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January one of the driest Laney Griffo Tahoe Daily Tribune

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This 5.37-acre lot on Green Valley Road in Cameron Park is slated for new construction of a Grocery Outlet.

Traffic concerns addressed; Grocery Outlet moves ahead Eric Jaramishian Staff writer

development revision for Green Valley Station, submitted by Boos Development LLC Nov. 13, 2021, and approved by the El Dorado County Planning Commission Dec. 9, that allows the 16,061-square-foot market to be constructed as part of phase two of the development’s plan.

The appeal went to the county Board of Supervisors Jan. 25.

Bone brought to the board

A Grocery Outlet is now set to go into Cameron Park near the intersection of Winterhaven Drive and Green Valley Road despite an attempted appeal to block the project.

Representing a group called the Residents for a Safe Cameron Park, Sacramento-based attorney Robert Bone sought to halt the planned

concerns about traffic. Citing a traffic study conducted by Prism Engineering, Bone told the board that trip generations done through another study by Sacramentobased company Kimley-Horn are underestimated by using a trip rate used for larger multi-purpose shopping centers.

Bone also told the supervisors that overflowing queues from road n

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — Lake Tahoe saw record-breaking snowfall in December and January is experiencing historic weather too, but for different reasons. January 2022 was one of the driest in more than 50 years.

“The snow lab near Donner Summit recorded over 1 inch of precipitation and 9 inches of snow during the first week of January,” said Bryan Allegretto, a forecaster with ski conditions information service OpenSnow.

As of Jan. 27, average precipitation in the Tahoe Basin was 1.5 inches, according to the UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab. Records go as far back as 1970, since then 2014-15 was the driest January with only .35 inches of precipitation received.

January 1983-84 saw 1 inch, 1990-91 saw 1.02 inches and 2012-13 received 1.34 inches.

February might not be any better.

“Despite older models suggesting an increase in our moisture during the first half of February, it’s now looking like we’ll be exceedingly dry for the foreseeable future,” reported Central Sierra Snow Lab researchers.

The whole state of California is suffering from the lack of precipitation.

U.S. Drought Monitor shows the Tahoe region as experiencing moderate drought and most of the state as experiencing severe drought.

Because of December’s historic snowfall the Tahoe Basin still has snow on the mountains.

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RUSD president running for 5th Assembly seat News release Michael Gordon, president of the Rescue Union School District Board of Trustees, announced his candidacy for California’s 5th Assembly District Jan. 21.

“Across California PLACE ADDRESS LABEL HERE

and Assembly District 5, we’ve seen the consequences of government making decisions for parents,” Gordon, a Republican, states in a news release.

“I believe in school choice and the rights of parents to decide what’s best for their children.

We can’t let those liberties be taken away from us.

“I want to keep our communities safe and fight for an affordable California,” he continued. “I hope to be a voice of reason in the state Assembly, while representing our conservative values. If we are going to change California, we must change the people we send to Sacramento.”

Redrawn following the 2020 Census, District 5 includes Lincoln, Auburn and Georgetown to the north as well as El

Michael Gordon Dorado Hills, Placerville and Shingle Springs, along with communities south of there.

Gordon has been an educator for more than 20 years, primarily teaching high school in the San Juan Unified School District (Sacramento County).

He lives in El Dorado Hills with his wife Sara and their three children: Bo, 16, Berkeley, 12, and Briggs, 6.

For more information on Gordon’s campaign go to GordonforAssembly.com.

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ESSENTIALS OBITUARIES Obituaries on this page are written and paid for by the families or funeral homes. They are edited minimally by the Mountain Democrat. To submit an obituary, call (530) 622-1255, e-mail obits@mtdemocrat.net, fax (530) 344-5092, or visit mtdemocrat.com under “Submission Forms” at the bottom of the website. Include contact information with all submissions.

Philip Mocettini

Phil was a kind and giving person who lived a long and happy life. We miss his love, devotion and sense of humor!

We owe a debt of gratitude to exceptional caregivers including son Lou; grandson William and caregivers Michele, Krista, Sierra and Sutter Hospice.

Family graveside services were held on Nov. 13, 2021. In remembrance of Phil, the family would appreciate a donation to the Alzheimer Association, SPCA, or support one of Phil’s passions by recycling whenever possible.

We sadly report that Philip (PJ, Gus, Old Bird) Mocettini lost his battle with dementia Oct. 16, 2021 at the age of 94. Raised on a family ranch in Latrobe, Calif., he later served as a gunner in the Air Force. While stationed a Travis AFB he met his soulmate, Janis Horton. It was love at first sight! They married in 1955 and raised five children spanning six decades of devoted love and partnership.

Phil worked at Aerojet for 32 years and was a proud member of IAM (Machinists Union No. 946).

He served as the President of Union No. 946 on multiple occasions thus was involved in contract negotiations. After retiring he looked forward to the monthly retiree luncheons with friends made over the years. On the home front he found time to serve as Cub Pack 321 leader as well as various board positions for Del Campo Little League. Phil was a devoted father and husband who loved spending time with his family, camping, fishing, backpacking and hunting. In later years he and Janis spent most weekends attending sprint car races around northern California.

Phil and Janis were married 61 years before Janis preceded Phil in death in 2016. Surviving Phil are children Phil Jr. (wife Terry), Liz (husband Dan), Lou, Mick (wife Jan) and Becky (husband Bob); nine grandchildren; 10.5 great-grandchildren and several nephews and nieces. In addition to Janis, Phil was predeceased by his Swiss immigrant parents and five older siblings.

Gregg Harrington

Tod was born April 6, 1962 in Harbor City, Calif and passed into our dear Lord’s everlasting arms Jan. 26 in Placerville.

Tod is survived by his loving and forever dedicated mother Char Rossignol and his brother Craig Rossignol.

He lives on in the people who have been blessed to have him in their lives. People whose lives will be forever changed and pass on the gift of God that is Tod to future generations. We love you our dear son, brother, friend and inspiration. Though you are sadly missed, you are joyfully remembered. Until we meet again.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 4, 11 a.m., at Chapel of the Pines, 2855 Cold Springs Road, Placerville.

Gregg Gustave Harrington (BonEske) was born in Pasadena, Calif., on July 17, 1956 to the late John Douglas BonEske and Dora Nel Ellis (Dodie Harrington).

His family moved to the Pollock Pines area in the early 1960s shortly after his mother’s marriage to Bill Harrington. Gregg loved being a long time local and growing up in the mountains.

He built and worked on many homes in the area and was known for his quality work, creativity and craftsmanship. Throughout his life he enjoyed creating, building and sharing his artistic skills.

Gregg passed away in Warren, Ohio Jan. 23 after a lengthy battle with COPD. He is survived by his devoted wife of 41 years Tammie; children Ky Bessom, Lessa Ashwell, Sierra Haber, Tasian Harrington and Jenelle Harrington as well as four granddaughters and three grandsons; his father Bill Harrington; his sister Lynn Harrington and his niece Jerusha McRoberts in addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister Laurie Sullivan.

In lieu of flowers or attending a service, Gregg and his family request everyone pay a good deed forward in his memory.

July 17, 1956 – Jan. 22, 2022

April 6, 1962 – Jan. 26, 2022

Phyllis Anita Neidigh (Wardlaw) Sept. 28, 1932 – Dec. 9, 2021

Phyllis Anita Neidigh (Wardlaw) 89, one of the world’s BEST mothers and grandmothers passed away with her family by her side at Marshall Hospital in Placerville Dec. 9, 2021.

Phyllis was born on Sept. 28, 1932 in Alexander, Kan., to Chester and Edith Wardlaw. She is survived by her son Dan Sherman of Georgetown, Calif., three step-children, eight grandchildren, five stepgrandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and four step great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her second husband Warren Neidigh, her daughter Susan Williams and granddaughter Kristen Rodriguez (Williams). She was deeply loved by her family and immensely cherished by her grandchildren. She taught us the importance of family and unconditional love not only by her words but her actions as well. We know the heavens are rejoicing in her return but those of us who loved her on Earth are devastated and our world will never remain the same. Rest in peace, Grandma. We will always love you!

Carlan Virgil Meyer

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July 4, 1940 – Jan. 23, 2022

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Georgetown 55/41 Coloma 61/42 El Dorado Hills 59/38

Tod Anthony Rossignol

Placerville 56/40

Cameron Diamond Springs Park 57/40 58/38

Camino 53/38

Pollock Pines 45/29

Somerset 58/41 Fair Play 58/41

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Carlan was born at the Placerville Sanitorium and passed away at his ranch with his loved ones by his side and under Hospice Care. He was born to Carlos Meyer and Orphie Tirapelle. Later Orphie married Edward Tirapelle, who helped raise Carlan and gave him five siblings Mary Anne Hobe, Leon Tirapelle, Stephen Tirapelle, Thomas Tirapelle and Melissa Frenn.

Carlan attended a one room school house in Diamond Springs, graduated from El Dorado High School and was active in baseball, basketball, track and FFA. He played in the Sierra Foothill Loggers Semi-Pro Baseball as an infielder. Carlan continued his education at Cal Poly in Pomona and then finished his degrees at California State University, Sacramento in economics and agriculture. He worked at Stangland and West running heavy equipment and retired from El Dorado County 38 years later as a supervising appraiser.

He met Susan Frizzell and married in 1963, raising three children. Carlan coached Babe Ruth Baseball, Little League Baseball and was a Leader in 4-H for many years. He was president and an active member of the El Dorado Livestock Committee, Board Member of Placerville Fruit Growers, Farm Trails, Board Member of Farm Bureau, Grange, Volunteer Fireman, Resource Conservation District Board Member, El Dorado Union High School Alumni Association, Friends of the El Dorado County Fair, Fireman 5 Plus 4 and Knights of Columbus. He was deeply devoted to his family, friends and community.

Carlan was known as Papa, not only to his family but to friends of his grandchildren and great grandchildren, whom he left deep footprints in each of their lives. Carlan is survived by his wife Susan; children Monica (Scott) Huston, Veronica (Jim) Morgan and son Michael (Lori) Meyer; 10 grandchildren: Briana (Casey) Elderd, Bryson and Brent Huston, Tyson (Shantelle) Morgan and Taylor Morgan and Trevor (Ashley) Morgan, Carl (Brittney) Meyer and Clayton, Casondra and Hunter Meyer and 10 great-grandchildren with one more in April.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, Feb. 3. Rosary at 10:30 a.m. and mass at 11 a.m. with reception following at Saint Patrick Church in Placerville.

Lyle Wendell Raty

April 22, 1929 – Dec. 1, 2021

Lyle Wendell Raty passed peacefully at home Dec. 1, 2021.

Lyle was born in Idaho to Steve and Oma Raty April 22, 1929. In 1933 at Lyle’s age of 4 the Raty family of five brothers and one sister moved to Georgetown, Calif., to establish a ranch in the Meadowbrook area.

Steve Raty worked in the area gold mines while the children tended the ranch. Oma was a homemaker and Lyle would help her around the house getting in wood for the cookstove and he would work alongside his father on the ranch when Steve wasn’t working the mines. Lyle attended the one room Garden Valley School until his late teens and started work at Kelsey Lumber. He later worked for Georgetown Lumber. During the off season he had his own business cutting and selling firewood, splitting it and delivering to local clients.

He eventually worked for the U.S. Forest Service at the Georgetown Ranger Unit where he worked in fire control and recreation. He retired after 30 years with many awards and accolades. He loved the outdoors and his dogwood trees.

He had many hobbies, a few of which were bottle digging, gold panning and after retirement he became Georgetown’s Mr. Fix it. People would bring mowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, washers and dryers to him for repair. He enjoyed fixing things and helping people and was known as a “backyard mechanic” as he always kept the family’s cars serviced and repaired. Lyle loved to entertain his friends and family with bits of songs and sayings from the past and inventing metal puzzles and button spin toys for the kids.

Lyle married Patricia Dougherty in 1950 and they would raise five children. Lyle is preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 60 years, Patricia and five brothers, one daughter-in-law and one grandson.

He is survived by his sister Joyce; children Carla, Nora, Jess, Janell and Charmen and their spouses; 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was a very loving brother, husband, father, uncle and friend. He is dearly missed by all. Lyle’s motto in life was “most people eat to live but I live to eat.” He loved food and was not picky. If he saw you in a restaurant, he would greet you by saying “Have a bite for me ...” A memorial service will be planned at a later date. In lieu of a gathering at this time, we invite you to leave a memory you may have or words you would like to share at the Dignity Memorial link at: dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/placerville-ca/lyleraty-10472118f or the Lyle Raty family, PO Box 195, Georgetown, CA 95634 If you’re out and about enjoying your favorite meal “Have a bite for Lyle.”

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Tax collector: Apply soon to postpone property tax n Fire victims added to property

tax postponement program News release

The deadline for eligible homeowners to apply for California’s Property Tax Postponement Program is Feb. 10. New this year is that homeowners affected by wildfire have been granted an extension to file until May 11, according to K. E. Coleman, El Dorado County’s treasurertax collector.

Coleman advises homeowners to not delay in submitting an application for the program. “This program is very popular and funding is limited,” states Coleman in a news release. Applications are processed in the order received.

The Property Tax Postponement Program, administered by the state Controller’s Office, allows eligible homeowners to postpone payment of property taxes on their primary residence.

To be eligible homeowners must:

• Be at least 62, or blind, or have a disability • Own and occupy the home • Have a total household income of $45,810 or less • Have at least 40% equity in the home • Have no reverse mortgage on the property and meet other program requirements Repayment under the Property Tax Postponement Program becomes due when the homeowner moves, sells, transfers title, defaults, refinances, dies or obtains a reverse mortgage.

The application packet and instructions are found on Controller’s Office website at sco. ca.gov/ardtax_prop_tax_postponement.html. For more information call (800) 952-5661 or e-mail postponement@sco.ca.gov.

Requirements are subject to change without notice if the law is revised.

In the 2020-21 tax year California homeowners were able to postpone more than $4.3 million in residential property taxes. Participants must reapply each year and demonstrate they continue to meet eligibility requirements.

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crime log The following was taken from Placerville Police Department logs:

Jan. 20 7:18 a.m. A 43-year-old man was arrested on Placerville Drive after he refused to sign a citation for starting a campfire.

7:08 p.m. A bicycle was reported stolen on Pacific Street. The bicycle was blue with a red and black phone holder on the handlebars.

Jan. 21 12:39 p.m. A 30-year-old man who resisted officers was arrested on Coloma Street.

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5:20 p.m. A 34-year-old woman was taken into custody on Broadway on suspicion of public intoxication.

Jan. 22 7:38 p.m. A 43-year-old woman causing a disturbance at a grocery store on Placerville Drive was reportedly in possession of two meth pipes and cited and released.

Jan. 24 2:17 p.m A 61-year-old man with a warrant out for his arrest was taken into custody on Broadway.

Jan. 25 9:38 a.m. A 34-year-old man with an outstanding felony warrant was arrested on Pierroz Road. He was also reportedly in possession of a controlled substance for sale.

12:14 p.m. A 32-year-old man was cited for trespassing on Placerville Drive.

Jan. 26 2:57 p.m. A 36-year-old man was arrested on Placerville Drive on a felony warrant.

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pockets at the Cambridge Road and Green Valley Road and Cameron Park Drive and Green Valley Road intersections would create safety hazards — narrow lanes, encroaching traffic flows into bikes lanes, etc.

Bone further claimed the study doesn’t correctly calculate level of service and delay, regular turning movement and peak-hour traffic calculation; he recommended 15-minute traffic count intervals are needed.

“It is a matter of getting it right,” Bone said. “It’s not a matter of ramming something through just because it satisfies somebody’s interest or some individual developers interest in moving forward with the project.”

Bone also sent the county a document stating that air quality and pollutants were also concerns.

Matt Weir, representing Kimley-Horn, said his company used pre-COVID data and proper methodology, also used

by Caltrans, to establish traffic conditions pre-Grocery Outlet

and calculations for post-Grocery Outlet, which yielded little difference in traffic patterns.

Weir also said the method for calculating peak-hour traffic was appropriate, explaining, “The lower the peak-hour, the more ‘peaky’ traffic conditions are used.” Using another peakhour factor calculation would wrongfully establish better traffic calculations than what would be true, he told the board.

Andrew Grundman, environmental attorney and director of Protect CEQA, who advocates California Environmental Quality Act abuse from special interest groups, said his firm had already worked with the county on traffic concerns, stating “Every single concern we had was addressed, including transportation and traffic safety.

“From what I can see, this sounds like this is rehashing the same issues that we already raised two years ago and (have) been addressed by the county,” Grundman continued.

He testified his firm was satisfied with the project and

gave his approval to the Planning Commission.

“It seems unfair to subject the project proponents and the county staff and your time to what we have already brought to the attention of the county and has been resolved,” Grundman said.

County Department of Transportation engineer Natalie Porter said the county’s report yielded little to no problems regarding the traffic queues and that DOT will annually monitor the left-turn pocket for any potential hazards.

Those who spoke during public comment seemed unfazed

by Bone’s concerns, touting the Grocery Outlet as “much needed.”

The original adopted planned development for Green Valley Station was approved on Jan. 26, 2006, by the Planning Commission.

The Board of Supervisors ultimately voted 4-1 to deny Bone’s appeal with District 2 Supervisor George Turnboo casting the holdout vote.

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“December was so big that we (were) still at 148% of average snowfall at the end of January, even without any more snow,” Allegretto said.

Nevada Natural Resources Conservation Service’s water supply specialist Jeff Anderson is not giving up hope for more snow. He pointed out that 1991, which also had a dry January, saw snow later in the season.

Good Samaritans the vehicle.

Presenting Scarborough and Reinke with Good Samaritan Awards at the Jan. 25 meeting of the fire district’s board of directors, Garden Valley Fire Chief Wes Norman said, “It is my belief that without intervention the occupant of the vehicle would have sustained

“In terms of snowpack it is interesting that 1991 had a huge miracle March. The Tahoe Basin snowpack went from 18% of median on March 1 up to 77% of median by April 1,” Anderson said. March 1, 1991, saw the lowest snowpack on record.

“On the other hand, 2015 (the driest January on record) ended up with the lowest April 1 snowpack on record at just 9% of median.”

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Emergency responders from Cal Fire and Georgetown and Garden Valley fire arrived on scene to find the driver sustained only minimal injuries.

Scarborough comes from a long line of firefighters and Reinke is an ICU nurse

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“It is a pleasure to live in a community with individuals like you,” said Mark Spaugh on behalf of the Garden Valley Fire Protection District Board of Directors.

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2022 President’s Message Adam Anderson

I would like to express what an honor it is to serve as the El Dorado County Chamber President in 2022. It’s an honor because I get to associate with people with big dreams. Some dream of rainbows and orchards, some kicking ants, some doing MORE for those with special needs and some dream of guarding wealth.

Some play big parts and some little parts, but we all weave together into the fabric of our community to make a beautiful tapestry. It’s a privilege to associate with each of you.

The Chamber is all about fostering the green shoots of our local economy-those people that wake up in the middle of the night with ideas, the next business and community leaders. I’m not so naive to think every green shoot will make it, only those with the biggest imaginations and most persistence will. We need to do all we can to clear the way and support the next generation of leaders.

We all have our own visions and dreams. Let’s not be so focused on how we think things should be that we don’t consider or we even discount others’ dreams and

visions. There is room for all of us and consumers will sort out what works and what doesn’t.

I spend my life studying the economy for a living so I’m always looking for growth and value. I have found from my observation and studies that when there is cooperation, consideration, and stability, there is prosperity; when there is divisiveness, contention, and conflict, there will be hardship.

I would like to give a shout out to our El Dorado County teachers, especially to one that instilled a love of math in my wife, who in turn, instilled a love of math in my children. I know it’s not everyone’s favorite subject, but we love it because the answers are absolute and not abstract.

I would like to leave you with an absolute mathematical truth. With division you have less, with addition you have more. I know that may be simplistic, but I encourage you to think about that and think about how you can add to the tapestry of our wonderful El Dorado County community.

UCAN Update AB 1400/ACA 11 (single payer healthcare).

While AB 1400 has some traction in the Assembly, ACA 11, the funding mechanism/ tax increase, has less support. As reported in Cal Matters, Gov. Newsom has softened in his support for single payer, opting for his current incremental approach toward “universal coverage.” Both bills will likely be approved in Assembly Appropriations and head to the floor before the end of the month. We’ll want to engage Asm. Cooley and Asm. Cooper on these bills.

Budget request re: U/I fund Business organizations have successfully encouraged Gov. Newsom to include $3B in funding to begin to pay back the unemployment insurance fund deficit,

Business Luncheon Join Executive Director Elena DeLacy of the American River Conservancy (ARC) as she introduces the vital work of a land trust in El Dorado and Placer counties.

For nearly 33 years, ARC has been preserving healthy ecosystems in the American River and Cosumnes River watersheds though environmental conservation, stewardship, and education. Elena will discuss the Conservancy’s land acquisitions, restoration work, public programs, special events, and more. She will extend a welcome to visit landmark Wakamatsu Farm located in Placerville during several upcoming public events, including the grand opening ribbon-cutting celebration of ARC’s new Education Center on April 2 and ARC’s Chamber Mixer on July 28.

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owed to the federal government. If funds aren’t sufficiently repaid, a tax increase will likely be imposed on California businesses to shore up the debt…a debt incurred by the state at no fault of business/employers.

We’ll want to connect with Assembly and Senate budget committees to urge the legislature to keep the funding as suggested by the Governor.

AB 820 (Cooley) re: COVID – tax incentives for small business loans.

Asm. Cooley’s staff says committee staff had no substantive questions and, as the bill does have fiscal implications, the bill will likely be placed on suspense to be taken up later in the month with all other bills with fiscal impact.

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Representing our Business Community The following individuals have sworn to represent the El Dorado County Chamber membership and the community by serving on the EDC Chamber Board of Directors.

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FEBRUARY Chamber 2022 Champions:

FEBRUARY CALENDAR Gold Bug Park & Mine Weekends. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Adults $10, Children 6-17 $6, 5 and under is free! www.goldbugpark.org Smith Flat House “Pickin on the Patio” Weekly on Thursdays. Thursday night’s music in the courtyard from 6 – 8pm!! Come join us on our patio! Dinner reservations highly recommended. www.smithflathouse.com/events.

The Green Room Social Club Live music from local and national touring acts. Thurs: 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m., Fri / Sat 11:30 a.m. – 11 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Mon: 11 – 9. Online reservations — clubgreenroom.com or call 530-3447490. 251 Main St., Placerville.

Feb 05 Out of the Ashes Fundraiser Presented by the West Slope Foundation, wineries from Fair Play and Creekside Cork and Brew. This wine and appetizer pairing will have more than 15 local wineries pouring with appetizers and small bites prepared by Creekside Cork and Brew. Event will also feature live music, silent auction, live auction and more with funds assiting Caldor Fire victims. 4 – 7 p.m. Skinner Vineyards and Winery, Somerset. Tickets on W. Slope Foundations FaceBook page or by emailing westslopefoundation.events@gmail.com Feb 05 Sierra Wildlife Rescue Volunteering Open House 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Meet SWR volunteers and discover volunteer opportunities in direct animal care and support services. 777 Pleasant Valley Road, Diamond Springs. Call 530-621-2020 for more information.

Feb 5 Create Your Own – Blend Your Own 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Dive deep into the process of making wine with the owners of Conduit wine, a new natural winery and vineyard, located in the Sierra Foothills / Fair Play wine growing region. www.eventbrite.com/e/create-your-own-cuvee-blend-your-own-bottle-tickets-237670377497 for more information.

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tasting experience! We will taste through 8 library wines, barrel tastings, and our newest release, Foreplay 18! Every ticket includes a bottle of Foreplay 18 to take home, along with delectable appetizers to accompany your tasting. This event will take place in our Private Wine Cave Dining Room, space is limited so book your tickets today! www.toogoodwinery.com/calendar Feb 6 Mindfulness Nature Hike 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Join local mindfulness instructor Berry Crawford for a peaceful and silent mindful nature walk at the historic Wakamatsu farm. Wakamatsu was the first Japanese settlement in North America. www.arconservancy.org/event/ Feb 6, & 13 Private Port Tastings 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. These are sell out tastings…Reserve a spot for one of our private port tastings we will be holding BACK IN THE TOOGOOD WINE CAVE!! For the first time ever you will be able to taste 12 ports all in one visit! Ports will be paired with an assortment of cheeses and sweet bites. This tasting will be limited to only 12 people for each date. See dates to choose from, with two tastings at 11:30 am & 2pm. Only $30.00 per person. www. toogoodwinery.com/calendar Feb 10 -14 Wine & Cheese Valentine’s Celebration 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Join us at Toogood Cellars where we will be offering 5 different cheeses expertly paired with wine & port! We can’t wait to see you out! Reservations are not required, but are preferred for larger groups. $15 - Flight & Cheese Pairing. $10 - Club Member Flight & Cheese Pairing. *Cheeses provided by Dedrick’s Cheese*. www.toogoodwinery.com/calendar Feb 11 Ties and Tiaras Valentines Dance 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Cameron Park CSD. Only $30 per couple and it includes dinner, dessert, photo booth and a live DJ! Each additional child is $10. Dinner will be pizza and fruit salad. There will also be punch, juice, water, sodas and cookies. If you or your child has a food allergy, please be sure to answer the question while registering. www.cameronpark.org/special-events-7178cad Feb 12-13 Sip it. Blend it, Cork it.

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Taste wines straight from the barrel, sample our winemaker blends for inspiration, craft a delicious potion, and bot-

tle your creation to take home! Step 1: Pick your day - Saturday, February 12, or Sunday, February 13. Step 2: Choose a time - 10 am – 12 pm, 12:30 – 2:30 pm or 3 – 5 pm. Step 3: Prepare to be a winemaker! Your ticket includes wine tasting, logo glass, one bottle of your own blend, and discounts on tasting room wine purchases. Tickets are $50 per person, $40 for club members. www. boegerwinery.com/events Feb 13 Valentines Brunch 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and what better way to celebrate than enjoying some brunch and a mimosa (or multiple mimosas ;)) at our beautiful winery?? Capital Sierra Catering will be here serving up some delicious food and your first mimosa is included in the price! More mimosas and all of our other wines are available for purchase. We will have sparkling wine specials going all weekend. **Space is limited and reservations are required by Feb 9th!** For more details or to make a reservation, please call the tasting room 530-622-7221. www. sierravistawinery.com/event Feb 13 Free Pre-Valentine’s Day Line Dancing 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Come and celebrate with us for our free pre-Valentine’s Day Line Dancing! Instruction from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m with an open dance floor afterwards. Take advantage on our dessert special. Visit www.rr-bnb.com/ or call 530-333-2400 for more information.

Feb 27 “She Said YES to the Dresses” 1 – 4 p.m. Join us for a Vintage wedding dress fashion show and tea at the Placerville Shakespeare Club, 2940 Bedford Ave. Doors open at 12 noon with tea & show beginning at 1 p.m. There will be door prizes and a silent auction. Tickets are $20. Call Peg at 530-957-2402 Or Linda at 530-647-1355. In addition to the many wedding dresses being shown, there will be a special wedding dress originally handmade and worn by PSC member Peg Randall’s grandmother, Freda Johnson, in 1907. Guests are encouraged to dress up as they would for a wedding!

For more information on these and other events, visit www. visiteldorado.com Event date, time, cost or locations are subject to change. Prior to attending an event please confirm the information.

El Dorado County’s 4th Annual Tourism Summit Was An Unquestionable Success The hospitality community came together on January 21, 2022 for the

Tourism Summit hosted by The El Dorado County Visitors Authority. The only event of its kind in the area, the El Dorado County Tourism Summit concentrated on the Road to Recovery. The day started off with a presentation focusing on what is new in 2022 and how businesses can partner with the El Dorado County Visitors Authority

by Jody Franklin, Executive Director. The presentation also shared detailed insights into El Dorado County visitor demographics, behavior and inspiration compiled from a website influence study conducted between August 2020 and April 2021.

The next topic covered how to work with International and Inbound Tour Operators by Lena Ross, Director of Product Development, America 4 You LLC. This company is a receptive tour operator specializing in “soft” adventure travel like ranch vacations, river rafting, National Park adventures, Native American culture, and winter adventures.

The keynote speaker for the day was Lynn Carpenter, Vice President of Marketing for Visit California. Lynn oversees all of Visit California’s marketing, including advertising, cooperative promotions, travel trade, web and interactive, and publications. Her presentation offered valuable information regarding El Dorado County, Gold Country and California visitation. Lynn showcased how Visit California pivoted during the pandemic and the recovery response after the Caldor fire.

After lunch, attendees heard from Josh Wray, Destination Optimization Program Specialist for Miles Partnership. Josh’s presentation offered invaluable insights into getting your business noticed online. He explained that marketing to drive demand is only half of the equation to bring visitors back to our communities. Travelers are researching California destinations across numerous major travel discovery and planning platforms (Google, Yelp, TripAdvisor etc.) and what they find will either inspire the confidence that leads to conversion or inadvertently turn people away. Attendees learned how the California Digital Optimization program is meeting consumers where they are and expanding the role of Gold Country DMOs to organically influence these touchpoints. Local businesses learned five essential – and completely free – things to do to enhance how your business appears across the major travel-planning platforms.

The final presentation for the day was given by Denise Páne, Founder and CEO of Access Design Studio, the leading expert in ADA compliant, accessible websites for the hospitality industry. Her lively and interactive presentation went beyond being sued and included ways hospitality businesses can increase profits and guest loyalty with ADA compliant, accessible websites.

Throughout the day attendees took advantage of the opportunity to ask questions, interact with each other and the presenters. The event ended with a El Dorado Wine Reception designed for partnership development and networking.

Federal OSHA Withdraws Mandatory Vax-or-Test Rule, Cal/OSHA Updates COVID-19 ETS Guidance These days, there’s no shortage of COVID-19-related news and developments for employers to keep up with — and last week brought not just one, but two developments.

First up, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is withdrawing the vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard (OSHA ETS), effective January 26, 2022. Second, the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has updated its comprehensive Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) FAQ page yet again.

Here’s a rundown of each update.

Federal OSHA’s ETS Withdrawal As previously reported, the OSHA ETS had a rough road since it was first published on November 5, 2021. It was immediately subject to numerous legal challenges and, the day after it was published, was halted by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. After the case was transferred to the Sixth Circuit, that court lifted the stay and allowed the OSHA ETS to go into effect — and then multiple parties filed emergency motions with the U.S. Supreme Court to block its enforcement, which is exactly what the high court did.

In its opinion issued January 13, 2022, the Supreme Court determined that the argument about OSHA lacking the statutory authority to issue such a broad, sweeping mandate under its emergency

powers is likely to succeed at trial.

As such, allowing OSHA to enforce its ETS while litigation continues would cause irreparable harm to the challengers, so it put the OSHA ETS on hold (again) while litigation continued.

After evaluating the Supreme Court’s decision, OSHA decided to withdraw its ETS rather than litigate the matter in the Sixth Circuit, which would likely be followed by another appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. OSHA noted, however, that while it’s withdrawing the ETS “as an enforceable emergency temporary standard,” the agency is not withdrawing the ETS as a proposed rule — it “is prioritizing its resources to focus on finalizing a permanent COVID-19 Healthcare Standard.”

At the moment, it’s unclear what the standard might look like, but, as a permanent standard, there will be a lengthy, and likely contentious, notice and comment period, which will allow stakeholders to participate in rulemaking.

Cal/OSHA’s Latest COVID-19 ETS Updates At the state level, Cal/OSHA continues to update its guidance on the recently revised and readopted COVID-19 ETS that went into effect January 14, 2022. At that time, Cal/ OSHA provided fact sheets and revision FAQs. Then, on January 24, 2022, it updated its comprehensive ETS FAQ page to both integrate information about the revised ETS and try to clarify some lingering questions about:

• Use of at-home tests; and • Recent quarantine and isolation period changes based on California Department of Public Health recommendations.

For example, in some circumstances, a COVID-19 case can return to work in compliance with the ETS and CDPH guidance while still within the definition of “high-risk exposure period.” Cal/OSHA’s latest update clarifies that, as long as that person complies with the return-

to-work requirements, then people who spend 15 minutes or more within six feet of that person will not be considered to have a “close contact” under the ETS. Employers can review the latest FAQs and additional Cal/OSHA COVID-19 ETS guidance on the agency’s ETS resources page.

by James W. Ward, J.D.; Employment Law Subject Matter Expert/Legal Writer and Editor, CalChamber

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hen I came to the United States from Russia, I had no idea how difficult making my way would be. I was working full time and often long days to make ends meet. I knew a college degree would advance Viktoria Isaeva my career and better my quality of life, but after looking into several University of California and California State University programs, I couldn’t make them work with my busy work schedule and my lack of financial support.

Given these limitations, I didn’t think a degree was possible for me — until I discovered my online university.

My university allowed me to study at home, on my own time and at my own pace. While I was able to qualify for a federal Pell Grant to help cover the cost of tuition, no state aid was available to me because California does not provide financial aid for adult learners who attend online universities.

Because of this flexibility provided by my online university and federal support provided by grant funding, today I have a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in accounting and am preparing to take my CPA license exam later this year. As a result, I make far more money than I did previously and I also contribute more to my community and the state in higher taxes.

Immigrants come to America because it is the country of opportunity. We want to change our lives for the better. California legislators should recognize that members of this hard-working community need online higher education options in order to contribute more to their communities and better provide for their families.

It is time for the state to treat students attending online universities as equals to their peers attending traditional brick and mortar institutions in California. After all, we pay the same taxes as any other Californian yet we’re penalized for our choice of college, despite living and working in the state while enrolled.

California should not limit residents who wish to pursue higher education to brick and mortar institutions that have limited online options and strict course schedules that often don’t realistically correlate for adults who work one or more jobs to make ends meet. We ought to open doors to create opportunities for those who want to study and make their lives better and make lives better for others.

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Letters to the Editor Executive order EDITOR: he Republicans, plus two, have failed the John Lewis and Freedom to Vote Acts. Now, the president must enact them by executive order.

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Commendations to firefighters EDITOR: ur firefighters were heroic in their battling the explosive Caldor Fire on the ground.

Firefighters put their lives on the line to protect others from the ravages of wildfires. In fact, 16 firefighters were injured while fighting the raging Caldor Fire. Some were seriously injured.

In the recent Tamarack Fire, a group of firefighters barely escaped being hemmed in and killed by that wildfire.

Fighting wildfires is a dangerous thing. Firefighters have been killed in the past fighting wildfires in El Dorado County.

On the Western Slope firefighters did an amazing job of protecting homes and communities threatened by the racing and ravaging Caldor Fire. As the fire raced toward Pleasant Valley, our firefighters were able to stop it before it overran Pleasant Valley.

Without their efforts, Pleasant Valley would have been burned to ashes.

There are numerous homes and several communities along Sly Park Road from Holiday Market at Mount Aukum Road all the way up to Jenkinson Lake. As the fire raced toward Sly Park Road, our firefighters were able to keep it from destroying the homes and communities along this road and from destroying the homes by Jenkinson Lake.

By building fire breaks on the south side of the Caldor Fire, firefighters were able to prevent Omo Ranch and the homes in the area from being destroyed.

Firefighters on the south side of the Caldor Fire also built firebreaks that extended from Omo Ranch east to Highway 88. They were able to keep the Caldor Fire from jumping to the south and east side of the highway from its junction with Omo Ranch Road all the way to Silver Lake and beyond. They

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Along Highway 50, although the Caldor Fire bore down on Kyburz, firefighters were able to keep Kyburz from burning. Also along Highway 50, the fire was approaching Strawberry and firefighters were able to hold the fire and prevent Strawberry Lodge and the homes in the vicinity from being turned to ashes.

In the South Lake Tahoe Basin, when the Caldor Fire jumped over Echo Summit and down the cliffs into the Tahoe Basin many thought the city of South Lake Tahoe was gone. But firefighters there were able to hold this raging wildfire and keep the city and surrounding communities from burning.

We greatly appreciate firefighters who risk life and limb to protect us from the ravages of wildfires. The massive damages caused by the Caldor Fire would have been horrifically worse if it were not for them.

CURTISS WEIDMER Former El Dorado County health officer

California water problems EDITOR: hirty-four trillion gallons of rainwater have fallen on California since the start of the hydrologic year, which started Oct. 1. It took three months to surpass the entire total of 2021. The question is, what is California going to do with this water?

Unfortunately, what they should do and what they most likely will do are two completely different paths. It will all depend on whether the State Water Resources Control Board decides to show up and do its job.

Should they come to the correct conclusion and allow our 1,500 reservoirs to fill and hold the water they could contain, we could reliably supply water to the millions of homes in need for years to come and have a cushion for projected dry years. Allowing our reservoirs to stay at a capacity that allows for the snowpack to comfortably merge into the water supply is a necessity that Californians have been denied for far too long.

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new pre-K education ith Demoinfrastructure, crats’ requiring, by some multiestimates, around trillion50,000 new teachers, dollar Build Back Better plus classrooms, etc. initiative hitting a wall It is an indication of in the U.S. Senate, either the quality or President Joe Biden the honesty of thought has suggested that going on that Democrats components of the bill want to spend hundreds be advanced separately. of billions at a time One of these Star Parker when the nation is components is a plan already deeply in debt for government funded for a massive new, basically untested universal pre-K schooling. It would concept, to which, on paper, the fund school for some 6 million federal government is only committed children ages 3 and 4.

Federal funds would be provided for for six years.

What exactly are the merits of the six years, the first three funded 100% idea? by the federal government, with the Research indeed shows benefits share provided by states increasing up from a well-structured pre-K to 40% by year six.

Total cost estimate generated by the program. But absent are solid bill’s sponsors is $200 billion. conclusions of lasting benefits. Most But like the entire Build Back Better likely to benefit are low-income, Plan, the cost estimate is far below disadvantaged children. But providing reality. pre-K investment and then sending these children off to the broken Who will believe that the plan will K-12 public schools in these same die after six years? neighborhoods is ridiculous.

American Enterprise Institute Let’s turn to Nobel Prize-winning analysts suggest a more realistic price University of Chicago economist tag should be around $500 billion.

James Heckman, a highly regarded We’re talking here about adding expert on the importance of early hundreds of billions of dollars of The Mountain Democrat welcomes letters up to 300 words. Letters may be edited. We reserve the right to edit submissions. Include your name, address and phone number for verification purposes.

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“No public preschool program can provide the environments and the parental love and care of a functioning family and the lifetime benefits that ensue.”

— Nobel Prize-winning University of Chicago economist James Heckman child development.

When asked about universal pre-K in a recent interview, Heckman replied, “I have never supported universal pre-school. ... Public preschool programs can potentially compensate for the home environments of disadvantaged children. No public preschool program can provide the environments and the parental love and care of a functioning family and the lifetime benefits that ensue.”

Heckman added, “The family is the source of life and growth.

Families build values, encourage (or discourage) their children in school and out. Families — far more than schools — create or inhibit life opportunities. ... Schools can only partially compensate for the damage done to the children by dysfunctional families.”

But even if we accept Heckman’s observations, we’re still left with big questions.

What is our understanding now

of family and what is deemed to be dysfunctional? Woke culture will condemn any defense of traditional values and therefore our traditional idea of family.

Recently Pew Research surveyed displacement of the traditional family with alternative lifestyles, such as cohabitation, increasing number of Americans delaying marriage, singleparent households and same-sex marriage. When Pew pollsters asked whether the growing alternatives to the traditional family are a good or bad thing, in 2010, 32% said it made “no difference.” By 2019, 45% said it made “no difference.”

The one option for 3- and 4-yearolds to receive education in a traditional framework is church schools. But this one option is not available through the Democrat pre-K mega-funding program. Democrats are just interested in options that are basically extensions of public schools.

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expanding financial aid grants to online university students makes financial sense for our state. By lifting the barriers to access like scheduling and financial limitations, more adults can thrive. I hope our lawmakers recognize this and expand grant funding to adult online learners so that more people have the opportunity to improve their quality of life and contribute more to this country that has given us so much.

Viktoria Isaeva is a Placerville resident and aspiring CPA.

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Facilities that are used primarily for “sectarian instruction or religious worship” don’t qualify, per Biden. This despite government data indicating about one-quarter of parents participating in child care send their child to a church-related facility.

The bottom line is that, once again, what Democrats really want, this time in the name of child care, is the government-funded progressive

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opportunities for those who can’t make the time to attend in-person classes. There are high-quality institutions like the one I attended whose students deserve equal access to state-sponsored financial aid. It is time our state student financial aid grant guidelines be adjusted to meet the needs of today’s adult learners and the 21st century digital economy.

Online higher education works. It doesn’t just work for immigrants like me; it works for busy adults throughout the state. As a professional accountant now, I can confidently say that

takeover of our lives.

The multi-billion-dollar Democrat universal pre-K program should meet the same fate as the Build Back Better legislation of which it was a part.

It should be stopped.

Star Parker is president of the Center for Urban Renewal and Education and host of the weekly television show “Cure America with Star Parker.”

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

Fleet Reserve Assoc, Br 275, Active Duty or Retired Veterans, USN, USMC, Coast Guard. Regular meeting on 4th Wednesday each month, social 5:30 pm, dinner 6:00 pm, and meeting 7:00 pm.

Veterans Memorial Building 130 Placerville Drive, contact Larry (530) 677-3925 Save America Freedom Car Caravan. Bring your flags support Conservative Values First Saturday of every month. Hwy 50 Ray Lawyer Park and Ride, Placerville to Watt Ave and back. Meet 11:30A.M. Depart 12:00 noon 530-240-5896 GOLD RUSH CHORUS now welcomes both men and women to share the joy of singing four-part harmony in the barbershop style.

To learn more or to book a performance, call Howard at (530) 647-6513 or Kent (530) 651-3575 Hangtown Women’s TENNIS Club. Women of every level welcome! Come play for fun & exercise! $30 annual membership includes monthly lessons. Weds 9-11 am. El Dorado High School courts, Acacia St., Placerville.

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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.

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KNOW Stellar student Congratulations to Christian Pothast of El Dorado Hills, who made the fall 2021 Seton Hall University Dean’s List.

Feb. 2 Vitalant will host a Shingle Springs Community blood drive, 1:30-5:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 3821 Quest Court. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment at donors. vitalant.org and use blood drive code SMFM551 or call Vitalant at (877) 258-4825 and mention the same blood drive code. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space allows.

Feb. 3 Mills Station Arts & Culture Center, 10191 Mills Station Road in Rancho Cordova, presents Quilt Codes: Fact or Folklore – A look through glass, beads and quilts, Feb. 3-19. An Artist talk with Celeste Budd and Johyne Geran is in the upstairs gallery at 6 p.m. Feb. 10. For more information visit rmacc.org.

Daisy Caire performs at 5 p.m. and AJ Lee & Blue Summit take the stage at 9 p.m. at The Green Room, 251 Main St. in Placerville.

For more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

Feb. 4 El Dorado Musical Theatre presents “Frozen Jr.” at the Oak Ridge High School theater, 1120 Harvard Way in El Dorado Hills.

Performances run Feb. 4-13. For tickets and more information visit edmt.info.

Tiffani Shiro with Lisa Bond & Hugh Hoeger perform at 5 p.m. and Water Tower takes the stage at 9 p.m. at The Green Room, 251 Main St. in Placerville. For more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

Deb Smith performs, 8-11 p.m. at Placerville Public House, 305 Main St. in Placerville. For more information visit placervillepublichouse.com.

Feb. 5 Sierra Wildlife Rescue hosts a volunteering open house, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 777 Pleasant Valley Road in Diamond Springs.

For more information call (530) 621-4661 or visit sierrawildliferescue.org.

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Allyson Jolly, Jenna Williams, Alyssa Seeley, Tori Alger, Kylie York attend a fellow troop member’s play at Sutter Street Theatre in Folsom.

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riends are the family you choose” certainly rings true for longtime members of Girl Scout Troop 1407.

Formed more than 10 years ago by a mom and seven third-graders, the troop members were Brownies at the time — all close friends then and even closer friends today as Ambassadors. Their commitment to one another — as well as to newer members in the troop — is strong, staying together throughout their elementary school days, middle school years and now when college applications and finals loom. The girls are wrapping up their final months as high school seniors.

Victoria Alger is one of the last girls to join, coming to Troop 1407 during her freshmen year. “I love how close we all are and our dedication to Girl Scouts. It is rare to find older girls in Girl Scouts and it is even more rare to have a troop stay together all the way up until high school,” she told the Mountain Democrat. “I was a late joining member and they were all extremely kind and accepting of me. Overall, I am a part of a very dedicated and kind troop.”

These Girl Scouts are kindred spirits, according to Co-Troop Leader Diane Williams, who noted they are all academic honor students at Ponderosa and Christian Brothers high schools, many take AP classes and some are dually enrolled in college courses.

Their plans after high school include attending a four-year college or university and four members have completed or are working toward earning their Girl Scout Gold Award, another impressive feat.

“This is an awesome group of girls. I love them,” Williams told the Mountain Democrat, sharing Girl Scout statistics on why this is not an ordinary troop. “Only 3% of Girl Scouts who start as Daisies or Brownies make it to Ambassador; only 6% of eligible Girl Scouts nationwide earn the prestigious Gold Award. n

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Jenna Williams, Allyson Jolly and Alexis Tenorio participate in the El Dorado County Veterans Day ceremony.

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njoy the drive to Rock Creek Nature Trail 7 miles out of Nevada City off Highway 20. There you find a wooden sign for the Washington Ridge Conservation Camp. Take the access Mary West road slowly and follow Outdoor columnist it around. You will see a sign for Rock Creek Nature Trail.

The drive among the trees to get to the trailhead is lovely. You can leave the city and highway behind and feel the peace and quiet of nature.

The trailhead has ample parking, a restroom and message board. The trail is to your left beginning with a section of handrail to get you started. If the information sheets are available you can follow the numbered signs and marvel at the variety of trees in the area. Take time to stop on the bridge over the creek and close your eyes. The sound of the water, the bird calls, croaking frogs and the wind through the trees is a natural symphony.

On these cold days of winter, when accessible, bring an extra layer to stay warm. The shafts of light that stream through the tall pines gives a majestic feel to the trail. There is so much to see in every direction. The decay of fallen trees covered in moss and lichen, hanging vines that reach to the tops of the tallest pines and the serpentine path of the creek opens up small sand bars to share a wider view. Making this a very special place to simply be.

Rock Creek Nature Trail is a multi-use trail. I have only seen a mountain biker once. I have only seen other hikers on one other occasion.

To drive out, retrace your drive and come out on Highway 20 about 2 miles above what used to be the Ol’ Republic Roadhouse or you can turn right on the paved road that takes you back out to Highway 20. This section of road meanders through the trees with peek-a-boo views of the canyon leading back to Highway 20, just a road up from where you entered.

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Rock Creek Nature Trail meanders through a lovely wooded area. Take a moment (or several) to enjoy the sounds of nature and get lost in the serenity of the trees. If the information sheets are available at the trailhead, hikers can follow the numbered signs and marvel at the variety of trees in the area.

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Grow for it! or metal barrier dug in 8 to 12 inches, the houttuynia may work for you, but beware. The Shade Garden Master Gardeners consider it aster borderline invasive, plus Gardeners it has a dense, acrid have patiently odor when disturbed. waited out this Able to tunnel under unprecedented winter rock, emerging white of snow and rain, so we Susan Coreybut durable, this plant can welcome you to the leafs out and thrives in McAlpine spring 2022 Sherwood arid, stony soil or damp Demonstration Garden.

UCCE Master Gardener of creek beds. One has to Master Gardener crews El Dorado County reluctantly admire this work to maintain the 16 plant. themed gardens year-round. Check out Most interesting newcomer: Flax lily the details below and consider adding (Dianella caerulea) these Shade Garden favorites to your The evergreen flax lily has strikingly must-see list. blue-green, swordlike leaves and Most showy leaves: Leopard plant blooms with black stemmed, dark(Farfugium japonicum v. aureoblue/black, yellow-accented flowers. maculatum) Long-lasting purple berries follow.

Also named Ligularia tussilaginea, Our inhabitant apparently birthed the leopard plant has large, glossy, itself from the Australian sector of yellow-speckled leaves. It dies back the Mediterranean Garden, as none in winter at 20 degrees or lower, does of the Shade Garden crew remember best in bright, indirect light or some planting it. shade and loves water.

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Dutchman’s pipevine (Aristolochia Master Gardener classes are offered californica) monthly throughout the county. Find A Coastal Range and Sierra Nevada the class schedule at mgeldorado. foothill native, this vine’s foliage ucanr.edu/Public_Education_ and its distinctive pipe bowl-shaped Classes/?calendar=yes&g=56698, and flowers are muted in color. Despite recorded classes on many gardening its quiet appearance, it’s essential to topics at mgeldorado.ucanr.edu/ the pipevine swallowtail butterfly (Battus philenor hirsuta). The pipevine Public_Education/Classes/.

The Sherwood Demonstration provides food for swallowtail adults, Garden is open on the first and second a secure overwintering site for eggs Saturdays of the month from 9 a.m. and on-the-spot food for hatched to noon until March when expanded black-blue caterpillars with orange hours begin. Check the website for spikes. The swallowtail is hued inkymore details at ucanr.edu/sites/EDC_ black with bright blue wing edges and Master_Gardeners/Demonstration_ under-wing spots of bright orange.

Garden/ These striking colors are a warning — Mark your calendar for the annual the swallowtail adult ingests a pipevine plant sales in April. The edible plant acid contained in the swallowtail sale — including fruit, veggies and eggs and caterpillar, an acid toxic to herbs — will be held 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. vertebrate predators.

Saturday, April 16. Choose your Most unexpectedly cute: Toad lily favorite edibles and shop the incredible (Tricyrtis) tomato selection grown cared for The toad lily is a petite woodland locally by Master Gardener volunteers. plant noted for heavily spotted, inchThe ornamental plant sale will take long flowers formed on the plant’s leaf place 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April joints and in a terminal cluster in late 30, featuring a huge selection of trees, summer or early fall. shrubs, grasses, succulents, native Most striking architecture: Crinum and perennial plants. The sales take A perennial born from a bulb, the place at the Sherwood Demonstration crinum likes bright, filtered light and Garden, 6699 Campus Drive in regular water. The strikingly thick stems, growing to 4 feet or more, sport Placerville. For more information visit ucanr.edu/edcsale. impressively sized flowers.

Have a gardening question? Master Most durable/invasive: Houttuynia Gardeners are working hard to answer cordata your questions. Leave a message on the Liking sun or shade and the gamut office telephone at (530) 621-5512 or from regular to ample water, with use the “Ask a Master Gardener” option spreading, underground growth, on the website: mgeldorado.ucanr.edu. the Houttuynia is a durable ground To sign up for notices and newsletters, cover with which we have a love-hate relationship. It sends up a 9-inchsee ucanr.edu/master gardener high carpet along our creek bank. e-news. Master Gardeners are also on Best curbed with a wood, concrete Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

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Stay flexible and alert. Keep your options open.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ll concentrate on one thing until it’s solved. It’s a bit like your mind is a television show, and you don’t want to change the channel until the end credits roll.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). To make a plan with someone and execute it builds the relationship yet not as much as the casual in-between moments of doing nothing together. It’s the way you are when your guard is down that matters most.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your all-out efforts make life exciting. You wouldn’t want to run at this intensity all the time, but it’s working today. Better to do excess in moderation than to do moderation in excess.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’re willing to take other people’s feelings seriously if needed, but you’re in no mood to take yourself seriously. You skate through tasks that used to be hard because you’ve upgraded your thoughts on the matter.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’re full of ideas, many

of them good, only one of them possible at a time.

Be wary of adding new projects today because they will take over in unexpected ways. First, finish what you were already working on.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You think you’re in the right, and you probably are. For now, keeping that to yourself will give you more options. You’ll be able to observe the situation while others are unguarded.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Resources become available to you. You’ve only just scratched the surface of what you can do. Keep going. You can take this further than you dreamed.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Our solar system is composed of mostly empty space, but today you still don’t have enough of it. Your time alone is precious and when you get some, you’ll use it well, possibly doing nothing at all, a worthy enough pursuit.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Giving is tricky. There’s a point when it’s uncool or counterproductive to give too much. Make double sure you’re getting an accurate read on the situation. Take your cues from those more established in it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Simple gestures are effective, especially when it comes to love and romance. Less is more. Too much talking can diminish what you’ve already accomplished with an intentional moment of eye contact.

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OPENING DATE: NOVEMBER 25, 2021 FINAL FILING DATE: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

First review date for applications will be held on February 22, 2022.

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Return a completed application to the District office, or mail to: Georgetown Divide Public Utility District P.O. Box 4240, 6425 Main Street, Georgetown CA 95634 A completed application can also be emailed to Stephanie Beck at slbeck@gd-pud.org.

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The Golden West Community Services District (GWCSD) is seeking a Director to serve the remainder of a vacated term ending November 2022. The GWCSD is a public agency whose sole responsibility is the maintenance and improvement of roughly 8 miles of public roadways in the Logtown area straddling SR 49. More information about the District is available at gwcsd.org.

This is an excellent opportunity to serve your community by participating in grassroots, local government. As an appointed Director, you would also be able to seek election for a 4-year term in November as an incumbent Director. You must be a resident in the GWCSD to be considered. The District will review applicants and appoint a director at a Special Meeting on Tuesday, February 8th.

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Nine regional parent participation preschools, members of the California Council of Parent Participation Nursery Schools, are partnering to host the CCPPNS 2022 Early Childhood Convention Saturday, March 5 at the Hotel Winters in Winters.

This hybrid event will be held both in-person and virtually to provide an opportunity for attendees from across the state to attend and engage with each other and the featured speakers. The theme for this year’s convention is Play to Grow: Engaging in Acts of Care. The convention committee felt that after the stresses and challenges of the past two years it was time to consider “care” of self and family.

“Both parents and educators have really been through an experience like never before. We wanted to make sure that we brought forth ideas and topics that were both relatable and of value to everyone attending,” said Crystal Apilado, convention chair.

The featured keynote speaker is Amanda Morgan, a writer, speaker and consultant on the topic of intentional, whole child development and creator of the blog, “Not Just Cute” (notjustcute.com). Morgan holds a bachelor’s degree in both elementary and early childhood education and a master’s degree in family and human development. Her past experience includes teaching in public, private and migrant school settings as well as teaching preschoolers, grade-schoolers, college students, teachers and parents.

Morgan’s talk will focus on intentional interactions with children both at home and in the classroom. Research has consistently shown that the key factor separating high-quality early education from the rest is the type of interactions in the classroom and at home. Morgan will discuss why this is true and outline the simple tools for unlocking powerful interactions with children.

Additionally, Morgan will also be featured at one of the breakout sessions on teaching with intention.

This applies to educators and parents alike who are looking to provide fun and meaningful play experiences with the notion that simple, focused actions are more important than fancy toys and Pinterest projects.

The 2022 convention agenda includes three breakout sessions, featuring guest speakers presenting on a variety of early childhood topics, vendor booths and professional networking opportunities.

Tickets are now available for both the in-person and virtual attendee experience at bit. ly/2022ccppns. The convention committee is offering special early bird pricing now through Feb. 5. Attendees can use codes “earlyinperson” or “earlyvirtual” depending on which ticket they would like to purchase.

Two networking mixer events are planned for in-person attendees. The first is scheduled for Friday, March 4, at Green River Brewing & Taproom in Winters, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The second is a networking mixer at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 5, (following the convention event) at Winters Parent Nursery School. Tickets for both mixers are available on the registration page.

Whether you are a teacher, director, parent or caregiver of young children, the CCPPNS 2022 Convention promises a wealth of valuable professional development and enrichment opportunities.

For more information, pricing and registration visit ccppns.org.

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Fundraiser 4-7 p.m. in the barrel room at Skinner Vineyards and Winery, 8054 Fairplay Road in Somerset. Order tickets for this fundraiser on West Slope Foundation’s Facebook page or email westslopefoundation.events@gmail.com. Tickets will not be available at the door.

Shadow Ranch Vineyard, 7050 Fairplay Road in Fair Play, is having a wine club release of 2020 Petite Sirah and 2020 Tannat with food pairing Feb. 5, 6 & 7 from noon to 4 p.m. Call (530) 620-2785.

Patrick Walsh performs at 5 p.m. and Matt Rainey & The Dippin’ Sauce take the stage at 9 p.m. at The Green Room, 251 Main St. in Placerville. For more information visit clubgreenroom. com.

2890 Mosquito Road Placerville, CA 95667 Fax: (530) 622-1134

Coyote Hill Band performs, 8-11 p.m. at Placerville Public House, 305 Main St. in Placerville. For more information visit placervillepublichouse.com.

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Recovery Specialist I/ Mental Health Worker needed Telecare El Dorado Psychiatric Health Facility FT NOC: 11:00pm – 7:30am; Days: Tues. – Sat. The Recovery Specialist I provides care that responds to the physical and psychological needs of members served, and is consistent with recovery-centered care principles.

Salary Range: $15.52 – $18.70 with a 8% differential for working NOC Shift.

Experience preferred.

Mastroserio Winery in Somerset hosts Jazz Sundays, 1-4 p.m. every Sunday in the new, cozy space in the tasting room.

Reservations are recommended. Text the tasting room at (530) 417-4321 with your name and number of people attending.

Toogood Winery, 7280 Fair Play Road in Fair Play, is having Private Port Tastings Feb. 6 & 13 with two seatings at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. To make a reservation call (530) 620-1910. Taste 12 ports in one visit. Ports will be paired with an assortment of cheeses and sweet bites.

Peter Wilson & John Girton perform at 4:20 p.m. at The Green Room, 251 Main St. in Placerville. For more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

Feb. 7 Auditions for “As You Like It” by William Shakespeare and adapted by Jamie Van Camp are scheduled 6-9 p.m. Feb. 7 & 8 at the El Dorado Center fitness building, 6699 Campus Drive in Placerville. Callbacks are scheduled 6-9 p.m. Feb. 9 by invitation only. This production will be presented through Folsom Lake College, El Dorado Center and performed outdoors at the David Girard Vineyards in May. For more information visit falconseyetheatre.com.

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“Nearly 60% of the troop will have earned the award by graduation,” Williams continued. “This keeps alive a streak for Service Unit No. 152 of having a Gold Award Girl Scout amongst its troops for the last five years in a row.”

Even with all their common interests, the Scouts’ extracurricular activities remain very diverse. They participate in music, theater, soccer, basketball, ski team, trapshooting, marching band, FFA and even ROP dentistry; some have jobs on top of their school commitments.

Jenna Williams is an original member of Troop 1407. “Normally, kids tend to stay in their ‘cliques’ and you usually wouldn’t see the basketball and band kids hanging out at school, but we’ve managed to transcend those stereotypes in our time as a troop,” she shared, adding that troop leaders keep the Scouts motivated.

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She recalled a trip to Tomales Bay, where the Scouts enjoyed a two-night bioluminescence kayaking trip. “The success of that trip was a group of girls who paddled five-plus hours into a headwind and sang and cheered each other along the way.” That trip earned them their Adventure Camper and Paddling badges.

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The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jessica Ostrander JESSICA OSTRANDER, OWNER FOUNDER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

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NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2 9879 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1368 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. KINGDOM COVERINGS, 2. TINT ZONE, located at 5300 Merchant Circle, Suite 1, Placerville, CA 95667/ Mailing Address: 5170 Marshall Rd, Garden Valley, CA 95633 Registered owner(s): 1. Dean D Cook Jr, 5170 Marshall Rd, Garden Valley, CA 95633, 2.

Theresa M Cook, 5170 Marshall Rd,

Garden Valley, CA 95633 This business is conducted by a Married Couple.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/01/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Theresa M Cook THERESA M COOK, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/28/2021.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2 9880 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0054 The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: GYPSY PHOTOGRAPHY, located at 3909 Mossview Place, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Trisha Barrett, 3909 Mossview 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: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Trisha Barrett TRISHA BARRETT, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 01/13/2022.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9 9901 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0058 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MARSHAll CUlINARY ACADEMY, located at 4940 Marshall Rd, Garden Valley, CA 95633/Mailing Address: PO Box 403, Garden Valley, CA 95633 Registered owner(s): Marshall Culinary LLC, 2201 Sliger Mine Rd, Greenwood, CA 95635 This business is conducted by a General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/12/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ ________ WALKER MARSHALL, MANAGER 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 01/13/2022.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS

SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9 9902 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0056 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CAKE FAERIE, located at 4860 Black Oak Mine Rd, Garden Valley, CA 95633/Mailing Address: PO Box 403, Garden Valley, CA 95633 Registered owner(s): Marshall Culinary LLC, 2201 Sliger Mine Rd, Greenwood, CA 95635 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: 01/13/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Walker Marshall WALKER MARSHALL, MANAGER 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 01/13/2022.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see

section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9 9903 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0053 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SUGAR CAKES AND BAKERY, located at 2701 La Crescenta Dr #34, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Christina J O’Neal, 2701 La Crescenta Dr #34, Cameron Park, 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: 01/11/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Christina O’Neal CHRISTINA O’NEAL, 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 01/12/2022.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9 9904 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0060 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PlACERVIllE ANIMAl SURGERY CENTER, located at 145 Placerville Dr, Placerville, CA 95667/ Mailing Address: 6234 Pineneedle Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): 1. Alton F Raymond, 6234 Pineneedle Lane, Placerville, CA 95667, 2.

Gabrielle E ONeill, 6234 Pineneedle Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a General Partnership.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/12/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Alton Raymond ALTON RAYMOND, 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 01/13/2022.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9905 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0064 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AGAINST THE GRAIN DESIGNS, located at 920 Jackass Mine Rd, Pilot Hill, CA 95664/Mailing Address: PO Box 215, Pilot Hill, CA 95664 Registered owner(s): Claire Dougherty, 920 Jackass Mine Rd, Pilot Hill, CA 95664 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 08/31/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Claire Dougherty CLAIRE DOUGHERTY, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  (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 01/14/2022.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9906 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0063 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BRUSHED BY BRANDY, located at 3138 Whitetail Lane, Rescue, CA 95672 Registered owner(s): Kollenborn Designs LLC, 3138 Whitetail Lane, Rescue, CA 95672 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: 01/01/2018 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Sean Kollenborn SEAN KOLLENBORN, OWNER/ AGENT 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 01/14/2022.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9907 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0012 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: A ZEST FOR lIFE AFFORDABlE CARE, located at 3340 Sudbury Rd, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Gena LeBlanc, 3340 Sudbury Rd, Cameron Park, 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: 02/05/2018 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Gena LeBlanc GENA LEBLANC 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 01/03/2022.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9908 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1352 File Number of Fictitious Business Name Statement: 2019A0001403 Date Fictitious Business Name was filed in El Dorado County: December 13, 2019 Fictitious Business Name(s) to be abandoned: SIERRA INN Fictitious Business Name Street Address: 13660 US Hwy 50, Kyburz, CA 95720/Mailing Address: 850 W. March Ln, #B, Stockton, CA 95207 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) HAVE ABANDONED THE USE OF THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME:

Registrant name(s) & address(es): Phen Family LLC, 850 W. March Ln, #B, Stockton, CA 95207 This business was conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: California Signature of Registrant: /s/ Linda Phen LINDA PHEN, 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 12/20/2021.

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) 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9 9909 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0061 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: COBABE BROTHERS PlUMBING, located at 4650 Golden Foothill Parkway, Suite 135, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Cobabe Brothers Incorporated, 4650 Golden Foothill Parkway, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/11/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Matthew Cobabe MATTHEW COBABE, 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 01/14/2022.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9 9910 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0055 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AllEGRO RESOURCE GROUP, located at 4242 Sports Club Drive, Ste S, Shingle Springs, CA 95682/Mailing Address: 11230 Gold Express Drive, Ste 217, Gold River, CA 95670 Registered owner(s): R.E.-Clarity, Inc., 4242 Sports Club Drive, Ste S, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 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: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Sandra Stephenson SANDRA STEPHENSON, 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 01/13/2022.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9 9911 NOTICE OF PUBlIC SAlE Notice #1: 2/2/2022 Notice #2: 2/9/2022 Notice is hereby given that pursuant to sections 3051 and 3052 of the

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civil code of the state of California and pursuant to the business and professions Code section 2170021716, the undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on or after Thursday the 17th day of February 2022 at 10:00 AM, with bidding to take place on lockerfox. com the following liened property. iStorage, 5110 Hillsdale Circle, El Dorado Hills, CA, 95762 El Dorado County Joannah Roach and Michael Atkinson. Goods must be paid for in CASH and removed within 48 hours of sale. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. All purchased items are sold as is.

2/2, 2/9 9912 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0083 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GIlDED BRICKS, located at 2825 Middletown Ct, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Noah T Baumann, 2825 Middletown Ct, 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: 01/20/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Noah Baumann NOAH BAUMANN, 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 01/20/2022.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16 9930 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0095 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PURITY ClEANING SERVICES, located at 3872 State Highway 49, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Joseph Guccione, 3872 State Highway 49, 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: 01/20/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Joey Guccione JOSEPH GUCCIONE 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 01/20/2022.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16 9931 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0051 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MEMORIES MAGNIFIED, located at 2369 Green Wing Ln, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Kayla Ahmed, 2369 Green Wing Ln, 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: 01/12/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kayla Ahmed KAYLA AHMED, 1-12-22 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 01/12/2022.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS

SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16 9932 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0087 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: COOl GYM, located at 3006 Hwy 49, Suite C, Cool, CA 95614/Mailing Address: PO Box 149, Pilot Hill, CA 95664 Registered owner(s): 1. Kalin Lael Finsand, 3006 Hwy 49, Ste C, Cool, CA 95614, 2. Michael W Pitre, 3006 Hwy 49, Ste C, Cool, CA 95614 This business is conducted by Joint Venture.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/01/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kalin L Finsand KALIN L FINSAND, 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 01/20/2022.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16 9933 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0097 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BONFARE MARKET #46, located at 639 Pleasant Valley Rd, Diamond Springs, CALI 95619/ Mailing Address: 461 S. Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035 Registered owner(s): Charanjeet Singh Kapoor, 461 S. Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/22/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Charanjeet Singh Kapoor CHARANJEET SINGH KAPOOR, 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 01/21/2022.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16 9934 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0099 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. SUPPA TIME, 2.

SUPPA THYME, located at 2972 Clay Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): 1. Justin Rosa, 2972 Clay Street, Placerville, CA 95667, 2. Stephanie Johnson, 2972 Clay Street, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a General Partnership.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Justin Rosa JUSTIN ROSA, GENERAL PARTNER OF ROSA JOHNSON 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 01/21/2022.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION

17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16 9935 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0101 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: NETSOURCE CONSUlTING, located at 5170 Golden Foothill Parkway, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 2201 Francisco Drive, 140-178, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Netsource Consulting Inc., 5170 Golden Foothill Parkway, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/01/2001 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Cynthia Kelly CYNTHIA KELLY, 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 01/21/2022.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16 9936 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0098 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: STRAFlUENCE, located at 9075 Bronzewing Pl, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 2201 Francisco Drive, 140479, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Ovo Research LLC, 9075 Bronzewing Pl, 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: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Dipali Parmar DIPALI PARMAR, 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 01/21/2022.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16 9937 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0100 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: STAR POWER SURVEYING, located at 6767 Carvers Road, Coloma, CA 95613/ Mailing Address: PO Box 191, Coloma, CA 95613 Registered owner(s): Matt R Parker, 6767 Carvers Road, Coloma, CA 95613 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/20/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Matt Parker MATT PARKER, 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 01/21/2022.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16 9938 NOTICE TO BIDDERS SAlMON FAllS BOOSTER PUMP STATION THE PROjECT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by AlTO, llC; OMNI FINANCIAl, llC; DIAMANTE DEVElOPMENT, llC; lA CANADA 143-25, llC, collectively referred to as “THE PARTIES”, that plans and specifications for work in accordance with the Project Plans (Plans) and Contract Documents designated: SAlMON FAllS BOOSTER PUMP STATION; EID PROjECT NUMBER 3049DEV will be available by email starting january 25, 2022, at the offices of CTA Engineering & Surveying, 3233 Monier Circle, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742, Phone: 916-638-0919. Email Connie Peach at cpeach@ctaes. net. The bid due date is February 15, 2022 no later than 3:00 P.M., at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. Hereinafter, the term “THE PARTIES” and the term “Owner” are synonymous as they pertain to the Project No Bid may be withdrawn after the time established for receiving bids or before the award and execution of the Contract, unless the award is delayed for a period exceeding sixty (60) calendar days. Bids shall be executed in accordance with the instructions given and forms provided in the bound Contract Documents furnished by CTA ENGINEERING & SURVEYING, INC. The Proposal shall not be detached and shall be submitted with the Contract Documents bid package in its entirety. All bids must be clearly marked on the envelope: “PROPOSAl FOR SAlMON FAllS BOOSTER PUMP STATION; EID PROjECT NUMBER 3049DEV” TO BE OPENED AT 3:00 P.M. on February 15, 2022 at the offices of CTA Engineering & Surveying, 3233 Monier Circle, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 lOCATION/DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK: The project comprises the construction of a new water booster pump station that is on lands of the El Dorado Irrigation District (EID) and located west of and adjacent to the existing EID Salmon Falls Water Storage Tank in El Dorado Hills as shown.

A. Bids are required for the entire Work described herein.

B. The Owner reserves the right to award; or reject all bids. The Lump Sum amount of the bid will total sum for the Contract work.

C. The contract working time for SALMON FALLS BOOSTER PUMP STATION; EID PROJECT NUMBER 3049DEV shall be 160 WORKING DAYS from notice to proceed.

D. For bonding purposes, the anticipated project cost is less than $1,500,000.

O B TA I N I N G CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The Contract Documents and Plans will be available for review/pickup starting January 25, 2022, and may obtained via email link from CTA Engineering & Surveying, Inc., 3233 Monier Circle, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 Engineering & Surveying (hereinafter the Construction Manager (CM).

PRE-BID MEETING: There is a MANDATORY pre-bid meeting scheduled to be held onsite at the location of the EID Salmon Falls Tank on February 8, 2022 at 10:00 A.M.. Pre-bid Request(s) For Information (RFIs) are due on or before February 9, 2022. No RFIs will be considered after the due date.

CONTRACTORS lICENSE ClASSIFICATION: Bidders shall be properly licensed to perform the Work pursuant to the Contractors’ State License Law (Business and Professions Code Section 7000 et seq.) and shall possess a ClASS A license or equivalent combination of Classes required by the categories and type of Work included in the Contract Documents and Plans at the time bids are submitted.

CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION: No contractor or subcontractor may bid on any public works project, be listed in a bid proposal for any public works project, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1.

An inadvertent error in listing a subcontractor who is not registered pursuant to Section 1725.5 in a bid proposal shall not be grounds for filing a bid protest or grounds for considering the bid nonresponsive if the requirements of Labor Code section 1771.1 are met.

BUSINESS lICENSE: The County Business License Ordinance provides that it is unlawful for any person to furnish supplies or services, or transact any kind of business in the unincorporated territory of El Dorado County without possessing a County business license unless exempt under County Ordinance Code Section 5.08.070. The Bidder to whom an award is made shall comply with all of the requirements of the County Business License Ordinance, where applicable, prior to beginning work under this Contract and at all times during the term of this Contract.

REQUIRED lISTING OF PROPOSED SUBCONTRACTORS: Each Proposal must have listed therein the name, contractor’s license number and address of

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At the time bids are submitted, all listed subcontractors must be properly licensed to perform their designated portion of the Work. The bidder’s attention is directed to other provisions of the Act related to the imposition of penalties for failure to observe its provisions by using unauthorized subcontractors or by making unauthorized substitutions.

An inadvertent error in listing the California Contractor license number on the Subcontractor List will not be grounds for filing a bid protest or grounds for considering the bid non-responsive if the Bidder submits the corrected contractor’s license number to David R. Crosariol via hand delivery or email (dcrosariol@ ctaes.net) within 24 hours after the bid opening, provided the corrected contractor’s license number corresponds to the submitted name and location for that subcontractor.

NONDISCRIMINATION: Attention is directed to the following Notice that is required by Chapter 5 of Division 4 of Title 2, California Code of Regulations and the following.

NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR NONDISCRIMINATION PROGRAM (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 12990) Attention is further directed to the “Nondiscrimination Clause”, set forth in Section 7-1.02I(2), “Nondiscrimination,” of the Standard Specifications, which is applicable to all nonexempt State contracts and subcontracts, and to the “Standard California Nondiscrimination Construction Contract Specifications” set forth therein. The specifications are applicable to all nonexempt State construction contracts and subcontracts of $5,000 or more.

P R E VA I L I N G WAGE REQUIREMENTS: A. In accordance with the provisions of California Labor Code Sections 1770, 1773, 1773.1, 1773.2, 1773.6, and 1773.7, the general prevailing rate of wages in the county in which the Work is to be done has been determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations. These wage rates appear in the California Department of Transportation publication entitled General Prevailing Wage Rates. Interested parties can obtain the current wage information by submitting their requests to the Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Statistics and Research, PO Box 420603, San Francisco CA 94142-0603, Telephone (415) 7034708 or by referring to the website at http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr/PWD. The rates at the time of the bid advertisement date of a project will remain in effect for the life of the project in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, as modified and effective January 27, 1997.

B. Copies of the general prevailing rate of wages in the county in which the Work is to be done are also on file at the Department of Transportation’s principal office, and are available upon request.

C. In accordance with the provisions of Labor Code 1810, eight (8) hours of labor shall constitute a legal day’s work upon all work done hereunder, and Contractor and any subcontractor employed under this Contract shall conform to and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Sections 1810 through 1815.

D. This Project is subject to the requirements of Title 8, Chapter 8, Sub-chapter 4.5 of the California Code of Regulations including the obligation to furnish certified payroll records directly to the Compliance Monitoring Unit under the Labor Commissioner within the Department of Industrial Relations Division of Labor Standards Enforcement in accordance with Section 16461.

BID SECURITY: A bid security shall be provided with each bid. Bid security shall be in an amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the total lump sum amount in Price Schedule ‘A’ and shall be cash, a certified check or cashier’s check drawn to the order of the Owner or a Bidder’s Bond executed by a surety satisfactory to the Owner on the form provided in the Proposal section of these Contract Documents (do not detach the form).

AWARD OF CONTRACT: Bids will be considered for award by the Owner. The Owner reserves the right after opening bids to reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularity in a bid, or to make award to the lowest responsive, responsible Bidder and reject all other bids, as it may best serve the interests of the Owner. As a condition of award, the successful Bidder will be required to submit bonds and evidence of insurance prior to execution of the Agreement by the Owner. Failure to meet this requirement shall constitute abandonment of the Bid by the Bidder and forfeiture of the Bidder’s security. Award will then be made to the next lowest responsible Bidder.

The Contract will be awarded based upon the lump sum total in Schedule ‘A’.

RETAINAGE FROM PAYMENTS: The Contractor may elect to receive one hundred percent (100%) of payments due under the Contract from time to time, without retention of any portion of the payment by the Owner, by depositing securities of equivalent value with the Owner in accordance with the provisions of Section 22300 of the Public Contract Code. Securities eligible for deposit hereunder shall be limited to those listed in Section 16430 of the Government Code, or bank or savings and loan certificates of deposit.

PROJECT ADMINISTRATION: All communications relative to the Contract Documents and Plans shall be directed to David R. Crosariol, PE at CTA Engineering & Surveying at dcrosariol@ctaes. net. No oral responses to any questions concerning the content of the Plans and Contract Documents will be given. All responses will be in the form of written addenda to the Contract Documents and Plans or written responses to bidder’s inquiries. Responses to bidder’s inquiries and addenda will be communicated solely via electronic group email to each bidder’s provided email address. It will be the responsibility of the bidder to provide accurate email addresses and will be their responsibility to check all group

emails for responses and addenda during the bid period.

BY ORDER OF CTA Engineering & Surveying Authorized by the “THE PARTIES” By: /s/ David R. Crosariol David R. Crosariol, PE Construction Manager 1/28, 1/31, 2/2, 2/4, 2/7, 2/9 9952 NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County of El Dorado, as lead agency, has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the below referenced Project. The Draft MND analyzes the potential environmental effects associated with the proposed Project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This Notice of Intent (NOI) is to provide responsible agencies and other interested parties with notice of the availability of the Draft MND and solicit comments and concerns regarding the environmental issues associated with the proposed Project.

LEAD AGENCY: County of El Dorado, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 CONTACT: County Planner: Matthew Aselage, 530-621-5977 PROJECT: P20-0005/Lin Tentative Parcel Map PROJECT LOCATION: The property, identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 126-250-012, consisting of 15 acres, is located on the south side of Salmon Valley Lane, approximately 243 feet east of the intersection with Salmon Falls Road, in the El Dorado Hills area, Supervisorial District 1.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Request for a Tentative Parcel Map dividing a 15-acre property into two parcels ranging in size from five-acres to ten-acres.

PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD: The public review period for the Draft MND set forth in CEQA for this project is 20 days, beginning February 3, 2022, and ending February 22, 2022. Any written comments must be received within the public review period.

Copies of the Draft MND for this project may be reviewed and/or obtained in the County of El Dorado Planning and Building Department, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667, during normal business hours or online at https://edc-trk. aspgov.com/etrakit/. In order to view attachments, please login or create an E-Trakit account and search the project name or application file number in the search box.

Please direct your comments to: County of El Dorado, Planning and Building Department, County Planner: Matthew Aselage, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 or EMAIL: planning@edcgov.us PUBLIC HEARING: A public hearing before the Zoning Administrator has not been scheduled. Once that date has been determined, a public notice will be issued.

COUNTY OF EL DORADO PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT KAREN L. GARNER, Director February 2, 2022 2/2 9966 PROPERTY NOTICE OF SEIZURE AND NOTICE OF INTENDED FORFEITURE Property was seized pursuant to California Health and Safety (H&S) Code section 11469, et. seq. in the following cases and the District Attorney of El Dorado County has instituted proceedings to forfeit this property: 0241871. On or about 1/22/2021, $6,103 US Currency was seized at 3046 Bellevue Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA in connection with a violation of H&S Code Section 11378 and PC Section 182.

0241873. On or about 1/22/2021, $6,103 US Currency was seized at 3046 Bellevue Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA in connection with a violation of H&S Code Section 11378 and PC Section 182.

0245382. On 7/31/2021, $2,347 US Currency was seized at 3361 Coach Ln #206, Cameron Park, CA in connection with a violation of H&S Code Section 11378.

0244965. On 6/25/2021, $7,325 US Currency was seized at 3379 Oro Pass Rd, Mount Aukum, CA in connection with a violation of H&S Code Section 11359.

0244964. On 6/25/2021, $7,325 US Currency was seized at 3379 Oro Pass Rd, Mount Aukum, CA in connection with a violation of H&S Code Section 11359.

0245151. On 2/01/2021, $3,115 US Currency was seized in the area of 1200 Broadway Dr, Placerville, CA in connection with a violation of H&S Code Section 11351.

0237857/0237858. On 7/22/2020, $61,574.44 US Currency was seized from Bank of America account(s) in connection with a violation of H&S Code Section 11359.

0247022. On or about 05/28/2021, $1,147 US Currency was seized at 6500 Kelsey Canyon Rd, Placerville, CA in connection with a violation of H&S Code Section 11359.

0247021. On or about 05/28/2021, $261 US Currency was seized at 6500 Kelsey Canyon Rd, Placerville, CA in connection with a violation of H&S Code Section 11359.

If your claim is properly filed, the District Attorney will decide whether to file a Petition for Forfeiture with the Superior Court to contest your claim. In the case where a Petition is filed and a contested hearing is held you will have the following rights which include but are not limited to: you have the right to use the subpoena powers of the court and order witnesses to attend, you have a right to testify on your own behalf, submit evidence showing the legitimacy of the seized assets, and a right to cross examine the petitioner’s witnesses. This is a civil action, you have the additional right to represent yourself or hire your own attorney, and there is no right to appointed counsel in this case. If no claim is properly filed within the time allowed, the property will be ordered forfeited to the State, to be disposed of according to law.

Pursuant to section 11488.4 and 11488.5 of the H&S Code, procedures to forfeit the above listed property are under way. If you claim an interest in this property, you must, within 30 days of the last publication of the Notice of Seizure and Administrative Forfeiture, file a verified claim in the Superior Court Clerk’s office located at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA. You must also provide an endorsed copy of the claim, stating your interest in the property, to the office of the El Dorado County District Attorney, 778 Pacific Street, Placerville, CA 95667.

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If your claim is not timely filed, property described in the Notice will be forfeited pursuant to H&S Code section 11489.

2/2, 2/9, 2/16 9967 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the El Dorado Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible, on February 23, 2022 in the Board of Supervisors Hearing Room in Building A, El Dorado County Government Center, located at 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, California 95667, to consider the following item: Report of the Ad Hoc Budget Committee and consideration and adoption of a proposed LAFCO budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23 along with budget priorities and goals.

Meeting materials will be available five days before the meeting.

Any person may submit oral or written comments.

Staff will distribute written comments to the Commission if submitted 24 hours before the meeting. If you have any questions, you may contact the LAFCO office during normal business hours at (530) 295-2707; Erica Sanchez, Interim Executive Officer, 550 Main Street, Suite E, Placerville, CA 95667.

EL DORADO COUNTY LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION ERICA SANCHEZ, INTERIM EXECUTIVE OFFICER MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT TO BE PUBLISHED ONE TIME ONLY: Wednesday, February 2, 2022 2/2 9968 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The County of El Dorado Planning Commission will hold a public hearing in the Planning Commission Hearing Room, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 on February 24, 2022, at 8:30 a.m., to consider the following: Conditional Use Permit CUP21-0003/Santana Pool submitted by DAVID SANTANA request for the addition of a pool at a legal, nonconforming residence. The property, identified

by Assessor’s Parcel Number 054342-040, consisting of 1.75 acres, is located on the west side of Hwy 49, approximately 500 feet north of the intersection with Pleasant Valley Road, in the Diamond Springs area, Supervisorial District 3. (County Planner: Melanie Shasha, 530573-7904) (Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15303(e) of the CEQA Guidelines)** Agenda and Staff Reports are available two weeks prior at https:// eldorado.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Project Information is available online at https://edc-trk.aspgov. com/etrakit/. In order to view attachments, please login or create an E-Trakit account and search the project name or application file number in the search box.

All persons interested are invited to write their comments to the Planning Commission in advance of the hearing. In light of COVID19, all persons may be required to observe and participate in the hearing remotely as in-person attendance may be restricted depending on the current COVID19 recommendations as the hearing date approaches. For the current remote options, including whether in-person attendance is allowed or a potential change in hearing location if in-person attendance resumes, please check the meeting Agenda no less than 72 hours before the meeting, which will be posted at https://eldorado.legistar.com/ Calendar.aspx. If you challenge the application in court, you may be limited to raising only those items you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Any written correspondence should be directed to the County of El Dorado Planning and Building Department, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 or via e-mail: planning@ edcgov.us. **This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the abovereferenced section, and it is not subject to any further environmental review.

To ensure delivery to the Commission prior to the hearing, written information from the public is encouraged to be submitted by Thursday the week prior to the meeting. Planning Services cannot guarantee that any FAX or mail received the day of the Commission meeting will be delivered to the Commission prior to any action.

COUNTY OF EL DORADO PLANNING COMMISSION KAREN L. GARNER, Executive Secretary February 2, 2022 2/2 9970 NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Notice is hereby given pursuant to California Business and Professional Codes #21700-21716, Section 2328 of the UCC of the Penal Code, Section 535 the undersigned, Missouri Flat Storage Depot, will sell at public sale by competitive bidding the personal property of: Name: Sharon Roe and Alfred Scott Plowman.

Property to be sold: May contain the following: Misc. household goods, furniture, boxes & contents.

Auctioneer Company: www. storagetreasures.com. The Sale will end at 10:00am Thursday, February 17th, 2022. Goods must be paid in CASH and removed at completion of sale. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party.

Missouri Flat Storage Depot 4680 Missouri Flat Road Placerville, CA 95667 530-626-0333 2/2, 2/9 9971 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS NO.: VAD.077-214 APN: 101-130-076-000 TITLE ORDER NO.: 1426648CAD NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/29/2018. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit

union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: JAMES M. LOGAN and INGRID M. LOGAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: PROBER AND RAPHAEL, ALC Recorded 2/6/2018 as Instrument No. 2018-0004484-00 in book N/A, page N/A of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, Date of Sale: 3/8/2022 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Main Street entrance to the county courthouse, 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $387,943.70 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 5550 ROBINHOOD LN POLLOCK PINES, California 95726 A.P.N.: 101-130-076-000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 683-2468 or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkasap.com, using the file number assigned to this case VAD.077-214. 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. For sales conducted after January 1, 2021: NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (800) 683-2468, or visit this internet website www.servicelinkasap.com, using the file number assigned to this case VAD.077-214 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee.

Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale.

Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: 1/24/2022 PROBER AND RAPHAEL, ALC 20750 Ventura Blvd. #100 Woodland Hills, California 91364 Sale Line: (800) 683-2468 Rita Terzyan, Trustee Sale Officer A-4740712 02/02/2022, 02/09/2022, 02/16/2022 2/2, 2/9, 2/16 9972 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2022-0024 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. CAMP RICHARDSON RESORT, 2.

CAMP RICHARDSON RESORT & MARINA, 3. CAMP RICHARDSON, 4. BEACON BAR & GRILL, 5.

BEACON, 6. THE BEACON, located at 1900 Jameson Beach Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150/Mailing Address: PO Box 9028, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96158 Registered owner(s): Camp Richardson Resort, Inc, 1900 Jameson Beach Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: NV The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/29/1985 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Robert Hassett ROBERT HASSETT, 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 01/05/2022.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23 9973 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2022-0117 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BALANCED THERAPY, located at 3900 Oro Court, Camino, CA 95709 Registered owner(s): Kim Spencer, 3900 Oro Court, 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: 01/24/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kim Spencer KIM SPENCER, 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 01/26/2022.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23 9974 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2022-0066 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ABC ELECTRIC, located at 2032 Wildhawk Trail, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): 1. Robert McGinnis, 2032 Wildhawk Trail, Placerville, CA 95667, 2. Alycia McGinnis, 2032 Wildhawk Trail,

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: 01/10/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Robert McGinnis ROBERT MCGINNIS /s/ Alycia McGinnis ALYCIA MCGINNIS 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 01/14/2022.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9975 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 21CV0239 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Tara Paige Thibodeau filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: TARA PAIGE THIBODEAU Proposed name: MADELINE NICOLE THIBODEAU 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: APRIL 1, 2022, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682.

3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat.

This order has been filed on DECEMBER 2, 2021. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 9976 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The County of El Dorado Planning Commission will hold a public hearing in the Planning Commission Hearing Room, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667, or remotely as required depending on the current COVID-19 recommendations, on February 24, 2022, at 8:30 a.m., to consider the following: Amendments to the 20212029 Housing Element Update of the County General Plan (Project GPA21-0004). The County prepared a revised addendum to El Dorado County’s General Plan EIR, certified in May 2003 (State Clearinghouse Number 2001082030) demonstrating that the analysis in that EIR adequately addresses the potential physical impacts associated with implementation of the proposed project and the proposed project would not trigger any of the conditions described in CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 calling for the preparation of a subsequent EIR or negative declaration.

Agenda and Staff Reports are available prior at https:// eldorado.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Project Information is available online on the County Long Range Planning web site at www.edcgov.us/ government/LongRangePlanning.

All persons interested are invited to write their comments to the Planning Commission in advance of the hearing.

In light of COVID-19, all persons may be required to observe and participate in the hearing remotely as in-person attendance may be restricted depending on the current COVID-19 recommendations as the hearing date approaches. For the current remote options, including whether in-person attendance is allowed or a potential change in hearing location if in-person attendance resumes, please check the meeting Agenda no less than 72 hours before the meeting, which will be posted at https://eldorado.legistar.com/Calendar. aspx. If you challenge the project in court, you may be limited to raising only those items you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Any written correspondence should be directed to the County of El Dorado Planning and Building Department, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 or via e-mail: planning@edcgov.us.

To ensure delivery to the Commission prior to the hearing, written information from the public is encouraged to be submitted by Thursday the week prior to the meeting.

Planning Services cannot guarantee that any FAX or mail received the day of the Commission meeting will be delivered to the Commission prior to any action.

COUNTY OF EL DORADO PLANNING COMMISSION Karen L. Garner, Executive Secretary February 2, 2022 2/2 9969

B8 Wednesday, February 2, 2022 Mountain Democrat mtdemocrat.com

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BEST GARAGE DOOR INSTALLATION

6 years old to eighth-graders will take the stage at the ORHS theater for this limited engagement.

See the story of love and acceptance of two sisters faced with life changing obstacles. In the face of danger and adversity Elsa and Anna discover their hidden potential and rely on one another to come through the other side stronger and more bonded.

All the favorite characters are featured with magic, adventure, humor and undying bonds to friendship, sisterhood and fellowship.

The production is directed by Debbie Wilson with choreography

by Anjie Rose Wilson and vocal direction by Chris Meissner. The show is appropriate for all ages.

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