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Much in motion for fire resilience in Placerville n Placerville Fire Safe Council plans public outreach event Andrew Vonderschmitt Staff writer Placerville Town Hall will be abuzz with the latest in wildfire preparedness as the Placerville Fire Safe Council hosts Placerville Wildfire Awareness Day March 19, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Placerville Fire Safe Council Board

of Directors member Mark Acuna said the hope is to make this an annual event to help get residents up to speed on fire preparedness efforts and methods and spring vegetation management and encourage a fireconscious community. A number of agencies and pertinent local merchants will be in attendance with interactive booths in the parking lot, kids’ activities and rotating presentations inside Town Hall. The Placerville Fire Safe Council

“Fire affects everybody and the more we can work as a community to get involved with pre-fire activities, the more prepared we will be.” — Mark Egbert, district manager of the El Dorado Resource Conservation District

is an all-volunteer associate council of the El Dorado County Fire Safe Council, whose mission is to mitigate the loss of life, property and natural resources in the Placerville area due

to wildfire. Volunteers with the council work year-round on ways to protect the Placerville region from catastrophic n

See Awareness Day, page A3

EDH Fire to do more defensible space inspections Eric Jaramishian Staff writer With the fire season on the horizon, El Dorado County seeks to expand the scope of its defensible space inspection program per an agreement with the El Dorado Hills Fire Department. The county Board of Supervisors approved a $250,020 renewal agreement March 9, good from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023, which allows the fire department to conduct fire defensible space inspections in the county’s emphasis areas. The program started May 25, 2021, through an agreement between the county and EDH Fire Department to conduct wildfire safety inspection services in Rescue. Plans for the 2022 defensible space inspection program include conducting inspections in emphasis areas Rescue and now Diamond Springs, too, where they will inspect developed parcels for fire safety. Emphasis areas in Diamond Springs include along Union Mine Road, Little Canyon Road and Martina’s Creek. This year the department plans to service Luneman Road and Lotus areas in Rescue. PLACE ADDRESS LABEL HERE

EDH Fire Department Chief Maurice Johnson advocated that inspections be conducted year-round. Inspections only occurred between the months of July and December last year. “Starting the program year-round gives folks an opportunity to do the mitigation work during

“This is a massive project and we are only chipping at a small piece of it.” — Maurice Johnson, chief of the El Dorado Hills Fire Department the off season when it is safer,” Johnson said. “Just because we are through a fire season it doesn’t mean that the threat is not still there.” The EDH Fire Department conducted 428 inspections on 254 parcels in Rescue last year. They found 77% of those parcels were defensible space compliant, with the rest of the inspected parcels to be either noncompliant or uninspected. El Dorado Hills Fire manages the Rescue Fire Department through a shared services agreement. Cal Fire staff helped identify Rescue and Diamond Springs as high fire-risk severity areas. Johnson said since the program is new, the public needs to be informed on how the inspections work and why they are necessary. “A lot of folks do not understand why we are doing this,” Johnson said. “We hear a lot about government overreach, but that has to do with not understanding what exactly we are doing.” Johnson said public outreach plans include hosting two community n

See inspections, page A2

Mountain Democrat photos by Thomas Frey

Mason Bean of Union Mine jumps up as he is introduced to the crowd during the 2022 Gold Nugget Unified basketball game at Union Mine High School Wednesday. Students from each of the rival schools packed the stands on their lunch break for the latest installment of the Cougars Diamondbacks rivalry. Union Mine won a close game 24-22.

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ike a crowd running into a store as it first opens on Black Friday, students at Union Mine were running into the Snake Pit to get seats for the 2022 Gold Nugget Unified Sports basketball game between the Diamondbacks and the visiting El Dorado Cougars as soon as lunch began. Within three minutes bleachers were filled and students and staff took up every crevice of the arena to watch Union Mine defeat El Dorado 24-22 in the latest chapter between the fierce El Dorado County rivals. Elizabeth Russell, a Union Mine special educaton instructor who helped put on the event, said this game is really special to the players. Union Mine coach Hannah Dewater compared the cheering crowd to an “eruption when they would score.” As Gavin Smith, Corey Gutierrez, Jacob McGregor,

The Union Mine student section is jam-packed. Efrain Ramon, RaeLynn Galloway, Lizzy Murry, Courtney Whitney, JJ Bluhm, Anika Coggliola and Kamryn McNeil of El Dorado were introduced to the crowd by announcer and Union Mine senior Sam Garcia, a deafening roar from the Cougars’ student section greeted them. “It’s really, truly exciting,”

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Eric Jaramishian Staff writer Georgetown 63/50

South Lake Tahoe 52/31

Coloma 69/55 Pollock Pines Placerville Camino 62/45 62/49 54/51 El Dorado Hills 68/53 Somerset Cameron Diamond 66/52 Park Springs Fair Play 67/52 66/52 66/52

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Rain early... then remaining cloudy with showers in the afternoon. High 58F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch.

A few clouds early, otherwise mostly sunny. High 64F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.

Mostly cloudy skies early will become partly cloudy later in the day. High 62F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.

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LEGISLATORS’ ADDRESSES PLACERVILLE CITY COUNCIL City Hall 3101 Center St. Placerville 95667 530-642-5200 Mayor Kara Taylor 530-306-0954 Vice Mayor Michael Saragosa 916-267-3060

Patty Borelli, 530-622-5253 Jackie Neau 530-683-5669 Dennis Thomas 916-267-3060 DISTRICT 1 SUPERVISOR John Hidahl Office, 530-621-5650 DISTRICT 2 SUPERVISOR George Turnboo Office, 530-621-5651 DISTRICT 3 SUPERVISOR Wendy Thomas 530-621-5652 DISTRICT 4 SUPERVISOR Lori Parlin 530-621-6513 DISTRICT 5 SUPERVISOR Sue Novasel Office, 530-621-6577 So. Tahoe office, 530-621-6577 CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR Gavin Newsom State Capitol Building Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: 916-445-2841 Fax: 916-558-3160

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

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

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STATE SENATOR Brian Dahle State Capitol, Room 2054 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 651-4001 Fax: (916) 651-4901

4TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT Tom McClintock 2200 A Douglas Blvd., Suite 240 Roseville, CA 95661 Phone: 916-786-5560 Fax: 916-786-6364 El Dorado Hills Constituent Service Center 4359 Town Center Boulevard, Suite 112 El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Phone: 916-933-7213 Fax: 916-933-7234 5TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT Frank Bigelow State Capitol, Room 4158 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: 916-319-2005 Fax: 916-319-2105

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workshops on the inspections, putting emphasis on educating the public, spreading awareness on social media and collaborating with other fire agencies and Cal Fire. “We have had this mission for a number of years and we believe in it,” Johnson said. “Why would we not support this?” The EDH Fire Department has a separate vegetation management program exclusive for vacant lots and resident complaints of potential parcel issues in EDH. The department inspected more than 3,500 of these lots in 2021. “The county reached out to us because they know we have an established vegetation management program already; they know that we have the capability to do that,” Johnson said. “We have the infrastructure to not only hire the employees but to supervise those employees and manage the requisite paperwork.” The only other fire district that does vegetation management is the Cameron Park Fire Department, according to Johnson. While most parcel owners are cooperative with the program, some have been more resistant and in some cases the fire department cannot get into contact with owners who prove difficult to find, according to Johnson. Enforcement of the county code needs to be improved, said Johnson. The 2022 defensible space program also includes inspection of 150 vegetation management complaints on the West Slope, similar to the fire district’s vegetation program, and sending public and individual parcel notices for 500 parcels. “This is a massive project and we are only chipping at a small piece of it,” Johnson said. “We will have four inspectors in the field but honestly we could have 20, especially since there has not been a lot of education on this topic. “We cannot lose our recent history of the Caldor Fire. This is why programs like these are important and there is no better example than that.” Apart from the county’s defensible space inspection program, Cal Fire conducts free defensible space inspections for homeowners within its state responsibility areas in unincorporated areas. In these areas Cal Fire staff also reponds to complaints pertaining to the 100 feet around a residence that should be defendable. Homeowners within Cal Fire’s state responsibility areas can request a defensible space inspection at fire. ca.gov/dspace or by calling the Cal Fire Amador-El Dorado Unit office at (530) 644-2345. Also separate from the county’s defensible space inspection program, firefighters at local fire departments keep an eye on properties of concern in their service areas in addition to responding to resident complaints. Fire officials say the first move is to educate the property owner and make recommendations.

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Stumpy Meadows Reservoir as of March 9 Water storage 20,000 acre-feet Percent full 100% Inflow 34.70 cfs Outflow 2.21 cfs Folsom Reservoir as of March 10 Water storage 521,057 acre-feet Percent full 53% Inflow 1,710 cfs Outflow 2,121 cfs

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Union Valley as of March 10 Water storage 214,974 acre-feet Percent full 81% Inflow 0 cfs Outflow 0 cfs

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Ice House as of March 10 Water storage 33,917 acre-feet Percent full 78% Inflow 34 cfs Outflow 0 cfs

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The final beam is placed, above, as construction moves closer to completion. Work on the 30,000 square-foot facility, below, began last April.

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What do you do when one beam remains to be placed in a large construction project? You sign it of course! Megan DeLautre, Diana Kantola and Judy Stein mark their signatures March 9 at the Missouri Flat Road site of the new medical clinic being built by El Dorado Community Health Centers.

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wildfires. The idea behind the event is to introduce the council to the community and share what its volunteers have been doing toward its mission. The organization also encourages residents to make their homes and properties hardened and defensible. One thing leaders with the Placerville Fire Safe Council will be sharing with the public is their efforts currently aiming at a large bit of funding from the Sierra Nevada Conservancy for work on shaded firebreaks throughout Placerville. “Particularly on the south and southwest side of town from the jail up to the airport,” said David Zelinsky, Placerville Fire Safe Council president. “We think the wind is most likely to come up the Weber Creek drainage.” A step toward receiving funding for these large-scale vegetation management projects will be the creation of a Community Wildfire Protection Plan, according to Mark Egbert, district manager of both the El Dorado and Georgetown Divide resource conservation districts. Egbert is working on funding to be administered by the resource conservation districts in partnership with fire safe councils. “We’re always trying to leverage resources to further address our mutual goals,” he said. “What’s unique is we can work on private land, we can work on federal land, we can work on state land,” he said. The resource conservation district can apply for, receive and administer grants across jurisdictions to achieve large-scale goals, he said. These large-scale landscape projects pull together partners across several jurisdictions, which is a specialty of the conservation districts. “It helps to bring all these partners together, under one project with mutual goals,” he said. “Involving private landowners and public land managers.” Pre-fire management is important, according to Egbert, which is where the plan comes into play. “We are working with Sierra Nevada Conservancy to put together a proposed scope of work that includes a very comprehensive Community Wildfire Resiliency Action Plan,” he said. This plan will identify all the things that go into a traditional community wildfire action plan and expand its scope to vegetation management, home hardening and community education. “What we’re trying to do is increase the community’s resiliency to an event such as a wildfire,” he added. Sierra Nevada Conservancy is considering allocating up to $320,000 to fund the creation of the plan. “The resource conservation districts will develop the plan in cooperation with the Fire Safe Councils, the city of Placerville, the fire departments, the police department, the business associations, everyone who is a stakeholder and can contribute to the plan,” he said. “Once we create the plan, then we are in a position to access those implementation funds.” Word on funding is expected by May. Egbert will be manning a resource conservation district informational booth at the event with a wellspring of information on these and more initiatives, such as ongoing programs that can help with property owners’ individual needs. “Fire affects everybody and the more we can work as a community to get involved with pre-fire activities, the more prepared we will be,” he

said. “This is an event to help share information about what’s going on now and also to get input from people about their concerns so we can add that to the planning process.” Placerville Fire Safe Council volunteers say they hope to cooperate with the Placerville Police Department to divide the community in quadrants to create fire-wise communities. Intelligent vegetation mitigation, home hardening and working to be a fire-wise community can help to lower insurance premiums that have skyrocketed since the Camp Fire in 2018, Zelinksy said. The quadrants will be made up of common sense geographic areas, according to Acuna. “So there’ll be a sense of community now,” he likened the fire-wise quadrants to a neighborhood watch with possible quadrant captains and quadrant-wide vegetation management efforts. Wildfire preparation is serious work, according to Zelinsky. “My mantra is, ‘all we want to do is save 10,000 lives,’” he said. “Very simple.” The recent Caldor Fire made more residents aware of home hardening and being fire conscious but since Placerville was spared people might have lapsed into complacency, said Zelinsky. “The sky is blue today,” he said. “It’s not black.” Foothills residents need to remain ever vigilant even when not in imminent danger, he added. A major focus of the Fire Safe Council is to keep fire awareness in the front of mind of residents throughout the city and county. “It’s expensive work and it’s hard work,” said Acuna about vegetation management and home hardening. “We have to do it.” The city of Placerville is also taking wildfire awareness seriously, making vegetation management a priority, according to Mayor Kara Taylor. “The city has budgeted over $400,000 for vegetation management within the city and on city property and we expect work to begin next month,” she said, adding that more funding may be allocated in the upcoming budget process. The city has also doubled its code enforcement capacity this year. However, according to Taylor, enforcement is complaint-driven so residents should report hazards if they see them within the city limits. The Mountain Democrat reported on Placerville’s new 311 reporting program in March 2021 where residents can report overgrown vegetation and other hazards at cityofplacerville.org/311. “Code enforcement has so far focused its energy on the large, vacant properties in the city that pose the largest risk,” she said. Taylor acknowledged that the city cannot go onto private property to provide vegetation management and said that a community-led effort involving a myriad of stakeholders will be needed. “Luckily for us, we have the Placerville Fire Safe Council,” she said. “A volunteer-run organization that has been doing an outstanding job of compiling resources and coordinating efforts for home hardening, public education, a Community Wildfire Protection Plan, a community risk assessment and much more.” Acuna said he believes that an annual event would be helpful for residents. “The idea of doing it in March is that people will have plenty of time to go home with these ideas and do the chipping and clearing before fire

season,” he explained. Acuna conceded that fire season seems to be longer each year. “Without getting too political, something has changed,” he said about the climate. “So, the idea is that we need to do everything we can to make Placerville survivable.” The event will be filled with rotating updates from Placerville Fire Protection District, Placerville Police Department, Cal Fire, U.S. Forest Service and PG&E,

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nyone in California who would like to open an individual retirement account can walk into, or log into, any number of well-established financial services companies to see an array of options. One of those options is to have Jon Coupal an automatic recurring withdrawal from current earnings or savings. It’s a useful way to “pay yourself first” and save money for the future. There’s no need for a government program to enable automatic withdrawals from paychecks in order to deposit money into retirement-savings investments approved by the government. That’s why the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association filed a lawsuit in 2018 challenging CalSavers, the newly enacted state-run retirement savings program for private-sector employees. When fully implemented, CalSavers will impose burdens and risks on private employers since participation is mandatory for most We hope Congress employers who do steps in because not offer a company retirement program. we have little Those burdens are confidence in the just now manifesting themselves as the ability of California program ramps up. to do anything The legal claim against complex. CalSavers was based on ERISA — the federal law governing retirement programs. Our lawsuit was supported by the Trump administration’s Department of Labor, which filed an amicus curiae brief in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal agreeing with HJTA’s position that CalSavers was inconsistent with the intent of ERISA to pre-empt the field of regulating retirement plans. When Joe Biden was elected president, he directed the Labor Department to withdraw its support of our lawsuit. The purpose of ERISA is to protect both employers and employees by setting minimum standards for retirement plans provided to employees in private industry. It requires plan sponsors to provide participants with certain disclosures, including important information about plan funding as well as imposing fiduciary responsibilities on those who manage and control plan assets. It requires plans to establish a grievance and appeals process for participants and gives participants the right to sue in federal court for benefits and breaches of fiduciary duty. But some progressive states wanted to expand n

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Letters to the Editor Everyone deserves respect EDITOR: t the girls’ championship soccer game at Oak Ridge an Oak Ridge fan made animal noises directed at the opposing team. The behavior was clearly disrespectful. As Principal Aaron Palm said, “The victory felt hollow. It was truly a tragedy that these two excellent teams had their game scarred by this incident.” The challenge now is for the community. How will we respond? Will we support the commendable actions of Oak Ridge High School? The school is holding the individual accountable. The teachers have been having discussions in the classroom to reflect upon the incident. This is all a good start. Will our community embrace this as an opportunity to learn and to heal? How the adults in charge react is a key moment in the students’ formative years. The big question beyond this particular student’s behavior is how will the school community move all the students toward a path of tolerance and away from the “us against them” attitude that results in ugly, insulting behavior. Superintendent Ron Carruth of the El Dorado Union High School District spoke to the incident at a recent board meeting. He reminded the audience that the past two years have been extremely difficult for the staff and for students. He shared his gratitude to the staff for the excellent job that they have continued to perform during these tough times. Hoping better for all of us, he urged the board and the community to call on our best instincts. “Our best is yet ahead.” If our community can treat others as we want to be treated, with respect, the best is indeed ahead. MARY ELLIOTT-KLEMM Somerset

No winners with racism in high school sports EDITOR: newspaper reports that although Oak Ridge defeated visiting Buchanan of Clovis, “The victory was tarnished by a single student

from the Oak Ridge rooting section who heckled the Buchanan players with barking sounds to one player, and what Buchanan coach, Jasara Gillette, defined as ‘gorilla noises,’ aimed at Ciara Wilson, a Black senior star headed to Fresno State on scholarship …” The article reported similar events had previously happened at a 2016 girls basketball playoff game at Oak Ridge when racial taunts and body-shaming insults were directed at the McClatchy High School’s Asian and Black players. The California Interscholastic Federation is a governing body for high school sports. The CIF forbids discrimination or acts of disrespect toward member schools or student-athletes. Education in our high schools include sportsmanship in athletics. It is hoped through sports that students will develop self-confidence and life skills such as learning teamwork, selfdiscipline, fair play, perseverance, developing a competitive spirit and all-round good character. Racism has no place in education and it takes the will and efforts of parents, students and educators to create and build a racial equity culture. It is all about the promotion of and respect for human diversity in curriculum programs and supporting those programs. Implicit bias training should be part of the school community to stave off stereotypes and attitudes that do not move racial equity forward. The CIF has the authority to punish offending schools “by stripping them of home playoff games.” The El Dorado Union High School District issued a statement concluding, “Oak Ridge is committed to doing what is necessary to prevent anything like this from happening again.” LARA GULARTE Diamond Springs

They’re building a pool in my backyard and I can’t swim EDITOR: number of us whose houses abut a beautiful oak woodland thought that it was ours — at least it seemed so when the deer came up for a drink in the dry time to a gate that opens and

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lacerville’s American Legion Post 119 held its Officer of the Year dinner March 2 — an event last held two years ago. The hall didn’t reopen for monthly dinners until July 2021. A large crowd of Michael Legion members and law enforcement personnel and their families filled the Legion Hall on Greenstone Road. All the chief law enforcement officers were in attendance to introduce each department’s choice for 2022. Sheriff John D’Agostini introduced Deputy Aaron Lopez, who started with the El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Department in December 2011. Lopez currently is assigned to the South County as a property crimes detective, with an average caseload of 70 investigations annually. Additionally, Lopez works with narcotics detectives in marijuana eradication, covert operations and

undercover work. Bilingual, he has also worked in Central Dispatch when it is short staffed. To say Lopez is hard working is an understatement. He is also part of the Sheriff ’s Crisis Negotiations Team. “Aaron has great Raffety thought processes and a legitimate desire to resolve critical situations peacefully,” D’Agostini said. Lopez began by saying, “I’m glad we’re all here. I think the Sheriff ’s Office has challenged me in many ways. None of this would have been possible without my family.” He also gave credit to his mother for teaching him hard work and dedication. Placerville Police Chief Joseph Wren spoke about Police Officer Forest Gray, who was in Southern California for instructor training. Gray sent an email thanking everyone for this honor and support. Gray called his response “comments like a shooting star — amazing and

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over before you know it.” The chief said, “Forest defines what a great cop should be.” District Attorney Vern Pierson told the crowd at the corned beef and cabbage dinner that he has two sons in the military, following his footsteps. He also noted that he teaches privately about once a month in the Bay Area. Police officers in Alameda County ask him about El Dorado County and he tells them that people in El Dorado County love law enforcement. He also tells them El Dorado County has the lowest per capita crime rate in the state. “It’s true El Dorado County loves law enforcement but expects more” of law enforcement. “We have high expectations and so does Investigator Rich Horn. He has high expectations.” Among Horn’s many successes were the Alan murder case and the young child’s death, the Piper/Lopez case. Horn said, “I’m truly humbled to receive this award. I thank you for showing up and supporting law enforcement.” He also praised “the best team

of investigators in the state” and thanked the victim witness program and his wife Patty and children. California Highway Patrol Placerville Area Commander Rick Hatfield spoke for CHP Officer Nathan Osborn, noting his sound judgment, dedication and bravery, even receiving several thank-you notes from the motoring public. Osborn said he has lived in El Dorado County since 1974 and that he used to ride his bicycle to Camerado School. He worked the Paradise Fire, leaving home early in the morning and coming home late at night, thanking his wife for understanding his “lots of crazy hours.” Osborn said he had worked gangs in the Central Valley. “I’m really glad to be here.” The sheriff ’s Explorer Scouts presented the colors, served the dinners, then bused the dishes, stacked the chairs and rolled up the tables. The Legion members filled tip jars for the Scouts. Michael Raffety is a retired editor of the Mountain Democrat and a resident of the Placerville area.

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their public employee retirement programs into the private sector. So they sought — and received — a regulatory interpretation from the Obama administration which, the states argued, granted them an exception from ERISA. Forgetting for the moment the issue of whether that federal regulation was even legal (a recurring problem for much of President Obama’s regulatory efforts), it was rescinded shortly after President Trump took office. That stripped CalSavers of its only fig leaf of legal justification. Regrettably, the federal courts did not see things our way and, with the denial of our Petition for Certiorari by the U.S. Supreme Court last week, CalSavers will proceed without hindrance from the federal courts, notwithstanding a clear expression of intent from Congress that such programs are

inconsistent with the letter and spirit of ERISA. We hope Congress steps in because we have little confidence in the ability of California to do anything complex. Should state bureaucrats be in charge of a new retirement program given the Employment Development Department’s $30 billion fraud scandal and the unrelenting problems with CalPERS and CalSTRS? Our fear is that, without congressional action establishing minimum standards and oversight of state-run retirement programs for private employees, CalSavers will quickly become the retirement plan version of the bullet train — a wasteful, risky and unnecessary program that will succeed only in sucking up taxpayer dollars. Jon Coupal is president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.

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New EDH Taz coaches ready to dive right in

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influential coaches, Darin Mai and Aimee Lehr. Both The El Dorado have since moved Hills Tasmanian to AquaSol where Devils Swim team Mills also coaches has named EDH the Gold Group native Branden and is the assistant Mills as the new coach for the coach. Bronze Group. “Returning to “Brandon brings a Taz as a coach is wealth of swimming going back to my knowledge, roots and I’m really experience and appreciative to have great energy to our Branden Mills the opportunity,” team and we are Mills said. “Moving so thankful he will back to El Dorado Hills was the best be leading our program,” states an thing I could have done. I really EDH Taz Facebook post. “Brandon is appreciate my family and where I not only passionate about swimming came from.” but also about fostering the growth Mills attended Oak Ridge High of well-rounded student-athletes and School, swimming for the Trojans all strengthening team culture.” four years, then headed to Arizona Registration for this year’s swim State University where he swam under season is open. Visit teamunify.com/ Michael Phelps’ coach, Bob Bowman, Home.jsp?team=recsuedhtaz. and received the Arthur Ashe Jr. Diversity and Inclusion Award. He Assistant coach named graduated in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in human communication and EDH Taz also recently announced later received a master’s degree in the hiring of Brian Heise as the team’s sports law and business through the new assistant head coach. Heise has Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law nearly 25 years of experience as a swim at ASU. coach. Mills said his passion for swimming “A natural teacher, his coaching began after trying multiple sports philosophy is centered on having early on that “didn’t go well.” That all balance as a swimmer and as a person,” changed once he gave swimming a states the EDH Taz post. “He truly try, joining Taz when he was 9 years loves to coach and feels very lucky old. At 12, he moved to the Sierra to have worked with the 1,000s of Marlins in Folsom where he met two swimmers on his teams over the years.”

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Annika Cole will take her gymnastics talent to Iowa this fall, competing for Simpson College.

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Senior Annika Cole of Ponderosa High School has committed to continue as a student-athlete at Simpson College in Iowa. Simpson is getting a Level 10 gymnast for its inaugural gymnastics season. “Annika has an amazing switch leg aerial on the balance beam that is rated an ‘E’ in gymnastics, one

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horoscope by Holiday Mathis n today ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’re the favorite. Call in a favor and you’ll be lavished. Behave badly and you’ll be instantly forgiven. Act on your whimsy and you will be inexplicably understood. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Someone has a lot less power than you assumed. The situation is a little like Dorothy and friends visiting the Wizard of Oz. Sometimes powerful people pose and pretend because it’s what the citizens expect. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Can the essence of life be seen? Today you feel like you can see it -- and hear and dance to it, too. There are certain people and places that occur to you like geysers of vitality. CANCER (June 22-July 22). Crying is not a form of weakness; it’s a way of processing emotion. Each tear is a healing balm. Even so, you’ll be somewhat strategic, processing your emotions when and where it is smart to do so. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your apprehensions keep you from taking a risk not worth taking. But when you see the opportunity that seems right for you, you’ll have the courage to move through fear and seize the moment. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Assess what you’re dealing with through the lens of time. Some problems that seem massive in one moment can quickly become irrelevant. Ask yourself what you’re likely to think about the situation next week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You speak kindly of all, show gratitude and return favors. Most importantly, you make time for those who need a friend. These quality habits are their own reward, but more will come your way. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You feel wronged by someone, yet, on some level, it also seems you agreed to the deal. That doesn’t mean you should be stuck with it. Deals can be renegotiated or unmade. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’ll find yourself on the receiving end of unexpected niceties, perks and the like. Maybe the bounty is not coming from the direction you thought it would, but you have to admit it feels like your turn. Take it! CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Conversation can be competition. Distill it to its essence and it’s basically, “I’m the best.” “No, I’m (the best.” Or, “You’re the best.” “No, you’re the best.” It’s just a competition of modesty. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Take a break from thinking about a problem. While your conscious mind is distracted, your subconscious will work out the knots and find a solution. Using your talents makes you feel rich. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Your priority is usually work over pleasure, others over yourself and duty over leisure. It’s time to flip the script and appreciate life from both sides.

of the hardest skills being done in developmental gymnastics,” said Cole’s coach Haylee Brown at Tumble Time Gymnastics in Cameron Park. “Her drive and positive attitude has propelled her to where she is today.” Cole is also a part of the volleyball and track and field teams at Ponderosa, where she is on the school’s record boards for hurdles, high jump and triple jump. In the classroom she holds a 4.2 grade point average.

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El Dorado County for harm reduction services after experiencing his own substance use and recovery. “I recognized there are millions of people out there just like me who had no help before they jump into recovery, if they even make it that far,” Ewing said. “My best friend Eric Hill and I started this organization to take care of people who are using and are not in a position to help themselves.” The California Department of Public Health-authorized coalition, which aims to reduce negative consequences associated with substance abuse through a series of practical strategies and improve the quality of life of those who use drugs, is implementing plans to update its permit to provide more services to the Tahoe area, including its syringe exchange. “Last year we gave out 100,000 points to keep people healthy with sterile syringes so they don’t share AIDS, Hep. C and other diseases,” Ewing said. “We collected 108,000, which means we collected 8,000 more than we have out, which is unheard of.” One of Ewing’s long-term goals is to educate and spread awareness countywide of people who suffer from substance abuse. “One of the issues everybody runs into with working with people who use drugs is the stigma,” Ewing said. “If I am on drugs, or know people who use drugs and they go into a hospital, they will not be treated well because of the stigma surrounding drug use.” Sierra Harm staff are currently mobile-only, providing services

including fentanyl tests, naloxone, referrals and more through their own vehicles, according to Ewing. The organization has plans to purchase work vans to operate with. Four employees currently service nearly 500 people in Sierra Harm’s core areas of interest. They build trust with long-standing client relationships and improve quality of life through referrals to services. Last year 120 individuals were referred to various services, according to Ewing. “The whole process of case management is taking care of these people all the way through until they have been accepted into county support programs, then we continue our relationship with them throughout,” Ewing said. “These are not short-term relationships but the case management is how we get that service to them and make sure we have done our job.” Ewing said staff is working to formalize schedules for core areas of service to better build relationships with clients. The ultimate goal of the Sierra Harm team is to respect the rights and autonomy of people who use drugs but help in any recovery. “If we stay attached to the stigma against them, then they are no longer human, but when you do not attach a stigma, then they are beautiful people who may be using drugs,” Ewing said. “My job is to take care of them and give them their autonomy and when and if ever they are ready for any kind of service, we will help whatever it is.”

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El Dorado’s Gavin Smith (No. 29), left photo, cheers on a Cougars’ basket alongside his buddy Miko Bear.

Cougar Corey Gutierrez, right photo, dribbles up the floor with teammate Courtney Whitney providing backup. Union Mine’s Adam Nasario drives for a score.

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equally loud cheers. “This is the best,” said El Dorado coach Trish Hardy. “This is such a good feel good. I mean, if you’re down in the dumps, this is the place to be today.” Union Mine players didn’t forget about the Unified soccer game in 2021, when El Dorado took the victory 5-3. “I want to beat El Dorado so bad because they beat us when we played soccer,” Kirk said. “This is our time to shine to show that we’ve improved so much from the last time.” The teams took to the floor and each had a buddy helping them out. Many of the buddies were able to help out the players due to extensive varsity basketball experience. The Union Mine buddies were Jennifer Wylie, Stephanie Wylie, Annabella Isham, Ramona Reed, Lylia Zmerzlikar, Nate DeVille and Austin Sweeney while El Dorado was represented by Irene Fuentes Ordonaz, Jimmy Jimenez, Jonathon Lomas, Ben Egbert, Garret Keates, Miko Bear, Michael Bettencourt, Lexy Wallace, Sloan Applegarth, Sedna Wadan and

scoreboard read: Union Mine 24, El Dorado 22. “We beat El Dorado,” Bibb said with a smile postgame. Bibb — who has played basketball for about two years — scored about half of the Diamondbacks’ points. “Hunter was clutch,” Dewater said. “He’s not bothered by anyone or anything else even with all the crowd noise.” When the game ended the squads said “good game” to each other as fans and parents went on the floor to congratulate the players on both teams. “They love it,” said Union Mine Principal Paul Neville. “It’s just the smiles on their faces, the enthusiasm and both Union Mine and El Dorado joining forces to cheer them on. It’s a great event, super positive.” “In a year when things have been hard it was really fun to rally around something that is just all the way good, all the way around,” Dewater said. A Unified Sports track and field meet will be held in May.

Aiden Hedegard. Joey Stein from the El Dorado County Office of Education started these games between the four high schools in the El Dorado Union High School District in 2018 and he refereed the game Wednesday. “I’m very excited,” Stein said. “It’s been three years since we had a basketball game.” The teams traded baskets at the beginning of the game until Union Mine pulled away to take a 16-6 lead. Whitney said her favorite part of playing basketball is passing to her teammates and when she started facilitating the basketball, the Cougars clawed right back into the game and cut the lead to 18-14 at halftime. Nasario and Bibb made big shots in the second half and the Diamondbacks extended their lead to eight. Nasario scored in the soccer game last year but said basketball is his main sport. Just like the first half, the Cougars didn’t let a big lead phase them. The shots just kept going in from Bluhm and Gutierrez and it was almost enough to send the Cougars home with the victory. When the final buzzer sounded the

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“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.”

– Anatole France

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El Dorado County Animal Services staff and volunteers dedicate their time and resources to helping animals live happy, healthy lives and find their forever homes.

Animal Services team gets pawsitive results Eileen Jassowksi Special to the Mountain Democrat

aving animals is all about teamwork. The staff at El Dorado County Animal Services combined with shelter volunteers and Animal Services officers have one common goal — helping animals. Over the past two years, the impact of the pandemic was felt throughout the shelter but everyone continued to work together, each doing their part, for the benefit of the animals and the community. Many of shelter volunteers were no longer able to participate, which left a core crew to carry on. Everyone needed to adapt to changing protocols and safety measures. A daily, structured volunteer schedule established a plan of care for the animals. Everyone strived to give every animal the support to feel comfortable and happy while waiting to meet their special someone to adopt them. The great team of kennel staff at the shelter monitor each animal’s health and ensure clean living environments,

while providing exercise and care every day. They are the backbone at the shelter and give support and guidance to volunteers. The shelter’s front office staff tirelessly answers the phones to provide help to community members. They handle a large volume of calls daily, including calls during major disasters, such as the recent Caldor Fire, with grace. They answer questions about animals, provide resources to residents and make appointments for members of the public to meet animals at the shelter. They also greet visitors at the front counter, help with license applications, assist with intake of stray animals and owner surrenders and provide other tasks to ensure the shelter runs smoothly. The dedicated Animal Services officers who work in the field assisting animals and residents are another important part of the Animal Services team. The officers deal with lost and injured animals, cruelty cases, n

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El Dorado County Chief of Animal Services Henry Brzezinski takes a walk with Ramsey, a cane corso and bloodhound mix who is still looking for a new home. See him at the Placerville shelter.

Rescue gives dogs a second chance Jana Rossi Staff writer

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Kimie’s Kritters Pet Rescue helps little dogs like Tikka by providing the training and medical care they need.

l Dorado County is home to a number of exceptional animal rescue organizations, usually nonprofits run by volunteers who work closely with local animal shelters to help them manage the influx of surrendered animals. When shelters become over-stressed from lack of space or have hard-to-adopt animals due to the critters having behavioral or age-related issues, rescue groups like Kimie’s Kritters Pet Rescue often step up to see if they are able take those animals, especially if the only alternative is euthanasia. Kimie’s Kritters Pet Rescue provides necessary training and medical care, giving dogs a chance to find a loving home. The nonprofit dog rescue helps older, harder to adopt and sometimes sick dogs that find themselves in a life-or-death situation. Founded by Kimie Scherer in 2014, Kimie’s is a small dog rescue that often takes in chihuahuas due to the sheer number surrendered to shelters. But her heart doesn’t stop with little lap dogs; she will help any dog in need.

Many times, the difference between a dog living in a shelter or in a home comes down to training, Scherer said. Kimie’s Kritters is a foster-based rescue. Dogs brought in are filtered out to foster families’ homes, where they are rehabilitated and given medical care, training and love. Meanwhile, Scherer goes to work finding forever home. Foster homes are the most important part of the adoption process, she stressed. There, dogs learn proper behavior in a home, with people and other pets. Getting to know each dog, foster families provide important information regarding the dog’s behavior and temperament to potential adopters, ensuring a good fit. Scherer’s dedication to her dogs is a lifelong commitment; she will welcome the dogs back into her rescue for any reason. Scherer said her passion for animals was evident from the time she was a baby. One of seven children, she said her family always had pets and she bonded with each. When Scherer retired after 25 years as a state investigator, she n

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l Dorado County is home to many large animals — horses, cows, llamas, sheep, alpacas and more. When a natural disaster or emergency crisis erupts like a sudden wildfire that demands evacuating large animals, it isn’t easy to quickly move livestock to safety. El Dorado County Animal Services and the Office of Emergency Services, as well the Sheriff ’s Office, coordinate such evacuations and when they need trained help, South County Large Animal Rescue is called in. Authorized to assist under the direction of El Dorado County Animal Services, SCLAR is a nonprofit organization that encompasses approximately 30 trained, all-volunteer members who stand ready, day or night, to help rescue animals to safety and care for them during a crisis. Sandy Davitt, board member and volunteer, clarified the the organization’s mission, explaining, “Although the name ‘rescue’ is in the name, it means a disaster or emergency rescue such as evacuations, rather than neglect or abandonment type of rescues — even though some SCLAR members have assisted Animal Services in such at their request. Our primary function is disaster evacuation.” When alerted to help in an emergency, SCLAR deploys its volunteers with their trucks and trailers to go into evacuation zones, retrieve the animals under stressful conditions and deliver them to evacuation shelters/sites. Although they specialize in handling and caring for large animals, Davitt noted, “We will pick up

Heroes with big hearts Being a SCLAR volunteer is a real hero’s job. One has to be brave to handle animals under stress and enter dangerous situations and take on the hours needed to help manage the animals the entire time they are in a temporary shelter; it could be days or weeks. The Caldor Fire put SCLAR to the test. “While we are not sent into evacuation zones after dark, we staff shelter locations 24/7. For an event with a long duration like the Caldor Fire, many members worked long hours to ensure we had the coverage we needed,” Davitt recalled. “My first shift at the fairgrounds last summer lasted four days. Others also worked many days straight, which is why we would love to have more volunteers willing to become pre-qualified for the next emergency so we can rotate people through with shorter shifts. It was a lot of work and long hours, but we got it done. This was a first of its kind event for our county and we learned a great deal.” SCLAR volunteer Mike Biggs knows firsthand the time and effort spent during the Caldor Fire. “I worked there 31 hours straight. When we brought in pigs from an evacuation, there was a pen. Although constructed for bigger animals, we had to place them there because there wasn’t room elsewhere. We fixed it up the best we could but, still, I had to watch them overnight should any wander out, which some did.” n

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iranda Miller, activity director with Barton Memorial Hospital’s Skilled Nursing Facility, has always strived to make the facility a home-like experience for the elderly residents. She never wanted the long-term care section of the hospital to feel too sterile. While safety, quality care and cleanliness is always a top priority, so is making sure residents feel comfortable and that their new place of residence always feels like home. “When an elderly patient enters our facility and this becomes their new place of residence, it’s important that I make this new home as inviting and warm as possible. That’s why visits with family members, planned activities with nursing staff and especially the popular Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe Pet Assisted Therapy program were my priorities,” said Miller. “Patients knew exactly when HSTT pet therapy teams were going to arrive and many of our residents had their family members bring them dog treats, so they could keep them in their rooms to hand out when those n

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Certified Pet Assisted Therapy dog Maggie enjoys a back scratch at Barton Memorial Hospital’s Skilled Nursing Facility. She and other therapy dogs are a welcome sight for many residents.

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A four-week-old fawn sucks a bottle of formula held by a Sierra Wildlife Rescue volunteer. The organization recently received a grant to continue its mission of rehabilitating injured wildlife and releasing the animals back into the wild.

Wildlife rehabbers get financial boost California Department of Fish & Wildlife News release Many of California’s wildlife rehabilitators have received much-needed financial assistance through the new Native Wildlife Rehabilitation Grant Program. Of the 84 permitted wildlife rehab facilities in California, 47 applied for and will receive funding totaling $547,000 in the 2022 grant cycle. There are four grant tiers based on the prior year’s animal intakes: $3,000, $9,000, $14,000 and $19,000. Sierra Wildlife Rescue in El Dorado County received $14,000. The local nonprofit rescue organization is dedicated to preserving the wildlife of El Dorado County through public education and the rescue, rehabilitation and release of injured and orphaned native animals. New volunteers are always needed and appreciated. Upcoming classes include: • Skunk rehabilitation: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, March 19 • Opossum rehabilitation: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 26 • Transporting wildlife: 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, April 10 • WRMD (electronic medical records): 1-3 p.m. Sunday, April 10

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visit brings so much more than just joy; it lifts therapy dogs came in,” she continued. “It was one spirits and brings life and energy back into their of the highlights of their day.” world,” Ellis continued. “That’s what our Pet When COVID-19 hit the U.S. in 2020, many Assisted Therapy program does. Our teams bond long-term facilities shifted their model to “protect with patients and these daily visits become part of the residents in communal settings at all costs,” their life and routine.” resulting in suspension of programs in order to Starting in June 2021 HSTT pet therapy teams minimize exposure. This new way of living for were allowed back into the facility once again, residents in long-term care eventually started to after the program had been on hold for over a year. take its toll on patients. Carol McInnis and her certified Strict isolation protocols Pet Assisted Therapy dog, Maggie, nationwide had many long-term “ ... when you’re a were the first to return. Miller said residents feeling depressed and patient in a hospital, the moment McInnis and Maggie sad. Like many affected by the through those doors, COVID-19 pandemic, the normal that pet visit brings so walked residents’ faces lit up and they were routine of their life had shifted. much more than just overwhelmed with joy in seeing a Although Miller and her team of nurses and care staff worked joy; it lifts spirits and dog back in their home. Maggie visited with patients hard to provide and increase daily brings life and energy outside and was in no short supply activities, this change was very difficult for residents. back into their world.” of kisses and tail wags for her skilled nursing home friends and As COVID-19 progressed and the — Erin Ellis iwth HSTT family. It was clear that not only world began to learn more about did the residents miss her, but it, Miller knew she needed to bring Maggie missed them as well. back that home-like environment to her patients, The residents weren’t the only ones excited to while keeping in line with all the COVID-19 protocols. Miller decided it was time to safely bring have the dogs back — the nursing staff saw benefits also. One staff member said, “Oh my gosh, this HSTT pet therapy teams back to her patients. is amazing and it feels like home again with the “We knew that many of the programs we had presence of dogs being back! Things are starting to to place on hold during the initial outbreak of feel normal again.” COVID would someday return,” said Community While the program remains flexible in Engagement Director for HSTT Erin Ellis. “Our accordance with hospital visitation rules, both teams were ready and willing whenever the time came to get back to providing love and attention to Miller and Ellis look forward to seeing the smiles on many long-term residents’ faces during pet long-term residents who had been hit hardest by therapy visits. this pandemic. To learn more about the Humane Society of “It made sense to halt many of our programs Truckee-Tahoe’s Pet Assisted Therapy program while we all figured out how to safely live in this new COVID world,” she added. reach out to HSTT’s South Lake Tahoe Program Manager Mariel Berei at mariel@hstt.org or visit “We all know the effects a dog can have on us, hstt.org. but when you’re a patient in a hospital, that pet

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“Speedy Service and Satisfaction, ALWAYS!”

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Hauling And Cleaning

Plumbing

Hauling & Clean ups — All Areas —

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Licensed

Service Calls

JEFF IMBODEN CSL #840010

ROOFING & GUTTER SERVICES ✔ Gutter Installation, guards, repair, cleaning ✔ Roof — Tile and shingle repair, cleaning ✔ Consulting and roof inspections ✔ Real Estate roofing inspections & certifications

J. Tyler Wiese, Owner, Contractor’s Lic #956824

Insured

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Bus. Lic. #053457

Insured

DaviD Santana

Yard Clean-up • Maintenance Weedeating • Trimming Tree Pruning & Removal Free Estimates • Fully Insured Can now process mobile credit card payments.

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— “We offer Grade-A quality service to our customers.”

Tree Removal Brush Clearing Tree Limbing 24 hour Emergency Services Free Estimates

(530) 306-9613 Adam Rohrbough, Owner Operator

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Locally Owned • Pollock Pines Serving El Dorado County • Bus Lic 058736 CSLB 991861 Workers’ Comp Insured LTO A11207

Well Drilling

GARY C. TANKO WELL DRILLING, INC.

Pump sales & service

30 years experience in the area

ProPerty Clearing

(530)

Lic. 649751

• Tile Repair • Real Estate Roof Inspections & Certs • Wood shake to • Mobile Home Composition composition conversions • Modified Bitumen One-Ply Senior • Seamless Gutters System • All Types of Repair Work Discount

Landscape Maintenance

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Tree Service

Sprinklers Repair • Drip Systems Fence Repair • Clean Ups • & Hauling

State Contr. Lic.

www.domcoplumbing.com

Celebrating 25 Years in business!

Rodriguez Yard Maintenance

Gutters

916-317-2237

934-2440

New Roofs • Re-Roofs • Repairs

Landscape Maintenance

IMBODEN’S ELECTRIC

Free estimates

(916)

Dominic Stone — Owner

Elite Roofing

916-370-0651

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• Septic Pumping Services • Drain cleaning, repiping • Trenchless Pipe Replacement

Roofing

Available for weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, & one time cleaning. Reliable, honest, and has 20 years of experience. Call for a free estimate

Electrical Contractors

(530) 647-1746 (530) 957-3322 (cell)

(916) 806-9741

Immediate Response!

We Charge By the Job, Not by the Hour • Residential & Commercial • All Pumping Repairs

Maggie’s House Cleaning

Lic. 351106

Residential

INC.

House Cleaning

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Commercial

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• Water Heater Specialist

7 dayS: 8aM-9pM

Construction

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Professional • Neat • Experienced Rated Finest Exteriors in El Dorado County

(530) 409-3980

(530) 303-2073

Construction

Residential • Commercial Interior • Exterior 40 years experience

Nash Hauling

KURT SOMMERDYKE Contractors License #480911

(530) 903-3045

Bus Lic #011716

906-7919

SOMMERDYKE CONSTRUCTION

Cell:(530) 363-0751 Home:(530) 622-0788

BAXTER’S PAINTING

Hauling

Construction

30 yrs exp

Painting

CSL # 282501

(530) 622-2591

Good Living — IN EL DORADO COUNTY

Monday, March 14, 2022

SCLAR

Continued from B2

At sheltering locations, SCLAR volunteers do more than supervise animals prone to wandering. They also manage the intake of animals, check that each animal is properly identified and has owner’s contact information, ensure all paperwork is kept current with information that pertains to each animal, make records of observations of the animal’s health for injuries, etc., and contact the owners and/or veterinarians if they note something of concern. They also tend to the daily needs of the animals — feeding, watering, and cleaning their pens or cages. When it’s time for the animals to go home, volunteers ensure proper checkout and paperwork completion when the animals are picked up by their owners. There are always volunteers present on site 24 hours a day to monitor the health and safety of the animals. “We were able to house and care for over 1,800 animals, in conjunction with El Dorado County Animal Services (on both the Western Slope and the South Lake Tahoe area), and were able to move forward in a timely manner to assist our community members in taking care of their animals while they were evacuated during the Caldor Fire incident,” Davitt said

Diverse team Not all volunteers are comfortable with handling animals or with the physical tasks to care for them and instead help with intake, keep paperwork current, answer phones, organize supplies and donations and for fundraising, help as navigators and drive pilot

cars. Some are also HAM radio operators, playing a vital role as oftentimes, during an emergency, typical means of communication through landlines and cell phones can be cut off and cell service isn’t available in remote areas. SCLAR uses HAM radio and walkietalkies to communicate to team members. Whether volunteers work directly with the animals or manage other needs, their time and devotion make a positive impact on the animals and their owners in a time of crisis. SCLAR is also called to help in other rescue situations such as if a herd breaks loose or other large animal incidents. “It’s really easy to be a volunteer,” Biggs said. “Just take the Incident Command System 100 course. If you pass that, submit the certificate with your SCLAR application and we’ll take care of the rest of the paperwork.” A background check and fingerprinting is required. Upon approval volunteers are sworn in as Registered Disaster Service Workers through the Office of Emergency Services and be trained to serve. To get started visit SCLAR. org and click on FAQ and How to Join.

In an emergency If you need a large animal evacuation or assistance, SCLAR cannot self-deploy or respond directly to phone calls as the group is directed by El Dorado County Animal Services and ultimately, the EDC Sheriff ’s Office. Instead, contact Animal Services for assistance at (530) 621-5795 and if staff deems it necessary, they will deploy SCLAR volunteers.

Pets and emergencies The top priority during an emergency is to get all people and animals off the property and to safety. Lives can’t be replaced. To make planning easier for your animal companions, jot down the names of each of your pets. Consider any special needs they may have, just as you would for a human family member. Write down items you will need for each pet should you have to leave your home for five days. Have a duffle bag with leashes, chew toys, food and water bowls, inexpensive fleece blankets and harnesses for dogs or cats and dog and cat crates. Set a large beach towel aside to use as a cover over the kennels. It will keep pets calm. Remember plastic baggies, litter boxes and pooper scoopers. Many of us have emergency kits for our pets, but how many of us ever practice taking our pets out — all at once — to simulate an emergency? FEMA suggests taking the animals out on a “dry run” so they will be more comfortable if you need to evacuate in an emergency. Get pets familiar with crates and carriers. Don’t leave your pets behind in an emergency, unless ordered to do so by authorities on site, as they can become lost or injured.

The Public Square

A local marketplace to find what you are looking for… To post your message, call us at 530-622-1255, Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Employment NEW TODAY KITCHEN POSITION full time Wednesday – Sunday, 6:00 am – 2:00 pm Back Forty Texas BBQ, 3977 Durock Road. Shingle Springs

Employment Pollock Pines ESD SR Custodian- 8 hours/day 11:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Open until Filled-apply on Edjoin. For more info contact Carmen Hodson chodson@ppesd.org

wanna sell? 622-1255

GRAPHIC DESIGNER Part-time graphic designer needed for Mountain Democrat Newspaper. Knowledgeable in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat, Microsoft Office and familiar with WordPress. Hours: Monday-Thursday. 28-32 hours per week. Hours can be negogiable. Please send resume and description of prior graphics experience to: lettyb@mtdemocrat.net or mail to office at 2889 Ray Lawyer Dr., Placerville, CA 95667.

El Dorado Irrigation District is seeking:

Plant Mechanic I/II Salary: I: $29.77-$36.18; II: $32.87-$39.95

FFD: Open until filled. First review of applications on March 16, 2022 The Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Plant Mechanic I/II to fill one open position in Operations.

For a complete job description and the REQUIRED application, please visit our website at www.eid.org or call 530-642-4074.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Employment HAIR STATION available in Cameron Park. Looking for a full or part time, energetic, reliable, person with clientele. Halo Hair Studio 916-990-1286 El Dorado 4-H CES – 0.8 FTE Placerville Office: University of California, Cooperative Extension. Community Education Specialist position is 80% time career appointment with possibility of increasing time up to 100% full-time. Will provide support to the 4-H Youth Development Program of Central Sierra Multi-County Partnership in El Dorado County, for further information and/or to apply: https://ucanr.edu/About/ Jobs/?jobnum=2049 or contact Vera at 209-223-6837. Closes March 18, 2022. UC ANR is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

■ SUDOKU SOLUTIONS

Solution to Puzzle 1

Wanted

@MountainDemocrat

El Dorado Irrigation District is seeking:

SEASONAL – GROUNDS KEEPER/PARK AIDE Salary: $16.00 per hour FFD: Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received. The Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Seasonal Grounds Keeper/ Park Aides in the Parks and Recreation Department.

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

Newspaper Delivery

You Could Be Running Your Own Business

Attn: Ian

Or email: ibalentine@mtdemocrat.net

You must be 18 or older, have a valid driver’s license, well-maintained vehicle and proof of auto insurance.

Solution to Puzzle 2

For a complete job description and the REQUIRED application, please visit our website at www.eid.org or call 530-642-4074.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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

For Rent

LOOKING FOR A Crofton cylinder head. Call Danny, 530-642-1278, or Gena, 530-663-3119 GOOD MAN needing work, have vehicle (530) 919-1386

PLACERVILLE-$1.00 a square foot, includes utilities, 200sf – 720sf each, office, storage, light industrial? 4600 Missouri Flat Rd, (530) 622-2640

wanna sell? 622-1255

Well established Glass Company in Placerville, CA has an immediate opening for a full time Residential and/or Commercial Glazier. Prefer individual to have experience in residential and/or commercial glazing. We are looking for a dedicated team player, who is able to lift 50+ lbs, can measure accurately, follows direction and is interested in a long term position. The individual should be dependable and prompt, organized, have a good attitude, good customer service skills, and one who works well with others as well as alone. Responsibilities may include: Installing and repairing glass related products, including frameless and framed shower enclosures, mirrors, residential doors and windows, sliding patio doors, storefronts *Must have a clean California Driver’s License, and reliable transportation Full-time positions are eligible for a Medical benefit, Vacation and Sick leave Please email resume to bookkeeper@placervilleglass.com or apply in person at 3046 Chapel St. Placerville

Now Accepting Applications

Diamond Springs I&II Apartments 623 Pearl Place • Diamond Springs

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

1,2 & 3 bedroom apartments, and also apartments with special design features for individuals with a disability. Inquire as to the availability of subsidy. Call 530-622-8553 Mon-Fri 8:00 am to 4:30 pm TDD# 711

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY. EQUAL HOUSING ACCESS.

Cambridge Garden Apartments

Cameron Park 1, 2, 3 bedrooms, close to freeway, covered parking and pool. small pets aCCepteD.

(530) 677-6210

On-Site Mgmt.

Good Living — IN EL DORADO COUNTY

Grants

Monday, March 14, 2022

Continued from B3

injured and orphaned wild animals require temporary care and rehabilitation in order to safely return to the wild. At times, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife may provide veterinary treatment of a wild animal, such as a black bear injured in a wildfire, but CDFW does not have the capacity to act as a rehabilitation facility statewide. Thus, wildlife rehabilitation is provided by permitted facilities throughout the state. “Wildlife rehabbers are the unsung heroes of the conservation world,” said Heather Perry, CDFW’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Program coordinator. “Proper care of wildlife in distress requires special knowledge, training and experience usually not had

by the public. Their expertise is absolutely necessary and their compassion and dedication are so very appreciated.” Most of the grantees focus on assisting native wildlife such as small mammals, songbirds, raptors, marine birds, amphibians and reptiles. There are also a few facilities that are permitted and trained for specialty rehab cases involving black bears, deer fawns and mountain lions. A wildlife rehabilitator may operate a permitted facility at one location, use satellite facilities or an approved home site. Most rely heavily on donations. Authorized in 2017 through the Native California Wildlife Rehabilitation Voluntary Tax Contribution

Public Notices  FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0161 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: OAKHIllS PAINTING, located at 3530 Orinda Cir, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Terry Keplinger, 3530 Orinda Cir, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/16/2009 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Terry Keplinger TERRY KEPLINGER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 02/08/2022. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14 10039 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0195 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: STRAIGHT FORWARD PlUMBING & DRAIN, located at 3992 Wimbeldon Dr, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registered owner(s): Tyler J Owen, 3992 Wimbeldon Dr, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/26/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Tyler Owen TYLER OWEN I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 02/16/2022. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14 10040 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0125 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FUll STRENGTH SEAlCOATING, located at 4142 Bestafa Court, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Bobby G Mitchell, 4142 Bestafa Court, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Bobby Mitchell BOBBY MITCHELL, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 01/28/2022. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES

AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14 10041 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 22CV0202 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Taylor Cavin Chapman filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: TAYLOR CAVIN CHAPMAN Proposed name: TAYLOR CAVIN DEATHERAGE 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: APRIL 1, 2022, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682. 3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat. This order has been filed on FEBRUARY 16, 2022. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14 10042 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0138 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ReThink Ice Cream, located at 4020 Borders Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Midgie’s Good Cream Inc., 4020 Borders Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: Delaware The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 2/1/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ George Haymaker GEORGE HAYMAKER, CEO I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 02/02/2022. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14 10043 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ERIC FRANSHAM CASE NO. 22PR0026 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ERIC DELF FRANSHAM A PETITION for Probate has been filed by NATALIE FRANSHAM in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that NATALIE FRANSHAM be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for

Fund (AB1031), the Wildlife Native Rehabilitation Grant Program saw the number of grantees increase by two from 2021 to 2022. Both years, over half of the eligible rehab facilities were awarded funding for a total of $1,096,000. Taxpayers who want to help rehabilitate injured and orphaned wildlife by supporting permitted wildlife rehabilitation facilities can contribute through the Voluntary Tax Contributions section on the California State Income Tax Form 540. The Native California Wildlife Rehabilitation Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund can be found on line 439 of the form. For more information about donating at tax time visit the CDFW tax check-off webpage.

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examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: March 30, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: HEATHER MAYER 2377 Gold Meadow Way, Suite 100 Gold River, CA 95670 (916) 631-1996 2/28, 3/7, 3/14 10063 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0217 The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: 1. FIVE OAKS REAlTY, 2. FIVE OAKS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, 3. FOlSOMCORNER, 4. FIVE OAKS REAlTY AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, located at 5170 Golden Foothills Parkway, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Five Oaks Enterprises, Inc., 5170 Golden Foothills Parkway, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 03/16/2017 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Mechelle Reasoner MECHELLE REASONER, PRESIDENT I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 02/23/2022. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 10065 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 22CV0198 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Donna Piparo filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: LIVIA LOU WESTMORELAND Proposed name: LIVIA LOU DARBY 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is

timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: APRIL 1, 2022, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682. 3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat. This order has been filed on FEBRUARY 15, 2022. /s/ Michael J. McLaughlin MICHAEL J. MCLAUGHLIN, Judge of the Superior Court 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 10066 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0223 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: All FlOWERING FlORAl DESIGN, located at 3808 De Sabla Rd, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Courtnie Niehues, 3808 De Sabla Rd, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 2/23/22 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Courtnie Niehues COURTNIE NIEHUES I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 02/23/2022. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 10067 SERRANO ASSOCIATES, llC NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by Serrano Associates, LLC (“Developer”), that sealed bids for work in accordance with the Project Plans (“Plans”) and other Contract Documents designated: SERRANO PEDESTRIAN TRAIl K1/K2 PHASE 4 El DORADO HIllS, CAlIFORNIA will be received by Serrano Associates, LLC, 4525 Serrano Parkway, Suite 100, El Dorado Hills, California 95762 until FRIDAY APRIl 8, 2022- 10:00 A.M. at which time bids will be publicly opened and read by the Project Manager and/or Civil Engineer. No bid may be withdrawn after the time established for receiving bids or before the award and execution of the Contract, unless the award is delayed for a period exceeding forty-five (45) calendar days. Bids shall be executed in accordance with the instructions given and forms provided in the bound Contract Documents furnished by Developer. The bidder’s proposal shall be attached to and submitted with the Contract Documents bid package in its entirety. All bids must be clearly marked on the envelope: “PROPOSAl FOR SERRANO PEDESTRIAN TRAIl K1/K2 PHASE 4, El DORADO HIllS, CAlIFORNIA, TO BE OPENED FRIDAY APRIl 8, 2022 10:00 A.M.” lOCATION/DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK: The Project is located in El Dorado County within the Serrano Community, and generally encompasses a new pedestrian trail along the rear property lines of Village K1/K2-Phase 4 custom lots between Raphael Drive off Greenview Drive. The work to be done (“Work”) is as shown on the Plans, and generally consists of, but is not limited to: A. Clearing/Grubbing, Tree removal, Earthwork, Aggregate Base Trail, Rockery Retaining walls, Storm Drainage and temporary and permanent Erosion Controls and other miscellaneous improvements. B. Bids are required for the entire work described herein. C. The contract time shall be (90) CAlENDAR DAYS. D. For bonding purposes, the anticipated project cost is less than $450,000.00 E. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for this Project on, FRIDAY MARCH 25, 2022 10:00 a.m., at Serrano Associates, llC, 4525 Serrano Parkway, Suite 100, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 for a presentation of the project. The meeting will also include a field walk of the trail location. Please allow 3 to 4 hours for the

combined meeting and site visit. Note that bids will be rejected as non-responsive from contractors who do not attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Current applicable CDC or State requirements for masks and/or social distancing will be enforced for this meeting. F. This Project is being formally bid in accordance with Public Contract Code 22032 and County of El Dorado Ordinance Code section 3.14.040. OBTAINING OR INSPECTING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The Contract Documents and Plans may be examined at Serrano Associates offices, 4525 Serrano Parkway, El Dorado Hills, CA or may be purchased from plan well department of ARC Document Solutions 801 Broadway Sacramento, CA 95818. (916) 4411322. (916) 442-5305, email sac. planwell@e-arc.com. The cost of printing, postage, messenger service, etc. for each set of Contract Documents and Plans is not refundable. CONTRACTORS lICENSE ClASSIFICATION: Bidders shall be properly licensed to perform the Work pursuant to the State Contractor’s License Act (Business and Professions Code section 7000 et seq.) and shall possess a ClASS A license or equivalent combination of Classes required by the categories and type of work included in the Contract Documents and Plans, at the time bids are submitted, and must maintain a valid license through completion and acceptance of the Work, including the guarantee and acceptance period. Failure of the successful Bidder to obtain proper adequate licensing will constitute a failure to execute the Contract and will result in the forfeiture of the Bidder’s security. BUSINESS lICENSE: The County Business License Ordinance provides that it is unlawful for any person to furnish supplies or services, or transact any kind of business in the unincorporated territory of El Dorado County without possessing a County business license unless exempt under County Ordinance Code Section 5.08.070. The Bidder to whom an award is made must comply with all of the requirements of the County Business Ordinance, where applicable, prior to beginning Work under this Contract and at all times during the term of this Contract. REQUIRED lISTING OF PROPOSED SUBCONTRACTORS: Each proposal shall have listed therein the name and address of each subcontractor, including the percentages of each item the subcontractors will work on, to whom the bidder proposes to subcontract portions of the Work in an amount in excess of one-half of one percent (0.5%) of its total bid of $10,000, whichever is greater, in accordance with the Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act, commencing with Section 4100 of the Public Contract Code. The bidders’ attention is invited to the other provisions of said Act related to the imposition of penalties for a failure to observe its provisions by using unauthorized subcontractors or by making unauthorized substitutions. An inadvertent error in listing the California Contractor license number on the Subcontractor List will not be grounds for filing a bid protest or grounds for considering the bid non-responsive if the Bidder submits the corrected contractor’s license number to Thomas M. Howard via fax or email at (916) 933-4116 or thoward@parkerdevco.com within 24 hours after the bid opening, provided the corrected contractor’s license number corresponds to the submitted name and location for that subcontractor. 2. Use paragraph 2 for informally bid contracts, strike and hide paragraph 1 if using paragraph 2. The percentage of each bid item subcontracted must be submitted with the Bidder’s bid. At the time bids are submitted, all listed subcontractors must be properly licensed to perform their designated portion of the Work. The bidder’s attention is directed to other provisions of the Act related to the imposition of penalties for failure to observe its provisions by using unauthorized subcontractors or by making unauthorized substitutions. (DBE) PA R T I C I PAT I O N : Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation is not required for this Project. CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION: No contractor or subcontractor may bid on any public works project, be listed in a bid proposal for any public works project, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1. An inadvertent error in listing a subcontractor who is not registered pursuant to Section 1725.5 in a bid proposal shall not be grounds for filing a bid protest or grounds for considering the bid nonresponsive if the requirements of Labor Code section 1771.1 are met. NON-DISCRIMINATION: Comply with Subchapter 5 of Chapter 5 of Division 4.1 of Title 2, California Code of Regulations and the following. Comply with Section 7-1.02I(2), “Nondiscrimination” of the Standard Specifications, which is applicable to all nonexempt State Contracts and subcontracts, and to the “Standard California Nondiscrimination Construction Contract Specifications” set forth therein. The specifications are applicable to all nonexempt State construction contracts and subcontracts of $5,000 or more. The Developer hereby notifies all Bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises

will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for the award. PREVAIlING WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS: In accordance with the provisions of California Labor Code Sections 1770 et seq., including but not limited to Sections 1773, 1773.1, 1773.2, 1773.6, and 1773.7, the general prevailing rate of wages in the county in which the Work is to be done has been determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations. Interested parties can obtain the current wage information by submitting their requests to the Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Statistics and Research, PO Box 420603, San Francisco CA 94142-0603, Telephone (415) 703-4708 or by referring to the website at http://www.dir.ca.gov/ OPRL/PWD. The rates at the time of the bid advertisement date of a project will remain in effect for the life of the project in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, as modified and effective January 27, 1997. Copies of the general prevailing rate of wages in the county in which the Work is to be done are also on file at the Department of Transportation’s principal office, and are available upon request, and in case of projects involving Federal funds, Federal wage requirements as predetermined by the United States Secretary of Labor have been included in the Contract Documents. Addenda to modify the Federal minimum wage rates, if necessary, will be issued as described in the Project Administration section of this Notice to Bidders. In accordance with the provisions of Labor Code 1810, eight (8) hours of labor constitutes a legal day’s work upon all work done hereunder, and Contractor and any subcontractor employed under this Contract must conform to and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Sections 1810 through 1815. This Project is subject to the requirements of Title 8, Chapter 8, Subchapter 4.5 of the California Code of Regulations including the obligation to furnish certified payroll records directly to the Compliance Monitoring Unit under the Labor Commissioner within the Department of Industrial Relations Division of Labor Standards Enforcement in accordance with Section 16461. In the case of Federally funded projects, where Federal and State prevailing wage requirements apply, compliance with both is required. This Project is funded in whole or part by Federal funds. Comply with Exhibit D of the Draft Agreement and the Copeland Act (18 U.S.C. 874 and 29 CFR Part 3), the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 3141 - 3147 and 29 CFR Part 5), and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 3701 - 3708 and 29 CFR Part 5). If there is a difference between the minimum wage rates predetermined by the Secretary of Labor and the general prevailing wage rates determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations for similar classifications of labor, Contractor and subcontractors must pay not less than the higher wage rate. The Department of Transportation will not accept lower State wage rates not specifically included in the Federal minimum wage determinations. This includes “helper” (or other classifications based on hours of experience) or any other classification not appearing in the Federal wage determinations. Where Federal wage determinations do not contain the State wage rate determination otherwise available for use by Contractor and subcontractors, Contractor and subcontractors must pay not less than the Federal minimum wage rate which most closely approximates the duties of the employees in question. Payroll records shall be prepared and maintained in accordance with California Labor Code, Section 1776. BID SECURITY: A bid security shall be provided with each bid. Bid security shall be in an amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the Bid for bid and shall be cash, a certified check or cashier’s check drawn to the order of Developer or a Bidder’s Bond executed by a surety satisfactory to Developer on the form provided in the Proposal section of these Contract Documents (do not detach the form). The Bidder to whom award is made shall provide Certificates of Insurance as required in Section 7 of the Special Provisions, and shall complete and submit the Performance Bond and Payment Bond forms contained in the Contract Documents. AWARD OF CONTRACT: Bids will be considered for award by Developer. Developer reserves the right after opening bids to reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularity in a bid, or to make award to the lowest responsive, responsible Bidder and reject all other bids, as it may best serve the interest of Developer. As a condition of award, the successful Bidder will be required to submit bonds and evidence of insurance prior to execution of the Agreement by Developer. Failure to meet this requirement shall constitute abandonment of the Bid by the Bidder and forfeiture of the Bidder’s Security. Award will then be made to the next lowest responsible Bidder as selected by Developer. The Developer must receive all required documents within ten (10) business days of the date of the Notice to Award of Contract Letter. RETAINAGE FROM PAYMENTS: The Contractor may elect to receive one hundred percent (100%) of payments due under the Contract from time to time, without retention of any portion of the payment by legal notice continued on the next page

Good Living — IN EL DORADO COUNTY

Monday, March 14, 2022

Public Notices  Developer, by depositing securities of equivalent value with Developer in accordance with the provisions of Section 22300 of the Public Contract Code. Securities eligiblefor deposit hereunder shall be limited to those listed in Section 16430 of the Government Code, or bank or savings and loan certificates of deposit. PROJECT ADMINISTRATION: All communication relative to the Contract Documents and Plans shall be directed to Tom Howard, Vice President of Construction, Serrano Associates, LLC at 4525 Serrano Parkway, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, via email ONLY at thoward@ parkerdevco.com Telephone 916939-4060 – Office 916 – 761-5728 Cell. No oral responses to any questions concerning the content of the Plans and Contract Documents will be given. All responses will be in the form of written Requests for Information, and any resulting Addenda will be added to the Contract Documents and Plans as necessary and will be posted on ARC Document Solution Public Plan Room, website. https://order.e-arc. com/arcEOC/ARCPlanRoom.aspx. 3/2, 3/4, 3/7, 3/9, 3/11, 3/14 10072 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2022-0253 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MARATHON, located at 99 Placerville Drive, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 3132 Courthouse Drive, Union City, CA 94587 Registered owner(s): Panjab Investments Corp, 3132 Courthouse Drive, Union City, CA 94587 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: 02/27/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Gagandeep Singh Hayer GAGANDEEP SINGH HAYER, 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 03/02/2022. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10096 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2022-0252 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: KWIK SERV, located at 150 Placerville Drive, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 3132 Courthouse Drive, Union City, CA 94587 Registered owner(s): MAAJHA INC, 3132 Courthouse Drive, Union City, CA 94587 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: 02/27/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Gagandeep Singh Hayer GAGANDEEP SINGH HAYER, 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 03/02/2022. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10097 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2022-0203 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SGC PLUMBING, located at 3639 Thornbird Ln, Garden Valley, CA 95633 Registered owner(s): Scott G Carpenter, 3639 Thornbird Ln, Garden Valley, CA 95633 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Scott Carpenter SCOTT CARPENTER, 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 02/18/2022. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28 10098 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2022-0215 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CARI IT TRANSPORT, located at 3520 Mira Loma Dr., Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Restoration Land Management Inc., 3520 Mira Loma Dr., Cameron Park, CA 95682 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: 2/18/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Heather Maier HEATHER MAIER, PRESIDENT, R E S T O R AT I O N LAND MANAGEMENT I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 02/23/2022. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28 10099 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2022-0216 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MAIER EXCAVATION, located at 3520 Mira Loma Dr., Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Restoration Land Management Inc., 3520 Mira Loma Dr., Cameron Park, CA 95682 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: 2/18/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Heather Maier HEATHER MAIER, PRESIDENT, R E S T O R AT I O N LAND MANAGEMENT I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 02/23/2022. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28 10100 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2022-0258 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: VISTA VIEW CONSTRUCTION, located at 1491 Combo Ct, Placerville, CA 95667/ Mailing Address: PO Box 1733, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registered owner(s): Daniel A Robillard, 1491 Combo Ct, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an

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Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 03/01/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Daniel Robillard DANIEL ROBILLARD, 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 03/02/2022. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28 10101 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2022-0261 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HERO CLEANING SERVICES, located at 2004 Streambed Ln, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Andrew P Busser, 2004 Streambed Ln, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 03/01/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Andrew Busser ANDREW BUSSER 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 03/02/2022. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28 10102 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2022-0211 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MUSCLE UP ROOFING, located at 6271 Mean Mule Way, Garden Valley, CA 95633 Registered owner(s): Joshua D Smith, 6271 Mean Mule Way, Garden Valley, CA 95633 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 02/15/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Joshua D Smith JOSHUA D SMITH 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 02/22/2022. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28 10103 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JEFFREY RICHARD CRAGUN CASE NO. 22PR0040 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JEFFREY R. CRAGUN and/or JEFFREY RICHARD CRAGUN A PETITION for Probate has been filed by LISA DIANE CRAGUN in the

Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that LISA DIANE CRAGUN 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 6, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: DAVID R. MORRIS, ESQ. Morris Law Group, PLC 5137 Golden Foothill Parkway, Suite 110 El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 (916) 789-9810 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 10104 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MICHAEL JOHN INGERSOLL, ALSO KNOWN AS MICHAEL J. INGERSOLL CASE NO. SP20210043 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MICHAEL JOHN INGERSOLL, also known as MICHAEL J. INGERSOLL A PETITION for Probate has been filed by LYNN LETTIS CLOUGH in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that LYNN LETTIS CLOUGH be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: April 6, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 4 at 1354 Johnson Boulevard, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: MICHAEL J. BARSI, ATTORNEY AT LAW 8070 Soquel Drive, Suite 210 Aptos, CA 95003 (831) 685-2900 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 10105 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CLINT DAVINO CASE NO. 22PR0056 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of CLINT DAVINO A PETITION for Probate has been filed by VIRGINIA ZALUD in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that VIRGINIA ZALUD 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 27, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: LAURA ROSE NELSON Becker, Nelson, Center & James 263 Main Street Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 295-6400 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 10106 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST TITLE ORDER NUMBER: P-527624 LOAN: PINNACLE FILE: PFI-211647 A.P.N.: 043-300-019-000 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/07/2018. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE is hereby given that PLACER FORECLOSURE, INC., as trustee, or successor trustee, or substituted trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: KEVIN MATHEW STYMIEST, A SINGLE MAN AND AMANDA MARIE GLANVILLE, A SINGLE WOMAN AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded 08/17/2018 as Instrument No. 2018-0032187-00 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of EL DORADO County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded 11/1/2021 in Book , Page , as Instrument No. 2021-0068384 of said Official Records, WILL SELL on 03/30/2022 At the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 at 10:00AM AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States), all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State hereinafter described: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4424 EIGHT MILE ROAD, CAMINO, CA 95709 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. Total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $250,294.42 In addition to cash, the trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. In the event tender other than cash is accepted the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed with interest thereon as provided in said Note, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by

the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting. com, using the file number assigned to this case PFI-211647. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916-939-0772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting. com, using the file number assigned to this case PFI-211647 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Dated: 02/27/2022 PLACER FORECLOSURE, INC., as said Trustee 12190 Herdal Drive, Suite 9 Auburn, California 95603 (530) 888-8411 By: RON ROBBINS, PRESIDENT DIRECTIONS MAY BE OBTAINED PURSUANT TO A WRITTEN REQUEST SUBMITTED TO THE BENEFICIARY C/O PLACER FORECLOSURE, INC., 12190 HERDAL DR., SUITE 9, AUBURN, CA 95603, WITHIN 10 DAYS OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. PLACER FORECLOSURE, INC. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0399702 To: MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT & PLACERVILLE TIMES 03/07/2022, 03/14/2022, 03/21/2022 10108 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 NOTICE OF LIEN SALE 1994 Rexhall Motorhome 3FCMF53GXRJB06067 03/29/2022. at 10:00 am Apple Mill Storage 4041 Carson Rd. Camino Ca 530 647 0619 10138 3/14 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF BRETT H. SHANNON CASE NO. 22PR0052 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of BRETT H. SHANNON A PETITION for Probate has been filed by PAT RUFFET in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that PAT RUFFET 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 20, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: DONALD J. MURPHY Murphy & Pressentin 1104 Corporate Way Sacramento, CA 95831 (855) 230-2282 3/14, 3/21, 3/28 10139

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Looking for a soft and fluffy family member? Check out Animal Services’ rabbits like the Angora above named Reeses, who looks quite comfortable in Shelter Supervisor Brittany White’s arms. Guinea pig Huck, top right, held by Animal Services Officer Ashley Bragg, is also in need of a new home. The Placerville Animal Services shelter has a variety of adult cats and kittens available for adoption.

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and more. They are first responders working alongside firefighters during wildfires. During the Caldor Fire they rescued and reunited many pets with families. They are animal

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work is “not just a job, but a calling and a passion.” Working together, everyone at the shelter has the power to make a difference. An important task is ensuring the shelter pets receive the necessary veterinary care and enrichment activities so they’re ready for adoption. All of animals at the shelter receive health screenings and needed veterinary care. Animal Services has a donor-driven account. The Pet Aid Fund accepts donations from the community that are then used to assist animals with medical and other needs, including advanced veterinary care in some cases. Animals with special medical issues can get treatment and recover to find wonderful new homes. Many thanks to those who have donated to this fund and other shelter fundraisers to help with these essential services for pets in need. Enrichment activities for the shelter animals are given in many ways through volunteers, who take the dogs to the exercise yards to stretch, run and play games and for daily walks and even car rides. This gives dogs a

chance to exercise control over their environment and improve their wellbeing. Field trips break up the routine and allow the dogs to meet new people and visit new places. Spending time with volunteers/fosters is an important enrichment opportunity to help shelter dogs thrive. Thanks to the rockstar volunteer team and staff, the animals in the county’s care have continued to be adopted during the pandemic. Staff and volunteers are so proud of that. Community members can help make a difference by joining the volunteer team, donating to the Pet Aid Fund or dropping off pet food donations for the community pantry. Animal Services operates a shelter in Diamond Springs and in South Lake Tahoe. For more information call the Diamond Springs location at (530) 621-5795 or South Lake Tahoe location at (530) 573-7925. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Animal Services’ website, edcgov.us/Government/ AnimalServices, has information and pictures of adoptable pets. Call to schedule an appointment to meet them.

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