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Demonstrators line the sidewalk in front of the El Dorado County Courthouse in downtown Placerville Wednesday night. Protests have been taking place nationwide since the May 25 death of George Floyd involving Minneapolis police officers.
Before the protest wrapped up, participants, joined by law enforcement officers, marched down to the Bell Tower and through Main Street.
After a smaller demonstration on the corner of Main Street and Cedar Ravine Road in downtown Placerville Tuesday, peaceful protestors turned out Wednesday night just down the street on the steps of the El Dorado County Courthouse — this time in greater numbers. The demonstration was spurred by the police-officer-involved death of Minneapolis man George Floyd. Video was captured of officer Derek Chauvin, a white police officer, as he kept his knee on the side of Floyd’s neck for almost nine minutes while Floyd, an African-American “I definitely man, was handcuffed did not expect and lying face down. The days of what we all protests in the witnessed at Minnesota city that the courthouse. followed the May 25 incident resulted The people, in demonstrations the chants spreading across the country — some and the power violent, others of our voices peaceful. A heavy presence were heard of Placerville police throughout and El Dorado County sheriff ’s Main Street.” deputies kept an eye — Elizabeth Dubose, on activities, ready Pollock Pines resident to quell any acts of and protest organizer violence or looting. But there was no need. “Things went great last night,” said interim Placerville Police Chief Joseph Wren, “no issues whatsoever.” Wren added he thinks peaceful protests like those in Placerville Tuesday and Wednesday need to be talked about more often in the media nationwide. “There are responsible protests happening and at times it seems like the media is glorifying the more violent ones,” Wren explained. “Tonight was an example to the nation of how people can practice their First Amendment rights responsibly.” Placerville police Cmdr. Kim Nida echoed n
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Arrest made after threatening Facebook comments posted Dylan Svoboda Staff writer Placerville police arrested a man Tuesday accused of making criminal threats toward community leaders on social media. Edward Ebacher, who lives in El Dorado County, was arrested on suspicion of making threatening comments on a Placerville Police Department Facebook post toward two leaders of the El Dorado Progressives, n
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Stage 3 coming once state guidelines released Dylan Svoboda Staff writer El Dorado County will move into Stage 3 of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s reopening plan — once guidelines come down from the state. The governor announced May 29 that all Stage 3 industries could resume operations in certain counties once guidelines from the California Department of Public Health are released and the county’s health officer approves. That day, the governor said the state would provide the “how” and county health officers would be in charge of “when” counties should move into Stage 3.
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Oak Ridge and Ponderosa high school grads were sent off in style last Friday with parades in El Dorado Hills and Shingle Springs. Oak Ridge grads, left photo, ride down Silva Valley Parkway as the sidewalks are lined with a congratulatory crowd. Ponderosa’s class of 2020, right photo, cruises through Bruin country with proud family, teachers and friends cheering them on.
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Ben E. Gabrielson, of El Dorado, Calif., passed away peacefully with his family members near on Saturday, May 23, 2020. He was 87-years-old. Ben was born in San Jose, Calif., and grew up mostly in Palo Alto, Calif., with 10 brothers and sisters. In his later teens, Ben lived in Cathy’s Valley, near Yosemite. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953-55, based at Fort Lewis, Wash., where he earned his final rank of Pfc. After his stint in the military, he moved back to Palo Alto, where he shortly thereafter married his wife of nearly 63 years, Joyce, having three children; Glen, Gail and Gary. Because of his own experience near Yosemite, he moved his family up to El Dorado County in 1971, settling in the Pollock Pines area, moving afterward to Placerville and then to their final home in the town of El Dorado. Ben worked in a variety of jobs in the early years, first at a bakery and then at a few Bay Area electronics firms, finally landing on his chosen career in 1966, working with his brother in residential construction and ultimately getting his own contractor’s license in 1978. He and his sons built many residences in El Dorado County and the Sacramento area, along with remodels and also built the Apple Café in Camino. Ben loved his music, playing guitar, mandolin and the piano along with excellent vocals. He and his wife Joyce played professionally in the Bay Area and they resumed this practice in El Dorado County after their move. He also loved the outdoors, mainly for fishing and hiking the lakes and streams of El Dorado county with his children. He was quite athletic as well and played in local basketball leagues, mainly in the late 1970s and early 1980s. In 1988, Ben gave his heart to his Lord Jesus Christ and was baptized at the Baptist Church in Placerville, then on Bee Street. He and his wife were members there for some time, played bells in the bell choir and served in other ways as well. Ben is survived by his wife, Joyce; daughter Gail (Gabrielson) Beckman of Sandy Valley, Nev., and his son Gary of El Dorado. He also loved his two grandchildren Jeremy Beckman of Minneapolis, Minn., and Hannah Sanchez of El Dorado, as well as his nine great-grandchildren. Plans for Ben’s memorial service for family and friends will be pending until such meetings are able to be held, hopefully sometime in July.
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Two more COVID-19 cases found 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 month. With one additional case reported last week, eight cases of the coronavirus have been found in both the Cameron Park/ Shingle Springs/Rescue. The greater Placerville area has had seven cases. 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. Men have had 52 of the 98 cases across the county. The median age of people who have contracted the virus is 47. More than half of the confirmed cases — 51% — involve patients between the ages of 18 and 49. About 33% are aged 50-64. Seven cases involve those 65
n Positive tests reported in EDH, another in SLT Dylan Svoboda Staff writer El Dorado County officials reported two new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, bringing the total confirmed cases to 98. With no new recoveries the number of known, active cases in the county sits at 30. With one new case, the Lake Tahoe area far outpaces the rest of the county with 42 residents testing positive for the virus. El Dorado Hills, which also saw one new case Wednesday, sits behind with 21 confirmed cases. Last week county health officials reported that one COVID-19 patient was hospitalized, requiring intensive care. The county reported 70 additional tests since Tuesday afternoon. About 6,527 tests have been conducted on county residents to
Red Hawk Casino reopening June 8 Dylan Svoboda Staff writer Red Hawk Casino will reopen for business Monday, June 8 at 2 p.m. Last month, casino officials announced their intention to open June 1, but decided to postpone based on “updated public health information and to ensure the safest possible environment for its employees and guests,” a press release from the company read. The Shingle Springs casino is implementing several safety precautions as it prepares to welcome back guests. The casino will conduct temperature checks at the door on all crew members and guests and require facial protection for everyone inside the casino, according to a press release from Red Hawk. The casino will request guests maintain 6-feet social distancing from others outside their household. Red Hawk is cutting back on the number of slot machines and seating at table games, installing additional hand sanitizing stations and implementing casino-wide chip cleaning. All employees will be retrained on proper handwashing and sanitizing procedures. Employees will also more frequently clean and sanitize commonly touched surfaces. Guests will be able to request additional sanitation at their slot machines. There will be less seating in casino restaurants,
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t’s the multibillion-dollar question of the moment: In the midst of a sudden recession that has erased, at least temporarily, millions of jobs, would Californians support a batch of new taxes to prop up state and local government DAN WALTERS services? Gov. Gavin Newsom implicitly posed the question in his much-revised 2020-21 budget. It assumes a $41.2 billion drop in revenues from the initial budget he unveiled in January, pegs the total deficit at $54.3 billion and makes wholesale reductions in K-12 schools, higher education and other popular services to close the gap. Newsom may be maximizing the state’s projected fiscal problem to bolster his plea, and that of other governors, for federal pandemic relief. But there’s no doubt that he and the Legislature have a big hole of some size to fill and with relief in Washington stalemated and a June 15 budget deadline looming, an option would be to boost state taxes. Recently the Education Coalition — a collection of unions, school boards and other school groups — pleaded with Newsom and lawmakers to ease the revised budget’s $6.9 billion reduction in state aid to K-12 school districts. “Schools and colleges cannot physically reopen safely with the funding level proposed in the May revision,” the coalition said in an open letter. Noting that Newsom proposes to raise $4.4 billion by suspending some business tax breaks, the coalition added, “We look to the administration and the legislature to identify and agree on alternate revenue sources, in addition to supporting the suspension of tax credits, to ensure K-12 schools can provide quality and safe educational environments for California’s six million students.” “Alternate revenue sources” is obviously a euphemism for new taxes of some kind, most likely additional income taxes on those at the top of the economic ladder. Tax the rich has been a deficitclosing maneuver in past recessions and earlier, before the pandemic struck, some members of the coalition had proposed such an increase to raise school spending. That proposal, which was to have appeared on the November ballot, was set aside to avoid competition with another measure, backed mostly by public employee unions, to raise property taxes on commercial buildings such as warehouses, hotels and office buildings. The Education Coalition’s plea for “alternate revenue sources,” the commercial property tax increase already on the ballot and dozens of pending local government tax proposals frame the question: Do concerns about cuts in schools and other services outweigh the personal economic stress that millions of voters feel as their incomes shrink? Newsom and legislators would not have to seek voter approval of new taxes, which could be passed with two-thirds votes in both legislative houses. n
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Letters to the Editor Terrific senior programs EDITOR: feel so fortunate to live in El Dorado County for many reasons. The curbside pick-up at the senior center is one of them, not to mention the wonderful Meals on Wheels program for homebound seniors. The unsung heroes at the senior center have been working tirelessly to provide nutritious and delicious meals. This program has been a lifesaver for my husband and I. Kudos to the two gracious ladies who stand outside, rain or shine, to hand you your lunches with smiles on their faces. You are very much appreciated. Thank you so much to all the wonderful people who put this much-needed program in practice. LYNN MANCHESTER Placerville
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Made in America EDITOR: remember growing up in the ‘60s and all Americans wanted quality, American-made products and even foreign countries’ citizens wanted our quality, American products. Today California Gov. Gavin Newson wants to buy $1 billion in masks from China, whose Wuhan bio lab sent overseas the coronavirus. Now that we have 32 million Americans out of work, isn’t it a big mistake to buy foreign-made masks? Do you think factories and assembly lines would come back to California? I think they will. Where was I made? I was made proudly in America. Wake up, Gov. Newsom. JEREMIAH MOTAK Placerville
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e must give credit where credit is due. Positive affirmations matter. Though quite humble, caring angels truly work in our midst, performing good deeds for the most vulnerable among us. Social Services coordinator Sherriton Kerr-Parr personally sought out and hand-delivered 100 bags of groceries for each and every tenant at a senior housing complex near Mother Lode Drive.
Such an act of altruism deserves an extra special commendation, public praise and validation. Many of my neighbors are elderly, frail, infirm and isolated. Receiving such a generous care package at their door was a life-enhancing, life-saving experience. I wish to formally nominate her for an official gold Caring Angel pin and an antique clock for her mantel. Thank you for honoring your county employee and fellow member of the community, Sherriton Kerr Parr, and all our local heroes. During this COVID-19 pandemic, such self-sacrifice, dedication and commitment to others must be recognized and applauded. FRANCISCO RODRIGUEZ Placerville
Looking out for ratepayers EDITOR: would like to thank Greg Prada for keeping an eye on the El Dorado Irrigation District. The rate increases are greater than any raise (percentage-wise) I have had in the last 20 years. I’m certain there are retired people who have even smaller increases in their income. In 1999 I moved to El Dorado County, thinking it was one of the most water-rich counties in California. Water rates were reasonable. Through mismanagement before Mr. Abercrombie (EID general manager), water rates shot up. I believe we, as a county, should fight for our water rights in court. The state keeps taking from us and giving to SoCal. Our county should be compensated. I did go to an EID meeting when Mr. Prada was on the board. He seemed to be the most vocal for ratepayers. Hopefully Greg Prada will run again to save us from these high rates in the pipeline. KEN BROOKS El Dorado Hills
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ello again. It’s so nice to see you — not on Zoom or Facetime, just right here in front of me ... even if we are elbow or foot bumping and we’re wearing masks. Even if in the preCOVID days we only tolerated each other. It’s WENDY just good to be together again. It’s like when you’re in a foreign country and you don’t speak the language and you can’t read the street signs and you’re lost. Then you hear English loudly spoken by a fellow American — someone who is being rude and obnoxious right there in the piazza. It’s a person you would have avoided at home; one you pray does not buy the house next door to you — a person with a phone and no brains. Oh, hello, it’s so good to see you. It’s about not being alone; not being completely isolated from the rest of the world; being within
touching distance, even if you don’t touch. We like being with our own kind — babies reach out to other babies, dogs perk up when they see another dog and even people who prefer their own company are glad to be out and with other humans after being quarantined. It SCHULTZ probably won’t last, this gladness at seeing each other, but maybe some of it will stay with us. Whilst we were all sheltering in place I had a weekly Zoom meeting with my daughter and my best friend. They live in San Diego and Las Vegas, respectively, and it’s been fun to have a glass of wine and catch up on each other’s lives, although none of us were doing anything. Through the weeks we watched my daughter’s nails fall off and all our hair begin the slow, inexorable process of graying and growing. My friend, who is very attached to her bangs, fretted as they
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began to interfere with her vision. My gold calligraphy pen did not cover silver roots. Extensions fell out. Four weeks ago my daughter stopped wearing her hair in a bun on top of her head. It was styled around her shoulders and it looked … beautiful. A week later my friend’s bangs had been restored to their proper length. After another week I no longer needed the calligraphy pen. Had we gotten brave and risked doing our own hair? You must be joking. We had each become covert COVIDs. My daughter told us she was in a long line for drive-thru Starbucks and the person in the car behind her recognized her and texted. She was a hairstylist. Covertly, she sneaked over to my daughter’s house with her tools and cut, highlighted and extended the entire household’s hair and then snuck away. Two weeks later she returned and did everyone’s nails. My friend was cagier about explaining her newly done bangs. It had something to do with seeing a salon with an open door and
slithering through it. Ten minutes later she slid out of the salon with a smile ... or something like that. My hairstylist texted me. We made an appointment. I showed up and knocked on a locked door. I was the only one in the salon. We disinfected individually; she sanitized the entire place three times during my covert visit. I threw away the calligraphy pen and disinfected all over again in the car on the way home. Cellphones and text have replaced the special knock used at speakeasies during Prohibition, but it’s kind of the same thing. We’re just bad to the bone. What did you do during the Q? I’ve heard from friends who have painted their entire apartment, planted their first garden in 20 years, cleaned out garages and organized thousands of photos (you really have to be bored and desperate to organize photos). What did you do during the Q — there’s a children’s book in there, somewhere. Wendy Schultz is an author and Mountain Democrat correspondent.
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Clay Street still eyed for widening, moving bridge Pat Lakey Satff writer
It’s been 18 months or so since the Clay Street Bridge in Placerville has been in the news, but those months have not been without movement toward a city project that aims to widen the roadway and possibly move what some say is an historical asset. It is precisely because the city wants to be certain all historical and cultural matters are explored and sensitively dealt with during the Clay Street Realignment and Replacement Project that the delay occurred. That, and of course, COVID-19, the City Council was told Tuesday by City Engineer Rebecca Neves. Neves updated council members regarding the project, as staff sought approval of a contract amendment so that an additional $65,708 could be paid to an engineering design consulting firm working on the project. The Clay Street widening and realignment has been talked about for decades and was given the OK to proceed in June 2016. In May of 2018, Caltrans requested, and the city supported, additional environmental studies regarding cultural and historical resources that
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Two creeks converge under the Clay Street Bridge in downtown Placerville where the narrow roadway is shared between cyclists, pedestrians and motorists. could be impacted as a result of the planned project. That process included a memorandum of understanding with the California State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) to record and preserve any historical artifacts and to outline a proper course of action should any inadvertent discovery of such items occur during construction. The detailed attention to the culture and history of the area was added to the scope of the project after representatives of local historical preservation groups asked that they be added as legal “consulting parties” regarding the Clay
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website. Ebacher’s comments have since been deleted, but not before the Placerville Police Department put a warrant out for the 63-year-old’s arrest. “This type of criminal behavior will not be tolerated and we will continue to provide a safe environment for those wishing to engage in their constitutionally protected rights,” the post read. Ebacher was booked and released Wednesday on $50,000 bail, according to El Dorado County Jail records. The original Facebook post was in regards to a demonstration Tuesday night that drew about 80 participants on the corner of Main Street and Cedar Ravine Road in downtown Placerville. Another demonstration was held Wednesday.
may reopen as long as they have implemented a safety plan which reflects those guidelines,” Williams said. “There is no additional approval needed from the county’s Public Health Department or me specifically.” Now the county is waiting on those guidelines. Newsom indicated last month that parts of California would likely move into Stage 3 by the end of June. Williams said Tuesday that she’s unaware of any timeline for
obtaining the guidelines. Williams warned that Stage 3 businesses still must hold off on reopening despite loosening restrictions around other sectors like barbershops and hair salons, which were part of the original Stage 3 plan. “I cannot stress enough, however, that if a business reopens before the state-issued guidelines have been posted, it is doing so in violation of the state’s stay-at-home order,” she said.
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But enacting a package of new state taxes could make it more difficult to gain voter approval of the commercial property tax, which would raise $10-plus billion a year for schools and local governments, and the pending local government tax measures. Moreover, with Californians already bearing one of the nation’s highest tax burdens, adding more levies could slow economic recovery. Opponents of the commercial property tax are already arguing that it would force property owners to raise rents and would thus hammer small businesses, such
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On Tuesday the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors approved county Public Health Officer Dr. Nancy Williams’ plan to reopen Stage 3 industries, which include movie theaters, gyms, nail salons, tattoo parlors, among other sectors, once guidelines for each industry are released. “My direction expressed to and supported by the board today is simple and clear: as soon as the state issues guidelines for a particular sector, those businesses
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expert agreed with the city’s original Historic Property Survey Report that the Clay Street Bridge is not eligible to be designated historical. City Engineer Neves said other ancillary reports and documents mention that the city will be respectful of “nearby documented and eligible cultural and historic resources” as the “much-needed safety project” gets underway, potentially by next year. That report by Neves didn’t sit well with some members of the “consulting parties” who had been welcomed to the table but didn’t care for the meal, with speakers during public
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Michael Saunders and Melinda Velasco. Ebacher, who goes by the nickname Eddie ElDorado, claims to be a member of the State of Jefferson, according to his YouTube channel. Saunders and Velasco were pictured with interim Police Chief Joseph Wren in the post in question, in which the department said: “We had a very productive meeting today with Mike and Melinda from El Dorado County Progressives. We will be working together to honor George Floyd’s memory. We will stand as one, El Dorado County Strong.” El Dorado Progressives is a community organization “fighting for economic and social justice, human rights and a healthy and sustainable planet,” according to the group’s
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Street project. Those groups, whose requests came in about a year late in the process but nonetheless were approved by the city, are listed as the Friends of Historic Hangtown/Friends of Clay Street, the Ancient Order of Druids Grove 1 in Placerville, the Wopumnes Niesenan Mewuk Tribe and the Shingle Springs Band of Miwuk Indians. Those groups that mostly are against moving or widening the bridge — or indeed, proceeding with the Clay Street project at all — were heard from at length, the city engineer told the council. But after all was said and done, the state’s
as restaurants, that are floundering due to forced pandemic closures. Were Congress and President Donald Trump to suddenly cough up the additional trillion dollars in state and local government aid that Newsom et al, seek, the tax question might fade, at least until November. But the chances of that happening anytime soon, if ever, are slim. 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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to fit the standard TP holder). Somewhere along the line the standard TP roll shrunk to 4.5 inches wide. Now some companies are making TP rolls 4 inches wide. Read the label before you buy. Why has this happened? Companies have tried to shrink the size of their products to save money reducing the cost of the product while still charging the same price. We as consumers do not read the label and compare products so we just grab the product we are loyal to and put into the shopping cart. This is not limited to TP; many products do this. Remember when you could buy a half-gallon of ice cream? Now you no longer can buy a halfgallon; it is 1.5 quarts. There is nothing illegal about these products as long as they are labeled as such.
Buying TP is very confusing. It is labeled with number of rolls in a package, number of sheets per role, two-ply or one-ply and the size of each sheet 4 or 4.5 inches wide. When I buy (when I can find it) I go by weight and pick up each product and feel the weight. The heavier one will have more paper in it. If you buy over the internet be especially aware. Our daughter was desperate during the coronavirus. She purchased some over the internet and the TP was half the size of a normal roll. What it boils down to is buyer beware; read the label on all the products you buy. BILL SNODGRASS (Ret.) El Dorado County Sealer of Weights & Measures
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El DORADO COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Dedicated to all aspects of ham radio. Meetings held on the fourth Thursday of each month at Federated Church, 1031 Thompson Way, Placerville, 7:15 pm. Visitors and non-hams welcome. Info at www.edcarc.net CANTARE CHORALE of the Sierra Foothills performs all styles of choral music and is always looking for talented new members. For information, audition, or to schedule an event see www. cantarechorale.com, call (530) 677-8463. or (530) 676-4432. PLAY CRIBBAGE! **All skill levels** Learn to play by ACC Rules. **Beginner instruction available.** Compete in Weekly Tournaments. Gold Country Cribbers play Wednesdays at 6:00 pm. Call 916-768-4452 for more info! DEMOCRATS – Come meet with the United Democrats of El Dorado County at Denny’s in Placerville, at noon, on the 4th Thursday of the month. Call (530)391-6414 or see edcdems.org for more information. FLEET RESERVE ASSOC, BR 275, Active Duty or Retired Veterans, USN, USMC, Coast Guard. Regular meeting on 4th Wednesday each month, social 5:30 pm, dinner 6:00 pm, and meeting 7:00 pm. Veterans Memorial Building 130 Placerville Drive, contact Larry (530) 677-3925 GOLD RUSH CHORUS now welcomes both men and women to share the joy of singing four-part harmony in the barbershop style. To learn more or to book a performance, call Howard at (530) 647-6513 or Kent (530) 651-3575 Hangtown Women’s TENNIS Club. Women of every level welcome! Come play for fun & exercise! $30 annual membership includes monthly lessons. Weds 8-10 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. WOMEN VOTERS League of Women Voters of El Dorado County voter education. For information go to lwveldorado.org or (530) 672-3141.
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EID OKs bonds to fund $70 million in projects
COMICS n SHOE by Jeff MacNelly
Dawn Hodson Staff writer Moving ahead with plans to fund big infrastructure projects, last Tuesday the El Dorado Irrigation District Board of Directors approved issuing $70 million dollars in bonds. The money will be used to pay for the Folsom Lake Intake Improvement Project, piping the Main Ditch and replacement of several flumes. The district will actually get $75 million for the bonds. According to EID staff, the $5 million difference is a premium the district will receive because investors are willing to pay more for EID’s bonds. The board also approved giving General Manager Jim Abercrombie authority to refinance several existing bonds up to $160 million depending on prevailing interest rates. Finance Director Mark Price said such authorization would only be good for six months and if not used within that time period would have to be reauthorized by the board. Then taking a break, the regular board meeting was adjourned so the board could hold a meeting of the EID Financing Corporation to discuss approving the issuance of the $70 million in bonds. A discussion that did not proceed without disagreement, Director Alan Day expressed concern that by issuing new debt the district is locking in future rate increases in order to assure investors that EID has sufficient income to repay the bonds. Those rate increases were approved earlier this year, although the board promised to review them again in November before they go into effect in January. Day asserted that ratepayers are largely unaware of those future rate increases and that customers,
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particularly those in his district, are facing increases of 10% or more. Board President George Osborne responded that the district couldn’t afford not to rebuild the pumping system in Folsom Lake as it provides approximately one-third of EID’s water and is critical to supplying El Dorado Hills customers with water. It’s also aging out, having been built back in the 1950s. Director Pat Dwyer asked what alternative Day would suggest as a way to fund the $42.7 million dollar project that has been on EID’s to-do list since 2011 and that was unanimously approved by the board back in February. Day suggested more outreach to the public is needed on the planned future rate increases and making the rate increases “more straight forward.” Not opposed to all the improvements, he proposed proceeding with the Folsom Lake project but putting off issuing the bonds as well as the other proposed projects. In response Director Lori Anzini said that would be more kicking the can down the road, which had been done by past boards of directors. In the end the board voted 4-1 to proceed with the bond issuance with Director Day the lone no vote. With the regular board meeting called back into session, the board discussed giving the general manager authority to refinance $160 million in existing bonds if interest rates become more favorable in the next six months. During that discussion Pollock Pines resident Jim Abram called in to say the public was not being heard on the issue due to EID having to hold its meetings via Zoom because of COVID-19-related restrictions. He said because of that, he believed the n
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GDPUD reviews draft budget n SPEED BUMP by Dave Coverly
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The Georgetown Divide Public Utility District Board of Directors met virtually Monday to discuss a draft budget presented by interim General Manager Jeff Nelson and staff. Included in the preliminary 2020-21 budget is projected revenue of approximately $5.38 million. Total expenses in the next fiscal year are estimated at $5.45 million. Nelson noted that the revenue estimate for next year doesn’t include money that could be realized from a potential water sale of $700,000 or any increase in residential water rates slated to be implemented in July.
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Breaking down the sources of revenue, water sales make up 62%, property taxes 31% and another 7% originates elsewhere. No rate increases have been approved for irrigation customers in the new budget per the board’s previous action a rate increase for wastewater customers is in the mix so the final budget is subject to change. In response to these numbers, resident Steve Dowd called in and suggested the board approve a general rate freeze for the entire year due to the lockdown of the economy, loss of jobs and general uncertainty in the country due to riots taking place. Reviewing the proposed expenses for next year, Nelson noted that most are personnel-related and constitute roughly 57% of the total. Nelson said increases for personnel are tied to cost-of-living agreements, salary and promotional increases.
A complicating factor is when the district will receive its share of property taxes, which make up about 31% of total revenue. Entities like GDPUD that rely on property taxes are now uncertain if they will receive the money per the regular schedule after Gov. Gavin Newsom announced last month that penalties for late payment of property taxes will be waived through May 6 of next year due to the coronavirus. Due to that edict, for GDPUD it’s now a it’s a wait and see situation with the district hoping it receives funds by the end of August. Because of a list of questions from the board during the meeting, Nelson commented that he was uncertain if he would have a revised budget prepared in time for next week’s board meeting. Instead another special meeting might be needed.
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Snowline Hospice this week’s curbside dinner beneficiary Pat Lakey Staff writer It’s ironic, but one of life’s most profound mysteries is death. The pandemic that struck a killing blow that affected the world, and still is carving its misery, likely caused people everywhere to ponder that ultimate mystery, a puzzle that can be scary and seem hopeless as it is revealed. There are those in El Dorado County who strive to help others put the pieces together, to build a picture of life’s ending that offers comfort and ease. Snowline Hospice is this week’s beneficiary of the Curbside for a Cause dinners offered by Placerville’s Old Town Grill, with renowned chef John Sanders and crew offering up another round of champion culinary skills where the profits are shared. The always tempting menu this week includes a wine option from Fleur de Lys Winery, one of several local vendors who have joined Old Town Grill in serving the public and helping various organizations try to stay afloat during these trying times. The Curbside for a Cause fundraisers have been ongoing since mid-March, simultaneously with the stay-at-home order issued by the governor. Each Friday around 4 p.m., Main Street is filled with traffic as customers gather to partake in a delightful dinner while helping support their friends and neighbors. The friendly folks at Snowline Hospice since establishing in 1979 and seeing their first patient by 1982, have offered end-of-life care and counseling to the terminally ill, including sharing their caring and knowledge with grieving family members. Snowline’s most recent annual report shows some 1,000 individuals and their families were served during a year, with hospice providing grief support for at least 18 months after the death of a loved one. But numbers don’t tell the story
nearly as well as testimonials, such as this one from a man who was caring for his dying father in August 2018: “I never expected any organization to be so aware of the needs of families going through the dying process and to be so available 24 hours a day. They were the true blessing from start to finish.” Or more recently, just last month, when a woman faced with the impending death of her loved one wrote: “Snowline helped my son from palliative care through hospice. I can’t thank them enough.” And from April of last year: “We had Snowline Hospice for my father after he got out of the hospital for only about a week but they were great. Great and understanding staff and nurses and always able to talk to a person rather than having to leave a message. “I think this is wonderful to have this for our parents when they get old.” Snowline Hospice relies on volunteers to help, with a constant need for more. Volunteers may help by visiting patients, performing tuck-in calls or helping out with the Music and Memory Program. Before you sign up for duty, however, it would be a good idea to have a great meal to sustain your efforts. Friday’s menu from Old Town Grill is a choice of smoked brisket or grilled citrus chicken or the vegetarian option of smoked veggies with cannellini beans. Each entree comes with horseradish mashed potatoes, a locally sourced vegetable, sourdough baguette, field greens with oregano orange vinaigrette and a fruit tart. Cost is $40 per person. For $20 more, choose between Fleur de Lys Winery’s 2015 Viognier or its 2013 Flora. Yum. Pre-order by visiting donorperfect. com/curbside4acause.
Serrano HOA board recall fizzles Sel Richard Staff writer After three hours of ballot counting, HOA Elections of California, acting as inspector of elections, informed Serrano HOA board meeting attendees last Friday that the recall failed to garner enough votes to proceed to the election of a contingent board. No public comment was made during an open forum offered prior to ballot counting. Of the 2,129 ballots received, 1,065 yes votes were needed to pass the recall. Only 810 voted for the recall, with 1,217 residents voting against. Live-streamed on GoToMeeting, the recall election was the culmination of simmering discontent among a contingent of homeowners. The catalyst to the recall was a letter to county agencies regarding Parker Development’s Central El Dorado Hills Specific Plan development currently before the El Dorado County Planning Commission. A portion of the CEDHSP hinges on a county General Plan amendment to redesignate the old executive golf course from recreational facilities-high intensity to residential zoning, an emotional and contentious issue for the community. Sent on behalf of the Serrano El Dorado Board of Directors and signed by board president Donald Sacco, the letter was written “submitting its position on the CEDHSP application before the Planning Commission and
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Hawaii’s governor has imposed a 14-day quarantine on anyone visiting the islands, making short work of any vacation. “Right now, nobody is going anywhere and this is usually the time of year when people want to travel,” Thanas said. She noted that the companies they work with have been really good about either giving people a credit or a refund for travel arrangements already made and paid for. Shingle Springs businesses that had to close were also happy to reopen. Susan Kumba, owner of SAK Blinds, Shades and Shutters, said during the shutdown business dropped off because people didn’t want strangers in their homes. “The mood was like a ghost town,” she said. But now things are picking up and Kumba said they even have a new product that fits in with the times — a workplace shield to protect people on the job. Another Shingle Springs business, consignment home and garden decor hub Under the Arbor, was closed for a couple of months. “The community kept us afloat doing online sales,” said Patricia Spriggs, who noted that vendors used Zoom meetings to come up with creative user friendly ways to sell online. With the store now open for walk-ins, Spriggs said her vendors wear masks if customers feel more comfortable that way. They also religiously wipe everything down with sanitizers and have big red “X’s” on the floor to ensure people maintain their distance. “We also try to keep no more than 10 people at a time in the store,” she added. And while all these business owners acknowledged it will take a while for things to get back to normal, everyone is happy to get back to work and to once again have one-on-one contact with customers.
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Oak Ridge High School’s Tino Bethancourt and Carter Delaney were each named to the Optimist All-Star game that was set to be played June 7. The game was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Democrat photo by Thomas Frey
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comment at Tuesday’s meeting saying they are disappointed and disturbed. Jennifer Chapman, a resident of Clay Street who has long opposed the safety project that seeks to solve the problem of a narrow, old bridge the city says is in need of replacement, said that determination of no historical designation eligibility regarding the bridge is based on “faulty studies by Caltrans.” Caltrans, the statewide safety authority for roadways, has told the city the Clay Street Bridge has to be replaced, due to what it says are evident hazards. The bridge built in the first half of the last century requires pedestrians to gauge their stroll so that they aren’t forced to share the narrow stretch with vehicles passing by. Its railing is unsafe and subject to persons toppling over the side into one of two creeks that converge at the site just north of Main Street and Cedar Ravine, officials have said, as they have tried to show the public why the project must proceed. The bridge over Hangtown and Cedar Ravine creeks is charming, judging by tourists who stop to snap photos there — and then scurry out of the way of the next car — but it is not historical, say city officials and now, says the SHPO. But Chapman said the entire area is “being debated” as potentially becoming designated historical and that “the bridge is a contributing element to that historical district.” “I don’t feel that (the city engineer’s) report is acknowledging the historical significance,” she said. “You cannot name a single bridge that is designed to bridge the confluence of two streams … anywhere (else) in the world,” asserted Chapman, who added that the bridge spans “two very significant streams associated with a very significant period of history and likely a hugely significant archeological site on the planet.” Sue Taylor went a step further when she offered her comments to the council, decrying the fact that the city has “spent about a million dollars on a project that most of Placerville does not want.” The city has drawn from its General Fund, conceded Neves, but most of the funding for the Clay Street project is coming from grants, notably from the Highway Bridge Program based on safety issues and other merit, according to city officials. But Taylor pointed to city staff as being beneficiaries of the grant
money: “It seems like money is being fed to … I know that staff is getting paid from these funds and a lot of other people. “It’s just very disturbing and discouraging to see this go on and on when it’s going to be very destructive to a very significant area of Placerville.” Taylor added that she would rather see the city “do some lovely upgrades to the area … instead of making a big-ol’ freakin’ interchange.” Two members of the City Council didn’t appreciate those words, with Vice Mayor Dennis Thomas saying the “gross generalizations … have no place in this conversation.” “Taking digs at the City Council, (implying) that we’re going to destroy the history of our town, is nonsense.” Noting that the city made sure to include the “consulting parties” in the environmental review process, Councilman Mark Acuna agreed with his colleague Thomas, saying, “It’s unfortunate that a number of emotional tag words always get included,” words he said mislead the public and tarnish perceptions. One member of the public whose support of the Clay Street project never has wavered is Marian Washburn, a past City Council member who submitted a letter to be read into the record at Tuesday’s meeting. Noting that with the building of the Cottonwood apartment complexes at the top of Clay Street about 30 years ago there was a safety provision that widening of the roadway at the bridge must occur, funds were set aside for that express purpose, Washburn notes in her letter. “Since that time, nothing has changed … It has been recognized … by multiple City Councils, by city technical staff, by the Regional Transportation Commission and by Caltrans that a new, safer structure was necessary.” Adding that she currently serves on Placerville’s Fire Safe Council, Washburn states the narrow bridge is of further concern, for one critical reason. “The examples of the consequences of inadequate escape routes in times of catastrophic fire are many and tragic,” the letter states. The council unanimously approved the city staff ’s funding request. It was noted that the public will have ample opportunity to weigh in on any final design of the Clay Street Bridge and roadway, long before the first shovel is turned.
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More than 100 demonstrators convened at the Courthouse on Main Street in Placerville Wednesday night in reaction to the policeofficer-involved death of Minneapolis man George Floyd. The demonstration began at 5 p.m., lasting until around 8:30 p.m., and ending peacefully. Democrat photo by Dawn Hodson
Demonstration participants carried signs with messages demanding change.
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Wren’s sentiments. “We are proud of how the demonstrators behaved tonight … “ The demonstration, comprised of mostly young people, began at 5 p.m. and grew in numbers as the night went on. Chants of “peaceful protest,” “I can’t breathe” and “say his name” were heard throughout the night. “I believe in the Black Lives Matter movement and it’s why I am here,” said Placerville resident Kristen Nale. “I wanted to do something … whatever I could do.” Watching the demonstration was Placerville man Duncan Allen, a native of England. He said he did not feel it was necessarily the right time to protest, but understood why. “I have been to many countries and I feel like this country is the least racist I have been to,” said Allen. Downtown Placerville business owners and others also stood by — some to ensure the protest remained peaceful as many demonstrations across the country have turned violent with looters and vandals descending upon business districts. “This is what America is about,” said Bowtie the owner of Bowtie Barbershop on Main
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Interim Placerville Police Chief Joseph Wren hugs a protestor during Wednesday night’s demonstration.
Street. “This is the biggest demonstration I have ever seen here and it’s been peaceful. Many people love this historical street and the local businesses. We just want to protect that.” The demonstration ended with protestors marching down Main Street side-by-side with Wren and other law enforcement officers. They circled the Bell Tower and headed back to the courthouse for a moment of silence led by one of the demonstration’s organizers, Elizabeth Dubose of Pollock Pines. “I definitely did not expect what we all witnessed at the courthouse. The people, the chants and the power of our voices were heard throughout Main Street,” said Dubose. “It was an incredible turnout with an amazing message.” Dubose said there were a couple moments of concern, but felt the evening got across a vital message. Some made their opposition of the protest clear from across the street, and one woman from the very middle of Main Street, but she was quickly escorted out of the way of oncoming traffic by police.
“There were a couple of occasions when things got a little riled up, however, the situation was put back to its original state of peacefulness in a
keep everyone’s spirits high and motivated to continue our peaceful protest without the fear of those who showed clear intentions of disapproval.”
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process was unfair. Despite these concerns, the board approved giving the general manager authority to refinance the bonds on a 4-1 vote with Director Day voting no. In other actions the board unanimously approved spending $2.4 million on the Pacific Tunnel Rehabilitation Project. The tunnel’s two portals need to be replaced and raised and parts of the tunnel’s interior needs to be lined with shotcrete up to the water mark. An access road leading to the tunnel will also be improved. The board went on to unanimously approve implementing a live audio-video streaming system of board meetings using Zoom which had been suggested by Director Anzini. Recordings of the meetings will be available later on YouTube. Directors Raffety and Dwyer pointed out that live video streaming of board meetings will help enhance the public’s understanding of what they do. General Manager Abercrombie also announced that the front office will be open to the public again as of June 1.
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Koby Maitland of El Dorado High Bethancourt on the Optimist large School is headed to Menlo College school South team. Bethancourt hit next season. The third baseman hit .285 in his career and as a junior .386 as a sophomore. last year, he hit .305 with half of his Golden Sierra High School’s Logan hits going for extra bases. He will Gross and Ayden Nordby will join continue his academic and athletic Maitland on the South team. Gross career at San Diego State. hit .324 in his career as a Grizzly “He is a big time bat,” said Oak while Nordby hit .469. Nordby also Ridge head coach Todd Melton. pitched and in 13 innings this season “Tino is one of the better ones we’ve only allowed one earned run. Gross had.” is undecided on where he will attend Nathan Hansen is also headed to San Diego State as a student athlete. college while Nordby will be playing at Sacramento City Melton said that College. Hansen “throws “He is a big-time bat. Byron Clack and the crap out of Tino is one of the better Ryan Gines out of the ball” and in Union Mine High his Oak Ridge ones we’ve had.” School are also on career, Hansen — Todd Melton, Oak Ridge High the South team. had a 1.67 earned School head baseball coach Gines only had five run average. Last at-bats this season, season as a junior, and he hit a home he went 6-0 with a run in one of them. As a junior 1.27 ERA. last year, the Folsom Lake College Carter Delaney, a 6-foot, 5-inch commit hit .365 and threw out 53.5 pitcher, will attend Pomona College. percent of potential base stealers. A teammate who went up against He was the Union Mine catcher and Delaney in practice routinely, said worked well with Clark according to that the pitcher’s big frame can be head coach Bill Bishop. intimidating to face. Opponents “They worked so well together,” agreed, on top of closing out his junior year with a 2.23 ERA, he also Bishop said. “I don’t think Byron ever shook off a sign Ryan put finished it with a GPA well above down.” 4.0. Clack is a 6-foot, 6-inch, 235Before the season began, Melton said that Delaney had worked on his pound hard-throwing right-hander who didn’t allow a run in 10 innings velocity in the offseason to get from this season. Clack started his senior 86 miles per hour, up to 90-91 mph. year by also hitting .444 before the Ponderosa High School center season prematurely ended. As a fielder Julian Vasquez is also on junior last season, Clack went 8-1 the large school South team. The and struck out 65 batters while only senior, who is undecided on where walking nine. Clack is headed to the he will attend college, was hitting University of Portland to play ball. .412 this season before the season The 2020 Optimist All-Star was canceled due to the coronavirus baseball game was set to be played pandemic. with rosters that include 30 players Five players from El Dorado who will move on and play collegiate County will be on the small school baseball at the Division 1 level. South team.
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KNOW Now The Mills Station Arts & Cultural Center, 10191 Mill Station Road in Rancho Cordova, has reopened with a new exhibit, PRIDE: A Civil Rights Journey, showing through June 20. Admission is free and social-distancing rules are in place. For more information visit rcmacc. org.
June 6 ARC volunteer Tom Dodson will lead an exploration of the Granite Chief Wilderness Area Picayune Valley starting at Talbot Creek from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The hike will go up along the Middle Fork of the American River passing through an old growth forest. In the valley waterfalls and Indian petroglyphs will be explored. The hike is moderate with no step elevation gains. Total round trip is 10 miles in and out. Trip is for anyone 12 or older. Cost: $20/members, $25/non-members. Contact julie@arconservancy.org or (530) 621-1224 for more details. Rancho Cordova Sports Hall of Famer and author Randy Lerch talks about his baseball and life journey at 3 p.m. To register for the talk visit crowdcast. io/e/god-in-the-bullpen--in/ register. Sacramento Theatre Company hosts a live webcast, “Waiting in the Wings,” at 7 p.m. Watch live by visiting facebook. com/SacramentoTheatre Company.
June 7 Child Advocates of El Dorado County hosts virtual Into Full Bloom High Tea, noon-1 p.m., with celebrity life coach Bonnie Kelly. For more information visit casaeldorado.org and click on “Events.”
June 8 The Sacramento Theatre Company hosts virtual summer camps for firstthrough eighth-graders as follows: Rock N Roll Forever, June 8-12; The Wonderful World of Dahl, June 15-26; Exploring Enchanted Lands, June 29 through July 3; Monsters and Mayhem, July 6-10; Way Out West, July 13-17; Into The Wild, July 20-31. To enroll visit sactheatre. org.
June 11 The Shingle SpringsCameron Park Chamber of Commerce hosts its Thirsty Thursday virtual happy hour at 5:30 p.m. For more information call (530) 677-8000.
Virtual wine events Learn, taste and laugh with local winemakers from the comfort of your own home with virtual adventures. For more information visit eldoradowines.org. • June 13: Skinner Vineyards hosts a Rhone exploration with winemaker Adam Smith. • June 18: Learn to blend a super Californian with Crystal Basin Cellars at 6 p.m. • 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 n
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“Under the Warm California Sun” by Josh Alvarado, first place.
“Same Time Next Year” by Carol Quinn, second place.
Beautiful banners brighten Main Street Lisa Crummet Special to the Democrat
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lacerville Art on Parade, a nonprofit community art organization, is celebrating 16 years of original, outdoor art exhibited on historical Main Street, Placerville. Thanks to a small, dedicated group of influencers who originally brought this outdoor art exhibit to Placerville in 2005, the organization has continued the exhibit throughout the years with Wheelbarrows on Parade in 2005, Wine Barrels on Parade in 2006 and Banners on Parade, 2007-2020. Placerville Art on Parade is a collaborative effort of artists, businesses, organizations, individuals and city government that promotes the arts and tourism on historical Main Street, Placerville. It is one of the longest-running outdoor art exhibits in California and has displayed more than 440 pieces of beautiful community art over the years. Each year a theme is suggested by the BOP committee and artists were encouraged to adhere to a “California Dreamin’” theme this year, which left a lot to the imagination and creativity of this year’s applicants. Even in the midst of the stay-at-home order issued during the COVID-19 pandemic, with everyone’s lives looking very different, artists were eager to apply and participate. Twenty eight banners were chosen and completed from all the 2020 applications and will be displayed on Main Street through late August. The banners are scheduled to be sold at a silent auction at the WINEderlust: Renegade Wine, Art & Music Fest on Aug. 29, assuming this event will be allowed to take place per California reopening stage guidelines during this COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunate to live in our beautiful state, this year’s group of artists were inspired to paint some of California’s dreamiest attributes — beaches, mountains, trees, lakes, cities, cabins, blue skies, scenery and more. Artists are sought in February each year to submit applications for the exhibit. Then the BOP Committee juries and selects the artists chosen to paint the large banners that will adorn the light poles for the summer. Artists spend about two months painting the banners, which are judged by local art instructors. The 2020 Placerville Banners on Parade juror, teacher and artist Margaret Welty began teaching art in Placerville at “UBR.”(University Behind Raley’s) in 1990. Since then Welty has taught thousands of students (who claimed to have no talent, no creativity and no art abilities at all) to draw and to draw well. As an art professor at Folsom Lake College for 30-plus years, Welty understands how to teach the very fearful beginner who clings to the notion n
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“Pacific Sunset” by Marguerite Rossoz, third place.
“Hills of Gold” by Carli Darwazeh Fox, honorable mention.
“California Dreamer” by Nina Birks, honorable mention.
“Muir Woods” by Margarita Rivera, honorable mention.
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PROSPECTING Local wineries walk the line amid COVID-19 reopening Kevin Christensen Staff writer
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he El Dorado County wine industry has strong roots — even during a worldwide pandemic. As different industries reopen in stages in the fertile wine land with restrictions loosening in the COVID-19 pandemic, local wineries are attempting to keep their customers satisfied. Local wineries are reinventing business almost every day due the health crisis. Following statemandated guidelines they have offered curbside pickups, home deliveries, virtual wine tastings and more to keep wine lovers satisfied. Wine tasting is designated to open at some point in phase 3 of the reopening process and some wineries have been affected by the pandemic more than others. “As a winery that has done about 70% of our business direct to consumer (via the tasting room), our business model was all about providing the best experience to wine tasters, both with our wines and our staff,” said Madroña Vineyards owner and winemaker Paul Bush. “With the shelter-inplace our tasting room was closed. However, as an essential business (both as agriculture and part of the food supply chain), we could provide curbside pickups for orders of wine placed online or called-in.” Now, in phase 2 of California’s reopening process, restaurants are allowed to reopen with outdoor seating and limited dine-in seating as long as guidelines of social distancing are observed. Wineries like Starfield Vineyards, Fenton Herriott Vineyards and other popular wineries are “essentially” becoming eateries to bring wine lovers to their locations. Wineries that have a commercial kitchen onsite like Starfield or that can supply meals like Fenton Herriot did May 23 with a catered barbecue event. Like eateries, they are able to serve their libations by the glass or bottle to patrons as long as a bonafide meal is also purchased in the same transaction. Wine tasting is still prohibited at winery tasting rooms due to the large groups of people in enclosed spaces resulting in hard for social distancing standards and sanitation issues it presents with employees as well according to Guy Herriott, owner of Fenton Herriott Vineyards. It’s also hard for the industry to keep up. “Things change almost every day in the wine industry in the days of the coronavirus and it feels like not everyone knows exactly what we can and can’t do,” said Herriott. “We here are keeping up pretty well. I monitor it daily because we want to optimize after what was lost to get back to business
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A group of wine club members enjoy each other’s company after dinner and wine at Starfield Vineyard on Saturday, May 23. as safely as possible.” Starfield Vineyards, featuring a new commercial kitchen, has plans to serve full meals to wine club members and eventually the public this spring, according to director of hospitality Jennifer Hunt. The easing of restrictions has coincided with those plans. “Not having our tasting room open obviously has hurt business, but as new as we are we have a pretty good size wine club that helped,” said Hunt. “We in ways are fortunate that we can copy restaurants during this phase because we are set up to do that. Not every winery can.” Some wineries like Wofford Acres Vineyards in Camino are even considering having food trucks as a way to take advantage of the current phase of reopening. They are also one of the wineries delivering straight to customers homes. ”Yeah, we have a food truck in mind and hope to have one soon here and it’s a work in progress,” said Wofford Acres Vineyard co-owner Ann Wofford. “I make deliveries myself on the Western Slope in the county and our other owner delivers within 25 miles of Carmichael.”
The El Dorado Winery Association The El Dorado Winery Association, which represents a vast majority of local wineries, is an information hub on evolving guidelines for grape growers and helping members navigate new online strategies to reach their customers amid the health crisis. The association’s executive director Kara Sather and president Lexi Boeger are keying the effort.
Fenton Herriott Vineyards general manager Nathan Pereau, left, and employee Makenna Bogen prepare hamburgers, chicken sandwiches and more for the winery’s reopening event May 23. “First, I want to say how grateful we are for the local support through these hard times,” said Sather. “It is a weird time for all of us in the wine industry.” Sather and Boeger believe wineries’ tasting rooms and events the El Dorado Winery Association uses for funds to operate will remain absent for the foreseeable future due to travel restrictions and guidelines. “The state really wants to discourage nonessential travel to keep the pandemic from spreading and wine tasting is a travel destination,” explained Sather and Boeger. “People don’t really travel long distances for dinner so it’s why wineries are allowed n
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Weather wisdom from local winemakers and growers Lee Hodo Special to the Democrat
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week of steep temperatures put vintners on the precipice of irrigation — only to get relief from a cooling trend. Amid the tangle of COVID-19 restrictions and reopening guidelines, farming must go on in the El Dorado wine region. Across the AVA, vintners considered last week’s high temperatures as they looked ahead to a cooling trend — a vigilant stance among the first evidence of bloom on the AVA’s lower elevations, in a region that farms from 1,200 to more than 3,000 feet in signature granitic and volcanic soils. Vineyard manager Chuck Mansfield of Goldbud Farms remarked, “Last week’s warmth pushed vines of all varieties below 2,000-feet elevation into bloom. The Camino/Fruitridge region’s bloom is still holding off for the moment. We have only irrigated young vines on granite soils so far. We’ll wait for a little more ground moisture depletion before we irrigate most of our vines.” Derek Delfino, vineyard manager at Edio Vineyards at Delfino Farms, weighed in as the heat spiked.
“Basically, evapotranspiration will increase with the higher temperatures. The heat will cause the vines to respire at a higher rate, which means they will lose water quicker and the water that is stored in the soil will be used up faster. Also, n
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ummer is here and cineplexes are still closed. While there is hope that theaters will re-open sometime in July for the release of Joshua B. Porter Christopher Nolan’s Democrat correspondent “Tenet” (July 17), we are still left with dwindling options for new motion picture and media content. Netflix and other streaming platforms have done their best to fill the void, but the vacuum left by blockbuster pictures coming out when we are racing to finish our ice cream cones before they melt is still apparent as Friday nights roll around. Nothing compares to the movie theater experience. Instead of teasing what should be coming out with a preview of all the big summer movies (90% of which have been delayed), let’s dive into old, trusty physical media, which has tons of fantastic options arriving on a weekly basis. Streaming may be the future, but if you love movies and care about things like picture and sound quality as well as extra content about the making of your favorite movies, physical media is still where it’s at. Also, once you purchase these movies they are yours forever, protected from streaming platforms that randomly lose the license to it on the first day of the month. Some of the below releases are new 4K discs, which means you need a 4K TV and a 4K disc player, but many of these collections also come with Blu-Ray and digital versions packed in so most people will be able to enjoy these releases in some fashion.
“Top Gun” (4K) No doubt this new release was timed to coincide with “Top Gun: Maverick,” which was due to hit theaters in two weeks. This was the movie I was most excited to see on a large IMAX screen this summer. A good constellation prize is this pristine 4K transfer, which makes the film look cleaner and brighter than it ever has.
of the greatest directors in all of cinema. This first landed on my radar a few years back when I saw scenes from his 1974 short documentary “Italianamerican” (said as one word, just like that), which spotlights his mother and father about their life in New York City and their family history dating back to Sicily. Besides being a charming and well-executed labor of love about his parents, I couldn’t help but be won over thinking about my paternal grandmother, who spoke in a similar Queens dialect and whose parents also came over from Palermo, Sicily at the start of the 20th century. Four other exceptional short films, ranging from 10 minutes to almost an hour, are also on this disc, along with new conversations with Mr. Scorsese and other influential filmmakers. It’s a great insight into the genesis of one of the greats. The special features are also top-tier. A new “Legacy of Top Gun” feature as well as “On Your Six-Thirty Years Of Top Gun” have been newly added to this collection. All the content on previous years releases like director commentaries, interviews, documentaries, etc. have also been ported over. If you grew up with this film it might be the best this 32-year-old flick will ever look. I’m happy to report that the F-14 aerial combat scenes were just as exciting to my 3-year-old as they were to me in the ’80s. Yes, I fast-forwarded past the scenes where the Berlin song “Take My Breath Away” was prominent.
Scorsese Shorts (Blu-Ray) This is a collection of Martin Scorsese’s early short films and has been a disc I’ve been waiting to arrive in the mail for months. The Italian maestro’s earliest content before he became one
“Jaws” (4K) Speaking of greats, the film that created the modern blockbuster is celebrating its 45th anniversary this summer and with this new collection Universal Studios has given a lesson on how to remaster picture and sound for a film almost a half a century old. Holy smokes, does this new 4K clean up job look pristine! I want to try this on someone who has never seen “Jaws” and ask them when they think this movie was made. I’m willing to bet I get a few “In the last 10 years” answers. The 4K print looks that good. The special features alone will keep fans busy for days, including two documentaries that are each about two hours long, restoration spotlights, storyboards, delete scenes, outtakes and much more. Capping it all off is a great little 48-page n
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EDHS Alumni Association grants scholarships El Dorado High School Alumni Association News release
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he El Dorado High School Alumni Association has awarded 10 scholarships from its annual scholarship program to this year’s graduating seniors from local high schools, including the four renewable students which are in various college years for a total of $26,500. This is the 38th scholarship year of assisting these deserving and dedicated students in channeling their future aspirations. The scholarship money is raised by generous contributions from association membership, memorials, silent auctions and raffles that are held at the March luncheon and the September picnic. A scholarship applicant must have a parent, grandparent, step-parent or step-grandparent that graduated from El Dorado High School and is a current paid member of the Alumni Association. Students applying must have a 3.0 GPA or better, a written essay and be active in school and community activities. They must also demonstrate good citizenship. Applications are available through the school’s career counselors or at edhsalumni.com. The recipients this year are the following: El Dorado Nathan Hill; first of a four-year renewable Emerald Luther Memorial Award of $2,500. Olivia Baker; Bill Davey Memorial Award of $2,000 and the alumni award of $500. Ava Williams; Roy and Clara Scheiber Memorial Award of $2,000. Jake Ciuffini Williams; alumni award of $1,500. Sawyer Radekin; alumni award of $1,000.
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Kellan Barney; alumni award of $1,000. Rachel Story; alumni award of $1,000. Ponderosa Makenna Swars; Dola Albusche Award of $2,500. Union Mine Eileen Kearney; Arlene Howe Barooshian Memorial Award $500,
Margaret Scherrer Memorial Award $500 and Alumni award $500. Oak Ridge Cole Shoemake; Alumni award $1,000. The four, four-year renewables are: Weston Able (fourth year), Anna Salvestrin (third year), Molly Varozza (third year) and Clarisse Nadeau (second year).
Congratulations to all of these scholarship recipients. They all have a bright future ahead. If possible, the 40th Annual Alumni Picnic will be held Sept. 13 at noon at High Hill Ranch, 2901 Carson Road, Camino. Anyone who has attended El Dorado High School is welcome. For further information call Susie Meyer at (530) 622-5881.
Soroptimist International of Placerville announces awards Soroptimist International of Placerville News release
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oroptimist International’s mission is to provide women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment. To further this mission, Soroptimist International of Placerville (SIP) has given eight scholarships and awards this year to local women and girls. Soroptimist is very proud of its awardees, whose achievements and career plans inspire others and give hope for the future, especially during these difficult times. Sarah Allen of El Dorado High School was awarded the Carolyn Hibbeln Memorial Scholarship, which is given to a student with a focus on community service. Sarah maintains an exceptionally high GPA along with many school activities. She is a cabinet member in the Natural Resources Program as well as co-president of the Drama Club, appearing in many school productions. She volunteers at her church’s events, “For El Dorado County” and “Mission Placerville.” She has also been a Cabin Leader at Forward Bible Camp. Currently an intern at Imagination Theater,
CHURCH OF CHRIST Rescue 4200 Green Valley Road, Rescue Sunday Bible classes, 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning worship, 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening worship, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible study, 7 p.m .
LIGHTHOUSE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
5441 Pony Express Church Pollock Pines (Across from Valero, Exit 57) Pastor Aaron Bryan Sunday Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Monthly Breakfast October 7th, 10:00 a.m. Church Fall Carnival October 27th, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 644-7036 or 621-4276
Sarah plans to major in musical theater. Annelise Baer of Union Mine High School was recognized with an SIP Scholarship for her personal achievements in the presence of adversity, as well as for her scholastic performance. She hopes to attend California State University, Sacramento and major in political science. She has served her school by being a Safe School Ambassador and was on the basketball and track team. She also was the secretary for Union Mine’s LEO club, sponsored by the Mother Lode Lion’s club. Eileen Kearney of Union Mine High School received an SIP scholarship recognizing both her academic achievements and her personal persistence and resilience. Eileen has spent most of her high school years in the Independent Study Program, where she maintained an extremely high level of academic achievement. She is already attending Folsom Lake College in the clinical nutrition program and plans to transfer later to University of California, Davis in an advanced program in nutrition and dietetics. She volunteers at the El Dorado County Historical Museum and at Arm and Hand Rehabilitation in the Occupational Therapy department.
Kyana Pitre of Golden Sierra High School was presented with the Lennie Mills Memorial Scholarship for her outstanding academics and her devoted volunteer work. Kiyana is very active in volunteering at the Hartsong Ranch Animal Sanctuary, becoming the head volunteer during her senior year. She participates in Sierra Delta League Academic All League volleyball and tennis and is a music coach for the violin at Georgetown School for Innovation. An honor roll student, Kiyana taught herself Japanese with on-line courses and spent her junior year abroad in Japan. She plans to attend Soka University of America and major in international studies. Brooklyn Schmitz of Golden Sierra High School received the Jan Didriksen Memorial Scholarship for young women who are pursuing a career in a biology-related field. Brooklyn is an Honor Roll student and plays varsity basketball as the team captain. She has volunteered at the Special Needs Program in Roseville City School District. She will attend Sierra College for her prerequisites and then enter a nursing program to become a registered n
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WO R S H I P D I R E C T O R Y LIGHT OF THE HILLS LUTHERAN CHURCH, LCMS
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
3100 Rodeo Rd., Cameron Park Pastor Alan Sommer, Senior Pastor Sunday Worship: 8:00 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday School and Adult Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Nursery Available Mid week Bible studies and activities for all ages 530-677-9536 • www.loth.org
3431 Hacienda Road, Cameron Park Sacrament Meetings at 8:30, 10, 11:30, and 1pm Community Bible Study Class 7pm Tuesdays 3275 Cedar Ravine Drive, Placerville Sacrament Meetings at 10am and 1pm Spanish Language Christ-Centered Worship Group Meets Sunday 3:00pm Sacrament Meeting 6-7pm Sunday School 7-7:30pm 4621 Pony Express Trail, Camino Sacrament Meetings at 9 and 10:30am Community Bible Study 7pm Thursdays 7280 Prospect Hill Drive, Georgetown Sacrament Meeting 10am Community Bible Study 7pm Wednesdays For More info Call (916) 296-3332 or visit churchofjesuschrist.org ALL ARE WELCOME
Call Elizabeth Hansen at 530-344-5028 regarding advertising information and to place your ad.
THE RIDGE CHURCH
5723 Pony Express Ct, Pollock Pines Sunday Services 10:30 AM Wednesday Family night - 6:30 PM For information, call 644-1307 An Assemblies of God church
THE EL DORADO COMMUNITY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 4701 Church St. El Dorado 530-622-8868 message phone Pastor George Turnboo Sunday Service 11:00 AM
SOLID ROCK FAITH CENTER DIAMOND SPRINGS Pastor Don B. Pritchard 6205 Enterprise Dr., Diamond Springs Church 642-2038 Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. “Ministering to every need and every life the power of Christ’’
The Worship Directory runs each Friday in the Mountain Democrat. Call Elizabeth Hansen at 530-344-5028 regarding advertising information and to place your ad.
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Dine-In Now Available CAMINO
POLLOCK PINES
SOMERSET
Now Open for Dine-In Daily 12pm – 8pm
Now Open for Dine-In Daily 8am – 8pm Closed Tuesdays
Now Open for Dine-In
3544 Carson Road, Camino 530-556-5060 www.hwy50brewery.com
5620 Pony Express Trail, Pollock Pines (530) 647-2670 www.sportsmans-hall.net
The Forester
7915 Fairplay Rd., Somerset (530) 503-0044 www.creeksidecorkandbrew.com
COOL
PUB & GRILL
Now Open for Dine-In
Thu – Sun 11am – 9pm Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Sun – Thu 11am – 8pm Fri – Sat 11am – 9pm
Now Open for Dine-In Tue.-Fri. 6am – 3pm Sat.-Sun. 7am – 3pm Closed Mondays
4110 Carson Rd., Camino (530) 644-1818 www.foresterpubandgrill.com
6151 Pony Express Trail, Pollock Pines (530) 497-5494
SHINGLE SPRINGS
Now Open for Dine-In Sun – Thu 10:30am – 8pm Fri – Sat 10:30 – 8:30pm
2966 State Hwy 49, #G, Cool (530) 887-1969
Miss P’s
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Coffee Shop Now Open for Dine-In Tue – Sat 11:30am – 7:30pm Closed Sundays and Mondays
Now Open for Dine-In Open Daily 6am – 2pm
4131 S. Shingle Rd., Shingle Springs (530) 763-6761 www.breakroomeatery.com
4274 Motherlode Drive, Shingle Springs (530) 677-6287
KYBURZ
Now Open for Patio Dining Wed – Sun 12pm – 8pm Closed Mondays and Tuesdays 5020 Ellinghouse Dr., Cool (530) 885-5866 www.cbwbeer.com
Take-Out / Curb Side Service Available
DIAMOND SPRINGS Now Open for Dine-In Mon.-Thu. 12pm – 9pm Fri.-Sun. 7:30am - 12am 17510 Highway 50, Kyburz (530) 659-7200 www.strawberrylodge.com
LUNCH BOXES TO GO
Take-Out Wed.-Thur. 11am – 5pm Sat.-Sun. 11am – 6pm
4242 Fowler Lane, Suite 101 Diamond Springs (530) 621-1160 www.allezeldorado.com
787 Pleasant Valley Rd., Diamond Springs (530) 558-1440 kingsmeats.net
Take-Out / Curb Side Service Available
PLACERVILLE Grand China
Take-Out / Call In Tue.-Sun. 12pm – 8pm 1234-A Broadway, Placerville (530) 621-2100 www.amerikanichi.com
20% OFF all orders!
Take-Out Only Mon.-Thur. 11am – 9pm Fri.-Sat. 11am – 10pm Sunday 4pm –9pm
4340 Golden Center Dr., Placerville (530) 621-1882
4615 Missouri Flat Rd., Placerville (530) 626-9200 www.placervillepizzaplus.com
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Butcher Block MEAT MARKET
OPEN FOR SERVICE
To Go / Curbside / Pick Up Wine, Beer, Cocktails TO GO Daily 4pm – 8pm
5425 Mother Lode Dr., Placerville (530) 626-6328 www.ArchersButcherBlock.com
629 Main Street, Placerville (530) 344-7645 www.IndependentPlacerville.com
EL DORADO HILLS
ORDER NOW 626-8888 www.pizzaguys.com (530)
Take-Out Take-Out 2209 Francisco Dr., El Dorado Hills (916) 936-4343 bigapplebagels.com
2085 Vine St., El Dorado Hills (916) 933-6377 www.smithflathouse.com
PILOT HILL Connie’s Pilot Hill Pit Stop Take-Out / Curbside Open Daily 7am – 2pm 4400 Hwy 49, Pilot Hill (530) 889-5662
POLLOCK PINES
Curbside Take-Out Limited Menu, Full Bar Specials Every Night Wed.-Sun. 4pm – 7:30pm 6401 Pony Express Trail, Pollock Pines (530) 644-1580 www.50grandrestaurant.com
Regular Menu Wed., Thur., Sun. 12pm – 8:30pm Fri.-Sat. 12pm – 9:30pm 6530 Pony Express Trail, Pollock Pines (530) 344-7924 www.photahoe.com
Take-Out / Curbside Sun.-Mon. 11am – 5pm Tues., Wed., Thurs. 11am – 7pm Fri.-Sat. 11am – 8pm 6404 Pony Express Trail, Pollock Pines (530) 344-7167
CAMERON PARK
Twins Sushi Take-Out / Curbside Open Daily Lunch 11:30-2:30 Dinner 4:30-7:30 3000 Green Valley Rd. #12, Cameron Park (530) 672-8826
Farmer’s Delicatessen and Bakery Take-Out / Curbside Wed.-Sat. 9am – 6pm Closed Sun.-Tue.
Take-Out / Curbside Tue.-Sun. 7am – 2:30pm Closed Mondays
4100 Cameron Park Dr., #117, Cameron Park (530) 409-7046 www.frankviltscakes.com
3592 Cambridge Rd., Cameron Park (530) 672-6800 www.farmersdeli.net
Take-Out Only Open Daily 11am – 9pm CLOSED TUESDAYS
Take-Out / Curbside Tue.-Fri. 9am - 3pm See our website for truck hours and locations
SHINGLE SPRINGS
Take-Out 3977 Durock Rd., Shingle Springs (530) 676-4040 www.backfortyshinglesprings.com
3950 Cambridge Rd. #6, Cameron Park (530) 387-7552
3300 Coach Ln., A15 & A14, Cameron Park (530) 672-1190
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Act, sing dance — CLARA summer camp goes digital News release CLARA (E. Claire Raley Studios for the Performing Arts) announced registration has reopened for their annual performing arts summer camp — now in a virtual format. The change, necessitated by the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis, ultimately represents an opportunity for Sacramento youth to access performance arts learning opportunities with nationally recognized performers and instructors. “When we realized our normal camp couldn’t safely happen this year, we explored how the benefits of traditional camp — community, skills-sharing, opportunities for kids to challenge themselves as artists — could translate to a virtual framework. We are excited and proud to offer it and think your kids will love it,” said CLARA Education Outreach Director Emili Danz. Classes are geared toward students ages 10-18 and camp admission is limited to 50 students per session. Camp is offered in two, two-week sessions (June 15-26 and July 13-24), with a daily schedule running from 9
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Renowned choreographer Shiloh Goodin is one of many professionals teaching online classes through CLARA this summer. a.m. to 5 p.m. Activities are designed to be fully child led (no parent involvement expected) and include a morning Zoom community circle
“Wonderland” and the national tour of “Pippin.” • Hannah Goodman (voice): Professional singer and music educator with the Metropolitan Opera Guild in New York City. • Mikie Beatty (acting on camera): Professional LA-based actor who was the host of Disney Channel’s “Disney 365.” • Shiloh Goodin (storytelling through dance): Nationally recognized professional dancer and choreographer in TV, film, and theatre. • Kristen Rea (rhythm and groove): Professional musician and music educator whose credits include the international tour of “Blast!” • Kahlil Almustafa (spoken word): LA-based spoken word performer and writer. • James Waterman (world drumming): Professional percussionist, musician and educator specializing in world drumming. Camp tuition is $300 with full and partial scholarships based on financial need being made available during these uncertain times. For more information and to register visit claramidtown.org/camp.
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the increased temperature will cause the water from the soil surface to evaporate quicker, so even more water will be lost through that. With higher evapotranspiration, the vines should probably be monitored for water stress sooner than usual and if they are stressed beyond a certain point, then some irrigation should be done,” Delfino said. Paul Bush, owner/winemaker of Madroña Vineyards, isn’t sweating anything yet. “We are just barely, barely starting flower, so no worries there. (Intense heat during flower can
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and warmup, noontime opportunities for small-group sharing and a chance for kids to showcase their learning at the end of the day on an opt-in basis. Plus, of course, daily, live online classes in dance, music and theater. The highlight of each day is a 90-minute masterclass and Q&A taught by a preeminent performing artist who works on a national level. These artists include: • G Madison IV (hip-hop): LA-based dancer and choreographer who is a lead dancer for music artists, including J.Lo, Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Lady Gaga and Alicia Keys. • Catherine Ricafort (musical theater): Broadway performer whose credits include “SpongeBob SquarePants,” “Miss Saigon,” “Mamma Mia,” “Cinderella,” “Allegiance” and more. Ricafort was also a soloist on NBC’s “The Sing Off.” • John Storie (music): Professional guitarist/musician and music educator who is the lead guitar player for Jeff Goldblum’s Mildred Snitzer Orchestra. • Laura Hall (Broadway storytelling): Broadway and TV performer whose performance credits include the Broadway production of
damage the fruit set.) I think the heat (combined with the 3 inches of rain we had recently) is really providing some push for the vines’ vigor, which is great for our older vines. At the same time though, the ‘cover crops’ (weeds) are loving it too. We did speed up work with our weed knife to take advantage of the heat stressing the weeds after severing their roots. As for the crew in the vineyards, we work the mornings tucking and suckering vines and then outside the winery in the shade in the afternoons, cleaning up and hopefully
preparing for some time when tastings return to ‘normal,’” Bush said. Tom Sinton, owner/winemaker at Starfield Vineyards, is appreciative of El Dorado elevation. “Well, this last week should remind us why El Dorado has such special terroir. It was 93 degrees at Starfield at 2,400-feet elevation, versus 105 in Folsom (a few hundred feet lower) and reportedly 98 in St. Helena. So frankly, it’s great growing weather for grapevines up here,” Sinton said.
either Sacramento State or University of California, Los Angeles to major in engineering. In addition to scholarships, Soroptimist International of Placerville also presents awards to other deserving women. Leticia Williams was awarded the Placerville Club’s Live Your Dream Award, a unique education grant for women who provide the primary financial support for their families. Live Your Dream Awards recipients may use the cash award to offset any costs associated with their efforts to attain higher education, such as books, childcare, tuition and transportation. Williams has overcome challenges
in her life and is a Certified Nursing Assistant. She will use her award to pursue a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Williams will go on to compete for a further award at the Soroptimist Sierra Nevada Region level. Nikki Gardea has been given the Ruby Award for Women Helping Women. Ruby Award money is awarded by a Soroptimist Club to the recipient’s chosen charity, in this case MJ’s Project. Gardea and her daughter founded MJ’s Project to advocate for teens in need and help provide basic life essentials, including clothing, hygiene and housing. MJ’s Project has provided help for hundreds of teens.
“Luckily the wine industry has been working on guidance for our industry that has been submitted. That will mean wineries can open with health and safety protocols in place.” Boeger added. “For us that mostly means reservations, social distancing, face masks for staff (not customers) and regular sanitizing. When that time comes people will be able to make reservations. “It’s about social distancing and keeping people from grouping together and socializing in a tasting room,” said Sather. The El Dorado Winery Association executive director and president noted that as people have been forced to shelter-in-place amid the pandemic, alcohol sales have increased across the country by an estimated 40 percent. Boeger has a theory as to
why. “If you think about it, people have been forced to prepare meals at home more,” explained Boeger. “And, what goes better with food than of course wine.” Sather said many local wineries have been able to weather the coronavirus storm because they are distributed widely, have large wine clubs they can ship to or offer curbside pickup for and are adept at online marketing strategies. “Many of our wineries have pivoted and been successful because they know how to market online and adapt,” Sather said. “Other smaller wineries that maybe don’t have as much distribution in retail or restaurants or experience in social media or online tactics have struggled more.”
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nurse. Edith Rivera-Guerrero of El Dorado High School is the recipient of the Women in Engineering Scholarship, awarded to an outstanding young woman who plans to pursue an engineering degree. Edith is consistently on the Principal’s Honor Roll and was the vice-president of the California Scholarship Federation at her school. She also served as the chairperson for the El Dorado County Youth Commission. She has volunteered at numerous events, including the Mother Teresa Maternity Home dinner, Empty Bowls and for events at Louisiana Schnell School. She will attend
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to copy restaurant guidelines.” “In an effort to help local wineries in an online capacity and help fund our association, absent of events, we are launching a club program where people can pay $10 and receive special offers online through the wineries,” Boeger said. “If restrictions are lifted the memberships will transition to wineries how they wish.” Newsom recently announced decisions on industries designated for phase 3 re-openings is coming shortly depending if counties meet standards relating to COVID-19. Wineries in El Dorado County are holding off opening with wine tasting with some restrictions until Gov. Newsom signs off and officially gives the go ahead Boeger explained.
Public Notices 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 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020A0000413 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. DESTINATION SERVICES, 2. SUITEAMERICA, 3. U.S. SUITES, located at 4970 Windplay Dr. Suite C-1, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s):
California Suites, 4970 Windplay Dr. Suite C1, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Corporation , State of Incorporation: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: January 1, 1997. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Robin Masten ROBIN MASTEN, PRESIDENT I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on May 5, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12 7755 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020A0000435 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SARAH JAYNE CONSULTING, located at 3639 Four Springs Dr., Rescue, CA 95672 Registered owner(s): Sarah Bernard, 3639 Four Springs Dr., Rescue, CA 95672 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: May 11, 2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Sarah Bernard SARAH BERNARD I declare that all information in this
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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 12, 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) 5/29, 6/5, 6/12, 6/19 7761 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020A0000448 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CLEAN UP JANITORIAL SERVICES, located at 1310 Souza Dr., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 3941 Park Drive Ste. 20-188, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): 1. David Fair, 1310 Souza Dr., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, 2. Margie Fair, 1310 Souza Dr., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: June 2, 2003. Signature of Registrant: /s/ David Fair DAVID FAIR, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one
thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on May 21, 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) 5/29, 6/5, 6/12, 6/19 7776 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020A0000430 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CLASSIC DAWN, located at 1320 Village Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): 1. Jessica Dawn Davis, 1320 Village Lane, Placerville, CA 95667, 2. Michael Wayne Davis, 1320 Village Lane, 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/ Jessica Davis JESSICA DAVIS 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) 5/29, 6/5, 6/12, 6/19 7778 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020A0000419 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CAMPBELL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, located at 4001 Errante Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): 1. Thomas M Campbell, 4001 Errante Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, 2. Sherry A Campbell, 4001 Errante Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: May 1, 2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Thomas M Campbell THOMAS M CAMPBELL /s/ Sherry A Campbell 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 7, 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) 5/29, 6/5, 6/12, 6/19 7779
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
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Public Notices 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 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020A0000444 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: COUNTERTOP CRAFTSMEN, located at 3061 Water Mill Lane, El Dorado, CA 95623 Registered owner(s): Joel Katz, 3061 Water Mill Lane, 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: May 1, 2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Joel Katz JOEL KATZ, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on May 20, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 5/29, 6/5, 6/12, 6/19 7784
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PC 20200234 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Paul Daniel Zink filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: PAUL DANIEL ZINK Proposed name: PAUL DANIEL GATLIN-ZINK 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: JULY 24, 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 MAY 14, 2020. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 5/29, 6/5, 6/12, 6/19 7785 NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Pursuant to section 2710 of the California Commercial code, notice is hereby given that a public auction will be held by competitive bid on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 12:00 pm to satisfy the lien on the property stored at 3381 Mira Loma Drive, Cameron Park, CA in the units listed. #091 Glickerson, Glenn #081 Glickerson, Glenn #121 Glickerson, Glenn #068 San Juan, Maria #9033 Witzke, Dennis All units must be paid for at the time of sale. Each person attending must sign in and agree to follow all Rules and Regulations of the sale. All purchased goods are sold “as is” and must be removed by 5:00 p.m. on the day following the sale. Buyers must provide a current, original or a photocopy of their original resale permit at time of sale in lieu of sales tax. Management reserves the right to cancel the auction in the event of settlement with obligated party. 5/29, 6/5 7786 LOAN NO.: 000691 - BESAG TS NO. 2020-10081 APN: 077-700-34-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/13/2018, UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on 6/22/2020, at 10:00 AM of said day, At the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667, Ashwood TD Services LLC, a California Limited Liability Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the power of sale conferred in that certain Deed of Trust executed by David P. Besag, a married man, as his sole and separate property recorded on 12/18/2018 in Book n/a of Official Records of EL DORADO County, at page n/a, Recorder’s Instrument No. 2018-004782700, by reason of a breach or default in payment or performance of the obligations secured thereby, including that breach or default, Notice of which was recorded 2/20/2020 as Recorder’s Instrument No. 2020-0007883-00, in Book n/a, at page n/a, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, lawful money of the United States, evidenced by a Cashier’s Check drawn on a state or national bank, or the equivalent thereof drawn on any other financial institution specified in section 5102 of the California Financial Code, authorized to do business in the State of California, ALL PAYABLE AT THE TIME OF SALE, all right, title and interest held by it as Trustee, in that real property situated in said County and State, described as follows: Parcel A, as said Parcel is shown on that certain Parcel Map filed August 25, 1972 in the office of the County Recorder of said County in Book 1 of Parcel Maps, at Page 150. The street address or other common designation of the real property hereinabove described is purported to be: 5841 Fallen Oak Trail, Pollock Pines (area), CA 95726. The undersigned disclaims all liability for any incorrectness in said street address or other common designation. Said sale will be made without warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, or other encumbrances, to satisfy the unpaid obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest and other sums as provided therein; plus advances, if any, thereunder and interest thereon; and plus fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of said obligations at the time of initial publication of this Notice is $69,439.53. In the event that the deed of trust described in this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is secured by real property containing from one to four single-family residences, the following notices are provided pursuant to the provisions of Civil Code section 2924f: NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee’s sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2020-10081. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not be immediately reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Dated: May 20, 2020 Ashwood TD Services LLC, a California Limited Liability Company Christopher Loria, Trustee’s Sale Officer P.O. Box 3552, Paso Robles, CA 93447 (SEAL) Tel.: (805) 296-3176 Fax: (805) 323-9054 Trustee’s Sale Information: (916) 939-0772 or www.nationwideposting.com NPP0370313 To: MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT & PLACERVILLE TIMES 05/29/2020, 06/05/2020, 06/12/2020 5/29, 6/5, 6/12 7787 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at the hour of 3:00 pm at 501 Pleasant Valley Road, Diamond Springs, California, for the purpose of establishing, by resolution, the appropriation limits for the 2020-21 fiscal year for the Diamond Springs-El Dorado Fire Protection District as described in article XIII B of the State Constitution. The proposed appropriation
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limits are $5,342,805.10. At said hearing, the Diamond Springs-El Dorado Fire Protection District will consider all comments by interested persons. Date: May 22, 2020 Lori Tuthill, Secretary Board of Directors of Diamond Springs-El Dorado Fire Protection District 5/29, 6/5 7788 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Diamond Springs / El Dorado Fire Protection District NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held on the ninth day of June, 2020 at the hour of 3:00 pm in the Chambers of the Diamond Springs-El Dorado Fire Protection District’s Board of Directors at 501 Pleasant Valley Road, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 for the purpose of approving the Preliminary Budget for the 2020-2021 fiscal year for the Diamond Springs-El Dorado Fire Protection District. At said hearing the Diamond Springs-El Dorado Fire Protection District will consider all comments by interested persons. Dated: May 22, 2020 Lori Tuthill, Secretary of the Board of Directors Diamond Springs-El Dorado Fire Protection District 5/29, 6/5 7789 EL DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT ADVERTISEMENT TO BID EL DORADO POWERHOUSE ROOF DRAINAGE AND COVERING PROJECT NO. 16046.01 CONTRACT NO. E20-09 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed Bids will be received by mailing service only no later than June 26, 2020, addressed to the El Dorado Irrigation District, 2890 Mosquito Road, Placerville, CA 95667 for Construction Services for the El Dorado Powerhouse Roof Drainage & Covering project, Project No. 16046.01. Bids must be received before the submittal deadline date. District will reject all Bids received after the specified date and will return such Bids to Bidders unopened. The work shall consist of re-roofing of existing hydroelectric powerhouse and switchyard deck to remain in service during re-roofing. Re-sloping of the southeast corner of the main roof and a portion of the switchyard deck will occur to facilitate drainage. Work includes removal and disposal of existing low slope roofing system. Targeted upgrades to enclosure include new low-slope roof membrane system. Bidding Documents contain the full description of the Work. A California Classification A contractor’s license and certification as a manufacturerapproved installer of Siplast liquid-applied roof membrane systems is required. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit is scheduled for 9:00 a.m., local time, Wednesday, June 17, 2020 commencing at the District’s Camp 5 Hydro Headquarters, 7225 Highway 50, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 and then proceeding to the Project Site. PUBLIC WORKS LAWS. The project is a public works project subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). To be qualified for this project, a contractor must be registered with the DIR. In addition, pursuant to prevailing wage laws, copies of the prevailing wage rates are on file at the District’s principal office and are available on request. Contract documents and drawings are only available electronically. Contract Documents may be obtained on the District’s website located at http://www.eid. org/doing-business-with-eid/procurementand-contracts. The Engineer’s Estimate is between $300,000 and $400,000. Questions regarding this project should be directed to the Project Manager by emailing Mr. John Kessler at jkessler@ eid.org, or by calling 530-642-4056. Dated this 29nd day of May, 2020 EL DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT /s/ Elizabeth Dawson Elizabeth Dawson, P.E., Engineering Manager 5/29, 6/5, 6/12 7793
This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on May 14, 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) 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26 7809 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020A0000434 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: INSIGHT VETERINARY WELLNESS CENTER, located at 4509 Golden Foothill Parkway, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 10835 Nestlenook Circle, Mather, CA 95655 Registered owner(s): FoPawz, Inc., 4509 Golden Foothill Parkway, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Corporation , State of Incorporation: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kristi M. Pawlowski KRISTI M. PAWLOWSKI, PRESIDENT I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on May 12, 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) 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26 7810
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Nashville Trail Community Service District meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 24th -- 6:30pm at 3020 Wagon Master to pass budget, appropriation limitation and discuss direct charge. Contact Randy at 530-626-0571 for more information. 6/5, 6/8, 6/10 7811 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PC 20200253 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Kelsi Estelle Coleman filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: KELSI ESTELLE COLEMAN
Proposed name: KELSI ESTELLE NELSON 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: AUGUST 7, 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 MAY 21, 2020. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26 7812 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020A0000427
The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CHARLES CONARRO PACNW SALES, located at 2008 Scowers Court, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Charles Walker Conarro, 2008 Scowers Court, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE On July 9, business under the fictitious business name 2020 at 1:05 PM the El Dorado County Transit Authority will hold a public hearing or names listed above on: May 1, 2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Charles Conarro per government code 29080 to consider CHARLES CONARRO the final operating and capital budgets I declare that all information in this for Fiscal Year 2020/21. This hearing will statement is true and correct. (A be held via Zoom Teleconference and can registrant who declares as true any be accessed by phone 1-669-900-6833 material matter pursuant to Section or computer https://zoom.us/j/833772503. 17913 of the Business and Professions The Meeting ID is 833772503. The adopted Code that the registrant knows to preliminary operating budget and the be false is guilty of a misdemeanor adopted preliminary capital improvement punishable by a fine not to exceed one plan and budget are available for review thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of at www.eldoradotransit.com/news and at 6565 Commerce Way, Diamond Springs, El Dorado County on May 11, 2020. CA 95619, due to social distancing NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE NOTICE WITH OF DIVIDED PUBLICATION SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, concerns, please call (530) 642-5383 to schedule appointment. Any member to Section 3381 an through 3385, California A FICTITIOUS NAMEPursuant STATEMENT Revenue and OF Taxation Code, the may Notice of Power to Sell Oral GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END of the public submit comments. Tax-Defaulted Property in and for El be Dorado County, FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH comments will accepted andState recorded of California, has been divided and distributed to various IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE during the teleconference. Written newspapers of general circulation published in the county. COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED comments submitted before July 1, 2020 A portion of the list appears in each of such newspapers. IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, to the Secretary of the Board will be WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY included in the published agenda. Written NOTICE OF IMPENDING POWER TO SELL CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH comments received after July 1, 2020 will TAX-DEFAULTED PROPERTY IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO (Rev. & Tax. Code, into §3361, §3362) minutes and be entered the meeting’s SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE the Board will consider all comments at IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS A Pursuant toOF Revenue and Taxation Codes sections 3691 the appropriate time.bySubmit comments REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS and 3692.4, the following condition will, operation of to Megan Wilcher, Secretary power to the to Board, law, subject to the Tax Collector’s BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUSTreal BE property 6565 property Commerce Way, Springs, sell: All property for which taxes and Diamond assessments FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. have been in default CA for five or more years. 95619 or mwilcher@eldoradotransit. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN com The parcels listed herein will become subject to the Tax THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Collector’s power to 6/5 sell on July 1, 2020, at 12:01 a.m., by 7815 NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS operation of law. The Tax Collector’s power to sell will OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, arise unless the property is either redeemed or made OR COMMON LAW (seesubject section to 14411 an installment plan of redemption initiated as NOTICE OF of PROPERTY TAXon DELINQUENCY provided by law prior to close business the last ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) AND IMPENDING DEFAULT plan business day in June. The right to an installment 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26 7813 terminates on the last business in June, andCode after§3351 that& Californiaday Revenue & Taxation date the entire balance due must be paid in full to prevent
§3352 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME sale of the property at public auction. STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020A0000446 The right of redemption survives I, K. E. Coleman, El Doradothe Countyproperty Tax Collector, becoming subject to the power to sell, but it
State of California, certify that at close of business The following person(s) is/are doing terminates at close of business on the last business on June 30, 2020, by operation of law, any real business as: MIND-LEAD, located day prior at to 5019 the date of the sale by the Tax Collector. property (unless previously tax-defaulted and not Crail Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): All information concerning redemption the initiation redeemed) that orhave delinquentof an taxes, be furnished, Leadership Developmentinstallment Network plan LLC, of redemption assessments, will and other charges leviedupon for the by95762 K. E. Coleman, Tax Collector, 360 Fair Lane, 5019 Crail Way, El Doradorequest, Hills, CA fiscal year 2019 - 2020, and/or any delinquent Placerville, CA 95667, (530) 621-5800. This business is conducted by a Limited supplemental taxes shall be declared taxLiability Company, State of LLC: California. The amount to redeem, including all penalties and defaulted. The registrant commenced fees, to as transact of June 2020, is shown opposite its parcel business under the fictitious business name number and next to the assessee. Thatname unlessofthethe property is completely redeemed or names listed above on: May 1, 2020. throughSYSTEM payment of EXPLANATION all unpaid amounts, together Signature of Registrant: /s/PARCEL Clinton NUMBERING W. with penalties and fees prescribed by law, or an Camac The PRESIDENT Assessor's Parcelinstallment Number used to the plan(APN), is initiatedwhen and maintained; CLINTON W. CAMAC, LDN describe property in this list, refers to the Assessor's property will become tax-defaulted and map may be (OFFICER)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE - In accordance with Sec.106 of the Programmatic Agreement, T-Mobile West, LLC plans to upgrade an existing telecommunications facility at 3865 El Dorado Road Placerville, CA 95667 . Please direct comments to Gavin L. at 818-898-4866 regarding site SC09142A. 6/5, 6/8/20 CNS-3368947# THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 6/5, 6/8 7804 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE - In accordance with Sec.106 of the Programmatic Agreement, T-Mobile West, LLC plans to upgrade an existing telecommunications facility at 3466 Ponderosa Road Shingle Springs, CA 95682 . Please direct comments to Gavin L. at 818-898-4866 regarding site SC59959B. 6/5, 6/8/20 CNS-3368948# THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 6/5, 6/8 7805 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020A0000443 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SECURUS HOME LOANS, located at 1040 Cambria Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Hegseth Funk, Inc., 1040 Cambria Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Corporation , State of Incorporation: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Breanna Funk BREANNA FUNK, PRESIDENT I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on May 19, 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) 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26 7808 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2020A0000440 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CALIFORNIA VEGETATION MANAGEMENT, located at 4961 Atlas Lane, Garden Valley, CA 95633 Registered owner(s): Vehicle Matrix LLC, 4961 Atlas Lane, Garden Valley, CA 95633 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Greg Bueghly GREG BUEGHLY, CEO-OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)
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 20, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26 7814
book, the map page, the block on the map, if applicable, subsequently sold at a tax sale in satisfaction and the individual parcel on the map page or in the block. the tax lien. explanation of the parcel The Assessor's maps and further numbering system are available in the Assessor's office.
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That a detailed list of all properties remaining taxNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County of El Dorado (“County”) intends to conduct a public hearing on June 9, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. to consider adoption of a resolution defaulted at the close of business on June 30, revising development impact mitigation fees on behalf of the El Dorado Hills County Property tax-defaulted on July 1, taxes, 2020,orandbefore not redeemed prior2015, to beingforsubmitted Water District (“District”) for the El Dorado Hills Fire Department (“Department”) pursuant assessments, and other for charges. publication, shall be published on or before to the Mitigation Fee Act (Cal. Gov. Code §66000 et seq.) and El Dorado County September 8, 2023. Ordinance Code, Chapter 13.20, for the purpose of funding the cost of fire protection and ASSESSOR’S ASSESSEE NAME & AMOUNT TO emergency response facilities, apparatus, and equipment attributable to new residential PARCEL PROPERTY REDEEM ThatADDRESS information concerning redemption or the and nonresidential development in the District. The current fee has beenNUMBER developed in initiation of TR an installment plan of redemption of COX ALVIN $ 7,907.17 001-141-030-000 accordance with a fee nexus study and report, which includes a recommendation for STALLION SPRINGS tax-defaulted property will be furnished, upon an annual inflationary adjustment. The proposed adjustment of 2.518% would result in TRUST the following fees: request, by K.CT E. Coleman, Tax Collector, 360 Fair 736 PYTHIAN GARRETT ZACHARY 852.80 Lane, Placerville, CA 95667, (530) 621-5800. Residential Development Per Living Area 003-151-007-000 (Sq. Ft.) 872 RESERVOIR ST Single Family Housing $0.94 006-460-021-000 GIPSON KAREN LOUISE 21,050.85 I declare, underVIEW penalty of perjury, that the Multi Family Housing $1.54 5080 MOUNTAIN BORTHWICK RICHARD 770.12 Mobile Home $1.10 040-020-016-000 foregoing is true and correct. No Situs Assisted Living Facility $1.55 040-310-007-000
SALVISBERG ERIC KAI 5,603.13 8245 OMO RANCH RD LUPAN NANT-AN S TR 16,207.84 (DECD) CAMACHO DIANE LUPEN N S REV TRUST4/8/20 4909 EDGEWOOD CIR Executed at Placerville, El Dorado1,449.07 County, LOPEZ RICHARD HELDER DIRT California, on LMay 18, 2020. Published in the 7460 WINDING WAY Mountain Democrat and June SHAW MICHAEL R on May 29, June 5,1,723.15 SHAW VIRGINIA K 12, 2020. 5241 HUMBUG RD WEAVER JOHN M TR 1,476.06 REV TRUST AGMT OF 4/8/20 5141 STRING CANYON CT 5/29, 6/12R 7762 LOPEZ6/5, JOSEPH 1,884.02 LOPEZ GLORIA J 5159 WOODED GLEN DR 7381 SEABIRD CT E STAFFORD MARGARET 1,408.54 041-850-006-000 MORGAN KAREN 588.87 051-120-049-000STAFFORD EDWARD W DENISE P SUCC TR (DECD) PARKER FAM 1989 TRUST No Situs No Situs ROMANO FRANK 1,013.05 042-300-007-000 XAVIER JOSEPH A 17,662.37 076-230-022-000ROMANO 5120FERN PONY EXPESS TRL No Situs GONZALEZ KENNETH S 22,091.95 082-174-008-000BOLSTERS HILLTOP RANCH 4,099.36 043-430-007-000 GONZALEZ LISA A No Situs 2841 HOLLY HILLS LN PORTELA ERIC 21,235.21 046-032-046-000 ARMSTRONG STARR 22,758.85 082-182-003-000 TOMAN KEITH J TR HARRIS 6671 LITTLE RD #2822 HOLLYCANYON HILLS TRUST MAC DONALD BEVERLY 2822 HOLLY HILLS ANN LN 5,907.80 046-300-025-000 BRIDGEPARK HOMES INC RD 11,500.30 083-052-007-0006235 DEAN A CA CORP CLAUDE FISHER DOUGLAS 5,024.68 046-440-045-000 2688 LA CRESCENTA DR TR WHITE WILLIAMSNOW G 19,330.17 CAROLYN 083-242-003-000VASQUEZ WHITE LISA A TR 3307 CESSNA DR REV FISHER/VASQUEZ 2003 10,514.10 084-070-028-000TRUSTSTIELER MARJORIE 6326 DARK 7381 SEABIRD CT CANYON RD MOORE RICHARD 13,101.18 085-251-012-000MORGAN KAREN DENISE P 588.87 051-120-049-000 DAWN SUCC MOORE TR 7006 STOPE PARKER FAM 1989 CT TRUST WILSON JOHNNY 8,597.92 087-250-025-000No Situs WILSON GAVIN TR XAVIER JOSEPH A 076-230-022-000 WILSON LU ELLA REV TR 17,662.37 5120 PONY EXPESS TRL 01/22/05 GONZALEZ KENNETH S 22,091.95 082-174-008-000 3655 WILD TURKEY DR GONZALEZ LISA A FULLER VICTORIA LYNN 12,231.36 089-190-027-0002841 HOLLY HILLS LN
Nonresidential Development Per Building (Sq. Ft.) 041-513-001-000 Retail/Commercial $1.59 Office $1.99 Industrial $1.46 Agriculture $0.62 041-613-003-000 Warehouse/Distribution $0.99 The Public Hearing shall be held virtually. Instructions for participating in the meeting can 041-620-026-000 be found at https://eldorado.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. For information on this matter, and copies of associated documents, including the fee nexus study, may be obtained at the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, located at 330 Fair041-673-009-000 Lane, Placerville, CA, or by calling (530)621-5390. 5/29, 6/5 7791 041-711-008-000
NOTICE OF DIVIDED PUBLICATION Pursuant to Section 3381 through 3385, California Revenue and Taxation Code, the Notice of Power to Sell Tax-Defaulted Property in and for El Dorado County, State of California, has been divided and distributed to various newspapers of general circulation published in the county. A portion of the list appears in each of such newspapers.
NOTICE OF IMPENDING POWER TO SELL TAX-DEFAULTED PROPERTY (Rev. & Tax. Code, §3361, §3362) Pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Codes sections 3691 and 3692.4, the following condition will, by operation of law, subject real property to the Tax Collector’s power to sell: All property for which property taxes and assessments have been in default for five or more years.
NOTICE OF DIVIDED PUBLICATION
The parcels listed herein will become subject to the Tax Pursuant to Section 3385,at California Collector’s power to3381 sell onthrough July 1, 2020, 12:01 a.m., by Revenue and Taxation Code, theCollector’s Notice of Power operation of law. The Tax power to toSell sell will Tax-Defaulted Property in and forisEleither Dorado County, State arise unless the property redeemed or made of California, has been divided and distributed to various subject to an installment plan of redemption initiated as newspapers general circulation published in the county. providedofby law prior to close of business on the last A portion of theday list appears eachright of such newspapers. business in June.inThe to an installment plan terminates on the last business day in June, and after that date the entire balance due must be paid full to prevent NOTICE OF IMPENDING POWER TOinSELL sale ofTAX-DEFAULTED the property at public PROPERTY auction.
Tax.redemption Code, §3361, §3362)the property The (Rev. right& of survives becoming subject to the power to sell, but it Pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Codes sections 3691 terminates at close of business on the last business and day 3692.4, following condition by Tax operation of priorthe to the date of the salewill, by the Collector. law, subject real property to the Tax Collector’s power to sell: All All property for concerning which property taxes and information redemption or assessments the initiation of an haveinstallment been in default or more years. planforoffive redemption will be furnished, upon request, by K. E. Coleman, Tax Collector, 360 Fair Lane, The Placerville, parcels listed become subject to the Tax CAherein 95667,will (530) 621-5800. Collector’s power to sell on July 1, 2020, at 12:01 a.m., by operation of law. The Tax Collector’s power sell will and The amount to redeem, including all to penalties arisefees, unless property is either redeemed or made as the of June 2020, is shown opposite its parcel number next to the of the assessee. subject to anand installment planname of redemption initiated as provided by law prior to close of business on the last NUMBERING EXPLANATION businessPARCEL day in June. The rightSYSTEM to an installment plan terminates on the last business day in June, and after that The Assessor's Parcel Number (APN), used to date the entire balance due must be paid in full when to prevent describe property in this list, refers to the Assessor's map sale of the property at public auction. book, the map page, the block on the map, if applicable, the individual parcel onsurvives the map page in the block. The and right of redemption the orproperty The Assessor's and further the itparcel becoming subject maps to the powerexplanation to sell, of but numbering system are available in the Assessor's office. terminates at close of business on the last business day prior to the date of the sale by the Tax Collector.
Property tax-defaulted on or before July 1, 2015, for taxes, All information concerning redemption or the initiation of an assessments, andredemption other charges. installment plan of will be furnished, upon request, by K. E. Coleman, Tax Collector, 360 Fair Lane, ASSESSOR’S ASSESSEE AMOUNT TO Placerville, CA 95667, (530) 621-5800.NAME & PARCEL PROPERTY REDEEM NUMBER ADDRESS The amount to redeem, including all penalties and COX ALVIN TR $ 7,907.17 001-141-030-000 fees, as of June 2020, STALLION is shownSPRINGS opposite its parcel number and next to the name TRUSTof the assessee. 736 PYTHIAN CT
GARRETT ZACHARY PARCEL NUMBERING SYSTEM EXPLANATION 003-151-007-000 872 RESERVOIR ST
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GIPSON KAREN LOUISE 21,050.85 The006-460-021-000 Assessor's Parcel Number (APN), when used to 5080 MOUNTAIN VIEW describe property in this list, refers to RICHARD the Assessor's map 770.12 BORTHWICK 040-020-016-000 book, the map page, the No block Situson the map, if applicable, SALVISBERG ERIC or KAIin the block.5,603.13 and040-310-007-000 the individual parcel on the map page OMO RANCH RD of the parcel The Assessor's maps and8245 further explanation LUPAN NANT-AN S TR 16,207.84 041-513-001-000 numbering system are available in the Assessor's office. (DECD) CAMACHO DIANE LUPEN N S REV TRUST4/8/20 4909 EDGEWOOD CIR
Property tax-defaulted on LOPEZ or before July 1, 2015, for taxes, RICHARD 1,449.07 041-613-003-000 assessments, and other charges. HELDER DIRT L 7460 WINDING WAY SHAW MICHAEL R 1,723.15 041-620-026-000ASSESSEE ASSESSOR’S NAME & AMOUNT TO SHAW VIRGINIA K PARCEL PROPERTY REDEEM 5241 HUMBUG RD NUMBER ADDRESS WEAVER JOHN M TR 1,476.06 041-673-009-000 COX ALVIN TR REV TRUST AGMT OF 4/8/20 $ 7,907.17 001-141-030-000 STALLION SPRINGSCANYON CT 5141 STRING LOPEZ JOSEPH R 1,884.02 041-711-008-000 TRUST LOPEZ GLORIA J 736 PYTHIAN CT 5159 ZACHARY WOODED GLEN DR GARRETT 852.80 003-151-007-000 STAFFORD ST MARGARET E 1,408.54 872 RESERVOIR 5/29,041-850-006-000 6/5 STAFFORD EDWARD W GIPSON KAREN LOUISE 21,050.85 006-460-021-000 (DECD) 5080 MOUNTAIN VIEW No Situs BORTHWICK RICHARD 770.12 040-020-016-000 ROMANO FRANK 1,013.05 042-300-007-000 No Situs ROMANO FERN SALVISBERG ERIC KAI 5,603.13 040-310-007-000 No Situs 8245 OMO RANCH RD BOLSTERS HILLTOP RANCH 4,099.36 043-430-007-000 LUPAN NANT-AN S TR 16,207.84 041-513-001-000
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STARR 082-182-003-000 BENJAMIN JACOB WILDER 22,758.85 5,519.21 092-021-019-000ARMSTRONG HARRIS J TR
6115 LITTLE CANYON RD HILLS TRUST ERIC#2822 17,087.34 092-021-035-000HOLLYPORTELA 2822 HOLLY HILLS CANYON LN 6620 LITTLE RD HOMES INC 083-052-007-000 SPECK TODD GREGORY TR11,500.30 15,544.22 093-160-017-000BRIDGEPARK A CA CORP GRAHAM REV TR 05/16/07 2688 LA CRESCENTA DR RD 4680 SAND RIDGE WILLIAMMARK G J TR 19,330.17 1,754.21 083-242-003-000 093-180-037-000WHITEBARNES WHITEBARNES LISA A MICHELE J TR 3307 CESSNA BARNESDR 2014 FAM LIV REV TRUST STIELER MARJORIE 10,514.10 084-070-028-000 COYLE JACOB RD 6326 DARK CANYON NoRICHARD Situs MOORE 13,101.18 085-251-012-000 LEACH LAWRENCE A & K M 3,993.89 DAWN 099-160-006-000MOORE No Situs 7006 STOPE CT HOWE ARTHUR H 1,897.98 101-293-042-000WILSON JOHNNY 8,597.92 087-250-025-000 NoGAVIN Situs TR WILSON WISE 701.17 102-090-038-000WILSON LU INDUSTRIES ELLA REV TR No Situs 01/22/05 D AMATO JESSE 5,448.41 109-370-005-0003655 WILD TURKEY DR D AMATO PATSY FULLER VICTORIA LYNN 12,231.36 089-190-027-000 No Situs HILL RD 1700 GRANITE ANTABEEL RANIA 7,847.07 116-040-006-000BENJAMIN JACOB WILDER 5,519.21 092-021-019-000 No Situs 6115 LITTLE CANYON RD GOLD SETH 33,527.91 120-392-006-000PORTELA ERIC 17,087.34 092-021-035-000 850 MT RANIER WAY 6620 LITTLE CANYON RD GREGORY J 24,316.34 323-170-045-000SPECKCARTER TODD GREGORYPLACE TR 093-160-017-000 6700 BOUNTIFUL DR15,544.22 GRAHAM REV TR 05/16/07 MASTIN JAMIN 378.88 325-390-009-0004680 SAND RIDGE RD 3212 LIFE WAY MARK J TRTAMATHA A 1,754.21 093-180-037-000 WOODWARD 15,813.98 329-171-009-000BARNES BARNES MICHELE J TR CLARK TAMATHA A BARNES 2014 FAM LIV REV 6200 BIRD SONG LN TRUST COYLE JACOB I certify, under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and No Situs correct. LEACH LAWRENCE A & K M 3,993.89 099-160-006-000 No Situs K. E. Coleman HOWE ARTHUR H 1,897.98 101-293-042-000 No Situs El Dorado County Tax Collector WISE INDUSTRIES 701.17 102-090-038-000 No Situs Executed at Placerville, El Dorado County, California, on May 20, D AMATO JESSE 5,448.41 109-370-005-000 2020. Published inDthe Mountain Democrat on May 29 and June AMATO PATSY 5, 2020. No Situs ANTABEEL RANIA 7,847.07 116-040-006-000 No Situs GOLD SETH 33,527.91 120-392-006-000 850 MT RANIER WAY CARTER GREGORY J 24,316.34 323-170-045-000 6700 BOUNTIFUL PLACE DR MASTIN JAMIN 378.88 325-390-009-000 3212 LIFE WAY WOODWARD TAMATHA A 15,813.98 329-171-009-000 CLARK TAMATHA A 6200 BIRD SONG LN
I certify, under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct. K. E. Coleman El Dorado County Tax Collector Executed at Placerville, El Dorado County, California, on May 20, 2020. Published in the Mountain Democrat on May 29 and June 5, 2020.
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that they can’t draw — insisting that they can only draw stick figures — to artists who want to improve their drawing, painting, creating and designing skills. Welty said she loves to grow the arts and artists in the communities. To learn more visit margaretwelty. com. After the winners are chosen, their awards are highlighted in the Banners on Parade Walking Tour Brochure, available at local businesses and the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce office in midJune. This year the awards went to: • First Place: “Under the Warm California Sun” by Josh Alvarado • Second Place: “Same Time Next Year” by Carol Quinn • Third Place: “Pacific Sunset” by Marguerite
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Rossoz • Honorable Mention: “California Dreamer” by Nina Birks • Honorable Mention: Hills of Gold by Carli Darwazeh Fox • Honorable Mention: “Muir Woods” by Margarita Rivera As with any endeavor, projects like these require resources and BOP has many great sponsors to help this effort. Images of Hope has been a major sponsor for the Banners on Parade project for several years and generously renewed its support for the exhibit again this year. Other sponsors for 2020 include Gold Country Artists Gallery, Eco Signs & Lighting Maintenance, the Geoff Boyd Memorial Award, the Marianne Kalem Legacy Award, El Dorado
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color booklet featuring an essay, information on the production, bios and various other “Jaws” related tidbits. If you have a 4K set-up this is a must buy.
“Blues Brothers” (4K) This has always been on my list of favorite films since the day my dad wisely showed it to me at about 14 years old. If you love music you must watch this film. The energy of the cast, the coolness of the characters and the absolute love letter to pretty much every type of music (with an emphasis on R&B, blues and soul) keeps this crackerjack of a movie’s spirit and swagger running at a high level for its entire runtime. If you’ve never seen it and you have a couple of free hours, watch it. You’ll want to keep going back to it after that first viewing. Universal keeps the engines
running hot after “Jaws” with its 4K restorations and while this may not look as pristine as the killer shark flick, “Blues” looks as good as it ever has. “Stories Behind The Making Of Blues Brothers” and a piece remembering the late John Belushi round out this set.
“Police Squad” (Blu-Ray) Bringing up the rear is a bit of comedy to tide you over. Many know of the “Naked Gun” movies, but I’m willing to bet most don’t know that the trilogy of slapstick classics started as a television show. In 1982 “Police Squad” premiered and lasted only six episodes but changed the way comedy was produced (i.e., no laugh track). Unlike the other discs on this list, “Police Squad” isn’t going to blow anyone’s hair back in the remastered video department,
though the polish they gave on this Blu-Ray looks much better than it has any right to look for an early ’80s network show. There are special features like an interview with the late, great Leslie Nielsen and commentary tracks with the filmmakers on select episodes. I never saw the show until now and I found myself laughing at a lot of the humor here. It may be dated, but it still brings the funny. “We’re sorry to bother you at such a time like this, Mrs. Twice. We would have come earlier, but your husband wasn’t dead then.” 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@ mtdemocrat.net.
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Winery Association, Soroptimists International of Placerville and Placerville Flowers on Main. All of the expenses for Placerville Art on Parade are paid from fundraising efforts that include sponsorship donations, the sale of keepsakes (coffee mugs, magnets, bookmarks, posters) and from the sale of the banners at the end of the season, which allows the organization to fund the following year’s exhibit. And no art exhibit is complete without the support and appreciation of the community that it serves. For 15 previous years, Placerville Art on Parade has been energized by the feedback from the viewers of these art pieces and that makes it all worth it. For more information on the organization and exhibit visit placervilleartonparade.org.
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Stellar students El Dorado High School grad Danny Bell was this year’s winner of the Carly Turnboo Shipman Memorial Scholarship for this year. Bell plans to attend college in Oregon in the fall. Isabella Gomann of El Dorado Hills qualified for the spring 2020 Dean’s List at Belmont University. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C.
News bites As millions of people do their part to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, many nonprofit groups continue to rely on the support of local communities to assist in COVID-19 response efforts. To offer support to his community, El Dorado Hills Farmers agent Michael Martinelli nominated and secured a $1,500 grant for 3Strands Global Foundation to aid in relief efforts directly related to the current crisis. “As a Farmers agent, it’s a privilege to be able to do my part in helping communities in which we live, work and play with the continued support from Farmers Insurance,” said Martinelli. “During these extraordinary times, I’m proud to help support a deserving nonprofit with a grant that will enable them to continue to rise to the challenge of battling this pandemic.” *** Are you or your kids looking to spread some good cheer while staying home during COVID-19? 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. 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) 621-6369 or email ssia@edcgov. us. ***
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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/99thannual-reunion or contact Bob Haynes at 2idahq@comcast.net and (224) 225-1202. *** New to El Dorado Hills or simply want to meet new friends? 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) 344-1476 for more information.
Rescheduled The eighth annual Golf for Kids Sake at the Serrano Country Club in El Dorado Hills has been postponed to Monday, Aug. 17. For more information or to register visit bbbsns.org/events/golfevent. The Bob West Drive for Marshall golf tournament has been rescheduled to Friday, Sept. 11. The golf committee will continue to prepare for the tournament and monitor the COVID-19 situation. If necessary, a decision will be made by mid-July to cancel the tournament. The Placerville Shakespeare Club’s 2020 annual Giant Rummage Sale has been changed to Friday, Sept. 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 12, 9 a.m. to 4p.m. at 2940 Bedford Ave. in Placerville. In addition, a Saturday only garden sale will begin at 8 a.m. For more information visit placerville-shakespeare.com. Imagination Theater on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville has rescheduled its production of “Frozen Jr.” Opening night will be Friday, Sept. 11, and the show will run through Sept. 27. For more information visit imaginationtheater.net.
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Two win art scholarships Art on the Divide News release
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ivide Friends of the Arts and Historical Society (DFAHS) and Art on the Divide Gallery (AODC) are pleased to announce the awarding of our 2020 Arts scholarships to Raelynn Davis and Alysa Miller. Seven very talented artists applied for the scholarships this year and it was difficult to make the choices. The committee finally decided to award the two $500 scholarships to the students who will be majoring in studio arts. Raelynn is attending California State University, Humbolt and majoring in studio arts. Raelyyn said that “she has a strong passion for art, acting and film making and I sincerely hope to further develop these passions in college. I am currently undecided on what I want my career path to be but I plan to profit off of my creative and expressionistic abilities.” Alysa is starting her journey by attending Sierra College and is not sure where her art will take her as she is interested also in mental health and may use her art as a healing modality or perhaps as an art teacher.
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Class of 2020 “Watch your thoughts; they become words.
Watch your words;
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they become actions.
Art by scholarship winners Alysa Miller, above, and Raelynn Davis.
Watch your actions; they become habits.
Watch your habits; they become character.
Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.”
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n May 24 graduating seminary students of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the El Dorado Stake received their diplomas in a most unusual way. As many other organizations have discovered, traditions had to be broken and graduation ceremonies reimagined to accommodate social-distancing mandates. That meant instead of inviting the entire 151-member seminary student body to the graduation ceremony, only the 21 seminary graduates and 11 award winners would be invited. Instead of gathering together and listening to a commencement address in person graduates would receive a congratulatory video made by members of the Stake presidency. Instead of marching up to the podium, graduates would arrive at the church parking lot and receive their diplomas as they drove by in a lively seminary graduation parade. What is seminary? Seminary is a voluntary four-year religious education program of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints offered to high school students. While some students used to participate online, most students attended an early morning class that
whenever they could.” Graduating senior Madison Hutchings had her own ideas, sharing, “Transitioning to online seminary has been a blessing for me as it has allowed me to stay home more, to study the scriptures more in depth by asking myself questions and develop a more personal connection to Jesus Christ. We had an amazing teacher who always taught us to ‘liken the scriptures’ or apply the principles taught in the scriptures into our lives. COVID-19 may have thrown our seminary experience for a loop but it didn’t stop our experience from growing closer to our savior and becoming more like him. My love for seminary did not stop because of the worldwide pandemic.” High school junior Pearl Hulbert, who said she sometimes felt that seminary was an extra chore, began taking her personal scripture study more seriously during her study online. “My seminary teacher always encouraged us to search the scriptures deeply,” she said, “and just let ourselves go with whatever questions we have. I started doing that and I have come to love the scriptures.” While this year’s seminary graduates had to forego the traditional graduation ceremony, everyone will remember the seminary graduation parade.
“COVID-19 may have thrown our seminary experience for a loop but it didn’t stop our experience from growing closer to our savior ...” — Madison Hutchings
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Masked seminary leaders handed out programs, diplomas, gift bags, balloons and hearty congratulations to graduating seniors in the seminary graduation parade. met before the students’ regular high school classes. When the coronavirus became a factor students who met in person transitioned to online classes as well. Did transitioning to an online platform have a negative impact?
Interestingly, the percentage of graduating seniors increased in comparison to the previous year. Seminary Supervisor Kristen Wiederhold credits this success with “teachers who watched over their students diligently and helped
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