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City Council: Managed homeless camps ‘the best option’ Andrew Vonderschmitt Staff writer The Placerville City Council is requesting El Dorado County leaders use American Rescue Plan Act funds to construct managed camps or emergency shelters in three supervisorial districts. Placerville would contribute property within the city limits toward the effort. The City Council held a special meeting June 29 to discuss the ramifications of homeless camps throughout the county and consider options to alleviate the homelessness crisis in the city of Placerville. At the top of the meeting Housing El Dorado Board Mountain Democrat photo by Eric Jaramishian of Directors Vice President An American flag hangs at a homeless camp on upper Broadway in Placerville. Frank Porter and Upper Room

Executive Director Charlie McDonald gave a presentation to the council on their research into homelessness. “Being in the trenches and seeing this on a daily basis we encounter people that are fresh on the streets,” said Porter. “If we can get them off the street, we can skip them out of homelessness.” He explained that the longer a person is homeless, the more difficult it is to get them back to being housed. He said the problem is how to act in the present to create pathways for people experiencing homelessness and suggested that establishing managed camps would be a good first step. Housing El Dorado and

its fiscal sponsor, El Dorado Community Foundation, are collaborating on a housing survey for the Western Slope. McDonald complimented City Council and staff for work to bring affordable housing to Placerville. “That is ultimately the solution,” he said. McDonald suggested creating focus groups of homeless camp residents to get their input on the process of transitioning to the managed camp model. City Manager Cleve Morris offered some clarifying information. “I’ve been doing this for about 30 years now and throughout my career I’ve always been able n

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Bijou Golf course, which didn’t open this summer, is operated by the city of South Lake Tahoe.

SLT considers future of Bijou Golf Course Tahoe Daily Tribune SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — Bijou Golf Course in South Lake Tahoe will not open this summer and South Lake Tahoe city officials are discussing its future. The course never opened in 2020 because of the pandemic. Now, despite the popularity and affordability of the golf course, the city is not planning on opening it this summer. “Generally speaking, as we began coming out of COVID, staffing up to support the golf course was not a priority,” said Lindsey Baker, assistant to the city manager. As for the future of Bijou, city officials are PLACE ADDRESS LABEL HERE

considering what to do with the course. There are two items in the strategic plan for the city to address. The items include updating the master Plan for Bijou Park and evaluating the option to include that plan as part of the scope of work for the Bijou/ Al Tahoe Area Plan update and exploring alternative uses for the golf course to reach the highest community and environmental benefit. “We expect to embark on those this coming fiscal year and they will help the city address future use of the golf course,” Baker said. The average cost to operate the course for a full season is about $300,000, although that depends on spring snowmelt. The course usually makes an annual profit of about $20,000. “The number of rounds played has progressively decreased over the last 10 years from 19,107 in 2009 to 6,188 in 2019,” said Baker. Since the course last operated management of the course changed from public works to parks and recreation. “The Parks and n

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A Doug Veerkamp Engineering crew member assists with site preparation of the Monument Garden in downtown Placerville, which will feature landscaping and benches and incorporate the Vietnam memorial as well as the Bell Tower’s original bell.

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he Placerville Community Pride Committee is overseeing a final phase of refurbishment to the Monument Garden at Main Street and Bedford Mountain Democrat photo by Andrew Vonderschmitt Avenue in downtown Placerville. The work Cary Friar of First Impressions Design and Landscape prepares will include installing gravel for paver stone installation at the Monument Garden. a community space Tower bell at the that has undertaken with park benches, more than 20 projects Monument Garden, ADA compliant paving since its inception in which was being stored stones, a replica 1990. by the county while of a Studebaker The Monument Caltrans widened wheelbarrow, Garden project at a Bedford Avenue decorative granite gateway to historical during a Highway 50 boulders, lighting, downtown Placerville improvement project. trees and a colorful has been years in the In 2017 the low-water landscape. making. committee installed a Community Pride memorial monument In 2016 the is an all-volunteer at the garden to house committee reinstalled committee formed by 21 plaques honoring the original Bell the city of Placerville

local soldiers who lost their lives in the Vietnam War. “(The) community space will welcome people to Placerville and allow the public to stop, pay respects and enjoy a beautiful environment that truly reflects our thanks, as well as our community’s history,” said Kathi Lishman with Community Pride. Cary Friar of First Impressions Design and Landscape came onto the project and has been working closely with Lishman on design and implementation. “This project would have never happened without Kathi’s hard work,” he said. The two have been the driving forces n

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Nancy Randolph Mosbacher was born Oct. 21, 1948 in Placerville, Calif. She was the second of three children born to William James Randolph and Chloris Pauline Randolph. She lived the vast majority of her life in Placerville and held deep and meaningful ties to the local community, its natural beauty and history. During her formative years, she spent considerable time interacting with community members at her parents’ namesake business on Main Street, Randolph Jewelers. Nancy was a life-long learner whose thirst for knowledge and aptitude for linguistics were apparent to all who knew her. She graduated from El Dorado High School in 1966 and was a member of Girls League, Math Club and CSF, where she served as secretary. El Dorado High School is also where many of her life-long friendships blossomed. During her teenage years she was an active and highly respected member of International Order of the Rainbow for Girls (“Rainbow Girls”), a Masonic youth service organization. Nancy held several highranking positions within the organization, earned the Grand Cross of Color Award in 1967, and was California’s Grand Representative to the Oklahoma Grand Assembly. After graduating El Dorado High School, she attended the University of California, Davis, where she fueled her love for literature by working part-time at the UC Davis library. She later transferred to California State University, Sacramento and earned her bachelor of arts in English. She returned to Sacramento State College to earn her elementary and secondary teaching credentials. Nancy met her first husband at UC Davis and was married to him for three years. During this time, she began her self-proclaimed “favorite job” of being a mom, when she had her daughter Andrea in 1969. In 1974 Nancy married Frank Mosbacher. To support Frank’s career advancement at the U.S. Forest Service, they moved from Placerville to Ojai, Calif. where she was a substitute teacher and Brownie leader. They then moved to Lone Pine, Calif. where Nancy worked part-time “more for fun than money” at a local restaurant and enjoyed interacting with people and learning their stories. Nancy also volunteered at the Interagency Visitor Center in Lone Pine and, along with Frank, was co-editor of the Western Interpreters Association Magazine. In 1978, Nancy and Frank’s first son, Howard, was born in Lone Pine. In 1980 Nancy and Frank returned to Placerville where they had three more healthy children: Michelle (1981), Brent (1985) and Alex (1989). For many years Nancy committed all her time and energy to raising her family — shuttling kids to sports practices, facilitating school projects, cooking meals and generously instilling a range of life-anchoring values. Nancy and Frank divorced in 2001. Nancy’s employment in Placerville was varied. She taught summer school and did a lot of substitute teaching. She spent more than 8 years working part-time at the local college bookstore and nearly 13 years working full-time at Placerville Hardware, before retiring in 2015. Main Street was a very special place to Nancy. She loved to dine at its restaurants, patronize its store and most importantly, connect with its people. Nancy had a deep connection to nature and took the time to find beauty in places that others may overlook. She loved poetry and for several years participated in a local poetry club, “Tuesday at Two.” She was loving, nurturing, kind, smart, funny and curious. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents William and Chloris Randolph and brother James Randolph. She is survived by her children, their spouses, and seven beautiful grandchildren: Andrea Appleton (Wylie); Maia and Howard Mosbacher (Carson and Brooke); Jack and Michelle Schenk (Shelby and Sienna); Carli and Brent Mosbacher (Drake and Hadley) and Darlene and Alex Mosbacher. She is also survived by her former husband Frank Mosbacher and sister, Janis Arnell. Nancy’s memorial service and celebration of life will be held on Friday, July 16, 2021 at 3 p.m. at Fausel Ranch in Placerville. Food will be served and friends will be encouraged to share memories. (4881 Hanks Exchange Road, Placerville).

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about 2:20 p.m. as he exited a curve in the roadway and allowed his vehicle to cross over the double yellow lines and into oncoming traffic in the opposite lane. The Woodcock family, in a 2007 Ram 2500 driven by Travis Woodcock, swerved to the left in an attempt to avoid a collision but the two vehicles hit head-on in the eastbound lane.

A collision on Highway 50 in Kyburz took the life of 40-year-old Sacramento resident Juan Lorzano early Thursday morning. California Highway Patrol investigators say Lorzano was driving a 2004 GMC Sierra at

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to find some solution to the problems that are out there,” he said. “This is one that has really stumped me.” He explained that homelessness is a national issue for which no one has found an ultimate answer. Morris then provided background on the topic and the city’s prior efforts to keep folks off the streets. In a 2009 lawsuit against the city of Boise, Idaho, a U.S. Court of Appeals found that unless there is a shelter in place for a homeless person to sleep, a city cannot prevent them from occupying public property. The ruling allows certain prohibitions such as on sidewalks and other commonly used public spaces. In January 2020 the city adopted an ordinance that allowed for camping in certain areas and not others. The onset of COVID-19 just a couple months later made it impossible to enforce the ordinance since the state recommended homeless encampments not be moved for fear of the pandemic’s spread. “One of the things I think is extremely important when a camp springs up … is the lack of sanitation, the lack of control and keeping the area clean,” said Morris. “If you can do that, hopefully, you can reduce the criticism and reluctance of (people) having them in their neighborhood.” Morris showed a map of potential locations within city limits where managed camps could be placed. Potential locations include a site on lower Main Street and off Highway 193. Morris also detailed concerns for encampments that currently exist in Placerville. One concern is the risk

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The collision caused a “massive intrusion” into Lorzano’s driver compartment, causing fatal injuries, according to the CHP report. The Gardnerville, Nev., family reportedly sustained some minor injuries with parents Travis and Christine taken to Marshall Hospital. Two children, ages 3 and 6, were not harmed.

Lake Aloha as of July 8 Water storage 3,644 acre-feet Percent full 73% Inflow 0 cfs Outflow 30 cfs Caples Lake as of July 8 Water storage 18,785 acre-feet Percent full 84% Inflow — Outflow 5.87 cfs Echo Lake as of July 8 Water storage 1,900 acre-feet Percent full 98% Inflow — Outflow .80 cfs Silver Lake as of July 8 Water storage 6,911 acre-feet Percent full 80% Inflow — Outflow 4.65 cfs Sly Park as of July 8 Water storage 30,056 acre-feet Percent Full 73.3% Inflow 2.57 cfs Outflow 50.90 cfs American River as of July 8 Flow 43.10 cfs

of a wildland fire that could be sparked by a camp occupant’s cooking fire as camps are located in heavily wooded areas. A staff report gave City Council three options to consider: • Continue to support the county in its current effort to address homelessness. • Support and participate in a program to develop one or more managed camps in the county to house the homeless and remove them from illegal camps. • Encourage the county to develop a navigation center to house and transition the homeless into permanent housing. El Dorado County Fire Protection District Chief Tim Cordero addressed concerns over illegal campfires in what is expected to be an active fire season amid drought conditions. Councilmember Patty Borelli asked Cordero to report on vegetation fires caused by homeless camp fires. Cordero said a high percentage of the 92 fires in 2020 originated in homeless camps. “We have had significant numbers of fires within the homeless camps,” he said. Borelli asked Placerville Police Chief Joseph Wren about enforcement issues, especially in terms of illegal fires. “With any type of law enforcement contact our first measure is education,” said Wren. “If that doesn’t get through to the folks, then we have to still be the police.” Councilmember Jackie Neau asked what percentage of encampment inhabitants would accept help and cooperate with relocation efforts. “My number is 20%,” said McDonald, referring to people actively engaged in services and programs who he believes would utilize a managed camp program. McDonald expanded on the topic, saying he thought many people in the homeless camps do not want to transition into housing or other programs. However, he said they still utilize services like those provided at the Upper Room and free health-related care. Neau expressed concern about having only one managed camp or navigation center in the county that would serve the entire Western Slope’s homeless population. Neau pointed out that Placerville represents a small percentage of the population of the county. “I don’t think we need to be 100% of the solution,” she said. “To move forward in a fair and equitable solution every district in this county needs to designate a spot,” Neau continued. “It needs to not be just Placerville.” “I don’t mind Placerville leading,” responded Councilmember Michael Saragosa. “The reality is we are a very small portion of this entire county even if we do punch above our weight on a lot of things.” He said he agreed that more facilities in the county are needed for the plan to succeed. “I believe a managed camp situation is strategically the best option,” said Vice Mayor Kara Taylor. “I am not naïve to think that there is not going to be problems with it — this is definitely a harm reduction strategy.” Mayor Dennis Thomas asked if approximately 20% of the homeless population were to take advantage of a managed camp, what would happen with the remaining 80%. “I want to know if we are actually solving a problem here or are we just shifting it ever so slightly?” he asked. “Yes,” said Wren. “What will end up happening is, it will be a situation of displacement.” He explained that homeless individuals would be more transient but remain near resources available within city limits. Having a managed camp would allow law enforcement to “enforce the no-camping ordinance, which basically is reclaiming our public lands that have been taken over now,” he said. Taylor made a motion to direct city staff to request the county immediately construct managed campsites or emergency shelters in each district that will provide sufficient capacity to accommodate homeless campers on the Western Slope. She also suggested the city ask for a five-year period of funding to support managed camping and contribute a piece of property within the city limits to house a camp. Saragosa seconded the motion. After further discussion Taylor amended the motion to include three districts instead of five. “This is a starting point in negotiations and discussions with the county,” Morris said, expressing hope that the city be flexible in discussions around creating managed camps for homeless people. The motion passed 4-1 with Neau voting against.

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moved to Sacramento last year after living The Cameron in Santa Barbara, Park Community first graduating Services District from UC Santa recently welcomed Barbara and a new addition later working to the recreation at a preschool, department. the Cliff Drive Kayla Thayer Care Center. joined as the “I especially new recreation enjoy working coordinator, with kids,” sharing Thayer shared, Recreation adding that she Supervisor looks forward Kimberly Vickers’ to providing vision of bringing enriching and fun more inclusive programs for the events to the community. Kayla Thayer Cameron Park When she is not area. busy planning “Cameron Park and putting on all is a lot like my hometown,” Thayer the new events offered at the Cameron explained. “It is a small community. I Park CSD, Thayer said she loves to be want to come up with events that will outside, riding bikes along the river, pull everyone together.” going to the beach and spending time Originally from Red Bluff, Thayer with family and friends.

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

June 30 6:16 a.m. A 19-year-old woman was arrested at Red Hawk Casino for reportedly being in possession of methamphetamine and trespassing. 9:29 p.m. A homeowner on Carlson Drive in Shingle Springs reported a burglary at his residence. A suspect took items.

July 1 7:30 a.m. P.O. boxes were found vandalized on Carson Road by the Camino postmaster. 2:03 p.m. A 51-year-old

man was stopped by Tribal Police in Shingle Springs (street not listed) and found to be in possession of methamphetamine and paraphernalia for sale.

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1:32 p.m. Tools were reported stolen from a vehicle in El Dorado Hills.

2:40 p.m. A 47-yearold man was arrested on drug charges and warrants on Missouri Flat Road in Placerville.

2:39 p.m. Vehicle parts were stolen on Five Mile Road in Camino.

5:49 p.m. A 28-year-old woman was found to be in possession of a methamphetamine pipe on Wiltse Road. The woman was arrested for parole violation.

July 2 1:01 p.m. Vandalism to a business was reported near Highway 193 in Georgetown. 5:31 p.m. A woman was seen stealing from a store on Coach Lane in Cameron Park. 11:42 p.m. During a traffic stop on Highway 50 in Cameron Park a 55-year-old driver was found to be under the influence and arrested.

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The following was taken from Placerville Police Department logs:

July 1 9:57 a.m. A 57-yearold man was arrested on Canal Street on an outstanding warrant. 12:21 p.m. Vandalism was reported on Cold Springs Road. 1:51 p.m. An object was reportedly thrown onto Highway 50 from the top of a building on Center

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July 3 10:25 p.m. A 33-year-old man who was reportedly yelling outside apartments on Coloma Court was arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance.

July 4 1:27 a.m. A 36-year-old woman suspected to have been involved in a battery on Main Street attempted to flee the scene and was arrested. She was also reportedly intoxicated.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’re usually the peacemaker, so it’s a little unusual, this feeling you get today... like you’d really enjoy sitting back and watching how the drama plays out. Popcorn, anyone? SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Life has a way of rocking the boat, but this is not your first time to sea. You have ways of calming yourself and regulating your activities to fit the emotional tone you want to stay in. You create your own equilibrium. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You think about what’s right instead of what’s wrong. You certainly don’t mind your opposite type chiming in, though. In fact, someone who’s more worried about things will have valuable insights. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Touch base with the people who matter to you, including loved ones, customers and anyone contributing to the smoothness of society. Your acknowledgment means more than you know. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You start out having no idea about what might interest you, but you’ll know it when you see it. Before long, the thing that never existed in your world becomes the star your world orbits around. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). People don’t want to say no to you, but if they are not going to say yes and dive in wholeheartedly, no is the answer you want. The worst answers are the ones leaving you into the limbo of uncertainty.

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Water clarity trends holding at Lake Tahoe News release Lake Tahoe’s water clarity measurements, which are indicators of the health of the watershed, averaged 62.9 feet through 2020, the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency announced Thursday. Lake Tahoe’s clarity peaked in February 2020 when it was deeper than 80 feet. It was at its lowest in mid-May when it measured at slightly more than 50 feet. These readings were within the average range of the last decade. Average clarity in 2020 was just slightly better than the previous year’s average of 62.7 feet. Clarity has been measured by UC Davis researchers since the 1960s as the depth to which a 10-inch white disk, called a Secchi disk, remains visible when lowered through the water. Because lake clarity measurements vary from day to day and year to year, managers and scientists Photo by Alison Toy/UC Davis TERC remain focused on long-term trends as an A Secchi disk is dropped into Lake Tahoe to measure water clarity. indicator of the lake’s health.

Measurements show Lake Tahoe’s annual clarity has plateaued over the past 20 years. Despite this progress, summer clarity continues to decline by over a halffoot per year. “While there is a good understanding of how fine clay particles and tiny algal cells reduce clarity, the biggest challenges are in reducing their presence in the surface water,” said Geoffrey Schladow, director of the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center. “Here climate change, and in particular the warming of the surface water, is exerting an undue influence.” A recent review of clarity data by the Tahoe Science Advisory Council reaffirmed the understanding of main drivers of clarity loss. The council commissioned a panel of scientists from regional academic and government research institutions, which concluded that fine sediment particles and algae continue to be the dominant variables affecting Tahoe’s n

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clarity. They recommended that water quality agencies continue to focus on reducing fine sediment and nutrient loads. Past UC Davis research and the council’s report pointed to several other factors affecting Tahoe’s famed clarity. Climate change is altering precipitation and snowmelt patterns and increasing the temperature of the lake and impeding deep lake mixing. Such mixing in late winter can bring cold, clear water up from deep in the lake, which improves clarity. In 2020, the mixing was extremely shallow and contributed to the lack of improvement. “Adaptive management is crucial when confronting evolving threats like climate change, invasive species, and expanding visitation rates in the Tahoe Basin, but it is an approach that requires targeted data to assess response to changing conditions and management actions,” said Alan Heyvaert, past Tahoe Science Advisory Council co-chair and Desert Research Institute associate research professor.

“This council report demonstrates the value of continued investment and innovation in sustained monitoring and assessment at Tahoe.”

How is clarity measured and why? Lake Tahoe is known around the world for its water clarity and cobalt blue color. Historically, clarity averaged about 100 feet. A development boom in the mid-20th century brought about unintended environmental impacts, including reduction of the lake’s pristine clarity. For decades, researchers have been documenting changes in the lake, and the research has informed policymakers and stakeholders on management strategies to protect the lake and stabilize its decline in clarity. In 2020 UC Davis scientists took 27 individual readings at Lake Tahoe’s long-term index station. Using technology beyond the Secchi disk, researchers continue to refine their

understanding of lake physics and ecology to determine the evolving causes of clarity change. The states of California and Nevada, which share Lake Tahoe, are actively working to restore average lake clarity to its historic 100 feet. Under the Clean Water Act, the Lake Tahoe Total Maximum Daily Load is a sciencebased plan to reduce the amount of fine sediment and nutrients entering the lake by reducing pollution through improved roadway maintenance and erosion control on roadways and private properties. More than 80 organizations, including government agencies, nonprofits, and research institutions, are working collaboratively with

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egrettably, Californians are now accustomed to strange bills being introduced in the California Legislature. The designation of an official state dinosaur comes immediately to mind. But others are not JON COUPAL just strange, they are purposefully designed to fool the public. For example, Senate Constitutional Amendment No. 1, dealing with the peoples’ right to referendum, seeks to reverse the meaning of yes and no. Here’s the background: As voters may recall, Sen. Bob Hertzberg, D-Van Nuys, was the author of a 2018 bill (Senate Bill 10) that sought to abolish cash bail in California. Like most states, California utilizes a cash bail system to allow release of detained criminal suspects before their trials. Defendants pay a cash bond to be released from jail pending trial with the promise to return to court for trial and hearings. The cash bond is repaid to suspects after their criminal trials are completed, no matter the outcome. SB 10 would have replaced the state’s cash bail system with risk assessments to determine whether a detained suspect should be granted pretrial release and under what conditions. But bail bond companies, along with groups representing victims and law enforcement, qualified a referendum of Senate Bill 10. In a referendum, voters act on a proposal exactly like their elected representatives. A yes vote approves the legislation and a no vote rejects it. Because SB 10 was highly unpopular with Californians due to their concern with the state’s increase in crime, it was not surprising that voters rejected it. Not content to heed the will of the voters and their desire to retain the existing cash bail system, Sen. Hertzberg now seeks to alter the very way referendum votes are counted. His SCA 1 would count “yes” votes as rejecting the law and “no” votes as approving the law. This is an obvious attempt to confuse voters. The proposal is also contrary to well-established case law. Courts have described the voters’ referendum power as being “the same as the Legislature’s approval of a bill. The power is to determine whether a legislative act should become law. It is notable that the legislature’s own analysis of SCA 1 reveals what a radical departure it is from the norm: “According to a report by the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), in 23 states, legislative acts may be repealed by a popular referendum, also called a ‘veto referendum.’ According to NCSL research of those states’ laws or practices, in the majority of states, including California, a ‘yes’ vote indicates that the voter approves of the law passed by the ■

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EDITOR: f I watch the sensationalized news channels (I tend not to much anymore) there seems to be a lot of inference that crime is out of control and whoever is at the rudder is doing a terrible job of keeping the society safe. That might be so in Narnia-esk communities like Portland, San Francisco or Chicago but it definitely is not the case where I live in El Dorado County. And I must say that I’m pleasantly surprised with that fact. In the California Department of Justice portal, Open Justice, statistics show that El Dorado County’s felonies dropped from 1,869 in 2010 to 1,350 in 2019. So I thought maybe they reclassified crimes, but no. In that same period misdemeanors dropped from 4,181 to just 3,083. The one constant I see was who was in charge of protecting our community during that time frame. And that is Sheriff John D’Agostini and District Attorney Vern Pierson. The drop in crime the last 10 years in our county is huge and it directly affects our daily way of life in a very positive way. So without delving any deeper into it I’d like to say to John and Vern: Thank you for a job well done, gentlemen. I’m sure what you do is not easy. KEN STEERS Cameron Park

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Recalling the governor EDITOR: s quoted from the financial publication Bloomberg, the California economy is booming, the state “has no peers among developed economies for expanding GDP, creating jobs, raising household income, manufacturing growth, investment in innovation, producing clean energy and unprecedented wealth through its stocks and bonds.” “No peers among developed economies” means global economies, not just U.S. state economies. SALLY DAVIS Placerville

e just celebrated our freedom and gave honor to those who died so that we might enjoy this day. We are blessed with many celebrations where we celebrate the right to be together as Americans. We Americans are big on holidays and celebrations. I love it. We Americans are wonderfully strong people who live in a God-given land. We protect it. We love it and honor it. Honor is a word we hold dearly for our families, our land and our God. We honor our children and pray that they will also learn how great and wonderful this land is. We are the land of the brave. Many in our military, like my brother and others, gave their lives for you and me. Remember all of them. Let’s not forget Easter — the greatest of our celebrations. This is the celebration of Christ’s birth, death and resurrection. On Easter we honor Jesus. We have all the freedom to celebrate, to honor and to make this day special. Why? Because Jesus did not just come for a visit; he came to stay. He dwells in the hearts of his people. With Christ we have everlasting freedom. We must hold on to our religious beliefs. These are rights given to us by God. We Americans are part of a strong nation. Stand on it and hold fast to what you know is the truth. God is truth and love. Honor him every day of your life. No one can take that freedom away unless you give it away. Pray that God bless America ... and he will. LYDIA LEDESMA Placerville

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The Balancing Act

Examining growth — the good, the bad and the ugly

verything expansion of your seems to mind, understanding, be about wisdom and knowledge, growth. And you physically seem it starts long before we to shrink. Even when understand the word you think you are and its application. “grown-up,” people My mom, bless her want to continue to heart, kept a written grow, maybe in terms of diary about my growth, “human” understanding starting when I was of yourself and others, a few days old. How an ability to read LARRY WEITZMAN between the lines. much growth in my weight and height, how And then there are much development of my brain (if the big questions: what is life all any), when I first responded to other about, its purpose, the meaning and humans, first smile, first word, first so on? Too bad our growth in terms rolled over, first crawled and walked, of years is limited for most to 80-90 all sorts of developmental growth years. Webster defines growth as “a stage indicators. or condition in increasing, developing Growth was almost everything or maturing.” There must be 50 when it came to growing up, synonyms for growth as well. But hopefully in knowledge and abilities. Growth continues to be a significant all growth is not good. There are “bad” things that grow — tumors, word as we age. How many people infections, certain bacteria and refer to their lives as growing? viruses, mold, even hair, especially Growth in adults is a euphemism where you don’t want it. While your for aging. I am so old, I must have body stops growing taller, most of us grown taller than Bob Wadlow, the continue to physically grow in other world’s tallest human. The problem ways — waist size, poundage and even is that while you are supposed to body parts like noses and ears, while continue with the growth and the

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While your body stops growing taller, most of us continue to physically grow in other ways — waist size, poundage and even body parts like noses and ears, while some body parts shrink, like muscles. Enough said there. some body parts shrink, like muscles. Enough said there. Some of the aforementioned growth can be controlled, like your waist size, other kinds of growth seem to be out of your control like many of the institutions around you. You had to know where this was going. Government growth is out of control and not just at the federal level, but at the state and local level as well. Let’s look at school spending growth. In California school spending in constant dollars has tripled since about 1965 from roughly $4,000 annually per student to around $12,500. And that growth is national. What happened to student performance? When SAT scores are compared, they averaged about 1,000 in 1965 (an average that held from about 1941 since SAT’s beginning) and by 1972, as per child spending had increased by 40% (since 1965) in constant dollars, SAT scores fell to

an average of about 900. The mantra of the teachers’ union — we just need more money for our students. Well, they got it to the point of continuing growth in spending to where it is now. What happened to SAT scores? They remained at an average of about 900. In fact, they fell so low that the average was re-centered about 25 years ago where the old score of about 900 was given a new score of about 1,000, perhaps to cover the failure of our public education system. The growth of other government spending is about the same. If you think Social Security is a failure just look at one comparison. In the type of taxes collected by the feds as a percentage of total collections, Social Security collections were just 12% in 1960. Now they are 34% (Medicare growth had a small hand in this starting in 1965).

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Legislature and wants it to remain in effect.” It is true that a handful of states, including Alaska and Wyoming, depart from the norm with systems similar to what SCA 1 would require. But even here, the consequence of the vote is clearly spelled out. Again, the committee analysis notes, “In Alaska the ballot label describes the law that is the subject of the referendum, then provides voters with the following prompt: ‘A yes vote rejects the law. A no vote approves the law. Should this law be rejected?’ Immediately after the prompt, a voter may mark either ‘yes’ or ‘no.’” One final consideration on this issue is bound

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to make voters’ heads spin. As a proposed constitutional amendment, SCA 1 would have to go on the ballot. So voters would have to understand that voting “yes” on the proposal would flip the current practice on referendum votes to mean that a “yes” vote means “no” and a “no” vote means yes. On the other hand, voting “no” would retain the current system where a “no” vote means “no” and a “yes” vote means “yes.” Welcome to the “Alice in Wonderland” world of the California Legislature. Jon Coupal is president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.

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The growth in federal spending since 1965 in constant dollars has quadrupled against a population that has grown from about 190 million to about 330 million — not even double. Total state spending has done about the same with a constant dollar growth of more than 400%. If you wonder why, let’s go back to SAT scores. Test takers every year are asked their intended major. Those who declare education as their intended major are the second lowest scoring as a group. The lowest scoring group is, you guessed it, government service. This has been a continuing

number for 25-plus years. It’s not a fluke. Graduate Record Exam scoring (for entry into grad school) shows of those who take the GRE, the highest scoring major is philosophy. The lowest? Education. These are national numbers not reflected in El Dorado County. Our high schools continually have SAT scores ranking well above average, usually one of the top three counties in the state. Our elementary and middle schools also score well in state testing. Larry Weitzman is a resident of Placerville.

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arshall Medical Center’s proactive and reactive measures ensured continued care of people in the hospital and also protected them from getting sick in the first place. All this effort earned the local hospital the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce’s Community Service Organization of the year award. It began in the spring of 2020, when the coronavirus was found to be much more detrimental to the elderly and those with chronic health conditions. This was of grave concern to Marshall, as El Dorado County large senior population is highly susceptible, not to mention the area’s challenges with managing the health of the large homeless population. Doctors acted quickly to work with senior living and skilled nursing facilities to consult with their management on infection control practices to keep the virus out of those facilities. Marshall’s Population Health Department sprung into action, taking the lead in managing the county’s efforts with assessment, education and temporary housing for the homeless. These efforts were successful and the first phase of COVID-19 had minimal impact on Marshall. When the 2020 holiday season came, the virus manifested in the county, with COVID-19 outbreaks in pockets of the community and in all the senior

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Marshall Medical Center was celebrated for its COVID-19 pandemic response. Among the team members who gave countless hours to ensure the public’s safety are, above left to right, Tyler Studley, RN; Chelsea Shanks, RN; and Michelle Domingo, RN.

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asey King has made history. “It’s the first time someone has won two awards in the same year,” said El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce CEO Laurel Brent-Bumb, not only describing King as a big community supporter, but commending him for his commitment and work ethic. “It’s well deserved. He’s a determined and forward-thinking young man with perseverance.” King was awarded the chamber’s Start-up Business of the Year honor for his Kings Meats Butcher Shop and also Small Business of the Year award for his food trailer, The Butcher’s Kitchen. It’s high praise for a guy who started out working as a clean-up boy in a local butcher shop 30 years ago. That work ethic is what got him later managing that shop and plugging his way through several grocery chains before ending up at Red Hawk Casino. “I loved it,” he said. “It just became fun.” While a butcher and chef at Red Hawk, King opened The Butcher’s Kitchen as a side enterprise in early 2016. “It started out as a catering gig,” he shared. “I built the trailer so that I could have a nice kitchen when I went to places to do catering. Then the food vending thing kind of took on a life of its own.” It eventually led to the opening of Kings Meats Butcher Shop, formerly Scalise Meats, a property King has been eyeing for more than 20 years. Since opening in February 2020, King said he finds that he most enjoys helping customers with creative methods of preparation or cooking as well as new product ideas. “Years ago, everyone was buying porterhouses because that’s what they were used to getting,” he said, suggesting bistro filets instead. “They came back the next day and bought every package I had.” Kings Meats offers prime grade beef, angus beef and sometimes even A5 Wagyu imported from Japan. A dedicated dry age room maintained at 34 degrees with Himalayan salt and maximum air flow houses cuts that will rival any Chicago or New York steakhouse. “Our products are expensive but ■

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Casey King’s work ethic has helped him create two successful businesses, both of which were recently honored by the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce.

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HOME BASED BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: FLY ME TO THE MOON BALLOONS Andrew Vonderschmitt Staff writer

n 1996 Melanie Edman-Osmer, while running birthday parties at a local gym in the Central Valley, needed some balloons and found herself in a warehouse. The owners of that business, which was closing, made her an offer she couldn’t refuse — the entire affair for a steal — and the Fly Me to the Moon Balloons owner hasn’t looked back. Starting in her garage, she soon outgrew that location so she opened her own storefront. By mid ‘97, after Beanie Babies first hit the scene and were about to take the world by storm, EdmanOsmer started including them in her bouquets. Business thrived and her balloons were all the rage. In early 2001, in order to be home with her two sons more, she again moved the shop back home. Having a successful website for ordering her wares helped the transition. In 2007 Edman-Osmer moved to El Dorado County with her husband Craig Osmer. By 2011 the urge to make balloon arrangements again took hold and she and her husband Craig opened Fly Me to the Moon Balloons inside Candy Strike on Main Street in Placerville. Finding that her clientele was just as easily reached online they moved the business back home once again and it has thrived since. “I’m an ambassador for the chamber,” said Melanie. “Cathy called and asked me to work a table at the (awards) luncheon.” She agreed to help out and El Dorado County Chamber Membership Director Cathy Zuber offered her lunch on the house for her time. What she didn’t know was that this was Zuber’s sneaky way to get Melanie at the event without her knowing that she was an award recipient — Home Based Business of the Year. “I was so shocked,” said Melanie. “I looked at the program and saw ‘Home Based Business’ and wondered how they determined that,” explaining that she hadn’t been at one of the awards events in the past due to scheduling conflicts so this was all a surprise to her. “When they announced me, I knew,” she admitted. “But at the same time, I didn’t know.” She said she’s is grateful for the award and for the support of the chamber throughout the years. Fly Me to the Moon Balloons can be found on the web at flymetothemoonballoons.com and the balloons can be found throughout the county at special events.

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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. The El Dorado County Senior Nutrition Program is currently looking for dedicated, caring volunteers for the home delivered meal program. A volunteer generally works one day each week on an assigned route, delivering meals 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed for all locations: Pollock Pines, Cameron Park, Garden Valley and Georgetown, Placerville, Diamond Springs, Shingle Springs and El Dorado Hills. To learn more about volunteering for the Senior Nutrition Program call (530) 621-6160 or visit edcgov.us/humanservices. The Senior Nutrition Program is a service of the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency. California Stage, 1723 25th St. in Sacramento, hosts outdoor theater events: “Seeing Double,” Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays (through Aug. 8). For tickets and more information visit calstage. org. The Second (Indianhead) Division Association is searching for anyone who served in the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division at any time. For information about the association and its 99th annual reunion in ■

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“Turkey Stearnes,” 2005, by Kadir Nelson (1974 - ), oil on canvas. Kadir Nelson spent some seven years researching, writing and creating paintings for his book “We Are The Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball.” This portrait typifies Nelson’s artistic style, evoking the emotion and strength of Hall of Famer Norman “Turkey” Stearnes, even as the ballplayer is posed motionless.

Hope through the prism of America’s pastime “Whoever wants to In many ways, it know the heart and felt like a political mind of America had statement ... just better learn baseball, smiling at another the rules and realities human being. As if we of the game — and do it were all rebels together by watching first some by finally sharing high school or smallsomething we loved. town teams.” Baseball. hose words, said by historian Hall of Fame Jacques Barzun The next day took over a quarter century me through the farm ago, came vividly to country of upstate New mind during a recent York, where American trip to The Bronx and The Arts flags fly in the little upstate New York last villages and appear on month. These are unprecedented times. The the sides of red barns. My destination: The National Baseball Hall of Fame nation is emerging from lockdowns and Museum in Cooperstown. that varied in severity depending on In the countryside the pandemic what state one resided in. Americans are encountering one another face-to- took a different toll. If a business depended upon the tourist trade, face again in huge numbers. chances were it did not survive. Folks And in a rush to restore normalcy, things are anything but the normal we are hurting, but hopeful. The village of Cooperstown remember. (population 1,853) is a portrait of There is strife in America’s big contrasts to the urban visitor. It is cities. Airports, now crowded with composed of charming Victorian many travelers, are encountering new stresses. Businesses, still understaffed, buildings, tiny local businesses, local crafts … and a dedication to America’s struggle to meet impatient, often pastime, baseball. irritated demands. Chain restaurants? Try the Town of I saw hopeful signs that this will pass, though. At fields of dreams — in Oneonta, 24 miles away. The National Baseball Hall of Fame The Bronx and in Cooperstown, New and Museum is not the massive, York. In a game about life. urban structure many imagine it to be. Instead, it is a cozy brick-fronted Cathedral of baseball edifice with an early 20th centuryI was privileged to be at the first style scoreboard in front, featuring the “100% capacity allowed” game at current game scores and stats for the Yankee Stadium in June. The Oakland American and National leagues. Athletics beat the Yankees that night, Once inside, after you are greeted but the real winners were the fans and by cheerful staff, you encounter the staff who served them. three bronze statues by artist Stanley A shared love of baseball and the joy Bleifeld. These are of baseball greats Lou Gehrig, Jackie Robinson and of finally being together again were Roberto Clemente. the home run hitters of the night. “Becoming a Hall of Famer takes Gratitude was the primary emotion. more than just a great baseball career,” Fans were welcomed back personally reads the placard accompanying the by masked staff. And the fans — 98% unmasked — returned those welcomes with huge smiles. ■ See LAIRD, page B6

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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. For more information visit eldoradolibrary.org. Gold Country Woodcrafters’ open meeting is held at 7 p.m. at Park Community Church. Face mask requested if guests do not have shots. Visitors welcome. The group meets the second Tuesday of each month and is open to all levels and disciplines of woodworking. For more information visit goldcountrywoodcrafters.com.

July 14 The El Dorado Hills Community Services District hosts a free Park Party at Valley View Sports Park, 1661 Blackstone Parkway in El Dorado Hills. Play yard Jenga, Connect Four and recreationstaff led games, 5-8 p.m.

July 15 The Placerville Women’s Club, a place for newcomers and longtime residents, hosts luncheons the third Thursday of the month. The even begins at 11 a.m. at the Cold Springs Country Club. For more information visit placervillewomensclub.com.

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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 with Invincible, Cripple Creek and Rock Monster (Sept. 18). The Mills Station Arts and Culture Center in Rancho Cordova presents a jazz concert with Auchesta, 7-30-9:30 p.m. For tickets and more information visit rcmacc.org.

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Automotive Repair Busy shop in Diamond Springs, good pay, relaxed atmosphere, Asian and American cars only, no European. All experience considered, ASE and smog license a plus, paid training and certifications. Apply in person, 810 Pleasant Valley Road Diamond Springs CA.

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Vitalant will host a El Dorado Hills community blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. The Bloodmobile will be located in the parking lot near the baseball fields at the El Dorado Hills Community Services District, 1021 Harvard Way, El Dorado Hills,To ensure social distancing practices donors will need to make an appointment by going to donors.vitalant.org and use blood drive code SMFM019 or call Vitalant at (866) 822-5663. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space allows. For more information or eligibility questions call Vitalant at (877) 258-4825.

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3 antique wood panels oak, beautiful hand cut and assembled. Big 7'5" x 6', 5' x 10', 5' x 12', must see to appreciate $2000 OBO Placerville (530) 957-5428

Lost & Found FOUND money in bag found near River at Chili Bar in Kelsey. Ref.#21-5299 Call 530-621-5763 to describe and claim. FOUND Nissan car key and other keys on lanyard. Ref.#21-5343 Call 530-621-5763 to describe and claim. LOST KEYS at or near Farmers Market, Placerville or Theater Parking Lot on Sat. July3 around 11:00 a.m. Several keys w/GM key fob. Reward! 916-709-1406.

RETIRED LADY looking to rent a small 1 or 2 bedroom house or apt near downtown Placerville on a long-term basis. EXCELLENT credit and references. Don’t smoke, drink or use drugs. I do not have children or pets. Some yard work ok. (Reasonable rent) (916) 764-5904 Office Space for Rent at Buffalo Hill Center in Georgetown 1,000 Sq Ft. Building located on Miners Flat Rd. Please email accounting@gvhsinc.com or call 530-333-4510 to inquire. PLACERVILLE-88 cents a square foot, includes utilities, 200sf – 720sf each, office, storage, light industrial? 4600 Missouri Flat Rd, (530) 622-2640

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Limited Term- Information Technology Technician I/II Salary: I: $28.94-$35.19; II: $31.96-$38.85 FFD: Open until filled. First review of applications on 7/14/2021 The Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Limited Term - Information Technology Technician I/II. The District is seeking a customer centric, technically skilled, team player with excellent interpersonal skills to fill the position of Information Technology Technician. Under supervision, this position configures, installs, maintains, and repairs the hardware, operating system, software and associated peripheral equipment associated with physical and virtualized personal computers, mobile devices, printers and VoIP telephone equipment; works on project tasks supporting technology implementations; assesses user training needs and trains users of effective use of applications as appropriate; makes recommendations regarding hardware and software acquisitions. For a complete job description and the REQUIRED application, please visit our website at www.eid.org or call 530-642-4074.

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Public Notices  FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0694 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SIMPLY ROOTED FLORAL DESIGNS, located at 2923 Sands Road, Rescue, CA 95672 Registered owner(s): Kevyn N Freehill, 2923 Sands Road, Rescue, CA 95672 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/16/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kevyn Freehill KEVYN FREEHILL 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

Sierra Vista Vineyards & Winery, 4650 Cabernet Way in Placerville, hosts the Summer Wine Extravaganza with live music from LOPSided, 3-6 p.m. and food trucks, 2-6 p.m..

Sierra Vista Vineyards & Winery, 4650 Cabernet Way in Placerville, hosts its Tiger Lily event, noon to 4 p.m. Taste delectable, reserve Tiger Lily wines with some delicious food pairings from Capital Sierra Catering. Reservations are required by July 14. Call (530) 622-7221.

Adult Softball Scorekeeper Please apply online at www.cityofplacerville.org Applicants must be 16 years of age. Employment will be May thru October Salary: $14.42-16.23 per hour

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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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A local marketplace to find what you are looking for…To post your message, call us at 530-622-1255, Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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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 three-day options and either general admission or VIP experiences. Visit eldoradowines. org/great-out-there for more information.

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) 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12 9168 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0695 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MOTO ID, located at 2923 Sands Road, Rescue, CA 95672 Registered owner(s): 1. Christopher Freehill, 2923 Sands Rd, Rescue, CA 95672, 2. Ande Freehill, 2923 Sands, Rescue, CA 95672 This business is conducted by a General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/01/2021

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display. “Off-the-field challenges — and how those challenges are met — reveal an inner character that serves men and women throughout their lives. The life experiences of Lou Gehrig, Jackie Robinson and Roberto Clemente stand out above all. Each faced personal and social obstacles with strength and dignity that set an example of character and courage for all others to follow.” One walks through the halls of the museum before encountering the Hall of Fame, where the bronze plaques of baseball’s greatest are enshrined for all to see. That seems appropriate. Because the story told in the museum is the one that inspired those players. The tale told is greater than the sum of its parts. The earliest days of the game are there. The unquestionably great players of the Negro Leagues are featured, prominently. The women’s baseball leagues of the 1940s are celebrated. Even the San Diego Chicken and the Phillie Phanatic, truly funky aspects of the sport, are there. The National Baseball Museum tells a history of a great nation. One that is centuries old. It is all about the contributions and controversies of a great people. One that was divided by many things, yet came together over a mutual love for a sport. And continues to do so to this day. This is a love for a game that is based on, of all things, failure. About striving to bat over .300. Three strikes and you’re out. It’s about humility. And gratitude. Oh, but the glories that can be had when one doesn’t give up. As Terrence Mann (played by James Earl Jones) says in “Field of Dreams,” “The one constant through all the years … has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It’s been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game, is a part of our past ... It reminds us of all that once was good, and that could be again.” America will get through these times. Grind through it. This series isn’t finished yet. It may take extra innings, but we will persevere. There is always hope. The next game. The next season. Everyone is a contender. As Yogi Berra famously said, “It ain’t over ’til it’s over.” Send your event for consideration in Susan’s column to slaird@handywriting.com.

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Signature of Registrant: /s/ Christopher Freehill CHRISTOPHER FREEHILL, GENERAL PARTNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 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) 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12 9169 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0696 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MANZANITA CAMPING & CO, located at 6500 Hwy 49, Lotus, CA 95651/Mailing Address: PO Box 581, 6500 Hwy 49, Lotus, CA 95651 Registered owner(s): Matthew L.B. Little, 995 Lotus Rd, Lotus, CA 95651 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/ Matthew Little MATTHEW LITTLE, 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 06/16/2021.

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) 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12 9170 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0684 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CLUTCH AUTO BROKER SERVICES, located at 1010 Camerado Drive Ste 101, Cameron Park, CA 95682/Mailing Address: 2010 Wildridge Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 96762

Registered owner(s): Synergy Marketing Services Inc, 2010 Wildridge Drive, 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/ Kenneth Guy KENNETH GUY, 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 Legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  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) 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12 9171 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0679 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LUX PICNIC COMPANY, located at 6190 Spruce Ave, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registered owner(s): Jennifer Cervantes, 6190 Spruce Ave, 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/ Jennifer Cervantes JENNIFER CERVANTES, 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 06/15/2021. 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) 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12 9172 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors hereby notices a public hearing, pursuant to Government Code §25210.77a (b), given continuing effect through Government Code §25210.3(d), and El Dorado County Ordinance Code §3.30.03, to confirm the annual report of benefit assessments/service charges within the following Zone of Benefit within County Service Area No. 10 for Fiscal Year 2021/2022, noting that the benefit assessments/ service charges are pre-existing charges that are authorized under state law, amounts of the benefit assessment/service charges have been in place and collected since prior to the effective date of Proposition 218 (November 6, 1996), and that there have been no changes to the amounts or methodology for calculating the amounts since they were established. The purpose of the hearing is to comply with annual reporting requirements under County Service Area law. CSA 10 – Library Zone D Cameron Park Library A complete listing of all affected parcels and benefit assessment amounts is on file with the Clerk of the Board, and is available at the County of El Dorado website: http:// www.edcgov.us, with the Board of Supervisors Agenda Reports for July 20, 2021, and on file with the El Dorado County Library. Said hearing will be held at the meeting place of the Board of Supervisors, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA at 11:00 A.M., or as soon as possible thereafter on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at which time the Board will hear objections and protests to the assessments. Letters commenting on these actions may be mailed to the Board office at 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667. If an assessment is contested, the hearing may be continued by the Board until a later date. Dated: June 11, 2021 Carolyn Brooks, Director of Library Services El Dorado County Library 345 Fair Lane Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 621-5546 Pub: Monday July 5 and July 12, 2021 7/5, 7/12 9173 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF NIVES MERCEDES NASH CASE NO. PP20210138 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: NIVES MERCEDES NASH AKA NIVES M. NASH A Petition for Probate has been filed by THOMAS ALFRED LARSEN in the Superior Court of California, County of EL DORADO. The Petition for Probate requests that THOMAS ALFRED LARSEN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The Petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The Petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court on 08/25/2021 at 8:30 A.M. in Dept. 8 Room N/A located 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: WARNER BOTT BERRY, 930 MONTGOMERY STREET, SUITE 600, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94133, Telephone: 415-359-5743 7/2, 7/5, 7/12/21 CNS-3486146# THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 7/2, 7/5, 7/12 9209 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0692 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: NATIONAL 9 INN, located at 1500 Broadway, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 130 Plymouth Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Registered owner(s): National 9 Inn Placerville LLC, 1500 Broadway, Placerville, CA 95667 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: 01/01/2018 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Vinod K. Patel VINOD K. PATEL, MANAGING MEMBER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 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) 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26 9225 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0716 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FROG HOLLOW FLOWER FARM, located at 3980 Frog Hollow Drive, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Beverly Glass, 3980 Frog Hollow 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: 06/22/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Beverly Glass BEVERLY GLASS 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) 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26 9226 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0747 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: OSULLIVAN CONSTRUCTION, located at 542 Encina Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

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Registered owner(s): Dennis M OSullivan, 542 Encina Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Dennis OSullivan DENNIS OSULLIVAN 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 06/29/2021. 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) 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26 9227 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PC 20210330 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Ian Thor Nielsen filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: IAN THOR NIELSEN Proposed name: THOR HALLBJÖRN NIELSSEN 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: AUGUST 13, 2021, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682. 3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat. This order has been filed on JULY 1, 2021. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26 9234 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2021-0734 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ROCCO’S GOURMET, located at 803 No Way Out Ct., Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registered owner(s): 1. Heather L Schow, 803 No Way Out Ct., Diamond Springs, CA 95619, 2. Danford L Schow, 803 No Way Out Ct., Diamond Springs, CA 95619 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/24/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Heather Schow HEATHER SCHOW, 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) 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26 9235 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF YUSUF DORMISHEV CASE NO. PP20210107 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of YUSUF DORMISHEV A PETITION for Probate has been filed by MARIA DORMISHEV in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that MARIA DORMISHEV be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 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: BRANDON J. SMITH Meyer Law Offices 1483 Shore Street West Sacramento, CA 95691 (916) 226-9906 7/12, 7/19, 7/26 9247 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JOSEPH ANDREW ROSIO CASE NO. PP20210147 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JOSEPH ANDREW ROSIO A PETITION for Probate has been filed by LAURA WINSTON in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that LAURA WINSTON 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: September 22, 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: INGRID K. TUNG Sapphire Law Group 111 Woodmere Road, Suite 240 Folsom, CA 95630 (916) 546-5023 7/12, 7/19, 7/26 9249 T.S. NO.: 2021-00296-CA A.P.N.:101-252-033-000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 2871 LAUREL DR, POLLOCK PINES, CA 95726-9609 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/27/2005. 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. Trustor: DAVID CASTELANELLI, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 06/06/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0046251-00 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, Date of Sale: 08/24/2021 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE 495 MAIN STREET, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 67,218.22 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, 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, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2871 LAUREL DR, POLLOCK PINES, CA 95726-9609 A.P.N.: 101-252-033-000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. 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 thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 67,218.22. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S 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 this 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 (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www. altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/ TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2021-00296-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. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction, if conducted after January 1, 2021, pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (877)-518-5700, or visit this internet website https://www.realtybid.com, using the file number assigned to this case 2021-00296-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee

receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 h t t p : / / w w w. a l t i s o u rc e . com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/ TrusteeServices.aspx ____________________________ Trustee Sale Assistant Date: June 17, 2021 WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 7/12, 7/19, 7/26 9253 NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Notice is hereby given pursuant to California Business and Professional Codes #21700-21716, Section 2328 of the UCC of the Penal Code, Section 535 the undersigned, Missouri Flat Storage Depot, will sell at public sale by competitive bidding the personal property of: Name: Stratos Rodetis, Kaye Roser Property to be sold: May contain the following: Misc. household goods, furniture, boxes & contents. Auctioneer Company: www. storagetreasures.com. The Sale will end at 10:00am Wednesday, July 28th, 2021. Goods must be paid in CASH and removed at completion of sale. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Missouri Flat Storage Depot 4680 Missouri Flat Road Placerville, CA 95667 530-626-0333 7/12, 7/19 9254 PUBLIC NOTICE ONLINE AUCTION – www.storageauctions.com NOTICE OF SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the California Self-Storage SelfService Act, Section 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, the undersigned intends to sell the personal property listed below to enforce a lien imposed on the said stored property. The undersigned will sell items online at www.storageauctions.com sale by competitive bidding ending on July 26, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. Where said property has been stored at which are located at Foothill Mini Storage, 3445 Coach Lane, Cameron Park, CA 95682, El Dorado County, State of California. Said property consists of personal property and household items belonging to the following: Ryan Robletto, Unit B-10 - Items – bed frames, mattresses, lawn equipment, painting, clothes, chairs, misc. Brent Jankowski, Unit C-28 Items- clothing, boxes, bags, misc. Management reserves the right to withdraw any unit from sale. Purchases must be paid at the time with cash only. All purchases sold as is and must be removed within 24 hours of the time of the sale. 7/12, 7/19 9255 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The County of El Dorado Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing in the Supervisors Meeting Room, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 on August 10, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., to consider Parcel Map Amendment P-C21-0001/Veerkamp submitted by DLLM, L.P., DOUG VEERKAMP to amend recorded Subdivision Map G-49 (Lot 7) to reduce the nonbuildable setback from 20-feet to 10-feet along the two frontages, Trade Way and Product Drive. The property, identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 109-401-002, consisting of 1.85 acres, is located on the west side of Product Drive approximately 700 feet south of the intersection with Durock Road in the Cameron Park Community Region, Supervisorial District 2. (County Planner: Bianca Dinkler, 530-6215875) (Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15305 of the CEQA Guidelines)** Agenda and Staff Reports are available no less than 72 hours before the meeting at https:// eldorado.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Project Information is available online at https://edc-trk.aspgov. com/etrakit/Search/project.aspx search by project name or project number. All persons interested are invited to write their comments to the Board of Supervisors in advance of the hearing. In light of COVID-19, all persons may be required to observe and participate in the hearing remotely as in-person attendance may be restricted depending on the current COVID-19 recommendations as the hearing date approaches. For the current remote options, including whether in-person attendance is allowed or a potential change in hearing location if in-person attendance resumes, please check the meeting Agenda no less than 72 hours before the meeting, which will be posted at https://eldorado. legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. If you challenge the application in court, you may be limited to raising only those items you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors at, or prior to, the public hearing. Any written correspondence should be directed to the County of El Dorado Board of Supervisors, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 or via e-mail: edc.cob@edcgov.us. **This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the abovereferenced section, and it is not subject to any further environmental review. 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Placerville resident Yvone Link celebrated her 100th birthday in style June 29 (the day after her actual birthday), partying with her friends from Taking Off Pounds Sensibly at the Veterans Memorial Building in Placerville. Yvone told the Mountain Democrat her secret to living a long and happy life is to, “take one day at a time, be of service to others and have a wonderful family,” she said. “Just love everybody.” She shared the love during the party by attending to her usual TOPS duty, making coffee for her friends. Her friends made their own kind gestures during the celebration, giving Yvone gifts and singing “Happy Birthday.”