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Staff writer An El Dorado Hills family suffered an unimaginable loss Aug. 1. Known for being disciplined and competitive, Sophia Torres was described as having a “beat to her own drum” spirit and fiercely loving her friends and family. She succumbed to injuries sustained in an accident just 10 days before her 14thAccordingbirthday.to the family, the set-to-be Oak Ridge High School freshman and rising soccer star had recently returned from Virginia after earning the title of fifth in the nation at a soccer tournament. On the afternoon of July 12, Sophia headed out for a run. The tragedy occurred on Serrano Parkway just west of Orsay Way. California Highway Patrol officials report the vehicle involved was traveling westbound on Serrano Parkway at the speed limit. “The pedestrian was crossing through the center median, which has a bunch of trees and bushes,” CHP officer Shawn Mountain Democrat photos by Eric Jaramishian Youngsters cool off in the sprinklers at Pioneer Park in Somerset where Caldor Fire survivors gathered Saturday to mark one year since the 220,000-plus acre blaze devastated the community of Grizzly Flat.

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Eric Jaramishian Staff writer C aldor Fire survivors of Grizzly Flat were reunited Saturday at Pioneer Park in south county and although many were displaced from their community, they never lost fellowship. The El Dorado West Slope Foundation played host to the event marking one year since the Caldor Fire first sparked — Aug. 14, 2021. Spirits were high at Pioneer Park. Many volunteers from local nonprofits helped make the gathering eventful but not too emotionally bearing, some said. “I didn’t want it to be an emotional event but being able to see our friends and our neighbors that we haven’t seen in a long time is bittersweet,” said Amanda Akins, whose family remains displaced after the fire. “I didn’t feel like we were just here to mourn. It was more about just us getting together Dana ellis, Cindy Yolka and Don ellis enjoy each others company and free dinner along with other folks impacted by the Caldor Fire.

Courtesy photo General contractor Steve Tyler is restoring the old, one-room Willow School house in Somerset to serve as the Caldor Survivors’ Community Tool Shed. The building is getting new windows, doors and siding, the siding donated by the James hardie Company.

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The following was taken from El Dorado County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce crime logs: Aug. 10 8:40 a.m. A vehicle burglary was reported at Magnolia Hills Drive in El Dorado Hills. 9:39 a.m. A burglary report from Slug Gulch Road in Somerset. 10:51 a.m. Grand theft in progress was reported at Plaza Goldorado Circle in Cameron Park. 7:45 p.m. A burglary report came from Merchant Circle in 10:06Placerville.p.m.

Claude Edward Sipe Dec. 17, 1939 – Aug. 7, 2022 Claude Edward Sipe passed peacefully from this world on Aug. 7, with family by his side. Born December 17, 1939, in Stockton, Calif., he spent most of his life in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada and graduated from Sonora High School with the class of 1957. Claude joined the U.S. Navy for a Kiddie Cruise at the age of 17 in 1957 where he attended electrician school and graduated near the top of his class. Afterward, he was stationed at Long Beach, Calif. on the USS Yorktown. After serving a successful tour of duty, he was discharged from the Navy on his 21st birthday on Dec. 17, married his first wife Joan on Dec. 18, and moved back to Northern Calif. on Dec. 19. Once in Sacramento, Claude landed a job as a janitor with the telephone company. He worked for Pacific Bell for 30 years, starting in Sacramento but quickly moving up in the company and working his way back to the foothills. He worked in Grass Valley, Auburn and finally Placerville, ending his career as the fleet manager responsible for all the Pacific Telephone Company vehicles in 16 California counties — a feat he was particularly proud of. During his time in Placerville, Claude met his soul mate Connie Rutherfurd (Cleveland) of Placerville. They were married on Sept. 28, 1985, and shared a life of adventure that included boating, fishing, camping, RVing, square dancing, traveling, restoring classic cars, driving their Model A and other assorted mischief. Claude is especially known for his square dance calling, which he started in 1973. He organized and founded several square dance clubs in the Grass Valley and Placerville areas, including the Apple Jacks and Jills Club of Camino. He was a nationally and internationally known caller, calling dances as far away as Oklahoma City, St. Louis, Missouri and Alberta, Canada. Claude was preceded in death by his youngest son Steve Sipe of Sacramento. He is survived by sister Claire Booker of Galveston, Texas; sister Dorothy Alleman of Medford, Ore.; son Jerry Sipe of Quincy, California; grandson Justin Sipe of Reno, Nev.; granddaughter Allison Sipe of Berkeley, Calif.; wife Connie Sipe; and numerous other children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren through his marriage to Connie. Services at the Veterans Cemetery in Dixon, Calif. will be private. A public celebration of life will be held on Aug. 21 from 2-5 p.m. at the Federated Church in Placerville at 1031 Thompson Way. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to Snowline Hospice of Placerville or donating blood in Claude’s name. 100/76SpringsDiamond 99/75SomersetFair99/74Play 99/76Placerville Pines 93/70 Diamond 96/74 shows today’s Highs and overnight Lows South Lake Tahoe 79/47 Facebook? Like

John “Jack” Howard Killam June 15, 1935 – June 30, 2022 John “Jack” Howard Killam, 87, of Placerville, Calif., went home to be with the Lord on June 30. Jack was born in New London, Connecticut June 15, 1935 to Frances May Worchester and Walter Milton Killam. After graduating from Windham High School in 1953, he served in the U.S. Army from 1955-58, shortly after he earned a B.S. in business administration in 1962. In 1966, Jack and Melba Jean Stephens of Mountain View, Calif., married. They celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary just prior to his passing. Jack spent 35 years as an administrator and facilities coordinator for Itek Corporation, a U.S defense contractor, whose reconnaissance cameras flew in U-2 and SR-71 aircraft. During his working years and later in retirement, he enjoyed tinkering, trout fishing, playing golf, gardening, bird watching, wood working, jazz music, smoking his pipe, restoring classic Fords and going to garage and estate sales. He loved socializing with friends and spending time with his immediate and extended family. He was a proud member of fishing clubs in the Bay Area and Placerville. Jack is survived by his wife Melba, sons John and Jason, four grandchildren, one sibling and a niece. Memorial services will be held at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, Dixon, Calif., on Aug. 24, at noon. Memorial donations may be made in Jack’s name to the American Heart Association. Obituaries on this page are written and paid for by the families or funeral homes. They are edited minimally by the Mountain Democrat. To submit an obituary, call (530) 622-1255, e-mail obits@mtdemocrat.net, fax (530) 344-5092, or visit mtdemocrat.com under “Submission Forms” at the bottom of the website. Include contact information with all submissions. Leila Ann Heath (Waisner) Sept. 1, 1947 – Aug. 12, 2022 Leila Ann Heath (Waisner), age 74 of Springdale, Ark., passed away on August 12 after complications from surgery. Leila, born on Sept. 1, 1947, grew up in Camino, Calif. She is survived by her husband Jim, her sons Jason and Justin, nine grandchildren, and her sisters Wanda, Janie, and Brenda. No services will be held. 748-3715 CA 95667

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Mountain Democrat staff The Placerville Police Department has identiﬁed two men found deceased inside their Placerville home Aug. 11 as Joeseph Merrill Ramey, 57, and his son Joeseph James Ramey, 35. Investigators suspect the son may have murdered his father before taking his own life. The decedents were found after neighbors of the Wiltse Road residence reported a suspicious odor to police dispatchers. Neighbors also told dispatchers they had not seen the two men in several days.

The El Dorado County Coroner’s Unit has not yet released its report that would include causes of death. Placerville police o cials say they think more than one weapon may have been used but they are not able to conﬁrm details until they receive the coroner’s ﬁndings.

A 24-year-old man was booked into county jail on felony charges of assault with a deadly weapon, false imprisonment, making criminal threats and possessing a controlled substance for sale. He also reportedly damaged a wireless communication device and was in possession of marijuana for sale. The suspect was taken into custody on Lomond Drive in El Dorado Hills and remains in custody with a bail amount not 11:44speciﬁed.p.m. An assault with a deadly weapon led to an arrest at Vineyards At Valley on Valley View Parkway in El Dorado Hills. Aug. 11 11:18 a.m. A 49-year-old man was taken to county jail after he was reportedly found in possession of a controlled substance for sale. The man was arrested on Lower Lake Drive in Placerville. 12:01 a.m. A party disturbance was reported on Purple Martin Road in El Dorado Hills. 9:47 a.m. Vandalism occurred at Oak Hill Road/Arch Lane in 10:34Placerville.p.m.

Callaway told the Mountain Democrat. “She entered the westbound lane in front of the vehicle and the vehicle was unable to stop in time.” After being transported by ambulance to UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, Sophia was sedated and intubated. For almost three weeks the young lady fought for her life, battling a subarachnoid hemorrhage. A shunt was placed and measures to reduce intracranial pressure were taken; she also underwent two surgeries — abdominal exploratory surgery and brain surgery. “Today our beautiful Sophia was called home to be amongst the stars. A destination where she was always intended to be,” reads a post from the San Juan Soccer Club the day the teen died. “A smile that could light up a room,” the post continues. “A sense of humor capable of creating an on-demand ab workout. A competitor on and o the ﬁeld, especially when it mattered most. Sophia’s soul is beautiful, her light brilliant … Shine bright, 19.SophiaForever.”issurvived by her parents, Melanie and Omir, and older sister Samantha. To help the Torres family with expenses, a GoFundMe site has been established by Thrive With 10-35, an El Dorado County Sheri ’s O ce organization. The “Help the family of Sophia Torres” site had raised more than $107,000 as of mid-August. Torres Continued from A1

Vandalism was reported at Clark Mountain Road/Hallelujah Trail in Lotus. 3:34 p.m. Burglary was reported on Du Ponte Drive in Placerville. 11:40 p.m. Brandishing occurred at Cambridge Garden Apartments on Country Club Drive in Cameron Park. Aug 13 1:29 a.m. A 53-year-old man was booked on DUI charges. Officers made the arrest on Wild Chaparral Drive in Shingle Springs. 3:23 a.m. A 66-year-old man was taken to county jail on suspicion of DUI. He was arrested on Ice House Road near Wench Creek in the El Dorado National Forest. 6:56 a.m. A 31-year-old man was booked into county jail on felony charges including possessing a controlled substance while armed with a loaded firearm and being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. He was arrested on Red Hawk Parkway and is held on $220,000 bail.

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Joseph ZomboryZsganyar Oct. 25, 1934 – July 31, 2022 On the morning of Sunday, July 31. Joseph Zsganyar Zombory passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by immediate family. He was 87. His full obituary can be found online placerville-ca/chapel-of-the-pines/7042.atdignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/

June 23, 1951 – Aug. 6, 2022 Karen Bohman Detwiler, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, died Saturday, Aug. 6 at the age of 71, at her home in Placerville, Calif. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a long battle with ALS. She is survived by her husband, Richard Detwiler MD, her daughter Kristin Gonzalez, son in law Jason Gonzalez and grandson Jordan Gonzalez. Karen was born on June 23, 1951 to Gustaf and Esther Bohman in Los Angeles, Calif. She graduated from Las Sierra University in 1973 with a home economics degree. Karen was a wonderful and brilliant homemaker, providing a loving, secure and thriving environment for her husband, children, extended family and friends. She threw awesome parties and was a master at entertaining. She was truly a matriarch to her family. She was an avid tennis player, loved traveling, and socializing with her friends. She will be sorely missed. A memorial service will be held at Placerville Adventist Church Event Center on Saturday, Aug. 27 at 4 p.m. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations can be made to El Dorado Adventist Academy.

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One year after the Caldor Fire began residents of Grizzly Flat come together at Pioneer Park with food provided by the El Dorado Community Foundation and served by volunteers.

Courtesy photo A Monday afternoon grass fire Cal Fire officials say was caused by the use of “mechanical tools or equipment” burned about 30 feet by 30 feet off Carson Court in Camino. The fire was reported just after 2 p.m. and was quickly contained by firefighters who urge folks to use caution when grinding, welding or mowing near dry vegetation. Grinding and welding operations require at least 10 feet of clearance to the bare mineral soil. Keep a shovel and a fire extinguisher ready to use. Mowers, made to cut lawns and not dry grass, should be used before 10 a.m. and never when it’s windy or excessively hot and dry.

residents of Grizzly Flat. “This is a community that helps our community,” McKim-Hibbard said. “I lost my home. Scot was evacuated. Everybody on our advisory committee was evacuated so we all understand what the need is because it’s our backyard. It’s our homes, our friends and family that were all impacted. “When we saw that need for boots on the ground, we formed the West Slope Foundation and haven’t looked backThesince.”foodbank held a gathering for Caldor Fire survivors and victims back inWhenApril. asked if they would do this again, McKim-Hibbard and Telfer confirmed to the Mountain Democrat plans to hold a Nov. 12 fundraiser to assist in recovery efforts. The event, dubbed Out of the Ashes, is planned for Element 79 Vineyards and Winery in Fair Play. One word in particular is on the community members’ minds — preparedness.“Unfortunately, this happened to the Grizzly Flat community and a lot of us weren’t prepared,” said McKimHibbard. “It’s only a matter of time before it’s the next community that is struck. Get prepared; make sure you have enough fire insurance and an evacuation plan.”

year would be so receptive to the idea and step in with grants and sweat equity to help establish the program. “People just came to us and started to ask how they can help, once word got out what we were doing,” Telfer said. “We even had ToolBank USA from the East Coast partner with West Slope Foundation to develop a pilot program for all of shippedlendingCalifornia.NorthernTheirtoolprogramoutsixpallets of tools to get the program started.”“With multiple faithbased organizations and other sponsors, we are so excited this program has become a reality and survivors like myself will soon be able to begin building their lives and homes back up in this wonderful community,” said FridayswillFlatlocatedTheMckim-Hibbard.toolshedisat7960GrizzlyRoad.Toolrequestsbeprocessedonandtools checked out on Saturdays and Sundays. Tools available include shovels, rakes, chainsaws, log splitters, generators, power washers and more. The tools are available to survivors who have suffered 50% or more damage to their primary residence and who have already been vetted by the West Slope Foundation. For more information about qualifying go to the West Foundation’sSlopewebsite community-tool-shed.westslopefoundation.org/ToolSurvivors’aboutwestslopefoundation.org.atFormoreinformationtheCaldorCommunityShedvisit

Mountain Democrat photo by Thomas Frey Oak Ridge is ready for redemption after finishing 3-7 last season. The majority of the Trojans’ starting lineup returns.

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Thomas Frey Staff writer As soon as the 2021 season ended, the Trojans got to work — ready to improve after a dismal 3-7 record. “Everyone knows how it felt; it sucks,” senior Jake Hall said. “I think it’s the worst record we’ve ever had in Oak Ridge history. That’s obviously something that’s not easy to live with.”

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Tool shed Continued from A1 to have fun and enjoy each other’s company.”“It’sfun for us, especially the kids, to see all our old neighbors. That’s one of the reasons I’m here,” said Tim Ohman, who lost his home as well. Representatives from several organizations, including the Food Bank of El Dorado County, Federated Church in Placerville, Upper Room Dining Hall, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office and Pioneer Fire Protection District, showed up to volunteer or show support for the Grizzly Flat community. “This is a really special community,” said Pioneer Fire Chief Dave Whitt. “It’s not unlike a lot of other foothill communities but we have a sense of togetherness and oneness here.” Food, live music and rock painting were all part of the experience. Children kept cool playing in the sprinklers.TheWest Slope Foundation’s long-term recovery goal is to make survivors “feel that there’s hope, someone out there to help them, that they can come to us for help,” said West Slope Foundation Executive Director Scot Telfer. Hosting a remembrance hits close to home for Telfer and West Slope Foundation Outreach Director Jennifer McKim-Hibbard, both

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The demeanor on the field this season is different for the Trojans, who welcome back many starters. The team doesn’t waste a single second on the practice field, whether it be senior quarterback Maddox Varella working on routes with returning receivers Sebastian Sutton, Tyler Guthmiller, John Hayward and more or in defensive drills where guys like Connor Dasmann, Dwight Martin III and Hall are giving the game everything they have, looking for any way to gain an edge. Last season Varella arrived at Oak Ridge about two months before the season began and was in a stiff quarterback battle. He earned the starting job after coming off the bench and leading the Trojans to a 28-27 comeback win over Elk Grove in the third week and never handed the keys back; finishing the season as the passing yards leader in El Dorado County. “We didn’t have the best time to mend together a team, create that family bond,” Varella said. “This year I feel completely different. We’ve had a year to get together. My receivers are my brothers and my lineman are my bodyguards. I know every single one of the kids on my team would have my back.”The five up front are big, especially juniors Zane Roeder (6 feet, 4 inches, 305 pounds) and Ethan Dasmann (6 feet, 5 inches, 275 pounds). The remaining starters look to be Aidan Beck and Cade Fair while Bryce Meggers or Elijah O’Meara are competing for the fifth spot. That size is key in a league like the

TEDITOR:heEl Dorado County Grand Jury report on the dismal Vegetation Management program, I hope, is a welcomed wake-up notice to the Board of Supervisors. It’s been a slow process for a conservative county to recognize the value of enforcing wildfire mitigation measures for home and parcel ownership. This type of ordinance has been in place for decades in Southern California, so should not be so hard to replicate. Still, as with most new programs, there is an implementation learning curve before it becomes e ective. I have been concerned that what normally takes baby steps to get something up and running e ectively is now a program on life support.Thereneeds to be leadership from the BOS to determine which departments will be responsible for the management aspects, then support those responsibilities with the funding and sta ng needs. Vegetation management should be a much higher priority, higher than the sheri ’s cost estimate for a new helicopter program (the $800,000 the BOS approved will substantially grow). The wildfire threat is obviously increasing at a rapid rate. I understand the best fuels reduction would not have changed the outcome of what the Caldor Fire did to Grizzly Flat. That was a running fire driven by wind and terrain. Wildfires in our future will be destructive, but with aggressive fuels and home-hardening mitigation much can be saved. It is better to be proactive than HEATHERreactive.CAMPBELLPollockPines

4. Your suggestion to “layer” the organic waste in the yard waste can is impractical. No one wants to take existing yard waste out of their already full bin to layer stinky organic waste.

7. Most of the items you indicate are not to go with organic waste are already being processed in either the “recycled” waste or separately in hazardous waste. I am noticing that now hardly anything ends up in the weekly garbage can. I already have a medium size garbage can that is never full. With your new rules, I will consider reducing the size to a small container. I am a professional chemical engineer and don’t just want to whine without some ideas or food for thought. Here they are: • Organic waste must be disposed of weekly for health reasons. The “easiest” way to do this would be to place the organic waste in colored plastic Many of us want to help Ukraine. Yet, we struggle to cover the cost of our country’s government. Here we are again spending money we don’t have …

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debt to countries like China who is buying up our debt, land and businesses. Who operates a business like this? Only America. The latest word is that thousands of additional IRS agents will be hired. Agents will need something to do and that means auditing your tax returns. Instead of hiring 87,000 new agents we need to hire some security guards for our schools. Further, the IRS needs to simplify the tax code. Americans need a few deductions like business expenses, interest paid on mortgages, health care and educational costs. Better yet, make it a 15% flat tax on everyone and eliminate all federal taxes on those earning less than $50,000. Does the prospect of being harassed by the IRS inspire you to work harder, make more money and be entrepreneurial? Americans are already beat down by the high cost of groceries, gasoline, housing and rising interest rates. Emotionally, this planet has been in a dark place for two years with COVID-19, now monkeypox, financial strain and always, always an ongoing war that we are involved in orAmerica’ssupporting.universities continue to stick it to young families who want their children to have a good education. State-funded universities and private colleges continue to increase tuition. Do you really have $160,000 to send your child to college? Most likely, the institution being considered charges even more. The only hope for many American families is the two-year community college. Many teenagers would benefit greatly to have two more years to grow up, some before landing in a dorm room 200 miles from home. The prospects of making it academically, socially and financially will be greatly increased. This gives them time to seriously consider the right institution to go to for the junior and senior years. They will still have the degree and save some money. Finally, don’t live in despair. Life goes by quickly even if you are young. Study, work, make money, be innovative, love people and be kind to everyone. Do some things you think you might enjoy. If you don’t enjoy them, then move on to something else. Enjoy life and do what you can, while you can. Dr. Glenn Mollette is a syndicated columnist published in all 50 states.

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1. The system was ill conceived by the California Legislature. Although they had good intentions in helping to reduce gas emissions, the present program will do little to reduce actual, measurable emissions, compared to the headache and cost on the part of the residents and the waste processor.

and humidity — perfect vacation weather — the nation’s capital is immersed in politics. A thorny two-part question consumes political insiders. The ﬁrst part asks whether President Joe Biden should run for re-election in 2024. And if the answer is no, the consensus response among nervous Democrats, the follow-up question is who’s the best candidate to replaceApprehensivehim? Democrats want Biden to step aside gracefully, but the president’s choice may be to go for a second term. Biden has repeatedly said that he’ll run because his party wants him to. Time will tell whether Democrats convert their cautiously anti-Biden rhetoric into action by launching primary challenges. Since 1980, serious Republican and Democratic presidential challengers have failed — Ronald Reagan vs. Gerald Ford, Ted Kennedy vs. Jimmy Carter and Pat Buchanan vs. George H.W. Bush. The most important takeaway from the failed primary e orts is that incumbents Ford, Carter and Bush #41 lost their general elections. Unless Biden voluntarily retires, the only course left open to Democrats is to force him out, an ugly scene that would hurt the party. Assuming the party either puts Biden out to pasture or he bows out graciously, one way or another, his name won’t appear on the 2024 ballot. The second of the two questions will then move to the forefront: Who will replace him? As of today, the polls have identiﬁed California Gov. Gavin Newsom as the leading candidate with Michelle Obama a distant second. Predictably, Vice President Kamala Harris is nowhere. But before Democrats rush to embrace Newsom, they’d be well advised to vet him vis-à-vis the national electorate. If voters are tired of privileged, elitist government, then the multimillionaire Newsom, who cavorts with billionaires, will have a hard time appealing to the working class. Billionaires were the major donors to Newsom’s gubernatorial campaigns. More important than Newsom’s donor base, however, are his politics. Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison should ask Newson for a preview of his campaign platform. For sure, Newsom’s stump speeches won’t include lines like this: “With your vote, I can convert America into 49 more Californias.”Typically,candidates for high o ce point to their successes, and run on those accomplishments. In Newsom’s case, his feats fall into the negative column. For starters, California has the country’s lowest literacy rate. Only one in four Californians older than 15 can read and understand a simple Letters to the Editor

2. Every other week will not work. I have already seen comments (and personal experience) on increased smell, maggots and ants. This is not healthy.3.Compostable bags/green certiﬁed bags are not reasonable. They cost extra, leak and tear apart, thus becoming unsanitary.

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A4 Wednesday, August 17, 2022 Mountain Democrat mtdemocrat.com The Mountain Democrat welcomes letters up to 300 words. Letters may be edited. We reserve the right to edit submissions. Include your name, address and phone number for veriﬁcation purposes. Email: mtdemocrat.neteditor@ Snail Mail: Letters to the Editor P. O. Box 1088, Placerville 95667 Main Ofﬁce: 2889 Ray Lawyer Drive Placerville 95667 OPINION Richard B. Esposito Publisher Krysten Kellum Editor Noel Stack Managing Editor

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IEDITOR:’venoticed Joe Namath on television telling the world what a great deal you can get by signing up for Medicare Advantage. Before signing up, you should know that Medicare Advantage is not Medicare. It is a for-proﬁt organization. Research the pros and cons for both Medicare and Medicare Advantage. Know what each is and make a knowledgeable personal decision. Think about it.

6. Keeping a kitchen container is what we did to store kitchen scraps. So that works, but not by using a bio bag that tears apart.

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Dorado Disposal: I am aware you have already received comments about the new Organic Waste Collection System. I thought I would add mine.

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Good Samaritans of Placerville OEDITOR:n Wednesday, Aug. 3, while returning from jury duty, I tripped at the bus depot and landed on my head and shoulder. Luckily for me, two kind people rushed to my aid. Rodney the medic and Melissa the city engineer washed the blood and dirt away and stayed with me until I felt OK to go. I owe you two kind people and hope to pass along your kindness.

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What you can do today is not guaranteed for tomorrow. Do what you enjoy while you can. None of us want to face every day ﬁlled with fear. Worry about tomorrow only messes up today. Watching the news keeps our minds churning about what will happen next. When will China invade Taiwan? How much will it cost America in lives, money and hardship?Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is, of course, costing us. We have spent more than $54 billion on aid to Ukraine. Many of us want to help Ukraine. Yet, we struggle to cover the cost of our country’s government. Here we are again spending money we don’t have while we go into further

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GOLD RUSH CHORUS now welcomes both men and women to share the joy of singing fourpart 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. (805) 540-8654. SENIOR PEER COUNSELING of El Dorado County is seeking volunteer counselors. Do you possess such qualities as warmth, empathy and nonjudgement, as well as having varied life experiences, and being over the age of 55? If you do and would like to help and listen to fellow seniors who are dealing with age related issues such as loneliness, isolation, health and grief, we would love to talk to you. Counselors receive training and are supervised by a professional in the field. SPC Clinical Supervisor Jayann Askin, MFT, shares “We are looking for volunteers who are interested in psychology, counseling, and mental health and would like to be a part of a supportive group of ongoing learners in this field.” For more information on this greatly rewarding volunteer opportunity, please call 530-621-6304

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One suspect is described as wearing a white shirt, carrying a blue fanny pack and having a goatee.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY is for any Hurt, Habit or Hang-up. We are a faith-based recovery program for life’s issues and struggles. Join us Thursday nights at 6:30pm at Green Valley Church, 3500 Green Valley Rd, Placerville. Doors open at 6:15pm. Children’s programs are available for ages 3 months to 18 years old. Email: celebrate@ greenvalley.church. Find us on Facebook: com/crgvcc/https://m.facebook.

• If you refuse to allow my above suggestion, then provide a separate container for weekly pickup of organics. The other (existing) garbage could be picked up less frequently (either every other week or even monthly). I am aware that other cities (such as Livermore) utilize separate containers for organic waste. You should allow plastic bags for ease of handling and smell reduction.

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DEMOCRATS – Come meet with the United Democrats of El Dorado County at Round Table Pizza–Missouri Flat Rd. in Placerville at noon on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Call (530)391-6414 or see edcdems. org for more information.

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• You and the composters are the garbage experts, so you should do the handling. It’s healthier and more manageable for smells.

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Math isn’t much better; about 40% of California’s public school students are proficient, but that pathetic ratio is explained away because math has been designated as racist and its study is now based on critical race theory. Nothing is golden about the state’s income and sales taxes; they rank with the nation’sNewsomhighest.ordered the first statewide COVID lockdown. Three protestors on a San Diego beach were arrested for violating Newsom’s stay-at-home edict. California is third in per capita homelessness behind Hawaii and New York. Median rent is $1,600 monthly and homes sell for a median $538,500. Violent crime has spiked so high that the annual crime data’s publication is well overdue. In fairness, though, Newsom’s candidacy would have, from the DNC’s perspective, an upside. Billionaires’ deep pocket donations and Silicon Valley’s censorship would be in play. Newsom would start out with 74 electoral votes in his back pocket, California, Oregon and Washington, and another 49 leaning his way, Illinois and New York. Conditions in Illinois and New York, however, are changing fast — so quickly that Biden is underwater in both states. Weary from Newsom’s gubernatorial failures, Californians are fleeing the state, which should warn presidential voters that, if nominated, the slick, coiffed Hollywood darling is the wrong choice to replace Biden in the White House. Joe Guzzardi is a nationally syndicated newspaper columnist who writes about immigration and related social issues. He joined Progressives for Immigration Reform in 2018 as an analyst after a 10-year career directing media relations for Californians for Population Stabilization, where he also was a Senior Writing Fellow. A native Californian, Guzzardi now lives in Pennsylvania. garbage bags, in the weekly garbage can. 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The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying two men who reportedly distracted an elderly woman shopping at the TJ Maxx in Placerville and then stole her wallet.Thetheft occurred June 28 at about 12:30 p.m. Credit cards taken from the wallet were used to rack up about $1,000 in purchases at nearby Target and Walmart, according to sheriff’s officials.Detectives say one suspect distracted the woman while the other grabbed the wallet out of her shopping cart. One suspect is described as wearing a white shirt, carrying a blue fanny pack and having a goatee, and the other as wearing a blue or teal shirt and a blue hat. The victim estimated the man in the white shirt to be about 5-feet, 5-inches tall. Anyone who has information that could help in the investigation can contact deputy Matt French at frenchm@edso.org (case #22-4717). here for bothered someelse’s drinking. Call for meeting El DORADO COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Dedicated to all aspects of ham radio. Meetings held on the third Tuesday of each month at the El Dorado Sheriff’s office, 200 Industrial Drive, Placerville, 6:30 pm. Visitors and non-hams welcome. Info at www.edcarc.net LEARN & PLAY CRIBBAGE Cribbage is a fun, fast paced game that will surely keep you on your toes! **All skill levels **Learn to play by ACC Rules (American Cribbage Congress) **Beginner instruction available **Compete in weekly Cribbage Calltournaments.916-768-4452 for more information. Gold Country Cribbers play Thursday afternoon 1:00 pm at the Moni Gilmore Sr Center, 990 Lassen Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA. 95762 Ready for real change? CELEBRATE RECOVERY meets Wednesday nights at 6:30 pm at Bayside Church of Placerville, 4602 Missouri Flat Road, Placerville. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. We are a Christ centered recovery program to find healing and recovery from our hurts, habits, and hangups. Email StrugglingCRBaysidePlacerville.www.facebook.com/com.baysideplacerville.elebratercovery@Facebook:https://withlife?

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The old way is barely work ing. People follow the recipe, read from the script, fulfill the programming — to meager or hollow results. If anyone can finagle a new and better way, it’s you. Apply yourself to figuring this out. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). If left unguarded, leisure time can get eaten up by obligations. Protect your fun! Treat your playtime as sacred, and if you planned to give yourself a reward, make sure you really give it to yourself. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Experience is a fan tastic teacher, but it’s not the only teacher. Follow the instructions left by your predecessors. This race is like a relay in which you start where the torch is passed to you, not back at the beginning.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Everything comes to fruition through labor. You have no problem motivat ing yourself to get a job done. You’ll bond with others through thinking and talking about work, and get tips and tricks that make it easier. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Like spotty cellphone service, you’ll get moments of clarity and blanks to fill in, which you’ll do like a pro. You could see this as an annoyance, though you might just as easily see it as a puzzle or game.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). If you only fulfill one direc tive today, let it be this: accept yourself. Everything springs from your relationship with yourself. When that relationship is solid, others will be open to you and all you contribute.

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Sierra Foothill League — the toughest in Sac-Joaquin Section that regularly produces Division 1 talent. And size is also key in practice at Oak Ridge, where the competition is strong on both sides of the “Ourball.defense is insane,” Varella said. “Swaggy (Martin) is a lockdown corner so he’s always giving our receivers a good challenge. Jake (Hall) is a hell of a linebacker. He plugs the holes, reads defenses and Connor (Dasmann), he’s going to be outstanding. It really teaches me I don’t have all day in the pocket. I’ve got a good 3-4 seconds and I gotta get rid of that ball.” Martin last year tied for the team lead in pass deflections and interceptions as a cornerback. As a running back, the track star averaged 9.6 yards per carry. “I think we are gonna come back harder than ever and we’ve got a great team this year,” Martin said. “We’re just really physical and we are fast and quick. You won’t see us get scored on a lot.”Lining up at defensive end is Connor Dasmann, who led the Trojans in sacks with 9.5 and tackles for loss with 14 last season. In the 28-27 win over Elk Grove, he battled against Stanford University and California State University, Sacramento commits to finish with 12 tackles, 2 tackles for loss and a huge fourth quarter fumble recovery.“Connor has a motor that never stops,” Hall said. “He’s always go go go on the field.” Hall led the team in tackles last season with 79 and the fierce linebacker also forced two fumbles. “Jake’s outstanding,” said head coach Casey Taylor. “We expect big things from him this year.” In the winter Hall took to the wrestling mat where he and Connor Dasmann made it to state. Then on the track in the spring, he was on a 4×100 team with Martin and they were one race away from making state. Not only will Hall and Martin be defensive teammates, but they will both have responsibility carrying the football at running back. “Dwight is the guy who makes someone miss,” Hall said. “He’s fast and athletic.”Nextto Hall at linebacker will be Collin James, who finished with 41 tackles; more than half of those came in the final month of the last season. “We have our two starting linebackers Collin James and Jake Hall coming back from last year,” said Connor Dasmann who plays in front of the linebackers defensively. “I definitely have trust in those guys behind me.” The Trojans open on the road Aug. 19 at Cosumnes Oaks.

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SUDOkU Solutions to puzzles in Classified section of newspaper. ARIES (March 21-April 19). Everyone in your immedi ate vicinity is at a similar skill level or concerned with the same topics as you are. It’s bad for productivity. Go where this isn’t the case. Once you get objectivity, you’ll know exactly where best to focus. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Watch what people are sharing and what gets noticed. People want to know things that you already know. There is a huge opportu nity for you in this, should you decide to start sharing more of what you do. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). To some extent, you can pick and choose the beliefs that suit you. Though, unfortunately, many beliefs come as a package deal. You can always try an idea on for fit. If doesn’t feel right, try another. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Some people act nice because they want you to think well of them and perhaps reciprocate. Others do nice things because they’re nice people. Life is dreamy when you’re sur rounded by the latter category. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Circumstances aren’t perfect, but you’ll perform well with the right-size challenge. Resist the temptation to overcommit yourself. Think of your entire situation and take on responsibilities that fit comfortably into your life. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). “Can I talk to you?” can be an innocent request, though more often it grabs attention and inspires fear. Most feel-good messages need no such fanfare. You’ll be careful not to let simple things become dramatic.

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Tommy Odetto @ 8pm / $5-$10 Blue Note Napa, 1030 Main Street, Napa Breaking Sound - Cafe du @Nord8pm / $20 Cafe Du Nord, 2174 Market St., San Francisco Masters of Illusion presents Alex Ramon @ 8pm / $45.87 Harveys Cabaret at Harveys Lake Tahoe, 18 Hwy 50, Stateline Hilarious @AmericansColombian8pm/$25 Cobb's Comedy Club, 915 Colum‐bus Avenue, San Francisco Country Risqué , Waltz and Wyatt, Lonesome Still, @James8:30pm / $12 Brick and Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Mission Street, San Francisco @Slushii9:30pm The Park Ultra Lounge, 1116 15th St, Sacramento DJ Peeti-V @ 10pm DavisDavis,Parkside Unseen Universe - 8/19 @6pm11am Sacramento State Planetarium, 6000 J Street, Sacramento, United States Rotary Club of Davis Weekly Lunch + Program @ 12:15pm See website for details . University Park Inn and Suites, 1111 Richards Boulevard, Davis. jen.kukis@ed wardjones.com, 530-564-4655 Stars of @7:30pm-Pharaohsthe8/1912:30pm Sacramento State Plane‐tarium, 6000 J Street, Sacramento, United States Miranda Love @ 10 Crow's @BBQ5pm Ten Crows BBQ, 4011 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe @Deicide5:30pm Gold�eld Trading Post, 1630 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814, Sacra‐mento Jenny Slate @ 7:30pm / $35 Cobb's Comedy Club, 915 Colum‐bus Avenue, San Francisco The Confessional @ 8pm / $15 From the mild to the wild, all of us have guilty pleasures, moments of being bad, and the down right aw‐ful. Audiences submit written sins and secrets, and we weave a fully improvised comedy show. Don Stage Werx Theatre, 446 Valencia Street, San Francisco. 2262endgamesimprov.com,info@415-854-

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Paradise Valley Estates, 2600 Estates Dr, Fair�eld Kellie Fuller and the Mike Greensill Quartet: Night at the Dream Bowl: 1940s @ 7pm / $15-$30 Blue Note Napa, 1030 Main Street, Napa The Color Purple @ 7:30pm UC Davis Health Pavilion, 1419 H Street, Sacramento @Amenra8pm Great American Music Hall, 850 O'‐Farrell St., San Francisco Ezra Lipp: Deader Than @Ezra9pm Torch Club, 904 15th St, Sacra‐mento Unseen Universe - 8/26 @6pm11am Sacramento State Planetarium, 6000 J Street, Sacramento, United States Rotary Club of Davis Weekly Lunch + Program @ 12:15pm See website for details . University Park Inn and Suites, 1111 Richards Boulevard, Davis. jen.kukis@ed wardjones.com, 530-564-4655 Stars of the Pharaohs8/26 7:30pm @ 12:30pm Sacramento State Planetarium, 6000 J Street, Sacramento, United States Music City Entertainment SF: Andre Thiery @Off the Grid Fort Mason Center @ 5pm Fort Mason Center for Arts & Cul‐ture, 2 Marina Blvd Building C, San Francisco Times"Fast @High"montRidge‐At7pm/$5 Crest Theatre, 1013 K St, Sacramento, United States The Confessional @ 8pm / $15 From the mild to the wild, all of us have guilty pleasures, moments of being bad, and the down right aw‐ful. Audiences submit written sins and secrets, and we weave a fully improvised comedy show. Don Stage Werx Theatre, 446 Valencia Street, San Francisco. 2262endgamesimprov.com,info@415-854Magician Jay Alexander @ 9pm / $45-$50 Marrakech Magic Theater, 419 O'‐Farrell St., San Francisco, United States Capital Cities @ 9pm Rickshaw Stop, 155 Fell St., San Francisco @Lubelski10pm The Flamingo House Social Club, 2315 K St, Sacramento, United States Bag Raiders @ 10pm 1015 Folsom, 1015 Folsom Street, San Francisco The Color Purple @ 2pm UC Davis Health Pavilion, 1419 H Street, Sacramento 8/28 Hunters Point Yacht Club, 405 Terry A Francois Blvd, San Francisco LIVE at the HIVE: The @Elizabeth6pm Bacon Brothers: Out Of Memory Tour 6:30pm $55-$95 Blue Note Napa, 1030 Main Street, Downtown, 308 Main St, Vacaville Color Purple @ 7:30pm UC Davis Health Pavilion, 1419 H Street, Sacramento Ryan Davis @ 7:30pm / $25 Punch Line Comedy Club - Sacra‐mento, 2100 Arden Way, Sacra‐mento Kaotic Live At Brick & @Mortar!8:30pm Brick & Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Mission Street, San Francisco Magician Jay Alexander @ 9pm / $45-$50 Marrakech Magic Theater, 419 O'‐Farrell St., San Francisco, United States Lous and the Yakuza @ 9pm / $20 Cafe Du Nord, 2174 Market St., San Francisco

Saturday Aug 27th Roger Jaeger music @ 6pm Mraz Brewing Company, 2222 Francisco Dr #510, El Dorado Hills It isn’t often that one �nds a music artist like Roger Jaeger. His rare blend of indie and alternative music, infused with singer-songwriter vibes and, occasionally, the sitar has resulted in Roger performing in breweries, homes and other venues all over the world. He has graced stages from Nashville’s legendary Bluebird Café to pubs in Ireland to colleges throughout the United States. His music, in�uenced by the likes of One Republic and Coldplay, has been licensed for use by MTV, Discovery and NASCAR. Roger recently released his latest single, “It’s My Time.” The song, written to inspire those struggling while waiting for a break in life, was recorded in Nashville under the watchful eye of producer Paul David (has performed with Johnny Lang and Sister Sledge.) Davis. jen.kukis@ed wardjones.com, 530-564-4655 Music City Entertainment SF: Private Event@Onlok @ 1pm OnLok Lifeways (Annex), 1368 Bush St, San Francisco The @LoungeEmpressLosers:LuckyVa6:30pm Theatre,Empress330 Virginia Street, Vallejo Beginner Improv Comedy Classes - Level 101 - 7 @Weeks7pm/ $319 In this 7-week class, you will learn the basics of improv comedy and build up to your own graduation show. Make friends, socialize eas‐ier, and see shows for free (nonsold out). Endgames Improv Train‐ing Center - ETC South, 2989 Mis‐sion Street, San Francisco. info@ endgamesimprov.com, 415-8542262 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child @ 7pm Curran Theatre, 445 Geary St, San Francisco The Color Purple @ 7:30pm UC Davis Health Pavilion, 1419 H Street, Sacramento Dance Gavin Dance @ 7:30pm / $35 The Fillmore, 1805 Geary Boule‐vard, San Francisco Helado Negro, Kacy Hill @ 8pm August Hall, 420 Mason St, San Francisco Lewberger Live! @ 8pm / $25 Cobb's Comedy Club, 915 Colum‐bus Avenue, San Francisco Josh Levi @ 8:30pm Brick & Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Mission Street, San Francisco Rotary Club of Davis Weekly Lunch + Program @ 12:15pm See website for details . University Park Inn and Suites, 1111 Richards Boulevard, Davis. jen.kukis@ed wardjones.com, 530-564-4655 Music City Entertainment SF: Private Event@Onlok @ 1pm OnLok Lifeways (Annex), 1368 Bush St, San Francisco Dead Winter Carpenters @ 7pm The Green Room Social Club, 251 Main St, Placerville Harry Potter and the Cursed Child @ 7pm Curran Theatre, 445 Geary St, San Francisco "The Rock" (1996) @ 7pm / $5 Crest Theatre, 1013 K St, Sacra‐mento, United States Fri 8/26 Sat 8/27

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Heritage, Overland Journal, Around Here Magazine and magazines published by the Daughters of the American Revolution. She also researched and wrote two years of Indian Minute reports for the use of the El Dorado DAR Chapter, an invaluable collection now available for other DAR chapters to use. In an e ort close to her heart, Osborn spent 30 years researching her great-great grandfather John Calhoun Johnson, culminating in a nonfiction book, “A Lovely & Comfortable Heritage Lost: A Unique History of Early El Dorado County, California.” Included in her extensive fact-finding were source documents such as letters, unpublished manuscripts, diaries (including an unpublished diary of a soldier) and accounts of the period from the perspective of the natives and the new settlers. Courtesy photo Lisbeth Powell and Ellen Osborn, wearing her recognition pin and holding her certificate, are all smiles at the El Dorado Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution event during which Osborn received a special honor.

The El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce hosts a business luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., with EDC Superintendent of School Dr. Ed Manansala speaking at the Cameron Park Country Club. For more information org/events.business.eldoradocounty.visit

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The Placerville Area Chess Club meets every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Denny’s in Cameron Park, 3446 Coach Lane. For more information call Neville Arroues at (530) 642-9043.

The El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce hosts a ribbon cutting/ anniversary celebration at The UPS Store, 1380 Broadway, Suite B, Placerville, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Ribbon cutting is at 9 a.m. There will be coffee, breakfast treats, juice and rafﬂe. For more information call (530) 642Check0601. out the Time Travel Thursday DJ Dance Party 6-10 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club, 251 Main St. in Placerville. For tickets visit com.tickets.clubgreenroom.

The Norden Tunnels are a unique feature in the Sierra Nevada. Hikers can enjoy a short hike through the tunnels and back or extend their trip to explore more of the nearby trails. Grafﬁti artists use the Norden Tunnels as their canvas.

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Vitalant will hold an El Dorado Hills Stadium 14 & IMAX Theater blood drive, noon to 4 p.m. The Bloodmobile will be in the parking lot. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment at donors. vitalant.org and use blood drive code SMFM486 or call (877) 258-4825 and mention the same code. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space allows. Aug. 18

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Norden Train Tunnels at Donner T hanks to the obsession of Theodore Judah to ﬁnd a way to route trains through and over the Sierra Nevada mountains, we get to enjoy the Norden tunnels. Maybe that is a stretch, but not really.Judah did ﬁnd a way and track No. 1 was in use for 125 years. The track was decommissioned in 1993. The tunnels or snow sheds were a way of keeping the tracks somewhat clear of rocks and snow. Now tunnels No. 6, No. 7 and No. 8 are a tourist attraction, a canvas for street artists and a unique, one-mile trail for hikers. You can’t argue with the view. We enjoy watching rock climbers scale the granite walls nearby. Hikers will also take in more distant views of snow-capped peaks, Donner Lake and the ever-changing gra ti inside the tunnels. In the heat of

Live on the Boulevard rocks El Dorado Hills Town Center, 7-9 p.m. in the Steven SegerAmphitheaterYoungwithCCperforming.

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A collection of Day Hiker columns first published in the Auburn Journal between 2016 and 2018 The Gold Country Trail Guide

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A collection of Day Hiker columns can be seen the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays in the Mountain Democrat

A steward of the past Local DAR chapter honors local historian and author Carol Bly DAR – El Dorado Chapter T he El Dorado Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution recently presented the national DAR recognition, Women in American History, upon chapter member and former chapter regent Ellen Osborn. This national distinction is made to honor notable women from nationwide chapters and regions, to women past and present who have made noteworthy contributions or di erences in their communities.Osborniswell known to many in El Dorado County. With more than 20 years of volunteering for El Dorado County Historical Museum, she has been a welcome source for visitors, helping the public with information about local and family history. Osborn has also conducted extensive research to develop timelines and scripts of historical events for use in community celebrations and was instrumental in the setting of plaques and markers in locations such as the site of Placerville’s oldest residential building, the Fausel House and the plaque prominently placed at Union Cemetery in Placerville. She also developed a brochure of a historically based walking tour of Placerville still in use today. Osborn’s work has also involved working closely with forestry agencies and organizations. Well known for assisting archaeologists working in the Eldorado National Forest, Osborn has explored the terrain to help identify traces of the California Emigrant Trail, resulting in the careful placement of “T” markers along the route. And working with her husband Ford Osborn, they identified historical sites of the Caldor (California Door Company) lumber company, including the locations of the temporary towns and the narrow-gauge railroad used by the mill. Through the appointment by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Osborn served two terms on the Eldorado National Forest Resource Advisory Committee, representing the current and historical needs of the community. In this capacity she worked with the agency on many e orts, including the recommendation of funding for projects that would benefit the forest and other federal land in El Dorado County. Her love of history includes her deep connections to her ancestors. As a descendant of John Calhoun Johnson, an early county settler who arrived in the summer of 1849, it was only natural that Osborn and Ford organized and worked with volunteers to identify and mark Johnson’s Cuto , established by her great-great grandfather in 1852. The alternate route on the California Emigrant Trail quickly became the preferred passageway because it went across only one river, could be completed in fewer miles and required less elevation gain. This safer route for emigrants crossing the Sierra Nevada eventually led to the evolution of what is now known as Highway 50. Osborn compiled some of her research in over 20 nonfiction articles about Western history that have been printed in publications such as Sierra

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The El Dorado County Senior Nutrition Program is seeking dedicated, caring volunteers for the home delivered meals program. Each volunteer generally works one day each week on an assigned route, delivering meals between 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. An orientation session for potential new volunteer drivers is scheduled 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, at the Placerville Senior Center, 937 Spring St. The El Dorado County Senior Nutrition Program is one of many national senior nutrition programs funded under the Older American Act of 1965 serving older adults through home delivered meal service and community dining centers. For more information call (530) 621-6160. The Senior Nutrition Program is a service of the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency.

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Know Continued from B1 Aug. Vitalant19will hold a Placerville Cinema blood drive, 12:30-4:30 p.m. at 337 Placerville Drive. The Bloodmobile will be in the parking lot. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment at donors.vitalant.org and use blood drive code SMFM553 or call (877) 258-4825 and mention the same code. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space allows. The Sierra Renaissance Society presents Better Smartphone Photography by Bill Robinson, 1-3 p.m. at the Mother Lode Lions Hall, 4701 Missouri Flat Road. Admission is free for members; public invited to attend two meetings a year for free. The Sierra Renaissance Society of El Dorado County is dedicated to lifelong learning and hosts presentations and workshops throughout the year. For more information visit srsedc.org. Boeger Winery in Placerville hosts Enchanted Evenings with live music by Jax Hammer, food trucks and great wine, 5:30-8:30 p.m. For more information visit boegerwinery.com/events.

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Mountain Democrat staff T he Placerville City Council honored local Rotarian Ed Mathews at its Aug. 9 meeting. “Ed’s love for our community is visible, tangible and never boastful,” notes the city’s Facebook post showcasing the special event. During the presentation Placerville Police Chief held up a board displaying of some of the projects that the local Rotary Club members have completed around town, most notable and visible is the Welcome to Placerville sign adjacent to Highway 50.“We are built to serve and Ed, along with Rotary and so many other notable community focused groups, truly make our community special,” the post concludes. “Sign up, volunteer, get involved to build something with heart in our town. The gift of your service is not only good for the community, it’s good for theForsoul.”more information about the Rotary Club of Placerville visit placervillerotary.org.

The public is invited to a free community screening of “Mission: Joy,” a moving and laugh out-loud funny documentary film with the Dali Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu sharing about how to live with joy during troubled times, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, 2979 Coloma St. in Placerville. For more information contact Sheryl Trainor at oursaviour.placerville@gmail.com or sheryl.ghcot@gmail.com. The Neon Moon Band will perform at Hart 2 Hart Vineyards in Pilot Hill, 6:30-9 p.m. Ballin’ That Jack will perform 8-10 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club, 251 Main St. in Placerville. For tickets visit tickets. clubgreenroom.com. Aug. 20 The El Dorado Hills Community Services District hosts a Trail Safety & Etiquette event at New York Creek Trail, 9 a.m. to noon.

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Courtesy photo Rotarian Ed Mathews, right, is joined by Placerville Police Chief Joseph Wren, left, and Mayor Kara Taylor at last week’s event honoring the exceptional local volunteer.

Pauline Atkins UCCE Master Gardener of El Dorado County Photo by Lynn Sakai The Sherwood Demonstration Garden in Placerville is a hummingbird’s paradise. Visitors often see the unique, little birds zipping from flower to flower.

Facebook,e-news.seesignwebsite:aatatoMasterDemonstration_Garden.edu/sites/EDC_Master_Gardeners/checkgardenandGardenPublic_Education/Classes.mgeldorado.ucanr.edu/TheSherwoodDemonstrationisopen9a.m.tonoonFridaysSaturdaysthroughOctober.Thedoescloseincaseofrain;thewebsitefordetailsatucanr.Haveagardeningquestion?Gardenersareworkinghardansweryourquestions.Leavemessageontheofficetelephone(530)621-5512orusethe“AskMasterGardener”optiononthemgeldorado.ucanr.edu.Toupfornoticesandnewsletters,ucanr.edu/mastergardenerMasterGardenersarealsoonInstagramandPinterest. Grow for it!

GardenDemonstrationSherwoodhabitatHummingbirdat A s visitors tour the 16 gardensindividual at DemonstrationSherwood Garden, they will notice tiny, flying zippingpowerhousesfromflower to flower. Hummingbirds! A number of these fascinating birds are permanent residents or frequent guests at the garden, located at 6699 Campus Drive, Placerville, right behind the Folsom Lake College – El Dorado Center.Hummingbirds consider Sherwood Demonstration Garden a welcoming habitat. Everything they need to survive and thrive is easily accessible. An abundant food supply of nectar-rich flowers, herbs, native plants, insects, water, landing pads to perch, tiered shady sheltering bushes and trees make this garden a perfect hummingbird home. Before introducing our local celebrity hummingbird species, Anna’s hummingbird, here are a few interesting facts about these little birds.Hummingbirds are the smallest migrating bird, usually traveling as far as 500 miles alone, not in a flock. Their name is derived from the humming noise their wings make as they beat about 80 times a second. Hummingbirds cannot smell, but they have great color vision. They are attracted to bright red and orange flowers and sugarwater hummingbird feeders with red tops and bottoms. When drinking nectar from a flower, or feeder, their long tongue moves in and out 13 times a second, like dipping a paintbrush into water. The birds weigh less than a nickel and their tiny legs are only used for perching and moving sideways while perched. Hummingbirds cannot walk or hop, but they can fly backward and are the only bird species to do so. When it is chilly outside, they tuck their legs in to stay warm in flight. Nests are about the size of a half dollar and eggs the size of a jellybean or coffee bean. A flock of hummingbirds is referred to as a bouquet, a glittering or a hover. Our feisty little Anna’s hummingbird was named after Duchess Anna Massena of Rivoli, Italy, in the mid 1850s. Anna’s are one of Sherwood’s favorite residents. Anna’s generally reside in Northern California year-round and are nonmigratory. The male has a deep rose-red head, throat and sides of neck. The female has a white throat speckled with red, green crown and nape and gray underparts. The migratory Rufous hummingbird may also stop by for a visit in spring and fall.Sherwood Demonstration Garden has an abundance of bright, tall, tubular nectar-filled flowers. Especially delicious to hummingbirds are salvia varieties like pineapple sage, Salvia elegans, or hummingbird sage, Salvia spathacea. Hovering over Red Hot Poker plants, Kniphofia, a hummingbird with a voracious appetite will gather nectar and consume up to 50% of its weight in nectar each Hummingbirdsday. are known for their territorial behavior. They make elaborate dive displays at other birds or even people if you encroach on their flowers or feeder. These prolific pollinators are a special gift to any garden.Plana trip to Sherwood Demonstration Garden soon. It is likely you will be rewarded by seeing a delightful flying jewel darting from colorful flower to flower. Master Gardener classes are offered monthly throughout the county. Find the class schedule at and recorded classes on many gardening topics at

Come downtown for a double header — extended hours for Third Saturday Art Walk 2-8 p.m., and a Merchants Sidewalk Sale all day. This month’s art walk theme is Beach Vacation. Enter for change to win a Thomas Kinkade Gallery print of Mickey and Minnie at a tropical beach. Full of Chic Boutique will give away a Mudpie beach bag and has 15% off storewide and Man Cave will have $10 turf flip flops. All summer items at Mattywag’s are 25% off and enjoy all-day Happy Hour at Green Room Social Club with a $5 Mai Tai. Bubble blowing toys at Sierra Trading Post are buy one, get one half off. Many galleries will host artist demonstrations; enjoy poetry at TooGood Winery and live music at The Wine Smith, 7-9 p.m., plus food specials at Sourdough, Powell’s, Amore Mia and Pies of the World. B2

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UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County hosts the Composting class with Master Gardeners Young and Hale, 9 a.m. to noon at the Sherwood Demonstration Garden, 6699 Campus Drive in Placerville. For more information email mgeldorado@ucanr.edu or call (530) 621-5512. Miraflores Winery, 2120 Four Springs Trail in the Pleasant Valley area, is serving its acclaimed Pairings Lunches on the Vineyard Terrace Aug 20 & 21 with seatings from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2-4 p.m. Pairings 2022 combines a chef’s creativity with the beautifully crafted Miraflores wines. Diners will be able to talk to the chef du jour about the wine and food experience. Call (530) 647-8505 or email info@ mirafloreswinery.com to make a reservation.

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summer we come up here for some relief. When the ﬂowers fade and the grasses turn brown at lower elevations, you can still ﬁnd spring in all its glory up here. Penstemons and spreading phlox are favorites. If you just want to see the tunnels, you have a 2-mile easy round trip on the in-and-out trail of the tunnels. If you want to extend your hike and don’t mind the moderate challenge of the terrain, you can take in the China Wall petroglyphs for a 9-plus mile adventure.Togetthere take Interstate 80 east from Auburn to the Soda Springs/ Norden Exit. Turn right onto Donner Pass Road. Follow Donner Pass Road up to China Wall trailhead. Mary West is author of the book series “Day Hiker – Gold Country Trail Guide I, II and III” (available on Amazon), a collection of the Day Hiker columns where West shares her longtime love of the outdoors, favorite hikes in Northern California’s Gold Country and beyond. West is the recipient of the 2017 and 2019 CRAFT Award for Best Outdoor Column and the 2020 Craft Award for her second book “Day Hiker – Gold Country Trail Guide” series by the Outdoor Writers of California. Follow West on Facebook and Instagram.

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Call Nash! 530 303-2073 Nash Hauling (530) 303-2073 Painting Residential • SpecializingInteriorCommercial•Exteriorinrepaints Steven M artinez Owner • Operator Bus. # (530) 919-7612 (916) 530-7016 americaneaglepainting4@gmail.comLic#960086Spring Specials American Eagle Painting Deck restorations, concrete staining & pressure washing Framing • Gazebos • Decks • Window Install PreHung Doors • Fences • Room Additions • Remodel Sheet Rock • Custom Gates • Stairs Dump Runs •Veteran Discount Daryl Ayler — Journeyman Carpenter Additions (530) 663-3104 Hauling As she describes, the book “is the ﬁrst account of the El Dorado Indian Wars.” The book is also the story of the evolution of El Dorado County from a relatively quiet, forested area to the eruption of towns, roads and the railroad with the discovery of gold — with Johnson in the very midst of it all. Osborn has been honored for accomplishing far more than what has been described above — projects that often spanned the course of many years or decades and research through maps, records, deeds, ledgers, meeting minutes, primary and secondary resources, as well as physically walking and studying the terrain. These e orts often involved the coordination of many agencies and organizations. In the book about her great-great grandfather, Ellen writes, “Johnson’s legacy is his many descendants. Most of them still live in California. They have made their contributions to society in many ways and continue to doOsbornso.” is the epitome of her own description. When asked about her plans for her next e orts, she simply said she wants to work on “projects that will beneﬁt the community, particularly the vets.” As one of the most inclusive genealogical societies in the country, DAR boasts 190,000 members in 3,000 chapters across the United States and internationally. Any woman 18 years or older, regardless of race, religion or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution, is eligible for membership. To learn more about the work of today’s DAR visit DAR. org. For more information about the El Dorado Chapter or if you wish to learn about your Revolutionary War ancestors contact the chapter regent at com.ElDoradoCountyRegent@yahoo.

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The “irony” he contends, however, is that as more wealth and leisure were created because of the success of the middle class-citizen, his/her role in the creation of government was depleted. The son of a father farmer and mother lawyer who grew up in the San Joaquin Valley, Hanson uses his home state to illustrate the decline of the middle class in California.Hestates that in the 1960s, California had the largest middle class of any state in the nation. It had the finest schools; invented the idea of the modern freeway and airport; had twothirds of its population living with one-third of its precipitation and all of this was under both Democrat and Republican governors. Today, half of all the country’s homeless live in California, one-third of the state is on welfare, one-fifth live below the poverty line and half of the millions of illegal persons coming into the country flooded into this state. Yet, California has the highest taxes in both income and sales. As taxes climbed, the number of poor grew and working people saw that the more they paid, the worse things got. The middle class found itself unable to a ord the state’s economics; they began leaving, which created a huge division between the Rebecca Murphy Democrat correspondent

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Connect the dots in StandardsBast.orderalphabeticaltodrawLink: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple written directions. Animals in the News Look through the newspaper to find articles showkindsmanyanimals.aboutHowdifferentofanimalsareinthenews?Makeagraphtoyourresults.

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Standards Link: Life Science: Students understand the diversity of life and behavior of species. How much do you know about cats? Try this True-or-False quiz to find out.

5. A ball of yarn makes a good toy for a

Just like fingerprints, this part of a cat’s body has a pattern of ridges that is unique to that cat.

SACRED Try to use the word sacred in a sentence today when talking with your friends and family members. Ancient consideredEgyptianscatstobe sacred This week’s word:

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4. A cat’s whiskers help it to “see” in the dark.

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Standards Link: Estimation: Students estimate quantities in real-world situations. Egyptians considered cats to be sacred, which is why they mummified and buried them in tombs. They would honor a god by portraying it with a cat’s head. The Egyptian goddess Bast was shown with the head of a cat. Bast is the Egyptian goddess of sunrise and the protector of cats, women and children.

ats have been pets for people for thousands of years. They were taken in to help keep mice and snakes out of homes, farms and businesses. Cats also appear in all kinds of stories, from fairy tales to legends to comic strips. Find identicaltwothecats. If you could interview anyone in the world, who would it be? What would you ask? Dream Interview The adjective sacred means deserving to be respected and honored.

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Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recognized identical words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns.