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City braces for a supremely good time challenging budget year Odin Rasco Senior staff writer

Lagging sales tax revenue and rising costs across the board may require the Placerville City Council to tighten the budgetary belt, according to information presented to the council June 18.

Despite strong per capita sales tax revenue for the city — estimated to be around $604 per person in 2023, ranking Placerville 37th out of 539 California agencies — receipts for the quarter that ended in December 2023 dropped 3%, equivalent to around $52,000. The drop reflects a similar trend across the state, where fourth-quarter receipts dropped by an average of 2.5%. With dropping sales tax figures and an estimated 37% drop in construction permit income, the General Fund is expected to see a slim decrease of about $201,000.

Notably, how the city makes its sales tax money has seen a shift over the years, with online tax revenue growing 9% over the past decade.

“It was interesting looking back; in 2014, that was actually 19%,” Placerville Director of Finance Dave ■ See CITY BUDGET, page A9

Leaders tackle ‘uwnbalanced’ county budget Eric Jaramishian Senior staff writer

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El Dorado County leaders said they will have to work to “structurally” balance the county’s budget in the coming months.

During last week’s 2024-25 fiscal year budget hearing, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the $1.03 billion recommended budget after staff shared how inflation and slowing revenue growth are impacting revenue.

Property tax revenue is projected to grow by 3.5%, significantly lower than previous years’

growth trend, according to Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Sue Hennike. Sales tax and use tax revenue will only increase by 2% this year as calculated by the county consultant Hinderliter de Llamas and Associates, she added. A rise in online sales and inflationary pressures are slowing revenue growth, according to county leaders.

“I think we have a structural issue, looking out into the future, that we are going to need to address by continuing to restrain our use of the General Fund (and) finding efficiencies,” Hennike said.

Regarding meeting board budget policies, the recommended budget falls short by about $10.7 million.

County departments’ requests for supplemental revenue of $2.1 million has been slashed to $700,000.

“What I am hearing is this is an overall status quo budget this year, and the overarching theme is that the goal of this budget is to conserve General Fund costs ■ See UNBALANCED, page A9

The Junior Livestock Auction at the El Dorado County Fair Saturday attracted many interested buyers and onlookers — all eager to see the exceptional young people and the animals they raised.

Union Mine Future Farmers of America member Emma Rogers, above, is all smiles as she holds up one of her Reserve Supreme Champion Chickens.

She sold her pen of two chickens to Brooke and Kyle Cary for $500.

At right, Union Mine FFA member Emily Ellsworth’s 278-pound Supreme Champion Market Swine was sold to C&H Motors for $15 per pound.

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Ponderosa FFA member Andrew Hernandez, above left, sold his 89-pound Reserve Supreme Champion Market Goat to Raley’s Supermarket for $12 per pound at the Junior Livestock Auction. At right, Union Mine FFA member Amelia Kovach’s walks in with her Supreme Champion Market Steer, which sold for $14 per pound Saturday. The 1,300-plus-pound steer was purchased

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Shirley Ellen Addison May 4, 1936 – May 29, 2024

Shirley Ellen Addison (Cavender), 88, passed away on May 29, 2024, in El Dorado Hills, California with her loving daughter by her side. Born on May 4, 1936, in Jackson, Michigan, Shirley was the cherished daughter of Lawrence and Francis Cavender and younger sister of David Cavender. Her formative years were shaped by the loving care of her Aunt Kathryn and Uncle James Sykes, who provided unwavering support following the early death of her mother. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Larry and Frances, her brother David, and her beloved husband Ted Addison.

On February 4, 1961, Shirley embarked on a lifelong journey of love and companionship with Theodore (Ted) Addison, whom she married in Jackson, Michigan. Together, they created a life filled with adventure, love, and a deep commitment to family. Their union blessed them with two children, Dane Lawrence and Michelle “Shellie” Kathryn Cook (Sean). Shirley was immensely proud of her family, especially her cherished grandchildren, Bailey Addison and Dalton James Cook.

A graduate of St. John’s High School in Jackson, Michigan, Shirley’s journey led her from Michigan to Texas, back to Michigan, and finally to Cameron Park, California, where she resided for 45 years.

Her professional life was dedicated to the medical field, where she served as an administrative assistant for Dr. DeBruin in Folsom the last 30 years of her career. She formed lasting bonds with patients and colleagues which she cherished greatly.

Shirley was an enthusiastic sports fan, sharing a passion for the University of Michigan football program with Ted for over three decades. The joy of the Wolverines’ National Championship win in 2023 was a highlight of her sports fandom.

She also found solace and camaraderie on the golf course with the ladies’ golf club and enjoyed playing softball in an adult league, a passion she passed down to her daughter and granddaughter.

Above all, Shirley found her greatest joy in cheering on her grandchildren as they pursued their own athletic passions.

Despite her few words, Shirley’s presence resonated deeply within her community. Her gentle demeanor, paired with a subtle sense of humor, endeared her to all who knew her. Shirley was exceptionally kind and loved to enjoy life.

Her life exemplified the values of love, family, and community, leaving an indelible mark on those fortunate enough to have crossed paths with her.

A memorial service to celebrate Shirley’s life will be held at Holy Trinity Catholic Parish, 3111 Tierra de Dios Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, on Friday, June 28, 2024, at 2:00 pm.

Rest in peace, Shirley. Your legacy of love, kindness, and grace will endure eternally in the hearts of your beloved family and friends.

Patricia Ann Easley

May 22, 1947 – April 9, 2024

Patricia Ann Just Easley: A Life Full of Love and Joy Remembering Patricia Ann Just Easley — our remarkable wife, mom, grandmother, sister, and beloved friend. She was a lifelong resident of Pollock Pines and later resided in Roseville, California. Patty met her husband Bill at UC Santa Barbara and later graduated from Sacramento State University.

Patty passed away on April 9, 2024. She would not want to be remembered for her illness but for her zest and love of life. She brought joy, laughter, song, sparkles, and color wherever she went.

Patty is survived by her husband of 57 years, Bill; her two sons and their wives, Bill Jr. and Laura, Ryan and Michelle; her six grandkids; her sister Peggy and brother-in-law Doug; her brother Jim and sister-in-law Irina. They have been blessed to have the love and support of a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and sister.

Patty loved music, gardening, and traveling.

For their honeymoon, Bill and Patty traveled through Canada, camping along the way. Later in 1969, they went to Europe where they bought a Volkswagen bus, driving it from Sweden through Greece and everywhere in between. Later in life, she participated in and helped plan many events for the Shakespeare Club Road Trippers. A group she truly loved.

Patty was a long-time member (and director for several years) of the Sacramento chapter of Sweet Adelines and Shakespeare Club Choir and sang in several quartets. Her joy and love for singing would shine through in every performance. Patty made an impression on the groups she sang with, and her spirit will continue to shine on through their music and performances.

Patty’s garden was her passion. She spent hours upon hours caring for every plant. It could be hard work, but it was truly a labor of love for her.

Even though Patty was an amazing gardener, that never stopped her from travelling from nursery to nursery asking questions and learning new things to enhance her garden. Patty saw beauty wherever she went. She could take simple clippings from the side of the road and create something new and beautiful.

Patty will be remembered for her selflessness, love of life, sparkle, and spirit. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Shawn “Shawnie” Marie Allen Hicks Dec. 28, 1953 – June 9, 2024

Shawn “Shawnie” Marie Allen Hicks lost her long battle with cancer on Sunday June 9, 2024.

She will be deeply missed by her loved ones, and everyone that knew her.

Shawnie was born to Kennith and Mary Allen in Southern California and graduated from Villa Park High School in 1970.

In 1972 Shawnie and Christian Madison III married and had a son, Taz. In 1975 they relocated to Placerville, California.

Spanky’s Pizza was opened in 1978 by George T. Hicks in the local Placerville bowling alley and moved to their current location within a few years.

During that time, Shawnie started working with George, and well one thing led to another and in 1985 they married. Spanky’s has been serving up the finest pizza in Placerville ever since. Shawnie was always there, working hard, with a smile and a kind word for everyone.

Shawnie is survived by her son, Taz Madison, stepsons, Jeff and Stevie Hicks; sister Kathy Wright, brother Patrick Wright; granddaughter Lexi Madison, granddaughters Nikki and Rikki Sizemore and great grandson Kane Washam.

She is preceded in death by her husband George Hicks, Mary Allen (mother), Kennith Allen (father), and her sister, Sharon “Sherry” Mahlum Soulis.

A Celebration of Shawnie’s Life will be held on Sunday July 7, 2024 at 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm at the American Legion Hall located at 4561 Greenstone Rd., Placerville CA 95667. The event will be Potluck style and a no-host bar will be available. For any questions regarding the Celebration of Life, please contact Linda at 530-417-0946 or Becky at 530919-4071.

Doreen Fleurange Thornhill 1935 – Feb 23, 2024

Doreen Fleurange Thornhill, 88, of Placerville, CA, died peacefully on February 23, 2024.

She was born in Oakland, CA in 1935 to Wilfred and Florence Styles. She graduated from the University of The Pacific in 1956 and married William John Thornhill the same year in September. William and Doreen spent the next 20 years moving all around the United States and raising their four children because William was an Officer in the United States Air Force. Upon William’s retirement from the USAF, they resided in Papillion, NE and then Shawnee Mission, KS. When they became empty nesters, they followed their dream of running a Bed & Breakfast and found the perfect one in Placerville, CA. They opened The ChichesterMcKee Bed & Breakfast Inn, located on Spring Street, in November 1990. Doreen was best known for her caramel brownies she made for all her guests. Together, they ran the Bed & Breakfast for over 20 years. William and Doreen were honored when the Painter of Light, Thomas Kinkade, chose their home to be painted and the painting is known as the Victorian Christmas III. Doreen was also a member of the Placerville Shakespeare Club and is considered a lifetime member. She loved playing bridge, knitting and spending time with her friends.

She also loved spending time at her family cabin at Lily Lake (near Fallen Leaf Lake/Lake Tahoe).

Doreen was preceded in death by William John Thornhill (1/20/2023), her husband of 66 years and her son, Kenneth Travis Thornhill. Doreen is survived by her daughters and son, Cheri Lynn Schappaugh of Shawnee Mission, KS, Susan Jean Little of South Lake Tahoe, CA, and James Wright Thornhill of Papillion, NE. Additionally, she is survived by her ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 1:00 pm at the Placerville Shakespeare Club located at 2940 Bedford Ave, Placerville, CA.

Karen Stangland

Aug. 18, 1952 – April 9, 2024

After 6-1/2 years of continuous treatment for metastatic breast cancer, Karen Stangland, 71, died in her Reno home with her brother, David, and her niece, Johanna, at her side.

Karen was born in Orange, CA, to Gordon and Harriet Stangland. A few years later, the family, including her older brother, David, moved to Placerville, CA, where her younger sister, Katy, was born, and where Karen graduated from high school in 1970. She received a bachelor’s degree from University of Nevada, Reno, where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta and made lifetime friendships to add to those she held dear from her life in Placerville.

For many years, Karen was a dealer in various Reno casinos, and added yet more lasting friendships. Some years later, she began a career in the financial sector and obtained a broker’s license.

During those years she worked in San Francisco, Sacramento, and Reno.

After her father died of leukemia, Karen generously and lovingly gave up her career, and, in 2012, moved to Tonasket, WA to help care for her aging mother.

Their deep love for Katy took them back to Reno to care for her in her last months as she was dying of ovarian cancer. After returning to Tonasket, it was discovered that her mother also had ovarian cancer, and Karen continued caring for her until she died in 2016.

While in Tonasket, Karen worked diligently and persistently to raise money for a community swimming pool, a project dear to her parents’ hearts. She spearheaded a fundraising campaign for the construction of the new pool, raising one million dollars. She sent each donor a handwritten thank you. She also developed friendships in Tonasket that were important to her, and that supported her both in her care-giving and her efforts to build the pool.

Karen loved traveling the world which she often did with her sister Katy, as well as various friends.

Many of her trips included scuba diving and her dear friend, Marjorie, “Dive Buddies For Life”. Most recently she was able to travel with other family members to the Åland Islands to see family that still live there, and to the southern part of Africa with a friend where, of course, the wildlife was incredible to see. It was wonderful that she was able to take both trips given that by then her mobility was compromised. She was also an accomplished alpine skier, having raced for her high school team and various casino teams.

Karen believed in working hard and in making a difference. She was always thinking of others and doing something to help. Most recently, despite little energy due to her cancer, she knitted many, many hats for new babies to be given out in various maternity wards in Reno. She liked staying busy, and during her years in Reno she also started a side business as a professional window washer, which she thoroughly enjoyed.

Karen had many wonderful friends throughout the country. In her last years, her Reno friends and neighbors, and her cousins, Marie Petersen and Chris and Julie Petersen, were especially generous in providing support, whether making meals, giving transportation, helping with her computer, or playing a cut-throat game of Bridge. They were also incredibly helpful to David and Johanna in the days following Karen’s death. There are too many to name. She always knew that her friends, wherever they were, were supportive and caring, and she was deeply grateful for their love.

Karen is survived by her brother, David (Catherine) of Tonasket, WA, and her niece, Johanna, of McCall, ID and many cousins for whom she was very grateful. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, all of whom died of cancer. So that others might not suffer from the effects of cancer, Karen donated her body to science through Medcure, an organization that facilitates body donation for research.

Please join family and friends to celebrate Karen’s life on June 29, 2024 from noon to 4 pm at 8075 List Country Rd. in Carson City, NV (Washoe Valley).`

Debra Ann “Debbie” Herrmann

May 31, 1956 – May 30, 2024

Debra Ann “Debbie” Herrmann, born on May 31, 1956 in Mountain View, California, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2024 in Folsom, CA in the company of her family. She is survived by her loving husband, Dan, daughters Rachel Herrmann and Danielle Colas, sons-in-law Alan Williams and James Colas, and her beloved grandchildren Nichole and Renee Colas. Debbie is also survived by her siblings Les & Pam Anderson, Lou Ann & Carl Bailey and their families, her mother Betty Anderson, Dan’s siblings and their families, and many dear friends she made along her journey.

Debbie grew up in Mountain View, CA and spent her adult life in Cameron Park, CA. She retired from the California Franchise Tax Board after a 33-year career, during which she formed close friendships with several colleagues. She had an adventurous spirit and enjoyed camping, trips to Lake Almanor and spending time at the casino with Dan playing her favorite Vibrant 7 slot machines. She also adored spending time with her grandchildren, her dog Sammy, and her cat Hazel.

A Celebration of Life will be held in July to remember and commemorate Debbie’s life with her community. For more information, please contact rachel_herrmann@hotmail.com.

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OBITUARIES Buddy L. Baker

Aug. 15, 1940 – May 4, 2024

Bud was born in Oakland, CA on August 15, 1940. He passed on May 4, 2024 in Placerville, CA. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Ned Baker and Ilene Pardi. Bud is survived by two sisters, Donna McPherson (John) of Placerville, CA and Helen “Bit” Cowell (Gregg) of Rexford, MT and four nieces, Kay, Toni, Melissa and Janice. Bud is also survived by our Aunt Dola Albusche, numerous cousins and by his ex wife, Andrea Schatz.

Bud graduated from El Dorado High School in 1959 and following high school he served in the U.S. Army as a heavy equipment operator for two years.

After his military service, Bud was self employed, Bud Baker Backhoe.

He was a volunteer fireman Captain and on the board of the Directors

Allan Paul Sanders

July 31, 1952 – May 10, 2024

Allan Paul Sanders passed away at his home in Pollock Pines on May 10, 2024, with his wife by his side, after a long illness with COPD. He was born in Placerville to Calvin and Nettie Sanders and lived his entire life in Pollock Pines.

Allan was employed in construction since he was 18 years old as a member of the Laborers Local 185 for 47 years.

He worked on many jobs throughout the State and El Dorado County including the large slide on Hwy 50 in 1983.

He was a devoted fan of football and followed Raiders Football. He loved to

Marty Berna

Jan. 20, 1939 – April 13, 2024

It is with deep sadness that the Ken Berna family announces the passing of a truly loved person; Marty Berna. She passed away April 13, 2024 after a thankfully short battle with cancer. She was, when she passed, surrounded by her immediate family; husband Ken and daughters, Cindy and Janie.

Marty left us on a rainy Saturday night in April this year. Her death ended 65 years of marriage to Ken which, in a twist of fate, their marriage started on a rainy Saturday night in Modesto, CA February, 1959.

Marty was born in San Francisco on January 20, 1939. Her parents were Calvin Allen and Mary Allen (Neel) who were overjoyed by increasing their family to three. The family size increased to five when two more daughters, Bette and Patty were born six and seven years later. And, yes, you guessed it, Marty learned at a young age how to be responsible and caring which she carried thru her entire life.

She, because both her parents worked, became a mother figure early in life.

The family later moved to Modesto, CA when Marty began the sixth grade.

She graduated from Thomas Downey High School in 1956 and started her higher education at Modesto Junior College. It was there she met a fellow student in 1958 after a basketball game. His name was Ken. The meeting occurred at a dance held immediately after the game in the same gym, which was common in that era. It was, to both of their amazement, love at first sight, or shall we say, at first dance, because they didn’t dance with anybody else the remainder of the time. That dance was the beginning of a one year long romance that culminated in their marriage which, as stated about, lasted 65 years.

Cheryl “Cheri” Carter

Jan. 26, 1944 – Mar. 26, 2024

Cheryl “Cheri” Carter passed away Tuesday, March 26 at the age of 80. Cheri was born Jan. 26 1944 in Trenton, MO, to George and Marjorie “Marge” Mitchell, both of whom predeceased her. She served in the Women’s Army Corp at Ft. Hood (TX) from 1965-67, where she met and married her husband, Tony.

After their discharges from the Army, Cheri and Tony moved to Oakland and then Hayward, California, moving to El Dorado County California in 1972, eventually settling in Camino in 1973. She was known for being generous with her time and was very active in all aspects of her children’s school and extracurricular activities, frequently helping out with fundraising, chaperoning, and

of the Diamond Springs and El Dorado Fire Department for a total of 39 years.

Bud loved to square dance and he traveled the world. He also belonged to the Tall Club, (He was 6’5”). He learned to fly a Cessna 150 with his friend Alice. He loved Mother Nature and Jeeping.

Bud chose his good friends to help him through his journey with dementia. A special THANK YOU to Joan and Ernie Kling, Randy Smith, Ann Barbeiro, our cousin, Beverly Burke and Snowline Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to: Alzheimers Research, Alzheimers Association 225 Michigan Ave, 17th Floor Chicago, IL 60601-7633.

A memorial for Bud will be on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 2:00 pm at the Veterans Hall, 130 Placerville Drive, Placerville, CA. Please come and share your stories of Bud. take out the snowmobile and would spend hours fishing with his boat on all the local lakes with his wife and children.

Allan was preceded in death by his sisters Margaret Jincks and Betty Derby, and his brothers Albert Sanders and Adron Sanders.

Allan is survived by his wife of 47 years, Carol, his daughter Kylee Leonard (Jayzack), his son Robert Sanders (Kerri), his sister Gladys Neeley, and his brother Armond Sanders (Irene). Allan has four grandchildren, Patrick, Ryan, Travis, and Aveline, whom he adored and several nieces and nephews.

There are no services planned at this time.

Marty graduated from Modesto Junior College in June, 1958 and she and Ken moved to San Jose, CA in 1959 when Ken enrolled at San Jose State College. Marty in a sense enrolled there also, but as the Secretary of the Dean of the Speech Clinic.

That was a very important job for someone only 20 years old but as stated earlier, she was a very responsible person with a strong work ethic. Her incredible work ethic allowed Ken to graduate and then earn a teaching credential in January 1964. Marty and Ken moved their family which. had grown to three with the birth of their daughter Cindy, to Placerville where Ken got a teaching position at Ponderosa High School in Shingle Springs and finished his teaching career there in 1997.

In the mid 1980s Ken returned the favor of Marty helping Ken to earn a teaching credential by supporting her earning a teaching credential which she used to teach Kindergarten for ten years and retired in 1998. After retiring she and Ken spent several years touring the U.S. spending a few years touring North America and Europe.

Marty was a much loved teacher by all her students and it was not uncommon when, for many years after retirement, Marty encountered her former students and they would rush to her and give her a big hug.

This happened many times even when the former students were in their late teens and early adulthood. Marty was loved by ALL who knew her, not just her students. Marty is survived by her husband Ken and two daughters, Cindy and Janie and two sisters, Bette King and Patty Erwin. She was proceeded in death by her only grandchild, Michael in July 2023.

Marty was laid to rest April 18th of this year, which was attended by her family and close friends. acting as Team Mom and classroom aide. Cheri was a fixture at Sierra Ridge and Pinewood schools for many years, in various roles from running the team snack bar to assisting with after-school programs.

She worked at Pinewood School in the before and after school program, Polar Bears, where she was known as “Miss Cheri”.

When she finally retired, she enjoyed traveling, especially cruises, as well as playing Bunco and Dominoes with her friends and knitting blankets for the benefit of the Linus Project.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Tony; son Tim (Michelle) Carter; daughter Cristy Carter; and granddaughter Megan Thompson. At her request there will be no memorial service.

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early three months after a mountain lion killed one young man and severely injured his brother, the family members of Taylen and Wyatt Brooks continue to express their gratitude for the support, love, prayers and generosity they have received.

“Thank you for surrounding us as we began the journey through this horrific tragedy, unlike anything one could possibly imagine or prepare for.

It was made just a little lighter for us because we did not have to go through it alone,” reads a statement recently released by the Brooks and Welsh families.

“Beginning with the Sierra Chaplaincy caring for our needs at both hospitals, the pop-up music shows, the lovefilled music benefit in Camino, the wonderful community spaghetti feed, the heart-hitting baseball fundraiser,

the incredible truck fundraiser and all the visits, meals and cards from friends and family,” the statement continues.

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Kelly Hansen from Oak Ridge High School in 2021, where she earned her private pilot’s certificate at 17. She’s in the air this week competing in her first Air Race Classic.

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El Dorado Hills resident Kelly Hansen is flying for the first time in the 47th Air Race Classic, the oldest airplane race of its kind in the United States. She is one of more than 100 women pilots from across the country and around the world flying in this year’s race, which began June 18 in Carbondale, Ill. and ends in Loveland, Colo., on June 21.

This historical contest traces its roots to the 1929 Women’s Air Derby, aka the Powder Puff Derby, in which Amelia Earhart and 19 other daring female pilots raced from Santa Monica to Cleveland, Ohio. That competition marked the beginning of women’s air racing in the United States. Today, the ARC is the epicenter of women’s air racing, the ultimate test of piloting skill and aviation decision-making for female pilots of all ages and from all walks of life.

The Air Race Classic offers a unique chance to explore unfamiliar territories and push my skills to new heights, whether through navigating mountainous terrain or handling unpredictable weather.

Most importantly, it provides an incredible opportunity to connect with and be inspired by other remarkable women pilots.

Hansen is a commercial multiengine pilot and a senior at EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University. She graduated from Oak Ridge High School in 2021, where she earned her private pilot’s certificate at just 17. In addition to her aviation pursuits, Hansen was a dedicated student-athlete, earning a full ride for volleyball. She is on track to graduate summa cum laude this fall with a degree in aeronautical science.

With nearly 400 flight hours, Hansen is set to obtain her Certified

Flight Instructor rating next month.

After graduation, she plans to instruct students at Skyrise Aviation at Mather Airport, her home airport.

She and her race partner, Logan Nissen from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, will compete against 48 teams, flying a 2,610-statute mile route. Faster planes may cover the course in only two days; slower teams may not arrive at the Northern Colorado Regional Airport until moments before the arrival deadline of 5 p.m. on June 21.

Because each plane receives a unique handicap, teams are racing against their own best time, not against one another. This creates a level playing field so slower planes can compete against faster aircraft on an equal basis. Teams strategize to play the elements, holding out for better weather or seeking more favorable winds, to beat their handicap by the greatest margin.

Official standings aren’t determined until after the last team has crossed the finish line — the last arrival at the airport may, in fact, be the winner.

The ARC draws competitors of all ages, from teenagers to veteran pilots in their 90s, and from all walks of life, from college students to professional airline pilots to military veterans to teachers, writers, doctors and businesswomen.

For some teams, the ARC is a family affair, with multiple generations competing together every year. For others, the ARC presents a once-ina-lifetime opportunity to experience parts of the country far from home.

For all, it is a chance to engage in fierce competition while sharing their love of flying — especially with young people — expanding their knowledge and skill as pilots, and encouraging the next generation of brave, fearless women to take to the air.

Sly Park Intertie to be renovated Dawn Hodson

Mountain Democrat correspondent Making another big commitment to improving the district’s infrastructure, the El Dorado Irrigation District Board of Directors recently approved spending $55 million on an extensive renovation of the Sly Park Intertie.

Originally built in 1978 following the 1976-77 drought, the Pollock Pines facility was decommissioned in 2013 after leaks and extensive corrosion were discovered.

Speaking before the board at the June 10 meeting, EID Project Manager/Engineer Liz Carrington emphasized the project’s importance because the Sly Park Intertie is a critical part of reliably transmitting water from Jenkinson Lake and the South Fork of the American River to areas throughout the district.

Spanning only 6 miles, the intertie links the district’s Reservoir 1 and Reservoir A water treatment plants, which together provide 70% of the total water supply to customers in Pollock Pines, Camino, Placerville, Pleasant Valley, Diamond Springs, El Dorado, Lotus, Shingle Springs, Cameron Park and El Dorado Hills.

Carrington noted that renovating the intertie will not only allow EID to convey drinking water between the two water treatment plants but also provide backup during periods of drought as well as when other plants are being upgraded or undergoing seasonal maintenance or when there is an emergency.

The renovation project includes replacing the pump station at Reservoir A and the existing pipeline that traverses terrain that varies considerably in elevation, going from a low of approximately 3,100 feet to a high of 3,650 feet.

Divided into four parts, the first phase of the project consists of laying approximately .6 miles of new pipeline from Reservoir 1 along Pony Express Trail and under the Highway 50 underpass to Ridgeway Drive.

Phase 2 consists of laying 4.9 miles of new pipeline from Ridgeway

Drive to Reservoir A. Phase 3 includes laying .2 miles of new pipe within the Reservoir A water treatment plant along with constructing a 1,600-squarefoot, two-story pump station. The new pump station will house three 700-horse-power vertical turbine pumps along with electrical and control equipment, a surge tank, three 500-kW diesel generators, an emergency backup diesel fuel tank, flow meters and motor-actuated valves.

Phase 4 consists of .4 miles of new pipe over cross-country terrain from Reservoir A to the Sly Park Hills tank. This includes piping modifications and pump replacement in the Reservoir A filter building and installing a new pipe inside the original Sly Park Intertie pipeline from Reservoir A to the Sly Park Hills tank.

To carry out the project, EID directors approved contracts with a long list of vendors, including one with Mozingo Construction Inc. for nearly $45.7 million for construction, one with Water Works Engineers Inc. for $1.34 million for construction engineering services, another with ICM Group Inc. for almost $2.5 million for construction management and inspection services, and a contract for about $98,000 with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for biological and water quality monitoring. In addition the board authorized $50,000 for environmental compensatory mitigation, $50,000 for Caltrans and El Dorado County Department of Transportation fees, $50,000 for storm water pollution prevention plan monitoring, $600,000 for capitalized labor and $5 million in contingencies for a total funding request of approximately $55.4 million.

The district expects to receive a $10 million grant from the California Department of Water Resources to put toward the project.

The remainder of the funding will come from bonds.

Work on the project will start in July and is expected to be substantially completed by January 2027, according to Carrington.

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Four acres burned in Garden Valley area Odin Rasco Senior staff writer

Residents of Mount Murphy Road in Garden Valley were under temporary evacuation orders Sunday when a wildfire spotted at 2:46 p.m. threatened nearby structures.

Early reports noted the fire was spreading at a moderate rate, burning through a patch of grass and oak woodland.

Firefighters from the Cal Fire Amador-El Dorado Unit, Garden Valley and El Dorado County Fire Protection districts and Georgetown Fire worked together in the effort to contain the blaze, stopping forward progress of the fire at 4 acres, according to Wendy Oaks, a Cal Fire representative.

All nearby structures were successfully protected from the fire and no injuries were reported. The evacuation orders were lifted in the early evening.

The cause of the fire has not been released.

Photos courtesy of Cal Fire

Smoke from the Murphy Fire billows into the sky, as seen by a firefighting aircraft.

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Fire crews move into position to battle flames on Quartz Drive in El Dorado Sunday afternoon.

Fire strikes on Father’s Day Noel Stack Editor

Fire crews contained and doused a 16-acre fire that started around 11:30 a.m. on Quartz Drive in El Dorado on Sunday.

Highway 49 was closed in the area for a couple hours and then limited to one lane of traffic while firefighters battled the blaze that scorched dry

grass. Forward progress was quickly stopped with fire crews from the Cal Fire Amador-El Dorado Unit, Diamond Springs-El Dorado Fire Protection District, El Dorado County Fire Protection District, Rescue Fire Department and the U.S. Forest Service working together. El Dorado County sheriff ’s officials also assisted.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

PG&E Foundation funds more restaurant grants Paul Moreno PG&E

OAKLAND — For the fourth consecutive year, The PG&E Corporation Foundation is providing grants to support independent restaurant owners and their staffs through the California Restaurant Foundation’s Restaurants Care Resilience Fund. And for the first time, commercial caterers are now eligible to apply for the grants.

The PG&E Foundation is contributing $900,000 this year to help build more resilient hometown businesses for the long term.

The contribution will fund $5,000 grants to 154 restaurants and commercial caterers in Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s service area.

In total, CRF’s

Restaurants Care Resilience Fund will provide grants across California of nearly $1.4 million to 278 independent restaurants this year.

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n “1984,” George Orwell’s novel about a dystopian future, he describes “newspeak,” a propagandistic language of euphemisms and inversions used by officialdom to mask the reality of their meaning.

We recently got a dose of California-style newspeak when state DAN WALTERS Sen. Bill Dodd, a Napa Democrat, introduced Senate Bill 1524. It would exempt restaurants from his previous legislation, SB 478, which requires businesses to fully include extra fees in their prices, rather than tacking them on after services or goods have been delivered.

Dodd declared his proposed new legislation would “enhance consumer protection” for restaurant patrons by “clarifying state law” on how fees and other service charges should be disclosed.

“Restaurant customers shouldn’t be surprised when they get their checks by a slew of extra charges they were not expecting,” Dodd said.

“Many restaurants are up-front with their business practices but too many aren’t, necessitating action.”

In fact, Dodd’s original legislation, passed last There is absolutely year and due to take effect on July 1, was nothing in the aimed at eliminating “a current law slew of extra charges” on restaurant bills that prevents and other consumer transactions. But SB 1524 restaurants from would reduce consumer raising their prices protection by allowing as much as they restaurants to avoid full desire to increase disclosure of their prices by burying the notices their workers’ pay of extra fees within their and benefits. That’s menus, where customers are least likely to notice simply business as them. usual throughout The deceptive descriptions of Dodd’s the economy. new legislation accompany assertions by bill sponsors in the restaurant industry and their unions that if surcharges are included in food prices, they would somehow lead to pay reductions.

“Cutting the pay of banquet servers and ballpark workers was never the intention of SB 478, as the bill’s authors have made clear,” said Mario Yedidia, western political director for UNITE HERE, a union that represents some food service workers.

“This will enable restaurants to continue to support increased pay equity and to make contributions to worker health care and other employee benefits,” added Matthew Sutton, senior vice president of the California Restaurant Association.

There is absolutely nothing in the current law that prevents restaurants from raising their prices as much as they desire to increase their workers’ pay and benefits. That’s simply business as usual throughout the economy.

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Letters to the Editor Here to help EDITOR: irst, we thank you for sharing the news about Episcopal Church of Our Saviour’s participation in Project (Re)Start designed to help families who have experienced a housing disaster. Your headline writers are the best.

What we did not include was information on how anyone who has been displaced, is establishing a household in a rebuilt residence or has experienced forced relocation can request assistance. The bins of everyday goods are designed to help persons adapt to temporary housing while homes and lives are being rebuilt.

The number to call to request assistance is Office of the Bishop at (916) 442-6918.

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Destroying our DMV EDITOR: nyone who has ever needed to transact a service at a California DMV office more than once quickly picks up on those offices that provide great service and those offices to avoid.

No matter the transaction’s complexity, the Placerville DMV office is one of the DMV sites that provides great service. So, of course, in the typical non-sensical managerial style of state of California leadership, the office is targeted to eliminate staffed services.

Of course, we are welcome to take our transactions to the worst offices for service that remain open, including the original sin example of the “worst” — the Broadway, Sacramento Office.

Instead, of competent staff in the Placerville office, we will be forced to use clunky, buggy, kiosks that are notorious for being broken or refusing to accept your payment card. Or we can use the DMV website — a college textbook example of a bad website — replete with hard to navigate pages, downloadable PDF files that are impossible to complete and references back to DMV offices for completing the transaction.

But this isn’t the real reason why Newsom and the Legislature have forced the DMV to move to this model. The real reason is more insidious; it is part of Newsom’s agenda to promote electric vehicles with electronic license plates and eVIN systems that do not need DMV traditional services. By closing DMV services the message is clear: Your gasoline powered vehicle will soon not be licensable or capable of being registered and

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therefore illegal to drive.

It’s more “rear guard” action from a legislature and administration trying to force their policies on Californians.

MATT SILVEIRA Placerville

Better with Trump EDITOR: watched every day on TV the trial of Donald Trump. All his rights were taken away.

This judge is no fan of any Republican. This judge is in a group called Stop Republicans.

The judge put a gag order on Trump, who was not allowed to talk at all. A big gag order on Trump here is something interesting. Even a murderer on trial is allowed to talk.

Trump was convicted on 34 counts. The funny thing is, each day in court they would say there is no crime here.

After the verdict was read, guilty of 34 counts, Trump went up six points in the polls.

Trump can sure bring in the crowds at his rallies.

His New Jersey rally had about 107,000 people there. That is something. No one brings in the crowds like Trump.

My vote goes to Donald Trump. Everything was better four years ago.

CONNIE ROSEN Pollock Pines

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Lousy legal system EDITOR: see Rob Purdie spewing out the expected convicted felon tag on Trump. If we still had a justice system he would have a point. But we don’t.

They create new laws to get Trump and yet Hillary destroys subpoenaed evidence and just gets a friendly off the record chat with FBI Director Comey. Biden brings Top Secret docs home from clear back when he was a senator and is even on tape sharing the information with a ghostwriter and is let off because the prosecutor thinks he’s too dementia-addled to stand trial. That is, a jury would just see Biden as a kindly forgetful old man unable to effectively aid his defense.

That’s right folks, our president is too lame to participate in a criminal trial as a defendant. Give us a justice system that actually is one and I’ll listen to you, Mr. Purdie. Until then you can put those convictions in a landfill.

GEORGE ALGER Placerville

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minimum wage incomes he average can barely buy groceries stock market and pay rent. return has What if you could put been about $100 a month into a 10% every year for S&P Index Fund? Let’s nearly the last century, say you are 25 years as measured by the old and struggling to S&P 500 index. In scrape by but you are some years, the market going to set a goal of returns more than investing $100 a month that, and in other into stock. This may years it returns less. mean some sacrifice but Talk to a stock broker GLENN MOLLETTE anything good always or someone who requires some sacrifice. works with Individual If you are 25 years old and commit to Retirement Accounts or do internet at least setting aside $100 a month research before investing. You want to invest safely and wisely. You don’t into stock, then at an assumed return want to lose your money and there is rate of 10% you will have $585,422.17 no reason to do so. Locate a couple when you are 65 years old. There are a lot of 65-year-old people who don’t of stock funds that have paid at least have that much money. You can have 10% over the last 15 years and you that much if you will start now while should be okay to move forward with you are young. investing.

If you can start younger than age It’s not easy to save money if you 25 then you’ll have even more. By the don’t make much money. People on The Mountain Democrat welcomes letters up to 300 words. Letters may be edited. We reserve the right to edit submissions. Include your name, address and phone number for verification purposes.

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We can’t take money with us when we die. We leave it all behind, but it helps pay the bills and buy ice cream while in this world. time you are 30 or 40 you can maybe start putting an extra $100 or $200 more into your fund and it will grow all the more.

Let’s say your hard work pays off and on average you end up saving $300 a month for 40 years. Your amount of savings at the historical average rate of return will be $1,593,333.20. We aren’t talking about saving massive amounts of money but simply sticking with a monthly and yearly commitment to investing.

Possibly you are 50 years old and just finally able to save a little. Fifty is a late age to start. However, if most of your bills are paid and you commit to saving $500 a month in your stock fund till age 67 you can still end up with $243,268.22. There are many Snail Mail: Letters to the Editor P. O. Box 1088, Placerville 95667

people who do don’t have this much money. You can, if you commit to making a smart monthly investment.

We can’t take money with us when we die. We leave it all behind, but it helps pay the bills and buy ice cream while in this world. If you do save a big bunch of money and don’t live to enjoy it then your spouse, kids, church or favorite charity will enjoy it in your honor.

The Bible says, “Wealth obtained by fraud will dwindle, but whoever earns it through labor will multiply it.”

Proverbs 13:11 Want some money? Work hard and save a little every month. Eventually you’ll have plenty.

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Nor is requiring restaurants and other businesses full prices in their menus, even though there was to list their full prices before consumers decide nothing in the bill itself to support that assumption. whether to make transactions such a novel idea.

Uncertainty about SB 478’s effect on restaurants Take, for instance, gasoline prices. led Attorney General Rob Bonta to declare If you pay $5 for a gallon of gas, it includes recently that they would be subject to the new law, about $1.50 in state and federal taxes and other generating a strong backlash from those in the surcharges. The full prices are displayed on signs industry and pressure on Dodd and other legislators and on the gas pumps themselves. Gas stations to grant an exemption. cannot advertise fuel for $3.50 and then tack on the We shouldn’t be fooled by the newspeak extra fees and taxes after you’ve already filled your descriptions of SB 1524. It does not “enhance tank. consumer protection.” It would purposely Before you buy a house and take on a mortgage, undermine consumer protection by allowing state law requires you to be informed of transaction restaurants to resume their bait-and-switch tactics fees before signing the final papers. Same applies — giving patrons menu prices that don’t fully reflect for buying a new car. what their final bills will be.

When SB 478 was going through the Legislature Dan Walters is a journalist and author who writes last year, somehow those in the restaurant business for CALmatters.org, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media assumed that it would not compel them to list ventureSales explaining California policies and politics.

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reflect a commitment to strengthen restaurants so that they can continue contributing to local economies and communities.

CRF officials said this year’s decision to open the grants to commercial caterers was based on appeals for support with catering companies noting that they too are a part of the local food scene.

Since 2021, PG&E and the PG&E Foundation have contributed $3.2 million in funding to the CRF’s Restaurants Care Resilience Fund providing grants ranging from $3,000 to $5,000.

Last year, the PG&E Foundation funded $5,000 grants to 154 hometown restaurants in Northern and Central California.

“We all have favorite gathering spots in our communities where we come to relax or celebrate a special occasion over a great meal; our local restaurants are where we connect with one another and where memories are made. We are proud to continue our partnership with the California Restaurant Foundation to help boost our local eating establishments and our local economies,” said Carla Peterman, executive vice president, Corporate Affairs, PG&E Corporation, and chair of the board, PG&E Corporation Foundation.

CRF began the Resilience Fund in 2021 to support restaurants recovering from economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, which contributed to many restaurants closing their doors temporarily or permanently. PG&E and the PG&E Corporation Foundation have supported the program since its inception.

“We are tremendously grateful to The PG&E Corporation Foundation for funding another cycle of grants. The Resilience Fund has helped more than 1,300 restaurant owners since 2021, with hundreds more to be added in this newest cycle,” said Alycia Harshfield, executive director of the California Restaurant Foundation. “We are thrilled to offer another round of grants to deserving independent restaurant owners, helping to fortify small businesses at the center of our communities.”

Apply now Resilience Fund applications will be open through June 30 and can be found at restaurantscare.org/resilience. Grants are open to all California-based restaurant owners and commercial caterers in PG&E’s service area that have fewer than five locations and less than $3 million in annual revenue. Priority will be given to restaurants that have not previously received a grant; however, former recipients can also apply.

To date, the CRF has awarded 1,325 grants to independent restaurant owners across the state.

Of the past recipient businesses, 66% are womenowned and 77% minority-owned.

The PG&E Foundation’s funding for this charitable donation comes from PG&E shareholders, not PG&E customers.

Announcements AL-ANON is here for you if you are bothered by someone else’s drinking.

Call for meeting times. (916) 3342970. https://sacal-anon.blogspot.com AMERICAN ASSOC. OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN Foothills of EDC Branch. Our mission is to advance gender equity for women & girls. Science and Math Camp Scholarships, programs & interest groups. Leave voicemail for Laurel (530) 417-7737 or Sara (530) 4177138 eldorado-ca.aauw.net AMERICAN LEGION POST 119 welcomes Veterans and guests to attend our monthly membership dinner and meeting the first Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM. Legionpost119.org El DORADO COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Dedicated to all aspects of ham radio. Meetings held on the third Tuesday of each month at the El Dorado Sheriff’s office, 200 Industrial Drive, Placerville, 6:30 pm. Visitors and non-hams welcome. Info at www.edcarc.net LEARN & PLAY CRIBBAGE Cribbage is a fun, fast paced game that will surely keep you on your toes! **All skill levels **Learn to play

by ACC Rules (American Cribbage Congress) **Beginner instruction available **Compete in weekly Cribbage tournaments. Call 916-7684452 for more information. Gold Country Cribbers play Wednesday afternoon 4:30 pm at Moni Gilmore Senior Center, 990 Lassen Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA. 95762 Struggling with life? CELEBRATE RECOVERY is for any Hurt, Habit or Hang-up. We are a faith-based recovery program for life’s issues and struggles. Join us Thursday nights at 6:30pm at Green Valley Church, 3500 Green Valley Rd, Placerville.

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GOLD RUSH CHORUS now welcomes both men and women to share the joy of singing four-part harmony in the barbershop style. To learn more or to book a performance, call Howard at (530) 647-6513 or Kent (530) 651-3575 HANGTOWN WOMEN’S TENNIS CLUB. Come play tennis for fun and friendship. Meet at El Dorado High School, Acacia Street, Placerville, Wed 9 AM – 11 AM. (June - Aug 8 AM – 10 AM). Social activities, lessons.

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Union Mine Future Farmers of America member Chloe Bunch, above, sold her Supreme Champion Pen of Three Rabbits to Les Schwab for $600 at the Junior Livestock Auction held at the El Dorado County Fair last weekend.

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Gold Hill Toppers 4-H member Jayden Johnson, above left, sold his Reserve Supreme Champion Market Turkey to Popas Pods for $800. Finley Properties bought Southside Topnotch 4-H member Charlie Lemos’s 145-pound Supreme Champion Market Lamb for $25 a pound, above right.

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Once again, the El Dorado County Fair held a family lookalike contest, with moms, dads, sons and daughters competing to see if they could snag a ribbon for looking like the best familial facsimiles. This year, Lanky the Clown, right photo, awarded El Dorado Hills father and son duo Jacob and Graham Anderson the top prize. Sporting matching pairs of heart-shaped sunglasses, Katie Kaufman and her daughter HarleyQuinn, bottom photo, from El Dorado hills, took home the second-place ribbon in the family lookalike competition.

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HOROSCOPE by Holiday Mathis n TODAY ARIES (March 21-April 19). That tinge of heightened awareness that pings in you like a tiny bell is telling you that you have a hot one on the line -- an idea worth exploring, a person who would be good to get to know, a topic of intrigue or a life-changing skill to add to your arsenal.

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wherever possible without impacting services so the board can prioritize competitive compensation for our workforce (since) we recognize that we need to take care of our employees so we can retain a competent and dedicated staff so they can take care of our citizens,” Board Chair Wendy Thomas said. “I appreciate all our departments and staff tightening their belts to make that possible. It will be a lot of work in the next couple of months as we move into the adopted budget.

“We realize a lot of the belt tightening that went on this year is not sustainable and we are realistic about that, and we really appreciate everyone doing what they need to do to help meet as many of our policies as possible while hopefully helping us to meet our compensation goals as possible,” she added.

Other notable items in the budget include capital projects designations spent down to $2.2 million with no new revenue added and a state reduction of $200 million in funding for public health programs.

An implementation of a retiree health “rate holiday” for departments to save $2.7 million for the fiscal year caught the attention of Auditor-Controller Joe Harn, who said the action is not sustainable to balance the budget.

“It would be like if you lost your job and your mortgage company said you don’t have to pay your mortgage for 18 months but we’re going to continue

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to accrue interest,” Harn told the board. “I support the CAO’s budget recommendation, but this isn’t a healthy sign having to not fund retirees’ health obligation.”

Harn was also concerned about what he thinks is a permanent shift in retail/sales that could affect sales and use tax growth in the future, unless drastic changes were made.

“I believe we’ll be lucky if (sales tax growth percentage) will be flat this year because … the bigger portion of the economic activity is online and I think we are going to find that we are going to be collecting less and less of it,” Harn noted.

Though the budget is legally balanced, the county leaders further affirmed the budget needs to be more “structurally” balanced to counter shortfall concerns, which they hope to achieve when the final 2024-25 budget is discussed and then approved in the fall.

“I would have trouble naming any agency where I could say they have a completely structurally balanced budget into the future. Everybody has these challenges going forward; where I think our biggest challenges and weaknesses are with the capital program,” Hennike told the board.

Thomas in particular was supportive of using additional revenues to further fund the county’s capital designation projects.

“We have a lot of needs and we are only down to $2.2 million in our capital designation projects, so

I support the ideas that we look into the adopted budget of prioritizing that with any additional revenues,” Thomas said.

Despite the budget concerns, there is good news; the budget still fully funds $7.85 million in General Fund contingency, $13 million in general reserves for significant emergency situations and exceeds the board’s $5 million in discretionary revenues for road maintenance by $2 million for a total of $7 million.

“While considered a status quo budget, we are mindful of shifting economic realities and will continue to work closely with departments to identify long-term solutions, including structural changes, revisions to discretionary programs and options to increase revenue for the board’s consideration for final adoption,” states CAO Tiffany Schmid in a press release.

Additionally, the budget will allocate $66 million to the county’s accumulative capital overlay workplan for facility improvements (with $40 million going to the Placerville Jail expansion), $30 million in federal expenditures for the construction of the new Mosquito Bridge and almost $24 million in state and federal funding to address and counter homelessness.

The final budget will be adopted Sept. 17. The recommended budget can be found on the county’s website at eldoradocounty.ca.gov.

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Warren noted. “I other words, there’s more of your sales tax that’s being generated, significantly, by online sales tax.”

The General Fund budget is the only “true” source of discretionary funds for the city, and covers most major city services such as street maintenance, public safety and parks. Though the 2024-25 budget aims to maintain programs at a similar level, jumps in everyday costs have necessitated a hiring freezing for five vacant positions.

The frozen positions, including one police officer, are set to save the city $552,978, with $516,042 of the savings going toward the General Fund.

“We assumed existing program delivery to the greatest extent possible, but this was a more challenging budget year,” Warren explained to the council.

Even with the savings, the proposed budget is set to cut spending in nearly every category, with only slight increases for city administration (2.95%) and finance (3.43%) as compared to this fiscal year. The largest shifts in General Fund expenditures include a $596,796 drop in non-departmental spending (-32.41%), $427,473 less going toward the police department (-10.63%) and a $49,143 cut in engineering spending (-14.58%). In total, the proposed budget is set to shrink spending by $1.3

million.

“I want to applaud your staff, who rolled up their sleeves and looked for any way to save money, raise revenue.

We were able to cut (costs) and raise revenue by about $1,087,000,” Warren said.

The million-dollar difference between the proposed 2024-25 budget and the revised 2023-24 budget stems from the choice to run up an intentional deficit in the current fiscal year. The city had accrued more than $3.6 million in surplus funds since 2020 and opted to put $1 million of those funds toward one-time expenditures. The city paid $500,000 toward unfunded pension liability, described by Warren as something like the city’s “credit card balance.” By paying a lump sum early, the city is set to save $500,000 over time and free up $42,000 in revenue yearly. The city will not be able to do the same this year, Warren added.

Assumptions made in the proposed budget account for a few double-digit percentage jumps in the city’s regular costs. Electricity costs are expected to increase by 17% over the next year, while liability and property insurance rates are projected to jump 14.81% and 20%, respectively. The El Dorado Irrigation District recently approved a 13% rate increase for customers in

2024, to be followed by additional 12% increases yearly through 2028; EID has proposed increasing wholesale water costs for the city will increase by the same percentages.

On the capital improvement projects side of things, Placerville had a busy year in 2023-24, completing around 16 project phases, including improvements to Placerville Station on Mosquito Road. The big-ticket items for the 2024-25 CIP budget include developing a permanent Trip to Green solution ($1 million) and storm drain replacement and installation, as well as repaving, along Smith Flat Road ($2.1 million).

Phases 1 (Combellack Road to Cougar

Brooks

Lane) and 2 (Cougar Lane to Highway 50) of Canal Street improvements are also on the list of planned expenditures, with federal funds coming in to match local expenditures (a total of about $982,000).

New projects were also introduced and factored into the CIP budget. The projects include a tot-lot replacement at Orchard Hill Park and re-roofing and stone replacement at the Bell Tower on Main Street. The draft CIP budget for the year is roughly $6,731,453.

The council is expected to approve the preliminary 2024-25 budget during its June 25 meeting.

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Marshall Hospital and UC Davis Medical Center, Green Valley Church, Dignity Medical Aesthetics, the El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office and Medic 61 first responders.

“Words can-not adequately express our appreciation for the genuine love, care and professionalism you all extended to us,” the families message reads, concluding, “We are eternally and profoundly grateful to this community and everyone who loved us through this indescribably difficult time.”

Taylen, 21, and Wyatt, 18, were attacked by a mountain lion on March 23 while looking for deer sheds on Eldorado National Forest land near Georgetown. Taylen died in the incident and Wyatt suffered multiple injuries and has since recovered.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife game wardens and trappers with the county Department of Agriculture located and dispatched the mountain lion within a few hours of the attack.

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Congratulations to Trista Mann of Shingle Springs, who was named to the Missouri State University Dean’s List.

Congratulations to Aaron Yielding and William Smith, both El Dorado County high school graduates, who received SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Scholarships.

June 19 The Snowline Living Well with Dementia Caregiver Support Group meets the third Wednesday of every month at Snowline’s administrative offices or other community locations. This group supports caregivers and family members who are caring for or have a loved one with dementia. Alongside the support group, an Activity Enrichment Group for persons with dementia is offered at the same time and location.

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Nervous about the fire season? Have questions about home hardening and creating defensible space? Do you know what to do if wildfire is headed your way? Join the Camino Fire Safe Council meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the Cal Fire Amador/El Dorado Unit headquarters, 2840 Mt. Danaher Road in Camino.

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ongratulations to El Dorado County’s newest royalty. Fifteen competed at the Miss El Dorado County Scholarship Pageant Thursday at the El Dorado County Fair for the titles of Junior, Teen and Miss El Dorado. Each contestant answered questions on stage and showed off causal wear and evening gowns while vying for the crown.

In addition to winning their titles and respective scholarships, the ladies will represent the county in many community events throughout the year.

2024 Miss El Dorado Elizabeth Wylie 2024 Miss Teen El Dorado Eleanor Davis 2024 Jr Miss El Dorado Morgan Williamson 2024 1st Runner-up Miss El Dorado Cassidy Lowder 2024 1st Runner-up Miss Teen El Dorado Madison Tatum 2024 1st Runner-up Jr. Miss El Dorado Allora Schlag 2024 Top interview award – Eleanor Davis 2024 Miss Congeniality (voted on by all the contestants) – Kylie Gillbreaith 2024 Directors Choice (person who demonstrates leadership, always willing to help everyone, always shows up) – Kylie Gillbreaith 2024 People’s Choice (online votes): 2024 Miss El Dorado People’s Choice Joey Gold; 2024 Teen People’s Choice Eleanor Davis; and 2024 Jr Miss People’s Choice Morgan Williamson.

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Pageant contestant and winner Morgan Williamson, 14, gets emotional as she as crowned Miss Junior El Dorado County

The new Miss Teen El Dorado County Eleanor Davis, 17, is crowned at the El Dorado County Fair by outgoing Miss Teen Evangeline Newman.

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The lavender harvest will be on full display at Bluestone Meadow Farm. Guests will be able to cut and make their own lavender bouquets, wreaths, wands or critters. An array of locally made products, including essential oils, soaps and lotions, will be available for sale. Families can enjoy a wander through the Lavender Labyrinth and Kid Zone.

Other area farms will share the lavender blue love with special events on both weekends: 24Carrot Farm: The farm stand will feature lavender plants, organic blueberries and blueberry plants as well as fresh baked goods.

Delfino Farms & Edio Vineyards: Joan’s Apple Bakery will be selling strawberry rhubarb, strawberry, cherry and blueberry desserts. Edio Vineyards will be open for wine tastings by reservation.

Fenton Herriot Vineyards: The tasting room will feature a “Bottle Your Own” event from noon to 4 p.m.

Grandpa’s Cellar: The farm will be serving Grandpa’s Classic coffee flight, a lavender flight, lavender lemonade slushees, lavender blackberry peach crisps (regular & gluten free), honey lavender cookies

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Guests are invited to cut and make their own lavender bouquets, wreaths, wands or critters at Bluestone Meadow during Harvest Days. and lavender caramel apples.

Harris Family Farm: Irene’s Kitchen will be serving lavender mini donuts, lavender lemonade and a variety of lavender and blueberry pastries. Live music too.

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Green Valley Elementary student performance marks school year’s end Jessica Trumble-Pitel News release

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et the chimes sound and young voices abound as another year of dedication and accomplishments is celebrated at Rescue Union School District’s Green Valley Elementary School. On May 16, students, staff and families came together to support students in a joint band and choir performance, highlighting their work over the past school year.

Green Valley Elementary School is dedicated to wholechild education and strongly supports the integration of arts, enrichment and academics for all students served. It prides itself on being one of the few public elementary schools on the western slope that offers a choir program to children starting in second grade. Studies support that students who participate in choir singing can experience improved health, happiness and higher academics.

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Kecia Thompson directs the young singers at Green Valley Elementary School. through fifth grade,” shared Kecia Thompson, Green Valley Elementary teacher and choir director.

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There is no downside to learning and singing together! Just a lot of fun to be had.”

RUSD seamlessly intertwines the realms of arts, science, academics and social-emotional development. This integration is vividly exemplified by the Green Valley Elementary Choir Program.

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Film in American Sign Language making history Sherri Bergmann

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his is not another Jesus movie. This is the first time a film that is produced for deaf by deaf — with an all-deaf cast using only American Sign Language — has been released in public theaters.

“Jesus” producer and director Joseph Josselyn revealed what he thinks will surprise viewers the most. “I think people will be surprised by how we handle Jesus’ crucifixion on the cross and his ability to communicate while his hands were nailed to the cross. Also, the hearing audience, not knowing sign language, will be surprised how well they will emotionally connect with the film without relying on voiceovers.”

ASL users will be excited and appreciative to see a top-notch film in their language through hands, gestural features, linguistics, etc. ASL is a visual language and for the deaf, portraying emotions is integral when communicating.

The movie will provide those who can hear with a unique experience to see the deaf world’s perspective as the story of Jesus will be displayed with a moving passion that is not commonly seen n See JESUS, page B7

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DAY HIKER Clark’s Hole

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have written about the Clementine Trail that leads back to the dam on the North Fork of the American River previously. It is an easy trail that takes you under the Foresthill Bridge, the tallest bridge in California at 730 feet. I am still surprised that people don’t realize that the very popular swimming hole named Clark’s Hole is a drop off the main trail.

Clark’s Hole is a wide spot in the river with an eddy that slows the current of the river, making for a fun spot to swim once the winter runoff has slowed. A large rock next to the shore on the Stagecoach Trail side of the river is a great place to sunbathe and

Mary West

Outdoor columnist enjoy the water. Auburn State Recreation Area rangers caution anyone not to jump from the rock into the river. The heavy flows off the dam bring limbs and logs that catch under the surface and become pinned under rocks.

The pressure of the current holds debris in place, creating ever changing hazards under

Photo by Mary West

American River currents are less intense at Clark’s Hole, making it a great spot for wading into the water when the summer heat arrives. the surface. Much of the area is shallow in late summer so one can stand waist deep several

feet offshore.

This is a short hike from the confluence of the Auburn State

Recreation Area down the Clementine Trail off Old Foresthill Road near the curved bridge.

State Parks Day Use Fees are enforced. Your state Poppy Pass is accepted here.

Mary West is author of the book series Day Hiker – Gold Country Trail Guide I, II and III (second edition available on Amazon). The books are 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 was the recipient of the 2017 and 2019 Craft Award for Best Outdoor Column and the 2020 Craft Award for her second book in the Day Hiker series by the Outdoor Writers of California. Follow her on Facebook and Instagram.

GROW FOR IT! Ouch! Getting hurt by our love for gardening

evaluated for risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders such as carpal tunnel, tennis elbow, tendinitis and other ailments. aise your hand Risk factors for if you love these musculoskeletal gardening. Raise disorders include your hand if you hurt awkward postures, after gardening. OK, repetitive motion Diane Lehr now put your hand injuries, prolonged down because keeping UCCE Master Gardener of static postures causing your arm extended is an joint discomfort and El Dorado County awkward posture. contact stress when you Certain activities that force a body part into an we love to do, such as gardening, and awkward position for extended time those activities that we must do, such periods. as keying on a computer keyboard, In gardening, there are a lot of need to be looked at ergonomically. uncomfortable postures, such as Ergonomics is the study of body overreaching to prune that dead mechanics in the process of working branch that is just out of reach rather and originates from the Greek word than stopping to get the ladder or the ergon, meaning work, and nomos, long-handled pruners. It is better to meaning natural law. Bodies at take your time and do it right than work or other activities need to be to suffer later. Ideally, the upper arm

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Think of your body in only one plane and keep your shoulders and hips aligned. Remember geometry? No twisting and turning the torso when cutting or pruning.

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Roger buys ______________ in with his friends and family if he has extras. He saves a lot of

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ASK A CARE MANAGER What happens when there is a suicide?

when these situations occur that a person becomes anxious or depressed.

Although it can become a diagnosable mental illness, most of the time these times of depression or anxiety are not t happened years ago but I’ll considered mental illness. never forget. The call came in on Statistics offer strong evidence that a weekend just before Christmas individuals who live alone and are from my supervisor. I never got calls isolated have a diminished sense of from work on a weekend. well-being. If these individuals are My supervisor, never one to mince also having difficulty completing words, said our boss had committed Carol S. Heape everyday living tasks to help them suicide. I do not remember the rest MSW, CMC remain independent, research shows of the conversation but hung up the they are four times more likely to phone in shock. In the following days at work we talked about how none of us were aware become depressed. Interestingly, the statistics increase even more if the individual meets the of what caused this sudden death. He seemed “fine” criteria for “low income.” These people can be six at our last day of work before the holiday weekend. times more likely to have depressive symptoms.

He was a good boss and I wondered what I could By the time an individual qualifies for Medicare have done to help prevent this tragic death. at 65 or earlier for qualifying disabilities, everyone Suicide is sudden to those who are left to deal has interacted with the healthcare system. with the unexpected death. It can be accomplished in many ways but gun deaths are the most common Unfortunately, assessing as a suicide risk seldom occurs. In a National Institutes of Health study 45% particularly among men. According to an article of those committing suicide saw a physician within funded by the SCAN Foundation, people 75 and the prior 30 days and 36% of the same group had older have the highest suicide rate among all age an ER visit — all missed opportunities in those groups. This is largely driven by older men. Men situations to access treatment and save deaths by experience death by suicide nearly 17 times more suicide. Furthermore, current behavioral health than women of the same age. Although suicide programs often neglect behavioral health issues of occurs among Black and Hispanic males, white older adults. males age 85 and older are 5.6 times more likely to The Centers for Disease Control in a November commit suicide than any other.

2023 report states the suicide rate is at its highest This group of older adults dying by suicide in 80 years. More than half of the deaths were by is growing by almost five times the rate of the firearms. Since the pandemic and the country’s overall population. Why? There are a unique set of lockdown deaths by suicide have been sharply circumstances that happen as a person ages. These increased. Regardless of age risk factors include can include a decline in physical health, reduced prior suicide attempts, history of depression, mental mental acuity, losing people in your social network, illness, alcohol or drug abuse, physical illness and inability to participate and the loss of a spouse, feelings of isolation. other loved ones and friends. It is not uncommon

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Capital Stage in Sacramento presents “Now Circa Then,” June 19 through July 21. For tickets and more information call (916) 995-5464 or visit capstage.org.

June 20 The El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce hosts a business luncheon with speaker Matt Huckabay, executive director of The Center. Doors open at 11 a.m. at Smith Flat House in Placerville.

For more information and to register visit eldoradocounty.org.

The El Dorado State planning meeting takes place at The Breakroom in Shingle Springs, 4131 South Shingle Road, with dinner at 5 p.m. and program beginning at 6 p.m. Special guest is Jordan Brace, a local resident who could be the new state’s first governor.

El Dorado Hills Town Center will be rockin’ with a free concert, 7-9 p.m., featuring Twist on Taylor. Visit EDHTownCenter.com for all the details.

June 21 Join local author and historian Jill Kearney for an afternoon lunch at the historical Sportsman’s Hall in Pollock Pines, noon to 1:30 p.m., as she gives a riveting account of the legendary Bullion Bend stagecoach robbery, which occurred in 1864 and later resulted in a shootout and death of El Dorado County Deputy Sheriff Joseph Staples. Tickets are available online at EDCHS.org or in person at The Fountain & Tallman Museum in Placerville.

The Sierra Renaissance Society presents Save the Graves, a presentation by Mike Roberts, 1-2:30 p.m. at the Mother Lode Lions Hall, 4701 Missouri Flat Road. For more information visit srsedc.org.

Boeger Winery in Placerville hosts Enchanted Evenings, featuring live music and great wine.

Reservations not required. Gates open at 4:30 p.m.

Lineup: Jax Hammer (June 21) and Val Star & The Blues Rocket (June 28).

R3 will perform at 5 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery. com/live-music.

Bumgarner Winery & Vineyards in Camino hosts Trivia Nights, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Gather your friends and family for evenings filled with laughter, friendly competition, fine wine and hard cider. To register visit bumgarnerwinery.com/calendar.

The Stage at Burke Junction in Cameron Park hosts HomeGrown Comedy with Dejan Tyler, Cookie Williams and host Lola Camacho at 8 p.m. For tickets and more information visit stageatburke.com.

60s Summer of Love will perform at the Red Hawk Casino Stage Bar, 8 p.m. to midnight. For more information visit redhawkcasino.com.

Suika T and DJ La Rua will perform at 9 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit

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“Men Are From Mars Women Are From Venus” comes to Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter.net or call (916) 608-6888.

Sacramento Gay Men’s Chorus presents Let’s Hear it for the Boys! — a choral tribute to boy bands at The Sofia in Sacramento. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-5300 or visit bstreettheatre.org.

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Smokey Ridge Farmstand & Winery: The tasting room will provide its signature lavender sangria and flower bouquets for purchase.

Starfield Vineyard: The tasting room will be open by reservation only.

Wofford Acres Vineyards: The tasting room is offering a 15% discount on all wine purchases with

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June 22 An entire battalion of military headstones at Placerville Union Cemetery, many dating back to the Civil War, are lichen-encrusted to the point of illegibility, leaning precariously, or both. Join Save the Graves volunteers for a Headstone Party to clean the historical headstones, 9 a.m. to noon. To register visit SaveTheGravesElDorado.org/events.

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Join this eight-week course at Foothill Bridge Center in Shingle Springs, every Saturday, 9-11:30 a.m. To register or for more information call Kathryn at (916) 417-2449.

Join artist David Yapp for a Plein Air Workshop at Mediterranean Vineyards in Fair Play. For more information visit davidyapp.com/blossomworkshop.

Holly’s Hill Vineyards in the Pleasant Valley area hosts live music, 1-4 p.m., with Retro Addicts. For more information visit hollyshill.com/events.

The Cameron Park Community Services District hosts its Summer Spectacular at Cameron Park Lake. Gates open at 3 p.m. The event includes a choreographed flyover, kids’ activities, food trucks, live music and fireworks over the lake. For more information visit cameronpark.org.

The community is invited to watch actor/comedian Jack Gallagher’s recorded one man show, “A Different Kind of Cool,” at 4 p.m. at Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, 2979 Coloma St., Placerville.

A delicious salad supper follows immediately. This event is free, but seating is limited. Make your reservations at (530) 391-4588.

Pville Plug will perform at 4 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/live-music.

Lava Cap Winery in Camino hosts a summer concert in the vineyard with Late4Dinner, 5-8 p.m.

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Island of Black and White will perform at the ARC Concert for a Cause, 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Wakamatsu Farm in Placerville. For more information visit bit.ly/ ARCc4c2024.

Sierra Vista Winery in the Pleasant Valley area presents Old West Trio, 5:30-8 p.m. For more information visit sierravistawinery.com/event/ oldwest.

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or know you’re depressed. Don’t be afraid to ask for a referral to a therapist to talk with. There are some therapists who accept Medicare reimbursement.

• Talk to your family about your concerns, needing help completing daily tasks, driving, etc. Be open to accepting a bit of help to help with your continued independence.

• Look for activities that are geared toward your age and interests. Most communities offer programs that are available for a nominal fee.

Suicidal thoughts can occur with anyone particularly when faced with

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Reservations for Bluestone Meadow are recommended and can be made online. Admission is $5 per car.

Harvest days will run 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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life challenges. However, it can be a wake-up call when suicidal thoughts come up to know it’s time to talk to someone. It may be a spouse, a good friend, an adult child or a sibling.

Bring it up with your physician at the next visit or call the Mental Health Hotline such as WellSpace, a suicide prevention hotline that runs hotlines in 32 counties in Northern California.

Carol S. Heape, MSW, CMC is the founder of Elder Options Inc., a care managed home care organization supporting client/families since 1988 throughout the Sacramento region, elderoptionsca.com.

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discomfort may not be evident immediately. Later we may experience pain or numbness. Take a break, hydrate and switch up tasks. Change to another gardening chore that uses different muscles, posture and tension.

Contact stress occurs when you maintain pressure for extended periods of time such as when pruning a thick branch. A trick to eliminating this contact stress would be to ensure that all garden tools are clean, sharpened and well-oiled so that the pruning activity is completed with less force. Wear good gloves with padding on the palm. Another contact stress is kneeling too long, even if it is against the reliable kneeling pad.

Using a kneeling pad is great, but bring one knee up occasionally, if possible, then switch knees.

In gardening, it is hard to stop if you are really getting into what you are accomplishing, but it would be wise to set an alarm or check your watch to change positions. If you have been sitting pulling weeds, then move to a standing position to prune branches.

There are other great steps you can take before you begin gardening, such

as warm-up exercises and stretching.

Remember throughout your gardening session take small breaks, change positions and tasks and drink plenty of water.

Now get out there and do what you love without hurting afterward.

The Sherwood Demonstration Garden is open 9 a.m. to noon Fridays and Saturdays. Check the website for further information at ucanr. edu/sites/EDC_Master_Gardeners/ Demonstration_Garden.

Master Gardener classes are offered monthly throughout the county. Find the class schedule at mgeldorado. ucanr.edu/Public_Education_Classe s/?calendar=yes&g=56698 and recorded classes on many gardening topics at mgeldorado.ucanr.edu/ Public_Education/Classes.

Have a gardening question? Master Gardeners are working hard to answer your questions. Use the “Ask a Master Gardener” option on the website, mgeldorado.ucanr.edu, or leave a message on the office telephone at (530) 621-5512. To sign up for notices and newsletters visit ucanr. edu/master_gardener_e-news. Master Gardeners are also on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

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in the hearing world.

There are closed captions.

“Jesus” premiered at an AMC venue in April. Josselyn said the response, from the deaf and the hearing alike, was very positive. “Some had a moment of tears.

Some said they learned more than they knew.

The hearing audience was responsive; the music score was emotional.”

Some of the deaf who viewed the film had expressed there were no sore eyes from watching the film and that the signs were clear, he added.

Cameron Park resident Monika Nielsen, who is not deaf, told the Mountain Democrat she looks forward to watching the film. “I (think) seeing the movie would educate me more on people with hearing loss and help me appreciate life more, and help

strengthen my faith.”

As for more movies to enjoy in the future

by Deaf Missions, Josselyn said, “We are certainly open to making new feature films. Meanwhile, we hope to see more deaf

filmmakers bring more films to theaters.”

“Jesus” will play on June 20 & 23 at the Palladio Cinema Luxe in Folsom. To view the trailer and purchase tickets visit jesusdeaffilm.com.

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transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/23/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jude Hernandez JUDE HERNANDEZ 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 04/23/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION

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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) 5/29, 6/5, 6/12, 6/19 13255 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0483 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HEAL PLACERVILLE, located at 464 Main Street,

Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Jessica Joy Engle, 464 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 05/01/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jessica Joy Engle JESSICA JOY ENGLE 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 05/06/2024 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) 5/29, 6/5, 6/12, 6/19 13257

APN: 121-310-026-000 TS NO.: 22-04901CA TSG ORDER NO.: 8780590 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED FEBRUARY 24, 2014. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded March 4, 2014 as Document No.: 20149000823600016 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, executed by: ROBERT EMMERT, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, Legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  as Trustor, will be sold AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER for cash (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said deed of trust in the property situated in said county and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced deed of trust. Sale Date: July 8, 2024 Sale Time: 1:00 PM Sale Location: Main Entrance, El Dorado County Superior Courthouse - Placerville Main Street Branch, 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 File No.:22-04901CA The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2067 Lamego Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.

Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $484,656.43 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, (800) 280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website, www.auction. com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 22-04901CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code.

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

There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (800) 280-2832, or visit this internet website www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 22-04901CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

File No.:22-04901CA If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.auction.com or Call: (800) 280-2832.

Dated: May 23, 2024 By: Omar Solorzano Foreclosure Associate Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 (833) 2907452 NPP0460936 To: MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT & PLACERVILLE TIMES 06/05/2024, 06/12/2024, 06/19/2024 13284 6/5, 6/12, 6/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0546 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GSD INSPECTIONS, located at 75 Arroyo Vista Way, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Frank Campoy, 75 Arroyo Vista Way, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 05/27/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Frank Campoy FRANK CAMPOY, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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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 05/29/2024 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) 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26 13287 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0531 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: J & D’S CURIOSITIES, located at 2840 Holderegger Lane, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Jody K Wilson, 2840 Holderegger Lane, 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: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jody K Wilson JODY K WILSON 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 05/22/2024 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) 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26 13288 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0545 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FOX SPARROW RV RESORT AND CAMPGROUND, located at 9092 Wentworth Springs Rd, Georgetown, CA 95634 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Fox Sparrow RV Park LLC, 9092 Wentworth Springs Road, Georgetown, CA 95634 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: N/A Signature of Registrant: /s/ Troy Stevenson TROY STEVENSON, 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 05/29/2024 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) 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26 13289 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0542 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BRAMBLE & HARM, located at 2493 Cascade Trl, Cool, CA 95614 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Samantha J Hicks, 2493 Cascade Trl, 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: 03/01/2024

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Signature of Registrant: /s/ Samantha Hicks SAMANTHA J HICKS 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 05/28/2024 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) 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26 13290 REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) Golden Sierra Job Training Agency (GSJTA) & Workforce Development Board (GSWDB) is requesting quotes from qualified parties to serve as America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) Operator under contract for the area of Alpine, El Dorado & Placer Counties.

Full RFQ information and accessible document can be obtained at rfp.goldensierra.com.

If unable to access website, please email keefe@goldensierra.com for assistance.

The RFQ will be available May 29, 2024, with responses due by 5:00 PM July 3, 2024 6/5, 6/19 13291 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0515 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BOOKTOK BEAUTY, located at 4674 Marshall Rd, Suite 11, Garden Valley, CA 95633/Mailing Address: 8110 Fair Pines Ln, Garden Valley, CA 95633 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Ashley Marie Azbill, 8110 Fair Pines Ln, Garden Valley, CA 95633 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Ashley Azbill ASHLEY AZBILL 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 05/15/2024 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) 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26 13300 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0549 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE KYBURZ LODGE, located at 13672 US Highway 50, U 1-10, Kyburz, CA 95720/Mailing Address: 1413 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Arash Pakzad, 13672 US Highway 50, Kyburz, CA 95720 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/31/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Arash Pakzad ARASH PAKZAD, 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 05/30/2024 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) 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26 13301 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0553 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WIRE IT UP ELECTRIC, located at 1095 Cold Springs Road, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: 1. Jesse D Loscutoff, 1095 Cold Springs Road, Placerville, CA 95667, 2. Jessica L Loscutoff, 1095 Cold Springs 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: 05/30/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jessica Loscutoff JESSICA LOSCUTOFF, 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 05/31/2024 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) 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26 13302 PUBLIC NOTICE Shareholders of Placerville Gold Mining Co. are hereby notified of the annual shareholders meeting scheduled the week of June 17th, 2024. Call (703) 582-8112 for details.

6/7, 6/12, 6/14, 6/19 13315 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0569 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. AFRICAN AMERICAN FAMILY HISTORY SEMINAR, 2.

AAFHS, 3.

CALIFORNIA LIVING HISTORY, located at 3377 Coach Lane, Suite G, Cameron Park, CA 95682/Mailing Address: PO Box 788, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: California Pioneer Heritage Foundation, PO Box 788, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Unincorporated Association other than a partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 02/01/2012 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Dennis W. Amaral DENNIS W. AMARAL, 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 06/06/2024 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) 6/12, 6/19, 6/26, 7/3 13318 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0487 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BLACK OAK FARM, located at 3940 Black Oak Drive, Shingle Springs, California 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Molly Price, 3940 Black Oak Drive, Shingle Springs, California 95682 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/ Molly Price MOLLY PRICE 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 05/08/2024 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) 6/12, 6/19, 6/26, 7/3 13319 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0573 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WALKING WOLF CANINE COACH/TRAINER, located at 3711 One Way Ln, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Casssandra L Draxler, 3711 One Way Ln, 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: 06/07/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Casssandra Draxler CASSSANDRA DRAXLER 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 06/07/2024 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) 6/12, 6/19, 6/26, 7/3 13320 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF STEVEN W. BRAMMER CASE NO. 24PR0152 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of STEVEN W. BRAMMER A PETITION for Probate has been filed by ELAINE RONGE in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado.

THE PETITION for probate requests that ELAINE RONGE 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 29, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 9 at 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: SHERI HOFFMAN 2600 E. Bidwell St., Ste. 240 Folsom, CA 95630 (916) 985-2753 6/12, 6/19, 6/26 13325

PUBLIC NOTICE WATER TREATMENT MODULES (WTM) REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Grizzly Flats Community Services District (Owner) is soliciting bids for water treatment modules (WTM) to replace two (2) aging water treatment modules currently in use. WTM’s must have previously approved use in and by the State of California Water Board for the purpose intended. Manufacturer of WTM’s shall have an established service program that includes available technicians to assist with operations and perform repairs of the WTM, upon request by the Owner.

The complete Request for Proposals (RFP) and additional information are available on our website at www. grizzlyflatscsd.com.

Due Date: Proposals must physically be in our office no later than 2:00 P.M. on July 9, 2024. Electronic submissions are acceptable as long as they meet the deadline. Proposals may also be submitted using one of the following methods: 1. By mail to: Grizzly Flats CSD, P.O. Box 250, Grizzly Flats, CA 956360250; or 2. In person at: Grizzly Flats CSD, 4765 Sciaroni Road, Grizzly Flats, CA 95636.

This project requires payment of prevailing wages.

6/12, 6/14, 6/19, 6/21, 6/26 13326 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0563 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FURYFLY VENTURES, located at 6600 Skyview Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Jason D Lindberg, 6600 Skyview Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jason Lindberg JASON LINDBERG 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 06/05/2024 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) 13333 6/12, 6/19, 6/26, 7/3 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0541 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HARPER AND HATCH PROPERTIES, located at 5303 Lost Creek Rd, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Sarah Miller, 5303 Lost Creek Rd, 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: 05/12/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Sarah Miller SARAH MILLER 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 05/28/2024 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) 13334 6/12, 6/19, 6/26, 7/3 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0540 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GROWING HEALTHY SEASONS, located at 3498 Green Valley Road, Rescue, CA 95672 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Growing Healthy Children Therapy Services Inc, 3498 Green Valley Road, Rescue, CA 95672 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA Legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 02/15/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Tena Harms TENA HARMS, CFO 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 05/24/2024 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) 13335 6/12, 6/19, 6/26, 7/3 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MAVIS W. HOFFMAN AKA MAVIS HOFFMAN AKA SANDY HOFFMAN CASE NO. 24PR0156 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of MAVIS W. HOFFMAN AKA MAVIS HOFFMAN AKA SANDY HOFFMAN. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by KEITH HOFFMAN AND ROBERT HOFFMAN in the Superior Court of California, County of EL DORADO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that KEITH HOFFMAN AND ROBERT HOFFMAN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 07/29/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 9 located at 3321 CAMERON PARK DRIVE, CAMERON PARK, CA 95682 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 ROBIN C. BEVIER, ESQ. - SBN 127999 THE LAW OFFICES OF ROBIN CLARK BEVIER, PC 2479 SUNRISE BLVD. GOLD RIVER CA 95670 Telephone (916) 858-0904 6/14, 6/19, 6/21/24 CNS-3822734# THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 13338 6/14, 6/19, 6/21 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARK ELLIOT WILSON CASE NO. 24PR0150 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of MARK ELLIOT WILSON. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by HANNAH WILSON in the Superior Court of California, County of EL DORADO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that HANNAH WILSON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 07/22/24 at 8:30AM in Dept. 9 located at 3321 CAMERON PARK DRIVE, CAMERON PARK, CA 95682 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court

before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner DANIEL A. HUNT - SBN 262943 LAW OFFICES OF DANIEL A. HUNT 798 UNIVERSITY AVE SACRAMENTO CA 95825 Telephone (916) 610-1788 6/14, 6/19, 6/21/24 CNS-3822448# THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 6/14, 6/19, 6/21 13339 NOTICE TO BIDDERS The El Dorado Union High School District (EDUHSD) maintains a database of vendors interested in receiving direct solicitations for small facilities and maintenance construction projects of $200,000 or less. If your licensed contracting firm is interested in being included in this database, please contact EDUHSD and request a bidder application form. Upon receipt of your completed Bidder’s Application, your company information will be included on our Bidders List.

Inclusion on the EDUHSD Bidders List does not guarantee your firm will be awarded any work, nor does it obligate the District in any manner.

This Bidder’s List will be valid through June 30, 2025. If you were previously on the list, please contact Judy Boone at jboone@eduhsd.k12. ca.us to renew. For questions or application, please contact: El Dorado Union High School District Maintenance Department 6540 Commerce Way Diamond Springs, CA 95619 jboone@eduhsd.k12.ca.us California Labor Code section 1725.5 requires all contractors to register with DIR prior to bidding, being listed on a bid proposal, being awarded or engaging in the performance of any public works contract.

6/14, 6/19 13344 COUNTY OF EL DORADO, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the County of El Dorado, State of California, that sealed bids for Work in accordance with the Project Plans (Plans) and Contract Documents designated: El Dorado Hills Blvd and Saratoga Way Intersection Improvements, CIP NO. 36105076, CONTRACT No. 7447 will be received by the County of El Dorado, Department of Transportation (Department of Transportation), through Quest Construction Data Network (Quest) until July 10, 2024 at 2:00 P.M., at which time bids will be publicly opened and read by the Department of Transportation. The bid opening will take place virtually through Microsoft Teams. The virtual bid meeting can be accessed via the following: https://tinyurl.com/ EDHSaratoga / Meeting ID: 270 692 865 411 / Passcode: D7D6YP / Phone number: (530) 447 - 0967 / Phone conference ID: 886 975 565#.

No Bid may be withdrawn after the time established for receiving bids or before the award and execution of the Contract, unless the award is delayed for a period exceeding sixty (60) calendar days. Bids must be executed in accordance with the instructions given and forms provided in the Contract Documents furnished by the County of El Dorado, Department of Transportation through Quest Construction Data Network (Quest). The Proposal including the Bidder’s Security, Form 590, and Payee Data Record shall be submitted through the Quest website for Project #9106027.

LOCATION/DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK: The Project is located along El Dorado Hills Blvd and Saratoga Wy, in El Dorado Hills in the County of El Dorado. The Work to be done is shown on the Plans, and generally consists of, but is not limited to Removing and paving existing roadway median and shoulder, ADA ramp update, concrete curb and gutter, traffic signal modifications, storm drain systems, adjusting grates to grade, clearing and grubbing, various striping and signing improvements, earthwork cutting and grading. Other items or details not mentioned above, that are required by the plans, Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, or these Special Provisions must be performed, constructed or installed.

Bids are required for the entire Work described herein.

The Contract time is FIFTY (50) WORKING DAYS. For bonding purposes, the anticipated Project cost is less than $1,544,000.

A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for this Project on June 20, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the County of El Dorado, Department of Transportation, 2441 Headington Road, Placerville, CA. The meeting will be held in the downstairs conference room.

State requirements for masks and social distancing will be enforced.

Attendance at the pre-bid meeting is mandatory.

This Project is being formally bid in accordance with Public Contract Code 22032 and County of El Dorado Ordinance Code section 3.14.040.

OBTAINING OR VIEWING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, may be viewed and/or downloaded from the Quest website at http://www.questcdn. com. Interested parties may also access the Quest website by clicking on the link next to the Project Name or entering the Quest Project # on the Department of Transportation’s website at http://www.edcgov.us/

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Interested parties may view the Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, on the Quest website at no charge. The digital Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, may be downloaded for $42.00 by inputting the Quest Project #9106027 on the websites’ Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at (952) 233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in free membership, registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information.

To be included on the planholders list, receive notification of addenda, and to be eligible to bid interested parties must download the Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, from Quest.

Those downloading the Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, assume responsibility and risk for completeness of the downloaded Contract Documents.

The Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, may be examined in person at the Department of Transportation’s office at 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville CA. However, the Department of Transportation will no longer sell paper copies of the Contract Documents.

CONTRACTORS LICENSE CLASSIFICATION: Bidders must be properly licensed to perform the Work pursuant to the Contractors’ State License Law (Business and Professions Code Section 7000 et seq.) and must possess a CLASS A license or equivalent combination of Classes required by the categories and type of Work included in the Contract Documents and Plans at the time the Contract is awarded, at the time bids are submitted, and must maintain a valid license through completion and acceptance of the Work, including the guarantee and acceptance period. Failure of the successful Bidder to obtain proper adequate licensing will constitute a failure to execute the Contract and will result in the forfeiture of the Bidder’s security.

BUSINESS LICENSE: The County Business License Ordinance provides that it is unlawful for any person to furnish supplies or services, or transact any kind of business in the unincorporated territory of the County of El Dorado without possessing a County business license unless exempt under County Ordinance Code Section 5.08.070. The Bidder to whom an award is made must comply with all of the requirements of the County Business License Ordinance, where applicable, prior to beginning Work under this Contract and at all times during the term of this Contract.

CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION: No contractor or subcontractor may bid on any public works project, be listed in a bid proposal for any public works project, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1.

An inadvertent error in listing a subcontractor who is not registered pursuant to Section 1725.5 in a bid proposal shall not be grounds for filing a bid protest or grounds for considering the bid nonresponsive if the requirements of Labor Code section 1771.1 are met.

EMISSIONS REDUCTION: Contractor must comply with emission reduction regulations mandated by the California Air Resources Board, sign the certification of knowledge in the Agreement, and provide County a Certificate of Reported Compliance when road legal diesel vehicles with a gross vehicle weight over 14,000 pounds are included in their fleet.

Contractor must require all subcontractors to comply with such regulations and provide County a Certificate of Reported Compliance for each sub-contractor with road legal diesel vehicles over 14,000 pound gross vehicle weight.

NONDISCRIMINATION: Comply with Chapter 5 of Division 4.1 of Title 2, California Code of Regulations, Government Code Section 12990, 7-1.02I(2) of the Standard Specifications, and the P R E VA I L I N G WAGE REQUIREMENTS: In accordance with the provisions of California Labor Code Sections 1770 et seq., including but not limited to Sections 1773, 1773.1, 1773.2, 1773.6, and 1773.7, the general prevailing rate of wages in the county in which the Work is to be done has been determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations. Contractor’s attention is directed to the requirements of Division 2 Part 7, Chapter 1 of the California Labor Code, including but not limited to Sections 1773, 1773.1, 1773.2, 1773.6, and 1773.7. The general prevailing rate of wages in the county in which the Work is to be done has been determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations. Interested parties can obtain the current wage information by submitting their requests to the Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Statistics and Research, PO Box 420603, San Francisco CA 94142-0603, Telephone (415) 7034708 or by referring to the website at http://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/ PWD. The rates at the time of the bid advertisement date of a project will remain in effect for the life of the project in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, as modified and effective January 27, 1997.

PROJECT ADMINISTRATION: Submit all Requests for Information (RFI) during the bid period to the email shown on the Quest website under the Quest #9106027 “Project Q&A”. If the response does not require an addendum, a response will be posted as a response to bidder’s inquiry on the Quest website under “Project Q&A”. It is the bidders’ responsibility to check this website under “Project Q&A” for responses to bidders’ inquiries during the bid period. Addenda will be uploaded in pdf format to Quest’s website and Quest will issue an automatic email notification to all plan holders that have acquired the Contract Documents digitally through Quest.

The list of plan holders will be available on Quest’s website under “View Plan holders”.

No oral responses to any questions concerning the content of the Contract Documents will be given.

All responses will be in the form of written addenda to the Contract Documents or written responses to bidders’ inquiries. Responses to bidders’ inquiries and addenda will be posted on the Quest website as described above.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0587 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CHH MARINE SERVICES, located at 8033 Marigola Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Charles J Howson, 8033 Marigola 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/ Charles Howson CHARLES HOWSON 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 06/12/2024 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) 6/19, 6/26, 7/3, 7/10 13357 ORDINANCE NO. 5202 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: RELATED TO REZONING IN THE EL DORADO HILLS AREA, (MCMANN): Section 1. The Official Zoning Map is hereby amended to rezone the following described lands: El Dorado Hills: Assessor’s Parcel No. 102-070058, being described as a portion of Section 17, T10N, R09E, M.D.M., consisting of 10.00 acres as shown in Exhibit A hereto.

The parcel as shown in Exhibit A hereto is hereby amended: From: Rural Land, Ten Acres (RL10) To: Residential Estate, Five Acres (RE-5) Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and shall become effective 30 days after the concurrent approval of General Plan Amendment Resolution number 106-2024.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of El Dorado at a regular meeting of said Board, held on the 11th day of June, 2024, by the following vote of said Board: Ayes: Hidahl, Turnboo, Thomas, Parlin Noes: None Absent: Laine ATTEST Kim Dawson Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By /s/ Kyle Kuperus Deputy Clerk /s/ Wendy Thomas Chair, Board of Supervisors APPROVED AS TO FORM JEFFERSON BILLINGSLEY COUNTY COUNSEL By: /s/ Jefferson Billingsley Title: Deputy County Counsel 6/19 13358 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0590 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BEACH HUT DELI, located at 1440 Broadway, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 4381 Canyon Valley Road, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Helmer’s Hut Corporation, 4381 Canyon Valley Road, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Brad Helmer BRAD HELMER, 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 06/12/2024 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) 6/19, 6/26, 7/3, 7/10 13359

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0591 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GREENER ENVIRONMENTS, located at 2599 Northridge Dr, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Robert White, 2599 Northridge Dr, 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: 06/11/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Robert White ROBERT WHITE, 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 06/13/2024 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) 6/19, 6/26, 7/3, 7/10 13360 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0582 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GATHERED OAK DESIGN BUILD, located at 4344 Fowler Ln, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Gathered Oak Design LLC, 4344 Fowler Ln, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 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: 03/22/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Sarah Anderson SARAH ANDERSON, OFFICER 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 06/10/2024 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) 6/19, 6/26, 7/3, 7/10 13361 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0595 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: STARKES GRADE FITNESS, located at 3040 Grizzly Run, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Starkes Grade Fitness LLC, 3040 Grizzly Run, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 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: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Laura Elliott LAURA ELLIOTT, 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 06/13/2024 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) 6/19, 6/26, 7/3, 7/10 13362 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0547 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LAWN DOCTOR OF CARMICHAEL-FOLSOM-EL DORADO HILLS, located at 3123 Corsica Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Sageworx LLC, 3123 Corsica Drive, 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/ Steve McClaine STEVE MCCLAINE, CEO OF SAGEWORX LLC 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 05/30/2024 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) 6/19, 6/26, 7/3, 7/10 13363 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0568 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SOUTH LAKE TAHOE GROCERY OUTLET, located at 2358 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, Ca. 96150 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Schouten Inc, 2358 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, Ca 96150 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/19/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kim Schouten KIM SCHOUTEN, SECRETARY I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 06/06/2024 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) 6/19, 6/26, 7/3, 7/10 13364 REQUEST FOR BIDS VALLEY VIEW IMPROVEMENT COMPANY, LLC IS REQUESTING BIDS FOR: East Ridge – Valley View Parkway Joint Trench BID DATE: July 11, 2024 MANDATORY PRE-BID DATE: June 27, 2024 @ 2:00 PM PRE-BID LOCATION: 5080 Robert J Mathews Parkway, Suite 100, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 To acquire project bid documents, please visit the Project Folder Link: https://verux.egnyte.com/fl/ sBqhDEVGFH Please direct questions to Ben Rau with Verux, Inc. (ben@veruxinc.com) 6/19, 6/21 13365 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Placerville City Council will hold its annual public hearing regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program Budget during the regularly scheduled City Council meeting being held on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Town Hall, 549 Main Street. The meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. with the Public Hearing tentatively scheduled for 5:30 p.m.

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