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Signs they are a changing

New proposals tossed into the Central EDH mix

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Sel Richard Staff writer

Mountain Democrat photos by Krysten Kellum

Nooses are disappearing from city of Placerville street signs after the City Council voted to remove noose imagery from the city logo and city seal. First appearing on the city logo in the 1970s, the noose symbol to some represents the vigilante justice that in Gold Rush days gave Placerville its original name — Old Hangtown — while to others it perpetuates hate and racism. Tuesday morning most nooses on street signs downtown had been covered up with what appeared to be brown tape. City logos on parking signs and outside City Hall were yet to be changed. The council’s decision does not apply to business or property owners displaying a noose — such as the dummy hanging from the Hangman’s Tree building that is constructed over the site where in 1849 vigilantes hung men for their crimes.

After more than a year’s hiatus, the gateway to El Dorado Hills is back on the table. Parker Development’s second recirculated draft environmental impact report for the Central El Dorado Hills Specific Plan now includes updated traffic data and offers two new alternatives, one of which is an option for land use pursuant to current zoning, negating the need for an El Dorado County General Plan amendment. As part of a 45-day public review period ending on June 14, the county’s Planning Commission will hold a workshop on the proposal May 27, during which no formal action will be taken but the public is invited to participate. It will also be presented at tonight’s May 12 Area Planning Advisory Committee meeting. Historically, the most contentious portion of Parker’s proposal for approximately 1,000 residential units along El Dorado Hills Boulevard hinges on a county General Plan amendment to allow the defunct executive golf course zoning to be changed from recreational facilities-high intensity to residential. In 2015 more than 91% of El Dorado Hills voters were against a zoning change, but the measure was merely an advisory vote, not a binding piece of legislation. Four years later Parker Development presented a revised project, which has since seen three Planning Commission hearings, including one held at District Church in January 2020 when almost 500 residents turned out in protest. The Planning Commission’s final recommendation to the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors was then delayed due to coronavirus-induced shelterin-place orders as well as consideration of a new traffic evaluation metric, VMT or vehicle miles traveled. The zoning-consistent alternative proposes 510 detached single-family residential units at a density of less than 1-5 units/acre: 135 units on Serrano Westside north of Serrano Parkway and 375 units on Pedregal. An additional 144 attached multi-family residential units at a density of 14-24 units/ n

See Central EDH, page A6

Residents rally against Dollar General

Photos by Cecilia Clark

South county residents gathered on the corner of Fairplay and Mt. Aukum roads Saturday in protest of chain store Dollar General being built in Fairplay. The Dollar General proposed to go in at that very intersection does not need Planning Commission approval as the site is zoned commercial and the county has no design requirements in place that might protect the rural character of the area. Residents say the region, which is known for its wineries and scenic countryside, is not the right fit for a chain store.

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essentials obituaries Obituaries on this page are written and paid for by the families or funeral homes. They are edited minimally by the Mountain Democrat. To submit an obituary, call (530) 622-1255, e-mail obits@mtdemocrat.net, fax (530) 344-5092, or visit mtdemocrat.com under “Submission Forms” at the bottom of the website. Include contact information with all submissions.

Robert A. “Bob” Smart Jr.

Oct. 11, 1942 - March 23, 2021

Delden “Del” Monroe Haven

Oct. 12, 1930 - April 16, 2021

Delden “Del” Monroe Haven, longtime El Dorado County business pioneer and civic leader turned world traveler, died April 16, 2021 surrounded by loving family. He was 90. Mr. Haven established deep roots in El Dorado County, owning the first gas station in El Dorado Hills, helping found the El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce and serving on the El Dorado County Grand Jury. Born Oct. 12, 1930 to Oklahoma sharecroppers who made their way to California as part of the famed “Okie Migration,” Mr. Haven would serve his country during the post-Korean War period before settling in the foothills of northern California to raise a family, start a business and grow his community. With those tasks complete, he set off with his wife to see the world. An entrepreneur from his earliest days. Mr. Haven went from delivering the Sacramento Bee and raising rabbits for sale during World War II, to earning a bachelor’s degree in biology and economics from Valparaiso University. Cpl. Haven’s military service included a tour as company clerk for the 519th Military Police in Wonju, Korea. He married Lynn James Haven in 1953 and the couple was married for 68 years. Opportunity knocked in 1964 as the community of El Dorado Hills began to sprout along the two lanes which comprised Highway 50. Working at Union Oil Company at the time, Mr. Haven scraped together needed funds, quit his job with Union and leased the new service station in tiny El Dorado Hills. He would own and operate the 76 Station for the next 20 years, lighting and extinguishing the revolving “76 ball” for two decades, while participating in the remarkable evolution of the beautiful community. As El Dorado Hills grew, Mr. Haven joined fellow business owners to establish the El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce, which counted among their earliest victories getting national map companies to add El Dorado Hills to their publications. As president of the chamber, he worked with El Dorado Hills developers, testifying in a legal victory which prevented large and unsightly electrical transmission lines from being located at the newly established entry to El Dorado Hills, preserving the beautiful experience of driving into the community that continues today. With retirement nearing, the Havens sold the 76 Station and moved to Cameron Park, retaining a deep commitment to El Dorado Hills. Mr. Haven proved he was not quite ready to fully retire and for the next 13 years worked as a real estate agent and assistant manager for Cook & Cook Realtors. At age 67, Mr. Haven retired for a second time and set off with his wife to explore the globe. Their travels took them to the United Kingdom, and on an African safari to Kenya. With a hip replacement, he walked the Great Wall of China. Joining a mission trip with Light of the Hills Church in Cameron Park, the Havens traveled to Russia to teach English to high school students and two more mission trips to the small village of Kabimoi, Kenya followed. Their wanderlust also took them to adventures across the United States, exploring the back roads of New England, the bright lights of New York City and the tranquility of Mammoth Lake. Together, the Havens discovered a small town in northern Florida called Lynn Haven among other travel quests. Mr. Haven is survived by his wife, Lynn Haven; two brothers, Jack Herbert Haven and William (Bill) Haven; sister Jane Garmen; brother-in-law Jim Gibson; two sons Curt Haven (Marjorie) of Gold River and Brad Haven (Teri) of Merced; daughter Mickey Haven-Porter (Paul Porter) of Bodega Bay; nine grandchildren, Alicia Evangelista, Andrea Haven, Matthew Haven, Robyn Kopp, Derek Kopp, BJ Haven, Jed Haven, Sunshine Haven and Abraham Haven and eight great-grandchildren, Kaleb Evangelista, Elias Arthur, Joslynn Arthur, Davis Haven, Romy Haven, Winston Haven, Roman Haven, Callen Haven and Charlie Haven. A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 22 at Light of the Hills Lutheran Church in Cameron Park. A memorial fund has been established at Light of the Hills Scholarship Fund, 3100 Rodeo Road, Cameron Park, 95682.

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Born in Keene, New Hampshire; Robert received a master’s degree from the University of Idaho in forestry. He served our country in Fort Benning, Ga; where he met his wife CB Keene Smart. In 1970, his work took him to the San Bernadino National Forest in Santa Ana, Calif., overseeing fire control crews and dealing with gang activity in the forest. 1975 saw Robert take the district ranger position in Sawyer’s Bar, Calif., on the Klamath National Forest. Two years later, Bob took his dream job in the Eldorado National Forest, Placerville district as its district ranger. In the 1990s, Robert retired from the Forest Service and turned his attention toward improving the community. He got involved in the parks and recreation for Placerville and beyond. An avid health-nut and bicycle enthusiast, his passion led him to work on creating and maintaining Placerville bike trails so future generations would have a safe place to walk, exercise, or ride; including the trail spanning Weber Creek on Highway 50 that was named in his honor. He also served for FEMA working disaster relief efforts across the country. Robert will be remembered as a kind individual who wanted to make a difference in the world, leaving it better than when he found it. He is preceded in death by his parents Robert Sr. and Francis Smart of Calville, Wash.,; wife CB Smart of Fort Benning, Ga, and his brother Richard “Dick” Smart of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Robert is survived by his son Alan “AJ” of Chickasha, Okla.; his two grandchildren Brandon and Makenzie of Placerville; his sister-in-law Ann of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; and his brother Steven and sister-in-law Sandy of Chatteroy, Wash. Robert was a born-again Christian and will be well remembered by his family, his friends in the forest service, his friends and fellow bike enthusiasts at the bike club and by the city of Placerville itself. The Memorial Service will be held on May 20 at 1 p.m. at Green Valley Community Church, open to everyone.

Edward Theodore Bernhoft

Burn permits suspended Mountain Democrat staff Cal Fire suspended burn permits in El Dorado County Monday after the year so far has already seen firefighters across the state fight 1,788 wildfires that burned more than 13,604 acres. All residential outdoor burning of landscape debris such as branches and leaves is no longer allowed. To help prepare homes and property for fire season Cal Fire officials recommend residents clear all dead or dying vegetation that’s within 100 feet of all structures. They also urge homeowners to landscape using fire-resistant plants and nonflammable ground cover and to find alternative ways to dispose of landscape debris such as chipping or hauling it to a biomass or green waste facility. “We are experiencing drought conditions and extreme fire weather much earlier than usual for this time of year,” said Amador-El Dorado Unit Chief Mike Blankenheim. “The Amador-El Dorado Unit has reached the point where debris burning poses an unacceptable risk of starting a wildfire.” Alpine, Amador, eastern Sacramento and northeastern San Joaquin counties also have their burn permits suspended. Visit readyforwildfire.org for more information on creating defensible space and being prepared for wildfires.

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June 11, 1934 - April 30, 2021

Edward Theodore Bernhoft, 86, originally of Cavalier, N.D., passed away peacefully in Cameron Park, Calif., after a brief illness the morning of Friday, April 30 surrounded by his loving wife of 57 years, Eileen J Bernoft and his faithful canine pal, Dusty. Ed retired in California in 1998 after a 30 plus year career as a credit union examiner with the federal government and an independent credit union consultant. This career allowed him and his family to experience many parts of this beautiful country – from D.C. to San Francisco to Denver and back to California. The education that he received from the University of North Dakota at Grand Forks prepared him for a career he loved and excelled in and he remained a loyal supporter of his alma mater and his fraternity, Sigma Chi, for the rest of his life. Go Fighting Hawks! Ed was a firm believer in giving back to the community. He completed many good works through his involvement in Rotary Club and his church. He is particularly proud of the men’s mentoring program that he helped to establish between the Mill Valley United Methodist Church and San Quentin Prison. Many lives were positively touched by this program. Ed also loved to have a good time and had many friends with whom he enjoyed endless rounds of golf and bridge, cruises and road trips and a really great bottle of California wine. Ed was incredibly proud of his Icelandic heritage and North Dakotan roots and came back for August the Deuce celebrations whenever he could. His last wish was to come home and to be laid to rest with his brother, Orval Bernhoft; his parents, Olafur and Eygerdur Bernhoft and his maternal grandparents, the Middals. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Doris MacDonald, late of Los Angeles, Calif. He is survived by his wife, Eileen; daughter, Joyce Bernhoft; son, Edward S. Bernhoft; nieces, Cyd Wilson, Eli zabeth MacDonald, Cynthia Bayer and his nephews Orrin and Charles (Chuck) A. Bernhoft and many great nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 15 at 10:30 a.m. at the Askew Funeral Home, 209 Elizabeth St., Cavalier, N.D., to be followed by the internment at Andvari Cemetery in rural Cavalier, N.D. A brief reception will be held at the Cavalier Country Club following the internment. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the University of North Dakota.

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Light war burns bright at EDH’s Heritage Park Sel Richard Staff writer Currently under construction, Heritage Park continues to prove a thorn in neighboring communities as 50-foot stadium lights raise concerns for future light pollution and noise. Located off of Carson Crossing Drive in the midst of the over-55 active adult communities Heritage and Four Seasons, initial plans for the park included lighted tennis, pickleball and bocce ball courts. In March 2020, 160 residents submitted a petition to the El Dorado Hills Community Services District to request that park hours be modified to eliminate the need for lighting. Despite the district’s subsequent policy change to designate park hours from dawn to dusk with no evening lighted courts, stadium lights were erected earlier this year. At April’s Parks and Planning Committee meeting, Parks Superintendent Dan Williams presented a report outlining the reasons for the lights, as well as possible options for the board to consider, noting that the lights were originally planned to service competitive play on the courts, a stated goal in the district’s master plan. “This park was chosen to be able to provide that, not only for tennis but for the rising level of pickleball that is really popular in the district right now,” he stated. The report also indicated minimal light impact on homes bordering

the park due to both the height and design of the light structures. “There’s not a lot of ambient light and that comes from having the 50-foot-high poles. They basically reduce the amount of reflected light up off the ground and they contain the light within the playing surface.” Four options are offered in Williams’ report, including removal of current light poles, replacement of the poles with lower light poles, leaving poles unused or leaving poles up and using them as intended. The cost of removal is estimated at $30,000 while removal and replacement could incur an expense of approximately $225,000-$300,000. Several residents expressed frustration with seeing the lights installed after a dawn to dusk operation was promised by the district, although Parks and Planning Director Tauni Fessler explained that a commitment to removing the lights was never made. Resident Corde Wagner lives on the other side of a wall to the park and said he looks directly at five of the stadium lights. “The position to put this into an area that’s surrounded by senior citizens who like peace and quiet — it just doesn’t make sense,” he said. “We as part of the Heritage community, have no reason to even use this park,” offered Kathy Cunningham, who pointed out that her development already has tennis, pickleball and bocce ball courts but ■

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Biden’s tax plan could hit California hard

cosmic convergence of events in Washington and Sacramento last month demonstrated how strongly federal and state tax systems are interconnected. President Joe Biden, it was revealed, will ask Congress this week DAN WALTERS to nearly double taxes on capital gains of the highest-income taxpayers, on top of an increase in taxes on their ordinary incomes he had proposed earlier to pay for infrastructure improvements. California’s budget is extraordinarily dependent on those same taxpayers, with the top 1% — about 150,000 tax filers in a state of nearly 40 million — accounting for nearly 50% of the state’s income tax revenues. Much of those revenues from the state’s wealthiest residents come from their capital gains, which have increased sharply in recent years. Although the state is still coping with a severe recession from COVID-19 shutdowns, the taxable incomes of the state’s most affluent have continued to grow — in part from a surging stock market — and have generated a cornucopia of revenues. The state Department of Finance reported last week that during the first nine months of the 2020-21 fiscal year, revenues are running nearly $17 billion above the budget’s estimates, the vast majority from income taxes on affluent Californians. Revenue gains are so robust that the Legislature’s budget analyst, Gabe Petek, last week declared that some of the excess money may have to be returned to taxpayers under the “Gann limit,” a ballot measure passed by voters four decades ago. Moreover, Petek said, “Our analysis suggests the (Gann limit) will be an even more important factor in the state budget in the coming years” as revenues surge beyond the limit’s parameters. The connection between Biden’s tax proposals and California’s budget is how high-income taxpayers would react should his plans be enacted. Capital gains are largely discretionary. That is, profits in stocks and other investments only become taxable when they are sold and a sharp increase in federal taxes to 43.4% would encourage wealthy investors to hold them to avoid the new levies, which would also depress state revenues from those gains. California has the nation’s highest marginal income tax rate, 13.3%, which is one reason why the state’s revenues have continued to grow during the recession. Raising the top 37% federal tax rate on wages and other ordinary income to 39.6%, as Biden proposes, would push the combined marginal rate on high-income Californians to nearly 53%. That would increase the financial impetus for the wealthy to flee to states that have low or no income taxes, such as neighboring Nevada and Texas – especially since the last major federal tax overhaul four years ago limited the deduction for state and local taxes to $10,000. Governors of high-tax states such as California and New York have pleaded with Congress to repeal ■

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Letters to the Editor Who are we? EDITOR: ’ve noticed how people posting today feel the need to place others into a certain criteria. Going directly to hate-filled, angry insults and branding the person who gave their opinion as mindless and demanding that person be silenced. For the only purpose being the hope they silence the other person. Childish at best. I’ve never been a follower and have always tried to be my own best adviser throughout my life and I hate being labeled. I believe I’m fiscally conservative and socially liberal under the definition of “liberal” in the dictionary: willing to respect or accept behavior or opinions different from one’s own; open to new ideas. I’m not sure why many who post anonymously feel the need to insult others who they don’t agree with so. It doesn’t enhance their points of view if they actually have one. There is a pattern amongst the posters both sides of a subject today that I find annoying. Their screed is exactly the same. Neither cares to even acknowledge the other’s point of view. In which in my opinion is not very liberal at all. Sadly I fear that liberalism is dead. KEN STEERS Cameron Park

Dreadful monstrosity EDITOR: he Fair Play region attracts wine lovers from around the world. It is El Dorado County’s premier wine growing AVA, growing extraordinary, high-quality grapes and producing world-class wines. This region is one of Northern California’s favorite wine tasting destinations. In stark contrast to the residents’ efforts to maintain and enhance the area’s reputation as a first-class destination, a large chain store is being proposed at the wine region’s main entrance. A Dollar General — with its giant, neon-yellow marquis — will mar and degrade the entry to this stylish El Dorado County wine destination. To even consider placing this store at the gateway to our Fair Play wine area goes against everything our community has strived to achieve. Our tourism is thriving and placing a Dollar General at our gateway is not the message we want to project to

our visitors and denigrates everything we have tried to develop for three decades. The prized intersection at the heart of this dispute is located at the corner of E16 and Fairplay Road. Ironically, a local residents’ new endeavors are just one intersection down at the corner of E16 and Bucks Bar Road and are far different from Dollar General’s. More than half of this commercial lot was donated for development of the community’s fire and life support facility. Residents purchased two, 5,000-gallon tanks, helped plumb and install a public district fire hydrant, graded and installed a Life Flight helipad and dedicated a water well. Plans include a spacious gathering place with a soothing waterfall and fire pits, an upscale gourmet deli/market, tap house and an event center. Their commercial development will be a historic and beautiful addition to the Fair Play region. We moved here years ago to get away from it all. It’s shocking and heartbreaking to think our supervisors would even consider allowing something this hideous to be permitted. It is interesting to note that there are no Dollar General locations in Sonoma wine county or Napa wine county. No Dollar General in the Paso Robles wine country or the Monterey wine region. No Dollar General in the Santa Ynes or Santa Barbara wine areas. Fair Play wants Dollar General to play fair and listen to its message: “We’re not interested in a giant, neon-yellow marquis.” SCOT TELFER & SHARI FITZPATRICK Somerset

The big lie EDITOR:

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ax the rich,” proclaims Joe Biden Wait a minute. All taxes are ultimately paid by “the people” — all of us, everyone who works for a living. You can calculate your share and the shares of your spouse and each of your children by dividing $6 trillion (Biden’s first 100 days of spending) by 340 million — every man, woman and child of the United States of America. So each share of this debt is $17,647. A family of four (you, your spouse and two kids) owe $70,588. Of course that’s just since last Friday. Next month’s updates are sure to be just as “thrilling.” Caveat emptor. DOUG ROSCOE Shingle Springs

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s I write this planning and significant column in investments, EID has late April it developed a resilient has become water supply that will clear that California is help us weather dry again experiencing a periods. significantly dry water EID holds some of year. Photos and video the most senior water on the news and in rights in the state newspapers are showing through its federally alarming pictures of licensed hydroelectric Folsom Lake, which is Project 184 system. JIM ABERCROMBIE This system includes at levels not seen since the last drought. four high Sierra lakes What does this mean for the El (Silver, Caples, Echo and Aloha), as Dorado Irrigation District and its well as direct diversion rights from customers? EID is more fortunate the South Fork of the American River than some neighboring water in the town of Kyburz. These pristine, upper watershed supplies are woven agencies that, other than limited groundwater supplies, rely on Folsom together with water from EID’s Jenkinson Lake, Folsom Lake, Weber Lake or the lower American River Reservoir and historic irrigation as their sole source of water. While ditch rights as needed to round Folsom Lake is managed by the out a diverse portfolio of supplies U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, EID the district calls on when needed manages its own extensive portfolio to support its customers’ water of water rights and upstream storage demands. reservoirs, allowing it to bolster Jenkinson Lake at Sly Park available supplies for its customers Recreation Area in Pollock Pines is in these challenging times for Folsom the district’s primary drinking water Lake. reservoir and holds a two-year supply Through dedicated, long-term

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for our customers and community. EID operates its facilities — all of our storage reservoirs, delivery lines, treatment plants and more — as a single integrated system. This is economically and operationally efficient, allowing the district at times to convey water up to 45 miles within its raw and treated water transmission systems before ultimately delivering drinking water through our customers’ meters. And it means that we “are all in it together” regardless of where we live in the district’s service area. One such example of this integrated system is the Hazel Creek tunnel. Originally constructed in the 1980s to weather a drought, this facility has proved invaluable in times of extreme need, such as the last drought, and is once again in operation today delivering water from Project 184 to Jenkinson — all to maintain a good supply for our customers over the heat of summer. By maximizing storage in that reservoir, it allows us to be prepared for the dry year ahead. And it also positions us to meet carryover storage target levels should 2022 prove to be dry as well.

While we may be facing another stubborn dry spell, please know that EID staff have action plans for dry years and we are implementing them now. Does this mean there may be need for conservation ahead? Maybe so, but the status of the district’s water supplies does not warrant such a call at this time. We are asking our customers to continue to use water responsibly. If the state does mandate conservation on a regional or statewide basis, then we will continue to intently analyze the statewide water supply situation, continue to strategically manage our water supplies and monitor information coming from the State Water Resources Control Board, the state agency that imposes restrictions when conditions require it. While we have no restrictions at this time, it is important to do your part by continuing to use our precious water resources responsibly and efficiently year round, whether it’s a dry year or normal year. During the last drought the

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Continued from A4 through the heat of spring and into summer and dial back when Mother Nature does the irrigating for us. EID staff are busy planning to maximize supplies for our customers and the communities we serve. EID’s water management and drought action plans have been tried and tested during historic dry years. The investments we have made and continue to make have allowed EID to create a durable, resilient system and portfolio of water rights that will help keep our community safe, even during the most challenging years. Jim Abercrombie is general manager of the El Dorado Irrigation District.

governor made permanent some water waste restrictions that were initiated in 2015. These include restrictions against irrigating lawns in a way that causes runoff, using non-recirculated water in a fountain or other decorative water feature, watering within 48 hours of precipitation, hosing off sidewalks and driveways and washing automobiles with hoses that do not have a shut-off nozzle. Simply put: Don’t waste water. One easy way to ensure you are using water responsibly is to water your lawn and plants only when they need it. Go to EID’s website for information about how you can make adjustments to your outside irrigation system as we move

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For most high school athletes their junior and senior years are where they hit their stride and perform their best but for the class of 2021 there were no playoffs, no postseason. Despite that student-athletes left every ounce of energy they had out on the field and college recruiters noticed. Eight Ponderosa High School seniors signed their letters of intent to play at the college level during a letter-signing event April 27 where student-athletes were spread out across the school’s large gym in COVID-19 form. “This particular group of seniors has missed out on so much that nobody else has in the past,” said Ponderosa Athletic Director Davy Johnson. “This group has missed out on 75-80% of their senior year in normal settings and everything that goes with it whether it’s Friday night football games, dances, homecoming, all that stuff that you just think of as automatic,” Johnson added. “These guys didn’t get to experience that. I hope everything that’s gone on in the last year has not overshadowed everything they’ve done to get themselves here because they’ve done a lot and put in a lot of work.” Ryin Streeter will be running cross country up north in Oregon at George Fox University.

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Ponderosa senior Natalie Norwood signs to continue competing in track and field while furthering her education at Sacramento City College. Streeter was on the varsity cross country team all four years of high school. In her first three years she qualified for the postseason. While there wasn’t a section championship to qualify her senior year, she saved her best for last and set a seasonbest time of 21:35 in the 5k at the El Dorado County Championships March 13. Natalie Norwood will compete in track and field at Sacramento City College. Norwood has been a member of the track team since her freshman year. In the final 800 run of her high school career Norwood ran her best time in nearly two years. Tegan Oas will continue her career as a student-athlete by playing softball and studying at Concordia University Chicago. Oas has been on varsity since her sophomore season and has a .283 average. She helped the Bruins

get off to a 7-1 start as a junior, hitting .368 before the season came to an abrupt halt. Joshua Callaway will play football at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Callaway played every position asked of him on the gridiron. With the team down its starting quarterback and tailback against Lincoln, he not only got into the endzone as a receiver but on the ground as well. He had eight touchdowns in his fivegame senior season. Cameron Orr will take his baseball talent to Cosumnes River College. Orr is hitting .388 for the Bruins, who are 13-4. Orr has been on varsity since his sophomore year when Ponderosa won the section championship. In the section semifinal Orr went 3-4. Alyssa Fong will continue her soccer n

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acre is planned on Pedregal, with 173 acres dedicated to open space and parkland. Residential development on the Pedregal planning area would total 375 units, compared to the previous 37 units. This increases open space and parkland by 43 acres over the original proposal but would not include the 11-acre civic-limited/commercial parcel across from the Station 84 Fire Station on Wilson Boulevard. Originally proposed for a senior and community center, 5 acres would instead be set aside for a church. APAC Chair John Davey pointed out that the zoning-consistent alternative results in a much denser Pedregal area and does not include villages C and D, known as asbestos ridge. “Those would be back on the table to be developed,” he said, adding that park space would be reduced from a 15-acre community park to a 7-acre private park. Under this alternative, the former executive golf course would remain under its current zoning of recreational facility/high intensity and could include operations such as a tennis and aquatics facility, dayuse and night-use sporting fields, an amusement complex, indoor or outdoor entertainment facilities, hotels and general merchandise sales or other recreational uses that involve large structures and parking lots. Some of these options would require a conditional use permit, a process left up to the discretion of the Board of Supervisors for site-specific review. District 1 Supervisor John Hidahl cautioned that a specific plan

is more of a regional planning document and offers more leeway than a development agreement. “The message they’re sending is, if they go this route, they basically have project approvals with the exception of conditional use permit requirements for the zoning consistent application,” he said at his Community Council meeting last week. The other alternative proposes a senior residential facility with 37 detached single-family residential units at a density of 1-5 units/acre on Pedregal, 226 single-family residential units at a density of 8-14 units/acre on Serrano Westside and 300 multifamily residential units at a density of 14-24 units/acre in both planning areas. The former executive golf course would be developed as a senior living facility with 1,000 independent living dwelling units and 200 assisted living dwelling units. This alternative would include the 11 acres of civic-limited/ commercial land use. Neither option includes the pedestrian overpass at Highway 50, a connection from Silva Valley Parkway to Park Drive nor previously proposed trails and bike paths. “We’re not going to get detail out of a specific plan proposal because they want to maintain flexibility,” said Hidahl. “That’s the advantage of a specific plan. They get an extension on how long the plan stays active and they can provide incremental updates and final maps as they want to develop it.” He reiterated the continued option of the “no project” alternative.

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May 12 UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County presents Heat Illness Prevention/Environmental Hazards in Your Garden with Master Gardener C. Mankins, 9-10:30 a.m. Prevention is key to avoiding heat related illnesses and potential injuries and illnesses associated with environmental hazards, such as rattlesnakes, poisonous plants, skin cancer, insect bites, etc. Join Mankins to learn tips on preventing illnesses and injuries in your garden. Registration is required for this free, virtual class. Visit ucanr.edu/survey/survey. cfm?surveynumber=33722.

May 13 The Cameron Park Community Services District hosts a drive-thru Senior Resource Fair in the Cameron Park Community Center parking lot, 2502 Country Club Drive, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Pick up free information on recreation, county resources, fall prevention, housing and more.

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Jayce Kaldunski delivers a rousing performance as the rest of the cast watches during a rehearsal of “Theory of Relativity,” opening May 13.

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aking a musical look at how all lives are interconnected, El Dorado High School’s Studio 81 presents “Theory of Relativity” from Drama Desk Award nominees Neil Bertram (music and lyrics) and Brian Hill (book). The show runs May 13-15 and May 20-22 at 8 p.m. in the Carl Borelli Amphitheater at the Placerville high school. Musical Theatre International notes of the play, “This moving and unconventional song cycle bursts with originality as it examines the interconnectedness of us all through life’s shared experiences — from the hilarious to the heartbreaking.” Senior Catie Gray, who plays Julie and plans to pursue musical theater and music when she graduates in the fall, mused on the theme. “We all have very different stories going on and it doesn’t seem like any of it really has any correlation,” she said. The musical features a collection of seemingly unrelated songs, scenes and monologues that ultimately come together. Tenley Gomes, who plays Amy, a senior heading off to the University of Oklahoma after graduation to study professional writing and theater, said the point of the musical is the seemingly disparate nature of people’s lives and how they truly connect. “In the end, we bring it all together,” she said. “We remind you of how all the characters are interconnected.”

Tenley Gomes strikes a pose during rehearsal at the Carl Borelli Amphitheater at El Dorado High School in Placerville. “Theory of Relativity” will run two consecutive weeks, Thursday through Saturday. This is El Dorado High School’s first production since the COVID-19 pandemic hit last year and preparing for the musical has had its challenges. “Having to wear mask and sing is different,” said Noah Maitland, a senior who plays Anthony/Mike/Ricky and also plans to pursue theater as an undergraduate. “But it’s worth it; it’s not like any other musical.” Director Paul Tomei said bringing “Theory of Relativity” into the amphitheater has been worth the effort

after so much time in lockdown. “It’s been a rough year for everyone,” said Tomei. “Students, more than ever, need an outlet. “It’s been a beautiful process seeing this cast grow together,” he added. “This cast is very special and have made this process a pure joy. I’m so grateful to be sharing our art with the community, finally.” Tickets for “Theory of Relativity” are $10 for students and $12 for adults and can be purchased on the Studio 81 website: studio81arts.com/tickets.

UC Davis presents Dive Into Cello Suites at 12:05 p.m. Susan Lamb Cook, a lecturer in the music department, will perform three of Johann Sebastian Bach’s cello suites. Watch and listen at youtube.com/ watch?v=JhW0HICBxb.

May 14 The Tahoe Chamber hosts a 2021 Tahoe Works Virtual Job Fair, sponsored by El Dorado County and ADVANCE, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Attendees can apply directly for jobs, set up interviews and live video chat with employers from in and beyond the Tahoe Basin. With more than 20 businesses offering full-time, part-time and seasonal positions, the n

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“Theory of Everything” includes dance numbers, monologues and scenes that ultimately tie all the characters together. Above left, cast members show off their moves. Above right, Aubrey Bonham delivers her lines.

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ja Brunet, co-vice president of the El Dorado High School Key Club, was honored with the Placerville Kiwanis Student Service Leader of the Month award for April. Aja is a sophomore and has served in the Key Club for two years. During the Zoom presentation, she excitedly received the award with her dad by her side. “I just want to say thank you,” she said. “I love Kiwanis and the opportunities that you make possible for our club and members like me.” Dina Gentry, Placerville Kiwanis president and award committee member, explained, “Aja is a shining example of what is possible when our young, servant leaders are empowered by good people — good people such as Sophie Cabrera, the EDHS Key Club adviser

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Children’s book packs a positive message Jana Rossi Staff writer

hird-grade students at Latrobe Elementary had a delightful surprise in late April when author Caitlyn Wallinger stopped by their classroom to read her new children’s book, “Mother Mule.” Other classes and guests were also able to see and listen to Wallinger live via Zoom, including Placerville Preschoolers, a place the author holds close to her heart, having attended preschool there herself. Wallinger grew up in El Dorado County and is a graduate of Union Mine High School. The basis of her story is her own family of four: Daddy Mule, Mother Mule, Brother Mule and Baby Mule. It was a nickname her husband used to fondly call her that gave her the idea for her book. She earned the title of a pack mule because of all the items she carried around with her as a mom of two boys — something most parents can relate to. After her reading the third-graders were able to ask Wallinger questions, during which she revealed she hopes to add a few more books to her collection. The students were given a coloring page and a magic marble, a reference to the magic rock in her story. Wallinger also reiterated to the class the message from her book, “Helping others spreads magic. Always be helpers.” “Mother Mule” is available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle.

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Latrobe School District names new leader Dina Gentry EDC Office of Education The Latrobe School District announces that David Scroggins will become the district’s new superintendent/principal on July 1. He will replace Natalie Miller, current superintendent/principal, who is retiring at the end of this school year. “Latrobe has an amazing reputation for meeting the needs of students and families and I feel truly honored to be chosen to serve alongside such a fine team of dedicated educators, committed support staff and devoted families,” Scroggins said after accepting the position. “Latrobe is a wonderful, close-knit community and I consider myself extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to get to know and to serve the children of Miller’s Hill and Latrobe Elementary.” Scroggins brings with him a broad

DAVE SCROGGINS range of experience from the Rescue Union School District. He began his career with RUSD as a teacher and taught at both Green Valley

Elementary School and Pleasant Grove Middle School. Scroggins also has experience as an administrator serving as assistant principal at Green Valley and Pleasant Grove and principal of Pleasant Grove before moving into a district level position as director of curriculum and instruction. He is currently the assistant superintendent with responsibilities in the areas of human resources, technology and assessment and curriculum. El Dorado County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ed Manansala said, “Mr. Scroggins is an exceptional leader. The students, families and educators of Latrobe School District will benefit significantly by his authentic care, educational expertise and professionalism. I am filled with gratitude and excitement to see Mr. Scroggins transition into the superintendent role.”

In the announcement to her schools, Superintendent Miller noted, “I have worked with Dave for over 10 years. Dave is the perfect fit for Latrobe. The staff is excited to begin working with him and I know that they will benefit from his knowledge, experience, enthusiasm and genuine love for education. Dave is passionate about working with kids and teachers.” “Mr. David Scroggins is the consummate educator, leader and person,” added RUSD Superintendent Cheryl Olson. “He changes lives, ensures success and inspires others to go above and beyond. Students and adults are better people for being blessed to work with him and know him.” Scroggins lives in Shingle Springs with his wife and two children. For more information regarding the Latrobe School District visit latrobe. k12.ca.us.

Carly Turnboo Shipman scholarship recipients announced News release Each year the family of Carly Turnboo Shipman awards a scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to an El Dorado High School senior in memory of its namesake. Carly grew up in Placerville and attended El Dorado High School graduating as ASB president in 2010. She committed suicide in 2017 and the scholarship is focused on overcoming mental health stigma and seeking help in times of distress. Interested students submit an essay explaining how mental health issues have affected them (or a close family member) and how they have worked to overcome them.

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The scholarship fund has grown and now receives donations from across the country due to social media acknowledgment. When a donation is received Kimmy White, Carly’s mother, sends a thank you letter with a packet of sunflower seeds to plant in honor of Carly and her love of sunflowers. Commemorative sunflowers are planted in several places locally and in Elk Grove, Riverside, Idaho, Oklahoma, Arkansas, North Carolina and Michigan, according to White. Carly’s scholarship fund can be found at El Dorado Savings Bank under Carly Turnboo Shipman Memorial Scholarship Fund. This year, due to overwhelming response to the

fund, three prizes have been awarded. The first went to Gabriel Aguilar, who received $1,000 and the others went to siblings Madeline and Ava Dufour, who split the award and received $500 each. Each of these students wrote winning essays on the nature of overcoming grief due to tragic loss. The awards ceremony took place May 5 at El Dorado High School. White presented the awards and shared Carly’s story. If you or someone you know is battling mental distress there are resources available. Contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-2738255 (talk) or the Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741-741.

come first served. For more information and vendor guide visit pollockpines-caminorotary.org. The Flea Market is sponsored by the Pollock Pines-Camino Rotary Club.

Zin event will take place 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Limited tickets are available for purchase. Tickets are $55 per person and designated driver tickets are $15. During the event, guests will visit four wineries of choice and enjoy wines perfectly paired with unique small food bites. For more event details and individual winery event descriptions visit StartonSteiner.com/Events.

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Tahoe Works Job Fair offers an opportunity for job seekers to find employment in the hospitality, service and retail industries. Attendees can register and upload their profiles in advance at tahoeworksjobfair.easyvirtualfair.com/prefair. During the event, job seekers log on and learn about businesses in the Tahoe region and interact with them live. UC Davis presents a webinar with renowned artists Wayne Thiebaud and Lois Dodd at 4 p.m. The featured speakers will take part in an online conversation with Karen Wilkin, an art historian, curator and critic, about their long, productive careers and teaching. Thiebaud is 100 and Dodd is 94; both are still making art. Register online at ucdavis.zoom.us/webinar/register/ WN_cGBrYHi5RNOiqVCxZWisXw.

May 15 The Pollock Pines Flea Market’s 21st season is open. Located in the El Dorado Saving parking lot in Pollock Pines, the flea market runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. the third Saturday each month ending in October. Vendors may arrive at 6 a.m.; no reservations, first

Master Gardeners of El Dorado County presents Oaks in El Dorado County, 9-10:30 a.m. Join Master Gardener Deborah Nicolls to learn about the different oak species in the county, their function in our native environment, the problems they are prone to and how to care for them. Registration is required for this free, virtual class. Visit ucanr.edu/survey/survey. cfm?surveynumber=33723. Master Gardeners of El Dorado County presents Kids Class: Plant a Pizza, 9-11 a.m. at the Sherwood Demonstration Garden, 6699 Campus Drive in Placerville. This free class is designed for kids 4-10 years old. Master Gardeners will teach how to make herb seed balls using clay, water and seeds. This is a make and take event and students will leave with recipes and a garden journal to monitor their herbs all summer. Register at ucanr.edu/ survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=33752. The wineries of Steiner Road announce the 2021 Spring into

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Employment CAREGIVER Sunshine Manor in Placerville. PM shifts 3:00 pm -11:00 pm, and night shifts 11:00 pm to 7:00 am, including weekends. Must pass caregiver background check and TB within 6 months. Please call 530-622-3940 LCAP Aide Mother Lode USD (Placerville, CA) Is hiring a LCAP Instructional Aide 8:55 am – 12:10 pm/183 work days $15.67 - $19.53 hrly. on clasif. salary range Complete job description & app @ www.edjoin.org Questions, contact Joni Campos 530-622-6464 x 415 Deadline: 5/13/21 REPORTER WANTED The Mountain Democrat seeks a general assignment reporter. Assignments will range from news coverage to features. Must have interviewing skills and photography experience and be able to meet deadlines. Knowledge of AP Style and Adobe Photoshop is a plus. Some evening and weekend work is required. Email resume, writing and photography samples to Krysten Kellum at kkellum@mtdemocrat.net. Looking for one good dependable window washer, part time or full time training available Call David (530) 363-8999

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California Stage, 1723 25th St. in Sacramento, hosts outdoor concerts this spring and summer in the courtyard, 8-10 p.m.: Henry Robinett (May 15), Shelli Burns (May 22), Fenix Drum & Dancer (May 29), Proxy Moon (June 19), Jessica Malone (July 3), Lisa Fenix Dance (Aug. 21), James Israel (Sept. 4) and Joe Leb (Sept. 18). For tickets and more information visit calstage.org.

May 16 Red Poets offers a private paella luncheon with the winemakers. The luncheons are held on Sundays, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., for groups of eight. Social distancing will be practiced while guests enjoy a delicious lunch along with a glass of wine in a private location in Camino with a beautiful view of the American River Canyon. Call (530) 405-3639 or email skyhawklane@sbcglobal. net.

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desire to serve her community.” “Aja has participated in all Key Club service events including volunteering at the Markham Food Pantry, writing cards to thank health care workers, a firewood fundraiser benefiting an adopted family at Christmas and chairing the Leprechaun card fundraiser to benefit a nutritious snacks for health care worker’s project,” she continued. “Aja has participated in every meeting, even calling

in to meetings when she was on vacations with her family. Aja is a member of the 4yr Natural Resources Program at EDHS, a member of the ski team and takes college-level computer coding classes. She has been elected to serve as co-vice president next year.” For more information about Placerville Kiwanis and how a student can join a Key Club call Gentry at (530) 457-7597 or visit placervillekiwanis.org.

Public Notices  PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Sponsored by The El Dorado County Community Action Council TOPIC OF HEARING Review of the Draft 2022/2023 Community Action Plan The Community Action Plan (CAP) serves as a two (2) year roadmap demonstrating how Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) eligible entities plan to deliver CSBG services. The CAP identifies and assesses poverty related needs and resources in the community and establishes a detailed plan, goals and priorities for delivering those services to individuals and families most affected by poverty Hearing Date: Wednesday, May 26, 2021 Time: 10:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Location: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting will be held via ZOOM Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/97336887 024?pwd=UExDV1I6Zms0eUpUbVpiMEh6RU9hZz09 Meeting ID: 973 3688 7024 Passcode: 812732 Dial by your location 1 (669) 900 6833 Meeting ID: 973 3688 7024 Passcode: 812732 PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE INCORPORATED INTO THE PLANNING DOCUMENT Written comments may be submitted to: CAP 2022/2023 Attention: Star Walker 937 Spring Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Comment Period is 5/3/21 – 5/26/21 To request a copy of the draft Community Action Plan or for general questions, please contact Star Walker at (530) 621-6255 or star. walker@edcgov.us 5/12, 5/19 8876 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0425 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MOTL MD, located at 4359 Town Center Blvd, Ste 217, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 3450 Palmer Drive St 4-322, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Convergent Brain Diagnostics, 4359 Town Center Blvd, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Maryjo Brooks Motl MARYJO BROOKS MOTL, VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY 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 04/09/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12 8901 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0412 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. GLORY VIEW FLOWER FARM, 2. GLORY VIEW FLOWERS, located at 2071 Royal View Drive, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): 1. Calle R Williams, 2071 Royal View Drive, Placerville, CA 95667, 2. Steve R Williams, 2071 Royal View Drive, 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: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Steve Williams STEVE WILLIAMS 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 04/06/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS

SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12 8902 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0442 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SUNDANCE FARMS, located at 2130 Tegra Road, Cool, CA 95614/Mailing Address: PO Box 219, Garden Valley, CA 95633 Registered owner(s): Marilyn M Mainwaring, 2130 Tegra Road, Cool, CA 95614 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/15/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Marilyn Mainwaring MARILYN MAINWARING, 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 04/15/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12 8903 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0453 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PLATINUM BEAUTY SALON, located at 6421 Mother Lode Dr, Placerville, CA 95667/ Mailing Address: 1444 Panorama Ct, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Gabriella T Dennis, 1444 Panorama 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: 04/16/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Gabriella Dennis GABRIELLA DENNIS, 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 04/16/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12 8904 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0404 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ALPINE K PHOTOGRAPHY, located at 4521 Wandering Way, Camino, CA 95709 Registered owner(s): Kayla Silva, 4521 Wandering Way, Camino, CA 95709 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/30/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kayla Silva KAYLA SILVA I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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(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 04/05/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12 8905 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0456 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SO ORGANIZED, located at 4261 Rimini Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Susan G Mann, 4261 Rimini Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Susan Mann SUSAN MANN, 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 04/16/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12 8906 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0346 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. PRO COACH TEAM, 2. GOKWONE, located at 3970 Park Dr Ste 220, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: PO Box 4559, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): BMD Realty Inc, 3097 Park Drive Ste 220, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Beverly Steiner BEVERLY STEINER, 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 03/23/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12 8907

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0478 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TERRI CICCHETTI GROUP, located at 4210 Mepham Court, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): US Dream Homes LLC, 4210 Mepham Court, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: NV The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/21/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Terri Cicchetti TERRI CICCHETTI, MANAGER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 04/22/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19 8925 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0437 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AERO IMAGERY DYNAMICS, located at 4000 Garnet Rd, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registered owner(s): 1. Travis R Krohn, 4000 Garnet Rd, Pollock Pines, CA 95726, 2. Sarah J Krohn, 4000 Garnet Rd, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/05/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ ________ TRAVIS KROHN, 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 04/14/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19 8926 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF PHILIP VANDER DUSSEN CASE NO. PP20210085 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of PHILIP VANDER DUSSEN A PETITION for Probate has been filed by MIKE VANDER DUSSEN in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that MIKE VANDER DUSSEN 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: June 16, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: MIKE VANDER DUSSEN 5275 Johnson Lane Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 306-8771 4/28, 5/5, 5/12 8928 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF GUY R. PEARSON CASE NO. PP20210041 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of GUY R. PEARSON A PETITION for Probate has been filed by BRETT PEARSON in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that BRETT PEARSON 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 26, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: CLARA YANG Law Office of Clara Yang 2810 Coloma St., Ste. A Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 621-3624 4/28, 5/5, 5/12 8932 COUNTY OF EL DORADO, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the County of El Dorado, State of California, that sealed bids for Work in accordance with the Project Plans (Plans) and Contract Documents for 2021 VARIOUS WEST SLOPE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECTS, CONTRACT No. 5513, will be received by the County of El Dorado, Department of Transportation through Quest Construction Data Network (Quest), until MAY 27, 2021 at 2:00 PM, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read by the Department of Transportation. The bid opening will be held virtually through Zoom. The virtual meeting can be accessed via the following: https://zoom. us/j/99082887835 / Meeting ID: 990 8288 7835 / (669) 900 9128 (San Jose) / (346) 248 7799 US (Houston) / (253) 215 8782 US (Tacoma). No Bid may be withdrawn after the time established for receiving bids or before the award and execution of the Contract, unless the award is delayed for a period exceeding sixty (60) calendar days. Bids must be executed in accordance with the instructions given and forms provided in the Contract Documents

furnished by the County of El Dorado Department of Transportation through Quest Construction Data Network (Quest). The Proposal including the Form 590, Payee Data Form, Bidder’s Security, and any other required documents shall be submitted through Quest. The Project is located in the Placerville, Cameron Park, and Pollock Pines area of El Dorado County. The Work to be done is shown in Exhibits A, B, C, and D and generally consists of, but is not limited to the removal and replacement of hot mix asphalt roadway sections, raising and lowering of iron and construction of ADA compliant curb ramps. Other items or details not mentioned above, that are required by the Contract Documents must be performed, constructed, or installed. - The Contract time is FORTY (40) WORKING DAYS. For bonding purposes the anticipated Project cost is less than $900,000. - A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for this Project on May 18, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at the County of El Dorado Department of Transportation, 2441 Headington Road, Placerville, CA. Requirements for masks and social distancing will be enforced. Attendance at the pre-bid meeting is not mandatory. - This Project is being formally bid in accordance with Public Contract Code 22032 and County of El Dorado Ordinance Code section 3.14.040. The Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, may be viewed and/or downloaded from the Quest website at http://www.questcdn. com. Interested parties may also access the Quest website by clicking on the link next to the Project Name or entering the Quest Project #7723290 on the Department of Transportation’s website at http:// www.edcgov.us/Government/DOT/ pages/BidsHome.aspx. Interested parties may view the Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, through the Department of Transportations’ website at no charge. The digital Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, may be downloaded for $30.00 by inputting the Quest Project #7723290 on the websites’ Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at (952) 233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership, registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. To access the electronic bid form, download the project/request documents and click the online bidding button at the top of the advertisement screen. To be included on the planholders list, receive notification of addenda, and to be eligible to bid interested parties must pay for and download the Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, from Quest. Those downloading the Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, assume responsibility and risk for completeness of the downloaded Contract Documents. The Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, may be examined in person at the Department of Transportation’s office at 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville CA. However, the Department of Transportation will no longer sell paper copies of the Contract Documents. CONTRACTORS LICENSE CLASSIFICATION: Bidders must be properly licensed to perform the Work pursuant to the Contractors’ State License Law (Business and Professions Code Section 7000 et seq.) and must possess a CLASS A license or equivalent combination of Classes required by the categories and type of Work included in the Contract Documents and Plans at the time the Contract is awarded, and must maintain a valid license through completion and acceptance of the Work, including the guarantee and acceptance period. Failure of the successful Bidder to obtain proper adequate licensing will constitute a failure to execute the Contract and will result in the forfeiture of the Bidder’s security. CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION: No contractor or subcontractor may bid on any public works project, be listed in a bid proposal for any public works project, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) PARTICIPATION: The County of El Dorado affirms that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation. P R E VA I L I N G WAGE REQUIREMENTS: In accordance with the provisions of California Labor Code Sections 1770 et seq., including but not limited to Sections 1773, 1773.1, 1773.2, 1773.6, and 1773.7, the general prevailing rate of wages in the county in which the Work is to be done has been determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations. Interested parties can obtain the current wage information by submitting their requests to the Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Statistics and Research, PO Box 420603, San Francisco CA 94142-0603, Telephone (415) 703-4708 or by referring to the website at http://www.dir.ca.gov/ OPRL/PWD. The rates at the time of the bid advertisement date of a project will remain in effect for the life of the project in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, as modified and effective January 27, 1997. Copies of the general prevailing rate of wages in the county in which the Work is to be done are also on file at the Department of Transportation’s principal office, and are available upon request. In accordance with the provisions of Labor Code Section 1810, eight (8) hours of labor constitutes a legal Legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  day’s work upon all work done hereunder, and Contractor and any subcontractor employed under the Contract must conform to and be bound by the provisions of Labor Code Sections 1810 through 1815. This project is subject to the requirements of Title 8, Chapter 8, Subchapter 4.5 of the California Code of Regulations including the obligation to furnish certified payroll records directly to the Compliance Monitoring Unit under the Labor Commissioner within the Department of Industrial Relations Division of Labor Standards Enforcement in accordance with Section 16461. AWARD OF CONTRACT: As a condition of award, the successful Bidder will be required to submit bonds and evidence of insurance prior to execution of the Agreement by the County. Failure to meet this requirement constitutes abandonment of the Bid by the Bidder and forfeiture of the Bidder’s security. Award will then be made to the next lowest, responsive, responsible Bidder. RETAINAGE FROM PAYMENTS: The Contractor may elect to receive one hundred percent (100%) of payments due under the Contract from time to time, without retention of any portion of the payment by the County, by depositing securities of equivalent value with the County in accordance with the provisions of Section 22300 of the Public Contract Code. Securities eligible for deposit hereunder are be limited to those listed in Section 16430 of the Government Code, or bank or savings and loan certificates of deposit. Reference the Contract Documents package, which includes the Notice to Bidders, Plans, Specifications, Draft Agreement and Proposal for contractual requirements not listed in this “Notice to Contractors” newspaper advertisement. 5/3, 5/5, 5/7, 5/10, 5/12, 5/14 8950 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0506 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HANGTOWN PEST CONTROL, located at 9767 Business Park Drive Ste J, Sacramento, CA 95827 Registered owner(s): PROSERV PEST MANAGEMENT, 9767 Business Park Drive Ste J, Sacramento, CA 95827 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: 04/27/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Daniel Fiedler DANIEL FIEDLER, CEO I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 04/28/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 8955 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0505 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE GRAZING GROUSE, located at 398 Main St., Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Kerry L Dolan, 398 Main St, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/26/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kerry Dolan KERRY DOLAN, 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 04/28/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 8956 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PC 20210206 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Roger Dale Griggs Jr filed a petition with this court for a

decree changing names as follows: Present name: ROGER DALE GRIGGS JR Proposed name: ROGER DALE PERILLO 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: JUNE 18, 2021, 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 APRIL 23, 2021. /s/ Stephen L. Mock STEPHEN L. MOCK, Judge of the Superior Court 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26 8957 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ALFRED EGGER CASE NO. PP2021-0073 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ALFRED EGGER A PETITION for Probate has been filed by SUZANNE EGGER in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that SUZANNE EGGER 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 26, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: SUZANNE EGGER 2910 Coloma Street Placerville, CA 95667 (916) 307-0011 5/5, 5/12, 5/19 8958 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JUNE RILEY COMBELLACK CASE NO. PP20210079 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JUNE RILEY COMBELLACK A PETITION for Probate has been filed by JANET RILEY BUCHANAN in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that JANET RILEY BUCHANAN 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: June 30, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the

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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: JANET RILEY BUCHANAN 2680 Westwood Drive Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 417-2070 5/5, 5/12, 5/19 8959 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE(S) (UCC 6101 ET SEQ. AND B & P 24073 ET SEQ.) Escrow No.: 5102-6513865 Notice is hereby given that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license(s) is about to be made. The names and addresses of the Seller/Licensee are: A.A.G.P., Inc., a California Corporation, 9920 Cortino Way, Elk Grove, CA 95757 The business is known as: Riverside Mini Mart. The names and addresses of the Buyer/Transferee are Greenwich Energy Inc., a California Corportion, 18174 Mallard Street, Woodland, CA 95695 As listed by Seller/Licensee, all other business names and addresses used by Seller/Licensee within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer/Transferee are: (if “none”, so state) Name: none Address: none The assets to be sold are described in general as: ABC License and are located at 7215 State Highway 49, Lotus, California 95651. The kind of license(s) to be transferred is(are): Type 20 Off Sale, now issued for the premises located at 7215 State Highway 49, Lotus, California 95651. The anticipated date of the sale/ transfer is May 24th, 2021, at the office of First American Title Company, 415 Century Park Drive, Yuba City, CA 95991. This bulk sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the California Commercial Code. ALL CLAIMS TO BE SENT C/O First American Title Company, 5102-6513865, 415 Century Park Drive, Yuba City, CA 95991. The last date for filing claims shall be May 21st, 2021. The amount of the purchase price or consideration in connection with the transfer of the license and business, including the estimated inventory, is the sum of $1,550.000.00, which consists of the following: Description Amount Cash $350,000.00 Checks $ Promissory Notes $1,200,000.00 Tangible and/or intangible property $ It has been agreed between the Seller/Licensee and the Intended Buyer/Transferee, as required by Section 24073 of the Business and Professions Code, that the consideration for the transfer of the business and license(s) is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Dated: April 16, 2021 SELLER/LICENSEE A.A.G.P., Inc, a California corporation By: Aklesh Singh Name: Aklesh Singh Title: President BUYER/TRANSFEREE Greenwich Energy Inc, a California corporation By: Rajesh Mahindroo Name: Rajesh Mahindroo Title: President 5/14 8960 NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Pursuant to the California Self-Service Self-Storage Facility Act (Beg. at 21700 of B&P code), Ray’s Stor-All, located at 5714 Pleasant Valley Road, El Dorado, CA 95623, will hold a PUBLIC Auction as outlined below: Items to be sold: Furniture, appliances, tools, household items. Unit: Tenant: 00171 Brenda Darms 259 Stephanie Vasquez 160 Rhonda Marden 237 Rob Miller 258 Wendy Adams “RTMobile Weld” 70 Deb Polhemus 169 Laura Cummings 244 Michael Foster 240 Jeremy McCormack 207 Brad Gardner 108 Barbara Collins 72 Kelly Krohn 60 Zenaida Lovaton 275 Priscilla Rojas LIEN SALE WILL BE HELD: Date: Saturday, May 15, 2021 Time: 10:00 A.M. Successful bidders must present a valid ID (CDL. etc.), be prepared to pay CASH for goods, and (possibly) provide a REFUNDABLE cash cleaning deposit. 5/5, 5/12 8963

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0496 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE WILD PEA, located at 464 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Michelle K Ryan, 8243 Caribbean Way, Sacramento, CA 95826 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/14/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Michelle Ryan MICHELLE RYAN, 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 04/27/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913

OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2 8966 SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NO. (NUMERO DEL CASO) S-CV-0045814 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): MOHAMMED S. BARANDEH, an individual, RICHARD SALAHPOUR, an individual, and DOES 1 - 10, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLANTIFF; (LO ESTÁ DEMANDADO EL DEMANDANTE) DONALD EDWIN GISH, JR. and BETTY JO GISH as Trustees of the 2008 Gish Family Trust NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. !AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin eschuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO después de que Ie entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una lIamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que Ie quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que Ie de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte Ie podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que lIame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede lIamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las coutas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un case de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pudea desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): PLACER COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 10820 Justice Center Drive Roseville, CA 95661-9076 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): GREGORY W. KOONCE, ESQ. 163191 FRANK LAW GROUP, P.C. 1517 Lincoln Way Auburn, CA 95603 (530) 887-8585 DATE (Fecha): 11-04-2020 Clerk (Secretario), by /s/ M. Anderson, Deputy (Adjunto) 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2 8979 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0534 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FOOTHILL PLUMBING & DESIGN, located at 3466 Sylvan Ln., Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Dean Ercolini, 3466 Sylvan 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: 5/1/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Dean Ercolini DEAN ERCOLINI

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 05/05/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2 8982 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0539 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: VITAL EQUINE, located at 4025 Wigeon Ct, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Tammie Butler, 4025 Wigeon Ct, 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: 04/15/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Tammie Butler TAMMIE BUTLER, 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 05/06/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2 8984 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0538 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. GOLD DISCOVERY RANCH COLOMA, 2. GDR COLOMA, located at 385 State Hwy 49, Coloma, CA 95613/Mailing Address: 3941 Park Drive, Ste 20-127, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Doug Hus, 3941 Park Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 05/01/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Douglas A Hus DOUGLAS A HUS, 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 05/06/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2 8985 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PC 20210190 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Alyssa Corianna Beatty filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: ALYSSA CORIANNA BEATTY Proposed name: ALYSSA CORIANNA BIRCH 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: JUNE 4, 2021, 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 APRIL 9, 2021. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2 8986 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0543 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FLEURINE, located at 7044 Tarvisio Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Grace Cha, 7044 Tarvisio Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ ________ GRACE CHA, 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 05/07/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2 8987 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0541 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE FARM TABLE, located at 311 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: PO Box 1582, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Echo Tango Inc., 6925 Roseville Road, Sacramento, CA 95842 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Glory Thomsen GLORY THOMSEN, TREASURER 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 05/07/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2 8988 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0540 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MATTHEWS DRAPERY INSTALLATION & BLIND REPAIR, located at 2800 Stonecrest Ct, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Matthew Saker, 2800 Stonecrest 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: 01/01/95 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Matthew Saker MATTHEW SAKER 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 Legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  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 05/07/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 8989 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2 FILE NO.: 20-10293 APN: 085-713-005-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER S WA N S B O R O C O U N T RY PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION (ASSOCIATION) COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS AND A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT (LIEN) DATED 11-22-2019. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 06-03-2021 at 2:30 PM, Outside the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse located at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667, ALLIED TRUSTEE SERVICES (Trustee), 990 Reserve Drive, Suite 208, Roseville, CA 95678, (877) 2824991, under and pursuant to Lien, recorded 12-06-2019 as Instrument 2019-0052293 Book - - Page - - of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of EL DORADO County, CA, WILL CAUSE TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check/ cash equivalent or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale) the property owned by SHAWN R FANNIN, situated in said County, describing the land therein: APN: 085-713-005000 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3160 BUCKBOARD ROAD , PLACERVILLE, CA 95667 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the sums due under the Lien. The estimated total unpaid balance at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $7,866.69. THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE 90-DAY POST-SALE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION AS SET FORTH IN CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 5715(B). Association heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the Association, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869, or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING. COM for information, using the file number assigned to this case: 20-10293. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an ‘eligible tenant buyer,’ you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an ‘eligible bidder,’ you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (844) 477-7869, or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COMfor information, using the file number assigned to this case: 20-10293 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days

after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an ‘eligible tenant buyer’ or ‘eligible bidder,’ you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. DATE: April 27, 2021 ALLIED TRUSTEE SERVICES, Trustee KARI FLESHMAN, Authorized Signature 5/12, 5/19, 5/26 8990 FILE NO.: 17-11673 APN: 123-162-005-100 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER SERRANO EL DORADO OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION (ASSOCIATION) COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS AND A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT (LIEN) DATED 01-12-2019. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 06-03-2021 at 2:30 PM, Outside the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse located at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667, ALLIED TRUSTEE SERVICES (Trustee), 990 Reserve Drive, Suite 208, Roseville, CA 95678, (877) 2824991, under and pursuant to Lien, recorded 01-28-2019 as Instrument 2019-0002696-00 Book - - Page - of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of EL DORADO County, CA, WILL CAUSE TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check/cash equivalent or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale) the property owned by DIMITRI M DAHDOUH AND HELEN DAHDOUH, situated in said County, describing the land therein: APN: 123-162-005-100 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5021 SKELLIG ROCK WAY , EL DORADO HILLS, CA 95762 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the sums due under the Lien. The estimated total unpaid balance at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $18,472.32. THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD SUBJECT TO THE 90-DAY POSTSALE RIGHT OF REDEMPTION AS SET FORTH IN CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 5715(B). Association heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the Association, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869, or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING. COM for information, using the file number assigned to this case: 17-11673. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an ‘eligible tenant buyer,’ you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an ‘eligible bidder,’ you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (844) 477-7869, or visit this Internet Web site WWW. STOXPOSTING.COMfor information, using the file number assigned to this case: 17-11673 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an ‘eligible tenant buyer’ or ‘eligible bidder,’ you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. DATE: April 28, 2021 ALLIED TRUSTEE SERVICES, Trustee ANDREA FISK, Authorized Signature 5/12, 5/19, 5/26 8991 NOTICE INVITING BIDS Notice is hereby given that the El Dorado Union High School District (EDUHSD) will receive sealed bids for the award of contracts for the

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purchases of Fresh/Frozen/Dry Foods and Supplies up to but not later than 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 Bids must be submitted in a separate sealed envelope bearing on the outside “Food Service RFP 2021-22” and mailed to: EL DORADO UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Attn: Megan Haman 4675 Missouri Flat Road Placerville, CA 95667 Bids will be publicly opened at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 10, 2021 at the following location: EL DORADO UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 4675 Missouri Flat Road Placerville, CA 95667 No faxed bids will be accepted. All inquiries regarding this bid should be directed to Megan Haman, 4675 Missouri Flat Road, Placerville, CA 95667 mhaman@eduhsd.k12.ca.us (530)622-5081 ext.7302 EDUHSD reserves the right to reject any or all bids or parts thereof, to be the sole judge of the merits and qualifications of all bids, to waive any informality in a bid, not necessarily accept the lowest of any offered and to extend the bidding period. Design, specifications, service, delivery, and quality may be considered in making selections. Published: May 12 & 19, 2021, Mountain Democrat 5/12, 5/19 8992 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The County of El Dorado Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing in the Building C Hearing Room, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 on June 2, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., to consider the following: Conditional Use Permit Revision CUP20-0012/House of Prayer Addition submitted by JAMES S. WOOLUMS to allow a 3,000 square foot addition for multipurpose room, meeting room, and pantry for an existing church, House of Prayer Family Fellowship. The property, identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 060-550-011, consisting of 10.0 acres, is located on the west side of Highway 193, approximately 0.5 mile south of the intersection with Black Oak Mine Road, in the Garden Valley area, Supervisorial District 4. (County Planner: Bianca Dinkler, 530-6215875) (Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines)* Staff Reports are available two weeks prior at https://edcgov. us/Government/planning/Pages/ zoning_administrator.aspx All persons interested are invited to write their comments to the Zoning Administrator in advance of the hearing. In light of COVID-19, all persons may be required to observe and participate in the hearing remotely as in-person attendance may be restricted depending on the current COVID-19 recommendations as the hearing date approaches. For the current remote options, including whether in-person attendance is allowed or a potential change in hearing location if in-person attendance resumes, please check the meeting Agenda no less than 72 hours before the meeting, which will be posted on line at https:// edcgov.us/Government/planning/ Pages/zoning_administrator.aspx. If you challenge the application in court, you may be limited to raising only those items you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Zoning Administrator at, or prior to, the public hearing. Any written correspondence should be directed to the County of El Dorado Planning and Building Department, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 or via e-mail: planning@edcgov.us. *This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the abovereferenced section, and it is not subject to any further environmental review. To ensure delivery prior to the hearing, written information from the public is encouraged to be submitted to Planning Services by Friday the week prior to the meeting. Planning Services cannot guarantee that any FAX or mail received the day of the meeting will be delivered to the Zoning Administrator prior to any action. COUNTY OF EL DORADO ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TIFFANY SCHMID, Planning and Building Department Director May 12, 2021 5/12 8992 COUNTY OF EL DORADO, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the County of El Dorado, State of California, that sealed bids for Work in accordance with the Project Exhibits (Exhibits) and Contract Documents for ROAD SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS, CONTRACT No. 5415, CIP No. 72195, will be received by the County of El Dorado, Department of Transportation (Department of Transportation), through Quest Construction Data Network (Quest) until June 4, 2021 at 2:00 P.M., at which time bids will be publicly opened and read by the Department of Transportation. The bid opening will take place virtually through Zoom. The virtual bid meeting can be accessed via : https://zoom. us/j/93641196165, Meeting ID: 936 4119 6165, call in numbers: 669-9009128, 253-215-8782, 346-248-7799. No Bid may be withdrawn after the time established for receiving bids or before the award and execution of the Contract, unless the award is delayed for a period exceeding sixty (60) calendar days. Bids must be executed in accordance with the instructions given and forms provided in the Contract Documents furnished by the County of El Dorado Department of Transportation through Quest Construction Data Network (Quest). The Proposal including the Bidder’s Security, Form 590, and Payee Data Record shall be submitted through Quest. The Project is located along various roads, in the County of El Dorado. The Work to be done is shown on the Exhibits, and generally consists of, but is not limited to removal of existing pavement striping and markers; installation of high friction surface treatment, new enhanced wet-night thermoplastic striping, raised pavement markers, and advanced warning signs. Other items or details not mentioned above, that are required by the exhibits, Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, or

these Special Provisions must be performed, constructed or installed - The Contract time is THIRTY-FIVE (35) WORKING DAYS. For bonding purposes the anticipated Project cost is less than $1,200,000. - A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for this Project on May 26, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at the County of El Dorado Community Development Services, Department of Transportation, 2441 Headington Road, Placerville, CA. The meeting will be held in the downstairs conference room. Attendance at the pre-bid meeting is not mandatory. - This Project is being formally bid in accordance with Public Contract Code 22032 and County of El Dorado Ordinance Code section 3.14.040. The Contract Documents, including the Project Exhibits, may be viewed and/or downloaded from the Quest website at http://www.questcdn. com. Interested parties may also access the Quest website by clicking on the link next to the Project Name or entering the Quest Project # on the Department of Transportation’s website at http://www.edcgov.us/ Government/DOT/pages/BidsHome. aspx. Interested parties may view the Contract Documents, including the Project Exhibits, through the Department of Transportations’ website at no charge. The digital Contract Documents, including the Project Exhibits, may be downloaded for $30.00 by inputting the Quest Project # 7600533 on the websites’ Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at (952) 233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership, registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. To access the electronic bid form, download the project/request documents and click the online bidding button at the top of the advertisement screen. To be included on the planholders list, receive notification of addenda, and to be eligible to bid interested parties must pay for and download the Contract Documents, including the Project Exhibits, from Quest. Those downloading the Contract Documents, including the Project Exhibits, assume responsibility and risk for completeness of the downloaded Contract Documents. The Contract Documents, including the Project Exhibits, may be examined in person at the Department of Transportation’s office at 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville CA. However, the Department of Transportation will no longer sell paper copies of the Contract Documents. CONTRACTORS LICENSE CLASSIFICATION: Bidders must be properly licensed to perform the Work pursuant to the Contractors’ State License Law (Business and Professions Code Section 7000 et seq.) and must possess a CLASS A license or equivalent combination of Classes required by the categories and type of Work included in the Contract Documents and Exhibits at the time the Contract is awarded, and must maintain a valid license through completion and acceptance of the Work, including the guarantee and acceptance period. Failure of the successful Bidder to obtain proper adequate licensing will constitute a failure to execute the Contract and will result in the forfeiture of the Bidder’s security. CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION: No contractor or subcontractor may bid on any public works project, be listed in a bid proposal for any public works project, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) PARTICIPATION: For Federalaid projects, DBE requirements of Title 49 Part 26 of the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR 26) apply. Bidders are advised that, as required by Federal law, the County of El Dorado has implemented Disadvantaged Business Enterprise requirements for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE). Comply with Section 2-1.12 and Section 5-1.13. In accordance with 49 CFR 26, Bidder will take all necessary affirmative steps to assure that minority firms, women’s business enterprises and labor surplus area firms are used when possible. The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Contract goal is 8%. P R E VA I L I N G WAGE REQUIREMENTS: In accordance with the provisions of California Labor Code Sections 1770 et seq., including but not limited to Sections 1773, 1773.1, 1773.2, 1773.6, and 1773.7, the general prevailing rate of wages in the county in which the Work is to be done has been determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations. Interested parties can obtain the current wage information by submitting their requests to the Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Statistics and Research, PO Box 420603, San Francisco CA 94142-0603, Telephone (415) 703-4708 or by referring to the website at http://www.dir.ca.gov/ OPRL/PWD. The rates at the time of the bid advertisement date of a project will remain in effect for the life of the project in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, as modified and effective January 27, 1997. Copies of the general prevailing rate of wages in the county in which the Work is to be done are also on file at the Department of Transportation’s principal office, and are available upon request, and in case of projects involving Federal funds, Federal wage requirements as predetermined by the United States Secretary of Labor have been included in the Contract Documents. In the case of Federally funded projects, where Federal and State prevailing wage requirements apply, compliance with both is required. This Project is funded in whole or part by Federal funds. Comply with Exhibit D of the Draft Agreement and the Copeland Act (18 U.S.C. 874 and 29 CFR Part 3), the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 3141-3147 and 29 CFR Part 5), and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 3701 and 29 CFR Part 5). If there is a difference between the minimum wage rates predetermined by the Secretary of Labor and the general prevailing wage rates determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations for similar classifications of labor, Contractor and subcontractors must pay not less than the higher wage rate. The Department of Transportation will not accept lower State wage rates not specifically included in the Federal minimum wage determinations. This includes

“helper” (or other classifications based on hours of experience) or any other classification not appearing in the Federal wage determinations. Where Federal wage determinations do not contain the State wage rate determination otherwise available for use by Contractor and subcontractors, Contractor and subcontractors must pay not less than the Federal minimum wage rate which most closely approximates the duties of the employees in question. AWARD OF CONTRACT: As a condition of award, the successful Bidder will be required to submit bonds and evidence of insurance prior to execution of the Agreement by the County. Failure to meet this requirement constitutes abandonment of the Bid by the Bidder and forfeiture of the Bidder’s security. Award will then be made to the next lowest, responsive, responsible Bidder. RETAINAGE FROM PAYMENTS: The Contractor may elect to receive one hundred percent (100%) of payments due under the Contract from time to time, without retention of any portion of the payment by the County, by depositing securities of equivalent value with the County in accordance with the provisions of Section 22300 of the Public Contract Code. Securities eligible for deposit hereunder are be limited to those listed in Section 16430 of the Government Code, or bank or savings and loan certificates of deposit. Reference the Contract Documents package, which includes the Notice to Bidders, Exhibits, Specifications, Draft Agreement and Proposal for contractual requirements not listed in this “Notice to Contractors” newspaper advertisement. 5/12, 5/14, 5/17, 5/19, 5/21, 5/24 8994 CITY OF PLACERVILLE, CALIFORNIA ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the City of Placerville, State of California, that sealed bids for work in accordance with the Project Plans (Plans) and Contract Documents designated: CONRAD STREET SEWER REPLACEMENT PROJECT CIP #41916 MEASURE H&L FUNDED PROJECT will be received electronically through QuestCDN available to be submitted until Thursday, June 17, 2021, at 2:00 PM. Bids will be opened after 2:00 PM and results will be tabulated and posted by the close of business on the day of bid. Completeness of bid packages will be reviewed following the bid opening. Any incomplete packages received may be rejected. NOTE: This is a condensed version of the Notice to Bidders. The complete Notice to Bidders can be found with the contract documents. LOCATION/DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK: The project is located on Conrad Street in the City of Placerville, El Dorado County. The work to be done is shown on the Plans and described in the Specifications and generally consists of, but is not limited to: Construction and completion of approximately 201 LF of new 6-inch SDR-26 sewer main, 360 LF of remove and replace 6-inch SDR26 sewer main, 9 sewer service connections, 1 lower lateral and cleanout replacement, 5 48-inch sewer manholes, 1 outside drop connection, remove 212 LF of existing 4-inch sewer main, abandonment of existing 6-inch sewer main, and the removal of a 36-inch oak tree. Work includes, but is not limited to: soil excavation, rock excavation, backfilling and compaction, concrete, pipefitting, pipe abandonment, manhole removal and replacement, connections to existing City facilities, site restoration, patch paving and trench paving, sewer bypass pumping, tree removal, and all other work required in the Contract drawings. Other items or details not mentioned above, that are required by the Plans, Standard Specifications, or these Special Provisions, shall be performed, constructed or installed. Bids are required for the entire Work described herein. The contract time shall be 40 WORKING DAYS. COST ESIMATE (FOR BONDING PURPOSES): For bonding purposes, the anticipated project cost is less than $400,000. OBTAINING OR INSPECTING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The Contract Documents and Plans are electronically available through Quest CDN and on the City’s website at https://www.cityofplacerville.org/ rfp-rfq-projects-out-to-bid beginning Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Bidder assumes full responsibility for printing the contract documents to scale and for evaluating existing site conditions in comparison with the contract documents. Bidders are responsible for obtaining all issued addenda prior to bid opening, which can be downloaded at the City’s website and Quest CDN. In order to submit a bid on this project, you must add yourself to the plan holders list on Quest CDN no later than June 16, 2021. M A N D AT O R Y PRE-BID CONFERENCE: A mandatory prebid conference will be held in the field. The conference will be held at the City parking lot adjacent to 850 Conrad Court, Placerville, CA 95667 on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 10 AM. CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE CLASSIFICATION: In accordance with the Provisions of the California Public Contract Code Section 3300, bidders shall be properly licensed to perform the Work and shall possess a CLASS A license or equivalent combination of Classes required by the categories and type of Work included in the Contract Documents and Plans. Bidders are responsible to obtain all issued addenda prior to bid opening. Addenda will be available to download at the City’s website, as listed above, QuestCDN, or at the office of the City Engineer. Bidders are required to place themselves with correct contact information on the plan holders list located on QuestCDN: http://www. questcdn.com/. All bidders’ questions and communications relative to the Contract Documents shall be submitted in writing to the City or via email to: City of Placerville Engineering Department Attn: Cory Schiestel, Associate Civil Engineer

3101 Center Street Placerville, CA 95667 Email: cschiestel@cityofplacerville. org 5/12 8995 NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE Apple Mill Storage 4041 Carson Rd. Camino Ca. 95709 per the California Self Storage Facility Act, Section 21700, California. Auction on May 20, 2021, 10:30am of Storage Units C44 Contents unknown belonging to Jimmie Leckie. Sold “AS IS Basis” 5/12, 5/19 8996 NOTICE OF LIEN SALE NOTICE OF LIEN SALE: 4/19/21 DATE OF SALE: 5/26/21 @5pm Notice of Lien Sale: April 19, 2021 Name of person who rented the unit: James & Michelle Carner Unit Number: 5 Palms Anytime Storage 4830 Golden Foothills Parkway, El Dorado Hills, CA 95667 Description: 10x20 unit full, chairs, footstools, numerous boxes, wheel chair, mattress, end table, screen door, hamper, clothing, walker & floor jack Auction posted on https://www. storagetreasures.com/ 5/12, 5/19 8997 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING On May 26, beginning at 5 p.m., the Mother Lode Union School District will hold a public hearing on the 2021-2022 proposed budget and Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) via Zoom and at the Mother Lode USD Office, 3783 Forni Rd., Placerville. Meeting link and documents will be available on the District web site, www.mlusd.net. The 2021-2022 proposed budget and LCAP will be available for public inspection beginning at 8 a.m. on May 21 at the Mother Lode USD Office, 3783 Forni Rd., Placerville, and on the District web site, www. mlusd.net. 5/12 8998 NOTICE OF PLACERVILLE CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING An Appeal of Planning Commission Decision: 7553 Green Valley Rd – Site Plan Review (SPR) 20-05: Geartooth Alewerks Placerville City Council will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at or after 6:00 p.m., to consider an appeal of the Planning Commission’s approval of SPR2005: Geartooth Alewerks, involving the conversion of an existing commercial building into a restaurant with brewery (eating and drinking establishment) use, with indoor and outdoor seating for 72, and on and offsite parking spaces, located at 7553 Green Valley Road (APN 325-120-057). Zone Classification: Commercial (C). General Plan Land Use Designation: Commercial (C). Environmental Status: Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 (infill project). Appellant: JAJ Green Valley Rd, LLC. Representative: Jon Jernigan, Managing Partner. The appellant has requested that the City Council remove from the Planning Commission’s conditional approval the requirement to remove a gate located on the adjoining parcel and building at 7533 Green Valley Road used by the business Competition Canine, a City Council issued conditional use (CUP18-02), to secure animals and the public from harm. The gate is a condition of Competition Canine’s El Dorado County Animal Services, Commercial Animal Establishment Permit. In conjunction with the appeal, the Geartooth Alewerks applicant requests to amend their project, reducing restaurant seating capacity from 72 to 63. The seating reduction would result in a total of 16 parking spaces needed to meet minimum City parking requirements for an eating and drinking establishment use, of which all are to be provided on the project site, APN 325-120057. Given the COVID-19 Pandemic emergency, this meeting will be a teleconferenced meeting, with detailed instructions for participation included on the agenda to be made available on the City Council Agenda webpage: https://www. cityofplacerville.org/city-councilagenda, 72-hours prior to the meeting. All persons interested are invited to attend the teleconference meeting and be heard or to write their comments to the City Council. In order to be included in the City Council’s information packets, written communications should be filed on or before 3:00 p.m. on Monday, May 17, 2021, to be included in the City Council Agenda packet. Development Services cannot guarantee that any written information received after this time and date will be delivered to the Council prior to any action. Direct comments to: Development Services Department, Planning Division, 3101 Center Street, 2nd Floor, Placerville, CA 95667. Email: pv.planning@gmail.com. After 3:00 p.m., Monday, May 17, 2021, please direct all written comments to City Clerk O’Connell, Administration Department, 3101 Center Street, 4th Floor, Placerville, CA 95667. Email: roconnell@cityofplacerville.org. Appeal and project information may be viewed at the Development Services Department located at City Hall, 3101 Center Street, 2nd Floor, Placerville, CA 95667, during regular business hours, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; alternatively, the public may view filed documents via the Planning Division’s Current Development Projects webpage (https://www.cityofplacerville.org/ current-development-projects). In the City Council’s efforts to comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City requires that any person in need of any type of special equipment, assistance, or accommodation(s) in order to communicate at the public hearing, must inform City staff a minimum of 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. If you wish to legally challenge any action taken by the City on the above matter, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing. 5/12 8999

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Dorothy Casner Worthington celebrates her 100th birthday with her ever-growing family. She was born in California on April 23, 1921.

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Dorothy had wanted to skydive for her 100th but a broken hip canceled those plans. to jump from an airplane when she turned 100. Sadly, she broke her hip at 98 — ending that goal. She moved to Placerville in 2018 to be with her son and family. She now resides at Brookdale Folsom assisted living and has numerous, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Her mom always said, “Keep busy or you will get old.”

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Scholarship winners: Sandra Morales Beas, top left; Isabella Richardson, top right; Chayse Emmons, bottom left; and Jordan Freer. high school have led her to realize that she “should do everything in (her) power to set up a successful future ... and the best way to achieve this is through education.” After graduation, Isabella initially plans to attend Sierra College and later pursue a degree in business management/ administration. Chayse Emmons — During her high school career, Chayse said she “has learned the real meaning of hard work and has created great relationships” in the various jobs she has held. She has also been a member of the jazz band during that time. But it is through her involvement in the El Dorado County Peer Council Program that she sees a direction for her life. She said of her future, “I hope to help others see their dreams become their reality, turn people’s lives around.” She is praised for her willingness to learn new skills and try new things; she always volunteers for the biggest jobs and never complains.” “Her professionalism, speaking skills and confidence will serve her well.” As Chayse said, “I am setting myself up to be successful and will continue to execute my plans until my goals have been achieved.” In the fall, Chayse will be attending American River College and then going to USB to major in Juvenile Criminal Defense Law. Jordan Freer —

As a National Merit Scholarship finalist, a member of both water polo and swim teams and a volunteer at the Upper Room (a meal service facility) Jordan has shown herself to be an incredibly focused student as well as a talented athlete and a passionate member of the community. In addition, she has participated in the Natural Resources program, served as a Special Olympics volunteer and was invited to attend the National Student Leadership Conference. Jordan’s swim coach of seven years describes her as having “the combination of talent with the drive and dedication to succeed in whatever she puts her mind to while still being one of the politest and kindest people I have ever worked with.” Jordan said her goals for the future come from “working as a river guide and having the opportunity to spread knowledge about the social and environmental histories of the incredible (Coloma) valley.” After Jordan receives a degree in biology, biochemistry or applied mathematics, she plans to get an advanced degree in environmental biology. “The intrinsic and extrinsic values of the natural world are equally imperative to protect,” said Jordan. “As we heal our planet, we heal ourselves — and I will be there to lead the charge.”