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Stephen A. Tapson, attorney for the defense, was often seen cruising by the courthouse in downtown Placerville in his white Cadillac convertible.

Remembering respected public defender Tapson Eric Jaramishian Staff writer Photo courtesy of California State Parks

Longtime El Dorado County public defender Steve Tapson, 78, died Friday. Tapson was a man who earned the respect of the community with his penchant to conjure a fast quip, his nearly theatrical antics in the courtroom and his overall friendly nature to everyone he met. For his wife of 57 years Judy Tapson and his children Becky Silliman, 57, and Suzie Tapson, 55, he always seemed to be a light that could brighten anyone’s day both in the courtroom and the comfort of his own home. “I think he kind of understood that life and people were complicated and no matter how depraved some of the people he was dealing with were, he always looked for the good in everybody and

The new Gam Saan Trail in Coloma was officially opened Feb. 11 with a with a ceremony including a blessing of the 2.5-mile trail by Venerable Ru Hsian, a Buddhist monk from the Fo Guang Shan Bodhi Temple in Sacramento.

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OLOMA — California State Parks, the Locke Foundation and members of the Chinese American community recently celebrated the opening of the Gam Saan Trail that connects Hennigsen Lotus Park in Lotus with Marshall

Gold Discovery State Historic Park in Coloma. Gam Saan, meaning gold mountain in Cantonese, was the historical name given to the gold fields of California by Chinese fortyniners and miners. “State Parks is honored to pay tribute to the Chinese miners who were a significant part of California’s

Gold Rush era that saw the greatest migration of people in the world,” said California State Parks Director Armando Quintero. “Through our Reexamining Our Past Initiative, the department continues to understand and n

See Gam Saan Trail, page A7

See Tapson, page A8

Rusty rebar adds to delays for Heritage Village Park Sel Richard Staff writer The new Heritage Village Park, a project beset by controversy and delays, faces another setback. “In reviewing the park deliverables … it appears as though rust is coming through the concrete on the courts and on some of the walkways,” PLACE ADDRESS LABEL HERE

revealed El Dorado Hills Community Services District General Manager Kevin Loewen at last week’s EDHCSD Board of Directors meeting. “Rust from the rebar should not be coming through. It appears a re-pour would fix the item.” Loewen went on to express his disappointment. “Those are not easy fixes,” he said. “I am not apt to accept a substandard park, especially a park

that’s taken a ridiculous amount of time to build for a number of reasons, some of which are COVID-related.” Loewen also noted that upon pressure washing the concrete to see if the rust could be removed easily, paint began to peel off the tennis court surfacing.“The contractor, ELS, will have an opportunity to rectify any such n

Rust seeps through the concrete at Heritage Village Park south of Highway 50 in El Dorado Hills. A pressure wash effort to remove the rust didn’t work and also revealed deficient paint used on the tennis courts.

Mountain Democrat photo by Sel Richard

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9:29 a.m. Trespassing was reported on Steely Ridge Road in Somerset.

LeeRoy J. Scheer

July 3, 1942 – Jan. 10, 2022

LeeRoy Joseph Scheer passed away Jan 10. He was born in Wichita, Kan., to his parents Theodore G. Scheer and Eleanor (Rau) Scheer. He passed away peacefully in his home from metastatic adenocarcinoma. He is survived by his wife Barbara Scheer; daughter Christine Terbijhe; son Jason Scheer; grandchildren twins Anica and Ariana Terbijhe and twins Samantha and Sierra Scheer; brothers Gary Scheer and Gene Scheer and sisters Ellie Dye, Evelyn Limmerbrach and Donna Borg. LeeRoy was preceded in death by sister Karman Schawe and son Steven Scheer Lee served in the Army from October 1961 to October, 1963 where he was in the signal corps and his rank was SGT (T) E5. He was a union carpenter in commercial construction until he hurt his back, then worked at Home Depot until he retired in 2008. A celebration of life will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday March 5 at St. Stephens Lutheran Church in El Dorado Hills at 1001 Olson Lane. Lunch will follow service.

James Von Tellrop Jr July 6, 1951 – Jan. 11, 2022

Our brother James Von Tellrop Jr. passed away Jan. 11 at UC Davis Medical Center. He was born on July 6, 1951 in San Francisco to Jim and Joy Von Tellrop. The family moved to Benicia in 1960. After graduation from Benicia High School he entered the ROTC program at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. After college he ended up in St. Louis where he began his career and his life-long love of hardwood. Besides his family, Jim loved all things in hardwood and blues music (becoming quite the harmonica player). He was active in the St. Louis Blues organization and the International Society of Woodheads out of Indiana. He was preceded in death by his beloved son Jimmy and his parents Jim and Joy. He is survived by his siblings Khrys (George), Annie, Stacey (Greg) Jett, Nancy, Sean (Pug), Paul, Siobhan, his partner Toni and numerous nieces and nephews and cousins. Jim was passionate about supporting school woodshops in El Dorado County. He created the Society of Woodheads Only Inc., which collected a variety of donations which were given to the various woodworking programs. Jim’s contact with the hardwood mills and distributors allowed him to generate donations of hardwood materials to the various schools valued at thousands of dollars. Additionally, SOWHO was able to supply schools with needed equipment and supplies they could not obtain through their districts. Jim was a generous and caring man. His contributions and presence will be greatly missed.

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Verne Odlin

May 31, 1927 – Jan. 31, 2022

Hugh Verne Odlin Jr. was born on May 31, 1927, in Placerville, to Dillie and Hugh Odlin Sr. He died peacefully in his sleep on Jan. 31, at Marshall Hospital in Placerville. As a child, he walked to Coon Hollow School the oneroom school that his mother attended. In May 1945 Verne received a draft notice while he was a senior at El Dorado High School. He graduated and chose to serve in the United States Navy. After the war, a Navy friend talked him into attending University of California, Berkeley on the GI Bill. He met Joyce Long on a blind date, and they were inseparable from then on. They were married in the Berkeley Congregational Church on June 18, 1950. After Verne graduated in 1952, Joyce’s father invited him to join him in his business, Long Filmslide Service. Eventually he and Joyce took over the business. They raised four children, Debbie, Sharon, Ken and Tricia, in their home in the hills of El Cerrito, Calif. They were members of the building committee for the El Cerrito United Methodist Church, where Verne served in many ways, including as Sunday School Superintendent. Verne learned public speaking in Toastmasters and joined the Rotary Club where he was president and was awarded their highest honor twice. He was the official photographer for the El Cerrito Rotary Club, the El Cerrito Historical Society, the El Cerrito Chamber of Commerce and their United Methodist Church Conference. An Eagle Scout, he loved to camp and fish, and became Scout Master of Troop 104 when his son, Ken, was old enough to join. While their children attended El Cerrito High School, Verne and Joyce volunteered with the Rotary and American Field Service student exchange programs and hosted students from the Philippines, Australia and South Africa. Verne and Joyce were hosted by El Cerrito’s sister city, Chelsea, located in Australia, and then reciprocated by hosting them, gaining close friends. In the 1980s, they became active members of Arlington Community Church and faithfully served meals at the Richmond Rescue Mission. Verne and Joyce took trips to Death Valley and New England with his SIR (Sons in Retirement) club. They held National Night Out gatherings and started a neighborhood adopt-the-park program at the park next door, Huber Park. Before they left El Cerrito, they were honored by their neighborhood and the Chamber of Commerce for their service to the community. After retiring, Verne and Joyce built a home on his family’s land in Placerville. They joined Verne’s childhood church, El Dorado County Federated Church and the Fleet Reserve Association. Verne served as photographer and docent for the Placerville Historical Society. When he was no longer able to travel, Verne was content to stay home, enjoying the views and the wildlife. All who knew Verne described him as a kind, sweet person. His motto was “accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative.” He always encouraged others to look at the bright side. Verne is survived by his beloved wife of 71 years, Joyce; their four children Debbie Mallis (Bob), Sharon Gould (Mark), Ken Odlin (Melissa) and Tricia Robertson Walz (Jon); 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents, Hugh and Dillie Odlin; brothers David “Buster” Odlin and Richard Odlin and sonin-law Scott Robertson. He will be greatly missed, but his loving legacy lives on. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.

8:26 a.m. A prowler was reported on Springvale Road in Placerville.

9:30 a.m. Deputies took a report of burglary at 49er Storage on Truck Street in Placerville. 2:53 p.m. Burglary to a vehicle parked outside Companion Animal Hospital on Coach Lane in Cameron Park was reported. 6:13 p.m. An arrest was made following a report of battery on Blue Tent Court in Cool.

12:18 p.m. Deputies took a report of burglary on Bootjack Mine Road in Georgetown. 12:39 p.m. Burglary was reported at 3rd Generation Blasting in Placerville. 2:47 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Knollridge Drive in El Dorado Hills.

7:47 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Socrates Place in El Dorado Hills.

3:19 p.m. Grand theft was reported on Gild Creek Road in Shingle Springs.

LAKE LEVELS Stumpy Meadows Reservoir as of Feb. 16 Water storage 19,419 acre-feet Percent full 97% Inflow 17.11 cfs Outflow 5.09 cfs Folsom Reservoir as of Feb. 17 Water storage 532,843 acre-feet Percent full 55% Inflow 2,303 cfs Outflow 2,277 cfs

storage 3,455 acre-feet Percent full 69% Inflow 10.55 cfs Outflow 5 cfs Caples Lake as of Feb. 17 Water storage 18,279 acre-feet Percent full 82% Inflow 8.62 cfs Outflow 11.10 cfs Echo Lake as of Feb. 17 Water storage 76 acre-feet Percent full 4% Inflow 9.59 cfs Outflow 9.47 cfs

Union Valley as of Feb. 17 Water storage 203,663 acre-feet Percent full 76% Inflow 0 cfs Outflow 0 cfs

Silver Lake as of Feb. 17 Water storage 3,919 acre-feet Percent full 45% Inflow 25.71 cfs Outflow 25.80 cfs

Loon Lake as of Feb. 17 Water storage 30,037 acre-feet Percent full 43% Inflow 0 cfs Outflow 0 cfs

Sly Park as of Feb. 17 Water storage 31,574 acre-feet Percent Full 77% Inflow 77.10 cfs Outflow 24.40 cfs

Ice House as of Feb. 17 Water storage 33,959 acre-feet Percent full 78% Inflow 49 cfs Outflow 0 cfs

American River as of Feb. 17 Flow 374.9 cfs

Lake Aloha as of Feb. 17 Water

LEGISLATORS’ ADDRESSES PLACERVILLE CITY COUNCIL City Hall 3101 Center St. Placerville 95667 530-642-5200 Mayor Dennis Thomas 916-267-3060 Vice Mayor Kara Taylor 530-306-0954 Patty Borelli, 530-622-5253 Jackie Neau 530-683-5669 Michael Saragosa 916-267-3060

DISTRICT 1 SUPERVISOR John Hidahl Office, 530-621-5650 DISTRICT 2 SUPERVISOR George Turnboo Office, 530-621-5651 DISTRICT 3 SUPERVISOR Wendy Thomas 530-621-5652 DISTRICT 4 SUPERVISOR Lori Parlin 530-621-6513 DISTRICT 5 SUPERVISOR Sue Novasel Office, 530-621-6577 So. Tahoe office, 530-621-6577 CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR Gavin Newsom State Capitol Building Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: 916-445-2841 Fax: 916-558-3160

U.S. SENATE Dianne Feinstein 331 Hart Senate Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-3841 No. 1 Post St., Suite 2450 San Francisco 94104 415-393-0707

2441 Headington Rd. Placerville, CA 95667 Phone: 530-295-5505 Fax: 530-295-1905 33 C Broadway Jackson 95642 209-223-9140 6TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT Kevin Kiley State Capitol, Room 4153 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: 916-319-2006 Fax: 916-319-2106 Granite Bay District Office 8799 Auburn-Folsom Road, Suite A Granite Bay, CA 95746 Phone: 916-774-4430 Fax: 916-774-4433

Alex Padilla 112 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Phone: 202-224-3553 Fax: 202-224-2200 Sacramento Office 501 I Street, Suite 7-600 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: 916-448-2787 Fax: 202-228-3865

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EL DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2890 Mosquito Road, Placerville, 95667 Phone: 530-622-4513 Division 1: George Osborne, 530-647-0350 Division 2: Pat Dwyer, 530-642-4055 Division 3: Brian Veerkamp, 530-642-4055 Division 4: Lori Anzini, 530-642-4055 Division 5: Alan Day, 916-235-3295

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Cal Fire pilots in training News release Cal Fire air operations pilots are conducting fixed and rotary-wing aircraft training February through May. The public may see Cal Fire aircraft training on firefighting operations in and around El Dorado and Amador counties. Fixed-wing S2 air tanker pilot training, OV10 Bronco air attack pilot training and rotary-wing helicopter operations training will commence when weather conditions and fire activity permit. The Sikorsky S-70i Cal Fire Hawk has also begun night operations training and may be seen flying above and dipping into Folsom Lake periodically over the next three months in preparation for peak fire season.

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George Washington was an American soldier, commander of the Continental Army, president of the Constitutional Convention, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789-1797.

Benjamin Franklin 1706 – 1790 Benjamin Franklin was a scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, printer, publisher, and political philosopher. He helped draft the Declaration of Independence, represented the United States in France during the American Revolution and was a delegate to the Constitutional Convention.

CRIME LOG The following was taken from Placerville Police Department logs:

Feb. 10 12 a.m. Theft of personal property was reported on Canal Street.

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1:27 a.m. A passenger of a vehicle stopped on Placerville Drive for a mechanical violation attempted to flee officers on foot. The 45-year-old man had a felony warrant.

1743 – 1826 Thomas Jefferson was an American statesman, diplomat, lawyer, architect, philosopher, and principal author of the Declaration of Indedependence. He served as the third president of the United States from 1801–1809.

2:20 a.m. A 30-year-old man was arrested on Main Street on suspicion of public intoxication. 7:32 a.m. A 31-year-old man officers observed with an open fire was found to have a misdemeanor warrant and transported to the jail in Placerville, where he was also issued a citation for burning trash.

Feb. 11 5:20 p.m. A 26-year-old man was arrested on Main Street on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance.

Feb. 13 9:51 a.m. A 42-year-old man who was reportedly intoxicated on Broadway resisted arrest and had felony warrants.

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2:52 p.m. A vehicle was reported stolen on Cold Springs Road. 7:04 p.m. A 29-year-old man was arrested on Cold Springs Road for reported battery causing serious bodily injury.

Feb. 14 9:10 a.m. A 53-year-old man was arrested on Placerville Drive on suspicion of public intoxication. He was also cited for being in possession of an open container of alcohol.

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Feb. 15 12 a.m. Gasoline was reportedly stolen from county vehicles on Fair Lane.

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Cities try to thwart the state’s push for housing

hose of a certain age might remember Mad magazine, a comic book that lampooned almost everything for more than six decades. One of Mad’s more enduring and popular strips was “Spy vs. Spy,” created Dan Walters by Cuban expatriate artist Antonio Prohías. Wordlessly, two figures, one dressed in black and the other in white, would try constantly to outwit each other but neither could ever prevail. The political and legal war over housing, pitting the state of California against its 400 cities, is reminiscent of the perpetual duel between those two comic strip As California’s warriors. officials pass laws The state enacts laws and regulations and regulations aimed at compelling cities to to push cities accept more affordable into becoming housing construction, more receptive particularly to serve low- and moderateto housing income families, and development, cities counter with local local officials laws and regulations to evade their housing push back with quotas. delaying tactics. Although the state might seem to have the upper hand as it seeks to close its yawning gap between supply and demand, one would have to say that the cities have been remarkably successful in evading their civic and legal responsibilities because construction falls way short of the state’s goals. In theory, California should be building 185,000 units a year to keep up with current demand and chip away at the backlog, but it scarcely produces half that number. City officials, responding to their constituents’ aversion to high-density housing, employ all sorts of tactics to discourage development such as imposing specific requirements that make projects economically infeasible or zoning undesirable land for housing. As new anti-housing tactics are introduced, the

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Letters to the Editor Inflation EDITOR: his past month inflation was listed just above 7%. Trumpsters claim it is caused by that evil Biden. But, is that really the case? Might it be price gouging by one or two corporations that control their sole means of production? Example: the sale of prime rib roast — 5 pounds costs $60. Heck, we will say we have added costs or just blame it on Biden and now the 5-pound prime rib roast costs $100. Simply, when major corporation act, the rest of the nation follows. Price gouging or Biden? Think about it. JAMES E. LONGHOFER Placerville

Hypocrisy at its worst EDITOR: s we know, most Republicans voted against the infrastructure bill stating that it was a slippery slide to socialism. Now that the money has started being distributed and projects have begun, a handful of these same congresspeople are now extolling the benefits of the bill for their districts and states thus implying that they voted for the bill. While neither party is immune from hypocrisy, this seems to be hypocrisy with a capital H. Changing your mind about an issue is one thing but, voting one way and then implying that you voted another way is not OK. Before the Trump era, I would have assumed that most people would see this duplicity for what it is. However, the past six years have taught me that we are highly susceptible to misinformation and disinformation and there is a sizable portion of the population who will infer that because their congressperson is praising the infrastructure program, he or she voted for it. Ironically, our own

representative, Tom McClintock, is so against any federal government spending and programs that he will almost certainly never see the infrastructure bill as a benefit to the constituents of his district. SCOTT TAYLOR Placerville

We were warned EDITOR: he entire world has felt the effects of this global pandemic. Millions of people have died while governments from around the globe tried everything they could to save lives for the betterment of their societies. All of our lives have been changed forever. While some government leaders, despots from far away lands like Canada, have become addicted to power and are refusing to release control of draconian regime laws they instituted, the working class has revolted. Our Attorney General Garland has said the biggest threat to our society is parents at school board meetings. He warned us that they are domestic terrorists and need to be stopped before chaos ensues. He was apparently correct in his warning to El Dorado County residents. Students at Oak Ridge High School, with the support of their parents, are refusing to obey the laws set forth by a duly elected school board and are refusing to wear their masks as mandated. They walked out of class and stood out in front of their school, maskless, potentially risking billions of lives on Earth. I believe Garland, Biden and Newsom have no choice but to seize these protesters’ parents’ bank accounts for the betterment of the teachers or Oak Ridge. All I can say is we saw the signs. We were warned. KEN STEERS Cameron Park

The Balancing Act

Liberal/leftists distortions continue to run rampant

i.e. the U.S. Constitution ustice Stephen and the Bill of Rights. Breyer is Notice Breyer’s devotion retiring from the to liberty, freedom and bench after 28 the founding principles years on the Supreme of this country. Are Court — the ultimate those Democrat Party decider of all disputes ideals? in the United States. But here’s the rub. Appointed by President Liberals/leftists believe Bill Clinton from in nothing of the sort. the extremely liberal And without the belief northeast, rumor has it Larry Weitzman in private property he was pushed out as and property rights, President Joe Biden’s there is no such thing as democracy chances of confirming a liberal as everything would then stem from appointment in a year might not be the government — as it would own possible with the expected change in everything as in communism. There which party controls the Senate after are no property rights, not even the upcoming midterm elections. much in the way of tenant rights in Breyer often spoke of Abraham socialism/communism. Lincoln and his most famous speech, The blue states took away peoples’ the 272-word Gettysburg Address. freedom and locked them down. I remember having to memorize it These states denied people the right in grade school. Breyer loosely has to work, their freedom of movement quoted the address when speaking or freedom to run their business. to colleges with some of his favorite Some belief in liberty and freedom. passages being Lincoln’s dedication Democrats ignored their own of those killing grounds to those who mask rules. Check out the recent sacrificed so much trying to ensure football games showing high profile that the fledgling democracy would Democrats who imposed masked continue. Or perhaps the beginning: mandates without masks. “Four score and seven years ago our One of the Constitution’s principles forefathers brought forth on this is private property ownership, continent, a new nation, conceived delineated in the Third, Fourth and in liberty … to the proposition that Fifth amendments, which specifically all men are created equal” or “That provide that private property shall not this nation, under God, shall have a be taken by the public government new birth of freedom.” Breyer spoke without just compensation. often that it is “this experiment in Yet every large Democrat-run city in democracy” that requires continued this country believes in stealing, theft devotion to the founding principles,

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Censorship abounds in the Democrat Party and political circles, First Amendment be damned ... and burglary without punishment and criminals are not prosecuted. Crime is running rampant in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Seattle, Portland and Baltimore (where the murder and crime rates are at their highest level in 50 years even though the city is half its former size). And what’s going to happen to Baltimore, a city completely run by Democrats with billions spent on its education system? Results of recent testing of 628 high school students at Baltimore’s Patterson High School showed illiteracy runs rampant with 77% of its students reading below elementary levels, including about 30% at or below Kindergarten level, first grade at 14% and second grade at 7%. Only 2% are reading at grade level (just 12 students out of 628). And they all graduated if they showed up. Then there is the big one — freedom of speech. Censorship abounds in the Democrat Party and political circles, First Amendment be damned, and that is spreading into government. Biden’s new FCC nominee for commissioner, Gigi Sohn, wants to ban Fox News from the public airways if she gets confirmed. Biden has nominated a political censor (Democrat ideals only need apply) who is openly against free thought and speech. And Biden believes in the liberty,

freedom and founding principles of the United States? Not. This has been demonstrated time and time again by the president, including his most recent announcement that he is going to appoint a Black woman to the Supreme Court in place of Breyer. Talk about biased identity and gender politics. There it is at its worst. What happened to the Lincoln idea that all men (and women) are created (with) equal (opportunity)? Not if you are a Democratic Supreme Court nominee. Even scarier is Biden’s recent statement, “There is always a renewed national debate every time ... a president nominates a justice, because the Constitution is always evolving slightly, in terms of additional rights or curtailing rights, etc.” If Democrats believe Republicans all lie, according to our Constitution that is still a right, the right to lie. But the reality is the “lying shoe” fits a lot better on Democrats. And finally, John Hopkins University just issued a COVID-19 report about all the government mandates lowering the death rate with vaccines, masks, lockdowns, etc. The answer was an unequivocal no with huge losses in freedom, liberty and economic opportunities. Who is continuing the lie? Democrats or Republicans? Larry Weitzman is a Placerville resident.

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state adjusts laws and regulations to thwart them, but the cities just find new ways to preserve the status quo. One of the state’s newest pro-housing approaches, embodied in legislation enacted last year and going into effect last month, allows up to four units of housing to be built on land zoned for single-family homes. City officials denounced Senate Bill 9 as it was winding through the Capitol, arguing that it usurped their traditional land use authority and would change the character of their neighborhoods. However, now that SB 9 is law, cities are trying to figure out how to blunt, or even cancel, its impact in true “Spy vs. Spy” fashion. Just before the law took effect, for example, Pasadena enacted an “emergency ordinance” that imposes tight, and likely unworkable, rules on what can be built. They include an 800-square-foot limit on new units, a one-story height limitation, a requirement for one parking spot for each new unit, landscaping standards and a ban on short-term rentals. Collectively, they could make development authorized under SB 9 economically prohibitive. Woodside, a very wealthy enclave on the San Francisco Peninsula, takes the prize for the

most creative way to thwart SB 9 — supporting a petition to have mountain lions declared a threatened species and declaring the entire town to be mountain lion habitat and therefore unsuitable for housing. “Given that Woodside — in its entirety — is habitat for a candidate species, no parcel within Woodside is currently eligible for an SB 9 project,” a city memo declares. The action has earned Woodside scorn from prohousing advocates. “This is so absurd,” said Laura Foote, executive director of YIMBY Action, a pro-housing group, told the San Francisco Chronicle. “It is an example of the extreme absurd lengths cities will come up with to evade state law.” “You can build a McMansion and that somehow won’t hurt the mountain lion,” Foote added. “But if you build two units the lions will somehow fall over and die.” That’s well said about the obvious hypocrisy of Woodside’s move. Dan Walters is a journalist and author who writes for CALmatters.org, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media venture explaining California policies and politics.

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El Dorado Irrigation District directors preferred redistricting map Alternative 1A out of four proposed maps. A final map will be chosen at a Feb. 28 hearing.

EID considering four redistricting maps Michael Raffety Mountain Democrat correspondent With four alternative maps presented Feb. 14, El Dorado Irrigation District board members all indicated their preference for the first redistricting map shown by District Counsel Brian Poulsen. Called Alternative 1A, it shifts Division 4 to the west of Cambridge Road in

Cameron Park and adds in Latrobe Road’s business park and expanding residential area. Division 4 also gains part of El Dorado Hills, mainly Serrano. Additionally, Division 4 would gain from Division 5 the portion of EID that juts into Sacramento County for part of the subdivision now under construction, according to Poulsen.

Division 5 has the bulk of El Dorado Hills north of Highway 50 and gains Salmon Falls Road that is currently in Division 3. Division 2 retains most of its current area but loses the east half of North Shingle Road to Division 3. Division 2 also includes Shingle Springs, Rescue and part of Cameron Park. Division 3 shifts from the north side of Green

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Valley Road south to along the north side of Highway 50 until it hits Weber Creek south of Placerville and follows that until ending at Highway 50 again near Camino Heights. Agriculture and small farms are split between Division 4 and Division 1, with some in Division 2. Division 1 adds Outingdale, Diamond Springs and half of El Dorado. El Dorado is divided at the Highway 49 intersection between the two divisions. Division 3 retains Swansboro and

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Mosquito. Division 1 Director George Osborne noted that that area north of the South Fork of the American River will grow once the high bridge is built that eliminates the switchbacks. Swansboro also has a small airfield. The districts are divided up so that each has a population of 26,000. With Alternative 1A, Division 1 has the most at 26,643 and Division 4 being next at 26,556. The lowest population is Division 5 at 26,281. “I prefer to anticipate

growth and minimize changes after the next census,” said Division 2 Director Pat Dwyer. Poulsen told the board that staff had anticipated growth. “1A makes a lot of sense. Kudos to everyone. You’ve done a really good job,” said Division 5 Director Alan Day. All map alternatives are on EID’s website at tinyurl.com/2p899773. A formal hearing will be held Feb. 28 and the board is expected to adopt its preferred alternative then.

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deficiencies,” assured Loewen. “We’re seeking superior facilities with our new parks and, as such, we’re taking necessary steps to ensure that the community is the recipient of that.” Heritage Village Park, located off Carson Crossing Drive and adjacent to the 55-and-older active adult community Heritage El Dorado Hills, was slated for a soft opening this spring after breaking ground in August 2019. The 4.65-acre park boasts an inclusive playground, tennis and pickle ball courts, bocce courts and an open grass area. The CSD’s first park west of Latrobe and south of Highway 50, it has been the epicenter

of a battle between Heritage residents and the CSD regarding 50-foot-tall sport court lighting. Although board members floated the possibility of partially opening the park, they were advised against this action by legal counsel as having users on the concrete would be considered a de facto acceptance of goods. “That’s a shame,” said board member Sean Hansen. “Our disabled, disadvantaged kids will not be able to play on that playground because of a bad pour. What an embarrassment for the builder that subbed it out. We should make that a priority to get it resolved.”

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State Parks Director Armando Quintero at the trailhead with members of the Fo Guang Shan Bodhi Temple with their hands symbolizing a lotus, representing purity, enlightenment, selfregeneration and rebirth, left photo. Lion dancers wrapped up the ceremony, right photo, bringing good luck for the new trail.

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reveal the fuller histories of places such as Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. As we develop and expand the stories of the many cultures that have contributed to the evolution of California, at State Parks, we continue to listen and share the voices that are the fabric of California.” California State Parks and the Locke Foundation in partnerships with El Dorado County, the Chinese American Council of Sacramento, the American River Conservancy, the Chinese Benevolent Association of Stockton, the Gold Discovery Parks Association and the Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs came together Feb. 11 to honor and celebrate the Gam Saan Trail grand opening. Starting with a blessing of the 2.5-mile trail by the Venerable Ru Hsian, a Buddhist monk from the Fo Guang Shan Bodhi Temple in Sacramento, the ceremony included guest speakers from State Parks and represented Chinese organizations.

Held on the 10th day of the Lunar New Year of the Water Tiger, the ceremony concluded with a ribboncutting and lion dancing to bring good luck and honor and celebrate the past, present and future. The trailhead for the Gam Saan Trail can be found behind the ballfields on the south side of Hennigsen Lotus Park. From there it connects with the Monroe Ridge Trail and on to Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. Interpretive signs placed at the beginning of the trail share this message: “News of the California Gold Discovery started in Coloma and reached as far as China. Tens of thousands of Chinese were inspired to come here to seek their fortune and began calling California Gam Saan, meaning gold mountain. Although subjected to severe racism, through their perseverance and ability to adapt to change, Chinese people continue to make contributions to the rich and diverse fabric of America. In honor of those

seeking gold mountain, this trail segment is named the Gam Saan Trail.”

Area history The land between the historical towns of Lotus and Coloma near the Gam Saan Trail have been used by many diverse populations through time, beginning with local Native American groups of the Nisenan, Maidu and Miwok people. Through historic research and a historical report completed in 1991 for a real estate sale in the area, it was revealed that a Chinese miner by the name of Toy Kee purchased a few acres near the project area in 1875 for a $55 gold coin. A few years later in 1881, the Lin Hing and Man Lee Companies purchased additional acreage and operated businesses, stores, a bank and mining companies in the area from the 1870s through the early 1900s. The lands purchased by these Chinese individuals served a greater

purpose. Combined with the American River’s west-flowing waters and a hillside facing towards the setting sun, the “feng shui” landscape elements important for directing the spirits of those who have passed was found. Many of the Chinese in early California feared that when they died their spirits would not rest until their remains were buried in a proper grave in China. The property between Coloma and Lotus historically purchased by Chinese miners served to provide a path for the spirits, while temporarily holding the mortal remains of the deceased until they could be exhumed, packaged and sent home to China. Once this historical land use was understood and shared with the local Chinese American communities, State Parks worked with the Locke Foundation and its partners to complete the Gam Saan Trail to honor everyone who contributed to the rich fabric of California’s history.

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Tahoe Daily Tribune photos by Mike Peron

Stage concerts at the Tahoe South Events Center will have a 6,000-seat capacity.

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STATELINE, Nev. – Around 60 people attended the first hard hat tour opportunity of the Tahoe South Events Center’s “front of house.” The Feb. 10 snapshot tour of the facility gave people a look at how the operations will flow, the inside seating bowl taking shape, suite level decking and the box office and main concourse roughed in. Kevin Borycski, general manager of the events center, said when completed the center will have around 15 full-time staff members and employ between 200 to 300 part-time staff to run events. All food and beverage operations will be handled

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’re a skilled sculptor, shaping relationships and turning them into works of art. The choices you make will define your love, and the actions you take will confirm it. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Despite knowing that the person who cares the least in the relationship has the most control, you would rather care more and submit to the wide array of feelings attachment can produce. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You will be attracted to the person who challenges you. You’ll sing the song, play the game, meet the challenge ... and then you’ll do it all over again at the next level and then the next. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). While you are inspired and impressed by people with noble qualities, it is also important to be around people who make you feel like you belong and are accepted. You’ll get the best of both worlds. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). True happiness is impossible to achieve in isolation; it is dependent upon the contentment of others. You’ll have evidence of their contentment today, fortifying your sunshine agenda. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Like every other human, you occasionally experience moments of self-doubt. Yet you show up, a beacon of competence, ready to take on the challenge. The power of your presence attracts love.

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often found it,” Suzie said. Born in San Francisco April 25, 1943, Steve eventually found his way up the West Slope in 1972 with Judy to become a well-known and intrepid attorney. The two met while Steve was attending the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied history for his undergraduate degree, joined ROTC and played tennis. After graduating he joined the Army, becoming a combat veteran and an intelligence officer. He would begin his nearly 50-year career in law after attending Hastings Law School and eventually moving to El Dorado County. Steve took on high profile cases as defense counsel such as in the trial of Phillip and Nancy Garrido. The Garridos were responsible for kidnapping Jaycee Lee Dugard from a Tahoearea school bus stop and holding her captive for 18 years. Also, Herb Coddington, currently on death row for the murder of two elderly women and the threeday sexual assault of two young models in South Lake Tahoe. That didn’t stop his quick-witt, especially in the court room, often times using props to lighten the mood. “It was always a performance with him,” said Jim Clark, criminal defense attorney since 1979. “I always looked forward to doing cases with him.” Clark said Tapson was the best public defender he had ever encountered. “He was brilliant and hard working with a wicked sense of humor,” Clark said. “He would pipe up really obscure legal principles that were always correct or seemed to be always correct and would win a few motions that way. He was good. “Tapson was just too big for words. He was something else.” Steve had a way about him that made everybody feel good when he stepped in the room, said retired superior court judge and longtime friend Greg Hass. He

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Steve Tapson fields questions from reporters during the trail of Nancy and Phllip Garrido who kidnapped Jaycee Lee Dugard and held her captive for 18 years. recalled an outrageous yet compassionate personality. “Everyone held him in high regard,” Hass said. “Steve was one of those people that when he walked into a room, he naturally became the center of attention. He always made things better when he joined in any gathering, whether it was a gathering of lawyers or judges. It was just the natural quality he had.” Those who knew Steve would describe him as a very smart and compassionate man — valuable tools as a natural public defender, said Hass. Steve always held a sense of intuitive justice, standing up for the rights of anyone accused, no matter what crime they committed. “We would ask, ‘How could you defend these kind of people?’ especially when he would get hate mail from people asking the same question,” Becky said. “He was a strong advocate for the constitution with a deep belief in the fact that everybody deserved an effective legal counsel.” Steve held is own private practice as well before retiring in 2019. Just as quickly as he was to defend his clients, Steve was always there for his family. Becky recalled working at the Harvey’s Lake Tahoe hotel/

casino in South Lake Tahoe during college summer break when Steve, a lover of poker, gave her money from his winnings to pay off a car bill she had. “He always had our backs,” Becky said. “But then again, he kind of always had everyone’s back in a way.” Judy shared a story about when she and Steve had to put down a Labrador retriever they had for almost 19 years that had fallen seriously ill. When Judy asked in a poignant moment afterward if Steve would have the strength to do the same if something were to happen to her. His response? — “What are you doing tomorrow?” “He was funny like that, always very quick even in a sad situation,” Judy said. If Steve wasn’t quipping, you could find him enjoying tennis, racquetball, skiing, playing poker or quietly reading the newspaper or a book. “He kept his witty humor until the end, which is great,” Suzie said. “If you could hope for anything, that would be it.” He especially loved spending time with his family. He passed away with Judy at his side Friday, Feb. 11. “I’ll always remember how loving he was,” Judy said. “Inside, he really knew how to love. He was really special.”

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El Dorado seals playoff win in overtime Thomas Frey Staff writer In an overtime playoff battle the No. 8-seeded El Dorado Cougars took down No. 9 Wood High School of Vacaville 69-64 in front of the Cougars’ electric fan base. “That’s the best we’ve ever played and I couldn’t be more proud of everyone,” said junior guard Morgan Kline, who finished with 21 points. After overcoming deficits in the fourth quarter and overtime the Cougars broke through the Wood press defense and capitalized on free throws to grab the victory. Every player who saw action on the floor made the most of it. Junior Madison Smalley nailed several key shots. Freshman Alana Schneider came up with huge rebounds all night in the post and drilled a big 3-pointer to start the fourth. The teams traded baskets and when the game went into overtime Schneider’s fellow 2025 classmate Kali Cusic had arguably the two most important points of the match. With 30 seconds left in overtime and Wood holding a 64-63 lead, the Cougars found Cusic open in the corner. The crowd held its collective breath as the ball flew through the air. When it swished through the net, the bleachers erupted. “It was really nice to have the school support,” said El Dorado head coach Steve Scott. “They got us n

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Junior Morgan Kline goes up for a layup in El Dorado’s first round 69-64 overtime playoff win against Wood Thursday night at home. The Cougars advance to play at Vanden tonight.

Junior Madison Smalley, left photo, gets to set take a three point as the crowd looks on with anticipation. Smalley had six points and played more minutes than she had all season. El Dorado freshman Kali Cusic, right photo, dribbles the ball up the floor against the tough Wood defense. Cusic hit the go ahead basket with 30 seconds left in overtime.

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going.” El Dorado made a stop on defense and junior Madison Hitchcock was fouled with 16.2 seconds left. She knocked down both free throws to give the Cougars a 67-64. Again the Cougars — who had been victims of Wood’s lethal 3-point shooting all game — made a stop and senior Lexy Wallace got the board and was fouled with 6.4 seconds left. In what might have been her final home game at El Dorado, the 1,000-point scorer iced the game and knocked down both free throws to finish with 22 points and win the game. “It was a big game of heart,” Wallace said. “This is my family, these are my sisters.” Wallace played all 36 minutes and Kline only came out of the game once in the second quarter. “Morgan really pulled through for us tonight,” Wallace said. “Her speed, accuracy and decisionmaking on offense,

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The Lady Cougars cheer each other on during pregame introductions. her aggressiveness on defense, all of it was just on point tonight. Next year she is going to be phenomenal.” El Dorado jumped out to a 12-0 lead to start the game before Wood slowly caught up with its stiff defense and took its first lead of the

game about midway through the fourth quarter. “Wood had to come back and they had to fight back pretty much all evening,” Scott said. “And then it got to the kind of back and forth kind of thing and we had to fight back.”

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The Cougars had struggled with free throws through the first three quarters of the game, but when they needed them most, El Dorado sunk the shots from the charity stripe. “We practice shooting free throws a lot,” said

Kline, who buried five free throws herself. “So those free throws really came in clutch from Lexy and Madison Hitchcock.” The Cougars (21-7) will continue their season in Fairfield tonight against No. 1 Vanden.

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KNOW Now Sutter’s Mill Elementary School is now enrolling students for the 2022-23 school year. If your child will be 5 years of age on or before Sept. 1, 2022, they are eligible for kindergarten registration. Children who will turn 5 years old between the dates of Sept. 2, 2022, through Feb. 2, 2023, will be eligible to register for transitional kindergarten. Contact the school office (530) 6262591 for more information. The Widowed Persons Club provides a support group for widowed men and women of all ages, as well as a wide range of social activities through which they have an opportunity to make new friends and find a new direction in their lives. General meeting luncheons for members and guests are held on the fourth Friday of each month at 11:30 a.m. A social hour precedes the meeting. The meetings are at Cold Springs Country Club in Placerville and the cost is $16. Reservations required. Regular breakfasts are set Tuesdays at 9 a.m. at Golden Waffle Cafe in Placerville, Wednesdays at 9 a.m. at Beef & Brew in Diamond Springs and Wednesdays at 9 a.m. at Denny’s in Cameron Park. For those interested in joining or to make reservations contact Glenda at (530) 295-8374 or Nancy at (530) 6228276.

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Pioneer Union School District students learn life lessons on the slopes thanks to the SOS Outreach Program at Kirkwood Ski Resort.

Students hit the slopes Free program helps local youth develop skills Jessica Trumble PUSD Community Outreach Coordinator

Candidates are being sought for the 2022 El Dorado Rose competition. Candidates can be sponsored by a club, an organization, a business or a private individual. If you are interested, call Carole Burnley at (530) 626-4949. The candidate must have the following qualifications: • Is 60 years or older. • Has been a resident of the county for 10 years or longer. • Has contributed noncareer volunteer services to the community. Capital Stage presents “The Great Leap” by Lauren Yee through Feb. 27 at 2215 J. St. in Sacramento. For tickets and more information call (916) 995-5464 or visit capstone.org. The Stage at Burke Junction, 3300 Coach Lane, Suite E1, Cameron Park, presents “Love and Baseball” through March 6. For tickets and more information visit stageatburke.com. Imagination Theater presents “Grease” through March 13 at the theater on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds. For more information visit itplacerville.org/grease.

Feb. 21 Jonny Mojo will perform at 6 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club, 251 Main St. in Placerville. For more information visit clubgreenroom.com. Music in the Mountains hosts chorus auditions, 6-7 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 828 W. Main St. in Grass Valley. The individual auditions will be in three parts: vocalization, pitch memory and sight singing. To schedule an audition email kevin@ musicinthemountains.org.

Feb. 23 The Shingle Springs Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce hosts a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at the Cameron Park Country n

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Students impacted by the Caldor Fire get time on the slopes to decompress and share experiences and stories with other youth who have gone through the same trauma.

ifth-, sixth- and seventh-grade students at Pioneer Union School District directly affected by the Caldor Fire have recently begun the SOS Outreach Program at Kirkwood Ski Resort under the guidance of teacher Adam King. Students wake before dawn on crisp Sunday mornings, bundle in their warmest layers and make their way to the snowy mountaintops of Tahoe. Once at Kirkwood Ski Resort, students are able to gather as a united group to explore a core value for the day in guided facilitation before heading to the slopes to not only practice ski and board techniques, but positive youth development. “We are taking a trauma-responsive approach to building and rebuilding community by helping children share challenging experiences and stories,” said Pioneer Elementary Principal Deborah Atkins. “While students are learning a new skill on the slopes, we are also giving them the opportunity to gain self-awareness, self-control and the interpersonal skills that are vital for school and beyond.” The SOS Outreach Program is a national youth development non profit designed to build character and leadership for youth through mentoring opportunities and outdoor education. SOS Outreach allows students to learn to ski and snowboard, but with the added opportunities to foster youth engagement, create a sense of purpose, teach key life skills by learning about core values: courage, discipline, integrity, wisdom, compassion and humility. SOS Outreach not only teaches a sport, but also creates youth that can make a difference in their communities. PUSD is excited to offer the SOS program for n

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Upcoming demonstration to teach proper pruning methods News release

tanley Marciel, owner of Garden Valley Roses, is bringing his wisdom and expertise to Art on the Divide Cooperative Gallery’s historical rose garden. All green thumbs or green thumb wannabes should mark their calendars for Feb. 26, when Marciel will demonstrate proper rose pruning techniques on the many rose bushes behind the Georgetown art gallery. The event begins at 10:30 a.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to practice pruning on some the roses and cuttings will be available at the end of the demonstration to take home for propagation. This event was well-attended last year and participants were very helpful in getting the roses ready for bloom. No registration is necessary. Those wishing to participate are encouraged to bring their own clean, sharpened pruners. Pruning implements should be clean and sharp enough so that the rose bushes are not damaged and the new cuttings are in good shape for propagation and planting. AODC is located at 6295 Main St. in Georgetown and the phone number is (530) 333-2787. Gallery hours are Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the website is artonthedivide.com.

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family since Sierra is Laurel McKay’s older, and much taller, cousin. The putting-oneselfin-mortal-danger gene is also a family trait as Sierra finds another corpse and someone isn’t happy about her involvement. Handsome chefs, quirky kittens,

corporate and political shenanigans and effusive in-laws are just part of the action in this cozy mystery. Fans of Sample’s Laurel McKay series will have fun with the Easter eggs the author has sprinkled through “Birthdays.” And the characters, especially Sierra, will

leave readers hoping for more — soon. Why a new series when the original one is so successful? “I was 50 pages into a ninth Laurel McKay mystery set in Las Vegas when COVID hit,” said Sample. “No one knew how long it would go on, how long before we could go anywhere. So I thought it was time to try something new — something that had been percolating around in my head for a few years. I wanted an older character; someone who would reflect a different perspective.” Sample loves to research her stories — dancing, donut eating, daiquiri drinking — and so she set “Birthdays Are Murder” in a small seaside town in Washington state, an area she already knew well from frequent visits. “I am stunned by the beauty of the area,” said Sample. Laurel McKay fans needn’t despair, as Sample is working on a novella starring El Dorado County’s own n

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Youth art contest rallies Californians to ‘Unite to Fight Invasive Species’ News release The California Department of Fish and Wildlife recently announced the ninth annual California Invasive Species Youth Art Contest. This year’s theme, “Unite to Fight Invasive Species,” reflects the need for all Californians to work together to prevent the spread and impacts of invasive species. “The Youth Art Contest is an opportunity for students to combine science with artistic expression while learning about an important environmental issue,” said Elizabeth Brusati, an environmental scientist with CDFW’s Invasive Species Program. “We want

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Presidents Day and the weekend before it have become a popular time for stores to put things on sale. Look for a Presidents Day sale ad in today’s newspaper. Answer these questions: What is on sale? How much lower is the price? How much could a person save? Standards Link: Research: Use the newspapers to locate information.

EISENHOWER Find the words in the puzzle. Then look for each word in this week’s LINCOLN Kid Scoop stories and activities. CLINTON A D A M S T Y L E R CARTER R H S U B T F A T K HOOVER T O C K L O P E O H ARTHUR GRANT H O N L O C N I L A HAYES U V G E I F T R X Y ADAMS R E W O H N E S I E TYLER S R J C A R T E R S NIXON I W L R T M F O R D TAFT BUSH G R G D N O X I N M FORD Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recognized identical words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns. POLK

7. The 40th president was the oldest sworn into office. Who was he? _________________________ 8. The 21st president made no inaugural address, had no vice president and put the White House furniture up for auction. What was his name? _________________________ Answers: 1: Grover Cleveland. 2: George Washington and James Madison. 3: Warren G. Harding. 4: John Quincy Adams. 5: William Harrison and James Garfield. 6: John Adams and John Quincy Adams, George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush. 7: Ronald Reagan. 8: Chester A. Arthur.

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1. Which president served two separate terms?

Martin Van Buren William Harrison John Tyler James K. Polk Zachary Taylor Millard Fillmore Franklin Pierce James Buchanan Abraham Lincoln Andrew Johnson Ulysses S. Grant Rutherford B. Hayes James A. Garfield Chester A. Arthur Grover Cleveland Benjamin Harrison Grover Cleveland William McKinley Theodore Roosevelt William H. Taft Woodrow Wilson

Harry S. Truman 1950

Then quiz a family member to see how much they know about American presidents!

2. The 1st and 4th presidents signed the U.S. Constitution. Who were they?

James Monroe

1900

Answer these trivia questions using your completed “Meet the Presidents” activity.

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James Madison

1850

Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Demonstrate comprehension by identifying answers in text.

HONOR

The verb honor means to have great respect or recognize publicly. The teacher will honor the best reader with a special prize.

Try to use the word honor in a sentence today when talking with your friends and family members.

If I Were President

Imagine that you have been elected president. What would you do first? Who would you choose as vice president?

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SIR Gold Country keeps members active, engaged News release The Gold Country branch of Sons in Retirement meets the second Wednesday of the month at Cameron Park Country Club. Those interested in learning more are invited to be a guest for

complimentary lunch. Contact Branch 95’s membership chairman at SIRBranch95@gmail. com for more details. SIR Inc. is a California nonprofit organization that provides social activities for men older than 50 with the mission “to improve the lives of our members through fun activities, luncheons and events while making friends for life.” SIR, formed in 1958, has more than 100 branches in Central and Northern California and has more than 10,000 members from Bakersfield to Mt. Shasta and Lake Tahoe to San Francisco. Each branch is an independent 501(c)

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(4) corporation. SIR is strictly social, it does no fundraising, has no religious affiliation and is nonpolitical. Besides monthly luncheons with interesting speakers, SIR membership gives members access to a number of local activities and events such as the annual picnic and holiday dinners. The branch holds weekly golf outings as well as other activities such as bocce ball, pickleball, ebiking, fishing, a monthly book exchange and wine tasting events. To learn more about SIR, visit the organization’s website at WeAreSIR.com or the local branch website at sirinc2.org/branch95.

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which will be June 4-12 this year. There are three age divisions for youths in grades 2-4, 5-8 and 9-12. All types of media are welcome and encouraged, including (but not limited to) drawings, paintings, animations, comic strips, videos and public service announcements. Entries must reflect the 2022 theme: “Unite to Fight Invasive Species.” The top three winners in each division will receive awards and have their entries announced on CDFW’s social media.

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Have a healthier happy hour with California prunes Family Features Add a healthy twist to happy hour at home with a nutritious snack that goes perfectly with your favorite beverages. When gathering family and friends for a weekend toast or just winding down after work, these prune, mozzarella and basil skewers make for a nutritious and delicious addition to the party. Rich and smooth with an ability to enhance various flavors, California prunes are a versatile ingredient that allows you to expand your menu. In this recipe, prunes help form a palatepleasing snack that delightfully combines sweet, salty and savory flavors. In addition to their versatility, prunes provide important nutrients for your bones, including vitamin K and copper. When they are served with mozzarella — a good source of calcium — you get a perfect power pairing that supports your bone health and satisfies your snack cravings. Visit californiaprunes.org to find more recipe ideas from morning to night.

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A local marketplace to find what you are looking for… To post your message, call us at 530-622-1255, Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Employment The Georgetown Divide Public Utility District invites applications for the position of: OFFICE/FINANCE MANAGER SALARY RANGE: $42.50 to $52.00 per hour, depending on qualifications. 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. Interested individuals can pick up an application at the District office located at 6425 Main Street, Georgetown, or request an application by emailing Stephanie Beck at slbeck@gd-pud.org website at www.gd-pud.org. 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 Georgetown Divide Recreation District is hiring a part-time Registration/Accounts Payable Coordinator, $18.78hr. This position is year-round, approximately 16-20 hours per week typically Monday-Thursday and follows School District vacation schedule so great opportunity for a parent with school-aged children. This position will be responsible for accounts payable, revenue collection, program registrations, answering phones, office coverage and working with customers to reserve parks and facilities. This position is subject to Department of Justice Fingerprint clearance. Please contact the GDRD office 530823-9090 or go to our website www.gdrd.org to download an application. Application deadline March 1st, 2022. Applications and resumes can be mailed to GDRD P.O. Box 274 Pilot Hill, CA 95664, emailed to the General Manager at jbrunton@gdrd.org or faxed to 530-823-9020.

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Construction & Maintenance Worker I/IIDrinking Water (Vegetation Management) Salary: I: $26.39-$32.08/hr.; II: $29.17-$35.46/hr. Salary currently under review FFD: Open until filled. First review of applications on February 25, 2022. The Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Construction & Maintenance Worker I/II in the Right-of-Way Reinforcement Program to fill multiple positions in the Drinking Water Division of Operations. For a complete job description and the REQUIRED application, please visit our website at www.eid.org or call 530-642-4074.

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Recovery Specialist I & II/Mental Health Worker Telecare El Dorado Psychiatric Health Facility Shifts =A.M. 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. P.M. 3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. (6% differential for working p.m. shift) NOC 11:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. (8% differential for working NOC shift) The Recovery Specialist provides care that responds to the overall needs of the members served and is consistent with recovery-centered care principles. Salary Range: $15.52-$24.00 Contact 530-621-6210 and ask for Samuel Latorre, D.O.N. or email: slatorre@telecarecorp.com and makaur@ telecarecorp.com • www.telecarecorp.com

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Club. Guest Speaker will be El Dorado County sheriff’s Lt. Jeff Leikauf, who is running for sheriff. For more information visit sscpchamber.org/mixers-luncheons.

Feb. 24 A ribbon cutting event will be held at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Sierra, 5-7 p.m. at 535 Main St. in Placerville. Refreshments will be served. Burning Daylight People will perform at 6 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club, 251 Main St. in Placerville. For more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

Feb. 25 Matt Fremont & Doug Not Josh will perform at 5 p.m. and Grateful Bluegrass Boys takes the stage at 9 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club, 251 Main St. in Placerville. For more information visit clubgreenroom.com. Matt Rainey will perform 8-11 p.m. at the Placerville Public House, 305 Main St.

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Continued from B1 in Placerville. For more information visit placervillepublichouse.com. Smith Flat House, 2021 Smith Flat Road in Placerville, is having Latin dance lessons. For more information and to sign up call (530) 621-1003.

Feb. 26 There are three Swap Meets at the El Dorado County Fair & Event Center left for the season: Feb. 26 (rain or shine), March 19 (shine only) and April 9 (shine only). The public is welcome to come join in the fun, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you would like a space, go to eldoradocountyfair.org/ swap.html to reserve a space and make a payment. The 34th annual Sacramento Black Expo takes place 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at California State University, Sacramento. The Black Expo theme this year is “Live The Impossible Dream.” Free entry for everyone. Event includes entertainment, a variety of vendors and soul food.

Rubber Band Bullet will perform at 5 p.m. and Full Blast takes the stage at 9 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club, 251 Main St. in Placerville. For more information visit clubgreenroom.com. Jazz GitanTtrio will perform 8-11 p.m. at the Placerville Public House, 305 Main St. in Placerville. For more information visit placervillepublichouse.com.

Feb. 27 A vintage wedding dress fashion show and tea is open to the public at the Placerville Shakespeare Club, 2940 Bedford Ave. in Placerville. Doors open at noon For tickets and more information call Peg at (530) 957-2402 or Linda at (530) 647-1355.

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its students directly impacted by Caldor Fire or meet other criteria for disadvantaged youth. SOS Outreach’s focus is that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive regardless of social, societal and economic barriers. Students participating have never skied or had the opportunity to spend much time in the outdoors in the Tahoe area. PUSD is committed to supporting students, families and communities, especially those affected by the Caldor Fire. The future is bright with opportunity for aiding students through academics, learning a new sport and experiencing the local outdoors. For more information visit pioneer.k12.ca.us.

Feb. 28 Radiohead Tribute Night begins at 6 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club, 251 Main St. in Placerville. For more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

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fictional sleuth, tentatively scheduled for release in November. And Sierra Sullivan will be back — it’s a series, after all. “Sometime in 2023,” said Sample. “I have about five ideas in my head — I never run out of ideas; I just have slow fingers.” Purchase “Birthdays are Murder” as well as Sample’s other novels online at Amazon.com, Barnes&Noble.com and iBooks. Locally, find them at Face in a Book, 4359 Town Centre Blvd. in El

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Public Notices  FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0046 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GHEOREN, located at 3160 Fort Jim Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Mihai Gavriliu, 3160 Fort Jim Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Mihai Gavriliu MIHAI GAVRILIU, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 01/11/2022. 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) 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21 9916 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0015 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SAVVY PRINT SOlUTIONS, located at 2120 Portsmouth Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Savvy Print Solutions, Inc., 2120 Portsmouth Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: California The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 9-2-2011 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Shelley Vasquez SHELLEY VASQUEZ, CFO I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 01/04/2022. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21 9945 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0108 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AMAZING GRACE ESTATE lIQUIDATIONS, located at 3516 Leonardo Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): 1. Kriss G Usherwood, 3516 Leonardo Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, 2. Emilee Z Usherwood, 3516 Leonardo Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kriss Usherwood KRISS USHERWOOD, CO-OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 01/25/2022. 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) 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21 9958 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 22CV0048 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Antonio Maldonado filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: ANTONIO MARTINE MALDONADO Proposed name: ANTONIO MARTINE-MALDONADO PASIOLES 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 JANUARY 20, 2022. /s/ Vicki Ashworth VICKI ASHWORTH, Judge of the Superior Court 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21 9959

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0030 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 4 BEES CUSTOMS, located at 1031 Bridgeview Dr, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Tiffany Sayre, 1031 Bridgeview Dr, 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: 11/1/21 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Tiffany Sayre TIFFANY SAYRE I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 01/07/2022. 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) 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21 9960 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0112 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AMERICAS BEST VAlUE, located at 3444 Coach Lane, Cameron Park, CA 95682/ Mailing Address: 1812 Polk Street, Concord, CA 94521 Registered owner(s): 1. Abdul R Patel, 1812 Polk Street, Concord, CA 94521, 2. Zarin Patel, 1812 Polk Street, Concord, CA 94521 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Abdul R Patel ABDUL R PATEL, 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) 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21 9961 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0113 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CAMINO AUTOWORKS, located at 4136 Carson Road #C & D, Camino, CA 95709/Mailing Address: 1390 Broadway Suite B #354, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Stephen W Tolentino, 800 Spring St, 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: 01/26/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Stephen W. Tolentino STEPHEN W. TOLENTINO, 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) 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21 9962 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0111 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: KOCHI SUSHI & JAPANESE GRIll, located at 2205 Francisco Dr #110, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Elly Sun Corporation, 2205 Francisco Dr #110, 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: 12/02/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Hui Juan Sun HUI JUAN SUN, 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 01/26/2022. 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) 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21 9963 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 22CV0030 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Katherine Huff filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: KOBE SCOTT BOYD Proposed name: KOBE SCOTT HUFF 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: FEBRUARY 25, 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 JANUARY 12, 2022. /s/ Vicki Ashworth VICKI ASHWORTH, Judge of the Superior Court 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21 9964 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0132 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: KBM lANGUAGE SOlUTIONS, located at 6770 Marshall Road Unit B, Lotus, CA 95651/Mailing Address: PO Box 905, Lotus, CA 95651 Registered owner(s): Ekaterina Borschov-Badano, 6770 Marshall Road Unit B, Lotus, CA 95651 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Ekaterina Borschov-Badano EKATERINA BORSCHOV-BADANO 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 02/01/2022. 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) 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28 9991

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0137 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TC FABRICATION AND WElDING, located at 6192 Enterprise Dr Ste G, Diamond Springs, CA 95619/Mailing Address: 6110 Enterprise Dr, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registered owner(s): TC Fabrication and Welding, LLC, 6110 Enterprise Dr, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 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: 3-1-2003 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Susan Coyle SUSAN COYLE, 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 02/02/2022. 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) 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28 9992 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0143 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FOOTHIllS DANCE, located at 4050 Durock Rd Ste 8, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Leticia Avila, 7673 Maralee Way, Sacramento, CA 95824 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/01/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Leticia Avila LETICIA AVILA, 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 02/02/2022. 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 legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  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) 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28 9993 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0075 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MY DAD’S ClEANING SERVICES, located at 5587 Spanish Flat Rd., Garden Valley, CA 95633/ Mailing Address: 5515 Pacific St. Ste. 254, Rocklin, CA 95677 Registered owner(s): Monique Davis, 5587 Spanish Flat Rd., Garden Valley, CA 95633 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: January 1, 2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Monique Davis MONIQUE DAVIS 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 01/18/2022. 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) 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28 9994 PUBlIC NOTICE Vacancy Announcement El Dorado County Community Wildfire Protection Coordinator Background: Resource Conservation Districts are grassroots government organizations that advise and assist individual landowners and public agencies in planning and implementation of conservation practices for the protection, restoration, or development of land, water, and related natural resources. The El Dorado County Resource Conservation District (1940) and the Georgetown Divide Resource Conservation District (1953) (RCD’s) are local, independent, nonenforcement, non-regulatory, selfgoverned districts organized under Division 9 of the Public Resources Code. Each RCD advises and assists individual landowners and public agencies in planning and implementation of conservation practices for the protection, restoration, or development of land, water, and related natural resources. Position: The Coordinator position is derived through the collaborative of designated wildfire mitigation groups within the county and, staff at the California Fire Safe Council, to build a coordinated, countywide wildfire mitigation strategy. The primary goals of the position are to educate, encourage, and develop county-wide collaboration and coordination among wildfire mitigation groups, helping to improve overall wildfire resiliency strategies and community preparedness. These goals will be accomplished by building relationships between existing wildfire mitigation groups, connecting these groups with countylevel emergency management officials, collaborating on fire mitigation projects, sourcing and assisting with county-wide wildfire grant applications, and performing outreach and communication across the county. Appointment: The El Dorado County Community Wildfire Protection Coordinator (Coordinator) is a fulltime, non-exempt, 18-month term position. The term may be extended depending on funding. Position Funding: The position of Project Coordinator is funded at a rate of $32.00 per hour plus benefits. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • 4-year degree with a major in public administration, natural resources or related field, • Minimum of three -years’ experience in resource management or related field, • Familiarly with Federal, State, and local agencies and their respective authorities, • Ability to learn rapidly, • Demonstrated responsiveness to district needs and organizational skills, • Familiarity with El Dorado County Natural Resource Issues, • Valid California Driver’s License. To Apply: Interested candidates must submit a resume, cover letter and three professional references by 4:00 p.m., Friday, March 11, 2022. Applications received after that date may NOT be considered. Mail complete packets to: El Dorado County & Georgetown Divide Resource Conservation Districts, 100 Forni Road, Suite A, Placerville, CA 95667. Please clearly identify position being sought in first sentence of the cover letter. (www. eldoradorcd.org) The Resource Conservation Districts prohibit any discrimination in their programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, and marital or familial status. 2/11, 2/14, 2/16, 2/18, 2/21, 2/23 10007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0172 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BEYOND REAlTY GROUP, located at 101 Parkshore Dr Suite #139, Folsom, CA 95630/ Mailing Address: 105 Chenery Court,

Folsom, CA 95630 Registered owner(s): 1. Drew E Gold, 105 Chenery Court, Folsom, CA 95630, 2. Casey M Cummings, 9201 Madison Ave #156, Folsom, CA 95630 This business is conducted by a General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/27/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Drew Gold DREW GOLD, PARTNER OF BEYOND REALTY GROUP 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 02/09/2022. 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) 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7 10010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0167 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TOWN & COUNTRY REAl ESTATE GROUP, located at 2503 Knollwood Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Kevin Wilson, 2503 Knollwood Drive, 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: 02/08/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kevin J. Wilson KEVIN J. WILSON 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 02/08/2022. 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) 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7 10011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0169 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: NICK SHARPlES PRODUCTIONS, located at 836 Stoneman Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Nick Sharples LLC, 836 Stoneman Way, 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: 08/03/2017 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Nicholas Sharples NICHOLAS SHARPLES, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 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 02/09/2022. 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) 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7 10012

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0176 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TECHNAVIBES, located at 6518 Commerce Way Unit 4, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registered owner(s): DANIEL R MCARTHEY, 3104 Lo Hi Way, 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: 02/09/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ DANIEL R MCARTHEY DANIEL R MCARTHEY 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 02/09/2022. 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) 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7 10013 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF RYAN G. FARR CASE NO. 22PR0030 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of RYAN G. FARR A PETITION for Probate has been filed by DALE FARR in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that DALE FARR be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: March 30, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: ROBINSON & FULTON LAW One California Street Auburn, CA 95603 (530) 823-2010 2/14, 2/21, 2/28 10014 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 22CV0068 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Haleigh Elizabeth Lunas filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: HALEIGH ELIZABETH LUNAS MICHAEL GARY JOHNSON LANDON LOGAN LUNASJOHNSON LEO JOSHUA LUNAS-JOHNSON Proposed name: HALEIGH ELIZABETH LUNASON MICHAEL GARY LUNASON LANDON LOGAN LUNASON LEO JOSHUA LUNASON 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: MARCH 11, 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

Pioneer Union School District is requesting Statements of Qualifications and Proposals (“RFQ/P”) from qualified architectural firms to perform architecture/ engineering services for the District’s expedited, new construction of several buildings at Walt Tyler Elementary School located in El Dorado County, 23 miles southeast of Placerville, California pursuant to the form of agreement attached to this RFQ/P at Exhibit “A”. More specifically, the District will be reconstructing the Walt Tyler Elementary School campus destroyed by the Caldor Fire in 2021, which will include administrative offices, classrooms, multipurpose room and supporting facilities (“Project”). It is the District’s intent to select an architectural firm to conduct Conditions and Needs Assessments and to establish necessary program, design, and engineering for the implementation of the Project (“Services”). Interested firms must have experience with California public school projects which comply with all requirements set forth by the Office of Public-School Construction (OPSC). In addition, interested firms need to show experience working with the California Department of Education (CDE) and OPSC on emergency hardship projects, as well as having experience working in El Dorado County. Please see our website for RFP specifications and documents. https://pioneerusd.org/ 2/18, 2/21 10030

SEAlCOATING, located at 4142 Bestafa Court, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Bobby G Mitchell, 4142 Bestafa Court, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Bobby Mitchell BOBBY MITCHELL, 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 01/28/2022. 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) 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14 10041

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0161

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 22CV0202

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: OAKHIllS PAINTING, located at 3530 Orinda Cir, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Terry Keplinger, 3530 Orinda Cir, 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: 12/16/2009 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Terry Keplinger TERRY KEPLINGER 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 02/08/2022. 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) 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14 10039

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Taylor Cavin Chapman filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: TAYLOR CAVIN CHAPMAN Proposed name: TAYLOR CAVIN DEATHERAGE 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 FEBRUARY 16, 2022. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14 10042

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 JANUARY 25, 2022. /s/ Michael J. McLaughlin MICHAEL J. MCLAUGHLIN, Judge of the Superior Court 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7 10015 PUBlIC NOTICE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0195 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: STRAIGHT FORWARD PlUMBING & DRAIN, located at 3992 Wimbeldon Dr, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registered owner(s): Tyler J Owen, 3992 Wimbeldon Dr, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/26/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Tyler Owen TYLER OWEN 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 02/16/2022. 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) 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14 10040 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0125 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FUll STRENGTH

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0138 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ReThink Ice Cream, located at 4020 Borders Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Midgie’s Good Cream Inc., 4020 Borders Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: Delaware The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 2/1/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ George Haymaker GEORGE HAYMAKER, CEO 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 02/02/2022. 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) 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14 10043 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SAlE UNDER DEED OF TRUST TITlE ORDER NUMBER: 2030774CAD lOAN: THOMPSON FIlE: PFI-211652 A.P.N.: 046-790-001-000 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/03/2008. 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. NOTICE is hereby given

that PLACER FORECLOSURE, INC., as trustee, or successor trustee, or substituted trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: RAYMOND A. SHARPLES AND LESLIE VAN SYCKEL, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded 06/11/2008 as Instrument No. 2008-0028040-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of EL DORADO County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded 11/15/2021 in Book, Page, as Instrument No. 2021-0070794 of said Official Records, WILL SELL on 03/16/2022 At the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 at 10:00AM AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States), all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State hereinafter described: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5101 DESPERADO CT, SOMERSET, CA 95684-9336 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. Total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $336,958.70 In addition to cash, the trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. In the event tender other than cash is accepted the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed with interest thereon as provided in said Note, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting. com, using the file number assigned to this case PFI-211652. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916-939-0772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting. com, using the file number assigned to this case PFI-211652 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Dated: 02/15/2022 PLACER FORECLOSURE, INC., as said Trustee 12190 Herdal Drive, Suite 9 Auburn, California 95603 (530) 8888411 By: STELLA SHAO, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER DIRECTIONS MAY BE OBTAINED PURSUANT TO A WRITTEN REQUEST SUBMITTED TO THE BENEFICIARY C/O PLACER FORECLOSURE, INC., 12190 HERDAL DR., SUITE 9, AUBURN, CA 95603, WITHIN 10 DAYS OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. PLACER FORECLOSURE, INC. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0399294 To: MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT & PLACERVILLE TIMES 02/21/2022, 02/28/2022, 03/07/2022 2/21, 2/28, 3/7 10044

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