs secure, six-foot fencing at her new home so she doesn’t visit neighbors. Molly is one of several adoptable dogs that require a fence check by El Dorado County Animal Services before the adoption can be finalized. A fence check helps ensure the safety of the dog, as well as other animals and people in the community where the
Eileen Jassowski El Dorado County Animal Services Volunteer dog lives. “Fence checks are fairly routine and we try to make the process as easy as possible,” said Animal Services Chief Henry Brzezinski. “Our officers will confirm that the home has a fence that is in good condition and that prevents the dog from jumping over or crawling under it. This is especially important for dogs with a history of roaming. We don’t want to see any dog wander off and get hit by a car or encounter other dangerous situations.” The shelter works hard to find a good match for the needs of
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Molly is one of several adoptable dogs that require a fence check by El Dorado County Animal Services before an adoption can be finalized. the dog in the adopter’s home. Animal Services officer Ashley Bragg shared a story of an adoption that didn’t go through. “During our fence check, we found that the person didn’t have
a fence and planned to keep the dog outside under a trailer. The person was hoping to put the dog on a runner. Keeping a dog on a runner isn’t a good life for a dog. A runner restricts movement and
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2020 is New Morning Youth & Family Services 50th anniversary. Throughout the year there will be 50 years’ worth of stories about the New Morning Shelter. Readers will see stories from staff and board of directors as well as stories about the children who the agency has served through the eyes of the staff and some stories directly from the clients.
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anielle grew up in a household where her parents were heavy drug users and alcoholics. Strangers came in and out of the house at all hours of the night. One night, a man came into Danielle’s room and raped her. She was 11. She told her parents who dismissed it, saying that she must have just had a nightmare. Danielle decided to run away from home and began hanging out with a group of troubled teens. She became very close to these disturbed kids and admired them. They weren’t the best role models for her but she figured they cared more about her than her own parents. She felt that she’d better do what they wanted or they might turn their backs on her too. She began stealing,
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assaulting people and using drugs and alcohol. Shortly after, she ended up spending a few years in a juvenile hall for her crimes. When she got out, she was placed in a foster home. Her foster parents got her immediately into New Morning’s therapy services. Her therapist helped her through her feelings of abandonment and severe depression. She learned why she joined the gang and how her life spiraled out of control. After years of intensive therapy, she became a peer mentor to some of the younger detainees in juvenile hall. She plans to attend college and aspires to become a child psychologist. For 50 years New Morning has provided a safety net of services to youth and their families in El Dorado County, including the only 24-hour emergency youth shelter in the county for homeless, runaway and in-crisis youth. The nonprofit provides professional counseling services to children age birth to 18 and supports children and youth who are victims of abuse, struggling with alcohol and drug issues, experiencing trauma and facing school failure. Other services include parent education, assist youth aging out of foster care and Latino outreach.
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in California to chain a dog to a stationary object,” she said. Dogs appreciate a wonderful yard at home where they can exercise, play and explore. Smelling new things, alerting their owner to neighbors walking by and listening to the birds chirp all provide mental stimulation and decrease boredom. A secure yard combined with daily walks to enjoy a change of scenery help your dog stay in shape and mentally happy. There are many choices of fences to work within your budget and help keep Fido safely in your yard. Animal Services receives many calls about roaming dogs and occasionally dogs harming and/or worrying livestock. A good strong fence is the best solution to keep roaming dog’s home safe and out of the shelter. As Robert Frost wrote in his poem, “Mending Wall,” “good fences make good neighbors.” “If it’s been a while since you performed a fence check around your property, now is a good time to look around and repair loose or missing boards, address areas where animals
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horoscope by Holiday Mathis n today ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll know where you belong in the big picture, but it will be challenging to translate that into an action plan that makes sense for today. When in doubt, just do what makes you smile. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Sometimes, the difference between feeling like you’re accomplishing something and actually accomplishing something is hard to detect on your own. Working in a diverse team solves this problem. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Don’t let the negative events of the past define how you feel about someone right now. Adjust. Think about what people are good at, and hang your mental frame around that. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Stay informed, but recognize when you’re getting too saturated with information to act out of clearheaded optimism. The truth will be intense, so try to take it in small doses. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your personal boundaries come in many forms. You have your iron wall-type limits, and then you have softer lines. Today’s boundaries will be like doggy gates that can be moved as needed to make life easier. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Today is strange and wonderful because you choose to see it as such. Your attitude and curiosity will merge to lead you on a brief and inspired journey. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Not all your relationships are
meant to float, but you try to lighten them up as much as possible. You overlook faults, forgive the little things and find humor where you can. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It’s pretty easy to know when it’s time to do the right thing; it’s always now. “He who postpones the hour of living rightly is like the rustic who waits for the river to run out before he crosses.” -- Horace SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Destiny definitely has played a strong supporting role in your life, but you are still the big star of the picture. You can counter any move destiny makes with an alternative timeline of your own creation. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Anger is more active than sadness. Fear can go a lot of different ways -- paralyzing, motivating, confusion, clarity. The same goes for love. Don’t be afraid of any emotion. Let them power you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You are kind, respectful and sensitive to the needs of others. You see problems as puzzles to be solved and setbacks as opportunities. Your leadership will be sought after. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). In order to be promoted, prioritized or generally sought out, you must demonstrate the kind of performance someone is looking for. It won’t be hard for you, once you know what’s expected. Research and ask.
may have dug that need to be refilled and other maintenance,” advised Chief Brzezinski. “It’s great to be proactive in addressing this now since summer is approaching and more animals and people will be spending time outdoors.” If you have questions about adoptions or about Animal Services’ process for fence checks, please reach out. Call (530) 621-5795 to speak to shelter staff or make an appointment to come meet the wonderful animals available for adoption. Adoptable animals are also shown on our website edcgov.us/Government/ AnimalServices/pages/pet_adoption. aspx. As a reminder, Animal Services has a West Slope shelter, 6435 Capitol Ave. in Diamond Springs, and a Tahoe area shelter, 1120 Shakori Drive in South Lake Tahoe. Please note that due to COVID-19, the shelters currently require visitors to call ahead to make an appointment before visiting and to use social distancing practices to keep everyone safe.
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her primary concern is always how to feed as many students as possible, so they can learn that day. She has had to manage many emergencies in her long career as a Nutrition Services Supervisor. Whether it is managing power safety shutdowns, broken water mains and crashing computer networks, she finds a way to succeed every day. She understands that if students cannot eat they cannot learn. There has never been a time that Walker didn’t find a way to overcome the challenge presented to her and find a way to feed her students. She is the epitome of a professional and an educator and has the highest moral character. Her motives are pure and easy to ascertain. She is a strong leader of her team. Her team respects her and relies on her leadership. She models sincerity, kindness, respect and professionalism. She is a prominent and respected figure at ORHS. Executive Assistant to the Superintendent Serena Fuson was recognized as the Confidential Employee Region 2 Administrator of the Year. Fuson has done an amazing job of supporting the district’s commitment to quality education, student achievement and helped propel the district’s vision of learning to the school community. She promotes the success of all students through her application of
the district newsletter, website, social media and print media that support, nurture and sustain a positive school culture and highlight instructional programs that focus on student achievement and learning. Her acumen and social media savvy, public relations statements and managing of the messaging of the district work is exceptional. As part of the management team, Fuson is focused on helping to advance the initiatives that the district and sites are taking to create a safe, efficient and effective learning environment by promoting and highlighting school programs that are being put in place by each of the site principals and administrative teams. Fuson is one of the district’s masters of technology and is able to navigate new platforms that help the district more effectively manage communication to the community through a variety of means. She is constantly learning how to use this as a model of technology infused teaching and learning for the district. “I’m so proud of the accomplishments of this group of educational leaders,” Superintendent Ron Carruth said. “Each has outstanding character and commitment to the success of our students and works respectfully with our amazing staff, students and community.”
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El Dorado High senior wins the Dan Ferrier Scholarship News release Like many high school seniors this year, Talia DeBey from El Dorado High School was disappointed to hear that many of the traditional senior rites of passage had been canceled due to COVID-19. Although she missed out on senior prom, trips and graduation ceremonies, the 18-year-old has much to celebrate. Early this month, she was awarded the Dan Ferrier Memorial Award. Like the award’s inspirational namesake, Talia has overcome challenges to become a selfless leader and role model for healthy living. The Dan Ferrier Scholarship was set up in memory of a young man who struggled in high school but was able to overcome his challenges by starting a health care program out of his home. His focus was on helping people understand the connection between a healthy body and a healthy mind. Unfortunately, Ferrier’s life was taken too soon. While trying to protect the patrons at a bar he worked at in Old Town Sacramento, he was shot and killed on New Year’s Eve. This scholarship is given to an El Dorado High School student that has demonstrated Ferrier’s passion for helping others through personal growth,
health and fitness. This student must have also overcome difficult obstacles to achieve success. This scholarship is in honor of Ferrier to keep his story alive. Fitness has played a large role in Talia’s life. She was a competitive gymnast for 11 years and she participated in several sports that each requires strength, determination, character and consistency. She has enjoyed three years of advanced PE, serving as an inspiration and provided consistent encouragement for her classmates to embrace healthy exercise. Talia completed her last year of volleyball and started to compete in gymnastics after overcoming an extensive injury last year. Talia was excited to start again with the EDHS track team until the sports season was canceled. Overcoming the struggles and challenges of her injury has reinforced her motivation and belief that “persistence leads to progress.” Enjoying supporting friends and family with their fitness goals, Talia became a volunteer coach for gymnastics and Jr. Cougar Cheer. She was involved in community youth leadership for seven years and served as a county ambassador for four years. These experiences helped Talia realize her passion for helping people reach their goals. She also believes that having a healthy mindset and habits Courtesy photo will help one stay focused on their goals. Talia said Talia DeBey was awarded the Dan Ferrier Scholarship for her The New York Times Syndication Sales Corporation n See scholarship, page B4 New passion helping others, health and fitness. 620 Eighth Avenue, York,forN.Y. 10018 For Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 For Release Monday, June 1, 2020
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The Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for multiple limited Utility Worker Positions within the Hydroelectric Division of Operations. Under direct supervision performs a variety of manual labor assisting District staff with maintenance and construction activities of tasks associated with the installation, repair and maintenance of water distribution and collection systems, canals and water conveyance systems used for the operation of the hydroelectric power plant, irrigation ditches, and lakes; and operates light and moderately heavy power driven equipment. For a complete job description and the REQUIRED application, please visit our website at www.eid.org or call 530-642-4057.
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facility on a short-term stay under Medicare Part A, as the costs for this test, including sample collection, are already covered as part of the stay.) If you receive Medicare home health services, your home health nurse can collect a sample during a visit. Nurses working for rural health clinics and federally qualified health clinics also can collect samples in beneficiaries’ homes under certain conditions. Or you can go to a “parking lot” test site set up by a pharmacy, hospital or other entity in your community. We’re doing similar things in the Medicaid program, giving states flexibility to cover parking-lot tests as well as tests in beneficiaries’ homes and other community settings. We also implemented the Families First Medicaid eligibility option, which allows states to cover tests for uninsured people with no cost-sharing. Individuals should contact their state Medicaid agency to apply for this coverage. Both Medicare and Medicaid cover serology or antibody tests for COVID-19. These tests can help identify who has been exposed to the virus. Medicare generally covers the entire cost of COVID-19 testing for beneficiaries with Original Medicare. If you’re enrolled in a Medicare Advantage health plan, your plan generally can’t charge you cost-sharing
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Exchange students need U.S. homes News release ASSE Student Exchange Programs is looking for American families to host high school students from Eurasia, Germany and countries with significant Muslim population. All these exceptional students have received scholarships through the U.S. State Departmentsponsored programs: Future Leaders Exchange Program, Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange Program and Kennedy Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Program. These scholarship recipients will spend an academic year in the U.S. The historical U.S. State Department programs seek to foster democracy and values inherent in a free market economy. Support of these students and programs like this reinforces the United States’ commitment to education and opportunity throughout the world. ASSE is currently seeking host families for these well-qualified, bright, motivated and well-screened students coming from various parts of the world, including Latvia, Ukraine, Poland, Egypt, Jordan, Ghana and Germany. By living with local host families and attending local high schools, these scholarship students acquire an understanding of American values and build on leadership skills. If you are interested in opening your home and sharing your family life with a young person from abroad call (800) 733-2773, go online at ASSEhosts.com or email asseusawest@asse.com.
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she is grateful for the many mentors she has had throughout her journey. “My coaches Vicki Schafer and Peanut encouraged me and supported my love for fitness. They have been amazing role models and I can’t thank them enough,” DeBey said. In addition to fitness and healthy lifestyles, Ferrier and Talia both struggled in school and worked hard to maintain grades. Like Ferrier, Talia found asylum in the gym and other physical endeavors including rock climbing and bouldering. Her connection to his goals and life coaching mission inspired her to apply for the scholarship. When Talia told her family about the award, her mom cried sharing that she knew Ferrier. She told Talia that “Dan was an amazing soul. Truly selfless, with such a caring heart. What an honor to receive this award. I know you will pass on his passion and dedication for self-improvement.” Talia plans to attend California State University, Chico to study business and nutrition. She wants to follow her vision to become a personal trainer and own a health and life coaching business. Taking a page from Ferrier’s playbook and signature “no regrets” attitude, Talia declared “If you want it, work for it! And know that I will be here to help!”
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El Dorado High School senior grad Eva Stonebrook and her sister Elissa, left photo, share a sunny disposition as they take advantage of the sunroof on their sunflower-decorated ride. El Dorado High School grad Justin Vincent, right photo, is handed his diploma from school staff stationed along Main Street. After arriving in downtown Placerville graduates hopped out of their vehicles to accept their diplomas.
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Union Mine grad Taylor Brown, left photo, awaits his turn to take the commencement stage in the back of a classic pickup truck joined by family and friends. While holding up congratulatory posters and blowing bubbles, future D’backs Brody, Hayden and Lily, from left, right photo, greet graduating Union Mine seniors at the entrance to the school.
Public Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000405
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000412
The following person(s) is/are doing business as: INTROSTORY, located at 3040 Courtside Dr., Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registered owner(s): Noel Villalpando, 3040 Courtside Dr., Diamond Springs, CA 95619 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Noel Villalpando NOEL VILLALPANDO 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) 5/11, 5/18, 5/27, 6/1 7728
The following person(s) is/are doing business as: STACMed, located at 4944 Windplay Drive, Ste. 112, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): STAC Systems, Inc., 4944 Windplay Drive, Ste. 112, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: Nevada. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: April 1, 2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Douglas Stone DOUGLAS STONE, 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 May 4, 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) 5/18, 5/27, 6/1, 6/8 7742
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000408 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: COMPANION ANIMAl HOSPITAl, located at 3275 Coach Lane Suite F, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Felton Veterinary Practice, Inc., 3275 Coach Lane, Suite F, Cameron Park, CA 95682 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: April 27, 2009. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Chris A. Felton CHRIS A. FELTON, SECRETARY, FELTON VETERINARY PRACTICE, INC. 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 1, 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) 5/18, 5/27, 6/1, 6/8 7741
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000409 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: R+R CREATIVE MARKETING SERVICES, located at 6221 Crystal Blvd., El Dorado, CA 95623 Registered owner(s): Rachelle Reimers, 6221 Crystal Blvd., El Dorado, CA 95623 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: April 28, 2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Rachelle Reimers RACHELLE REIMERS 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 1, 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) 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8 7743
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NOTICE OF PUBlIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 16th day of April, 2020, the El Dorado Hills County Water District (“The District”) of El Dorado County passed Resolution 202005 declaring that noxious or dangerous weeds were growing upon or in front of the properties identified in Exhibit A of said resolution, and that the same constitute a public nuisance which must be abated by the removal of said noxious or dangerous weeds, otherwise they will be removed and the nuisance will be abated by the district authorities, in which case the cost of such removal shall be assessed upon the lots and lands from which or in front of which such weeds are removed, and such cost will constitute a lien upon such lots or lands until paid. Reference is hereby made to said resolution for further particulars. All property owners having any objections to the proposed removal of such weeds are hereby notified to attend the regular meeting of the board of directors of said district, to be held on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., when their objections will be heard and given due consideration. Dated this 13th day of May, 2020 El Dorado Hills County Water District (Fire Department) Charles J. Hartley, President By: Jessica Braddock, Board Secretary 5/18, 6/1 7744 NOTICE OF PUBlIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at the hour of 6:00 pm at 7061 Mt. Aukum Rd, Somerset California, or conducted by Teleconference if necessary Due to COVID 19 Protocols, for the purpose of establishing, by resolution, the appropriation limits for the 2020-21 fiscal year for the Pioneer Fire Protection District as described in article XIII B of the State Constitution. The proposed appropriation limits are $1,053,279.00. At said hearing the Pioneer Fire Protection District will consider all comments by interested persons. May 12, 2020, Eileen Strangfeld, Secretary Board of Directors of Pioneer Fire Protection District. 5/27, 5/29, 6/1 7766 NOTICE OF PUBlIC HEARING The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors hereby notices a public hearing pursuant to former Government Code § 25210.77e, given continuing effect through Government Code § 25210.3(d), and Government Code § 25830, Public Resources Code § 41901, and El Dorado County Ordinance Code § 3.30.03, to confirm the annual written report for the previously established Waste Management Fees within County Service Area No. 10 (CSA 10) for the fiscal year 2020/2021 fiscal year, noting that the annual fees listed below are pre-existing charges authorized under state law, and have been in place and collected since prior to the effective date of Proposition 218 (November 6, 1996) with no change in the amounts or methodology for calculating the amounts. The purpose of the hearing is to comply with the annual reporting requirements under former County Service Area law. The hearing for County Service Area 2, 3, and 9 benefit assessments/ services charges and County Service Area 10 Waste Management Fees will be conducted concurrently. Solid Waste (Charge Code 73292): $17.00 per equivalent dwelling unit (EDU) within the West Slope of CSA 10, including the City of Placerville, for the purpose of Solid Waste Management. Liquid Waste (Charge Code 73293): $15.00 per improved parcel that requires septage disposal services, but which are not otherwise served by a public sewer system within the unincorporated of the Western Slope of CSA 10 for the purpose of Liquid (Septage) Waste Management. Litter Abatement (Charge Code 73299): $6.00 per improved parcel within Zone of Benefit C, the unincorporated area of the Tahoe Basin of CSA 10 for the purposes of contributing toward the Clean Tahoe Program and the County’s Integrated Waste Management Plan for the Tahoe Basin, including litter abatement, waste reduction and recycling programs. Household Hazardous Waste (Charge Code 73294): $3.00 per EDU within CSA 10
for the purpose of Household Hazardous Waste Management. Solid Waste Reduction SLT (AB 939) (Charge Code 73295): $3.00 per improved parcel within the incorporated City of South Lake Tahoe within the Tahoe Basin area of CSA 10 for the purpose of contributing toward the Integrated Waste Management Plan for the Tahoe Basin, including waste reduction and recycling programs. A complete listing of all affected parcels and the Solid Waste and Household Hazardous Waste Generation Table of Equivalent Dwelling Units for CSA No. 10 Fiscal Year 2020/2021 by which certain fees described herein are determined are on file with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, are available at the County of El Dorado website: http://www.edcgov. us with the Board of Supervisors Agenda Reports for June 9, 2020, and on file with El Dorado County Community Development Services Administration and Finance. Said hearing will be held at the meeting place of the Board of Supervisors, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA at 10:00 A.M., or as soon as possible thereafter, on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at which time the Board will hear objections and protests to the fees. Letters commenting on or objecting to these fees may be mailed to the Board office at 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 by June 8, 2020. DATED: April 24, 2020 County of El Dorado, Department of Transportation 2850 Fairlane Court Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 621-7595 5/27, 5/29, 6/1, 6/3, 6/5, 6/8 7780 NOTICE OF PUBlIC HEARING The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors hereby notices a public hearing, pursuant to former Government Code § 25210.77a(b), given continuing effect through Government Code § 25210.3(d), and El Dorado County Ordinance Code § 3.30.03, to confirm the annual report of benefit assessments/service charges within the following Zones of Benefit within County Service Area No. 2, County Service Area No. 3, and County Service Area No. 9 for Fiscal Year 2020/2021, noting that the benefit assessments/service charges are pre-existing charges that are authorized under state law, amounts of the benefit assessment/service charges have been in place and collected since prior to the effective of Proposition 218 (November 6, 1996), and that there have been no changes to the amounts or methodology for calculating the amounts since they were established. The purpose of the hearing is to comply with annual reporting requirements under former County Service Area law. The hearing will be conducted concurrently for County Service Areas 2, 3, and 9 benefit assessments/service charges and for County Service Area 10 Waste Management Fees. CSA 2 - Road Zones Arrowbee Zn A Hidden Lake Zn B CSA 3 - Snow Removal Equipment Zones South Shore Zn 98501 West Shore Zn 98504 City of South Lake Tahoe CSA 3 – Vector Control Mosquito Abatement CSA 9 Lighting/Landscape Zones Highlands Vlg 1&2 Zn 98507 Barnett Business Pk Zn 98534 Emerald Meadows Zn 98580 CSA 9 - Drainage Zones Carson Crossing Drive Zn 98310 Creekside Est Zn 28 Stonegate Village Zn 31 La Cresta Zn 41 Bar J Ranch Zn 45 Waterford Zn 44 Parkview Heights Zn 48 Stoneridge Zn 50 Ridgeview Estates Zn 51 Crescent Ridge Zn 52 Green Valley Hills Zn 53 Village Center Zn 55 Winterhaven Zn 58 Fairchild Vlg Zn 59 Southpointe Zn 62 Marina Hills Zn 63 Marina Woods Zn 65 Summit Zn 66 Crown Valley Zn 67 Eastwood Park Zn 71 Oak Tree Meadows Zn 73 Long View Estates Zn 76 Sierra Sunrise Zn 77
Sundown Estates Zn 78 Cavalry Meadows Zn 79 Creekside Greens Zn 98389 CSA 9 - Road Zones Oakleaf Circle Zn 13 Carlson Drive Zn 15 East El Largo Zn 21 Gilmore Vista Zn 22 Tegra Zn 23 Walnut Drive Zn 24 Creekside Drive Zn 27 Many Oaks Lane Zn 32 West Greensprings Zn 37 King of the Mountain Zn 38 Randolph Canyon Zn 39 Blanchard Estates Zn 45 River Pines Estates Zn 46 Rancho Ponderosa Zn 54 Green Valley Oaks Zn 69 A complete listing of all affected parcels and benefit assessment amounts is on file with the Clerk of the Board, is available at the County of El Dorado website: http://www.edcgov.us, with the Board of Supervisors Agenda Reports for June 9, 2020, and on file with El Dorado County Department of Transportation. Said hearing will be held at the meeting place of the Board of Supervisors, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA at 10:00 A.M., or as soon as possible thereafter on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at which time the Board will hear objections and protests to the assessments. Letters commenting on or objecting to these actions may be mailed to the Board office at 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 by June 8, 2020. If an assessment is contested, the hearing may be continued by the Board until a later date. DATED: April 24, 2020 County of El Dorado, Department of Transportation 2850 Fairlane Court Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 621-7595 5/27, 5/29, 6/1, 6/3, 6/5, 6/8 7781 PRE-PASSAGE SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 5123 Pursuant to California Government Code section 25124(b)(1), the County of El Dorado Board of Supervisors hereby gives notice that, on June 9, 2020 at 9:00 a.m., it will hear and vote on the final passage of Ordinance No. 5123 amending Title 130 Zoning Ordinance, Commercial Cannabis Ordinance Sec. 130.41.100 in the Board of Supervisors Meeting Room, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667. The proposed ordinance will amend Section 130.41.100(4) (F)(2) to provide that the “Sheriff’s Office has the discretion to waive a fingerprinting if the individual owns 5 percent or less of the business.” This amendment will allow more discretion to the Sheriff’s Office when requiring fingerprinting for any owners having a share of 5 percent or less of a commercial cannabis business. (County Contact: Creighton Avila) The Board of Supervisors held the first reading of the proposed ordinance at a public hearing on May 12, 2020. A full and complete copy of the full text of the proposed Ordinance is available for viewing in the office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, California. All persons interested are invited to write their comments to the Board of Supervisors in advance of the hearing. In light of COVID-19, all persons are encouraged to observe and participate in the hearing remotely, and 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, please check the meeting Agenda no less than 72 hours before the meeting, which will be posted at https://eldorado.legistar. com/Calendar.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 Board of Supervisors at, or prior to, the public hearing. Any written correspondence should be directed to the Board of Supervisors at 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 or via e-mail: edc. cob@edcgov.us. PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT TIFFANY SCHMID, Director June 1, 2020 6/1 7797
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A NEGATIVE DEClARATION NOTICE OF PUBlIC HEARING El DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT FlUME 30 REPlACEMENT PROJECT The El Dorado Irrigation District (EID) proposes to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Section 15000 et seq., Title 14, California Code of Regulations) for the Flume 30 Replacement Project (proposed project).The proposed project involves replacing 350 feet of wooden flume structure with reinforced air-placed concrete, canal bench improvements, improvements to Forest Service Road 10-08YE, and construction of a new segment of access road. The Flume 30 project area is located east of the town of Pollock Pines in an unincorporated area of El Dorado County. The project area is south of U.S. Highway 50 (US 50) and east of Plum Creek, on federal lands managed by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), in the Eldorado National Forest (ENF). The proposed Flume 30 Replacement Project is approximately 350 feet long and consists of one ground-level and three elevated flume segments that transverse Bull Creek. The existing wooden flume and substructure would be demolished and disposed at an off-site disposal area, in accordance with applicable regulations. A new flume of precast concrete voided slab would be installed to span Bull Creek. The eastern abutment would not require additional improvements and could be used with only minor modification. The western abutment would be removed and rebuilt using a system similar to the eastern reinforced shotcrete facing and rock anchor tie backs to provide stability. Access to the project area would primarily rely on the use of existing roads. A new road of approximately 2,200 lineal feet would need to be constructed to allow access to the existing canal bench. Project construction is anticipated to take approximately 5 to 6 months. The project site is not identified on the lists specified in Government Code section 65962.5. EID is the lead agency under the CEQA for the proposed project and has directed the preparation of an Initial Study (IS) on the proposed project in accordance with the requirements of CEQA, the State CEQA Guidelines, and EID’s guidelines. The IS describes the proposed project and assesses the proposed project’s potentially significant adverse impacts on the physical environment. It concludes that the proposed project’s potentially significant or significant adverse effects on the environment could be mitigated to less-than-significant levels; therefore, a proposed MND has been prepared. Agencies and members of the public are invited to comment on the proposed IS/ MND. The comment period is from June 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020. The proposed IS/MND can be reviewed on the EID web site at www.eid.org/ceqa. Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m. on June 30, 2020. Comments can be sent to Michael Baron, Environmental Review Analyst, El Dorado Irrigation District, at 2890 Mosquito Road Placerville, CA 95667 or by email at mbaron@eid.org. The EID Board of Directors will hold a public hearing to consider the IS/MND on July 13, 2020, or at a subsequent regularly scheduled board meeting. Meetings typically begin at 9:00 a.m. Please check EID’s website for information regarding the meeting format: https://www.eid.org/about-us/board-ofdirectors/meetings-agendas-and-minutes. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California law, it is the policy of the El Dorado Irrigation District to offer its public programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. If you are a person with a disability and require information or materials in an appropriate alternative format; or if you require any other accommodation for this meeting, please contact the EID ADA coordinator at 530.642.4045 or email at adacoordinator@ eid.org at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Advance notification within this guideline will enable the District to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility. 6/1 7798
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Silva Valley Elementary School honors wonderful volunteers Patty Pope Special to the Democrat
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Silva Valley Elementary School teachers Kristin Holly, Julie Macke, Judy Holbrook, Kari Bunce, Patty Pope and Melissa Menard, left to right, stand by the school sign they decorated to celebrate all their volunteers who give their time to the school and students.
Little did Silva Valley Elementary teachers and staff know they wouldn’t be returning to campus when they left for the day March 13. Like many establishments near and far, this quaint neighborhood school community was soon notified to shelter in place, stay at home and moving forward children would be provided learning remotely. As the school staff found footing with distance learning, teachers picked up where they left off. One team had been planning Silva Valley’s annual Volunteer Recognition Breakfast. Though hosting a gathering wasn’t possible, teachers still wanted to express the school’s deep appreciation for the support provided by volunteers.
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They decided to decorate the school marquee, add flashing expressions of gratitude and get the word out. “The Silva Valley Elementary staff wanted to show our gratitude and appreciation for the parents, grandparents and community members who take time to volunteer at Silva Valley Elementary School,” said Silva Valley Principal Brandon Beadle. “As a staff, we wanted to do something for our volunteers to show our appreciation. Normally, we would show our appreciation by holding our annual volunteer breakfast. Instead, we decided this year to decorate our school marquee so everyone could see our appreciation. It is our way of saying ‘Thank You!’ The parent and community involvement in the lives of our students is truly what makes Silva Valley such a special place.”
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