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County’s vaccine supply not meeting demand Saying repeatedly “It’s a math problem,” Hass noted the county has 41,000 residents 65 years of age but so far the state has only provided 16,700 doses of vaccine. Of that total, 7,100 doses had been administered as of Monday with both public health and Safeway pharmacies administering the vaccine to residents. Of those already vaccinated, approximately 36% are seniors. Due to the need to vaccinate the most vulnerable, health officials have asked for an increase in the county’s weekly allotment to 20,000 doses, about 15,000 above its original request, but that request has yet to be granted or acknowledged. County health clinics and Safeway

n Help line and assistance centers in the works Dawn Hodson Staff writer El Dorado County residents and health officials alike are frustrated with the vaccination process. The county has no available vaccines to distribute and is not taking appointments or reservations. Carla Hass, director of communications and outreach for El Dorado County, provided the Board of Supervisors an update on the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines at Tuesday’s meeting.

pharmacies are waiting for additional vaccine allocation from the state. There are no walk-ins allowed, appointments must be made for both locations. Hass said that other than cancellations, that the middle of February looks to be about the time when reservations may become available again. As of Jan. 1 the county has received 7,800 doses of the Pfizer vaccine and 8,900 doses of the Moderna vaccine and on average receives 2,800 doses a week. Supervisor George Turnboo said a company may be developing a pill form of a vaccine. Hass reported Monday Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the state will continue providing the vaccine to

those 65 and older and healthcare workers while prioritizing emergency services, food and agriculture workers, teachers and school staff. But it plans to transition to an age-based eligibility system while ensuring the vaccine goes to disproportionately impacted communities. In addition the state will start using a process that allows for the reallocation of vaccines from providers who have not used at least 65% of their available supply on hand for a week and have not submitted a plan for administering the remaining vaccine to prioritized populations within four days notice. n

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Life as a sculptor Eagle’s maker shares his inspiration

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T “Recall Newsom” by Kevin Kiley

Kevin Kiley pens ‘Recall Newsom’ Dawn Hodson Staff writer Calling him the most corrupt governor in the United States, Assemblyman Kevin Kiley lays out the case for why Gov. Gavin Newsom should be removed from office in a new book he’s written called “Recall Newsom.” In the book Kiley describes Newsom’s leadership failures, particularly in how he has handled the COVID-19 pandemic as well as legislation and policies that have harmed the average resident and turned California from a place of n

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County learns of 9 more COVID deaths in 2 days Mountain Democrat staff

El Dorado County has now seen a total of 71 COVID-19-related deaths since the virus outbreak began in March 2020. Four new deaths were reported Tuesday — one Cameron Park/Shingle Springs/Rescue woman and one man, both 65 or older, one greater Placerville man 65 or older and one El Dorado Hills man between 50-64 years old. On Wednesday officials announced another five deaths — one Pollock Pines/ n

he artist who sculpted the bronze eagle that now adorns the front of the El Dorado County sheriff ’s facility is a multi-talented man who has worked in different mediums over his 40 years as a sculptor. Born Hungarian in Transylvania, Romania, Georg Schmerholz said he’s from a working-class family. He said his creativity was “I believe apparent humans have at an early age. At 2 an innate years old yearning for he said he would the purpose of fashion life and find it his own wooden in art.” toys. Later — Georg Schmerholz, he moved sculptor on to creating jewelry from peach pits and wire and building his own electric guitar at age 17. That guitar came in handy later on when he played lead guitar in a rock band. He said he also studied classical violin, although he didn’t relish the two hours of daily rehearsing. Imbued with a spirit that demanded freedom, at 20 he escaped Romania’s communist system and landed in a refugee camp in Italy, where he carved one of his very first sculptural pieces out of driftwood that he found on a Tuscan beach. With nature as his muse, Schmerholz said wood was his medium of choice for many years. In 1972 he traveled to Canada and eventually found his way to Whistler, British Columbia, where he became a builder’s helper, carving sculptures, especially faces, out of wood. He also developed photography skills in order to adequately capture the spirit of his sculptures. In 1996 he moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, and worked in a large shared artist studio called Habitat Forum where he said he

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Robert M. Fogle

Jan. 20, 1941 - Dec. 24, 2020

Oh the life he lived .... 60 Years as husband and wife he leaves behind Jacqui, the love of his life Together they raised Rex, Randy, Chuck and Bobby made for opportunities to be a “volunteer” a life long hobby 7 Grandkids and vie great-grandkids too nothing compares to your love for them it’s true Honors and accomplishments he had a few: Eagle Scout; Honorable discharge U.S. Army; 3rd Degree Member Knights of Columbus; Member of SIRS; Member of NRA Golden Eagles and voted in three times into “Who’s Who.” Volunteered as a 4H Advisor and a Cub Master for Boy Scouts too however, volunteering for Little League is where he became the “Bob” we all knew He tirelessly gave “Little League” 60 volunteer years ... An umpire for 30 years; Assistant District Administrator; District Administrator; International Advisory Board; Western Region Advisory Board and welcoming committee at World Series ... he was proud to say that his leagues met the “Safety Requirements” at 100% for 20 years! You will truly be missed by all that knew you .... “Live everyday like it’s your last”

Richard Werner Gade

Loren “Bud” Adams Aug. 2, 1935 - Jan. 14, 2021

Bud Adams, 85, passed away due to natural causes Jan. 14, with his beloved wife and daughter at his side. Born on a farm in Alda, Neb., in 1935 to Lois and Loren Adams Sr., Bud was raised with seven siblings before moving to Martinez in 1951. He graduated from Alhambra High School in 1953, where he set a longstanding record for high jump and excelled at varsity track and field. He served in the U.S. Air Force upon graduation, married his teenage sweetheart Diane Lee Decker (Adams) in 1956 and worked for the Shell Oil Refinery in Martinez for more than 30 years. He was a classic car enthusiast and built, owned and showed many of his trophy-winning vehicles through the years. He enjoyed bowling on the Shell Bowling League, carpentry, camping, fishing, boating and yard design. His favorite things: his family, dogs, the mountains, old westerns, classic country music and ice cream. Bud’s spare time was spent building his future home from scratch in Pollock Pines where he and Diane retired in 1986 (and have lived happily for 35 years). We all remember Bud as a kindhearted, hard-working and fun-spirited man with a wonderful sense of humor. Bud is survived by the love of his life, Diane Adams (married 65 years), his daughter Kelly, his son Kirk; six siblings, five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. We all miss his smile. A private memorial gathering will be scheduled at a later date.

What you need to know this tax filing season Franchise Tax Board SACRAMENTO — Tax season has begun at the Franchise Tax Board. Every year FTB provides taxpayers with a list of important updates and reminders for the upcoming tax season. “We encourage all Californians to make use of our online services, including the ability to file a state return online for free and quickly secure a refund,” said State Controller and FTB Chair Betty T. Yee. “More people than ever will qualify for key state tax credits, including the expanded California Earned Income Tax Credit and the Young Child Tax Credit. Combined, these refundable credits can total hundreds or even thousands of dollars. We hope more Californians will claim these credits, especially those who do not earn enough to be required to file. COVID-19 has affected everyone to varying degrees. We encourage people to file as early as possible and check their eligibility for each tax credit to get the full refund they deserve.” For free help with your tax return and a list of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program locations throughout California go to ftb.ca.gov. In-person VITA services may be limited and are subject to change due to COVID-19 safety measures. Confirm a VITA site is open on the day of a planned appointment before arriving and practice any public health measures in place at that time.

May 21, 1936 - Jan. 19, 2021

In loving memory of our amazing father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Richard Gade passed from a long struggle with pneumonia and natural causes. Born in Whittemore, Iowa and raised on a farm in West Bend, Iowa. He is the son of Werner and Emma Gade. He was a typical Iowa farm boy who helped on his family farm with all the chores and milked cows at the crack of dawn. He was baptized and confirmed in the local Lutheran Church. He graduated from West Bend High School in 1954 and he worked in the grocery store in West Bend for years. He married Judy Kuecker in 1959. He was drafted into the Army as an Artillery Soldier into the wellknown Division called “The Big Red One” in 1959 and was stationed at Fort Riley, Kan., where his daughter Terry Monahan (Gade) was born. After the Army in 1965, he and his family moved to Omaha, Neb. There he worked in a department store for a short time before beginning his career working for the telephone company. He started out as a lineman climbing telephone poles and drove their new dozer. In 1967, he moved his family to Cupertino, Calif., where he continued his career with the telephone company. They moved to San Jose, Calif., and bought their first home. Shortly thereafter, daughter Kelly Lehman (Gade) was born and 2 ½ years later, son Derek Gade was born. He and Judy divorced in 1973 and he moved to Campbell, Calif. He worked in construction for Pacific Bell Telephone Company and retired after 29 years as a construction supervisor. He moved to Placerville, Calif., in 2005 to be closer to family. He was an avid softball player and bowler for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with family and friends through routine trips to Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota. He loved the outdoors and being on the water or in the woods. He was a good Christian man who always did what he could for his family. He will be deeply missed by his three children Terry Monahan (Pat) of Camino, Calif., Kelly Lehman (Kurt) of Wasilla, Alaska and Derek Gade (Irene) of San Marcos, Calif.; six grandchildren Jamie, Sara, Katie, Ariel, Brooke and Colt and six great-grandchildren Dillon, Jason, Jared, Kylee, Tyson and Audrey as well as by his sisters Emmaline Sewick (Algona, Iowa), Darlene (Richard) Jergens (Gilmore City, Iowa) and Judy (Vern) Wagner (Audubon, Iowa) and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Werner and Emma (Ostwald) Gade, as well as brother Milford Gade and sisters Delores Richter and Lorraine Bell. Funeral Services were held Jan. 27. at First Lutheran Church in Placerville, Calif. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a local charity of your choice, Disabled Veterans or Boys and Girls Club.

Louis Anthony Tirapelle

Dec. 12, 1931 - Jan. 23, 2021

Luis Anthony Tirapelle was born at his parents’ (Leandro Tirapelle and Mary Alvida Gosetti Tirapelle) home in Standard, CA., in Tuolumne County on December 12, 1931. Louis was three years old when he moved with his family to Diamond Springs, CA. After attending Diamond Springs Grammar School and El Dorado County High School in Placerville, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1951 and was a Staff Sergeant within two years. In 1957 he earned a BS in Commerce and Business Administration from the University of Alabama and in 1966 earned an MBA from the University of Southern California, graduating with honors from both. Louis worked for the Conrac Corporation in Southern California, which was involved in research, design, and manufacturing of electronic and electro-mechanical products for the U.S. Military and commercial markets. His last assignment was Director of Human Resources for the Conrac Western Divisions. He served as president of the City of Monrovia Library Board of Trustees, Vice Chair of the Monrovia Planning Commission, and was a charter member of the Hopeful Friends Chapter of the City of Hope in Duarte, CA. After his retirement in 1989, Louis moved from Irvine, CA., back to El Dorado County to be close to his large family. Louis enjoyed researching genealogy and wrote two books, Gosetti–Tirapelle, A Family History and Butts Family History. He took Italian classes and visited his cousins twice in Italy. He enjoyed gardening, fishing for trout in the Sierras with his nephews, and made and appreciated fine wine. Known as Uncle Louis to so many nieces, nephews, and cousins - he will be greatly missed.

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After a stormy few days this massive oak tree came crashing down over Cold Springs Road near Woodridge Court in Placerville, blocking the roadway for Thursday morning’s commuters. The tree appeared to have taken out nearby power lines. City of Placerville and PG&E crews were on scene to clean up the mess.

County’s industrial hemp moratorium extended Dawn Hodson Staff writer The moratorium on the cultivation of industrial hemp was unanimously extended by the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors Tuesday for up to another 10 months and 15 days based on a recommendation by the Hemp Ad Hoc Advisory Committee. A grower who was registered to grow industrial hemp in 2020 will be allowed to finish cultivating hemp consistent with the terms of that registration. Last December the board imposed a 45-day moratorium on the cultivation of industrial hemp within the unincorporated area of

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The state is also launching My Turn, a new system for Californians to learn when they are eligible to be vaccinated and a place to make an appointment when eligible as well as a mechanism to easily track vaccination data. Providers will be able to use My Turn to automatically share data on vaccines received and administered with the state, reducing lag times. This may address an issue brought up by several callers and

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hile doing his stretch in solitary confinement as lieutenant governor of California, Gavin Newsom wrote a book entitled “Citizenville: How to Take the Town Square Digital and Reinvent Government.” DAN WALTERS In the book, published in 2013, Newsom sang the praises of digital technology and its potential for making government and its services more transparent, more efficient and more responsive. A half-decade later, Newsom succeeded Jerry Brown in the governorship and thus management of a state government that had been struggling, with little success, to implement the technological nirvana he envisioned. Since then, it’s become even more evident that despite being the cradle of the digital revolution that has utterly transformed how humankind lives and works, California’s government just can’t make technology work well. In fact, its tech failures have gone the other way, making services even less reliable. We’ve seen two spectacular examples in the first two years of Newsom’s governorship, meltdowns at the Department of Motor Vehicles and the Employment Development Department. The DMV fiasco was annoying, but the one at EDD has serious human consequences, delaying or denying cash benefits to those suddenly thrown out of work by COVID-19 shutdowns while allowing billions of dollars to be squandered on fraudulent claims. Just this month there was another. Software meant to hasten the distribution and application of vaccinations against COVID-19 stumbled, contributing to California’s subpar rollout of lifesaving inoculations against the dread disease and thus possibly adding to the pandemic’s already horrendous death toll. Asked about the vaccination tech failures as he rolled out his new state budget, Newsom responded, rather lamely, “We have a lot of work to do in bringing California into the digital age.” No kidding. A day before Newsom’s budget announcement, the state auditor’s office gave California’s sorry efforts to implement technology another black mark on its most ambitious project, Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal), meant to become a centralized repository of financial data. The FI$Cal project began 15 years go and Auditor Elaine Howle has been a frequent critic of its years of delay in implementation, ever-increasing costs and ever-changing parameters. In her latest report Howle notes those issues are still not resolved and not having a workable financial reporting system in place threatens some adverse consequences. “State agencies using FI$Cal still struggle to complete required financial reports on time,” she told Newsom and legislative leaders. “Consequently, the state released its annual audited financial statements months late for the second year in a ■

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Letters to the Editor Impeachment EDITOR: pheaval forced by the left, but why? DONALD HODGSON Placerville

Young Roman EDITOR: he photo of Roman Anthony Lopez standing in front of a tree has been in the Mountain Democrat a few times since his death. In the Jan. 13 issue I really saw it. The image of the thin child with the dark patches under his eyes is haunting. His weak smile and sad eyes convince me that, on the day the photo was taken, he was a sad little boy. SYLVIA MEDLEY El Dorado

Stealing and cheating ... in America EDITOR: o politicians dare to steal elections? Do students dare to cheat on a math exam? Do election officials work hard to prevent voter fraud? Do teachers take measures to prevent students from cheating? Do politicians lie? Do students? Do politicians plagiarize? Do students? Should mail-in voting be held without safeguards? Should school tests be held without safeguards? Is the Democrat Party suspected of stealing the 2020 election? Are dozens of West Point cadets suspected of cheating on a calculus final exam? (The school honor code states: “A [West Point] cadet will not lie, cheat, steal or tolerate those who do.” Do politicians take the same oath?) Cheating in politics, in leadership or at West Point, is a national security issue. Does it matter? Not so much in America, not so much any more. There is no honor among thieves. CHARLES BERTOLETTE Placerville

We were warned EDITOR: n 1959 Nikita Khrushchev, secretary of the Russian Communist Party, delivered the following message before the United Nations in New York: “Your children’s children will live

under communism. You Americans are so gullible. No, you won’t accept communism outright, but we will keep feeding you small doses of socialism until you will finally wake up and find you already have communism. We will not have to fight you. We will so weaken your economy until you will fall like ripe fruit into our hands.” Khrushchev concluded, “The democracy will cease to exist when you take from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.” On Jan. 10, 1963, Congressman Albert Hoskins (D) Florida, read into the Congressional record the “Current Communist Goals” identified in “The Naked Communist,” a book written by Cleon Skusen in 1958, detailing the 45 goals of the Communist Party, some of which include: Goal 15: Capture one or both of the U.S. political parties. Goal 17: Get control of the schools. Use them as transmission belts for socialism and current communist propaganda. Get control of teachers associations. Put the party line in textbooks. Goal 20: Infiltrate the press. Get control of bookreview assignments, editorial writing and policymaking positions. Goal 21: Get control of key positions in radio, TV and motion pictures. Goal 22: Continue discrediting American culture by degrading all forms of artistic expression. An American communist cell was told to “eliminate all good sculpture from parks and buildings.” Goal 24: Eliminate all laws governing obscenity by calling them “censorship” and a violation of free speech and free press. Goal 25: Break down cultural standards of morality by promoting pornography and obscenity in books, magazines, motion pictures, radio and TV. Goal 26: Present homosexuality, degeneracy and promiscuity as normal, natural, healthy. Goal 38: Transfer some of the powers of arrest from the police by social agencies. Goal 40: Discredit the family as an institution. Encourage promiscuity and easy divorce. Goal 41: Emphasize the need to raise children away from negative influence of parents. Attribute prejudices, mental block and retarding of children to the suppressive influence of parents. Goal 42: Create the impression that violence and insurrection are legitimate aspects of the American tradition that students and special interest groups should rise up and use (united force) to solve ■

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Crafters send a message to Congress: ‘Get cracking!’

for how we need our ’m not very crafty. nation’s red and blue The only thing I’ve elements to come ever made with together and heal.” my own hands She calls it a “friendly was a macramé plant protest.” hanger in the 1970s, “If we, citizens of all during the houseplantsideological and political in-hanging-pots craze. persuasions, can work Now, however, I’d love together this way,” she to be handy at some adds, “then our elected form of needlework so I officials can, too.” could participate in an JENNIFER FORSBERG That coming together, ingenious civic project I of course, will be no just learned about. MEYER small challenge. Our The Violet Protest country now seems more divided than is a collaborative effort to send 50 it has been since the Civil War. A new hand-made textile squares to every administration is in place, but so are member of the 117th Congress by late 2021. Organized by Arizona artist Ann old animosities, with both sides of the political divide pointing fingers and Morton, the project calls on crafters blaming the other for the bad juju. across America to create 8-inch-by-8inch squares using the needlework of Congress, though now tipped in their choice — they may weave, knit, favor of the Democrats with the gain crochet, quilt, embroider, whatever — of two Senate seats in the Georgia runoff election, will still be closely divided. as long as they use equal parts of red That means moving forward and and blue in the design. accomplishing anything will require “Red and blue will create the overall a lot less fighting and a lot more effect of violet — or purple — when collaborative problem-solving. Toward the squares are placed together,” that end, our congressional elected Morton explains. “It’s a metaphor

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officials will need to pull themselves — or perhaps stitch themselves? — together. Just what the Violet Protest prescribes! In addition to a packet of 50 textile squares, all Congress members will receive a letter urging them to come together, prioritize the representation of their constituencies and reject political divisiveness. “We’re stressing core American values,” says Morton, “including citizenship, compromise, respect for the other and putting country before party or corporate influence.” By the time the squares arrive in congressional mailboxes, they’ll already have been on display in a public art intervention at the Phoenix Art Museum this spring. Arranged in vertical stacks in a way to form the letters U and S, the squares will represent not only the familiar acronym for the United States, but also the lower-case “us” of citizen crafters from across the country. As of Jan. 15 Morton had received commitments from 1,721 makers to create 13,167 squares — just under half of the 26,750 needed to provide

each Congress member with 50. “Each Saturday we open the packages that’ve been quarantined for the prior two weeks because of the coronavirus,” Morton explains. “Plus we’re getting six to 10 new sign-ups per day.” In some cases crafters have included notes along with their finished squares. One practitioner of wool felting (where layers of wool yarns are combined into one flat piece of felt fabric), opined that her chosen craft was especially apt for the project. “I thought wet felting was an appropriate method for making squares because the harder you work on the textile, the more integrated the fibers become and the more firm and durable the resulting fabric. We have much work to do to make our nation’s fabric strong,” she wrote. If you’d like to participate in the Violet Protest, there’s still time. Morton says although she’s received some squares from California, none yet have come from towns in El Dorado County. (Each square will be

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row. A late release of critical financial information increases the risk to the state of a lower credit rating, which could result in increased costs to taxpayers.” Howle is especially critical of what she describes as deceptive information on what adopting FI$Cal will actually cost in relationship to what it will presumably accomplish when it is completed. As costs climb — the most recent estimate is $1 billion — the tasks to be performed have shrunken in apparent hopes that a half-baked system can be declared finished. Faced with a sorry record on tech implementation, Newsom created an Office of Digital Innovation and charged it with making his lofty visions of “digital transformation and results-oriented government” a reality. Newsom’s new budget refers obliquely to the DMV and EDD disasters by saying, “The events of 2020 highlighted the urgent need to modernize government services in an online environment.” He proposes to spend even more money on technology in the hope that it will ultimately pay off in better

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services at less cost. At the moment, however, he’s trying to make water run uphill. 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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economic, political or special problems. Goal 43: Overthrow all colonial governments before native populations are ready for selfgovernment. It is up to all of us to protect our republic and Constitution and I quote Attorney Molly McCann, who said: “We have freedom ultimately because we let bad people take it from us. Freedom is not taken by force only. It is often taken slowly and quietly with out foolish consent that is given by silence.” TERRY GHERARDI Cameron Park

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tagged with the creator’s name and state.) El Dorado county crafters, I hope you’ll rise to The deadline to submit squares to be included this worthy challenge. And if you do join the Violet in the Phoenix Art Museum exhibit is Feb. 1, but Protest, I’d love to hear about it. Please let me know squares received after that time may still be added at the email address below. to the “US” stacks. The last-chance deadline to have Jennifer Forsberg Meyer is a columnist with the your square(s) included in a package to a member Mountain Democrat. Leave a comment for her of Congress is Aug. 1. Learn more and sign up to online, or for a reply, reach her at jfmfeedback@ The New York Times Syndication Sales Corporation participate at violetprotest.com. gmail.com. 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10018 For Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 For Release Friday, Jan. 29, 2021

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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. www.ncwsa.org/d6-10/ American Assoc. of University Women, Foothills of EDC Branch. Our mission is to advance gender equity for women & girls. Science & Math Camp Scholarships, Speech Contests, monthly programs & interest groups. Call Melanie 530-306-6604 or Laurel 530-417-7737 eldorado-aauw.ca.net 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. We are currently meeting at the Herrick Building, 301 Main Street, (across from Cary House). 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.

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PLAY CRIBBAGE! **All skill levels** Learn to play by ACC Rules. **Beginner instruction available.** Compete in Weekly Tournaments. Gold Country Cribbers play Wednesdays at 6:00 pm. Call 916-768-4452 for more info! DEMOCRATS – Come meet with the United Democrats of El Dorado County at Denny’s in Placerville, at noon, on the 4th 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 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. (925) 250-4656. MARINE CORPS LEAGUE DET 697 Marines & FMF Corpsman social hour 6 pm, meeting 7 pm, second Wednesday monthly. Veterans building 130 Placerville Dr. New members welcome Contact Richard Akin (530) 622-9855 or MCL697.org Marshall Hospital Auxiliary is looking for volunteers. Many positions available while doing rewarding community work. Call 626 2643 or 620 2204 and leave your name and number. Next interview date is February 10, 2021 at auxiliary office.

NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS (free) designed for family members and caregivers/friends supporting a loved one living with a mental health condition. 2 support groups are held monthly. For info: namieldoradocounty.org Placerville: 1st Tuesday at 7:00pm; County Gov Center, 330 Fair Lane, Conf-room C. South Lake Tahoe: 2nd Tuesday from 6:00 pm; Library, 1000 Rufus Allen. 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 8:00-11:00 am, Veterans Hall (downstairs) 130 Placerville Dr. For more information call Bonnie (530) 644-4668 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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The El Dorado County Resource Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, via Microsoft Teams. RAC is a 15-person committee authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community SelfDetermination Act (SRS) and is guided by the Federal Advisory Committee Act. The purpose of the committee is to improve collaborative relationships and to provide advice and recommendations to the U.S. Forest Service concerning projects and funding consistent with SRS legislation. Any member of the public is welcome to attend the meeting via

Taxes

Last year a new state law required Californians to have qualifying health insurance coverage throughout the year. Those who do not maintain qualifying medical coverage are subject to a penalty of $750 or more when they file their tax returns. The penalty for a dependent child is half of what it would be for an adult. A married couple without coverage could see a penalty of $1,500 or more and for a family of four with two dependent children it could be $2,250 or more. Find health coverage and financial help at CoveredCA.com. It is crucial to get health coverage now to avoid a penalty in 2022. For information visit ftb.ca.gov/ healthmandate.

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Disaster loss rules apply to victims in governor-declared or presidentially-declared disaster areas, most notably in areas hit by wildfires. Taxpayers may claim a disaster loss in the tax year when the disaster occurred, or by filing 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 by the governor visit ftb.ca.gov and search for disaster loss.

Beware of scams FTB encourages taxpayers to protect themselves from scam artists seeking to steal refunds and identities this tax filing season. Scammers often prey on taxpayers by impersonating Internal Revenue Service or FTB employees. Through phone calls and email, these

Kiley sudoku Complete the grid so that every row, column and 3x3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9

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horoscope by Holiday Mathis n today ARIES (March 21-April 19). To learn fast, first forget what you know. Clean the slate and begin anew. You’ll absorb your environment better once you lose all preexisting ideas about the place. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’ve made efforts to fit in with people and now those are starting to pay off. They feel like they know, like and trust you. For these reasons, you’ll have influence. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Time has one job — to march forward. When done well, this tends to keep everything from happening at once. Today, it’s like time got distracted, stood still, and now there’s a cluster of events vying for the same slot. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’re often inspired to contribute, and sometimes you feel driven to contribute even when uninspired. But when the situation stirs neither inspiration nor drive, that’s a message, too. Maybe it’s just not a match. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The lunar position has you quite literally mooning, heart full of love, body swept into the swoon and your mind a bright projection into the fog of possible next moves and an array of potential futures. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). There’s so much within your control that it would be a terrible waste to worry about anything that is not. Dive in and play hard with the multitude of resources you have.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). It will enliven you to connect with your environment. Where you are doesn’t have to be particularly appealing either, but it helps if it’s new or if for some reason you are now noticing new things about it. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Life is a buffet, and you’re a pro. You know better than to start loading up your plate at the start of the display. Give it a walk through first. You won’t be able to eat it all. What’s the delicious priority? SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The same pursuit that should, theoretically, be avoided at all costs is also too seductive to resist. Consider how you might be able to use this very human response to the forbidden. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). What keeps you from mixing it up right now? Do you think eventually this imperfection will get fixed and all will be different? What if this is it? You may as well tussle and play in this imperfect moment. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Challenging scenarios and novel victories have their place, but that is a strategy for a different time. Right now, focus on the battle you know you can win. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The seasoned sailor tests the water, not out of fear but intelligence. The information-gathering makes for better decisions and smoother sailing. It’s also a sign of respect to the sea.

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Healthcare coverage penalties

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internet or phone: • Join on computer or mobile app by plugging shorturl.at/oEMS3 into a web browser. • Call in (audio only) at (323) 8867051 (United States, Los Angeles); phone conference ID: 863 211 538# All RAC meetings include time for members of the public to make oral statements of three minutes or less. Individuals wishing to make an oral statement this week should request in writing by noon Jan. 29 to be scheduled on the agenda. Anyone who would like to bring related matters to the attention of the committee may file written statements with the committee staff

fraudsters attempt to, among other things, trick taxpayers into sending money not owed or into providing personal information that may be used to file fraudulent returns and steal refunds. If FTB or IRS staff need to reach a taxpayer to verify a return or discuss a bill, both agencies begin by sending letters via postal mail. If the taxpayer does not respond, the FTB or IRS may reach out by phone, with courteous agents identifying themselves and never threatening a person. Further, neither agency will demand immediate tax payment over the phone or demand payment with a third-party or pre-paid debit card. If you receive a letter from FTB or the IRS that appears suspicious, contact the FTB at 800-852-5711 or the IRS at 800-829-1040 to verify authenticity. Taxpayers may also check the FTB “Letters” webpage and the “Understanding Your IRS Notice or Letter” webpage.

FTB services FTB’s MyFTB service allows users to view their tax documents, check balances due, access tax calculators, send secure messages to FTB staff and more. FTB offers free electronic filing for state tax returns through CalFile, an easy-to-use tool available to more than 6.5 million taxpayers. CalFile allows taxpayers to file directly with FTB and provides instant confirmation. Taxpayers can check their qualifications for CalFile or find a list of other filing options at ftb.ca.gov. You can also make your estimate payment, tax payments and bill payments. FTB’s tax programs help collect more than 70 percent of the state’s General Fund. For more information on other taxes and fees in California visit taxes.ca.gov.

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opportunity to one of the worst run states in the country. Newsom is a captive of special interests like the California Teachers Association, PG&E and other big corporations and unions, according to Kiley. “In his first year in office I watched him hand over the keys to the Governor’s Office to special interests that spent millions electing him. He signed one of the most corrupt laws ever passed in the United States, Assembly Bill 5, which put tens of thousands of independent contractors out of work. “The bill’s purpose was to eliminate a large non-revenue-generating sector of the workforce: independent workers whose paychecks aren’t subject to union dues,” explains Kiley. In “Recall Newsom” Kiley states, “California’s Capitol is not truly run by elected representatives but by what’s known as the ‘Third House.’ That’s the term for a corps of special interest lobbyists, with offices encircling the capitol, that accounts for the vast majority of political funding in California. It’s called the Third House because these lobbyists control the first two houses, the Assembly and Senate. And they certainly control the governor.” Kiley goes on to report Gavin Newsom’s 2022 reelection account has over $19 million in funding from unions, associations and major corporations with registered lobbyists.” Newsom views the COVID-19 pandemic as an opportunity for a “new progressive era,” according to Kiley, who writes that the governor has used the pandemic as an opportunity to consolidate power so “decisions are made by him and bureaucrats that he controls without any opportunity for public input, any opportunity for the legislative process. It allows direct control over people’s lives by the state without any input from local communities, institutions or local

government.” Last fall Kiley and Assemblyman James Gallagher launched a lawsuit challenging Newsom’s executive orders as an overreach of power. Judge Sarah Heckman, who sits on the Superior Court of Sutter County, ruled that one of Newsom’s executive orders overstepped his authority and impinged on the state Legislature. The decision is on hold after it was appealed by the governor. In an interview with the Mountain Democrat Kiley said he wrote the book because the recall represents an opportunity for a fundamental course correction and to reverse “what has been a sustained period of decline which has gone into a total freefall for Gavin Newsom.” Kiley said COVID-19 has exemplified everything wrong with politics in California and that Newsom has managed the worst COVID-19 response in the country. “Recalling Newsom would not only stop him from doing any further damage,” said Kiley, “but would repudiate everything he stands for.” It’s people in California saying “enough is enough and taking matters into their own hands,” continued Kiley, “… our political class has failed us and we need to right the ship.” A petition to put Newsom’s recall on the ballot as of press time had more than 1.2 million signatures with 1.5 million valid signatures needed to qualify. The book can be purchased digitally or in paperback at blog.electkevinkiley. com/recallnewsom. Kiley said proceeds go toward the recall. The El Dorado County Republican Party is hosting a book signing with Kiley Saturday, Feb. 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the El Dorado County Republican Headquarters, 3181 Cameron Park Drive, Suite 104. People can also sign the petition to recall Newsom at that time.

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further perfected his wood carving skills and was commissioned to create several pieces. Later he opened his own studio where he built furniture, cabinetry and shop interiors while also designing and building custom homes. A man very interested in metaphysical and esoteric concepts, Schmerholz said he uses sculpture to explore the nature of consciousness and how that journey shows itself in his many sculptures, regardless of the material.

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The eagle comes to the county In creating the eagle for the sheriff ’s facility, Schmerholz noted that it is a replica of an eagle he carved earlier that was 6-feet, 7-inches in height. The one he designed for the sheriff ’s facility is 10 feet tall. “Initially we were talking about a bronze version of the same sized eagle,” he said. “But once the building got designed and I showed them what it would look like, I knew the eagle needed to be larger because otherwise the eagle would be lost. That led to deciding the final scale of the eagle.” The process used to make the sculpture was an elaborate one in which the original sculpture was digitally scanned up to a larger size. Once it was scaled up, it was 3D printed in sections using a material called acrylic glass. In total there were 32 pieces 3D printed and dipped in hot wax that allowed Schmerholz to do additional detail work before the final casting. Then the pieces were screwed in place and covered in slurry made of sand, plaster and other additives. The wax and acrylic were burned out, leaving a shell into which the bronze material was poured into. That formed the different bronzed pieces that were welded to a stainless-steel frame. Once the welds were ground and sculpted, a patina was applied to create the finished product. “So you have an original and that is a positive. Then you make a mold of it and that is a negative. Then you pour the wax into the negative and

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The 10-foot bronze eagle was cast in close to 80 pieces. create a positive again. Then you create a shell around it, which is a negative, and pour bronze into it and you have a positive again. It’s a time-consuming and expensive process,” Schmerholz acknowledged, although new technology cut at least one year off producing the eagle, which still took two years to finish. Describing himself as more of a manager of the project than casting it himself, he said he used a foundry in Berkeley for much of the work. “The foundry soldered the pieces together because of the size of the eagle. All the pieces had to be reassembled and welded together,” said Schmerholz, adding that the eagle was actually cast in close to 80 pieces. Schmerholz is also a master jade carver. He said he is revered by the Chinese as one of the two greatest jade artists in the West. “When I started carving jade it was demanding and that striving for perfection spilled over to every aspect of my creative work,” he said. “When working on the second piece of jade I had an epiphany that jade is the ultimate material and a reflection of my growth

as an artist.” Schmerholz authored a book on his artistic journey, “Jade, a sculptural medium,” published in 2017. The book chronicles Schmerholz’ life and includes photographs of many of his works. Music also inspires his art, as he said his pieces interpret, develop and display certain harmonics in the same way a piece of jade inspires a certain design. In his 70s now and living in Somerset, Schmerholz was born July 4 so he said he knew eventually he’d end up in the United States. He has lived in the county for some 20 years now. “Art matters and is important,” said Schmerholz, noting that he and Sheriff D’Agostini agreed the eagle would be the cherry on the top of the cake. “Progress in human civilization shows up in our need for beauty and art,” said the sculptor. “I believe humans have an innate yearning for the purpose of life and find it in art. Good art is when the finished product transcends surface reality and inspires. That’s where the spiritual element is to be found.”

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old Jake Canter out of Evergreen, Colo., stepped up for the Americans making his first World Cup final in only his third slopestyle start. He was no slouch in finals either, finishing in a respectable sixth place. Canter’s performance was highlighted by a very technical switch boardslide underflip 630 in the rails section, one of the heavier rail tricks of the day. Canter shared his excitement about being able to compete at the legendary event. “I’ve always wanted to compete at the Laax Open, so this past week was a dream for me,” said Canter. “Also, being able to land runs and compete against people I look up to really made every moment count. It was definitely a learning experience.” Niklas Mattsson of Sweden won the event, Leon Vockensprger of Germany finished second and Norway’s Marcus Keveland rounded out the podium in third.

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Union Mine junior Tom Reed, left photo, holds off an Oak Ridge runner on his way to the finish line. Oak Ridge junior Ava Maier and senior Abigail Fletcher, right photo, take first and second place. “We were all hopeful that some sort of season would come,” Maier said. “So we are really lucky.”

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Union Mine junior Jess Sime was the leading Diamondback and finished in ninth place. The boys varsity race also saw one school take the top-five finishes. Except this time it wasn’t Oak Ridge, it was the Cougars of El Dorado charging in a pack to the finish line led by junior Coleman Tobin. Prior to the race Peanut Harms said this was one of the best boys teams he has coached at El Dorado and defeating Oak Ridge showed the athletes how much they are capable of. “It was really kind of exciting because we’ve been building toward something but we really didn’t know what it was until this race,” Tobin said. Right behind Tobin was sophomore Ben Sallee and seniors Charles Chelberg and Dominic Raffetto, who all finished within seven seconds of each other. Tallee said running and finishing together as a unit was important. “That really helped me push throughout the race,” Sallee said.

“I was really nervous because we haven’t raced in so long, I kind of forgot what it felt like.” Union Mine junior Tom Reed finished in ninth place. After not having any races in almost a year, El Dorado and Union Mine will square off in a league meet Feb. 10 at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds.

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KNOW Stellar students Moriah Martin of El Dorado Hills has received a bachelor’s degree in human environmental sciences from The University of Alabama. UA awarded some 2,257 degrees during its fall commencement Dec. 12. Grant Baxter of El Dorado Hills has been named to the University of Delaware Dean’s List for the fall 2020 semester. To meet eligibility requirements for the Dean’s List, a student must be enrolled full-time and earn a GPA of 3.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale) for the semester. Isabella Fay of El Dorado Hills, a graduate of Oak Ridge High School majoring in acting (BFA), has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2020 semester at Baldwin Wallace University, according to Provost Stephen D. Stahl. Any full-time student who achieves a GPA of at least 3.6 for 12 or more graded hours or part-time student who achieves a GPA of at least 3.6 for six or more graded hours in the fall or spring semester will be placed on the Dean’s List.

Now Placerville Friends of Tibet are raising funds for Losar, the Tibetan Buddhist festival celebrating the Tibetan New Year, Feb. 12-14. Shanu from the 2018-2019 tour is assisting with the festival at Ngari Khangtsen (Shanu’s dormitory) for 125 monks and Placerville Friends of Tibet has set up a Go Fund Me page to help cover the cost of meals. Visit gofundme.com/f/293c7hno eo?qid=880a0b6bb24ca54 46ec699586d7c1c83. Soroptimist International of Placerville seeks to bring charitable ideas to fruition. According to Ryan Patrick Hanley, author of “Our Great Purpose,” a happy life requires more than quiet thoughts of benevolence toward our fellow man. True joy starts with action, demonstrating concern for others. Fulfill your goals of leading a happy life by becoming a Soroptimist. Call (530) 344-1476, email sipplacerville@soroptimist. net or visit siplacerville.org. Meetings can be attended in person or via Zoom until COVID-19 distancing is no longer required. The El Dorado County Senior Nutrition Program is looking for volunteers to help prepare cold packs for home-delivered meals and the take-out meal service, Monday through Friday, 7:30 to 9 a.m. About 700 cold packs are prepared each day at the Placerville Senior Center, 937 Spring St. Volunteers may sign up for one or more days of the n

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ostalgic, groovy and soulful — Northern California musician Daisy Caire’s new single “Hello Granny,” was released today. This song is a tribute to the role family plays in people’s lives. Caire joins Laurie Lewis on bass, Kathy Barwick on dobro and Rainy Miatke on mandolin to create a sound that demonstrates a dedication to tradition and innovation alike. “Hello Granny” is available to download and stream on all platforms — a taste of what will come when Caire’s debut album, “Chasin’ After the Wind,” is released March 5. “Daisy’s music has feeling,” said guitarist David Grier. “I feel it and you will too. She takes the risk of showing a bit of herself and we reap the rewards. I’m sure this is just the beginning of a long and rich musical journey.” Caire is a flatpicking guitarist, vocalist, fiddler and songwriter. Her bluegrass roots mix with groovy oldtime, intricate originals and a touch of Latin and Swedish music to create a unique, varied sound. She has performed at venues such as the Strawberry

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“Hello Granny,” the first single on musician Daisy Caire’s upcoming album, is now available to download. Fans can also pre-order the album online. Music Festival, Largo at the Cornet in Los Angeles as a guest on “Watkin’s Family Hour,” The Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse in Berkeley, CBA’s Father’s Day Festival and IBMA’s World of Bluegrass. She has performed alongside Sean Watkins, Molly Tuttle, Jody Stecher, Brittany Haas, Paul Kowert, Laurie Lewis, and Nina Gerber and has opened for Micheal Cleveland, Hawktail, Laurie Lewis and Nina

Gerber and David Grier. Bluegrass musician Scott Nygaard calls Caire “one of the most exciting of today’s young virtuoso bluegrass guitarists, with a full, rich sound and a thoughtful, fluid style devoid of clichés and licks but full of melody and invention.” Caire’s musical journey started at age 6 when she sang and picked her first songs with her family as the El Dorado Family Band.

She quickly discovered a joy for playing music with others and co-founded Rambling Minors, a popular youth bluegrass band, where she was featured on radio stations KVMR, KPFA and KQED’s California Report. The band opened for Micheal Cleveland, played at CBA’s Father’s Day Festival and recorded an EP length CD. Caire then co-founded another popular youth

bluegrass band — North Country Blue — and with the band played the Strawberry Music Festival and CBA’s Father’s Day Festival, was featured on Insight with Beth Ruyack in 2019, played Viva Las VeGrass and recorded a full-length album. Two of Caire’s originals, “The Counting Song” and “Ruby High,” were featured on the album. “Daisy Caire demonstrates a willingness to open her heart in her songwriting and performance and it is a joy to hear her play,” said American fiddle player Brittany Haas. Caire has represented the California Bluegrass Association at the International Bluegrass Music Association’s World of Bluegrass four times. She was featured on the Tedx talk “Seeds of Music” by singer/ songwriter Phoebe Hunt. Her original tune “Remy’s Breakdown,” won second place in the Mike Auldridge Instrumental Composition Contest. “Daisy is a unique and imaginative guitar player whose playing is always musical and evocative despite her impressive technical proficiency on the instrument,” shared musician Jordan Tice. For more information about Caire and her music and to preorder her album, visit daisycaire.com.

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Wild & Scenic festival winners announced News release The South Yuba River Citizens League’s Wild & Scenic Film Festival announces this year’s award winners, chosen from a field of more than 100 films by a dedicated team of jurors. Wild & Scenic presents awards to the following films: Best of Festival: “The Last Ice” Best in Theme: “Church Forests of Ethiopia” Spirit of Activism: “Our Mothers’ Land” Inspiring Adventure: “TranSending” Short short: “Tengefu” Jury Award: “Public Trust” and “River’s End” Honorable Mention: “Rebuilding Paradise,” “District 15” and “Entangled” Student Filmmaker Award: Ellie Stones, “The Pangolin Man” John de Graaf Environmental Filmmaking Award: David Abel, “Entangled” Best Children’s Film: “Disappearing Penguins” View some of the award-winning films through Jan. 31. Visit wildandscenicfilmfestival.org for more information about the films.

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week, as interested. For more information call (530) 621-6160. The Senior Nutrition Program is a service of the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency. The Placerville Lions members are asking for donations for the White Cane Fund to continue to provide sight-related services (eye exams, glasses) for those in the community who cannot afford it. Send donations to: Placerville Lions P.O. BOX 346 Placerville, CA 95667 Or donate on Go Fund Me: gofundme.com/placerville-lions-whitecane-fund Marshall Hospital Auxiliary is looking for volunteers. Many positions available while doing rewarding community work. Call (530) 626-2643 or (530) 620-2204 and leave your name and number. Next interview date is Feb. 10 at the auxiliary office. Placerville Women’s Club is offering a $1,000 scholarship to any El Dorado County adult female wishing to further her education. This scholarship can be used for vocational training or academic education. For more information or to receive an application form contact Connie at (530) 409-9910 (call or text). Applications must be submitted by March 1. The online application for the 2021-22 Friends of the California State Fair scholarships is open now through March 2. The Friends of the California State Fair Scholarship Program is a collaborative effort between the Friends of the California State Fair, the California Exposition & State Fair, the California State Fair Agricultural Advisory Council, the Ironstone Concours Foundation and Blue Diamond Growers. This program seeks to motivate wellrounded, high academic achievers. Visit calexpostatefair.com/ participate/friends-of-the-ca-state-fair. El Dorado County wineries welcome visitors to outdoor tastings in their picturesque vineyards. Safety remains a top priority so the COVID-19 protocols remain in effect with adherence to sanitization and social distancing. In order to accommodate as many guests as possible make reservations ahead of time. Also, be prepared to wear a mask until you are seated. Start by visiting eldoradowines.online, choosing your wineries and then making reservations. Amador County wineries are open for outside tasting and ordering favorite Amador County wines with just a few clicks, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Many of the member wineries are offering spectacular shipping incentives and discounts throughout the month of January. Visit amadorwine.com/ wineries.

Jan. 29 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Sierra presents a virtual celebration of the Big Brother and Big Sister of the Year, 6-7 p.m. The free, online experience will also include silent and live auctions. Pre-register at bbbsns.org/events/big-auction.

Jan. 30 UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County presents Spring/Summer Vegetables, taught by Master Gardener Z. Dowell, 9-10:30 a.m. It’s time to prepare the garden for warm season vegetables. Dowell will discuss garden plant selection, planting times, site selection, soil preparation, proper seed planting techniques and pest management. Register in advance for this class at ucanr.zoom.us/meeting/register/ tJIqcOGrrzooHtPU7M6PUys6x5TEm8gwhukN. El Dorado County libraries are coming together via The Force and celebrating “Star Wars: The Mandalorian,” 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on their Facebook pages.

Feb. 4 Marshall’s Stroke Support Group has gone virtual. In an effort to maintain the safety of attendees, the group meets virtually using the platform Google Meet every first Thursday, noon to 1:30 p.m. These meetings provide an opportunity to learn more about dealing with the effects of a stroke, browse community resources and to share personal experiences in a positive, supportive environment. For more information call (530) 6262793. UC Davis doctoral music composition students and Master of Fine Arts students in creative writing have collaborated for the third year to create pieces that will be premiered at an online concert titled New Words and Music With Voice. The free prerecorded concert will be shown at noon and available for viewing after its premiere. Doctoral students’ works will also make up a concert Feb. 25 by Projeto Arcomusical, a world music sextet reimagining an Afro-Brazilian single-string instrument: the berimbau. Both concerts can be viewed on the Department of Music YouTube channel. Mills Station Arts & Culture Center presents The 3rd Dimension, a sculpture exhibit, Feb. 4-20. This exhibit will explore three-dimensional works from greater Sacramento Area artists. See what can happen when clay, metal, reclaimed objects, wood, stone, glass and more get in the hands of sculptors. Admission is free. For more information visit rcmacc.org.

Feb. 6 Sierra Wildlife Rescue hosts a virtual open house, 7-8:30 a.m., on the group’s Facebook page, facebook.com/SierraWildlifeRescue. Learn more about this great organization. More volunteers are needed.

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Feb. 10 UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County presents Dormant Rose Pruning with Master Gardener Eve Keener, 1-2:30 p.m. The timing of rose pruning in the county is critical for that perfect rose display. If you are a novice or need review of the “whys, whens and hows” of rose pruning this class is for you. Join Keener for a workshop on this art and grow roses your neighbors will envy. Register in advance at ucanr.zoom.us/ meeting/register/tJUpduqqqTgjGdxPFMR8_3__ugIT0dk40hzZ.

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Feb. 17 The promise and perils of producing children through genetic engineering is explored in “Perfect,” a new play by Jonathan Luskin, presented in an online reading. It is directed by JanLee Marshall (MFA, dramatic art, ’15) and performed by the UC Davis Department of Theatre and Dance alumni and students. Register at ucdavis.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ OHPSxQoMSai8BYgvgPeX4Q.

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“I Turned My Back on the Ocean,” 2019, by Lezley Saar, paper collage on photograph, Crocker Art Museum purchase with funds from the Forrest and Shirley Plant Fund, 2020.90.1.

Public Notices  FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1201 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RECON INSPECT, located at 5499 Daisy Dr, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registered owner(s): R & S Enterprise LLC, 5499 Daisy Dr, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: 61-1937382. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Randolph Starks RANDOLPH STARKS, MANAGER, R & S ENTERPRISE LLC 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 12/30/2020. 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) 8534 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1128 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GURU GETTINGS, located at 2660 Woodridge Court #14, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Sydney T Leos, 2660 Woodridge Court #14, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/10/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Sydney Leos SYDNEY LEOS, CEO/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 12/10/2020. 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) 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29 8535 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PC 20200617 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Eliseo Millán Castañeda filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: ELISEO MILLÁN CASTAÑEDA Proposed name: ELISEO MILLÁN 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: MARCH 5, 2021, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682. 3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat. This order has been filed on DECEMBER 30, 2020. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29 8536 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PC 20200618 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Melinda Julene Buchanan filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: MELINDA JULENE BUCHANAN Proposed name: MELINDA JULENE MILLÁN 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show

hough the facility is currently closed, the Crocker Art Museum features an online gallery of works in its Legends from Los Angeles exhibit, which is expected to be at the Sacramento museum through Aug. 15. Transformation, empowerment and the reuse of historical objects characterize the work of Betye Saar, as well as her two daughters, Lezley Saar and Alison Saar. Known for their multi-layered approach to meaning-making, ironic titles and deep engagement with themes related to gender, identity, mythology, family and literature, the Saars visually address African American life in America. Each object in this exhibition, all from the Crocker Art Museum’s permanent collection, presents a challenge to racial stereotypes, racism, politics or art history. In the 1970s Betye Saar (born 1926) emerged as part of the Black Arts Movement and remains best known for her collage and assemblage works. Raised in Los Angeles, she worked as an interior designer in the 1950s and shifted to printmaking a decade later. After the Watts Rebellion, commonly known as the Watts Riots and assassination of Martin Luther King ■

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cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: MARCH 5, 2021, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682. 3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat. This order has been filed on DECEMBER 30, 2020. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29 8537 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1196 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: J&J CONSULTING SERVICES INC, located at 1620 Pheasant Way, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): J&J Consulting Inc, 1620 Pheasant Way, 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: 11/24/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ John Morsey JOHN MORSEY, 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 12/30/2020. 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) 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29 8538 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1129 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GREEN VALLEY ANIMAL HOSPITAL, located at 321 Green Valley Rd, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): 1. Stephen T Spellman, DVM, 5033 Morrill Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, 2. Marney L Spellman,

5033 Morrill Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/15/2000 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Stephen T Spellman STEPHEN T SPELLMAN 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 12/10/2020. 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) 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29 8539 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0005 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WELLMINDED MEDIA, located at 3941 Park Drive, Ste 20-559, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Lynn Lok-Payne, 1095 Hogarth Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/04/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Lynn Lok-Payne LYNN LOK-PAYNE, 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 01/05/2021. 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) 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29 8540 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0007 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HELP FOR THE HOLIDAYS, located at 6303 Dean Road, Mount Aukum, CA 95656/ Mailing Address: PO Box 165, Mount Aukum, CA 95656 Registered owner(s): Linda L Lange, 6303 Dean Road, Mount Aukum, CA 95656 This business is conducted by a Joint Venture. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/01/2018 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Linda Lange LINDA LANGE, GENERAL PARTNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 01/05/2021. 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) 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29 8541 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0006 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PACK STRING CELLARS, located at 3680 Leisure Ln., Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Holly’s Hill Vineyards, LLC, 3680 Leisure Ln., Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/1/20 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Carrie Bendick CARRIE BENDICK, MANAGING MEMBER

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/29/2005. 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. Trustor: PETER J NERWINSKI, AN UNMARRIED MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 10/10/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0069305-00 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, Date of Sale: 03/04/2021 at 10:00 AM AT THE Place of Sale: MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE 495 MAIN STREET, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 630,455.28 Legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, 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, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1690 COLD SPRINGS ROAD, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667 A.P.N.: 323-030-009-000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. 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 thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, 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 obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 630,455.28. 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. 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. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S 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 this 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 (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www. altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/ TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2020-01740-CA. 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 OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction, if conducted after January 1, 2021, 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 (866)-960-8299, or visit this internet website http://www. altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/ TrusteeServices.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case 2020-01740-CA 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, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, 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. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 h t t p : / / w w w. a l t i s o u rc e . com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/ TrusteeServices.aspx ___________________________ Trustee Sale Assistant Date: December 28, 2020 WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC

MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 1/15, 1/22, 1/29 8564 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0033 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SIERRA SUCCULENTS CA, located at 610 Myrtle Ave., Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): 1. Devon M Palermo, 610 Myrtle Ave., Placerville, CA 95667, 2. Tony Palermo, 610 Myrtle Ave., 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: 01/11/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Devon Palermo DEVON PALERMO 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 01/11/2021. 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) 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5 8568 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0034 File Number of Fictitious Business Name Statement: FB2020-0807 Date Fictitious Business Name was filed in El Dorado County: 09/16/2020 Fictitious Business Name(s) to be abandoned: SIERRA SUCCULENTS Fictitious Business Name Street Address: 610 Myrtle Ave, Placerville, CA 95667 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) HAVE ABANDONED THE USE OF THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Registrant name(s) & address(es): 1. Devon Palermo, 610 Myrtle Ave, Placerville, CA 95667, 2. Tony Palermo, 610 Myrtle Ave, Placerville, CA 95667 This business was conducted by a Married Couple. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Devon Palermo DEVON PALERMO 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 01/11/2021. The Statement of Abandonment of Fictitious Business Name must be published in a newspaper once a week for four successive weeks and an affidavit of publication filed with the county clerk within 30 days after publication has been accomplished. The Statement should be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the principal place of business is located. The Statement should be published in such county in a newspaper that circulates in the area where the business is conducted (Business & Professions Code 17917). Any person who executes, files, or publishes any fictitious business name statement, knowing that such statement is false, in whole or in part, is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) (Business & Professions code 17930) 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5 8569 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DENNIS SCOTT ROWE CASE NO. PP20200242 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DENNIS SCOTT ROWE A PETITION for Probate has been filed by DANIELLE TINKER ROWE in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that DANIELLE TINKER ROWE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: February 17, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at Placerville Fair Lane Branch, 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent,

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you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: JOHN B. PALLEY Meissner Joseph Palley & Ruggles, Inc. 1555 River Park Drive, Suite 108 Sacramento, CA 95815 (916) 920-5983 1/15, 1/22, 1/29 8570 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TRUSTEE SALE NO. : 00000008625774 TITLE ORDER NO.: 191103740 FHA/VA/PMI NO.: 043-7431942 952 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/09/2007. 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.BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 11/16/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0070928-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of EL DORADO County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: DONALD D REID, AN UNMARRIED MAN,WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States).DATE OF SALE: 02/09/2021 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE MAIN STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 495 MAIN STREET, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667.STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be:6651 PEYCOS DRIVE, PLACERVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95667 APN#: NEW: 085-732-002000 / OLD: 085-732-02-100 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, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, 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 obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $212,808.04. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.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 833-561-0243 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000008625774. 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 833-561-0243, or visit this internet website using the file number assigned to this case 00000008625774 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. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL:833561-0243 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 3990 E. Concours Street, Suite 350 Ontario, CA 91764(866) 795-1852 Dated: 01/06/2021 A-4728910 01/15/2021, 01/22/2021, 01/29/2021 1/15, 1/22, 1/29 8571 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0020 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DMAXSTORE, located at 6693 Merchandise Way, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registered owner(s): Duramax Service Center, INC, 6693 Merchandise Way, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 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: January 1, 2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jaimee Durand JAIMEE DURAND, SECRETARY 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 01/07/2021. 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) 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12 8582 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0019 File Number of Fictitious Business Name Statement: 2018A0000343 Date Fictitious Business Name was filed in El Dorado County: March 20, 2018 Fictitious Business Name(s) to be abandoned: DMAXSTORE Fictitious Business Name Street Address: 6693 Merchandise Way, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) HAVE ABANDONED THE USE OF THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Registrant name(s) & address(es): Duramax Store, INC, 204 West Spear St. #3526, Carson City, NV 89703 This business was conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: Nevada Signature of Registrant: /s/ Michael Durand MICHAEL DURAND, 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 01/07/2021. The Statement of Abandonment of Fictitious Business Name must be published in a newspaper once a week for four successive weeks and an affidavit of publication filed with the county clerk within 30 days after publication has been accomplished. The Statement should be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the principal place of business is located. The Statement should be published in such county in a newspaper that circulates in the area where the business is conducted (Business & Professions Code 17917). Any person who executes, files, or publishes any fictitious business name statement, knowing that such statement is false, in whole or in part, is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) (Business & Professions code 17930) 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12 8583 EL DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT REQUEST FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT RESERVOIR A (SLY PARK WATER TREATMENT PLANT) PLC REPLACEMENT PROJECT NUMBER 19033.01 RFQ21-01 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed APPLICATIONS will be received no later than 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 12, 2021, local

time, through mail service only at the El Dorado Irrigation District, 2890 Mosquito Rd., Placerville, CA 95667 for the Reservoir A (Sly Park Water Treatment Plant) PLC Replacement project, Project No. 19033.01 (“Project”). Only pre-qualified firms will be eligible to bid on the Project. A California Classification A or C-10 contractor’s license is required. The anticipated work of the Project generally consists of installing networking equipment and cabling, modifying existing PLCs, installing new PLCs, PLC programming, and SCADA programming at the Reservoir A/Sly Park Water Treatment Plant. The project is located near Jenkinson Lake in Pollock Pines, California. The estimated construction cost is $600,000. The estimated date of construction is November 2021 through April, 2022. PUBLIC WORKS LAWS. The project is a public works project subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). To be qualified for this project, a contractor must be registered with the DIR. In addition, pursuant to prevailing wage laws, copies of the prevailing wage rates are on file at the District’s principal office and are available on request. Interested firms may obtain a copy of the Request for Pre-Qualification (RFQ) from the District’s website at www.eid.org/contracts. Note that the reference procedure requires the reference information be sent directly by the reference to EID by the above date. Questions regarding this project should be directed to the Project Manager by emailing Ms. Liz Carrington at lcarrington@eid.org, or by calling 530-642-4077. Dated this 22nd day of January, 2021 EL DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT /s/ Elizabeth Dawson Elizabeth Dawson, P.E., Engineering Manager 1/22, 1/29, 2/5 8584 SUMMONS (FAMILY LAW) CASE NO. PFL 20200286 NOTICE TO RESPONDENT (Name): Callie Rose O’Neal You have been sued. Read the information below and on the next page. Petitioner’s name is: Richard Samuel O’Neal You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help finding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local county bar association. NOTICE-RESTRAINING ORDERS ARE ON PAGE 2: These restraining orders are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party. The name and address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT EL DORADO COUNTY FAMILY LAW DIVISION 495 Main Street Placerville, CA 95667 The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, is: Richard Samuel O’Neal 4520 Hemmingway Ct Cameron Park, CA P: (765) 367-6577 DATE: April 27, 2020 by /s/ C. Ruelas, Deputy 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0015 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SHOWTIME AWARDS, located at 5660 S. Shingle Road, PO Box 941, Shingle Springs, CA 95682/Mailing Address: PO Box 941, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): LuAnn Perez, 5660 S. Shingle Road, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 3/17/2005 Signature of Registrant: /s/ LuAnn Perez LUANN PEREZ 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 01/06/2021. 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) 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12 8586

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0077 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE LINFIELD SEA COMPANY, located at 1500 Clear Creek Court, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Peter S Stoll, 1500 Clear Creek Court, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Peter S Stoll PETER S STOLL 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 01/19/2021. 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) 8588 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0051 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: EMERALD FLORAL CO., located at 1730 Saint Garth Way, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Jillian Kay Pavik, 1730 Saint Garth Way, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jillian Kay Pavik JILLIAN KAY PAVIK 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 01/13/2021. 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) 8589 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0074 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: OAK LANE CONSTRUCTION, located at 4000 Bellwood Drive, Camino, CA 95709 Registered owner(s): William R Taylor, 4000 Bellwood Drive, Camino, CA 95709 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/01/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ William Taylor WILLIAM TAYLOR, 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 01/19/2021. 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, Legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 8590 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0072 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SEARCH & SERVE, located at 4821 Screech Owl Creek Rd, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Drew E Gold, 4821 Screech Owl Creek Rd, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/18/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Drew E Gold DREW E GOLD, 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 01/19/2021. 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) 8591 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0071 File Number of Fictitious Business Name Statement: FB2013-0395 Date Fictitious Business Name was filed in El Dorado County: 03/27/2013 Fictitious Business Name(s) to be abandoned: SEARCH & SERVE Fictitious Business Name Street Address: 4261 Marble Mountain Rd, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) HAVE ABANDONED THE USE OF THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Registrant name(s) & address(es): Jeremy A Gold, 4261 Marble Mountain Rd, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business was conducted by an Individual. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jeremy Gold JEREMY GOLD, 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 01/19/2021. The Statement of Abandonment of Fictitious Business Name must be published in a newspaper once a week for four successive weeks and an affidavit of publication filed with the county clerk within 30 days after publication has been accomplished. The Statement should be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the principal place of business is located. The Statement should be published in such county in a newspaper that circulates in the area where the business is conducted (Business & Professions Code 17917). Any person who executes, files, or publishes any fictitious business name statement, knowing that such statement is false, in whole or in part, is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) (Business & Professions code 17930) 8592 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0078 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SUSANNAH GILL PHOTOGRAPHY, located at 3221 Woedee Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Susannah M Dambmann, 3221 Woedee Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Susannah Dambmann SUSANNAH DAMBMANN 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 01/19/2021. 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) 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12 8593 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) TO BE ISSUED JANUARY 27, 2021 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the El Dorado Union High School District of El Dorado County, California, acting by and through its Governing Board, hereinafter referred to as the District will receive up to, but not later than 4:00 p.m. February 24, 2021; bids for the award of E-Rate contracts for the following: E-RATE YEAR 24 (2021-2022) NETWORK EQUIPMENT RFP NO. 2021-01; 470 NO. 210014360 RFP available to the public: Wednesday, January 27, 2021 Request for Information deadline: Wednesday, February 15, 2021 4:00pm RFP Submission Deadline: Monday, February 24, 2021 4:00pm Submissions received after deadline will not be considered All RFPs must be submitted (in a sealed envelope) to: El Dorado Union High School District ATTN: Jannell Clanton 4675 Missouri Flat Rd Placerville, CA 95667 And/or via email and submitted to: Jannell Clanton at jclanton@ eduhsd.k12.ca.us RFP documents and all addendum(s), questions and answers will be posted to the district’s website at Website URL in addition to the E-rate EPC website at https://portal.usac. org/suite/ The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive informality in any proposals received. No vendor may withdraw his proposal for a period of Ninety (90) calendar days after the date set for the receipt of proposals. Vendor must participate in the E-Rate Program and must provide a Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) and Federal Registration Number (FCC-FRN) with the proposal. 1/27, 1/29 8609 SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (NÚMERO DEL CASO): SCL20200065 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): JENNIFER BUCKLEY AND DOES 1 TO 10YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante

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un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 1354 Johnson Blvd. Suite 2, So. Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): REESE LAW GROUP, Joseph M. Pleasant, Esq., Bar #179571, 3168 Lionshead Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92010; 760/842-5850 (File No. 286470) DATE (Fecha): 06/11/2020 Clerk (Secretario), by J. Hernandez, Deputy (Adjunto) (SEAL) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served 1. as an individual defendant. 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19/21 CNS-3434331# THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19 8610 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS #01-2021 FOR CONTRACTUAL SERVICES TO THE GEORGETOWN DIVIDE RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT RELEASE DATE: January 12, 2021 CLOSING DATE: Proposals must be received by February 10, 2021. PROJECT TITLE: “KELSEY FUELS LOAD REDUCTION PROJECT 19 SFA 143981” CONTACT PERSONS: Mark Egbert District Manager Georgetown Divide RCD Mark.Egbert@ca.usda.gov (p) 530-295-0120 (cell) 530-957-3472 Tamara Johnson Coordinator Georgetown Fire Safe Council tamara.johnston@gmail.com (p) 415-867-9530 The Georgetown Divide Fire Safe Council (FSC) has acquired a grant from the California State Fire Safe Council to conduct roadside fuel treatments along Shoo Fly Road. The goal is to create a shaded fuel break along the 3.5 +/- mile length of Shoo Fly Road approximately 40’ +/- wide on each side of the road on private lands and not to exceed 200’ on federal lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The RCD is administering the Project on behalf of the FSC. All interested firms are invited to submit a proposal in accordance with the terms and conditions stated in the Request for Proposals which can be accessed at the RCD website: www.georgetowndividercd. org and the Georgetown Divide FSC website: www.gdfsc.org 1/29, 2/1 8611 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0114 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HAILEY’S HANDMADE BATH CO, located at 5301 Old Timer Lane, El Dorado, CA 95623 Registered owner(s): Hailey M Glatz, 5301 Old Timer Lane, El Dorado, CA 95623 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Hailey Glatz HAILEY GLATZ, 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 01/26/2021. 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) 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19 8612 T.S. NO. 077616-CA APN: 110-163-07-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 3/22/2005. 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 On 2/18/2021 at 1:00 PM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 3/30/2005 as Instrument No. 20050025226-00 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of El Dorado County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: JOSEPH F. CUNNINGHAM, JR. AND KATHY J. CUNNINGHAM, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, 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 FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE EL DORADO COUNTY SUPERIOR

COURTHOUSE, PLACERVILLE MAIN STREET BRANCH, 495 MAIN STREET, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: LOT 97, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF THE SUMMIT UNIT NO. 1, RECORDED MARCH 17, 1988, IN BOOK G OF MAPS, PAGE 91, EL DORADO COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM, FIFTY PERCENT (50%) OF ALL MINERALS, OIL, GAS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES BELOW A DEPTH OF 100 FEET UNDER THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED PROPERTY WITHOUT RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY, AS RESERVED BY JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, A MASSACHUSETTS CORPORATION, BY DEED RECORDED APRIL 19, 1985, IN BOOK 2422, OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, AT PAGE 620. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1350 PROMONTORY POINT DRIVE, EL DORADO HILLS, CALIFORNIA 95762 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 held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $661,041.07 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. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. 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) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.AUCTION.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 077616-CA. 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: Effective 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 (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 077616-CA 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. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (800) 280-2832 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 1/29, 2/5, 2/12 8613 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0035 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CUSTOM TRAILER HITCH COVERS USA, located at 1322 Camden Place, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 2201 Francisco Drive, Suite #140-634, El Dorado Hills, California 95762 Registered owner(s): Kevin William Delabahan, 1322 Camden Place, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/07/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kevin William Delabahan KEVIN WILLIAM DELABAHAN, 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 01/11/2021. 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) 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19 8615 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1090 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. LOLA MONROE BOUTIQUE, 2. SEW SO GOOD WHOLESALE, 3. PEY PEY KIDS, located at 5068 Padova Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Sweet P Enterprises Inc, 5068 Padova Dr, 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: 05/01/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Ashley Willard ASHLEY WILLARD, 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 12/01/2020. 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) 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19 8616 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0103 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WOW WOW HAWAIIAN LEMONADE, EL DORADO HILLS, located at 3373 Bass Lake Road, Suite 100, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Chang Bang, LLC, 3373 Bass Lake Road, Suite 100, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/22/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Adrienn Chang ADRIENN CHANG, MANAGING MEMBER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 01/25/2021. 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) 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19 8617 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0102 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: A CUT ABOVE CONSTRUCTION, located at 5060 Two Pine Court, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Jay Meezan, 5060 Two Pine Court, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/2013 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jay Meezan JAY MEEZAN, 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 01/25/2021. 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) 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19 8618 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0098 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TRIPLE T FARM, located at 3220 Paladin Drive, Garden Valley, CA 95633 Registered owner(s): 1. David W Trigeiro, 3220 Paladin Drive, Garden Valley, CA 95633, 2. Margaret J Trigeiro, 3220 Paladin Drive, 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: N/A Signature of Registrant: /s/ David Trigeiro DAVID TRIGEIRO 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 01/25/2021. 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) 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19 8619 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0032 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FREDERICK MAX GROUP, located at 9023 Longford Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Diana Frederick, 9023 Longford Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: May 20, 2004 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Diana Frederick DIANA FREDERICK 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 01/08/2021. 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) 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19 8620

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Friday, January 29, 2021

Easy Ways to Eat More Plants This Year

FAMILY FEATURES

lant-forward eating should be easy and delicious – and it can be. Rather than follow strict rules, simply add plant foods like fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans and grains to more meals throughout the day. Walnuts, for example, are a kitchen multi-tasker with uses well beyond baked goods. In fact, walnuts can be used as a simple, whole-food meat alternative. One ounce of walnuts contains important nutrients including 4 grams of protein, 2 grams of fiber, 2.5 grams of monounsaturated fat, 13 grams of polyunsaturated fat and 2.5 grams of essential omega-3 alphalinolenic acid. Try walnuts as an alternative to meat in recipes like Walnut Meatless Meatballs or Pizza with Plant-Based Walnut Crumble, and find more plant-forward recipes at walnuts.org/plantrecipes.

Walnut Meatless Meatballs

Total time: 42 minutes Servings: 4 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup minced onion 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1/2 cup California Walnuts, chopped 1/4 cup cooked brown rice 1/4 cup chopped roasted red peppers 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley 1 egg, beaten Preheat oven to 375 F and line baking sheet with parchment paper. In small skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and garlic; saute 1 minute. Add tomato paste and cook 1 minute. Transfer to food processor with walnuts, rice, roasted red peppers, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, parsley and egg. Pulse until combined but not mushy. Form into eight equal balls and place on prepared baking sheet. Cook 12 minutes, or until firm to touch. Serve with sauce of choice.

Walnut Meatless Meatballs

Pizza with Plant-Based Walnut Crumble

Total time: 38 minutes Servings: 4 Walnut Sausage Crumble: 1 cup California Walnuts 1/2 cup cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 1 tablespoon coconut aminos 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons fennel seeds 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon celery salt Walnut Sausage Pizza: 1 pound pizza dough 6 tablespoons pizza sauce 2/3 cup mozzarella cheese, divided Walnut Sausage Crumble, divided

Pizza with Plant-Based Walnut Crumble

6 tablespoons pesto 1/4 cup sliced small tomatoes fresh basil leaves shaved Parmesan cheese To make Walnut Sausage Crumble: In food processor, pulse walnuts, cannellini beans, coconut aminos, olive oil, fennel seeds, seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika and salt to sausage like consistency. To make Walnut Sausage Pizza: Preheat oven to 500 F and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Divide dough into four pieces and roll out into thin ovals; place on baking sheets. Spread two dough pieces with equal amounts pizza sauce, 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese and half of Walnut Sausage Crumble. Spread remaining dough pieces with pesto, remaining cheese, remaining Walnut Sausage Crumble and tomatoes. Bake 8 minutes, or until pizza edges are golden brown. Garnish with basil leaves and shaved Parmesan.

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Organizers of the CLARA Performing Arts Camp hope to host in-person sessions this summer but plans for a virtual camp have been made just in case.

Camp

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“Camp is my absolute favorite time of year,” said CLARA Education Outreach Director Emili Danz. “Last summer we were very proud of the virtual summer camp we created in response to COVID-19, but I am really looking forward to being in-person with our campers and getting to see — firsthand — their enthusiasm for discovering new performing arts forms.” “This was a fantastic experience,” wrote a parent whose child participated in the 2020 virtual camp. “Every day (our child) left happy and inspired by the creatives who shared their time and talents with the kids. You have left a lasting positive impact on our daughter. Thank you.” This will be the fifth year CLARA has offered youth summer programs, but the organization recognizes the continued presence of COVID-19 means this summer is not “business as usual.” While the intention is to offer an in-person camp, CLARA does have a digital camp contingency plan should continued increases in COVID-19 rates make an in-person camp against the best interests of artists and students. Camp will run 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday with drop off beginning as early as 8 a.m. Each day will include classes in dance, music and theater, with students learning more than 15 different performing arts disciplines during the twoweek camp and nine disciplines in the one-week camp. Tuition includes healthy snacks and daily lunch, all teaching supplies, class and performance materials, a reusable water bottle and a T-shirt. All camps take place at CLARA, 1425 24th St. in Midtown Sacramento. For more information and to register visit claramidtown.org/camp.

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“Woman with Two Parrots,” 2010, Betye Saar, mixed media collage on paperboard, Crocker Art Museum, gift of Emily Leff and James Davis III, 2017.67.7.

Legends

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Jr. in the 1960s, she began to create assemblage pieces that referenced politics, racism and racist symbols, technology and memory. She uses her trove of collected/found objects to make works of art infused with stories that have personal meaning or that reimagine racist memorabilia into symbols of empowerment. Like her mother, Lezley Saar (born 1953) imparts the titles of her artwork with significant meaning. Each piece, which is often a portrait, is “named” rather than “titled” and typically carries with it a short description of the figure. Saar is drawn to outcast characters that appear in literature and individuals who were forced to exist in two worlds during different historical eras. Often working in collage and painting, she mixes mythology and literature into a visual narrative.

The focus on personal reflection and assembly of objects found in Betye Saar’s works has been a touchstone in the career of her daughter Alison Saar (born 1956). Living and working in Los Angeles, Saar is a sculptor, painter and printmaker particularly interested in themes related to cultural prejudices, politics and family. She is inspired by African and Haitian folklore, mythology and contemporary African American life. The Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St. in Sacramento, features the world’s foremost display of California art and is renowned for its holdings of European master drawings and international ceramics. During its closure due to COVID-19, many online programs and activities are offered. Visit crockerart.org for more information about virtual programs.

“Torch Song from the Copacetic Portfolio,” 2019, Alison Saar, linocut on handmade Japanese Hamada kozo paper, Crocker Art Museum purchase with funds provided by the Marcy and Mort Friedman Acquisition Fund; and Janet Mohle-Boetani, MD, and Mark Manasse, 2019.60.5.

“Hades D.W.P. II,” 2016, Alison Saar, etched glass jars, water, dye, wood, cloth and ink transfer, electronics, found ladles and cups, Crocker Art Museum, gift of Loren G. Lipson, MD, 2018.3.

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SUZIE (A137620)

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APRICOT (A124386)

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