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McIntire passes at 81

High-flyin’ on the Divide

Thomas Frey Staff writer

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Countless times Jim McIntire’s mind churned out ideas to improve Placerville, including youth sports, the downtown parking garage and Gold Bug Jim McIntire Mine and Park.

McIntire was always one to step in when he was needed and always made the best use of his time, sometimes making an impact nationally.

The McIntire family ran the Hangtown Christmas Parade from 1977 to 2013. When Jim’s daughter Sharon McIntire joined the Marines he named the Marine Corps-run Toys for Tots as the parade’s official charity.

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Mountain Democrat staff f you like aircraft, the Georgetown Airport was the place to be May 29 as Divide for the Kids hosted its first fly-in and airshow.

The event was the first of its kind Georgetown Airport has seen since 1996, drawing locals as well as attendees from as far away as San Diego. Cameron Park resident and aviation maven Julie Cark flew in with her pooch to wow the crowd with aerial maneuvers in her T-34 stunt plane. Aircraft on display included Cal Fire’s Blackhawk helicopter — dubbed the Firehawk — as well as a Cal Fire wildfire spotter plane and a CALSTAR helicopter.

There was also the chance for some attendees to take to the sky as a pilot with Adventure Flight Lincoln gave rides aboard a 1940s U.S. Coast Gaurd biplane.

Other organizations participating in the Georgetown Airport Fly-in were El Dorado County Search and Rescue, Georgetown Fire Department, El Dorado County Fire Safe Council, California Highway Patrol, Placerville Community

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See Fly-in, page A7

Chris Daley Mountain Democrat correspondent El Dorado County has a new budget for next fiscal year, probably. Supervisors unanimously (5-0) approved the chief administrative officer’s recommended budget during a special hearing Monday.

CAO Don Ashton presented the recommended $681.3 million proposed budget. In turn supervisors accepted most of the items and figures from Ashton and members of his staff without discussion.

Revenue projections for the county’s General Fund next year compare a conservative estimate and a moderate estimate in the three categories of income from property tax, the Transient Occupancy Tax and Cannabis Activities Tax. Both estimates show a 3.8% growth in property tax from last year while the moderate estimate anticipates 4.25% in subsequent years.

Likewise, the cannabis activities tax is estimated to remain at 2% into the near future “while adding the equivalent to another retail source in fiscal year 2022-23.”

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Photos courtesy of Doug Moore

Cal Fire’s Firehawk, left photo, has this kiddo and his mom amazed. Julie Clark in her T-34, right photo, was one of the stars of the Georgetown Airport Fly-in May 29. Clark, who lives in Cameron Park, is a retired aerobatic air show aviator and commercial airline pilot.

Aircraft of all shapes and sizes are on display on Georgetown Airport’s tarmac.

County supervisors name two new directors Chris Daley Mountain Democrat correspondent El Dorado County Supervisors approved two new candidates for department directorships.

Joseph “Joey” Carruesco has been appointed as the county’s director of Human Resources, effective May 22.

Carruesco served as assistant director of Human Resources from

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He will start at Step 2 of the county’s salary range, $156,936.

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Jeffrey Warren becomes the Environmental Management Department’s interim chief effective May 22.

He comes in at Step 1 of the county’s salary range, $137,995.

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James Judson McIntire June 21, 1939 - May 25, 2021

Jame was born in Mesa Rica, N.M. and grew up in Herlong, Calif. He graduated high school in 1957 and continued his education at California State University, Chico earning his teacher’s credential in history and geography.

Jim was very active in the Placerville community serving on the City Recreation and Parks Commission, the El Dorado County Fair Commission, former city councilman, El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce President and Mayor of Placerville.

He was the owner of the Goodyear Tire Store, better known as McIntire’s and Tubes for 35 years.

Preceding him in death are his parents Grace and Jerry McIntire; brother Patrick McIntire; son David and daughter Sharon.

He is survived by his wife Betty; daughters Cathy Patterson (Larry), Debra and daughter-inlaw Carla McIntire; stepson Beau Young; former wife Doris; grandchildren Jessica Johnson, Kyra McIntire, Casey Dobbs, Caitlyn Minton, Gracie McIntire, Jimmy McIntire, Tyler McIntire and T.J. Young; six great-grandchildren and scores of nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held Thursday, June 24 at 11 a.m. at Lake Oaks Senior Mobile Home Park Community Center, 4280 Patterson Drive, Diamond Springs, Calif.

Remembrances can be sent to VITAS Hospice Healthcare, 2710 Gateway Oaks Drive, Suite 100S, Sacramento 95833 in memory of James McIntire.

Nancy Jean English Hansen Oct. 8, 1937 - May 30, 2021

Nancy Jean English Hansen, age 83, of Diamond Springs, passed away May 30 after a year-long battle with breast cancer. Nancy was born Oct. 8, 1937, in Alameda, Calif. She grew up in Alameda as an only child, but was surrounded by a large extended family. After graduating from San Jose State with a teaching credential, Nancy taught for several years in the Bay Area.

In 1961, Nancy was set up on an “ambush” blind date/dinner party by family friends George and Frances Brackett. She was seated next to Richard Hansen, a fisheries’ biologist. They hit it off and to the surprise of everyone, they were engaged in less than a month. Nancy always said it was Frances’ famous flank steak that brought them together and this flank steak became a Hansen family favorite for birthdays and other celebrations. The recipe is below for anyone who wants to try this magical dish.

After Nancy and Dick were married in 1962, they moved to Redding, Calif. Daughter Julie was born in 1968 and son Kris in 1971. The family moved to Diamond Springs in 1972. After getting a masters in library science, Nancy worked as a school librarian for the Mother Lode School District for 14 years. Her favorite part of her job was finding just the right book for students. After her retirement, Nancy and Dick traveled the world, visiting Iceland, Norway and Antarctica.

Nancy was actively involved in many AAUW groups and volunteered with Toys for Tots and the Marshall Hospital Health Library.

She enjoyed parties, books, wine tasting, gardening and talking to people, even customer service representatives. Her favorite pastime though was painting landscape scenes from both places she lived and places she visited. Nancy was happiest spending time with both her immediate and extended family and her many friends.

Nancy is preceded in death by her parents, Captain Earl and Nadine English. She is survived by her beloved husband of 59 years, Dick Hansen, as well as her daughter, Julie Carruth (Rich) of Cameron Park and son, Kris Hansen (Kim) of Littleton, Colo., and by her grandchildren, Tyler Hansen of Littleton, Colo., and Kathryn Carruth and Ryan Carruth of Cameron Park.

Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Snowline Hospice or to the American River Conservancy. In memory of Nancy, we ask that you read your favorite picture book, make some flank steak, and raise a glass of wine to her.

Flank Steak Marinade 1 finely chopped green onion ¼ cup soy sauce 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons honey 1 ½ teaspoon each of garlic powder and ginger Blend all ingredients in a blender, pour over flank steak, marinate for at least four hours and then grill.

FUNERAL NOTICE Janet (Jan) Hogrefe Oct. 3, 1952 - Feb. 18, 2021

Janet Hogrefe, a resident of Placerville, was born Oct. 3, 1952 and died Feb. 18. A celebration of life/ service will be held at Chapel of the Pines, 2855 Cold Springs Road, Placerville, Thursday, June 10 at 11 a.m.

Crash claims man’s life in Cool Mountain Democrat staff A 33-year-old man was killed Sunday night after his truck hit an embankment on Highway 49 near Catecroft Lane in Cool.

The driver has been identified as Kelsey resident Sonny Ray Holter.

According to California Highway Patrol investigators, the man was traveling south on Highway 49 in a 2004 Ford F-150 at about

11:40 p.m. when his vehicle “made an unsafe turning movement to the left” where he struck an ascending dirt embankment. The vehicle then traveled southwest across Highway 49 and came to a rest on the west shoulder.

The driver was reportedly not wearing a seat belt and sustained fatal injuries.

The CHP collision report states that it is unknown if alcohol was a contributing factor.

CRIME LOG May 21

The following was taken from El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office logs:

10 a.m. A wedding ring was reported stolen on Golden Center Court in Placerville.

May 20 7:10 a.m. A witness reported seeing a suspect steal mail from mailboxes on Lakeview Drive in Rescue.

10:23 a.m. A catalytic converter was reported stolen off a vehicle on Valley View Parkway in El Dorado Hills.

8:25 p.m A suspect reportedly threw a rock at a victim walking on the side of Country Club Drive in Cameron Park.

7:16 a.m. Two vehicles on Pleasant Valley Road in El Dorado were reportedly vandalized and gasoline stolen from the fuel tanks.

11:24 a.m. Theft was reported on Lotus Road in Rescue.

12:39 p.m. A suspect reportedly used a sharp object to damage tires on vehicles on Knollwood Drive in Cameron Park.

9:17 p.m. A22-year-old man was arrested on Coach Lane in Cameron Park on suspicion of public intoxication.

May 22 1:12 a.m. A 20-year-old man driving without a license on Golden Center Drive in Placerville was also found to be in possession of illegal drug paraphernalia and taken into custody.

3:59 a.m. A 58-year-old man driving on a suspended license and reportedly in possession

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of a controlled substance was arrested on Placerville Drive in Placerville.

12:03 p.m. Burglary was reported on Rontree Lane in Mt. Aukum.

7:01 a.m. Methamphetamine was found on Buttercup Trail in Placerville.

12:05 p.m. Theft was reported on Braeburn Lane in Camino.

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Coloma 71/47 Placerville 66/44 El Dorado Hills 72/47

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11:05 a.m. Theft from a residence was reported on Mother Lode Drive in El Dorado.

11:22 a.m. Property was found on Stodick Lane in south county.

1:41 a.m. Property was found on Cold Springs Road in Coloma.

4:04 p.m. A vehicle was vandalized on Greenwood Lane in Cameron Park.

8:26 a.m. Taillights were reported stolen from a vehicle on Town Center Boulevard in El Dorado Hills.

4:01 p.m. A 40-year-old woman was arrested in Lotus (street not listed) on multiple charges including at least one charge involving firearms.

8:03 p.m. A 31-year-old man was arrested on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville for reportedly being in possession of a glass pipe used for smoking methamphetamine.

8:14 p.m. Theft from a residence was reported in Cameron Park (street not listed). Victims noted employees of a moving company were present when the theft occurred.

10:48 p.m. Tools were reported stolen in Mt. Aukum (street not listed).

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3:45 p.m. A wallet was reported stolen from a vehicle on Landsdale Way in El Dorado Hills.

10:53 a.m. A 44-year-old man was arrested on Red Hawk Parkway in Shingle Springs for reportedly being in possession of narcotics and driving on a suspended license.

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3:29 p.m. Property was found on Industrial Drive in Diamond Springs.

10:47 a.m. A vehicle was vandalized on Knollwood Drive in Cameron Park.

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Jim McIntire, center, is pictured at a Placerville City Council meeting in January 1981. Seated around McIntire, who was mayor at the time, are City Council members and staff, from left, Karen Tustin, Carl Borelli, Daryl McKinstry, Ted Mertens and Al Tuttle.

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quarters in Akron, Ohio, heard what McIntire was doing in Placerville with Toys for Tots, the company hopped on for the ride and made it the company’s national charity.

“Most everything he did was for the benefit of others; it wasn’t just to benefit himself ” said Jim’s daughter Cathy Patterson. “My dad was one of those and it’s kind of cliché but it totally is my dad to a T — you treat the CEO the same way as you treat the janitor. You feel so much better inside yourself when you’ve done something really special for somebody else. He was a pretty special human being.”

Jim McIntire, a former Placerville mayor and councilman, passed away May 25 at the age of 81. He had long suffered from Alzheimer’s disease.

Jim was born June 21, 1939, in Mesa Rica, N.M., and grew up in Herlong where he was a multisport athlete.

“We grew up together, from eighth grade through high school,” said Doris McIntire. “Then we got married at 18 and were married for 25 years and had four kids. It was a great experience.”

He studied at California State University, Chico, and served in the Army Reserves for four years.

Doris and Jim packed up in 1964 and moved to Placerville, where Jim opened a Sears catalog store.

In 1975 he opened up McIntire and Tubes Goodyear on Broadway.

Jim made appearances as Jimmy the Kid when the Highway 50 Association Wagon Train made its way to Main Street. His brother Patrick joined him as El Bruto and they had Wild West shootouts to entertain those gathered in downtown Placerville for the Wagon Train’s arrival.

“Dad invited his brother to help entertain and said, ‘Come on, let’s make this really fun for the kids,’” Patterson said.

They did that for more than a decade.

While his own children were growing up Jim poured himself into youth sports. Pop Warner football in Placerville was created at his kitchen table and he coached Placerville’s Biddy Basketball program. He loved watching all his kids and got to see them play sports at El Dorado High School. Debra and Sharon played basketball, softball and volleyball, Cathy played softball and was a

cheerleader and David was the Cougars’ quarterback.

The McInitire family always set an extra spot at the dinner table because Jim was known to bring someone home who needed a meal. It could be an elderly person without family, a friend or even foreign exchange students.

Marco Venegas from Costa Rica was one of those students and he remained part of the family’s life many years after returning to Costa Rica as the McIntires would visit him and vice versa. Foreign exchange students from Argentina and Japan also stayed at the McIntire’s house for the duration of a school year.

Jim’s family said he loved having students stay so they could have the experience of living in another country.

In 1977 Jim was approached to start a Placerville Christmas parade.

It didn’t take long for him to accept that mission. Before they knew it Doris, Jim and their four kids were parade sponsors. He loved the Christmas parade and it was his gift to the children of Placerville. Spectators lined the parade route and every one of them paid admission by donating to Toys for Tots.

A Placerville icon In high school Jim was class president and a leader in everything he did. He followed that path as an adult and became a city councilman, president of the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce and mayor of Placerville.

“He was always coming up with ideas in order to promote the town,” said longtime friend Danno Raffetto. “He truly loved Placerville.”

During his tenure on City Council the downtown parking garage went up, public bathrooms were put in downtown and Placerville became more ADA accessible.

His wife Doris was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the age of 36 and was confined to a wheelchair shortly after.

“He noticed it was harder for her to get around,” Patterson said. “He was really instrumental in helping get accessibility downtown and throughout the city of Placerville.”

He was a member of the “Lunch

Bunch,” which was led by Don Andrews. The fee to join was $100 a year. The group consisted of 20-30 people who would meet once a month for lunch and at the end of the year they would take the money — about $3,000 — directly to the El Dorado County Office of Education where it would be used to buy food for Christmas meals for students in need. Jim would package up meals with the Lunch Bunch every holiday season.

“Everything that Jim did, he had the community in mind,” said Lunch Bunch member Carol Russell. “He had a great personality and he always had a smile on his face, even up at his business.”

If a customer came in and they desperately needed tires but were strapped for cash, Jim would help them out.

“I know this for a fact,” Raffetto said. “He would carry an individual for two or three months if they didn’t have the money and he wouldn’t charge any interest.

He was just kind and considerate.”

In 1987 Jim met Betty Young and her 5-year-old son Beau. Betty was involved with all the family’s community activities and was a friend, partner and, in 1997, wife until Jim’s passing last month.

“He had a very dry sense of humor and when he did make jokes, it took about 10 seconds to figure out that it was really funny,” Betty said. “You’d have to kind of go through what he said and then he would have this little grin on his face.”

With the addition of Betty and Beau to the family, Jim hopped right back into sports and helped teach Beau how to shoot, pass and dribble in his Biddy Basketball league.

“Even as he got older, he was always there for the kids no matter what,” Betty said.

Betty traveled frequently for work and Jim rarely missed a chance to join her on their travels, oftentimes abroad.

The last big trip Jim took was with Betty and his daughter Cathy and her husband Larry to the Mediterranean.

He loved history and seeing the ruins in Rome and Athens while visiting the Vatican was very spiritual for Jim. The highlight of the trip however was traveling with three of the people he loved the most.

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Richard B. Esposito Publisher/Editor

Noel Stack Managing Editor

Krysten Kellum Associate Editor

California Matters

California’s Unemployment Insurance Fund is deep in debt

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single paragraph on Page 180 of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s revised 2021-22 budget refers to one of the state government’s most vexing dilemmas — an immense debt it owes to the federal government for support payments to millions of Californians Dan Walters who lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By the end of the year, the state’s Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) is expected to owe more than $24 billion that — unless Congress forgives the debt — must be repaid with interest. And if the state doesn’t make its payments, the feds will hike payroll taxes on California employers to retire the loan.

It could have been worse. Newsom’s original California is budget projected that borrowing the debt would reach billions of dollars $48.3 billion by the end of 2021, but as from the federal employment picked up government and the unemployment to cover rate declined, the estimate was cut in half. unemployment The state began insurance taking out loans when last year’s sudden spike benefits to in pandemic-related jobless workers, unemployment quickly but how it will be exhausted the UIF. The state is responsible for repaid remains the first tier of payments uncertain. to jobless workers and by the end of 2020, California had borrowed $18 billion to cover its basic payments.

California resorted to borrowing because its UIF had one of the nation’s most anemic reserves, as the federal Department of Labor often notes, due to a decades-long political stalemate.

Two decades ago the UIF had a healthy reserve, but then-Gov. Gray Davis and the Legislature, bowing to pressure from labor unions, sharply increased unemployment benefits without increasing payroll taxes to pay for them due to counter-pressure from employers.

When the Great Recession struck a few years later, the UIF was quickly drained and the state borrowed from the federal government to cover benefits, eventually owing about $11 billion. The debt was repaid via higher federal payroll taxes over 10 years, but the UIF never recovered. Until the

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Letters to the Editor Fire season is back EDITOR: ooks like PG&E is whistling past the graveyard. Trees and branches are still crowding power lines in too many places. Electricity rates have doubled after conflagrations in wine country and Paradise.

Management continues to focus more on boosting profits instead of keeping ratepayers safe.

Customers are being forced to pay for PG&E's nonfeasance.

Put up and shut up. Oh, and don't forget to get a generator for PG&E's blackouts whenever they deem winds are strong enough to crash trees and branches into power lines.

CHARLES BERTOLETTE Placerville

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No NBAF in Kansas EDITOR: anhattan, Kan. — Have you heard of it? No? Maybe you’ve heard of Wuhan, China? Kansas is about to become the next Wuhan. Only worse.

A Biosafety Level 4 lab is being built and is scheduled to open in 2022 in Kansas — the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility.

This lab will house lethal, exotic diseases to both humans and livestock from all over the world such as foot and mouth disease.

BSL-4 diseases have no cure, no treatment, no vaccine.

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This new lab is supposed to replace the aging BSL-3 lab on Plum Island off the coast of New York. The sale of the island was planned to help pay for the construction of the new lab, but unfortunately it is too contaminated. The sale was scrapped and it was turned into a “wildlife sanctuary,” where the public is banned from visiting.

Is Kansas a logistically safe place to build this? Tornadoes and flooding would not be an uncommon event, right? The lab would be right next to Kansas State University, right next to eight other animal research facilities and a livestock events center and right in the middle of America’s beef belt. No other BSL-4 lab in the world is located near livestock ... and for good reason.

You don’t think this will affect you? What could happen if something accidentally escaped?

Beef, sheep, swine — gone. Deer and elk — gone. Horses — gone.

Expected economic loss would be $16 billion to $140 billion.

Famine.

Please take the time to contact your local, state and federal representatives to get the word out and push back. We need to: 1. Request an updated site-specific risk assessment that includes both risk and consequences (the last one done was 2012).

2. Request revocation of all live foot and mouth disease permits on U.S. mainland.

3. Request relocation of the BSL-4 to an island location.

KRISTA GRASSI Placerville

Waiting, just waiting EDITOR: his letter is regarding the article from Kevin Kiley’s with false or not correct information. I have different information I like to share.

“That’s why more than 20 states have made the decision to phase out supplemental federal benefits.” From your article published June 5.

Some people like me are still waiting to be paid from the halt they did way back in December 2020 when EDD asked for identity checks. I finally will return to my previous job, which was closed due to the pandemic back in March 2020.

I have gone out and applied to jobs all over town; they are not hiring me. I think they have an idea of who they will hire. I have skills but I am not what they want? I heard other applicants stating the same thing.

Stop stating we are sitting around on our pandemic monies when most of us have not received the money yet. I am running out of my savings and will be homeless, like others I see who are homeless looking for work through no fault of their

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borrowing and from hen the your savings, retirement Democrats income and purchasing passed Mr. power through inflation.

Biden’s $1.9 trillion There is no other way spending spree in to pay for every dollar March, a lot of people got a lot of free money government spends.

— thousands of dollars Inflation is the most in many cases. But the insidious of these taxes bill is already coming because it silently due for that free money hollows out everything a and, as many of us labors to achieve.

Tom McClintock family warned, it turns out Anyone who has gone that free money is very near a gas station or a expensive. Indeed, it turns out that grocery store in the last few months can now see where their relief checks the very same families most harmed came from and how they will be paid by the lockdowns will be the most back. The Democrats shut down harmed by paying the bill for the productivity with their lockdowns lockdown relief. It comes to about $15,000 for an average family and the and then flooded the economy with dollars. More dollars chasing first installment is already reflected fewer goods is the classic recipe in the rising inflation sapping for inflation. And this is just the the purchasing power of working beginning. families.

The Consumer Price Index The sad and sober reality is that government cannot put a single dollar increased 4.2% in April. It was 2.6% in March. Core inflation is already into the economy that it has not first taken out of the same economy. When growing faster than at any time since the end of the Carter administration. government spends a dollar for you What does that mean, exactly? It it has already decided to take a dollar means that if you’ve managed to save from you — and it can only be taken back in three ways: from your current $100,000 for your retirement, the government has just taken $4,200 earnings through higher taxes, of it — because your savings are now from your future earnings through

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worth that much less. Your balance hasn’t declined but its purchasing power has lost $4,200.

Check your grocery bill or your utility bill. How much more are you spending to put food on the table or heat your home? There are other bad policies at work as well — green energy, for example — but a big part of that difference is your inflation tax, paid directly from the reduced purchasing power of your money.

And that is true of everything you buy.

It doesn’t stop there. The Democrats are promising a massive increase in corporate taxes while assuring the gullible not to worry, because the corporations will pay it.

But corporations don’t pay corporate taxes. You do. You pay them as a consumer through higher prices; you pay them as an employee through lower wages; you pay them as an investor through lower earnings — your 401(k), for example. There is no other way a corporate tax can be paid. And the resulting reduction in productivity will further feed the inflation tax.

The Democrats’ sick joke is this: Everything that the government has handed out to your family is already being taken back from your family through higher prices.

What makes the Democrats think that socialism will work any better here than every other country that has tried it? It consistently produces shortages, unemployment, inflation, poverty and malaise wherever it is imposed. And we will continue down this dismal path until Americans awaken to the simple economic realities that the Democratic socialists have now unleashed upon our country.

In his inaugural address, Thomas Jefferson surveyed the boundless bounties our nation enjoyed and asked, “With all these blessings, what more is necessary to make us a happy and a prosperous people? Still one thing more, fellow-citizens — a wise and frugal government, which shall restrain men from injuring one another, shall leave them otherwise free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned. This is the sum of good government.”

Americans deserve a wise and frugal government. But it is not enough to deserve it — we have to demand it at the ballot box.

Congressman Tom McClintock represents California’s 4th Congressional District.

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“Businesses did not cause this It’s likely that the feds will pandemic struck, the state was paying out about $5 billion a year recession and should not bear the once again hike payroll taxes on burden of paying off this massive employers to repay California’s in benefits and collecting just debt,” Lapsley added. new and much-larger debt, which enough taxes to cover them, but However, the left-leaning will make them even less willing not enough to rebuild a reserve.

California Budget & Policy to pay more state taxes to rebuild Today, with the state owing Center says the $1.1 billion is the UIF for the next recession. twice as much as the previous already too much, describing it If it sounds like a never-ending debt, two big questions loom. as a “poorly targeted tax break to circular crisis, that’s because it is.

How will the debt be repaid businesses that were not paying It’s akin to consumers taking out and will California ever put enough into the UI system before credit card loans to make their its unemployment insurance the pandemic at the expense credit card payments. program on a sound financial of helping Californians most Dan Walters is a journalist footing? harmed by the economic crisis and author who writes for Newsom’s revised budget offers who need financial support now.”

CALmatters.org, a nonprofit, $1.1 billion to pay down the debt, but the Business Roundtable is pressing him to allocate more Continued from A4 from the state’s multi-billiondollar budget surplus and/or own. federal relief funds.

I sent my paperwork in for identity verification via mail back in “Addressing the UI Fund January. They just notified me they received it May 15. What is wrong debt is a critical part of the with this whole idea? We are just hanging out, not looking for work — state’s economic recovery,” the that is a misconception that needs to be addressed. Most of us are still Roundtable’s president, Rob waiting for the EDD to do the right thing.

Lapsley, said in a statement. “The Going on 23 weeks waiting to be paid my pandemic money, or so, massive debt is a looming threat this is the reality not one of you knows about or talks about. We have for every business in California. been forgotten along the way.

If unaddressed, the debt will lead Please note this is my opinion and I have the right to say it like it is. to an automatic tax increase on Waiting, just waiting that's all. every business in the state at a JILL CORULLA time when they can least afford Shingle Springs The New York Times Syndication Sales Corporation it.”

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Every athlete at Tumble Time Gymnastics in Cameron Park qualified for nationals in Florida June 9-13 after stellar performances at the National Gymnastics Association California State Championships.

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In a year of unknowns, Tumble Time Gymnastics competitive gymnasts thrived in the new National Gymnastics Association.

In its first year as members of National Gymnastics Association, Tumble Time was able to compete virtually against gyms all over the country when local events were canceled. Later in the season the team was able to do some competitions in person and the athletes really excelled.

“I saw that the gymnasts were really enjoying themselves at each meet this year, which in turn made them more confident,” Tumble Time head coach Haylee Brown said. “The judges were open and talked to us after events to help us know what to improve on and every meet we saw improvement. The head office in Indianapolis was always helpful when we would need to figure out some of the new rules and have really been open to suggestions to make this sport better for all of those that are participating. Many of the board directors, and others that are in charge of this new organization, are the people I have looked up to as mentors to make me a better coach and I knew they have the best interest of the gymnasts, the coaches and the gyms around the country in mind.”

The change paid dividends immediately and the team qualified for the National Gymnastics Association Nationals in Florida June 9-13.

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California State Championships at the end of April saw many medalists at each level qualify for nationals while quite a few won state championships:

Level 2 State Champions in their age groups Hannah Stewart: vault (9.525) Addison Thrift: bars (9.5), floor (9.65) and overall state champion in the all-around (37.6) Kari Huntley: bars (9.7) and overall state champion in the all-around (38.1)

Level 3 State Champions in their age groups Olivia Mai: floor (9.7) Callie Yoast: vault (9.425) Cheyenne Jones: beam (9.75) and overall state champion in the allaround (38.7)

Level 4 State Champions in their age groups Hope Disney: vault (9.55), bars (9.45) and overall state champion in the all-around (37.875) Layla Mai: beam (9.375) Eva Silveira: floor (9.6)

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). People flock to the ocean, pay more to live near it, travel great distances to see it. Its enormity, ceaseless movement and unfathomable danger make it mesmerizing. Romantic love is mesmerizing for the same reasons.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The action won’t be controlled. This scene has a force too strong for one person to thwart or even steer, but it can be influenced, nudged along in a way that will make a difference.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It’s easier to be philosophical about a thing when you’re the one in control of the decisions around it. When decisions are made by others that affect your world, it’s action, not philosophy, that puts things right.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ll use different words and make updates to the way you present yourself both in person and in the digital realm. Your fresh style will bring social and professional opportunity.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Disappointment isn’t an appointment worth keeping. The way to avoid it is to set your expectations well. This takes both awareness and research. Who are you dealing with? What patterns exist already?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Belief is the code that programs the mind. Once a thing is believed, the perceived world automatically organizes around that belief, which becomes like sheet music that the world plays its song to.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The cool lettering on an inspiring picture wants to be the truth, but the truth rarely presents in such a glamorous way. The truth is more likely to be uncomfortably blurted out, its grittiness taking nothing away from its power.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Whether or not you land a certain job will depend partly on luck and other circumstances, but keeping it or leveraging it into something even better will be contingent on what you give to the work.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). People who say they need a fast answer or the offer goes away are using scarcity tactics. If you already know what you want, you don’t have to be squeezed for the deal to close.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). People are drawn together out of mutual need, and they typically drift apart when those needs either aren’t met or are no longer needs.

Lasting relationships depend on periodic updates and renewals.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Socializing is a dance you’re good at, as you easily tune into other people’s rhythms.

You know when to go forward, pull back, sidestep and more. Because of this, you’ll be a sought-after partner.

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in the conservative estimate over the next five years. The moderate figure is 5% over the same period.

Chairman John Hidahl, District 1, raised several thorny issues that he called “budget challenges.” For example, the county has little or no control over the California Public Employees Retirement System. As that system’s discount rates decrease, the county’s obligation to the fund increases, he said.

Hidahl further noted that inflation and other factors could have significant impact on the county’s economy. Behavioral Health and Social Services are heavily affected by state and federal mandates and too often inadequately funded by those entities.

Facility needs and road shortfalls are not generally subject to larger governmental mandates — either funded or unfunded.

The Behavioral Health issue brought concerns especially from Supervisor Sue Novasel, District 5, and Wendy Thomas, District 3.

Thomas explained, “There’s a lot of work being done by staff,” with Hidahl adding that one of the county’s strategic plans is addressing the issue.

He said he “hopes the services will eventually be better organized and more accountable.”

Hidahl also raised a talking point that supervisors should consider sooner rather than later with respect to potential risks related to the “challenges.”

“We each may have opinions but there is no consensus at this time. We need facts about these risks.”

Supervisors raised other matters of concern into the near future. Thomas suggested that the tax revenue growth rates as estimated are essentially not sustainable and will lead “to deficit spending over the next years.”

All agreed that the county must address homelessness much more comprehensively and push actively for more affordable housing. Hidahl again pointed out the uncertainty of “state mandates such as water restrictions that could cause a significant decrease in building and good paying jobs.”

Auditor-Controller Joe Harn told the board that with the exception of “the sales tax” outlook, “We’re in great shape financially; there’s adequate revenue and resources for the CAO’s budget.”

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Be ready to go in a wildfire Red Hawk to News release Julie Patterson of Swansboro is the proud winner of an equipped emergency go bag, the prize in the Aukum Fairplay Fire Safe Council Ready for Wildfire Go Raffle. Participants read Cal Fire’s Wildfire Go brochure and the emergency supply kit checklist and then took a quiz. Everyone who answered all five questions correctly was entered into the raffle.

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Question: At what point should you evacuate?

Answer: Early, to help firefighters keep roads clear of congestion, as soon as evacuation is recommended by fire officials or prior to evacuation orders, whenever you feel unsafe.

Question: Prior to evacuating, should you

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Answer: No, curtains could catch fire from the radiant heat of the window and result in fire damage to the house from the inside.

Question: In preparing to evacuate should you bring all patio furniture and barbecues close to the exterior of the house?

Answer: No, These items will become ignition sources to your home. Patio furniture should be moved inside the house or garage and barbecues should be moved away from the home.

Question: When a wildfire threat is present should you gather your important papers and medications in case of evacuation?

Answer: Yes, these items should be included in your emergency supply kit and taken with you in the event of

evacuation since it may be several days before you can safely return to your property.

Question: When evacuating should I gather my pets and make sure they are in the house to be safe?

Answer: No, take your pets with you and don’t forget their food and drinking water.

Patterson said reading the brochures made her more aware of the need to be prepared in case of a wildfire. She said she subsequently sat down with her family, discussed the danger and made a plan. Each member of her family now has a backpack with a change of clothes and other emergency items.

“My 10-year-old and I discussed that we might lose everything in a wildfire but that as long as we were safe it would be OK,” said Patterson.

“That was a hard

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Swansboro resident Julie Patterson shows the fully equipped emergency go bag she won in the Aukum Fairplay Fire Safe Council Ready for Wildfire Go Raffle last month. concept for my child to comprehend but I am really glad that we took the time to have that conversation. I feel like we are better prepared because of it.”

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bars (8.375), beam (7.8), floor (9.625) and all-around (35.2)

Level 6 State Champions in their age groups Cassidy Iida: vault (9.35) and floor (9.8) Sammie Mitchell: beam (9.475) and floor (9.75)

Level 9 State Champion Abriana Stewart: vault (8.6), beam (8.05) and floor (9.075)

Level 10 State Champion Annika Cole on all events and allaround state champion: vault (9.125), bars (7.75), beam (8.325), floor (9.35) and all-around (34.55)

Boys Level 1 State Champion Gordon Brown on all events and allaround state champion: floor (8.9), pommel horse (5.0), rings (7.6), vault (8.2), parallel bars (7.6), high bar (7.2) and all-around (44.5) Every Tumble Time athlete qualified to the national championships this week in Orlando. This is in conjunction with an athlete and coach

Red Hawk Casino will host a job fair today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the first level of the casino parking structure.

Candidates will have the opportunity to explore open positions within the casino including Rewards Club representatives, food and beverage department openings, facilities, security, slots, table games and more.

Additionally, Shingle Springs Health and Wellness Center and The Original Mels diner management will be on site to fill open positions within their respective areas.

Red Hawk Casino is always looking for enthusiastic and motivated team members to join the casino family and will be offering $150 sign-on bonuses for hired candidates on their first paycheck. The casino also provides first-class benefits, including medical, dental, vision and a Safe Harbor 401K program with a 6% company match.

Successful candidates can expect competitive compensation, paid time off and a free meal each shift.

Red Hawk Casino is located on Highway 50 at Red Hawk Parkway.

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Soroptimist International of Placerville seeks to bring charitable ideas to fruition.

According to Ryan Patrick Hanley, author of “Our Great Purpose,” a happy life requires more than quiet thoughts of benevolence toward our fellow man.

True joy starts with action, demonstrating concern for others. Fulfill your goals of leading a happy life by becoming a Soroptimist.

Call (530) 344-1476, email sipplacerville@soroptimist. net or visit siplacerville.org.

Meetings can be attended in person or via Zoom until COVID-19 distancing is no longer required.

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Students share teen angst during a confrontation in Ranked the Musical playing at El Dorado High June 10–20.

Lily Larsen (Kelsi Havercroft) examines the futility of academic ambition in Ranked the Musical playing at El Dorado High June 10–20.

The Second (Indianhead) Division Association is searching for anyone who served in the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division at any time. For information about the association and its 99th annual reunion in Kansas City, Mo., Sept 29 through Oct. 3, 2021, visit 2ida.org or contact Bob Haynes at 2idahq@ comcast.net and (224) 225-1202.

June 10 The Placerville Shakespeare Club’s 2021 annual Giant Rummage Sale will be held 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, June 10; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday June 11; and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.and Saturday, June 12, at the clubhouse, 2940 Bedford Ave. in Placerville.

John Carter (Jed Rhodes) is confronted by high-ranked bullies in Ranked the Musical playing at El Dorado High June 10–20.

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Cordova Community Council presents Friday Moonlight Movies at 8:30 p.m. at Village Green Park, 3141 Bridgeway Drive: “Dolphin Tale (June 11), “The Little Mermaid” (June 18) and “Rio (June 25).

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June 12 Mediterranean Vineyards, 7449 Fairplay Road in Fair Play, hosts the Mediterranean Nights Summer Concert Series through Aug. 7. RSVP for an evening of great wine and good times, with an outdoor wine and sangria bar, VIP oasis seating and live music on the estate stage. Call (530) 4970175 for the line up and reservations.

June 13 The Caroll Tuttle Trio will perform at the Smith Flat House, 5-8 p.m. every Sunday. The restaurant is located at 2021 Smith Flat Road in Placerville.

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June 14 Vitalant will host an El Dorado Hills community blood drive, noon to 4:30 p.m. The Bloodmobile will be located in the parking lot near the baseball fields at the El Dorado Hills Community Services District, 1021 Harvard Way, El Dorado Hills. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment by calling Vitalant at (866) 822-5663 or go to donors.vitalant. org and choose Advanced Search and use blood drive code SMFM019.

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he new musical that seemingly predicted the 2018 admissions scandal makes its El Dorado County debut, bringing it home for two local playwrights.

Written by Kyle Holmes (book) and David Taylor Gomes (music and lyrics), “Ranked” tells the tale of Lily (Kelsi Havercroft), the barely-aboveaverage student locked in a dystopian world of academic rankings that determine the trajectory of one’s life. As she accepts her possible position in the status quo Lily witnesses the downfall of friends and enemies as the publicized rankings take hold of every aspect of students’ lives. When a lie is uncovered everyone’s future is at stake.

Produced by Studio 81 in collaboration with several El Dorado County high schools, “Ranked” revives an inter-arts program from times past.

Paul Tomei of El Dorado High School directs the play and held open auditions inviting students from all local high schools to participate.

“Directing ‘Ranked’ has been one of the highlights of my career,” said Tomei. “Working with an all-star cast and colleagues from across the district has been a magical experience.”

Tomei knew playwrights Gomes and Holmes when they attended high school in El Dorado County.

“To top it off former student David Taylor Gomes and good friend

Kyle Holmes have written an amazing and relative piece of theatre,” he said. “I couldn’t be more proud of the work that over 50 district students have been a part of.”

The musical has brought together not only students from around the region but several local high school faculty and community members.

Kelsi Havercroft, a 17-year-old senior from Union Mine High School says that she has made lifelong friends through this process.

“It’s cool to see all these kids come together with the same passion and same motivation,” she said. “We work together so easily because we just clicked.”

She does admit that it has been a lot of work.

“I am out of my comfort zone,” she said.

“But in the best way possible.”

Jed Rhodes a 16-yearold sophomore from Ponderosa High School who plays John Carter has some fairly close connections to this script. He played Adam in the original cast recording back in 2018.

He says that he can also understand the central theme of the show.

“It’s so, so relevant,” he said. “They bring in elements that show that there is a difference between how much money you have and how that effects how well you do in school,” versus the main character who does now have that privilege.

Married team Taylor and Santiago Sabado from Ponderosa High School are bringing their talents to the table as vocal director and pit orchestra conductor, respectively. Santiago

is the choir director and Taylor is the band director at Ponderosa.

“I am so pleased we’ve been able to put this collaborative show together. It’s been a long time waiting and the students have been having a blast making new friends from other schools,” said Taylor.

The performance anxiety that the characters experience is all too familiar to students in the show, according to Taylor.

“I’d like to say this show is a cautionary tale, but we’re already living it,” she said. “One of the lines in the show is, ‘You shouldn’t have had to choose between your mom and your rank.’ It rings devastatingly true and I hope more people realize that academic achievement is not the end-all-be-all so many students and families feel it is.”

Santiago said he is excited to work in this collaborative environment on his longtime friends’ production.

“Kyle and David, who wrote the musical, are friends of mine,” he said.

“I’m so proud of the work they have done and the success they have achieved with this musical ... especially when I get to work alongside my colleagues in the district and my wife.”

Kate Rolls is the drama teacher at Oak Ridge High School and takes on the role of technical director and lighting designer for this production.

“I have really enjoyed this project as I have been able to collaborate with not only my fellow district colleagues but also students from other schools,” she said, adding

Viv the Librarian (Khyle Smith) annoyed at the ranking system that holds students back in Ranked the Musical playing at El Dorado High June 10–20. that working with students from all levels of experience has been a rewarding experience, “especially when we have been figuring out some of the technical aspects on the fly,” Marc Bonham comes to the production from Imagination Theater, where he has acted and volunteered on the technical side of things for many years.

“One of my great joys is watching the kids grow and change from the first time I see a

rehearsal to closing night,” he said. “They are creating magic with sweat and emotion.”

Bonham is the sound designer for the production and has worked on previous Studio 81 productions.

“Ranked the Musical” opens at 8 p.m.

Thursday, June 10, and runs for two weekends at the Carl Borelli Amphitheater on the El Dorado High School campus in Placerville.

Tickets are available at studio81arts.com.

Cast List Production Team Director, Paul Tomei; Vocal Director, Taylor Sabado; Band Director, Santi Sabado; Choreographer, Renée Fritz; Technical Director, Kate Rolls; Sound Designer, Marc Bonham; Stage Manager, Tenley Gomes; Assistant Stage Managers, Alex Nichols and Sunee Read; Costume Designer, Kim Vaccaro; Sound Board Operators, Jacob Hewitt and Lexi Gandelman; Light Board Operator, Will Dockter; Follow Spot Operators, Antonio Christmanand Selby Anhberg; Video Production Design: Jackson Barnes and Sylvan Pangbroehrn; Public Relations and Marketing, Maggie Bush; Projection Operator, Lauren Van; Light Load In, Riley Elson; Wardrobe/Hair/ Makeup, Maddy Giusti, Yazzy Rodriguez, Brianna Sweyd and Olivia Bravo; Stage Crew/ Props: Jake Terrazas, Parker McDowell, Julia Dull and Macey Harmon; Set Load In, Abby Soroka.

Cast Lily Larsen (Kelsi Havercroft), John Carter (Jed Rhodes), Sydney Summers (Catie

Gray), Ryan Summers (Cooper Emery), Alexis Larsen (Amaya Parker), Jordan Carter (Maddy Anne Dawson), Jacquie (Tessa Bush), Carly (Jessica Ocampo), Francis (Lennon Nickels), Nate (Jayce Kaldunski), Kelly (Sophie Aguaristi), Jenner (Leo Hearl, Tasia (Myra Pittman), Liv (Adele Trapp), Emily (Katje Landeis), Isa (Lau Lallana), Maddy (Cassidy Rentfrow), Matt (Noah Maitland), Valerie (Aubrey Bonham), Christine (Tapanga Tayaba), Erica (Hadley Danielson), Gracie (Julia Norris), Megan (Hayden Bliss), Josh (Hudson Lauer), Jayden (Calen Romig), Mason (Sawyer Freer), Maya (Ryan San Martin), Sarah (Madison Cull), Grace (Isabella Gumina), Adam (Chase Silveira), Viv the Librarian (Khyle Smith) and Marceline (Lillian Ross).

Band Violin (Sophia Russell and Brooke Lindsay), viola (Natalie Donato), cello (Aden Poggenpohl), guitar (Joshua Misakian), bass (Brody Simon), piano (Anna Shore) and drums (Christian Paper).

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Family, friends, Boy Scout leaders and El Dorado County Sheriff John D’Agostini attended the first in-person Court of Honor in more than a year.

Robbie Deitz III started his scouting career near his home in Coloma with Pack 86, which met at Sutter’s Mill School. He started a little late; his first rank was Lion. During his time in Cubs he attended two Scout Expos at Beale Air Force Base, participated in the annual Nature Bowl competition and earned the Cubs’ highest honor — Arrow of Light.

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He also achieved the scouting religious award for the Lutheran Faith from his church Light of the Hills in Cameron Park.

An active volunteer in scouting, Robbie helped all his troops collect food for the hungry campaigns and volunteered during the American River clean

up, with the El Dorado Trail biking group trail maintenance work crews and at the annual Cal Expo Scouting exhibit (usually for the climbing wall). He also participated in every Memorial and Veterans Day ceremony at the El Dorado Veterans Monument during each year he was in Cubs and Scouts. As a Cub, he helped place flags on veterans’ graves around the county for Memorial Day and helped his dad run the air rifle range at Cub Day Camp at Sly Park Lake.

Robbie achieved his Eagle Scout rank in July 2019, including 3 Palms. His Eagle Project was installing a steel fence around his church’s community playground to help keep animals out and kids in.

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Meyer reminisces in a collage of vignettes about the pets who came into her life. There were ponies, full-grown horses, cats, dogs and goats. She learned their animal characteristics — dogs want to please their humans; cats couldn’t care less. She

Roberta Long Democrat correspondent learned their unique quirks — like the goat that played tag with her daughter. She learned to help bring them into the world when necessary, to share their seasons together as well as the sweet times and the difficult ones. She learned to accept her animals as they were and not to ask them to be something they were not. As she did so, she learned to accept and appreciate herself as she is.

Meyer has been writing about animals throughout her career, starting as a research writer with the California Department of Education and public information officer with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. She recently retired as senior editor for the national magazine, Horse & Rider.

Her blog, “The Thinking Rider,” highlighted approaches to training a horse that make the learning both humane and enjoyable for the horse. She wrote and produced “Growing Up with Horses: Parents’ Handbook & Resource Guide.”

She also published books. “The Performance Horse: A Photographic Tribute”

is a collaboration with legendary photographer of the American West David R. Stoecklein.

For an instructional book called “Reining Essentials,” she worked with world champion trainer Sandy Collier.

The American Horse Publications awarded first place to her book “The American Paint ■

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Sons & Daughters of Italy celebrates grads 12 years, she eventually became a coach to support growth in her students’ techniques and to supervise practice.

She plans to follow her passion for “teaching from the heart” for K-3 students and will attend California State University, Chico, which is her parents’ alma mater. Her Italian heritage essay was filled with memories of pre and post immigration events, work and family traditions.

Order Sons & Daughters of Italy is one of the largest service and advocacy organizations supporting an estimated 26 million members of diverse backgrounds.

It is a nonprofit, nonsectarian, non-partisan fraternal organization.

Its purpose is to promote camaraderie, raise funds for designated charities and provide cultural information and activities. The nonprofit has provided more than $18,000 for scholarships, which includes the ORHS Italian classes.

The group meets in El Dorado Hills the third Tuesday of each month. For more information email President Jim Silveira at inspectorjim@yahoo. com.

News release The Gold Country Lodge No. 2705 Order Sons & Daughters of Italy in America founded in 1996, of the state national organization founded in 1905, awarded three scholarships at the May 28 dinner in El Dorado Hills.

For 21 years members have recognized graduating high school seniors attending El Dorado Union High School District and recently Folsom-Cordova Unified School District.

Two $500 awards were given to students of Italian descent who have demonstrated recognized participation in school and community activities. One student was awarded $250 for outstanding achievement and participation in the four-year Italian Language Program at Oak Ridge High School.

This award does not require being of Italian decent.

Sofia Acosta was awarded a $250 scholarship for academic achievement for the four-year Italian Language Program.

Teacher Ivana Arostegui said Sofia is “highly motivated, an excellent student as well as the co-president of the Societa Onoraria Italica.”

This societa promotes the school Italian Club, provides tutoring in Italian and shares culture and holiday traditions.

Sofia has been a member of the ORHS band for four years. She participates with the Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Drum Line and Marching Band, playing the alto sax. She also belongs to the Interact Club, a youth group for Rotary International.

Sofia plans to major in human biology/pre-

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Gold Country Lodge No. 2705 Order Sons & Daughters of Italy in America President Jim Silveira poses with scholarship winners Jessica Weisser, Sofia Acosta and Chelsea Mullens as well as the lodge’s scholarship chair Joanne Hyman, left to right. med with a specialty in pediatric dermatology at University of California, San Diego.

Chelsea Mullens from El Dorado High School and Jessica Weisser from Oak Ridge High School were awarded $500 scholarships for scoring high in a variety of categories such as scholastic achievement, extracurricular activities and work experience.

Included in their applications are required essays for university major/career plans and Italian heritage.

Chelsea is an honor roll student, active in competitive softball and enjoys surfing, waterskiing, hiking, camping and her work as an office assistant for Placerville Dental Group.

She has supported her community through the Susan G. Komen Foundation, the Cade Strong Organization that

raises funds to support special needs students, the American Legion and the Placerville Girls Softball Association as a volunteer coach and umpire.

She plans to be a nursing major at William Penn University in Oskaloosa, Iowa, to continue her “passion to spread positivity to others.” Her Italian heritage essay covered four generations with details about their work and assimilation into the American culture, including historical events in San Francisco.

Her Italian heritage essay was a compilation of information collected by her grandmother.

Jessica has received the Sportsmanship Award for the El Dorado Hills Swim Team and the TAZARIAN Award given to one girl and one boy who are strong assets and role models to the

Foothill Dog Rescue, Special Olympics, Hands4Hope, Blue Star Moms, the Upper Room as well as the local food bank and senior center.

Pre-COVID she was a classroom volunteer at Jackson Elementary School. As an active member of El Dorado Hills Taz swim team for

teams. She has also been active in high school and community competitive teams including ORHS swimming, water polo and lacrosse.

Community service includes the National Charity League, a mother daughter organization. She has also volunteered with

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ORHS grads get scholarships News release The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce recently awarded four scholarships of $750 each to local graduates who plan to continue their education at a university, college or technical school.

This year the chamber received 18 impressive applications from highly qualified students. Two scholarships are funded by Pacific Interstate Insurance Brokers and El Dorado County Auditor-Controller Joe Harn.

The other two scholarships are funded from the proceeds from the chamber’s first virtual silent auction. The chamber looks forward to growing this sponsorship program in the future.

The scholarships are judged by a committee of five business leaders from the community. It was a difficult task as all of the applicants were most deserving. The point system is based on the following criteria: 50% community service, 15% work experience, 15% extracurricular

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y son was 6 the first time he entered a plant in the El Dorado County Fair. He earned his first blue ribbon, Tracy Celio too, which is displayed UCCE Master Gardener of proudly at home. He El Dorado County learned the basics of growing plants and how to propagate a succulent from a cutting. He got to take his plant home and care for it and, finally, enter it into the fair. He is now heading into seventh grade and his jade plant is gorgeous.

The UCCE Master Gardeners provided all the supplies, materials and even sent him home with a care booklet, which he referred to weekly. At the county fair he walked us over to the floriculture building where we got to see fruits, vegetables, flowers, succulents and so much more. It was exciting for him to see the other youth entries and his own specimen on display. He was proud of his blue ribbon and we go back every year.

This year, Grow n’ Show Your Plants at the Fair will be held at the Sherwood Demonstration Garden, 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 12, and is designed for kids ages 5 to 12. After the budding young gardeners learn the fundamentals of growing a plant, they will be encouraged to demonstrate their new skills by entering their

plants in peer competition at the upcoming county fair. At the end of class Master Gardeners show kids how they can best prepare their plants for fair entry and even send kids home with fair entry forms for the competition. This year’s El Dorado County Fair is to be held Sept. 23-26.

What could be easier? Did I mention this is a free event? Interested?

Preregister online at ucanr.edu/sites/EDC_ Master_Gardeners/El_Dorado_County_Fair/.

At the same time as Grow n’ Show Your Plants at the Fair, and in the same location, the Sherwood Demonstration Garden will be open to visitors.

Due to the pandemic, Master Gardener events will for the foreseeable future continue to be limited. Find the new online class schedule at mgeldorado.ucanr.edu/Public_Education_ Classes/?calendar=yes&g=56698 and recorded classes on many gardening topics at ucanr.edu/ sites/EDC_Master_Gardeners/Public_Education_ Classes/Handouts_-_Presentations/.

The Sherwood Demonstration Garden is open 9 a.m. to noon Fridays and Saturdays through October. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the number of people allowed in the garden at one time is limited to 10; masks and distancing are required.

Check the website for more details at ucanr.edu/ sites/EDC_Master_Gardeners/Demonstration_ Garden.

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Horse: A Photographic Portrayal.”

Which came first, the nonjudgmental, caring relationship with her pets or with her family? No matter.

They are mutually reinforcing. Meyer writes about the family she was born into and the family she created with her husband, Hank, and daughter, Sophie.

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Meyer’s manner of writing brings the reader standing next to her watching her stories come to life.

“Friends with Four Legs” is full of wonderful experiences that can be easily enjoyed by anyone from early readers to wherever you are on the path of life, whether or not you ever had a pet.

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Webelos earned the Arrow of Light County.

Honor before bridging into Troop 193 On the day of the event PG&E at Holy Trinity. Cody is one of two initiated a rolling blackout and all remaining original members of the power was shut off just moments Anime Ninjas Patrol. With the help before the show was about to begin. of Patrol Guide John Robb, Cody Faced with adversity, Cody pulled quickly earned his 1st class rank and friends and resources together. With by age 13 had advanced to Life Scout generators, shop lights and candles, with the rank of Eagle squarely in his the show went on as scheduled sights. raising more than $17,000, which BSA summer camps in the Santa was used by Haiti180 to build an Cruz mountains, Oregon Coast, orphanage for homeless teens.

Sierra Nevada, Butte Meadows and Ryan McCoy began his scouting even West Virginia to attend the career in first grade as a Tiger Scout National Jamboree, have been the in Pack 94 based in Folsom. He backdrop for many merit badge quickly made friends with his den classes and lifetime memories. and went to as many pack meetings Cody is a three-time winner of the and outings as he could. He earned Red Bear Claw award at Winton his Arrow of Light and bridged to for his advanced Troop 193 in 2014. marksmanship skills, He bridged alone and “School is sometimes remained that way a feat not easily accomplished. He good and bad. Sports for about a year, but went on to become eventually three other are sometimes good boys, including Cody, part of the Winton staff as a camp and bad. But Scouts joined him. Together counselor and was with John Robb as is all good!” selected as camp their troop guide, they chaplain, where he led — Cody Bickel (at age 9) created the Anime the religious services.

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Cody graduated He attended BSA’s National Youth Leadership summer camps like Wente, Winton Training program, has earned the and Catalina Island, earning merit catholic Ad Altare Dei Religious badges and meeting new friends. He Emblem award and was honored said his favorite camping experience to be elected into the Order of the comes from Catalina Island, where Arrow, scouting’s national honor he canoed around the island over society. Cody has held the ranks of the course of the week. In 2019 he assistant patrol leader, patrol leader, volunteered to serve as the troop assistant senior patrol leader, senior guide for the den of Webelos in Pack patrol leader and quartermaster for 193 and he is proud to say most of the troop. them continued onto Boy Scouts.

Cody’s idea for an Eagle project For his Eagle Project, Ryan worked came from his love of music and with his elementary school art desire to serve. While serving as teacher, Mrs. Penrose, and came up guitarist in the youth band at Mass, with the idea of building a scenic the nonprofit organization Haiti180 path through ivy at St. John Notre came to Holy Trinity and spoke about Dame School. He presented to the its mission to serve the people of Knights of Columbus and the SJNDS Haiti. With that, the idea to organize leadership to request funding and a benefit rock concert with a dinner, began working on June 1, 2019, raffle and auction was born. Cody with the help of his troop and its recruited two performers, two rock past Eagle Scouts. Once the ivy was bands and invited Haiti180 Executive cleared, the bricks were laid and Director Sean Forrest to perform at decomposed granite formed the path. the concert. He then solicited and The result was a safe, shaded path received numerous donations from for schoolchildren to run along and a businesses throughout El Dorado bench under olive trees at the end.

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Latrobe School District Superintendent retires Dina Gentry EDCOE

we are filled with gratitude for her contribution to After working in the educational El Dorado County profession.” for the past 24 years, Miller came to Natalie Miller has El Dorado County announced her plans in 1997 when her to retire at the end husband Andrew of this school year.

Headden took the “Natalie is an associate pastor exceptional leader. position at the El Students, families, Dorado County and educators have Federated Church on benefited from her Thompson Way in loyalty, expertise Courtesy photo Placerville. Headden and unwavering Latrobe School District Superintendent started his tenure at care throughout her Natalie Miller, left, and her husband Federated Church in entire career,” said Andrew Headden have travel and January 1997.

El Dorado County In June 1997 family plans ahead.

Superintendent Miller was offered a second-grade teaching position of Schools Dr. Ed Manansala. “Her at Sierra Elementary School on remarkable and bold professionalism Thompson Way just across the street have been on full display this past from the church. She spent five years year. While she will be greatly missed,

in the classroom at Sierra teaching second grade and a second/third-grade multiage class until she moved into the principal’s office in 2002. Twelve years later Miller took the superintendent/ principal position for the Latrobe School District.

The couple liked to joke that they had the top of Thompson Way covered for 17 years. The school and the church did collaborate on several different endeavors, including the Little Backpack Program still in place.

Once a month church members fill backpacks for families that may need a little help at the end of the month.

“I have enjoyed working with topnotch educators and support staff over the years. I have also enjoyed working with administrators around the county,” Miller said. “Over the past 15 months the support of the El Dorado County Office of Education and county superintendents has been key to the successful opening of Latrobe schools

in August.”

Miller said she is most proud of the National Blue Ribbon award Sierra won in 2009. “That award was such a boost to our school community and a well-deserved recognition of the outstanding education that students were receiving at Sierra,” she shared, adding that she’s also very proud of the Latrobe staff and community. Working together, the staff was able to open classroom doors on Aug. 17, 2020, for in-person learning for all students.

“It was a heroic effort by every member of the Latrobe team, and I am extremely proud of our accomplishments.”

Miller joining her husband in retirement. The couple will remain a presence in the community. They have plans to travel to the East Coast and the United Kingdom to visit the family.

They will also be spending time on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, a favorite place for both of them.

EDUHSD announces Masden as Teacher of the Year Serena Fuson EDUHSD The El Dorado Union High School District honored Ryan Madsen at the May 11 Board of Trustees meeting as Alternative Education’s Teacher of the Year as well as the district’s Teacher of the Year.

Ryan Masden “Not everyone knows exactly how Virtual Academy operates, but I think describing Ryan Madsen’s role at our school gives you a good idea.

We are a small school, which means we have one of each core subject teacher. In addition to teaching science, Ryan is our lead teacher, helping teachers

with our Learning Management System, Canvas, leading collaborative discussions and assisting with our attendance trackers each month — no small task, I assure you,” said Leslie Redkey, director of Educational Options & Innovations. “Ryan gracefully executes all of these things while also teaching his classes. In the fall Ryan teaches earth and space science, biology and Leadership classes. In the spring Ryan teaches advanced chemistry, physics, ICT, health and leadership.”

Redkey commended Madsen for his ability to accomplish all his tasks “knowing the importance and care needed to create highly engaging lessons for students and getting even the most reluctant learners to do well — even in advanced chemistry.”

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The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you.

Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form.

If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements.

You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. !AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin eschuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion.

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO después de que Ie entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una lIamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que Ie quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que Ie de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte Ie podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que lIame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede lIamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un

abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro.

Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las coutas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un case de derecho civil.

Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pudea desechar el caso.

The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of El Dorado 3321 Cameron Park Drive Cameron Park, California 95682 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): BRADFORD E. KLEIN, BAR NO. 259252 ZBS LAW, LLP 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 (714) 848-7920 DATE (Fecha): August 28, 2020 Clerk (Secretario), by /s/ L. Vogel, Deputy (Adjunto) 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, 6/9 9019 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0589 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WINDMILL ACRES BNB, located at 1036 First Right Rd., El Dorado, CA 95623 Registered owner(s): 1. John Roberts, 1036 First Right Rd., El Dorado, CA 95623, 2.

Kathleen Roberts, 1036 First Right Rd., El Dorado, CA 95623 This business is conducted by a Married Couple.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ John Roberts JOHN ROBERTS, 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 05/18/2021.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

student without the mention of how much Mr. Madsen means to them and his positive impacts on the student’s life,” Redkey said. “Students and parents have shared how he has not only helped them truly understand science but, taking it one-step further, he has helped them invest in their own education and understand the importance of education.

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IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 5/26, 6/2, 6/9, 6/16 9044 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PC 20210255 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Alyssa Huanxin Hum filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: ALYSSA HUANXIN HUM Proposed name: KIKUYE JANE-HUANXIN KIMURA 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 9, 2021, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682.

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

This order has been filed on MAY 14, 2021. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 5/26, 6/2, 6/9, 6/16 9045 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0591 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ANDERSON RENTALS, located at 2159 Cardiff Circle, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Francesca C Anderson, 2159 Cardiff Circle, 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: 05/19/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Francesca Anderson FRANCESCA ANDERSON, 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 05/19/2021.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 5/26, 6/2, 6/9, 6/16 9053 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0491 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: EARTHMOTHER HERBS & THINGS, located at 7255 Mount Oak Lane, Georgetown, CA 95634/Mailing Address: PO Box 537, Georgetown, CA 95634-9711 Registered owner(s): Judy Ramsay, 7255 Mount Oak Lane, Georgetown, CA 95634 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/ Judy Ramsay JUDY RAMSAY I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 04/27/2021.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 5/26, 6/2, 6/9, 6/16 9054 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Garden Valley Fire Protection District NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at the hour of 9:30 am in the Garden Valley Fire Protection District meeting room, 4860 Marshall Rd, Garden Valley, California, for the purpose of establishing, by resolution, the appropriation limits for the 2021-2022 fiscal year for the Garden Valley Fire Protection District as described in article XIII B of the State Constitution.

The proposed appropriation limits are $1,245,332.19. At said hearing the Garden Valley Fire Protection District will consider all comments by interested persons.

May 19, 2021 Lisa Howard, Secretary Board of Directors of Garden Valley Fire Protection District 05/24, 05/28, 06/2, 06/09 5/24, 5/28, 6/2, 6/9 9058

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0599 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE DOG & BEAR, located at 7000 West Lake Blvd., Unit 3, Tahoma, CA 96142/Mailing Address: 11460 Huntington Village Lane, Gold River, CA 95670 Registered owner(s): Candyland Capital LLC, 11460 Huntington Village Lane, Gold River, CA 95670 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: 05/17/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Catherine St. Amour CATHERINE ST. AMOUR, MANAGING MEMBER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 05/21/2021.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 5/26, 6/2, 6/9, 6/16 9064 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0523 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: KUDU FRONTIER, located at 3354 Hazel Street, Pollock Pines, CA 95726/Mailing Address: PO Box 429, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registered owner(s): Amanda Mackenzie, 3354 Hazel Street, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 05/01/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Amanda Mackenzie AMANDA MACKENZIE 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 05/04/2021.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME

STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 5/26, 6/2, 6/9, 6/16 9065 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0598 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BROKEN ANTLER FARM, located at 2580 Andler Road, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): 1. Denis Crockett, 2580 Andler Road, Placerville, CA 95667, 2.

Martha Crockett, 2580 Andler 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: 05/01/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Denis Crockett DENIS CROCKETT 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 05/21/2021.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 5/26, 6/2, 6/9, 6/16 9066 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0596 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: EL DORADO HOMES, located at 5675 Mother Lode Dr, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): El Dorado Ark Inc, 5675 Mother Lode Legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  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: 03/30/2009 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Aziz Shariat AZIZ SHARIAT, 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 05/20/2021.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9067 5/26, 6/2, 6/9, 6/16 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0527 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: OUT OF THE BOX PHOTO ORGANIZING, located at 3878 Scenic Court, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Melinda H Hollis, 3878 Scenic 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: 12/31/2013 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Melinda Hollis MELINDA HOLLIS 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 05/04/2021.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9068 5/26, 6/2, 6/9, 6/16 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0537 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: NERDS LANE, located at 2308 Outrigger Ct, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Nerds Lane, LLC, 2308 Outrigger Ct, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: California The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Deepak Chandrasekar DEEPAK CHANDRASEKAR, 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 05/06/2021.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9069 5/26, 6/2, 6/9, 6/16

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0619

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0630

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DM DEMOLITION, located at 3135 Upper Black Rock Rd, Cool, CA 95614 Registered owner(s): Dre S Martinez, 3135 Upper Black Rock Rd, Cool, CA 95614 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Dre Martinez DRE MARTINEZ, 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 05/26/2021.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23 9091

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: STUDIOTHP, located at 7036 Saratoga Estates Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Travis R Hoehne, 7036 Saratoga Estates Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 02/24/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ ________ TRAVIS HOEHNE 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 05/27/2021.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23 9094

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0601

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0560

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ZGIVE, located at 3941 Park Dr Ste 20545, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 145 Jura Ct., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): ZOOMGIVE, LLC, 3941 Park Dr Ste 20545, 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: 05/23/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Scott Roseveare SCOTT ROSEVEARE, 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 05/24/2021.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23 9092

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE DEALERSHIP, located at 1864 Broadway Suite G, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 55 Pacifica Ave #86, Bay Point, CA 94565 Registered owner(s): The Dealership LLC, 1864 Broadway Suite G, Placerville, CA 95667 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: 04/04/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Adel Tawfik, CEO ADEL TAWFIK, CEO I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 05/11/2021.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23 9095

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0620

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0615

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HI SOLUTIONS, located at 55 Powers Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Daniel G Bongiovanni, 55 Powers Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Daniel Bongiovanni DANIEL BONGIOVANNI 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 05/26/2021.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23 9093

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. PUNCHDRUNK MMA, 2. J.A. PHOTOGRAPHY, 3. EL DORADO ACTION SHOTS PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICE, located at 2808 Hillcrest Dr, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Jose J Aranda, 2808 Hillcrest 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: 02/14/2019 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jose J. Aranda JOSE J. ARANDA, SOLE PROPRIETOR 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 05/25/2021.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23 9096 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LILA EUGENIA JAMES-WEBSTER CASE NO. PP20210108 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of LILA EUGENIA JAMES-WEBSTER A PETITION for Probate has been filed by JULIE LYNNE GABELE in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado.

THE PETITION for probate requests that JULIE LYNNE GABELE be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: July 28, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: MARK J. LAMB Law Office of Mark J. Lamb 3001 I Street, Suite 130 Sacramento, CA 95816 (916) 485-2593 6/2, 6/9, 6/16 9097 NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Notice is hereby given that Placerville self-storage has a possessory lien on the following storage units that will be in accordance with Chapter 10,21700-21716 of the CA Business & Professions Code and will be sold on www.StorageAuctions.com ending: Tuesday June 16th, 2021 at 9:00 AM. Location is: Placerville Self-Storage, 1066 Locust Ave Placerville CA 95667 Unit #50 – Mary Marsh – Recliners, Dresser, Mattress, Flat screen TV x2, Printer, Table, Chairs. 3-4 Boxes.

Unit #94 – Linda Criddle – House Hold Items, Fridge, Flat Screen TV x2, Desk, Cat items, Barbecue, Bed Frame. 10-15 boxes.

Unit #197 – Reginald Tappan – Dresser, CD’s, Clothing.

Unit #217 – Nellie Bailey-Messer – Sewing Machine and case, Shop Vac, Kids chair, Fishing pole. 5-6 boxes.

Unit #251 – Levi Wyren – Car springs, DVD’s, Barbecue, End table, Porcelain dolls, Kitchen items, Paintings, Clothing. 5-7 Boxes.

Unit #252 – Jeremy Cannon – Picture, Guitar, Kids skate board, Kids toys, Flat screen TV, JBL Speaker, Wine, Clothing, Diaper box, Vacuum 6/2, 6/9 9100 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD THURSDAY JUNE 17TH 2021 AT 12 NOON. LOCATION WILL BE 5504 CONNIE LANE, CORNER OF MINGLEWOOD LANE, IN SHINGLE SPRINGS, CA. THE MEETING IS TO ESTABLISH, BY RESOLUTION, THAT THE CONNIE LANE CSD’s PROP FOUR APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL 2021- 2022 WILL BE $31,274.27 THE CONNIE LANE CSD’s BOARD WILL ENTERTAIN ALL COMMENTS BY INTERESTED PARTIES. CONTACT INFO CATHERINE 530 676-8212 THANK YOU. 6/4, 6/7, 6/9 9114 NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE CASE NO. PP20200115 In the Superior Court of the State of California, for the County of El Dorado In the Matter of the Estate of Floyd Douglas Stewart, deceased.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell at Private Sale, to the highest and best bidder, subject to confirmation of said Superior Court, on or after the 28th day of July, 2012 at the office of Robin C. Bevier, Esq., at 2479 Sunrise Blvd., Gold River, CA 95670, all the right, title and interest of said deceased at time of death and all right, title and interest the estate has acquired in addition to that of said deceased, in and to all the certain Real property, situated in the City of Placerville, County of El Dorado, State of California, particularly described as follows: Parcel 3, as shown on that certain Parcel Map entitled “A portion of Section 13, Township 10 North, Range 10 East, M.D.M.”, filed in the office of the County Recorder of said County on January 6, 1976, in Book 9 of Parcel maps, at Page 122

APN: 325-360-005-000 More commonly known as: 188 Lindsay Lane, Placerville, El Dorado County, California 95667 Terms of sale are cash in lawful money of the United States on confirmation of sale, or part cash and balance upon such terms and conditions as are acceptable to the personal representative. Ten percent of amount bid to be deposited with bid. Bids or offers to be in writing and will be received at the aforesaid office at any time after the first publication hereof and before date of sale.

Dated: 5/5/21 Susan Didriksen Administrator of the Estate.

Attorney(s) at Law: Robin C. Bevier, Esq., SBN 127999 The Law Offices of Robin Clark Bevier, PC 2479 Sunrise Blvd.

Gold River, CA 95670 6/7, 6/9, 6/14/21 CNS-3477705# THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 6/7, 6/9, 6/14 9117 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0661 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CONSENSUS ORTHOPEDICS, located at 1115 Windfield Wy Ste 100, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Shalby Advanced Technologies, Inc., 11726 San Vincente Blvd. #222, Los Angeles, CA 92660 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: Daleware The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 05/14/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Dan Hayes DAN HAYES, CEO I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 06/04/2021.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30 9125 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0651 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: EL DOGADO, located at 255 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 1940 Cold Springs Road, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Guillermo Decoteau, 1940 Cold Springs 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: 06/03/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Guillermo Decoteau GUILLERMO DECOTEAU 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 06/03/2021.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30 9126 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0659 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: KGD NOTARY, located at 5848 Dolomite Drive, El Dorado, CA 95623 Registered owner(s): Karen G. Dingman, 5848 Dolomite Drive, El Dorado, CA 95623 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/21/2017 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Karen G. Dingman KAREN G. DINGMAN, 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 06/04/2021.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30 9127 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0570 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. ON POINT CONSULTING, 2. ON POINT CUSTOMS, located at 5191 Stampede Lane, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Russell R Hosley, 5191 Stampede Lane, 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: 05/13/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Russell Hosley RUSSELL HOSLEY, 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 05/13/2021.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30 9128 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0652 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TOMMYKNOCKERS KITCHEN & SALOON, located at 566 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 564 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Firefly Hospitality Group Inc, 564 Main Street, 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: 06/02/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Brandon Guenther BRANDON GUENTHER, 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 06/03/2021.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30 9129 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING On June 22, beginning at 5:45 p.m., the Camino Union School District will hold a public hearing on the 2021-2022 proposed budget and Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) via Zoom. Meeting link and documents will be available on the District web site, www. caminoschool.org.

The 2021-2022 proposed budget and LCAP will be available for public inspection beginning at 3:30 p.m. on June 18 at Camino School, 3060 Snows Rd., Camino, and on the District web site, www. caminoschool.org.

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Photos by Mary West

Iron Point Peninsula at Euchre Bar Trail, above left, offers breathtaking views to the east and west. The trail also features beautiful river views. There are some challenges on this trail but the gorgeous scenery makes it worth the effort.

DAY HIKER to the breathtaking Iron Point Peninsula. I s the tempercan’t help but stand at ature rises, I find the point and look out myself seeking at the view. Tall pine higher elevation. A covered hillsides in remote trail, different every direction. Snowrocks, a new bend in capped Sierra Nevada the river and a unique mountains to the east, view of the canyons are ridge lines that seem refreshing. to reach all the way to Today I am looking the coast to the west. I for a challenge. I want a offer a respectful nod to Mary West bit of blissful suffering the trees that have been Outdoor columnist to ease my melancholy beaten by wind, rain at watching spring, and sun for years and and the abundant wildflowers we still hold strong to the rocky soil they have enjoyed this season, give way to call home. Just below the point find the heat of summer. I’m headed for the Euchre Bar trailhead parking area Euchre Bar Trail, a 6.5-mile, out-and- with bathrooms. back trail.

Fully packed, I make my way down Just above Dutch Flat I take the the steep, 3.25-mile hike to the wireAlta exit off Interstate 80 east. From suspension bridge at the river. I the exit go right to Casa Loma Road. suggest a good pair of walking sticks About a mile down the road, Casa as there is an 8.5% grade on this trail Loma splits, both called Casa Loma composed of 14 switchbacks. Poison Road. Go to the right. You will see a oak thrives here. Dried leaves on the small Euchre Bar Trail sign, up high, trail can be slippery. Good knees are on a large pine tree. Cross two sets of essential for this trail. Much of the railroad tracks and follow the road trail is shaded but sun protection

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is always advisable. Just when you are thinking this is not worth it, you will see the corner of an old cement foundation. Locals say it is the foundation of the miner’s store from ages ago when this area of the river was home to many seeking their fortune in gold. Just before the bridge the trail becomes narrow with river rocks before it opens to the pedestrian bridge over the North Fork of the American River.

After you walk to the center of the bridge and take in the view of the river, you can find easy access to the water’s edge from a small footpath on the west side, where you entered. This water is swift moving and cold, with unknown dangers below the surface.

Swimming is not advised, although kayakers will drag their vessels down the trail to put in at this spot.

Across the bridge you can continue the trail that runs along the river and find more mining artifacts. Or the bridge may be your halfway point.

After a hearty lunch and plenty of water get ready for the hike out.

This trail is considered by many to be moderate down and difficult up.

The repetitive switchbacks are a grind. This may be my favorite part.

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good to know I can get there and back and live to talk about it. When I question my choice on difficult trails, I remind myself how lucky I am to be physically capable to hike our trails and how grateful I am to live in this amazing place where treks like this are so nearby.

Every possible risk can be found here, so be cautious. Bring water, let someone know where you are going and when they can expect your return. This is bear, lion, snake, poison oak and tick habitat. Wear good hiking shoes or boots. You are off the grid here. There is no cell service. For all of these reasons I like this trail.

Mary West is author 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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