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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is working to place South Lake Tahoe nuisance bear Hank the Tank in an animal sanctuary.

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Oak Ridge celebrates Gabby Marsh’s first goal of the game in the eighth minute of Thursday’s Division 1 Sac-Joaquin Section championship at Heart Health Park in Sacramento. Marsh scored three goals as the Trojans won their second straight title 8-1 over Lincoln of Stockton.

Oak Ridge strikes 8 times to win D-1 title

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■ Seniors go out with two straight section titles SACRAMENTO — From the moment the Oak Ridge Trojans girls soccer team set foot on the pitch this season, the goal was to win the Division 1 Sac-Joaquin Section championship again. On Thursday at Heart Health Park in Sacramento, the dream became reality as Oak Ridge stomped Lincoln of Stockton 8-1. “It’s just amazing that in our senior year we got to finish it off as section champions,” said midfielder Iman Mustafa, whose face could barely contain her smile. “It just shows our soccer program is one of the best in the state.” The Trojans are ranked as the top team in ■

See OAK RIDGE, page A7

Oak Ridge captain Emily Lieber drives upfield before booting the ball into the back of the net for her second goal of the evening.

CDFW to trap troublesome Tahoe bears Laney Griffo Tahoe Daily Tribune SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — The story of a South Lake Tahoe bear named Hank the Tank has gone viral in recent days and while his future has not yet been set in stone, the situation has highlighted a bigger issue — responsibly living with wildlife. Originally thought to be the sole culprit of serial break-ins in the Tahoe Keys, California Department of Fish and Wildlife officials report that DNA evidence shows Hank is not responsible for all those incidents. While Hank is guilty of some, two female bears were also to blame. “Considering new evidence suggesting multiple bears are responsible for recent incidents, CDFW will work in coming weeks

and months to trap bears in the South Lake Tahoe area, tag them, collect evidence for genetic analysis and then release them into suitable habitat,” CDFW officials stated. “During this effort, CDFW will gather information and learn from scientific analysis to help inform and refine our bear management in the Lake Tahoe Basin. CDFW is not going to euthanize any bears that are trapped during this effort.” Tahoe Keys residents are being asked to help place traps. Over the past seven months California Department of Fish and Wildlife and other local agencies have received more than 150 calls regarding bear breakins, some involving Hank the Tank, a 500pound black bear. ■

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Supes hear homelessness strategic plan Eric Jaramishian Staff writer El Dorado Opportunity Knocks Continuum of Care’s proposed five-year plan to combat homelessness PLACE ADDRESS LABEL HERE

countywide centers around four goals — stopping homelessness, increasing access to housing for all county residents, increasing access to homeless emergency response services and building collective solutions. El Dorado County supervisors heard a presentation on the plan last week. EDOK COC is a collaborative effort of local community partners and administrative stakeholders seeking to solve, resolve and prevent homelessness. Called “The Community Plan to Prevent and End Homeless in El Dorado,” the strategic plan will gather

community input, an effort that has already begun through various meetings, surveys and focus groups of folks who recently experienced homeless. “I can hear a lot of concern in our community. As we move forward, there needs to be a lot of public outreach on these plans,” said District 5 Supervisor Sue Novasel, who praised the strategic plan. Shorter term goals like development of a screening and problemsolving protocol, landlord engagement programs to help landlords support transitional homeless people to permanent housing, low-barrier warming centers and

implementation of a tiny home or pallet program in fall 2022, a program District 2 Supervisor Turnboo has advocated for in the past, were all presented to the board. “People are having problems finding even rentals here and having to find affordable housing elsewhere. There is nothing here for them,” Turnboo said. “These pallet homes are a good start to help these people get back on their feet.” Navigation centers were a topic of interest during the discussion, which is also spelled out as a shorter-term plan. District 3 Supervisor Wendy Thomas said plans to mitigate fire

danger during fall and a navigation center for homeless should be a priority. Area homeless encampments pose risk with illegal fires, especially during peak fire season. “I am worried this could be (held) up ... knowing that there will be negotiations, due diligence and community engagement, which can be a very lengthy process,” Thomas said. Longer term goals were also presented, like the implementation of at least 50 new permanent supportive housing units by January 2027. Health and Human Services Director Daniel Del Monte

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said the strategic plan will be submitted to the state for review and then it will be determined how state funding will be allocated to El Dorado County. Upon approval, EDOK COC and the county are expected to receive a total of $1.8 million in grant funding this fiscal year, according to Del Monte. This is tied to the state’s process for the California Emergency Solutions and Housing Program, which asks communities to to develop a strategic plan to address homelessness, for which they receive grants, Del Monte said. Supervisors all said they were pleased with the strategic plan.

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3:28 p.m. Burglary was reported at the Knolls Apartments on Cimmarron Road in Cameron Park. 1:52 p.m. Clinton James Burtle, 45, was booked into county jail on charges relating to operation of a chop shop. He was arrested on Blackhawk Lane in Pleasant Valley.

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9:10 a.m. Burglary to a vehicle was reported on Silva Valley Parkway at Harvard Way in El Dorado Hills.

was reported at Stephen Harris Park on Tam O’Shanter Drive in El Dorado Hills. 9:58 a.m. Battery was reported on Kaweah Court in Cameron Park. 10:50 a.m. Grand theft was reported on String Canyon Road in Grizzly Flat. 11:11 a.m. Trespassing was reported at Wagon Wheel Mobile Home Park on Forebay Road in Pollock Pines. 12:19 p.m. A suspect was reportedly drunk in public at the Starbucks on Town Center Boulevard in El Dorado Hills. 12:36 p.m. Burglary to a vehicle was reported at Pinewood School on Pine Street in Pollock Pines. 3:04 p.m. Battery was reported on Hub Street and Wheel Street in Pollock Pines.

Bryon Baker was arrested on Main Street on a parole violation, including reportedly being in possession of methamphetamine.

1:25 p.m. Tyler Witter, 25, was arrested on Broadway for reportedly being under the influence of a controlled substance.

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2:40 p.m. Eduardo Mercado, 44, was arrested on Placerville Drive on suspicion of burglary.

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5:55 p.m. A suspect was arrested on Bend Court in Pollock Pines on suspicion of battery.

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2:47 a.m. 35-year-old Ocean Russo, who had outstanding warrants, was arrested on Highway 50 in Placerville.

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LAKE LEVELS Stumpy Meadows Reservoir as of Feb. 23 Water storage 19,806 acre-feet Percent full 99% Inflow – cfs Outflow 2.21 cfs Folsom Reservoir as of Feb. 25 Water storage 530,045 acre-feet Percent full 54% Inflow 2,547 cfs Outflow 2,102 cfs Union Valleyas of Feb. 25 Water storage 208,945 acre-feet Percent full 78 % Inflow 0 cfs Outflow 0 cfs Loon Lake as of Feb. 25 Water storage 30,531 acre-feet Percent full 44 % Inflow 0 cfs Outflow 0 cfs Ice House as of Feb. 25 Water storage 33,953 acre-feet Percent full 78 % Inflow 43 cfs Outflow 0 cfs

vibrant recreation and tourism. The board meeting will be hosted on Zoom March 3 at 9 a.m. An agenda, which includes a full list of grant projects and recipients can be found on the SNC Board webpage at sierranevada.ca.gov/our-board. The public is invited to participate in the board meeting via Zoom. The meeting link is us02web.zoom. us/j/81019688085. To listen to a live stream of the meeting via toll-free telephone call (877) 4029757 (conference code: 347291). Public comments will be taken during each agenda item and non-agenda-related questions and inquiries will be allowed at the end of the meeting.

Program is a large-scale, holistic effort to restore resilience to forested landscapes and communities throughout the Sierra Nevada. The new programs will allow the conservancy to award a minimum of $10.54 million in the first cycle of grant funding to projects that boost recreation and tourism in the region and conserve natural and working lands. If approved, both grant programs are expected to start later in March. During the meeting the board will also consider awarding more than $2 million in Proposition 68 funding to seven projects in the Sierra Nevada focused on forest and watershed health, resilient Sierra Nevada communities and

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Caples Lake as of Feb. 25 Water storage 18,297 acre-feet Percent full 82% Inflow 6.23 cfs Outflow 11.90 cfs

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List of county’s top earners updated El Dorado County AuditorController’s Office News release Auditor-Controller Joe Harn has updated the list of El Dorado County’s highest compensated employees for the calendar year 2021. The two highest compensated employees were mental health professionals: the county’s mental health director and a psychiatrist II. In salary and benefits they earn $461,539 and $350,068, respectively. The sheriff, undersheriff, two sheriff ’s captains, a district attorney chief investigator, the district attorney, chief administrative officer and a chief assistant district attorney round out the top 10. All earn more than $288,000 in salary and benefits For the second straight year a program manager in the Health and Human Services Agency jumped into the top 40 on the list due to more than $66,000 of on-call pay in both 2020 and 2021 as the result of about 12,000 of hours of on-call

assignments, according to timesheets submitted to the Auditor’s Office. The cost of each employee’s CalPERS benefit is included on the list, but CalPERS intentionally understated the actual cost of its retirement programs statewide, according to a news release from the Auditor-Controller’s Office. The list of the top 100 compensated employees based on the cost of total salaries and benefits is available at edcgov.us/auditor-controller. Click on “Top Paying Positions.” “Posting the list to the county’s website is part of the ongoing effort to increase transparency in our county government,” Harn said. “The best government transparency involves placing all financial information online in a readily understandable manner. Government transparency allows taxpayers to see how our county is spending tax money and gives El Dorado County residents the ability to hold us accountable. The internet is a great place to enhance transparency.”

Social media campaign aims to ‘Save Our Snow’ News release SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — The UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center has partnered with BrandXR, the Palisades Tahoe ski resort and Protect Our Winters on an educational campaign to increase public awareness and understanding of the negative effects of climate change to Lake Tahoe’s snowpack and the winter tourism industry. Designed to inspire people to take immediate action to reduce their own carbon emissions by one ton per year and prevent the worst scenario from playing out, the campaign includes a carbon reduction calculator, easy actions individuals can take to #SaveOurSnow and an augmented reality Instagram filter. TERC researchers utilized global climate models to develop projections of expected snowpack in the future. The model results were downscaled to adapt them to Lake Tahoe and applied to the Tahoe Watershed Model. TERC has been at the forefront of scientific research and ecosystem health monitoring in the greater Lake Tahoe region for the last 60 years, with focus on water quality, ecology, physical processes and meteorology. “Climate change is evident in the longterm meteorological measurements at Lake Tahoe, with rising air temperatures and rain replacing snow,” said TERC director Geoffrey Schladow. “Warmer temperatures, more rain and less snow also limit the amount of seasonal snowpack. Climate models forecast dramatic reductions in the snowpack in the coming decades.” UC Davis TERC’s education team is using the accessibility of social media to share these projections and start a conversation about local impacts of climate change. Augmented reality has the unique ability to place the user in alternate environments,

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Richard B. Esposito Publisher

Noel Stack Managing Editor

Krysten Kellum Editor

California Commentary

Prop. 13 — same song, different decade

ore than 42 years ago California voters overwhelmingly enacted Proposition 13 in response to out-ofcontrol property taxes. Even with the passage of time, Prop. 13 remains very popular among citizens of all Jon Coupal political stripes. Nonetheless, many politicians and bureaucrats hate Prop. 13 because it prevents them from taking unlimited cash from the taxpaying public. In response to Prop. 13’s passage, these taxand-spend interests retaliated by trying to create loopholes in Prop. 13 to bypass voter-approved taxpayer protections and provisions enforcing more government accountability. This has necessitated additional taxpayer protection laws to close these loopholes via more recent initiatives such as Proposition 218 (1996), also known as the Right to Vote on Taxes Act, and As could be Proposition 26 (2010) predicted, the which sought to stop establishment is taxes from escaping limitation by calling claiming that this them “fees.” simple effort to In this tug of war between taxpayers and close many of the government interests, loopholes that the latter has been they themselves aided by an increasingly progressive California punched in Prop. judiciary which, in 13 will result in the a number of recent decisions, demonstrates end of Western open hostility to Civilization. taxpayers. As just one example, Prop. 13’s longstanding requirement that a local special tax receive a two-thirds vote of the electorate has been virtually destroyed by the infamous Upland decision, which gave tax-and-spend interests a template on how to impose new taxes that, for 40 years, were illegal. For that reason, a broad coalition of taxpayer organizations, businesses and property owners of all stripes have joined to advance a new initiative, the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act to close the Upland loophole and reinforce voter intent behind Propositions 13, 218 and 26, all of which were designed to bring some semblance of sanity to California’s out-of-control taxes. As could be predicted, the establishment is claiming that this simple effort to close many of the n

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Letters to the Editor Response to Ken Steers EDITOR: a! Ken Steers nearly sucked me in with his diatribe about Oak Ridge students not wearing mandated masks. But, when he got to seizing parents’ bank accounts I realized I’d been had. What a great way to show despots’ addiction to power. The following discussion should be interesting HARRY NORRIS Camino

CHP response EDITOR: recently learned that the affluent community of Serrano in El Dorado Hills has a contract with the California Highway Patrol to monitor traffic for the purpose of issuing citations. I live in Garden Valley in El Dorado County and the CHP has refused to address traffic issues and concerns in my community. My understanding is that Serrano is a gated community, governed by an HOA, and the roads within the gates are private. Apparently the Serrano HOA entered into a contract and pay CHP to provide traffic monitoring services on the private roads within the community. I live in Garden Valley Ranch Estates, a non-gated HOA community and the roads are maintained by the HOA. While the community is governed by an HOA, it is primarily for tax purposes as the HOA is lax and there are few restrictions. There have been on going issues with drunk drivers, reckless drivers, speeding and dumping of debris on the roads within my community. The CHP has refused to respond to these issues, despite numerous complaints. There was an incident on Johntown Creek Road in which a drunk driver drove through the fence and then fled on foot, abandoning the vehicle overnight. A number of neighbors, including the property owner, contacted the El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office and was told to call CHP. When CHP was contacted, neighbors were told that is was an issue for the sheriff. When the CHP was

informed that they were told to call them, by the sheriff, the neighbors were told that the property owner just needed to report it to their homeowners insurance. Law enforcement never responded .. and this is just one of many such examples. Apparently if you live in an HOA and you want the CHP to do its job, you have to enter into a contract and pay them extra money. In my opinion, this constitutes bribery and is discriminatory based on socio-economic resources, regardless of need. MICHELLE DELUCA Garden Valley

Misleading propaganda EDITOR: ylvia Medley says I was wrong to criticize those like her on the left for only being upset by right wing violence while ignoring BLM/ Antifa violence, murder, vandalism, arson, attacks on federal courthouses, police stations, etc. She says BLM is that nice touchy-feely group protesting injustice not promoting or committing violence. Even if we ignore their violence and attribute it to a few extreme supporters, you can’t escape the BLM main organization publicly calling for violence and worse against police officers. The banner they marched behind read, “Pigs in a blanket, fry em like bacon.” You’d have to be deaf, dumb and blind not to understand the meaning of that. I’m not surprised at the existence of left-wing zealots; what amazes me is that they expect readers to be so uninformed. GEORGE ALGER Placerville

Repeal the death tax EDITOR: roposition 19, passed in 2020, negates Proposition 58 by eliminating the ability of homeowners to pass on their property to children, grandchildren, etc., without incurring a tax reassessment. The increased taxes eliminate the

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s the corresponding reporter covering the El Dorado Irrigation District, I found it remarkable that all five board members appeared to coalesce around one particular redistricting map. The presentation of Michael four map alternatives Feb. 14 by district counsel was strictly informational. The public hearing and likely board decision will take place at the Feb. 28 board meeting. EID is the last major entity in the county to move toward completion of its decennial redistricting. The county has already completed and chosen its new district map. Both the county and EID were hampered by late Census information due to the challenges of COVID-19. Also, it appeared there was some difficulty hiring enough census takers. EID took longer than the county because EID’s challenges were multiplied by the fact that not all of the district lands are contiguous with census tracts. In fact, there

are doughnut holes throughout the district lands. One division on the preferred alternative map shows El Dorado Hills Division 5 has no doughnut holes, but it has two noncontiguous islands of land to the north. It took quite a bit of effort by district counsel Raffety and the graphical information system staff to guess the population of partial census tracts. The result was reasonably compact political divisions that seemed to satisfy all the board members. We’ll find out for sure Feb. 28. Touring the four flume reconstruction projects Feb. 17 really gave a better idea of what was happening than just seeing the photos presented to the board. It is a huge challenge. The contractor was only supposed to build roads into the four projects this year. But when the Caldor Fire burned four wood flumes, it turned into a one-year emergency project. The EID engineer and the consulting engineer are one

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I have to say all the EID engineers are first rate ... step ahead of the contractor. It’s engineering on the fly. Emergency contracting and reconstruction are the most challenging projects for both the contractor and the engineer. EID’s engineer on the project is a real levelheaded guy who can stay calm, cheerful and plan ahead ... and knows where to get high quality fill. The contractor, hired on an emergency basis, is very experienced doing flume reconstruction for EID, both as a low bidder and on an emergency basis, such as after a huge March storm in 2017 blew out Flume 10. Another project this particular contractor was called in was after the hired contractor on the Camp 2 Bridge construction was fired for failure to perform, among other issues. I have to say all the EID engineers are first rate, including at least three female engineers, one of whom is part of the engineering management team. The four canal projects will show more progress by mid-March. The early challenges involved more than 10 inches of rain in October and 3-4 feet of snow in December.

Besides constructing all new roads and improving existing roads, the contractor has cut up tons of rock, scaled and covered up steep banks flanking most of the canal projects. EID hydro crews rebuilt part of Flume 4 as wood on elevated timbers. That reduces the area the contractor needs to rebuild as concrete canal. That wood section can be replaced later through regular, competitive bidding. It will be a challenge. The biggest challenge is Flume 4. Just a little bit beyond the rebuilt wood flume is a dug-out area 21 feet below the end of the wood flume. That is how deep the contractor, engineer and geotechnical consultant had to go to find a competent base at that particular location. In the past contractors have begun excavating and grading a site and found the soil underneath an old flume had been filled in with discarded timbers from previous reconstructions when PG&E owned the canal and flume system. Michael Raffety is retired editor of the Mountain Democrat and a resident of the Placerville area.

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California Cities continues that tradition in fine loopholes that they themselves punched in Prop. form. 13 will result in the end of Western Civilization. Californians are already struggling with one of For example, the League of California Cities, which the highest costs of living, highest adjusted poverty never met a tax that it didn’t like, has just released level, highest gas prices in the nation and rapidly an “analysis” of the measure that is replete with increasing inflation. factual errors. Working families can’t afford billions more in new These scare tactics are right out of the campaign and higher taxes. against Prop 13 more than 42 years ago. Jon Coupal is president of the Howard Jarvis In the months leading up to the June 6, 1978, Taxpayers Association. election, here’s a list of what opponents were predicting, none of which came true: • The city of Oakland warned it would close fire stations, close its zoo and turn off over half its traffic Continued from A4 lights in the city; • A state senator and reliable ally for public ability for many to afford to retain the properties employee unions, predicted massive teacher layoffs; within the family. • One of the opposition TV commercials featured a If passed, an initiative proposed by the UCLA economist who, in dire tones, predicted that Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association will benefit California would be plunged into a deep recession if homeowners to pass property to their children voters approved the measure; without extreme taxation and renters will be far • The same League of Cities which predicts less likely to see rent raised from the reassessed that the Taxpayer Protection and Government property tax base. Accountability Act will inflict catastrophic damage In 1986 Proposition 58 was passed with over 75% to California made similar claims 42 years ago of the vote. This November we would like to have including that the city of Los Angeles would have to the opportunity to reinstate the tax structure as it lay off over 2,200 police officers if Prop. 13 passed. was before November 2020. Please contact hjta.org For 42 years big government advocates have for more information and to sign a petition to get told whopper lies about efforts to control taxes in this measure on the November ballot. California. ALAN CANDEE The latest propaganda piece from the League of Greenwood The New York Times Syndication Sales Corporation

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horoscope by Holiday Mathis n today ARIES (March 21-April 19). What feels arduous and static at the beginning will prove to have its own powerful momentum once it gets going. You’re on the right track; you just need to build it out a little more. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The one who finishes first is not the winner. The winner will be determined by some other criteria more subtle and strange. For instance, the one who involves the most senses while listening. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Many times a day, you have feelings you don’t act on. Your maturity allows you to separate yourself from your emotions so you can try to understand them without identifying too strongly with them. CANCER (June 22-July 22). The minimum you expect from yourself is to add value. Ultimately, your goal is to multiply the good fortune of those around you. You’ll do it, especially by spreading a positive message to a large number of people. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Being brave is your specialty. You’ll make the cold call, introduce yourself to a stranger or risk rejection in another way. You’ll put yourself out there and create opportunities. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The memorized pitch, the skillful presentation... You admire these displays but are not particularly influenced by them. You prefer people to speak naturally and candidly, which you’ll get today.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You do not have proof of your ability in a certain field, yet you feel deep down in your being that you can and will do whatever it takes to succeed. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’re good for the morale of a group. You’re funny. People lighten up around you. You can make things happen with indirect suggestions of the sort that won’t trigger people’s defenses. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). There are no insignificant mysteries in life. Investigate the subject that interests you. An answer to some minor problem might be the solution to what ails the world. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). No one wants to spend their time fake laughing. Luckily, you won’t have to. Funny people will solve more than one problem for you today. They keep you from boredom while answering the call of the moment. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Rather than attacking the problem head-on, take a sideways look at it; the new slant leads to a breakthrough. You will be rewarded for your brilliant thinking. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Proceeding through fear takes courage. But sometimes it’s better not to give yourself a chance to be afraid. Just move. If everyone pondered the possible consequences, we would have fewer heroes.

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The CDFW and South Lake Tahoe Police Department have reportedly hazed Hank several times, meaning they’ve harassed him with sounds, shocks and sprays as a way to deter him from heavily human-populated areas but at this point, he’s habituated. While he started with breaking into unsecured trash cans, it led to him breaking into secured homes in search of food. “He’s learned to use his size and strength,” said Peter Tira, communications specialist for CDFW. “It’s a 500-pound wild animal forcing his way into homes.” Black bears, more often than not, do not want conflict with humans but it just takes one time of Hank feeling threatened or trapped for that to change. So, while Hank has no history of violence, he can’t be left to continue as has been. Tira said there are three options for Hank — relocation, placement in a facility or euthanasia. “There is no fairytale ending for this bear,” Tira said. With a bear so dependent on human food, it’s unlikely Tank would survive long if he is relocated and almost nobody wants to see Hank killed. That leaves placement in a facility. “We are reaching out to a number of facilities and facilities have reached out to us,” Tira said. However, Tira said there isn’t a huge demand for a 500pound adult bear. Even if a facility is willing to take him, they must be accredited and vetted by CDFW staff. An accredited facility in Colorado has offered to take Hank, so CDFW is working to get the proper permits to move Hank across state lines. The state of Colorado must approve the import of the bear, something Tira said they haven’t done in many years. A GoFundMe called Save Hank The Tank (The Fat Bear) was started last week. “The costs associated with accommodating large apex predators within sanctuaries can be costly, as these sanctuaries typically depend on volunteers and donations. Building suitable infrastructure for appropriately sized enclosures can be a costly expense on sanctuaries. As well as vet bills, treatment and feeding all add up and a lot of large predators are turned down due to being unable to accommodate them. Which typically means authorities are left with one difficult choice. I would like to prevent that from happening by helping an appropriate shelter or sanctuary with costs of accommodating Hank,” states the GoFundMe’s description. They are asking for $50,000. “Everything is about food for bears,” said Denise Upton, Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care executive director. While LTWC has no hand in the Hank the Tank situation, they regularly take in sick, wounded or abandoned bear cubs.

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A South Lake Tahoe home damaged by a bear. Bears should be hibernating right now but Upton said that while the abnormally warm winter may have confused the bears’ internal clocks, the bigger issue is their access to food, specifically, human food. If the bears can access human food, they don’t need to hibernate. The city of South Lake Tahoe does not require residents to have bear boxes, except in vacation home rentals. However, South Tahoe Refuse has a bear box loan program to help all homeowners receive a bear box. However, until recently the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association has denied residents the opportunity to put bear boxes on their properties. The TKPOA refused to comment but Jeanette Tillman, sustainability program manager at STR, said they’ve tried to work with the association in the past. “They don’t want them because of aesthetic reasons,” Tillman said. This isn’t to say this is strictly a Tahoe Keys problem; there are bears all over Tahoe. However bear boxes, or the lack thereof, does make a difference. Tillman estimates that outside of the Keys, about 3,000 residents have bear boxes. According to Tillman, TKPOA will allow bear boxes to be placed by the house or the garage, but STR needs them to be curbside in order to be picked up. It is an antiquated system and STR is considering moving away from bear boxes. They are now considering Kodiak Cans, which are bearproof containers that can be rolled out and picked up by an automated truck, like a normal trash can. In the January 2022 Keys Breeze newsletter, there was an article about bears that highlighted the increase in bear activity and the importance of responsibly living with bears. “Sadly, it appears that there are way too many black bears inhabiting South Lake Tahoe. Some estimates range in the neighborhood of 200-plus black bears just on the California side of the Tahoe Basin. TKPOA is considering working with several organizations (state, federal and local) to develop a truly coordinated strategy for managing the population of these

large creatures,” the newsletter states. It mentions working with STR to start a pilot program for the Kodiak Can, which they describe as totes that would be placed in steel enclosures. “STR wants to test launch a wholly new trash pickup service over the next two years. This is being driven by the need for STR to convert the present service of man-handling 32-gallon garbage cans into an automated hydraulic service that does the heavy-lifting into the trucks. Manhandling these very heavy loads takes a physical toll on the workers,” the newsletter states. Tilllman said although TKPOA has expressed interest in using Kodiak Cans, it’s a timely and expensive process. “We can’t just snap our fingers and produce boxes,” Tillman said. There are ways to prevent bears from getting into garbage in the meantime. “Don’t put food in the garbage,” Tillman said. “They really go after things that taste good.” Cleaned food containers can go into recycling and food waste can either be put into the garbage disposal, which is collected downstream and composted, brought directly to STR each Wednesday for composting, which is free, or frozen and placed in the garbage the morning of trash pick up. The Tahoe Keys also has a communal bear box at the pavilion, where people can bring their trash. Tira and Upton both stressed the importance of safely securing food. There is a possibility Hank wouldn’t be in this situation if he hadn’t been able to easily access food. “This could’ve been avoided and it can be avoided in the future,” Tira said. After SLTPD responded to a Hankrelated call on Feb. 18, department officials state in a Facebook post, “Hank the Tank, our big bear friend who has adopted the Tahoe Keys neighborhood as his residential area, is trying harder and harder to to prove to the Keys HOA that they need to allow bear boxes.” To learn about CDFW’s bear policy visit wildlife.ca.gov/ Conservation/ Mammals/Black-Bear/ Statewide-Policy.

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California and the third best team in the United States by Maxpreps and they will continue their run in the CIF Northern California Regionals beginning Tuesday. Oak Ridge won the section title in 2020 and was ready to defend their title in 2021, but COVID-19 ended that hope since there were no section playoffs. “We definitely were a little sad that we didn’t get a season last year but we knew we had to finish it off this year and make it happen again,” said senior Gabby Marsh. The team didn’t want to let another chance fall through the cracks when they began the 2021-22 campaign Dec. 9 against Franklin. “We had a lot of returners but also some newcomers at the beginning of the year,” said senior Emily Lieber. “There was an adjustment period but every single game you could see an improvement.” With junior Kate Plachy in goal, the Trojans allowed just four goals all season as they rolled along undefeated, earning the top seed in the playoffs. Oak Ridge rolled through Stagg, Davis and Folsom by a combined score of 13-0 in the playoffs before stepping on the field for the section championship against No. 11 Lincoln of Stockton. “I felt confident going into it,”

“(This team has) such a great bond that I will cherish forever. Everyone just supports each other and brings it on the field. I think that’s why we got so far too, because we’re such a family.” — Iman Mustafa, Oak Ridge senior said Oak Ridge head coach Rino Chimienti. “If we played our best game and if they played their best game, I felt like we’d win.” From the moment the game kicked off Oak Ridge dominated and Marsh scored the first goal of the game in the eighth minute. “The ball was just jumbling in the box and I knew I had to get a foot on it,” Marsh said. She booted in her third goal of the season, sending the team sprinting in to celebrate with her. Marsh would go on to strike two more times in the final. In the 22nd minute the Trojans almost took a 2-0 lead off a corner kick. Instead, Lincoln made a stop and got the ball to speedy Kaitlyn Garcia, who got behind the defense and raced across the field with no defense in front of her as she kicked the ball into the corner of the net to tie the game 1-1. “We responded to it and came right back,” Chimienti said. “We’re just very composed.” That would be the final chance

Lincoln would have. Lieber scored just four minutes later and then Mustafa scored four minutes after that to give the Trojans a 3-1 lead. “Emily Lieber passed me the ball in the corner and I took a touch and I drove it into the bottom left corner,” Mustafa said. “It was surreal that I got to score in my last year as a senior in the section championship. I just wanted to cry.” Seconds after Mustafa’s goal was announced, Marsh scored her second goal of the evening to give the Trojans a 4-1 lead they took into halftime. The second half started like the first half ended. Sophomore Kaily Dickey extended the lead to 5-1 on a kick near midfield in the 49th minute. Then Lieber scored her second goal

of the game and 10th of the season in the 53rd minute. “It was off of a beautiful kick by Sophia Moness and it just skimmed off my head,” Lieber said. Moness had three assists in the game and scored the eighth goal of the night for the Trojans in the 58th minute. Two minutes before Moness’ goal, Marsh completed her hat trick with her third goal of the game. “I kept dribbling and I got to the front post and I was deciding whether I should pass it back and I just decided to slot it,” Marsh said. The eight goals by the Trojans are a section championship record. “It’s just validation of all the hard work and time and commitment all put into this team,” Lieber said. “To see it pay off is amazing.” Mustafa and Marsh each said this team is closer than any they have ever played on. “(This team has) such a great bond that I will cherish forever,” Mustafa said. “Everyone just supports each other and brings it on the field. I think that’s why we got so far too, because we’re such a family.”

Mountain Democrat photos by Thomas Frey

Following Thursday’s championship match at Heart Health Park, the Oak Ridge Trojans pose with the blue banner, the most cherished prize in the Sac-Joaquin Section.

Senior Olivia Chimienti is pressured by a Lincoln defender in the section final.

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Look closely. Only two of these suns are exactly alike. How quickly can you find them? Have a friend try.

The Olympics encourage people around the world to be friends. And there is always something special about getting a postcard from a friend who lives in another place. Kid Scoop just got some postcards, but the senders forgot to say which country they were writing from. Can you use the geography clues to find out which country each card is from? Standards Link: Social Science: Use map and globe skills to find the absolute location of places; use the Internet or encyclopedia to research.

The names of the four countries where these postcards came from are hidden in the letters that form the border at left and right. To find out the names, circle every third letter–starting with the starred one in each row of letters.

“Czesc” (chests)

Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Understand simple written directions.

Follow the maze to find out how to say hello in each country. Look through the newspaper for names of 10 different cities. Arrange these words in alphabetical order.

“Sopa Sopa”

Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple written directions; Physical Education: Develop eye-hand coordination.

(soh-puh soh-puh)

“Chao” (chow)

Standards Link: Spelling: Arrange letters in alphabetical order.

“Ni hao”

(Nee-how)

“Marhaba”

Activities on today’s page were adapted from the National Geographic Society’s educational materials.

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hat do dogs “say”? In English we imitate them by saying, “Bow wow!” People in other countries have their own ways to copy the sound a dog makes. Can you find each of the dog F G A V G A V O sounds in the word puzzle? O W A N W A N O HINT: one of them is spelled around a corner.

V O F F V O F F O W O W W O W W W G H O W B N A G W O V W O V N W O V G N A W G O W O H W O H O B O W W O W O B

Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple written directions.

REEF CHINA POLAND VIETNAM KENYA LEBANON METRO SALSA HELLO WORLD NILE LEFT CHAO GOT LINKS TRIP

Would you like a pen pal from another part of the world? Visit kidscoop.com/ this-week-in-kidscoop/friendsaround-the-world/ to discover links to web sites that set up international penpal friendships for kids!

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Standards Link: Letter sequencing. Recognize identical words. Skim and scan reading. Recall spelling patterns.

INTERNATIONAL

The adjective international means relating to two or more nations.

An international group of students came on an exchange program during the summer. Try to use the word international in a sentence today when talking with your friends and family members.

Postcards from Home

Sports Stars of the World

Look through the newspaper for names of famous sports stars who come from other countries. Make a collage about your favorite star with newspaper articles, maps and pictures.

ANSWER: Post Office.

Standards Link: Social Science: Recognize the similarities and differences in cultures around the world.

This week’s word:

Write an imaginary postcard telling about the town where you live. Or write a real postcard and send it to a friend or family member.

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KNOW Stellar student Congratulations to Emma Mehl of El Dorado Hills, who was named to the fall 2021 University of Wyoming Dean’s List.

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.

March 1 Powell’s Steamer Company and Pub, 425 Main St., presents Eric Hill and Jonny Mojo for Taco Tuesday on the first and third Tuesdays of the month from 4-7 p.m. For more information call (530) 626-1091.

March 3 Jaclyn Lovey will perform at 6 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club, 251 Main St. in Placerville. For more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

Photos courtesy of the American River Conservancy.

Wakamatsu Farm in the Gold Hill area is the site of the Wakamatsu Tea and Silk Farm Colony, which is believed to be the first permanent Japanese settlement in North America. Explore this historical place and many others with the American River Conservancy.

ARC offers hikes and much more

March 4 The Sacramento State Alumni Association is excited to announce its newest alumni network — the El Dorado Alumni Network. To celebrate the launch, the network will host a mixer at the Stage Bar in the Red Hawk Casino. To RSVP for the event visit csus.imodules. com/EDNKickoff.

March 5 Folsom Lake Symphony presents Musical Engine, a program for listeners of all ages, at Harris Center for the Arts, 10 College Parkway in Folsom. For more information visit folsomlakesymphony.com/ tickets.

March 18 The Sierra Renaissance Society presents “Women of Influence: Making History in El Dorado County” by Mary Cory, 1-3 p.m. at the Diamond Springs Lion’s Hall, 4701 Missouri Flat Road. Masks are required. Admission free for members; public is invited to attend two meetings a year free. The Sierra Renaissance Society of El Dorado County is dedicated to lifelong learning and hosts presentations and workshops throughout the year. For more information visit srsedc.org.

March 19 The 11th annual The Spirit of Benny virtual 10k/5k fun run and walk will be held March 19 through April 3. Online registration will close March 4 midnight. Proceeds will go to New Morning Youth & Family Services. Visit raceroster. com/events/2022/54523/ the-11th-annual-spirit-ofbenny-virtual-10k5k-funrun-and-walk.

quiet 12-year-olds and older welcome. Suggested donation: $5/members, $10/nonmembers. A detailed email will be sent once you register online at app.donorview.com/N7kge.

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he American River Conservancy hosts late-winter and spring hikes and events that showcase El Dorado County’s natural beauty and history. Get outside and enjoy the fresh air in God’s Country

Mushrooms in El Dorado – An intro to ID & discovery Saturday, March 12, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Join ARC volunteers Elizabeth Standeven and Annie Walker for a meandering hike while you learn the basics of mushroom identification (this event is weather and bloom dependent). The hike will begin with a brief talk about the basics of mushroom identification with handouts and then we will apply your knowledge as you assess mushrooms in the field. Local botany will also be discussed as it relates to mushrooms. Responsible 12-year-olds and older welcome. Suggested Donation: $5/members, $10/ non-members. A detailed email will be sent once you register online at app.donorview.com/ RMm0V.

Wakamatsu Open Farm Day First & Third Saturdays, April through June, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Site of the first Japanese colony in America, your self-guided walking tour of Wakamatsu Farm, 941 Cold Springs Road in Placerville, may include a stroll to Okei-san’s 1871 gravesite and Charles Graner’s original 1850s farmhouse. Take a trip around the lake on the 1.5-mile wheelchair-accessible trail. Bring a picnic and chair to sit and relax. On-site interpreters can share information and answer questions about Wakamatsu Farm’s human and natural history. Suitable for all ages and capabilities, points of interest are mainly outdoors reached by dirt trail or unpaved road over generally flat terrain. Seasonal produce may be available for purchase. Amenities are limited, so plan for rugged outdoor leisure. Please manage your own trash and leave the land better than you found it. Steady rain or temperatures over 100 degrees will cancel. Check ARC’s event calendar for updates and registration. Cost: $10 per vehicle. Buses and large vans are $5 per person. All proceeds directly benefit Wakamatsu Farm. For private tours call

Nature Photography Hike – Cronan Ranch Acorn Creek Trail (530) 621-1224. Find out more at ARConservancy.org/ wakamatsu.

Zen Meditation & Qigong in the Wakamatsu Garden March 6, April 13 & May 22, 1:30-3 p.m.: Join local mindfulness instructor Berry Crawford for a peaceful

and relaxing afternoon in the beautiful and historical Wakamatsu Garden. This event will include sessions of Qigong, mindfulness meditation, walking meditation and time for tea and conversation at the end. Some folding chairs and cushions will be available but please feel free to bring your own. Responsible,

March 23 The Placerville Women’s Club is sponsoring its annual Game Day at the Cold Springs Country Club, 6500 Clubhouse Drive in Placerville. Sign in at 9:45 a.m. and games begin at 10 a.m. Cost is $25 and includes a day of playing bridge, pinocle or bunco, including a hot buffet lunch. If you want to meet people, play games, perhaps win a prize, call Sylvia at (530) 295-0255 for particulars and to make your reservation. No reservations can be accepted after March 10. Funds raised go toward scholarships awarded to local high school graduates.

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Sunday, March 13, 8 a.m. to noon: This is a free photography hike for all ages and abilities. Do you want to make better use of your phone? We can talk about that. Got a new camera? We can help you learn all its tricks. Seasoned photographer? Come along and enjoy these great ARC properties in the Pilot Hill area. Board member and photographer Marcus Christian n

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Louisiana Schnell School students practice reading in Spanish during a dual immersion class.

he Placerville Union School District is pleased to announce that its Spanish Duallanguage Immersion program has built momentum over the last three years and provides students with a critical advantage. “Our school, a small school nestled in the foothills of El Dorado County, offers a unique program to serve our community and to prepare students for the future,” said Louisiana Schnell School Principal John Baker. “Schnell has an outstanding Spanish-English immersion program taught by talented and experienced bilingual

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teachers starting in kindergarten. “Our teachers are compassionate, loving and caring for the success of each student,” Baker continued. “Not only do we teach the fundamentals of the Spanish language, but we also teach essential virtues in Spanish as it is our philosophy to teach to the whole child. We are very proud to offer this unique program to our children and we look forward to seeing incoming students to the dual immersion program in August.” “This program was originally initiated by our parents who brought it to the district through the district Language Action Committee. We visited model programs in the Sacramento area to learn best practices before implementation,” said PUSD Superintendent Eric Bonniksen. “I am truly impressed with

what our educators have accomplished over a short period of time. We are looking forward to incorporating Spanish courses at the middle school level as well.” Once students reach fifth grade, they are proficient in reading, writing and speaking in both languages. Shannon Zabala has taught the program for three years and expressed, “I am amazed by how much my students have learned in such a short time, many of them did not know a word of Spanish a year-anda-half ago and now are speaking in complete sentences, reading and writing in Spanish. And my Spanish speaking students are now able to communicate better with their family in Mexico, which is so important for them to maintain that connection to their family and culture.” Parent Suzanne

Mackendrick called the program an unexpected, fun experience. “I have firstand second-graders in the program. We are an English-only household and my expectations were very low; by the middle of kindergarten, they already knew so much more than I could have imagined,” she shared. “Both kids can now read in Spanish and English. They can both translate everyday words and phrases; they are able to communicate with classmates that only speak Spanish and help teach them English. They know the pledge of allegiance in Spanish as well as many traditional stories and songs. I am extremely proud of what they have learned in these few short years (much of the time distance learning).” For more information about PUSD and enroll visit pusdk8.us.

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Barton Hospital staff celebrated News release

OUTH LAKE TAHOE — Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe honored Barton Memorial Hospital staff members for their outstanding community support throughout the pandemic and recent Caldor Fire. Nearly 1,000 handwritten thank you cards were distributed to every employee throughout the organization and all employees were entered in a raffle for 20 additional prizes. “Since the beginning of the COVID19 pandemic, healthcare workers

have faced extraordinary challenges,” said Julia Ward, president of Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe. “We hope this small gesture makes every Barton employee feel appreciated and acknowledged. Thank you for your tireless efforts to serve the community.” Barton returned a sincere thank you to Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe for this heartfelt gesture with hospital officials noting, “It means so much to our staff to be acknowledged for their fortitude during challenging times and a job well done.”

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etty Lynn was diagnosed with arthritis 10 years ago. She didn’t believe in diets and ate pretty Michelle Howard, much whatever she felt like. Betty enjoyed cereal RN with sugar, the Sunday Elder Options doughnut after church, Chinese food on Friday nights and even the occasional frozen pizza. Betty wasn’t overweight and by first glance she appeared to be in good shape. Everyone complimented on her physical shape so she never took to heart what the doctor said. Betty never thought her diet could be affecting her joints. Everyone knows eating healthy will help us live a long, healthy life. However, did you know that certain foods can actually make inflammation increase or reduce? The body uses inflammation to protect itself and fight off invaders. This is helpful in many situations, but for someone who has arthritis their body is already in an inflamed state. Having the knowledge of what we are doing to our bodies with everyday foods could be what everyone needs to make better choices. So, it is a Saturday afternoon and you are headed to a birthday party where there will be cupcakes. You’re already thinking about how these delicious confections have come from your favorite bakery. However, sugar is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Did you know that sugar stimulates the pleasure center in our brain just like cocaine and heroin? Scientists have found that sugar is as addicting and you will actually need to detox to break this addiction. Sugar also triggers the release of inflammatory messengers, which could be contributing to pain. Cutting down on your sugar intake is a difficult task, so start with a plan. When you start to get that urge for something sweet, reach for fruit, go on a walk, read a book or call a friend. If that isn’t

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will lead this easy hike with many stops for lots for photos. A detailed email will be sent once you register online at app.donorview.com/57M1n.

Ikebana three-part workshops (Japanesestyle flower arranging) Sundays, March 13, April 10 & May 15, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: There are three foundational styles to be mastered in classical Sogetsu Ikebana, from which all other styles (with some exceptions) are derived. These three classes are intended to provide the students with a solid basis to create compositions of great beauty, even as beginners. The motto of Sogetsu Ikebana is “Anytime, Anywhere, by Anyone with any type of material.” These classes can be taken individually, but are intended as a series to provide the fundamental instruction for students interested in developing basic Ikebana skills. By repeating these styles using different materials, we become familiar with the uniqueness of each type of material and the ways in which they are enhanced in displaying the different techniques. Instructor Yasmin is a sensei (teacher) in the Sogetsu School of Japanese flower arranging. Adults and children 8 and older are welcome, as long as accompanied by an adult. Cost: $75/members, $90/non-members. Individual classes $35/members, $40/nonmembers. A detailed email will be sent once you register online at app.donorview.com/N7kJy.

Acorn Creek to Satan’s Cesspool/St. Patrick’s Celebration hike Saturday, March 19, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Join volunteer Ami Stroud for this strenuous hike on the South Fork American River Trail. This trail system is the proud result of more than 20 years of work by ARC staff, many volunteers, BLM and the state of California to protect this critical watershed of 2,632

acres. We will walk through five habitats-riparian, chaparral, oak woodlands, grassland and mixed conifer. We will see some of the 117 bird species and 1,000 native plants that thrive in this protected area. We will take a break at the edge of the South Fork of the American River before heading back. Total: 7 miles with 1,100 feet in elevation gain. Well-behaved dog on leash OK. Responsible teens and older welcome. $5 parking fee. Meeting location in Pilot Hill. Suggested donation: $5/ members, $10/non-members. A detailed email will be sent once you register online at app.donorview. com/v78ow.

Elliott Pond Exploration hike Saturday, March 26, 9 a.m. to noon: Board member Scott Vail will lead this hike to visit the newly acquired Elliott Pond property on Highway 49 near Cool. The property is 150 acres of oak woodland with one small pond and an irrigation ditch that support riparian vegetation and wildlife. ARC recently acquired this property as a gift from the Elliott family. This is a fairly easy hike on dirt roads with one short hill. Age minimum 6 years. Well-behaved dog on leash OK. Suggested donation: $5/members, $10/non-members. A detailed email will be sent once you register online at app.donorview.com/57MJZ.

Mini Walkabout at Wakamatsu With Foraged Tea Time Sunday, March 27, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Explore some of the native plants Wakamatsu Farm has to offer for show-and-tell. Learn about ceanothus, white horehound, mullein and elderberry. These plants offer many benefits, which will be explained. We will walk around a mini pond where there will be a share-and-tell. At the end

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Tai chi-qigong and Year of the Tiger Saturday, April 9, 10-11 a.m.: Learn the Tiger Tai chi-Qigong movements for strength, health and positive spirit. Let us achieve balance and flexibility as well. Movements will help to promote qi circulation to our renewed physical, mental and spiritual self in the Year of the Tiger. Dr. Tze-yue Gigi Hu is a semi-retired Asian studies educator and author. She teaches therapeutic tai chi and qigong to selected communities. See her website, calmhappytaiji.com. Ages 8 and older welcome. Suggested donation: $5/members, $10/nonmembers. A detailed email will be sent once you register online at app.donorview.com/P7PkO.

Salmon Falls Ranch Hike Saturday, April 9, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: On this hike, led by board member Scott Vail, will visit the newly constructed and proposed trail system at the ranch. This is moderate to difficult 5- to 7-mile hike through rolling hills with views of Folsom Lake and a steep ascent to the top of Dead Oak Trail. Age minimum 6 years. Well-behaved dog on leash OK. Suggested donation: $5/members, $10/nonmembers. A detailed email will be sent once you register online at app.donorview.com/57Mry. n

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Nature Photography Hike – Salmon Falls Ranch Sunday, April 24, 8 a.m. to noon: This is a photography hike for all ages and abilities. Do you want to make better use of your phone? We can talk about that. Got a new camera? We can help you learn all its tricks. Seasoned photographer? Come along and enjoy these great ARC properties. Board member and photographer Marcus Christian will lead this easy hike with many stops for lots for photos. Suggested donation: $15/members, $20/ non-members. A detailed email will be sent once you register online at app.donorview.com/kqXAO.

El Dorado Ranch Hike – Explore the History and Plants at El Dorado Ranch April 30, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: The tour and short walks will be led by Dee Owens, local historian, and Annie Walker, botanist. Walking any distance will be optional as most sites are accessible by vehicle. High-clearance vehicles are necessary. We will drive to Fanny Creek, an area of early Gold Rush activity and mercury mine as well as the scant remains of Cinnabar City, a small town during the 1870s. We will also visit the site of Milk House Ranch, an early ranch in the area. We will end the day at the Miller Ranch, an example of later 19th century angora goat and cattle ranching. Responsible children 12 and older welcome with adult supervision. Steady rain cancels. Suggested donation: $10/members, $15/ non-members. A detailed email will be sent once you register online at app.donorview.com/RMm0V.

Capturing Wakamatsu: A Poetry Walk/ Workshop Sunday, May 1, 10 a.m. to noon: Taylor Graham, El Dorado County’s first poet laureate, and award-winning Sacramento-area poet Katy Brown will lead an exploration of farmhouse, barn and surroundings, then ask participants to write a poem inspired by what they’ve experienced. Any

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Saturday, May 28, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: The joy of doll-making brings you in contact with the soul of Japan. The Mataro Doll is a type of Kimekomi doll

Saturday, May 14, 9-11:30 a.m.: Geologist and Gold Bug Park and mine tour director Rich Dvoracek and retired teacher and ARC member Keith Atwater will share knowledge of the history on the two-site visit to Georgetown. First you’ll visit the Stifle Mine Claim/Traverse Creek Special Interest Area on this easy, educational walk. You will see where gold, vesuvianite, serpentinite and chrome were mined, where Miwok Chief Coppa Hembo was born, learn about a long ago grizzly bear encounter and maybe spot a rare endangered wildflower. Part two includes a walk through the Georgetown Nature Area with more Miwok and mining history. Total of 3 easy miles. Well-behaved dog on leash OK. The free hike is recommended for history buffs ages 8 and older. A detailed email will be sent once you register online at app.donorview. com/15M4o.

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(wooden dolls dressed in kimono). These dolls were a product of the Edo period (1600-1867) and have a history of more than 300 years. Graceful, elegant and rich facial expressions symbolic of the soul of the Japanese are unique to Kamigamostyle Mataro Dolls. Even the beginner can make a Mataro Doll without difficulty. It is Mataro’s wish that as many people as possible experience the true delight of doll making. Ages 10 and older with a paid adult welcome. Deadline for registration May 14 (time needed to create doll kits). Cost: $55/ members, $65/non-members, plus doll kit ($40-$50) and $10 lunch if desired. A detailed email will be sent once you register online and app.donorview.com/WMPMW.

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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) 9991 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28 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) 9992 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28 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 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 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 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

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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 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 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0161 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 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 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 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 22CV0202 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 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 legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  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) 10043 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14 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 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: SCOTT EDWARD PRESCOTT CASE NO. 22PR0039 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of SCOTT EDWARD PRESCOTT. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MORGAN H. PRESCOTT in the Superior Court of California, County of EL DORADO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MORGAN H. PRESCOTT 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: 04/06/22 at 8:30AM in Dept. 8 located 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 MICHAEL HODNETT - SBN 287142 LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL J. HODNETT 6741 STATE HWY 49 EL DORADO CA 95623 2/25, 2/28, 3/4/22 CNS-3558347# THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 2/25, 2/28, 3/4 10053 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS #01-2022 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES – REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL FORESTER TO THE EL DORADO RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT RELEASE DATE: January 24, 2022 CLOSING DATE: Proposals must be received by March 9, 2022, by 4:00 p.m. PROJECT TITLE: “Caldor Fire Recovery - Forest Restoration Action Plan, Phase I” CONTACT PERSON: Mark Egbert District Manager El Dorado Resource Conservation District 100 Forni Road, Suite A Placerville, CA 95667 Mark.Egbert@ca.usda.gov INTRODUCTION The Caldor Fire started on August 14, 2021, about two miles east of Omo Ranch and four miles south of Grizzly Flat. The fire burned approximately 166,808 acres on the Eldorado National Forest (ENF), 9,885 acres on the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (TMU), 2,076 acres on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land, 40,183 acres of private or state lands, and in three counties (Eldorado, Alpine, and Amador). As of October 19, 2021, the Caldor Fire had burned 221,835 acres. PROJECT OBJECTIVE The RCD proposes to select one (1) or more Registered Professional Foresters. Specific objectives and treatments that would occur under this Project include: 1) treat small private landowners and National Forest System lands affected by the Caldor Fire and adjacent to post fire restoration areas to reduce the potential for additional negative impacts from wildfire in the future by removing accumulated debris and dead trees; 2) conduct site preparation and reforestation actions to re-establish forest cover where appropriate; 3) increase potential carbon sequestration and achieve greenhouse gas emissions reduction through the reforestation of the burned area; 4) identify measures and implement measures to protect

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watershed values and water quality in watersheds that are important sources of domestic and ecological water supply; and 5) utilize the project as an educational opportunity for informing others about community response to wildfire. Full RFP can be accessed at the RCD website: www.eldoradorcd.org NONDISCRIMINATION: The program or activities conducted under this agreement will be in compliance with the nondiscrimination provisions contained in Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (Public Law 100-259); and other nondiscrimination statutes: namely, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and American’s With Disabilities Act of 1990. 2/25, 2/28, 3/2 10055 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS #02-2022 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES – ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT TO THE EL DORADO RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT RELEASE DATE: January 24, 2022 CLOSING DATE: Proposals must be received by March 9, 2022, by 4:00 p.m. PROJECT TITLE: “Caldor Fire Recovery - Forest Restoration Action Plan, Phase I” CONTACT PERSON: Mark Egbert District Manager El Dorado Resource Conservation District 100 Forni Road, Suite A Placerville, CA 95667 Mark.Egbert@ca.usda.gov INTRODUCTION The Caldor Fire started on August 14, 2021, about two miles east of Omo Ranch and four miles south of Grizzly Flat. The fire burned approximately 166,808 acres on the Eldorado National Forest (ENF), 9,885 acres on the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (TMU), 2,076 acres on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land, 40,183 acres of private or state lands, and in three counties (Eldorado, Alpine, and Amador). As of October 19, 2021, the Caldor Fire had burned 221,835 acres. PROJECT OBJECTIVE Specific objectives and treatments that would occur under this Project include: 1) treat small private landowners and National Forest System lands affected by the Caldor Fire and adjacent to post fire restoration areas to reduce the potential for additional negative impacts from wildfire in the future by removing accumulated debris and dead trees; 2) conduct site preparation and reforestation actions to re-establish forest cover where appropriate; 3) increase potential carbon sequestration and achieve greenhouse gas emissions reduction through the reforestation of the burned area; 4) identify measures and implement measures to protect watershed values and water quality in watersheds that are important sources of domestic and ecological water supply; and 5) utilize the project as an educational opportunity for informing others about community response to wildfire. Full RFP can be accessed at the RCD website: www.eldoradorcd.org NONDISCRIMINATION: The program or activities conducted under this agreement will be in compliance with the nondiscrimination provisions contained in Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (Public Law 100-259); and other nondiscrimination statutes: namely, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and American’s With Disabilities Act of 1990. 2/25, 2/28, 3/2 10056 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS #04-2022 FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL FORESTER TO THE EL DORADO COUNTY RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT RELEASE DATE: February 15, 2022 CLOSING DATE: Proposals must be received by March 11, 2022, by 4:00 p.m. PROJECT TITLE: “EL DORADO COUNTY COMMUNITY WILDFIRE PROTECTION PROJECT: (SS-2, GF18)” CONTACT PERSONS: Mark Egbert District Manager El Dorado County RCD Mark.Egbert@ca.usda.gov INTRODUCTION The El Dorado Resource Conservation District (RCD) and the El Dorado County Fire Safe Council (FSC) proposes to implement the El Dorado County Community Wildfire Protection Project (Project) which aims to reduce fuel loads and fire hazards and improve forest health within the Wildland Urban Interface/ Intermix (WUI) zone. The Project is an innovative all-lands hazardous fuel reduction project aimed to create fire resilient forest ecosystems and fire-adapted human communities. The emphasis of the Project is on connected treatments across federal and non-federal lands designed to defend hardened infrastructure points, high value investments and critical habitats. Proposed activities would include non-commercial thinning of mixed conifer natural stands, roadside vegetation clearing including hazard tree removal, mastication of woody fuels, and watershed restoration activities. The Project has identified two locations where fuel hazard reduction activities will take place: 1) Sierra Springs Shaded Fuel Break (SS-2) 2) Grizzly Flat Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project (GF18) Full RFP: www.eldoradorcd.org 2/25, 2/28, 3/2 10057 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS #03-2022 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL FORESTER TO THE EL DORADO COUNTY RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT RELEASE DATE: February 15, 2022 CLOSING DATE: Proposals must be received by

March 11, 2022, by 4:00 p.m. PROJECT TITLE: “EL DORADO COUNTY COMMUNITY WILDFIRE PROTECTION PROJECT: (SS-2, GF18)” CONTACT PERSONS: Mark Egbert District Manager El Dorado County RCD Mark.Egbert@ca.usda.gov INTRODUCTION The El Dorado Resource Conservation District (RCD) and the El Dorado County Fire Safe Council (FSC) proposes to implement the El Dorado County Community Wildfire Protection Project (Project) which aims to reduce fuel loads and fire hazards and improve forest health within the Wildland Urban Interface/ Intermix (WUI) zone. The Project is an innovative all-lands hazardous fuel reduction project aimed to create fire resilient forest ecosystems and fire-adapted human communities. The emphasis of the Project is on connected treatments across federal and non-federal lands designed to defend hardened infrastructure points, high value investments and critical habitats. Proposed activities would include non-commercial thinning of mixed conifer natural stands, roadside vegetation clearing including hazard tree removal, mastication of woody fuels, and watershed restoration activities. The Project has identified two locations where fuel hazard reduction activities will take place: 1) Sierra Springs Shaded Fuel Break (SS-2) 2) Grizzly Flat Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project (GF18) Full RFP: www.eldoradorcd.org 2/25, 2/28, 3/2 10058 PUBLIC NOTICE Vacancy Announcement Field Technician 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 purpose of the Field Technician is to facilitate watershed-scale collaborations, promote integrated management efforts, and support implementation activities within El Dorado County. To Apply: Interested candidates must submit a resume, cover letter and three professional references by 4:00 p.m. March 25, 2022. Applications received after that date may NOT be considered. Mail complete packets to: El Dorado & Georgetown Divide Resource Conservation Districts, 100 Forni Road, Suite A, Placerville, CA 95667. Electronic files are allowed and must be sent to Mark. Egbert@ca.usda.gov. Please clearly identify position being sought in first sentence of the cover letter. Full announcement: https://www. e l d o r a d o r c d . o r g / s / Va c a n c y _ Announcement_2022-wlba.pdf 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. 2/25, 2/28, 3/2, 3/4, 3/7, 3/9 10059 NOTICIA PÚBLICA Vacante en la Junta de Gobierno del Distrito Escolar Unidode Placerville El Distritio Escolar Unido de Placerville nombrará a un miembro de la Junta para llenar la vacante creada por la renuncia de Sarah Sleppy. El término del nombramiento comenzará el 20 de abril de 2022 y finalizará el 9 de diciembre de 2022. La Junta aceptará solicitudes de personas interesadas que sean votantes registrados y que residen en el Distrito Escolar Unido de Placerville. Para solicitar el nombramiento de la Junta, complete un paquete de solicitud que está disponible en la Oficina del Distrito ubicada en 1032 Thompson Way, Placerville, California. La solicitud debe devolverse a Eric Bonniksen, Superintendente a más tardar el viernes 11 de marzo de 2022 a las 4:00 p.m. 2/25, 2/28, 3/2, 3/4, 3/7, 3/9 10060 PUBLIC NOTICE Placerville Union School District Governing Board Vacancy The Placerville Union School District will appoint a Board Member to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Sarah Sleppy. The term of the appointment will begin on April 20, 2022 and end December 9, 2022. The Board will accept applications from interested persons who are registered voters and who reside in the Placerville Union School District. To apply for the appointment to the Board, please complete an application packet that is available at the District Office located at 1032 Thompson Way, Placerville, California. The application is to be returned to Eric Bonniksen, Superintendent no later than Friday March 11, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. 2/25, 2/28, 3/2, 3/4, 3/7, 3/9 10061 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ROSALIE D. CHAPPELL AKA ROSALIE D. BRODERICK CHAPPELL CASE NO. 22PR-0042 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ROSALIE D. CHAPPELL aka ROSALIE D. BRODERICK CHAPPELL A PETITION for Probate has been filed by JENNIFER NORDELL in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that JENNIFER NORDELL 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 9, 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: TONYA NYGREN 1903 21st Street Sacramento, CA 95811 (916) 739-1900 2/28, 3/4, 3/9 10062 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ERIC FRANSHAM CASE NO. 22PR0026 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ERIC DELF FRANSHAM A PETITION for Probate has been filed by NATALIE FRANSHAM in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that NATALIE FRANSHAM be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. 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 495 Main Street, 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: HEATHER MAYER 2377 Gold Meadow Way, Suite 100 Gold River, CA 95670 (916) 631-1996 2/28, 3/7, 3/14 10063 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2022-0217 The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: 1. FIVE OAKS REALTY, 2. FIVE OAKS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, 3. FOLSOMCORNER, 4. FIVE OAKS REALTY AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, located at 5170 Golden Foothills Parkway, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Five Oaks Enterprises, Inc., 5170 Golden Foothills Parkway, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 03/16/2017 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Mechelle Reasoner MECHELLE REASONER, 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 02/23/2022.

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) 10065 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 22CV0198 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Donna Piparo filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: LIVIA LOU WESTMORELAND Proposed name: LIVIA LOU DARBY 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 15, 2022. /s/ Michael J. McLaughlin MICHAEL J. MCLAUGHLIN, Judge of the Superior Court 10066 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2022-0223 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ALL FLOWERING FLORAL DESIGN, located at 3808 De Sabla Rd, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Courtnie Niehues, 3808 De Sabla Rd, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 2/23/22 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Courtnie Niehues COURTNIE NIEHUES 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 02/23/2022. 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) 10067 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION/ LIEN SALE This notice is given in accordance with the provisions of State law, there being due and unpaid charges for which the undersigned is entitled to satisfy an owner and/or manager’s lien of the goods hereinafter described and are stored at the Life Storage location listed below. Life Storage #619 4501 Latrobe Road, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 916-933-4040 And, due notice having been given, to the owner of said property and all parties known to claim an interest therein, and the time specified in such notice for payment of such having expired, the goods will be sold to the highest bidder or otherwise disposed of at a public auction to be held online at www. StorageTreasures.com, which will end on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 10:00 am HAILEY KASINGER - Hsld gds/Furn JONATHAN LEE - Hsld gds/Furn /s/ Megan James 2/28, 3/7 10068

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Roem Baur: ROEM | Live in Napa (duo) @ 9pm JaM Cellars, 1460 First St., Napa

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Magic Fusion Starring Kalin & Jinger @ 7pm / $32-$42 The Loft Theatre, 1001 Heavenly Village Way, South Lake Tahoe

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Charlie Baty at Harlow's

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@ 11am SVN West San Francisco, 10 South @ 8pm / $20 Ambrose Akinmusire's Owl Van Ness Ave, San Francisco Punch Line Comedy Club - Sacra‐ Song w/Bill Frisell & Herlin //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// mento, 2100 Arden Way, Sacra‐ Riley @ SFJazz Jack Symes Immersive Frida Kahlo mento @ 7pm @ 7:30pm //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// San Francisco SFJazz Center, 201 Franklin St, San Amado's, 998 Valencia St, San @ 3pm Rick Estrin & The Francisco Francisco SVN West San Francisco, 10 South Nightcats Celebrate The //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Van Ness Ave, San Francisco Life and Music of Little ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

@ 7pm / Free The Marsh San Francisco Main‐ Stage Theater, 1062 Valencia St., San Francisco

Road Dogs Return: Keith Lowell Jensen & Johnny Taylor Birthday Show

Best in Brass

@ 7:30pm / $30 Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness, San Francisco

Jersey Boys

@ 7:30pm Golden Gate Theater, 1 Taylor St., San Francisco

If Not Now, Tell Me When International Women’s Day Concert Featuring Carrie Newcomer and //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// WomenSing Alvie & The Breakfast Pigs

@ 8pm Harlow's Restaurant & Nightclub, 2708 J St, Sacramento //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Chris Renzema

@ 8pm Harlow's Night Club - Sacramento CA, 2708 J St, Sacramento

Vacations @ 8pm Harlow's Night Club - Sacramento CA, 2708 J St, Sacramento

@ 8pm The Chapel, 777 Valencia St, San Francisco //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

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Mon 3/07

Claud

Rotary Club of Davis Weekly Lunch + Program

@ 8pm Punch Line Comedy Club, 2100 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Arden Way, Sacramento

@ 12:15pm See website for details . University Park Inn and Suites, 1111 Richards Boulevard, Davis. jen.kukis@ed wardjones.com, 530-564-4655

@ 8pm Great American Music Hall, 850 O'‐ Farrell St., San Francisco

KALI @ 8pm Great American Music Hall, 859 O'‐ farrell St, San Francisco

@ 4pm St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 1601 Mary Dr, Pleasant Hill

Keith Lowell Jensen

Immersive Frida Kahlo San Francisco

@ 4pm SVN West San Francisco, 10 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

"Dot"

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Immersive Frida Kahlo -

@ 8pm / $15-$28 San Francisco New Conservatory Theatre Center, @ 5pm //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 25 Van Ness Avenue, San Fran‐ SVN West San Francisco, 10 South Living Trust Seminar Ha Vay cisco Van Ness Ave, San Francisco //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// @ 9:30pm Placerville, CA - March 7, //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// @ 1:30pm Knockout, 3223 Mission St, San 2022 MØ Music Concourse, San Francisco Alex Ramon Magic Francisco @ 1pm @ 8:30pm //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// @ 6:30pm / $45 This is a FREE Living Trust Seminar //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// August Hall, 420 Mason St, San Tantra Speed Date - San Marrakech Magic Theater, 419 O'‐ Round Table Pizza, 512 Main Francisco Farrell St., San Francisco Francisco! (In-Person Street, Placerville. info@LearnLiv //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Singles Event) Meltt ingTrust.com, 800-350-6376 The Unauthorized Rolling Immersive Frida Kahlo @ 5:30pm / $35-$60 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// @ 7am Stones @The Chapel Tired of Swiping? Tantra Speed San Francisco Cafe Du Nord, 2174 Market St, San Living Trust Seminar - Fol‐ @ 9pm Date is not your average singles @ 7pm Francisco som, CA - March 7, 2022 The Chapel, 777 Valencia St, San event, and it's back in person! The SVN West San Francisco, 10 South //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// @ 3:30pm Francisco Center SF, 548 Fillmore Street, San Van Ness Ave, San Francisco This is a FREE Living Trust Seminar Jersey Boys //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Francisco. help@tantrany.com @ 1pm Loyal Order of Moose, 203 Scott //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Liza Anne Golden Gate Theater, 1 Taylor St., Street, Folsom. info@LearnLiv @ 9pm / $15 Featured Alex Ramon Magic San Francisco ingTrust.com, 800-350-6376 Brick and Mortar Music Hall, 1710 @ 6:30pm / $45 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Mission Street, San Francisco Marrakech Magic Theater, 419 O'‐ Midnight //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Farrell St., San Francisco Featured @ 7pm

Wed 3/09

One Night Of Queen, Performed By Gary Mullen & The Works @ 8pm / $36.23-$44.49 South Shore Room at Har‐ rah's Lake Tahoe, 15 Hwy 50, Stateline Comedian Amir K @ 8pm / Free-$12.50 Punch Line Sacramento, 2100 Ar‐ den Way, Suite 225, Sacramento

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Magician Jay Alexander @ 6:30pm / $35-$45 Marrakech Magic Theater, 419 O'‐ Farrell St., San Francisco

The Regency Ballroom, 1300 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco

Fri 3/11

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Jimmy Becker: Rocking the Track 7

The True Mayhem @ 7pm

Ness Ave, San Francisco

@ 5pm Track 7 Brewing Company, 826 Professor Ln #100, Sacramento

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Alt Bloom @ 8pm Uptown Theatre Napa, 1350 3rd St, Napa