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Long stretches of Placerville Drive are without sidewalks and Green Valley Road to Mallard Lane has neither bike lanes or sidewalks, as depicted in this map. Twelve non-ADA compliant curbs or sidewalk ramps have been identified, as well as three substandard transit stops.

Sidewalks and more planned for busy Placerville Drive Andrew Vonderschmitt Staff writer Sidewalks, new bike lanes and replacement of the bridge over Hangtown Creek are proposed for Placerville Drive. The improvements will be the focus of a town hall, 4-7 p.m., Tuesday, March 29, hosted by Placerville city officials, who seek public input on the projects. City leaders propose bringing continuous sidewalks and bicycle lanes along both sides of Placerville Drive from the Highway 50 undercrossing to Armory Drive next to the El Dorado County Fairgrounds, making for better interconnectivity for nonmotorized transit in the bustling corridor. Pedestrian access along Green Valley Road from Placerville Drive to Mallard Lane would also be improved with sidewalks added on the north side of the throughway. Some features of the proposed projects will be 5-foot-wide sidewalks, ADA accessible ramps, Class II bike lanes (established bike PLACE ADDRESS LABEL HERE

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The Placerville Drive bridge over Hangtown Creek has been determined to be functionally obsolete. Plans in the works include accommodation for bicycles and pedestrians, which it currently does not provide. lanes along the street) and Class IV bike lanes (separated/protected bike lanes), along with improvements to curbs, gutters and drainage along the roadways. Funding for environmental documentation, design plans and a portion of the actual construction will

come from the federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Program. CMAQ funding requires the project address air quality benefits such as reducing vehicle miles traveled and increasing bicycle and pedestrian n

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — South Lake Tahoe has seen a drop in its homeless population over the past year with Project Homekey programs and the efforts of the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless. Project Homekey, the state program that allows organizations to convert motels into long-term housing, was born out of Project Roomkey that launched as part of the state’s COVID-19 response to “provide non-congregate shelter options for people experiencing homelessness …” Funding from this program allowed the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless, led by Executive Director Cheyenne Purrington, to purchase three motels in South Lake Tahoe in late 2020 — Red Lodge, El Nido Motel and Bear’s Den. The three properties provide about 70 units of long-term, affordable housing paired with on-site supportive services, according to the coalition. In addition, the Red Lodge location has a stabilization suite that provides private rooms on a temporary basis for highly vulnerable individuals in crisis, while they prepare for more permanent housing placement. Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless case management staff said they work with clients to connect with healthcare providers, gather identity documentation, access income and benefits and plan for long-term housing. The Red Lodge location serves as Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless’ main headquarters and offers a range of services and resources all in one central location. The front lobby is stocked with basic resources such as hygiene supplies, warm coats and hats, light snacks and water bottles. Clients can access phones, computers, wireless internet and printers. Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless staff provides assistance in completing job and housing applications, creating and

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Slossberg announces run for judge News release Superior Court Commissioner Gary Slossberg has announced he is seeking an open seat for El Dorado County Superior Court judge in the upcoming election June 7. Appointed as a superior court commissioner in November 2020, Slossberg handles many of the same duties and responsibilities

of a judge. He has heard nearly every case type as a judicial officer and currently is assigned to hear child support, restraining order, traffic and infractions, small claims, probate, conservatorship, guardianship, juvenile delinquency and juvenile dependency cases (i.e., cases involving child protective services), according to a news release. Slossberg previously served

as the family law facilitator and self-help attorney for El Dorado County Superior Court and as the attorney for Live Violence Free, a nonprofit that supports victims of domestic violence in South Lake Tahoe. He is a graduate of Harvard Law School. All current El Dorado County Superior Court judges as well as former Presiding Judge n

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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

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6TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT Kevin Kiley State Capitol, Room 4153 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: 916-319-2006 Fax: 916-319-2106 Granite Bay District Office 8799 Auburn-Folsom Road, Suite A Granite Bay, CA 95746 Phone: 916-774-4430 Fax: 916-774-4433

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

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

SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom has reappointed Richard Wade, 68, of Pollock Pines to the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection, where he has served since 2011. Wade has been a district manager/district forester for Sierra Pacific Industries since 1995. He was a forester at Cal Oak Lumber Company from 1983-95 and at James Nicklos

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

8:26 a.m. Burglary to a vehicle was reported at an RV storage yard on Business Drive in Shingle Springs. 11:17 a.m. Grand theft was reported at the Element 79 Apartments on Town Center Boulevard in El Dorado Hills.

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3:59 p.m. A suspect was reported drunk in public on Golden Center Drive in Placerville.

5:53 p.m. Battery was reported on Laurel Drive in Pollock Pines.

7:51 p.m. A 52-year-old man was arrested on Union Ridge Road in Placerville on felony charges related to causing injury to an elderly person or dependent adult. Bail was listed at $75,000. 7:16 p.m. Deputies took a report of battery on Cimmarron Road in Cameron Park. 10:43 p.m. Trespassing was reported on Patterson Court in Diamond Springs.

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March 17 7:57 a.m. A stolen vehicle was reported on Sacramento Street.

12:14 a.m. A 25-year-old man was arrested on Main Street on suspicion of public intoxication. 10 a.m. A 35-year-old man was arrested on Ray Lawyer Drive for reportedly being under the influence of a controlled substance. 11:42 p.m. A 39-year-old woman was arrested on Cold Springs Road after a traffic stop where officers found her to have two active felony warrants and to be in possession of other people’s mail. Drug paraphernalia was also located.

March 19 1:09 a.m. A 33-year-old man was arrested on Main Street on suspicion of public intoxication. 4:01 p.m. A trailer was reported stolen on Airport Road. 5:38 p.m. A vehicle was reported stolen on Boardwalk Street. 11:13 p.m. A 48-year-old man with two felony warrants was taken into custody on Broadway.

March 20 2:36 p.m. A 54-year-old man was arrested on a warrant and for reportedly being intoxicated in public. 2:57 p.m. A 43-year-old man was arrested on Fair Lane for illegal

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6:45 p.m. A 37-year-old man who was reportedly drunk in public on Moulton Drive was taken to county jail.

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March 21 5:38 a.m. A 29-year-old man was arrested on Coon Hollow Road on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance. 2:01 p.m. A 37-year-old man was arrested on Spring Street for

Folsom Reservoir as of March 25 Water storage 552,400 acre-feet Percent full 57% Inflow 4,021 cfs Outflow 1,350 cfs Union Valley as of March 25 Water storage 218,059 acre-feet Percent full 82% Inflow 0 cfs Outflow 0 cfs

8:27 a.m. A 35-year-old man was arrested on Placerville Drive on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance.

Caples Lake as of March 24 Water storage 18,471 acre-feet Percent full 83% Inflow 38.11 cfs Outflow 11.40 cfs Echo Lake as of March 24 Water storage 262 acre-feet Percent full 13% Inflow 42.48 cfs Outflow 15.60 cfs

Sly Park as of March 24 Water storage 33,204 acre-feet Percent Full 80.9% Inflow 48.10cfs Outflow 25.50 cfs

Ice House as of March 25 Water storage 33,375 acre-feet Percent full 77% Inflow 201 cfs Outflow 0 cfs

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Lake Aloha as of March 24 Water storage 3,581 acre-feet Percent full 72% Inflow 24.65 cfs Outflow 6 cfs

Silver Lake as of March 24 Water storage 4,136 acre-feet Percent full 48% Inflow 120.02 cfs Outflow 96.10 cfs

Loon Lake as of March 25 Water storage 33,374 acre-feet Percent full 48% Inflow 0 cfs Outflow 0 cfs

American River as of March 24 Flow 965.40 cfs

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Suzanne N. Kingsbury have endorsed Slossberg, states a news release. “Gary handles some of the most difficult and emotionally charged cases on our court’s calendars,” said Kingsbury. “He treats all those who appear before him with dignity and respect but never shies away from making tough decisions. His keen intellect and strong work ethic are unparalleled.” On Saturday, April 2 at 11 a.m., Slossberg officially will start campaign activities with a kickoff event at Joe’s Coffee & Deli in Cameron Park. For more information about the campaign visit slossbergforjudge.com. Also to appear on the ballot for the court’s Office 7 will be Lesley Gomes Barlow, a Placerville resident who serves Amador County as its county counsel.

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and Associates from 1980-83. Wade was a harvest inspector for the U.S. Forest Service from 1979-80. He was a forester at Western Timber Services Inc. from 1978-79. Wade is a board member and treasurer at Forestry Educators Inc. He is a member of the Amador-El Dorado Forest Forum, California Licensed Foresters Association, California Native Plant Society and the Society of American Foresters. This position

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The planned bike park in El Dorado Hills offers something for every skill level.

Park for cyclists proposed in El Dorado Hills Sel Richard Staff writer Mountain bikers eager to hone jumping, cornering and manualing skills came out in force at a recent El Dorado Hills Community Services District board meeting where an El Dorado Hills bike park project was reviewed and unanimously approved. The high-level concept design by Trail Labs includes slalom tracks and jump trails for beginner to advanced riders, along with a singletrack area and pump-tracks. The recreation area is slated for the utility corridor west of El Dorado Hills Boulevard to Hensley Circle. Originally presented in March 2020, the CSD Parks and Planning staff now moves forward in creating the final design and is currently consulting with utility agencies. Applications for county permits will be submitted once construction drawings are complete. Both online and door-to-door surveys were conducted in fall 2020 to gather feedback from homeowners located in Governor Village, Crown

Village, Governors West, Promontory and Saint Andrews. The online survey results showed 53.5% would support the bike park with 23.7% against it and 22.8% undecided. The door-todoor survey, targeted at households who had not returned the online form, showed 81.7% supported the project with 15.9% against and 2.4% undecided. The estimated cost of construction based on the current concept design is approximately $1.5 million and would be fully funded by park impact fees. A grant request has been submitted for Proposition 68 funding. Board member Heidi Hannaman expressed concern with a dearth of parking to which CSD General Manager Kevin Loewen referred to the proximity of Community Park as an option. “My concern with trying to do a parking lot now, I think it would hinder this park coming to life in the nearer term,” he noted. “It would be a much bigger effort to get county approval.” “I’m really glad to see it finally coming to fruition,” said board Vice President Noelle Mattock. “It’s something the community has said

$29 million in federal funds to Lake Tahoe League to Save Lake Tahoe News release SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — A federal bill was signed into law March 17 that delivers additional investments to improve Tahoe’s environment, protect its ecology and support its community. With concerted support from Tahoe’s federal delegation Tahoe will receive $23.8 million through the Lake Restoration Act, plus $3.4 million from the previously approved bipartisan infrastructure law and $2 million in community project funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation in 2022. “Tahoe doesn’t belong to just Nevada and California; it’s a national treasure,” said Darcie Goodman Collins, CEO of the League to Save Lake Tahoe, also known as Keep Tahoe Blue. “We’re encouraged that decision-makers in Washington D.C. have taken this bipartisan action to protect, preserve and Keep Tahoe Blue, especially in the face of climate change and extreme wildfire.” Together, the approved funding supports a range of Tahoe priorities, including wildfire preparedness, a need tragically highlighted when the Caldor Fire scorched 10,000 acres inside the Tahoe

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Basin in the summer of 2021. The appropriations include: • $7 million for water infrastructure that supports fire suppression • $6 million for watershed management • $6 million for forest health • $7 million for aquatic invasive species control and prevention • $2 million for infrastructure improvements in the highly visited SR-28 corridor The latest funding provided through the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act represents a 148% increase compared to the previous fiscal year, underscoring Tahoe’s importance on the national stage. “The Tahoe region and our lake are under serious threat from the compounding impacts of climate change and increasing recreational pressures,” said Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Executive Director Joanne Marchetta. “This record level of funding through the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act will benefit our forests, meadows, water infrastructure, transportation, and the world-famous clarity of the lake. We are grateful to Tahoe’s congressional leaders and our partners in advocacy for continuing the shared investment in Tahoe’s n

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connectivity. The projects are in the final design stages. Additional funding will need to be identified in order to complete the construction. The Hangtown Creek bridge on Placerville Drive has been determined to be functionally obsolete, according to the city’s project fact sheet. The bridge also lacks accommodation for bicycles and pedestrians. The new concrete bridge will be designed to current standards and provide passage for vehicles,

bicycles and pedestrians to cross the bridge safely. Primary funding for the bridge replacement will come from the federal Highway Bridge Program, which is administered by the Federal Highway Administration and Caltrans. According to city documents, the project is fully funded through construction. For more information or to take a brief public survey prior to the town hall meeting visit cityofplacerville. org/placerville-drive-bike-ped-bridge.

that they want.” Among the crowd in attendance, professional mountain biker Clint Claassen spoke to support the project. “Personally, I look forward to riding there with my son, maybe multiple times a week,” he said. As Mother Lode Stewardship board vice president, Claassen assured the organization’s commitment to assisting with ongoing maintenance once the project is completed, such as adapting features as riders’ preferences change. In addition, Claassen represents Clipped In For Life, a nonprofit group that organizes bicycle events. “We’re looking forward to a partnership with this project as an opportunity to run bike races, community events, youth programs and skills clinics,” he said. Also on hand to speak in favor of the park was Grant Snyder, assistant coach for the Trojans mountain bike team. Snyder’s team adopted a portion of the New York Creek trail from St. Andrews to Jackson bridge and hopes to offer See Bike park, page A6

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How California taxpayers weathered the pandemic

hile few Californians weathered the pandemic unscathed, taxpayers took a particularly heavy hit, getting stuck for the long-term cost of relief payments, bailouts and fraud while losing earnings during the Jon Coupal “two weeks to flatten the curve” that turned into two years. If we had known in early 2020 what we now know, it is doubtful we would have shut down the economy as tightly as we did and we certainly would have taken greater caution about our response to school closures and educating our children. Only now are we starting to comprehend that damage to child development, socialization and learning. Taxpayers also took a hit by having to pay taxes and fees for services not received. Local governments required restaurants to continue to pay various licensing fees even when they were forbidden to be open for business. Parks, libraries and other public venues were closed to the public while citizens continued to get the tax bill to support those same facilities. Efforts by taxpayers and businesses to seek temporary relief from government exactions were mostly met with open hostility, while members of public-sector unions continued to receive paychecks and, in some cases, got raises even when they weren’t going to work. But by far the biggest hit on California taxpayers during the pandemic was the jaw-dropping levels of waste, fraud and abuse of taxpayer dollars. On Gov. Gavin Newsom’s watch the Employment Development Department failed to process a backlog of claims for hundreds of thousands of unemployed Californians while sending out as much as $30 billion in unemployment benefits for phony claims, including fraudulent claims paid to death row inmates. What is particularly galling about the EDD fraud is that the state had plenty of warning. In May 2020 the United States Secret Service alerted EDD that organized criminals were exploiting weaknesses in the systems to steal taxpayer monies. But nothing was done. Then there is the scandal of costly no-bid contracts, including one for nearly $1 billion with a China-based firm for N95 masks that even a senior Democratic lawmaker called “murky.” The state’s handling of public funds during the pandemic was the subject of a High Risk Audit Report last August by then-state auditor Elaine Howle. The report concluded that billions of dollars were wasted by giving money to people who were not entitled to receive the funds, while many people who needed relief from the pandemic were not getting it. “Because a significant amount of the federal COVID-19 funding was directed at federal programs that provide assistance to individuals who are n

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Letters to the Editor How much is enough? EDITOR: paid $5.69 a gallon for regular gas yesterday; my annoyance was that the $150 limit on my gas card didn’t fill my truck up. I’ll be fine and get over it, but I’m worried about our entry-level people who earn $17 an hour and how these prices affect them. We have a mentor program that targets young people looking for a career in my industry. This program is designed to have our company committed to training these people for two years — teaching them the basics of showing up to work on time and introducing them to following directions. The goal is that once they reach a certain age, based on being covered by insurance, to move them up to be a driver. With overtime, the average trainee earns roughly $50,000 a year. This week two trainees with under six months with the company resigned with them saying working isn’t worth it after paying taxes and the fuel cost to go to work. And at the same time, a driver who earned $80,000 gave us notice that it’s too expensive to live in California and is taking his family to Missouri. My problem is we already pay higher than our competitors, but this inflation is destroying the working-class person in our state. My question is: how much is enough before people give up? KEN STEERS Cameron Park

McClintock’s abrupt change EDITOR: almost fell out of my chair when I saw our Congressman Tom McClintock saying, “Ukraine needs more support,” when just 20 days ago he was on record saying, “The easiest way to defuse the situation is to simply declare that Ukraine is not going to become a part of NATO.” After the Russian invasion started, several newspapers throughout Central California called McClintock to hear his stand on Ukraine. After two days of silence, he came out and said this was “a European problem and not an American problem.” On March 9, when Ukraine was in significant need of assistance, McClintock voted “no” to a bill authorizing $13.6 billion in aid (this same bill he voted against had $1.45 billion for the southern

border and a 2.7% raise for our military). In 2022 McClintock is back to playing musical chairs again and switching to a new more profitable congressional district, District 5 — no, he doesn’t live in that one either. I wonder if the abrupt change came from some poll counter who told him he needed to make a firm stand on Ukraine and that’s why he suddenly showed up in front of the television cameras and spouted his cut and paste GOP attacks: “Biden is doing it wrong and not supporting the border,” all the time, hoping District 5 voters won’t see his prior statements or voting record. This windsock legislation is not leadership, but that’s what we keep getting here in the mother lode. PAT SNELLING Garden Valley

The high cost of law and order EDITOR: ere is a thought to ponder as you drive on our “well-maintained” county roads. Actually, taking the time to think may be overshadowed by dodging potholes or other obstacles like brush and trees up to the white line along with anti-tank ditches that are like sand traps. Back to the thought — why are our roads in this condition? In my opinion, it all falls under wrong priorities. According to TransparentCalifornia.com (most current available is for 2020), we had 1,680 fulltime county employees that cost taxpayers nearly $202,000,000 for salary, benefits and pension debt. Of those, 164 employees, 109 of which are in law enforcement, drag home more than $200,000 a year for salary, benefits and pension packages. We have seven employees in the $300,000 bracket, reaching just short of $400,000 and we have a superstar, apparently not in law and order, who sits at the head of the table at $502,731.15. Who said working for the government didn’t pay? With the average, median salary at $67,480 for a full-time employee, it apparently doesn’t for people not in management or law enforcement. We cannot forget these people who do the heavy lifting and grunt work while others sit behind desks or attend meetings all day.

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everal members of the American Legion and Sons of the Legion recently got a two-hour tour of the El Dorado County sheriff ’s headquarters. Sheriff John D’Agostini, our host on the tour, noted that Sheriff Ernie Carlson has Michael been the longest serving sheriff so far. Carlson had a 20-year career as sheriff. Second place was held by Dick Pacileo at 16 years. I’ve always been fascinated with Sheriff Edgar Bogardus, 1856-57. Two years was the standard term for those early sheriffs. I’m convinced that same person later served as editor of the Mountain Democrat, identified only by his initials. EMM Bogardus was editor of the Mountain Democrat for one week, April 17, 1886-April 24, 1886. That was the briefest tenure of any Mountain Democrat editor. I only found it by looking through all the old Mountain Democrats to see who was listed as

editor and publisher, creating the definitive list. I check from time to time to keep our list current. D’Agostini shared that when he told the landscaping contractor he needed bigger rocks out front, the landscaper said he would lose money because that Raffety wasn’t in his contract. So D’Agostini borrowed a big truck and a backhoe with a thumb clamshell and picked big rocks from his property on E-16. The big rocks decorate the front landscaping and serve as protection against the possibility of a potentially explosiveladen vehicle parking right next to the building. Once we exited stage right we were in a room that had Kevlar walls behind the sheetrock, so a .50-caliber bullet couldn’t penetrate it. The innovations in the building are remarkable. Before it was built and the interior designed, the sheriff and key personnel visited police stations and sheriff ’s departments from Los

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Angeles to Florida to get ideas. The computer system in the building is arranged so when deputies come in with their laptops from the squad vehicles information is automatically downloaded as soon as they enter the building and before they sit down at a terminal to complete their reports for the shift. The audio and video feed from the criminal interview room can also be picked up in a nearby conference room. In an especially critical criminal case, the people in the conference room could be the district attorney and other high-ranking investigators or even state-level prosecutors. That connection can be used to offer questions to the main interviewers to help fill in some potential gaps and ensure a thorough interview. Centrally located in the sheriff ’s building is Central Dispatch and the Office of Emergency Services. The OES is operated by sworn deputies and includes a meeting room in which all the tables and chairs have computer connections. The evidence collection room has a stainless-steel table and an assortment of bags and wrappings with which

to preserve and label evidence. The evidence is then put into a locker, which is then locked and the key put in a slot for the evidence technician, who can open the lockers from the other side. There are also two refrigerated lockers for fresh evidence, such as blood samples or bloody sheets. The large weight room is filled with weights and equipment financed by the Deputy Sheriffs Association. The shooting range, opposite the training room, has 10 lanes. When we visited there was a squad vehicle inside so deputies could practice shooting from a protected position behind a vehicle. Behind the targets is a rubber curtain to catch the bullets. When the range is in use a special air system is turned on to suck every stray wisp of smoke and lead debris out of the room. The room is hosed down periodically. Afterward, deputies take their weapons to side rooms, clean them and reload them with standard bullets used on the beat instead of the target bullets. The central computer control room has two refrigerator units and plenty of

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not working or have low incomes, failure by the departments that implement these programs to engage in adequate outreach efforts could have left Californians without medical care or money to pay for housing and food for themselves and their families,” the auditor’s report states. “Furthermore, departments have faced significant hurdles in managing federal COVID-19 funds, such as monitoring subrecipients or vendors, creating a high risk for inefficiencies and waste.” The list of harms inflicted on taxpayers discussed above is by no means exhaustive. For example, at the federal level an argument could well be made that the trillions in “COVID relief ” spending — much of which was pure pork — have given us the recordhigh inflation we have today. Inflation hits middleand low-income individuals the hardest, raising the cost of goods and services and devaluing every dollar that has been saved.

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We must control our spending. We as a county can no longer continue to kick the can down the road and pay people to search for grant money or make deals with developers to bring money to the county coffers at a loss to all who live here. As you continue to drive make a commitment to yourself, your family and your county to become involved in your own safety and well-being because the other guy approaching you expects you to do it for him. BRIAN DeBERRY Placerville

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space to add more controllers to empty racks. Next Other innovations (there are many) are banks door is a bank of batteries that keeps the electricity of lockers for all personnel, including female and going without the standard pause before the big any potential transgender personnel, with vents diesel generator kicks in. in the bottom of each locker to bring in the airAll personnel enter through a back door from the conditioning, which prevents that locker-room smell. parking lot. That door brings them first into a space Thirteen gender neutral bathrooms with showers are with round café style tables and vending machines. for changing clothes. This allows patrol staff and investigators to interact Michael Raffety is a retired editor of the Mountain and talk about issues and helps solve cases. Democrat and a resident of the Placerville area. The New York Times Syndication Sales Corporation 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10018 For Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 For Release Monday, March 28, 2022

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American Assoc of University Women, Foothills of EDC Branch. Our mission is to advance gender equity for women & girls. Science and Math Camp Scholarships, programs & interest groups. Leave a voicemail for Laurel 530-4177737 or Sara 530-417-7138. eldorado-ca.aauw.net Struggling with life? Celebrate Recovery is for any Hurt, Habit or Hang-up. We are a faith-based recovery program for life’s issues and struggles. Join us Thursday nights at 6:30pm at Green Valley Church, 3500 Green Valley Rd, Placerville. Doors open at 6:15pm. Children’s programs are available for ages 3 months to 18 years old. Email: celebrate@ greenvalley.church. Find us on Facebook: https://m. facebook.com/crgvcc/ El DORADO COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Dedicated to all aspects of ham radio. Meetings held on the fourth Thursday of each month at Federated Church, 1031 Thompson Way, Placerville, 7:15 pm. Visitors and non-hams welcome. Info at www.edcarc.net Everyone is welcome, El Dorado County Republican Women Federated meets on the 4th Thursday of each month. 5:00PM for social and food, 6:007:00/7:30PM meeting and speaker. Location: El Dorado Community Hall, 6139 Pleasant Valley Road, El Dorado, CA. Take Oriental Street across from the Post Office. Please join us for food, friendship and education. CANTARE CHORALE of the Sierra Foothills performs all styles of choral music and is always looking for talented new members. For information, audition, or to schedule an event see www. cantarechorale.com, call (530) 677-8463. or (530) 676-4432. DEMOCRATS – Come meet with the United Democrats of El Dorado County at Round Table Pizza–Missouri Flat Rd. in Placerville at noon on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Call (530)391-6414 or see edcdems.org for more information. Fleet Reserve Assoc, Br 275, Active Duty or Retired Veterans, USN, USMC, Coast Guard. Regular meeting on 4th Wednesday each month, social 5:30 pm, dinner 6:00 pm, and meeting 7:00 pm. Veterans Memorial Building 130 Placerville Drive, contact Larry (530) 677-3925 Save America Freedom Car Caravan. Bring your flags support Conservative Values First Saturday of every month. Hwy 50 Ray Lawyer Park and Ride, Placerville to Watt Ave and back. Meet 11:30A.M. Depart 12:00 noon 530-240-5896 GOLD RUSH CHORUS now welcomes both men and women to share the joy of singing four-part harmony in the barbershop style. To learn more or to book a performance, call Howard at (530) 647-6513 or Kent (530) 651-3575 Hangtown Women’s TENNIS Club. Women of every level welcome! Come play for fun & exercise! $30 annual membership includes monthly lessons. Weds 9-11 am. El Dorado High School courts, Acacia St., Placerville. Includes monthly social activities. (805) 540-8654.

NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP ZOOM MEETINGS occurring. Keep up-to-date for in person to resume as allowed at web site NAMIeldoradocounty.org. Warmline: 530-306-4101 Meeting 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Tuesdays 6-7:30 pm. NAMI Family Support Group ZOOM link https://us02web. zoom.us/j/3401819716 Meeting ID: 340 181 9716 One tap mobile +16699009128, 3401819716 Do your feet or hands tingle, feel numb, or hurt. The Placerville Neuropathy Support Group meets the 2nd Wed. of each month, 1 PM, Senior Center, 937 Spring St. Except: July, Aug. & Dec. Jan., Feb., March telephone meeting. Call Bev (877)6226298 for instructions. Placerville Senior Softball Club. Welcomes all men and women ball players, slow pitch, 55 and older. Season is April through Sept. Contact Dean Panell simplefolk1028@yahoo.com (530) 620-4755, or Kelly Heavin sfd5r5ter@aol.com (530) 919-0386 POLLOCK PINES-CAMINO ROTARY CLUB is seeking people interes ted in community service and interested in exploring a Rotary club of friendships, reasonable dues and endless satisfaction. Please call 530305-0872 for information regarding Rotary and an upcoming meeting. Senior PEER COUNSELING Seniors 55 and over who are grieving, depressed or having issues related to aging can meet one-on-one with a caring senior, professionally supervised and trained to listen and encourage. Call (530)621-6304 to leave a message and get started. Soroptimist International of Placerville wants to meet you! Are you looking to impact your community, make new friends with dynamic women, and feel good about your efforts? Our mission is to improve the lives of women and children. Explore the joy of being a member of a Club that makes a significant difference in many lives. Contact us at (530) 344-1476 or sipplacerille@soroptimist. net or visit https:/ / siplacerville.org/. (Meetings can be attended in person or via Zoom, until COVID19 distancing is no longer required.) TOPS Club, Inc. meets Tuesday 9:00–11:00 am, Veterans Hall (downstairs) 130 Placerville Dr. For more information call Bonnie (530) 409-2399 Helping millions take off pounds sensibly since 1948. UPPER ROOM DINING HALL located at 1868 Broadway, Placerville. Feeding the hungry 365 days a year. Food served from 4 to 5:30PM daily. Hall opens at 2 pm, open all holidays. Avail for families, seniors, veterans, and any who need a meal. Help us Feed the Hungry. Volunteers and monetary contributions always welcome P.O. Box 484, Placerville CA 95667 or (530)497-5146. VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 2680 Looking for new members. First years dues paid by the Post. Meeting is the 2nd Friday of each month at 6:30 pm. Call Primo at (530) 626-5753 WOMEN VOTERS League of Women Voters of El Dorado County voter education. For information go to lwveldorado.org or (530) 672-3141.

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iding a bike right now in the lower reaches of El Dorado County is pretty nice. One of the best areas that’s now free of bumperto-bumper traffic is Camino. During apple Charlie season and through Christmas tree season riding a bike anywhere near Apple Hill farms is just plain nuts. You, your bike, and half the cars in the known universe jockeying for room on the narrow roads is a trip to “Nutsoville.” Now is the time to explore and ride these wonderful country roads that stretch from Boeger Winery in Placerville to Camino. The one common aspect is that the roads are two-lane, narrow and without much of a shoulder throughout the area. Riding here means paying close attention to where you are on the road. It’s best to have a map of the area. Pick one up at Boa Vista Orchards on Carson Road or download one at tinyurl.com/2p8ckb54. This map doesn’t cover every road so stick with the map unless you have a very good working knowledge of the entire area. If you start in Placerville park in the tinyurl.com/2p8ckb54, or at the bus station. The Ivy House parking lot has a 2-hour freebie and then you have to pay. Plan accordingly. The El Dorado Trail by the Ivy House is a good place to start. Ride east to Jacquier Road, turn left and ride uphill to Carson Road. Take

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Carson road east up into the heart of Apple Hill country. Starting from the El Dorado Trail parking lot on Jacquier Road takes a bit of time off your ride. Carson Road up to Abel’s Apple Acres has some stiff climbs but once at Abel’s things ferris smooth out a bit. You could also just start in Apple Hill. Park in Camino by Blondies Coffee Shop or close to Boa Vista. Starting either in Placerville or Apple Hill, the rides are some of the best around. Hassler Road at Abel’s or North Canyon Road by Boa Vista offer nice long rides through Apple Hill. Keep in mind that nothing is entirely flat up there. There will be flatish sections, sweet rollers and some good climbs. Once on your way choices open up for your ride. There are connecting roads all over the place. Fruitridge off of Hassler will take you to North Canyon. Staying on Hassler will too. North Canyon passes Audubon Drive and rambling through there can be a real treat. North Canyon to Slab Creek Reservoir is a good one too. Bonus is you end up at the reservoir. Take Carson Road and drop onto Barkley. Once you get to Larsen stop, look at your map and decide where to go from there. Riding on Larsen past the Larsen Apple Barn is a scenic route that will bring you to Cable Road. From Cable, look at your map again. Backtrack or turn n

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similar services for the park. “We’re trying to do what we can to maintain that area, keep the debris down, whatever we can do for community trails,” he said. “We’d love to have the kids go out there and help maintain this.” Resident Jeff Eckert drives to Auburn and Fair Oaks to find bike parks with his 4-year-old. “Our money is going to those areas. We’re having lunch there,” he pointed out. “Let’s keep the money here.” CSD Principal Planner Tauni Fessler said construction is anticipated to begin in 2023 with completion by June 2024. The concept of connecting the bike park to Promontory Park via a dirt trail was also mentioned. But perhaps the spirit of the evening was encapsulated best by 7-yearold Logan Claassen. “I just think a bike park would always be fun,” he declared to the board. “Once you get used to the track, you can finally just start taking up your groove … having a bunch of fun going around and just plowing through everything you want to.”

n today ARIES (March 21-April 19). Be cautious in your dealings. What took you a long time to accomplish could be quickly undone by involving the wrong people. Stick with those who have proven worthy of your trust. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It’s hard to believe, but there are people in the world who don’t like pie. Today you’ll give of yourself, and just about everyone will heartily approve. As for the few who don’t, that’s a personal preference that has nothing to do with you. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You would do great things for your loved ones if needed. Oddly, sometimes it’s harder to do small things. Today it’s the little things, like the emotional tone of interactions, that matter most. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ll be asked to do something that, on the surface, doesn’t seem like too much fun. If you say yes, you’ll later count the experience among the year’s highlights. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Creativity, like love, isn’t something one needs to generate, only activate. The energy is already present and requires only that you’re open to letting it move through you. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’re not sure what someone wants or how they are likely to behave. The uncertainty you feel will repel you, attract you and sometimes confuse you by doing both at the same time, but at least you’re not bored.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’ll have no trouble finding outside support for what you want to do. The trick is getting inside support. Work on trusting and encouraging yourself with positive self-talk. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You enjoy a practice more than ever. You used to be surprised when your total immersion made you lose track of time. But now you are so often in a state of flow that it’s the moments you don’t feel connected that stand out. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Talk about what’s bothering you and find ways to take the pressure off yourself. Since stress suppresses your immune system, making an environment more conducive to happy, easy feelings will also make you healthier. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You usually prefer to stay cool, breezy and lighthearted. Exceptions will be made today as you get in your feelings and realize their intensity. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Unlike qualities like beauty or strength, wisdom is not bestowed upon a person from birth. It is hard-won throughout life or, for those who believe in reincarnation, throughout several of them. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Whatever the physical and material borders that currently hold you back may be, you will transcend external limitations to define your own scope of possibility.

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future.” For more than 20 years the Lake Tahoe Restoration Acts have been a critical channel of support for the Tahoe Basin’s environmental health and a source of local jobs and economic activity. In 2021 Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto and Rep. Mark Amodei, both of Nevada, introduced bipartisan legislation to extend the authorization of the 2016 Lake Tahoe Restoration Act, which will keep the pipeline open for hundreds of millions of dollars to finish environmental work left undone and to make Tahoe resilient in the face of climate change. The Lake Tahoe Partnership, an advocacy group coordinated by the League to Save Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Regional Planning

Agency and Tahoe Chamber, along with numerous partners, will continue working with Tahoe’s federal representatives to extend authorization of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act in 2022. “As the Tahoe Basin’s largest landowner, these federal investments are an appropriate and a much-appreciated contribution along with state, local and private sector investments in the Lake Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program,” said Steve Teshara, director of government relations for Tahoe Chamber. “The multisector funding for EIP creates jobs and stimulates entrepreneurial innovations in science, forest and land management and water quality protection.”

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printing resumes and searching for apartments. Restrooms are also available or clients can sign up to take a hot shower, which helps many maintain employment while saving up and searching for housing. The Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless works closely with partners to provide critical resources to both the housed and unhoused. Bombas provides shipments of warm socks and Barton Foundation makes multiple deliveries of food donations each week through a partnership with Whole Foods. Purrington said there is a trope that people want to remain homeless but in most cases the only other option is a shelter, where people are all sleeping on mats on a floor, they can’t bring pets, they don’t have privacy and they have to wait in line for the bathroom. Being offered housing is a different situation. The majority of people experiencing homelessness want their own house, according to Purrington, who noted that the vulnerable end up using a lot of emergency services, whether it’s calls to the police and fire departments or ambulance rides and stays in the emergency room. One stay in the ER could cost about $10,000 while it costs the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless about $10,000 to provide long-term housing for a person experiencing homelessness for a year. The South Lake Tahoe Police Department reported a significant drop in calls related to homelessness. In 2020 there were 1,159 to just 796 in 2021. Purrington said ending homelessness isn’t just the humanitarian thing to do but it’s also an economic investment in the community. “Housing is really the best cure for homelessness and it’s really housing with services, so that’s what we call supportive housing,” Purrington explained. “It’s horrific and inhuman to allow people to freeze to death in a community with so much wealth,” she added. Project Homekey has allowed Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless to shift focus to getting people long-term housing and they’ve seen success. In 2019 the homeless point-in-time count identified about 110 South Lake Tahoe residents experiencing homelessness unsheltered or in a shelter. The most recent count conducted last month identified fewer than 20 individuals. The Bear’s Den is currently being used by Heavenly Mountain Resort for employee housing but this summer the Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless team says they will be able to rehab those rooms to make them acceptable for long-term housing. That will provide an additional 20 housing units. But it’s not just about putting roofs over heads. Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless staff has also been working with the help of other organizations in town to address the causes of homelessness and

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With the weather getting warmer, my pal Fritter decided to open a refreshment stand to make some money.

Fritter has been saving towards a summer visit to Six Wags Amusement Park. His goal is to save and earn a total of $100. Fritter is now up to $97.50!

Can you help Fritter count out the correct change for his customers? Tonya bought a glass of lemonade plus two cookies. She paid with two dollars. Circle the coins Fritter should give her in change.

Lien-hua bought a bag of peanuts, a glass of lemonade and a copy of Kid Scoop. She paid with a $5 bill. Circle the bills and coins Fritter should give her in change.

What could you buy from Fritter’s Refreshment Stand with this exact amount?

Name: Name of Learning Buddy: 1. Look through the newspaper for five or more numbers that represent money. Cut these out and glue them on the box below in order from smallest to largest:

2. Give each letter of the alphabet a money value. Starting with A = 1¢, B = 2¢, C = 3¢ and so forth until Z which equals 26¢. Using these letter values, add up the “value” of each word in the headlines on the front page of the newspaper. Which word is the “most expensive?” Cut it out and glue it here: Word Value: $__________ Which is the “least expensive?” Cut it out and glue it here:

Try setting up your own refreshment stand this weekend! How much money will you earn?

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Each picture below represents a slang word for money. Can you guess what each one is? Ever hear “A penny saved is a penny earned”? Well, to become a millionaire, you’d have to save lots of pennies! In fact, a stack of $1 million’s worth of pennies would rise 95 miles high! If you stacked all of the pennies made in the U.S. in one year, you would get a stack more than 6,000 miles high!

Look for the price of the newspaper on the front page. Draw the coins you need to pay for the newspaper. How many different ways could you use coins to pay for the paper?

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ANSWERS: Bread, dough, clams and buck.

Which coin do you need? You want to buy a cookie that costs 50¢. You have 40¢. Circle the coin you need.

You want to buy a comic book that costs $2.75. You have $2.70. Circle the coin you need. You want to buy an apple that costs 35¢. You have a dime. Circle the coin you need.

Newspaper Success Stories! Find an article from the newspaper about a person you believe has achieved success. It might be an athlete, actor, business person or community volunteer. List why they are being recognized. List what you think that person had to do to reach this success.

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KNOW Now Sierra Vista Vineyards & Winery host a book drive through April 1 at the winery, 4560 Cabernet Way in Placerville. Books in good condition for children in kindergarten and older are welcome. For more information visit sierravistawinery.com or call (530) 622-7221. Another Electric Vehicle Parade is planned through Placerville as part of Drive Electric Earth Day April 3. Any EV owners who would like to participate can sign up at driveelectricearthday. org/event?eventid=3060 or contact Jim Curtis through email at jimcurtis64@ gmail.com. Are you getting ready for spring and looking forward to sprucing up your garden? Check out the offerings of the El Dorado Chapter of the California Native Plant Society. The sales website, shop.eldoraocnps. org, closes at noon on Saturday, April 2. In-person pick-up will be on April 9 in Placerville. There will be plants, garden books, and garden art available. Proceeds from plant sales fund the conservation and education work of the chapter.

March 28 Foothill Dog Rescue and Jordan’s Way host a fundraising event, 6-10 p.m at 4131 S. Shingle Road, Suite 14, Shingle Springs. For more information visit facebook.com/donate/ 265514792442446/492923 0517156501/.

March 30 The Brilliant Bridge Tournament, sponsored by the Placerville Shakespeare Club, will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the clubhouse, 2940 Bedford Ave. in Placerville. Cost includes morning coffee and muffins, door prizes and lunch. Party bridge will be played. Men and women are welcome. Players are asked to arrive by 9:30 a.m. as play will begin promptly at 10 a.m. Those who have signed up but are not able to attend are asked to call Margaret at (530) 626-7471 or the clubhouse at (530) 626-7626.

March 31 LunaFest, a program of short films by, for and about women, will be held both virtually and in person this year. Virtually, it will be available for 48 hours from 11 a.m. Thursday, March 31, through 11 a.m. Saturday, April 2, and in-person March 31 at the Cameron Park Community Center at 7 p.m. Some food and beverage available. Films celebrate unique, touching and inspirational roles of women in local, national and international communities. A silent auction is also featured. Funds support education, especially for women and girls, including the club’s annual Live Your Dream Awards, for women who are the primary breadwinner in the family and are returning to school against steep odds. Funds also support local agencies working to stop human trafficking in the Sacramento and El Dorado County areas. For more information go to lunafest. org/screenings and for ticket information go to lunafest.eventive.org/sche dule/61f57eed7d27610054 d5e83a. The Placerville Area Chess Club meets every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Denny’s in Cameron Park, n

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El Dorado County Superintendent of Schools Ed Manansala, left, and EDUHSD Senior director of Student Services Chuck Palmer, right, join Placerville Police Chief Joseph Wren after the chief received his Outstanding Community Member award.

School board, community members recognized by local education leaders Dina Gentry El Dorado County Office of Education

t an awards ceremony on March 14 the El Dorado County School Boards Association recognized school board and community members for their 2021 contributions. County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ed Manansala facilitated the presentations and noted, “After an extraordinary two years, it is a pleasure to be together again and to recognize and celebrate the work of all the leaders in the room tonight. Congratulations to all of our award recipients!”

The awards go to ... Leader in Boardsmanship — Pioneer Union School District, Jody Westfall: Highly engaged, Westfall has committed for years to doing what is best for the students, the district and the community. Her involvement goes well beyond the board room; she attends school activities, visits classroom, participates in fundraisers and has assisted with distribution events for the Caldor Fire victims. Leader in Boardsmanship — Placerville Union School District, Chris Belmer: She has served on the board for many years as well as president for the last two. She has a calm presence and manages stressful situations with grace. Educational Statesmanship — El Dorado High School Union School District, David Del Rio: During his tenure, Del Rio has demonstrated a clear commitment to the young people of the school community, the staff and to the

El Dorado County Superintendent of Schools Ed Manansala, left, and Rescue Union School District Superintendent Jim Shoemake, right, celebrate Outstanding Community Member award winner Gina Johnston, who founded Project Green. The program brings school gardens to local campuses. parents who entrust the district to provide a 21st century learning experience that prepares students to be college and career ready upon graduation. Lifetime Achievement — Buckeye Union School District, Winston Pingrey: He has served as a dedicated board member for 20 years. As a board member, Pingrey has always emphasized

the importance of parent involvement and he has always taken his fiduciary duties as a board member very seriously. Lifetime Achievement — El Dorado High School Union School District, Kevin Brown: His primary focus is student wellness and academic n

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High school district administrators honored Serena Fuson El Dorado Union High School District

he El Dorado Union High School District celebrates its three administrators honored at this year’s Regional Association of California School Administrators Administrator of the Year Awards Ceremony. Sarah Lemke, Alison Lishman and Chuck Palmer were presented with awards at the March 11 celebration. “I’m so proud of the accomplishments of this group of educational leaders,” EDUHSD Superintendent Ron Carruth said. “Each has outstanding character and commitment to the success of our students and works respectfully with our amazing staff, students and community. This was a great night for the El Dorado Union High School District.” Lemke, director of Transportation for the

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EDUHSD, was recognized as the Classified Leader Region 2 Administrator of the Year. She is an amazing leader, extremely professional and very attentive to detail as she manages one of the largest departments in the district. Her warm and friendly demeanor create a welcoming atmosphere throughout the entire Transportation Department and she leads with grace, diplomacy and strength.

The daily responsibility of overseeing transportation for a public high school is a tremendous task anywhere in California, but none more challenging than in El Dorado County where services cover 1,250 square miles. From the sunny skies of the western most part to the snowy hills on the eastern corridor, Lemke and her team safely transport students to and

ChuCK palmer from school in all conditions. When the forecast predicts snow, it is Lemke who gets up around 2 a.m. to drive the bus routes in order to advise the superintendent of road conditions. Her dedication to the safety of students and staff is paramount. When the COVID-19 pandemic first n

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he Kiwanis Club of Placerville recognized and awarded Simone Caruthers with the Student Service Leader of the Month award for March to acknowledge her service with the Ponderosa Key Club and local community. “Simone exemplifies the youth of our community and Kiwanis is honored to recognize her diligence and compassion for service,” Placerville Kiwanis President Brian Veerkamp noted. Simone serves as the Ponderosa Key Club president. She personally devotes many hours to community service and is dedicated to helping others feel passionate about being involved citizens in their communities. “Simone’s dedication is shown through her amazing ability to organize and plan the Ponderosa Key Club meetings and events. I am always impressed by Simone’s generosity of self and her ability to balance going out of her way to help others and setting boundaries to allow herself the opportunity to achieve her own goals,” said Ilana Brown, a teacher at Ponderosa High School.

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Heavenly Ski Patrol demonstrate how they train the avalanche dogs, above, and then treat students to a demonstration of how they dig out people who are buried by avalanches inbound. Below, Tahoe Institute for Natural Science staff teach students about winter animal adaptations.

to teach winter science lessons,” said Victoria Ortiz, TRPA’s community engagement manager. “These field trips take the classroom outside and bring the material to life by letting students learn with all

of their senses.” Throughout the season a total of nearly 300 students have participated. The excited students loaded into the Heavenly Tram and disembarked at the top of the mountain.

There they strapped on snowshoes and split into groups that rotate between interactive stations. At the first station, Kendal Scott from the n

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PHS Foundation fundraiser planned Friday News release The last time the Ponderosa High School Foundation had its Green and Gray Gathering was March 2020, right when the pandemic hit. Within two weeks the group took its sit down dinner and flipped it to the first of what would be many drivethru fundraisers Old Town Grill’s John Sanders would support during the pandemic for community-based organizations. And after two years the foundation, with Sanders’ wonderful cooking, return for the 17th annual fundraiser, the Green and Gray Gathering, to

be hosted at the beautiful event estate of Saureel Vineyards, 6-9 p.m. Friday, April 1. This much-loved tradition includes a buffet dinner paired with for-purchase wines by Ponderosa alum Scott Harvey plus beer, a silent auction and student performances. In addition to the regular local goodies the silent auction will include studentproduced designs by the floral, art and ag mechanics departments of Ponderosa High School. “We’re very excited to welcome back and gather with our foundation supporters, long-time and new,” said Avis Jolly, PHSF Board of

the full depth and breadth of the students’ education from advanced placement to special needs, from core curriculum to career tech education and the visual and performing arts. The foundation’s winter 2022 grant cycle just concluded with awards going to nine teachers coming from the departments of English, social studies, agriculture, math, science, information technology and visual and performing arts. Tickets are on sale now at pondofoundation.com/events. For more information email pondofoundation@gmail.com.

Directors president. “We are very lucky that during the last two years the community’s support was unwavering and enabled our continued infusion of resources into the classrooms and campus and made an impact on nearly every department and therefore every student at Ponderosa.” The funds raised from this event allow the foundation to continue its mission of enriching the education of every Bruin. This mission is accomplished through graduating senior scholarships and grants open to every teacher, department and program at Ponderosa supporting

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Winning responses • First Place ($1,500): Kiên Vu, Oak Ridge High School junior • Second Place ($750): Summer Dixon, Oak Ridge High School junior • Third Place ($500): Madisen Berry, Ponderosa High School senior • Honorable Mention: McKenna Berry, Ponderosa High School senior The awards luncheon will take place Saturday,

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Former El Dorado High School Union School District Trustee Kevin Brown, right, seen here with EDUHSD Senior Director of Student Success Pam Bartlett, received the Lifetime Achievement at the ceremony.

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achievement. Through his leadership in policy development, Brown has helped to ensure EDUHSD provides a quality 21st century learning experience for all students. Lifetime Achievement — Rescue Union School District, Suzanna George: In her 22 years on the school board, George has led with a lens of thoughtfulness, inclusiveness and “students first.” Her relentless dedication in search of what is best for students is remarkable and truly appreciated. Dolores Garcia Memorial Spirit of Boardsmanship Award — Rescue Union School District, Nancy Brownell: She is an exceptional parent, community member, mentor, educator, assistant superintendent and board member. Brownell has served as board president several times during her tenure and has always put

students first with an intense focus on equitable access to district programs and resources for all students. Outstanding Corporate Organization — Black Oak Mine Unified School District, Black Oak Mountain Vineyard: In order to provide a sense of normalcy and elegance, the Black Oak Mountain Vineyard has opened its doors to Golden Sierra Junior Senior High School seniors for their prom. This event will be of no charge to the school district. Outstanding Community Members — Camino Union School District/El Dorado County Office of Education, Dusty Bottings, Jesus Cordova, Krystal Owens: The Caldor Fire caused massive evacuations in El Dorado County and closed down many schools within the evacuation area. These three individuals

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free and open to the public. Outstanding Community Organization — Lake Tahoe Unified School District, Boys and Girls Club of South lake Tahoe: Under the leadership of the club’s Executive Director Jude Wood, and through extremely generous donations from Lisa Maloff, Edgewood Companies, community members and organizations, the Boys and Girls Club has finally realized its dream to build a new facility, further enhancing the lives of Lake Tahoe’s kids. Outstanding Community Member — Pioneer Union School District, Janine D’Agostini: Many residents were evacuated during the Caldor Fire. The D’Agostini family opened their ranch for individuals to camp. Janine worked tirelessly to help take care of evacuees by cooking meals and collecting supplies. Outstanding Community Member — Rescue Union School District, Gina Johnston: She is exceptional in many ways, but it is her work with Project Green that is most impressive. In 2021 Gina officially founded Project Green with the sole mission “to engage youth to grow and sustain community and school gardens creating a safe outdoor environment supporting 21st century learning while nurturing emotional and social development.” Attendees at the a night of celebration were treated to engaging theatrical activities hosted by community leader and children’s book author Erin Dealey. Student performers included El Dorado High School’s Myra Pittman and Calen Romig. Flower arrangements, provided by Ponderosa FFA floral students, decorated the tables.

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emerged, Lemke and her team were among the first to spring into action to begin serving the community. With students at home, she arranged for meals to be delivered. When the Caldor Fire swept through El Dorado County, Lemke again demonstrated her strength and willingness to serve. She worked with Marshall Hospital and allowed them to use a school bus as a mobile emergency service. As the fire moved across the county, Lemke also developed creative and flexible bus routes to accommodate all the disruption. In a time when the community needed the district most, she stepped up and modeled servant leadership at its finest. Lishman, assistant principal at Oak Ridge High School, was recognized as the Secondary Co-Administrator Region 2 Administrator of the Year. Lishman is an accomplished educator who taught music and was the high school band director at Union Mine. After a successful career, she moved into high school administration. At Oak Ridge she has proven to be an accomplished administrator. She has developed personal relationships with staff and they respect her as a person and a professional administrator. Lishman is responsible for many transformative programs at Oak Ridge. She launched the AVID program at Oak Ridge and has turned it into a successful transition for students previously not served. When Lishman began, Oak Ridge was in the infancy of its study skills program, which serves struggling learners. She helped to build this program from one class to four that serves 100 students previously unserved. She also took on the challenge of relaunching LINK crew by empowering and inspiring faculty to elevate the program to a higher level. She knows how to implement programs and inspire those to achieve great things. Palmer, senior director of Student Services for the EDUHSD, was recognized as the Student Services

Region 2 Administrator of the Year. His exceptional leadership and innovative student-oriented problem solving abilities have been crucial in coping with the multitude of issues created by the pandemic which were then compounded by the Caldor Fire. Palmer has worked diligently to develop programs to address barriers to learning, specifically with students in disciplinary situations, students experiencing homelessness and students who have not found a connection to traditional high school curriculum. He was instrumental in developing the Alternatives to Discipline program which reduced or eliminated suspensions for low-level tobacco/vaping infractions, replacing them with counseling and cessation activities to address the student’s underlying issues. Working with the Educational Services Department, he has helped improve guidance services for students, ensuring a robust and diverse vision for future student success is pursued. His expertise in student data tracking has been crucial in providing appropriate and timely student interventions. He was instrumental in bringing the Capturing Kids’ Hearts program to the district. Palmer’s focus is firmly on student engagement, connection and success. His work with the local Public Health Department helped ensure every possible activity permitted during the pandemic was available to students. Cheerleading, band, choir and other performing arts programs were kept alive, resulting in high participation rates. During the Caldor Fire, his skills and focus enabled the district to respond quickly and efficiently to provide transportation to students in shelters, food, basic necessities and connection both physically and electronically through Chromebooks and hotspots. His outreach to the community for donations increased the district’s resources for students and families.

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Wedding bells were ringing at the Placerville Shakespeare Club earlier this year during a wedding dress fashion show. At left, a vintage 1903 wedding dress from Donna O’Halloran’s family is displayed by Donna, Elizabeth Werley and Rosemarie Baldovinos. Above, Sharon Hanson, right, poses with Brooke Almaraz, who is wearing Sharon’s mother’s dress. At right, Brooke Almaraz models Betsy Coco’s wedding dress.

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Tahoe Institute for Natural Science introduced students to winter animal adaptations. She explained which species rely on hibernation, migration and tolerance to withstand the frigid temperatures of Lake Tahoe. Then the students searched the area for clues about local animals, such as scat, footprints and tufts of fur. “Scientific concepts come easily to the students when learning in the same snowy, alpine habitat we’re discussing,” Scott said. “When I ask, ‘Where is the lowest point in the Tahoe Basin?’ — all they have to do is look down the hill to see it’s the lake.” Nearby, seasoned Heavenly Snowmakers Joe Flores and Victor Gutierrez taught students about the science of snowmaking. They demonstrated the equipment required to create the millions of pounds of snow needed to set and maintain a solid base for skiers at Heavenly. Then the students began measuring snow depth and mathematically calculated the formulas required to make snow. “It is great to get the next generation of skiers and riders out here on the mountain for a behindthe-scenes look at the snowmaking,” “It was incredibly said Bryan meaningful for our Hickman, Heavenly’s senior snow team to work with surfaces manager. these students ...” “Snowmaking is — Bryan Hickman, Heavenly’s such an essential part of our mountain senior snow surfaces manager operations at Heavenly and its importance will only continue to grow as we combat climate change. It was incredibly meaningful for our team to work with these students in fostering a love of science, snowmaking and the outdoors.” Finally, students trekked to the top of Groove chairlift where the Sierra Avalanche Center representatives explained the three elements needed to trigger an avalanche. Students peered into foldable microscopes to discern the shapes of the snow crystals and learned the protocol used in the backcountry to test the snowpack. “A very small percentage of the world’s fifthgraders hear avalanche bombs, but it’s normal for Tahoe kids,” said SAC Executive Director David Reichel. “This program allows us to explain what avalanches are to kids that are growing up surrounded by avalanche terrain.” A frequent highlight for students is meeting Heavenly’s snow avalanche rescue dogs. The resort’s ski patrollers explained how they train the dogs and then treated students to a mock demonstration of how they dig out people who could get buried in an avalanche. 2022 marks the eighth year these organizations have partnered to host this field trip, after a yearlong hiatus due to COVID-19. Next year, they hope to offer a similar program for middle school students. The Winter Adventure Program is organized through the South Tahoe Environmental Education Coalition (steec.org), dedicated to bringing highquality environmental education programs to Lake Tahoe youth. “Our CTE (Career Technical Education) team is so pleased to have partnered with the phenomenal STEEC members, bringing these experiences to students,” said Alissa Zertuche, CTE specialist for Lake Tahoe Unified School District. “The benefit of getting outside, meeting professionals from the community and interacting with other students while learning to be better environmental stewards is immeasurable. The district’s CTE team looks forward to many more years of partnering with STEEC to enhance the lives of students and our community.”

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Public Notices  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

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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 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 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

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Public Notices  CA 95651/Mailing Address: PO Box 4989, Auburn, CA 95604 Registered owner(s): Kathryn Reid-Carreiro, Trustee, Carreiro Family Trust, 3085 Eagles Nest, Auburn, CA 95603 This business is conducted by a Trust The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: March 15, 2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kathryn Reid-Carreiro KATHRYN REID-CARREIRO, TRUSTEE 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 03/15/2022. 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) 10160 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF RICHARD GORDON BEAUPRE CASE NO. 22PR0066 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of RICHARD GORDON BEAUPRE A PETITION for Probate has been filed by CORY FERRIERA BROWN in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that CORY FERRIERA BROWN 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: May 4, 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: MICHAEL C MAPES 131 South Auburn Street Grass Valley, CA 95945 (530) 426-2868 10166 3/21, 3/28, 4/4 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF NANCY JOY MORRIS CASE NO. 22PR0057 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of NANCY JOY MORRIS, NANCY MORRIS A PETITION for Probate has been filed by REBECCA ARMSTRONG in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that REBECCA ARMSTRONG 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 27, 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: SHERI L. HOFFMAN Hoffman & Hoffman 2600 E. Bidwell Street, Suite 240 Folsom, CA 95630 (916) 985-2753 3/21, 3/28, 4/4 10168 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0274 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: A K TRIMMING REMOVAl SERVICES, located at 7020 Lakewood Ct, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registered owner(s): 1. Zachary D Kast, 7020 Lakewood Ct, Pollock Pines, CA 95726, 2. Benjamin Aberg, 11 Spoke St, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 This business is conducted by a General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 03/04/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Zachary Kast ZACHARY KAST, GENERAL PARTNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 03/04/2022. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11 10169 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF HEIDI BABETTE MIXON AKA HEIDIlORE AlWINE BABETTE BARTH CASE NO. 22PR0075 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of HEIDI BABETTE MIXON aka HEIDILORE ALWINE BABETTE BARTH A PETITION for Probate has been filed by ANGELIKA DILLON in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that ANGELIKA DILLON 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: May 11, 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

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1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: ANGELIKA DILLON 3528 Flora Vista Loop Round Rock, TX 78681 (650) 464-5318 3/21, 3/28, 4/4 10170 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MICHAEl BERT DAY CASE NO. 22PR0068 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of MICHAEL BERT DAY. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by THERESA DAY in the Superior Court of California, County of EL DORADO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that THERESA DAY 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 with limited authority. (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: 05/04/22 at 8:30AM in Dept. 8 located at 295 FAIR LANE, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner LESLIE E. RILEY - SBN 265987, VARNER & BRANDT LLP 3237 E GUASTI RD #220 ONTARIO CA 91761 3/25, 3/28, 4/1/22 CNS-3567552# THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 3/25, 3/28, 4/1 10182 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF lElAND ANTHONY HElWIG CASE NO. 22PR0073 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of LELAND A. HELWIG, LELAND ANTHONY HELWIG, LELAND HELWIG, LEE HELWIG, LEE A. HELWIG, LEE ANTHONY HELWIG A PETITION for Probate has been filed by CRYSTAL HELWIG in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that CRYSTAL HELWIG 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: May 11, 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: LIZ A. BARSELL Blackstock & Barsell, PC 1855 San Miguel Drive, Suite 17 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (925) 945-8831 3/28, 4/4, 4/11 10187

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 22CV0337 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Amanda Sooth filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: MAKAYLA JANEA KNOOP HAYDN BLUE KNOOP Proposed name: MAKAYLA JANEA SOOTH HAYDN BLUE SOOTH 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: MAY 20, 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 MARCH 16, 2022. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18 10188 NOTICE TO BIDDERS The El Dorado Union High School District (EDUHSD) maintains a database of vendors interested in receiving direct solicitations for small facilities and maintenance construction projects of $200,000 or less. If your licensed contracting firm is interested in being included in this database, please contact EDUHSD and request a bidder application form. Upon receipt of your completed Bidder’s Application, your company information will be included on our Bidders List. Inclusion on the EDUHSD Bidders List does not guarantee your firm will be awarded any work, nor does it obligate the District in any manner. This Bidder’s List will be valid through June 30, 2023. If you were previously on the list, please contact Joni Cain at jcain@eduhsd. k12.ca.us to renew. For questions or application, please contact: El Dorado Union High School District Maintenance Department 6540 Commerce Way Diamond Springs, CA 95619 jcain@eduhsd.k12.ca.us California Labor Code section 1725.5 requires all contractors to register with DIR prior to bidding, being listed on a bid proposal, being awarded or engaging in the performance of any public works contract. To be published Friday, March 25, 2022 and Monday, March 28, 2022 3/25, 3/28 10189 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0270 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WITHKIN, located at 4949 Cameron Rd., Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): 1. Brent Hall, 4949 Cameron Rd., Cameron Park, CA 95682, 2. Kyla Westphal, 4949 Cameron Rd., Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 1/1/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Brent Hall BRENT HALL 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 03/04/2022. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18 10193 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0282 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DAY SPRING RAGDOllS, located at 5635 Fernwood Drive, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): 1. Greta Strong, 5635 Fernwood Drive, Shingle Springs, CA 95682, 2. Alan Strong, 5635 Fernwood Drive, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 2/28/22 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Greta Strong GRETA STRONG /s/ Alan D. Strong ALAN D. STRONG 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 03/07/2022. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18 10194 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF FRANK PHIlIP TAYlOR CASE NO. 22PR0081 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of FRANK PHILIP TAYLOR A PETITION for Probate has been filed by ERIN TAYLOR in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that ERIN TAYLOR 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: May 4, 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. Petitioner: ERIN TAYLOR 1946 Mountain Way Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 622-1727 3/28, 4/4, 4/11 10195 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0355 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DRYDIGGINS DESIGN, located at 2180 Fall Trail Ct, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): 1. Richard T Nesler, 2180 Fall Trail Ct, Placerville, CA 95667, 2. Anita L Nesler, 2180 Fall Trail Ct, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 03/23/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Richard Nesler RICHARD NESLER, 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 03/23/2022. 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) 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18 10196 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0354 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. PlACERVIllE ANTIQUES, 2. PlACERVIllE ANTIQUES & COllECTIBlES, located at 448 Main Street,

Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Beverly J Fraga, 3073 Edythe Ct., Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 03/01/1989 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Beverly J. Fraga BEVERLY J. FRAGA, 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 03/23/2022. 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) 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18 10197 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0353 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SEND ME, located at 2940 Dos Vistas Dr, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Daniel R Lance, 2940 Dos Vistas Dr, Shingle Springs, 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: 03/23/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Daniel Lance DANIEL LANCE 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 03/23/2022. 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) 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18 10198 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0349 The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: SCARYROOMSTUDIOS, located at 3339 Kimberly Road, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Brandon J Dominguez, 3339 Kimberly Road, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 02/29/2016 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Brandon Dominguez BRANDON DOMINGUEZ 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 03/23/2022. 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) 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18 10199

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Thu 3/31

Sat 4/02

Rotary Club of Winters Weekly Lunch

San Francisco CHOCOLATE SALON 2022

@ 11am / $25 The original and premier artisan chocolate festival on the West //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Coast takes place this Spring at Dan Hoyle: "Talk To Your the 14th Annual San Francisco In‐ People" ternational CHOCOLATE SALON @ 7pm / $17.50 San Francisco County Fair Build‐ The Marsh San Francisco Main‐ ing, 1199 9th Avenue, San Fran‐ Stage Theater, 1062 Valencia St., cisco. dnaci@aol.com San Francisco @ 12:15pm / $5-$20 Buckhorn, 2 Main Street, Winters

"How Black Mothers Say I Love You"

Saturday Apr 9th

Editor's Voice

@ 3pm / $12.50 Spark Arts, 4229 18th Street, San Francisco

The Unauthorized Rolling StonesTribute to Charlie Watts

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@ 8pm Downtown Theatre, 1035 Texas St, Fair�eld

Gaucho at Brenda's @ 5pm Brenda's French Soul Food, 652 Polk St, San Francisco

Once a popular, local area tribute band, Rudy Colombini’s Unau‐ thorized Rolling Stones now performs at performing arts centers and corporate events nationwide, with a multi-dimensional, battle of the sexes tour //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// through the classic rock years, highlighting not only Stones classics, but other leg‐ "Palace of Trash presents endary acts.

MTV2"

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Betty Buckley @ 7pm / $99 Feinstein's at the Nikko, 222 Ma‐ son Street, San Francisco

David Kalb Photography: "Portraits at The Paint Chip"

@ 4pm Apr 2nd - Apr 30th //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// David Kalb Photography: “Portraits at The Paint Chip”, will be on dis‐ Featured play all of April. To meet David in person, stop by The Paint Chip for an informal artist reception on Sat‐ urday, April 2, from 4-6. The Paint Chip, 217 F Street, Davis. david kalb414@gmail.com, 916-3005680

OASIS, 298 11th Street, San Fran‐ cisco

Brainstory At The Chapel.

Pasquale Esposito: "Il Tempo"

@ 7pm The Chapel, 777 Valencia St, San Francisco

San Francisco, California //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// @ 7:30pm / $32.50 The So�a, 2700 Capitol Ave, Sacramento

Immersive Frida Kahlo San Francisco @ 11am SVN West San Francisco, 10 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco

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Featured Ibram X. Kendi @ 7:30pm Jackson Hall - Mon‐ davi Center, One Shields Ave, Davis "Off the Shelf and on the Stage" @ 7:30pm / $14-$15 Campbell Theater, 636 Ward St, Martinez

@ 7:30pm / $30-$45 Blue Shield of California Theater at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 700 Howard St., San Francisco

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