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CSD pitches Bass Lake project plan Sel Richard Staff writer El Dorado County planning commissioners had plenty to say during a recent preapplication workshop to review the El Dorado Hills Community Services District’s Bass Lake Regional Park plan. Located north of Bass Lake Road between Serrano Parkway and the new Silver Springs Parkway, the 211-acre future park covers four land parcels the CSD spent several years procuring — 142 acres from the Rescue Union School District includes Bass Lake as well as Sellwood Field; 14.7 acres were purchased from the El Dorado Irrigation District; 41.7 acres from El Dorado County and, most recently, the dedication of Parker Development’s 12.5-acre Village J Lot H was finalized in August 2020. “The park will provide users with two unique experiences,” explained CSD Director of Parks and Planning Tauni Fessler, referring to active and passive uses. The eastern portion offers trails and a 2,500-square-foot education center while the park’s west side houses multiuse sports fields and sand volleyball courts. Also planned is a nature playground with an all-inclusive play area, dog park, bocce ball courts and picnic and barbecue facilities. Along Bass Lake Road an 8,500-squarefoot multi-use event center will sit near the dock and potential launch for kayaks and paddleboards. No motorized boating will be allowed. An outdoor amphitheater and potential campsites were also mentioned. According to county senior planner Gina Hamilton, the majority of the site is currently zoned as recreational facility-low intensity n

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The El Dorado High School football team squares off in practice March 3 in preparation for its first game Friday at 7:15 p.m. The Cougars will host Galt, who they defeated 21-17 a season ago.

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Lake Tahoe sees home sales surge Cheyanne Neuffer Tahoe Daily Tribune While home prices were already steadily increasing in the Lake Tahoe Basin the pandemic and mass exodus from heavily populated areas that followed blew up the housing market. Online real estate platforms show historically low inventory along with skyrocketing prices all around Lake Tahoe. Tahoe area real estate brokers say low inventory and rising prices will continue for the foreseeable future. California has seen six years of double-digit growth in sales, according to Deb Howard, broker and owner of Deb Howard & Co. On the south shore there are currently 51 residential listings with a median home price of $1,275,000, she said. There are 99 pending sales with a median price of $750,000 with the overall median home price at $673,000. This time last year the median home price was $435,000, Howard added. “Much of our current markets in both California and Nevada have been shaped by the lack of inventory, Bay Area business models and changes in the response to the pandemic,” Howard said. Howard refers to the shift of those from out of town coming to the basin last year as the “pandemic migration.” “Impacts of the pandemic and exacerbated by this migration is the absorption of what was already a limited supply of inventory and fueled a huge demand for every realestate product, be it cabins to lakefront and everything in between,” Howard said. The current absorption rate is below 1% and continues to trend lower, which simply put, means there are more people wanting to buy homes than are available, leading to an n

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Union Mine High School juniors Jaxon King and Aaron Wise push a blocking sled at football practice March 1. The Diamondbacks open their season hosting Truckee Friday at 7:30 p.m.

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fter months of uncertainty the El Dorado High School football team decided to cancel its season early last month. The players had been working on plays and weight training every chance they got, all while not knowing if a football season would be able to happen. Senior quarterback Caelan Bonniksen even organized a “Let us Play” rally at the state Capitol building in November, which saw more than 100 student-athletes attend. As the calendar pages kept turning it finally hit February and it was time for the Cougars to be realistic. Even if there could be a season all games had to be finished by April 16, which left a little more than two months of football at most. In mid-February the decision was made. “We canceled our season,” Bonniksen said. “We had a whole last team bonding thing and they said 99.9% chance it was over. Then the next day, they said we can play.” The team immediately rejoiced and got out to the

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Russell Robert Mutchler

Feb. 11

Russell Mutchler, 75, passed away suddenly at his home in Pollock, Idaho on Feb. 15. A long-time resident of El Dorado County, he was born near Sturgis, S.D. and is survived by his partner, Jeri Lewin; surviving siblings, Peggy Mutchler Jaeger and Penny Galossi, his daughter, Renee Martin and his stepchildren John, Daniel and Mary. Russ also leaves behind two grandchildren Makenna and Michael and a great-grandson, DJ. He was preceded in passing by siblings Ron and Sherry; his father Bob and mother June and stepson,Dana. An Army veteran, Russ earned a Purple Heart related to his service in Korea in 1967. Russ was an extremely knowledgeable and talented contractor who could build or fix anything. As a fixer of all things, Russ was generous to others, including his time and knowledge. A hard worker with a deep drive, a storyteller who loved fast cars and engines, Russ’s huge heart was known to many. At this time, no services will be held but a celebration of life will be announced in due course. Russ will be missed by many both in El Dorado County and beyond.

8:45 a.m. A 46-year-old man was arrested on Fair Lane on suspicion of public intoxication.

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Sally Dykstra

Sally Dykstra passed away peacefully at Marshall hospital in Placerville Feb. 16 after a short illness. She is now in heaven with her husband of 55 years, Garry. She leaves her son, Dwayne, and daughter Stacie and many many friends and family. Sally graduated from Hiram Johnson Senior High School in 1961 in Sacramento. She received her cosmetology license in 1962 and served so many with her hairdressing skills and beauty advice. Together Garry and she owned salons in Livermore, Calif., until their move to Pollock Pines. She was a U.S. champion roller skater, competed in national dance competitions and taught roller skating professionally. Garry and she were also active with the El Dorado Outlaws and the Highway 50 Wagon Train Association. Due to COVID-19 there will not be any formal service, but if you would like to make a contribution in her name, it can be sent to the Benevolence Fund of her church which serves so many needy folks in her community. Checks may be sent to Pollock Pines Community Church, 6361 Pony Express Trail, Pollock Pines, 95726 attention Benevolence.

Shanda Lee Bigelow Givens

Shanda Lee was born in Placerville on July 7, 1977, to Scott and Mellanie Bigelow. She was head over heels for her new baby brother Ryan who arrived in 1978. Growing up so close in age they always had a special bond, they were not only partners in crime but best of friends. Shanda was later delighted by her bonus brother Devin in 2006. Growing up she spent a lot of time camping, at the beach, in the woods on the logging jobs riding on the equipment with her dad or someone on the crew. She had a very close bond with her cousins Brian, Nikki, Seth, Tammi, Tommy and Hannah. She was always spoiled and loved by her many aunts and uncles; Bob, Lois, Pete, Priscilla, Richard, Suzanne, Bev, Diana and Ron, not to mention her grandparents Woody and Betty Downing and Ty and Frances Bigelow. Shanda started school at Gold Oak continuing on to Charles Brown, Herbert Green and finally Ponderosa High School. Shanda was so excited to move to San Diego and begin college life, where she got her BA and made many close friends. Shanda moved back home to Placerville to help with her grandparents. During this time she attained her master’s degree. She later became a licensed marriage family therapist (LMFT). Her chosen career path was helping people. For several years she was the regional director of a local foster care agency. She also ran programs for older kids that had aged out of the system and taught them basic skills to help them be successful in life. She then worked as a LMFT for a few years in Sacramento. Most recently Shanda was working with adults struggling to get back into society and those with mental health issues and or substance abuse. It has been such a comfort hearing from the many individuals and families she has helped over the years. While in San Diego Shanda met Bryan Givens. They were married in 2005. Then in 2010 we were all blessed with the birth of Jameson Mitchell. He was for sure the light of her life. She instilled in him many values, including to speak his truth, be kind, pray and follow his heart. Shanda loved to travel, going to the beach, kayaking, hiking, helping others and her family and friends. She is sorely missed and will live in our hearts forever and always. There will be a Celebration of Life service at Green Valley Community Church Friday, March 26 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family kindly requests you send donations to the Hope House at Green Valley Community Church.

7:53 a.m. A 23-year-old man was arrested on Mother Lode Drive in Shingle Springs for reportedly breaking the door of a business.

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9:13 a.m. Mail theft was reported on Autumn Way in Rescue. Gold and silver bars were reportedly stolen.

7:28 a.m. A 30-year-old woman was cited for trespassing on Kimberly Road in Cameron Park.

9:42 p.m. A laptop was reported stolen from a vehicle on Red Hawk Parkway in Shingle Springs.

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10:34 a.m. A 40-year-old woman was arrested on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville on suspicion of public intoxication. 1:53 p.m. A 23-year-old man on probation was arrested on Pleasant Valley Road in Diamond Springs for reportedly being in possession of a controlled substance and illegal drug paraphernalia.

Feb. 12 11:29 a.m. A door was kicked in at a vacant business on Mt. Aukum Road in Mt. Aukum. 12:43 p.m. A suspect stole a vehicle in El Dorado Hills (street not listed). The vehicle was later recovered and the suspect arrested. 2:17 p.m. Shoplifting was reported on Palmer Drive in Cameron Park. 4:40 p.m. A mountain bike was reported stolen from a garage in El Dorado Hills (street not listed).

1:58 p.m. Mail theft was reported on Kimberly Road in Cameron Park. 3:21 p.m. A 60-year-old man was arrested on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville on suspicion of public intoxication. 5:39 p.m. Property was found on Kimberly Road in Cameron Park. 7:21 a.m. A residence on Lariat Drive in Cameron Park was broken into.

5:28 p.m. A mail box on Gold Hill Road in Placerville was reported to have been pried open and mail taken.

Feb. 14 1:49 a.m. Theft was reported on Red Hawk Parkway in Shingle Springs.

7:21 p.m. A 24-year-old man with a warrant out for his arrest was taken into custody on Main Street in Placerville after he was identified during a traffic stop.

3:34 a.m. A 37-year-old man was arrested on Pleasant Valley Road in Placerville on suspicion of driving under the influence.

8:51 p.m. A residential burglary was reported on Moreau Court in El Dorado Hills.

Feb. 13 6:07 a.m. A vehicle was reported stolen in Shingle Springs (street not listed). 6:42 a.m. A 29-year-old man was cited for reportedly being in possession of heroin on Red Hawk Parkway in Shingle Springs.

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9:37 a.m. A 63-year-old man in violation of his parole terms was taken into custody.

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11:08 a.m. A package was reported stolen in El Dorado Hills (street not listed). 4:22 p.m. Mail theft was reported on Oak Hill Road in Placerville.

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Chef John Sanders of Old Town Grill, left photo, with Empty Bowls Supper volunteers Carla Turoff, Hillary Muligan, Blake Smith, Shirly Woods, Jace Masterson and Mia Dillon, from left, have dinners packed and ready to be picked up Saturday afternoon at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds as part of the popular fundraiser to benefit Upper Room Dining Hall in Placerville. Dinner options included a choice of soup for two, dinner rolls and dessert. Empy Bowls volunteers Mahala Guagino, Diana West, Gwen Yaeger and Shirly Woods, right photo, show off some of the unique bowls crafted by local students.

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El Dorado Hills Community Services District officials shared their plans for Bass Lake Park during a recent county Planning Commission meeting. The district is now in the process of finalizing environmental documents and a traffic study.

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with a small portion zoned as low-density residential, in which the El Dorado County General Plan does allow for low-intensity recreational activities. The El Dorado Hills Specific Plan designates Bass Lake and the surrounding properties as an area of permanent open space which, if feasible, should be returned to public recreational use. Hamilton noted a rezone has been suggested. “Staff has recommended the CSD consider a planned development permit as well as a rezone so that the zoning of the site allows for the similar activities which would be recreational facility-high intensity,” she said, also revealing that the CSD is preparing its own California Environmental Quality Act document to be submitted with the application materials. Although Commissioner James Williams brought up concerns with the CSD providing its own CEQA report, Amanda Durgen, LSA environmental consultant, explained that because the CSD has done a thorough job of scoping community desires, an environmental impact report may not be necessary. “We weren’t anticipating the level of controversy that would require an EIR,” she stated. “Granted all of the studies are not complete, but at this point it’s looking like an MND (mitigated negative declaration) would be sufficient.” Deputy county counsel Breann Moebius pointed out that the county has not yet agreed the CSD will be the lead agency. “We

will continue to work with the CSD to reach an agreement on that,” she said. Major issues discussed revolved around traffic safety concerns, particularly park access from nearby neighborhoods. Commissioner Amanda Ross advocated pedestrian walkways along both sides of Bass Lake Road. El Dorado County’s Director of Transportation Rafael Martinez confirmed the county is working with developers on that issue. “That is definitely something we’re going to analyze, making sure that there is some kind of ingress/egress for not just vehicles but for pedestrians to access the park from the southeast side of that area over to the park itself,” Martinez said. “Whether it’s going to be the CSD or DOT’s responsibility will be pursued.” “As a neighboring resident, this is a fantastic project and we’re excited to have the future park across the street,” said Bridlewood resident DeeAnne Gillick, noting that her neighbors are already crossing Bass Lake Road to access the area. “It’s just very important that access is planned out with safe vehicle access as well as pedestrian access.” Commission Chair Jon Vegna said that Silver Springs Parkway and Bridlewood Drive are the two likely candidates for access to the park. “It would be nice to see some revisiting of traffic analysis as the

phases build out,” Williams said. “A project like this could really make or break that whole area.” The need for area ballfields was mentioned by Vegna, to which Fessler replied that the community has expressed a desire for the nature element. “We really need to preserve the lake and what’s offered out there for this park site,” she said, assuring that the CSD continues to look for other locations to accommodate active sports such as the recently purchased 50 acres south of Highway 50 that could potentially be developed into a sports tournament athletic field. Park security was broached by Commissioner Cheryl Bly-Chester, who asked how the CSD will plan against the area becoming a homeless encampment. “How are you going to prevent people from hiding out in the park and then using Bass Lake as their toilet,” she asked, mentioning American River Parkway and parts of Placer County as examples. “All of our park locations are monitored by security,” Fessler replied, adding that there will be an on-site park manager and parking lots will be locked nightly. Other issues discussed included bike parking and bike lockers, mountain bike trails, disc golf, wildlife management, lighting, solar covered parking structures and a possible bus stop incorporated into the parking lot. As this was an informational item only, the commissioners took no action on the park’s proposed improvements.

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efore the lockdown left took a wrecking ball to our economy last year, we were enjoying one of the greatest expansions of economic opportunity in our lifetimes. Unemployment was at its lowest rate in 50 Tom McClintock years and the poverty rate was at its lowest in 60 years. Wage growth was the strongest in 40 years. The wage gap was narrowing for the first time in many years, as blue-collar wages increased dramatically. The unemployment rate for women was the lowest in 70 years. For African Americans, Hispanic Americans and Asian Americans, veterans and disabled Americans and those without a high school diploma, unemployment was the lowest ever recorded. The tax and regulatory relief Republicans won in 2017 and 2018 explain much of this success, but something else was going on that caused the extraordinary improvement of wages for unskilled and low-skilled workers. The Trump administration restored control of our borders and stemmed the flood of low-wage labor that had been suppressing American workers’ wages for decades. Big business and big agriculture hated Trump’s immigration policy because it forced them to pay their workers higher wages. But in the growing economy it produced, working Americans who had been left behind for decades finally began to prosper. Did we learn anything from this unprecedented blue-collar boom? Apparently not, judging from the Democrats’ zeal to open our borders to new waves of illegal immigration. The new president’s executive orders have already produced a new migrant crisis on the southern border. One abandoned the border wall mid-construction. Another undermines the long-standing requirement that immigrants support themselves and not burden American taxpayers. Another ends the remain-inMexico policy for those making asylum claims, most of which are false. Yet another effectively releases illegal immigrants accompanied by youths younger than 18 directly into the United States. Another grants what amounts to sanctuary status for a wide variety of criminal offenses, including drunk driving and sex offenses. Another restores unrestricted travel from hot beds of international terrorism. The worst orders ICE not to deport illegal immigrants for 100 days. That order, now enjoined by a federal judge, begs the question, “What is the difference between abolishing ICE and forbidding it to do its job?” Customs and Border Protection agents report that in the last month the daily incursion on the southern border has nearly doubled from 2,000 a day to 3,500 a day. The number of illegal immigrants encountered on the southern border during the first four months of the last fiscal year was nearly 165,000. That number has nearly doubled this year to more than 295,000. Every American needs to clearly understand what this means to their lives, their families, their n

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Letters to the Editor Stimulus bill EDITOR: hank you Mountain Democrat for publishing Steve Ferry’s details on the $1.9 trillion stimulus bill. It is certainly true that the “devil is in the details” and as I read each line item, I was getting more and more disturbed. It is getting way too easy for politicians to spend our money and use a few “sound bites” (stimulus, COVID relief, re-open schools, etc.) to sell the stimulus bill to the public. MARIEN WONG El Dorado Hills

No-hassle vaccine EDITOR: hris Daley wrote a column published Feb. 19 in the Mountain Democrat about the issues he experienced getting a COVID-19 vaccine. Not good but not necessarily the MO for locations in the county. My wife and I were fortunate to schedule the first vaccine in late January at the El Dorado Hills Fire Department’s Bass Lake station. We arrived a little early expecting a long line with an extended wait time. The EDH Fire Department, assisted by county employees, the Rotary Club and the Diamond Springs Fire Department were ready to roll. We actually got our shots before the scheduled time, the wait was only a couple of minutes, we never exited our car and were made to feel very welcome by the greeters, those administrating the shots and those who checked us out to ensure there were no significant reaction afterward. The second vaccine was also easy to schedule and we received the second Feb. 13 at the same location — absolutely no hassle. This was a great public service and the planning and execution could not have been better. Thanks to the EDH Fire Department management for orchestrating this event and staff along with the other great volunteers for their efforts. CHARLES “BUZZ” NUNN El Dorado Hills

Support the International Affairs Budget EDITOR: ep. McClintock, you talk a lot about little government interference in our economic matters but your legacy in Congress reflects a stark disdain for funding of international programs that have just as much of an impact on

our economy as anything else. In your opposition to the fiscal year 2021 budget resolution, you state, “The problem, of course, is that government does not finance the economy. It is the economy that finances the government.” I am not going to discuss domestic issues and its impact on our economy, but for a representative who often expresses the desire for an free and open market with little government interference, you continue to vote against bills that will benefit the United States economy in other ways. I think it is fair to say that the government does finance the economy as does the economy finance the government. By funding international programs, such as the International Affairs Budget, the United States is investing in programs that not only help citizens of the world, but provide economic incentive to us as well. If people are suddenly not as poor as they were, they will buy our goods and services — whether it be something as simple as toothpaste made in America to cars made in America. The International Affairs Budget makes up 1% of the U.S. federal budget, but impacts all aspects of life in America. These funds are imperative for helping the world’s poor and, as global citizens, we must back initiatives that save millions of lives domestically and abroad. As poverty and malnutrition rates drop, emerging markets are created for U.S. companies to reach and trade. Today, 45% of all U.S. exports now go to developing countries. U.S. job creation and national security are all linked to the plight of the world’s poor. I urge you to prioritize U.S. leadership by protecting the International Affairs Budget in order to further global poverty reduction efforts, protect global health initiatives, boost U.S. job creation and advance national security interests. Your recent legacy reflects opposition to support for international organizations such as the World Health Organization, the Paris Climate Accords or the United Nations Human Rights Council. For a Congressman who continuously stresses the importance of America’s strong economic freedoms and capabilities, support of the International Affairs Budget is the best way to help millions of lives around the world while strongly benefitting our economy. It is a win-win situation. The more aid we give out to countries in need and NGOs who do work to alleviate the burdens of poverty, the more likely those countries are to invest more into our markets. More investment means more jobs. It is an easy solution to several crises around the world and I urge you to support the International Affairs Budget as is. ADAM BERNSTEIN Camino

California Matters

The California Auditor’s Office has been on a roll

programs managed by tate Auditor a Democratic governor. Elaine Howle Thus, audit results are has been on likely to embarrass that a roll lately, governor and in this era repeatedly revealing of political polarity, that how state agencies is a remarkable fact. and their programs However, it’s not a are falling short — perfect accountability often way short — of system. When the performing their Department of Motor declared missions. Vehicles was in total The Employment Dan Walters meltdown a few Development years ago, with long Department, the lines for service and nonresponsive state’s myriad deficient information communications, the audit technology projects and its committee’s controlling Democrats scattershot and ineffective efforts to end homelessness, build affordable refused to have Howle investigate. housing and improve the education of It bowed to then-Gov. Jerry Brown’s poor children have been among recent promise to shape up the DMV on his own but when Gavin Newsom subjects of scathing reports from succeeded him as governor, the Howle’s office. department was still a mess. Howle only delves into issues that Last year, when equally immense the Joint Legislative Audit Committee service blockages became evident deems worthy of examination. That at the Employment Development committee, like all other enclaves Department as it tried to cope of political power in the Capitol, is with the economic fallout from the controlled by Democrats and the COVID-19 pandemic, the audit investigations it orders are often directed at state agencies and committee didn’t balk at having

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Howle investigate. She revealed a department in complete disarray, handing out billions of dollars in unemployment benefits to fraudsters while delaying payments to legitimate claimants. Howle’s latest broadside, issued last week, is critical of a political sacred cow — the California Air Resources Board’s drive to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and thus make California a global leader in fighting climate change. Howle’s report punched holes in CARB’s muchballyhooed claims of achieving great reductions. “CARB has not done enough to measure the GHG emissions reductions its individual transportation programs achieve,” Howle wrote in a cover letter to Newsom and legislative leaders. “Specifically, CARB has not collected or evaluated sufficient data to allow it to determine whether or how its incentive programs, which pay consumers in exchange for purchasing low- and zero-emission vehicles, reduce GHG emissions beyond what CARB’s regulations already require.

“For example, CARB has done little to measure the extent to which its incentive programs lead to emissions reductions by causing individuals and businesses to acquire clean vehicles that they otherwise would not. As a result, CARB has overstated the GHG emissions reductions its incentive programs have achieved, although it is unclear by how much.” Bottom line: “The state will fall short of meeting the 2030 goal” of a 40% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 levels “unless emissions reductions occur at a faster pace.” As with her other reports, Howle’s dive into the very technical field of GHG emission control is embarrassing to the state’s political leaders, who would rather have the public believe their self-serving claims. However, it also underscores the value of having someone without a political motive look into issues of governance. Thank goodness we have Howle’s office and the equally

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communities and their future. • How are American workers helped by flooding the labor market with another wave of illegal immigration? • How are our children — who have been robbed of an entire year of their educations — helped by filling their classrooms with non-English speaking classmates? • How are our streets made safer by allowing aliens who drive drunk to remain on our roads rather than to be arrested and placed in removal proceedings? • How is our nation made safer by reopening virtually unrestricted travel with nations that foster terrorism? • How are our communities made safer by making it harder to deport criminal illegal aliens and gang members? • How are our hospitals made more accessible by overwhelming emergency rooms with illegal immigrants demanding care? Why would our own government pursue policies that strike most acutely and painfully at American’s working families — especially now, when those families are reeling from the effects of a year of oppressive lockdowns? Those blue-collar workers who made the greatest gains during the Trump economic expansion are the most harmed

by reversing the immigration enforcement that produced it. And let us not forget the millions of legal immigrants who obeyed our laws, respected our nation’s sovereignty, waited patiently and did everything our country asked of them — they too are made victims of the Democrats’ pursuit of open borders. Without enforcement of our immigration laws, our borders become meaningless. And if our borders are meaningless, then America ceases to be a nation and instead becomes a vast international territory between Canada and Mexico. It is becoming increasingly clear that this is the ultimate objective of the left and the only force that can stop them now is the American people at the ballot box. Congressman Tom McClintock represents California’s 4th Congressional District.

Walters

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important Legislative Analyst’s Office, which monitors the state’s budgetary issues, to light up the darker recesses of California’s massive government. Dan Walters is a journalist and author who writes for CALmatters.org, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media venture explaining California policies and politics.

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However, the Grizzlies have several players now in their senior year who made big contributions last season. Alex Sewell and Seth Archer combined for 1,104 rushing and receiving yards and also played defense where the pair had 54 tackles. Bryan McCoard brought down quarterbacks six times and intercepted two passes. Daniel Buantello had three interceptions last season. The Grizzlies open up their season at 7 p.m. March 19 at Argonaut High School. Due to COVID-19 restrictions spectators will not be allowed but players are given passes for immediate family members to attend.

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The Union Mine High School football team warms up before practice March 1. The team returns as one of the most experienced offensive lines in the section.

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season ended prematurely in the fourth game of his junior year with a broken collarbone. He said he is 100% now and has been working on patterns non-stop with his receivers since the team began practicing again. “He has thrown better ever since his collarbone fully healed,” said junior receiver and safety Nick Conant. “His throws are looking great right now. The team is looking really good and we’re all ready to go.” Thomsen didn’t inherit any of the weapons Byer had as all five receivers who had more than 100 yards last year have graduated or are no longer in the program. “We got a few new guys who are really good and everyone’s kind of stepped up and is ready to play,” Thomsen said. Seniors Logan Powell and Daniel Groves and juniors Joe Repass, Conant and Mason Matlock are five guys Duncan says the team will lean on in the pass game. The offensive line will be one of the most veteran-led units in the section with multiple athletes returning — senior James Murphy and juniors Alijah Smith and Jaxon King, whose expertise playing in the trenches will set the tone for the team. The offensive line is a welloiled leadership machine on and off the field. “We kind of want to lean on them a little bit in the pass game and the run game because of their experience,” said Duncan, who was the team’s line

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D’back senior Kaden Williams and junior Jacob Wicks work on a tackling drill. coach since 2017. “They are all good buddies. These dudes all hang out with each other and they just have built a really good relationship with each other.” King, who stands at 6-feet, 8-inches and weighs 285 pounds is the county’s premier left tackle. His job has been to protect the quarterback. This year he will also line up on the defensive line where his mission will be to burst through and terrorize the opposing team’s offensive line and to tackle the running back for a loss or bring down a quarterback for a sack. Ever since the Diamondbacks fell in the 2019 playoffs King has been training more than he ever has in the gym and with drills on the field against teammates and guys on collegiate rosters. “He’s just way more athletic,” Duncan said. “I want him to get a chance to show schools that he can play defense and move around. Just going one way is OK but it’s good to show your athleticism on the defensive line side too. I think it’ll be a good thing

for him.” John Murphy (6-4, 240 pounds) was a starting offensive lineman last season as a sophomore and will also be rushing the passer this year as a defensive end. Junior Evan Beck will return at linebacker. In the offseason he went from 155 pounds to 180 pounds without losing speed. “I love that kid,” Duncan said. “He just goes to work. He’s just a big-time leader and the kids believe in him and they know what he can do.” Duncan said that Beck, who had 52 tackles as a sophomore, will be used in the middle to stop runs. Union Mine will play four games this season. “We want the seniors to go out with a bang really,” Duncan said. “Elijah Thomsen, he’s put in a ton of work over the last four years and I feel like he deserves a chance to show what he can do at quarterback.” Due to COVID-19 restrictions spectators will not be allowed to attend the game unless they are family members given a ticket by a player.

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field to go to work. “It went from an all-time low to an all-time high,” said senior safety and wide receiver Johnny Lewis. “It was an emotional roller coaster. We shifted from we’re not playing to full-go.” Bonnicksen played wide receiver and cornerback last season and will take over the offense left behind by Danny Bell, who is now a part of the Western Oregon University football team. “It’s been quite an adjustment,” Bonnicksen said. “Just shifting your mind between facing one guy versus facing a whole defense. It’s a lot more team-like compared to receiver.” El Dorado head coach Christian Mahaffey has been impressed with Bonniksen, who started one game at quarterback last year when Bell was out

with an injury. “He’s intelligent and he runs the ball very well,” Mahaffey said. “He is a natural leader.” One of Bonniken’s offensive weapons will be Johnny Lewis at wide receiver. Mahaffey said Lewis is aggressive, athletic and fast. “As a team we want to go undefeated and just prove to the county that we’re actually a force and we’re not just going to be thrown around,” Lewis said. Last season the Cougars won three of their 10 games, including a 21-17 over Galt, who the team opens against at home at 7:15 p.m. Friday. Due to COVID-19 restrictions spectators will not be allowed to attend the game unless they are family members given a ticket by a player.

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The National Hockey League gifted a zamboni to the future Tahoe South Event Center.

NHL-gifted Zamboni arrives at Stateline Tahoe Daily Tribune STATELINE, Nev. — The National Hockey League’s gifted Zamboni arrived March 5 at Lake Tahoe. NHL officials said the league likes to leave a “legacy” gift behind to the hosts of its outdoor games and donated a refurbished zamboni for the new Tahoe South Event Center that is being constructed next to Montbleu

Casino Resort and Spa at Stateline. The NHL hosted a pair of outdoor games Feb. 20-21 at Edgewood Tahoe Resort. “We like to leave behind a legacy gift that will last long after we’re gone,” NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said. The Zamboni spent four days on a truck while in transit from Toronto. It will be stored in the Montbleu parking garage.

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Placerville Speedway gears up with Test and Tune event • Season opener occurs one week later Gary Thomas Placerville Speedway Placerville Speedway will hear racing engines for the first time in 2021 with a Test and Tune Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. The Test and Tune is a non-timed event where Speedway drivers test out their cars before the actual season starts. Please note the grandstands are closed to the public during the Test and Tune. The pit area will open at 11 a.m. Pit passes cost $25 for adults, $10 for minors ages 4-13 and $5 for infants/ toddlers up to age 3.

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Pit passes for the Test and Tune are available to pre-purchase via the Pit Pay Mobile Pit Pass app. To use Pit Pay speedway fans will download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play and create a profile. Fans can then purchase passes for Placerville Speedway events, signing all waivers electronically. At the track, fans will proceed to the Pit Pay Priority Line, show their mobile pit pass and get an armband. For fans who don’t have a smartphone pit passes can still be purchased the traditional way upon arrival to the speedway. The week following the Test and Tune Placerville Speedway is slated to open its 56th season of competition. On Saturday, March 20 divisions set to ■

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absolute seller’s market. According to Howard, from last year alone there was a 54% increase in home prices, doubling of sales and numbers continue to steadily increase. “We will continue to see high demand with very limited supply,” she said. Howard said she thinks those who bought homes in the basin during the “pandemic migration” are here to stay even if schools open and vaccines are more available. She predicted new buyers will at least be in Tahoe for the 5-7 year lifecycle of owning a home. “Those that went through the season’s highs and lows most likely will be here to stay,” she said. Sabrina Belleci, broker and owner of ReMax North Lake Tahoe, said even if homeowners decide to return after schools open, she forecasts they will keep their homes as second homes. She said a majority of people buying homes in the last year were from out of the area but familiar with the Tahoe Basin whether it was for vacation or a second home. Many with a second home made it their primary residence. Those who have been in the area for a while are seeing enormous equity in their homes, inspiring them to sell. As homeowners see their property value skyrocket Realtors forecast they will continue to sell and there will be an “uptick,” especially post-pandemic. Belleci said she sees real estate in the Tahoe Basin continuing on the same trajectory with inventory opening up “a little” in the spring, but she does not see the demand dropping unless there are unforeseen economic repercussions. While competition from buyers is still high, Belleci said she has been seeing it drop a bit in recent months. Even as competition begins to minimize, Belleci said people are

still discouraged with the unbalanced market. Belleci said buyers still should expect to pay over and above to get a seller to accept and buyers will need to be prepared to make several offers before one is accepted. Howard said that there is hope due to the low-interest rates but the best option for buyers who don’t have an enormous offer is to consider properties like duplexes or motherin-law units that have the potential to be rented out for additional income to help make payments. Belleci and Howard both said there is work being done for more affordable housing in the basin. “We have left our locals behind,” said Howard. “There is plenty of housing in the basin (that is) just sitting empty — over 70%,” she said, adding that many of the empty houses are secondary houses or short-term rentals. The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, along with other partners, is working on more affordable housing and housing options and incentives. In January its governing board approved a 248-unit workforce housing project in South Lake Tahoe south of the “Y” on surplus land that was donated by the California Tahoe Conservancy. Last year the TRPA created the Tahoe Living: Housing and Community Revitalization Working Group in efforts to bring housing advocates, the public and others together to discuss policy changes for more affordable housing possible around the lake. Due to Measure T many vacation rental property permits will be expiring in South Lake Tahoe, which could potentially open more inventory, but Realtors are waiting to see what the impacts will be.

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KNOW Now The El Dorado County Senior Nutrition Program is looking for volunteers to help prepare cold packs for home-delivered meals and the take-out meal service, Monday through Friday, 7:30 to 9 a.m. About 700 cold packs are prepared each day at the Placerville Senior Center, 937 Spring St. Volunteers may sign up for one or more days of the week, as interested. For more information call (530) 621-6160. The Senior Nutrition Program is a service of the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency. The El Dorado County Senior Nutrition Program Home-Delivered Meal Service is looking for dedicated, caring volunteers to help deliver meals weekdays from 10:15 a.m. to noon to homebound seniors in the South Lake Tahoe area. A volunteer generally works one day a week on an assigned route. Volunteers who are not available for a weekly commitment can serve as back-up drivers who fill in as needed. For many homebound seniors, the daily personal contact is as vital as the meal. The Senior Nutrition Program is a service of the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency. For more information call (530) 6216160. Soroptimist International of Placerville seeks to bring charitable ideas to fruition. According to Ryan Patrick Hanley, author of “Our Great Purpose,” a happy life requires more than quiet thoughts of benevolence toward our fellow man. True joy starts with action, demonstrating concern for others. Fulfill your goals of leading a happy life by becoming a Soroptimist. Call (530) 344-1476, email sipplacerville@soroptimist. net or visit siplacerville.org. Meetings can be attended in person or via Zoom until COVID-19 distancing is no longer required. Share the love this season with Love What Is, the Center for Violencefree Relationships’ latest fundraiser; 100% of proceeds directly support survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Purchase a T-shirt online at wewearbecausewecare. org/purchase-we-wearshirts.

March 10 UCCE Master Gardener of El Dorado County Mike Pavlick teaches Developing Vegetable Gardens in a Small Space, a free online class, 9-10:30 a.m. Pavlick will cover site location, design, raised bed options, container gardening and other methods that will allow anyone to have a vegetable garden in a small backyard setting. Registration required for this virtual class at any time before and during the session. To register visit ucanr.edu/survey/survey. cfm?surveynumber=32833. Vitalant will hold an El Dorado Hills Stadium 14 & IMAX Theater blood drive, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To ensure social distancing practices donors are encouraged to make an appointment by calling Vitalant at (866) 822-5663 or go to donors.vitalant. org and choose Advanced Search and use blood drive code SMFM486. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space permits. For more information call Vitalant at (877) 258-4825. n

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make a big difference in young people’s lives Big brother of the year: Phil Dyck Sherri Bergmann Democrat correspondent

hil Dyck was recently honored as 2020 Big Brother of the Year by the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Sierra, an honor Dyck described as “greatly humbling.” Big Brother Phil met his Little Brother Karson four years ago when Karson was 9 and the two became family. At first, Dyck shared he was concerned about how Karson had, like most boys his age, big ideas and was often excited about the many different ideas he had. He moved from one to another so fast Phil wasn’t sure if he could keep up. “He wanted to build a roller coaster on the roof that went down into the backyard,” Dyck recalled. “Instead, we built a tree house together.” “It was an insane project,” Karson admitted. “It was easily up there — but we’ve done so much I can’t say what my favorite project to do with him was. In fact, I suppose it was. He came over more often so we could complete it before the fall. We gave ourselves a deadline of early October.” To find solutions to doing things with his Little, Dyck said, “I tried several different activities and projects until I learned what he liked and did well and we focused on them.” Among the many things they have done together, Karson revealed a top funny moment they shared. “I showed him virtual reality once. That’s high up there because his reaction was pretty funny.” Fun is just part of the relationship and, Dyck explained, the two have had some challenges. “Karson was having a hard

time fitting in at school. We would talk about the things that bothered him to see if we could find solutions,” the Big Brother shared. “As he has matured, he has developed the skills needed to get along and to become more academically and socially successful. He is doing better now in school and with his friends and teachers.” “I was concerned when Phil retired that he would get bored. As a former elementary educator I saw the need for mentors in the lives of our young students. I thought my husband would be a great influence upon a younger boy and encouraged him to look into it,” Phil’s wife Sally said. Little did they all realize how much of a positive impact the Big and the Little’s special relationship would have on their lives and how, over time, even just a few hours a week would make a difference. Karson’s mother, Sherry Gold, reflected on why she turned to the Big Brother program and how much it has impacted both her and Karson’s lives. “I chose the Big Brother program as I felt my son needed a good male role model. One who could teach some of the things I’m not capable of ... to teach him what a healthy relationship can look like between friends including respect, working together, building things together, planning and doing projects — and all that life has to offer. We got more than that with Phil.” Gold said she looks forward to her son’s continuing relationship with Phil. “He has become not just a Big Brother, but more like a family member. He’s helped Karson learn life skills that will never be forgotten and I’m sure will only continue to flourish.”

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Big Brother Phil Dyck and his Little brother Karson have become family over the years, taking on projects and having fun. Sally also agreed that Karson is like a member of their family. “Phil usually spends a couple of hours with him every week, which we have just learned to schedule and then sometimes we have taken him with us when our grandson was in town to have the two boys enjoy being together. Now that I’m retired, it also gives me a chance to have another child in our life on a regular basis.” Karson shared how he admires his Big Brother. “He’s funny and nice. He’s really

lighthearted and willing to do things. He’s open to near anything and his entire personality is the best part.” “Sometimes I wonder if what I am doing is helping,” Phil said. “It is sometimes hard to tell or measure what has helped him. But when I get good reports back from him or his mother, or our BBBS case worker, then I know I am having a positive effect on him. “The best part is knowing I n

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Big Sister of the year: Michelle Agricola Sherri Bergmann Democrat correspondent

ichelle Agricola’s Little Sister Lizbeth recalled that she first met her Big when she was in second grade. “My teacher told me to go meet this lady. I didn’t know what it was about because I was 6 years old.” What happened next changed Michelle’s and Lizbeth’s lives forever. Because Lizbeth was so shy, the principal wanted her to be involved in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program to help draw her out of her comfort zone. Michelle, who was there as part of the school-based program, wanted to be a Big Sister. They were matched through the Big Brothers Big Sisters program of Northern Sierra and a special relationship was born. “Since she was shy, my biggest concern was that it would be hard for her to make a connection with me,” Agricola said. “She didn’t ask questions in class so I was afraid she would fall behind in her class work.” They first played with stickers and beads and found more things to do together over time. “Once a week I went to her school and had lunch with her,” Agricola explained.

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Big Sister Michelle Agricola and Little Sister Lizbeth have been paired since Lizbeth was 6. “After the first summer of not seeing her, I knew I wanted to take Lizbeth to do some summer activities. The following year we saw each other year-round. There were sleepovers, swim lessons, trips to Disneyland and the ocean.” “She has been my friend,” Lizbeth shared. “She is always there for me if I need to talk or if I need help with something.” When she encountered difficulties in school, or in life, Lizbeth said she was grateful for her Big Sister. “Math and some of my schoolwork was really hard for me,” she explained. “Michelle would take me to the library every week and we would do projects

and my homework. Sometimes when I have problems, I go to Michelle to talk about them.” Agricola said she realizes the impact she has had on Lizbeth’s life. “I always have her best interests at heart and she knows that,” Agricola told the Mountain Democrat. “I have been a sounding board, a cheerleader and a trusted confidant that always has her back. When a problem comes up, we work it out together. When math was an issue or homework was too much we headed to the library. Normally for the math I would enlist my daughter to join us and she tutored Lizbeth.” Lizbeth and Agricola

have intertwined their families over the years. Lizbeth said the most rewarding experience about being Agricola’s Little Sister has been to get to know her and her family. Agricola explained how they have also weathered challenges brought by the coronavirus. “I think COVID has been challenging for all kids. The lack of school interaction has been a challenge, as well as trying to stay motivated to complete all of the assignments,” she said. “Lizbeth is tough and has stayed on top of her schoolwork with basically pep talks from me along the way. Any and all credit goes to Lizbeth for hanging

in there and doing the work.” Currently as a junior in high school, Lizbeth said she plans on going to college and hopes to work in law enforcement. “My dream job is to work for the FBI,” she shared. Agricola said what she is most proud about being named Big Sister of the Year is the chance to share their story “and possibly inspiring someone else to take a chance on a child. “If I had known that I could go and play, have lunch with a child one day a week, take them on adventures, become a part of their family and watch them grow to be an amazing young adult, I would have signed up years ago,” she added. “There has never been a time that I have spent with Lizbeth that I have not driven away thinking how lucky I am she’s my Little.” That close relationship has brought about change in Lisbeth as well. “Her confidence has grown immensely and Lizbeth knows if she works hard she can do anything,” Agricola said. “I am most proud of how hard she works, how much she loves her family and how kind she is. When I see her accomplish something n

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Knowing how to do basic things, such as how to turn off the water when the pipes burst or how to grow your own fresh-from-the-garden foods, seem to be skills many of us failed to grasp or to transmit to our young. There are at least two generations feeling that deficit. So much so, the millennial generation calls it “adulting.” According to Merriam-Webster, “to adult” (verb) is “to behave like an adult, to do the things that adults regularly have to do.” The good news: Once you identify what it is you want to do, it is then possible to search out the knowledge to solve that challenge.

Learning new skills Grandma knew how to grow her garden because, historically, her generation learned by doing. There was no one else to do things for them. Supermarkets hadn’t been invented yet. Green grocers were largely in the big cities and were more expensive than growing your own food at home.

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We have the same challenges that Grandma faced in the garden: weeds, rocks, pests and often poor soil. There are a variety of traditional ways to address those challenges in the home garden. One new method that popped up in the last decade deals with all of those challenges — straw bale gardening. This method of growing annual vegetable plants in a medium of straw was pioneered by horticulturalist Joel Karsten. He noticed a thistle growing beautifully in an old, discarded straw bale outside a barn and the idea struck him — “Hey, this might work.” After some thought, Karsten began his first SBG ... and a new gardening format was born. One that yields abundant produce without traditional dirt, without rocks, without weeds, with few-to-no pests and that actually conserves water and extends the growing season. Karsten developed a 10-day method of composting intact straw bales to prepare them to nurture young plants and/or seeds. It uses simple ■

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The Greatest Generation valued self-reliance. That meant sourcing your materials locally and learning skills yourself. Schools used to teach this attitude as “Yankee Ingenuity.” Kids were encouraged to observe, think, work and solve. Today we have tools our grandparents only dreamed of (or invented). We have smartphones in our back pockets. New information at our fingertips. We can look at our veggie gardens differently.

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National Assistance League is an organization with the goals of transforming lives and meeting the needs of local communities through its philanthropic programs. There are currently 120 chapters and more than 22,000 members nationwide. The organization’s ACTION! Week took place Feb. 25 through March 3 to recognize founder Anne Banning, whose birthday was Feb. 25. To honor the founder, each chapter conducted a creative event featuring Operation School Bell, a signature philanthropic program. Assistance League Sierra Foothills participated by holding its eighth and final Operation School Bell event March 1 at Placerville’s Walmart. Beginning Feb. 25 59 disadvantaged El Dorado County school children from 35 schools were given vouchers to shop for new school clothing. A revised system of shopping provided families with a flexible shopping week and minimized personal contact. After the children/families selected their clothes, Placerville Walmart staff bagged, labeled and stored the items. On Saturday morning, March 1, member volunteers arrived to organize the bags and prepare them to be purchased by the organization. School liaisons then picked up the items and delivered them to their respective students. In addition to new clothing, each child received an assortment of school supplies generously donated by Placerville Walmart and the store manager Kritika Noraya. The many philanthropic programs provided by Assistance League Sierra Foothills can only exist with the support of individuals and businesses in the community. To learn more about the organization or to make a donation visit assistanceleague.org/sierra-foothills.

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During this Season of Nonviolence people are getting together in small groups called Peace Circles in El Dorado County with the intention of reflecting on nonviolence and encouraging one another to practice compassion and do acts of kindness. “Our hope is that during this time we can spur each other on to be intentional about loving our neighbor by reflecting on the principles of nonviolence and holding each other accountable to do acts of kindness,” said Eddie Zacapa, the author of “Principles and Practices of Nonviolence: 30 Meditations for Practicing Compassion” and the executive director of Life Enriching Communication. The idea came to Zacapa as he was thinking about how he could expand

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News release Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Sierra raised more than $50,000 for mentorship programs in the local nonprofit agency’s first ever virtual fundraiser, Big Mentor Magic, held earlier this year. The monies raised will go to benefiting at-risk youth throughout the Northern Sierra communities, including El Dorado and Nevada counties, South and North Lake Tahoe areas plus the surrounding communities of Truckee, Kings Beach and the Tahoe City region. “We cannot thank our business and community members, volunteers and staff enough for coming together, despite the challenges of this ongoing pandemic, to make this magical evening possible for our Littles and Littles in waiting,” said BBBS-NS Executive Director Brenda Frachiseur. “Every child deserves a champion — someone who believes in them and will defend their potential — and that is what this event was all about.” Big Mentor Magic, held on Jan. 29, honored BBBS-NS’ 2020 Big Brother and Big Sister of the Year, featured mentor program highlights and a live and silent auction. Funds raised during the virtual fundraiser’s livestream allowed BBBS-NS to provide caring mentors and positive role models to more than 250 at-risk children and their families in the Northern Sierra communities. The virtual fundraiser was co-hosted by Freddie Silveria of FSA Auctions and Kellie DeMarco of Kellie DeMarco Communications.

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Latrobe School District’s staff, students navigate together Jana Rossi Staff writer

he town of Latrobe founded in 1864 and named after civil engineer Benjamin Henry Latrobe II once thrived thanks to the Sacramento and Placerville Railroad. And while the days of train-driven commerce and trade are long gone, the community still thrives thanks in part to the small but mighty Latrobe School District. In 1865 the community built a one-room school. Fire claimed that building in 1915 and shortly after the school was rebuilt. That one room stands today as the first-grade classroom and library for Latrobe Elementary School. In 1975 the school went through an expansion, adding kindergarten, second grade and an office. Latrobe Elementary today has a student body of 66 and houses kindergarten through third-grade students. Miller’s Hill School takes those in fourth through eighth grade; its total

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Latrobe School District’s staff have kept students safe and in the classroom since the start of the school year. student body, about 90. Latrobe Elementary is considered one of California’s highest rated elementary schools and Miller’s Hill has won several California’s Distinguished School awards. Due to small class sizes and staff ingenuity, both Latrobe

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to demonstrating that nonviolence works, began Jan. 30 and ends on April 4. SNV was inspired by the 50th and 30th memorial anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and was established by Arun Gandhi, Mohandas Gandhi’s grandson. A link to Season for Nonviolence is gandhiinstitute.org/season-fornonviolence. Martin Luther King Jr. and Mahatma Gandhi are remembered as pioneers for nonviolence and for their social justice and civil rights movements. Yet, both of them believed wholeheartedly that nonviolence was a lifestyle. Peace Circles intention is to help people practice that lifestyle. “Many times, we think of nonviolence as something that is connected to a movement,” Zacapa

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said. “Nonviolence is something that we can practice every day in our daily relationships with others. It is a practice that we can embody.” Peace Circles meet weekly for six weeks and focus on a reading that has to do with a principle of nonviolence and a short discussion. After this discussion, the group asks weekly questions that support selfreflection and action. At this time, the groups are meeting online on Zoom. Nonprofit organizations that have started doing Peace Circles at this time include Mother Lode Rehabilitation Enterprises, Mercy Housing and Life Enriching Communication. Those interested in joining a Peace Circle can contact Zacapa at (916) 409-0879 or eddiez@lec-now.com and check out peaceloveandnonviolence.com.

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lawn fertilizer and warm water. (Do After ruling out a number of causes, not use a “weed-and-feed” fertilizer if I decided to shift gears. Sacramento you plan to plant seeds). Composting tenor Robert Vann, also an avid recipes are available online. I favor gardener, suggested I try seeds from the recipe from his book, “Straw Bale the Seed Savers Exchange online. Gardens Complete.” Last year I ordered three heirloom The author recommends putting varieties of cherry tomato. To my in some kind of watering system to delight, all three thrived. So much avoid time spent hand watering. One so that the tomato vines stood 7 feet way to go is to place a soaker hose tall above the straw bales. We had an right on top of the bales. You can add abundant harvest for months. a timer for convenience and water I also ordered heirloom cucumber conservation. seeds from the exchange. We had so After 10 days many cucumbers you can put young I ordered a juicing plants into the bales. Because the composting machine. The conditioning By December straw is warm, this process gently heats my annual SBG is means vegetables can the bales, giving finished, except for tender plants a cozy the Swiss chard, be started earlier in place for young refuses to your microclimate. You which roots to grow. ever give up. The To plant seeds, use can start small with one old bales make a sterile potting mix bale or go large with an an excellent soil on top of the bales amendment around entire row. to give the seeds my fruit trees during the winter. They also some stability. They will send strong shoots down into the serve as mulch to keep water in and pests away from the trees. conditioned straw as they germinate. Because the composting straw is warm, this means vegetables can be Next generation started earlier in your microclimate. My Grandpa Kirk was a World War You can start small with one bale or II veteran. He was an agricultural go large with an entire row. engineer and a university professor. I’ve had a 12-bale SBG every year He and my grandma always had a since 2015. I use Karsten’s trellis “Victory Garden” in the backyard. method from the book. This allows I wonder what they would have me to place row covers over plants thought about straw bale gardening. during inclement weather. When I know Grandpa would have been the weather is scorching, I place fascinated. He would have peppered gardening shade fabric over lettuces, me with a million questions. peas and other “cool weather” crops. Grandma would have just smiled and helped me harvest the fruits of Abundant produce my labors. Then, together she and I We’ve grown abundant tomatoes, would prepare delicious meals to feed peppers, cucumbers, zucchini, the entire family. summer squash, lettuces, beans, You see, Grandma knew how to do beets, sugar snap peas, shelling stuff. peas, collard greens and chard. Even And there was never a doubt in her potatoes. mind that we would figure it out, too. Tomatoes were very successful Send your event for consideration for three years, then disappointed in Susan’s column to slaird@ in productivity the next few years. handywriting.com.

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extra lunch periods were added (bringing the total to three), plexiglass shields were installed in classrooms and masks are mandated. With all safety protocols in place, they were ready and able to open Aug. 17, 2020. Distance learning is available for those not

wanting to return to in-person instruction and if a student gets sick or must quarantine; they are able to virtually be a part of the classroom and not miss a beat. With the addition of an instruction aide dedicated to students on Zoom, they are able to ensure no student gets left behind. The school nurse tracks all illnesses and the school secretary doubles as the playground supervisor. So far there have not been any transmissions of COVID-19 from the classrooms, according to Miller. When two teachers tested positive, their classrooms were shut down. Fortunately, both teachers felt well enough to continue to teach from their homes via Zoom so students while also at home did not miss any class time. “The staff has done a remarkable job making sure the school is safe and everyone is doing more,” Miller told the Mountain Democrat. During all of this, a new, somewhat poignant school mantra was created, “Surfing uncertainty together.”

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THE CITY OF PLACERVILLE is currently accepting applications for part-time Accountant and part-time Gold Bug Park Tour/Facility Coordinator. Please see the City website for application deadlines and job descriptions at www.cityofplacerville.org. Applications are required and available in the City Clerk’s office, 3101 Center Street, Placerville, CA 95667 as well as on the City website. For further information, contact Human Resources at (530) 642-5531.

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March 12 Sentivo Vineyards and Winery, 7460 Fairplay Road in Fair Play, is having Happy Hour Firepit Friday, 5-8 p.m. Enjoy the winery’s wine along with appetizers in the socially distanced areas by the fire pit and other outside areas. Reservations are recommended and can be made online at sentivovineyards.com. Music in the Mountains presents Imani Winds, a virtual concert, at 7 p.m. RSVP online at app.arts-people.com/index. php?show=121171.

March 13 Toogood Estate Winery, 7280 Fairplay Road in Fair Play, is having a Bottle Your Own Wine event March 13 & 14. Become a

winemaker for a day. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling (530) 620-1910.

March 15 Italian language classes via Zoom sponsored by the Murer House Foundation begin March 15. For more information and to sign up call (916) 413-9231 or visit murerhouse.org.

March 20 UCCE Master Gardener of El Dorado County Kit Veerkamp teaches Turning Dirt into Gold, a free online class, 9-10:30 a.m. Nurturing soil is one of the best things you can do as a gardener. Plants thrive in soil that is teeming with life. Learn why this really

Public Notices  FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0182 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CONE KINGS, located at 2746 Carnelian Cir., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Perms Business Group LLC, 2746 Carnelian Cir., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Michael Braun MICHAEL BRAUN, MANAGING GENERAL 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 02/11/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 8673 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0179 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: I FIX HANDYMAN SERVICES, located at 1089 Crestline Cir, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Farid Zadran, 1089 Crestline Cir, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Farid Zadran FARID ZADRAN, 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 02/11/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 8674 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0183 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: KIMBER HEAT AND AIR, located at 3810 Millbrae Rd, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): William Jim Elrod, 3810 Millbrae 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: 01/29/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ William Jim Elrod WILLIAM JIM ELROD, 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

02/11/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10 8675 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0188 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SNOWLINE VIDEO, located at 6151 Pony Express Trail, Pollock Pines, CA 95726/Mailing Address: 6261 Starkes Grade Road, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registered owner(s): Thomas H Okumoto, 6261 Starkes Grade Road, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 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/ Thomas H Okumoto THOMAS H OKUMOTO 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 02/12/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10 8677 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0191 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BOYECHKO DENTAL, located at 3420 Coach Ln, Ste 6, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Oksana Boyechko DMD APC, 4200 Mother Lode Dr, Ste A, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Oksana Boyechko OKSANA BOYECHKO, 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 02/12/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10 8678

matters and how to modify your soils to improve plant health and reduce disease and pests. Registration required for this virtual class at any time before and during the session. To register visit ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=32834.

March 22 Vitalant will host a community blood drive, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Bloodmobile will be located in the parking lot near the baseball fields at the El Dorado Hills Community Services District, 1021 Harvard Way, El Dorado Hills. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment by calling Vitalant at (866) 822-5663 or go to donors.vitalant.org and choose Advanced Search and use blood drive code SMFM019. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space permits. For more information call (877) 258-4825.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0216 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RT S MOBILE WELDING, located at 5401 Merchant Circle, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 6965 Crystal Blvd, El Dorado, CA 95623 Registered owner(s): Wendy Adams, 6965 Crystal Blvd, El Dorado, CA 95623 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/04/2013 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Wendy Adams WENDY ADAMS, 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 02/19/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 8696 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0217 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 3 FOLD CORD, located at 5407 Merchant Circle, El Dorado, CA 95623/Mailing Address: 6965 Crystal Blvd, El Dorado, CA 95623 Registered owner(s): 1. Dexter F Adams, 6965 Crystal Blvd, El Dorado, CA 95623, 2. Simone R Adams, 6965 Crystal Blvd, El Dorado, CA 95623, 3. Wendy L Adams, 6965 Crystal Blvd, El Dorado, CA 95623 This business is conducted by a General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Wendy Adams WENDY ADANS, GENERAL PARTNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 02/19/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 8697 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0215 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: A PERSONAL TOUCH CLEANING, located at 4077 Alice Ct, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): A Personal Touch Cleaning, Inc., 4077 Alice Ct, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/10/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Christopher Adams CHRISTOPHER ADAMS, 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 02/18/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 8698 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0213 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CALIFORNIA SUPPLY & LOGISTICS, located at 6100 Enterprise Dr Unit F, Diamond Springs, CA 95619/Mailing Address: 5647 Pine Haven Dr Unit A, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registered owner(s): 415 Design Build, 200 Valley Dr Ste 28, Brisbane, CA 94005 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: California The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 02/18/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kenneth J Crompton KENNETH J CROMPTON, 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 02/18/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 8699 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0186 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. BEAR FLAG HOME LOANS, 2. BEAR FLAG PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, located at 5170 Golden Foothill Parkway, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Bear Flag Realty & Co, 5170 Golden Foothill Parkway, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Martin Atencio MARTIN ATENCIO, 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 02/11/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED

BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 8700 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0208 The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: BLITZ ORGANIZATION, located at 4213 Borders Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Kristina K Lewis, 4213 Borders Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 02/15/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kristina Lewis KRISTINA K LEWIS, 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 02/18/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 8701 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0241 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MIDTOWN AUTOS, located at 1864 Broadway, Suite H, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 5049 Courtney Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Hai M Nguyen, 1864 Broadway, Suite H, 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: 02/24/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Hai Nguyen HAI NGUYEN 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 02/25/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24 8723 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0239 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: A.C. TOWING AND TRANSPORT, located at 4021 Lime Plant Rd, Placerville, CA 95667/ Mailing Address: PO Box 1667, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Curtis Industrial Inc., 3971 Lakeview Dr, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jeremiah

J Curtis JEREMIAH J CURTIS, 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 02/25/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24 8724 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0243 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CEDAR & TWINE CO, located at 3266 Cambridge Rd., Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Courtney Scantlin, 3266 Cambridge Rd., Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 02/25/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Courtney Scantlin COURTNEY SCANTLIN 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 02/26/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24 8725 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0247 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. TIMLA PRINTING, 2. TIMLA TILE STONE CLEANING, located at 3460 Robin Lane #12A, Shingle Springs, CA 95682/Mailing Address: 2511 57th Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95822 Registered owner(s): Nelson T Opileh, 2511 57th Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95822 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 02/25/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Nelson T Opileh NELSON T OPILEH 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 02/26/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF Legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  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) 8726 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0248 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: JANET’S DECOR N MORE, located at 1361 Command Post Dr, Somerset, CA 95684/ Mailing Address: PO Box 431, Mount Aukum, CA 95656 Registered owner(s): Janet Tempel, 1361 Command Post Dr, Somerset, CA 95684 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 02/26/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Janet Tempel JANET TEMPEL 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 02/26/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 8727 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0145 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CAMERADO BREWING CO., located at 2650 Cameron Park Drive, Ste 370, Cameron Park, CA 95682/Mailing Address: 2201 Francisco Drive, Ste 140-633, El Dorado Hls, CA 957624428 Registered owner(s): Daniel L Lowrance, 712 Powers Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 02/01/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Daniel L Lowrance DANIEL L LOWRANCE, 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 02/02/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 8728 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0244 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HERITAGE PROPERTIES, located at 5281 Honpie Road, Placerville, CA 95667/ Mailing Address: POB 1340, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Land Assignment and Planning Committee, 5281 Honpie Road, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Unincorporated Association other than a partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 02/15/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Cynthia Romero CYNTHIA ROMERO, LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 02/26/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES

AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24 8729 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0245 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: H:R DESIGN ARCHITECTURE, located at 3280 Oak Knoll Road, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): 1. Gerald A Haydn, 3280 Oak Knoll Road, Placerville, CA 95667, 2. John Ray, 104 Ofria Drive, Folsom, CA 95630 This business is conducted by Copartners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Gerald A. Haydn GERALD A. HAYDN, GENERAL PARTNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 02/26/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24 8730 NOTICE OF LIEN SALE

Notice is hereby given pursuant to California Business and Professional Codes #21700-21716, Section 2328 of the UCC of the Penal Code, Section 535 the undersigned, Missouri Flat Storage Depot, will sell at public sale by competitive bidding the personal property of: Name: Jason Rigler Property to be sold: May contain the following: Misc. household goods, furniture, boxes & contents. Auctioneer Company: www. storagetreasures.com. The Sale will end at 10:00am Wednesday, March 24th, 2021. Goods must be paid in CASH and removed at completion of sale. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Missouri Flat Storage Depot 4680 Missouri Flat Road Placerville, CA 95667 530-626-0333 3/3, 3/10 8731 TSG NO.: 1637422CAD TS NO.: CA2000286586 APN: 041-960-001-000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 7801 SLUG GULCH ROAD SOMERSET, CA 95684 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/09/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 03/24/2021 at 10:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 06/16/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0049061-00, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of EL DORADO County, State of California. Executed by: DIRK TRONE AND KATHLEEN TRONE HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/ CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) At the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 041-960-001000 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 7801 SLUG GULCH ROAD, SOMERSET, CA 95684 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total

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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 $ 419,559.83. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this internet website http:// search.nationwideposting.com/ propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA2000286586 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 if conducted after January 1, 2021, pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (916)939-0772, or visit this internet website http:// search.nationwideposting.com/ propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA2000286586 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 4795 Regent Blvd, Mail Code 1011-F Irving, TX 75063 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772NPP0373199 To: MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT & PLACERVILLE TIMES 03/03/2021, 03/10/2021, 03/17/2021 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 8733 PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE - In accordance with Sec.106 of the Programmatic Agreement, T-Mobile West, LLC plans to upgrade an existing telecommunications facility at 1774 Pine Hill Road Rescue, CA 956729312 . Please direct comments to Gavin L. at 818-898-4866 regarding site SC90149M. 3/8, 3/10/21 CNS-3446756# THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 3/8, 3/10 8744 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0205 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SASSY NAILS, located at 2651 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): John Minh Dau, 2541 Chesapeake Bay Cirle, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/07/2016 Signature of Registrant: /s/ John Minh Dau JOHN MINH DAU, 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 02/17/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH

SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31 8752 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0251 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. CHAPEL BELL FARMS, 2. CHAPEL BELL EQUESTRIAN CENTER, 3. CHAPEL BELL WINERY located at 5021 Salmon Falls Rd, Pilot Hill, CA 95664 Registered owner(s): Timothy Cheney, 5021 Salmon Falls Rd, Pilot Hill, CA 95664 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Timothy Cheney TIMOTHY CHENEY, 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 02/26/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31 8753 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF GRACE LORETTA HING CASE NO. PP2021005 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of GRACE LORETTA HING A PETITION for Probate has been filed by ARLENE JOE in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that ARLENE JOE 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: April 21, 2021 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. Petitioner: ARLENE JOE 5705 78th Ave Ct W University Place, WA 98467 (253) 441-1515 3/10, 3/17, 3/24 8754

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION for the Old Depot Bike Park Project NOTICE is hereby given that El Dorado County, within the State of California, intends to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project described below. TITLE: OLD DEPOT BIKE PARK LOCATION: The project site is located within the unincorporated community of Diamond Springs, in El Dorado County, California. The site is located within Township 12 North, Range 10 East, Section 24 of the USGS 7.5-minute series Placerville quadrangle. The approximate location of the project site is 38° 42’ 11.4” North, 121° 49’ 21.79” West. Assessor Parcel Number (APN): APNs 327-250-37 and 327-250-38 GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The County of El Dorado proposes to construct a bike park at 40 Old Depot Road within the unincorporated community of Diamond Springs in El Dorado County. The project site is 2.6 acres in size. Access to the park would be from the El Dorado Trail at APN 327-010-05, and maintenance access from Old Depot Road at APN 327-250-34. The bike park would include a bike trick area/bowl, bicycle motocross (BMX) track, perimeter path, entrance plaza with restroom and picnic area, nature play area, exercise equipment (including Americans with Disabilities Act-accessible equipment), interpretive signage about the railroad, sculpture/art to celebrate the history of the location and/or local culture, bioswales, and security lighting. The existing railroad loading dock would be integrated as a starting point for bicyclists. The project site is not on any of the lists enumerated under Section 65962.5 of the Government Code related to hazardous wastes. REVIEW: The review period for the Mitigated Negative Declaration will be for 30 calendar days in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15105(b). Public review begins on March 9, 2021 and ends on April 7, 2021. The Mitigated Negative Declaration may be reviewed at El Dorado County, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 and at the El Dorado County Library—Placerville, 345 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667. The document is also available online at http://www.edcgov.us/Parks. Comments/Questions: Comments may be directed to: Vickie Sanders, Parks Manager, County of El Dorado, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667, Phone: (530) 621-7538, Email: vickiesanders@edcgov.us. The comment review period begins on March 9, 2021 and ends at 5:00 p.m. on April 7, 2021. Failure to comment in writing will not preclude your right to comment at any public hearing for the proposed project. The Board of Supervisors (Board) is anticipated to consider the Mitigated Negative Declaration in April 2021. The Board’s agenda may be downloaded from the County website at https://eldorado.legistar. com/Calendar.aspx prior to the meeting. 3/10 8755 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the California SelfService Storage Facility Act, (B & P Code Sections 21700 et. seq.) County of El Dorado, State of California, the undersigned will sell at public Lien Sale by competitive bidding at the following location at the date and time shown, personal property including, but not limited to: furniture, boxes and/or other household items, unless otherwise noted. Location: GoldKey Storage 4980 Golden Foothill Parkway El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Date: March 24, 2021 Time: 11:00 a.m. Units(s) for Auction: #409 Sharon L Estrada All Sales are subject to prior cancellation in the event of the settlement between owner and obligated party. Owner reserves the right to bid at the sale. Seller reserves the right to refuse any bid or pull property from the sale. Terms and inspection prior to sale. Auctioneer: Facility Manager. 3/10, 3/17 8756 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0274 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GREENHOUSE CAFE located at 2864 RayLawyer Dr. #106, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Claudia D Coleman, 4633 Freeman Hill Rd., Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/01/1996 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Claudia Coleman CLAUDIA COLEMAN, 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 03/05/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31 8757

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0267 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ATS GRADING & SEPTIC located at 4340 Puerta Del Sol, Camino, CA 95709 Registered owner(s): Timothy Garner, 4340 Puerta Del Sol, Camino, CA 95709 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A Signature of Registrant: /s/ Timothy Garner TIMOTHY GARNER 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 03/03/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 8758 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0278 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GOOD LUCK MFG located at 429 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 53 Goldenrod Ave, Auburn, CA 95603 Registered owner(s): Cody W Danley, 53 Goldenrod Ave, Auburn, CA 95603 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/ Cody Danley CODY DANLEY, GOOD LUCK 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 03/05/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 8759 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0279 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE WATER WORKS located at 6520 Wagon Loop, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Dino A Giannini, 6520 Wagon Loop, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/25/2008 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Dino Giannini DINO GIANNINI, 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 03/05/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31 8760

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