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Marshall and UCD team up for cancer care Thomas Frey Staff writer Marshall Medical Center and UC Davis Health have partnered to give patients access to leading cancer care without having to leave the Western Slope of El Dorado County. The cancer services based in Cameron Park will be known as Marshall Cancer Center, a UC Davis Health Affiliate. “We’re very grateful for the ability to work with a big academic medical center like UC Davis and the positive benefits it can bring for patients right here in El Dorado County,” said
“Our goal is to improve cancer care in community hospitals so patients can access top-notch cancer care.” — David Lubarsky, UC Davis Health CEO Marshall CEO Siri Nelson. UC Davis Health offers all the advances that come with the latest clinical trials, as well as the newest discoveries in cancer care. On top of that, Marshall oncologists will work directly with UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center oncologists to ensure the latest diagnostic and treatment options are available to patients.
6 COVID cases shut down education camp Eric Jaramishian Staff writer Two days after reopening since closing at the start of the pandemic, the Sly Park Environmental Education Center was shut down again Jan. 6 as six students signed up for a camp there tested positive for COVID-19. A group of 80 sixthgrade students and their chaperones from Rocklin’s Rock Creek Elementary School went to Sly Park Tuesday, Jan. 4, where the six positive COVID cases were confirmed after an onsite symptom screening. All from the elementary school were sent home Thursday and the camp closed the same day by recommendation from public health officers from both El Dorado and Sacramento counties, according to Sacramento County Office of Education PLACE ADDRESS LABEL HERE
public information officer Tim Herrera. “We are happy that our plan worked if cases were detected and that we were able to send the students home safely,” Herrera said. Requirements for visiting the education center include a negative test three days before arrival. Testing opportunities were offered to the traveling group Sunday, Jan. 2. The Sly Park Environmental Education Center opened to 40% capacity with a maximum number of 80 guests. “We have some schools scheduled for the residential portion of the camp throughout the rest of the month and the year but right now we are in ‘wait and n
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“We are pleased to welcome Marshall Medical Center into the UC Davis Health Cancer Care Network,” said UC Davis Health CEO David Lubarsky. “Our goal is to improve cancer care in community hospitals so patients can access topnotch cancer care.” Marshall’s providers n
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Marshall Medical Center and UC Davis Health are partnering to bring the latest in See Cancer Care, page A3 cancer treatment to Marshall Cancer Center in Cameron Park.
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The hefty delivery of snow from late December storms has transformed Forebay Reservoir in Pollock Pines into a chilly snowscape. The snow is starting to fade away with mostly blue skies and temps in the low 60s forecast for this week.
Projects planned on county fairgrounds Eric Jaramishian Staff writer A recently approved five-year strategic plan for the nonprofit El Dorado County Fair Association comes with a long list of goals and capital improvements for the county fairgrounds that could be realized within three to five years, some longer. The El Dorado County Fair Association’s Board of Directors sought to fund some of its projects through American Rescue Plan Act funds, also referred to as the COVID19 stimulus package. The fair board will be able to use $800,000 of ARPA funds. With the past two county fairs canceled due to COVID-19 and then the Caldor Fire, in addition to numerous other events the fairgrounds usually hosts, the organization is not seeing as much revenue. When the fair was called off in 2020 El
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Dorado County Fair Association CEO Jody Gray told the Mountain Democrat the fair brings in about $650,000 each year, which is roughly half of the fairgrounds’ annual budget. Included in the list of 29 infrastructure goals for the fairgrounds is the repair and replacement of asphalt over the lower fair grounds, a project that has not been fully completed since Gray came on board 20 years ago, Gray told the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors at its Jan. 4 meeting. “We anticipate the asphalt improvements could be anywhere between $350,000 and $400,000,” Gray said. “That is going to fix some of our drainage issues that are not associated with our curb and gutter issues and it will get rid of trip-and-fall hazards we have.” Also on the list are upgrades to the inside of the Forni Building to make it more aesthetically pleasing, restore of its
bathrooms and make improvements to the building’s audio and visual equipment, a project which has a bid for $225,000. The fairgrounds’ board room needs a new roof, walls and a heating and A/C unit, which will be replaced with a mini split air conditioner — all anticipated to cost $11,000. Capital improvements also include improving aesthetics of other buildings with fresh paint, adding automatic irrigation, replacing livestock panels in the barns and increasing the size of the Forni kitchen. The 2021-26 plan states the association will work with the El Dorado County Water Agency and Caltrans to eliminate or control overflow of water that directs from above Highway 50 to the fairgrounds, which experiences occasional flooding due n
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Stanley Wojahn
March 24, 1942 – Jan. 5, 2022
Stanley Alton Wojahn age 79, passed away in the arms of his daughter, Tami Jan. 5 in Placerville. Stan was born in Albee, S.D., on March 24, 1942 to Grace and Rolland Wojahn. He was one of 11 children who worked on the family farm and because of the needs on the farm, he left school after the eighth grade. From a young age Stan had a longing to move to California, and moved to Southern California in his late teens. He started working as an ironworker and met Doris King and her three children: Debbie, Larry and Gary. They were married and started a life together and welcomed a daughter (Tami) in 1966. They moved to Placerville in 1968 and started their, beloved, ranching life on 17 acres. Despite his lack of education Stan had a successful and fulfilling career as a foreman with the ironworks for 25 years until he retired. Stan and Doris lived out their life, happily, in El Dorado County where they had many, many friends. Stan was known for his infectious smile and his many, funny jokes and funny stories of his life. His favorite past times were spending time with family and friends, going to the casino, playing the lottery and spending time at the Moose Lodge playing cards. Stan was a longtime member of the Moose Lodge and enjoyed hanging out with friends there and contributing his time by helping out and cooking in the kitchen, on occasion. He and Doris were a constant in their grandchildren’s lives and were loved, dearly, by all. He is preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Doris Wojahn, Larry King (son), grandson Wyatt Mcmakin; brothers Steve, Mike, Calvin, Neal and sister Elaine. He is survived by his daughters; Tami Bailey, Debbie Vibbart; son Gary King; brothers Gary, Larry and Lowell; sisters Wanda, Marion; grandchildren Gavin Bailey, Sean King, Michael King, Michelle Plummer Nellor, Jayson King, Kayla Gamble and Lori Mcmakin and many great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to attend his service at Green Valley Mortuary, 3004 Alexandrite Drive, Rescue, at 11 a.m. with a celebration of life at The Camino Moose Lodge, 4310 Eight Mile Road., Camino, from 1-4 p.m., Friday, Jan. 14.
Ileen Jensen
Sept. 25, 1933 – Dec. 23, 2021
Ileen Jensen passed away peacefully in her home Dec. 23, 2021. She was born in San Bernardino, Calif., and she lived a good part of her life in Claremont, Calif., where she worked for the Claremont Unified School District for 30 years. Later on, she and her husband retired to Placerville. Ileen is preceded in death by her husband Donald Jensen and survived by her daughters Karen Paul, Linda Jensen Rodriguez and their spouses Leland Paul and Pierre Rodriguez; grandchildren Heather Paul, Jonathan Paul, Ryan Rodriguez, Ashley Stanley and all of their respective spouses and great-grandchildren Madison Paul, Charlotte Gelfond, Ella Stanley, Max Stanley and Alice Paul. Celebration of her life will be held this summer in her beloved High Sierra. We will cherish the memories she has given us. In honor of her memory, we request that donations be made to a local animal rescue or shelter.
Alyson L. Flynn
Oct. 8, 1947 – Jan. 5, 2022
Alyson L. Flynn passed away Jan. 5 after a long illness. She was born Oct. 8, 1947 in Placerville to Joseph V. Flynn and Ellen L. Morey Flynn who have predeceased her. She is survived by her children Cynthia L. Larkin and Thomas R. Wilson; grandsons Robert and Steven Ramsey and great-grandchildren Khloe and Josie. Her surviving siblings are Laurence P. Flynn, Mary K. Lory, J. Michael Flynn, Carol E. Flynn, Patricia E. Hunt and Michelle R. Lockard. After attending El Dorado High School (class of 1965), Alyson studied landscape architecture at Cal Poly Pomona. She owned her own successful firm Alyson Flynn Landscape Architect and Associates in the San Francisco Bay Area where she worked for the past 40 years. Hundreds of residential and commercial landscape projects remain as testaments to her artistic talent and unique vision of spatial design. Funeral services will be private.
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March 31, 1929 – Dec. 16, 2021
The heavens awoke to a beautiful Dawn Dec. 16, 2021. Rea Dawn Poplin was a cherished mother, grandma, great-grandma and a dear friend to many. Dawn traveled to many places while she blessed this world with her presence, with her beloved husband, Red. Dawn is survived by her children, Cindy Franklin, Stephen Poplin and Valerie Greene, her seven grandchildren and her seven great-grandchildren. Dawn’s compassion, thoughtfulness and slight mischievousness will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to know her. She was 92 years young and was preceded in death by her parents Walter and Maebelle Crandall, her husband Harold Poplin and her son Michael Poplin
Marilyn Ferguson
March 21, 1931 – Nov. 3, 2021
Marilyn Ferguson was a wellknown and respected historian, passionate about preserving the history of El Dorado County. She was a charter member of the El Dorado County Heritage Association for more than 45 years and co-author of the definitive resource for Placerville history, “A Walking Tour of Historic Placerville 1848-1874.” Marilyn served as manager of the El Dorado County Historical Society’s Fountain & Tallman Museum for more than 12 years, sharing the history of Placerville with thousands of visitors to the museum. Marilyn was born in Wyoming on March 21, 1931, to Leonard and Chloe Fisher. Marilyn married Donald Ferguson in 1950 and they had three children: Suzy, Jane and Joe. Marilyn came to Placerville with her family in 1967 and soon after purchased the historic Hume-Ingham house on Bedford Avenue. Owning a historical home spurred Marilyn’s interest in historical research and thus began her long and varied historical research career. She was an original member of Placerville’s first Historical Advisory committee in 1980, appointed to the countys’ Cultural Resource Preservation committee, and served on Placerville’s Blue Ribbon committee to determine the disposition of the former City Hall on Main Street. Marilyn was an ardent advocate for preserving Placerville’s Gold Rush history. She worked with other local historians, including George Peabody, to preserve the Spanish Hill mining area and the old Wilcox Warehouse at the corner of Washington and Broadway. As a life member of the Heritage Association of El Dorado County, Marilyn helped establish the historical basis for Placerville’s historical districts, founded events to commemorate Snowshoe Thompson’s accomplishments and was involved with annual tours of historical gardens and buildings in Placerville. She initiated the Historical Society’s Fountain & Tallman Circle as a way to provide funds for keeping the museum open on a regular basis. Marilyn was always generous with her historical files and knowledge about individual buildings and residences in Placerville. She was a valuable resource to all who were interested in the history of the city and county. Marilyn was honored by Placerville’s City Council for her “outstanding dedication to preserving our historic past by her unique contributions to the Placerville community” in 2014. The El Dorado County Historical Society honored Marilyn with its Preservation Award. Marilyn passed away Nov. 3, 2021 and was predeceased by parents Leonard and Chloe Fisher and former husband Donald Ferguson. She leaves her three children, her many friends and a better understanding of the history of Placerville and El Dorado County.
2:31 a.m. Burglary was reported on Rock Creek Road in Placerville.
2:12 a.m. A suspicious subject was reported at a hotel on Coach Lane in Cameron Park.
6:14 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Redbud Lane in Rescue.
4:03 a.m. A suspicious subject was reported at a hotel on Coach Lane in Cameron Park.
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6:15 a.m. Burglary was reported at a restaurant on Smith Flat Road in Placerville.
4:25 a.m. Deputies assisted with a search and rescue on Big Canyon and Capps Crossing roads.
9:30 a.m. Vandalism was reported at an eatery on Coach Lane in Cameron Park.
5:07 a.m. A call for search and rescue on Highway 193 and Spanish Dry Diggins Roads was referred to an outside agency.
10 a.m. Vandalism was reported on King Richard Drive in El Dorado Hills.
9:21 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Julie Court in Cameron Park.
12:38 p.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported at Spanish Dry Diggins and Canyon Creek roads in Georgetown.
11:25 p.m. Burglary to a residence was reported on Racquet Way in Diamond Springs.
2:08 p.m. Burglary was reported at a residence on Appian Way in El Dorado Hills. 2:31 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Union Ridge Road in Placerville.
Dec. 28 1:45 p.m. Items were reported stolen from a vehicle at at apartment complex on Town Center Boulevard in El Dorado Hills. 4:32 p.m. Battery was reported on Market Court in Shingle Springs.
5:18 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Five Mile Road in Placerville.
7:15 p.m. Deputies assisted with a search and rescue on Volcanoville Road in Georgetown.
8:26 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Service Court in Diamond Springs. 9:06 p.m. Burglary was reported on Ferncliff Way in El Dorado Hills.
7:32 p.m Deputies assisted with a seach and rescue on Mormon Emigrant Trail in Pollock Pines.
10:30 p.m. Burglary was reported on Nature Walk Court in El Dorado Hills.
8:02 p.m. Trespassing was reported at an orange-tagged residence on Church Street in El Dorado.
Dec. 25
8:09 p.m. Battery was reported at a department store on Town Center Boulevard in El Dorado Hills. Deputies were unable to locate the suspect.
12:33 a.m. Battery was reported on Ramon Court in El Dorado Hills. 2:19 a.m. A suspect was reportedly drunk in public at a market on South Shingle Road in Shingle Springs. The suspect was gone upon deputies' arrival.
8:45 p.m. Items were reported stolen from a vehicle on Greenwood Lane in Cameron Park.
10:22 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported on Old Greenwood and Greenwood roads in Garden Valley.
The following was taken from Placerville Police Department logs:
11:53 a.m. Battery was reported at a hotel on Coach Lane in Cameron Park. 1:31 p.m. Deputies assisted with a search and rescue at Loon Lake.
Jan. 1 1:14 a.m. A 31-year-old woman who was reportedly laying in the road on Coloma Street was arrested on misconduct charges.
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2:25 p.m. A suspicious subject was reported at a gas station on Pleasant Valley Road in Diamond Springs. 7:05 p.m. A suspect who was reportedly drunk in public on Pony Express Trail in Camino was gone upon deputies' arrival. 7:54 p.m. A prowler was reported on Boeing Road in Cameron Park. The suspect was gone upon deputies' arrival.
12:35 p.m. A 34-year-old woman with a warrant out for her arrest and in possession of illegal drug paraphernalia was taken into custody on Broadway 2:23 p.m. A 34-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of vehicle theft on Wiltse Road. 3 p.m. A 42-year-old woman with an outstanding warrant was arrested on Broadway.
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Break-in caught on camera Mountain Democrat staff The El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office is investigating a burglary that occurred at El Dorado Hills Town Center’s Milestone Restaurant last week. At approximately 6 a.m. Jan. 3 three unknown males were captured on surveillance footage after
they illegally entered the establishment. Sheriff ’s officials state in a Facebook post they are aware of the logo on the jacket worn by one of the suspects. Anyone with information regarding the identity of these men, or any other information regarding this burglary, is asked to contact Det. Morton at mortona.edso.org or by phone at (530) 642-4722.
Two El Dorado County girls missing for more than a month Thomas Frey Staff writer Two teenage girls from El Dorado County have been missing for more than a month. Relynn Pinon of Placerville was last heard from Nov. 21, 2021, near the Oak Park area of Sacramento, two days before her 15th birthday. She is 5-foot4, 180 pounds and has brown hair and eyes. Isabella Silverino, 17, of Shingle Springs has
been missing since Oct. 26, 2021. Silverino is 5 feet tall and weighs 112 pounds. Her hair is black and her eyes are brown. Information as to where Isabella was last seen was not available as of press time. Anyone with information about Silverino should contact the El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Department at (530) 621-5655 and anyone with information about
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he first Europeans to visit California were Spanish explorers who assumed it was an island and named it for a fictional island in a 16th century Spanish novel, occupied by a band of women warriors led by a queen named Calafia. DAN WALTERS Later, of course, it was understood that California is geographically attached to North America, a situation unlikely to change unless a cataclysmic earthquake detaches it. Nevertheless, Californians have often seen themselves as somehow separate from the rest of the United States. That tendency, or conceit, manifests itself in unique policies whose advocates contend will position the state as a leader of global stature — a phenomenon that has become more pronounced as the state’s political orientation has shifted leftward into one-party dominance. California relishes The current governor, Gavin its self-proclaimed Newsom, is propensity for particularly prone to leading-edge making first-in-thenation claims, but he policymaking, but is merely verbalizing there are drawbacks an attitude that had to going it alone. already become ingrained in California’s culture. The spate of new laws that went into effect this month provides multiple examples of the syndrome, such as one — enacted by voters in 2018, not the Legislature and the governor — that requires bacon and other pork products sold in the state to come from pigs bred and raised under presumably humane circumstances. Other new laws unique to California include a $15 per hour minimum wage, protections for warehouse workers (aimed at Amazon) from work quotas, hourly wages for garment workers to replace piecework and gender-neutral merchandise displays in stores. There’s another undercurrent to these and other such decrees: Virtually all of them seek to impose California’s will on some aspect of the economy, putting the state at odds with the rest of the nation and creating potential downside risks. The “bacon law,” as it’s been dubbed, is one example. Much of the state’s supply of bacon, ham and other pork products comes from farmers and processors in other states. We simply don’t know whether enough of them will change their operations to comply with the new California husbandry rules to prevent product shortages that would drive up prices.
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EDITOR: hank you to our wonderful new neighbors and one FedEx driver who put chains on our tires when we became stuck in the snow about 2 miles from our new home in Rancho Del Sol. Thank you even more when you had to remove the chains from the rear tires and move them to the front after we all learned we actually have frontwheel drive. Several of you performed this work without gloves or proper clothing needed to roll around in the snow. You were kind and competent and never said a derogatory word about flat-landers ... and you wouldn’t accept payment. Thanks also the eight or nine cars stuck uphill and downhill from us that waited patiently while we blocked the road. In addition, thank you to two neighbors on our street. The first neighbor came over with kindling and showed us how to light our wood-burning stove. The second neighbor plowed our driveway so we could bring in our boxes and suitcases without having to wade in knee-deep snow. He also brought a generator so we had some light through the evening. We obviously need to do some serious work to improve our mountain skills. God bless you all for your much-needed and very appreciated assistance. You have shown us true community spirit, which we will always remember and try very hard to reciprocate. ROBERT & DENISE HANISEE Ranch Del Sol
EDITOR: or four years the county has not provided a contract to the snowplow operators. This responsibility falls directly on the laps of the El Dorado County supervisors. (In December) plow operators had been working 18-hour shifts with no days off for the past three weeks. On Dec. 30 there were four plow operators working the entire county. Does this surprise you? Because it did me. If you were wondering why PG&E did not have access to make repairs due to unplowed roads now you know. Aren’t plowed roads essential for emergency services? Plow operators should have a contract. Road plowing is an essential service. The safety of the citizens of El Dorado County should be a primary concern for the county. I think the county needs standing room only at the next meeting; you can’t blame employees quitting their jobs and going elsewhere due to no contract. It is time for this to be resolved. El Dorado County is better than this. The safety of our residents and fair pay for our snowplow operators needs to be put on the table. MIKE GRAVES Pollock Pines
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— focus their attentions s I write this to the work that needs column, 2021 to be done to ensure the is coming to service our customers a close and rely on is there when another year full of they need it ... around promise and dedicated the clock. work lies ahead. When the Caldor Fire Over the last two destroyed four sections years, El Dorado of EID’s 22-mile-long Irrigation District has canal and flume system been faced with multiple in August, planning challenges that required JIM ABERCROMBIE began immediately to clear-eyed focus and reconstruct this vital commitment. These water conveyance. Construction challenges faced not just the district, crews have been working around but everyone in the communities we the clock over these long weeks to call home. From power shutoffs and continuing do just that. Construction schedules show that, depending on the amount drought conditions to the ongoing of rain and snowfall over the next pandemic and the catastrophic fire couple of weeks, we should be able to that has affected so many in our county, this has been a time when our water up the flumes by late January community has shown its resilience in or early February — in time to begin the face of significant obstacles. concerted efforts to bank water in Sly Park Recreation Area’s Jenkinson I am so very proud of the women Lake, EID’s primary drinking water and men of EID who — like many reservoir, should drought conditions other responders in our community
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continue. While the storms over the past several weeks have affected reconstruction schedules, they have also provided much-needed replenishment of Jenkinson Lake — Mother Nature has helped refill the reservoir naturally. However, the water deficit created by multiple dry years remains. Rest assured, district staff members plan intensively and are taking appropriate action to ensure supplies are secure for 2022. At this time, the district remains under a call for a voluntary reduction in water usage by 15% and we thank our customers for their efforts to date. In 2022 we will continue to make headway on projects important to maintaining EID’s complex infrastructure. At its Dec. 13 meeting, the EID Board of Directors adopted the 2021-22 mid-cycle operating budget and 2022-26 financial plan that includes implementation of the previously approved 5% increases
in water and recycled water rates. Wastewater rates, which were reduced in January 2021, will remain the same. The rate increases for 2022 and those planned for coming years will be critically important to the district’s ability to continue funding necessary infrastructure replacement and to maintain and improve service levels. According to the most recent American Water Works Association benchmark statistics, the district consistently performs in the bottom quartile of comparison agencies with respect to interruption of services resulting from leaks and breaks. EID’s board remains committed to a sustained investment in maintaining or improving existing performance levels and avoiding additional significant interruptions like those created by recent failures in our water transmission and sewer force mains. EID’s entire workforce is aware that our ratepayers are spending their hard-earned money on bimonthly bills
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We do know that other only-in-California policies exacerbate the state’s very high cost of living. For example, one reason gasoline prices are so high in California is the state requires a unique refinery blend to fight smog, making it almost entirely dependent on in-state production and unable to import fuel from other states or nations. Could shortages and high prices generate bacon smuggling? Will Californians drive to Nevada or Arizona to load up their cars with pork products and sneak them into the state? Will bacon-sniffing dogs be deployed at border inspection stations? That’s being a bit facetious, of course, but there are economic effects to all of these laws that set California apart, no matter how justified that may seem individually. California’s economy cannot be isolated from the rest of the nation and/or the rest of the world.
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Will banning piecework pay in the Southern California garment industry raise production costs so much that manufacturers will take their operations — and their jobs — elsewhere? The same question could be asked of other economic sectors affected by the new California laws and the legislative and regulatory decrees of previous years. It’s a serious question, given that the state is already seeing an exodus of business — Tesla’s abrupt move to Texas most spectacularly — and that we have the nation’s highest rate of unemployment with 1.3 million jobless workers and its highest rate of poverty because of our very high living costs. California is, we should always remember, not an island. Dan Walters is a journalist and author who writes for CALmatters.org, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media venture explaining California policies and politics.
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to help support our efforts to maintain and enhance our safe and reliable service. These bimonthly bills are not just payment for service, they are investments into our community’s infrastructure. District personnel are mindful of this and endeavor to make this investment as impactful as possible. As we head into EID’s 97th year of operation, the district is positioned to continue to thrive well into its second century of providing safe and reliable
services and beyond. And we can only do this with our customer and community support, forward-thinking board and dedicated EID personnel who are your neighbors and live in your communities. We are focused on delivering the best service every day of the year. Jim Abercrombie is the EID general manager.
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AL-ANON is here for you if you are bothered by someone else’s drinking. Call for meeting times. (916) 3342970. https://sacal-anon. blogspot.com American Assoc of University Women, Foothills of EDC Branch. Our mission is to advance gender equity for women & girls. Science and Math Camp Scholarships, programs & interest groups. Leave a voicemail for Laurel 530-4177737 or Sara 530-417-7138. eldorado-ca.aauw.net Struggling with life? Celebrate Recovery is for any Hurt, Habit or Hang-up. We are a faith-based recovery program for life’s issues and struggles. Join us Thursday nights at 6:30pm at Green Valley Church, 3500 Green Valley Rd, Placerville. Doors open at 6:15pm. Children’s programs are available for ages 3 months to 18 years old. Email: celebrate@ greenvalley.church. Find us on Facebook: https://m. facebook.com/crgvcc/ El DORADO COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Dedicated to all aspects of ham radio. Meetings held on the fourth Thursday of each month at Federated Church, 1031 Thompson Way, Placerville, 7:15 pm. Visitors and non-hams welcome. Info at www.edcarc.net The El Dorado County of Republican Women Federated meet on the 4th Thursday of every month at 5:30PM. Email to get location of meeting edcrwf1952@ gmail.com. We are looking to have other conservative women join our group. Feel free to come to a meeting and check us out. Please contact -chilcoat_edcrwf@ netzero.com CANTARE CHORALE of the Sierra Foothills performs all styles of choral music and is always looking for talented new members. For information, audition, or to schedule an event see www. cantarechorale.com, call (530) 677-8463. or (530) 676-4432. 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. Fleet Reserve Assoc, Br 275, Active Duty or Retired Veterans, USN, USMC, Coast Guard. Regular meeting on 4th Wednesday each month, social 5:30 pm, dinner 6:00 pm, and meeting 7:00 pm. Veterans Memorial Building 130 Placerville Drive, contact Larry (530) 677-3925 Save America Freedom Car Caravan. Bring your flags support Conservative Values First Saturday of every month. Hwy 50 Ray Lawyer Park and Ride, Placerville to Watt Ave and back. Meet 11:30A.M. Depart 12:00 noon 530-240-5896 GOLD RUSH CHORUS now welcomes both men and women to share the joy of singing four-part harmony in the barbershop style. To learn more or to book a performance, call Howard at (530) 647-6513 or Kent (530) 651-3575 Hangtown Women’s TENNIS Club. Women of every level welcome! Come play for fun & exercise! $30 annual membership includes monthly lessons. Weds 9-11 am. El Dorado High School courts, Acacia St., Placerville. Includes monthly social activities. (805) 540-8654.
NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP ZOOM MEETINGS occurring. Keep up-to-date for in person to resume as allowed at web site NAMIeldoradocounty.org. Warmline: 530-306-4101 Meeting 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Tuesdays 6-7:30 pm. NAMI Family Support Group ZOOM link https://us02web. zoom.us/j/3401819716 Meeting ID: 340 181 9716 One tap mobile +16699009128, 3401819716 Do your feet or hands tingle, feel numb, or hurt. The Placerville Neuropathy Support Group meets the 2nd Wed. of each month, 1 PM, Senior Center, 937 Spring St. Except: July, Aug. & Dec. Jan., Feb., March telephone meeting. Call Bev (877)6226298 for instructions. Placerville Senior Softball Club. Welcomes all men and women ball players, slow pitch, 55 and older. Season is April through Sept. Contact Dean Panell simplefolk1028@yahoo.com (530) 620-4755, or Kelly Heavin sfd5r5ter@aol.com (530) 919-0386 POLLOCK PINES-CAMINO ROTARY CLUB is seeking people interes ted in community service and interested in exploring a Rotary club of friendships, reasonable dues and endless satisfaction. Please call 530305-0872 for information regarding Rotary and an upcoming meeting. Senior PEER COUNSELING Seniors 55 and over who are grieving, depressed or having issues related to aging can meet one-on-one with a caring senior, professionally supervised and trained to listen and encourage. Call (530)621-6304 to leave a message and get started. Soroptimist International of Placerville wants to meet you! Are you looking to impact your community, make new friends with dynamic women, and feel good about your efforts? Our mission is to improve the lives of women and children. Explore the joy of being a member of a Club that makes a significant difference in many lives. Contact us at (530) 344-1476 or sipplacerille@soroptimist. net or visit https:/ / siplacerville.org/. (Meetings can be attended in person or via Zoom, until COVID19 distancing is no longer required.) TOPS Club, Inc. meets Tuesday 9:00–11:00 am, Veterans Hall (downstairs) 130 Placerville Dr. For more information call Bonnie (530) 409-2399 Helping millions take off pounds sensibly since 1948. UPPER ROOM DINING HALL located at 1868 Broadway, Placerville. Feeding the hungry 365 days a year. Food served from 4 to 5:30PM daily. Hall opens at 2 pm, open all holidays. Avail for families, seniors, veterans, and any who need a meal. Help us Feed the Hungry. Volunteers and monetary contributions always welcome P.O. Box 484, Placerville CA 95667 or (530)497-5146. VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 2680 Looking for new members. First years dues paid by the Post. Meeting is the 2nd Friday of each month at 6:30 pm. Call Primo at (530) 626-5753 WOMEN VOTERS League of Women Voters of El Dorado County voter education. For information go to lwveldorado.org or (530) 672-3141.
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SACRAMENTO — The Franchise Tax Board kicked off the 2022 tax filing season this month, offering Californians tips on how to avoid tax scams, claim valuable cash-back tax credits, file a return for free and more. “We encourage Californians to use FTB’s online services, including free e-filing, and to file as early as possible for a faster refund,” said State Controller and FTB Chair Betty T. Yee. “Millions of taxpayers are expected to qualify for the California Earned Income Tax Credit, and many of them also will get the Young Child Tax Credit. Combined, these credits can be worth hundreds or even thousands of dollars to California taxpayers and their families.” FTB began accepting state tax returns Jan. 3.
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Californians with income up to $30,000 may qualify for CalEITC. Those who are eligible for CalEITC and have a child age 5 or younger also may receive up to $1,000 from the Young Child Tax Credit. In addition, people earning less than $57,414 also may qualify for the federal EITC. Between CalEITC, YCTC, and the federal EITC, a family can receive up to $10,888. CalEITC and YCTC are claimed by filing a state tax return, while the federal EITC is claimed on a federal return filed with the Internal Revenue Service. For more information about these credits, visit ftb.ca.gov/caleitc.
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horoscope by Holiday Mathis n today ARIES (March 21-April 19). No matter how great you are at what you do, you can always improve. Some are discouraged by this idea, but not you. You’ll jump at the chance to develop your talents, even when it means humbling yourself to follow instructions. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ll meet people who share your values yet do things differently. This meeting will have you considering new alternatives, especially having to do with lifestyle. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The job you do and how good you are at it definitely matters. It should be noted, however, that the perceptions around this will matter just as much, if not more. Make believers out of people and they’ll keep coming back. CANCER (June 22-July 22). There will be a temptation to say too much or relate with too much familiarity. Professionalism is the required quality for success in today’s deal. Greater social awareness will set you apart from the amateurs. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Before you begin the hustle, run your plans through the projector of your mind and see yourself handling the day like a boss. Envisioning successful outcomes helps you see what you need to do to set them up. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’ll have something in common with game show contestants today as you experience a situation in which everything seems to ride on a moment. You’ll shine in that moment.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You get a funny feeling around certain people. You sense there is more to them than they want you to know, which makes you both curious and cautious. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Lie detectors are designed on the premise that dishonesty causes bodily stress. In some ways, honesty is easier. In other ways, it’s harder. There’s a rule in place that’s keeping people from telling the truth. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). When you don’t concern yourself with matters over which you have no influence, something interesting happens. The simplicity conserves your energy. Your power grows, and so does your circle of influence. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). When you get serious, they go for the laugh. When you kid around, they get stern. It would seem you’re on different pages, but you’re really balancing each other from two columns of the same page. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You feel obligated but it’s not clear whether you really are. Find out what other people are doing. Do you feel it’s necessary to do more than others do? And if so, why? PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You’ll learn faster when you’re not worried about having to get things right the first time. Don’t force it. Just show up with an open mind and keep coming back. You’ll absorb when you need. Believe it.
reservation to claim the credit with FTB; a total of $30 million of credits is available annually. The credit is available for taxable years beginning Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2026. An employer may receive $2,500 to $10,000 through this tax credit per eligible employee hired, based on hours worked in the taxable year. Employers may claim up to $30,000 of credit per taxable year when filing their tax returns. For more information go to ftb.ca.gov and search for homeless hiring credit.
Health care coverage penalties Californians who did not have qualifying health insurance throughout the year are subject to a penalty of $800 or more when they file their state tax returns. The penalty for a dependent child is half that of an adult; a family of four could face a penalty of $2,400 or more. If you had health coverage in 2021, check the “full-year health care coverage,” box 92, on a state tax return to avoid penalties. Find health coverage and financial help at CoveredCA.com. It is crucial to get health coverage to avoid penalties when filing a tax return next year. For information visit ftb. ca.gov and search for health care mandate.
State tax deduction for losses from a disaster Taxpayers affected by governordeclared California wildfires may claim a disaster loss as a state tax deduction in the tax year when the disaster occurred. They also may file an amended or original return from the year before the disaster occurred. Upon request, FTB will provide replacement state tax documents for free for those who lost them due to a disaster. For more information and a complete list of all disasters declared n
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more than 100 years. After numerous failing grades from Caltrans over more than a decade, the county decided to replace the bridge all together despite numerous attempts to upkeep the bridge. Construction of the new bridge will begin in 2023. A public meeting will be held virtually via zoom Wednesday, Jan. 26, from 6-7:30 p.m. The link to join the meeting is us06web.zoom.us/j/81630039462. The meeting ID is 816 3003 9462. The public can also call (530) 6217603 or (530) 621-7610 to participate via phone. A hard copy of the draft
environmental impact report is available for review at the Placerville Library, 345 Fair Lane in Placerville, and on the DOT website at edcgov.us/ Government/DOT/CEQA.aspx. Public comments can be submitted to El Dorado County Department of Transportation, attention: Mt. Murphy Bridge EIR; 2850 Fairlane Court; Placerville, California 95667 and to mtmurphybridge@edcgov.us. The Department of Transportation staff asks the public contact the County’s Transportation main line at (530) 621-5900 (select Option 3 for Engineering) or send an email to mtmurphybridge@edcgov.us regarding any questions.
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El Dorado Irrigation District orders up waste treatment rehab, new trucks Michael Raffety Mountain Democrat correspondent A $1.9 million contract to rehabilitate the wasteactivated sludge dissolved air flotation thickener at the El Dorado Hills Waste Water Treatment Plant and a $2 million bid to replace dump trucks, fleet pickups and get a snowcat won unanimous approval of the four board members in attendance Jan. 10 at the El Dorado Irrigation District meeting. In addition to the trucks noted above were two valve exercising trucks and one water truck. The vehicles and equipment were piggy-backed on purchases by other big utilities, the state and federal general services departments. The current sludge processor at the El Dorado Hills sewer plant, built in 1997, is corroded and has cracks in the concrete floor. The winning contractor was TNT Industrial Contractors, with a bid of $1.579 million. Actual work will begin in October. The contractor will spend the interim period assembling parts.
Those parts include mechanical equipment inside and outside, replacing the air handling system, replacing the sludge handling pumps and associated piping as well as sealing interior and exterior concrete basin surfaces The activated sludge system removes organic materials in wastewater. The activated sludge contains high concentrations of beneficial organisms. From aeration systems the wastewater then flows to a secondary clarifier where the microorganisms settle out eventually to the bottom and are then conveyed to the plant’s anaerobic digesters for further treatment. A third project that is in the design phase is the
Mother Lode force main project. The project, for which the board approved $125,000 of design expense, will replace 17,400 linear feet of three different segments of the force main. Two broken sections were replaced on an emergency basis during the big rain in late October. It is estimated this project will cost $9.1 million, rated at $520 per linear foot. Emergency replacement costs $1,000 per linear foot. Two capital improvement projects still under construction include the Main Ditch pipeline and the Folsom Lake stainless steel pipes for raising and lowering powerful submersible pumps. Both are nearing completion.
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Improvements to the tune of $225,000 are planned for the Forni Building on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville.
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to its topography. The plan also consists of the creation of a Heritage Foundation Ambassador Program and reaching out to possible new Heritage Foundation members by mailing to certain ZIP codes and P.O. boxes. The Heritage Foundation works to maintain a standard of excellence in fairgrounds facilities and promote community involvement in the fair, among other goals.
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Per California Department of Food and Agriculture regulations and government code, the board approved the fair association’s proposed 2022 budget of $1,609,148. The county and the fair association have an agreement which puts responsibility of the operation and management of the fairgrounds into the nonprofit’s hands.
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At a recent Special Board Meeting, the EDUHSD Board of Trustees determined that they would fill this Board vacancy through a provisional appointment. All eligible residents are welcome to apply. To be eligible for this public service position a person must live in the high school district area, be 18 years of age or older, be registered to vote and be willing to meet the substantial time commitment necessary to be a Board Member, a minimum of 30 hours monthly.
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Application and letter will be available beginning on January 12, 2022. To apply for this provisional appointment, a person must have a letter of application to the 275119 District Superintendent’s Office (Attn: Serena Fuson) or to sfuson@eduhsd.k12.ca.us by 3 p.m. on Thursday, February 3, 2022. A form letter containing relevant questions is available at the District Office to guide applicants in preparing their letter of application. A copy of this form can be requested by calling (530) 622-5081, ext. 7225, or stopping by the District Office at 4675 Missouri Flat Road in Placerville. In the letter of application, the applicant is asked to answer questions relating to the position. Applicants are also encouraged to provide any other information they feel would be relevant to the Board’s consideration of their application. The District’s Board of Trustees has successfully used the provisional appointment process in the past to fill vacancies rather than calling for a special mid-term election, at a cost more than $100,000 and would require the candidate to run in June 2022 and then again in November 2022. A provisional appointee would need to run in November 2022 to retain the seat. On February 8, 2022 a panel consisting of two members of the Board of Trustees will screen the applicants for eligibility and identify the candidates invited to interview. A Special Board Meeting will be convened on February 28, 2022 and the Board of Trustees will interview prospective applicants in public Open Session. The successful applicant will be sworn in at the conclusion of the interviews.
The interviews will occur in the El Dorado Union High School District Board Room at 4675 Missouri Flat Road, Placerville. Prospective applicants will be notified by thePage | 1 District Office as soon as the time of the meeting is confirmed. It is anticipated that the provisional appointee will officially attend the next regular Board Meeting on March 8, 2022. Persons interested in applying are encouraged to contact the Superintendent’s Office at (530) 622-5081 ext. 7225. Information on the District or the role and responsibilities of a trustee are also available by logging on the district website at eduhsd.k12.ca.us.
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Geshe Jampa Wangchuk blesses Chance, a 13-year-old American bulldog, left photo, that owner Rebecca Burnworth of Placerville rescued from a shelter. Praying in the background is Gelong Tenzin Lekshey. Geshe Jampa Wangchuk meets Rosie, right photo, one of two elderly cats that Lori Newell of Placerville brought to the community pet blessing.
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Poetry lovers, get ready to compete n Competition goes virtual second year running Andrew Vonderschmitt Staff writer
Now Art & Wine with Something MORE takes place virtually this year. Art sales have begun (morerehab.org), culminating with a free, virtual celebration at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, that will feature special performances and featured artists. Meal ticket holders will receive a delicious John Sanders meal to be heated and enjoyed at home. Proceeds will benefit the Peggy DeWolf Memorial Garden Plaza being constructed in front of MORE for outdoor community events. The Gallery at 48 Natoma in Folsom hosts the Found in Nature exhibit through Jan. 13. The gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday for free, self-guided tours for individuals or groups. Additional self-guided tour hours are available with an advance reservation; email cabraham@folsom.ca.us or call (916) 461-6601 for more information and to make a reservation. The Sacred Arts Tour of Gaden Shartse Norling Monastery comes to Placerville, through Jan. 14. Since 2001, Placerville Friends of Tibet, in collaboration with Sierra Friends of Tibet, have hosted this arts and culture tour. For a full schedule visit placervillefriendsoftibet. org. The El Dorado County Senior Nutrition Program is looking for volunteers to help prepare packets that accompany the homedelivered meals and the take-out meal service. About 600 packets are prepared each day, 7:30-9 a.m. Monday through Friday, at the Placerville Senior Center, 937 Spring St. Volunteers may sign up for one or more days of the week, as interested. For more information about the Senior Nutrition Program call (530) 621-6160.
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he partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts, The Poetry Foundation and state and local arts agencies, Poetry Out Loud now in its 16th year has gone virtual due to continued concerns over COVID-19. Jordan Hyatt-Miller, development and program associate with of Arts and Culture El Dorado, the arts agency that administers Poetry Out Loud locally, said the online format was a success in 2020 when the pandemic necessitated severe lockdowns. “The success of El Dorado County champion Emily Lieber, who won first place at the state-level competition for her original poem, ‘Mainstream Misery’ was one of the bright spots for our county during an otherwise difficult time,” he said. Hyatt-Miller said Arts and Culture El Dorado was following suit with state and national level competitions in keeping the competition fully virtual, clarifying that the agency’s commitment to the safety and well-being of the community was first and foremost.
Due to the online format, students need not “qualify” through high school contests to advance to the countywide competitions. “Instead of one student per school advancing to the county-wide competition, the virtual format allows any (high school) student in El Dorado County to compete in the countywide competition,” said Hyatt-Miller. “This puts all the students on an equal footing and gives every student in the county an opportunity to compete for
cash prizes and a chance to compete at the state finals.” Reciters will film themselves reciting a poem chosen from the Poetry Out Loud collection and submit the video to Arts and Culture El Dorado. “While it still takes a lot of courage, confidence and poise to create a recitation video for Poetry Out Loud, some students have found that the virtual format is more comfortable for them,” HyattMiller said. The ability to re-record a
recitation until a student is happy with a final product is among the advantages and can help alleviate some of the stress involved in live competition. Interested high school students have until Jan. 21, to submit an intent to submit form to be included in the process. Final videos are due no later than Feb. 2. For submission guidelines, fact sheets and links to Poetry Out Loud resources visit artsandcultureeldorado.org/ pol-resources.
Oak Ridge band members play in Rose Parade Sel Richard Staff writer
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wo Oak Ridge High School seniors rang in the new year in an extraordinary way this January by marching in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade honor band alongside more than 320 other participants from 40 states across the nation. Upon the suggestion of Oak Ridge Music Director Paul Varoff more than a yearand-a-half ago, then sophomore Gavin Verandes decided to try out for the Rose Parade Honor Band and convinced his friend Alexios Sideris to put his hat in the ring as well. “Mr. Varoff said it was very difficult to get into,” Verandes recounted. “He said
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Oak Ridge High School senior Gavin Verandes, third row on the far left, plays in the Rose Parade Honor Band during a performance at Disneyland. that only one other Oak Ridge student has made the ensemble before. “When I told my
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the most memorable experiences of my life.” Verandes is a percussionist in the Oak Ridge band and marched tenor drums this past season. He grew up drumming and playing music, introduced to various instruments by his dad, a musician. On the other hand, Sideris has no musicians in his family. His interest first piqued in the fourth grade when the Rolling Hills Middle School band performed at his school. “Band just looked fun,” he said, drawn to the trombone’s unusual shape. “The trombone has a slide, which is completely different from any other instrument.” With no private lessons and educated n
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Play ‘perfectly’ tackles trials, triumphs of love Allen Schmeltz Sutter Street Theatre
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Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” brings comedic romance to the Sutter Street Theatre stage, opening Jan. 14. With book and lyrics by Joe DiPietro and music by Jimmy Roberts, this celebration of the mating game takes on the truths and myths behind that contemporary conundrum known as “the relationship.” Act I explores the journey from dating and waiting to love and marriage, while Act II reveals the agonies and triumphs of in-laws and newborns, trips in the family car and pick-up techniques of the geriatric set. This hilarious revue pays tribute to those who have loved and lost, to those who have fallen on their face at the portal of romance, to those who have dared to ask, “Say, what are you doing Saturday night?” Don’t miss this hilarious and at the same time poignant musical at Sutter Street Theatre, 717 Sutter St. in Folsom, Jan 14 through Feb. 14. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays with a special performance at 7 p.m. on Valentine’s Day. For tickets and more information call (916) 353-1001 or visit SutterStreetTheatre.com. Photo by Allen Schmeltz
Actors Kenny Brian Gagni, Heather Clark, Hannah Hurst and Silas Castro, left to right, cover all phases of love in “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.”
EDH Brewfest proceeds go to worthy local causes Angela Nicholson EDH Chamber of Commerce
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Battalion Chief John Johnston, left, accepts a check from EDH Chamber Board President Craig Badolian for the El Dorado Hills Firefighters’ Foundation.
The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce announced its recent donation of proceeds from El Dorado Hills Brewfest, presented by RCP Construction, held last at Serrano Visitor Center Village Green. The chamber’s Board of Directors approved year-end contributions and allotted two $2,500 checks: • The El Dorado Hills Community Foundation to aid victims of the Caldor Fire • The El Dorado Hills Firefighters’ Foundation to help support its ongoing efforts in the community A check was presented last week to the Firefighters’ Foundation President and Battalion Chief John Johnston at El Dorado Hills Fire Station 85. Presenting the check was incoming Chamber Board President and owner of BI Design and E Life Cycle Craig Badolian, who is also credited with creating the Brewfest logo in 2019 — the year of the event’s launch. “We were so happy to celebrate Brewfest on the 20th anniversary of 9/11, along with 1,800 attendees, and able to support
such vital community services,” said EDH Chamber President & CEO Debbie Manning. “The El Dorado Hills Fire Department played a special part at the event with its Pipes and Drums, Honor Guard and moving tribute by Fire Chief Maurice Johnson.” For more information on the Firefighters’ Fund visit edhfire.com/ aboutus/firefighters-foundation. Bill Roby, executive director of the El Dorado Community Foundation, expressed his gratitude for the generous donation. Because of the recent surge of the county’s COVID-19 numbers, the foundation is not holding any in-person meetings, events or gatherings at this time so a formal check presentation was not held. For more information on The El Dorado Community Foundation visit eldoradocf.org. The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit organization, founded in 1986 to serve and advocate for the business community. The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce is home of the California Welcome Center in El Dorado Hills. For more information on call (916) 933-1335 or visit eldoradohillschamber.org.
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This is a dollar.
And this is a dollar, too.
To figure this out, first count from 66 to 70. Because you are counting by 1s, circle a penny for each number.
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Charlotte, Olivia, Jayden and Vihaan each brought $2.00 to their school’s spring carnival for snacks. Each of them bought one snack. Count their change to see who bought which snack.
Providing the rest of the change in dimes would mean counting by 10s. With the 4 pennies you are at 70, so with the next dime, you would be at 80 then 90 then 100. Circle the 3 dimes to show the change you counted to get to $1.00.
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Draw the coin that should come next to continue the pattern in each row.
Find three prices in the newspaper that are written as numerals, for example: $2.99. Rewrite the price with words so that $2.99 becomes two dollars and ninety-nine cents.
Jayden bought: Vihaan’s change:
Standards Link: Research: Use the newspaper to locate information.
Standards Link: Research: Find the similarities and differences in common objects.
Making Change
Find the price for something for sale in the newspaper that costs less than $10. Pretend you were going to buy this for $10. Figure out what change you would receive.
Standards Link: Math: Calculate sums and differences using money amounts.
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The verb practice means to work at something often to learn it well.
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solely through the school system, Sideris persisted with music and is now the trombone section leader for Oak Ridge. His younger brother, also in the band, plays mellophone. “I like to say I rubbed off on him,” Sideris shared with a grin. Verandes and Sideris sent in video audition recordings in anticipation of the 2021 Rose Parade. COVID-19 shutdowns delayed the parade for the first time since World War II. Then, last December, Sideris was sent music assignments which he recorded and posted for feedback. Meanwhile Verandes trekked to Indianapolis with the drumline to rehearse. “The biggest challenge for me was adapting to the higher level of musicianship everyone else was at,” he said. The week prior to their parade performance, the honor band members traveled to Los Angeles to finally practice as a group. They also performed at Disneyland, during which the boys delighted in gaining backstage access and a behind-the-scenes perspective. Despite five-hour rehearsals for five days, pouring rain hindering their ability to do outside marching formation practice and canceled sight-seeing field trips, both boys are adamant it
was one of the best times of their lives. “It was a great experience,” said Sideris. “As cool as the parade was, the lead up to the parade was really the most interesting part because you got to meet people from so many different places. All of these other kids are stellar musicians. They’re toptier musicians and it pushes you to do more.” Verandes agreed. “My favorite moment was actually not a performance,” he said. “I enjoyed the small things a lot more. Staying up late the last night playing cards, making inside jokes and spending time with my new friends was what I enjoyed the most.” Both seniors now look forward to the spring band season. Verandes said he loves the competition aspect and Sideris stressed that he finds the camaraderie inspiring. “Band is probably the most diverse group on campus,” mused Sideris. “There are people that might be completely polar opposite personalitywise or interest-wise but in band you can unite.” After graduation this spring, Sideris plans to attend community college to save money with the intent to transfer to a four-year university
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NOTICE OF ELIMINATION OF SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICE TO MARSHALL HOSPITAL 11/22/21 Marshall Wound Care Center, an outpatient clinic of Marshall Hospital, no longer offers Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) in their clinic located at 1095 Marshall Way, Placerville and this service is being removed from the hospital license. The three nearest available comparable services are located below and accept Medi-Cal/ Medicare: • Mercy San Juan Medical Center, 6501 Coyle Ave, Carmichael • Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital, 155 Glasson Way, Grass Valley • Hyberbaric Medical Services, 2108 O’Farrell St., San Francisco Facility: Marshall Wound Care, 1095 Marshall Way Ste. 203, Placerville, 530-344-5496 Parent Company: Marshall Medical Center, 1100 Marshall Way, Placerville, 530-622-1441 Parent Company CEO: Siri Nelson, President & CEO Marshall Psychiatry services were added in error and will be removed from select locations and from the hospital license under Other Approved Services. The three nearest available comparable services are located below and accept Medi-Cal and Medicare: • Marshall Psychiatry, 3581 Palmer Drive, Ste. 202, Cameron Park • El Dorado County Mental Health, 670 Placerville Drive, Placerville • El Dorado County Community Health Center, 4327 Golden Center Drive, Placerville Facilities: Outpatient Services – Psychiatry 3581 Palmer Drive Ste. 602, Cameron Park 4341-B Golden Center Dr., Placerville 5137 Golden Foothill Pkwy, El Dorado Hills 1095 Marshall Way, Placerville Parent Company: Marshall Medical Center, 1100 Marshall Way, Placerville, 530-622-1441 Parent Company CEO: Siri Nelson, President & CEO 12/10, 12/13, 12/15, 12/17, 12/20, 12/22, 12/24, 12/27, 12/29, 12/31/21, 1/3/22, 1/5, 1/7,1/10, 1/12 9769
Fire Station 49 Roof & Gutter Replacement Prevailing Wage BID NUMBER: 22-001 TITLE: Station 49 Roof and Gutter Replacement Contact: Spencer Morgan Contact Phone: 530-626-3190 BIDS DUE DUE DATE: Friday January 14, 2022 by 3:00 PM LOCATION: Diamond Springs-El Dorado Fire Protection District – Station 49 501 Pleasant Valley Road Diamond Springs, CA 95619 MAIL ADDRESS: 501 Pleasant Valley Road Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Tax Exempt# A-1836-16 Federal Employer # 94-225-046 Submit Bid in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the outside: BID #22-001 – Station 49 Roof. Bids must be received at the address above no later than the date, time and location indicated. Diamond Springs-El Dorado Fire Protection District (“DSED Fire”) is requesting submission of statements of qualifications (“Statement(s)”) and proposals (“Proposal(s)”) from highly qualified and experienced individuals, partnerships, corporations, associations, professional organizations, or entities (“Firm(s)”) to provide DSED Fire with roof removal, re-roof, fascia, gutter replacement, and dry rot repair at Fire Station 49, located at 501 Pleasant Valley Road Diamond Springs, CA 95619. A complete Bid Package may be picked up at Station 49 at 501 Pleasant Valley Road, Diamond Springs, CA or may be found on our Website: www.diamondfire.org. 12/22, 12/24, 12/27, 12/29, 12/31/21, 1/3, 1/5, 1/7, 1/10, 1/12, 1/14, 1/17, 1/19, 1/19/22 9821 REPORT OF SALE AND PETITION FOR ORDER CONFIRMING SALE OF REAL PROPERTY CASE NO. PP 20210037 HEARING DATE AND TIME: 02-02-2022 8:30AM DEPT. 8 1. Petitioner (name of each): CLAYTON STOLP is the personal representative of the estate of the decedent, conservatee, or minor and requests a court order for: approval of commission of (specify): 5% of
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Mills Station Road in Rancho Cordova. For more information visit rcmacc.org. Matt Rainey performs at 6 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club, 251 Main St. in Placerville. For more information visit clubgreenroom.com.
Jan. 14 SBL Entertainment presents Keola Beamer and Henry Kapono at 8 p.m. at the Crest Theatre, 1013 K St. in Sacramento. For tickets and more information visit eventbrite.com/e/keolabeamer-henry-kapono-tickets-209551212317.
Jan. 15 Sierra Vista Vineyard & Winery hosts Pods, Pizza & Wine, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 15 & 29. Reservations are required. Call (530) 622-7221 or visit sierravistawinery.com.
Employment The Georgetown Divide Public Utility District invites applications for the position of: FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE SALARY RANGE: $18.01 to $24.14 per hour, plus benefits, depending on qualifications. OPENING DATE: December 17, 2021 FINAL FILING DATE: January 14, 2021. An application can be printed from the District website at www.gd-pud.org. or request an application by emailing Stephanie Beck at slbeck@gd-pud.org. Return a completed application to the District office, or mail to: Georgetown Divide Public Utility District P.O. Box 4240, Georgetown, CA 95634 A completed application can also be emailed to Stephanie Beck at slbeck@gd-pud.org. For further information call (530) 333-4356 or visit our website at www.gd-pud.org
majoring in business/economics to pursue a career in personal finance. But he said his love of music is here to stay. He plans to continue playing trombone and may join the California State University, Sacramento marching band since it does not require enrollment at the school. Verandes said he finds respite writing and recording music with his band, Sparrow. “Sitting down behind my drum set in my garage and playing as loud as I can ironically gives me peace and helps me blow off steam when I’m upset about something,” he shared. Sparrow performs at local venues around the Sacramento area and has even played a pregame set prior to a Sacramento Kings’ game at Golden 1 Center. He is considering attending Boise State University in the fall, lured by its music program.
Treat yourself to a $5 taco dinner with all the fixings at Church of Our Savior at 2979 Coloma St, Placerville (parking is in back), 4-7 p.m. There will be music, fun and prizes and the kids are welcome. Proceeds will benefit the church. Come to downtown Placerville for Third Saturday Art Walk, 4-8 p.m. Enjoy special sales many retailers and galleries offer when shoppers mention Third Saturday Art Walk. Ambiance, Man Cave, Tree House and Eureka Gems and Minerals will offer deep discounts. Kids and kids-at-heart will love the “buy two get one free” Hot Wheels at Trading Post. The Center Street Gallery will have a closing reception with refreshments, 4-9 p.m., for its Native and Indigenous artist show. Artists will sell small works. Art Studio 360 will have two oil painters demonstrating: Jenny Engelson and Joyce Martin. Gold Country Artists will have a Blue Dot Sale, with a minimum 15% discount being offered by most of its 45 artists on select items. The theme for Open Mic poetry at TooGood Winery, 6-7:30, hosted by Poet Laureate Lara Gularte, will be “Journey into January.” Have two glasses of wine and bruschetta for $15 at Amore Mio (welcome new owners from Italy) and newly opened Pies of the World restaurant will offer $5 savory pies. Tom Rigney & Flambeau will perform electrifying roots music fiddle at 7 p.m. at Sutter Creek Theater, 44 Main St. in Sutter Creek. For tickets and more information call (916) 425-0077 or visit suttercreektheater.com.
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The American River Conservancy hosts River Clean-Up Day, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Henningsen Lotus Park. Registration required. Visit app.donorview.com/nwkJk. Mastroserio Winery in Somerset hosts Jazz Sundays, 1-4 p.m. every Sunday in the new, cozy space in the tasting room. Reservations are recommended. Text the tasting room at (530) 417-4321 with your name and number of people attending. The Sofia presents John McCutcheon at 7 p.m. at The Sofia, 2700 Capitol Ave. in Sacramento. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-5300, visit bstreettheatre.org or email tickets@bstreettheatre.org.
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the amount of: $199,000. Additional bond is not required. 2. Description of property sold Interest sold: 100% Street address and location (specify): 5137 Clear Creek Road, Placerville, CA 95667 3. Appraisal Date of death of decedent or appointment of conservator or guardian (specify): July 17, 2021 Appraised value at above date: $160,000 Appraisal or reappraisal by probate referee has been filed. 4. Manner and terms of sale Name of purchaser and manner of vested title (specify): Mitch and Lorrina Foster, Joint Tenants Sale was private on (date): October 13, 2021 Amount bid: $199,000 Deposit: $2,000 Payment: Cash 5. Commission A written exclusive contract for commission was entered into with (name): Linda Babin, Lyon Real Estate Cameron Park Purchaser was procured by (name): Susan Wise, Coldwell Banker Realty, a licensed real estate broker who is not buying on his or her account. Commission is to be divided as follows: Seller pays both agents, total is 5%. 6. Bond Amount before sale: none Additional amount needed: none 7. Notice of sale 8. Notice of Hearing Special devisee: None. Special notice: Required written notice will be given. Personal representative, conservator of the estate, or guardian of the estate: Petitioner (consent or notice not required). 9. Reason for sale Necessary to pay: devise The sale is to the advantage of the estate and in the best interest of the interested persons. 10. Formula for overbids Original bid: $199,000 10% of first $10,000 of original bid: $1,000 5% of (original bid minus $10,000): $9,450 Minimum overbid (a + b + c): $209,450 11. Overbid Required amount of first overbid (see item 10): $209,450 12. Petitioner’s efforts to obtain the highest and best price reasonably attainable for the property were as follows (specify activities taken to expose the property to the market,
e.g. multiple listings, advertising, open houses, etc.): Property was publicly marketed via MLS commencing September 30, 2021. 13. Number of pages attached: Date: November 10, 2021 MICHAEL L. JOHNSON (Type or Print Name of Attorney) /s/ Michael L. Johnson (Signature of Attorney) I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Date: November 11, 2021 CLAYTON STOLP (Type or Print Name of Petititoner) /s/ Clayton Stolp (Signature of Petitioner) 12/29/21, 1,5, 1/12/22 9824 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-1342 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SERAPHIM STUDIO, located at 5030 Treemont Drive, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registered owner(s): Julia Shanks, 5030 Treemont Drive, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 6/20/2018 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Julia Shanks JULIA SHANKS 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 12/16/2021. 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) 12/22, 12/29/21, 1/5, 1/12/22 9825 APN: 098-180-29-100 TS NO: CA07000327-16-1 TO NO: 8621466 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED July 8, 2015. 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 February 17, 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 10, 2015 as Instrument No. 2015-003166900, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, executed by AMBER JAUREQUI, 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 JMAC LENDING, INCORPORATED 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: 5621 SAW MILL
ROAD, 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 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 $708,697.64 (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 Legal notice continued on the next page
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Public Notices 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, CA07000327-16-1. 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 https://tracker. auction.com/sb1079/, using the file number assigned to this case CA07000327-16-1 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 contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: December 21, 2021 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA07000327-16-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone:949-252-8300 TDD: 866660-4288 Amy Lemus, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www. Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction.com at 800.280.2832 NPP0397829 To: MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT & PLACERVILLE TIMES 12/29/2021, 01/05/2022, 01/12/2022 9838 12/29/21, 1/5, 1/12/22
95667 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $471,595.01 Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 5310 GILMORE RD POLLOCK PINES, CA 95726 Described as follows: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. A.P.N #.: 101-060-018-000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. 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 (800) 683-2438 or visit this Internet Web site www.Xome. com, using the file number assigned to this case 20-60568. 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 Web site. 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) 683-2438, or visit this internet website www.Xome.com, using the file number assigned to NOTICE OF LIEN SALE this case 20-60568 to find the date Notice is hereby given pursuant to on which the trustee’s sale was held, California Business and Professional the amount of the last and highest Codes #21700-21716, Section 2328 bid, and the address of the trustee. of the UCC of the Penal Code, Second, you must send a written Section 535 the undersigned, notice of intent to place a bid so Missouri Flat Storage Depot, will sell that the trustee receives it no more at public sale by competitive bidding than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the personal property of: the trustee receives it no more than Name: Ron Emerson and Alfredo 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you Teixeira-Moniz. Property to be sold: May contain think you may qualify as an “eligible the following: Misc. household tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” goods, furniture, boxes & contents. you should consider contacting an Auctioneer Company: www. attorney or appropriate real estate storagetreasures.com. The Sale will professional immediately for advice end at 10:00am Thursday, January regarding this potential right to 20th, 2022. Goods must be paid in purchase. CASH and removed at completion of Dated: 12/29/2021 ZBS Law, LLP , as Trustee sale. Sale is subject to cancellation 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 in the event of settlement between Irvine, CA 92606 owner and obligated party. For Non-Automated Sale Missouri Flat Storage Depot Information, call: (714) 8484680 Missouri Flat Road 7920 Placerville, CA 95667 For Sale Information: (800) 530-626-0333 683-2438 www.Xome.com 9847 1/5, 1/12 T.S. NO. 20-60568 APN: 101-060-018-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/1/2017. 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 PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, 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 the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: FOREST T CLARK, AN UNMARRIED MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: ZBS Law, LLP Deed of Trust recorded 6/7/2017, as Instrument No. 20170022906-00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, Date of Sale: 2/15/2022 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA
_________________________ Michael Busby, Trustee Sale Officer This office is enforcing a security interest of your creditor. To the extent that your obligation has been discharged by a bankruptcy court or is subject to an automatic stay of bankruptcy, this notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a demand for payment or any attempt to collect such obligation. EPP 33800 Pub Dates 01/12, 01/19, 01/26/2022 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 9848 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-1375 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: YOUNG’S FAMILY FARM, located at 1330 Lower Lake Dr, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): LLMMY ENTERPRISES, INC, 1330 Lower Lake Dr, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/29/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Mark Young MARK YOUNG, PRESIDENT 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 12/30/2021. 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
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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) 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 9849 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-1374 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MAG LANDSCAPING, located at 1988 Cold Springs Rd, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: PO Box 1984, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): MAG LANDSCAPING INC, PO Box 1984, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 1/27/2017 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Miguel A Garcia MIGUEL A GARCIA, PRESIDENT 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 12/30/2021. 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) 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 9850 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-1373 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: VISCUSO’S PIZZA & DRAFT HOUSE, located at 2222 Francisco Drive #100, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 12025 Peregrine Way, Auburn, CA 95603 Registered owner(s): SV ADVENTURES, INC, 12025 Peregrine Way, Auburn, CA 95603 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/30/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Sal Viscuso SAL VISCUSO, CFO 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 12/30/2021. 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) 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 9851 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-1336 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CLIPPED IN RACES, located at 4818 Golden Foothill Pkwy, Unit 4, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Clipped in for Life, 4818 Golden Foothill Pkwy, 4, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: California The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: October 1, 2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jennifer Claassen JENNIFER CLAASSEN, SECRETARY/TREASURER 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
12/15/2021. 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) 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 9852 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-1377 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WESTERN FIRE SUPPLY, located at 4505 Golden Foothills Parkway, Suite 1, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 4505 Golden Foothills Parkway, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): S3 DVBE, 4505 Golden Foothills Parkway, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/01/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Joe Humphrey JOE HUMPHREY, COO 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 12/30/2021. 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) 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26 9853 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The County of El Dorado Planning Commission will hold a public hearing in the Planning Commission Hearing Room, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 on January 27, 2022, at 8:30 a.m., to consider an appeal received from Jim Dillingham appealing the Planning and Building Department Director’s December 8, 2021 conditional approval of Staff Level Design Review DR20-0009/ Bean Barn Drive-Thru Coffee Shop submitted by Angela Copeland to allow the construction and operation of a new 360-square-foot commercial structure to be used as a Bean Barn shop. The project includes associated improvements for landscaping, lighting, and parking. The property is identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 083132-001, consisting of 0.61-acre, is located the southeast corner of the intersection between Cameron Park Drive and Mira Loma Drive, in the Cameron Park Community Region, Supervisorial District 4. (County Planner: Matthew Aselage, 530-621-5977) (Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines)** Agenda and Staff Reports are available two weeks prior at https:// eldorado.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Project Information is available online at https://edc-trk.aspgov. com/etrakit/. In order to view attachments, please login or create an E-Trakit account and search the project name or application file number in the search box. All persons interested are invited to write their comments to the Planning Commission in advance of the hearing. In light of COVID19, all persons may be required to observe and participate in the hearing remotely as in-person attendance may be restricted depending on the current COVID19 recommendations as the hearing date approaches. For the current remote options, including whether in-person attendance is allowed or a potential change in hearing location if in-person attendance resumes, please check the meeting Agenda no less than 72 hours before the meeting, which will be posted at https://eldorado.legistar.com/ Calendar.aspx. If you challenge the application in court, you may be limited to raising only those items you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Any written correspondence should be directed to the County of El Dorado Planning and Building Department, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 or via e-mail: planning@ edcgov.us. **This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the abovereferenced section, and it is not subject to any further environmental review. To ensure delivery to the Commission prior to the hearing, written information from the public is encouraged to be submitted by Thursday the week prior to the meeting. Planning Services cannot guarantee that any FAX or mail received the day of the Commission meeting will be delivered to the Commission prior to any action.
COUNTY OF EL DORADO PLANNING COMMISSION KAREN L. GARNER, Executive Secretary January 12, 2022 1/12 9874 PUBLIC NOTICE NATIONAL FOREST TIMBER FOR SALE ELDORADO NATIONAL FOREST The Silver Sierra Decks Timber Sale is located within T10N, R15E, Section 1; T10N, R16E, Sections 6 and 7; T11N, R15E, Sections 27, 34 and 35; T11N, R17E, Sections 10, 11, 14 and 15; MDB&M. The Forest Service will receive Sealed bids at Placerville Ranger District, Camino, CA. 95709 before or at the time of public bid opening at 10:00 AM local time on 01/25/2022 for an estimated volume of 146 MBF of Incense Cedar sawtimber, 906 MBF of Ponderosa/ Jeffrey Pine sawtimber, and 1750 MBF of White/Red Fir sawtimber marked or otherwise designated for cutting. In addition, there is within the sale area an unestimated volume of Douglas Fir sawtimber, Lodgepole Pine sawtimber, and Sugar Pine sawtimber that the bidder agrees to remove at a fixed rate. The Forest Service reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Interested parties may obtain a prospectus from the office listed below. A prospectus, bid form, and complete information concerning the timber, the conditions of sale, and submission of bids is available to the public from the www.fs.usda.gov/eldorado. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. 1/12 9875 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC SEC. 6105 AND SEC 24073 ET SEQ B&P, C.) ESCROW NO. 2115939DMB NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) of the Seller(s) is/are: ELEMENTS PETROLEUM INC, 833 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, BERKELEY, CA 94710 Doing Business as: MARATHON All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within three years, as stated by the Seller(s), is/are: The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: PANJAB INVESTMENTS CORP., 3132 COURTHOUSE DRIVE, UNION CITY, CA 94587 The assets being sold are generally described as: FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, INVENTORY AND ALL BUSINESS ASSETS and are located at: 99 PLACERVILLE DRIVE, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: BAY AREA ESCROW SERVICES and the anticipated sale date is JANUARY 31, 2022 The bulk sale IS subject to California Uniform Commercial and Professions Code(s) sections set forth above. The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: BAY AREA ESCROW SERVICES, 2817 CROW CANYON RD, STE 102, SAN RAMON, CA 94583 and the last date for filing claims by any creditor shall be date on which the notice of the liquor license is received by the Escrow Agent from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Buyer(s): PANJAB INVESTMENTS CORP. 760704 MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 1/12/22 1/12 9876 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC SEC. 6105 AND SEC 24073 ET SEQ B&P, C.) ESCROW NO. 2115938DMB NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) of the Seller(s) is/are: ELEMENTS PETROLEUM INC, 833 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, BERKELEY, CA 94710 Doing Business as: KWIK SERV GAS STATION All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within three years, as stated by the Seller(s), is/are: The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: MAAJA INC., 3132 COURTHOUSE DRIVE, UNION CITY, CA 94587 The assets being sold are generally described as: FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, INVENTORY AND ALL BUSINESS ASSETS and are located at: 150 PLACERVILLE DR, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: BAY AREA ESCROW SERVICES and the anticipated sale date is JANUARY 31, 2022 The bulk sale IS subject to California Uniform Commercial and Professions Code(s) sections set forth above. The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: BAY AREA ESCROW SERVICES, 2817 CROW CANYON RD, STE 102, SAN RAMON, CA 94583 and the last date for filing claims by any creditor shall be date on which the notice of the liquor license is received by the Escrow Agent from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Buyer(s): MAAJA INC. 762754-PP MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 1/12/22 1/12 9877 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The County of El Dorado Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing in the Supervisors Meeting Room, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 on January 25, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., to consider an appeal request by Law Offices of Robert M. Bone on behalf of Residents for a Safe Cameron Park, following the Planning Commission’s approval of Planned Development Permit Revision PD-R20-0009 for Grocery Outlet at Green Valley Station, Phase II on December 9, 2021. Timely filed on December 22, 2021, Appeal PD-A21-0001 is a request submitted by Law Offices of Robert M. Bone on behalf of Residents for a Safe Cameron Park appealing the Planning Commission’s approval of Planned Development Permit Revision PD-R20-0009/Grocery Outlet at Green Valley Station, Phase II to modify an approved development plan for Green Valley Station (original Planned Development Permit PD050004) to allow for the construction and operation of a 16,061-square foot Grocery Outlet. The project includes associated improvements for landscaping, lighting, parking, signage, and utilities. The property, identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 116-301-012, consisting of a 2.0-acre portion of an undeveloped 5.37-acre parcel, in the Cameron Park Community Region, Supervisorial
District 2. (County Planner: Bianca Dinkler, 530-621-5875) (Mitigated Negative Declaration) Agenda and Staff Reports are available no less than 72 hours before the meeting at https:// eldorado.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Project Information is available online at https://edc-trk.aspgov. com/etrakit/. In order to view attachments, please login or create an E-Trakit account and search the project name or application file number in the search box. All persons interested are invited to write their comments to the Board of Supervisors in advance of the hearing. In light of COVID-19, all persons may be required to observe and participate in the hearing remotely as in-person attendance may be restricted depending on the current COVID-19 recommendations as the hearing date approaches. For the current remote options, including whether in-person attendance is allowed or a potential change in hearing location if in-person attendance resumes, please check the meeting Agenda no less than 72 hours before the meeting, which will be posted at https://eldorado. legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. If you challenge the application in court, you may be limited to raising only those items you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors at, or prior to, the public hearing. Any written correspondence should be directed to the County of El Dorado Board of Supervisors, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 or via e-mail: edc.cob@edcgov.us. COUNTY OF EL DORADO PLANNING COMMISSION KAREN L. GARNER, Executive Secretary January 12, 2022 9878 1/12 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-1333 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: JESSICA OART, located at 6611 Baralee Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): 1. Jessica L Ostrander, 6611 Baralee Lane, Placerville, CA 95667, 2. Gary W Ostrander, 6611 Baralee Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jessica Ostrander JESSICA OSTRANDER, OWNER FOUNDER 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 12/14/2021. 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) 9879 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-1368 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. KINGDOM COVERINGS, 2. TINT ZONE, located at 5300 Merchant Circle, Suite 1, Placerville, CA 95667/ Mailing Address: 5170 Marshall Rd, Garden Valley, CA 95633 Registered owner(s): 1. Dean D Cook Jr, 5170 Marshall Rd, Garden Valley, CA 95633, 2. Theresa M Cook, 5170 Marshall Rd, Garden Valley, CA 95633 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/01/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Theresa M Cook THERESA M COOK, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/28/2021. 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) 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2 9880
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