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Eric Jaramishian Staff writer T he Food Bank of El Dorado County broke ground on its emergency resource center Aug. 25, which will house essential resources to help residents and first responders if another disaster, such as the Caldor Fire, hits close to home.Expected to be completed by fall 2023, the facility will span 15,000 square feet and store emergency food, water tanks, tents, flashlights and more, according to Food Bank of El Dorado County founder Mike Sproull.“Itwill store all the things we learned we needed from the Caldor Fire,” Sproull told a crowd gathered El Dorado County Food Bank founder Mike Sproull, left, and District 2 Supervisor George Turnboo speak to those gathered for the emergency resource center groundbreaking.

“Partnerships with American Rivers and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, along with help from a number of volunteer organizations are making it possible to get this important restoration work done,” said Forest Supervisor Jeff Marsolais. Project goals include:

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El Dorado County Superior Judge Mark Ralphs on Aug. 5 sentenced Jim Lorin Westensee, 64, to 30 years to life after he pled guilty to molesting two minors, reports the county District Attorney’s Office.Westensee had been a “dear family friend and “were abetrayssomeonefamiliesthatpsychologicalreminderspowerfulofongoingtraumaoftenfollowswhentheytrusttheminsuchhorrificway.”

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The project is using “Stage Zero” methods designed to restore deeply incised channels to their pre-disturbance condition consisting of shallow multi-threaded channels across the floodplain.

Ashleigh Goodwin Tahoe Daily Tribune STATELINE, Nev. — More than six weeks have passed since Tony Romo won the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament but several workers have still not been paid. A record 67,000 spectators swarmed Edgewood Tahoe over four days July 6-10. The record-setting attendance was handled by multiple cooperating agencies that put on the event. Spectrum Events, a catering and concession company, contracted to provide hospitality services through MVP Event Staffing and other agencies.“Tuesday, July 5, I was approached at the farmers market in Minden by a Katy Nichols who said she was from MVP Event

Mountain Democrat photos by Eric Jaramishian District 2 Supervisor George Turnboo, Samantha Sproull, Food Bank of El Dorado County Vice Chairman John Blank, Food Bank founder Mike Sproull and Congressman Tom McClintock representative Kimberly Pruett, from left, break ground on an emergency resource center in Shingle Springs Aug. 25.

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• Increasing water storage capacity and restoring meadow-floodplain connectivity.

• Reducing stream water temperature and increasing stream base flows and moderating peak flows.

• Reducing conifer encroachment in the meadow.

Courtesy photo Restoration of approximately 30 acres of habitat is planned at Calf Pasture Meadow in the Crystal Basin Recreation Area.

‘Degraded’ Calf Pasture Meadow to be restored USDA Forest Service Work on the Calf Pasture Meadow Restoration Project will begin today and continue for four to five weeks to restore approximately 30 acres of degraded meadow habitat, according to a news release from the Eldorado National Forest. Calf Pasture is located in the Van Vleck and Tells Creek area on the Pacific Ranger District and was acquired by the Eldorado National Forest in 1984. The meadow is highly degraded due to the effects of intensive logging and grazing dating back to the 1800s and from trail incision along the Red Peak Trail, states the release.

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Michelle Ann Medlin Nichols April 22, 1950 – Aug. 1, 2022 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. Truthing, Peace, Love Now and Forever!

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Martha May Reinking 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. 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.

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The following information was taken from El Dorado County sheriff’s reports and inmate data: Aug. 19 4:44 a.m. A burglary was reported at a music store on Embarcadero Drive in El Dorado Hills. 8 a.m. A burglary was reported at an apartment complex on Knollwood Court in Cameron Park. 8:40 a.m. Grand theft was reported at a bike shop on Cameron Park Drive in Cameron 1:20Park.p.m. Deputies cited a person suspected of being drunk in public on the Union Mine High School campus on Koki Lane in El Dorado. 1:33 p.m. A 67-year-old man was booked into county jail on child molestation charges after he turned himself in. 2:24 p.m. Deputies arrested a person suspected of being drunk in public on the Ponderosa High School campus in Shingle Springs. 3:05 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Shadow Rock Road in 7:53Somerset.p.m.A 50-year-old woman who had reportedly taken a vehicle without the owner’s consent was also found to be driving drunk on Highway 50 at Whitehall. She was booked into county jail and is held on $400,000 bail. 7:55 p.m. Deputies arrested a suspect reportedly trespassing at a market on Carson Road in 9:29Camino.p.m. Petty theft was reported at a convenience store on Town Center Boulevard in El Dorado Hills. Aug. 20 12:22 a.m. A 58-year-old man on felony parole was arrested on Durock Road at Heinz Lane on suspicion of DUI. 3:06 a.m. Battery was reported on Garden Park Drive in Garden 9:19Valley.a.m. A burglary was reported at a taqueria on Cameron Park Drive in Cameron Park. 10:19 a.m. Battery was reported at a gas station on Cameron Park Drive in Cameron Park. 11:44 a.m. Vandalism was reported on Clark Mountain Road. 2:52 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Highway 193 in Cool. 3:31 p.m. Battery was reported on Catecroft Lane in Cool. 3:36 p.m. A person reportedly drunk in public was reported at a grocery story on Francisco Drive in El Dorado Hills. 5:19 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Strap Miner Trail in Cool. Aug. 21 1:23 a.m. Battery was reported at an apartment complex on La Crescenta Drive in Cameron Park. 8:25 p.m. Shots were reported at a dwelling on Mother Lode Drive in 11:43Placerville.a.m.Aburglary was reported at a storage facility on Mother Lode Drive in Placerville. 4:26 p.m. Petty theft was reported at business on Oak Hill Road in 11:28Placerville.p.m.A person was reported drunk in public at a store on Mt. Aukum Road in Somerset. Suspect left prior to deputies’ arrival. Aug. 22 8:51 a.m. Grand theft was reported at an ofﬁce on American River Trail in Cool. 9:45 a.m. Vandalism was reported on Knollwood Drive in Cameron 10:24Park. p.m. Vandalism was reported at the EDSO substation on Town Center Boulevard in El Dorado Hills. 11 a.m. Grand theft was reported on Buffalo Hill Road in 11Georgetown.a.m.Vandalism was reported in the area of Green Valley Road and Ringtail Lane in Placerville. 11:01 a.m. Vandalism was reported on Highway 49 in Lotus. 7:04 p.m. Battery was reported on Fairview Drive in Pollock Pines. 9:07 p.m. Battery was reported on Stewart Mine Road in Placerville. Aug. 23 8:12 a.m. Deputies arrested a suspect after responding to suspicious circumstances at a school on Green Valley Road in 10:50Placerville.a.m. Grand theft was reported on Kentucky Flat Road in 1:36Georgetown.p.m.Vandalism was reported on the area of Highway 50 at Bass Lake Road in El Dorado Hills. 1:48 p.m. A burglary was reported at a mobile home park on Pleasant Valley Road in Diamond Springs.

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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.

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. (Sheriff’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, Tiffany 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. weather 95 Low: 75 100 Low: 78 100 Low: 78 103 Low: 81 105 Low: 81 Sunny 95F.

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.

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At about 2 p.m. a Placerville police o cer observed a vehicle driven by Jackson Totaro, 30, cross over the highway’s broken white lane lines, drift between lanes and almost strike another vehicle, according to a news release from the Placerville Police Department. Following an enforcement stop, police said Totaro showed signs of intoxication. His passenger, 24-yearold Makayla Hus of Coloma, was found to be on probation out of Sacramento County. A search of a backpack sitting between her legs reportedly revealed individually wrapped plastic baggies containing a white, powdery, crystalline substance. O cers reported ﬁnding an additional baggie within the vehicle containing a similar substance. Police tested contents of the baggies and were able to identify the substance as methamphetamine. Police said due to the amount of meth found and it being individually packaged, drug sales were suspected. Hus was booked into the El Dorado County Jail on felony charges related to possession of a controlled substance for sale and violation of probation. She was later released on $20,000 bail, according to inmate records. Totaro was also booked into jail, where he was cited for DUI and released. Photo courtesy of PPD Baggies were determined to be ﬁlled with methamphetamine.

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Hillyer said she has received text messages from Nichols as well stating she doesn’t know what’s going on but they are working hard to get it done. “Nichols said, ‘I can’t tell you when you’re getting paid but I can tell you what you’re getting paid.’ I haven’t received a response since then, three weeks,” Hillyer said. In the weeks following the tournament Lyman reached out to his contact, Nichols, who he said is the only person responding to his inquiries. While he initially received responses, he, and many others, have yet to receive payment. Missie Martinez, a representative of Spectrum events said, “We would like to go on record that this is not an Edgewood issue; they have paid in full and are great partners and put on a great event benefitting so many in the Tahoe region. “Further, this is not a Spectrum issue,” Martinez added, “but we feel responsible to the people this has a ected and are trying to do all we can.” Greg Fielding of MVP responded and assumed all responsibility of paying the employees when contacted for comment. Three weeks has passed and Fielding has still not responded to Lyman’s multiple emails.“This has nothing to do with Spectrum. They are a fantastic and professional company that trusted us to handle our employees,” Fielding said. So far two of the people hired by MVP have been paid for the event but not by the company responsible. Martinez reported 55-65 sta members were hired by MVP for this event. “As individuals contacted us we o ered to pay them what they were owed, and then figure it out later,” said Martinez. Two have accepted Spectrum’s o er and one declined according to Martinez. According to Lyman, eight employees remain unpaid.When asked why this has happened Fielding declined to provide detail, “I can’t get into details of what happened other than to generally say our cash flow is dependent upon collecting from our clients.”

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The California Governor’s O ce of Emergency Services and the California Military Department have formed the first all-hazards fire engine strike team operated by a state military department.CalOESis deploying a Type VI strike team, including five wildlandstyle fire engines to the State Military Department to enhance California’s Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid fleet. Each with a capacity to carry a four-person crew, these engines complement the Military Department’s existing Task Force Rattlesnake hand crew program consisting of soldiers and airmen. Since the start of operations in 2019 Task Force Rattlesnake has cut, cleared and treated at-risk wildfire project areas in central and northern parts of California.

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The estimated time of completion for payment has been a moving target. On Aug. 12, Martinez said, “We have worked on keeping the pressure on the agency in default and they have indicated that they believe they will be 100% by the end of the coming week.”Nearly a week later the timeline was pushed back another week for those still awaiting payment. Fielding said, “Some of them have been paid already and the rest will all be paid in full by the end of next week.” That deadline came and went without payment or further comment. Lynman said in an update Aug. 28 he has not had any communication from MVP. A1

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A4 Wednesday, August 31, 2022 Mountain Democrat mtdemocrat.com MAKEPLEDGETHE Help Support our Community’sBusinesses!SmallComplete Pest Control Service $530-626-67742500OffAnyService New customers only • New & MachinesRefurbished • Customer care is our priority! ★ Over 25 Years in El Dorado County! ★ Your LOCAL SOURCE for Multi-Functional Copiers/Printers that do it all! 530 622-1731 916 933-2164 FAX 622-7241 FAX 933-7745 768 Pleasant Valley Rd., Ste. 300 985 Governor Drive Diamond Springs, CA 95619 El Dorado Hills, CA 95762-4231 CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT • Bookkeeping, Accounting & Billing Services • Financial Statements & Cash Flow Analysis • Tax Planning & Tax Return Preparation • Estate Tax Planning & Preparation • Trust Management & Accounting • Payroll Processing • Hardware & Software Selection & Implementation • Computer Consulting, Training & Support Voice of Business EL DORADO COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S 542 Main St. • Placerville, CA 95667 • (530) 621-5885 • www.eldoradocounty.org The UPS Store “It’s been one year since we have had the pleasure of being of part of the community and owning The UPS Store. We thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you soon.” The UPS Store 1390 Broadway, Suite B Placerville 530-642-0601 store1513@theupsstore.com September Is National PreventionSuicideMonth Numerous resources are available to help those who may be experiencing a mental health emergency or having suicidal thoughts. These resources include the following: • 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 1-866-488-7386 • Crisis Text Line Text “Hello” to 741741 One Year Celebration Kevin, Meredith and their team: Peter, Justin, Leesie & Winnie Quotes on Small byLeadershipBusinessGeneMarks

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Sep 03 Zin Here! Zin Release Party with Paul Blakemore Live – Free In honor of all the zinfandel lovers coming to Fairplay on Labor Day Weekend, two Omo Ranch Rd Wineries - Mellowood Vineyard and Golden Leaves Vineyard & Winery - are celebrating Zinfandel with free samples & music. Paul Blakemore Saturday 1 – 4 p.m. www. cellarpass.com/events/zin-here-labor-day-weekend-9180

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Tuesday – American Legion, S Lake Tahoe, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wednesday – Bell Tower, Placerville, 4 p.m. – dusk (7:30ish) Wednesday – Burke Junction, Cameron Park, 8 a.m. - noon Wednesday – Tahoe Paradise Park, Meyers, 3 – 7:30 p.m. Friday – Marshall Hospital, (next to the ER), 9 a.m. – noon Friday – 1132 Ski Run Blvd, SLT, 3 – 8 p.m. Saturday - 345 Placerville Dr., Placerville, 8 a.m. – noon Sunday – El Dorado Hills Town Center, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. https://visit-eldorado.com/farmers-markets/ The Green Room Social Club Live music from local and national touring acts. Thurs: 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m., Fri / Sat 11:30 a.m. -11 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Mon: 11 – 9. Online reservations - clubgreenroom.com or call 530-3447490. 251 Main St., Placerville. Smith Flat House “Pickin on the Patio” Thursday night’s, music in the courtyard from 6 – 8 p.m.!! Dinner reservations highly recommended. www.smith athouse.com/events Fair Play Market Days Weekly on Saturdays this summer. Come Sip & Shop! Rotating Winery Schedule. www.fairplaywine.com/events Placerville Speedway Limited grandstand tickets go on sale online each Monday at 8 a.m. or are sold at the ticket booth. Walk up ticket sales begin at 3 p.m. on event day. Grandstands open at 3PM. Racing begins at 6:30 p.m. www.placervillespeedway.com Line Dance Lessons at Smith Flat House Monthly, Every 1st and 3rd Friday of Each Month. 6PM-9PM $10 cover at the door. Food and drink available. Learn more at https://www.smith athouse.com/events/line-dancing-4 Cider Sunsets at Hidden Star Camino Fridays 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Cider Sunset Fridays are a great way to wind down from the week! Grab a cider, something tasty from the bakery and relax into the weekend. No reservations required. We will stay open until after the sun sets. www.hiddenstarcamino.com Sept 1 - 20 Batia Vineyards hosts renowned painter, Arturo Garcia Historic Main Street in Downtown Placerville. www.batiavineyards. com/events 9th Invitational Art Show, AODC Gallery in Georgetown Weekly Friday, Saturday and Sunday. “Roads Less Travele”, opens on September 2 and continues until September 25th. An artists reception will be held September 10th from 11-5 in the gallery, 6295 Main Street, Georgetown featuring art, refreshments and music. Gallery hours are Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 - 6. www.artonethedivide.com Sep 03 - 05 Fair Play ZinFest 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. An event for the senses, an epic wine and food adventure celebrating award-winning premium zinfandels and other fantastic wines produced out of Fair Play, Discover unique wineries with stunning vineyard views and incredible estate wines that set Fair Play apart from any other region in California. Enjoy scrumptious food pairings and great times at this truly special, oneof-a-kind event. www.fairplayzinfest.com Sep 03 Cali Mojo Rising – Nello Olivo Winery 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Join us for a summer party on the patio introducing this unique wine beverage. Enjoy Pulled pork sliders smoked by “Brewmaster Gary” along with signature slaw, pickles and watermelon. Music by the KOOL Brothers. www.facebook.com/ NelloOlivoWine

Sep 16, 17 & 18 Winecation WINEcation is made up of three parts: The Boarding Lounge Launch Party – September 16, 6 - 8 p.m. @ Skinner’s Green Valley Ranch. Winery Destinations – September 17-18, 11 a.mm – 5 p.m. Additional Excursions – various times. You will need to decide where to start your adventure, so when you purchase your ticket keep in mind that you will be asked to pick a starting location, and you MUST check in there to begin your WINEcation! https://eldoradowines.org/ Sep 16 Dine in the Vines There is something absolutely magical about the vineyard as the day comes to a close. The evening breeze makes the vines dance, as if they are joyful for the cooling, which helps produce the beautiful wines we enjoy. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. www.element79vineyards. com/Events/Dine-in-the-Vines Sep 17 Country Dance 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Veterans Memorial Hall. $10 entry fee includes lesson. All proceeds bene t veterans. Sep 17 11th Annual Park Community Music Festival and Car Show 120 Cars, Live Music, Free Family Fun, Vendors, Food Trucks, Bounce House, Kid Zone. Over 2000 Spectators Last Year! Please Come Out and Join the Fun! 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. www.carsandmusic. com Sep 17-18, 24 & 25 Bottle Your Own Wine Join us at Toogood Estate Winery for an unforgettable experience where you get to bottle your own wine! We provide the wine, glass, corks, labels, foils - you provide the enthusiasm and energy! We will also have lunch available for purchase! This year we will be offering the following: Estate Grown Pinot Noir, Sierra Foothill Alicante Bouschet, Smack Bang Boom Red Blend & for the rst time ever... Herbert Petite Sirah Port! 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. www.toogoodwinery.com/calendar Sep 17 Third Saturday Art Walk During the Placerville Art Walk the Galleries and merchants stay open late and often have special events like live music, guest artists, food and beverage specials, and artists’ demonstrations. 4 – 8 p.m. www.facebook.com/PlacervilleArtWalk Sep 17 An Evening in Rescue Food and wine tasting under the stars. Food and wine tasting 6 – 9 p.m. Silent auction last bid 8 p.m. Live music and dancing 6 - 11 p.m. $60 per person. All proceeds bene t the Rescue Community Center Improvement Fund. 4180 Green Valley Rd. Sep 22 Senior Resource Fair hosted by PIRS Placer Independent Resource Services Senior Resource fair for El Dorado County including the following: Disability resources, senior resources, personal home assistant resources, County resources, Veteran resources, utilities, health care, home modi cations and more. We can also provide any resources that you need as a senior with follow up if it is not present at the fair. 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. (530) 885-6100 www.pirs.org Sep 24 Girls Night Out - Wild West Come dressed in your favorite western wear, it’s going to be a wild night! Shopping, live music, and so much more. Grab your girlfriends and head to Main Street in your favorite western wear. There will be a fashion show, live music, photo booths, and more fun activities in participating shops! Get your Bling Bag and event booklet with coupons and special offers at Ambiance or Robinsons Pharmacy on Main Street starting Sept 1. Don’t miss out on dozens of discounts, exclusive deals, gifts, and goodies! 4 – 9 p.m. www. facebook.com/pvillegirlsnight Sep 30 Latin Dance Lessons at Smith Flat House Join us for Latin dance lessons! Bring a partner. 6 – 9 p.m. $10 entrance fee. www.smith athouse.com/events/latin-dance-lessons For more information on these and other events, visit www.visiteldorado.com. Event date, time, cost or locations are subject to change. Prior to attending an event please con rm the information. 2022, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Park Country Club 201 Royal Drive, Park

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Sep 10 Darth Mozart Live On-Stage at Sierra Vista Winery Darth Mozart will be playing LIVE on stage from 5:30pm – 8:00pm. Valenz Taco Food Truck will be here with traditional Mexican food. Wine by the glass or bottle for purchase. No outside food or alcohol allowed. Tickets after Wed. 7th & at the Door: Club $10 | Gen Public $15. To make Reservations, please call our tasting room 530-622-7221 or visit www.sierravistawinery.com/shop/wine-tasting/darthmozart2/ Sep 15 - 18 Sierra Nevada Yarn Crawl

The fourth annual Yarn Crawl is a free event designed to celebrate friends, community and all things ber! www.loftylous.com

Sep 07 Red Hawk Casino Job Fair 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Red Hawk Casino is adding a New Event Center with State Of The Art Multi-Level Go Kart Racing, Interactive Bowling Alley, Roaming VR Games, Sports Bar Concept and Golf Simulation. Many positions open. Stop by our Job fair for more information and to talk with members of our staff. Come and join our wonderful Red Hawk Casino Team. 9421dc198536/?q=&o=postedDateDescultipro.com/red1011redhc/JobBoard/fededd28-0c0d-4190-84f7-https://recruiting.

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Sept 09 Business Showcase & I Love Film Mixer This unique opportunity to talk one on one with more than 90 of the county’s best businesses in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Many of these businesses offer show specials or sales. There will be complementary food, wine, and beer tastings, and free drawings. There is no better place to learn more about Film making in El Dorado County than the I Love Film Mixer. El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 4 – 8 p.m. details/2022-09-09-business-showcase-i-love-https://business.eldoradocounty.org/events/lm-mixer-1324

Sep 09 Music at the Fairgrounds FBI Band, the best of Motown soul and more. Admission $10. No host bar. Food truck from the Fry Boys. 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Learn more at https://eldoradocountyfair.org/# Sep 10 El Dorado Hills Brewfest Featuring 40+ breweries, cideries, and wineries, with local food vendors and music and entertainment. Come and take in the sights at El Dorado Hills and join us for a night to remember at this community-focused and inspired event. Presented by RCP Construction, Inc., the Brewfest will take place at Serrano Visitor Center Lawn from 3 - 7 p.m. www.eldoradohillsbrewfest.com

Sep 03 Fabulous Liars LIVE on STAGE at Sierra Vista 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Dinner Station Food Truck will be here with food for purchase. As always we will have wine by the glass or bottle for purchase. No outside food or alcohol allowed. Club $10 | Gen Public $15. To make Reservations, call our tasting room 530622-7221 or visit www.sierravistawinery.com/shop/wine-tasting/ laborday Sep 04 Cowboy BBQ Go Casual: Everyone’s invited to dinner. The ‘ xings’ will be Tri-Tip, Ranch Beans, Salad, Garlic Bread and Dessert. There will be a roping demonstration by the Lightfoot Guys, then both adults and kids can try their hand, if they wish, at roping a dummy steer. Put on your jeans and come join us for great food and an old fashion good time. Dinner is from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, 2979 Coloma St, Placerville. Suggested donation $20.00. (Kids under 6 yrs, free.) (Parking available in back of the Church). Call 530-626-8020 if questions. http://oursaviourplacerville.org/

El Dorado Lake Tahoe Film & Media Of ce will host the Annual “I LOVE FILM”, Film Industry Mixer from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, September 9, at the El Dorado County Fair Grounds, in Placerville. I Film Mixer attendance is open to the public and a great way to learn about the lm business in our region and how to get involved. As Key Assistant Location Manager for Top Gun: Maverick Donny Martino managed all aspects of the very dif cult, extended winter locations shot in South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County. His work previously brought him to the Sacramento region and El Dorado County as he managed Memoirs of a Geisha. A sought-after location management professional, it seems like Mr. Martino is always working. He has over 35 feature lms to his credit, including some of the industry’s biggest hits: Catch Me If You Can, Seabiscuit, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, The Green Hornet, Captain Marvel, two Spider-Man lms. Donny’s exceptional work has been recognized by the motion picture industry, winning ve prestigious California On Location Awards. When he’s not on the set he is an avid road cyclist and photographer. In fact, while working in Tahoe he cycled around the entire lake! The Harrisburg, Pennsylvania native has been working in Hollywood since the late 1990s. Donny Martino, Jr. Location Manager for TOP GUN: MAVERICK Following the event, a reception is being held at The BREAKROOM in Shingle Springs. Gold Bug Park & Mine Open 7 days a week (weather permitting), 10:00 am-4:00 pm. Adults $10, Children 6-17 $6, 5 and under is free! www.goldbugpark.org Farmer’s Markets

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Sep 08 Blood Drive at Cold Springs Church 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 2600 Cold Springs Rd. Placerville. In the parking lot.

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OPINION Richard B. Esposito Publisher Krysten Kellum Editor Noel Stack Managing Editor

After 170 years of growthpopulation—occasionally explosive growth — California is 7.5migration.lossesnoratesimmigrationlossexperiencingnowpopulationforthefirsttime.Asforeignandbirthdeclined,theylongerosetnetinstate-to-stateSince2010,millionpeoplehaveleft California while 5.9 million people have come from other states. That gives rise to a question: Who is leaving California and why? “Most people who move across state lines do so for housing, job or family reasons,” Hans Johnson, a demographer for the Public Policy Institute of California, wrote earlier this year. Johnson also noted that those who leave California tend to be poorer and less educated than those who migrate to the state, which is not surprising given that housing and jobs dominate motivations. There is, however, a less obvious subset of those who leave California — high-income families seeking relief from the state’s notoriously high taxes.The San Francisco Chronicle shed some light on that phenomenon when one of its reporters dove into Internal Revenue Service data that revealed favorite destinations of high-income former San Franciscans. The newspaper found that 39,000 San Franciscans who had filed federal tax returns for 2018 had moved out of the city before filing 2019 returns. Collectively, they took $10.6 billion in income with them while people who moved to the city during that period reported just $3.8 billion in income.“Thecounty that saw the wealthiest movers from San Francisco on average was Teton County, Wyoming, home to Jackson Hole and its famed ski resorts,” the Chronicle reported. “The data Matters The Rural Life Some people are missing the forest for the trees California is leaking taxpayershigh-incomevital

SUMMARY California is losing population and some of those leaving the state are highincome taxpayers who provide a huge share of the state’s revenues.

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HEDITOR:ere is my letter to the El Dorado County Republican Party: Be careful with your statements of what the Republican Party supports. Being a lifelong Republican, it sickens me to see your ﬂyer full of lies and innuendos that point to untruths and misrepresentations concerning the plan for the homeless transition center. This does not represent my, and that of most of my Republican friends, position. Why would we not support a two-year program, paid for with grant money, manned by the Volunteers of America, to help those less fortunate in lifting them up to move on to a better life?

A6 Wednesday, August 31, 2022 Mountain Democrat mtdemocrat.com The Mountain Democrat welcomes letters up to 500 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

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designated morning, Gia was fitted with an e-collar, then my husband and I sat in the chairs provided to await her turn. Watching the dogs ahead of us clarified how it would go. Reassuring, yes, but also — as you can imagine — nervewracking.Fourstations dotted a grassy field. At two of the stations rested live, muzzled rattlesnakes with their tails abuzz at any disturbance. At a third station waited a live, muzzled snake whose tail had been taped to keep it from rattling. Beach umbrellas shaded the three snakes from the sun. The final station consisted of just a burlap sack containing rattlesnake skins.Here’s how the training works. The handler leads the dog toward the first station, allowing it to go as near the snake as curiosity compels. At the closest point, zap! the dog receives a shock from the collar — nothing horrible, but enough discomfort to convince the dog that a snake is just bad, bad news. Same routine at the other three stations.If,after one zapping, the dog decides to have nothing to do with any of the other stations, no more zaps. The trainer then repeats the course in reverse order, same procedure. At the end, the trainer positions the dog so that a snake is between the dog and its owner. The owner calls to the dog and, to pass the course, the dog (who by now really wants to go back to Mom or Dad) must detour widely around the snake to get to its owner. As we watched dogs navigating the course, I noticed something puzzling. The trainer would reach into his pocket, then release a pu of bright orange dust. I later learned this is how he determines air movement, so he can choose the approach to each station that enables the dog to smell the snake. Rattlesnakes, he told me, have a distinctive odor that dogs can distinguish from all other reptiles. Before long, it was Gia’s turn to go. It’s possible I’m a tiny bit biased, but it seemed our young dog was a star. She hated that first zzzzzt; it made her jump and yip. But then she would have nothing to do with any of the other live snakes, rattling or not. She wasn’t sure about the sack of skins, so got another light zzzzzt, and that confirmed her aversion … to the sight, sound and scent of a rattlesnake. When the time came for her to pass “the test,” though she was keen to bolt back to me, she first cut a wide berth around the snake between us. The trainer told us that for best results, the method should be repeated a few times over succeeding years. I called him later to ask more questions, such as how in the heck do you get a muzzle on a rattlesnake, anyway? He said he and his assistants use longhandled tongs to both catch the wild snakes and fit them with muzzles. The reptiles, meticulously cared for, then “work” for just a few weeks before being returned to the wild and replaced with new recruits. In the states, an estimated 150,000 pets are bitten by venomous snakes each year. Rattlesnake bites in particular can produce excruciating pain and swelling, loss of an eye or limb and, in rare cases, even death (or else a hefty veterinary fee for the administration of anti-venom). For all these reasons, I was shocked to learn that some people are fiercely opposed to this type of training. Why?

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Only in California IEDITOR:wentto a local salon today on Missouri Flat, had my hair trimmed and then went over to get a soda from a fast food restaurant. I used the bathroom facility, where I was allowed to use toilet paper. Blew dried my hands after washing them (no paper towels) and went out to order my Diet Coke. I asked for a lemon wedge with it. My Coke was brought to me and I was asked if I would like a straw with it. I said “yes, please” and was given one. After squeezing my lemon into my Coke I had juice all over my hand. I could not see any napkins out for the taking. At that point the servers were helping drive-up people so there was no one available for me to ask for a napkin. One of the employees was on break in the dining area so I asked her where the napkins were. She said she would get me one. She went into the back and brought me out three napkins. She told me that it is a new law that customers must ask for a straw or napkin; they can no longer be out for the customers to take their own. Only inCAROLCalifornia!DOELLPleasantValley

They have nothing EEDITOR:lite billionaires are di erent from us. They want the population of earth to be reduced to 500,000,000 people. They want the rest of us to die soon. They prefer our deaths be due to disease and starvation. After all, death by war results in destroyed infrastructure. There won’t be enough of us left to rebuild damaged infrastructure if only 500,000,000 people remain alive on Earth. They need us to die soon. Many of us are becoming aware of criminal activity among the elite. They have defrauded us by creating currency out of thin air and charging us interest to use this worthless scrip. They have captured young children, tortured them and harvested their blood as adrenochrome. They are liable for prosecution leading to a death penalty. They are terriﬁed of us. They know we will demand justice. They pretended to help us resist the coronavirus but created vaccines to harm us instead. Dr. David Martin traced the vaccine patents to ﬁnd their owners. Elitists own the patents and vaccine patents were reportedly issued before each virus was released.Manymodern viruses are also patented. To become patented proof of human development must be presented to the patent o ce. Recent modern diseases have been developed in biological laboratories where “gain of function” has been added to them to increase their deadliness. Modern diseases are man-made. Elitists believe they will never go to jail. By bribery and blackmail they have taken over our government. They have stolen our elections to put compliant criminals into leadership. But they cannot withstand our prayers. As we cry out to God, He hears. We pray for justice, leaving mercy up to God who knows their hearts. We pray for freedom for the tortured children. And we pray for truth to become public so our friends can

Border collie/blue heeler cross can get into trouble in 70 milliseconds — the time it takes a rattler to strike. So when a local dog trainer mentioned this unique snake-aversion clinic, I had to know more. She told me dogs are led by a specialist trainer through a series of stations, each containing a muzzled snake. When the dogs encounter the snakes, they’re stimulated with an electronic training collar. In this way the dogs form a strong negative association with the reptile, which in turn reduces the chance of their approaching one in the wild. I signed our Gia up for the June session, held at in Shingle Springs. We were told the procedure would take about 45 minutes. After we checked in on the

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way to ensure a safe, successful evacuation, according to a news release from the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team. One way to prepare is to pack a go-bag.

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Walters Continued from A6 showed that 40 different families, comprising 63 people total, filed their 2019 taxes in San Francisco and then filed their 2020 taxes in Teton County, accounting for a total of $37 million in income moving from San Francisco to Teton. That is an average of $586,000 per person, according to the IRS data.” Two other ski resort-heavy counties made the top 10 destinations of San Francisco’s wealthiest movers. Washoe County, Nevada, which includes Lake Tahoe’s Incline Village, was No. 2 while Summit County, Utah, site of the Park City ski resort, was No. 6. Palm Beach, Fla., was No. 3. While the Chronicle article cited the popularity of resorts as a destination for wealthy expatriates, the more glaring fact is that their favored new homes are often in states that levy little or no personal income taxes. No-tax states include Wyoming, Nevada, Washington, Texas and Florida. Utah has a flat 4.85% California’srate.top income tax rate, 13.3% on taxable incomes over $1 million, is by far the nation’s highest and when added to the top federal rate of 37% pushes the overall bite to more than 50%.

Continued from A6 Go bag Continued from A1 Letters Continued from A6 become informed and join in our prayers. We will become victorious the moment we repent of complacency and unite in prayer to God. Our unity will restore freedom instantly. Join in expectation of answered prayers. Our God

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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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Because it uses an “aversive” method — that is, the e-collar. Now, I’m all for the modern move in animal training away from aversive methods in favor of positive reinforcement. Positive methods work better than punishment anyway, a concept I wrote about often for Horse & Rider magazine, and it’s equally true for dogs. But there’s no positive-reinforcement protocol that’s successful for rattlesnake-avoidance training.“Youcan hardly keep live rattlesnakes in your backyard, then reward your dog every time he ignores them,” said my dog-trainer friend. “You do, of course, want to employ a trained professional, one who uses only a loose leash — no dragging — and the mildest e-collar corrections that get the job done.”

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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, 6:30 & PLAY CRIBBAGE Cribbage a for more 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?

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

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Choose a go-bag(s) that can be easily lifted into a vehicle and has room for necessary items to last a minimum of 72 hours up to two weeks. Rolling suitcases, backpacks and cloth shopping bags are good choices. Once packed it is recommended to practice loading the go-bags into a vehicle and drive potential evacuation routes with family and pets. Some items to pack into evacuation go-bags include:

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.

• Supplies, water, food and medications for pets, including pet carrier(s) For a more comprehensive list and helpful ways to prepare for wildfire evacuation visit tahoelivingwithfire.com and view the wildfire evacuation checklist, available in English and Spanish.

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.

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Moreover, a tax overhaul during the Donald Trump presidency basically ended the ability to deduct state income taxes on federal returns. If anything, California’s taxes on the wealthy are likely to increase. Proposition 30, a measure on the November ballot, would boost the top marginal rate to higher than 15%, raising money for programs to battle climate change, and another tax hike is headed for the 2024 ballot. The wealthy are quite capable of protecting themselves, including moving to another state. However, they are vitally important to California’s schools, health care and myriad other public services. Income taxes account for three-quarters of California’s general fund revenues and the top 1% of California taxpayers generate nearly half of those taxes.That’s just 150,000 taxpayers in a state of 40 million, so even a trickle of departures has a potentially huge impact on the budget. Dan Walters is a journalist and author who writes for CALmatters.org, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media venture explaining California policies and politics.

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Obviously. To me, the naysayers are well-meaning but misguided. They’re missing the forest for the trees. A tiny bit of “aversion” can potentially save a dog much, much greater anguish later on. Most dog owners know this instinctively. Since Gia’s training, many have asked me when the next clinics will be. (You can learn about 2023 sessions at hangtownkc.org; click on “Calendar of Events.”) Because ... it just makes sense. Jennifer Forsberg Meyer is a columnist with the Mountain Democrat and the author of Friends With Four Legs. Leave a comment for her online, or for a reply, reach her at jfmfeedback@gmail.com.

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The resource center will be constructed next to the food bank on Business Drive in Shingle Springs on food-bank-owned property. The Caldor Fire, which left hundreds in Grizzly Flat homeless, was a catalyst for the opening of the food bank’s resource center but the facility will not be limited to wildfire emergencies.“Ihadthisin mind but after the Caldor Fire it solidified that we really do need it,” Sproull said. “In my opinion if something happens in El Dorado County, it’s going to be mostly on us to take care of ourselves so we want to build a local resource that can helpTheanybody.”centerwill be an opportunity for community members to assist in a crisis by donating or volunteering, SproullSproullnoted.plans to start soliciting donations from large corporations to help stock the facility when it opens. The food bank is partnering with the Shingle Springs Bank of Miwok Indians Tribal Fire, along with other community members and organizations, to make this idea become a reality. During the groundbreaking event Congressman Tom McClintock’s representative Kimberly Pruett presented the food bank with a congressional recognition award.

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The first of two opening days of California’s dove hunting season is quickly approaching. Dove hunters will be able to hunt for mourning dove, whitewinged dove, spotted dove and ringed turtle dove beginning Thursday, Sept. 1, through Thursday, Sept. 15, followed by a second hunting season, Saturday, Nov. 12, through Monday, Dec. 26.The Sept. 1 dove opener is one of the most anticipated dates on the hunting calendar and is considered by many as the traditional start to awhite-wingedhuntingCalifornia’sseasons.Mourningdoveanddovehavedailybaglimitof15, up to 10 of which may be white-winged dove. The possession limit is triple the daily bag limit. There are no limits on spotted dove and ringed turtleHuntingdove.for Eurasian collared-dove is open

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Thursday at the food bank to support the project as the first shovels of earth turned. “It is basically going to be a collection and clearinghouse to support everybody who steps up like the Sheriff’s Office, fire departments and churches. We’ll be there supporting them and what they do.”

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District 2 Supervisor George Turnboo gave a speech as well, praising the food bank. “This is going to be a great thing,” Turnboo said. “There’s going to be blankets, flashlights and everything we need to make this disaster center work across our county but we can also help those in other communities asThewell.”food bank is located at 4550 Business Drive in Shingle Springs. Jeff MacNelly Holiday Mathis the grid so that every row, column and 3x3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9

“With all of the natural disasters and wildfires that we’ve had throughout the last several years to have something like this, where the community comes together, packed in a time of need and have a place that we can go immediately to service the community is such an amazing accomplishment and we are really proud to support this,” Pruett said.

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fOOTBALL ROUNDUP Week 2 El Dorado 38, Bear River 0 Union Mine 21, Argonaut 0 Oak Ridge 62, Vacaville 0 Golden Sierra 21, Bret Harte 7 Vista del Lago 46, Ponderosa 0 Stat leaders Passing yards: 1. Anthony Mahaffey, El Dorado, 673 yards 2. Maddox Varella, Oak Ridge, 468 yards 3. Joey Griffiths, Union Mine, 157 yards Rushing yards: 1. Jayden Tinker, Union Mine, 137 2.yardsJustin Lee, El Dorado, 130 yards 3. Jake Hall, Oak Ridge, 81 yards Receiving yards: 1. Devon Hurst, El Dorado, 291 yards 2. Ryan Wilson, El Dorado, 188 3.yardsDevon Finau, El Dorado, 122 yards Week 3 schedule All games kick off at 7 p.m. Thursday Valley at Ponderosa (1-1) Friday Twelve Bridge at El Dorado (2-0) Golden Sierra (1-1) at Western Sierra Collegiate Academy Idle: Oak Ridge (2-0) Union Mine (1-1) n See DOvE HUNT, page A9

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Assemblyman Kevin Kiley’s assistant Chelyssa Horvat also presented the food bank with a certificate of recognition for the groundbreaking.ThroughtheCalifornia Department of Social Services the food bank will receive around $1.2 million to support construction and operation of the resource center. Total cost of the facility and other funding sources were not shared with the Mountain Democrat.“Ithinkit’s unique because it’s everybody together,” Sproull said. “The state, federal, local tribes, sovereign nation — I’ve got them all together and I think that’s how we’re going to succeed with this project, is with all of us working together.”

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Everyone dances differently. When, somehow, the song and dance don’t jibe, awk wardness ensues. It’s confusing until you consider that others may not hear the same song as you. Usually, that’s the problem, and it’s easily remedied.

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throughout California. If you harvest a banded dove, report the band to the U.S. Geological Survey (reportband.gov) to help further dove research.Important laws and regulations to consider include the following:

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Ear protection is also strongly recommended. The throughoutweatherthe state on Sept. 1 is expected to be hot and dry. CDFW urges hunters to drink plenty of fluids, wear sun protection and have a plan in case of an accident.

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Red Peak Trail advisory Heavy equipment including excavators, dump trucks and loaders will be in operation. Work is expected to occur Monday through Friday — not during weekends or holidays. Red Peak Trail will remain open for the duration of the project, however the route may vary based on the location of the heavy equipment.Trailusers, particularly equestrians, should be aware that conditions may be noisy and dusty. Trail monitors may be present to alert the public of the presence of heavy machinery and direct them to the appropriate route around the machinery. When trail-monitors are not present, flagging will be used to guide hikers around the work area. Trail users are asked not approach heavy machinery while in operation. If a trail monitor is not present, do not try to walk around the equipment while in operation; instead, wait for eye contact with the operator and they will let trail users know when it is OK to pass. The Calf Pasture Restoration Project was designed by the Eldorado National Forest in partnership with American Rivers and Wildscape Engineering and will be implemented by McCauley Construction. The project is funded by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Sacramento District California In-Lieu Program, which provides mitigation funding from authorized impacts to aquatic resources.Volunteers from Elegant Ears Mule Club, Trout Unlimited, California Native Plant Society and the El Dorado High School Natural Resources Department are also assisting with the project.Additional information can be found on the project website at bit.ly/ MeadowRestoration or by contacting Eldorado National Forest project managers Eric Nicita, soil scientist, at eric.nicita@usda.gov/(530) 957-3780 or Vince Pacific, hydrologist, at vincent. pacific@usda.gov. A1 of the

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• It is illegal to shoot from or across a public responsibilityroadway.•Itisthe of every hunter to know and follow all laws. Safety is the most important part of any hunting adventure. Safety glasses are a simple way to protect the eyes and are available in many shades for hunting in all types of lighting situations.

• Filling in a large gully that dissects the meadow with locally sourced fill material.•Rerouting the currently incised Red Peak hiking trail from within the meadow to the adjacent forest around the head of the meadow.

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• It is illegal to shoot within 150 yards of an occupied dwelling.

• All hunters — including junior hunting license holders — are required to carry their hunting license with them.

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• Shoot time for doves is one-half hour before sunrise to sunset.

• Hunters must have written permission from the landowner prior to hunting on private land.

• Stabilizing the restored meadow surface by adding coarse woody material.•Transplanting existing vegetation from non-impaired areas of the meadow and spreading native seeds.

• Bag limits apply to each hunter and no one can take more than one legal limit.

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The El Dorado County Certified Farmers Market Association hosts the following markets: El Dorado Hills Town Center, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Sunday; Placerville Cinema, 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday; Burke Junction in Cameron Park, 8 a.m. to noon every Wednesday. For more information Thecom/markets.eldoradofarmersmarket.visitpurposeofthe Widowed Persons Club is to provide a support group for widowed men and women of all ages and provide a wide range of social activities through which they have an opportunity to make new friends and find a new direction in their lives. General meeting lunches are held at Cold Springs Country Club in Placerville for members and guests on the fourth Friday of each month at 11:30 a.m. A social time precedes classic, versatile Escabar A lthough the origin of the multi-use zinfandel grape has puzzled scholars for years, the place to taste great zinfandels is a no-brainer — the fourth annual Fair Play Zin Fest. Five Fair Play area wineries will pour delicious zinfandels and other award-winning vintages paired with carefully crafted food selections, Sept. 3-5. The altitudes above 2,500 feet and the terroir make the Fair Play region a perfect place to grow zinfandel grapes that arrived in California in the 1850s. The great migration of individuals seeking a fortune during the Gold Rush brought the zinfandel grape to the Golden State and one of the places it landed was south El Dorado County, where it has thrived. During Zin Fest guests will enjoy the magic of zinfandel and other wines cultivated at the participating Fair Play wineries, sample food prepared to complement the wines, meet the winemakers who make the magic happen and experience the beautiful landscape. Each ticket purchased is good for a oneday pass to all five wineries participating and includes a wine glass. To learn more go to fairplayzinfest.com. Tickets will be available the days of the event.

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The American River Conservancy is collecting nature inspired art and other items for auction valued at $100 or more for the Ladies Valley Landback fundraiser. The deadline to donate is Sept. 1. Submit auction items by completing the form at xEvEVA.app.donorview.com/

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Now Art by Wendy Goossen is on display at the Wine Smith, 346 Main St. in Placerville, through midSeptember. For more information call (530) 622-0516.

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Bumgarner Winery and Vineyard, 7380 Vineyard View Drive in Fair Play, will have a Cajun-inspired menu expertly paired with three unique zinfandel vintages. The celebration will include live music, a fortune teller and other vendors.

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Courtesy photo Dream Catchers brings together individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, teaching them skills and how to live their best lives.

While yearsTennesseecanfromalwaysisalikeofadmittedSeitherthetitleauthorfeelsabitastretch,beingcreativestorytellersomethingshehasconnectedwithasfarbackassheremember.Despitemovingtoalmosttwoago,theCalifornia native said she’s always thankful for her roots and the wide open space where her parents still live. “I love that we lived in the country, raised sheep and (learned) so many valuable life skills in 4-H,” Seither shared. “So much has changed from when I went to Jackson Elementary, rode the bus to junior high and Ponderosa. Everything has built up. Where we picked blackberries, it is now covered in houses and a Safeway. “Something will never change,” she added. “The support of family and friends has kept me moving forward on this fun writing journey. I am so thankful.”Themom of six started her writing career more than 22 years ago when a story about a cookie baking fiasco appeared in a local paper. “My mom encouraged me to submit some of the stories I wrote about our kids and eventually I worked up the courage to actually take one into the paper to see if they were interested.” Soon after it was published the editor asked if she would consider contributing a monthly family humor article, which eventually led to feature articles and human interest stories. “Once I started writing, I realized I had so much to learn,” said Seither. “And I am still learning. I think too many people are afraid to try something that might be hard. Fear of failure is one of the biggest hurdles to taking a risk. But, you never know where tha first scary step might lead. ” Getting words on paper is only part of Seither’s writing journey. She started taking her own photos when she worked for the small town paper while living near Colfax and recently added drone photography to her list of creative storytelling accomplishments.“Afewyearsago I created a recipe memoir for my family,” Seither “Fear of failure is one of the biggest hurdles to taking a risk. But, you never know where tha first scary step might lead. ”

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Dream Catchers empowers individuals

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Jana Rossi Staff writer T hrough a series of events Joe Carson was confronted with a unique opportunity he may not have originally explored; fate fortunately intervened. Carson’s story began when his mom was searching in the El Dorado Hills area for a theater company suited for individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities for his sister Kimmie. Unable to locate a program, she reached out to recreation therapist Jonathan Reis, who ran a theater program of this nature called The Wranglers in Washington. Reis agreed the El Dorado Hills area would be an ideal location for his program. After connecting various talents, Dream Catchers opened its doors in 2018.Carson, in the meantime, had his life pretty much mapped out. A neuroscience major at University of California, Los Angeles, he said he was on track for a career as a radiologist or anesthesiologist, working as an EMT ﬁeld training o cer while ﬁnishing up his classes and studying for the MCAT. After COVID delayed his exam twice, he said he began to reevaluate his priorities. He became a Dream Catchers volunteer immediately after attending one of Kimmie’s performances and then the board elected him as president. Suddenly, he said, his future became clear and he began pouring his energy into making Dream Catchers what it is today. “I truly feel my impact will be greater doing what I’m doing now, so I don’t regret my decision to forgo medicine,” Carson shared.

He ﬁrst opened a day program for individuals with IDD, recruited sta and secured o ce space. Thanks in part to Kevin Nagle of the Nagel Company and Dawn Bricker of the Town Center Management Group, he was able to rent space in El Dorado Hills Town Center. The mission of Dream Catchers is to “empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live their best lives. By providing opportunities for growth in character, health, social connections and independence, our goal is to assist people with IDD on their long-term goals so they can reach their greatest level of independence, whatever that may be,” Carson told the Mountain

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Courtesy photo Ponderosa alum and author Marci Seither returns to El Dorado County as part of her crosscountry book tour.

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Special to the Mountain Democrat W hen asked if she had always wanted to be a writer, Marci Seither (Miller) shook her head and laughed. “If Ponderosa High School had an award for ‘Least Likely to Publish Anything’ I would have won hands down,” she shared. Seither recalled the day she was moved from the electric typewriter back to manual. “Not my proudest moment,” she said. “I was so bad at typing I had to stay after school to ﬁnish my assignments. Plus, the fact I wasn’t a big fan of reading didn’t help.”

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The Charlotte Parkhurst Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution in Folsom sponsors an American History Essay Contest for all Folsom and El Dorado Hills students in fifth through eighth grade. Students in public, private, parochial or those who are homeschooled are eligible to submit theirThisessays.year’s essay topic focuses on the Second Continental Congress, which met inside Independence Hall in Philadelphia beginning in May 1775, just a month after shots had been fired at Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts. This Congress was instrumental in shaping what was to become the United States of America. Referencing this Second Continental Congress, students participating in the essay contest are asked to imagine they are a delegate during 1775–76 and, selecting a colony they wish to represent, discuss what is important to accomplish for that colony. The 2022–23 essay title is: “Delegate to Second Continental Congress: How will the essential actions of a good citizen (dependability, service, leadership and patriotism) help meet the challenges that America faces in thisStudentsdecade?”will need to submit essays for judging by Nov. 1. All participants will receive a certificate of participation. One essay at each grade level will be selected as the chapter winner.Winners at each grade level will receive a bronze medal and their essays will advance to the California State DAR American History Chair for further competition opportunities. For general information and inquiries email charlotteparkhurstdar@gmail. com. Those interested in getting specific information about the contest and application forms can go to the Charlotte Parkhurst Chapter website at me.com.StephanieBennettpatriotichistoricalancestorstheofaboutfolsom.californiadar.org/index.php.IfyouwouldliketolearnmoretheCharlotteParkhurstChapterDARandhonoringandpreservinglegacyofpotentialrevolutionaryinyourfamily,promotingpreservation,educationandendeavorscontactBobbiatbobbibennett@aol.comorRatzburgatsratzburg@

Mechanical methods Mowing, if done at the correct time of year, can prevent a weed from growing or flowering. Grubbing or clearing land involves using hoes and shovels or specialized tools that get under the top layer of soil to cut off theHand-weedingroots. is probably the oldest and commonest defense against weeds. It is quite successful when the entire plant, roots and all, is removed and disposed of. Of course, hand-weeding is limited by the will and energy of the gardener. Soil solarization is a technique many gardeners are unaware of. It involves thoroughly wetting the area to be treated then covering it with plastic sheeting for four to six weeks. The practice essentially superheats the top layer of soil, killing seeds and roots. Another method uses mulching. Covering weed-free areas with a thick mulch layer is a tried-andtrue way to prevent regrowth. Other methods

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Weeds and your garden “A weed is but an unloved flower.” — Ella Wheeler Wilcox I t has been said weeds are just plants that don’t fit into the gardener’s plan. But some weeds are not just out of place, they are destructive, hard to control and harmful to the plants and animals around them. This article will provide information on ways to manage weeds and resources for learning more. There are many weed control and eradication methods, grouped by scientists into four categories as discussed below. Because there is no “one size fits all” in weed management, it is important the gardener correctly identify the weed causing trouble and learn about its lifecycle and habitat in order to choose the correct treatment or treatments. A good place to start to identify weeds is the UC Davis Integrated Pest Management’s Weed Photo Gallery at tinyurl.com/UCDWeedGallery.

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dangerbeifshouldandusingrototilling,includediscing,stringtrimmersflaming.Flamingonlybeusedlargeareasneedtotreatedandiffireislow. Cultural control This method involves using any one or more of the following: proper soil preparation, correct plant selection, irrigation management (not too much, not too little), proper mowing height, reduction of soil compaction and crop rotation. Biological control This employs animals such as sheep, goats, geese, etc., or a plant’s natural enemies. One method to treat invasive weeds is to introduce enemies from their home turf. In the future we may see answers through gene modification. Right now, there aren’t many biological options for homeowners. Herbicides These products can be effective when selected specifically for the weed at hand. However, they should be the plan of last resort. They can kill other plants in your garden and add to the contamination of our environment. Choose them wisely after researching your weed and its solutions and use as little as possible, carefully following the manufacturer’s directions.TheUCDavis Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources has tested many ways to manage weeds and offers numerous proven strategies. Here are several good websites and documents:

There are many ways to eliminate weeds in your garden — some require more work than others.

John and Kathie Maxey celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Sept. 1. They were married in 1972 in Placerville in the family home of Suzanne Schroth Milton. They will be celebrating with family and friends with a reception in Placerville given by their children, Andrew Maxey and Kelly Ocobock. John is the son of Elwin and Bernice Maxey and Kathie is the daughter of Bill and Marcella Crow, all of Placerville. John and Kathie are both retired and enjoy their home and yard in Acme, Wash., where they have lived since 1993. They also spend time with friends and their kids and grandchildren, Julia and Vincent Maxey. They have looked forward to this special day and celebrating it with the closest members of the family and their friends.

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CPEDH will provide two cash grants to its award recipients for up to $3,500. The top winner’s name will then advance to the Soroptimist Sierra Nevada Region level, where recipients could receive up to an additionalRecipients$5,000.mayuse the award to offset any costs associated with efforts to attain higher education or additional skills/training. This includes tuition, books, childcare, carfare or other education-related expenses.

Nationally, each year, the Live Your Dream Award provides more than $2.8 million in education grants to nearly 1,700 women, many of who have overcome enormous obstacles including poverty, homelessness, domestic violence and/or substance use disorder. These cash grants continue to instill pride in head-ofhousehold women in need who showed the courage to change their lives. Since the program’s inception in 1972, the grants have helped tens of thousands of women achieve their dreams of a better life for themselves and their families.Founded in 1981, the Cameron Park/El Dorado Hills club is part of Soroptimist International of the Americas, a global organization that works to improve the lives of women and girls through educational programs leading to social and economic empowerment. For more information visit soroptimist.org or sicpedh.org or call (916) 933-8205.

50th anniversary: Tom and Helena Dorr Thomas Russell Dorr, a young man who was born in Montana and moved shortly after to California, met Helena Kroeker, a young girl from Miami, Manitoba, Canada, while stationed in Berlin, Germany during the Vietnam War. Tom was in the Air Force and accepted a Jesus at L’Abri Fellowship near churchvolunteeredandtwohomeschoolingHelenamoresystemUniversitymovedaccountantTomlifestarteduniform!bemustAug.withinengagedsixwhirlwindEastJohannesstifCentralwithtoBiblestudiesjustSwitzerland.Lausanne,HelenafinishedupBibleatSteinbachCollegethenoffdomissionaryworktheMennoniteCommitteeatnexttotheBerlinwall.Whatfollowedwasaromanceandweekslatertheywereandmarriedsixmonthson30,1972.TherebesomethingtosaidaboutamaninTomandHelenaDorrtheirmarriedinSanJose,whereworkedasanandlaterontoStanfordasaseniorengineerforthan15years.stayedhome,theirchildren,JuanitaBenjamin.Shealsoatthelocalasitslibrarian.Adooropenedfora

Soroptimist Live Your Dream awards ignite possibilities News release Soroptimist of Cameron Park/ El Dorado Hills is seeking grant applications from women who serve as the primary earners for their families and require financial assistance to continue their education or training. Women can now apply for the Soroptimist Live Your Dream Award. Applications are available at bit.ly/ LYDA-apply. The application deadline is Nov. Soroptimist15.

job in the Sacramento area working for Sutter Health and then IBM. When the children grew older and moved out and Tom retired; however, Tom quickly discovered he wasn’t ready to retire and threw himself into several ChurchCommunitystreetrestthatintaughtforandasorganizations,volunteerservingaMedicarecounselortreasurerforUkesSchool.Heisaself-ukuleleplayerafewukegroupsplayinvarioushomesandatfairs.FolsomBiblewasalsoin need of a librarian and Helena quickly stepped up to the plate, turning a forgotten corner into a thriving sanctuary for young and old alike. And when she’s not at the library, you can be sure to catch her looking for Canada geese items to add to her already extensive collection Tom and Helena have been a part of El Dorado Hills for more than 22 years and are happy to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on the M.S. Dixie II in Zephyr Cove, Lake Tahoe.

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Placerville is a small Gold Rush town, only a ridge away from where gold was discovered in January 1848. Appropriately enough, as a history major at Cal (University of California, Berkeley), Maclin opens “Beginning in Placerville” with a brief history of the town during the days of the early miners. True to his training, he corrects an important misstatement that has been passed on through the years. Placerville had an outsize importance when Maclin grew up there. With a population of around 3,500, it was an historical town, the seat of El Dorado County and the area’s commercial center. Maclin became fond of the town, a sentiment that remained with him wherever he moved.Maclin earned a law degree from Boalt Hall, Cal’s law school, and joined a law firm in Bakersfield, specializing in estate law. Later, he created a bank and served as CEO for many years. “That was a lot of fun,” he said. Though he visited Placerville over the years and owned a house on Coloma Street with the thought of returning someday, it never came to pass. His interests in writing this book are the people in his life (family and friends), places and experiences. Weaving history and gossip he shares keen observations, accompanied by a meticulous memory. He aims the spotlight unsparingly on one and all, including himself. Some of Maclin’s reminiscences are amusing; some are amazing and some are melancholy. Among the fascinating people Maclin befriended was Jane Voiles, whose collection of El Dorado County photographs was exhibited at the Bancroft Library in 1940; George Yohalem, who owned a bookstore in Placerville and started him on a lifelong career as a book collector; Cleo Foran, an antiques dealer, who introduced Maclin and his wife Laurie to the joys of traveling and shopping for antiques. Perhaps the deepest friendships Maclin developed were with Gladys Belzer, who he always called Mrs. Belzer, and her daughter, Loretta Young. Mrs. Belzer was an interior decorator whose clientele were Hollywood stars and celebrities. Loretta Young, a devoted Catholic, often referred to Maclin as her “father confessor,” he said. Maclin’s charming chronicle of a life well lived, “Beginning in Placerville,” is not over yet. The 229-page book was produced in a private edition of 200 copies by Wilstead and Taylor Publishing Services, Oakland. It is designed as a fine print book with special design attention to the hard cover, paper, binding and typography. The book is available at Placerville News Company on Main Street in Placerville.

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recalled. “A friend, who was collaborating on a memoir with someone from Ireland, asked me if I wanted to go with her to capture photos and re-create Irish recipes. I jumped at the opportunity.”AfterSeither looked over the first chapter and the proposal, she realized she needed to expand her photography skills. Not by reaching out, but by going up — literally. “I bought a toy drone to make sure I had the aptitude and then purchased one that had the camera and video I needed to capture footage for the book as well as for marketing purposes,” Seither said. “I think the biggest thrill was actually flying the drone from inside a castle, out over the village in County Cork, Ireland, and capturing the full beauty. It was surreal.”Oneof Seither’s recent drone shots made it on the cover of her newly released book. Since that first story was published, Seither has written hundreds of articles for small newspapers, as well as writing for Guideposts, Focus on the Family and Chicken Soup for the Soul and authored three books. Her recent book with Tyndale Publishing House, “Lakeside Retreat: Life Giving Devotions From A Restful Shore.” was released this summer. She is doing a crosscountry book tour/road trip and is so thankful for fellow Ponderosa alum and the owner of Cameron Park Coffee and Deli, Lona Wheeler, for hosting an upcoming book signing, noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 3161 Cameron Park Drive, Suite 106.

The El Dorado County Senior Nutrition Program is seeking dedicated, caring volunteers for the home delivered meals Each volunteer generally works one day each week on an assigned route, delivering meals between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.Potential new volunteer drivers are invited to attend a onehour orientation session, 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21. at the Placerville Senior Center, 937 Spring St. An alternate date has been scheduled 1-2 p.m. the following Wednesday, Sept. 28, at the Placerville Senior Center.

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The El Dorado County Senior Nutrition Program is one of many national Senior Nutrition Programs funded under the Older American Act of 1965 serving older adults through home-delivered meal service and community dining centers. The Senior Nutrition Program is a service of the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency. For information call (530) 621-6160.

Limited Term- Utility Worker-Hydro Salary: $23.90 per hour Date Opened: May 26, 2022 Filing Deadline: Open until filled. Second review of applications on August 26.

Earlier this year, Dream Catchers held a gala in Town Center where participants performed scenes from “The Greatest Showman.” Due to the success of that fundraiser, they plan on making it a yearly event, with their next show scheduled this December featuring a montage of songs and scenes from musicals. By qualifying as a non-vendored service through the Department of Developmental Services’ Self-Determination Program, Dream Catchers can accept funds through the Alta Regional Center and the organization is always in need of donations and volunteers. “Our community and supporters are literally the best in the world and they make it possible for us to do what we do,” said Carson. Find more information at dreamcatchersedh. org.

B6 Wednesday, August 31, 2022 Mountain Democrat mtdemocrat.com Receive our Tweets with every story we publish.On Twitter? Follow us! @ mtdemocratnews wanna sell? 622-1255 wanna sell? 622-1255 The Public Square A local marketplace to find what you are looking for… To post your message, call us at 530-622-1255, Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. For GarageSaleSale Found Employment Employment PLACERVILLE-$1.00 a square foot, includes utilities, 200sf –720sf each, office, storage, light industrial? 4600 Missouri Flat Rd, (530) 622-2640 Room air conditioners One Toshiba and one Midea, like new, only used for a month. Originally over $300 now $100 each. (530) 344-5070. NEW TODAY HUGE GARAGE SALE! Tools, auto parts, generators, books, bicycles, jewelry, household goods, too much to 9AMWedmention.–Mon–5PM 1378 Silver Fork Rd, Kyburz Part-time Bookkeeper Set your Knowledgedays/schedule.ownofQuickBooksdesirable.Call(530)626-8020 FOUND Gem, on the bike trail. Call to identify (530) 919-3862 NOW ASSEMBLYHIRINGWORKERS$200SIGNONBONUSAFTER90DAYS. (no experience necessary) Apply IN PERSON at Applied Control Electronics, 5480 Merchant Circle, Placerville, CA 7:30amMonday-Friday95667.–4:00pm NEW TODAY HELP WANTED part time travel consultant send resume cathy@hangtowntravel.comto On-Site Mgmt. Cameron Park 1, 2, 3 bedrooms, close to freeway, covered parking and pool. small pets aCCepteD. (530) 677-6210 CambridgeApartmentsGarden Application and job description available at Transit Of ce, 6565 Commerce Way, Diamond Springs, CA 95619, (530) 642-5383 or www.eldoradotransit.com El Dorado County Transit Authority invites applications for the following positions: Equipment Technician I/II Fiscal Technician I/II Maintenance Technician Transit PartFull-TimeDispatcher,&ExtraHelpTransitOperator,Time&ExtraHelp EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ELTRANSITDORADO For Rent RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTSASSISTED LIVING-SKILLED NURSING 4301 GOLDEN CENTER DRIVE, PLACERVILLE TDD # (800) 545-1833, EXT. 359 LANUAGE ASSISTANCE (562) 257-5255 (530) GOLDCOUNTRYRETIREMENTRCFE#090317665621-1100 ORG L OOKING TO JOIN A GREAT TEAM ? WE ARE CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: • ADMINISTRATOR FOR SKILLED NURSING FACILITY MUST HAVE VALID CA NHA LICENSE • DIRECTOR OF SKILLED NURSING - MUST BE AN RN • LVN-PART TIME • RN/LVN-FULL TIME, NIGHT • CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS-FULL TIME • MAINTENANCE TECH-FULL TIME G OLD C OUNTRY R ETIREMENT C OMMUNITY , WHERE WE ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE , ARE COMMITTED TO EXEMPLARY SERVICE , AND ARE DEDICATED TO EXCELLENCE L 2021 CommunityBestVotedSenior GOLD BUG PARK BLACKSMITH SHOP ATTENDANT The Blacksmith Attendant is responsible for conducting group tours of the Blacksmith Shop, Blacksmithing, and providing information on the history of Blacksmithing. This position is ideal for an individual interested in working with the public in a park setting. Training is provided by the City. Hours vary throughout the year. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have some Blacksmithing experience. April through October (7 days a week, 9:30 am-4:00 pm) November through March (Saturdays and Sundays only, 9:30 am-4:00 pm) $15.00 - $16.88 per hour

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APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, September 9th by 5:00 pm 2890 Mosquito Road Placerville, CA 95667 Fax: (530) 622-1134

The Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for several Limited Term Utility Worker positions winthin the Hydroelectric Division of Opperations. These are limited term positions; incumbents are temporary employees are are employed for a period not-to-exceed six months from date of appointment.

“Everyone has a story worth sharing,” said Seither. “I can’t wait (to see) which one unfolds next.”

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Solution to Puzzle 1 Solution to Puzzle 2 n sudoku solutions is filled with subjects the participants would like to learn as well as talents they would like toOnceshare.a week the group gathers to cook a meal at a volunteer’s home. This exercise is collaborative, with the participants creating a recipe, shopping for the ingredients and paying for the items. In addition, a brunch spot at a local haunt of their choosing is visited weekly and Carson is working to add more recreational opportunities, including overnight trips and special events to their calendar.

El Dorado Irrigation District is seeking: For a complete job description and the REQUIRED application, please visit our website at www.eid.org or call 530-642-4074.

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“We always had the dream of becoming a part of the solution to the problems facing the IDD community,” Carson explained, adding he has his own long-term goal to provide housing. The Dream Home would be a housing complex for individuals with IDD that would enable them to live on their own in a safe environment with others experiencing similar challenges.Carsondescribes his life as being more fulfilling each day. “Many people have completely transformed from shy and softspoken to talkative and open-hearted and I love being able to witness that process,” he explained. “Like most people in this line of work, I do it for the love of the people, so immersing myself in it every day has definitely deepened that love and commitment.”

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UCD-SoilSolarize • Weed control with herbicides: tinyurl.com/UCDHerbicideUse • Invasive weeds: cal-ipc.org Master Gardener classes are offered monthly throughout the county. Find the class schedule at Pinterest.e-news.foroptiontelephonehardEDC_Master_Gardeners/Demonstration_Garden.inFridaysucanr.edu/Public_Education/Classes.recordedPublic_Education_Classes/?calendar=yes&g=56698mgeldorado.ucanr.edu/andclassesonmanygardeningtopicsatmgeldorado.TheSherwoodDemonstrationGardenisopen9a.m.tonoonandSaturdaysthroughOctober.Thegardendoesclosecaseofrain;checkthewebsitefordetailsatucanr.edu/sites/Haveagardeningquestion?MasterGardenersareworkingtoansweryourquestions.Leaveamessageontheofficeat(530)621-5512orusethe“AskaMasterGardener”onthewebsite:mgeldorado.ucanr.edu.Tosignupnoticesandnewslettersvisitucanr.edu/mastergardenerMasterGardenersarealsoonFacebook,Instagramand Gardener Continued from B3

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legal notice continued on the next page Stoney Creek Road in Fair Play, will offer meat lovers pizza paired with 2019 Reserve Spanish Creek Zinfandel, Hawaiian pizza paired with Signature Zinfandel and King Charles combo pizza paired with 2019 Estate Reserve Primitivo. Mediterranean Vineyards, 7449 Fairplay Road in Fair Play, celebrates its fourth anniversary. Join the party and sample two zinfandels paired with food by chef Lisa Scott, play a variety of lawn games and listen to live music. Enjoy the El Dorado Zinfandel paired with puttanesca pasta salad and the famous Amarone Style Late Harvest Zinfandel paired with chicken, fig and brie panini. Perry Creek Winery, 7400 Perry Creek Road in Fair Play, is known for its gracious hospitality and smallproduction, handcrafted wines. To celebrate all things zinfandel the staff will pour the legendary ZinMan Zinfandel, LadyZin Rosé, Cobra Zinfandel and Altitude 2401 Reserve Series Zinfandel to go with delicious food from Kings Meats, including ZinMan Zinfandel infused Italian sausage with sweet-and-sour peppers and authentic Elote grilled Mexican street corn. Jesse Hendricks, Spanish guitarist, plays from 1-4 p.m. each day.

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RevolutionBeat Tribute to the Beatles returns to Cielo Estate Winery’s Summer Concert Series, 6-9 p.m. Enjoy a beautiful evening full of dancing in the grass in the cool night air to The Beatles’ music! Bring your camp chairs, blankets and a basket packed with your favorite picnic delights (no outside alcohol). Hangtown Pizza food truck will be on site for the evening. Cielo Estate Winery’s Award-Winning wines will be available for purchase. The winery is located at 3040 Ponderosa Road, Shingle Springs.

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WORKS LAWS. The project is a public works project subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). To be qualified for this project, a contractor must be registered with the DIR. In addition, pursuant to prevailing wage laws, copies of the prevailing wage rates are on file at the District’s principal office and are available on Contractrequest. documents and drawings are only available electronically. Contract Documents may be obtained on the District’s website located at www.eid.org/contracts. The Engineer’s Estimate is $1,000,000. Questions regarding this project should be directed to the Project Manager by emailing Ms. liz Carrington at lcarrington@eid.org, or by calling 530-642-4077. Dated this 17th day of August, 2022 EL DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT /s/ Brian Mueller Brian Mueller, P.E., Director of Engineering 8/17, 8/24, 8/31 10759 APN: 082-171-002-000 TS NO.: 22-01414CA TSG ORDER NOTICE220041550-CA-VOINO.:OFTRUSTEESAlEUNDERDEEDOFTRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED JULY 11, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded November 20, 2008 as Document No.: 20080056282-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, executed by: WLODZIMIERZ J LITWIN AND KATARZYNA HYCLAK- LITWIN, TRUSTEES OF THE INTERVIVOS REVOCABLE TRUST OF WLODZIMIERZ J LITWIN, UDT 04/14/04, as Trustor, will be sold AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER for cash (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said deed of trust in the property situated in said county and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced deed of trust. Sale Date: September 14, 2022 Sale Time: 10:00 AM Sale Location: At the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 File No.:2201414CA The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3704 Larkspur Ln(Unincorporated Area), Cameron Park, CA 95682. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $209,601.66 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.

Episcopal Church of Our Saviour host a Cowboy BBQ Dinner featuring tri-tip with all the fixings fit for a hungry crew in a parish hall built in 1865 (when cowboys were still riding the range.) Put on your comfortable jeans and come join the old- fashion good time. The evening events will include a roping demonstration by the Lightfoot Guys and a touch of cowboy poetry. Dinner takes place 4-8 p.m. at the church, 2979 Coloma St., Placerville. Suggested donation is $20. Kids younger than 6 get in free. Parking available in back of the church.

OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31 10743 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0837 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PARAMOUNT DOOR CO., located at 3638 Rosecrest Cir., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Kevin Peter Martin, 3638 Rosecrest Cir., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an TheIndividual.registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 1/1/2014 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kevin KEVINMartin MARTIN 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) 8/17, 8/24, 8/31, 9/7 10756 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0811

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

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) 8/17, 8/24, 8/31, 9/7 10757 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0878 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ONCE UPON A CAKE located at 242 Clemens Court, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Donald Keeling, 242 Clemens Court, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an TheIndividual.registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Donald DONALDKeeling KEELING 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.

Sept. 3 Join American River Conservancy for Open Farm Day at 10 a.m. Enjoy live entertainment and poetry readings. Bring a picnic lunch to the farm and enjoy the peaceful shade of large oak. For more information visit app. Thedonorview.com/jnq9W.fourthannual Fair Play Zin Fest will be an event for the senses, an epic wine and food adventure celebrating award winning premium zinfandels and other fantastic wines produced out of Fair Play. Sept. 3-5, discover five unique wineries with the stunning vineyard views and incredible estate wines that set Fair Play apart from any other region in California. For tickets and more information visit fairplayzinfest.com.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0865 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GATHERED OAK , located at 4344 Fowler Ln, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registered owner(s): Sarah Anderson, 4344 Fowler Ln, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 This business is conducted by an TheIndividual.registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 8/1/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Sarah SARAHAndersonANDERSON 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-IN08/05/2022. 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) 8/17, 8/24, 8/31, 9/7 10764

Sept. 5 Foothill Dog Rescue of the Sierras will benefit this year from the annual Automotive Excellence Custom and Classics Car Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 4600 Missouri Flat Road in Placerville. The event will include custom and classic cars, delicious food, great music, local vendors and fun activities for the whole family. Admission is free.

NOTICE2022ADVERTISEMENTDISTRICTIRRIGATIONTOBIDCOllECTIONSYSTEMREHABIlITATIONPROJECTNO.21018.01CONTRACTNO.E22-07ISHEREBYGIVENthat sealed Bids will be received no later than 3:00 PM, local time, on September 20, 2022, at the Lobby Desk of the El Dorado Irrigation District Office, 2890 Mosquito Road, Placerville, CA 95667 for Construction Services for the 2022 Collection System Rehabilitation, Project No. 21018.01. Bids must be delivered before the submittal deadline. District will reject all Bids received after the specified time and will return such Bids to Bidders unopened.TheWork consists rehabilitating seventeen wastewater manholes and eight wastewater pipes. Bidding Documents contain the full description of the Work. A California Classification A contractor’s license is required. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit is scheduled for 9:00 AM, local time, Thursday, September 8, 2022 at the Lobby Desk of the El Dorado Irrigation District Office, 2890 Mosquito Rd., Placerville, CA PUBLIC95667.

NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (916) 939-0772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting. com, using the file number assigned to this case 22-01414CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. File No.:22-01414CA If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www. nationwideposting.com or Call: (916) 939-0772. Dated: August 2, 2022 By: Kellee Vollendorff Foreclosure Associate Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 (833) 2907452 NPP0414511 To: MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT & PLACERVILLE TIMES 08/17/2022, 08/24/2022, 08/31/2022 8/17, 8/24, 8/31 10763

NOTICE OF HEARING: OCTOBER 7, 2022, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682. 3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat. This order has been filed on AUGUST 5, /s/2022.Lauren C. Bowers LAUREN C. BOWERS, Judge of the Superior Court 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31 10742 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0860 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SIERRA MORNING WEBSITE DESIGN, located at 5552 Gilmore Road, Pollock Pines, CA 95726/Mailing Address: PO Box 215, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registered owner(s): Karen L Rich, 5552 Gilmore Road, Pollock Pines, CALI 95726 This business is conducted by an TheIndividual.registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/12/2002 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Karen L KARENRich L RICH, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on NOTICE-IN08/05/2022.

The El Dorado Hills Community Services District hosts a Windsor Point Park Party, 5-8 p.m. Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy free food, music and family activities. Enjoy the Pride Celebration with DJ Zephyr, 6-10 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club, 251 Main St. in Placerville. For tickets visit tickets. clubgreenroom.com.

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Toogood Estate Winery, 7280 Fair Play Road in Fair Play, is having a truly unique zinfandel experience inside its 5,000-square-foot wine cave. There will be a variety of zinfandels ranging from the Estate Grown Zinfandel, to the signature zinfandel blends: Zin Chic and Now & Zin, and the one of a kind Zinfandel Ports. Toogood will offer a specially curated culinary menu that brings out the best in the delicious zinfandels. While guests enjoy the pairings, local band Neon Moon will play the ultimate mix of blues, rock and country 1-5 p.m. each day. each meeting. The cost is $16 and reservations are required. Regular breakfasts are held every Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. at Denny’s in Placerville. For those interested in joining or reservations don’t hesitate to get in touch with Glenda at (530) 295-8374 or Nancy at (530) 919-8276.

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The Fabulous Liars Band will play 5:30-8 p.m. at Sierra Vista Winery. The Dinner Station food truck will be on site and wine is available for purchase. For reservations call (530) 622-7221.

Sept. 1 Visit the Sherwood Demonstration Garden, 6699 Campus Drive in Placerville, open to the public, 9 a.m. to noon Fridays and Saturdays. See the many plants, trees, succulents, natives and more. Wander through the 16 individual gardens at your own pace or ask a docent for help. Garden may be closed for inclement weather; check the website before visiting: ucanr.edu/sites/EDC_Master_Gardeners/Demonstration_ Garden. Live on the Boulevard rocks El Dorado Hills Town Center, 7-9 p.m. in the Steven Young Amphitheater with the following free concerts: Folsom Lake Symphony (Sept. 1) and Apple Z (Sept. 8). Musician Ed Wilson performs at the El Dorado Saloon in El Dorado Hills, 7-9 p.m. The Placerville Area Chess Club meets every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Denny’s in Cameron Park, 3446 Coach Lane. For more information call Neville Arroues at (530) 642-9043. The Harveys Outdoor Arena hosts the Lake Tahoe Summer Concert Series. Acts scheduled: Keith Urban (Sept. 1-2), Jack Johnson (Sept. 4-5), Alabama (Sept. 9), Jackson Browne (Sept. 10) and Luke Combs (Sept. 22-23). For more information visit tahoesouth.com/events/ summer-concert-series. Sept. 2 Pollock Pines Friends of the Library $5/bag of books sale will be held 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Safeway parking lot, 6498 Pony Express Trail, Pollock Pines. Proceeds support children’s arts and crafts and reading programs; summer speakers programs; new book purchases; eBooks; electronic equipment and maintenance of the outdoor reading area. For more information visit pollockpineslibrary.org.

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1.OlIVCON GENERAl BUI l DING CONTRACTOR, 2. GUNWURX, located at 3601 Coral Bells Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA Registered95762 owner(s): Patriot One Holdings LLC, 3601 Coral Bells Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA This95762business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious public notice to legals@mtdemocrat.net name and phone number

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, (916) 9390772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website, www.nationwideposting. com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 22-01414CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

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Sept. 4 Sunday School starts at 9:30 a.m., Church of Our Saviour, 2979 Coloma St. in Placerville. Give your kids the gift of Sunday School so that they can come to know the wisdom of a loving God. Call (530) 622 2441 for more information. Musician Ed Wilson performs at Vino Noceto Winery in Plymouth, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shadow Ranch Vineyard in Fair Play hosts a Labor Day Blow Out Bash featuring The Howlin’ Alan Band, 1-4 p.m. To reserve a spot visit shadowranch.com/Events or email info@shadowranch.com.

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ECHO IN THE WOODS, located at 6365 Pine St, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registered owner(s): Echo L Elmore, 6365 Pine St, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 This business is conducted by an TheIndividual.registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/30/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Echo ECHOElmoreELMORE 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-IN07/22/2022.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 22CV1086 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Cynthia Jean Thornton filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present CYNTHIAname:JEAN THORNTON Proposed name: CYNTHIA JEAN ROBERTS 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

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