Last month the supervisors planned to vote on the construction contract at the July 26 meeting; however, the matter was delayed two days after Health and Human Services sta and Chief Administrative O cer Don Ashton acknowledged a budget error — appropriations were not included in the county's approved 2022-23 budget. “Over the weekend I was made aware of an oversight related to the budgeted appropriations that precludes the board from being able to approve the contract without a budget transfer,” Ashton wrote in a letter to supervisors.
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MONDAY, AUGUST 22 2022 VOLUME 171 • ISSUE 98 | $1.00mtdemocrat.com CALIFORNIA’S OLDEST NEWSPAPER – EST. 1851 171st Mt. Democrat 530-303-2727 www.gilmoreair.com 702 Lic. 559305 • Est. 1979 HEATING • AIR • PLUMBING HOME SERVICE S ©Gilmore Inc. 2022$5000 OFF* Repair or Service Call SATISFACTION GUARANTEED PLUMBINGSPECIAL *When work is performed. Not good with any other discount. Not valid on prior services. Limited time only FREE 30-Point EfficiencyandSafetyTest – Plus –A/C Tune-Up $9900 Reg. $189 Please present coupon • Not valid on prior services • Limited time only Hurry Before It Gets Hot! Summer Homeless shelter vote back to supes ■ Tiny homes to help Caldor Fire victims also on agenda Noel Stack Managing Editor
“In a speed.”concernsof…roundaboutstoworld,perfectI’dloveseetwobecauseonethemainis rendering Planning for a nine-hole golf course on Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians land south of Highway 50 is expected to be complete this fall. Mountain Democrat staff A nine-hole golf course is planned for land owned by the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians just south of Highway 50 that was previously used as a 5K obstacle course and shooting range. A miniature golf course is also part of the with the project potentially breaking ground
Third time’s a charm? In April 2022 supervisors declared a homeless shelter crisis, which exempts an emergency shelter from certain provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act and exempts the shelter from competitive bidding requirements. The Aug. 23 agenda item asks that a nearly $3.66 million contract go to G&G Builders Inc., which was awarded a no-bid, $140,000 contract in May 2022 to compile information about the Perks Court site, establish cost estimates and establish a construction schedule for the project. The board set the goal to have the center operational by fall — now a month away.
The long-delayed contract to construct a homeless shelter/ navigation center on Perks Court in Placerville is back on the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors’ agenda this week as is an e ort promoted by District 2 Supervisor George Turnboo to purchase tiny homes for Caldor Fire victims.
The second delay came at the special meeting called July 28, when District 3 Supervisor Wendy Thomas had to recuse herself due to a complaint filed with the Fair Political Practices Commission. The Board of Supervisors must approve the contract by a four-fifths vote and Turnboo has consistently opposed his fellow supervisors' plans for this homeless shelter/navigation center. Tuesday the supervisors have the opportunity to include the project in the budget and approve the construction contract, should four of five support the agenda items.
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The matter is scheduled to be heard at 9:30 a.m. the department plans to pursue. “All of those are heavy into alternative modes of tra c implementation such as roundabouts, bike lanes, pedestrian paths, sidewalks,” he said. “This would be a perfect candidate for a greenhouse gas reduction grant.”
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Helen Marie Kozar Oct. 10, 1923 – Aug. 9, 2022 On Aug. 9 Helen Marie Kozar passed away at the age of 98 comfortably at home in the presence of her family and has joined her loving Joe in Heaven. Helen was born in Escanaba, Mich. on Oct. 10, 1923. She graduated Escanaba High School as Helen Marie Urbom where she met the love of her life and future husband Joseph Kozar. They married in 1943 in Pensacola, Fla, while he was training as a naval aviator. After numerous moves with the military they settled in San Pedro, Calif., where they continued to raise their five children. In 1964 the family moved to Orange Calif., and as their family grew Helen and Joe became accomplished square dancers. They moved to Shingle Springs in 1981 where they continued square dancing and quickly met a wonderful group of friends and had a very full social life. Helen was an extremely talented and creative person. She was an expert seamstress, cook and baker and was a contributing member to the St. Patrick’s Ladies Society. But most of all she was the absolute BEST mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother and was loved and adored by all her family, including her many friends and neighbors and anyone who was lucky enough to know her! She outlived her siblings and most friends. She is survived by her children Lynn Marie Kozar, Mark Donald Kozar, Victoria Kozar Roberts, Deborah K. Pino and James Joseph Kozar. She is also survived by 10 loving grandchildren and 15 greatHelengrandchildren.attributedher good health and longevity to good living and a nightly bowl of ice cream! She will be greatly missed by all, but always present in our hearts. A mass will be held Monday, Aug. 29, 11 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 3109 Sacramento St., Placerville.
Robert Keeler Jan. 28, 1970 - Aug. 5, 2022 Robert G. Keeler 52, passed away at his home in Cameron Park, Calif., on Aug. 5. Robert was preceded in death by his mother, Susan L. Teves 48, and father, Jon G. Keeler 73. He was the proud father of his beloved children, Jonathan R. Keeler and Hailee M. Keeler. He is survived by his sister Deedra Johnson, his brothers Kristopher and James Keeler, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Robert proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1988-96 with the 24th Infantry Division, 3rd Engineer Battalion and separated as a Sergeant (E-6). While serving, he participated in Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm and was a part of the United States attack on the Euphrates River Valley in Iraq. He often attributed his leadership skills to his military service. Robert began his career at Sutter Health in 1996, where he continued to work until his passing. He was an admired and trusted leader in Information Technology. Robert wanted to inspire his children to seek advanced education and led by example. He enrolled with University of Phoenix to obtain a bachelor of science, graduating with honors in 2008.Heloved all things sports and sports of all kinds, whether it was playing or watching them. Over the years, he coached his brothers, son and daughter in many basketball and soccer teams. He loved every minute of coaching and was proud of every young athlete he had the privilege to coach. Robert also enjoyed camping, fishing and riding his Harley Davidson all over Northern California. He was known for his good sense of humor and elaborate storytelling.Robert’slife will be celebrated privately by family and friends.
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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, Conn. 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 BS 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.Jackspent 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.
Leila Ann Heath (Waisner) Sept. 1, 1947 – Aug. 12, 2022 Leila Ann Heath (Waisner), age 74 of Springdale, Ark., passed away on Aug. 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.
Eleanor Mary Hansen (Gullickson) May 13, 1931- Aug. 13, 2022 Eleanor was born on May 13, 1931, in Milaca, Minn., to Harold and Evalyn Gullickson. She passed away Aug. 13 at the age of 91. She attended the University of Minnesota, the University of Oregon and earned her master’s degree from the University of San Francisco. She taught history and English for 35 years. She was an avid world traveler, visiting 69 countries and all 50 states. She had many hobbies including, horseback riding, playing bridge and bible study. She was blessed with a gift for storytelling which was cherished by her family and friends. Anyone who knew her would say she had a zest for life and a smile that lit up the room. She is survived by her husband Ed Bowen, son Kirk (Elissa) Fuller, granddaughters Rachel (Chris) Goodman, Vanessa (Matt) Mitchko, and greatgrandchildren Ava and Mason. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, Aug. 27, at 11 a.m. at Calvary Chapel Greenwood 3757 State Highway. 193, Greenwood, Calif. In lieu of flowers the family is asking that memorial donations be made to support the Divide Friends of the Arts - DFAHS Scholarship Fund at artonthedivide.com.
John Allen Landis Dec. 12, 1925- Aug. 10, 2022 John Allen Landis passed on Aug. 10. He was born Dec. 12, 1925 on a farm near Hanover, Pa. His parents were farmers. Growing up on a farm made him rugged. He graduated with a BA from Gettysberg College, and received a masters degree from Temple University. He served in the U.S. Army Aircorp during WWII in the Aleutian Islands, where he learned to love Alaska. As an adventurer, John moved his young family from Pennsylvania to Alaska, then to Torrence, Calif., then to Fair Oaks, Calif., and finally to Placerville in 1986 where he has been a resident ever since. He became an avid traveler, hunter, fisherman and hiker throughout the United States. John and his hiking group hiked and mapped the high Sierra for years until he was close to 90. The group hiked at altitudes of up to 10,000 feet and going a distance ten miles per day regularly. He was the proud father of Jo Ann Brown (decceased), Judith Lord of Discovery Bay, Calif., and Vicki Landis of San Rafael, Calif. He had three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceeded in death in 1985 by his wife, Violet Pascoe Landis. He was also survived by his long-term friend, Pat Wilson of Cameron Park. He had a great love for God, family and country. John will be remembered for his friendly, gregarious, nature. He always was welcoming with a broad smile and dazzling blue eyes.
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Thelma Burlingame, also known as Teddi Burlingame, went to heaven on July 25, due to congestive heart failure. She was 95 years old and the last remaining charter member of Christian Life Center, now known as The Ridge Church in Pollock Pines, Calif. She lived a rich and full life. As an employee in the casting department of 20th Century Fox in Southern Calif., for many years, she interacted with many, many movie stars. After coming to Camino, she worked for Pony Express Real Estate doing o ce work. She and her friend Ellen Jensen, went on many cruises and trips seeing the world. She is survived by her step-mother Eunice Burlingame of Placerville, Calif.; her niece Diana Brown and her family of Roseville, Calif.; her nephew Joseph Burlingame, and his family of Sacramento, Calif.; her niece Karen Swaney and her family of Clearfield, Utah; her step-brother Russell Erwin and his family of Elk Grove, Calif.; and many, many friends.
MKT-P0253 would provide at least one entrance to the future El Dorado Hills Community Services District Bass Lake Regional Park, the county has asked the EDHCSD for a $300,000 contribution, which was briefly discussed by the CSD board at its June meeting. An alternate access point proposed by the CSD at Silver Springs is a four-way stop, controlled intersection.Boardmembers were reluctant to approve the contribution, considering their outlay for the parkland purchase. “It was supposed to be a regional park by the county,” retorted CSD Director Sean Hansen. “I’m just dumbstruck by the fact that we had to buy property from the county to provide a regional park that they committed to providing and they're not putting dollars into the“Thepark.county has $250,000 of our residents’ money to allocate to this so it should have been a wash,” Hansen continued. “We already paid for it so we're offset 50 grand. I'm good with 50 grand.”
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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE —A new sawmill to be constructed near Carson City is expected to produce about 50 million feet of lumber per year and the first purchase was from salvage and cleanup efforts at Sierra-at-Tahoe, officials announced on Tuesday. Tahoe Forest Products in a partnership with Washoe Development Corporation, an affiliate of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California, has leased 40 acres of Washoe-owned land near Carson City, behind Carson Valley Plaza, to build the first significant sawmill in the region in decades, states a news release.“This project came about because there was no reasonable market for salvage logs and thinnings from the Tahoe Basin or from the Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest,” said Jon Shinn, CEO of TFP. “A local sawmill is one of the critical missing links in beginning to address forest health and resilience, not to mention critical post-fire cleanup efforts from catastrophes like the Caldor Fire.” Logs from Sierra-at-Tahoe Ski Resort burned in the Caldor Fire have been arriving onsite all August, reported the Record Courier. The mill will cut mostly large fire salvage logs initially but plans to also add a small-log line to effectively process thinnings.Themill will also present employment opportunities with about 40 people expected to be hired. According to Wendy Loomis, executive director of WDC, the corporation purposefully seeks partners who support the Washoe Tribe’s mission and vision for preservation, supporting environmental sustainability and enhancing Washoe workforce n
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The following was taken from Placerville Police Department logs: Aug. 4 11:20 a.m. A 28-year-old was who was reportedly intoxicated and fighting with his family on Broadway was arrested on a charge of being drunk in public. 8:14 p.m. A Forni Road resident reported their debit card was lost and their bank notified them suspicious charges had been made. Aug. 5 5:10 a.m. A 24-year-old man was taken into custody on Conrad Street on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance. Aug. 6 7:37 a.m. Two men, aged 32 and 39, reportedly entered a home on Stone Lane, bound a man to a bed and stole multiple items. They were arrested and charged with multiple felonies. 1:18 p.m. A 35-year-old woman found next to a fire on Main Street said she started the fire to clean. She was cited. Aug. 7 1:47 a.m. A motorcyclist fled from a traffic stop on Highway 50. 11:07 p.m. Two men, aged 45 and 44, were taken into custody on Broadway on suspicion of public intoxication. Aug. 8 10:21 a.m. A 43-year-old man who reportedly attacked three hispanic workers, taking their hats and making racial slurs, is held at the county jail on charges of robbery, battery, a civil rights violation, petty theft and vandalism, according to sheriff's inmate records. The incident took place at an apartment complex on Ray Lawyer Drive. Bail is listed at $30,000. 12:52 p.m. A 32-year-old man was arrested on Hidden Springs Circle for reportedly being in possession of methamphetamine. Aug. 9 6:54 a.m. A 49-year-old man who was parked in his vehicle on Broadway had false registration tabs and was reportedly in possession of illegal drug paraphernalia. 12:06 p.m. A debit card was reported lost on Broadway with unauthorized charges. 7:08 p.m. A 26-year-old woman was taken into custody on Broadway on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance. Aug. 10 12:41 p.m. A 54-year-old man was arrested on Main Street after he was found to be in possession of illegal drug paraphernalia, meth and more than 350 grams of marijuana. 6:07 p.m. A 46-year-old man was arrested on New Jersey Way on suspicion of being intoxicated and obstruction of justice.
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The item was withdrawn from the agenda.“Inaperfect world, I’d love to see two roundabouts, one there at Silver Springs because one of the main concerns is speed,” opined county Planning Commissioner Jon Vegna at the August El Dorado Hills Community Council meeting. “If you had a roundabout there and a roundabout at Bridlewood, that would significantly slow down the traffic but keep people moving.” “It’s a big concern for the Bass Lake area,” insisted Area Planning Advisory Committee Chair John Davey, mentioning the potential of 6001,000 parking spaces in the future park. “That’s more than there are residents there so that’s a big impact to circulation and safety.” Martinez reports the roundabout will be slightly bigger than the intersection itself and, in a best case scenario, construction would begin in 2024. If enough funding is not secured, the project would be shelved while staff pursues other grants.
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4 Monday, August 22 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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RICO/PICO REDITOR:arely since the days of the Soviet Union have we seen a country’s so-called justice system used so obviously as a political hit squad whose mission is not justice but instead to serve as the enforcement arm of a political party, namely the Democrats, to be used to silence and suppress any who oppose their goals and ideology. Look at obvious examples. Lois Lerner had to take the 5th and also defied Congress regarding one of the most feared agencies of the federal government, the IRS, being used to target conservatives. Contempt of Congress is not new. Lois Lerner did it and Steve Bannon did it. But with the so called Justice Dept. being a political weapon no longer interested in justice Lerner was not even charged and Bannon was convicted. And while we are on the Justice Department, look at the FBI’s friendly off-the-record chat with Hillary after using acid and hammers to destroy evidence. Yet FBI agents’ “insurance policies” against the wrong person winning the 2016 election and lying to the FISA court to get the government to spy on the Democrats’ political opposition thereby promoting a three year hoax was fomented by the Clinton campaign. The government loves acronyms so here’s a new one. We have RICO (Racketeering Influenced Corrupt Organizations) and now with the FBI and the Justice Department we have PICO (Politically Influenced Corrupt Organizations).GEORGEPlacervilleALGER County charter needs some fresh air WEDITOR: e have a chance that only comes around in this county once in a blue moon to redefine the El Dorado County Charter. The “Gang of Five” has put together a committee to examine the charter and recommend changes to it. There are former employees on this committee, which, I believe, is not in the best interest of this county.First, we must not allow approval of three terms for a county supervisor. If any change is to be made, reduce it to one term. This job is not a career move.
BRIAN DeBERRYPlacerville LARRy WEITzmAn n See page A5 Prop. 13 has been successful in its primary mission of limiting tax increases but, for better or worse, it has hardly “starved the beast.” It raises plenty of money for government.bigger
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As the adage goes: If a product is free, demand will be high. We could see significant growth in the homeless population — some coming from other areas for their freebies.
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Roseville’s new homeless navigation center, a recently acquired former Hampton Inn in the center of town near the Douglas and I-80 freeway interchange and within a short walk to the local Walmart, Target, TJ Maxx and other stores. The renovation is so recent that the Hampton Inn signage is still inWhyplace.is this important? Because our El Dorado County Board of Supervisors has the hair-brained idea of doing the exact same thing — build a $5,000,000 (taxpayer-funded) homeless navigation center in a similar location, on Perks Court which is within 100 feet of the Highway 50 and Missouri Flat Road interchange. It’s right where the county has spent perhaps $20 million to build a business corridor where we have a Walmart, TJ Maxx, Target, Herbert Green Middle School School, Gold Country Senior Living Center and more — all within a short walk of the proposed center, not to mention the existing homes literally next door. Only one board member, District2 Supervisor George Turnboo, has the common sense to be against such a lame-brained idea. A homeless navigation center will provide housing and other free benefits. As the adage goes: If a product is free, demand will be high. We could see significant growth in the homeless population — some coming from other areas for their freebies. And since this will be paid for with mostly federal grants, it comes with the “rope” attached known as Housing First. One of this federal program’s guidelines is that you cannot evict a drug user/abuser, even if caught in the act, from the center as the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness checklist states, “Substance use in and of itself, without other lease violations, is not considered a reason forDrugeviction.”abusers will get help from the do-gooder (or maybe do-badder is a better description) organization, Sierra Harm Reduction Coalition. It will undoubtedly be nearby to pass out free drug paraphernalia (hypodermic needles, bongs, razor blades, crack pipes and more). Last year this “harm reduction” group claimed passing out more than 108,000 needles in El Dorado County alone.Ahomeless camp in the upper Broadway area has caused many problems and it seems the Placerville Police refuse to enforce the law. Businesses in the vicinity have suffered.Guesswho owns property very nearby? District 3 Supervisor Wendy Thomas and her husband Dennis Thomas, who also happens to be a Placerville City Council member. And who would receive a significant benefit by moving the homeless from tents on upper Broadway to effectively hotel rooms on Missouri Flat Road and away from their property? It looks like the Thomas family. It takes a four-fifths vote to pass and at the last hearing July 28, because of a complaint filed with the Fair Political Practices Commission, Wendy Thomas had to recuse herself from voting because she may have been alleged to have a personal pecuniary interest in this vote. Duh! Without her yes vote and with Turnboo’s no vote, the board cannot achieve a four-fifths majority. The matter has been continued to Aug. 23. But wait, there is more. A community member brought a homeless center idea to Sheriff John D’Agostini, which our new Sheriffelect Jeff Leikauf further developed. He proposes and follows a “total enforcement on crime and criminals; total care of victims and witnesses in our community” approach, which includes the idea of setting up a navigation center (at a much cheaper cost) in an unused portion of land
One supervisor would like to see all appointments made at one time to commissions, which I feel would deprive a supervisor from appointing an individual of his own choice. Supervisors should be allowed to choose their own people without any interference. Case in point, the current Planning Commission has been manipulated to put three people on it who like developers. You may recently remember that a departing county department head was given a tidy $255,000 “golden handshake.” The chief administrative officer said it was a mistake. I asked him if these “golden handshakes” could be stopped. His reply was it was a personnel issue and he could not talk about it. Then, in a Mountain Democrat article a day later, it was announced he’s leaving his job after the first of the year. Maybe he could not talk about the issue because he will be leaving with a “golden handshake.” also. Anyone want to take bets on what figure his “golden handshake” will be when he leaves? It could be astronomical. We need to end this “golden handshake” for appointed department managers. This is an unfair practice to county employees and our county. We need this money to fix our “crapped-out” roads and address other issues. Another charter issue I believe needs to be addressed is how the sheriff and others in law enforcement have their salaries set. At present, it is by an average of salaries of the city of South Lake Tahoe, Amador County and the California Highway Patrol. The CHP salaries are too high and raise the average. A county like ours in population and economy should be used instead of the CHP. This will save us badly needed money upfront and reduce our CalPERS debt liability. Consider these thoughts as you dodge that chuckhole on a county road suffering from no maintenance or an overlay. All our roads should be like the new section on Highway 49 between Commerce Way and Patterson Drive. It can be done if we tell the “Gang of Five” to stop spending on wrong priorities and high salaries. Please take a few minutes to voice your wishes and concerns to this committee and your district supervisor by calls or letters. Together we can accomplish great things and make a difference for everybody in this county.
T wo-thirds of consistentlyvotersCalifornia tell pollsters they think Proposition 13 is a good thing, but even with more than 40 years of constant support, Proposition 13 is still attacked by people who are mad that it’s so effective at protecting taxpayers.Everyargument against Proposition 13 boils down to one thing: Control. They may mask it in buzzwords like “economic dynamism” and “equity,” but the reality is they think they know how to spend your money and use your land better than you do. California has the highest or near highest tax rate in every category except property taxes and, even then, the state is 14th in property tax collections per capita, according to the latest data from the Tax Foundation.Infact,county assessors are reporting sizable growth in the value of taxable property. Riverside County reported growth of 9.26%, reaching a net total of $369 billion in taxable property. San Bernardino County reported a historic high of $288 billion in value, representing a 9.3% increase from last year. Orange County reported a 6.37% increase, to $721.25 billion. In Los Angeles, the county assessment roll grew by a record $122 billion (a 6.95% increase that brings the roll to $1.89 trillion in total net value) during the past year.Similar gains are happening statewide. Here is just a sampling: Contra Costa County, 7.79%; Sacramento County, 8%; San Mateo County, 8.34%; Santa Clara County, 7.46%; Ventura County, 7.3%; and Yolo County, 7.23%; Marin County, 6.55%; Amador County, 7.03%; Butte County, 6.81%; Humboldt County, 4.73%; Imperial County, 5.6%; Mendocino County, 2.41%; Modoc County, 4.6%; Napa County, 7.12%; Placer County, 9.2%; Santa Cruz County, 6.33%; Sierra County, 6.37%; and Stanislaus County, 6.82%. While this is likely welcomed news in the county halls of administration, before Prop. 13 it would have been met with great anxiety among homeowners. That’s because before Prop. 13, property tax assessments were based on current market value and property was regularly reassessed. Some property owners saw their assessments jump 50% to 100% in just one year and their tax bills jump correspondingly — even if the gains in value Letters Editor middle of the Mo. Flat
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Read about and comment on each puzzle: nytimes.com/wordplay. ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE HARSH GALA RAZZ ELOPE ARIAS ALOE ATSIXESANDSEVENS POET MINTY RESET TATA BAAS EDGAR NADIRS PDT BRAKES GURU CARA BYLEAPSANDBOUNDS ELLS OTIS AMPERE DYS GRANTS NHLER BOER CLIO CAIRO GOOEY LULU ONPINSANDNEEDLES ATOM OZZIE GENIE LIDS BEEN GRASS The New York Times Syndication Sales Corporation 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10018 For Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 For Release Tuesday, August 23, 2022 Edited by Will Shortz No. 0719Crossword 123456 78910 11121314 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 2829 30 3132 333435 36373839 40 41 42 43 44 45 4647 48 495051 525354 555657 58 59 60 61 6263 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 Tuesday, August 23, 2022 NEW YORK TIMES CROSSWORD Coupal Continued from A4 Weitzman Continued from A4 were only on paper. People were losing their homes to higher taxes. In 1978 voters overwhelmingly approved Prop. 13 and limited increases in taxable value to no more than two points a year, cutting the property tax rate to 1% from a statewide average of 2.67%. Prop. 13 has been successful in its primary mission of limiting tax increases but, for better or worse, it has hardly “starved the beast.” It raises plenty of money for bigger government. All this compels a simple question: With California property tax revenue seeing consistent year-over-year growth, why would we even consider tax hikes? Well, there are the fake reasons and the real reason — and none of them are good reasons. One fake reason is that the government “needs” the additional funds for critical programs. Given the inordinate amount of existing revenue coupled with waste in government, taxpayers would rather see elected o cials prioritize the revenue we already giveAnotherthem. fake reason is that housing isn’t turning over at a fast enough rate and this exacerbates the housing crisis. That’s a nice way of saying the tax code isn’t su ciently running you out of your home. But Prop. 13 isn’t the reason why California added 3.2 times more people than housing units over the last 10 years and averaged just over 108,000 new homes over the past five years. That’s a result of the state’s onerous regulatory regime that slows development to a crawl and dramatically drives up the cost of construction. The real reason, as I stated earlier, is control. Government and its boosters think they can better use your money and that the land your home rests on is being “underutilized,” so you must be taxed out of it and the property sold to someone who can build something these other people prefer. Thanks, but no thanks. The tax code should not be weaponized to run you out of your home. That was true when Californians struggled to hang on to their homes in 1978 when Prop. 13 passed and it’s true for Californians buying homes today (who would be paying more than double today’s property taxes if Prop. 13 had never passed).Soifsomeone calls or knocks on your door and asks if you would support “reforming” Prop. 13, remember what they are really asking: How much do you have and how fast can we have it?
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Jon Coupal is president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association. near the county jail. The shelters would be maybe tiny homes (bidding is in process). Food and utilities are already in place. And it wouldn’t be run as a jail; the homeless would have no limits on freedom other than remaining clean. Sierra Harm Reduction would be barred, as would drug use. The homeless could get the same help, education and direction as the proposed $5 million navigation center. It would be temporary in nature as is the proposed navigation center. And the location wouldn’t a ect businesses.
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One of the public commentators at the July 28 Board of Supervisors meeting made the remark that the $5 million wouldn’t be “our” money but state and federal money. Only a fool would say such a thing — it all comes from taxpayers. Larry Weitzman is a resident of Placerville.
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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Try not to get too frustrated with the situation, even if nothing about it seems to yield to your influence. The only thing you can change about this is your attitude — but that will change absolutely everything. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Options abound. Some seduc tive routes are dead wrong for you; others intrigue you for a reason. Don’t worry, you’ll know in the earliest stages. Just make sure you act quickly according to the information your gut provides.
an officer noticed a truck driven by Zachary Sadler, 29, pass by. Finding the vehicle’s registration to be nine months delinquent the officer called a tow truck and began to take an inventory of the vehicle’s contents. The tally included 10 glass pipes that, according to PPD officials, are commonly used to partake in illegal narcotics. Multiple spent 22 caliber casings were also storedwithcaliberrevealedFurtherlocated.investigationaRuger22handgunloadedfivecartridgesinthevehicle within reach of Sadler. In addition, other calibers of ammunition and four countyonowner.beingloadedrelatedfacesfirearmandfirearmcarryingvehiclemisdemeanorschargedintofound.throwingsharpenedstarswereSadlerwastakencustodyandwiththree—forgingdocuments,aconcealedinavehiclecarryingaloadedinavehicle.HeonefelonychargetocarryingafirearmandnottheregisteredSadlerisheld$50,000bailinthejail.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). There’s really no point in arguing with people who are already 100% convinced they’re right. Certainty takes up the mental space needed for learning. Respectfully agreeing to disagree may be the best you can do.
ARIES (March 21-April 19). Every move has a price. While weighing one action against another, the cost may be easily assessed. The cost of inaction won’t be so obvious but is equally important to consider.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The more honest you are about your feelings, strengths and weaknesses, the better you’ll know yourself. And the better you know yourself, the easier it is to arrange your life in the way that leads you to be the person you want to be.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Indulgence can be self-love or self-denial, depending on the situation. When you’ve been very strict, letting yourself relax can be the sweetest kindness. When you’ve been too lax, pulling in the reigns is the loving move. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You are in the process of becoming. The cause that captures your curiosity and heart will soon capture your identity as well. As you dedicate more of your attention in this realm, it will shape you.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). If you don’t know what the competition is doing, you’ll be at a disadvantage. If you obsess about what the competition is doing, it will affect your productivity. You will now strike the perfect balance of awareness in this regard. Holiday Mathis the grid so that every row, column and 3x3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ll follow a whisper of curiosity. Before you know it you’re in a different world and enjoying work that widens your interests, grows your skills and evolves your worldview.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Decide where you are and are not willing to go with another person. The closer the relationship, the more potential it has to alter the course of your life for better or worse. You’ll be very careful in this regard.
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GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Very few people are lucky enough to be surrounded by support. Many must advocate for them selves or seek out circles of support. You have a talent for encouraging and lifting others, and it’s very valuable indeed.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ve learned from the best teachers, and you’ve learned even more from the worst teachers. Examples of what you don’t want are extremely valuable and memorable, too. Your body automatically steers away from them.
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The agenda item asks that sta report back with their findings in 90Alsodays.scheduled at the 11 a.m. time allocation, supervisors plan to discuss and possibly approve an urgency ordinance entitled the Caldor Fire Resiliency and Rebuilding Ordinance, which will “allow for the waiver of ... 100% of all applicable Planning and Building Department and Environmental Management Department permit fees for eligible applicants, including those that are insured and uninsured in order to lessen the financial burden and provide an increased level of relief to residents displaced by the Caldor Fire.”The board will also hear a presentation on the status of the Caldor Fire road repair project and could authorize the Department of Transportation director to take all necessary actions to approve and award the contract to the lowest, responsive bidder for the emergency repair projects.Opensession of the Board of Supervisors meeting begins at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, in the board chambers, 330 Fair Lane, Building A, Placerville. The meeting is also live-streamed via Zoom and YouTube.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — An illegal campfire in a state park at Lake Tahoe was the cause of a quarter-acre blaze at Emerald Bay, o cials said on Monday. Cal Fire spokesperson Diana Swart said the wildfire in Emerald Bay State Park “was a fire pit having been made out of rocks, not within a proper campground.” The fire was reported at about 7:15 a.m. Friday, Aug. 12 near the mouth of Emerald Bay and was visible from across the lake. Multiple therespondedagenciesalongwithleadagencyCalFire, including Meeks Bay Fire, North Tahoe Fire, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue, Lake Valley Fire, U.S. Forest Service, State Parks and the El Dorado County Sheri ’s O Byce.9:30 a.m. the fire’s forward progress was stopped and by 2:30 p.m. the blaze was 100% contained. No suspects have been identified for starting the fire and Swart said it would be di cult to find any without help from the community. Cal Fire encourages anyone who might have information that could help in the investigation to call its tip line at 1 (800) 468-4408. the public! M-FSat8:30-5pm9-1pm (530) 622-2640
mtdemocrat.com Mountain Democrat Monday, August 22 2022 7 Elder Options, Inc. Phone: (530) 626-6939 (800) 336-1709 Sacramento / El Dorado Hills / Folsom Phone: (916) 391-8083 South Lake Tahoe Phone: (530) 541-1812 Our personalized care management, home care, respite and assisted living services are designed to ensure a safe, happy and fulfilling “every day.” elderoptionsca.com “A Life Lived Fully Every Day” Elder Options, Inc. Since 1988 We’veMoved! Your Local Collision Experts Since 1986 (530) 622-7588 stymeistautobody.com Subaru Certi ed We’ll Get You Back on the Road! Do Business with a Professional You Can Meet in Person ✓ Eliminate Your Mortgage Payments ✓ Receive a Lump Sum, Monthly Payments or a Line of Credit ✓ Have Cash in Your Emergency Account Earns up to 6% to Use as you Like Drop By or Make an In-HomeAppointment -We’ll ComeToYou! Going tiny? At the 11 a.m. time allocation Turnboo is expected to urge fellow supervisors to support his request that the CAO explore the purchase of “tiny” homes (not exceeding $1.5 million total) only for those 75 Grizzly Flat residents without insurance who lost their homes during the Caldor Fire.
Shelter Continued from 1 at combining golf with food, entertainment and activities,”notes Je Denzak, a senior partner with Swaback. “The uses we envision are not meant to be static but flexible and adaptable to change with trends, technology and the way people want to socialize.”Thedesign team will work closely with Acorn Development Corporation to program, plan and implement the project. Richardson Danner will oversee a team of consultants including National Golf Foundation Consulting for golf market analysis, Synergy Consultants for golf entertainment integration and PutTek for implementing the miniature golf concept. “It’s a new age,” according to Forrest Richardson, principal golf course architect. “We’re no longer designing just for the game we grew up playing but for a new generation of golfers — many who simply want to have fun as opposed to keeping score. The biggest di erence we see is how the playing board of the game is changing — today it’s often smaller and highly connected. Today’s golf facility is more interactive than any of us could ever have envisioned.”“Thisnew approach to golf is taking o across the world,” adds Je Danner. “The realization that the most social game ever invented does not have to fit a certain mold is now, more than ever, at the forefront of how we approach projects to make them successful and sustainable into the future.”
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Golf Continued from 1 Mill Continued from 3 development.“TFPrecognizes the importance of protecting the environment while respecting the tribe’s cultural and conservation areas in and around Clear Creek,” Loomis said. “This small parcel will enhance and sustain thousands of acres of sacred forest land previously inhabited by the Washoe people.” TFP will approximatelyuse 10 acres for buildings and processing facilities and 30 acres for log storage. The plant will include the sawmill building and rough lumber sorter, dry kilns and a planer mill and sorter to finish lumber for shipping. In total the buildings will cover 25,000 square feet and will not exceed a height of 35 feet. Logs will be processed into a wide range of products, Additionally,windowsandfromandtimbers,constructiondry-surfacedincluding2-inchlumber,fencepostslandscapeproductsthefir,andboards“factory”lumberforfromthepine.barkwill be sold for landscaping and other uses, chips and sawdust will be sold to agricultural end-users and to power plants, while planer shavings will go for animal bedding.
“The single biggest challenge to increasing the pace and scale of forest restoration work in Tahoe is the lack of a viable place to take the excess fuel in our forest,” said John Jones, Tahoe Fund board member and chair of its forest health committee. “We are ecstatic and relieved to have a new sawmill just 10 miles from the Tahoe Basin to help reduce the threat of catastrophic wildfire.”“TheForest Service encourages expansion of sustainable valueadded businesses and markets for byproducts of forest restoration and hazardous fuels reduction projects,” said Erick Walker, forest supervisor for Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. “It’s great to have this facility coming online and adding to the suite of businesses that contribute to the restoration economy.”
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Courtesy photo Dead Winter Carpenters will perform at The Green Room this Thursday evening. Dead Winter Carpenters bring authentic sound to Placerville Stacey Vreeken Special to the Mountain Democrat Hailing from North Lake Tahoe, Americana band Dead Winter Carpenters has built a reputation for pouring its heart and soul into each performance. In just a few years, these talented musicians have positioned themselves, wrote Portland Metronome, “at the forefront of a youthful generation trying to redefine what string music is and what it can do.”The Green Room in Placerville invites music lovers to see what the band can do when it takes the stage, 7-10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25. Dead Winter Carpenters’ progressive nature comes through loud and clear — from instruments plugged and unplugged — in the 2016 release “Washoe.” The band’s fourth studio project, the 12-song collection of originals was recorded in Reno’s Sierra Sonics Studio (Ozzy Ozbourne, Eminem, Dr. Dre, Collective Soul) and co-produced by Dead Winter Carpenters and Zachary Girdis. The band’s previous albums include the group’s 2010 self-titled debut, “Ain’t It Strange” (2012) and the much-acclaimed “Dirt Nap” (2014), of which CMT Edge wrote, “With one listen to Dead Winter Carpenters’ ‘Easy Sleep,’ you’ll get a strong sense of where this California band is comingReminiscentfrom.” of genre-benders like Jack White, Chris Thile and Courtesy photo Park docent Norm Allen leads a Gold Discovery Tour at Marshall Gold Discovery SHP.
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News release Join the Volunteer In Parks Program at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park in Coloma and learn, share and grow. Learn more about volunteer opportunities at the park at a Meet and Greet session at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at 11 a.m. in the visitor center at Marshall Gold Discovery SHP, 300 Back St., Coloma. Or join the next volunteer training class beginning Thursday, Sept. 8. This is a ninesession training program presented in a combination of virtual and in-person session. New volunteers will need to attend all training dates to complete the volunteer training program.
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They join, front row left to right, Clubhouse Vice President Sara Edwards, President Ellen Osborn and Renovation Fund Treasurer Lahana Inman. Also taking on leadership roles, not pictured, are General Treasurer Edna Knutsen and Secretary Peg Campbell. The club will begin its 125th year with a unique, enjoyable and engaging program that reflects the rich and colorful past history of El Dorado County. Ladies of the Shakespeare Club dressed in period costume will present character vignettes of selected pioneer women during the Gold Rush era and beyond. “True Gold Rediscovered,” an original play, will be presented for the community’s enjoyment Nov. 6 at the Clubhouse. For more information visit placerville-shakespeare.com.
Jamie Pitts Garcia News release Support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Sierra at the annual Cornhole For a Cause tournament in Truckee. This year’s event will feature two divisions and include prizes, a raffle, local food and 50/50 Brewing beer, which will be available for the teams. This year’s grand prize will include a custom “Lake Tahoe” board featuring a sunset photo by local talent Scott Thompson. All tournament participants will also be able to bid on beautiful board sets to take home. All proceeds from the tournament will support the 250 vulnerable children BBBSNS serves throughout the Northern Sierra region, which includes all or parts of El Dorado, Nevada and Placer counties. The at-risk youth BBBSNS serves includes children who have experienced divorce, loss of a parent by death or incarceration, homelessness and placement in foster care. Many of our Little Sisters and Little Brothers need a positive role model, an adult friend who can help guide them through challenges, give them hope and help them achieve their highest potential. Every child deserves a champion and events like these make this important work possible. The Cornhole For a Cause tournament will be held 1-6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, at Truckee Regional Park, 10050 Brockway Road. Learn more and register (teams of two play for $100) at tournament-2.bbbsns.org/events/corn-hole-
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This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on NOTICE-IN07/26/2022. 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) 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22 10711 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0827 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PREMIER AUDIT SOlUTIONS , located at 2328 Keystone Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 455 Capitol Mall, Ste 605, Sacramento, CA Registered95814 owner(s): Restuccia & Harrison, Inc, 2328 Keystone Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA This95762business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: TheCA registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kelly K KELLYBruns K BRUNS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 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 NOTICE-IN07/27/2022. 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) 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29 10734
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Sam Bush, Dead Winter Carpenters harmoniously blends refined musical ability with a scarcely restrained tendency to let it all hang out. The result is a controlled burn, a riveting sound and a connection with fans that sells out shows and has the band sharing stages with the likes of Jason Isbell, Greensky Bluegrass and Hard Working Americans. Members are Jesse Dunn (acoustic and electric guitars, vocals), Jenni Charles (fiddle, vocals), Dave Lockhart (upright and electric bass, vocals), Nick Swimley (lead telecaster guitar, vocals) and Brendan Smith (drums, vocals). A steadily touring band since forming in 2010, Dead Winter Carpenters has entertained growing crowds at notable festivals including Harvest Music Festival (Arkansas), High Sierra Music Festival and Strawberry Music Festival, Del Fest (Maryland), Northwest String Summit (Oregon) and more. Dead Winter Carpenters is a band with the ambition, talent and authenticity. Look for the act to continue to delight — and invite — fans from many music camps. For touring and booking information visit deadwintercarpenters.comRedDirtRuckusopensthe show with its funky freight train sound chock full of foothill flava! From deep in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada comes a toe-tapping, hip shakin’ sound that couldn’t be pinned down. With a healthy dose of bluegrass, a sprinkle of reggae and a big-ole spoonful of funk, Red Dirt Ruckus has been leaving crowds smiling with their own brand of “foothill rudegrass” for almost a decade. For tickets and more information visit dwcarpenters/tickets.tickets.clubgreenroom.com/e/
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Concert Continued from 8 Sept. 24, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. talks gold historical the blacksmith shop in the mercantile visitors at the visitor maintenance/ landscaping•Promoting the park and events Interpreting historical buildings Performing research in the library•Aiding in the preservation of the library collections Marshall Gold Discovery SHP is the site of Sutter’s Mill and the gold discovery, a moment that shaped the future of California. Learn about the Gold Rush history that happened right here in El Dorado County. Share time and knowledge with thousands of fourth-graders and visitors from all over the world. For more information visit parks. ca.gov/MarshallGold or contact Jerrie Beard at (530) 295-2174 or jerrie.beard@parks.ca.gov.
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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JAMES llOYD GAllOWAY, SR. CASE NO. 22PR0093 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JAMES LLOYD GALLOWAY, SR. A PETITION for Probate has been filed by JAMES GALLOWAY, JR. in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that JAMES L. GALLOWAY, JR. be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the THEdecedent.PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: September 7, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California SOLUTIONS
1 pound ground beef 1/2 cup onion, chopped 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 tablespoon mustard 1 can flaky biscuits 1 cup shredded cheese dill pickle slices, halved 1 egg, beaten Heat oven to 375 F. In large skillet, cook ground beef and onion until beef is thoroughly cooked and onions are tender. Drain. Stir in ketchup and mustard. Separate biscuit dough. On ungreased baking sheet, flatten biscuit dough to form 6-inch rounds. Spoon beef mixture onto one side of flattened dough. Sprinkle with cheese. Top with dill pickle half. Fold dough over filling. With fork tines, press dough edges to seal. Cut two slits in top of dough to release steam. Repeat with remaining dough, beef mixture, cheese and pickles.Brush each turnover with egg wash. Bake 18-22 minutes, or until deep golden brown.
S’mores Skillet Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Servings: 6 8 tablespoons unsalted butter 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaswam crackers, roughly crumbled, divided Preheat oven or grill to 350 F. Place medium heat-proof bowl over medium saucepan simmering with water. Add butter, 1/4 cup chocolate chips and unsweetened chocolate; melt. Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool 15 minutes. In small bowl, whisk flour, baking powder andInsalt.large bowl, mix eggs, sugar and vanilla. Add chocolate mixture and mix until well combined. Stir in flour mixture. Add 1/4 cup chocolate chips, 1/2 cup mini marshmallows and three graham crackers to batter. Pour mixture into 8-inch skillet. Top with remaining mini marshmallows, chocolate chips and graham crackers. Grill or bake 10-12 minutes. Remove from grill. Cool 10 minutes and serve. Cheeseburger
Make School Lunches a Breeze There’s a lot to remember when sending your student off to school each morning, from backpacks and school supplies to last night’s homework. Don’t forget one of the key ingredients to a successful day: lunch. These Cheeseburger Turnovers provide the energy little learners need to power through their afternoon lessons. One winning idea to make the week easier is to prep a full batch of these easily packable, kid-friendly handhelds Sunday night so you’ve got lunch ready for each day. To find more school day recipe inspiration, visit Culinary.net. Cheeseburger Turnovers
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A Heaping Serving of Homework Motivation Heading back to school doesn’t have to mean forgetting the fun of warm weather treats. Once the homework is done and you’ve enjoyed dinner with loved ones, turn your attention to a dessert that tastes like it was prepared by a professional baker.This S’mores Skillet starts with a sweet brownie base made with Domino Light Brown Sugar and is then infused and topped with traditional s’mores ingredients. Just combine in a skillet then bake – or grill for that familiar outdoor feel – until warm and gooey. Find more dessert ideas to sweeten up back-to-school season at DominoSugar. com.
A Perfect Pasta for School Nights Weeknight meals are all about putting tasty dishes on the table in a short amount of time so you can share precious moments together despite busy schedules.Inamatter of minutes, you can prepare this Lentil Bolognese with Veggie-Based Penne for a quick yet flavorful recipe that can be enjoyed by little ones and adults alike. Featuring Veggiecraft Farms Cauliflower Penne as its key ingredient, this family meal makes it easy to incorporate vegetables without sacrificing taste. Available in popular shapes like penne, spaghetti and elbow, and made with lentils, peas and cauliflower, zucchini or sweet potato, the veggie-based pastas are gluten-free, nonGMO, vegan, Kosher and good sources of protein and fiber. Visit veggiecraftfarms.com for more information and family-friendly recipes.
Family aFeaturesmenu of filling, delicious recipes is just what your family needs to make each school day a successful educational adventure. Satisfying lunch and dinner ideas can give loved ones the fuel they need while delicious desserts provide motivation for growing minds to get homework finished before enjoying a treat. When weeks get hectic due to busy schedules, these recipes offer simple solutions to make cooking easier while limiting time spent in the kitchen. Start with a lunch that’s as easy to make as it is to pack in a lunchbox, recharge in the evening thanks to a veggieforward main course and satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth with a chocolatey favorite to round out the day. Keep your family full and energized each school day with more recipe ideas at Culinary.net.
Lentil Bolognese with VeggieBased Penne 1 cup dry French green lentils or brown lentils 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce 1/2 cup vegetable broth 1 box Veggiecraft Farms Cauliflower Penne Toppings:freshParmesanbasil cheese red pepper flakes Cook lentils according to package directions. Drain then return to pot and add marinara and vegetable broth. Stir well and simmer over low heat about 10 minutes.Cookpenne according to package directions.Topcooked pasta with lentil Bolognese, fresh basil, Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes.
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