INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — The 26th annual Tahoe Summit brought together local government, public agencies, activism groups and local residents to discuss progress and challenges in the Lake Tahoe Basin and the surrounding forests.Theevent was hosted Tuesday, Aug. 16, at Sand Harbor by Nevada Sen. Jackie Rosen and put together by a multitude of agencies.“Ijustwant to take a moment to thank the many organizations, agencies and advocates who work tirelessly to make sure that Lake Tahoe remains the beautiful and spectacular place that it is,” Rosen told attendees.
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Sel Richard Staff writer Imagine yourself logged into a virtual classroom as the professor blurts out an inappropriate comment, unaware their computer is unmuted. You retort with an unfortunate remark, not realizing your own unmutedMuteMestatus.co-founders Tye Davis and Parm Dhoot don’t have to imagine it, as their MuteMe device was borne of just such a gaffe. In the midst of COVID-19 shutdowns with its remote classrooms and meetings, their mute button idea became an item of necessity. Working furiously out of Dhoot’s garage, the El Dorado Hills based startup is getting noticed by some big guns. The cleanly designed, user-friendly button integrates seamlessly with all popular conference applications including Zoom, Webex, Teams, Skype and Google Meet. Users can customize colors, which change according to their mute status. The MuteMe button works whether or not the application window is showing and also offers a push to talk “walkietalkie” mode. “It doesn’t matter what program you launch, it detects when your microphone is being used,” said Dhoot, explaining that although many companies offer mute buttons, MuteMe is the only one that touts a double mute feature that works even during talk-to-text functions. “There’s a lot of research out there that says tech companies are actually listening to you even when you hit the mute button — like applications that tell you that you’re muted while you’re talking, which means it’s still listening to you,” Dhoot warned. “Not only is it listening to you, but it’s broadcasting your audio to their servers. We double mute you seamlessly. It gives you that extra sense of security.” Davis, Dhoot and their wives were all working from home when they began tossing around ideas for a mute button. “For us it was an indicator,” said Davis of his family. Davis lacks a dedicated home office and wanted a way to let his wife and children know when he was in a meeting. Dhoot’s concerns centered around transition ease. “I needed a quick way to mute and unmute,” he said, admitting that he has often been caught taking notes and scrambling to unmute when asked a question.
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Noel Stack Managing editor From a new juvenile hall to the jail expansion, El Dorado County has some big-ticket projects in the explaininghearofDoradoTuesdaypipeline.theElCountyBoardSupervisorswillapresentationtheprogress and challenges associated with updating and constructing new county facilities. The 2022-23 work plan lists capital projects totaling more than $82 million with an estimated $38 million funding gap. Also on the agenda, the supervisors are asked to adopt El Dorado County’s Mental Health Services Act annual update and
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Born May 22, 1924, in Ft. Wayne, Ind., to Paul Henry Scheele and Martha Marie (Wermuth) Scheele, Martha was the fourth of six children — Dorothy Feiertag, Barbara Wasserman, Adelheid Scheele, Paul Scheele and Charles Scheele. In 1946 Martha married Richard Henry Reinking of Ft. Wayne, Ind. Her husband pursued employment on the West Coast, ultimately settling in Carmichael, Calif., where they raised eight children who enlivened the community and Faith Lutheran Church in Fair Oaks. When Martha and Richard Reinking received a call to missionary work, the family moved to New Guinea in 1965 to serve with the Lutheran Mission. Returning five years later, the Reinking family settled in Cameron Park, Calif. Soon after, Martha became a Social Services Eligibility Worker for El Dorado County from which employment she later retired. Though her husband died in 1975, Martha continued to enjoy hiking, cross-country skiing, camping, sailing, gardening, music, crossword puzzles and games of all kinds. She taught Sunday School, was a beloved Bible Study Fellowship leader, participated in the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, shared her famous ginger cookies frequently and regularly visited the elderly within her church family, where she was a member for 67 years. Martha was also a devoted grandmother. She loved, cared for, nurtured, admonished and endeared herself to her most cherished treasures of all, 16 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Martha’s home will be remembered as a place of refuge and shelter and her life celebrated as one lived with the genuine heart of a servant. Martha May is survived by her children Kathleen Haase, Barbara Leashore, Paul Reinking, Rebekah Pratt, Elisabeth Baker, Louise Carlton and John Reinking. She is predeceased by her parents, siblings and husband, her son Michael Reinking, and her grandson Richard Dickson.Amemorial service will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept, 3, at Faith Lutheran Church, 4000 San Juan Ave., Fair Oaks, Calif. She will be laid to rest alongside her husband and son during a private gathering at Westwood Hills Memorial Park, 2720 Cold Springs Road, Placerville, Calif. at 5 to 10 mph. Leah Tobin Aug. 1, 1948 – Aug. 19, 2022 Cinda Leah Tobin, age 74, passed quietly among family members after a long struggle with health challenges. She leaves behind her husband of 45 years, Rick in San Antonio, and her son, Ryan from Calif. She precedes her brother Tim in Austin, her brother James in Wisconson, and her sister Melissa in Tennessee.Cindawas born in Denver, Colo., but her childhood family moved from there to Albuquerque, N.M., and then Kerrville, Texas., finally moving to Austin, Texas. where she attended high school and graduated with a psychology degree from the University of Texas, where she was devoted to working with autistic children. Cinda met her husband Rick in Houston, Texas, and later moved with him to Tucson, Ariz., and years later the Bay Area of California. From there they settled for decades in El Dorado, Calif., until moving back to the San Antonio, Texas area in 2005. Cinda made many steadfast friends all along the trails she wandered throughout the U.S. She was devoted to helping others, especially those caught in trauma or mistreatment, including rescuing animals of all kinds — the “littles” as she called them in her booklet of sassy sayings and witticisms,” Granny Gristlebone’s Guide for the Clueless.” She and Rick were adventurous partners throughout their marriage, including studies of religion, philosophy, science, herbology, healing and every form of the arts including television program production. They amassed a large library and were quick to bring a sense of wonder to children everywhere, as she and Rick were both, at times, professional teachers of many subjects. She was especially engaged in horsemanship while living in California while continuing her love for anything with glitter and fairies. Rick often said the only thing that had more sparkles than Cinda was a fresh rainbow. There are no formal ceremonies planned for Cinda. Her request is that her ashes be spread among her beloved Texas bluebonnets in the spring. Those who wish to honor her memory may donate money, and time or become adoptive partners for local animal shelters of all kinds so “the littles” find love at last.
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michelle Ann Nichols, who passed away on Aug. 1. Michelle was always ready with a helping hand, kind word and a warm smile. She will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Michelle always took time out of her day to figure out ways she could help improve the happiness, joy and peace in others. Michelle lived her fantastic life her way. Michelle, your presence brought joy and peace to all who had the privilege of knowing you. You will be deeply missed. Rest in peace.
Martha May Reinking May 22, 1924 – Aug. 2, 2022 Martha May Reinking passed away quietly on Aug. 2, at age 98, in Folsom, Calif. She was a generous, outgoing and caring woman whose faith in God and love for family were evident to those who knew her.
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Dian C Hansen June 7, 1931 – July 25, 2022 Dian Hansen, a 45-year resident of Cameron Park, passed away after a prolonged illness with Alzheimer’s disease on July 25. She moved to Cameron Park from Corvallis, Ore., with husband Sig Hansen in 1977, as newlyweds. Dian was born in 1931 in Fort Wayne, Ind. and lived in several eastern cities, graduating from New Rochelle High School, New York, class of 1950. She went on to attend Green Mountain Junior College in Vt., graduating in 1951, and later attended Columbia University. Her training was in biology/chemistry as a research assistant. She worked for Hazelton Laboratories in Va., where she organized the evaluation of chemicals as possible cancer treatment compounds, and worked for Burroughs/Wellcome Laboratories in Washington, D.C. doing radiology and biochemical research involving the evaluation of emerging drugs for cancer treatment. While in Washington, D.C., she met and married her first husband, Howard Wessbecher. Together, they had three daughters: Jill Woodard (Davis, Calif.), Linda Pflughaupt (Park City, Utah), and Jody Gallimore (Peoria, Ariz.). Dian has five grandsons: Aaron and Austin Gallimore, James and Eric Pflughaupt, and Jacob Woodard. The surprise of Dian’s life, shortly after she and her first husband were married, was that they were going to travel across the country to work for the U.S. Forest Service in Parkdale, Ore., which to Dian seemed like the end of the earth for an eastern girl living in Washington, D.C. After her three daughters were born in Parkdale, they moved to a U.S Forest Service ranger station in Blue River, Ore., where she taught school, was a Girl Scout leader and enjoyed living next to the McKenzie River. Eventually, her husband was transferred to a larger U.S. Forest facility in Corvallis, Ore. They eventually divorced and she went on to meet the love of her life for the last 45 years, Sig Hansen. Dian and Sig eloped to Las Vegas 1977. They elected to begin their new life together in Cameron Park where Sig joined several previous associates in a new engineering firm, Culp/Wesner/Culp. Dian, having worked about 10 years for the U.S Forest Service Sciences Research Laboratory in Corvallis, looked for a similar position in the Cameron Park area, but there were none to be found. In 1978 the Cameron Park real estate market began to rebound and she identified the home and land sales as an attractive job opportunity to pursue. She obtained her real estate license and worked in various o ces for about 20 years. Selling property in the Cameron Park area was her forte, and she received the top 10 Golden Circle sales agent of the year award during 1991 with her with her last employer Coker-Ewing Associates. She loved to travel and did so often with her husband, friends and family members. She took sea cruises to Mexico, the Caribbean, Russia, the Baltic Sea and Alaska. Land trips included the British Isles, France/Europe, Hawaii, South America (Peru and Colombia), the Galapagos Islands, Machu Picchu and NewDianZealand.tiredof real estate and in 1991 joined her husband in their newly created engineering firm in Cameron Park as typist, bookkeeper and financial manager. Adept at managing investments, she also expanded her e orts in this position during the 19 years she and her husband maintained their firm, retiring in 2005-06. During their spare time in retirement, they designed and constructed a lakeside home on the shore of Lake Almanor in Northern California.Dianenjoyed many athletic and sporting activities throughout her life. She was a high school cheerleader and thoroughly enjoyed football games. She took up skiing while at college in Vermont and continued the sport into her late 70s. Many family outings were ski trips with her daughters and husband. She also loved to swim. Bridge was a game she played regularly with a circle of women friends in the Cameron Park/Placerville area. Dian was deeply interested in the stock market and teaching a group of women investors occupied a considerable amount of her time. She was a talented person with a lot of ambition. Dian was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in her mid 80s. She remained with her husband in their home until January 2022, when she moved into a memory care facility where she lived until she passed away July 2022. She will be deeply missed by all that knew her and loved her; her family, friends and devoted husband of 45 years. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory can be made to Alzheimer’s Disease Research, 22512 Gateway Center Drive, Clarksburg, MD 20871. A memorial service will be held on Monday, Aug. 29, 11 a.m. at Green Valley Mortuary and Cemetery in Cameron Park followed by a reception.
Michelle Ann Medlin Nichols April 22, 1950 – Aug. 1, 2022
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Susan Jessie (Newell) Niedert April 18, 1940 – Aug. 7, 2022 Susan was born April 18, 1940 in Hollywood, Calif. She was the daughter of David C. Newell and Katharine (Lewis) Newell, both of whom were actors in the motion picture industry. Susan grew up in the San Fernando Valley graduating from Van Nuys High School in 1957 and attending one year of college at Los Angeles Valley Community College. Susan’s mother passed away in 1949 and Susan remained in Southern California until her father passed away in 1980. At that time, she moved to El Dorado County in Northern Calif. where she worked for the state of California, retiring after 21 years in 2002 as analyst for the Bureau of Automotive Repair. In 2004 Susan became a STAR. (Sheri ’s Team of Active Retirees) volunteer until she took medical leave in 2021. She also was a volunteer on the Memorial Team with Green Valley Community Church for several years. Susan was married twice and was preceded in death by both husbands. She was also preceded in death by her sister Cynthia Shiba, her niece Katharine Richter and her nephew David Richter. She is survived by her nephew Stephen Richter, his wife Jame, great nieces Jessica Roy, Kaitlyn Trudeau, Ti any Parker, Haley Richter and great nephew Trevor Richter along with several great great nieces and nephews. Susan dearly loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. A special thank you to her neighbor of 30 plus years, and “adopted daughter”/best friend Dawn Moseley for the care and compassion shown to Susan during her illness. A memorial service will be held at Green Valley Community Church in Placerville, Thursday, Oct. 6, at 1 p.m.
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Also in attendance were White House National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy, representatives from the U.S. Forest Service and elected officials from both California and Nevada, including Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak, Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, California Sen. Alex Padilla and U.S. representatives Mark Amodei and Tom McClintock.
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“I want to acknowledge Tahoe’s first community,” Rosen said. “Those who have been protecting and preserving and honoring the beauty of this area longer than anyone else — the Washoe Tribe.”
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Firefighters who serve the Tahoe Basin, many during the Caldor Fire, were honored during the event for their efforts to protect national forest land and prevent future fires. They were also presented with a copy of remarks made by McClintock to thank them and honor them in the House of Representatives. The event was attended by local agencies such as The Tahoe Fund, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, Sierra Nevada Alliance and the new University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe campus, including UNR President Brian Sandavol. Informational booths were set up in the Sand Harbor parking lot with representatives ready to share their knowledge and promote their organizations, providing informational handouts and freebies aimed at reducing waste in the basin.Sierra Nevada Alliance Executive Director Jenny Hatch and her team were excited to attend the event and spread awareness on ways to promote conservation in Lake Tahoe. “The summit is a really great gathering place to reconvene every year,” said Hatch. The SNA team brought Lake Tahoe Ambassador Program participants to the event, where they helped as needed, along with AmeriCorp members who helped run the event. “It’s great to have conversation with conservation leaders from both states, federal agencies and the nonprofit community and just remember what we’re all working for,” Hatch said.
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This year’s summit theme was Protecting Lake Tahoe’s Future and much of the remarks made by public officials revolved around the effects of climate change and lack of adequate forest management in the Tahoe“ClimateBasin.change is an existential threat not only for Tahoe but for all of our communities,” Padilla said. “That is why I am proud of the work being done by the Tahoe Conservation Coalition, which has set the standard for interstate environmental improvement and drawn hundreds of millions of dollars to the region.” While many of the public officials attributed environmental issues, including increased wildfires and poor air quality, to smoke to climate change, others like McClintock think lack of proper forest management and properly allocated funds for forest management projects are what creates fire danger. “The climate didn’t change, the laws changed,” McClintock said. “So whatever else we do, we have to protect Tahoe’s forests if we’re going to protect Tahoe. Fifty years of experience with these laws should warn us that they’ve not only failed to improve the forest environment, they’ve drastically harmed it. The modifications that we were able to make in those laws have made a real difference here in the Tahoe Basin, among other things.” Sisolak praised Nevada workers and officials for their extensive work to clean up the forests for fire prevention, along with focusing on the quality and clarity of the lake water and creating healthy and resilient forests with sustainable recreation.“Thework is more critical now and more important than ever as the impacts of climate change continue,” said Sisolak. “We’re excited to see the climate provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act that President Biden will sign in just a few minutes.”
El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency El Dorado County Public Health is seeking the public’s input on a countywide community health assessment survey. “The data we collect from this survey will be very helpful to determine which health issues are most important to residents as we begin our work on our community health improvement process,” said Olivia Byron Cooper, director of El Dorado County Public Health. “Much like using a navigation application on your phone, Public Health will draw on data we receive from this survey to chart routes from where we are as a community to where we want to be. The community’s participation in this survey will help us to drive positive outcomes that matter most to people who live in El Dorado County.”ThePublic Health Division requests the public’s assistance in prioritizing the public health issues that matter most to them by filling out this short survey: English: surveymonkey.com/r/ QLVPBBDSpanish: surveymonkey.com/r/ PH78GP7Surveyfeedback will be collected through Sept. 30. According to Byron Cooper, the survey results will be available by mid-October at welldorado.org and will help guide the work of the Public Health Division for the next four years. “I think we will be most successful in improving the health of our residents if we focus on a few issues identified through the community health assessment as opposed to trying to tackle them all at once,” said Byron Cooper. “The best way we can ensure our efforts are of most value to our residents is to ask for input.”
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I’ve been to Butte County. I’ve also been to Branciforte County. These two were among the 27 original counties of California. Branciforte was originally called Villa de Branciforte, one of three original pueblos created by the Spanish government in Alta California. Branciforte overlooked the San Lorenzo River and Mission Santa Cruz. Branciforte was absorbed by Santa Cruz, a county named after the mission. Our family was attending one of my wife’s conferences at a Holiday Inn in Santa Cruz when our kids were young when a substantial earthquake struck. It was strong enough to cause the Holiday Inn to sway. We were outside playing croquet and felt the ground shake but missed out on being inside the swaying building. El Dorado County is one of the original 27. Amador County was later created by cleaving o part of El Dorado County, using the Cosumnes River as a boundary. Amador is shaped somewhat like a big fish with a tail that follows Highway 88 to Kirkwood and then cuts back down along the Mokelumne River, which is the boundary with Calaveras County, also one of the original counties.Alsoin the C’s are Colusi, which four years later was renamed Colusa, and Contra Costa.Myfirst job out of college was as a photographer for the Woodland Daily Democrat. Woodland is the county seat for Yolo County, another of the 27 originals. Another town in Yolo County is Davis, named for Jerome C. Davis, who settled there in the 1850s. The Woodland paper had an o ce in Davis to compete with the Davis Enterprise. I roomed with four reporters in Davis when I was working in Woodland. One of the photographers, Curt Foley, for the Davis o ce of the Woodland paper later became a cameraman for KCRA TV. We kept in touch for a long time. I’ve been to a couple of plays and two meetings in Angels Camp and one in Murphys in Calaveras County. I once stayed in the Murphys Hotel before I got married. I also showed my automotive photographs at Ironstone Vineyard. Our whole family rented a vacation home in Arnold and had a great time. I’ve been to San Diego County several times. Once we went there to see my daughter-in-law’s big brother promoted to gunnery sergeant. The other times we were either at a conference for me or my wife. I toured the Maritime Museum. There are two sailing ships, one of which was used in a movie called “Master and Commander,” starring Russell Crowe. There’s a Soviet submarine that looked interesting, but the American sub was roomier. I always tour the USS Midway. One conference I was at featured dinner on the hanger deck, which is a lot warmer than dinner on the flight deck, which my wife and I declined when we attended her conference. I like to tour the Midway because it’s got most of the aircraft I served as an aviation electronic technician in the Navy or saw on the flight deck in the 1960s. The Midway also has the helicopter I serviced that was parked next to our electronic shop at McMurdo Station in Antarctica. The last time I toured the Midway I got to see the engine room, which I had never seen the whole eight months I spent on the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga.WhenI was working at the Mountain Democrat, I got a comp ride on the Napa Wine Train. It was a lot of fun. I got to interview the chef and photograph the kitchen. He made a fabulous lunch. Napa County is among the original 27, as is Monterey, which we have visited numerous times on our own, as part of conventions and several times on a press pass to the Concours d’Elegance classic car show at Pebble Beach.We’ve been to Mariposa County because they closed the road from Yosemite to our hotel two miles away. We were visiting in the winter, so we went all the way through Oakhurst in Madera County, which was not one of the 27, but then we traveled back up through Mariposa County to get to our hotel room at El Portal. That’s how I went through one of the originalSacramento27. and San Francisco are frequently visited. San Luis Obispo is a favorite, especially Morro Bay — a jumping o place for Hearst Castle, also in San Luis Obispo County. Another of the 27 is Solano, which C hasaliforniaalot notproblemsofandallofthem are directly taxpayer related. But, as noted in last week’s column, they all interconnect in one important way: Control. Our state’s government and its boosters think they know better than you. They know better how to spend your money. They know better how to use your land. They know what’s best for you. And, if you disagree, the nanny state will just make it illegal. Look no further than Proposition 31 on this November’s ballot. It’s a referendum on Senate Bill 793, the state’s total ban on the sale of flavored tobacco products. SB 793 was passed by the Legislature and signed into law by the governor in 2020. It prohibits “a tobacco retailer, or any of the tobacco retailer’s agents or employees, from selling, o ering for sale or possessing with the intent to sell or o er for sale a flavored tobacco product or a tobacco product flavor enhancer” and imposes a fine of $250 for each violation of the ban.Although the law bans the sale of flavored flkids,useunderagewasAct.”KidsTobacconamedofcustomersproductstobaccotoallregardlessage,lawmakersitthe“StopAccesstoEnforcementTheyclaimeditneededtostoptobacco—becauseonlyapparently,likeavor.Tobesure,no one wants children smoking or vaping, but it’s already illegal in California to sell or give tobacco and vapor products to anyone younger than 21. If prohibition worked, then we wouldn’t have a problem. It’s also immensely hypocritical. At the same time California is lowering taxes on marijuana and debating bills in the Legislature to decriminalize psychedelic drugs, it is placing bans on menthol cigarettes, flavored smokeless tobacco and other flavored nicotine vaping products that don’t even contain tobacco. Those non-tobacco vaping products, mind you, were determined by an “expert independent evidence review” published by England’s public health agency to be “95% safer” thanPlus,smoking.Californians are smart enough to make this decision for themselves. Our state already has one Letters to the Editor Belltower Original counties include one you’ve likely never heard of
The woman in the passport photo REDITORecently I renewed my passport and was horrified at the picture a postal employee, heretofore a hero of mine, took. How could he do this to me? What if I had to get on a plane with it? My husband said it did look like me. I gave him the curled-lip treatment. But I want to talk about my mother-in-law. Now there’s a woman who is a good judge of a person’s look. She doesn’t know my name, but she knows me. I can almost hear her saying, “Now there’s a woman you can count on — a yard wide and all wool.”Ijust made up her words up so I could use the old saying — one used by the old-timers where I come from. Usually they would say of someone, “Not a yard wide and all wool” because I come from the land of the Puritans, very judgmental (reformed). No, my mother-in-law is not judgmental. She is bed-ridden and does not like to be turned over by her helpers or to submit to the help itself. You wouldn’t either. But that little face relaxes if I just stand there where she can see me. This time she sees the woman in the passport photo.Quite early one morning I looked in the bathroom mirror without preparing a face, I guess. There she was. My poor public. All is forgiven, David. ELIZABETH CAFFREYPlacerville See COUPAL, page 5 WANT TO SEE YOUR LETTER TO THE EDITOR? Visit our website at mtdemocrat.com, click on “Submissions” and then click on “Letter to the Editor” to submit your letter. Californians are smart enough to make this decision for themselves. Our state already has one of the lowest smoking rates in the country. El Dorado County is one of the original 27. Amador County was later created by cleaving off part of El Dorado County, using the Cosumnes River as a boundary.
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Spot on KEDITOR:en Steers’ letter “Sad but true” was spot on. His quotes relating to the birth, life and death of democracies have been borne out many times. He mentions the progression that some of the well-read may have seen before: spiritual faith to great courage, great courage to liberty, liberty to abundance, then selfishness, apathy, dependence and bondage. His point that democracies always crash from fiscal mismanagement resulting in dictatorships has been accurate for centuries. So what is still left to be said? The fact that there have been two famous monetary collapses in relatively recent history that occurred in industrialized advanced countries. They spawned Napoleon and Hitler. So when you want the government to pay for everything, bear in mind that your descendants may pay an awful price for it.
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Raffety Continued from 4 I only pass through on the way to San Francisco, except when we stopped for lunch at the long-gone Nut Tree or the Co ee Tree. I have not been to Trinity County. But I’ve been to Santa Clara. We love the Pasadena Art Museum in Los Angeles County and the Santa Barbara Art Museum in Santa Barbara. My son, daughter-inlaw and grandson live in Stockton in San Joaquin County. The town was named after Commodore Robert F. Stockton, who took possession of California for the United States. Finally, in Marin County I rode my bicycle to a restaurant on the side of Mount Tamalpais. On the way down I rode my brakes too much, blew a tire and was forced to walk back to my apartment in San Francisco. I also went camping at Point Reyes with friends and later with my kids, taking them kayaking on Tomales Bay. I visited Mendocino when my son went to a high school basketball tournament there. There’s also Yuba, Sutter, Sonoma and Shasta ... and that’s all the 27 originals. Michael Ra ety is retired editor of the Mountain Democrat.
The following was taken from Placerville Police Department crime logs: Aug. 18 1:13 p.m. A battery report came from Placerville Drive. Aug. 19 1:01 p.m. Officers arrested a 33-year-old man on suspicion of battery leading to injury to a senior citizen on the 400 block of Main Street. He was released on $75,000 bail. 2:39 p.m. A 24-year-old man was arrested for reportedly being under the influence of a controlled substance on Broadway. Aug. 21 3:18 p.m. A 39-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance on Broadway. Aug. 22 1:32 p.m. A 53-year-old woman was arrested on public intoxication charges on Main Street. Aug. 23 3:20 a.m. A 23-year-old man was arrested on Marshall Way after a woman reported her Norco pills were stolen. 6:42 a.m. A 32-year-old woman was arrested on an outstanding warrant on 8:27Broadway.a.m.Officers arrested a 36-year-old man on Bedford Avenue after pursuing him for reckless driving. 12:59 p.m. A 35-year-old woman was arrested on outstanding warrants on 6:25Broadway.p.m.Officers cited a 31-year-old man for illegal burning on Placerville Drive. Aug. 24 9:17 a.m. A 31-year-old man and 26-year-old woman, both on probation, were arrested on charges related to possession of drug paraphernalia and controlled substances. 3:35 p.m. Officers arrested a 53-year-old woman on suspicion of public intoxication on Briw Road. LOG is here for you bothered by someone else’s drinking. Call for meeting (916)
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?
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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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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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Read about and comment on each puzzle: nytimes.com/wordplay. ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE SALSA CARBS LIL AROAR ALERT ONO BIRDSOFPREY LBS REEFER HUA BLOT ELSA GRANDPRIX CASH BOOP TIBET YETIS ODD IDIDNTMEANTOPRY POT OVERT ENSUE TROD ACRE TENNISPRO BLAH SARA NEO ROYALE THE ANNIEPROULX EON JESSE INDIE WED AREEL TEENS 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 30, 2022 Edited by Will Shortz No. 0726Crossword 1234 5678 910111213 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 2526 27 28 2930 31 32 33 34353637 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 474849 50 5152 53 54 55 56 57 585960 61 62 63 64 65 66 Tuesday, August 30, 2022 NEW YORK TIMES CROSSWORD Coupal Continued from 4 of the lowest smoking rates in the country. In fact, California has lower cigarette use among adults than any state other than Utah — where the state’s predominant religion frowns on smoking. Only the fear of God can get you to smoke less than we do inYouthCalifornia.vaping was down 59% before the ban and youth smoking rates are at 1.9% — an all-time low. Also, while the issue, as I stated, isn’t directly taxpayer related (and why the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association hasn’t taken a formal position on the proposition), a legislative analysis of a ban on these products found that it would lead to “significant revenue losses” (revenue is government-speak for tax money) that will exceed $1 billion in the next four years. I’m sure the Legislature won’t take that sitting down and will try to find more “revenue” in higher taxes elsewhere.It’sallabout control and it’s why voters should just say no to Proposition 31. Why no? Because this measure is a referendum, which is one of the direct democracy powers that Californians have had since 1911, along with the power of initiative and recall. A referendum empowers voters to approve or reject at the polls any act or section or part of any act of the Legislature.OnProposition 31, California voters will be deciding whether to approve (“yes”) or reject (“no”) the law that bans flavored tobacco products. I’ll be voting no – and I don’t even smoke. Jon Coupal is president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.
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.
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.
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.
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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Even if you can’t completely control your moods, you can steer them somewhat. You’ll be particularly susceptible to environmental factors today, so if you go where the wholesome, sunshiny vibes are, you should be golden. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You won’t need a lot of time to warm to new people. Friendly and observant, you’ll find common ground, determine how you can help one another and set expectations. You’ll adjust quickly to people’s quirks. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). People are tripping over one another to win at a game. Instead, you’ll pull back and make a strategic plan. You’ll fixate on a specific target, gather
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GEMINI (May 21-June 21). When someone brushes against an emotional wound, it hurts. But it also shows you where you still need to heal. All in all, you’re where you need to be and among the perfect people to help you.
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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Love is the focus. You may spend as much time chasing it as you do running from it. Fortune favors your intuition, so let your next move be a reflexive one. Don’t think too much about it; just let instinct show you where to go.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). You have gracefully fulfilled a responsibility to loved ones. You’ve said your piece and given all the help you can. Now, the most loving thing you can do is back off, relax and be awed by the healing process. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You could force things into your mold, but not without great effort and adverse conse quences. Try adjusting your expectation and requirements instead. Then you’ll see what’s really going on and plan a smarter response.
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SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). An opportunity is timesensitive. Seize it now or pass, knowing you’ll not see quite the same situation arise again. Timeliness also applies to problems, which you’ll handle promptly and avoid com plication.
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El Dorado County Public Health officials are reminding residents and visitors to El Dorado County to remain vigilant to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Cases of COVID-19 in California and in El Dorado County have been at medium to high levels throughout this summer, according to El Dorado County Public Health Officer Dr. Nancy Williams. Although levels are finally on the decline again, with students returning to school this month ongoing virus transmission is likely to continue.“Thisis a concern because the variants seem to get more and more contagious,” states Williams in a news release. “Taking simple preventive measures is still the best way to reduce the chances of acquiring or spreading the“Priorvirus.to 2022 surges in cases of COVID19 in California were addressed
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). There was a time you just wanted people to understand you. It’s less important to you now. You make efforts to clearly communicate, but there’s no pain involved if they still don’t get it. Not needing to be understood is liberating. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your stance has changed and will continue to change as new information colors the pic ture. Better to be open-minded than certain of a falsehood. You still value the same things, though your beliefs can be a work in progress.
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challenging” for the industry to adjust in time. “Whether or not these requirements are realistic or achievable is directly linked to external factors like inflation, charging and fuel infrastructure, supply chains, labor, critical mineral availability and pricing and the ongoing semiconductor shortage,” he said. “These are complex, intertwined and global issues well beyond the control of either the California Air Resources Board or the auto industry.”
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The board’s move Thursday “is the most important action it has taken in 30 years,” said board member Daniel Sperling, who also is director of the Institute of Transportation Studies at UC Davis. California often sets tougher climate change policies that the federal government then follows. There are also at least 16 states that currently follow the state’s strict auto emission standards that are expected to adopt these regulations. These states, along with California, represent about 40% of the country’s new car sales, according to the board. Healthier air Air board staff project that the new rule will reduce passenger vehicle emissions by more than 50% by 2040. That results in 395 million fewer metric tons of greenhouse gases — the equivalent of emissions from burning 915 million barrels of gasoline. The rule is considered essential to reducing smog and soot pollution, which violates health standards in much of the state, and to meeting California’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2045. Battling California’s severe air pollution for longer than half a century, the air board has long believed in the promise of an electric vehicle future, initially implementing a zero-emission mandate in 1990, requiring that 2% of new car sales between 1998 and 2000 be emissions-free, increasing to 5% in 2001 and 2002. The board reversed its decision six years later after automakers expressed concerns that the technology and battery lifespan were not advanced enough to comply. “The mandate has led a very tortured life and it was basically weakened for almost 20 years and then in 2012, we started strengthening it again,” board member Sperling said. “So this represents an embrace of the original vision. It’s important for California, it’s important for the U.S. and it’s important for the world.”State officials said Newsom’s $10 billion investment infrastructure and from explaining that staples.com is a separate entity from the brick and mortar stores. “At the time, ground traffic wasn’t great Nonetheless,either.”theMuteMe button was enjoying prestige as the second most popular technology product on Kickstarter at the time and in January 2021, Shark Tank reached out. After a grueling application process involving months of video submissions, the MuteMe segment aired Oct. 15, 2021, season 13 episode 2. “We got an offer but it was for too much of the company,” Davis revealed. By now, people were searching for the product on Amazon. “We got recruited to come on Amazon through Launchpad,” said Dhoot, admitting that they weren’t quite ready for that kind of exposure. “We didn’t have inventory; we were having challenges with our supply chain. You hesitate because it’s a big deal. You want to be sure your product is solid and ready to go.”Those challenges came in the form of skyrocketing freight charges as well as a chip shortage, which hit them four days before a major order. Facing delays from retooling for an alternate chip, the decision was made to have the manufacturer ship the device without firmware. “We unpackaged 20,000 devices, put the
Environmental justice advocates, who had been calling for a sales goal of at least 75% zero-emission cars by 2030, expressed disappointment at Thursday’s hearing. While the rule is a “step in the right direction,” the board missed an opportunity to include more robust provisions in the policy to make sure lowincome people can afford them, according to Roman Partida-Lopez, legal counsel at the Greenlining Institute.“California had an opportunity to set a stronger standard,” he said. “The board came up short by not making this a more stringent rule or one that has environmental justice provisions that are mandatory rather than voluntary.”
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday called it “a groundbreaking, world-leading plan” that “will lead the revolution towards our zero-emission transportation future.” He touted $10 billion in state investments that will make it “easier and cheaper for all Californians to purchase electric cars.”
Another question remains: Will there be enough electricity? Experts say California needs a more reliable power grid, sourced from climate-friendly renewables like solar and wind. California’s electricity consumption is expected to surge by as much as 68% by 2045. But the power grid — marred by outages and increasingly extreme weather — needs massive investments to attain the clean-energy future outlined in California’s five-year climate roadmap, called a scoping plan. Newsom in recent months has been pushing the idea of keeping the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant open, introducing draft legislation earlier this month that would continue operations past its scheduled 2025 closure date. It’s part of a wider effort to maintain the reliability of the state’s increasingly strained power grid and reduce its reliance on fossil fuels as California makes progress on transitioning to renewables. But the contentious proposal, which would give owner Pacific Gas & Electric $1.4 billion, has widespread opposition. A new draft bill is being circulated within the Legislature and instead proposes using that money for renewable infrastructure.
firmware on and repackaged them,” recounted Davis. It took 80 straight days, with friends and family pitching in, to accomplish the feat. They have since written programming for three families of chips in anticipation of future Althoughshortages.thestartup has racked up more than $1 million in sales in under 18 months, Davis is quick to point out that success has been expensive, with legal fees and other outlays. But the future remains bright, despite many potential users returning to offices. Not only are many still working from home, but MuteMe has seen a rising demand in office use. “We want to be a company that has products which support people who work from anywhere, not just at home,” insisted Davis.MuteMe is live on Amazon and recently launched a travel version, the MuteMe Mini, at half the price. The company also offers custom engraved products, already fielding orders for companies like Intel, Microsoft, Xbox and Facebook. Plans for future versions of the button are in the works, with features such as camera control, hand raising, speaker volume and ending meetings. A wireless product is slated as well, as is a door sign and a branded microphone product. For more information visit muteme.com.
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Affordability, durability For many families, electric cars are an attractive option, but barriers keep them out of reach. New electric cars range in price from $25,000 to $180,000. Price markups at dealerships due to car shortages and high demand have also inflated the cost of some electric cars by more than $10,000, sometimes as high asAir$15,000.board officials project that the cost of an electric car will be equal to a gas car’s price as early as 2030 as supplies surge to meet the mandate. Despite the higher upfront cost, the air board’s analysis projects that drivers will end up saving much more in maintenance and operation expenses. Charging at home costs about half as much as gas for the same number of miles driven. Drivers in California already pay some of the highest gas prices in the country.AtThursday’s hearing, air board members, environmental justice advocates and members of the public echoed concerns they raised during a June hearing about the proposal — challenges with high vehicle costs, lack of charging infrastructure and consumer reluctance. The state’s subsidy programs, designed to help low and middle-income residents who purchase electric cars, have repeatedly suffered from inconsistent and inadequate funding. Meanwhile, auto groups said the industry is already dealing with global supply chain disruptions, battery shortages, and other constraints. Air board staff member Anna Wong, who is part of the agency’s sustainable transportation and communities division, acknowledged that the plan has a “stringent but achievable path.” Many of the changes they proposed in the revised policy include provisions to help manufacturers cut costs for consumers, she said.Under the mandate, electric cars must have a range of at least 150 miles on a single charge. Batteries will need to be more durable and carry a manufacturer’s warranty. At least 80% of the original range must be maintained over 10 years, starting in 2030, a year earlier than initially proposed. To ease the strain on automakers, the staff reduced the range requirement to 75% for the first eight years that a new car is on the road, extending it by an additional three years. Automakers will be allowed to use a credit system that allows them to meet a lower percentage of sales if they offer cheaper cars at dealerships and participate in state subsidy programs. To ensure enforcement, state officials could penalize manufacturers that don’t meet their yearly percentages with hefty fines of $20,000 for every car they fail to produce in a given year, according to air board staff. Automakers that fail to meet those requirements would need to get credits from another manufacturer that already met their targets. Air board staff also assured the public that they could amend the regulation at any point to address lingering equity and compliance issues. Can the grid cope?
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Critics say the state needs more charging stations as electric car sales surge. California has about 80,000 stations in public places, falling short of the nearly 1.2 million public chargers needed by 2030 to meet the demand of the 7.5 million passenger electric cars anticipated to be on California roads.
California already has the largest zero-emission car market in the country, with more than 1.13 million plug-in vehicles registered across the state. Nationally there are about 2.64 million. That means California accounts for 43% of the nation’s plug-in cars.
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Wakamatsu:Capturing Taylor El Dorado County’s winning Sacramentoarea poet Katy Brown will lead an exploration of the farmhouse, barn and surroundings and then ask participants to write a poem inspired by what they’ve experienced, 10 a.m. to noon. Any who wish may share their poems with the group and ARC. Children 8 and older welcome with adult supervision. Meeting location Gold Hill/Placerville area. Suggested donation is $5/members, $10/ non-members. Register online at com/15llL.app.donorview. Tai Chi-Qigong & Dance Oct. 8: Learn selected tai chiqigong movements and transform them into gentle com/ykG4r.onlinenon-members.isSuggestedPlacervillelocationwelcome.Agescalmhappytaiji.com.VisitselectedChitherapeuticauthor.studiessemi-retiredTze-yueandwellnessarewelcomingandtopromotea.m.songshymnsexpressionsdancewiththeofMongolianandmusic,10-11Movementswillqicirculationourphysical,mentalspiritualself,thefallanddedicatedtotheofourlungsoverallbody.Dr.GigiHuisaAsianeducatorandSheteachesTaiandQigongtocommunities.herwebsiteat8andolderMeetingGoldHill/area.donation$5/members,$10/Registeratapp.donorview. Creek hike Board member Scott Vail will lead this free hike on the Caples Creek trail to the Old Silver Trail. might get spooky on the Oct. 29 historical sites and cemeteries tour.
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News release Sunday school is back. Church of Our Saviour in Placerville offers a Montessori-style Godly Play Sunday school where children learn of Jesus’ message to love one another and are encouraged to wonder about the significance of Bible stories. Sunday school is a fairly new phenomenon, according to Aron Earls. Robert Raikes started one of the first Sunday schools in England in the 19th century. Raikes was a wealthy newspaperman who was shocked by the deplorable conditions and lack of education for poor children during a time when children worked in factories sometimes six days a week and 10-12 hours a day. Raikes invited children from the poor side of town to participate. The families protested at first saying their children did not have the proper attire to wear to school. However, Raikes explained that if the clothes were good enough for the streets, they were good enough for Sunday school. Soon, the families noticed a major change in their children. While their children had been wild and rambunctious, they were transformed with a new demeanor as they experienced the extraordinary gift of Sunday school. They learned to read, which provided them with worldly opportunities. And they studied the Bible and learned of God’s love. As each child returns to local schools, parents may also want to check out their local Sunday school options. The Episcopal Church of our Saviour at 2979 Coloma St. welcomes all children and will reopen the Sunday school on Sept. 4. Call (530) 622-2441 for more information.
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A bargain bag of books supports Pollock Pines Library
Pollock Pines Friends of the Library News release Labor Day has special significance to a group of volunteers at the Pollock Pines Library – it’s time for the fall book sale to benefit both readers and the historical public library. It’s one of two fundraisers hosted by the Pollock Pines Friends of the Library that help purchase books for the Public Pines Library and pay for needed improvements and upkeep. The popular sale will be under the local Safeway breezeway, 6498 Pony Express Trail, Friday, Sept. 2, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Book lovers can choose from hundreds of books that appeal to a variety interests — nonfiction (gardening, cooking, history and more) as well as romance, mystery, historical fiction and other genres. FOL also offers for sale children’s books, DVDs, CDs, 8-tracks and more — all at bargain prices. “Our book sales are a great opportunity for people to build their reading library for the rest of the year,” said Pat Schoggins, president of FOL. “We love to see people choosing their favorite authors and topics for months’ worth of reading at such an affordableShoppersprice.”canfill a Safeway-size bag for just $5 or $3 for audio selections.
For more information visit pollockpineslibrary.org.
Historic Coloma sites and cemeteries tour Oct. 29: On this pre-Halloween history walk we’ll visit the Uniontown Cemetery on Bassi Road, walk by the historical and sacred Miwok grinding rock site and Chinese store in Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, visit Saint John’s church and graveyard, walk past the (rumored to be haunted) Vineyard House and explore Coloma’s Gold Rush era cemetery, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This one-mile walk is for quiet children 8 and older. Well-behaved dog on leash OK. Register online at app.donorview. com/WMZk7.
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ARC Legacy Stories: The ARC Fund Nov. 10: Ever thought about investing in ARC?
Books for FOL’s yearly sales are carefully selected by volunteers who consider condition and popularity of the topics and authors. The Pollock Pines Library is one of the community’s most treasured resources. It grew from modest beginnings in 1951 to the cheerful bungalow that now offers speakers, educational activities and summer classes. Librarian Kris Spiegelberg makes library visitors welcome — from the youngest children who come for fun get-togethers to adults with favorite authors. “This is a very special library,” said Kris. “It’s small but it’s mighty in scope and such a welcome resource for the entire community.”
With the creation of The ARC Fund this year, the time is now. Join fund creator Jim Curtis and ARC Executive Director Elena DeLacy as they explore how you can invest in ARC with your gift of $50 or more in cash or any amount of stocks, 4-5 p.m. When you invest in ARC, not only can you save tax dollars; the results can pay off big in the short-and long-term for local watershed health. This one-hour webinar includes plenty of time to answer questions about the ARC Fund. Register online at app. donorview.com/p6rnb. Fall bird walk at Knickerbocker Creek Nov. 20: Tim and Angela Jackson will lead this free fall walk to see what songbirds, raptors and water birds can be found, 8 a.m. to noon. Tim maintains a website (eldoradobirds.com) on birdwatching in El Dorado County. Angela is a local writer and photographer. This is a slow-paced, easy-moderate hike of 3 to 4 miles. Quiet, mature children 8 and older welcome. Meeting location in Cool area. Register online at app.donorview.com/ Yvm85. ARC Continued from 8
Friends of the Library has been essential to the upkeep and growth of the library. The group raises money to purchase new equipment, such as a color printer, mobile bookshelves and materials for educational programs such as the STEAM Program (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics). Over recent years FOL has been the sole source for purchasing new books for the library. With the help of the local garden club, FOL members also care for landscaping and maintenance of the library grounds. The library is a small but mighty resource within the El Dorado County Library“Togethersystem.we’ve created a comfortable and welcoming environment that serves our community,” Schoggins said. “FOL volunteers and our exceptional librarian make the Pollock Pines branch a little gem for people of all ages and backgrounds.”
Courtesy photo Shoppers check out the great selection at an earlier Pollock Pines Library book sale. The next sale is scheduled Friday, Sept. 2.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0825 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TAllYHO RANCH located at 588 Oak View Ct, Pilot Hill, CA MatthewRegistered95664owner(s):Gross,588 Oak View Ct, Pilot Hill, CA 95664 This business is conducted by an TheIndividual.registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/01/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Matthew MATTHEWGross GROSS 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-IN07/26/2022. 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) 8/22, 8/29, 9/7, 9/12 10779
mtdemocrat.com Mountain Democrat Monday, August 29, 2022 11 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 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0839 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CURRICUlUM CONNECTIONS, located at 4140 Carson Road, #A, Camino, CA 95709 Registered owner(s): Dawn H. M. Setters, 4140 Carson Road, Camino, CA 95709 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/28/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/________ DAWN SETTERS 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-IN07/29/2022. 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 10738 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0877 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GETAWAY TRAVEl SPECIAlISTS , located at 4552 Creekside Drive, Shingle Springs, CA Registered95682 owner(s): 1. Nancy L Porter, 4552 Creekside Drive, Shingle Springs, CA 95682, 2. Donna E Parker, 120 Clark St, Auburn, CA 95603 This business is conducted by a General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Nancy L NANCYPorter L PORTER, GENERAL PARTNER 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-IN08/11/2022.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0869 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PIZZA TWIST, located at 2201 Francisco Dr, Suite 150, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 3941 Park Dr, Suite 20-451, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Namas V3 LLC, 2201 Francisco Dr, Suite 150, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 08/09/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Sushil SUSHILKamble KAMBLE, MANAGING MEMBER 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-IN08/10/2022. 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) 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/7 10755
September is National Suicide Prevention Month September is National Suicide Prevention Month – a time to emphasize that suicide prevention is everyone’s business. “Suicide can be a di cult subject to discuss, riddled with taboo and shame, and a topic often avoided in conversation,” said Nicole EbrahimiNuyken, director of El Dorado County Behavioral Health. “Working together as a community we can not only break that stigma, but also take steps to help those struggling with mental health issues get the resources and support they need.”
about suicide: • Talking about wanting to die or wanting to kill themselves. • Talking about feeling empty, hopeless, or having no reason to live. • Making a plan or looking for a way to kill themselves, such as searching for lethal methods online, stockpiling pills, or buying a gun. • Talking about feeling trapped or feeling that there are no solutions. • Feeling unbearable pain (emotional pain or physical pain). • Talking about being a burden to others. • Using alcohol or drugs more often. • Acting anxious or agitated. • Withdrawing from family and friends. • Changing eating and/or sleeping habits. • Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge. • Taking great risks that could lead to death, such as driving extremely fast. • Talking or thinking about death often. • Displaying extreme mood swings, suddenly changing from very sad to very calm or happy. • Giving away important possessions. • Saying goodbye to friends and family, putting a airs in order and/or making a Numerouswillresources are available to help those who may be experiencing a mental health emergency or having suicidal thoughts. These resources include: • National Suicide Hotline 24/7 — call, text or chat 9-8-8 • Placerville crisis line 24/7 — call (530) 622-3345 • South Lake Tahoe crisis line 24/7 — call 530-644-2219 • Trevor Project LGBTQ Youth — call (866) 488-7386 • Crisis Text Line — text “Hello” to 741741
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NOTICE OF INTENTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF El DORADO TO PURCHASE REAl PROPERTY Notice is hereby given pursuant to California Government Code Section 25350 that the Board of Supervisors of El Dorado County intends to consider the purchase of approximately 1.8 acres of real property located at 1111 and 1119 Emerald Bay Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA, Assessor’s Parcel Number 032-191-002 and 032-191020. The seller is Barton Health & CA Non Profit Corp, and the proposed purchase price is $7,500,000. The Board of Supervisors will consider purchase of this property at a public meeting of the Board on September 20, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Chambers, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667. Written comments may be submitted to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667; or by e-mail to 8/29,9/7/2022,Publicationedc.cob@edcgov.usDates:8/29/2022,9/12/20229/7,9/12
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CONFERENCE:MANDATORYquestcdn.com/SeptemberlistmusttowebsitecanaddendaresponsiblecontractconditionsscaleprintingassumesMonday,rfp-rfq-projects-out-to-bidatQuestareContractCONTRACTOBTAININGthanthePURPOSES):COSTlimitedandtoatCityWORK:LOCATION/DESCRIPTIONdocuments.OFTHEThisprojectislocatedintheofPlacerville,ElDoradoCounty2990MosquitoRoad.TheworkbedoneisshownonthePlans,generallyconsistsof,butisnotto:Constructionofanewparkandridefacility,roadwayandon/off-rampwidening,sewerpipelining,grading,electrical,drainage,andlanscapingimprovements.Otheritemsordetailsnotmentionedabove,thatarerequiredbythePlans,StandardSpecifications,ortheseSpecialProvisions,shallbeperformed,constructedorinstalled.BidsarerequiredfortheentireWorkdescribedherein.Thecontracttimeshallbe75WORKINGDAYS.ESIMATE(FORBONDINGForbondingpurposes,anticipatedprojectcostisless$1,300,000.ORINSPECTINGDOCUMENTS:TheDocumentsandPlanselectronicallyavailablethroughCDNandontheCity’swebsitehttps://www.cityofplacerville.org/beginningAugust29,2022.Bidderfullresponsibilityforthecontractdocumentstoandforevaluatingexistingsiteincomparisonwiththedocuments.Biddersareforobtainingallissuedpriortobidopening,whichbedownloadedattheCity’sandQuestCDN.Inordersubmitabidonthisproject,youaddyourselftotheplanholdersonQuestCDNnolaterthan21,2022.http://www.PRE-BIDA
According to the Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is among the top nine causes of death in the United States for people ages 10-64 and is the second leading cause of death for people ages 10-14 and 25-34. More than 41,000 deaths by suicide occurred in the United States in 2020, equaling one death every 11 minutes. In El Dorado County, a total of 35 residents died by suicide in 2020. From 2015 through 2019, an average of 33 county residents took their lives every“Theseyear.suicides are tragic, and not only a ect the individual and their families who are often in shock and grieving, but also entire communities,” Ebrahimi-Nuyken said. “Community members often experience feelings of sadness and powerlessness, as well as uncertainty about the path forward toward e ective intervention.”
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mandatory prebid conference will be held in the field. The conference will be held at Placerville Station, 2990 Mosquito Road, Placerville, CA 95667 on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 10 AM. CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE CLASSIFICATION: In accordance with the Provisions of the California Public Contract Code Section 3300 and Section 10164, bidders shall be properly licensed to perform the Work from contract award through contract acceptance and shall possess a CLASS A license or equivalent combination of Classes required by the categories and type of Work included in the Contract Documents and Plans. DBE PARTICIPATION: The City has established that there will be a disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) contract goal of 4 percent. The Contractor is required to take the necessary and reasonable steps to ensure that DBEs have opportunity to participate in the Contract (49 CFR 26.13(b)). Additional information and requirements are provided as Exhibit B to the Contract. Bidders are responsible to obtain all issued addenda prior to bid opening. Addenda will be available to download at the City’s website, as listed above, QuestCDN, or at the office of the City Engineer. All bidders’ questions and communications relative to the Contract Documents shall be submitted in writing to the City or via email Cityto: of 8/29,Email:EngineeringPlacervilleDepartmentAttn:CorySchiestel,AssociateCivilEngineer3101CenterStreetPlacerville,CA95667cschiestel@cityofplacerville.org8/3110799
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) 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/7 10754
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the City of Placerville, State of California, that sealed bids for work in accordance with the Project Plans (Plans) and Contract Documents designated: PlACERVIllE STATION II PARK-N-BUS CIP #40708 will be received electronically through QuestCDN available to be submitted until Thursday, September 22, 2022, at 2:00 PM Bids will be opened after 2:00 PM and results will be tabulated and posted by the close of business on the day of bid. Completeness of bid packages will be reviewed following the bid opening. Any incomplete packages received may be rejected. NOTE: This is a condensed version of the Notice to Bidders. The complete Notice to Bidders can be found with the contract
In July 2020 the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency, Behavioral Health Division, launched an El Dorado County Suicide Strategic Planning Group with the overarching goal of preventing suicide deaths. A suicide prevention strategic plan developed through this group was presented to the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors July 19. To see a copy of the plan visit andedcgov.us.BehavioralinputtheMentalHealth.edcgov.us/Government/IndividualswithquestionsaboutplanorwhowouldliketoprovideontheplancancontactHealthatMHSASP@Whilesuicideisadeeplycomplexdicultissue,itisalsovery according to EbrahimiNuyken.“Knowing the signs of suicide can help you save a life,” she said. “If these warning signs apply to you or someone you know, get help as soon as possible, particularly if the behavior is new or has increased recently.”Thebehaviors listed below may be signs that someone is thinking
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Pork Chops in Creamy Mustard-Peppercorn Sauce Recipe courtesy of Marcia Stanley, MS, RDN, Culinary Dietitian, on behalf of Milk Means More Total time: 20 minutes servings: 4 3/4 cup evaporated 2% milk 3 tablespoons spicy brown mustard or Dijon mustard 3/4 teaspoon coarsely cracked black peppercorns 1/2 teaspoon all-purpose flour 4 boneless pork loin chops (1 1/4 pounds), cut 3/4-inch thick 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth cooked noodles or rice (optional) chopped fresh parsley (optional) In bowl, whisk milk, mustard, peppercorns and flour. Set aside. Pat pork chops dry with paper towels. Sprinkle both sides of chops with salt. In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook pork chops 3-4 minutes, or until browned. Turn and cook 3-4 minutes, or until thermometer inserted in thickest part of chops reads 145 F. Transfer chops to serving platter. Loosely cover with foil to keep warm. Add garlic to drippings in skillet. Cook 15 seconds. Stir in broth. Cook, stirring constantly, until most liquid evaporates. Stir in milk mixture and any accumulated juices from cooked pork. Cook and stir until just boiling. Immediately remove from heat and spoon sauce over chops. Serve with noodles or rice, if desired. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
Pork Chops in Creamy Mustard-Peppercorn Sauce
Pasta with Yogurt Sauce Recipe courtesy of Enas Malik, RDN, on behalf of Milk Means More Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes servings: 4 Salted water 8 ounces angel hair pasta 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided 1 small white onion, minced 8 ounces ground beef or lamb 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 cup plain yogurt 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried mint In medium pan, bring salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. Strain pasta and reserve about 1/2 cup water. In medium saute pan over medium heat, heat 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil. Add minced onions. Cook until translucent and aromatic, 2-3 minutes. Add ground meat and season with salt and black pepper. Cook until meat is browned through, 8-10 minutes. Drain fat. Transfer cooked meat to bowl and set aside. In small pan over medium heat, cook yogurt, white pepper, cumin and garlic powder until mixture comes to soft boil and thickens. Remove pan from heat. Add pasta water to reach desired consistency. In same saute pan used to cook meat over medium heat, add remaining vegetable oil and saute garlic until golden in color. add mint. remove from heat and pour over yogurt mixture. Mix pasta, meat and yogurt sauce; serve.
Roasted Chicken and Zucchini Tostadas Recipe courtesy of Marcia Stanley, MS, RDN, Culinary Dietitian, on behalf of milk means more Total time: 25 minutes servings: 4 12 street taco-size corn tortillas nonstick cooking spray 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or 5%) 3 teaspoons lime juice, divided 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 1/2 cups shredded or chickenrotisserie-roastedchoppedbreast 1/2 cup seeded and chopped tomato 1/2 cup chopped zucchini 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese Heat oven to broil. Line large baking sheet or 18-by-13by-1-inch baking pan with foil. Arrange tortillas in single layer on pan. Lightly spray tortillas with nonstick cooking spray. Broil about 5 inches from heat 4-6 minutes, or until beginning to brown on one side. Remove from broiler. Carefully turn tortillas over. In medium bowl, stir yogurt, 1 teaspoon lime juice and garlic powder. Set aside. In another bowl, toss chicken, tomato, zucchini, remaining lime juice, olive oil, cumin and cayenne pepper. Spread yogurt mixture on unbrowned sides of tortillas. Top with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil about 5 inches from heat 2-3 minutes, or until hot and cheese melts. serve immediately.
Chicken with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce Recipe courtesy of Marcia Stanley, MS, RDN, Culinary Dietitian, on behalf of Milk Means More Total time: 20 minutes servings: 4 3/4 cup half-and-half 1/2 teaspoon all-purpose flour 1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast cutlets (about 3/4 inch thick) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon oil from sun-dried tomato jar 1/2 cup oil-packed, slivered sun-dried tomatoes, drained 1/3 cup finely chopped onion 1/3 cupchickenreduced-sodiumbroth 1 tablespoonParmesan-Reggianograted cheese In bowl, whisk half-and-half and flour. Set aside.
Roasted Chicken and Zucchini Tostadas
Chicken with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels. If necessary, cut into four serving-size pieces. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt and pepper. in large nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat sun-dried tomato oil. Cook chicken pieces 3-4 minutes, or until browned. Turn chicken. Cook 3-4 minutes, or until thermometer inserted in thickest portion of chicken reads 165 F. Transfer to serving platter. Loosely cover with foil to keep warm. Add sun-dried tomatoes and onions to drippings in skillet. Cook 1-2 minutes, or until onion is tender. Stir in broth. Cook, stirring constantly, until most liquid evaporates. Stir in cream mixture and any accumulated juices from cooked chicken. Cook and stir until simmering and slightly thickened. remove from heat. stir in Parmesan-reggiano cheese. To serve, spoon sauce over chicken.
12 Monday, August 29, 2022 Mountain Democrat mtdemocrat.com food Family aFeaturesfter a long day in the classroom or at the office, it’s tough to top bringing the family together with a home-cooked meal. When evenings are busy with homework and activities, however, there might be little time left for complicated dishes. Take those schedules on with a menu of delicious recipes that require 30 minutes or less so you can focus on celebrating the day’s accomplishments with loved ones. These simple yet flavorful ideas from Milk Means More call for limited instructions, less equipment and shorter ingredients lists fueled by dairy favorites that provide much-needed nutrients to recharge the entire family. Pork Chops in Creamy Mustard-Peppercorn Sauce feature the sharp yet balanced taste of mustard and cracked black peppercorns as an easy way to dress up pork chops. When pasta night comes around, Pasta with Yogurt Sauce provides a quick, creamy Middle Eastern solution. This Chicken with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce recipe gets its robust flavor from sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes and enhanced with luscious half-and-half. For a tasty twist on Taco Tuesday, you can play “beat the clock” with Roasted Chicken and Zucchini Tostadas by crisping corn tortillas under the broiler then topping them with a tangy yogurt spread, cumin-seasoned chicken, veggies and shredded cheese. Turn your hectic weeknights into cause for celebration with more quick and easy recipe ideas at milkmeansmore.org.
Pasta with Yogurt Sauce Photo courtesy of Jenny Struik of “Jenny with the Good Eats”
Family Meals that Make Busy Weeknights a Breeze
