Mountain Democrat, Monday, October 17, 2022

Auditor, EDHCSD fight over assessment fees

Sel Richard Staff writer

The El Dorado Hills Community Services District is butting heads with a county o cial over landscape and lighting assessment district fees, which were purposefully omitted from residents’ tax bills sent out this fall.

“Based on the information that I have at this time, I am going to require that the CSD general manager and that the CSD board chair certify the accuracy of, and acknowledge responsibility for, the assessments that the CSD board wishes to be placed on the property tax bills,” wrote El

Dorado County Auditor-Controller Joe Harn in an email dated July 8.

A blame game ensued with Harn harkening back to the previous fiscal year’s assessments, citing multiple inconsistencies in fees as well as residents irritated by being asked to pay for a park that hadn’t opened yet. Harn maintained that because his o ce is not adequately sta ed to review each LLAD assessment individually, he requires representations from the CSD to verify assessment accuracy as he had in 2021.

SIERRA SPLENDOR

Heritage Park opens to mixed reviews

Sel Richard Staff writer

Heritage Park’s construction fencing was recently whisked away after months of delays.

“The construction work is completed at Heritage Park,” confirmed El

Dorado Hills Community Services District General Manager Kevin Loewen.

“The park is available and open for use.”

The epicenter of protests by some residents of the adjacent El Dorado Hills Heritage Village, an over-55 active adult community, the park’s 50-foot court lights sparked a hailstorm of ire; other complaints relating to safety, health, tra c, noise and impact on local wildlife were also raised.

Most recently, residents cite a leaked internal memo from the El Dorado County Planning and Building Department to El Dorado Hills Community Services District and Heritage Park developer Lennar Homes that details concerns regarding height requirements for court

lighting and compliance with zoning ordinances. The letter, dated July 11, states, “The sport court lighting that has been constructed on the site was not authorized under the permit.”

“We’re aware that Lennar’s legal counsel has submitted a response to the county in which they confront some of the ‘concerns’ expressed by the county,” Loewen told the Mountain Democrat. “We’ve made multiple attempts at getting this resolved with the county, such as even providing the stamped and signed construction plan sets which were reviewed and certified by the county. It’s unclear as to why we’ve not heard back from the county on this matter.”

Currently, the lights at the park remain dark.

Flume plans concrete

Michael Raffety Mountain Democrat correspondent

The capital improvement plan for 2023 through 2027 was presented to the El Dorado Irrigation District Board of Directors Oct. 11. One of EID’s focuses is replacing wooden flumes with concrete ones so they don’t burn in forest fires.

The CIP totals $230.9 million over five years, $8 million less than the 2022-26 proposal.

Typically, only 70-90% of projects survive to final approval, Engineering Director Brian Muller wrote in his Oct. 11 presentation. That totals out to $163 million-$208 million, Muller notes.

A bond sale will be penciled in for some time in the five-year CIP. The exact size will be determined after insurance recovery and FEMA reimbursements come in for damage caused by the Caldor Fire, which burned up three canal sections. Big projects include the Sly Park intertie, Flume 45 and Flume 48 replacement, water treatment plant improvements and the potential Silver Lake Dam replacement in 2027.

The district has been successful in obtaining grants. Previous projects funded by grants included $10 million for the Main Ditch piping project, $1 million for the Easy Street water line replacement project, $160,000 for the Outingdale raw water intake and $440,000

for Outingdale diversion dam improvement, $1.8 million for emergency backup generator installations, $750,000 for design of replacement of the Sly Park intertie and $10 million for construction. The intertie is a project still in the design process.

Currently design of Flume 48 is 30% complete. Two alternatives are being studied. One plan would stabilize the 1876 rock bench with injected shotcrete and replace the wooden flume with precast concrete sections. EID has acquired a neighboring parcel that could be used as a staging area or used as a 500-foot-long tunnel to replace 700 feet of canal and 448 feet of elevated flume. It has $6 million designated for construction in 2027.

Flume 45 is a 940-foot-long wood flume last replaced in 2001. It is scheduled to be constructed over two fall outage seasons in 2024-25 at a cost of $11.5 million.

Flume 46, at 3,340 feet, is the longest wooden flume in the district. Only $150,000 has been designated for study planning in 2023. One possible replacement would be a siphon, which is a large U-shaped pipe that crosses a valley.

Other wood flumes eyed for replacement are Flumes 45A, 46A, 47A and 47B.

Flume 45A, at 155 feet, is scheduled for replacement in 2026 at an estimated cost of $2 million.

Mountain Democrat photo by Sel Richard Brothers Samsor, 14 and Samer, 11 play some soccer on the newly opened Heritage Park field in El Dorado Hills.

Photo by Belinda Breyer

Get a jump on leafpeeping, fall color is here on a mountainside near you. Soaking up the splendor of the Sierra in Ward Canyon behind Alpine Meadows is a lovely way to spend a sunny afternoon.

Ethel Denise (Lawyer)

Klein

Apr. 19, 1957 – Oct 8, 2022

Mrs. Ethel Denise (Lawyer) Klein, age 65, of Murphy, N.C., and Lotus, Calif., passed away peacefully with her husband at her side on Saturday, Oct. 8, at her home in Murphy. She was born April 19, 1957, in Placerville, Calif., to the late Raymond Lawyer, cattle rancher and former county supervisor, and mother, Marie Lawyer.

She enjoyed chasing waterfalls, long walks on the beach, and traveling.

She was preceded in death by half-brother Douglas Purrier, half-sister Dee Purrier, and aunt Ethel Tidd.

Survivors include her husband, Kevin Klein, and brother, Archie Lawyer.

Nancy Ellen Noble

June 26, 1936 – Sept. 24, 2022

Nancy Ellen Noble, 86, of Shingle Springs has passed from our lives but not our hearts.

Previously a long time resident of Folsom Calif. Missed by sons Leonard (Nancy) Noble, Dave Noble, brother Eugene (Charlotte) Kendall, several grands and greatgrands. Predeceased by children Ann, Dee and Anna.

Nancy enjoyed volunteering in EDC with Meals on Wheels, Senior Lunch Program, Master Food Preservers & Senior Peer Counseling.

She loved baking, cooking and canning. Nancy enjoyed trying new recipes, sometimes to the chagrin of her family who looked forward to her traditional dishes.

She loved to read a good book or knit, sitting in her recliner with her dog Coco sitting on her lap.

An avid SJ Sharks fan, Nancy enjoyed watching hockey games, especially with her family all wearing their teal jerseys.

A Celebration of Life will be held 10/22/2022 at 1:30 P.M. at Rescue Community Center.

Remembrances may be made to Snowline Hospice or EDC Food Bank.

Matthew Allen Ciufia Oct. 20, 1973 - Oct. 3, 2022

October 3rd, 2022, WOW, what a ride! Matt was born in Sayre, Pa. in 1973. As a toddler he moved to Belgium where he learned to speak Frangles and where he attended the International School. His first skiing experience was at Kitzbuhel, Austria. Before a ski lesson he took o by himself to the top of the mountain where the ski patrol found him.

At the age of 5, his uncle introduced him to the joy of riding on two wheels. Thus began a lifelong love of riding motorcycles.

In 1980, he moved to Denver, Colo. and the Rockies where he fine tuned his skiing abilities at Vail, Winter Park, and Keystone. He moved to Santa Cruz in 1983 where he experienced adventures in the Boy Scouts and bodyboarding.

Matt graduated from Elk Grove High School, attended Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo, and graduated with a B.A. from California State University, Sacramento.

In 2004, Matt moved to Placerville where he made his home and raised his two sons. This brought him closer to the desert, the Rubicon Trail, and more camping adventures with all his friends and family. Jawbone Canyon was an annual Thanksgiving outing with lots of food and festivities. He loved riding the Pismo Dunes where he frequently celebrated his birthday. His compadres will always remember his love of bikes, trucks, and Mexican food.

Matt fought a courageous battle against angiosarcoma which he succumbed to Oct. 3, surrounded by his sons, his fiancee, mother, and friends.

Matt will be remembered by his family and many friends. He is survived by his two wonderful sons: Vincent Tyler Ciufia and Ethan Oscar Ciufia; his father, Cono Vincent Ciufia, his mother Rise Roberta Ciufia and his fiancee, Amy Peltzer. The family would like to acknowledge the medical teams at Stanford Hospital’s ICU and Oncology Unit, Marshall Hospital’s ICU, and the Marshall’s Infusion Center where they fought hard with him in his battle with cancer.

The following was taken from Placerville Police Department logs:

Oct. 6

12:51 a.m. Officers arrested a 30-year-old man suspected of being under the influence of a controlled substance on Marshall Way.

7:13 a.m. Officers arrested a 58-year-old man on suspicion of assault on Forni Road.

9:08 a.m. Officers arrested a 27-year-old man on suspicion of lewd conduct on Briw Road in Placerville.

2:47 p.m. Officers booked into county jail a 32year-old man suspected of felony burglary, being a felon in possession of a firearm, a parole violation and failure to appear on Schnell School Road.

“It appears as though the letter was a result of political pressures from county o cials and/ or administration; that steps are being taken by the county to estoppel a public park being completed, and; that the county wants to renege on (its) previous park plan review, inspections and approvals,” stated Loewen in his August 2022 general manager’s report. A public records request has been submitted by the CSD.

Residents like George Steed continue to bristle at the CSD’s insistence on opening the park. “I find the irresponsibility of both the county and the CSD to allow public use of an unpermitted, uninspected facility to be beyond appalling,” he said. “Any citizen taking similar action to openly defy such legal processes would face significant civil and perhaps criminal penalties.”

“By not getting the proper inspections and permits, EDHCSD is jeopardizing the safety of a very precious and sensitive group with the ‘soft opening’ of Heritage Village Park,” o ered resident Sue Williams. “CSD is in charge of enforcement of regulations and ordinances in EDH. However, they break the rules and regulations at their convenience.”

County Planning and Building Department Director Karen Garner assured that the play structures have been

He was listed in custody in lieu of $140,000 bail as of press time.

3:34 p.m. Officer arrested a 53-year-old woman on suspicion of public intoxication on Mosquito Road.

Oct. 7

11:15 a.m. Officers arrested a 37-year-old man who had an outstanding warrant on Main Street.

2:05 p.m. Vehicle embezzlement was reported on Fair Lane.

10:14 p.m. Officers arrested a 31-year-old man who had a felony warrant on Placerville Drive.

Oct. 8

7 p.m. Officer arrested a 44-yearold woman on suspicion of public

intoxication on Placerville Drive.

7:07 p.m. Officers arrested a 34-year-old man on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance on Placerville Drive.

Oct. 9

5:53 p.m. Grand theft was reported at a Placerville Drive business.

Oct. 11

1:41 a.m. Officers arrested a 34-year-old man on suspicion of public intoxication on Main Street.

5:34 a.m. Officers arrested a 55-year-old woman on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance on Woodman Circle.

11:54 a.m. Officers arrested a

30-year-old man on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance on Broadway.

5:53 p.m. Officers contacted two men, ages 35 and 32, on Main Street and reportedly found both in possession of illegal drug paraphernalia.

9:58 p.m. Officers arrested a 32-year-old man who had a warrant on Schnell School Road.

Oct. 12

2 a.m. Officers contacted a 30-year-old man suspected of vandalism on Marshall Way. Three hours later the same man was arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance on Forni Road.

8:56 p.m. An assault was reported on Clay Street.

Oblivious to the park’s contentious genesis, 7-year-old Sydney Leinweber is thrilled with the new grounds, a lone kid on the play structure on a Friday afternoon. “I like the spinning dish,” she declared.

And Blackstone resident Ahmad Rahimi is glad to have another park for his family to frequent. “It’s a very nice place for the kids,” said Rahimi, who was watching his two sons kick around a soccer ball.

properly inspected. “In review of the building permit history, it has been verified that the existing permits for the park structures have been finalized with the exception of the site electrical permit,” she states in a Sept. 28 letter addressed to CSD interim principal planner Je Kernen.

Garner goes on to detail that most of the park’s other facilities are covered under the site electrical permit, including the walkway and parking lot lighting, except for sport court lighting. “It appears from site inspection that the constructed lighting exceeds the standards,” notes Garner, who also pointed out that the sport court lighting was not authorized through a proper permit nor evaluated through a subsequent building permit. In addition, she requested further height

“Blackstone Park got too crowded and there was no space. So that’s why we usually come here now.”

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Fees Continued from A1

“Twice in last 12 months your board has voted to refund LLAD assessments after many legitimate complaints were received about the impropriety of the initial finding to levy the assessments,” Harn states as reasons for his request in a letter addressed to the CSD Aug. 22. “Further, on June 30, 2022, the civil grand jury issued a report criticizing the CSD’s administration of LLADs.”

Harn asserted that on June 9, the EDHCSD Board of Directors directed General Manager Kevin Loewen to immediately file the assessments with the Auditor-Controller’s Office. “Contrary to his board’s order and state law, the CSD’s consultant delivered an assessment roll over 60 days later,” the auditor said.

Harn claimed he could not rely on information received from the consultant, DTA, and only placed assessments on the tax roll last year because of written representations provided by Loewen. “There is an apparent breakdown in communication between the CSD and DTA,” he said, mentioning discrepancies with several parcels.

Although he repeatedly sent inquiries, Harn is accused of ignoring the CSD’s subsequent requests for clarifying

information in lieu of written representations.

CSD representatives point out the county processes and distributes information to DTA, which uses county data to calculate the assessments. DTA in turn submits these assessments to the county.

In a letter that addressed irregularities between parcels in the same subdivision bought within a month of each other, Loewen insisted the CSD received faulty information from the county.

“Rather than accept responsibility for what was clearly a failure on the part of your office, you, as you consistently have done in this matter, shirked that responsibility and attempted to lay blame on the district,” Loewen states in a letter to the county dated Sept. 22. “You should not need to be reminded that the county, and not the district, establishes the tax rolls on which LLAD assessments are based and thus bears all responsibility for any inaccuracies in its tax rolls.”

Harn disagrees, replying, “Whether or not those inaccuracies are the result of information provided by the county is irrelevant as it is the CSD that bears responsibility for confirming the accuracy of its assessments prior to placement on the tax roll.”

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Flume 47A, at 201 feet, is slated for replacement in 2023 at an estimate of $1.9 million.

Silver Lake Dam replacement is expected to reach the 30% design phase and have its environmental documentation complete by 2023. This fall a series of drilling and seismic refraction surveys will support the design process, according to dam safety engineer John Kessler.

The Echo Lake tunnel and the pipeline clinging to the hillside, patched and repaired by EID hydro crews, is due for replacement over two seasons in 2026-27 for a total cost of $900,000. That will include replacing 750 feet of canal with pipe.

The ongoing replacement of the Mother Lode Force Main with 18-20inch plastic pipe will see 3.3 miles placed in 2023 at an estimated cost of $10 million in 2023 and $5 million in 2024. The pipe being replaced is sulfide gas deteriorated, 12-inch asbestos cement pipe.

The Mother Lode Force Main transitions to a gravity line that is 12 inches of PVC as it enters Strolling Hills in Cameron Park and empties into the Deer Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. Design work is scheduled to begin in 2024 to replace

Property tax bills were sent out for only one out of the more than 20 EDHCSD LLADs.

“The district has attempted to work in good faith with you to resolve this issue,” counters Loewen. “Instead of responding in kind, you have now taken the position that you will charge the district in excess of $60,000 to issue supplemental tax bills that include LLAD assessments.”

Loewen warned that the CSD refuses to bear such an expense, calling for the issuance of the supplemental tax bills under threat of litigation.

As for what residents can expect going forward?

“The CSD will determine what happens next,” Harn said. “The latest audited financial statements indicate that the CSD has $45 million cash. I am sure the CSD can survive one year without LLAD assessment revenue.”

Loewen assured that scheduled upkeep will continue as usual and expects that the county will ultimately implement the assessments, whether voluntarily or forced via court orders. “The intended goal is for the assessment district members to only be charged the amount budgeted and only for the work performed,” he said.

6,000 feet of wastewater line with larger diameter pipe at an estimated construction cost of $4 million over two construction seasons.

Two bridge replacement projects will prove costly to EID as water lines currently run through the bridges. A narrow bridge just outside of Placerville on Green Valley Road at Indian Creek is slated to be replaced in 2023-24 as well as one at Mound Springs near the entrance to Greenstone Country. Those two projects are expected to cost EID about $950,000.

A bridge on Placerville Drive over Hangtown Creek is estimated to cost EID about $1 million in 2024.

Three waterlines are due for replacement in Pollock Pines. Forebay Road should expect 5,000 feet of leaky water line replaced in 2023 for $2.7 million. Sly Park Hills should see 1,000 feet of waterline replaced for $1.25 million in 2024 and Dropoff Road 1,100 feet of waterline replaced in 2023 for $1.5 million.

Oct. 24 the EID board will be asked to approve the capital improvement plan. Following that the five-year financial plan will be approved in November.

Support for Proposition 30 is fading ... for good reason

The tide may have turned on Proposition 30. A Berkeley IGS poll released earlier this month has support dropping below 50% after polling at 55% a few weeks earlier. While the opposition to the measure is much less, at 37%, the gap has narrowed significantly.

Two factors might explain this drop. First, as voters begin to comprehend what it does, they are less likely to support it. Second, voters may be persuaded by the breadth and diversity of the opposition.

Letters to the Editor

Canceled

EDITOR: N

At some point,

Proposition 30 would increase the state income tax by an additional 1.75% on income above $2 million for individuals. Since only a handful of California citizens make that much, the proponents calculated that this would be attractive to progressives as an easy way to stick it to the rich. (It is also consistent with that old adage, “Don’t tax you, don’t tax me, tax the fellow behind the tree.”)

Adding to the “class warfare” feature of Prop. 30 are the equally progressive purposes for which the funds would be spent. Revenue from the tax would fund various programs ostensibly for the purpose of addressing climate change.

From the perspective of taxpayers, Proposition 30 is just bad policy. In addition to having the highest state sales tax and gas tax in the nation, no other state even comes close to California’s 13.3% top marginal income tax. Prop. 30 would pump that up to more than 15%.

At some point, even those who can scarcely dream about making $2 million annually can figure out that something is wrong with California’s tax structure. Indeed, a PPIC poll in April found, “Record-high shares of Californians think that ... the state and local tax system is not fair.” They may also be aware of the frequent media reports on the number of citizens, including high wealth individuals, moving out of state.

More specifically, over the last 10 years California lost more than 1.625 million citizens — more than the population of Philly. Even the San Francisco Chronicle featured a headline that read “Richer people left San Francisco in the pandemic. And they took billions of dollars with them.” According to data from the Internal Revenue Service, the coronavirus pandemic triggered a “wealth migration,” which saw high-tax states like New York

The Balancing Act

o this letter is not about PC gone amok. It’s about the flagrant disregard the Cameron Park Community Services District Fire Committee and CPCSD Board of Directors has for public safety.

I attended the CSD Fire Committee meeting as the Mosquito Fire was raging. I requested the committee members engage with the full board and that they instruct the general manager to work with Cal Fire and the county on the fire dangers present in Cameron Park. During my request I mentioned the raging fire spanning two counties (you could smell the smoke).

I asked the members to tour the CSD for themselves and see the fire danger the heavy fuel loads of dead brush that are rampant throughout poses to all the residents of Cameron Park. Fire storms don’t observe or respect geographic boundaries.

I even made my request to the whole board via email. I got no immediate or meaningful response from the board and sent a letter to this paper challenging them to “get on the stick.”

Well this month I got their real response to my concerns. The CSD has canceled the Fire Committee meeting for October. Not rescheduled, mind you, canceled.

Instead of taking the opportunity to engage with Cal Fire, the county and the public, the “good stewards” of the public’s safety who make up the Fire Committee have decided what they really need is some time off. They’ve decided they don’t need to get busy and solve a problem while they still can. What they really need is a break from the taxing duties of showing up to several meetings a month with their hands out and no clue as to what they are doing, voting on or setting in motion. Go figure.

And, make no mistake, no other board member will call the committee on this shameless showing of irresponsibly because they are cut from the same cloth — hands out and minds vacant.

I wonder if anyone on the board of directors plays the violin. After all Nero fiddled while Rome burned.

GERALD LILLPOP Cameron Park

Support Camino district’s incumbents

EDITOR:

Voters residing within the Camino Union School District: This election please consider my recommendation to re-elect the three incumbents to continue their service.

I know the district and its needs. I have been a resident of the district for over 40 years. My three children attended Camino School from kindergarten through eighth grade. I previously served as a member and president of the CUSD Board of Trustees for nine years.

The incumbents up for re-election, along with the other two trustees, effectively guided the district through the past two years, the most tumultuous time in the district’s history. They provided the best education possible, all the while balancing the health and safety needs of the students, families, staff and community with the regulatory requirements and available resources. They have been faithful stewards of your tax dollars.

The incumbents have demonstrated the knowledge, commitment, dedication and sound judgment. They have earned your support.

Please vote for the three incumbents: Judy Morris, Bob Van Gilder and Gene Wooden.

PATRICK BOYD Camino

Not your ordinary career politician

EDITOR:

Iread

with interest the letter by Liz Ketelle in the Georgetown Gazette. It prompted me to research Kevin Kiley and Dr. Kermit Jones, the two candidates facing off for the new District 3 seat in Congress. Considering the era of declining civility, disconnect with the will of the people and governmental gridlock, I am combing candidate records carefully for evidence of a strong character, a passion for community service and national pride that walks the walk.

In researching these two candidates, I noted some major differences. The endorsements listed in candidate websites expose their core beliefs.

Are small-time government officials running amuck?

The first and most important fact of this column is that the El Dorado Hills Community Services District has $45 million in its bank account. The EDHCSD has been before the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors time and time again to raise fees and assessments and now has that much money on hand.

It appears the EDHCSD is not spending every dollar it claims it needs and let’s not forget the extremely well-paid staff and a general manager making more than $283,000 annually (who has received several questionable raises, in my opinion). Just as a point of comparison, the salary of the EDC chief administrative officer, who administers a budget of more than $500 million has a salary of $246,856. Our sheriff earns $250,397 and our district attorney earns $249,387 (source: State Controller, 2021).

If that isn’t enough,

EDHCSD Board President Mike Marinelli wants to pay the general manager more money, saying, “The GM continues to demonstrate exceptional performance given the current constraints that we’re faced with.”

Why do they need all this money? Even small-time politicians (as in CSD board members) love other people’s money. And the more they control the more trips they can take, staying at luxury hotels during “training trips.” Yeah, sure.

One of the ways they add to their coffers is through landscape and lighting assessment districts. A law passed in 1972 allows CSDs to make direct assessments against property owners for parks, landscaping and lighting. No BOS approval is required. In assessing LLADs all that is required in a “review” is substantial evidence that the assessment concurs a special benefit on a group of homeowners or development.

The 2021-22 El Dorado County Grand Jury just issued a report that these LLADs as governed and controlled by the EDHCSD were operated in a slipshod manner and found that the EDHCSD needs significant changes

Section 22641 of the Streets and Highway Code reads with respect to LLADs, “Immediately after the adoption of any resolution confirming a(n)

the (CSD) shall file

assessment

with the county auditor.” It’s the job of the county auditor to get the assessments on the county tax rolls.

The 2021-22 El Dorado County Grand Jury just issued a report that these LLADs as governed and controlled by the EDHCSD were operated in a slipshod manner and found that the EDHCSD needs significant changes, especially with respect to the Heritage and the Carson Creek LLADs. Surprisingly, EDHCSD board members had the audacity to issue a press release calling the grand jury report “slipshod” while belittling its constituents.

A few years ago the EDHCSD built

a park near the Heritage (an adult 55 and older community), but opened only a few weeks ago. It includes recreational amenities such as bocce ball courts, pickleball courts and tennis courts.

But the Heritage gated development also has bocce ball courts, tennis courts and pickleball courts. It also has a huge indoor swimming pool, club house, gym, expansive lawns, picnic areas and more. Yet the EDHCSD saw fit since in about 2016 to assess the hundreds of Heritage homeowners because, as the CSD states in a review, “There was substantial evidence that this park outside their gated community confirms a special benefit to 78 % of the homeowners in that is their usage.”

How could that be? First, Heritage

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Kevin Kiley, who has held office in the California Assembly the past six years, but has run for a state Senate seat and the governorship during his term, has a long list of Republican office holders, retired Republicans and only two organizations endorsing his candidacy: Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association PAC and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. It strikes me that this young politician, eager to move up, embraces partisanship.

Dr. Kermit Jones’ list of endorsements reflects a diverse cross-section of sectors, including labor, health care, gun safety, veterans, pro-choice, education, conservation and protecting the right to vote. His experience in service of his country as a Navy flight surgeon after 9/11 and as policy advisor for the Department of Health and Human Services in 2012-13 seeking improved quality of care for veterans speaks to me of national pride, community service and a passion for caring. As he says, “… it’s never been about partisan politics. I’ve treated close to 20,000 patients and never asked them if they are a Democrat or a Republican.”

Character and motivation to serve in Congress count. What sets these two apart for me is what is in their hearts and who they are aiming to serve. I will vote for the candidate who is in it not for building his résumé, but to build his community. I believe I will vote for Dr. Kermit Jones.

and California lose high-income earners to low-tax locales such as Texas, Florida and Arizona.

Another strike against Prop. 30 might be that its populist trappings are belied by the fact that the majority of funding is coming from one corporation, Lyft. That ride sharing company has provided the bulk of funding for the measure at $15 million.

In addition to the negative policy considerations, a larger force that might be responsible for declining support is the depth and breadth of the opposition.

Proving that politics makes for strange bedfellows, Prop. 30 is opposed by groups as diverse as the California Teachers

Weitzman

Association and the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.

And few things shocked the proponents of Prop. 30 more than the strong opposition from Gov. Gavin Newsom. Indeed, his weighing in may ultimately prove to be the deciding factor.

One can speculate until the cows come home why he dislikes the measure. After all, it certainly qualifies as a “green” proposal. But Newsom receives strong political and financial support from the state’s powerful teachers union, which views the right to raise taxes as its exclusive domain. Or it could be that his very wealthy friends in San Francisco quietly suggested to

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has far more beautiful amenities and second, the CSD park has been closed. What benefit? And you wonder why the Grand Jury report this year called into question the practices and procedures of the EDHCSD.

him that a top marginal rate of 13.3% was high enough, especially when they could move to Austin, Seattle or Miami and pay nothing.

Finally, Newsom’s opposition to Prop. 30 may have something to do with his “sub-zero” interest in running for president; an assertion, by the way, that no one actually believes. If he hopes to have a chance of appealing to voters beyond crazy California, support of a massive tax hike isn’t a great strategy.

Jon Coupal is president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.

summer — apparently without EDHCSD board approval. Slipshod!

And why does the EDHCSD need the money ($1.65 million alone from this year’s attempted LLAD assessments)? Just last year it was reported that its net cash position went up by $6 million.

LYNN SCHARDT Garden Valley Announcements

When our auditor-controller asked for direct certification from the EDHCSD before placing approximately 15,000 LLAD assessments on the tax rolls it was because, for some reason, some 500 or so of the assessments had changed since last

Here’s the deal with these LLADs funds. Some of that money can be used to defray general overhead expenses (EDHCSD salaries alone exceed $3 million plus $500,000-plus in benefits annually). That way, unrestricted funds aren’t used for as much overhead and board members have more control over their $45 million slush fund.

Larry Weitzman is a resident of Placerville.

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Struggling with life? ceLeBrAte recOvery is for any Hurt, Habit or Hang-up. We are a faith-based recovery program for life’s issues

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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: https://m.facebook. com/crgvcc/

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.

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. Join fun-loving women Wednesdays 9am-11am at El Dorado High School. Lessons, social events, only $35/year. Call Cindy 805-540-8654.

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

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A Savory Solution to Stretch Your Grocery Budget

FAMILY FEATURES

In today’s world, grocery shopping can seem more like a burden than an opportunity to gather supplies for your family’s favorite meals. With prices of everyday ingredients fluctuating almost daily, it’s important for many families to make their dollars go further at the store.

Easy ways to stretch your grocery budget, like using versatile ingredients, can make the checkout experience a little less impactful on your household’s finances. Consider the benefits of mushrooms, which provide a delicious option to enhance flavor in favorite recipes while extending portions in an affordable way.

Save Money

Stretch your dollars by stretching your meals using a process called “The Blend.” Blending finely chopped mushrooms with ground meat can extend portion sizes of your favorite meaty recipes and help your bottom line. Chop your favorite mushroom variety to match the consistency of ground meat, blend the chopped mushrooms and meat together then cook to complete the recipe. For burgers, use a blend of 25% finely chopped mushrooms and 75% ground meat. For tacos or chili, use 50% mushrooms and 50% meat or an even higher mushroom to meat ratio.

Savor the Flavor

The savory umami taste of mushrooms means a flavorful experience in blended recipes like burgers, where the chopped mushrooms help hold in the juiciness. Or, you can chop, quarter, slice or enjoy them whole in recipes like Garlic Rosemary Butter Roasted Chicken Thighs and Veggies with Mushroom Orzo Risotto, Creamy Spinach, Mushroom and Lasagna Soup or Blended Pasta Sauce paired with your favorite pasta.

One Carton, Multiple Dishes

Thanks to mushrooms’ versatility, you can buy one large carton of mushrooms to chop up then bulk up multiple dishes, from a morning omelet to hearty soups to blended burgers.

Serve Up Nutrition

Low calorie, low sodium, fat free and cholesterol free, mushrooms are nutrient rich and can play a starring role in a variety of meals. With an array of fresh varieties and nearly endless ways to prepare them, they can be your powerhouse from the produce department.

Find more recipe ideas and ways to make the most of your grocery store dollars at MushroomCouncil.com.

Garlic-Rosemary Butter Roasted Chicken Thighs and Veggies with Mushroom Orzo Risotto

Recipe courtesy of Emily Weeks, MS, RD, on behalf of the Mushroom Council

Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 50 minutes

Servings: 4

Chicken: 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs salt, to taste pepper, to taste 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 16 ounces mushrooms, such as white button, crimini or portabella, quartered

3 zucchinis, sliced in half moons 3 large carrots, thinly sliced 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves removed and roughly chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced

Orzo: 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 small yellow onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 16 ounces mushrooms, such as white button, crimini or portabella, finely chopped 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

1/3 cup white wine

1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

To make chicken: Preheat oven to 450 F.

Pat chicken dry. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. In large skillet over medium high heat, melt butter. Sear chicken until brown on both sides, 4 5 minutes on each side.

In large bowl, toss mushrooms, zucchinis and carrots with rosemary and garlic.

On large baking sheet, spread vegetables. Nestle chicken into vegetables. Drizzle with butter and juices from pan. Bake 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.

To make orzo: In small pot over medium low heat, warm broth.

Using skillet from chicken over medium heat, add butter and olive oil.

Add onion, garlic and mushrooms.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions soften, 3 4 minutes.

Add orzo and black pepper. Stir and cook orzo 2 minutes. Add white wine and cook until evaporated, about 1 minute.

Add broth to orzo, 2/3 cup at a time, stirring until liquid is absorbed. Repeat with remaining broth, waiting until last batch is absorbed before adding next.

Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan.

Serve in individual bowls with chicken and roasted vegetables atop mushroom orzo risotto.

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Oct. 18

The Roots & Gold Dust Genealogical Society presents Digging into Finda-Grave, without the Mess! by Glenda Lloyd, popular genealogy lecturer at area schools and organizations, 1 p.m. in Room 12 (primary room) in the LDS Church at 3275 Cedar Ravine Road, Placerville. Visitors are welcome. For more information call (530) 3447122.

Powell’s Steamer Company and Pub, 425 Main St., presents Eric Hill and Jonny Mojo for Taco Tuesday on the first and third Tuesdays of the month from 4-7 p.m. Stop by for some good food and good tunes. For more information call (530) 6261091.

The rescheduled Arts and Culture El Dorado event honoring Carpenter Award recipient Bill Roby will be held 6-8 p.m. at David Girard Vineyards in Placerville. To purchase tickets visit artsandcultureeldorado. org/benefit-2022.

Oct. 20

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 Downtown Sacramento Partnership invites the community to grab their blankets and head to the Old Sacramento waterfront every Thursday evening in October for Movies Under the Stars: “Beetlejuice” (Oct. 20) and “Hocus Pocus” (Oct. 27). For tickets and more information visit GoDowntownSac.com.

Oct. 21

Visit the Sherwood Demonstration Garden 6699 Campus Drive in Placerville, open to the public, 9 a.m. to noon Fridays and Saturdays. 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.

The El Dorado Hills Community Services District hosts a senior Oktoberfest lunch beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the EDHCSD gym, 1021 Harvard Way, El Dorado Hills. Enjoy lunch, live music and a raffle. For

ARC returning native lands to native hands

The American River Conservancy is raising funds to accompany a substantial land transfer to the local Native American community.

Two local land trusts joyously invite the public to participate in an extraordinary community experience. ARC, which has protected lands in the upper American River and upper Cosumnes River watersheds since 1989, will give both real estate and “seed money” to the Native American land trust Cosumnes Culture and Waterways. CCAWW is a Nativebased nonprofit created to care for the land, waters and indigenous species throughout the ancestral lands of the Miwok people.

“We feel so blessed to be recognized by ARC and our community supporting Native indigenous endeavors,” said Kimberly ShiningStar Petree, CCAWW executive director.

“It is such a tremendous honor to receive our ancestral lands to perpetuate the indigenous culture,” she continued. “This landback is a big step to heal the ‘his-tory’ of local places and the original people who resided here. While CCAWW has been committed to cultivating our culture, taking care of the land, water and all the living things, this landback has inspired the participation of many Native people throughout our region.”

To support the effort, ARC hosts a fundraiser to accompany the return of the 320-acre property currently known as Ladies Valley to the care of CCAWW in perpetuity. With this tremendous gift of land and funds to the indigenous people

of the region, ARC is participating in the international “landback” movement. Returning ancestral lands to the descendants of tribes who were historically displaced and unjustly treated is a fair and equitable way to support the revival of culture for native communities all over the world.

The Ladies Valley Landback fundraiser aims to raise at least $25,000 to jumpstart a living, cultural heritage site in a place originally known as Coso Village and inhabited by the Miwok people for centuries. On this land, local tribes will bring their families to build a village of traditional bark houses so they may once again gather, dance and propagate plants for food, medicine and crafts.

Along with ARC’s gift of the land in Placerville, the gift of funds will support the initial stewardship of the property’s vital landscape.

Communities will benefit from a place to learn traditional knowledge from the living descendants of original people. With the completion of this land and funding transfer, the site will belong to the local indigenous community in perpetuity.

“It is rewarding to share our knowledge with our people, students, teachers and

all others who have a sincere desire to learn,” Petree shared. “As we perpetuate our culture, it becomes part of everyone who takes the time to learn. They carry it with them and share it with others. In the long run, the more we know about land, the more we understand how to care for it. This makes us all better stewards of the land.”

The live fundraising

event will be hosted Saturday, Oct. 22, at Wakamatsu Farm in Placerville. The event will include Native American music, storytelling, a nature-inspired fine art auction, light refreshments and local wines. Whether or not you join the live event, you can donate online to this fundraiser at the event link, app. donorview.com/X416J. Event registration is limited. All auction items will be on display at Wakamatsu Farm during the live fundraising event Oct. 22. Online bidding at bit.ly/lvlb-auction will continue during the live event and all winners will be notified.

Art, such as this piece — “Ties to Traditions” by Johnny Clay — is being auctioned to raise funds for the Ladies Valley Landback.

Photo by Kimberly ShiningStar Petree ARC hosts a fundraiser to accompany the return of the 320acre property currently known as Ladies Valley to the care of CCAWW in perpetuity. The event will take place Oct. 22 at Wakamatsu Farm.

“This landback is a big step to heal the ‘his-tory’ of local places and the original people who resided here.”

— Kimberly ShiningStar Petree

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Grape grower Mansfield honored for helping others

News release

The El Dorado Wine Grape Growers Association announced that Chuck Mansfield of Goldbud Farms was recently honored for his work on behalf of El Dorado County wine grape growers and the overall agricultural community for instigating the creation of the Agricultural ReEntry Permit Process. This process allowed grape growers, farmers and ranchers to safely and legally access their property for essential operations needed to protect crops and animals during the Caldor Fire’s mandatory evacuation.

The El Dorado Wine Grape Growers Association celebrated Mansfield at the Oct. 12 Agricultural Commission meeting in Placerville, where District 3 Supervisor Wendy Thomas presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mansfield for spearheading efforts during last year’s devastating wildfire.

The 2021 Caldor Fire rampaged forests and farmlands and created

indescribable hardship throughout vast areas of El Dorado County during the August growing season. With a mandatory evacuation in place over a large area of El Dorado County, Mansfield doggedly worked to get the attention of and rally officials to devise a method for owners to

access property during the fire and save what they could of the 2021 harvest. The result was the Agriculture ReEntry Permit Process. This procedure allowed vineyard owners and workers to safely and legally re-enter their vineyards to perform

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SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It won’t be important to agree with your partner on every little thing if the big things are fairly in line. So focus on getting agreement on the big ideas first. A lot of the disagreeable minutiae will become irrelevant and melt away.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Maybe you can sense that someone isn’t telling the truth. Keep it to yourself for now.

Whether you do this out of kindness or strategy, it will be better for your overall plan. There’s nothing to gain from call ing others out.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The exercise ethos “feel the burn” will apply in another context today. You put forth a great effort and get the clear, if uncomfortable, sensation that tells you this thing you’re doing is really making a difference.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The random events may seem to mean nothing on their own, but the pattern means everything. Keep track of what’s happening so you can spot the pattern, which will then become a kind of map you can use to plot and predict.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). In some key way, you are dif ferent from the others. Use this to your advantage. Your unique qualities give you a competitive edge if you see them as assets.

Your friends are as much a source of help as you rivals are.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your expectation of yourself is higher than anything others are expecting from you. Maybe you shouldn’t relax your demands, but it’s good to be aware of how they fit the bigger picture. An accurate sense of scale is healthy.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You may be restricted by wellmeaning loved ones. They’re worried about what will happen when you grow and change.

This subtle restriction should not be tolerated. Handle it now, while it is still of minor consequence.

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Photo by Myrna Tow Chuck Mansfield and District 3 Supervisor Wendy Thomas are all smiles at the Agricultural Commission meeting at which Mansfield received a Certificate of Appreciation.

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more information visit eldoradohillscsd.org.

The Sierra Renaissance Society presents Climate Change, with speaker Steve Schwarzbach, 1-3 p.m. at the Mother Lode Lions Hall, 4701 Missouri Flat Road. Admission free for members; public invited to attend two meetings each year free. The Sierra Renaissance Society of El Dorado County is dedicated to lifelong learning and hosts presentations and workshops throughout the year. For more information visit srsedc.org.

The Cameron Park Community Services District hosts a Halloween Boo Bash, 5-7 p.m. at the Cameron Park Community Center. Dress up and enjoy trunk-or-treating, a floating pumpkin patch, crafts, food and more.

Musician Ed Wilson performs at the Placerville Public House in Placerville, 8-11 p.m.

Barbershop Harmony Society A Capella camp, a weekend retreat for high-school-age boys, will take place Oct. 21-23 at Sly Park Environmental Education Center. Classes include vocal production and tag singing. Quartet coaching is available. The Saturday evening talent show is not to be missed. Find additional information at farwesterndistrict.org/events/youth-harmonycamp or contact Richard Lund at (530) 6211904 or rlund@innercite.com.

Oct. 22

Check out the Swap Meet at the El Dorado County Fair and Event Center in Placerville,

9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. Admission is free. Reserve a spot in advance at eldoradocountyfair.org/swap.html.

The Divide Women’s Club hosts a Pumpkin Patch, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Georgetown Park, Georgetown. (Rain date of Oct. 29, same place, same time). There will be pumpkins, crafts, games and refreshments for sale. This will be the fundraiser for scholarships for seniors at Golden Sierra High School.

Escape from the traditional “ho-hum” wine events and elevate your wine game with the El Dorado County WINEcation, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 22 & 23. All weekend each participating winery will offer you a destination to experience wine like never before. For tickets and more information visit eldoradowines.org/winecation.

The Placerville Elks Lodge and the Shingle Springs Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce present the Lee’s Boutique Fashion Show and Luncheon, an event benefiting Foster Children of El Dorado County, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 3821 Quest Court in Shingle Springs. For tickets and more information call Angela at (916) 804-3013.

The 12th annual Placerville Oktoberfest will be held at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Drive, Placerville, noon to 8 p.m. The Oktoberfest will feature The Lions Club Hangtown Car Show, the classic weiner dog races, stick pony races and the Oktoberfest beer stein hold. The event will feature two great bands; Plaid City and The Sky Kings.

vineyard and farm operations. This re-entry

also allowed horse, poultry and livestock owners re-entry to feed, water and move animals.

Mansfield is a hero not just because he stepped up and relentlessly pushed buttons to help solve a major industry problem; but that he did all of this as a partial evacuee himself during his own family’s wine grape and orchard harvests. He was part of a team that included Cal Fire; the EDC Sheriff’s Department; California Highway Patrol; the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors and Department of Agriculture; the Central Sierra UCCE Farm Advisor; and individual growers.

The El Dorado Wine Grape Growers Association is very proud to honor Mansfield for his work on behalf of El Dorado County wine grape growers and the overall agricultural community.

The El Dorado Wine Grape Growers Association is committed to helping growers to improve quality and market visibility of wine grapes grown in El Dorado County. For more information visit eldoradograpes.com or contact Karen at edwgga@ gmail.com or call (707) 853-3025.

Interested in becoming a Master Food Preserver in El Dorado County?

Sue Mosbacher News release

The University of California Master Food Preserver Program invites adults interested in helping others learn about safe home food preservation to apply for certification as a UC Master Food Preserver volunteer of El Dorado County. The 2023 new volunteer training program is open for applications at ucanr.edu/2023ucmfp. Prior food preservation experience is not required.

UC Master Food Preserver volunteers learn research-based food preservation techniques and then share that knowledge with their local community at online and in-person public demonstrations and guest speaker presentations, through social media, and at information booths at farmers markets, county events and the California State Fair.

Attend one of two online informational meetings to learn more about the volunteer requirements as well as the selection and training process. Each session lasts one hour and a recorded version will be available. Attendance or viewing

of the information meeting is a mandatory pre-requisite to apply.

• Friday, Oct. 21, noon to 1 p.m.

• Friday, Nov. 18, noon to 1 p.m.

RSVP online to attend either training information meeting or to receive a link to the meeting recording at ucanr.edu/2023-mfp-training-mtg.

The 2023 UC Master Food Preserver program training classes will be held 10 Fridays, 2-4 p.m., on the following dates: Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 10 & 24; March 10 & 24; April 14 & 28; and May 5 & 19. Hands-on lab classes are currently scheduled for Feb, 11 & 25, March 11 & 25, April 15 & 29 and May 6 at the Placerville office.

The UC Master Food Preserver training program consists of more than 40 hours of intensive training and costs $160. This price covers three training manuals, class materials and all lab expenses.

Applications are due by the end of day Sunday, Dec. 4. A background check, including fingerprinting, is required upon acceptance.

For more information visit ucanr. edu/be-mfp-2023 or contact the UCCE Master Food Preservers at edmfp@ucanr.edu.

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the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor

by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 09/21/2022.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME

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hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: NOVEMBER 18, 2022, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682.

Community health services expand with new telehealth partnership

Shannon Sowby News release

El Dorado Community Health Centers is partnering with MAVEN Project to ensure every patient receives the high-quality care they deserve, when and where they need it.

MAVEN Project connects frontline clinic providers with a network of expert physician volunteers for ongoing medical consultations, education and 1:1 mentoring. Volunteers for the nonprofit telehealth organization offer consultations for nearly 60 specialties, ranging from mental and behavioral health to pain management, oncology and endocrinology.

Volunteers empower primary care providers with the knowledge and confidence to treat complex patients in their medical home. This rapid access to world-class specialists helps patients avoid long wait times and travel costs often associated with access to specialty care.

“Providers at El Dorado do amazing work and make patients’ health their top priority,” said David Segal, CEO of MAVEN Project. “Our physician volunteers are excited to supplement that indispensable care, especially in rural areas where significant health care barriers still exist.”

El Dorado’s 26 providers served more than 11,000 primarily low-income patients last year

alone. By partnering with MAVEN Project, primary care providers at their three full-time sites will benefit from unlimited access to MAVEN Project’s full suite of telehealth services delivered by a dedicated corps of expert physician volunteers who average 35-plus years of clinical experience. Many volunteers are alumni of some of the premier medical schools and medical institutions in the nation.

“We’re thrilled to partner with MAVEN Project,” said Veronica Velasquez-Morfin, M.D., chief medical officer of El Dorado Community Health Centers. “Both our patients and providers will benefit in so many ways from having access to this broad array of specialist experts.”

Among clinics affiliated with MAVEN Project nationwide, 97% of providers have noted their consultations with expert physician volunteers have yielded knowledge that was applicable to other patients. And MAVEN Project is also reducing costs for patients by eliminating the need for unnecessary out-of-clinic specialty care referrals in nearly three out of four consultations.

EDCHC is a private, nonprofit, federally qualified health center and provides preventative primary care services to El Dorado County and the surrounding area. The center’s focus is to provide exceptional health care for every age, regardless of inability to pay. Learn more at edcchc.org.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JENNIFER WHEElER AKA STACY KEHOE, DECEASED CASE NO. 22PR0216

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JENNIFER WHEELER, aka STACY KEHOE, deceased A PETITION for Probate has been filed by ALLISTAIRE SCHATZMAN in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado.

THE PETITION for probate requests that ALLISTAIRE SCHATZMAN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: January 4, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED May 20, 2017. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On November 10, 2022 at 01:00 PM, Main Entrance, El Dorado County Superior Courthouse - Placerville Main Street Branch, 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on July 19, 2017 as Instrument No. 2017-0029532-00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, executed by SHERYL DENISE PALSROK, A MARRIED WOMAN, AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for TOP FLITE FINANCIAL, INC. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 6607 CENTER VIEW DR, POLLOCK PINES, CA 95726-9518 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 without covenant or warranty, express 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. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $212,700.74 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on 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 California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. 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. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off,

before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property.

Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mortgagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee 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 Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Website address www.Auction. com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA06000059-22-1. 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. Notice to Tenant NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021 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 800.280.2832, or visit this internet website www.Auction. com, using the file number assigned to this case CA06000059-22-1 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

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: October 26, 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:22-01718CA;9462-7114 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4622 TREASURE ROCK LANE, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667. 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: $74,562.25 (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.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee 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.# 22-01718CA. 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. 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 22-01718CA 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:22-01718CA;9462-7114 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: September 20, 2022 By: Kellee Vollendorff Foreclosure Associate Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 (833) 290-7452 NPP0416164 To: MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT & PLACERVILLE TIMES 10/03/2022, 10/10/2022, 10/17/2022 10/3, 10/10, 10/17 10937

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARJORIE JOAN FENNESSY AKA MARJORIE J. FENNESSY CASE NO. 22PR0222

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MARJORIE JOAN FENNESSY (AKA MARJORIE J. FENNESSY)

A PETITION for Probate has been filed by THOMAS HUBBARD in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado.

THE PETITION for probate requests that THOMAS HUBBARD be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: January 25, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and

of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

for Petitioner:

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DAR members rolling up their sleeves to clean up cemetery

News release

To honor the anniversary of the Daughters of the American Revolution’s founding on Oct. 11, 1890, chapters nationwide engaged in meaningful service projects in their communities. Folsom’s Charlotte Parkhurst Chapter members selected the Mormon Island Relocation Cemetery in El Dorado Hills for their service project and set aside two dates for chapter members to work at the cemetery.

Mormon Island is a relocation cemetery created by the Army Corps of Engineers in 1954 as a replacement for several cemeteries submerged below Folsom Lake when Folsom Dam was built in 1955. The cemetery also holds remains from some of the earliest mining camps established after the 1848 discovery of gold at Sutter’s Mill in Coloma, including those from Mormon Island, Salmon Falls, Negro Hill, Condemned Bar, Carrollton Bar, McDowell’s Hill, Natural Dam and Dalton’s Bar cemeteries. Additionally, the remains of 12 graves discovered during the construction of the Prairie City Road and Highway 50 interchange in May 1997

were relocated there.

There are 474 occupied plots and 16 of those plots are known to be U.S. veterans from the Mexican American War, the Civil War, World War I and World War II.

Under the guidance of the El Dorado County Cemetery Commission and the El Dorado County Counsel’s Office, on Oct. 11 Charlotte Parkhurst Chapter members picked up trash, swept and raked leaves throughout the cemetery, trimmed foliage away from markers and cleaned authorized markers and

family plot borders according to a specific cleaning method approved by county officials. Each grave marker cleaned has been documented for future reference by the county. An additional cleanup day at the cemetery is planned Nov. 6.

For more information about the Charlotte Parkhurst Chapter of DAR and honoring and preserving the legacy of potential revolutionary ancestors in your family, promoting historical preservation, education and patriotic endeavors email charlotteparkhurstdar@gmail.com or visit the Charlotte Parkhurst Chapter website folsom. californiadar.org.

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Charlotte Parkhurst Chapter – DAR members recently cleaned up the Mormon Island Relocation Cemetery in El Dorado Hills and have another work day planned in November.