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County grappling with email release following lawsuit Sel Richard Staff writer El Dorado County Auditor-Controller Joe Harn has been ordered to cut a check to the tune of $115,132 in fees to attorneys representing El Dorado Hills property owner Dean Getz. Harn received the Superior Court order May 11, following the conclusion of a lawsuit Getz filed seeking emails between county planners and Parker Development Company.

“Mr. Getz filed this lawsuit in 2019 apparently because he became extremely frustrated at the county’s lack of response,” Harn wrote to the county Board of Supervisors last month. “Getz’ public records request also sought copies of emails to and from the District Attorney’s Office. The county won this case at the Superior Court level so Getz appealed.”

According to the case summary overview for the lawsuit, the trial court originally ruled that the county’s refusal to produce the text of 42,852 indexed emails was justified due to the petitioner’s records request being overbroad and unduly burdensome.

However, the appellate court deemed to the contrary. “… the county cannot resist disclosure merely by citing exemptions and claiming that the requested e-mails must be reviewed to ‘ensure’ that exempted materials are not present,” notes the appellate ruling, despite the county’s attempt to contend a common interest doctrine between the county and Parker Development Company.

Harn told the Mountain Democrat the county has paid outside counsel more than $40,000 so n

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County CAO recommends $865 million budget Press release El Dorado County Chief Administrative Officer Don Ashton released his 2022-23 fiscal year recommended budget to the Board of Supervisors May 27.

The total recommended budget is $864.9 million, which is a $93.1 million (12%) increase over the 2021-22 fiscal year $771.8 million adopted budget, and includes all governmental funds, including the use of special revenue funds.

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Supervisors will vote to adopt the recommended budget at a special meeting June 7.

The recommended budget fully funds the General Fund contingency at $16 million and general reserves at $10.75 million, in accordance with the board’s budget policies. Additionally, this recommended budget meets the board’s new policy goals of contributing $6 million to the designation for capital projects and exceeds the policy goal of contributing $5 million of discretionary revenues to road maintenance by $2 million, for a total contribution to road maintenance and snow removal services of $7.95 million.

The increase in the total recommended budget can primarily be attributed to the Mosquito Bridge replacement project, Caldor Fire hazardous tree removal projects, the second allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funding and n

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Veterans organizations and Scouts march in flags of each branch of the military along with Old Glory as Memorial Day ceremonies get under way at the El Dorado County Veterans Monument in Placerville.

Memorial Day 2022

Homage to heroes Andrew Vonderschmitt Staff writer

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undreds of El Dorado County residents and visitors came together at the El Dorado County Veterans Monument in Placerville to pay a Memorial Day homage to those who have fallen in service to this country.

Also recognized were Vietnam War veterans who received pins and an official thank you from the USA. As he shook each veteran’s hand and pinned them, John Poimiroo with the El Dorado County Veterans Alliance told recipients, “On behalf of a grateful nation, your service and sacrifice is honored.”

Veterans need not have served “in” Vietnam, but only to have served “during” the war.

A line of veterans stretched beyond monument grounds to receive a pin and thank you, with some saying “it’s about time” for soldiers who returned home to a nation where many were hostile to veterans.

Master of ceremonies Lt. Cmdr. Peter Wolfe, U.S. Coast Guard-Ret., welcomed attendees on an idyllic El Dorado County spring day.

Wolfe, who was instrumental in the original planning, implementation and construction of the monument, said he was pleased with the number of attendees at the day’s event.

“The common complaint I’ll hear over the next couple months will be that there were not enough seats,” he said. “And that’s a great problem to have.”

Visitors were witness to flyovers by World War II Navy and Marine Corps “Texan” T-6 warbirds, led by flight leader Chuck Wahl of Cameron Park accompanied by aviators Jim Booth, Jim Eberhardt, Terry Tarditti and Craig Meyer; and a parade of service flags carried by El Dorado County veterans organizations and local Boy and Girl Scout troops.

The Ponderosa High School Chamber Choir sang patriotic tunes and a three-volley rifle salute was presented by a combined veterans rifle team.

Deputy secretary of CalVet Theresa Gunn spoke on the meaning of the day and read Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Memorial Day Proclamation.

El Dorado County Board Chair and District 4 Supervisor Lori Parlin read a proclamation passed by the Board of Supervisors on May 24, which proclaims, among other things, “Above all, we can honor those we have lost by living up to the ideals they died defending.”

Army Chaplain Lt. Col. Tim Thompson delivered an invocation and benediction then Ponderosa High School bugler Alissa Thuessen played “Taps” followed by Sgt. Rob Roy, USA-Ret. playing “Amazing Grace” on bagpipes.

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Megan Buchanan with the El Dorado County Veterans Coalition, left, presents local high school graduates Trevor Parson and Natalie Wieland with scholarships funded by the sale of Veterans Monument memorial bricks.

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Laura Lehman

Sept. 18, 1932 – May 10, 2022

Laura Lehman, 89, of Cool, Calif., passed away May 10.

A private family grave side ceremony will be on Wednesday, May 25, at 10 a.m. A celebration of life will be June 18, from 1-3 p.m. at the Canyon View Community Center, Sierra Room, 471 Maidu Drive, Auburn, CA 95603.

Laura was born in Dartmouth, Mass., on Sept. 18, 1932. She moved with her father, mother and two sisters to California.

Laura graduated from Elk Grove High School. She worked at S H Kress Co. She then worked as a cashier at the County Hospital which then became the University of California, Davis Hospital. When Laura retired she and her husband built a home in Cool where she resided until her death.

Laura also enjoyed her years volunteering with the Lions Club’s in both Placer and El Dorado counties. She also belonged to the Elk’s Club. Laura enjoyed having animals on the ranch, which ranged from Barney, her donkey, her chickens and various dogs and cats throughout the years.

Laura is survived by daughters Eleanor Averitt, Elaine Stall and her husband Jim Stall; grandchildren Daniel Averitt, Dillion Stall and Lilly Stall; niece Carolyn Lucich; nephew Leonard Simmons and their respective families.

Laura is preceded in death by her husband Ralph W. Lehman; parents Francisco and Maria Azinheira and sisters Faustina Lawrence and Linda Surryhne.

The family of Laura Lehman wishes to thank the Lions Club for their assistance with the celebration of life.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to SPCA.

Gary Macias

Dec. 11, 1953 – May 12, 2022

The MOST kind hearted person in the world. A hard working person that wasn’t happy unless he was fixing or doing handyman work and volunteering. He probably made the most money of any on his long time paper route.

He scaled radio towers hundreds of feet above the ground. Then he worked and retired from the Buckeye Union School District. He loved karate and swimming as well as camping and fishing. He loved his neighborhood as he enjoyed decorating his home for Christmas and now it’s a must see street during the holidays. He is survived by wife Cindy; daughter Merlita; brothers Alex and Kenneth; sister Jennifer plus all his nieces and nephews. A memorial was held on Sunday, May 29 at Green Valley Mortuary and Cemetery, 3004 Alexandrite Drive, Rescue.

Dolores Tingley

Dec. 28, 1933 – May 3, 2022

Dolores (Dixie) Mae Tingley, lived a full, happy, giving life. A long-time resident of Shingle Springs, she passed away May 3 surrounded by family. Dixie was born in St. Cloud, Minn., on Dec. 28, 1933 to Harold and Marie Hauck. She studied nursing at Northwestern Hospital in St. Cloud and received her registered nursing degree.

She then emigrated to Oakland, Calif., in 1955 where she met the love of her life, Walter Tingley Jr. They were married on Dec. 7, 1955. Together they raised children and started a company, Golden West Envelope. They lived in Oakland, Concord, Belmont and then Shingle Springs for the last 20 years.

Throughout the years Dixie was always involved in her community helping others. She volunteered at her children’s schools, worked as a volunteer at the Garden Cafe (a charity supporting Stanford Children’s Hospital) and worked for many years as a hospice nurse.

Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Walter Jr. and children Diana (Michael) Cascone of Sunnyvale, Walter III (Susan) Tingley of Granite Bay and Timothy Tingley of San Diego and grandchildren Daniel Cascone, Matt Cascone, Angela (Thomas) Reed, David Tingley and Monica (Jacob) Dodson.

A celebration of life is planned for June. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Salvation Army.

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Marcia Mae Gerwer

Aug. 16, 1937 – May 20, 2022

After loving life and everyone she met, Marcia Mae Gerwer passed peacefully at the age of 84 surrounded by her family.

Born Aug. 16, 1937, in Boulder, Colo., she died May 20, in Cameron Park, Calif.

Marcia celebrated 50 years of marriage to Vernon F. Gerwer prior to his passing in 2006. She is survived by daughters Penny Gerwer (Barry Lyman) of New Braunfels, Texas; Terri Sennett (Tim) of Sacramento, Calif.; Patty Gaines (Mike) of Cheney, Wash.; and Joany Harman (Eric) of Folsom, Calif.

Family meant everything to Marcia and her legacy includes 12 grandchildren; Jennifer (Mike), Michael (Michelle), Brent, Marc, Rob (Jerrica), Michelle (Andy), Stephanie, Joe (Kaitlyn), Billy (Tina), David, Katrina (Nick), and Peter (Diana); 20 greatgrandchildren: Gage, Trey, Jocelyn, Channing, Jacob, Scott, Jaylen, Alia, Laura, Brylee, Levi, Patrick, Ellie, Addison, Gabriel, Hannah, Abigail, Elijah, Elizabeth and Michael; and one great-greatgrandchild Ember. Marcia is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and brother-in-law Gene Gerwer.

Marcia was the only daughter and eldest child born to James Bernard and Stella Mae Simms.

She was predeceased by her parents as well as her brothers Ron and Jim. Twin brothers Billy and Bobby, died in infancy.

Marcia came to Sacramento with her parents at the age of 3. She enjoyed her education and was involved in many activities including choir, student council, Jaycettes and 4-H, working her way up to leadership positions. She graduated from Grant Union High School in 1955 and kept in contact with many high school friends throughout her life, enjoying lunches, stories and numerous live Broadway musicals.

Marcia had many careers — mostly in sales — which relocated her and her family to Florida, Ohio and Colorado. In 1980, she returned to California to start Stoney Creek Winery, later Gerwer Winery with her husband Vernon. In 1994 they purchased the Coldwell Banker real estate franchise in Placerville, from which she retired.

Marcia also served as a planning commissioner for El Dorado County and was community-minded throughout her life. She served a three-year term as the first President of the Ponte Palmero Resident Association.

Marcia lived the past 12 years and 9 months at Ponte Palmero Retirement Community in Cameron Park. She lived in the independent living community for more than nine years and in an assisted living apartment for the remaining three plus years. She could not have been prouder to call Ponte her home and was honored to have lived there longer than any other resident. Her family is forever grateful for the friendship and care she received. She leaves behind many Ponte staff and residents, whom she considered a second family.

Marcia was curious in nature and had a funloving sense of humor. She unconditionally loved her family and made friends easily because she was genuinely interested in people. She found joy in simple pleasures and this spirit will be missed, but always remembered. She is loved by many.

A memorial mass will be held on Thursday, June 2, at 11 a.m. at Holy Trinity Parish Church, 3111 Tierra De Dios Drive, El Dorado Hills. A luncheon reception and celebration of life will follow at the church. All are welcome to attend.

To help continue Marcia’s dedication to the community, the Vernon & Marcia Gerwer Memorial Community Service Fund has been established.

Donations can be made to the El Dorado Community Foundation PO Box 1388, Placerville or online at edcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create?funit_ id=1215.

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May 21

10:17 p.m. Crystal Collins, 35, was arrested on Main Street on suspicion of public intoxication.

6:11 p.m. Amber Royal, 47, was exhibiting erratic behavior on Placerville Drive and was suspected to be under the influence of a controlled substance. She resisted arrest and was booked into county jail.

11:22 p.m. Justin Laird, 35, was arrested on Tunnel Street on trespassing charges.

10:20 p.m. Samantha Pecorilla, 31, was arrested on suspicion of public intoxication on Main Street.

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2:26 a.m. Jeffery Chickelero, 65, was taken into custody on Canal Street for reportedly being in possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of sales.

11:49 a.m. A 29-year-old suspect who reportedly took items from Home Depot on Placerville Drive ran from officers.

1:44 p.m. A phone was found on Morrene Drive and brought to the police station.

7:03 a.m. Nicholas Graham, 34, was suspected of being under the influence of a controlled substance and booked into county jail.

9:37 a.m. A 37-year-old woman was suspected of stealing a vehicle on Placerville Drive.

8:48 p.m. Officers conducted a welfare check on a man unresponsive in front of the police department and found Walter Anderson, 61, to reportedly be under the influence of alcohol. He was booked into county jail.

2:41 p.m. Known to have a warrant, Makayla Magnes-Ragan, 21, was contacted and found to reportedly be in possession of 2.6 grams of methamphetamine.

May 23 10:54 a.m. Aaron Wenenga, 51, had a warrant and was reportedly in possession of a meth pipe on Placeville Drive.

May 24 8:50 a.m. A 37-year-old man was arrested for trespassing on Wiltse Road.

12:54 p.m. Crystal Collins, 35, was arrested on Broadway on suspicion of public intoxication.

9:13 p.m. A Turner Court resident reported a stolen Amazon delivery.

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Water storage 4,701 acre-feet Percent full 94% Inflow 71.76 cfs Outflow 40.00 cfs Caples Lake as of May 26 Water storage 22,127 acre-feet Percent full 99% Inflow 108.97 cfs Outflow 116.80 cfs

Folsom Reservoir as of May 26 Water storage 858,129 acre-feet Percent full 88% Inflow 2,924 cfs Outflow 1,796 cfs

Echo Lake as of May 26 Water storage 2,035 acre-feet Percent full 105% Inflow 61.13 cfs Outflow 54.00 cfs

Union Valley as of May 26 Water storage 255,503 acre-feet Percent full 96% Inflow 0 cfs Outflow 0 cfs

Silver Lake as of May 26 Water storage 8,751 acre-feet Percent full 101% Inflow 137.01 cfs Outflow 89.90 cfs

Loon Lake as of May 26 Water storage 65,095 acre-feet Percent full 94% Inflow 0 cfs Outflow 0 cfs

Sly Park as of May 26 Water storage 33,297 acre-feet Percent Full 81.2% Inflow 23.21 cfs Outflow 32.20 cfs

Ice House as of May 26 Water storage 37,985 acre-feet Percent full 87% Inflow 120 cfs Outflow 0 cfs

American River as of May 26 Flow 816.10 cfs

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Man sleeping in car at casino reportedly had fentanyl and gun Mountain Democrat staff Responding to a report of a suspicious subject sleeping in his vehicle at Red Hawk Casino in Shingle Springs May 24, El Dorado County sheriff ’s deputies said they found Jonathan Roy Montgomery, 33, of Vallejo in possession of a firearm, loaded magazine and packages containing fentanyl.

A search of Montgomery’s vehicle revealed a lower receiver for a Glock handgun with a loaded magazine, as well as additional firearm parts and pieces, according to sheriff ’s officials. A search of Montgomery’s person yielded packages containing a substance

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suspected to be fentanyl, which was later weighed to be approximately 50 grams.

Other property seized as evidence was more than $1,600 in cash, a digital scale and 9 mm ammunition, sheriff ’s officials said. Following an investigation Montgomery was arrested for multiple felony charges, including possession of a narcotic controlled substance for sale (fentanyl), possession of a controlled substance for sale (methamphetamine) and being a felon in posession of a firearm and ammunition.

Montgomery was booked into the jail in Placerville and is held on $372,000 bail.

A search of Jonathan Roy Montgomery’s vehicle revealed a lower receiver for a Glock handgun with a loaded magazine, as well as additional firearm parts and pieces.

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For Veterans Alliance Board President TSgt. Gary Campbell, USAF-Ret., the involvement of the youth of the county is a key element of Memorial Day ceremonies.

“I was thrilled to have the Scouts and the young persons involved,” he said. “We have to perpetuate this idea of remembrance for future generations.”

As ceremonies concluded attendees made their way around monument grounds to take in the magnitude of the installation, catch up with friends and family and pay respects to those who gave all in defense of America. New this Memorial Day, a poster board was set up listing El Dorado County

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veterans who died in the past year.

One of the monument’s memorial bricks dedicated on Memorial Day was for Army veteran Frank Zustiak, who may not have been local but will forever be remembered and honored in El Dorado County. The Burlingame High School graduate was drafted and deployed to Vietnam, where he was paralyzed in combat only to return home to antiwar protests. Frank ended his pain and isolation in 1970. Because of the circumstances of his passing (no next of kin to confirm what led to his death), he has not been memorialized at the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C.

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increased state and federal grants and allocations in the Health and Human Services Agency, as well as compensation increases provided to county staff.

“Due to the board’s constraints and adherence to fiscal and budget policies that have been developed over the past six years, as well as much higher than anticipated discretionary revenues and federal funding associated with the CARES Act and American Rescue Plan, the county’s General Fund is in a strong position,” Ashton said.

Total General Fund appropriations are recommended at $397.6 million, which is $27.1 million (7%) more than the 202122 fiscal year adopted budget of $370.5 million approved by the board in September 2021.

The budget also addresses the board’s previous direction by including the following: • $3.9 million for the sheriff ’s helicopter program, including

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$800,000 in ongoing operational costs funded by $400,000 from Transient Occupancy Tax revenue and $400,000 from the General Fund.

• $2.5 million to support onetime costs for local fire districts.

• $300,000 to establish the Office of Wildfire Preparedness & Resilience.

• $2.9 million set aside for future CalPERS cost increases.

• $2.15 million set aside for the 2023-24 fiscal year Public Safety Facility loan payment.

• $1 million for the Diamond Springs community park and $250,000 for the Chili Bar park project.

• An additional $9.8 million set aside in contingency to address future unknown cost increases relative to inflation and economic uncertainty.

• $20 million in federal revenue and expenditures to begin construction of the Mosquito Bridge.

• $95,600 to Arts and Culture El Dorado County.

• $76,500 to offset maintenance costs for the Placerville Aquatic Center.

“Although the county currently sits in a secure economic position due to previous board decisions and diligent staff work, we cannot ignore the warnings of many experts who are predicting a recession and the impact it would have on our ability to provide goods and services at the current level,” Ashton said. “Therefore, the most prudent approach is for the board to maintain these reserves and contingency amounts, without authorizing any additional spending at this time.”

State law requires counties to have a budget in place no later than June 30 of each year.

The recommended budget can be found online at edcgov.us/ Government/CAO/Pages/FiscalYear-2022-2023-RecommendedBudget.aspx.

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far fighting Mr. Getz’ request for public records.

Although he admitted Getz’ records request seemed unreasonably broad, Harn called the county’s decision to contest this matter at the appellate level without exhausting all avenues of compromise “a mistake and a big waste of money.”

“At taxpayers’ expense, a number of county employees communicated back and forth in writing via email to a big real estate developer,” states Harn.

“These employees want to keep the emails secret.

State law says they are not secret. Now the county is spending still more of the taxpayers’ money trying to keep these emails secret. It makes you real curious about what is in these emails.”

Though County Counsel David Livingston maintained that he typically refrains from commenting on active litigation matters, he did respond to Harn’s statement by referring to the hundreds of public records requests the county receives annually. “Responding to this volume of requests can be extraordinarily taxing on the county’s limited staff resources,” he said. “Accordingly, to ensure that requesting parties get the records that they want and in order to minimize the impacts on county resources, county staff often work closely with requesting parties to better tailor the request.”

Livingston insisted that Getz’ request is a rare exception. “In fact, of the thousands of Public Records Act requests the county received over the past 10 years, this is the only request that has led to litigation,”

he said, also noting that the county accepts the Court of Appeal’s decision. “Indeed, despite urging from other public agencies, the county declined to further appeal the decision to the California Supreme Court.”

Regarding Harn’s contention that the county has not released the emails since the appellate court’s decision was released Nov. 17, 2021, Livingston pointed out that jurisdiction of the case was only returned to the Superior Court March 21, 2022.

“Despite the Court of Appeal’s clear direction for further proceedings, until recently Mr. Getz’ attorneys refused to acknowledge the need to obtain a revised court order from the Superior Court,” Livingston said. “Now that they recognize the need to follow the process directed by the Court of Appeal, we look forward to resolving this matter as quickly as possible and producing all non-exempt records responsive to the subject Public Records Act request.”

Getz confirmed that not only has he received nothing from the county, he is considering filing an ex parte motion to compel the release of the emails.

“For whatever reason, there’s a whole lot of foot dragging going on,” he said. “It’s unbelievable that the county has continued to play this game and I think what it really suggests is that there’s something in there that they don’t want to produce.

“It seems like they’re more interested in delaying the production of whatever those emails uncover and it doesn’t really matter what it costs because it’s not their money,” he concluded.

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We had a great day for our 19th Annual Golf Tournament up at Apple Mountain Golf Resort.

Thank you Tournament Director, Sara Clouse and all the staff at the course for making things run smoothly. Shout outs to our volunteers, Mike & Elaine Kobus, Tina Helm, Marcia Stumpf, Tom and Nancy Murphy, Kelly Kantola, Cathey Cort, Adam Anderson and Gordon Helm.

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Norton of PG&E, and Women’s Longest Drive by Ellen McCullough.

Our closest to the pin prize went to Brian Hiortdahl of R.E.Y. Engineers.

Thanks to ALL of our players for coming out and supporting the Chamber and our Charity Partner, CASA El Dorado!

Business Awards Luncheon Conceived as a way to serve our community to support and promote local businesses, the Economic Development Corporation of El Dorado County, the EDC Chamber annually hosts this event to promote and recognize our local business community. The impacts of business-to-business transactions as well as personal purchases are critical to the health of our economic base. Supporting local business promotes and assures the quality of life we enjoy in El Dorado County.

Each year many businesses are nominated for special recognition

in four categories. The selection process becomes more difficult each year as our business community grows and the Chamber is proud to represent these businesses.

On May 18th, the following businesses we’re recognized – Small Business of the Year –

For demonstrating excellence in the areas of growth, marketing and management

Talisman Jewelers Start-up Business of the Year – In business for up to 3 years, and building a solid foundation for moving into the future

Sweet Pairings Bakery Home Based Business of the Year –

Dina Gentry accepted the Community Service award on behalf of the Kiwanis Club. It was presented by Mindy Jackson, President of the Economic Development Corporation of EDC, with help from Laurel Brent-Bumb, EDC Chamber C.E.O.

Operating at a minimum of 80% from a personal residence, and overcoming the unique challenges inherent to a homebased business.

June Business Luncheon

Bark to Barn Pet and Farm Sitting

Guest Speaker – El Dorado County, Chief Administrative Officer, Don Ashton

Community Service Organization of the Year –

For demonstrating a commitment to supporting our community.

Kiwanis Club of Placerville Our gratitude goes to Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, District Four Supervisor Lori Parlin for joining us as our keynote speaker on the State of the County.

You Can Submit Your Event Online!

Did you know that the Chamber keeps a community calendar of events? El Dorado County events can be submitted to http://visiteldorado. mhsoftware.com/EditItem.html. Once approved, your event will appear on the online calendar at www. visiteldorado.com and also printed in the Voice of Business newsletter as space allows.

Don Ashton began serving as the Chief Administrative Officer in May 2016. “As El Dorado County’s CAO, my top priority is providing leadership and using my experience to help the County take advantage of a committed Board, committed workforce, and engaged community to become a high performing organization that is focused on long-range planning and continuous quality improvement through the implementation of the County’s Strategic Plan. I will work to keep costs and revenue in balance, complete projects that have been deferred because of budget constraints, and continue promoting an accountable, collaborative County and more innovative organization that provides high-quality services and has a clear vision of the future.”

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Voiteli Wellness Center

Greg and Adriane Mace celebrate the Grand Opening of this new full-service Wellness Center, providing you with everything you need to feel healthy and beautiful. They offer esthetic services such as facials, waxing and sugaring, and host fitness classes to help you participate as part of a support group. Then, after a long workout, you can utilize sauna services to cleanse your body and de-stress.

Uplift your mind, body and soul!

3916 Missouri Flat Rd, Suite C, Placerville 530-303-3799 | www.voiteliwellness.com

Bears By Your Side receives mini-grant Congratulations to Cruz Fregoso of Bears By Your Side, who was the recipient of a $1000 mini-grant which was awarded at the recent Business Awards Luncheon and State of the County Address on May 18th.

Cruz formed Bears by Your Side after the Sandy Hook Shootings because he wanted to help children in Crisis. In 2021, he was able to incorporate and register as an official non-profit organization.

Bears By Your Side provides handmade teddy

bears to children in crisis. All of the handmade bears are made by volunteers with kits provided by Bears By Your Side. There are no paid employees. They have provided bears to organizations such as CASA, Big Brothers Big Sisters, New Morning Youth and Family services, Foster Family Services, the Upper Room, the siblings to the little girl killed by the drunk driver in Camino, Ronald McDonald House-Sacramento, Children of Afghani refuges . . . to name a few.

In Cruz’ application for the mini grant, he

JUNE CALENDAR Gold Bug Park & Mine Weekends. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Adults $10, Children 6-17 $6, 5 and under is free! www.goldbugpark.org Jun 4 -11 Highway 50 Association 73rd Wagon Train The Highway 50 Association invites you to participate in our 73rd Anniversary run. Take a step back through the portals of time and relive the adventures and rigors of the early pioneers as they forged their way west. Learn more at https://hwy50wagontrain.com/ Smith Flat House “Pickin on the Patio” Weekly on Thursdays. Thursday night’s music in the courtyard from 6 – 8pm!! Come join us on our patio! Dinner reservations highly recommended. www.smithflathouse.com/events.

Line Dance Lessons at Smith Flat House 1st and 3rd Friday Of Each Month. 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. $10 cover at the door. Food and drink available. Learn more at www.smithflathouse.com/events/line-dancing-4 Cider Sunsets at Hidden Star Camino Fridays 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Cider Sunset Fridays are a great way to wind down from the week! Grab a cider, something tasty from the bakery and relax into the weekend. No reservations required.

We will stay open until after the sun sets. Learn More at www. hiddenstarcamino.com Enchanted Friday Evenings at Boeger Winery Fridays 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Enchanted Evenings are back!

Enjoy the sunset over our vineyards as music drifts through the summer breezes. Band Line-ups, pricing, food trucks and details will be announced soon! Check website for information at https:// boegerwinery.com/events/ Folk on the Farm at Delfino Farms Saturdays 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. We will have live bands performing, food and all of our wine and ciders available! Join us for a beautiful summer evening right in the middle of our farm! These evenings are 21+ and tickets will be limited/required. For more info, call us at (530) 622-0184 or visit applehill.com/event/folk-on-the-farmdelfino-farms-2/all/ Nature Camp with American River Conservancy Jun 13-17, 20-24, 27- July 1 The theme for this year is “Inspired by Nature.” Your child will create, sing, play games, discover new places and make new friends while exploring the intersection of art, science and nature.

Questions? Contact cathy@ARConservancy.org.

June 2 Quilt Trail Painting Class at Rainbow Orchards 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Workshop lasts about 4 hours. Show up early and enjoy light refreshments. Class starts on time. Lunch will be provided. You will leave with a finished quilt block ready for mounting inside or out. Capacity is LIMITED, so call for details 530-903-8250.

Visit https://rainboworchards.net/events/ for more information.

June 4 Country Dance 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. $10 entry fee. Couples lessons, line dancing, open dancing at the Veterans Memorial Hall 130 Placerville Dr. Proceeds benefit Veterans.

June 4 Wakamatsu Open Farm Days 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Enjoy a self-guided walking tour of Wakamatsu Farm, the site of the first Japanese colony in America. Stroll to Okei-San’s 1871 gravesite and Charles Graner’s original farmhouse.

Take a trip around the lake on the 1.5-mile wheelchair-accessible trail. Steady rain or temperatures over 100 degrees will cancel. No dogs allowed. Cost: $10 Per vehicle. Buses and large vans are $5 per person. www.arconservancy.org/events/category/wakamatsu/ June 4 Annual Ducky Derby 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Come see an assortment of arts & crafts, mini-donuts, alcoholic beverages, cotton candy, tea, soap, and more. Stop by for lunch. Watch as hundreds of rubber ducks are released into the miner’s ditch. Make a $5 donation and get your very own little racer! Come in your biggest, most embellished, or silliest hat!

Prizes will be given out for the best hats in multiple categories!

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wrote that the grant would be instrumental in purchasing an additional Cricut machine which is what is used to cut out the bear patters, material and supplies necessary to put together the kits volunteers use to make the bears. An additional Cricut machine and supplies would mean he could expand the operations and would be able to do that immediately.

For more information on Bears By Your Side, visit www.bearsbyyourside.com

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Jun 4 – 5 Garden of the Hills Tour 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. This popular tour highlights superb private gardens in all their seasonal splendor. Discover the variety of plants and blooms and how each unique garden became the creation of their owner’s passion. $40 adults, $10 children 12 and under. The online auction will open for bids on May 30th. Check the website for event updates. www.assistanceleague.org/sierra-foothills Jun 4 - 5 Adventure Van Expo 10 a.m. Rolling into the EDC Fairgrounds! Open house vans, DIY contest, Live Music, Food trucks, Camping. Adventure Vans are the latest evolution of the camper van. BUT ITS NOT JUST VANS! We will have 4x4 trucks with roof top tents, campers, and tent trailer systems as well. Vendors will be selling related items. www.adventurevanexpo.com June 4 Create Your Own Cuvee/Blend Your Own Bottle at Gold Dust Vineyard 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Now it’s your turn to play winemaker, with Aaron and Amy demonstrating how to blend and create a cuvée. You will have the opportunity to blend, bottle, and cork your own custom bottle to take home (a $30 value), as well as design your very own label. Learn more at eventbrite.com/e/create-your-own-cuveeblend-your-own-bottle-tickets-237670377497 June 4 Gold Hill Country Music Festival 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. Featuring Jackson Michelson with Special guests North Forty Country, Kenny Frye Band, and Country Cougars.

General Admission - $45. VIP Admission - $95. Bring lawn chairs to sit in. Go to goldhillmusicfestival.com for updates and show schedule.

June 4 Garden Party in the Orchard 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. It’s going to be great! There will be a quilt display, live music, the premiere of 2022 Banners on Parade, and a great dinner! John Sanders of Old Town Grill and Susie Davies of MORE have teamed-up to support the Images of Hope fundraising efforts with a great dinner. Learn more at www.imagesofhopeeldorado.com/ioh-events Jun 4, 18 & 25 Summer Concert Series at Lava Cap Winery 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Live music under the setting sun in Lava Cap’s garden featuring local favorite bands. Complimentary admissions, no tickets or RSVP required. Learn more at applehill.com/event/ summer-concert-series-lava-cap-winery-2/all/ June 5 High Tea in the Orchard at Harris Family Farm 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. harrisfamilyfarm.com or 530-644-2194.

Reservations required.

June 10 Friday Night Out at the Rescue Community Center Bring your whole family and enjoy an evening of live music, great food, beer, wine and shopping! Discounted advance dinner tickets can be purchased on our website. Recue Community Center is located at 4180 Green Valley Rd.. Proceeds benefit the Rescue Community Improvement Project. www.rescuecommunitycenter. com/friday-night-out Jun 11 & 25 Placerville Speedway www.placervillespeedway.com/schedule Jun 11 & 25 Saureel Summer Nights This isn’t just a concert series, it is a chance to unwind and relax at the most beautiful concert venue in the Sierra Foothills. Enjoy delicious food from the best food trucks, have an ice-cold beer or margarita from the bar, and hang out with friends by the lake! kiltandcork.com/calendar June 11 Food, Wine and Live Music by Plaid City Band 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Rudy’s on the Roll Food Truck will be here from 4 – 7 p.m. As always we will have wine by the glass or bottle for purchase. No outside food or alcohol allowed. Wine Club- $5 | Gen Public $10. Tickets after Wed. 8th & at the Door WC-$10 | Gen Public $15. RSVP www.sierravistawinery.com/shop/wine-tasting/ plaidcity/ or 530-622-7221.

Jun 16 - 19 El Dorado County Fair - The Magic is Back!

General Admission (13+ yrs.) - $25, Senior Admission (60+ yrs.) $20, Junior Admission (7-12 yrs.) - $20, Child Admission (0 - 6 yrs.)

- Free! eldoradocountyfair.org Jun 17 Summer of Love-Live Music by ShirlJam 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Summer of Love! Bring back the 60’s! Let your inner Flower Child out at this totally groovy concert, celebrating the legendary music of the 60s! DON’T Forget to wear your 60’s clothes. We will be having a costume contest!! Early Bird Reservations until Wed. 15th, WC- $5 | Gen Public $10.

Tickets after Wed. 15th & at the Door, WC-$10 | Gen Public $15.

RSVP 530-622-7221 or https://www.sierravistawinery.com/shop/ wine-tasting/shirljamz/ Jun 17 Dine in the Vines at Element 79 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. When you arrive, you are greeted and handed a glass of our sparkling wine to enjoy while you take a few moments to relax and get acquainted with the other guests. Learn more and make reservations at www.element79vineyards.com/product/DineIn-The-Vines-2022 Jun 18-19, 25-26 Lavender Blue Harvest Days This Apple Hill Growers Association event will celebrate Summer with activities and offerings at Bluestone Meadow and various other Apple Hill Growers that feature lavender, blueberries, strawberries, wine, baked goods, jams, treats and more! Some of the participating farms may require reservations, so check ahead with the farms you wish to visit. Learn more at https://applehill.com/ event/lavender-blue-daysbluestone-meadow-and-other-apple-hillgrower-farms/2022-06-18/ Jun 18 Third Saturday Art Walk 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. The Placerville Art Galleries and merchants stay open late and often have special events like live music, guest artists, food and beverage specials, and artists’ demonstrations. https://www.facebook.com/PlacervilleArtWalk Jun 18 Wine at Town Center 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. The Rotary Club of El Dorado Hills presents Wine at Town Center, now in its 25th year. Wine (and beer) tasting at its best; showcasing regional wines from El Dorado & Amador County and beyond, small bites from our finest local restaurants and live entertainment. www.wineattowncenter.com Jun 21 Outdoor Movie Night – El Dorado Community Hall 8 - 10:30 p.m. Come enjoy a free family movie night under the stars! Snacks and beverages available for purchase. 6139 Pleasant Valley Rd. (Take Oriental St., across from El Dorado Post Office). www.facebook.com/ElDoradoCommunityHall Jun 23-26 Mountain Vibe Music Festival Robbs Resort in Pollock Pines. The artist lineup includes The Tahoe Tribe, Island of Black and White, El Dub, Planting Seeds, and more.

See full details at MountainVibeMusic.com.

Jun 24 Latin Dance Lessons at Smith Flat House 6 – 9 p.m. Bring a partner. $10 entrance fee. www.smithflathouse. com/events/latin-dance-lessons Jun 25 Food, Wine and Live Music by Fabulous Liars 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Blue Stone Pizza Food Truck will be here from 4pm – 7pm. Wine by the glass or bottle for purchase. No outside food or alcohol allowed. Early Bird Reservations until Wed. 22nd, WC- $5 | Gen Public $10. Tickets after Wed. 22nd & at the Door, WC-$10 | Gen Public $15. RSVP 530-622-7221 or www.sierravistawinery.com/shop/wine-tasting/fabulousliars/ June 26 20th Annual Sunday in Apple Hill 4 – 8 p.m. Join New Morning Youth & Family Services and spend an enjoyable afternoon at ‘Crystal Springs Gardens’ in Camino with spectacular views of apple orchards in the low Sierra Mountains.

Individual tickets are $85.00 and a table for 8 is $600.00.

Sponsorship opportunities still available. (530) 622-5551 or laurie@newmorningyfs.org for details.

For more information on these and other events, visit www.visiteldorado.com Event date, time, cost or locations are subject to change. Prior to attending an event please confirm the information.

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Richard B. Esposito Publisher

Noel Stack Managing Editor

Krysten Kellum Editor

California Matters

Legislature’s supermajorities spawn super sneakiness

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emocrats occupy threequarters of the seats in both houses of the state Legislature and are likely to add a few more to their superdooper majorities this year.

One unfortunate consequence of that DAN WALTERS partisan stranglehold is ever-increasing hidethe-pea opacity in the legislative process.

Legislative committee hearings, which once were true forums for debating legislation, are now nothing more than pro forma rituals. Typically, those chairing the hearings give each side’s lobbyists just a few minutes to state their cases and private citizens who wish to comment are often confined to merely stating their names and positions.

Recent meetings of the Legislature’s two “appropriations committees” were prime examples of how Democrats control legislative decisions three-quarters have been submerged in darkness. The of the California committee chairs Legislature’s declared which of seats and one hundreds of bills would be allowed to aspect of oneproceed and which party domination would be held “in has been eversuspense.” There was no discussion or voting increasing secrecy and no explanation in the legislative about why some were process, especially stalled.

The syndrome, on the state however, is especially budget. evident in the single most important legislative chore — the annual ritual of fashioning a state budget.

Each January the governor proposes an initial budget, then offers a revised version in May. Both are relatively transparent with hundreds of pages of numbers and explanatory language and public explanations by the governor.

But then the curtain of secrecy drops.

In theory, budget committees of both houses use the “May revise” to fashion their own versions and a two-house “conference committee” is then convened to publicly reconcile differences and present a final legislative budget.

One by one, however, those procedural steps have been truncated, beginning with the 2010 passage of a ballot measure, sponsored by Democratic

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Letters to the Editor John Padjen EDITOR: n Saturday, May 21, John Padjen, the former operator of the Placerville Speedway, was honored for his contributions to our community. I served basic training in the U.S. Army in 1957 and John was a member of our small squad.

He was the chief money lender and one of our most memorable individuals I served with in my entire military career.

He had a gift for avoiding KP and we always suspected he had some sort of “in” with the cadre. We thought they owed him money. Finally, his name appeared on the KP list and caused considerable comments from his fellow recruits on how, finally, justice was served. It was only when we realized that on the day he was to get his due, we had a forced march of 11 miles with full field packs and that he was going to be riding in the mess truck while passing us in the dust of the deuce and a half, smoking cigars, smiling and waving at us. It was then that we realized he had a special aura that we did not have or understand. I think he carried this his entire life.

Thanks for the memories, John. And thanks for bringing that aura to our area.

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Magsig for Congress EDITOR: ampaign and elections seem to never stop.

Campaigning for the June 7 primary is in full swing. Here in El Dorado County, things have changed drastically.

Gone are our old congressional and legislative districts. In their place are new districts connecting us with far-flung communities in the Sierra foothills and Central Valley.

The most notable? Our new congressional district, the 5th Congressional District, which runs from El Dorado Hills to Fresno.

The district has connected our expiring 4th Congressional District, represented by Rep. Tom McClintock, with a majority he’s never represented.

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Our community has seen the results of having McClintock in office. In 14 years he’s seen four bills become law — two of them named post offices and another named a mountain range.

While he’s represented us, he hasn’t delivered for us.

Despite redistricting, the new 5th District is still very deeply Republican. The GOP holds a 11% voter registration advantage over Democrats here.

That’s what makes this race — and the June Primary — so important.

We need someone running against the “Establishment Club” who stands a chance of winning — a Republican who can deliver results for all: Supervisor Nathan Magsig.

Nathan has been traveling up and down all eight counties in the new 5th District, building strong relationships with local leaders and learning about the unique issues facing each county.

He’s not just talking the talk. As a local supervisor, he’s walked the walk.

Two years ago, as his hometown burned in the Creek Fire — one of the worst wildfires in California history — he worked alongside the U.S. Forest Service and Cal Fire to ensure residents were evacuated and their fire-threatened homes were accounted for.

When was the last time you saw our congressman with his hands dirty?

Nathan’s approach to focusing on local communities as our next congressman is what sets him apart. He’s a strong believer in local control of our decisions and that’s why he’s getting to know all corners of this new district (which is double the size of Connecticut).

He’s focused on unleashing the U.S. Forest Service to manage our forests properly and reduce the risk of devastating wildfires, improving the capacity of healthcare workers in the Sierra foothills and on the Valley floor by bringing a medical school to our region and keeping our communities safe.

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Guest column

Will the state’s taxpayers be robbed (again) in 2022?

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The spending cap istoric dictates that revenues budget above the Gann Limit revenues should be spent in present certain, specific ways, historic opportunities including those rebates for Sacramento to taxpayers. In 1987 politicians to Gov. Deukmejian shortchange taxpayers. refunded more than And “historic” is $1.1 billion to happy the right word for citizens because of this California’s staggering rule. tax windfall. Gov. TED GAINES Not to belabor the Gavin Newsom recently point, but in today’s announced he expects California couldn’t taxpayers use the state to be sitting on a budget a little break, especially since it’s surplus of nearly $100 billion this mandated by law? Would a tax rebate year. That spare mountain of money help pay for $6-a-gallon gas? What equals the entire budget from the about electricity that’s 80% more year 2000. It’s a barely fathomable expensive than the national average? number unique in California or any Could families use a hand buying other state’s experience. groceries in the worst inflationary What is to become of this colossal period in decades or maybe some cash pile? help buying an $849,000 median The money should, by law, go priced home? back to taxpayers. The Gann Limit, California families are suffering an passed overwhelmingly by California voters in 1979, put an appropriations affordability crisis, but government is flush with cash. cap in place for our state that Although that may sound like a forbids government spending from good arrangement to Sacramento, increasing beyond certain growth where they believe they know best factor calculations. The formulas how to spend other people’s money, are not well understood by most taxpayers but the concept behind the it’s a disaster for people trying to get by in our state. law is simple: Government spending Sacramento should live up to the can’t grow unchecked.

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California spends too much even with the appropriations limit. Giving free rein to the Legislature and a governor such as Newsom would be disastrous to our fiscal health.

Gann Limit and issue the largest legal rebates to all taxpayers. Then the Legislature and governor should enact meaningful, permanent tax reductions so these surpluses — which come directly out of family budgets — disappear.

Will this happen? Deukmejian proved it’s possible to follow the law, but recent history doesn’t bode well.

In last year’s budget the Legislature misclassified billions in spending, moving it out of Gann Limit calculations and robbing taxpayers of refunds. This budget trickery was simply illegal and wrong and it set an ugly precedent I hope is not followed this year.

But big-spending politicians and their progressive allies are aiming their sights at the Gann Limit, wanting not just to ignore it but repeal it altogether and go on a spending spree unmatched in the annals of state government.

California spends too much even with the appropriations limit. Giving free rein to the Legislature and a governor such as Newsom would

be disastrous to our fiscal health.

It would lock in unsustainable spending and guarantee a budget crisis at the next economic slowdown.

From crime to homelessness to wildfires to gas prices and housing costs, California government has failed the people in too many ways, all while growing larger and larger and getting more and more expensive. That’s not much of a bargain hard working families propping it up with their tax dollars.

Like Prop. 13, the Gann Limit protects taxpayers. That’s too rare in our state. This year the Legislature and governor have a $100-billion chance to honor the will of the voters and do right by struggling citizens.

Let’s hope they take it.

Sen. Ted Gaines (Ret.) was elected to represent the Board of Equalization’s First District. He is a taxpayer advocate representing nearly 10 million constituents in 30 counties of northern, eastern, and southern California. For more information, visit boe.ca.gov/Gaines.

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in state policy with little or no relationship to leaders and public employee unions, to lower the the budget, bypassing the usual process of public vote threshold for the budget from two-thirds to a exposure and committee hearings. Politicians could simple majority.

— and did — load up the trailer bills with favors That step was aimed at cutting minority for their special interest allies without leaving Republicans out of the process. Later, when Democrats achieved two-thirds supermajorities and fingerprints or risking public disfavor.

The only restraint has been another law, passed superdooper majorities, party leaders compressed the public aspects of the budget process even more. by voters in 2016 over the opposition of legislative leaders, that requires 72-hour notice before bills When COVID-19 hit California two years ago, can be passed. But the Capitol’s technicians have legislative leaders eliminated the last vestiges found ways to neuter that safeguard, such as having of a public budget process and show no signs of restoring them. Legislative leaders are negotiating the 72-hour period occur mostly on weekends when a final budget with the governor and what’s decided the Capitol is closed. will be hustled through floor votes this month.

Dan Walters is a journalist and author who The final budget version — the one that will writes for CALmatters.org, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media venture explaining California policies and actually take effect — will lack the copious data politics. and explanatory verbiage of the governor’s two proposals. It will be hundreds of pages of numbers and legalistic language that require expert deciphering to understand and will be accompanied Continued from A6 by at least a dozen “trailer bills,” which are another way for politicians to hide what they are doing. can bring on a Republican who will deliver results.

Originally, trailer bills contained changes in law And if you’re a Republican, we deserve a needed to implement the budget’s fiscal policies. congressman who is principled, conservative and However, the 2010 ballot measure that lowered still able to fight and deliver for his district. the budget’s voting threshold to a simple majority Your vote is the most precious thing you have and did the same for trailer bills, thus allowing their it deserves to be cast wisely. I hope you’ll join me in provisions to take effect immediately. voting for Supervisor Nathan Magsig for Congress.

That change made trailer bills a sneaky way for JOHN HIDAHL governors and legislators to make major changes El Dorado County District 1 Supervisor The New York Times Syndication Sales Corporation 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10018 For Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 For Release Monday, May 30, 2022

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AL-ANON is here for you if you are bothered by someone else’s drinking. Call for meeting times. (916) 3342970. https://sacal-anon. blogspot.com AMERICAN ASSOC OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN, Foothills of EDC Branch.

Our mission is to advance gender equity for women & girls. Science and Math Camp Scholarships, programs & interest groups. Leave a voicemail for Laurel 530-4177737 or Sara 530-417-7138. eldorado-ca.aauw.net Struggling with life?

CELEBRATE RECOVERY is for any Hurt, Habit or Hang-up.

We are a faith-based recovery program for life’s issues and struggles. Join us Thursday nights at 6:30pm at Green Valley Church, 3500 Green Valley Rd, Placerville. Doors open at 6:15pm. Children’s programs are available for ages 3 months to 18 years old.

Email: celebrate@greenvalley. church. Find us on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/ crgvcc/ El DORADO COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Dedicated to all aspects of ham radio. Meetings held on the third Tuesday of each month at the El Dorado Sheriff’s office, 200 Industrial Drive, Placerville, 6:30 pm. Visitors and non-hams welcome. Info at www.edcarc.net Everyone is welcome, El Dorado County REPUBLICAN WOMEN FEDERATED meets on the 4th Thursday of each month. 5:00PM for social and food, 6:00-7:00/7:30PM meeting and speaker. Location: El Dorado Community Hall, 6139 Pleasant Valley Road, El Dorado, CA. Take Oriental Street across from the Post Office. Please join us for food, friendship and education.

CANTARE CHORALE of the Sierra Foothills performs all styles of choral music and is always looking for talented new members. For information, audition, or to schedule an event see www. cantarechorale.com, call (530) 677-8463. or (530) 676-4432.

DEMOCRATS – Come meet with the United Democrats of El Dorado County at Round Table Pizza–Missouri Flat Rd. in Placerville at noon on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Call (530)391-6414 or see edcdems.org for more information.

FLEET RESERVE ASSOC, BR 275, Active Duty or Retired Veterans, USN, USMC, Coast Guard. Regular meeting on 4th Wednesday each month, social 5:30 pm, dinner 6:00 pm, and meeting 7:00 pm.

Veterans Memorial Building 130 Placerville Drive, contact Larry (530) 677-3925 SAVE AMERICA Freedom Car Caravan. Bring your flags support Conservative Values First Saturday of every month.

Hwy 50 Ray Lawyer Park and Ride, Placerville to Watt Ave and back. Meet 11:30A.M. Depart 12:00 noon 530-2405896 GOLD RUSH CHORUS now welcomes both men and women to share the joy of singing four-part harmony in the barbershop style.

To learn more or to book a performance, call Howard at (530) 647-6513 or Kent (530) 651-3575 Hangtown Women’s TENNIS Club. Women of every level welcome! Come play for fun & exercise! $30 annual membership includes monthly lessons. Weds 8-10 am. El Dorado High School courts, Acacia St., Placerville. Includes monthly social activities. (805) 540-8654.

NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP ZOOM MEETINGS occurring. Keep up-to-date for in person to resume as allowed at web site NAMIeldoradocounty.org.

Warmline: 530-306-4101 Meeting 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Tuesdays 6-7:30 pm.

NAMI Family Support Group ZOOM link https://us02web. zoom.us/j/3401819716 Meeting ID: 340 181 9716 One tap mobile +16699009128, 3401819716

Do your feet or hands tingle, feel numb, or hurt. THE PLACERVILLE NEUROPATHY SUPPORT GROUP meets the 2nd Wed. of each month, 1 PM, Senior Center, 937 Spring St. Except: July, Aug. & Dec. Jan., Feb., March telephone meeting. Call Bev (877)6226298 for instructions.

PLACERVILLE SENIOR SOFTBALL CLUB. Welcomes all men and women ball players, slow pitch, 55 and older. Season is April through Sept. Contact Dean Panell simplefolk1028@yahoo.com (530) 620-4755, or Kelly Heavin sfd5r5ter@aol.com (530) 919-0386 POLLOCK PINES-CAMINO ROTARY CLUB is seeking people interes ted in community service and interested in exploring a Rotary club of friendships, reasonable dues and endless satisfaction. Please call 530305-0872 for information regarding Rotary and an upcoming meeting.

SENIOR PEER COUNSELING of El Dorado County is seeking volunteer counselors.

Do you possess such qualities as warmth, empathy and non-judgement, as well as having varied life experiences, and being over the age of 55? If you do and would like to help and listen to fellow seniors who are dealing with age related issues such as loneliness, isolation, health and grief, we would love to talk to you.

Counselors receive training and are supervised by a professional in the field. SPC Clinical Supervisor Jayann Askin, MFT, shares “We are looking for volunteers who are interested in psychology, counseling, and mental health and would like to be a part of a supportive group of ongoing learners in this field.”

For more information on this greatly rewarding volunteer opportunity, please call 530621-6304 SENIOR PEER COUNSELING Seniors 55 and over who are grieving, depressed or having issues related to aging can meet one-on-one with a caring senior, professionally supervised and trained to listen and encourage. Call (530)621-6304 to leave a message and get started.

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF PLACERVILLE wants to meet you! Are you looking to impact your community, make new friends with dynamic women, and feel good about your efforts?

Our mission is to improve the lives of women and children. Explore the joy of being a member of a Club that makes a significant difference in many lives.

Contact us at (530) 344-1476 or sipplacerille@soroptimist. net or visit https:/ / siplacerville.org/. (Meetings can be attended in person or via Zoom, until COVID19 distancing is no longer required.)

TOPS Club, Inc. meets Tuesday 9:00–11:00 am, Veterans Hall (downstairs) 130 Placerville Dr. For more information call Bonnie (530) 409-2399 Helping millions take off pounds sensibly since 1948.

UPPER ROOM DINING HALL located at 1868 Broadway, Placerville. Feeding the hungry 365 days a year.

Food served from 4 to 5:30PM daily. Hall opens at 2 pm, open all holidays.

Avail for families, seniors, veterans, and any who need a meal. Help us Feed the Hungry. Volunteers and monetary contributions always welcome P.O. Box 484, Placerville CA 95667 or (530)497-5146.

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 2680 Looking for new members. First years dues paid by the Post.

Meeting is the 2nd Friday of each month at 6:30 pm. Call Primo at (530) 626-5753 WOMEN VOTERS League of Women Voters of El Dorado County voter education.

For information go to lwveldorado.org or (530) 672-3141.

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Ponderosa High School Student Body President Adriana Edwards cheers and shows off her diploma as the class of 2022 is called to the stage during commencement ceremonies May 27.

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El Dorado High School senior Daisy Garcia, left photo, is handed her diploma by El Dorado Unified School District board member Brooke Van Komen May 25. Golden Sierra High School grad Rebecca Reed, middle photo, spent an hour carefully decorating her cap before her school’s May 27 commencement and remarked, “It’s such a milestone that we have accomplished together.

Everyone should be proud!” At Union Mine High School May 26 John Murphy, right photo, celebrates hearing his name called as he walks to the stage.

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Ava Baumunk hugs teacher Stephanie Luther, left photo, on the Union Mine stage. The Oak Ridge High School choir, right photo, sings the school’s alma mater during ceremonies May 27.

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Kassandra Zenarosa, Zachary Zimmerman and Andrey Zuev, from left, left photo, wait patiently in the back row to get their diplomas at Ponderosa. They were the final three out of more than 400 graduates to walk across the stage. It’s thumbs up for the class of 2022 at Golden Sierra, right photo, pictured from left are Nancy Torres, Brooke Bernoudy, Emily Lewin, Oceanna Richardson and Billie Harcourt.

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Oak Ridge graduate Jake Stewart, above, shares his excitement with the audience. The El Dorado class of 2022, right photo, tosses mortarboards in the air.

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Images of Hope celebrates 10 years of art therapy in El Dorado County

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KNOW June 1 Vitalant will hold an El Dorado Hills Stadium 14 & IMAX Theater blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. at 2101 Vine St., El Dorado Hills. The Bloodmobile will be parked near the movie theater on the north side. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment at donors. vitalant.org and use blood drive code SMFM486 or call (877) 258-4825 and mention the same blood drive code. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space allows.

June 2 The Placerville Area Chess Club meets every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Denny’s in Cameron Park, 3446 Coach Lane.

For more information call Neville Arroues at (530) 642-9043.

June 3 Boeger Winery in Placerville hosts Enchanted Evenings with live music, food trucks and great wine, 5:30-8:30 p.m. The music lineup features: Patrick Walsh (June 3), Stay Tuned (June 10), Ken Masada (June 17), Tritones (June 24), Gene Barnett (July 1), Matt Freemont (July 8), Keep on Truckin’ (July 15) Jordan Lucero (July 22), Not for Profit (July 29), Waiting for Sunday (Aug. 5), Jason Weeks (Aug. 12), Jax Hammer (Aug. 19) and Loose Engines (Aug. 26).

For more information visit boegerwinery.com/events.

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Images of Hope founder Wendy Goossen said the organization has a lot to celebrate.

When she founded Images of Hope in 2012 she had one goal: offer art therapy to cancer patients and others affected by cancer. It was something she had a fair amount of experience implementing and a first-hand understanding of its effectiveness.

Art therapy has been a continued theme in Goossen’s life. An artist herself, she majored in art therapy while at California State University, Sacramento. After school she worked in the field as the Cancer Resource Center coordinator at the Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital.

“One of the things I really had a passion for was the art therapy program,” said Goossen, explaining the importance of the work itself.

“People were getting tired of the support groups, sitting around and talking about having cancer,” she said. “That’s where art therapy started coming in. We had some great artists coming in and teaching classes.”

Goossen was headhunted for her position at Marshall Medical Center while working at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital. She had met a colleague at a conference who

“There were several people who helped spread my wings. I don’t get all the credit.”

— Images of Hope founder Wendy Goossen

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Images of Hope’s first Pink in the Night event held at Flowers on Main in Placerville was a launching point for the organization that has served the community since 2012. lived in El Dorado County and remembered Goossen when the local Cancer Resource Center was hiring.

Coming on the job she quickly recognized the need for art therapy in the community.

The owner of Flowers on Main, Judy Stewart, had taken a keen interest in Goossen’s mission to offer the therapy free of charge.

“The two of us totally hit it off and she sort of took me under her wing,” said Goossen.

“Right off the bat, we did Pink in the Night at her shop.”

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“I was walking downtown and I ran into Bill,” she said of recruiting long time friend and fellow artist, Bill Robinson.

“I said, ‘Bill, I think we need to start a group and get a bunch of artists together to do art therapy for cancer patients,’” she recalled. “He said yes.”

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Stewart hosted those first meetings at her shop and brought other friends into the mix. “That’s when Suzie Quinnell and Norma

Echabarne came along,” Goossen said.

The organization continued to grow, bringing on more cabinet members, offering more art therapy classes, hosting more fundraisers and expanding services over the years. Echabarne, Robinson and Quinnell remain on the cabinet today.

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PROSPECTING DAY HIKER Placer Big Trees

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he Big Trees Nature Trail is a half-mile loop through the northernmost grove of giant sequoias. The Big Trees Picnic Area is located near the trailhead. The trail is open for hiking only — no equestrian, bicycle or motorized use is allowed.

This short hike, or I should say two hikes that can easily be done in an hourand-a-half, is more about the history and uniqueness of this park than the exercise. If you’re going to Placer Big Trees, it’s to see the northernmost Giant Sequoia Grove.

Placer Big Trees Grove is also the smallest grove of Giant Sequoias with six living trees. There are three grouped together in their teenage years — 500 to 700 years old — and a couple of individual trees. And, frankly, two of the most impressive trees are on the ground. They’ve been down since the 1860s following a storm.

Although the hike is short, the drive to get there will take some time but it’s worth it.

Enjoy the a beautiful drive 25 miles east of Foresthill on Mosquito Ridge Road.

The picnic and day use area have two trails, an inner and

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The park’s website tells you that the Pershing Tree is the most impressive. And it is ... of the live trees.

The Roosevelt tree that’s been laying on the ground since 1861 is, I think, the most impressive tree in the park. The fact that it’s still hard as iron after all these years is impressive in and of itself and its size is hard to capture in a single photo.

To get there take Interstate 80 east to the Foresthill exit.

Take Foresthill Road to Mosquito Ridge Road, turn right.

Take Mosquito Ridge Road 25 miles east of Foresthill to the entrance to the Placer Big Trees picnic area on your right.

An interpretive brochure is available to make your self-guided tour more enjoyable.

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6699 Campus Drive in Placerville, is open to the public, 9 a.m. to noon Fridays and Saturdays. See the many plants, trees, succulents, natives and more. Wander through the 16 individual gardens at your own pace or ask a docent for help. Garden may be closed for inclement weather; check the website before visiting: ucanr.edu/sites/EDC_Master_Gardeners/ Demonstration_Garden.

Now Kilt & Cork seeks local artisans — emphasis on handmade works, i.e. leather, wood, ceramic, fabric, jewelry, metal, etc.

— to display their wares at the upcoming Gold Hill County Music Festival Saturday, June 4, at Saureel Vineyards, 1140 Cold Springs Road, Placerville. The music festival will run 1-9 p.m., featuring the best local country bands and national recording artist Jackson Michelson. A 10-foot by 10-foot space will be provided to display and sell artwork. There is no participation fee. For more information email Kate at kate@kiltandcork.com or call Russ at (530) 417-1171.

of the book series “Day Hiker – Gold Country Trail Guide I, II and III” (available on Amazon), a collection of the Day Hiker columns where West shares her longtime love of the outdoors, favorite hikes in Northern California’s Gold Country and beyond. West is the recipient of the 2017 and 2019 CRAFT Award for Best Outdoor Column and the 2020 Craft Award for her second book “Day Hiker – Gold Country Trail Guide” series by the Outdoor Writers of California. Follow West on Facebook and Instagram.

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Preserve it!

Vegetable fermentation at home — give it a try

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ermenting food at home is becoming an increasingly popular food trend. Home food fermentation has been practiced for centuries around the world as a key way to preserve food. However, as with any food preservation or preparation method, it is essential that it is done safely. Many different types of food are often fermented at home, including, but not limited to, sourdough bread, yogurt, vegetables (such as sauerkraut and kimchi), kombucha and others. We will focus on vegetables for this article.

What happens to the vegetables when they ferment?

The natural bacteria present in the vegetables break down the components (natural sugars, etc.) of the vegetable into forms that are easier to digest. Lactic acid

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Teri Akers UC Master Food Preserver of El Dorado County normally forms during fermentation, which helps to control any harmful bacteria that might be present.

Basic safe home food fermentation tips In addition to the same good practices that should be used for any home food preservation projects, these tips should be particularly considered when fermenting vegetables: 1. Start with vegetables that have been grown using good food safety practices.

2. Wash all surfaces and containers that will be used with hot sudsy water and rinse

well with very hot water before use.

3. Be certain that fermenting foods contact only foodgrade materials. The fermenting container should not be metal or have scratches or cracks, which could harbor harmful bacteria. Some metal containers (other than stainless steel) may react with the acid in the food and give it a strange flavor or color and could leach into the food.

4. Start fermentation process within 24 hours of harvesting the vegetables (recommended).

5. Use the amount of salt called for in the recipe as it is essential to its safety (and texture and flavor). Be sure to use canning and pickling salt to ensure the proper proportion of salt to vegetable. Do not reduce or eliminate the amount of salt, as it is essential to the safety of the fermentation process.

6. Store fermenting vegetables in a sealed container at 70 to 75°F, which is the optimum n

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Summer horse camps will help kids ‘unplug’ News release Chapel Bell Farms and Equestrian Center announced it will continue this year with a highly-successful equestrian camp aimed at helping kids aged 5-18 unplug from the stresses of the current day. The focus is on Christ-centered ideals through working with the horses.

Activities such as horse care and horsemanship, riding, tacking the horse, daily Bible verses and arts and crafts will be offered in fourday camps, 8-10 a.m. daily with six different available sessions, helping families work around busy summer schedules.

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About the farm Chapel Bell Farms and Equestrian Center in the Pilot Hill area is a family-run, Christ-focused, family friendly ranch in the beautiful Sierra Foothills. Activities on the ranch include year-round, complete horsemanship instruction — relating to and “reading” the horse, caring for the horse, and, of course, ridership.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You wish you could know exactly what it is that ignites the passion in your heart, but such things are hard to define. It either clicks or it doesn’t — and, today, for whatever reason, it will.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Because following your heart is much easier when you also have practical tools, you’ll pick up helpful communication skills. You’ll find it’s much easier to prevent misunderstandings up front than it is to resolve conflict later.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ll be reminded of the farreaching influence of small acts. Do not forget that taking excellent care of yourself is also a contribution to everyone you know — indeed, to the whole of humankind.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). In some instances, cutting corners can be the intelligent way to go. Why work harder than you must to achieve the result? You’ll be as efficient as possible without leaving out anything essential or integral to the quality of your work.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Today’s optimism will be, at best, transformative, at worst, harmlessly wrong. On the other hand, there is no benefit at all that will come from pessimism.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Progress has its loops and

stutters, its dashes and strolls, its grades and retrogrades. So don’t worry too much about the step backward; that is also part of the dance, often followed by two steps forward.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The events of the day will reinforce certain group dynamics. People don’t have to be in perfect agreement to work together. When you and your team act as a unified front, you become a unified front.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You are consumed by a project, but at least it is a healthy obsession. It’s fine if you’re not as accessible to people for a little while, but there will be consequences if you ignore your people for too long.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Some things are harder to admit, but if you resolve not to judge yourself, everything going on inside you becomes manageable. The more honest you are with yourself, the better you know yourself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). When you were little, you played make-believe games — and you are pretending still. Do not think of pretense as faking it or being false in any way, rather think of it as trying things on, as an early stage of becoming.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). What you thought was the end of a cycle wasn’t even the midway point, but since you’re still committed to getting what you need out of the situation, you’ll hang in there, ready to do what it takes.

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said, admitting that her drive to make Images of Hope work was from the heart.

“She was the big mover,” Robinson said of Goossen. “We, the other volunteers, were all the folks who tried to help where we could.”

Marshall Medical and the Marshall Foundation for Community Health were also early supporters of her efforts.

“There were several people who helped spread my wings,” said Goossen. “I don’t get all the credit.”

Karen Good, executive director of the Marshall Foundation, immediately recognized the importance of Images of Hope’s mission and served on the cabinet.

“She was very involved in the community on every level, she knew how to fundraise,” said Goossen praising the influence Good had on the organization in those early years. “She was amazing.”

Images of Hope needed a fiscal agent almost immediately.

“When we had Pink in the Night at the flower shop we actually raised money that night,” Goossen explained.

A major goal for Goossen had always been to pay artists for their work while continuing to offer art therapy free. This would require significant

fundraising.

With Good on the Images cabinet and Goossen’s position at Marshall’s Cancer Resources Center, Image’s public benefit work was a natural fit with the Marshall Foundation for Community Health.

The foundation became Images’ fiscal agent that first year.

“It kind of grew as people found out about it,” said Robinson, “both artists and clients.”

By year five Images’ public events had grown from a couple strands of pink lights handed out on Main Street Placerville to thousands of lights distributed throughout the county for Pink in the Night. Year five also welcomed the White on White fundraiser.

Christa Campbell, lauded Donut Queen of El Dorado County and co-owner/operator of Rainbow Orchards, joined the cabinet and offered the orchard as a venue for fundraising events.

The annual event at Rainbow Orchards quickly became an anticipated event for many community members.

“It has been a real community effort,” said Goossen.

“I don’t know; it just grew,” she added. “It was time for something like that.”

During the pandemic Images of Hope had to shut

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down many of its services. While continuing to meet virtually, cabinet members began to recognize a need for art therapy practices for a wider range of the community.

“There are so many people out there who need help in the ways we provide help,” said Goossen.

She had been talking to her granddaughter and asked her what she thought about the kinds of classes Images offers being provided at her school.

The answer was an emphatic yes.

Around the same time, Janelle Tubbs at Independence High School reached out to Goossen about bringing Images of Hope’s offerings to students.

“It was serendipitous,” Goossen said.

“We could see in the community that there was a need that we could actually provide services toward,” she continued. “We have those kinds of services to provide the community. I think that’s where we are now.”

The organization’s current mission is to provide healing arts to support all people on the Western Slope of El Dorado County affected by cancer and other traumas. n

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temperature for the fermenting microorganisms.

Try not to disturb the vegetables during fermentation to reduce the amount of oxygen reaching the vegetables so mold does not develop.

7. Remove any scum that forms during fermentation by skimming the scum with a clean, non-metal spoon or cup.

8. After fermenting, be sure to handle fermented foods with clean hands and do not let them come into contact with contaminated meat or fish or surfaces that have not been adequately cleaned.

9. After fermenting, products must either be stored in the refrigerator or canned properly.

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Kimchi has always been a family favorite of ours and its uses are endless. We put it on summerfun picnic foods like hot dogs, hamburgers and even to spice up a good salad. How spicy you like it is up to you. My husband loves spicy and I am a “medium” kinda gal, so we make two separate batches. Make sure you mark them, but you will know right away if it isn’t “your” batch. Here’s a link to a reputable home safe recipe: ucanr.edu/sites/ camasterfoodpreservers/files/336327.pdf.

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Looking to the future, other community partnerships are on the horizon, more schools have come forward expressing interest and the Images of Hope cabinet is looking at other ways to serve the community.

“Having our own storefront is something I’d like to see,” Goossen said. “It would have to be the right place.”

Because of the diverse offerings of Images of Hope the space would have to lend itself to a variety of uses. Having a central location would enable the organization to serve a larger number of community members.

Looking back on all that the organization has accomplished in the last 10 years, Goossen said

she is overwhelmed by the amount of support the community has offered Images of Hope.

“We had a lot of community backing,” she said, explaining that Images of Hope wants to return the favor in serving the community in the best way it can.

The Garden Party in the Orchard takes place 4:30-7 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at Rainbow Orchards in Camino featuring dinner and dessert by John Sanders of Old Town Grill, a quilt display, 2022 Banners on Parade premiere, live music and locally sourced beer and wine. For more information about Images of Hope or to purchase tickets to the event visit imagesofhopeeldorado.org or call (530) 2089994.

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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 05/04/2022.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10363 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0491 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE REPORTER, located at 3550 Paydirt Drive, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Thomas F. Metzger, 1590 Country Club Drive, 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: 4-23-22 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Thomas F. Metzger THOMAS F. METZGER 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 04/29/2022.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1 10364

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0531 File Number of Fictitious Business Name Statement: FB2022-0354 Date Fictitious Business Name was filed in El Dorado County: 03/23/2022 Fictitious Business Name(s) to be abandoned: 1. PlACERVIllE ANTIQUES, 2. PlACERVIllE ANTIQUES & COllECTIBlES Fictitious Business Name Street Address: 448 Main St, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 3073 Edythe Ct., Placerville, CA 95667 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) HAVE ABANDONED THE USE OF THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Registrant name(s) & address(es): Beverly J Fraga, 3073 Edythe Ct., Placerville, CA 95667 This business was conducted by an Individual.

Signature of Registrant: /s/ Beverly Fraga BEVERLY FRAGA 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 05/06/2022.

The Statement of Abandonment of Fictitious Business Name must be published in a newspaper once a week for four successive weeks and an affidavit of publication filed with the county clerk within 30 days after publication has been accomplished.

The Statement should be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the principal place of business is located. The Statement should be published in such county in a newspaper that circulates in the area where the business is conducted (Business & Professions Code 17917).

Any person who executes, files, or publishes any fictitious business name statement, knowing that such statement is false, in whole or in part, is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) (Business & Professions code 17930) 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1 10365 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF PHYllIS MURIEl VAN NESS CASE NO. PP 20210129 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of PHYLLIS MURIEL VAN NESS A PETITION for Probate has been filed by NANCIE LYNN ROUSE in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado.

THE PETITION for probate requests that NANCIE LYNN ROUSE 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: June 8, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Daniel L. DuRee 1535 N. Main Street, Suite 240 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (925) 210-1400 5/20, 5/27, 6/1 10384 El DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT ADVERTISEMENT TO BID DIVERSION FACIlITY UPGRADES PROJECT NO. 21008.01 CONTRACT NO. E22-01 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed Bids will be received no later than 3:00 PM, local time, on June 8, 2022, at the Lobby Desk of the El Dorado Irrigation District Office, 2890 Mosquito Road, Placerville, CA 95667 for Construction Services for the Diversion Facility Upgrades, Project No. 21008.01. Bids must be delivered before the submittal deadline. District will reject all Bids received after the specified time and will return such Bids to Bidders unopened.

The Project consists of moving the compressors out of the existing building to where the compressor tanks are and then enclosing the compressor tanks and compressors in a new enclosure.

Additionally, the backup generator will be updraded and moved to a new location at the site. Bidding Documents contain the full description of the Work.

A California Classification A contractor’s license is required. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site

• E-mail your public notice to legals@mtdemocrat.net • Be sure to include your name and phone number

visit is scheduled for 9:00 AM, local time, Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the Lobby Desk of the El Dorado Irrigation District Office, 2890 Mosquito Rd., Placerville, CA 95667.

PUBLIC WORKS LAWS. The project is a public works project subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). To be qualified for this project, a contractor must be registered with the DIR. In addition, pursuant to prevailing wage laws, copies of the prevailing wage rates are on file at the District’s principal office and are available on request.

Contract documents and drawings are only available electronically.

Contract Documents may be obtained on the District’s website located at www.eid.org/contracts.

The Engineer’s Estimate is $470,000.

Questions regarding this project should be directed to the Project Manager by emailing Mr. Cary Mutschler at cmutschler@eid.org, or by calling 530-642-4182.

Dated this 16th day of May, 2022 EL DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT /s/ Elizabeth Dawson Elizabeth Dawson, P.E., Engineering Manager 5/16, 5/23, 6/1 10387 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0509 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TIMBERS SAWDUST, located at 4336 Lafayette Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): O4 Enterprises, LLC, 4336 Lafayette Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A Signature of Registrant: /s/ Eric Olmstead ERIC OLMSTEAD, 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 05/03/2022.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8 10390 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0548 The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: 1.

COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RADIO ASSOCIATION (CERA), 2.

El DORADO COUNTY NEIGHBORHOOD RADIO WATCH (EDCNRW), 3. El DORADO COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO ClUB (EDCARC), located at 5020 Glory View Dr, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Community Emergency Radio Assoc Inc (CERA), 5020 Glory View Dr, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Robert P Hess ROBERT P HESS, 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 05/13/2022.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8 10391 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0546 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: R & C lAWN CARE, located at 2684 Coloma Court, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): 1. Devin M Cundall, 5707 Winter Way, Somerset, CA 95684, 2.

Francisco J Robles, 2684 Coloma Court, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 05/12/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Devin

Cundall DEVIN CUNDALL, GENERAL PARTNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 05/12/2022.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8 10392 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0545 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DAU CONSTRUCTION, located at 3609 Eagle View Dr, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Drake A Ussery, 3609 Eagle View Dr, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Drake Ussery DRAKE USSERY 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 05/11/2022.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8 10393 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0541 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. CHATEAU DAVEll WINERY, 2. CHATEAU DAVEll BOUTIQUE WINERY, located at 3020 Vista Tierra Dr, Camino, CA 95709 Registered owner(s): 1. Eric D Hays, 6714 Acorn Hill Rd, Placerville, CA 95667, 2. Emily M Hays, 6714 Acorn Hill Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/22/2010 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Eric Hays ERIC HAYS, 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 05/10/2022.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8 10394 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SAlE TRUSTEE SAlE NO. : 00000009377961 TITlE ORDER NO.: 210921145 FHA/VA/PMI NO.: 049-0453666-703 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY

OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/07/2017. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 04/19/2017 as Instrument No. 2017-0015561-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of EL DORADO County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: OMAR TERRIQUEZ, A SINGLE MAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/ CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 06/23/2022 TIME OF SALE: 1:00 PM PLACE OF SALE: El Dorado County Superior Courthouse - Placerville Main Street Branch, 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667, Main Entrance. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 9641 ROCK CREEK ROAD, PLACERVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95667 APN#: OLD: 0824-260-37100/ NEW: 084-260-037-000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $348,957.57. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 833-561-0243 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site WWW.SALES. BDFGROUP.COM for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000009377961. 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 833-561-0243, or visit this internet website WWW. SALES.BDFGROUP.COM using the file number assigned to this case 00000009377961 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. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: 833-561-0243 WWW.SALES. BDFGROUP.COM BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 3990 E. Concours Street, Suite 350 Ontario, CA 91764 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 05/12/2022 A-4748501 05/18/2022, 05/25/2022, 06/01/2022 5/18, 5/25, 6/1 10400 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 22CV0625 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Shawna Lee Cobabe filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present name: KAELA JANE SCOTT ABIGAYLE ROSETTA SCOTT MAECILEE BELLE SCOTT Proposed name: KAELA JANE COBABE ABIGAYLE ROSETTA COBABE MAECILEE BELLE COBABE 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: JULY 1, 2022, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682.

3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat.

This order has been filed on MAY 12, 2022. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8 10401 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0549 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ClEAR lIGHT STUDIO, located at 761 Skyline Court, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Janet E Tong, 761 Skyline Court, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 05/13/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Janet E Tong JANET E TONG, 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 05/13/2022.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8 10402 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0567 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: R5 CUSTOM PCS, located at 1855 Delphina Court, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Logan A Thomas, 1855 Delphina Court, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Logan Thomas LOGAN THOMAS 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 05/19/2022.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15 10423 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0527 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE & SPA, located at 3979 Lake Tahoe Blvd, Suite 2, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150/Mailing Address: 68933 Risueno Road, Cathedral City, CA 92234 Registered owner(s): 1. DONGQING ZHANG, 68933 Risueno Road, Cathedral City, CA 92234, 2. XIULING JI, 15781 Moonflower Ave, Chino, CA 91708 legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  This business is conducted by a General Partnership.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 05/02/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Xiu Ling Ji XIULING JI 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 05/06/2022.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10424 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 22CV0648 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Vannessa Taha filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: VANNESSA MONIQUE TAHA Proposed name: VANNESSA MONIQUE GARDNER 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: JULY 15, 2022, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682.

3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat.

This order has been filed on MAY 18, 2022. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 10425 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0496 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: NAPA AUTO PARTS, located at 2885 Ray Lawyer Dr, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 5404 Pacific St, Rocklin, CA 95677 Registered owner(s): Genuine Parts Company, 2999 Wildwood Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30339 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: GA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 1/1/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ John Uhl JOHN UHL, PRESIDENT, GENERAL MANAGER, NAPA DIST. CENTER, GPC 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 04/29/2022.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10426 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0495 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: NAPA AUTO PARTS, located at 4050 Mother Lode Drive, Shingle Springs, CA 95682/Mailing Address: 5404 Pacific St, Rocklin, CA 95677 Registered owner(s): Genuine Parts Company, 2999 Wildwood Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30339 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: GA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 1/1/22 Signature of Registrant: /s/ John Uhl

JOHN UHL, PRESIDENT & GENERAL MANAGER NAPA DIST. CENTER, GPC 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 04/29/2022.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15 10427 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0530 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RGE SERVICES, located at 410 Jordan Court, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Shauna Nicole Wyscaver, 410 Jordan Court, 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: N/A Signature of Registrant: /s/ Shauna Nicole Wyscaver SHAUNA NICOLE WYSCAVER 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 05/06/2022.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15 10428 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0571 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ACTION PROPERTIES, located at 492 Main St, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Arrowhead Housing Inc, 492 Main St, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/03/2004 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Krishna Cox KRISHNA COX, CHIEF OPERATIONS 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 05/20/2022.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15 10429 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0542 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DJ GRIZ ENTERTAINMENT, located at 4201 Strickland Mine Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Jaxon D King, 4201 Strickland Mine Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious

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business name or names listed above on: 05/09/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jaxon King JAXON KING 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 05/10/2022.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15 10430 T.S. NO. 22-0006-11 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SAlE A.P.N.: 085-391-002-000 You Are In Default Under A Deed Of Trust Dated 7/15/2020. Unless You Take Action To Protect Your Property, It May Be Sold At A Public Sale. If You Need An Explanation Of The Nature Of The Proceeding Against You, You Should Contact A Lawyer. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Victor R Lopez, A Single Man Duly Appointed Trustee: The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation Recorded 7/20/2020 as Instrument No. 20200035953-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, Street Address or other common designation of real property: 7248 Maidu Dr Placerville, CA 95667 A.P.N.: 085-391-002-000 Date of Sale: 6/15/2022 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: main entrance to County Courthouse, 495 Main St., Placerville, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $285,006.05, estimated The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Notice To Potential Bidders: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. Notice To Property Owner: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (877) 440-4460 or visit this Internet Website www.mkconsultantsinc. com, using the file number assigned to this case 22-0006-11. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice To Tenant: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code.

If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction.

There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (877) 440-4460, or visit this internet website www.

mkconsultantsinc.com, using the file number assigned to this case 22-0006-11 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. The Notice to Tenant pertains to sales occurring after January 1, 2021. Date: 5/13/2022 The Wolf Firm, A Law Corporation 1851 East 1st Street, Suite 100 Santa Ana, California 92705 Foreclosure Department (949) 7209200 Sale Information Only: (877) 440-4460 www.mkconsultantsinc. com Sindy Clements, Foreclosure Officer Please Be Advised That The Wolf Firm May Be Acting As A Debt Collector, Attempting To Collect A Debt. Any Information You Provide May Be Used For That Purpose.

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that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 05/20/2022.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22 10454 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0613

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: NODNOC DESIGN, located at 3543 Ryan Dr, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registered owner(s): Scott Condon, 3543 Ryan Dr, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 05/01/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Scott Condon SCOTT CONDON 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 05/23/2022.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22 10442

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ATKINSON BUIlDING & DEVElOPMENT, located at 4205 East Road, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Andrew M Atkinson, 4205 East Road, 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: 05/22/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ ________ ANDREW ATKINSON 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 05/25/2022.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22 10455

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The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MOUNTAIN CONSTRUCTION, located at 1598 Normanton Pl, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Robert Cooper, 1598 Normanton Pl, 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: 05/22/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ ________ ROBERT COOPER 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 05/23/2022.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22 10453 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0573

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MAID IN THE MOUNTAINS, located at 5671 Pennyroyal Dr, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registered owner(s): 1. Peri S Bell, 5671 Pennyroyal Dr, Pollock Pines, CA 95726, 2. Makaila R Bell, 5671 Pennyroyal Dr, Pollock Pines, CA 95726, 3. Alina P Bell, 5671 Pennyroyal Dr, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 This business is conducted by a General Partnership.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 05/19/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Peri Bell PERI BELL, GENERAL PARTNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 05/25/2022.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22 10456

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: APPlE HIll HIDEAWAY, located at 3261 Carson Road, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): 1. Michelle Danovaro, 3261 Carson Road, Placerville, CA 95667, 2.

Andrew Danovaro, 3261 Carson Road, 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: 05/20/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Michelle Danovaro MICHELLE DANOVARO, 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

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A MIlITARY EQUIPMENT USE POlICY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF El DORADO ORDAINS AS FOllOWS: SECTION 1. Findings.

The Board finds: A. On September 30, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 481, relating to the use of military equipment by law enforcement agencies.

B. Assembly Bill 481, codified at California Government Code sections 7070 through 7075, requires law enforcement agencies to obtain approval of the applicable governing body, by an ordinance adopting a “military equipment use policy,” at a regular meeting held

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pursuant to open meeting laws, prior to taking certain actions relating to the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment.

The term “military equipment” is defined in California Government Code section 7070, subdivision (c).

C. Assembly Bill 481 allows the governing body of a county to approve the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment within its jurisdiction only if it makes specified determinations.

D. The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office has prepared a military equipment use policy in accordance with the terms of Assembly Bill 481, which it has added to its policy manual as El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Policy Section 709.

E. El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Policy Section 709 was published on the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office internet website on March 17, 2022.

F. The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Policy Section 709 meets the requirements of California Government Code section 7070, subdivision (d).

SECTION 2. Determinations.

Based on the findings above, in addition to information provided to the Board at the public meeting, the Board determines as follows: 1. The military equipment identified in El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Policy Section 709 is necessary because there are no reasonable alternatives that can achieve the same objectives of officer and civilian safety.

2. El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Policy Section 709 will safeguard the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties.

3. The military equipment identified in El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Policy Section 709 is reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety.

4. Prior military equipment use complied with the military equipment use policy that was in effect at the time, or if prior uses did not comply with the accompanying military equipment use policy, corrective action has been taken to remedy nonconforming uses and ensure future compliance.

Based on the preceding determinations, the Board hereby approves and adopts the military equipment use policy known as El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Policy Section 709.

SECTION 3. Effective Date.

This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of El Dorado at a regular meeting of said Board, held the 24th day of May, 2022, by the following vote of said Board: Ayes: Hidahl, Turnboo, Thomas, Parlin, Novasel Noes: None Absent: None ATTEST: KIM DAWSON Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: /s/ Kyra Scharffenberg Deputy Clerk /s/ Lori Parlin Lori Parlin, Chair, Board of Supervisors APPROVED AS TO FORM /s/ Stephen Mansell David A. Livingston COUNTY COUNSEL 10457 6/1 NOTICE OF lIEN SAlE Notice is hereby given pursuant to California Business and Professional Codes #21700-21716, Section 2328 of the UCC of the Penal Code, Section 535 the undersigned, Missouri Flat Storage Depot, will sell at public sale by competitive bidding the personal property of: Name: Thealise Wager.

Property to be sold: May contain the following: Misc. household goods, furniture, boxes & contents.

Auctioneer Company: www. storagetreasures.com. The Sale will end at 10:00am Thursday, June 16th, 2022. Goods must be paid in CASH and removed at completion of sale.

Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party.

Missouri Flat Storage Depot 4680 Missouri Flat Road Placerville, CA 95667 530-626-0333 6/1, 6/8 10458 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0618 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CUSTOM DRAFTING & DESIGN, located at 2940 Dos Vistas Dr, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Daniel R Lance, 2940 Dos Vistas Dr, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 05/25/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Daniel R Lance DANIEL R LANCE I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 05/26/2022.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22 10459

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