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Life, liberty and … parades!

Mountain Democrat photo by Thomas Frey

Van Thompson, owner of Rack-It Truck Racks in Shinge Springs, shows the damage done to his 2019 Dodge Ram late Sunday night when an inmate firefighter took off in a Cal Fire engine and crashed through his business' lot.

Firetruck stolen Thomas Frey Staff writer When Rack-It Truck Racks owner Van Thompson pulled into his Shingle Springs business Monday morning, he was greeted by about 240-feet of torn out fencing, destroyed truck racks and damage to his 2019 Dodge Ram. He reviewed security footage from the night before and saw a firetruck plunging through a fence and plowing through truck racks.

It was a Cal Fire engine reportedly stolen by a n

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Mountain Democrat photo by Kat Mendenhall

Independence Day celebrations took place all over El Dorado County with parades and community events. Donning helmets of all sorts and flying the stars and stripes, above, Divide youngsters cruise along in the Garden Valley Fourth of July parade on a mission of spreading helmet safety awareness. Pictured driving the lead go-kart is 10-year-old Jevan Christensen, who was inspired to organize the parade entry after he was hit by a car while riding his bike on Main Street in Georgetown last year.

Patriotic pooch Roxy waits for the start of festivities in Pleasant Valley with her pal Izzy, 14.

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El Dorado County Sheriff John D'Agostini announces his last term in a video posted to social media Friday.

D’Agostini to retire after three terms Eric Jaramishian Staff writer El Dorado County Sheriff John D’Agostini announced his retirement Friday — his last term will end Dec. 31, 2022.

D’Agostini campaigned in a field of six candidates in 2010 for the title. After PLACE ADDRESS LABEL HERE

a tight race D’Agostini started his first term in 2011.

After serving three terms as the county sheriff, he said it is time to spend more time with family.

“I’m tired; its time,” D’Agostini said in a video posted to social media. “It is time for me to spend time with Janine, my kids, my grandkids, my family and parents, who I am blessed to have still with us.

“I don’t know what the future holds for me but I’m sure it won’t be as consuming as the past.”

D’Agostini is supporting sheriff ’s Lt. Jeff Leikauf as his replacement, saying his dedication and values make him a good candidate.

D’Agostini previously worked in construction and in law enforcement in Amador County.

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Derek Evans waves to paradegoers in Pollock Pines from a 1948 Dodge California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection Fire Engine with Cal Fire mascot Captain Cal in the back.

Mountain Democrat photo by Andrew Vonderschmitt

Fireworks, far left photo, make a triumphant return to the El Dorado County Fairgrounds with a bang.

Thomas Jefferson, left, portrayed by Cesar Rojas, celebrates the nation's 245th birthday in the Pleasant Valley Fourth of July Parade.

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

Daniel Ervin Comstock

Aug. 9, 1942 - Jan. 27, 2021

Daniel “Dan” E. Comstock, 78, of Highlands Ranch, Colo., went home to be with his Lord after a short battle with esophageal cancer. He was surrounded by his loving and devoted wife of 45 years, Arlene and their four children.

He was born to George and Frances Comstock in Southgate, Calif., Aug. 9, 1942. At the age of 5 his family, including sister Marilyn, moved to Grass Valley, Calif. He had fond memories of fishing and exploring the Sierra Nevada Mountains as a child with his dad. Dan graduated from Nevada Union High School in 1960 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy.

He first served on the USS Capitaine (SS-336).

In 1963 he reported to the USS John Adams in Portsmouth, N.H. as part of it’s commissioning crew, serving four years until his discharge from the Navy in 1967.

After the Navy, Dan had a long career working in nuclear power plants in South Carolina, Arizona and California. He was employed by the Sacramento Municipal Utilities District (SMUD) from 1971-2002, primarily as a shift supervisor at Rancho Seco Nuclear Power Plant.

Dan and Arlene met while their boys played on the same little league baseball team in Rancho Cordova and married in 1976. In 1976 they moved to Placerville, Calif.

During his retirement years, Dan and Arlene enjoyed taking trips in their RV for months at a time to National Parks and visiting family and friends across the country. He loved hiking and photographing the beautiful places they visited.

Some of his favorites included Zion, Bryce, Glacier and Redwood national parks. Dan said often he felt closest to God when out in nature, surrounded

by His beautiful creation. The year of his 70th birthday, Dan and his son, Dean hiked rim to rim of the Grand Canyon, 24 mile hike in one day. His plan was to hike it again this fall with family. In the warmer months he could be found daily happily hiking the local Colorado trails at sunrise, preparing for his next adventure.

In 2019 Dan and Arlene moved to Highlands Ranch where he enjoyed living at Windcrest, a senior community. He always claimed to be a “shy and quiet kind of guy.” But in reality he enjoyed meeting new people and learning about their lives in their new community and church. Dan loved attending his grandchildren’s activities and being a part of their lives.

He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Arlene Comstock; sister Marilyn Comstock; son Daniel Jr (Carrie) Comstock; daughter Mary (Scott) Christy; stepsons Don (Lori) Bazinet, Dean (Susie) Bazinet; grandchildren Tasha, Ashley, John, Grant, Jake and Shane.

A memorial service will be held Aug. 1, at 3 p.m. at Gold Country Baptist Church, 3800 N. Shingle Road, Shingle Springs.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Canine Companions for Independence (CCI.org) or to Gold Country Baptist ChurchMissions Congo (orphanage).

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Cameron Diamond Springs Park 94/71 95/64

May 9, 1932 - May 15, 2021

David (Dave) Cheney passed away May 15, of natural causes at the age of 89. Dave was a long-term resident of the Placerville area. He loved to fish all the streams, rivers and lakes of El Dorado County.

Dave will be interred at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon, 5810 Midway Road, Dixon, Calif., 95620. His memorial service will be held July 13 at 9:30 a.m. if anyone would like to attend.

Velia Dunn

Feb. 19, 1928 - June 27, 2021

On Sunday, June 27, Velia Dunn, loving wife and mother of four children, passed away peacefully at the age of 93 surrounded by family. Velia was born in Los Angeles, Calif., Feb. 19, 1928 to Rodolfo Madrigal and Velia Zuniga. On Nov. 30, 1968, she married Edward Dunn and together they raised one daughter, Velia and three sons, Luis, Alfredo and Carlos.

After her children left home, Velia volunteered at the Navy hospital physical therapy unit for Vietnam veterans in Long Beach, Calif. After moving to Orange County, Calif., she then volunteered for about 17 years at the School for the Blind. After retiring to Placerville she volunteered at Marshall Hospital and together with her husband, volunteered at the sheriff 's department.

Velia enjoyed crafts and for years made and sold miniature doll clothes. She knitted and crocheted scarves, sweaters and afghans for her family and friends and Christmas decorations that were sold at hospital volunteers' Christmas fairs Velia is survived by her husband, Edward, her four children, Velia, Luis, Alfredo and Carlos and their spouses and numerous siblings, cousins, nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 3109 Sacramento St., Placerville on Thursday, July 8, starting with Mass at noon, a burial at 1:30 p.m. at St. Patrick Cemetery, 895 Green St., Placerville, followed by a reception in the Church hall. Those who desire may make a memorial donation in memory of Velia to St. Patrick Catholic Church.

Jack Thompson

Jan. 5, 1939 - June 23, 2021

Jack Thompson passed away unexpectedly June 23 at the age of 82. He leaves behind the love of his life, Shirley; sons Dave (Trish) and Ken (Gail) and seven grandchildren Joshua, Daniel, Cassidy, Nate, Misha, Sawyer and Joseph. He was predeceased by his son, Steve, and his daughter, Nancy.

Jack was a journeyman electrician for 50 years.

He was an avid vintage toy collector. He will be missed by many of the friends he had made in the antique toy world. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Mother Teresa Maternity Home, PO Box 991, Placerville, CA 95667.

Condolences can be made through the website placervillefuneralandcremation.com/obituary. A funeral Mass will be said at St. Patrick Church, 3109 Sacramento St., Placerville, CA., Tuesday, July 13 at 12 p.m. Rosary to be said at 11:30 a.m. Reception to follow in the hall, which is on site. Masks are required for anyone who has not been vaccinated.

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A 37-year-old Oakland man suffered fatal injuries Sunday afternoon when the motorcycle he was riding reportedly struck a boulder along Lotus Road in the Placerville area.

The El Dorado County coronor has identified the man as Clifford Michael Florio.

California Highway Patrol investigators report Florio had been traveling northbound on Lotus Road at about 1:55 p.m. when, for reasons still under investigation, the 2010 BMW he was riding on traveled onto the east dirt shoulder of the roadway while entering a curve at Sierra Rock Road. The motorcycle then crossed Sierra Rock Road, striking one of several boulders that line that road at its intersection with Lotus Road.

The incident remains under investigation and alcohol or drugs have not yet been ruled as a factor, according to the CHP’s Placerville office. The motorcycle's speed is unknown. Weather at the time was described as clear and hot.

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6:19 p.m. Pillows were reported stolen from a residence on Valley View Parkway in El Dorado Hills.

8:17 a.m. A trailer was reported stolen on Buena Terra Road in Pollock Pines.

10:55 p.m. A 40-year-old man was arrested on DUI charges on Coach Lane in Cameron Park.

10:08 a.m. A 22-year-old man on searchable probation was arrested on Ponderosa Road in Shingle Springs after a K9 officer alert during a traffic stop led to the discovery of illegal drugs and paraphernalia inside his vehicle.

June 28 7:12 a.m. A catalytic converter was reported stolen from a vehicle on Cambridge Road in Cameron Park.

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8 a.m. A bicycle was reported stolen out of a garage on Park Drive in El Dorado Hills.

9:48 a.m. A man was contacted on Apple Vista Lane regarding statements made on the internet.

10:56 a.m. Theft was reported on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville.

12:14 p.m. A 50-year-old man was arrested on French Creek Road in Shingle Springs for reportedly trespassing and being in possession of drug paraphernalia.

1:45 p.m. A catalytic converter was reported stolen from a vehicle on Village Center Drive in El Dorado Hills.

1:58 p.m. A firearm was reported stolen on Mt. Aukum Road in Mt. Aukum.

3 p.m. A woman reportedly assaulted an employee at a business on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville and stole a retail item.

5:36 p.m. A 62-year-old man reportedly trespassed in a dwelling on Green Valley Road in El Dorado Hills and damaged a fence gate.

8:12 p.m. Theft from a residence was reported on Pollack Avenue in El Dorado.

10:50 p.m. A 34-year-old woman stopped for a vehicle code violation on Ponderosa Road in Shingle Springs was reportedly found to be transporting an assortment of controlled substances for sale.

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El Dorado County residents know how to mark America's birthday. Pleasant Valley Fourth of July Parade headliners the Sisterhood of the Synchronized Rolling Pins wow the crowd with rollingpin-aided self-defense moves.

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Mountain Democrat photo by Andrew Vonderschmitt

The El Dorado Roses, above, are all decked out in red, white and blue for the Pollock Pines Fourth of July Parade. The Gold Rush Fire Brigade, right, rolls down Marshall Road in Garden Valley's Fourth of July parade. Aboard the historical horse-drawn firefighting apparatus are, from left to right, Dan Dietrich, Kayla Tindle Eckland, Melanie Schwartzler, John Schwartzler and, in the very back, Ron Harris.

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Red Hawk Casino planning entertainment center News release A 75,000-square-foot entertainment center is proposed for Red Hawk Casino.

The project would be developed above the northern half of the existing parking garage and incorporate additional entertainment and dining options such as a bowling alley, virtual reality gaming suites, indoor go-karting, bar and meeting rooms, according to a press release from the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians.

To assess potential offreservation impacts of the proposed expansion of Red Hawk Casino the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians has prepared a draft tribal environmental impact report that is now available for a 45-day public review.

In addition to the entertainment center the tribal EIR addresses the expansion of the existing parking garage.

The southern half of the existing eight-level parking garage would be expanded with an additional three levels.

The additional three levels would expand the number of parking spaces from 3,040 to 3,600.

The tribal EIR was developed in accordance with the requirements of the Tribal-State Compact between the tribe and the state of California.

The tribal EIR process is outlined in the tribe’s Aug. 3, 2020, compact with the state. The county is not a party to the compact.

While the tribe does

not have to obtain the county’s approval to pursue the entertainment center or parking garage expansion the state compact requires the tribe to prepare a tribal EIR for public review.

The tribe must also negotiate with the county in good faith to reach an intergovernmental agreement that provides mitigation for significant environmental effects from the project and mitigation and compensation for any impact to public services and public safety, including law enforcement, fire protection, medical services, emergency medical services and other public services. The

county will engage in those negotiations after reviewing the tribal EIR. On June 24 the tribe held a groundbreaking ceremony for a 150room hotel at Red Hawk Casino. The hotel was already analyzed in a prior tribal EIR and, so long as the tribe’s hotel remains consistent with the hotel project already analyzed, the tribe is expressly exempted from additional environmental review under the compact. The tribe was not required to obtain county approval for the hotel.

The draft tribal EIR for the entertainment center is available at shinglespringsrancheria. com.

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Krysten Kellum Associate Editor

California Matters

Data undercut Newsom’s latest ‘roaring back’ claim

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irtually any utterance from Gavin Newsom’s mouth these days, as well as those from his press office and other outposts of his administration, contains the phrase “roaring back.”

When, for example, DAN WALTERS the Legislature passed a state budget to meet the June 15 constitutional deadline, Newsom issued a statement declaring that “California’s economy is coming roaring back.”

Not surprisingly, it’s also the key slogan in his resistance to a campaign to recall him, something voters will decide later this year.

“Gov. Gavin Newsom has California roaring back,” the announcer in one of his campaign spots declares. “Newsom is delivering money to your pocket. Plus an extra $500 bucks for families with kids — $4 billion straight to small businesses through the nation’s largest grant program — cleaning up our streets and getting 65,000 homeless Californians into housing — and free pre-K for every California California Gov. child, regardless of income.”

Gavin Newsom To some, it might claims that appear somewhat California’s unseemly that Newsom so obviously merges his economy is official actions — and “roaring back” taxpayers’ money — with as the COVID-19 his political campaign, but the once-discernible pandemic fades, line between politics and but the data policy vanished long ago. indicate a muchThat said, do the facts support Newsom’s slower recovery. repetitive “roaring back” claim?

To be sure, some Californians have prospered in the 15 months since Newsom declared a public health emergency due to COVID-19 and imposed restrictions on personal and economic activities.

Those who could continue to work at home maintained their incomes and those on the top rungs of the economic ladder were enriched as the values of their investments such as stocks expanded, thanks largely to the Federal Reserve’s cheap money policies.

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Letters to the Editor Stolen catalytic converter EDITOR: une 26 I had the catalytic converter stolen from my 2001 Ford 4x4 V10 pickup at the Park and Ride at Missouri Flat Road sometime between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

I parked the truck to attend all-star softball games in Sacramento with my daughter and my grandchildren in one vehicle. I am a senior citizen and the cost to replace the converter is $1,300 to $1,500. I am so surprised that this theft happened in broad daylight, perhaps someone saw it take place.

Why steal a 20-year-old converter? Well, here is the reason — precious metals. In March the following metals reached $30,000 per ounce: platinum, palladium and rhodium. Platinum is more valuable than gold but rhodium is 10 times more valuable than platinum. A single catalytic converter will bring at least $300 in a scrap yard.

Replacement can cost up to, depending on model, $2,000.

The Crime Log in this newspaper reported one catalytic converter stolen June 16 here in El Dorado County. June 30 KCRA Channel 3 reported the increase of thefts of converters in the Sacramento area.

I reported the theft to 911 and very nice and thoughtful California Highway Patrol officer took the report. Beware where you park your 4x4 vehicle.

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Demand freedom EDITOR: hake your fist toward heaven and demand it.

Demand freedom. No more masks for anyone.

No more lockdowns. No distancing. No injections ever.

America has been sucker-punched by enemies foreign and domestic. Can you find evidence of integrity anywhere? All rules are bent to favor fraud. Your health is under attack on every front.

Your taxes are being spent to aid your attackers to

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end your freedom.

Depopulation is the main goal. Chiseled into stone are these words: The population of earth shall be 500 million; that is sustainable. Our death is their goal.

And who are they? They are everyone who rebels against the Constitution. They are everyone who worships Satan instead of God. These thieves of freedom are everyone among us who steals and lies and betrays. And they gloat.

Jesus said he was sending us out like sheep among wolves. He told us to be as clever as vipers, as innocent as doves. We Christians are so innocent that we refuse to acknowledge the evil among us. Cleverness is an attribute missing from Christianity. We would rather turn the other cheek and agree with Satan than put on the armor of God and oppose the things God hates. Our silence gives Satan consent to kill, steal and destroy … our children.

But God has a plan. His plan is for us to intercede, to stand in the gap, to intervene. But we refuse to join His army and fight to set the captives free.

We have made an idol of our comfort zones, placing comfort higher than obedience to God. Unless evil attacks us personally, we do not get involved. Our lack of concern encourages Satan to increase his terror among us. But we remain asleep.

We are alive here in America, at this time, in this place, for a purpose. God does everything through people. We are called to become the answer to our prayers. Pray it forward. Pray for deliverance and step up to deliver. Unity by Christians would destroy the devil’s works in one day.

Wake up. Confront evil. The only thing good people must do for evil to succeed is nothing.

Freedom cannot be given. It must be taken. Clench your fist and shake it. Demand freedom.

CECIL RINGGENBERG Placerville WANT TO SEE YOUR LETTER TO THE EDITOR? Visit our website at mtdemocrat.com, click on “Submissions” and then click on “Letter to the Editor” to submit your letter.

McClintock’s Message

Earmarks — a monumentally bad idea in government

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already dropped nearly ver since 1,500 earmarks into the the Magna so-called infrastructure Carta, it has bill alone — costing been a settled $5.7 billion — now that principle of good a bipartisan spending governance that the frenzy has revived them. power that appropriates This monumentally public funds should bad idea rests on two not be the same power arguments. The first is that spends them. This that elected members principle is at the heart of Congress and not of our Constitution: the TOM McCLINTOCK unelected bureaucrats, separation of powers. should spend the Simply speaking, it is people’s money. The problem, of mother’s rule writ large. Mother has course, is that representatives aren’t one slice of pie and two hungry sons. elected by all the people — only How does she cut the pie so that both their own distinct constituencies. brothers are satisfied? One slices and the other chooses. One brother cannot Representatives are supposed to have a bias toward their own districts. That abuse his powers precisely because of is why Congress is designed to act the powers accorded the other.

So it is with our Constitution. One collectively to make law and approve brother makes law but cannot enforce the appropriations to support that law. Only the executive answers to it; the other enforces law but cannot the entire nation and can resist the make it. One brother appropriates manifest excesses of a body controlled money but cannot spend it; the other spends money but cannot appropriate by 535 demanding constituencies and their parochial representatives. it.

That is why appropriating money is a Imagine how differently mother’s congressional function and spending rule would work if the same brother who sliced the pie also chose his piece. it is an executive one.

The second argument is that Yet that is exactly the principle of earmarks can “grease” legislation congressional earmarks: choosing by buying the votes of individual the same slice of pie you have just members whose judgment would cut — or more precisely, spending otherwise oppose a measure. Add a the same money that you have just few local projects for that member appropriated. Representatives have

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When we place the power to appropriate and the power to spend in the same hands, we bypass the most important check against corruption. and suddenly a bill he would never vote for on its merits becomes a local imperative overriding his sound judgment. Exactly how is that a good thing? And if earmarks are to be handed out as a reward for voting for legislation, members will prudently keep a list of earmarks handy as the demand to vote for any bill — whether or not they already plan to support it.

This is not a theoretical discussion.

We have learned the hard way what comes from breaching the Constitution’s checks and balances.

The first problem is the corrupting nature of earmarks. When we place the power to appropriate and the power to spend in the same hands, we bypass the most important check against corruption.

A local company produces a product the Pentagon neither needs nor wants.

What to do? It simply ingratiates itself with the local congressman and has him tell the Pentagon what it needs and who will provide it. Then it rewards him lavishly at election time and repeats. It should come as no surprise that many of the congressional scandals of the 1990s and 2000s arose from earmarks.

Second, earmarks bypass the normal process in which projects compete on their merits. Worthy projects don’t need earmarks if appropriations are spent by the executive branch according to well established competitive, open-bid procedures.

Earmarks are only required to protect unworthy projects from merit-driven competition. And even if there is such a thing as a “good” earmark, the price invariably is log-rolling all the bad ones.

Third, earmarks harm the central tenet of federalism: that local projects should be financed by local communities and federal expenditures reserved for the nation’s general welfare.

When a local government proposes an earmark, what is it saying? The project is so low on its priority list that it doesn’t dare spend its own taxpayers’ funds. But it is perfectly happy to have taxpayers in other communities foot the bill. The result is a grab bag of dubious projects that rob St. Petersburg to pay St. Paul — for projects that St. Petersburg does

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surplus mostly due to taxes on the affluent, money he’s now spending on the wide array of new benefits he’s touting in his campaign ads.

However, broader economic data offer scant support for the “roaring back” mantra the governor is chanting these days. It’s more like creeping back — slowly.

The state’s monthly report on employment, issued on June 18, frames the glacial pace of improvement.

The state lost nearly 3 million jobs after Newsom ordered widespread business closures in March 2020 and since then we’ve recovered roughly half of them. Our 7.9% unemployment rate is still twice what it was before the shutdown and is the third highest of any state, slightly under Hawaii and New Mexico.

In addition to the official unemployment rate, the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics makes other calculations, including an important one on underemployment, called U-6, which includes not only workers without jobs but those who are only marginally attached to the labor force and those working part-time.

California’s U-6 rate through the first quarter, 18.4%, was four percentage points above the national figure and the third highest of any state, behind Hawaii and Nevada. Even more disturbingly, the U-6 rate in Los Angeles County, 24.1%, is higher than that of any state.

The federal Bureau of Economic Analysis reported this month that during the first quarter of this year, California’s economic output increased by 6.3%, slightly lower than the national rate and in the lowest third of the states.

The federal bureau also reported that California’s personal income grew by 42.8% during the first quarter, which sounds impressive until one looks at the nation as a whole and learns that California’s growth was the second lowest of any state. The bureau notes that nationwide, “transfer payments” — mostly federal aid programs rather than earned income — accounted for virtually all of personal income growth.

California’s economy is recovering, to be sure. But “roaring back?” Hardly.

Dan Walters is a journalist and author who writes for CALmatters.org, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media venture explaining California policies and politics.

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not benefit from and that St. Paul doesn’t deem worthy enough to spend its own funds on.

We’ve sung this old song many times before and it has never ended well.

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

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Dam plan two years in the making OK’d

Golfing for the 1st ever public playground in El Dorado County located in Pollock Pines for all ages and abilities!

Jana Rossi Staff writer

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The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, Dam Safety Planning Division, recently approved the Cameron Park Community Services District’s Cameron Park Lake Dam Emergency Action Plan, confirming it has met Federal Emergency Management Agency requirements.

In 2019, the Cameron Park Community Services District and Water, Environmental, Sedimentation,

Technology Consultants developed the action plan as required by Senate Bill 92. The purpose of the plan is to reduce the risk of lives lost and property damage that could result from a dam breach.

Inspections completed in 2019 by the California Department of Water Resources deemed the dam stable; however, due to the size and proximity to people, it is rated as having high hazard potential.

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RCRC concerned about sales tax allocation shift News release The Rural County Representatives of California is seeking more information and legislative relief from a retroactive change in sales tax allocation that officials say unfairly distributes the sales tax in a way that hurts rural counties.

RCRC took up the issue and wrote a letter to the state Legislature after El Dorado County District 4 Supervisor Lori Parlin, who sits on RCRC,

brought the matter up at the group’s recent meeting in Mammoth Lakes.

“The ever-growing trend of online sales across the state is having significant impacts on California’s economy. In particular, rural communities that would otherwise benefit from a distribution of sales tax … tied to the jurisdiction of the purchaser’s residence are now finding diminishing revenues as ….

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Growlersburg Camp inmate firefighter.

The 31-year-old firefighter was part of a hand crew assigned to fight a grass fire thought to have been sparked by fireworks on an adjacent empty lot just before midnight Sunday.

“He probably didn’t realize it was about a 3-foot drop there at the chainlink fence,” Thompson said, pointing out thrashed fencing along the Rack-It Truck Racks property line.

The firetruck continued driving while dragging truck racks — one of them worth at least $1,000 — across the parking lot, nailing Thompson’s truck before taking out another fence, the visitor parking sign and oleanders.

The firetruck eventually landed in a marsh across the street.

The inmate’s name is being withheld pending an ongoing investigation, according to a joint statement

from Cal Fire and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Officials say the inmate, who was transferred out of Orange County to the Georgetown facility in 2015, was taken into custody and hospitalized for treatment of injuries, which were not serious.

On the fire line, firefighters knocked flames down quickly, holding the blaze to the vacant lot.

Now it’s Thompson’s turn to put out fires. About 20 truck racks that were ready to go out to customers were damaged. Many of the truck racks will only require small repairs but some were destroyed, including the two that took a ride underneath the firetruck.

Thompson’s damaged truck was set to make a delivery to Oregon. That shipment was delayed and another truck readied for the delivery.

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Tahoe Daily Tribune SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — South Lake Tahoe’s Leah Marino has become the youngest woman ever to be drafted into the National Women’s Hockey League.

The 20-year-old forward was a third round pick for the Toronto Six. Marino, who was born and raised in South Lake Tahoe, started playing hockey when she was 5-years-old. Her older brother played for a local team and her dad helped coach.

“So, that’s what drew me in, it was the family aspect of it and I was super competitive,” Marino said. “So, I wanted to do anything my brother did.”

She played for the Tahoe Grizzlies until she was 14-years-old.

Then she began playing women’s AAA hockey in San Jose. She played for the Junior Sharks.

Her sophomore year of high school, she moved to Seattle, Wash., where she played for a local team and lived with a billet family, which is a family that offers room and board to junior ice hockey players.

Marino spent her junior and senior years playing hockey for the North American Hockey Academy in Vermont. While there, she registered 34 goals, 30 assists and 64 points in 139 career games.

Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh picked her up and she played forward. Marino was having a successful career at RMU until one-day, prior to her senior season, she got an unexpected call from the school that said the men’s and women’s hockey programs were being cut.

“There were a lot of emotions,” Marino said.

“The first thing I did was enter the transfer portal for the NCAA so that other schools could start talking to me.”

However, Marino ran into two problems. The first was that because of COVID-19, the NCAA gave student

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In the third round of the NWHL draft Marino was selected to play for the Toronto Six. athletes another year of eligibility, so the transfer portal was full of athletes looking to play another season.

Second, was that at RMU, Marino was part of an integrated marketing program that allowed her to get credits for her BA and MBA at the same time.

She was having a hard time finding a school that would allow her to transfer her credits.

Luckily, the Toronto Six reached out to Marino to tell her they were interested in drafting her. The

NWHL was started in 2015, so playing professionally had only recently become an option Marino could consider but she told Toronto that she was interested.

Marino signed a oneyear contract which starts in September.

Over the summer and during her professional season, she will continue her master’s program remotely through RMU. Still, Marino is very excited for the next chapter of her life in Canada.

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Ritzman, listed as the EAP coordinator, “is responsible for detecting and evaluating Cameron Park Dam safety incidents, classifying the incidents, notifying emergency management authorities, and taking appropriate response actions.”

These actions include: determining emergency level; activating EAP; authorizing appropriate response actions; facilitating after-action evaluation and report; terminating the EAP; notifying appropriate agencies of emergency conditions, levels, EAP activation and other critical information; notifying public safety agencies of updates or changes during the incident, including termination of the emergency and the plan; and maintaining EAP and update annually.

The Dam Operator, listed as the Parks and Facilities Superintendent Mike Grassle, is responsible for: detecting and evaluating Cameron Park Dam safety incidents and notifying management and EAP coordinator.

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allocations are made at the point of sale where distribution centers, company offices or warehouses are located,” RCRC’s letter states.

The sales tax allocation change was initiated by one of the world’s largest online retailers (name is withheld per California Revenue and Taxation Code 7056). County AuditorController Joe Harn previously warned the Board of Supervisors, “If this sales tax reporting change is accepted and validated by the California Department of Tax and Fee Accounting, El Dorado County will lose millions of dollars in general fund revenues and our two transportation planning agencies will lose significant revenues over the next several years.

“If this tax apportionment decision is final, it is a significant setback to El Dorado County’s financial wellbeing and will result in a lower level of services,” Harn continued. “This large online retailer has delivery vans constantly crisscrossing our county and wearing out our roads. It is only fair and reasonable that our community receive some tax revenue to compensate us. The cities of Placerville and South Lake Tahoe will also be adversely affected.”

Because online retailers had been reporting sales tax to CDFTA based on the location of deliveries, rural counties’ sales tax revenues have increased despite the state’s shelterin-place orders initiated last year.

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horoscope by Holiday Mathis n today ARIES (March 21-April 19). Thoughts show up like intrusive pop-up ads on the internet — suggestions based on your history — but that doesn’t mean you have to act on them. Click the little “X” and bring your attention back to what matters to you now.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Shallow thinking leads to knowing enough to be dangerous. While not everything requires a deep dive, be alert to the signals that there might be more than what meets the eye.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Sometimes you wonder why you were even chosen, but you can stop that line of inquiry today because it’s easy to answer: You’re the best person for the job. Go and do it.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ll toss out ideas to your friends, and though they may not act on them, your position as a valuable contributor and influence in the group will be reinforced.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). One part of you sets the tone and the agenda for the rest of you. Your inner leader beats the drum for your better angels to follow, and follow they will... until they won’t. There’s an inner conversation and negotiation to work out today.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Inexperienced people can read about the inner world of others, but experienced people like you have felt it, so you can instantly spot it — pain, excitement, need — and seize the arising opportunity.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’ll see evidence of a person’s attempt to hide something. You’re not interested in shaming anyone or calling out bad behavior; you just want the truth. Naughtiness is a cover-up for an honest, if unacceptable, desire or need.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Among the world’s more interesting jobs is the scientific station involving the search for extraterrestrial life elsewhere in the universe.

You can relate. You, too, await a distant affirmation. You won’t regret holding out hope.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Financial decisions may be serious and requiring of a rigorous thought process and strategy, but once the decisions are made, back off and relax. It’s only money.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). There’s a difference between the detachment of effortless coolness and one of shy reservation, though it’s a difference many will not recognize. Go on and build your mystery; it’s working for you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). With intelligence and compassion, you’ll connect with people on levels deeper than the business at hand. You’ll communicate from the heart, which will take surprisingly few words.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). People ask things of you, their requests rarely coming in the form of questions.

You’ll tune into what people need and want, which is something very different from the literal meaning of the words spilling from their lips.

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KNOW Stellar students Congratulations to Amanda Rounds of Cameron Park and Lillian Guimont of El Dorado Hills for being named to the University of Wyoming’s Spring 2021 President’s Honor Roll.

Congratulations to Shannon Dwyer of El Dorado Hills, who was named to the College of the Holy Cross Spring 2021 Dean’s List.

Congratulations to the following local students who recently graduated from the University of Utah: Ashlie Stoddard of Cameron Park, bachelor’s degree in nursing; Alexa Van Komen of El Dorado Hills, bachelor’s degree in finance; and Ashlyn Conlin of El Dorado Hills, doctorate of pharmacy.

July 7 SNAPNURSE will hold a COVID-19 vaccine clinic, 9 a.m. to noon, at Ponte Palmero Senior Living at 3081 Ponte Morino Drive in Cameron Park. They will provide the Pfizer two-dose vaccine for ages 12 and older. For more information call (530) 677-9100, ext.

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July 9 New Beginnings Gold Country presents its Fashion Show Fundraiser, 6-8 p.m. at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds’ Marshall Building, 100 Placerville Drive in Placerville. Tickets are available at New Beginnings Thrift, 45116 Missouri Flat Road in Placerville and online at bit. ly/nbfashionshow.

California Stage, 1723 25th St. in Sacramento, hosts outdoor theater events: “Seeing Double,” Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays (July 9 through Aug. 8). For tickets and more information visit calstage.org.

CalCap Studios in Rancho Cordova presents the Solo in the Sun Series: “Billie: Backstage with Lady Day” (July 9-11); “Tales of Modern Motherhood (July 23-25); “Lush Life: A One Woman Show About Ava Gardner” Aug. 13-15, “Wild Son: The Testimony of Christian Brando” (Aug. 27-29) and the West Coast premiere of “Freeze!”

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July 10 Hands & Hoofs has developed a day-long, hands-on experience at Painted Sky Serenity Ranch in the Sly Park area where kids can be with animals and explore the land. The day includes carefully planned activities guided by trained horse handlers as well as art and exploration activities on the land. Children in age groups 9-13 and 14-19 are welcome (limited openings). For more information visit facebook. com/groups/handshoofs or pathwaysforveterans.org/ handsandhoofs.

Arts Scene! Council of Placer County presents The Art Market, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 10 & 11 at the Galleria Promenade.

See live demonstrations of artists at work, take in the sounds of local musicians and enjoy shopping the original works of Placer County artists, ceramics, glass, photography, watercolor and more.

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An artist does his best to capture the beauty of the scenery along Pyramid Creek.

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yramid Creek Loop Trail is a 3.3mile loop at the base of Horsetail Mary West Falls near Outdoor columnist Twin Bridges in El Dorado County. My husband Micah and I climbed to the top back in our 20s. We returned to the lake above the falls in our 30s. We celebrated our wedding anniversary with a hike in the area and found the perfect spot for our picnic lunch at one of the many small waterfalls that spill into pools with ample seating on the smooth granite stones.

If you have traveled Highway 50 around Twin Bridges you have probably seen the white ribbon of snow runoff floating majestically down the mountain side, maybe you have even thought about making the trip.

A $5 U.S. Forest Service day use fee

The trail along Pyramid Creek offers many places to stop and relax. The entire loop can be challenging for those not prepared so casual hikers might want to consider a shorter up-and-back excursion. for parking is required and parking is limited. The trail loosely follows Pyramid Creek straight up the mountain. The sound of running water and picturesque waterfalls guide you on your journey. You have reached your destination whether you make it to the top or find the perfect spot to put your feet up and just take in the view of the peaks that surround you as

well as the creek alongside you.

The out-and-back trail is only 3.3 miles, but you are climbing so it’s at least moderate in my book. Not only are you going uphill but there are obstacles. Rocks, roots and ruts are just a few problems as well as poor signage. I was asked several n

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Shoemake took the helm July 1 after outgoing RUSD superintendent Cheryl Olson retired.

Shoemake brings knowledge and experience to the position after spending the last 26 years working in California’s 10th largest school district, San Juan Unified.

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EDCRWF awards scholarships to grads News release El Dorado County Republican Women Federated awarded two, $750 scholarships to El Dorado County graduates: George Kucera of Ponderosa High School and Dylan Souza of El Dorado High School. They competed with local high school seniors who plan to further their education in fall 2021.

George has been preparing for a pre-med college career that will lead him to be a neurosurgeon. He plans to attend University of California, San Diego.

George excelled academically at PHS and had the high honor of being his class valedictorian. George was active with Ponderosa/Oak Ridge Jr. Trojan Mountain Bike club, helping to make biking more accessible to younger bikers while he was also

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Dylan set a goal to graduate early and did graduate from EDHS in December 2020. He has been taking college courses to help him receive his college degree in three years and is currently enrolled in summer classes at University of Wisconsin, Green Bay, with plans to major in political science, minor in pre-law and economics.

Dylan’s passion is to be a government leader and hopes to run for a county office in Wisconsin where his grandparents reside. Currently an intern for California Assemblyman Kevin Kiley, Dylan is the founder and president of EDC Young Republicans.

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The St. Patrick Ladies’ Society recently announced the 2021 recipients of its seven, $1,500 scholarships. Students receiving the funds are: Sophia Cirimele, Vianey Gonzalez, Andrew Kasnic, Noah Maitland, Mekenna Patterson, Maria Rios and Samuel Rodriguez. The members of this ministry are proud of these very deserving students and parishioners. The ladies are pleased to be able to help them on their way to higher education. The Ladies Society thanks all the members of the parish who have supported its efforts to raise funds to assist these worthy seniors. Above left are Union Mine graduates Vianey Gonzalez, left, and Maria Rios. Above right are El Dorado High School graduates Mekenna Patterson, Sophia Cirimele, Andrew Kasnic and Samual Rodriguez, left to right.

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Take a hike in the gorgeous Forni Meadow with American River Conservancy board member Scott Vail. The daylong hike will take place July 24.

ARC hosts hikes, fun events this summer News release The American River Conservancy hosts summer hikes and events to showcase the area’s natural beauty.

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Scout Carson Lake wildflower hike Saturday, July 10, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Skate the Lake supports breast cancer awareness News release NORTH LAKE TAHOE — Boarding for Breast Cancer (B4BC), a nonprofit organization providing breast cancer education, prevention and survivor support programs for young people, announced the 17th annual Skate the Lake event, which will take place Jul. 10-11 in North Lake Tahoe. This beloved community event is a 28-mile skate-bike-roll around Lake Tahoe and the majestic Truckee River; this year the option to participate in a modified capacity is available in addition to the standard 28-mile course.

“Whether it’s 28-miles or just a few laps around your block, we’re encouraging everyone to get involved in whatever way works best for them to help us reach our fundraising goal of $50,000,” explained Lisa Hudson, B4BC president and co-founder.

“Fundraising is a key component of our organization as dollars raised help support education, prevention and survivorship programs.”

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“We are excited to return to North Lake Tahoe for our 17th annual Skate the Lake,” said Hudson. “This event always brings such great energy and fun to all who skate, bike and roll for breast cancer awareness and prevention. We are looking forward to seeing the smiling faces of people honoring loved ones touched by cancer and supporting our cause.”

Interested participants can register or donate online; each registrant is required to raise or donate a minimum of $30 and will receive an event shirt and an entry to win a Yeti cooler. Participants will be celebrated and highlighted on @ B4BC’s Instagram story through shared hashtags. There will be incredible partner prizes awarded to the top three fundraisers and many opportunities to win additional prizes with raffle tickets, spirit contests and more.

For those not able to participate in person, virtual events will take place all weekend long in addition to an online Instagram auction at @b4bcauction. Let local trails, paths or neighborhoods serve as the setting for the push to fundraise and raise awareness for breast cancer prevention. Virtual participants are encouraged to show how they’re honoring a loved one online by tagging @B4BC and #skatethelake.

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Endless Summer nights – Concert at the Farm Saturdays, July 17 & Aug. 21, 5:30-8:30 p.m. — Enjoy a warm evening in the Keyaki Garden at Wakamatsu Farm and hear your favorite classic rock, blues, jazz, and country tunes! Still Rock’n & Friends is your local “Feel Good Music” Band.

The band members all live here on the Divide and include, Craig Harper, Dennis Edwards, Lenny Brann and John Hobbs. Still Rock’n enjoys having guest musicians sit in on a few songs and that just adds to the good vibes they like to put out. Cost includes concert and complimentary glass of wine.

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Granite Chief Picayune Valley overnight backpack Saturday, July 17, 8 a.m. to Sunday, July 18, 5 p.m. — ARC volunteer Tom Dodson will lead this exploration of the Granite Chief Wilderness Area Picayune Valley starting at Talbot Creek. We will hike up along the middle fork of the American River passing through an old growth forest. After crossing the headwaters of the middle fork, we will emerge into the Picayune Valley. In the valley, we will explore waterfalls and Indian petroglyphs and pass through several alpine meadows with wildflowers in bloom. The hike is moderate with no step elevation gains. Elevation is 5,600 feet. We will camp at the upper end of the valley. After setting up camp, we will hike up to the saddle and have views

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The Fabulous Liars Band will perform at 7 p.m at the Auburn Community Tap House.

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July 11 The Caroll Tuttle Trio will perform at the Smith Flat House, 5-8 p.m. every Sunday. The restaurant is located at 2021 Smith Flat Road in Placerville. For reservations call (530) 621-1003 or visit smithflathouse.com.

July 13 The Widowed Persons Club, created to give support and friendship to help through the grieving processing, meets for breakfast at 9 a.m. Tuesdays at Waffle Shop Cafe in Placerville; 9 a.m. Wednesdays at Beef & Brew in Diamond Springs and 9 a.m. Wednesdays at Denny’s in Cameron Park. For more information contact Don at (530) 363-7476 or Nancy at (530) 622-8276.

The El Dorado County Library hosts the 2021 Book to Action online series featuring a book discussion with Julie Samrick, author of “Murphy’s Miracle: One Dog’s Wild Journey” at 7 p.m.

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Gold Country Woodcrafters open meeting is held at 7 p.m. at Park Community Church. Face mask requested if guests

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times by first-time visitors if they were going the right way.

There are places where you traverse granite slabs.

The trick is to keep your eye on the waterfall and your ear on the creek. If you can see the falls and you can hear the creek you are headed the right way.

I would not encourage any day hiker to attempt reaching the top unless you are skilled in rock hopping, mountaineering and technical rock climbing.

I may sound pessimistic, but granite is slippery and a fall will result in injury and even death. Stay low and enjoy the loop and the creek.

On every trip I see backpackers with proper gear who have made the summit and hike back to the lake that feeds the falls. It is worth the effort if you are able-bodied and equipped. Again, I would not encourage the average hiker to make the trip.

On my last trip I found an artist painting one of the many bends in the creek. You can probably find the painting in one of the fine Tahoe galleries.

On the Pyramid Loop Trail enjoy the forested areas with shade and the relief from the heat of the exposed granite of the mountain in the creek, but it does get hot so take plenty of water and all the usual precautions of sturdy shoes, sunblock and bug spray if you are so inclined.

Micah and I had a lovely pool to ourselves in the afternoon. We enjoyed our lunch and the view of the falls as well as the surrounding peaks. We talked about the next chapter and what trail we were going to hike next.

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

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this by adding organic matter to your soil. Daylilies, like irises, tend to clump over time and will need to be divided every few years. When you start to see fewer blooms, you will know it is time to divide your daylilies. In addition to beautifying your garden, daylilies tolerate the dry conditions of our area once they are established. Daylilies produce more blooms when planted in an area where they will receive full sun for 6-plus hours per day. Bees have been known to visit daylilies, as well.

Daylilies do not seem to be troubled much with insects or diseases. Thrips are known to occasionally feed on them, but even those are few and far between. If you find pests on your daylilies, using a good quality insecticidal soap will discourage pests.

Always be sure to also remove diseased or affected areas of the plant where pests have caused damage.

Spider mites, which are somewhat prolific in our area, can infest the foliage during hot, dry weather.

The best way to address them is to hose them off with a forceful water spray.

Daylilies are a beautiful delight in the perennial garden and they grow well in our area. With more than 30,000 cultivars available, there is surely something in the daylily family for every gardener.

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

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

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

Have a gardening question? Master Gardeners are working hard remotely and can still answer questions. Leave a message on the office telephone at (530) 621-5512, or use the “Ask a Master Gardener” option on the website, mgeldorado.ucanr.edu. Sign up for notices and newsletters at ucanr.edu/master gardener e-news. Master Gardeners are also on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

The Placerville Women’s Club, a place for newcomers and longtime residents, hosts luncheons the third Thursday of the month. The event begins at 11 a.m. at the Cold Springs Country Club. For more information visit placervillewomensclub.com.

July 16 The El Dorado Hills Community Services District presents free, live summer concerts at Community Park: Island of Black & White (July 16), Hip Service (Aug. 20) and the End of Summer Bash featuring Invincible, Cripple Creek and Rock Monster (Sept. 18).

The El Dorado Winery Association presents Passport to the Great Out There, July 16-18. Experience the unrivaled beauty of El Dorado County one sip at a time as 20 of the region’s top wineries will delight taste buds with incredible food and wine pairings. Choose from one-, two- and threeday options and either general admission or VIP experiences.

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July 17 Pioneer Bible Church hosts a free community barbecue, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 6851 Mt. Aukum Road. Enjoy good food, games, music and more.

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Now Farmers markets are in full swing. The El Dorado County Certified Farmers Markets Association markets are as follows: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays in the Regal Cinema parking lot in Placerville; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays at El Dorado Hills Town Center; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays at the American Legion Hall parking lot in South Lake Tahoe; and 8 a.m. to noon Wednesdays at Burke Junction in Cameron Park. The Hangtown Farmers Market is held 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays at 345 Placerville Drive. The El Dorado County Farm Trails Farmers Markets are held 4-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays near the Bell Tower in downtown Placerville and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays at Marshall Hospital.

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many of the most important people in my life were teachers … I could name every teacher I’ve ever had from kindergarten through high school. They made such a huge impression on me … Once I decided to go into teaching, it was my ultimate dream to be a teacher at El Dorado High School and retire there.”

He would go on to earn a single subject teaching credential in social studies from California State University, Sacramento, before earning his administrative credential and a master’s degree in education from the University of La Verne.

He started his career as a social studies teacher at San Juan High School. He also served as the school’s activities director and golf coach before segueing into administration. He was approached to be a summer school administrator and then was asked to be a part time vice principal at the high school. He was principal of Sylvan Middle School and then Winston Churchill International Baccalaureate Middle School before his superintendent tapped him to lead Casa Roble High School. He was later asked to be the district’s senior director of labor and employee relations, and since 2016 Shoemake has served as San Juan’s assistant superintendent of schools and labor relations.

Shoemake explained his willingness to go where he is needed and the various impacts he’s been able to make. “I’ve always approached my work with the question, where are the opportunities for me to contribute? I’m also a good listener. If you have a problem and tell me, then it’s our problem.”

Shoemake made the bittersweet decision to leave San Juan when the RUSD superintendent position opened this spring, calling it a “no brainer.”

“In every role I have enjoyed my work, my colleagues and my district; I am extremely loyal,” he explained. “However, I had to put my hat in the ring for this position.”

His family ties to Rescue Union run deep.

Shoemake’s wife Erin, whom he met at El Dorado High School, is a kindergarten teacher in the district and their two sons attended RUSD schools.

“I have lived in the Rescue Union community for the last 18 years and as a result I have seen firsthand the importance its schools play in

the development of our community’s students,” Shoemake continued. “I always told my kids, if you want to live in a great community, you have to contribute to your community.”

Still, Shoemake had long wondered how to marry the two as he got in his car to drive home after work each day to coach youth sports and volunteer in myriad ways in his home community.

“RUSD has given so much to my family,” Shoemake shared. “The families I have become life-long friends with, watching our kids thrive in so many ways together, the strong foundation they received at RUSD is at the core.”

When asked how he plans to transition from working in a large school district to a medium size one, Shoemake said, “It’s not the size of the organization, but where can I best contribute? I am excited to affect an entire TK- 8th grade program.”

However, don’t expect him to do it alone. “I think about RUSD Board goal No. 6: creating a culture of excellence,” Shoemake continued. “I plan to listen, learn and help determine what are some next steps to collectively create a culture of excellence and see where we feel we can make improvements. It’s a partnership. I’m excited to see where that’s going to take us.

“I value deep and authentic relationships,” he added, “but as much as I’ll miss the relationships I’ve made at San Juan, what’s comforting is knowing I’m going to do that in Rescue too.”

What changes has Shoemake witnessed in education since he first began his career nearly three decades ago? “The value of student, teacher and parent voices has grown stronger,” he said.

“Today I approach any type of solution with the lens of, have I collected enough voices, enough data?

How do we lean into the student and make him or her the best version?”

Shoemake said he looks forward to beginning his new role and is appreciative of the warm welcome he has received. “Cheryl Olson has been nothing but encouraging. I have large shoes to fill,” he said.

“I am also so appreciative of the Rescue Union School Board for selecting me and giving me the opportunity to return home, to lead and offer my

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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) 6/16, 6/23, 6/30, 7/7 9146 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0636 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PRAGTUS, located at 2401 Knollwood Dr., Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): 1. David Herold, 2401 Knollwood Dr., Cameron Park, CA 95682, 2.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 05/28/2021.

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

THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 6/16, 6/23, 6/30, 7/7 9149 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0674 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN YOGA, located at 3035 Orbetello Way, El Dorado Hills, CALI 95762 Registered owner(s): Suzanne Sliwka, 3035 Orbetello Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/19/2019 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Suzanne Sliwka SUZANNE SLIWKA, 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 06/11/2021.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 6/16, 6/23, 6/30, 7/7 9150 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0673 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CAG SOLUTIONS, located at 1883 Mariposa Ct, Cool, CA 95614 Registered owner(s): Rick Stacy Unlimited LLC, 1883 Mariposa Ct., Cool, CA 95614 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: 06/06/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Richard Flores RICHARD FLORES, 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 06/11/2021.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION

contributions.”

“We are confident that hiring Jim Shoemake will continue to increase the success of our students and schools,” RUSD Board President Nancy Brownell said in a statement. “His leadership will strengthen the commitment and expertise of our teachers, staff and administrators to become even greater in the future.”

“This is a promising time for RUSD. In this past year, RUSD has exemplified what it means to care for the well-being and achievement of all students.”

El Dorado County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Ed Manansala noted. “With Superintendent Shoemake’s expertise and personal commitment to the school-community, he will ensure that RUSD remains on a path of growth and excellence for every student and educator.”

“I am honored to be trusted to lead the RUSD team,” Shoemake added. “I am energized at the prospect of leading and contributing to a highquality organization that has a clear understanding of its mission while delivering excellence for our students.”

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in the section finals.

All applicants were asked to submit an essay on the question: “What makes the United States of America a Republic rather than a Democracy?”

There were no other requirements and the identities of all applicants were withheld from the EDCWRF committee. The two applicants with the most votes were selected to receive the scholarship and only the winners’ names were announced.

Founded in 1952 the EDCWRF has been dedicated to supporting and maintaining conservative principles in the community. One of the primary goals is to support local county youth.

The group works consistently to raise money to fund scholarships for local graduates. Members believe that active involvement in local, state and federal government is essential for the health and wellbeing of citizens and the community. For more information visit facebook.com/groups/EDCRWF.

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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) 6/16, 6/23, 6/30, 7/7 9152 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0653 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CAYLOR PROPERTIES, located at 3589 Devon Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Sugar Inc, 3589 Devon Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Stanley Caylor STANLEY CAYLOR, PRESIDENT I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 06/03/2021.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 6/16, 6/23, 6/30, 7/7 9153 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0672 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: KANESHOTS, located at 3589 Devon Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Sugar Inc., 3589 Devon Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/09/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Stan Caylor STAN CAYLOR, 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 06/10/2021.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 6/16, 6/23, 6/30, 7/7 9154 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0706 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RIGHT PATH COLLEGE COUNSELING, located at 642 Pomeroy Court, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): John S Cognetta, 642 Pomeroy Court, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/07/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ John S Cognetta JOHN S COGNETTA 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 06/17/2021.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 6/23, 6/30, 7/7, 7/14 9178 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JOSEF GEBHARD DULLER CASE NO. PP2021-0111 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JOSEF GEBHARD DULLER A PETITION for Probate has been

filed by JOSEF HERMANN DULLER in the Superior Court of California, County of: El Dorado County, California THE PETITION for probate requests that JOSEF HERMANN DULLER 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: August 11, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: STEPHEN J. SLOCUM The Sterling Law Group, APC 300 Harding Boulevard, Suite 205 Roseville, CA 95678 (916) 790-0852 6/23, 6/30, 7/7 9179 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0609 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PREMIER AUTO TINT, located at 1144 Suncast Lane 3, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Nicholas Williams, 6020 Salmon Falls Road, Pilot Hill, CA 95664 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/07/2016 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Nicholas Williams Nicholas Williams, 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 05/25/2021.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION

17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9180 6/23, 6/30, 7/7, 7/14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0715 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RUSTIC WOODCHUCKS DESIGNS, located at 2921 Forebay Rd Unit 3, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registered owner(s): Andrea Kamp, 2921 Forebay Rd Unit 3, 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/ Andrea Kamp ANDREA KAMP, 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 06/23/2021.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9199 6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0714 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ARES HEALTH SYSTEMS, located at 1731 Tai Pan Drive, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Martin P Entwistle, 1731 Tai Pan Drive, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/01/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Martin Entwistle MARTIN ENTWISTLE, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 06/23/2021.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9200 6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0702 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. KENNYS KRACKLIN BRITTLE, 2. KENNYS BRITTLE, located at 3409 Thornhill Court, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): 1. Kenneth M. Clement, 3409 Thornhill Court, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, 2. Ann F Clement, 3409 Thornhill Court, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Married Couple.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/01/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kenneth Clement KENNETH CLEMENT 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 06/16/2021.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9201 6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21 T.S. NO.: 095737-CA APN: 046-270-027-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/19/2017.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: RHONE WOLF VINEYARD LLC Duly Appointed Trustee: CLEAR RECON CORP Recorded 1/23/2017, as Instrument No. 2017-0003007-00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, Date of Sale: 7/22/2021 at 2:30 PM Place of Sale: Outside the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse located at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $2,668,543.25 Property being sold “as is – Where is” Street Address or other common designation of real property: 5245 BUCKS BAR ROAD PLACERVILLE, CA 95667 MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. A.P.N.: 046-270-027-000 THE BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT, IN ITS DISCRETION, TO EXERCISE ITS RIGHTS AND REMEDIESIN ANY MANNER PERMITTED UNDER SECTION 9604 OF THE CALIFORNIA COMMERCIAL CODE, OR ANY OTHER APPLICABLE SECTION, AS TO ALL OR SOME OF THE PERSONAL PROPERTY, FIXTURES AND OTHER GENERAL TANGIBLES AND INTANGIBLES MORE PARTICULARY DESCRIVED IN THE DEED OF TRUST, GUARANTEES, UCC’S, SECURITY AGREEMENTS. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may

be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING. COM, using the file number assigned to this case 095737-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 6/30, 7/7, 7/14 9206 T.S. NO.: 095736-CA APN: 094-130-030-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/8/2017.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: ROUNDHAY FARMING, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Duly Appointed Trustee: CLEAR RECON CORP Recorded 8/9/2017, as Instrument No. 20170033183-00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, Date of Sale: 7/22/2021 at 2:30 PM Place of Sale: Outside the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse located at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $2,779,084.16 Property being sold “as is – Where is” Street Address or other common designation of real property: 6160 GRANITE SPRINGS ROAD SOMERSET, CA 95684 MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. A.P.N.: 094130-030-000 THE BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT, IN ITS DISCRETION, TO EXERCISE ITS RIGHTS AND REMEDIESIN ANY MANNER PERMITTED UNDER SECTION 9604 OF THE CALIFORNIA COMMERCIAL CODE, OR ANY OTHER APPLICABLE SECTION, AS TO ALL OR SOME OF THE PERSONAL PROPERTY, FIXTURES AND OTHER GENERAL TANGIBLES AND INTANGIBLES MORE PARTICULARY DESCRIVED IN THE DEED OF TRUST, GUARANTEES, UCC’S, SECURITY AGREEMENTS. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date

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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 (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING. COM, using the file number assigned to this case 095736-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 6/30, 7/7, 7/14 9207 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CHERYL ELAINE INGHAM AKA CHERYL E. INGHAM AKA CHERYL INGHAM CASE NO. PP20170107 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of CHERYL ELAINE INGHAM aka CHERYL E. INGHAM aka CHERYL INGHAM A PETITION for Probate has been filed by PETITIONER LINDA SEGERS in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado.

THE PETITION for probate requests that PETITIONER LINDA SEGERS 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: July 28, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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

Petitioner: LINDA SEGERS 8188 Shane Lane Citrus Heights, CA 95610 (916) 721-0431 6/30, 7/7, 7/14 9211 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF GLORIA K. SMITH CASE NO. PP20210133 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of GLORIA K. SMITH A PETITION for Probate has been filed by KIRK C. SMITH in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado.

THE PETITION for probate requests that KIRK C. SMITH 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.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: July 28, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, California 95682 Cameron Park Branch 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: EDWARD A. SMITH Meissner Joseph Palley & Ruggles, Inc. 1555 River Park Drive, Suite 108 Sacramento, CA 95815 (916) 920-5983 6/30, 7/7, 7/14 9214

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0687 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DOBBS LEASING, located at 825 Stillwater Rd, W Sacramento, CA 95605/Mailing Address: BethAnne Benson, c/o Dobbs Management Service LLC, 6070 Poplar Avenue, Suite 750, Memphis, Tennessee, 38119 Registered owner(s): Western Truck Parts & Equipment Company, LLC, 33301 9th Avenue S, Suite 100, Federal Way, WA 98003 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/ W. Christopher Crosby W. CHRISTOPHER CROSBY, VICE 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 06/15/2021.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21 9215 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST TITLE ORDER NUMBER: P-480962 LOAN: ARVIN FILE: PFI-211560 A.P.N.: 104-270-014-000 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/07/2020. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE is hereby given that PLACER FORECLOSURE, INC., as trustee, or successor trustee, or substituted trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: MALACHI K. LIGHTFOOT, MONIQUE T. HILL AND NADIA R. STANLEY AS TRUSTEES OF THE MALACHI K. LIGHTFOOT FAMILY TRUST, DTD 4/7/2020 Recorded 10/30/2020 as Instrument No. 2020-0061967 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of EL DORADO County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded 3/23/2021 in Book , Page , as Instrument No. 2021-0020155 of said Official Records, WILL SELL on 07/21/2021 At the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 at 10:00AM AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States), 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 hereinafter described: SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF EXHIBIT “A” LEGAL DESCRIPTION PARCEL NO. 1: A PORTION OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 11 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST, M.D.M., DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY OF THE STATE HIGHWAY ACCESS ROAD CONNECTING STATE HIGHWAY 49 WITH SALMON FALLS ROAD FROM WHICH THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION 6 BEARS SOUTH 44°35’51” WEST 833.64 FEET AND THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SCHOOL HOUSE LOT BEARS SOUTH 29°36’10” EAST, (RECORD SOUTH 29°30 EAST) 489.16 FEET; THENCE FROM POINT OF BEGINNING, NORTH 29°36’10” WEST (RECORD NORTH 29°30’ WEST) 84.98 FEET; THENCE NORTH 17°44’0” WEST (RECORD NORTH 17°38’ WEST) 204.76 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHWESTERLY BOUNDARY OF STATE HIGHWAY 49; THENCE ALONG SAID HIGHWAY BOUNDARY AND SAID ACCESS ROAD BOUNDARY THE FOLLOWING 5 COURSES, ALONG A CURVE TO THE LEFT OF A TANGENT BEARING SOUTH 53°27’53” EAST, WITH A RADIUS OF 1103 FEET, THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS SOUTH 55°30’41” EAST 78.79 FEET, A CONCRETE HIGHWAY MONUMENT; THENCE SOUTH 54°57’16” EAST 309.88 FEET (RECORD SOUTH 12°35’03” WEST 26.99 FEET) , A SIMILAR MONUMENT; THENCE ALONG A CURBE TO THE RIGHT WITH A RADIUS OF 60 FEET, THE CHORD OF WHICH BEARS SOUTH 65°51’07” WEST (RECORD SOUTH 65°54’52” WEST) 48.97 FEET, A SIMILAR MONUMENT; THENCE SOUTH 89°56’45” WEST (RECORD WEST) 163.67 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL NO. 2: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF PARCEL 1 AS DESCRIBED IN BOOK 1528/137 OFFICIAL RECORDS OF EL DORADO COUNTY; THENCE SOUTH 89°56’54” WEST 93.24; THENCE NORTH 59°52’45” WEST 80.38 FEET; THENCE NORTH 74°26’12” EAST, 125.38 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 29°36’10” EAST 84.98 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. SAID PARCEL IS SHOWN ON RECORD OF SURVEY MAP BOOK 6, PAGE 3. The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described

above is purported to be: VACANT SALMON FALLS CUTOFF, PILOT HILL, CA 95664 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. Total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $128,234.60 In addition to cash, the trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on 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, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. In the event tender other than cash is accepted the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed with interest thereon as provided in said Note, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. 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 916-939-0772 or visit this Internet Website www.nationwideposting. com, using the file number assigned to this case PFI-211560. 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.

Dated: 06/23/2021 PLACER FORECLOSURE, INC., as said Trustee 12190 Herdal Drive, Suite 9 Auburn, California 95603 (530) 888-8411 By: SHANNON WINFORD, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER DIRECTIONS MAY BE OBTAINED PURSUANT TO A WRITTEN REQUEST SUBMITTED TO THE BENEFICIARY C/O PLACER FORECLOSURE, INC., 12190 HERDAL DR., SUITE 9, AUBURN, CA 95603, WITHIN 10 DAYS OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. PLACER FORECLOSURE, INC. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0374398 To: MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT & PLACERVILLE TIMES 06/30/2021, 07/07/2021, 07/14/2021 6/30, 7/7, 7/14 9216 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0752 The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: 1. CA SYSTEMS, 2. FARM TO FLAME CANDLEWORKS, located at 4347 Fowler Lane, Diamond Springs, CA 95619/Mailing Address: PO Box 5405, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Kevin P McPeters, 4347 Fowler Lane, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/30/2014 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kevin P McPeters KEVIN P MCPETERS, 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 06/30/2021.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28 9231

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0735 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CUTTING EDGE POOL SERVICE, located at 880 Pleasant Valley Road, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registered owner(s): Jonathan C Nixon, 880 Pleasant Valley Road, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/25/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jonathan C Nixon JONATHAN C NIXON, 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 06/25/2021.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9236 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0753 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HICKORY LANE FLOWER FARM, located at 2860 Hickory Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Janet Bland, 2860 Hickory 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: 04/29/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Janet Bland JANET BLAND 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 06/30/2021.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9237 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0754 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE VINTAGE TRADEWINDS, located at 6500 Perry Creek Rd, Somerset, CA 95684 Registered owner(s): Amy M Davis, 6500 Perry Creek Rd, Somerset, CA 95684 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/15/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Amy M Davis AMY M DAVIS, OWNER/OPERATOR 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 07/01/2021.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28 9238

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