Mountain Democrat, Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Caldor Fire: Congress demands answers

Eric Jaramishian Staff writer

Members of Congress are inquiring about a failed U.S Forest Service plan that could have saved Grizzly Flat from being destroyed by the Caldor Fire.

In a Nov. 18 letter to Forest Service Chief Randy Moore, lawmakers demand answers on shortcomings of the Forest Service’s Trestle Forest Health Project, meant to remove 15,000 acres of fire fuels to protect the town from potential wildfire.

The Caldor Fire started in the Eldorado National Forest

near Omo Ranch and razed hundres of homes in Grizzly Flat.

A collaborative investigation between news outlets CapRadio and The California Newsroom makes the case that the Forest Service failed to deliver on its plan to protect the town, despite its warnings 20 years ago that a wildfire could wipe out the small community.

“In light of the recent investigation by CapRadio and the California Newsroom — and the billions of dollars that Congress has recently provided for hazardous fuels projects — we request that

you provide us with a detailed briefing regarding the failed implementation of the Trestle Project, which experts have determined could have saved the town and spared its residents,” states the letter.

The Forest Service launched a vegetation management project in 2017.

CapRadio reported the Forest Service completed

Central eDH Plan Retroactive contract gets the green light

Noel Stack Managing editor

After much criticism and a touch of finger-pointing the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors approved retroactively amending a contract with the consultant performing environmental work for the Central El Dorado Hills Specific Plan.

The 3-2 vote authorizes the county to pay ICF Jones and Stokes Inc. more than $63,000 for work already completed but over the original $152,637 contract amount and designates an additional $46,060 for future work; 100% of the funding comes from the project applicant, Parker Development Co.

At issue and much debated were the apparent process and communication breakdowns that led to a retroactive contract amendment coming before the board and the fact that county staff and board members weren’t alerted to the problem when it was discovered months earlier.

“The fact that we weren’t notified is very concerning and … it feels like it was intentional,” board Chair/District 4 Supervisor Lori Parlin said.

“It doesn’t make any sense to me,” District 2 Supervisor George Turnboo said to Planning and Building Director Karen Garner. “We should have had

more clarity and more communication from your department.”

Garner told supervisors the problem stemmed from two changes. Late last year the county’s planning manager handling the CEDHSP left and no immediate replacement stepped in so staff suffered some “information loss,” the director shared. Around the same time, she continued, ICF implemented a new invoicing system, “which wasn’t functioning well and we actually weren’t receiving invoices, starting at the beginning of the year.”

After some back and forth with the consultant, the county didn’t get caught up until May of this year. “(We) realized we had already exceeded the contract amount at that time,” Garner said.

The explanation didn’t sit well with supervisors or county AuditorController Joe Harn, who told the Mountain Democrat ICF was required, per its contract, to submit monthly reports — which were not received.

“The contract administrator, you would think, who is managing this contract would note that no invoices were being mailed,” Harn said at Tuesday’s meeting. “If we don’t get a PG&E bill for four months we’re aware.”

The auditor maintained that Planning and Building staff should have given his office, the Chief Administrative Office

14% of the project before the Caldor Fire sparked Aug. 14, 2021. The completion date for the project was set for 2020.

The letter signed by congressional members Alex Padilla, Zoe Lofgren, Mark DeSaulnier, Doug LaMalfa, Jimmy Panetta, Mark DeSaulnier, Katie Porter, Mike Thompson, Scott Peters, Tony Cardenas, Salud

Carbajal, Jared Huffman, Adam Schiff and Sen. Dianne Feinstein requested explanations on the Forest Service’s delays on the project.

“Though we understand the administrative and environmental hurdles facing forest management projects — including staffing shortages, funding challenges, climate change and endangered species concerns — the length of delays with regard to the Trestle Forest Health Project are particularly egregious and raise broader concerns,” states the letter.

O, Christmas trees

Photos by Cecilia Clark

Community members were busy decorating Placerville’s Christmas Tree Lane on Highway 50 Saturday morning in preparation for the Festival of Lights that will officially kick off the holiday season Friday night. The Ryen family of Placerville went with doughnuts and the color pink, a theme suggested by sisters Freya, 4, and Coral, 6.

“… the length of delays with regard to the Trestle Forest Health Project are particularly egregious and raise broader concerns.”

— Federal legislators in a letter to U.S. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore

OBITUARIES

Mason Charles Visman Jan. 25, 1988 - Nov. 11,

2022

Mason Charles Visman passed away in Placerville on Friday, November 11. Born in Placerville January 25, 1988 to parents Brad and Kandi Visman, brothers BJ, and Joe. No services are planned.

Eileen Teresa Cautillo

Oct. 17, 1923 – Nov. 17, 2021

We fondly remember Eileen Teresa Cautillo, nee Cahill, who was born in 1923 and passed one year ago on November 17, 2021 at her home in Laguna Woods, California at the age of 98.

Eileen was an immigrant from Ireland and served in WWII in the ATS, a womens’ auxillary that merged with the Royal Army Corp. She was stationed in Italy next to an American base where she met her husband, Leonard. After the war, they were married in 1946, and their marriage lasted 52 years until Leonard passed in March, 1998.

She and her husband lived in Norwalk, a suburb of Los Angeles, where she raised her four children. She was a parishioner of St. John of God Catholic Church and later St. Pius the X Catholic Church. She worked as a data processor for the El Rancho Unified School District until she retired. Eileen also lived in Cameron Park, Northern California for several years, and a year in Olympia, Washington.

Eileen is survived by 3 children: Elizabeth, John and Dympna. Eileen was preceded in death by her eldest son, Leon, in April, 2020.

She is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 8 greatgrandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.

Eileen was an animated storyteller — in her distinctive Irish brogue— an avid book reader and a gifted knitter. She loved singing Irish songs, and she laughed often throughout her long life. One granddaughter recalls a favorite piece of advice was to not sweat the small stu and “fuggetaboutit.”

She loved people and she loved animals, especially cats. She even named one “Benny” after Pope Benedict.

On March 18, 2022, her life was celebrated by a Mass and Rosary at Holy Trinity Church in El Dorado Hills, Northern California. May she Always Rest in Peace.

Monty Gordan

Skinner

July 26, 1940 – Sept. 25, 2022

Monty was born in Sa ord Ariz. to Andrew Lincoln Skinner and La Verna (Marble) Skinner on July 26, 1940. He passed peacefully away surrounded by family on Sept. 25.

He was raised in Lynwood, Calif., and attended Lynwood High School where he graduated in 1958.

In 1963 while attending Cal State Long Beach he met the love of his life, Peggy Louise Ballard. She became his eternal companion when they were sealed in the Los Angeles Temple on Jan. 31, 1964.

Monty was a proud veteran of the United States Army having served in the Vietnam war from 1966 -1967.

Upon his return from Vietnam, he earned a master’s degree in business from Cal State Long Beach. He was a partner or sole owner of several businesses throughout his life.

He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings.

He thoroughly enjoyed working with the Boy Scouts of America. He was an Eagle Scout along with his sons and two grandsons.

He spoke often and fondly of his 212-mile trek along the John Muir Trail when he was a thirteenyear-old boy scout.

Monty loved supporting his children and grandchildren by attending as many of their sporting events, music, and dance recitals.

Monty is survived by his wife, Peggy, and nine children, Monty A (Annie), April Williams, Matthew, Ryan (Meylin), Nicholas (Tarrah), Shawn (Kristina), Aaron (Lorena), Becky Lynch, and Alex (Katie). Two sisters Jonna Clement (Kent), and Eunice Filipovic, and twenty-two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers DeVar, Steven, and sister Erline.

A celebration of Life will be held Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on Cedar Ravine in Placerville, Calif.

Gloria Ada Saaf Bilotta

Aug. 28, 1937 - Nov. 12, 2022

Services are scheduled for 11 A.M. Saturday, Dec. 10 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6417 Main St., Georgetown, with a reception immediately following at St.

James Catholic Church, 2831 Harkness St., Georgetown.

Richard (Jack) Garver

Oct. 31, 1931 – Oct. 20, 2022

Jack Garver of Cameron Park, Calif. passed away peacefully on Oct. 20, 2022 at Ponte Palmero in Cameron Park.

Jack was born in Convoy Ohio to his parents Edgar and Katherine Garver. He attended both elementary and high school in Convoy, Ohio.

On Sept. 9, 1950 Jack married his high school sweetheart Barbara Ann Spieth. They were married more than 68 years, until her passing in 2019.

For many years Jack and Barbara loved to travel in their 5th wheel and had many wonderful adventures as they traveled throughout 48 of the 50 states.

Jack worked in Quality Control at Aerojet for 35 years until his retirement. He was also an Air Force veteran.

Jack is survived by his son Mick (Suzanne), his daughter Kasey (Chuck) Silberman; his grandchildren Jeremy (Kelli) Garver, Zach, Jason (Sarah), Laurel, And Emily (Patrick Manning), Silberman and great grandchildren Jessica and Miranda Garver and Isabel Silberman. He is also survived by his brother-in-law Frank (Marilyn) Spieth and many nephews and many nieces.

Jack was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. He will be greatly missed by all.

Private services will be held for the family at a later date.

THANKSGIVING Transit to only run Tahoe bus

El Dorado Transit

El Dorado Transit’s business o ce and dispatch center will be closed and the following services will not operate on Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday:

• Local fixed routes

• Commuter routes

• Dial-A-Ride services

The Sacramento/South Lake Tahoe connecting bus will operate on a holiday/weekend schedule Nov. 24 & 25. For more information or to reserve a ride on the South Lake Tahoe Connector visit eldoradotransit.com.

• Dial-A-Ride and Sac-Med non-emergency transportation scheduling

• Dial-A-Ride requests for Saturday, Nov. 26, through Monday, Nov. 28 accepted beginning Tuesday, Nov. 22.

• Dial-A-Ride requests for Tuesday, Nov. 29 and Wednesday, Nov. 30 will be accepted beginning Wednesday, Nov. 23.

• Sac-Med requests for Tuesday, Nov. 29 must be placed no later than Tuesday, Nov. 22.

• Sac-Med requests for Thursday, Dec. 1 must be placed no later than Wednesday, Nov. 23.

The following was taken from El Dorado County Sheriff Office records.

Nov. 8

2 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Pineoakyo Court in Rescue.

2:37 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 43-year-old woman suspected of burglary and possession of a controlled substance on Red Hawk Parkway in Placerville. She was listed in custody in lieu of $75,000 bail as of press time.

10:15 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Sunset Drive in Pollock Pines.

10:38 p.m. Grand theft was reported at a mobile home park on Mother Lode Drive in Placerville.

Nov. 9

1:26 a.m. California Highway Patrol officers booked into jail a 65-year-old woman suspected of DUI on Highway 193 in Garden Valley.

7:13 a.m. Grand theft was reported on Barite Street in El Dorado.

8:16 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 37-year-old man suspected of felony battery on Senegal Way in El Dorado Hills. He was released on $50,000 bail.

9:15 a.m. Burglary was reported on Mt. Aukum Road in Somerset.

2:14 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Robert J Mathews Parkway in El Dorado Hills.

2:18 p.m. Vehicle burglary was reported at an apartment complex on Valley View Parkway in El Dorado Hills.

2:19 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Sunset Drive in Pollock Pines.

2:44 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 35-year-old man suspected of forgery, identity theft and possession of a controlled substance on Creekside Court in Shingle Springs.

3:50 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 48-year-old woman suspected of DUI on Ranken Place in El Dorado. She was later released.

8:23 p.m. Battery was reported on Northam Place in El Dorado Hills.

10:49 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 45-year-old woman suspected of burglary, driving with a suspended license and resisting arrest on Cambridge Road in Cameron Park. She was listed in custody in lieu of $75,000 bail as of press time.

Nov. 10

1:46 a.m. Deputies booked into jail a 60-year-old man suspected of assault with a deadly weapon and being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition on

Grizzly Flat Road in Grizzly Flat. He was listed in custody in lieu of $135,000 bail as of press time.

1:13 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Hot Springs Drive in El Dorado Hills.

4:25 p.m. Deputies arrested a suspect after responding to a suspicious circumstances report on Red Hawk Parkway in Placerville.

4:29 p.m. Deputies arrested a suspect after responding to a report of someone brandishing a weapon on Sunset Lane in Shingle Springs.

4:40 p.m. Assault with a deadly weapon was reported on Valley View Parkway in El Dorado Hills.

11:49 p.m.California Highway Patrol officers booked into jail a 45-year-old woman suspected of DUI on Highway 50 (location not specified). She was later released.

Nov. 11

3:17 a.m. Deputies responded to a report of someone drunk in public at the movie theater on Vine Street in El Dorado Hills.

3:20 a.m. Battery was reported at an apartment complex on Knollwood Court in Cameron Park.

10:55 a.m. Grand theft was reported on Traverse Creek Road in Garden Valley.

11:01 a.m. A vehicle burglary was reported on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville.

12:07 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville.

12:30 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Gold Country Drive in El Dorado.

2:38 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 41-year-old man suspected of burglary on Coach Lane in Cameron Park. He was listed in custody as of press time.

6:20 p.m. California Highway Patrol officers booked into jail a 58-year-old man suspected of DUI on Olson Lane in El Dorado Hills. He was later released.

8:30 p.m. California Highway Patrol officers booked into jail a 59-year-old man suspected of DUI on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville. He was listed in custody as of press time.

9 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 26-year-old man suspected of disorderly conduct on Twitchell Road in Placerville. He was later released.

10 p.m. Deputies booked into jail a 32-year-old man suspected of shoplifting and a probation violation on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville. He was listed in custody as of press time.

Apartment destroyed

A Cameron Park apartment was destroyed in a Saturday morning fire.

Firefighters were dispatched at 7:40 a.m. to the Highland Apartments on Knollwood Court. An upstairs apartment was engulfed in flames when fire personnel first arrived two minutes later and extinguished the blaze in about 15 minutes, according to

Josh Vickers. Three other units were damaged by the fire.

Cal Fire officials reported that all tenants

Noel Stack Managing editor

Placerville police officers arrested a 57-year-old man suspected of starting a fire that destroyed a structure and burned surrounding vegetation at a homeless encampment Thursday morning on Broadway in Placerville.

Bruce Miles Benton was booked into the El Dorado County Jail later the same day, accused of one count of unlawfully causing a fire in an inhabited structure, one count of causing a fire of forest lands and one count of being a sex offender who failed to register a valid address.

Enhanced bail is set at $505,000 and Benton was listed in custody as of press time.

Cal Fire, the El Dorado County Fire Protection District, Placerville Police Department and California Highway Patrol responded to the blaze at 7:23 a.m. Nov.

17 and fire crews quickly extinguished the flames

before they spread to other nearby camps.

Crews were able to keep the fire to a 100-foot by 100-foot area, according to Cal Fire officials.

Investigators learned

the affected camp belonged to Benton, according to a news release issued by PPD.

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Fire consumes the upper unit of an apartment building in Cameron Park Saturday morning.

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Cal Fire Incident Commander

were accounted for and there were no reports of injuries. The cause is under investigation.

Firefighters from Cal Fire-Cameron Park Fire

Department, El Dorado Hills Fire Department, El Dorado County Fire Protection District and Rescue Fire Department responded.

Courtesy photo

Flames engulf a structure at a homeless camp on upper Broadway in Placerville the morning of Nov. 17.

Photo by Laurie Edwards

Firefighters cover fire-damaged areas on the roof of a neighboring unit to help protect against future storm damage.

Could the ocean slake California’s thirst?

“Water, water, every where, And all the boards did shrink; Water, water, every where, Nor any drop to drink.”

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Coleridge penned those words in his 1798 poem, “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” to describe the plight of becalmed sailors who could die of thirst while surrounded by limitless expanses of undrinkable seawater.

In a way, it also describes California’s plight. Despite its 3,427 miles of Pacific Ocean coastline, including bays, inlets and tidal marshes, the state has an ever-widening gap between its demand for water and its supply.

Naturally, there has been a decades-long debate over whether the state should tap into that endless supply of seawater to bridge the gap, emulating other arid and semi-arid societies, particularly in Australia and the Mideast.

From a technical standpoint, it’s a no-brainer. Desalination plants, including a few already operating in California, do exactly what they are supposed to do — strip the salt from seawater, converting it into freshwater suitable for drinking or any other purpose. The barriers to building dozens of desalination plants along the coast are economic, environmental and political.

As California’s water crisis worsens, desalination of seawater is getting a new look as a potentially limitless source.

Such plants require oodles of electrical power to pump in the seawater, push it through filters that remove the salt and then return the ubersalty brine waste either to the sea or into another process.

A massive desal program would place a new burden on a power grid that already struggles to keep up with demand on very hot days as it evolves from natural gas-fired power plants to

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HAROLD PEASE

The United States, destined in time to become the greatest power in the history of the world, began with this proclamation, pledging a partnership with the creator of the universe for the benefit of mere man. That we at one time universally recognized this relationship is profound.

Of course, this event was preceded by 168 years of an established celebration sometimes called Thanksgiving, the first being with the 53 surviving pilgrims in 1621 sitting down with about 90 of the Wampanoag Indian nation, who already observed a fall harvest celebration festival in gratitude for their harvest. It was no problem uniting with the newcomers from across the ocean for a shared,

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And as our course is coming to an end and graduation is approaching, we will miss sharing our Wednesday evenings with EDSO and all our fellow classmates.

Lastly, and most importantly, a big shoutout to Det. Sean Fitzgerald for coordinating this program and keeping us laughing Thank you.

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LESLIE & MATTHEW SILVEIRA Placerville

the four supervisors who were for a proposed navigation center.

y husband and I are attending the El Dorado County Sheri ’s O ce Citizens’ Academy. We are so grateful to the Sheri ’s O ce for sharing knowledge of every facet of the department ranging from patrol to K-9 to narcotics to cybersecurity and so much more. We strongly encourage anyone living in El Dorado County to consider taking this course and spending one night a week for 16 weeks to learn how this department is working diligently to protect the citizens of our county.I must question why the RCC allowed Ms. Gherardi to write the letter in the first place considering she is not a voting member of the RCC; she’s a paid employee. She does not speak for Republicans in this county under any o cial capacity. Did the RCC vote to authorize this letter? If not why? Does Ms. Gherardi have carte blanche to use this title? Again why?

Also, and not a small point, but Todd White is the chair of the RCC and worked directly for District 2 Supervisor George Turnboo. Under the bylaws of the RCC charter, an elected member of the RCC can not be an elected o cial or work directly for an elected o cial in El Dorado County. This rule seems to be ignored. Why?

Another issue is when Mandi Rodriguez contacted me directly regarding the fliers made by the RCC. She identified herself as a member of the RCC and, speaking to me under that capacity, told me that because I didn’t like the RCC becoming weaponized, attacking fellow Republicans, that I should change my party a liation and join the Green Party. Why?

s a past elected member and chair of the El Dorado County Republican Central Committee, I tend to have more than a passing interest in the goings on of this organization. I was surprised and disheartened when I saw a two-sided mailer produced by the RCC and Tom McClintock that endorsed a Democrat over a registered Republican on one side and falsely attacked registered Republican Dennis Thomas on the other.I have always been a loyal member of the Republican Party and I have no problem pointing out what I don’t like about the Democratic Party. But as someone who has raised many children, I know that my role is to point out what they are doing that is right and wrong. The same goes for the RCC when it is doing wrong.

Are Republicans in El Dorado County to remain silent? Why?

KEN STEERS Cameron Park

I then read a letter to the editor from Terry Gherardi with the title of executive director, El Dorado County Republican Central Committee, attacking a registered Republican Wendy Thomas regarding a flier the RCC produced attacking

ur first Congress wanted a national day of “thanksgiving and prayer, to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God, especially by a ording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness.” One of the first acts of Congress, supported by both houses, required President George Washington to select a day for this purpose.three-day celebration, although the attending Indians nearly doubled their numbers. The event spread outward thereafter from Plymouth, but its date varied and was not consistent. Congress wanted it standardized by proclamation as a national day of thanksgiving and prayer to God.

In obedience to the will of the people and Congress, Washington selected Thursday, Nov. 26, as that day of “public thanksgiving and prayer” and established its purpose. This day, he said, was “to be devoted by the people of these states to the service of that great and glorious Being who is the beneficent author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be; that we may then all unite in rendering unto Him our sincere and humble thanks ...”

He proceeded to specifically identify some of these blessings “for His kind care and protection of the people of this country previous to their becoming a nation; for the original and manifold mercies and the favorable interpositions of His providence in the course and conclusion of the late war; for the great degree of tranquility, union, and plenty which we have since enjoyed; for the peaceable and rational manner

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in which we have been enabled to establish constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national one now lately instituted; for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed, and the means we have of acquiring and di using useful knowledge; and, in general, for all the great and various favors which He has been pleased to confer upon us.”

Washington saw the value and strength of prayer in having a holiday of gratitude and continued, “And also that we may then unite in most humbly o ering our prayers and supplication to the great Lord and Ruler of nations ....” He then humbly sought forgiveness for national transgressions as well. We “beseech Him to pardon our national and other transgression; to enable us all, whether in public or private stations ....” He, himself, humbly implored God for help in performing “our several and relative duties properly and punctually; to render our national government a blessing to all the people by constantly being a Government of wise, just, and constitutional laws, discretely and

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faithfully executed and obeyed ….”

Then he implored God “to protect and guide all sovereigns and nations (especially such as have shown kindness to us), and to bless them with good government, peace, and concord; to promote the knowledge and practice of true religion and virtue, and the increase of science among them and us; and generally, to grant unto all mankind such a degree of temporal prosperity as He alone knows to be best.”

The Thanksgiving Proclamation ended, “Given under my hand, at the city of New York, the third day of October, A. D. 1789.” — Signed George Washington

Over the years that followed there were inconsistent observances of Thanksgiving as a national holiday until Abraham Lincoln revived the event with a second proclamation defining it as a national day of “Thanksgiving and praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the Heavens,” calling on the American people to also, “with humble penitence for our national

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Cal Fire transitions out of peak fire season

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Cooler temperatures and increased relative humidity across the region have lowered the threat of wildfires allowing the Amador-El Dorado Unit of Cal Fire to transition out of peak fire season.

As of Monday, Nov. 21, Cal Fire lifted the burn permit requirement in Alpine, Amador, El Dorado, Sacramento and San Joaquin counties.

“Now is the time to create defensible space for next season. Although Cal Fire burn permits will not be required after Nov. 21, I want to remind the public to check with their appropriate county air quality district for any permits they may require prior to burning,” said Unit Chief Mike Blankenheim.

During the cooler winter months, Cal Fire will continue to actively focus efforts on fire prevention and fuels treatment activities as guided by the State’s Strategic Fire Plan and Unit fire plans. These activities are aimed

at reducing the impacts of large, damaging wildfires, public safety and improving overall forest health.

Residents are urged to continue to take precautions outdoors to prevent sparking a wildfire. A leading cause of wildfires this time of year is from escaped landscape debris burning. Before burning, ensure it is a permissive burn day by contacting the local air quality district (listed below) and make sure that you have all required burn permits during burning, make sure piles landscape debris are no larger than 4 feet in diameter, provide 10 feet of clearance down to bare mineral soil around the burn pile and ensure that a responsible adult attends all times with a water source and a shovel.

For county air quality information on El Dorado County’s West Slope call (530) 621-5897.

The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team is also reminding residents and visitors to celebrate Thanksgiving safely.

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renewable sources such as wind and solar. Desal’s power demand also contributes heavily to the bottom line costs of producing water, making it more expensive, at least so far, than water from other sources.

Finally, environmental groups have generally opposed desal projects on assertions that pumping seawater into the plants and returning brine to the sea run the risk of damaging delicate marine ecosystems. But the groups have another, unspoken reason for opposition. Restricted water supplies have been used as a tool to oppose new residential development and increasing water supply undercuts that political tool.

In combination, all those points were cited in the California Coastal Commission’s rejection of a muchdebated desal project at Huntington Beach in Orange County this year. The plant would have been a near-clone of a desal facility in Carlsbad, further south along the coast.

At the time, it appeared to be a death knell for the expansion of desalination in California — something that Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration envisions in its overall plan for closing the demand/supply gap as climate change and semi-perpetual drought

diminish traditional supplies from winter rains and snowfall.

However, last month the Coastal Commission approved another Orange County desal project, one that would use somewhat different technology to pump in seawater and dilute the leftover brine before returning it to the sea.

Environmental groups gave their blessing to the Dana Point project, which made a big difference in the Coastal Commission’s attitude, as is the fact that it’s only one-tenth the size of the Huntington Beach project and would serve purely local customers of the South Coast Water District.

The approval was an indication that desalination could, as the state’s water plan envisions, play a significant role in California’s water future, which will be much different than its abundant past. That said, desal probably wouldn’t be the silver bullet of limitless supply that some have hoped it would be. It would be more of a reliability factor, something that Californians could depend on working when traditional supplies fall short.

Dan Walters is a journalist and author who writes for CALmatters.org, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media venture explaining California policies and politics.

Pease Continued from A4 perverseness and disobedience … fervently implore the interposition of the Almighty hand to heal the wounds of the nation ….” Lincoln declared it for the last Thursday in November.

This Thanksgiving spend some time and thought, individually and with your family, acknowledging the blessings from His hand this past 12 months. Why would you expect to continue receiving His blessings if you aren’t grateful for those received? Those who reduce this holiday to merely “Turkey Day” or “Football Day” undermine its true and uplifting meaning. Again, it is a day of Thanksgiving and Prayer.

On the national level let us join Washington in taking this moment to thank God for the liberties we still have, and to ask forgiveness for our departures from the core values expressed in this proclamation, and in the Constitution. Let us resolve to restore them to prominence before they are lost entirely, not by an enemy from without, but by our own ignorance, complacency and neglect from within.

And, may we once again recognize, at least for one day, the special relationship between man, this nation and God our creator.

Dr. Harold Pease is an expert on the U.S. Constitution and a syndicated columnist. He has dedicated his career to studying the writings of the Founding Fathers and applying that knowledge to current events. He taught history and political science from this perspective for more than 30 years.

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Trojans keep Bulldogs out of the end zone

Mike Bush Mountain Democrat correspondent

Three early touchdowns set the stage for the Oak Ridge High School football team’s 24-0 victory over No. 7 Turlock in a Sac-Joaquin Section Division I semifinal game in El Dorado Hills on Friday.

“We’ve got to start fast,” said Trojans head coach Casey Taylor. “We’ve been talking about it all week.”

This was the fifth win in six games for No. 3 Oak Ridge (10-2). Now the Trojans get a rematch against Sierra Foothill League rival Folsom (11-1), which beat Central Catholic 62-27 in the other semifinal game.

The title game will take place at Hughes Stadium on the Sacramento City College campus this Friday. Game time is 6 p.m.

The winner of the D-I title game not only earns the blue banner to hang inside the school gym, but also earns a berth in the California Interscholastic Federation Regional Championship Bowl Games. The winners of the section’s seven divisions, all of which will be played this Friday and

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determined that there were no injuries resulting from the fire and the fire likely started from an illegal campfire,” the release states. “Investigators interviewed witnesses and Benton was placed as the person responsible for starting the illegal campfire that grew out of control. Benton … fled the scene prior to first responders arriving.”

Benton was arrested without incident at (The Upper Room Dining

Saturday, advance to the regional bowl games.

In the SFL meeting in El Dorado Hills Sept. 30, league champion

Folsom posted a 42-13 victory over the Trojans. The last time Oak Ridge has beaten Folsom in a football game was Sept. 15, 2006, when Troy enjoyed a 47-28 win.

In the Nov. 18 semifinal game, Oak Ridge wasted no time in scoring touchdowns against Turlock (8-5).

Trojan quarterback Maddox Varella wrapped up a seven-play, 58-yard drive at the 9:21 mark in the first quarter when he connected with tight end Kaleb Edwards on a 35-yard touchdown pass. Varella had completed two screen passes prior to hitting Edwards.

Carson Nichols’ extra-point attempt was good for the 7-0 lead.

The Trojans’ defense set up the next touchdown.

Safety Kevin Arnal picked off Turlock quarterback Cole Gilbert, with the ball spotted at the Oak Ridge 25-yard line after the play.

“Our defense played outstanding

Hall) down the street from the encampment by the Placerville Police Department Crime Reduction Team.

“We would like to thank the quick response from El Dorado County Fire Protection, Cal Fire and CHP,” PPD officials note in the news release.

“Placerville Police Department has a zero tolerance for issues such as this. We are in these areas frequently, educating and enforcing our ordinances.”

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Oak Ridge middle linebacker Markus Hoffmann goes after Turlock quarterback Cole Gilbert in Friday’s playoff game.

and supervisors a heads up as soon as the invoices were tallied in May, if not earlier. The lack of communication appears to favor the developer, Harn asserted. “Planning and Building’s memo said this wasn’t done right; they were conscious it wasn’t being done right because they didn’t want to delay the processing of this application.”

“In May … that’s when you guys discovered it. That would have been the appropriate time to just send a memo to the CAO and the board,” echoed Parlin. “Without that proactiveness the public perception (is affected) … especially on a project like this. This is a very controversial, very public project in El Dorado County as a whole and we just need to be mindful of that.”

The CEDHSP was heard by the El Dorado County Planning Commission in May and then continued to June, when commissioners voted to recommend denial of the project. Parker Development continues to pursue its proposal, which requires a rezone and General Plan amendment, Garner said; however, the board won’t see it on the agenda this year.

“I would say the earliest would probably be late January (2023) but there are still some documents that we’re waiting on so it may be even longer,” Garner told supervisors.

After staff’s report, supervisors mulled their options, including refusing to approve the contract amendment or decreasing the overall contract amount to only cover work yet to be done.

“I don’t believe you’re obligated to (approve the amendment) but I think it’s important for you to weigh what the consequences of the failure to approve can then be,” County Counsel Dave Livingston said.

Staff explained to the supervisors that the developer does not need to go through the county to contract for consulting services, such as the preparation of California Environmental Quality Act documents. Doing so allows the county to be part of the review process earlier in the project’s development.

If the board decides not to pay (though it would be reimbursed if it did so), firms could be reluctant to contract with the county, Livingston explained. When consultants work exclusively with a developer in document preparation, it requires more county review when those documents are turned in, he added.

“I don’t think our county would be well-served … to be left out of the CEQA process,” District 3 Supervisor Wendy

Thomas said.

“Absolutely agree,” Parlin chimed in.

Though Garner noted the contract amendment doesn’t affect El Dorado County’s bottom line, Parlin disagreed.

“There is a cost to the county as far as our staff time,” she noted, adding that residents and other professionals seeking permits and project approval pay a price as well. “(Staff is) so consumed on one big, massive project and we can’t serve everybody else. Our customer service does suffer and that, to me, is a cost.”

The Planning and Building director assured the board and CAO changes have been made in the tracking process to ensure a communication/contract error like this does not happen again.

“Previously it was up to the planner assigned to a project to manage and oversee the contract and keep track of that. We have now created an administrative division where that staff is responsible for managing and overseeing the contracts,” Garner explained. “They meet with planners on a monthly basis to go over where they’re at with the contract, how much money is left, what work has yet to be done so that we know way in advance if we’re going to start getting close to bottoming out on that contract.”

“We need to operate as a group of professionals — all working together, all communicating,” stressed District 1 Supervisor John Hidahl, adding that the consultant shares the blame as its staff, too, dropped the ball. “From my experience, when you contract do to something and there’s a ‘not-to-exceed’ on it you better track it yourself and if you’re doing more work than that, you send in an official notification that ‘we are approaching our limit.’”

District 5 Supervisor Sue Novasel called it a “very uncomfortable situation.” She and Hidahl supported Building and Planning’s new contract tracking plan as promised by Garner.

“I propose we stick to staff recommendations here because otherwise, as our county counsel said, we’re going to be going in some very uncharted waters and we could really harm ourselves … for something we didn’t cause,” Novasel said, making the motion to approve the contract amendment with Hidahl seconding.

Thomas joined them with her yes vote. Turnboo and Parlin voted no.

“We never want this again, never,” Parlin said, “and maybe if it does happen again — forewarning to consultants out there: we may have to say no.”

if you need to, but it won’t come up. You’ll be too busy applying and refining your many skills for navigating the world in a mutually respectful way. Today, someone will watch and learn from you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’re honest with your feelings and you sometimes show them. But today, you’ll sense this is not to your advantage. If you bottle your emotions up through the course of an interaction, don’t forget to circle back and unbottle them later.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). While it is in your character to be supportive, your sole purpose is not to play second fiddle to someone else’s drama. You’ll need to draw a

boundary or set a limit in order to get back in charge of your story.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’ll deal in a realm where the rules are enforced and the limitations are real. Even so, with creativity, persistence and a little luck, you will find your workaround. The fortunes favor you today.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll manage to keep the tone light, congenial and good-natured without being the least bit superficial. It’s because there is an unshakable depth to your humanity, and the world can feel it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The air crackles with curiosity. Distractions abound, the most interesting ones being far away. “Over there” may seem like the place to be, except it’s also a place one never can quite arrive at.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Existence may be multi dimensional, but this is the experience that matters now. You’ll take charge of the day accordingly by focusing on what you can affect right now and leaving the rest alone.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Statistics and facts have been manipulated to encourage you toward the action someone else wants you to take. Check the reviews and ask for personal testimony before trusting the marketing materials being set before you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). It so happens that apply ing your charm in the exact right moment will earn you a prize akin to the emotional jackpot. Since the right moment is unknowable, just be charming all the time.

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Decorating for the holidays is a tradition in homes all over the world but be sure to decorate safely.

According to NFPA, almost one third of home Christmas tree fires are caused by electrical problems and more than two of every five decoration fires happen because decorations are placed too close to a heat source.

Holiday decorating tips

• Be careful with holiday decorations.

Choose decorations that are flame resistant, flame retardant or flameless.

• Keep lit candles away from decorations and other flammable materials or use battery powered flameless candles.

• Some decorative lights are only for indoor or outdoor use, but not both.

• Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections. Read manufacturer’s instructions for maximum number of light strands to connect.

• Never plug more than two appliances into an outlet at once.

• Use clips, not nails, to hang lights so the cords do not get damaged.

• Do not block window or door exits with decorations.

• Test your smoke alarms and tell guests about your home fire escape plan.

• Keep children and pets away from lit candles.

• Keep matches and lighters up high in a locked cabinet.

• If you’re smoking outside, make sure to properly dispose of your cigarette in a large, deep ashtray a safe distance away from vegetation.

Kitchen and cooking safety tips

• Stay in the kitchen when cooking on the stovetop to keep an eye on the food.

• Keep children away from the stove. The stove will be hot and kids should stay 3 feet away.

• Make sure kids stay away from hot food and liquids. The steam or splash from vegetables, gravy or coffee could cause serious burns.

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tonight,” Taylor said. “They shut out a team that (scored) 51 points against St. Mary’s (Turlock beat the Rams 51-50 in a D-I quarterfinal game on Nov. 11). My hat is off to our defensive players and our staff.”

Then six plays later, Varella recorded his second touchdown pass in the opening quarter. This time, wide receiver Sebastian Sutton ran a post pattern and caught a 34-yard touchdown with 5:50 on the clock. Nichols’ kick was good for a 14-0 score.

“Our offense played good,” Taylor said. Nichols trotted onto the field and booted a 34-yard field goal with 1:05 left in the quarter, which gave Oak Ridge a 17-0 lead.

Then Nichols came back on the field within a few minutes of the second quarter. This time attempting a 43-yard field goal, which missed its mark.

Turlock looked like it might get the spark it needed against the Trojans in the quarter. Defensive back Jeremiah Bertalotto picked off a Varella pass and returned the ball to the Bulldogs’ 45-yard line.

Then the Bulldogs marched down to the Trojan 5-yard line. But Oak Ridge’s defense delivered again, stuffing two Bulldog runs that each gained no yards and ending a doublereverse play. But the drive ended on fourth down when the Bulldogs attempted a 22-yard field goal that turned out to be a fake attempt the Trojans’ defense stopped.

“We knew that our front seven was very good,” said Taylor of the Trojans’ defensive linemen and linebackers that contained the Bulldogs’ offense most of the night.

• Keep the floor clear to avoid tripping over kids, toys, pocketbooks or bags.

• Keep knives out of the reach of children.

• Be sure electrical cords from electric knives, coffee makers, plate warmers or mixers are not dangling off the counter within easy reach of a child.

Grease or cooking fires

• On the stovetop, smother the flames by sliding a lid over the pan and turning off the burner. Leave the pan covered until it is completely cooled.

• For an oven fire, turn off the heat and keep the door closed.

If there is any doubt about fighting a small fire

• Just get out. When you leave, close the door behind you to help contain the fire.

• Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number from outside the home.

For more home safety tips go to nfpa.org/education.

Oak Ridge added the final touchdown to the final score halfway through the third quarter.

After Turlock punted the ball after its opening drive resulted in a punt, Collin James scored on a 3-yard run at 6:58. Nichols’ kick was good to make it 24-0.

The Bulldogs found themselves in Trojan territory again toward the end of the third quarter. But an incomplete pass on fourth down at the Oak Ridge 10 gave the ball back to the home team.

Turlock, thanks to Oak Ridge’s defense, was unable to move the football into Trojan territory after that drive.

Oak Ridge, meanwhile, reached the Bulldogs’ side of the field twice at the 37 and 14. But a punt ended the first chance to move the ball deeper and the Trojans ran out the clock for the win.

Taylor is glad to be back in a section title game. Especially after the 2021 season, his first year as head coach, when the Trojans finished with a 3-7 record.

The 1988 Oak Ridge graduate has reached section title games a combined seven times when he was the Del Oro and Capital Christian head coach.

“We have a group of guys that believe in the process,” Taylor said. “We have some new coaches. (Players) were in the weight room. Changing the culture. Just believing.”

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Mike

sports editor at The Davis Enterprise, which is the Mountain Democrat’s sister newspaper. He was a staff writer at the Democrat from 2011-15. Follow him on Twitter: @MBDavisSports.

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The Seaton family of Diamond Springs and Rushing family of Camino decorate their first Highway 50 tree.

Photos by Cecilia Clark

The Dentone family of Plymouth also representing the Placerville Farmers Insurance office created an insurancethemed tree topped with an umbrella.

El Dorado High School marching band members Ricky Ferdon and Caitlyn Douglas play holiday tunes while band mates decorated their tree.

Posing with sweet treats in a tannenbaum-turned gingerbread house are mother and daughter team Victoria Mescrva, left, and Elizabeth Tharp of Placerville.

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the gift of ... experiences

the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are realizing that the best gifts aren’t things, they’re experiences.

how to give the best experiences that won’t break the bank this holiday season.

Memberships

Buy a family — particularly one with young kids — a yearly membership to a museum, zoo, aquarium or other local fun activity. Within just a few visits, these memberships usually pay for themselves and are a great, year-long activity they can take advantage of. Make sure that you purchase the appropriate level of membership for that group. Some family memberships, for instance, cap out at four or five family members. If your family has more, or frequently visits with friends, consider going up a level.

Seasonal park passes

For the adventurer, consider a seasonal state or national park pass that gets them in the gate free all year round. A U.S. national park pass is $80 for the general public and can be purchased at any federal recreation site, online at the USGS store, or by calling (888) ASK USGS, ext. 2. Senior passes, military passes and other types of passes may cost less or even be free.

Check with your state’s division of state parks for more information on state park passes.

Vouchers

Give the gift of a voucher (or several vouchers) to their favorite places. Around the holidays, lots of places o er service gift certificates — think nail salons, spas, barbers and more — or vouchers for future use, such as those for cooking classes, tours, amusement park tickets, movie tickets and other

Holiday experiences

Not sure how to entertain all your relatives who come to visit during the holidays? Sure, you could sit around the table and drink eggnog with the in-laws. Or ... you could enjoy some local holidaythemed experiences the whole family will love.

things. This gives the recipient flexibility to choose the best time to redeem their gift and get the best experience for them.

Plan a day away

Pick a local festival, fair or other activity and plan the whole day. Start with breakfast at a favorite

restaurant, then a picnic lunch and maybe dinner under the stars. Don’t forget to hit up their favorite activities, rides and more, and throw in a few things that they wouldn’t normally do for themselves. Don’t have a favorite? Find one that you’ve never been to before and book the whole day for them. You can even get creative with the wrapping, with clues to what you’re going to do.

ENCHANT a dazzling holiday display

News release

Enchant, the world’s largest Christmas light spectacular, comes to Sacramento to Sutter Health Park with an all-new, interactive light-maze adventure created from more than four million sparkling lights.

Enchant also includes an impressive, 100-foottall holiday tree, a unique ice-skating trail, live entertainment, Santa visits and a village marketplace with crafts, gifts, festive culinary treats and holiday cocktails at the Tipsy Tree Lounge.

As presenting sponsor, The Hallmark Channel will o er guests a variety of custom experiences at Enchant, including the Hallmark Channel Holiday House for guests to relax and recharge, photo opportunities and a chance for fans to win a set visit to a Hallmark Channel movie.

The grand opening is scheduled 5:30-11:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, at Sutter Health Park, 400 Ballpark Drive in West Sacramento.

Regular hours Nov. 26 through Dec. 18 are: 5:30-10:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 5:3011:30 p.m. Friday and 4:30-11:30 p.m. Saturday

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A national park pass is a great gift for nature lovers that they can enjoy all year round.

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Enchant will delight the entire family with its display of more than four million lights at Sutter Health Park.

Get on track to have more fantastic holiday experiences

LOCAL TRAIN TRIPS & ACTIVITIES

El Dorado Western Railroad and the

Community Hall

Holiday EnterTRAINment — a fun event featuring free train rides, face painting, arts & crafts, carolers, the Hangtown Marshals and more, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at the community hall and train station, 6139 Pleasant Valley Road in El Dorado. For more information visit facebook.com/ElDoradoWesternRailroad.

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

The Placerville & Sacramento Valley Railroad hosts Santa’s Whistlestop Adventure the first three weekends in December. Enjoy a scenic trip down to Santa’s Whistlestop at Willow Springs. Spend time with Old St. Nick and enjoy various activities and refreshments before your family returns to the station. For tickets and more information visit psvrr.org/ride/santaswhistlestop-adventure.

RAIL ADVENTURES

Revelers seeking a little holiday magic will feel like they’ve stepped into a Christmas storybook thanks to holiday trains within an easy drive of the greater Sacramento region. Delightful rail adventures departing Willits, West Sacramento and Fort Bragg run through the month of December.

hours Dec. 19-24 are: 4:30-10:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 4:30-11:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Hours Dec. 26 through Jan 1 are: 5:3010:30 p.m. Monday through Friday as well as the following Sunday. Guests may customize their visit to Enchant by choosing to add ice skating or upgrading to VIP Access ticket option. Skating has limited capacity, and VIP options must be purchased in advance. On select Wednesdays Nov. 30 and Dec. 7 & 14 guests receive one free general admission child ticket with each paid adult admission ticket. For tickets and more information visit Enchantchristmas.com.

All of the classic enchantments will be in place— choose from experiences that include Santa’s workshop, hot chocolate and treats, glistening decorations, melodic carols, games, elves and even Santa himself. But it’s the awe-inspiring setting of

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Enchant runs Nov. 25 through Jan. 1.

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Santa Claus will make a stop at the El Dorado Western Railroad in El Dorado Dec. 11 during the Holiday EnterTRAINment event.

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The best gift could be giving back

Gifting to the person who has everything just got easier. Give them the warm fuzzies all year long by supporting a cause that’s dear to their heart.

Finding a charity

First, think of the person you’re giving to and think of the causes they enjoy supporting or might enjoy supporting. If they have a house full of rescue dogs, consider animal charities, for instance. Then find a charity worth giving to. You can use sites like Charity Navigator to find organizations that responsibly use your donations. It also gives you suggestions on di erent topics, so you can browse by interest, too.

For charities in and round El Dorado County, check out the El Dorado Community Foundation website at eldoradocf.org.

Making the gift

Next, choose how much you want to give. Di erent charities may have di erent levels of giving for you to peruse, but remember that every little bit helps. Heifer International,

for instance, maintains a gift catalog that allows you to choose concrete examples of what your money goes to. A flock of chicks is $20 or $10 per

month. You can purchase a goat for a family for $120 or shares for $10. Ducks are $20 each, honeybees are $30 and so on. The organization will

then send them free honor cards to let them know you gave on their behalf.

Giving the gift

Like Heifer International’s honor cards, most organizations will contact the person you’re giving on behalf of to let them know. They may even send something beyond a card, such as when you adopt an animal at a wildlife organization. The World Wildlife Foundation o ers a Tub of Cubs or a Bucket of Frogs (don’t worry, they’re plushies) to help your recipient learn more about wildlife conservation in a cute and fuzzy way. You can choose other stu ed critters if cubs and frogs aren’t your thing.

Regular giving

You may choose to have your gift go out monthly, quarterly or annually on behalf of your recipient, setting up a gift that keeps on giving. For smaller organizations, a long-term gift, even if it might be smaller than a lump-sum gift, makes it easy to plan programming to help their cause. Your recipient will appreciate it, too, as it stretches out the gift all year.

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Making a donation to a local charity in a loved one’s name could be the perfect gift for those who love to give back.

Holiday Gift Guide

Boost Local Businesses

Shopping local is all about community. It’s about living in your community, making your community better and healthier, supporting your neighbors.

It’s something that is much bigger than just deciding where you are going to buy your tooth paste. It’s about being a part of your community, your town and your region. It’s why being a local shopper also means being a local storyteller.

When you tell the stories of your experiences shopping locally, you don’t just help the small businesses you bought from. You also help others around you become more savvy local shoppers and spread the movement beyond yourself.

SHARE YOUR STORIES

McKinsey & Co. studied the inclusive consumer in 202122. Inclusive consumers are those who are more likely to shop local and who are more likely to shop businesses owned by under-represented communities.

One of the things they said in their report was that inclusive consumers -- local shoppers -want to know the stories of those who own or found the businesses. They want to know what the owner’s mission is. They’re far more likely to visit a business if there are stories that

interest them.

While it is the job of a busi ness to tell their stories, you can help to spread the word. Did you have a unique experi ence at a store? Did you con nect with an owner or a man ager who was able to customize their offerings for you? Share that story. Tell it to your friends. Post about it on social media. Write a letter to your local newspaper. Call into a local radio show. Email the

business itself to give them an opportunity to use your words as a testimonial.

LEAVE REVIEWS

Real consumer reviews that go beyond a thumbs up or thumbs down can do a lot for a local business. When you’ve had a good experience (or even when you’ve had a bad experi ence), leave a detailed, honest and fair review.

Keep in mind that you’re not

just helping local businesses, you are also helping others become local shoppers. It’s why it is important that your reviews are authentic.

PICTURES

PAINT 1,000 WORDS

You don’t even have to use a lot of words in order to spread the word. Few people are ever without a camera because of the popularity of smartphones. Did you score an awesome find

at a local store? Take a picture. Take a selfie with a local arti san. Make a TikTok video of you and your date enjoying a local meal.

Post those pictures and vid eos on your social media and tag the pages of the businesses where you took the pictures.

Local shoppers like you get a lot of their information from Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. Help to provide the answers they need.

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Give the Gift of Time

The good news is that you can finally wrap that up and put it under the tree with the gift of a few of

HOUSE CLEANING

When you decide to gift a service, start with one that takes up the most time. Book an introductory house cleaning service and give your loved one those hours back to take for themselves. Introductory clean ings are usually longer (and more expensive) than normal cleanings, so take this into con sideration when booking. Also ask for future rates if your recipient decides to continue regular cleanings.

CAR DETAILING

There’s no busy parent on this planet that wouldn’t wel come a nice, clean car, even if it’s just while they sit in the pickup line. Book a car detail ing service and let your recipi ent have that new car feeling again. Bonus points: Grab a mobile detailing service that will come to your recipient’s home or office so they don’t have to go out of their way or spend a day (or two, depending on how bad it is) without a vehicle.

BABYSITTING/PETSITTING

Speaking of busy parents,

give them a night out sans kids for a hot date or even just to go grocery shopping in peace by booking a few hours with a neighborhood sitter. Or offer to take the kiddos your self and treat them to dinner out and ice cream, just make sure you don’t run into Mom and Dad.

If your recipient’s kids have four legs instead of two, or sports feathers, book petsit

ting for their next getaway instead. You can get a voucher from their vet or favorite boarding kennel, or even from home-based services such as Rover.

GROCERY DELIVERY

Having a week’s worth of groceries deposited on your doorstep feels next-level luxu rious, and is a kindness that many busy people appreciate.

Offer up a gift certificate for whatever delivery service works best in your area, or get them a premium membership for the gift that gives all year.

LAUNDRY SERVICE

Book a few weeks of a laun dry service that washes, dries and folds, all for a simple fee. Anyone who has ever spent time staring a the dryer for a clean pair of pants will appre

ciate your forethought.

A note about giving ser vices: Make sure to choose a service that your recipient is comfortable with. Not every one is OK with someone com ing into their house to clean, and other people make take it as a snide commentary. It’s the thought that counts, so make sure to put some thought into what services your recipient will appreciate.

Ask most anyone these days what they wish they had more of, and they’ll answer time.

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Holiday Gift Guide

Northern California’s flora and fauna that makes the experiences truly unforgettable.

These distinctive Christmasthemed outings are presented by Sierra Railroad, which operates the iconic Skunk Train in Willits and Fort Bragg and the River Fox train in Sacramento.

West Sacramento, Nov. 26 through Dec. 23: All aboard the River Fox Magical Christmas Train in West Sacramento for an outing that will usher friends and families into the spirit of the season. This is a chance to journey with Santa and his elves through the countryside of Yolo County with views of ivy-covered woodlands, colorful orchards and the glistening Sacramento River. During this hourlong, 10-mile round trip, guests enjoy hot chocolate, holiday cookies, a story time and even adult beverages for parents. Festive photo opportunities are also a joyful part of the day. It’s an easy location to reach, just west of Sacramento International Airport o Interstate 5.

West Sacramento (adults and small groups), Nov. 25 through Dec.

16: The River Fox is also launching the new Holiday Spirit Express, an hour-and-a-half train experience that is ideal for individuals and groups aged 18 and older. Departing on Fridays at 7 p.m., this train includes outdoor and indoor seating. Immersive entertainment will light up the night via the train’s merry band of elves; a strolling musician; a visit from Santa; charcuterie appetizers and dessert. Two beverage tokens (alcohol or non-alcohol) are included with train ticket. Alcohol and snacks may be purchased aboard the train as well. Seating is first come, with limited indoor seating.

For tickets visit riverfoxtrain.com/ experiences/holiday-spirit-express or call (800) 866-1690.

Willits, Nov. 26 through Dec. 31: Passengers are invited to sport a cozy sweater or holiday pajamas as they board the train for the Mr. Skunk and the Giant Christmas Tree adventure at the historical depot in Willits. The 16-mile roundtrip rail journey into the redwood forest is brimming with cheer as guests enjoy reindeer games, Christmas carols and seasonal treats

(including adult beverages for mom and dad). The destination is Santa Mr. Skunk’s Wonderful Workshop, which consists of a giant redwood tree bedecked in Christmas splendor. On return to the Willits train depot, guests are invited to climb aboard a historical “Skunk” motorcar for a special photo opportunity with Mr. Skunk.

Trips average two hours. Trains leave from downtown Willits located just o Highway 101. For tickets and more information visit skunktrain. com or call (707) 964-6371.

Fort Bragg, Nov. 26 through Dec.

31: Departing from the Fort Bragg depot and decorated with festive seasonal flair, the Skunk Train’s Pudding Creek Express traces the first tracks laid down by the California Western Railroad. Passengers enjoy a scenic seven-mile round trip along the beautiful Pudding Creek Estuary, which is home to blue herons, ospreys, egrets and more. This one-hour and 15-minute journey stops at the Glen Blair Junction where guests may stretch their legs amid the ancient redwoods. For tickets and information visit skunktrain.com or call (707) 964-6371.

Haley RACHAEL HALEY I declare that all

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 10/27/2022. NOTICE-IN 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

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: December 8, 2022 Sale Time: 1:00 PM Sale Location: Main Entrance, El Dorado County Superior Courthouse - Placerville Main Street Branch, 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 File No.:22-03232CA

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2720 Brown Bear Ct, Cool, CA 95614. 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: $627,563.68 (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

22-03232CA. 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 (800) 280-2832, or visit this internet website www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 22-03232CA 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.:22-03232CA 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. auction.com or Call: (800) 2802832. Dated: October 31, 2022

By: Kellee Vollendorff Foreclosure Associate Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 (833) 2907452 NPP0417653 To: MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT & PLACERVILLE TIMES 11/09/2022, 11/16/2022, 11/23/2022 11/9, 11/16, 11/23 11078

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FIlE NO. FB2022-1163

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CEDAR GROVE FIRE SAFE COUNCIl, located at 415 Placerville Drive, Ste B 1185, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): El Dorado County Fire Safe Council, 515 Main Street, Suite 103, Placerville, CA 95667

This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: California

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious

statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 11/04/2022.

NOTICE-IN 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) 11/9, 11/16, 11/23,

transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 08/01/2022

Signature of Registrant: /s/ Robert Nguyen ROBERT NGUYEN, MANAGING MEMBER

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 11/04/2022.

NOTICE-IN 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

name statement, knowing that such statement is false, in whole or in part, is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) (Business & Professions code 17930) 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7 11100

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FIlE NO. FB2022-1189

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CREEKSIDE CORK AND BREW , located at 7915 Fairplay Rd, Somerset, CA 95684/ Mailing Address: 8262 Stoney Creek Rd, Somerset, CA 95684 Registered owner(s): Rafael Sandoval, 8262 Stoney Creek Rd, Somerset, CA 95684 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Rafael Sandoval RAFAEL SANDOVAL 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 11/10/2022.

NOTICE-IN 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

NOTICE-IN

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.

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) 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23 11063

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, (800) 280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website, www.auction. com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.#

name or names listed above on: N/A Signature of Registrant: /s/ Janet Barentson JANET BARENTSON, TREASURER, EL DORADO COUNTY FSC 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 11/03/2022. NOTICE-IN 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) 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30 11079

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

Any person who executes, files, or publishes any fictitious business

Holiday Gift Guide

ssistance League Sierra Foothills hosts its second annual Jingle! Mingle! fundraiser, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, at the Cameron Park Community Center, 2502 Country Club Drive in Cameron Park.

The event features a splendid tasting of local wines, craft beer and fresh lemonade as well as delectable lite bites including baked sweets from well-known local restaurants and a local baker. Guests will not want to miss the signature raffle of holiday baskets, auction of decorated trees and exquisite holiday decorations, the Christmas boutique or unique wares made by local artisans.

Funds raised via ticket sales support Assistance League Sierra Foothills signature programs, Operation School Bell and Sports Locker, which help homeless and disadvantaged children with new school

clothes and the opportunity to play organized youth sports. Additionally, the nonprofit’s four other philanthropic programs aid youth with reading skills, seniors with social interactions, young adults with postsecondary tuition scholarships and children who are being relocated to new homes because of abuse or neglect with duffel bags in which to carry their belongings.

ALSF also offers scholarships to students and contributes to many local causes, including senior and literacy programs. Last year the organization raised funds to help Caldor Fire victims replace items lost after their homes were destroyed.

Jingle! Mingle! tickets are available online at assistanceleague.org/sierra-foothills. For more information about Assistance League Sierra Foothills, its many philanthropic programs and opportunities to contribute and join the charitable group go to the website.

FINDETH GIFTS AND BARGAINS

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Find beautifully decorated trees and other holiday gifts and inspiration at the Assistance League Sierra Foothills’ Jingle! Mingle! fundraiser Dec. 4.

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The Placerville Shakespeare Club hosts a special Winter Rummage Sale featuring warm winter clothing such as coats, jackets and sweaters. Festive holiday decorations will be offered as well as many under-the-tree gifts — jewelry, toys, puzzles and games. Above, Shakespeare Club members Mary Meader, left, and Anita Young prepare items for the Winter Rummage Sale. This will be a one-day sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at the clubhouse, 2940 Bedford Ave. in Placerville. Come early for the best bargains and bring a really big shopping bag. For more information visit placerville-shakespeare.com.

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Don’t forget your four-legged friends this Christmas. There are many special

keep their tails wagging.

Sit, stay and enjoy a gift

These gifts are better than a long walk for both pets and their people.

Custom Pet Portrait Phone Case, $50 West & Willow: Protect your phone with the cute mug of your favorite pet with this wireless charging compatible phone case from West & Willow. Choose your favorite pet photo and upload it with your order, choose your phone model, pick your illustration and shipping and you’re all done. The company also o ers a complete line of merchandise, including framed portraits.

Playology Silver Dri-Tech Dental Rope Dog Toy, starting at $14.99, Amazon: This toy is designed for older dogs who need softer material for aging teeth and gums. Playology embeds scent into their toys so that it doesn’t fade and it doesn’t get old and, most importantly, humans can barely smell it. It’s also easy to clean and you can’t wash away the scent from the toy. Comes in peanut butter and pork sausage scents.

Dash Dog Treat Maker, $29.95, Williams Sonoma: Churn out your own homemade doggie goodies with this bone-shaped dog treat maker. The adorable, wa e-iron type cooker comes with a recipe book full of recipes to drool over and a portion of

the proceeds benefit the North Shore Animal League America.

Personalized Pet Socks, starting at $6.99, Etsy: Get your pet’s face emblazoned on socks for their favorite human using PetPartyCo (or one of the other shops on Etsy). Upload, choose your sock and colors and o you go. You can also add personalization to your sock.

Hyper Pet Doggie Pal Crab Interactive Dog Toy, $17.97, Amazon: This crab has skills! He wiggles, vibrates and barks to goad your dog into playing, encouraging exercise and reducing anxiety and boredom. The toy takes 3 AAA batteries and has an automatic stop feature.

K&H Thermo-Kitty Deluxe Hooded Cat Bed, starting at $55.99, Chewy: Soft, cuddly and warm, this indoor bed features a dual thermostat heating unit to keep kitty cozy. It’s easy to clean with a washable cover. Available in two sizes and two colors.

PetFusion Ambush Interactive Cat Toy, $22.95, Amazon: Awaken the hunter in your cat with this stimulating interactive cat toy that mimics prey popping out from the bush. LED lighting means your cat can play day or night. You can get replacement feathers when your cat eventually wears these out.

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