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What a night it will be! Courtesy photo

Crews worked through the night to hold Cable Fire containment lines. Firefighters are patrolling for hot spots and flare ups within the fire perimeter.

Fire crews containing Cable Fire Thomas Frey Staff writer

Mountain Democrat file photo by Thomas Frey

Youngsters will get the chance to meet first responders and check out their rides at Tuesday’s National Night Out celebrations throughout the West Slope.

National Night Out brings people together

Eric Jaramishian Staff writer

ational Night Out will once again bring friends and neighbors together Tuesday, Aug. 2, via community celebrations where guests will get a chance to meet law enforcement and other first responders, test their skills at fun games and enjoy a delicious treat or two. All NNO events in Placerville are scheduled to run 6-8 p.m. Events outside the city are scheduled to run 5-8 p.m.

Placerville The city known for its award winning NNO celebrations plays host to seven block parties and two community parties. The block parties will take place on Northridge Drive, The Ridge at Orchard Hill on Winesap Circle, Orchard Hill Park on Greenwing

Lane, Chamberlain Street, Sunrise Garden Apartments on Woodman Circle, Cottonwood Apartments on New Jersey Way and Spanish Ravine Road. NNO community block parties will be held at Sierra Elementary School on Thompson Way, where guests will enjoy a barbecue, water play, a bounce house, a water slide, snow cones and kid carnival games, and at Grocery Outlet on Broadway, which will host food trucks. The community block parties will also have food. Grocery Outlet will feature food trucks and Sierra Elementary School will have barbecue, water play, a bounce house, a water slide, snow cones

and kid carnival games, according to Placerville Police Department Sgt. Aaron Pratt. “We at the Placerville Police Department are excited for this year’s National Night Out,” states Placerville Police Department Sgt. Aaron Pratt in an email to the Mountain Democrat. “This year we have teamed up with El Dorado County Probation, El Dorado County Fire Department, El Dorado County Animal Services and Placerville Fire Safe Council. NNO gives our department, our partners and our city leadership a great opportunity to meet with and speak to the community about their local neighborhood issues.

“We highly encourage everyone in the city to join us at your local block party or at one of the community events,” he adds.

Pollock Pines Residents will meet staff from the El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office and local fire departments at Forebay Community Park. Family friendly games, including Jenga and cornhole, will test the skills of the young and young at heart. And be sure to check out the art show on the ball field. Other activities include raffles with great prizes, live music and free hotdogs, which will complement the shaved ice and ice cream n

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Be on the lookout for the National Night Out Knight, seen here during a previous event making new friends.

All evacuations have been lifted for the 21-acre Cable Fire that sparked the afternoon of July 26 in Camino. The fire was “human caused” according to Cal Fire Amador-El Dorado Unit officials and was 90% contained as of the 7:30 a.m. Thursday incident update. Full containment is expected today. At 4:21 p.m. Tuesday the vegetation fire began in the area of Cable Road and Badger Hill Road, burning 5-7 acres by 5 p.m. About an hour later the fire had grown to 21 acres with crews reporting 5% containment. Evacuations orders/ advisories were in place throughout several Camino neighborhoods as firefighters worked to stop forward progress of the flames. Crews battled the blaze from the ground and the air, getting a handle on it in just a few hours. n

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Stakeholders hash out Dorado Oaks Eric Jaramishian Staff writer Diamond Springs-El Dorado residents, housing developer Stonehenge LLC and El Dorado County staff met July 21 to discuss ongoing concerns regarding two proposed area projects — Dorado Oaks and Phase 2 of the Diamond Springs Parkway. At the meeting facilitated by the Diamond Springs-El Dorado Committee Advisory Committee at the Board of Supervisors chambers, the public shared concerns with the developer and county staff, citing worries about traffic impacts, fire danger and evacuations and water usage. Stonehenge, who own the property where Dorado Oaks is proposed, wants to build a 142.3-acre residential community with 156 single family homes and 225 multi-family units south of the Highway 49 and Faith Lane intersection. District 3 Supervisor Wendy Thomas, who represents the affected community, presented both sides of the argument by recognizing that the rural community members have concerns their quiet neighborhood will change and also pointing out the county is behind on housing development. No action was taken at the meeting. The Dorado Oaks project is in the environmental review phase with county Planning staff addressing public comments and preparing information for the El Dorado County Planning Commission, which will ultimately make its recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. Staff has until Aug. 5 to address all comments made regarding the project’s environmental impact report. It could take months to finalize staff ’s report and other project documents headed to planning commissioners, noted Planning and Building Director Rob Pierce. Stonehenge representative Craig Sandberg n

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Lawrence Anthony “Pete” Ward

Sept. 5, 1944 – July 8, 2022

Lawrence Anthony “Pete” Ward was the kind of American man usually reserved for fiction: The rural Montana boy who saved up his farmhand cash to buy an Austin-Healey and move to California. The kind of boyfriend who proposes after knowing you for a month and then remains wildly in love with you until his dying breath, 53 years of marriage later. The kind of dad who gives you a 30-pound stone carved with the words “Follow Your Dreams,” so you’ll never be without his support. He once moved a boulder out of the road so that other motorists wouldn’t face the danger he just evaded. He did this single handedly. At age 70. While on chemo. When diagnosed with the rare blood cancer multiple myeloma and given two years to live, he wished for another decade. He slipped away quietly in his sleep on July 8, 2022, at age 77 — nine and half years after that diagnosis. Six-foot-three with kind charisma, Larry was a radio broadcaster, an Air Force veteran, a devoted husband, a (very) patient father to three daughters and a grandpa who made legendary corn patty pancakes. Born Sept. 5, 1944 in Chester, Mont., the eighth of 11 children to Teresa and Walter Ward, Larry had eight sisters and was the youngest of three brothers. Even among a big brood, he leaves a massive void. Called “Pete” by family — a nickname that confused strangers for decades — Larry graduated from Chester High School in 1962 where he was voted Best Dancer and then served four proud years in the U.S. Air Force manning an MC88, the typewriter for logging Morse Code. As a lifelong wordsmith and an innovation enthusiast, he helped connect his sprawling family in the early 1980s with a magic once dubbed “electronic mail.” To his final days, he signed his texts “MC88.” With style and a sense of adventure, the farm boy headed for the big city in the late 1960s. He attended San Francisco City College and worked at Macy’s — where he met his “Italian Beauty” and lifelong love, Nancy Angela Salvemini. They wed on Aug. 31, 1969 at Saints Peter and Paul Church in North Beach and remained inseparable for more than half a century. The young couple raised their three daughters Celeste, Janelle, and Alison, all while Larry operated his own photofinishing business, Kamerama and studied at the University of San Francisco where he graduated with a degree in communications. That degree, a talent for storytelling, and a commitment to truth steered Larry to broadcast journalism. He worked on-air at KTHO and later became the news director at Sacramento’s AM station, KGNR. Every morning over breakfast, his wife and daughters tuned the radio to hear his warm voice report the news. A love for family memories returned Larry to photofinishing. He established Fuji Film’s processing operations in the Bay Area, then took a similar role with Kodak before opening his own Ward Enterprises and Minuteman Photo Van, an onsite postcard business headquartered at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge — a monument he loved so much that he once built a bespoke scale version of it as a balcony for the family home. A natural problem-solver, Larry often acted as a bridge himself, facilitating journeys, leading others to safety and providing safe haven above high tides. In fact one could map the geography of his life around significant bridges: The Golden Gate at sunset. Pont Neuf in Paris, where he and his beloved Nancy made fond memories. The “over the river and through the woods” bridge at Randall Tract in the Sierra Nevada where they spent their later years photographing critters, gazing at shooting stars and watching what the river brought by, until his illness nudged them to the foothills of Placerville. The final span of Larry’s life was spent spotting turkeys and deer crossing through the oak brush, celebrating the Warriors winning the NBA Finals, laughing with family and eating tiny ice cream cones alongside people who treasured him. He is survived by wife Nancy; daughters Celeste Altus (Lee), Janelle York (Steve) and Alison Ward (Jarrett) and grandchildren Josiah York, Olivia York, Sofia Altus and James Altus. He has five living siblings: Dorothy Rennick of Missoula; John of Choteau, Margo Hendrix (Ron) of Seeley Lake; Caroline Forseth (Orville) of Fairfield; Rita, of Polson and Kathy Hammer (Robert) of Seattle. He is preceded in death by siblings Sally Evans (Joe) of Browning; Norky Smith (Scott) of Peru, New York; Joe (Suzanne) of Louisville, Ken.; Karen Forseth (Steve) of Fairfield; and his parents Walter and Teresa Ward of Choteau. Services were private and he was laid to rest with military honors at Sacramento Valley Cemetery July 21. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your local wildlife rescue or the International Myeloma Foundation at Myeloma.org. We wish him safe passage through the golden gates and into the grand ol’ everything. We’ll miss you, MC88. As you used to say: write if you get work.

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Charlene Prentiss

Donna was born in Lexington, Neb., to parents Roy Gerald Chadwick and Nettie Helen Ross. Donna grew up with her three brothers and is survived by two of them as well as her three children, 16 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Donna retired from Tierra Del Oro Girl Scout council. During retirement she was instrumental in starting a museum and a Victorian Tea for Girl Scouts locally. Donna was an active Girl Scout for over 50 years. Donna enjoyed the outdoors, sewing, knitting, cooking, silk screening, architecture design, rail car riding, researching her family history and operating an automotive shop with her husband Bob. She and Bob helped others enjoy the outdoors through their volunteering over many years through Scouting and railcars. Donna was one of the first women to own a railcar with the Motorcar Operators West Club. During her lifetime Donna took many trips across the country by car and rails to some amazing places including Yosemite, Yellowstone, Canada, Alaska and Europe. Please come and celebrate her life with us on Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Diamond Springs/El Dorado Firefighters Association Memory Hall at 3734 China Garden Road in Diamond Springs, Calif., from 2-4 p.m. We will be sharing memories of her and will be serving her favorite dessert of ice cream.

Charlene Nancy Prentiss passed away peacefully on June 8 at her home in Placerville, Calif. She was preceded in death by her father John Hope and her mother Charlotte Hope. She is survived by her husband James Douglas Prentiss with whom she was married for 53 years; her sons Todd Prentiss (Maria) and James Kevin Prentiss (Christina) and daughter Kimberly Rose (Timothy). She is also survived by her brother; Robert Hope (Joy) who resides in Garden Grove, Calif. Charlene has 16 grandchildren along with 11 great-grandchildren. Charlene was born on April 18, 1947, and raised in Los Angeles, Calif. She attended George Washington High School. In 1969 she married James Douglas Prentiss and in 1973 they purchased a home in Garden Grove, Calif., where they raised their family. Charlene worked for Wells Fargo Bank in Garden Grove for 27 years. She retired and moved to Placerville in 2008 where she lived until her death. Charlene was a devoted wife, daughter, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, friend and colleague. Charlene had a deep love for her husband who she had known since she was 12 years old. Throughout the course of her marriage, she and Doug took many opportunities to travel together and take vacations to spend time with family. Charlene was a wonderful mother with whom she had a close and loving relationship with all three of her children. She was selfless with her interactions with her children and was always willing to make sacrifices for their well-being. Charlene’s daughter, Kimberly describes her as the perfect role model and best friend. Charlene will be missed deeply by all those who loved her. She will be remembered and forever in our hearts. Celebration of life will take place at her home with her family on Aug. 19, where her family can remember all the love she has given. We know she is no longer in pain and is in peace with our Lord, Heavenly Father.

June 25, 1942 – July 14, 2022

Kenneth James Maslen

April 18, 1928 – July 7, 2022

Kenneth Maslen, 94, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 7, at his home in Camino, with his family at his side. Ken was born April 18, 1928, in San Rafael, Calif., to Kenneth and Emma (Ann) Maslen. After graduating high school in 1946, Ken enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served in the Korean War on the naval destroyer the USS Leonard F. Mason DD852. In 1952, Ken was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy, and went on to meet his future wife, Alice Larson. On June 14, 1958, the two were married in Redwood City, Calif. In the years to come, Ken and Alice would welcome two boys; Tyson in November of 1959 and Timothy in December of 1962. Ken worked as an appliance technician for Sears for 27 years and retired in 1990. He loved spending his free time outdoors, whether that was skiing, golfing, fishing, or hiking. He was always up for an adventure and a good laugh. Ken is survived by his wife of 64 years, Alice, son Tim (Teresa), four grandchildren, six greatgranddaughters, and his sister Betty and her family. He was preceded in death by his son Tyson. A memorial service will be held in September at Gold Hill Winery, date pending.

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April 18, 1947 – June 8, 2022

James Edwin Smith Feb. 27, 1943 – July 17, 2022

James Edwin Smith passed away July 17 after contracting liver cancer. He was born to Eleonore Louise Dugan and Edwin Merle Smith Feb. 27, 1943 in Orange City, Calif., when his father was stationed there in the Air Force. He was a paper boy and then started sweeping the meat department at Van’s Market at 15 years old. He lived in Sacramento and El Dorado counties for most of his life. He loved the grocery business for 60 years. Pitching softballs was his hobby and sports in general. He umpired baseball and basketball. He was concerned about people and their life struggles. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Rebecca; his children Pamela Bennett (Tom), Julie Mercado (Randal), James Jr. (Denise) and Shawn who passed in 2004. He is a loving grandpa to Melissa, Andrew, Kristin, Randy, Rueben, Rylee, Raygan, Whitney and Ashley. He is the great-grandfather of 12. He was baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of LDS when he was 19 years old. His memorial service is July 30 at 1 p.m. at 3431 Hacienda Road in Cameron Park, Calif.

Death Notice James (Jim) Flint

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Jim died suddenly of a heart attack in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He was an El Dorado High School alumni from the class of 1968.

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Association, private landowners use fire to prevent fire with varying degrees of experience. Together they reduced fuels and re-sprouting shrubs by burning an acre of forested land that had previously been thinned and masticated. Fire behavior and effects occurred as planned, with low flame lengths and good consumption of live and dead vegetation.

News release The new El Dorado/ Amador Prescribed Burn Association, formed in August 2021, has conducted several burns with private landowners and received funding for a part-time coordinator. The group of residents dedicated to helping private landowners conduct prescribed burns on their own properties has formed in El Dorado and Amador counties. The group was convened by Susie Kocher, forestry advisor for the University of California Cooperative Extension in the central Sierra Nevada. “Prescribed Burn Associations or PBAs are groups of landowners helping each other to both learn how to use prescribed fire to manage their properties and to help each other carry it

Part time coordinator Courtesy photo

After igniting a low-intensity strip along the control line, left photo, a volunteer walks adjacent to small flame lengths monitoring fire behavior. Low fire intensity with smoldering in larger material met desired burn effects, right photo. out. They have been common in other states in the Midwest and Southeast United States but are relatively new to California,” said Kocher. The first PBA was formed in Humboldt County and now there are at least 20 in various stages of development

throughout the state.

First burns To date, the local group has held workshops on prescribed burn use, planning and integration with targeted grazing for

fuels reduction. The group held its first broadcast burn May 15, 2022, at LBS Ranch in Placerville. Due to rain in April, the group was able to take advantage of the tail end of the spring burning window. The event served as an educational opportunity

for members to get more live fire experience and discuss the planning and implementation process. Those who attended were landowners, volunteer fire department members, foresters and community members

In April this year the University of California Cooperative Extension was awarded funding through a Regional Forest and Fire Capacity sub-award from the Watershed Research and Training Center, by a grant awarded by the California Department of Conservation to hire a part-time PBA coordinator. A total of n

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Simple tree removal, defensible space steps keep property safer Tahoe Regional Planning Agency News release LAKE TAHOE — With smoke in the air again, the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team and Tahoe Regional Planning Agency are sharing an urgent call to action for residents and property owners to create defensible space and to follow a few simple steps if tree removal is needed. Fire agencies, TRPA and other water quality agencies are in agreement on all defensible space requirements and have developed simple tree removal guidelines to aid property owners in protecting homes and neighborhoods. Defensible space is the area between a house and an oncoming wildfire where the vegetation has been managed to reduce the wildfire threat. Creating this space allows firefighters to safely defend the house and could even improve the likelihood of the home surviving without assistance. TFFT Incident Commander and North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District Division Chief Isaac Powning said while defensible space sometimes requires a little planning, it should be a top priority for residents. “Start with the simple things like raking pine needles and moving firewood away from structures,” Powning suggested. “Getting a free defensible space evaluation from your local fire agency will tell you what is needed; then it’s a matter of breaking it up into manageable projects. Tree removal may be a part of it, but the other recommendations are just as important.” Following the 3,100-acre Angora Fire in 2007,

forest managers, fire agencies and water quality agencies including TRPA formed the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team to coordinate efforts, streamline policies and increase the pace and scale of forest health projects. The improved coordination led to some of the preparations that helped firefighters protect Lake Tahoe communities last year when the Caldor Fire entered the basin and burned nearly 10,000 acres. “Property owners have a critical part to play in creating more resilient forests and TRPA encourages everyone to follow defensible space guidelines,” TRPA Public Information Officer Jeff Cowen said. “Public agencies are in alignment and working together to prepare for wildfire and protect the natural resources we all treasure at Tahoe.” Most fire hazard trees and limbs can be removed without a permit. Trees more than 14 inches in diameter and trees in a few specific circumstances require a TRPA permit, which is usually available from the local fire protection district with a defensible space evaluation. Here is what property owners can do without contacting a permitting agency: Remove and manage brush in the “lean, clean and green” zone within 30 feet of structures. Brush and smaller trees are ladder fuels, which can carry flames upward from the ground and into the tree canopy. Remove dead limbs, limbs within 10 feet of a chimney outlet, building or deck and any live limbs in the lower one-third of the tree. n

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California Matters

Bullet train project given a reprieve

n 2019, just weeks after being inaugurated as California’s governor, Gavin Newsom issued what many took as a death knell for the state’s troubled bullet train project. “But let’s be real,” Newsom told legislators in his first State of the Dan Walters State address. “The current project, as planned, would cost too much and respectfully take too long. There’s been too little oversight and not enough transparency. “Right now, there simply isn’t a path to get from Sacramento to San Diego, let alone from San Francisco to L.A.,” Newsom said. “I wish there were. However, we do have the capacity to complete a high-speed rail link between Merced and Bakersfield.” It seemed as though Newsom wanted to finish the initial phase in the San Joaquin Valley and then give up on a statewide link between the San Francisco Bay Area (and perhaps Sacramento) and Southern California. The reaction from project supporters, particularly construction unions, was swift and sharply negative and Newsom claimed that reporters misinterpreted his intentions. “I just think people in the media should pause before they run headlines and actually consider the California’s facts and maybe even ask the person that’s stating much-troubled things before they run bullet train with things,” Newsom project has said. “That’s the deep lesson I learned in this.” gotten a reprieve He insisted that he with a political wasn’t abandoning a deal to free up statewide system, but wanted to concentrate $4.2 billion in first on completing a bond money but working portion in the it still faces years San Joaquin Valley. That limited goal, of uncertainty however, also has vexed over its fate. the governor as costs continued to rise and work slowed to a crawl. Seizing on Newsom’s words, President Donald Trump’s administration tried to claw back a nearly $1 billion federal grant for the project that predecessor Barack Obama had awarded. When Joe Biden became president, the grant was restored. Last year Newsom asked the Legislature to appropriate the $4.2 billion remainder of a $9.95 billion bond issue that voters approved in 2008 to build the system, but legislative leaders balked, saying, in essence, that it would be money down a rathole and would be better spent on local and regional transit projects.

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Letters to the Editor Failed presidency EDITOR: y now I think almost everyone who is paying attention has come to the conclusion that our disgraced former president was more interested in fomenting the Capitol riot than trying to restrain it. As someone who swore allegiance to protect and defend our Constitution, I never expected to experience a president who took that same oath and ignored it to, instead, build a cult of personality to defend himself. My hope is that most of Mr. Trump’s supporters have come to the same conclusion as many of his staff — that his self-interest far outweighed any loyalty to the Constitution or his country. The disaster of his presidency will outlive many of us, including his lifetime appointees to the Supreme Court. It is now our responsibility to ensure that we never make this same mistake again. ROB PURDIE Col. USAF (ret.), Cameron Park

Gun violence EDITOR:

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e must love our children more than our guns, profit or power.” — Cory Booker, U.S. Senator The Centers for Disease Control has reported that in 2020 there were more than 45,000 deaths due to gun violence with an average of 123 people dying daily. Those who advocate for unlimited ownership of guns base their justification for such ownership on three arguments. The first, of course, is the Second Amendment. Unfortunately, the language of the amendment is vague. While it does allow for gun ownership, the intent is the formation of militias to protect a nascent nation without a formal military to protect itself against foreign enemies and internal conflict. The focus was not on individual gun ownership. Certainly, the intent was not to allow gun owners to use assault weapons to kill children in their classrooms. I sincerely believe that those who wrote the Second Amendment would be appalled at the carnage taking place in our country. The second argument is that the more guns we have, the safer we will be. If that were true, with

an estimated 400 million civilian-owned guns, we should be extremely safe. As logic would dictate, studies show the opposite is true — that there is a direct correlation between the number of guns and the rate of deaths by gun violence including suicide, accidental deaths, deaths involving domestic violence, mass shootings, etc. The more guns there are, the more opportunity for guns to get into the wrong hands. The third is a good guy with a gun argument. Because shootings happen so quickly and usually last only a few minutes, a good guy with a gun can rarely get there before multiple people have been killed and wounded. In addition, a handgun is not much use against a person with an assault weapon in a bulletproof vest. In a recent study of 433 mass shootings, only 22 were stopped by a good guy with a gun and only 12 of those had no military or police experience. The choice is ours, to continue to lose 123 people a day to gun violence or to finally do something to keep guns out of the wrong hands. To put an end to this madness, please contact your representatives in Congress and urge them to enact the laws necessary to stop the carnage and to vote for candidates who will also support stricter gun laws. No right is absolute, including freedom of speech. Gun ownership should be for those who can prove they are sane, law-abiding and responsible enough to own a gun. SCOTT TAYLOR Placerville

We’re burning up EDITOR: ecord heat waves in America and Europe endanger millions, as wildfires rage, in a brutal manifestation of man-induced global warming. Each of us can reduce our personal contribution by cutting back on consumption of animal foods, which account for a whopping portion of “greenhouse gases.” Carbon dioxide is released by burning forests to create animal pastures. Methane and nitrous oxide are released from digestive tracts of cows and sheep and from animal waste pits. In an environmentally sustainable world,

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Guest Column

COVID shutdowns renew interest in school choice

enriched by teaching at t least the home. The education pandemic had establishment sneers a silver lining. at home schooling, It taught but home-schooled parents that there are students, even though better alternatives to they are more likely government schools. to be poor, score 30% When COVID hit, higher on SATs. They bureaucrats in control also do better in college were eager to close and are less likely to schools. Many closed drink or do drugs. them if just one child John Stossel Finally, even within tested positive, even government systems, though COVID is little school choice grew. threat to kids. Kansas and Missouri expanded Union teachers seemed eager to access to charter schools. be paid not to work. Los Angeles Georgia, Louisiana, Oklahoma, teachers secured a contract that states Pennsylvania, Iowa, South Dakota, they will “not be required to teach Utah and Tennessee expanded classes using live video conferencing,” Education Savings Accounts, which and won’t be required to “provide help parents try private schools. instruction more than four hours a Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed day.” Nice work if you can get it. “the most expansive school choice More than a million parents chose legislation in the nation.” It gives to leave the government system. They money to families that they can spend spent their own money to educate on private school, home schooling, their children in private and religious micro schools, tutoring or any other schools. educational service that meets the Others tried home schooling. needs of kids. Any kid can qualify. Many had been skeptical but now The state simply gives the family what discovered that their kids learned they would have spent in the public more and their family life was

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The education establishment sneers at home schooling, but home-schooled students, even though they are more likely to be poor, score 30% higher on SATs. school (up to $7,000). That’s much more generous and simpler than other states choice plans. In San Francisco, voters recalled three school board members. Apparently voters did not like that they kept public schools closed and, instead of figuring out how to reopen, obsessed over renaming schools called Washington or Lincoln. In Virginia, voters rejected governor Terry McAuliffe after he said, “I don’t think parents should be telling schools what they should teach.” His opponent, Glenn Youngkin said, “Parents should be in charge of their kids’ education.” Youngkin won. “For far too long in K-12 education, the only special interest group has been the teachers unions,” wrote the Reason Foundation’s Corey DeAngelis in The Wall Street Journal. “Now, there’s a new interest group — parents. They are never going to unsee what they saw in 2020 and 2021 and they’re going to fight to

make sure they never feel powerless when it comes to their children’s education again.” Of course, union leaders hate the choice movement. American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten calls it racist. “The real ‘pioneers’ of private school choice were the white politicians who resisted school integration,” she wrote. Today’s choice programs are “polite cousins of segregation.” But that’s nonsense. “Don’t tell me school choice is racist,” said Denisha Merriweather, founder of the new group Black Minds Matter. “(Choice opponents) are implying that parents, especially lower-income, Black parents, should stay trapped in public schools that have failed their children for decades ... We need a new system ... empowered by parents.” School choice increases diversity,

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would be little more than an amusement park ride. The stalemate over the bond money lasted for As it stands — and as Newsom said in that 2019 a year but in June, Newsom bought off legislative naysayers by providing $3.65 billion from the state’s speech — there are no plans to finance multibillion-dollar extensions to make the bullet train huge budget surplus for the local projects in return a real transportation alternative. He seems to be for freeing the bond money. content to provide enough money to maintain However, the compromise also included an construction for the remainder of his governorship inspector general’s position to oversee the High and leave it to his successor — or successors — to Speed Rail Authority, which outside critics have decide what to do after that. faulted for delays and cost overruns. Dan Walters is a journalist and author who writes “They know that with the inspector general that they’re going to be watched,” said Assembly Speaker for CALmatters.org, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media Anthony Rendon, one of the sharpest critics. venture explaining California policies and politics. “They’re going to be held accountable.” There has been some construction, including a bridge over the San Joaquin River near Fresno, but Continued from A4 having tracks that will carry trains is years away and heavy expenses loom for electrification and rolling vegetables, fruits and grains must replace animal stock. Newsom has also expanded the San Joaquin food products in our diet, just as wind, solar and section on both ends to Merced in the north and other renewable energy sources replace fossil fuels. Bakersfield in the south, which carries its own price The next trip to our favorite supermarket provides a tag. great opportunity to explore the delicious, healthful, It could be a decade, or more, before trains eco-friendly plant-based meat and ice cream actually begin carrying passengers between the two products in the frozen food section. cities, but without connecting Bakersfield to Los ERNESTO DUVALLE Angeles and Merced to San Francisco, the segment Placerville The New York Times Syndication Sales Corporation 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10018 For Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 For Release Friday, July 29, 2022

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added Liv Finne of the Washington Policy Center’s Center for Education. “Modern-day school vouchers lead to more ethnic and racial integration in the schools, not less.” One poll showed that 74% of African Americans and 71% of Latinos support school choice. Choice opponents are mostly unions, establishment Democrats and frightened suburban Republicans. But now lots of innovation has begun. One example: Stop Foundation 4 Education gives awards to educational innovators. Its $10 million will go to nonprofits, entrepreneurs and community organizations that provide more educational options. Recipients include Rock by Rock, an education software company, and STEMuli, a gamebased learning company. School choice is good for everybody but unions, socialist bureaucrats and the tired education establishment. It’s one good thing accidentally created by the pandemic. John Stossel is creator of Stossel TV and author of “Give Me a Break: How I Exposed Hucksters, Cheats, and Scam Artists and Became the Scourge of the Liberal Media.”

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4-H/FFA/Grange El Dorado County Junior Livestock Auction

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4 U Rentals 5P Livestock A.P. Esteve Sales Abel Fire Equipment Aborn Powers Accurate Tax Service, Inc. Adams Ventures Affordable RV Repair All Coast Builders, Inc. Anderson Pacific Builders Arnolds for Awards Arrow Electric Ashwill, Barbara Automated Electric B & B Locating, Inc. Bacchi Ranch Bailey's Inc. Baker Family Baker Logging, Inc Bare, Colleen Barsotti Juice Co. Bevier Structural Engineering BKM Properties Blain Stumpf Rock, Sand & Gravel Bock Family Farm Bragg's Upholstery Briw Rd Investors Brown, Darryl Brown, Joanie Burdette, Dave & Cindy BV Ranch C & H Motor Parts Cambridge Chiropractic Capital Aire Systems Capital Property Management Capital Sierra Catering Carter, Jim & Maureen Carter, Tiffany Carter-Kelly, Inc. Chaney, Carrie Circle BS Ranch Clark, Rebecca Clifton & Warren Cold Springs Dental Coloma Feed Conlin Livestock Core Equipment Leasing Costa, Steve & Abby CTL Forest Management D G Granade, Inc. Daren C George Construction Darrah Livestock Deal Heating & Air, Inc. Dewolf, Dan & Kelly Didion, Sharon Don Edwards CPA

$20.44 per lb $693.57 per pen $1,250.00 per pen $1,975.00 per head

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All Buyers

Double Diamond Tack & Feed Doug Chan Farms Doug Veerkamp General Engineering Duncan, Derek & Kristy E&M EJ Masonry El Dorado County Fair Board El Dorado Disposal El Dorado Farm Trails El Dorado Savings Bank El Dorado Stables Everett, Joyce Farm Credit West Finley Properties First Choice Realty Fletcher Family Fletcher, Paige Frank’s Body Shop, Inc. Fresh Family Consulting Friedmann, Sara Full Steam Pressure Washing G & O Towing, Inc G & O Body Shop Gael Barsotti & Fran Ward Gold, Jeremy Graduate Precision Gregory Construction Equipment, LLC Gularte’s Pizza & Deli Hangtown Electric Hangtown Hardwood Floors Hangtown Welding & Equipment Repair Harlow, Debi & Paul Harlow, Jason & Tanya HFW Enterprises High Sierra Industries Hillside Stables Hirdes Livestock Hoel Enterprises Hoel, Sam Holden, John Hosmann, Danelle & Thomas Hunt, Seth Hunter, Joshua Huot and Son Independent Construction Iseger, Bryon J & J Glass Company JA Snyder Pacific West, Inc. Jachens, Chuck & Claudia Jalquin’s Water Trux James Carter Conlin Jason Mechanical Jeepers Jamboree, Bob Sweeney Jester, Jason

Joe Vicini, Inc. Johnson, Scott Justin & Loni Brewster Equipment Rental Keller, Casey Kelly, Judy Kings Meats Kingsborough Atlas Tree Surgery, Inc. Kiwanis Club of Placerville Law Office of Kevin James Lees' Feed Les Schwab, Placerville Lewin, Nicole Lightfoot Automotive, Inc. Little Folks University Mahoney, Larry & Diane Mallicoat, Rick & Terrie Mallini Enterprises LP Mark's Tractor Service Martin Elevators McCormack, Shane MD Shultze Miller Mechanical Motherlode Rock N Ready Mix Mountain F. Enterprises, Inc. Mountain G. Enterprises, Inc. MWCH Construction, LLC Nail It Roofing Nisson Orthodontics Nober Construction, Inc. North Star Electric O'Camb, Jenny & Griffin Ohman Livestock Patterson, Chris & Britney Phelps, Kenny Phillipsen, Sherry & Paul Placerville Body Shop Placerville Speedway Plubell, Jessie & Aaron Plymouth Sand & Gravel Poderick, Mike & Jessica Ponderosa Landscaping, Inc. Popas Pools Prangley, Mike Pringle, Brian & Shannon Pure Edge Landscaping Raley’s Supermarket Realty One Real Estate Services Regional Builders Riesenhuber, Ede Ring, Carol & Don Rob Gansberg Mobile Repair Robbins Home Robinson's Automotive, Inc. Rockin MC Ranch Roth, Nashell & Mike

Safeway Sak Construction SaveMart Supermarkets Schnitz Body Products Schoonmaker, Cathi Seibert, Nicole & Joel Sierra Animal Hospital Sierra Foothill Wine Services, Inc. Sierra Integrated Services, Inc Sierra Landscaping Materials Sierra Tractor Inc. Sierra Valley Mechanical Ski Air Conditioning Smith Flat House Sornberger, Kristin Stanbridge, Bret & Sandee Stretch Fab Auto Repair Sudsational Auto Spa Sullivan, Shawn & Rob Swedport Farms Swope Medical Group Syblon Reid T & S Construction T Triangle Ranch T.L. Stigall, Inc. Tammy Bragg Notary Service Tan Central, El Dorado Hills Tan Central, Placerville Team Chavez Teeshirtbar The Adventure Begins CDE The Dutra Group The Jolly Farm Tumble Time Gymnastics Tunnel Electric, Inc Union Mine Iron Co. Varozza 4x4 Outfitters Varozza, Randy & Sharon Veerkamp Vineyards Veerkamp, Brian & Lori Veffredo, Tim & Denise Vicini Family Investments Ward, Fran Ward, Jonathan Warden Farms Wards Automotive, Inc. Warren, Mike Watts, Chris & Courtney Wayne’s Locksmith Weber, Stephen & Valerie Weeks, Henrietta Western Sign White, Patrick Wiglesworth, Charles & Dorris Wiglesworth, Tara Wildblood Family Williamson, Katherine

PARTICIPANTS IN “THE GROUP” Bacchi Ranch Barbara Ashwill Blair & Susanne Combellack Cambridge Chiropractic Capital Aire Systems Chaney Cattle Company Charles Wigglesworth Chris & Courtney Watts Claudia & Chuck Jachens

Colleen Bare Coloma Feed D & D Income Tax Dan Dewolf Daren C. George Construction Dave & Cindy Burdette Deal Heating & Air, Inc. Doug Veerkamp General Engineering

Ellen Stigall Fletcher Family Griffin & Jenny O'Camb Gularte’s Pizza & Deli Henrietta Weeks Huot & Son James Miller Kenny Phelps Kimberly Hoel Lightfoot Automotive, Inc.

Nicole Seibert Patricia Ekelund Randi & Sharon Varozza Sam and Adrienne Hoel Sara Freidmann Sherry & Paul Phillipsen Ski Air Inc. Steve & Abby Costa Teeshirtbar T-Triangle Cattle Co

AUCTION SPONSORS Platinum Level ($1500+)

Barsotti Family Juice Company C & H Motor Parts El Dorado County Sheriff Elect Jeff Leikauf Gregory Construction Equipment High Sierra Industries Mountain F. Enterprises, Inc. Ski Air

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Robinson Custom Designs

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Francis Distributing/Sierra Ice TNT Industrial Contractors

Bronze Level ($250+) Capital Aire Systems Clifton & Warren Mallard Creek, Inc. Nisson Orthodontics

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Abel Fire Equipment American Legion Boa Vista Orchards Cool Feed & Ranch Supply Imperial Printing Lees’ Feed & Western Store Ponderosa FFA Floral Starbucks, Missouri Flat

Champions BEEF SUPREME CHAMPION FFA: Bryan Bloxsom—Union Mine FFA ................................1350 lbs BUYER: C & H Motor Parts................................... $11.00/ lb RESERVE SUPREME CHAMPION 4-H: Jayla Somera—Southside Topnotch 4-H .....................1307 lbs BUYER: Western Sign............................................$20.00/ lb CHAMPION GRANGE: Milena Martin—Pleasant Valley Grange #675..............1315 lbs BUYERS: G & O Towing, Inc .....................................$9.00/ lb High Sierra Industries RESERVE CHAMPION FFA: Amelia Kovach—Union Mine FFA ................................1308 lbs BUYER: Patrick White ..............................................$7.75/ lb RESERVE CHAMPION 4-H: Brayden Bacchi—Southside Topnotch 4-H ..................1237 lbs BUYERS: 5P Livestock.............................................$10.00/ lb Core Equipment Leasing The Dutra Group RESERVE CHAMPION GRANGE: Gage Martin—Pleasant Valley Grange #675 ...............1350 lbs BUYERS: Tunnel Electric, Inc ....................................$6.75/ lb High Sierra Industries

SWINE SUPREME CHAMPION GRANGE: Lucas Ferry—Pleasant Valley Grange #675 ..................278 lbs BUYER: Clifton & Warren .......................................$12.00/ lb RESERVE SUPREME CHAMPION FFA: Austin Ferry—Union Mine FFA.......................................263 lbs BUYER: Baker Logging, Inc ...................................$14.00/ lb CHAMPION 4-H: Jace Gordon—Camino Go-Getters 4-H .........................279 lbs BUYER: Double Diamond Tack & Feed .................$16.00/ lb RESERVE CHAMPION GRANGE: Hayden Plubell—Pleasant Valley Grange #675 .............269 lbs BUYER: Doug Veerkamp Engineering ...................$17.00/ lb RESERVE CHAMPION FFA: Taylor Bacchi—Union Mine FFA.....................................276 lbs BUYER: Hirdes Livestock.......................................$36.00/ lb RESERVE CHAMPION 4-H: Charlie Lemos—Southside Topnotch 4-H ......................241 lbs BUYER: Lees’ Feed ...............................................$13.00/ lb

SHEEP RESERVE SUPREME CHAMPION FFA: Maisie McVeigh—Union Mine FFA ..............................140 lbs BUYER: Kings Meats ............................................ $20.00/ lb RESERVE CHAMPION FFA: Peyton Steitz—Union Mine FFA .....................................132 lbs BUYER: Katherine Williamson ...............................$25.00/ lb RESERVE CHAMPION 4-H: Olivia Novelo—Shingle Springers 4-H ........................... 113 lbs BUYER: Barbara Ashwill ........................................$19.00/ lb RESERVE CHAMPION GRANGE: Eric Schnetz—Independent ............................................125 lbs BUYER: Nisson Orthodontics.................................$10.00/ lb

MARKET GOATS SUPREME CHAMPION FFA: Julie Caplan—Ponderosa FFA .........................................80 lbs BUYER: Jonathan Ward .........................................$16.00/ lb CHAMPION 4-H: Roen Thuener—Gold Hill Toppers 4-H .............................79 lbs BUYER: Farm Credit West .....................................$22.00/ lb CHAMPION GRANGE: Nathan Schnetz—Marshall Grange #451.........................85 lbs BUYER: Wildblood Family......................................$16.00/ lb RESERVE CHAMPION GRANGE: James Costa—Marshall Grange #451 .............................82 lbs BUYER: Les Schwab, Placerville ...........................$11.00/ lb

POULTRY SUPREME CHAMPION TURKEY FFA: Annalise Fransen—Ponderosa FFA BUYER: Raley’s Supermarket ................................$1,800.00 RESERVE SUPREME CHAMPION TURKEY INDEPENDENT: Cassidy Lowder—Independent BUYER: Doug Veerkamp Engineering ...................$2,500.00 CHAMPION TURKEY 4-H: Lauren Peters—Southside Topnotch 4-H BUYERS: Ponderosa Landscaping, Inc. ..................$2,200.00 Ward’s Automotive, Inc. SUPREME CHAMPION MEAT CHICKEN PEN FFA: Gabriel Johnson—Ponderosa FFA BUYER: Raley’s Supermarket. ...............................$1,200.00 RESERVE SUPREME MEAT CHICKEN PEN 4-H: Lucas Johnson—Rescue Up ‘N Comin’ 4-H BUYER: EJ Masonry. .............................................$1,300.00

RABBIT SUPREME CHAMPION SINGLE FRYER 4-H: Wyatt Jones—Camino Go-Getters 4-H BUYER: Mountain G. Enterprises, Inc. ..................$1,000.00 SUPREME CHAMPION MEAT PEN OF THREE 4-H: Noah Christiansen—Shingle Springers 4-H BUYER: Hangtown Hardwood Floors .......................$600.00 RESERVE SUPREME CHAMPION MEAT PEN OF THREE FFA: Allyson Jolly—Ponderosa FFA BUYER: Joe Vicini, Inc. ..........................................$1,000.00 RESERVE CHAMPION MEAT PEN OF THREE 4-H: Melanie Hellam—Shingle Springers 4-H BUYER: Team Chavez ..............................................$900.00 RESERVE CHAMPION MEAT PEN OF THREE FFA: Haley Schucker—Union Mine FFA BUYER: El Dorado Stables ....................................$1,200.00

AG MECHANICS SILENT AUCTION

$985.00

HERITAGE HOG RESULTS HERITAGE HOG: 254 lbs BUYERS: $200.00/ lb Abel Fire Equipment, C & H Motor Parts, CTL Forest Management, Jim & Maureen Carter, Carter-Kelly, Inc., Dan & Kelly Dewolf, Doug Veerkamp General Engineering, Frank’s Body Shop, Inc., High Sierra Industries, JA Snyder Pacific West, Inc., Jalquin’s Water Trux, Jeepers Jamboree, Bob Sweeney, Joe Vicini, Inc., Kings Meats, Martin Elevators, Mountain F. Enterprises, Inc., Placerville Speedway, Popas Pools, Brian & Shannon Pringle

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pointed out that the area is designated in the El Dorado County General Plan’s Housing Element as an area for housing growth. The document states multifamily densities are permitted, five to 15 units per acre, but can be as dense as 24 units per acre. “This project, interestingly, is one of few I’ve had over the many years I’ve been doing this that is absolutely consistent with the General Plan and zoning,” Sandberg said. “The reason we are talking about a (planned development) rezone is a technical requirement because of the number of units we are talking about.” A planned development rezone is required if 15 or more units are being built, he explained. The developer is looking to rezone a 8.94-acre portion of the project site from residential/ multi-unit to residential/multi-unit planned development. Due to changes in the housing market and increases in building costs, Sandberg said buyers can expect to pay $450,000 to $750,000 with a variety of options, including cottagetype housing, townhouses and larger lots. “Our goal is to keep it as low as possible.” The project, if approved, wouldn’t begin construction until the Diamond Springs Parkway is, at the least, beginning construction, he added. Resident Patty Wilson, who said she has made more than 13,000 trips on Missouri Flat Road, questioned whether the well-used road would be extended, citing “chokes” at the traffic lights at Industrial Drive, where the roads go from four to two lanes. “You need to make some changes there; you can’t just add all of these people,” Wilson said. “I’m concerned about (the) timing that the development will happen. Then they will start doing something about traffic and how long will we live with that?” Transportation staff explained to Wilson that no plans were made to widen Missouri Flat Road because it did not meet level of service deficiencies during a traffic study. El Dorado County Department of Transportation senior civil engineer Zack Oates said while traffic will increase on lower Missouri Flat Road, the hope is people traveling on Pleasant Valley Road to the east of Missouri Flat will utilize the Diamond Springs Parkway, a planned four-lane, divided roadway connecting Missouri Flat Road to Highway 49. Karen Gutierrez, who lives at the Diamond Springs Estates, said the Canyon Valley Road and Pleasant Valley Road intersection has become

dangerous to travel and is afraid it will get worse with the new development. She also pointed out traffic problems on nearby Fowler Lane. Gutierrez noted the project was originally going to be less dense and maintained it is too large as proposed. “You’re affecting my quality of life and my neighbors’ quality of life.” Linda Colombo pointed out that the project’s EIR stated Dorado Oaks will have no impact on wildfire risk in the community. The local real estate agent said she is unconvinced at this notion, commenting on the size of the project and the fire danger it could potentially present. She also noted unmanaged vegetation on governmentowned parcels from Martinez Creek/ Cosumnes River areas all the way to Diamond Springs and reminded everyone of the nearly 7-acre fire that recently occurred on Black Rice Road. “Had the developer been able to do housing on a 2-acre lot, probably none of these people would be here because you’d be talking about the total number of acreage divided by 2 acres instead of dividing it by a quarter of an acre per house in some cases,” Colombo said. “Five houses on an acre is about 7,000 to 8,000 square feet.” Diamond Springs Fire Safe Council Chair Denise Sweeney also weighed in, presenting a two-page statement that notes a portion of Dorado Oaks would be close to the Martinez Creek drainage, an area considered one of the biggest fire threats in the county. “If ignited, the entire area would likely experience a conflagration,” she said. The statement also addresses the two proposed gated feeder roads — one at the back of Fowler Lane and one near Panther Lane. In the event of an emergency, the report notes that up to 500 Dorado Oaks residents would evacuate using one of two roads leading to Fowler Lane and that would result in gridlock. The report calls it “a recipe for disaster.” Another potential problem the statement addresses is the reduction of services the area faces due to the Diamond Springs-El Dorado Fire Protection District struggling for resources; a population influx would be an additional burden even though additional taxes from the project would be paid. “The Dorado Oaks project and the slew of other proposed developments will markedly and substantially change Diamond Springs from today’s exurbia to suburbia,” the statement reads. “Growth at the expense of increased threat to the community, its residents, property and the environment is unacceptable.”

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Knowledge is only power if it is applied in a powerful way. Though there is always more information to get, it’s only as good as your absorption of it. On busy days like today it would be distraction, were it even possible to soak it all in.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Instead of counting your own blessings you are tempted to count somebody else’s. While this produces a tinge of envy, jealousy doesn’t have to be a monster. It teaches you about your hidden desires, wants and needs.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). When the external world produces insecurity, it puts you in touch with the divine presence of power within you. It is the same force that animates all. You’ll be comforted by a loss of boundary connecting you with the whole.

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The task will take longer and be more arduous than you were hoping. Even so, it’s exactly what will help you develop that life- and relationship-enhancing quality of patience. You wouldn’t trade these challenges for anything.

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Remove live trees less than 14 inches diameter at breast height. Diameter at breast height is measured 4.5 feet above ground on the uphill side of the tree. If unsure, use a string or soft measuring tape to measure around the tree. A 14-inch tree is 43.9 inches around. Remove dead trees. A conifer (pine/fir tree) is considered dead when it doesn’t have any green needles. Deciduous (leafy) trees can be determined dead by a qualified forester. Outside of these circumstances, the first step is to request a free defensible space evaluation from the local fire district or department. In most cases, defensible space evaluators can issue tree permits on behalf of the TRPA, if needed. Residents, renters and property owners can find their fire district contacts at tahoelivingwithfire.

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By 9:30 p.m. Tuesday evacuation orders had been lifted and all power had been restored. Eric and Lena Rhodes, who own Rhodes Family Tree Farm on Cable Road, were out of town but told the Mountain Democrat they were concerned about their property. “We were only able to follow progress online,” Eric said. “The fire crews did a good job as it appeared to be under control fairly quickly.” Fire crews worked overnight and containment improved to 35% as of Wednesday morning. A Cal Fire Amador-El Dorado Unit incident report notes that lower temperatures and increased humidity helped crews

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hold containment lines. Crews are patrolling for hot spots and smoke within the fire perimeter while improving control lines. A firefighter suffered a minor injury during the incident, Cal Fire officials confirmed. The injury wasn’t a burn. The firefighter was transported to the hospital where he was treated and later released. Cooperating agencies tackling the fire are the U.S. Forest Service, Diamond Springs-El Dorado Fire Protection District, El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office and the Rescue, Cameron Park, El Dorado Hills, Georgetown and Pioneer fire departments.

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available. A first-ever talent show will entertain guests, starting at 6:15 p.m. Anyone wishing to showcase their singing, dancing, juggling and other talents can do so. “This event is truly the kind of community event that brings cops and firefighters, kids and seniors and everybody together in a community that loves where they live, work and play,” Community Economic Development Association Pollock Pines Executive Director Jeanne Harper told the Mountain Democrat.

remote-control cars provided by RC’s On The Divide and meet local fire department staff from Georgetown and Garden Valley. A coloring contest will showcase community members’ creativity. Guests can also try their luck at raffles and enjoy great music, according to organizer Denise Thayer. “Even as an adult, this is a great community event with lots of positive energy,” Thayer said. “Really, the only interaction we have with law enforcement is in an emergency or during a traffic stop, so this is a great chance to meet them as people.”

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The Camino Community Church will play host to Camino’s National Night Out celebration. Guests will enjoy live music performed by Hickory Wind, a classic car show and free hot dogs. Displays from the sheriff ’s department, Cal Fire, fire safe councils, Camino School and El Dorado Disposal/Waste Connections will be featured at the churc h.

Rescue The Rescue Volunteer Fire Association offers free fun near the U.S. Post Office, 5221 Deer Valley Road in Rescue. Visitors can check out the Slip-N-Slide, kids’ games, face painting, root beer floats, hot dogs and live music. Rescue and El Dorado Hills fire department staff and sheriff ’s department representatives will mingle with NNO guests, who can also learn more about Boy Scout Troop 700 and local fire safe councils. And don’t forget to admire the antique fire trucks on display.

Georgetown The Georgetown Divide Recreation District , partnered with sponsor American River Folk Society, hosts a NNO event at Garden Valley Park in Garden Valley, where residents can participate in gold panning, race

Burke Junction owner Bill Glasser said he plans to have a face painter, a balloon twister, a DJ for music and a petting zoo for family friendly fun this year. Guests at the Coach Lane shopping center will also have a chance to meet local first responders. “Our first responders are so important to maintaining the health and safety of all the residents in El Dorado County and a day where we can just meet and and talk to our first responders, as opposed to seeing them under emergency circumstances, is a really nice opportunity for all of us to enjoy,” Glasser said.

El Dorado Hills Doing something just a bit different, the El Dorado Hills Community Services District, partnering with the sheriff ’s Department and EDH Fire, will host its NNO community celebration 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, at Community Park. Residents will enjoy a free barbecue, music and children’s activities. They will also get a chance to see K-9 and EDSO Bomb Squad explosive demonstrations plus check out EDSO vehicles. The EDH Fire Department will provide CPR demonstrations and training. Other organizations will provide information about defensible space, home hardening, wildfire preparedness and other safety topics.

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Ron Sachs’ mantra “Just don’t think of, wish for, dream of ... But Do!” lives on in the form of an honorary bench dedicated to his service to the El Dorado County homeless population, to be showcased outside the Upper Room Dining Hall on upper Broadway. Sachs also received a similar plaque to take home.

he Upper Room Dining Hall played host to a double celebration July 20 for Ron Sachs — celebrating his 88th birthday and commemorating his time as president of Job’s Shelters of the Sierra. Even though he relinquished the title last year, Sachs festively passed the responsibilities of the nonprofit, which distributes living necessities to unhoused or under-housed individuals, he founded 16 years ago to Colleen Ivarez, a longtime JSS volunteer. Sachs’ mantra “Just don’t think of, wish for, dream of … But Do!” lives on in the form of an honorary bench dedicated to his service to the El Dorado County homeless population. The bench will be placed outside the Upper Room Dining Hall on Upper Broadway in Placerville. Sachs also received a similar plaque to take home.

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KNOW July 29 Boeger Winery in Placerville hosts Enchanted Evenings with live music, food trucks and great wine, 5:30-8:30 p.m. The music lineup features: Not for Profit (July 29). For more information visit boegerwinery.com/ events. Musician Ed Wilson will perform at Citizen Vine in Folsom, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Grateful Bluegrass Boys will perform at The Green Room Social Club, 251 Main St. in Placerville, at 7 p.m. For tickets visit tickets. clubgreenroom.com/e/ gratefulbluegrassboys/ tickets. The El Dorado Hill Community Services District hosts a stargazing event at Bass Lake Regional Park’s Sellwood Field, 9-11 p.m. Enjoy the peak of the Delta Aquarius meteor shower and a cup of hot cocoa.

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July 30 Miraflores Winery, 2120 Four Springs Trail in the Pleasant Valley area, is serving its acclaimed Pairings Lunches on the Vineyard Terrace on Saturdays and Sundays with seatings from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2-4 p.m. Pairings 2022 combines a chef’s creativity with the beautifully crafted Miraflores wines. Diners will be able to talk to the chef du jour about the wine and food experience. On July 30 & 31 chef Robb Venditti is preparing a Mediterranean Bounty. Call (530) 647-8505 or email info@mirafloreswinery.com to make a reservation. CASA El Dorado presents the Bright Futures Festival, 4-8:30 p.m. at Saureel Vineyards in Placerville. Ryder Thieves and MerryGold will perform at the fundraiser, which will also feature food trucks. For tickets and more information visit casaeldorado.org. Mediterranean Vineyards in Somerset hosts Medi Nights, 5-8 p.m. with the following shows scheduled: Whirl (July 30). Food trucks will be on site for each event. Purchase tickets at medivineyards.com. Luke and Kaylee will perform at Pine-O-Mine Ranch in Placerville, 5-8 p.m. Face in a Book at El Dorado Hills Town Center hosts author James L’Etoile, author of “Dead Drop,” a Nathan Parker detective novel, 5:30-7 p.m. Musician Ed Wilson will perform at the Smith Flat House, 6-8:30 p.m. Nipper Brothers will perform at The Green Room Social Club, 251 Main St. in Placerville, at 7 p.m. For tickets visit tickets. clubgreenroom.com/e/ nipperbrothers/tickets.

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he uses the color of reddish bricks to bring greater interest to the scene. Neiberger said although joining a gallery near his home in Sutter Creek was initially just for his own pleasure, his drawings were greeted with such astonishing response, it became something far beyond his expectations. “I got this cool idea,” the Inkist declared, “of a stranger connecting with, collecting and displaying my artwork. That is more than satisfying; it is a thrilling and fulfilling dream come true, a legacy that will certainly outlive me and I find that quite appealing.”

old Country Artists Gallery, an awardwinning gallery in Placerville, presents artwork by its newest artists — Inkist Kirk Neiberger, oil painter John Peck and photographer Terrie Gray.

Intriguing ink Neiberger turned his boyhood dream of becoming a lawyer into reality, but after retiring from 37 years of litigation practice, he decided to more fully pursue another lifelong dream — that of creating art. He left his identity as a jurist to become the “Inkist,” a pseudonym he feels reflects his love for creating original pen and ink, and sometimes watercolor illustrations. The self-taught Neiberger started drawing as a young man and became intrigued with etchings. He explained that, although etchings are smaller in size, he found the amount of detail in these images to be remarkable. Unable to afford the necessary supplies for etchings, however, he used materials at hand to replicate the technique, subsequently discovering that pen and ink approximated the “look and feel” of etching. Through the years he took advantage of opportunities to travel, turning his travel adventures into photo safaris. Along the way, he snapped photographs of scenes that piqued his interest — the gnarled pattern on a tree trunk, a leaning fence, the complex wrinkles on an old man’s face, thereby creating a library of

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“Abe” by John Peck images from which he draws his inspiration. He describes the process in his interpretation of a famous tree he discovered while traveling in the United Kingdom. “‘The Sentinel’ is my depiction of a majestic tree along a dirt path leading to the Penrhyn Castle in Wales,” Neiberger explained. “While taking the photo, I felt immense satisfaction with the way I envisioned it in my head for my drawing.” While most of his drawings spring from his own photos, he sometimes finds inspiration from a photograph taken by someone else. He based his drawing “Back Roads” on

a friend’s photo, the scene featuring a leafless old tree on a country road. With each precise touch of ink to paper, he invites the viewer to see more than just a broken old tree. It is his home in Sutter Creek, in the Sierra foothills, that Neiberger mines the rich treasure he finds in the landscapes and scenes of this historical Gold Rush town. With his pen and ink, he sometimes highlights what he sees with a flash of color, as with the gold and orange he applied to the leaves on a tree standing by the old church in “A Slice of Sutter Creek.” In his “Shadows of the Fallon Hotel,”

Oil painter Peck always felt a passion for self-expression. Although he said that he was initially “terrified by walking into a gallery,” Peck overcame his fear and applied as an artist in a local gallery. Public acceptance of his body of work — land, city and seascapes, human and animal portraits, still life scenes and some quirky takes on traditional themes — validated his self-confidence in his skills as an artist. The self-taught Peck explained that during his advancement of his sketching skills from a childhood hobby to mastery, his sketching became the structural essence of his art, a balance he described that exists between hyperrealism and impressionism. He is inspired by Impressionist artists such as John Singer Sargent and admires Claude Monet, Berthe Morisot and Edouard Manet, whom he memorialized in his

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Acts of balance and strength are performed in the Cirque du Soleil showing of “Alegría” at the Big Top at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento through Aug. 28.

ACRAMENTO — Cirque du Soleil raised its Big Top at Sutter Health Park, 400 Ballpark Drive, in preparation for the showing of “Alegría” — its most iconic production. With the help of Martha Guerrero, Mayor of West Sacramento, and Denice Domke, President/CEO of the West Sacramento Chamber of Commerce, 60 technicians pushed more than 100 supporting poles to raise the white-and-blue canvas to its final position. “Alegría” — an entirely redesigned fan favorite — will perform at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento through Aug. 28. This is the last chance to see this iconic production in North America before it heads off to Asia. Tickets are now available at cirquedusoleil.com/alegria. Undeniably the most iconic Cirque du Soleil production, “Alegría” is an all-time classic reimagined for a new generation to fall in love with. An uplifting immersive experience,

“Alegría” whisks audiences away to a mystical world sprinkled with visual poetry and acrobatic extravagance. At the heart of a once-glorious kingdom that has lost its king, “Alegría” witnesses the power struggle at play between the old order and a new movement yearning for hope and renewal. With its unforgettable soundtrack, exciting acrobatics, surreal costume designs, vibrant sets and playful humor, “Alegría” joyfully touches the soul and lives up to its global reputation of quintessential Cirque du Soleil spectacle. “Alegría” (joy in Spanish) first premiered in 1994 and has since become one of the most beloved Cirque du Soleil shows, mesmerizing more than 14 million spectators in 255 cities across 40 countries in over 19 years of touring. Its Grammy Awardnominated soundtrack — including the iconic title track “Alegría” is still the most purchased and streamed Cirque du Soleil album to date. In 2019, in celebration of its 25th anniversary, “Alegría” was restaged under the Big Top in a whole new light, ensuring that all its components — stage direction, music, acrobatics, sets, costumes, lighting and makeup designs — would be as inspiring for today’s audiences as they were at the time of the original creation. ■

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Chris Cain to perform at Sounds of Summer concert News release

orld-renowned blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Chris Cain will perform as part of Rancho Murieta Country Club’s Sounds of Summer concert series in Rancho Murieta, 7000 Alameda Drive, on Saturday, July 30. Cain’s latest release is his Alligator Records debut CD, “Raisin’ Cain.” With more than three decades of worldwide touring and 14 acclaimed previous albums, Cain has earned his reputation as both a dynamic live performer and a musician’s musician. His jazzinformed blues guitar playing is fiery, emotional and always unpredictable. His vocals — gruff, lived-in and powerful — add fuel to the fire. His indelible original songs keep one foot in the blues tradition and both eyes on the future. “Raisin’ Cain” features 12 originals, each showcasing Cain’s fiery musicianship and deft, memorable songwriting skills. Cain said, “My songs are funky and danceable and my writing is now less personal diary than in the past. I want my songs to tell universal stories.” From the rocking opener “Hush Money” to the instantly relatable “Too Many Problems” to the late-night jazzy blues of “I Don’t Know Exactly

What’s Wrong With My Baby ” the universal appeal of Cain’s music is abundantly clear. His songs deliver uncommon, surprising hooks and riffs coming in rapid-fire succession. On four songs, Cain shows off his stellar keyboard skills, and on the far-out instrumental “Space Force,” he proves himself a funky and jazzy ARP soloist player. Along with Cain is his road-tested band of bassist Steve Evans and keyboardist/organist Greg Rahn, with Cain’s touring drummer Sky Garcia and veteran D’Mar Martin (Little Richard, Rick Estrin & The Nightcats) sharing the skins. “Raisin’ Cain” was produced and recorded by Kid Andersen (Rick Estrin & The Nightcats) at Andersen’s Greaseland Studio in San Jose. Cain formed his first band in 1986 in his hometown of San Jose and released his first record in 1987, “Late Night City Blues,” on the locally-based Blue Rock’It label. Almost immediately, booking agents came calling. With “Raisin’ Cain,” Cain said he is at a new point in his career. “I’m playing and writing better than ever before. I can say more with less,” he said, referring to his dynamic guitar playing and superb songwriting. For more information go to ranchomurietacc.com/ Social_Events_Concerts_(1).

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Chirs Cain is playing at the Rancho Murieta Country Club’s Sounds of Summer concert series on Saturday, July 30.

Jeff ‘Skunk’ Baxter brings his talents to Sutter Creek Sutter Creek

eff “Skunk” Baxter, founding member of Steely Dan and Doobie Brothers guitarist, is performing at Sutter Creek Theatre, 44 Main St. in Sutter Creek, Saturday, July 30 at 7 p.m. Baxter joined his first band at age 11. In junior high school in Mexico City, Baxter formed a surf band that hit the top 10 on radio in Mexico. While still a high school student, he worked at Jimmy’s Music Shop in Manhattan in 1965 and 1966. At Jimmy’s, Baxter met guitarist Jimi James (later to become Jimi Hendrix), who was just beginning his career as a frontman, and provided him with his first custom left-handed Fender Stratocaster. Baxter and Hendrix went on to become good friends. In 1972 he became a founding member of the band Steely Dan, along with guitarist Denny Dias, bassist Walter Becker, keyboardist-vocalist Donald Fagen, drummer/vocalist Jim Hodder and vocalist David Palmer. Baxter appeared with Steely Dan on its first three albums, “Can’t Buy a Thrill” in

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1972, “Countdown to Ecstasy” in 1973 and “Pretzel Logic” in 1974. He contributed the guitar fills and signature solo heard on the group’s highest charting hit ”Rikki Don’t Lose That Number.” While finishing work on “Pretzel Logic,” Baxter became aware of Becker and Fagen’s intentions to retire Steely Dan from touring and work almost exclusively with session players. With that in mind, Baxter left the band in 1974 to join The Doobie Brothers, who at the time were touring in support of their fourth album “What Were Once Vices Are Now Habits.” As a session man, he had contributed pedal steel guitar on “Vices” as well as “South City Midnight Lady” on its predecessor, “The Captain and Me.” Baxter’s first album as a full member of the group was 1975’s “Stampede.” He contributed an acoustic interlude (“Precis”) and significant turns on slide and pedal steel guitar. Baxter suggested bringing in singer-keyboardist Michael McDonald, with whom Baxter had worked in Steely Dan. McDonald soon was invited to join the band full-time. McDonald’s vocal and songwriting

contributions, as well as Baxter’s jazzier guitar style, marked a new direction for the band. They went on to continued success with the 1976 album “Takin’ It to the Streets,” 1977’s “Livin’ on the Fault Line,” and particularly 1978’s “Minute by Minute,” which spent five weeks as the No. 1 album in the U.S. and spawned several hit singles; Baxter’s work on the album includes a performance at the end of “How Do the Fools Survive?”. Baxter has continued working as a session guitarist for a diverse group of artists, including Willy DeVille, Bryan Adams, Hoyt Axton, Eric Clapton, Sean O’Bryan Smith, Gene Clark, Sheryl Crow, Freddie Hubbard, Tim Weisberg, Joni Mitchell, Ricky Nelson, Dolly Parton, Carly Simon, Ringo Starr, Gene Simmons, Rod Stewart, Burton Cummings, Barbra Streisand and Donna Summer. Baxter continues to do studio work, most recently on tribute albums to Pink Floyd and Aerosmith. Doors at 6:30 p.m. It is open seating with beer and wine available. For tickets call (916) 425-0077 or go to suttercreektheater.com.

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portrait of the “Three Impressionists.” Peck goes even deeper into his artwork by implying emotional connections beyond the image itself. For example, his technical skill with simple forms and strong colors to express dignity is evident in his portrait of President Lincoln, but his title of the artwork, “Abe,” implies that Peck sees a man he might also call friend. Peck uses brilliant, saturated colors over darker backgrounds with the judicious application of black varnish to create interesting intensity in many of his scenes. Some of his favorite cityscapes depict the leafy nature of trees juxtaposed with concrete forests of man-made structures. He takes us on a “Walk in the Park,” where the buildings in the background suggest the lofty peaks of some fantastical mountain range framing the brilliant fall colors of the trees. Inspiration for many of his landscapes arises from his lifelong experiences as an avid backpacker and nature enthusiast. “Shelter Island” portrays lush green trees cradling a peaceful river, with the sky reflected most brilliantly on its surface. His seascape of “New Zealand’s Milford Sound” invites the viewer to explore the rich greens and blues of this tropical world with wonderfully balanced presentations of the elements of light and perspective that he enjoys employing in his work. Peck’s favorite scenes seem to be of his home in the Sutter Creek area, his fondness radiating through his streetscapes of the town with the quaint church, quiet streets and rolling hills captured in “Start of the Day in Sutter Creek” and “Downtown Sutter Creek.” His love for painting and selfexpression gave him the confidence to

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“The Sentinel” by Kirk Neiberger overcome his fear of joining a gallery to become an award-winning artist whose work not only graces the walls of several galleries, but are also found at numerous exhibitions, art shows and in private collections.

Sharing the experience Gray started her professional life as a science teacher, but if you were to walk into her classroom, instead of observing bulletin boards covered with posters of frog dissections and other biological depictions, you’d see prints of famous paintings, especially colorful impressionistic works. Her goal was to surround her students with beauty and help them to appreciate works of fine art. As a photographer, she now has similar goals — to share the beauty of the natural world and to help the viewers of her fabulous images increase their appreciation of, and

desire to protect, wild animals and open spaces. After moving to Folsom in 2008, Gray’s scuba-diving friend talked her into replacing her point-and-shoot camera with a professional-quality Nikon and becoming a certified underwater photographer. From that point on, photography became a serious passion for her as she refined her craft through a series of local, online and field-based learning opportunities. Gradually, Gray’s photography gained recognition and several of her underwater and macro photos won online contests on social media. Between 2016 and 2018, a variety of her photos were published in the magazines and a book produced by the World’s Best Top Photographer Association. In 2021 her photo “Making the Turn” won first place in the association’s Terry & Hyon Bixler Image of the Year Award. Many of

her photographs are displayed locally, as well in Washington state and an exhibition in the Netherlands. Her “Lifting Fog and Trees” presents the viewer with an almost surreal early morning landscape before the rising sun chases away the misty remnants of night. And who can resist the perfect photographic capture of a glistening hummingbird winging toward a vibrant hibiscus for a sweet sip of nectar in Gray’s “Violet Sabrewing and Hibiscus?” Gray joked, “If it’s living, I’ll take pictures of it,” but some subjects, like wild horses, are more compelling for her to photograph. She discovered that herds of wild mustangs still exist and are found within driving distance of her home. Taking advantage, her favorite places to view and photograph them are near Mono Lake and by the Salt River near Mesa, Arizona. In her “Mono Lake Horses at Sunset” Gray captures the peace of a herd settling in at day’s end, surrounded by a tranquil landscape and the gathering of deepening evening clouds. One thing Gray finds most rewarding about her photographic images is hearing people say, “Thank you for being my eyes! I will never go where you went, but I can now experience the beauty of those places through your photography!” Gold Country Artists Gallery, 379 Main St. in Placerville, features the work of many award-winning regional artists working in fields as diverse as fine jewelry, photography, fused glass, wood turning, pastels, colored pencil, scratch board and watercolor, acrylic and oil painting. The gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on the third Saturday of each month until 8 p.m. For more information call (530) 642-2944 or visit goldcountryartistsgallery.com.

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THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Visitors Always Welcome! Sunday Meetings by Location:

3100 Rodeo Rd., Cameron Park Pastor Alan Sommer, Senior Pastor Pastor Kyle Weeks, Associate Pastor Sunday Worship 8:00 am and 10:45am Sunday School and Bible Study 9:30am 8am Service is live streamed. www.loth.org 530-677-9536

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3431 Hacienda Road, Cameron Park 8:30 10:00 11:30 1:00 3275 Cedar Ravine Road, Placerville 10:00. 1:00 4621 Pony Express Trail, Camino 9:00. 11:30 7280 Prospect Hill DR, Georgetown 10:00 The Missionaries are available for prayer and scripture study in person or online. Find them on Facebook at Come Unto Christ in the Gold Country

THE EL DORADO COMMUNITY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 4701 Church St. El Dorado 530-622-8868 message phone Pastor George Turnboo Sunday Service 11:00 AM

SOLID ROCK FAITH CENTER DIAMOND SPRINGS Pastor Don B. Pritchard 6205 Enterprise Dr., Diamond Springs Church 642-2038 Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. “Ministering to every need and every life the power of Christ’’

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Poem of the Month THE DANCE The radiant sunrise

to rule over and reign

shining full some nights in deep blues

seemed to flicker at dawn as it arose still drowsy

The moon pondered if he

from the moon lit night

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Now whether the sun was chasing the moon or the moon was chasing

up close and speak

the sun, their dance in the sky

Soon her rays overcame the moon

and even rise together

while it sank into the ocean

one day to the east

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realizing the balance of their dance

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and the delicate earth beneath

If the moon could speak

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simply, ‘I love you’

He politely exited the skyline and

on the other side of the world where he had another night

He would say to the sun

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‘Beauty’ brings adventure to Folsom Allen Schmeltz Sutter Street Theatre

ased on the original Broadway production that ran for more than 13 years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards and the Academy Awardwinning motion picture, “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr.” is a fantastic adaptation of the story of transformation and tolerance. See it live at Sutter Street Theatre, opening July 30. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. The show features some of the most popular songs ever written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by

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Cirque du Soleil

Continued from B2

Reenergized by a cast of 53 acrobats, clowns, musicians and singers, “Alegría” remains timeless and imbued with a joyous magical feeling. The revival of “Alegría” is the 44th Cirque du Soleil original production since 1984 and its 19th presented under the Big Top.

About Cirque du Soleil Originally composed of 20 street performers in 1984, Cirque du Soleil completely reinvented circus arts and went on to become a world leader in live entertainment. Established in Montreal, the Canadian organization

has brought wonder and delight to more than 200 million spectators in more than 450 cities in over 60 countries on six continents. Cirque du Soleil is owned and operated by Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group. For more information visit cirquedusoleil.com.

The Cirque du Soleil Big Top The Big Top seats more than 2,600 people and stands at 62 feet. The entire site set-up takes eight days. The four steel masts each stand at 82 feet and 550 pegs are required to hold the big top

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The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BEllA BRU CAFE, located at 3941 Park Drive, Suite 70, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Klimax Enterprises INC, 3941 Park 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: 06/05/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Chris Kado CHRIS KADO, CEO I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 07/01/2022. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS

AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 10604 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0743 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. DIEU NHAN BUDDHIST MEDITATION ASSOCIATION, INC., 2. THIEN VIEN DIEU NHAN, 3. DIEU NHAN ZEN MONASTERY, 4. DIEU NHAN MEDITATION MONASTERY, located at 4187 Duncan Hill Road, Rescue, CA 95672/Mailing Address: PO Box 265, Rescue, CA 95672 Registered owner(s): Tinhdieu Tonnu, 4187 Duncan Hill Road, Rescue, CA 95672 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/21/2002 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Tinhdieu

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Tonnu TINHDIEU TONNU, SECRETARY I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 07/05/2022. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 10609

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0733 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WIlDlAND RESOURCE GROUP, located at 2064 Ranch Bluff Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Tuesday A. Baker, 2064 Ranch Bluff Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 05-25-2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Tuesday A. Baker TUESDAY A. BAKER 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 06/29/2022. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS

AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 10610 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0742 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PRECIPICE PUBlISHING, located at 2004 Hapa Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): 1. Leslie A Hiroshima, 2004 Hapa Lane, Placerville, CA 95667, 2. Nathan Y Daggett, 2004 Hapa Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/01/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Leslie Hiroshima LESLIE HIROSHIMA, 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 07/01/2022. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10611 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 legal notice continued on the next page

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0769

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ANNIE’S MIMOSAS, located at 155 Placerville Drive, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 1885 Cold Spring Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Victor Hugo Sanchez, 1885 Cold Springs Rd, 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: 7-1-2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Victor Hugo Sanchez VICTOR HUGO SANCHEZ I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 07/01/2022. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 10612

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AlMIGHTY FOOD CO, located at 4355 Town Center Blvd, Suite 114, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/ Mailing Address: 6992 Crystal Blvd, El Dorado, CA 95623 Registered owner(s): Pearls Fine Things, 6992 Crystal Blvd, El Dorado, CA 95623 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/11/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Nick L. Dedier III NICK L. DEDIER III, 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 07/12/2022. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 10650

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0739

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0767

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: lOS COMPADRES TAQUERIA, located at 384 Placerville Dr St A, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 1885 Cold Springs Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Victor Hugo Sanchez, 1885 Cold Springs Rd, 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: 7-1-2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Victor Hugo Sanchez VICTOR HUGO SANCHEZ I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 07/01/2022. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 10613

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PCS HEAlTH, located at 3105 Cedar Ravine Road, Suite 103, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Pregnancy Counceling Services of EDC, 3105 Cedar Ravine Road, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Craig Holderman CRAIG HOLDERMAN, TREASURER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 07/11/2022. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 10651

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 22CV0886

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0765

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Matthew Thomas Lea filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: MATTHEW THOMAS LEA WILLIAM GEORGE THOMAS LEA JAMES EDWARD ROBERT LEA Proposed name: MATTHEW THOMAS FRUEH WILLIAM GEORGE THOMAS HOLLY FRUEH JAMES EDWARD ROBERT HOLLY FRUEH 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 12, 2022, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682. 3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat. This order has been filed on JUNE 30, 2022. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 10615

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: C M MOBIlE WElDING, located at 1681 Arikara St., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Registered owner(s): Charles L Milligin, 1681 Arikara St., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/07/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Charles Milligin CHARLES MILLIGIN, 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 07/11/2022. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL,

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STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 10652 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0764 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE VINE, located at 3907 Park Dr, Suite 110, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 3305 Gopher Ridge Dr, Folsom, CA 95630 Registered owner(s): The Vine Ventures, LLC, 3907 Park Dr., Suite 110, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/10/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Lisa HallGomez LISA HALL-GOMEZ, SECRETARY I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 07/11/2022. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 10653 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SAlE TS NO. CA-22-913624-AB ORDER NO.: 220221779-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/10/2019. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): MATTHEW D GRIX, A SINGLE MAN Recorded: 4/17/2019 as Instrument No. 2019-0013331-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of EL DORADO County, California; Date of Sale: 8/10/2022 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse located at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $292,589.27 The purported property address is: 2736 WOODRIDGE COURT, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 323-431021-000 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-9390772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www.qualityloan. com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-22-913624-AB. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section

2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916-939-0772, or visit this internet website http:// www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-22-913624-AB to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-22-913624-AB IDSPub #0179518 7/15/2022 7/22/2022 7/29/2022 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 10654 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SAlE T.S. NO. 0125002147 lOAN NO. 014760 APN: 062-020-017-000 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/24/2017. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 08/10/2022 at 10:00AM At the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667, Old Republic Title Company, Inc., a California corporation, as the duly appointed Trustee under the Deed of Trust recorded on 03/31/2017, as Instrument No. 2017-0013039-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of EL DORADO County, California, executed by: Van Au Duong, as Trustor, Linda Funkhouser, as Lender/Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States by cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in the state) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California, describing the land therein: See Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made a part hereof. EXHIBIT A The land referred to is situated in the unincorporated area of the County of El Dorado, State of California, and is described as follows: Parcel One: The East one-half of Lot 15 in Section 10, Township 13 North, Range 11 East, M.D.B. & M. RESERVING THEREFROM an easement for ingress, egress and utilities over that certain existing roadway across the Northerly portion, connecting to Volcanoville Road. Said easement is to be appurtenant to and for the benefit of Grantor’s remaining land at 4380 Volcanoville Road. The street address or other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: Vacant Land. Directions to the property may be obtained pursuant to a written request submitted to the Beneficiary within ten days from the first publication of this notice. Linda Funkhouser 4380 Volcanoville Road, Georgetown, CA 95634 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made is an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by the Deed of Trust, to wit: $86,949.37 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a

title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting. com, using the file number assigned to this case 0125002147. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. For sales conducted after January 1, 2021: NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916-9390772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 0125002147 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. This property which is subject to this Notice of Sale does not fall within the purview of California Civil Code Section 2923.5. Date: 07/13/2022 Old Republic Title Company, as Trustee 1000 Burnett Avenue, Suite #400, Concord, California 94520 (866)248-9598 by: Debbie Jackson, Vice President NPP0413748 To: MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT & PLACERVILLE TIMES 07/15/2022, 07/22/2022, 07/29/2022 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 10655 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF WANDA MAE MARSHAll CASE NO. 22PR0189 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of WANDA MAE MARSHALL A PETITION for Probate has been filed by NANCY MARSHALLNYIRADI in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that NANCY MARSHALLNYIRADI 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: October 5, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: PETER P. VLAUTIN, III Law Office Of Peter Vlautin 1020 Suncast Lane, Suite 101 El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 (916) 365-9734 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 10657 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JACK AKABA AKA JACK TAMIO AKABA CASE NO. 22PR0184 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JACK AKABA (AKA JACK TAMIO AKABA) A PETITION for Probate has been filed by KIYO A. MORSE in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado.

THE PETITION for probate requests that KIYO A. MORSE 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 21, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: GREY R. LUND, SBN 322024 BUCHALTER 500 Capitol Mall, Suite 1900 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 945-5170 10661 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0780 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BUCKEYE PAINTING, located at 3007 Estepa Dr., #F, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Devin L. Nolan, 3007 Estepa Dr., #F, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: July 4, 2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Devin Nolan DEVIN NOLAN I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 07/14/22. 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) 10677 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0777 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: STREATIVE DIGITAl, located at 4650 Gamebird Court, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): STREATIVE Digital, LLC, 4650 Gamebird Court, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 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: June 8, 2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Nicole C. Scott, CEO NICOLE C. SCOTT, CEO I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 07/13/2022. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  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) 10678 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0786 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GROCERY OUTlET OF PlACERVIllE, located at 1426 Broadway, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Kemp Family Grocery, 5204 Heather Ranch Way, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 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/ David M. Kemp, CEO DAVID M. KEMP, CEO I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 07/18/2022. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10679 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0793 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: lIVE EDGE GIFTS, located at 690 Crestview Dr., Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registered owner(s): Richard Horrell, 690 Crestview Dr., Diamond Springs, CA 95619; Chantal Horrell, 690 Crestview Dr., 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: 07/19/22 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Richard Horrell RICHARD HORRELL I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 07/19/2022. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10681 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CRESCENCIA AUGUSTA ARANDA CASE NO. 22PR0194 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of CRESCENCIA AUGUSTA ARANDA A PETITION for Probate has been filed by DELLILA HODGSON in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that DELLILA HODGSON 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: October 12, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or

file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: MELANIE V. De MARCO BPE Law Group, PC 2339 Gold Meadow Way, Suite 101 Gold River, CA 95670 (916) 966-2260 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 10682 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 22CV0945 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Margaret Korzewski filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: MARGARET KORZEWSKI Proposed name: MALGORZATA KORZEWSKI 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: SEPTEMBER 16, 2022, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682. 3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat. This order has been filed on JULY 13, 2022. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 10684 PUBlIC NOTICE Dr Mark L. Tong’s office will be destroying outdated medical records starting August 15, 2022. If you are/ were a patient of Dr. Tong’s, and have not been seen in the past 24 calendar months, and would like a copy of your medical records before they are destroyed, you must contact his office at 530/344-9200 before August 15, 2022. Thank you for trusting us with your care. 7/25, 7/27, 7/29, 8/1, 8/3, 8/5 10689 NOTICE OF SAlE OF REAl PROPERTY NO. 21PR0059 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CAlIFORNIA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF El DORADO PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT DANIEL DEL MONTE, Public Guardian, representative of this conservatorship estate, will sell at private sale, under the terms and conditions specified below, the real property of the estate, situated in the County of El Dorado, California, more commonly known 3097 Cedar Creek Rd, Mount Aukum, Ca 95656 and described as follows: single family residence, APN: 046-320006-000. Please contact Realtor Sally Long John, of Century 21, at telephone number 530-306-0821 Written offers for this property will be received at the realtor’s office on or before August 5, 2022. Sale will be made on or after August 5, 2022 to the person making the highest and best offer for the property. EL DORADO COUNTY SPECIFICALLY MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS, EITHER IMPLIED OR EXPRESSED CONCERNING THE CONDITION OF THIS PROPERTY. SAID PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD ON AS IS BASIS. The terms and conditions of sale are all cash to seller in lawful money of the United States of America with $13,750.00 (5%) down to accompany the offer and the balance to be paid on close of escrow, which will close 10 days after court confirmation of sale. The personal representative reserves the right to reject any bid that is less than $275,000.00 For further information, please contact the Realtor. All sales are subject to confirmation by the Superior Court and no sale may be consummated, and no deed may be recorded and delivered to a purchaser until court confirmation has been acquired by the personal representative. July 25, 2022 Daniel Del Monte Public Guardian David A Livingston County Counsel TDT 7/27/22, 7/29/22, 8/5/22 7/27, 7/29, 8/5 10698 PUBlIC NOTICE OF PROVISIONAl APPOINTMENT (Education Code §5092) The Board of Education of the El Dorado County Office of Education announces that the resignation John Lane, Trustee Area 2, from the County Board of Education effective on July 1, 2022, created one vacant position on the District’s Board of Education. The Board of Trustees voted at a Special Meeting held on July 22, 2022, to make a provisional appointment of Adam Clark to fill this vacancy. Unless a petition calling for a special election, containing a sufficient number of signatures, is filed in the Office of the El Dorado

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County Superintendent of Schools within 30 days of the date of the provisional appointment, it shall become an effective appointment. Board of Trustees of the El Dorado County Office of Education Dr. Ed Manansala Secretary to the Board and County Superintendent of Schools July 25, 2022 7/29 10701 NOTICE OF AVAIlABIlITY California Department of Water Resources Delta Conveyance Project Draft Environmental Impact Report Now Available for Public Review and Comment The California Department of Water Resources (DWR), as lead agency for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), is making available to the public the Delta Conveyance Project Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for a 92-day review period beginning July 27, 2022 and closing October 27, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Project Description and Purpose: The proposed Delta Conveyance Project would modernize the State Water Project (SWP) water transport infrastructure in the Delta by adding new facilities on the Sacramento River in the north Delta to divert water and upgrading the current system to include a single tunnel to divert and move water entering the north Delta from the Sacramento Valley watershed to existing SWP facilities in the south Delta. If approved, these updates would ensure climate resiliency and the reliability of the state’s largest source of safe, affordable, and clean water for 27 million Californians, 750,000 acres of farmland, and continued support for local water supply projects, such as local storage, recycling, groundwater recharge, and water quality management. The Delta is the center of California’s vital water distribution system and a critical link in how water is moved to all parts of the state. However, the infrastructure that moves this water through the Delta is outdated and at risk of failure due to sea level rise and seismic activity. The infrastructure updates proposed as part of the Delta Conveyance Project would give DWR the flexibility to capture, move, and store water – consistent with all regulatory requirements – when it becomes available for use when supplies may otherwise be limited. The Delta Conveyance Project Draft EIR evaluates 8 alternatives in addition to the proposed project and a no project alternative, which describes likely conditions if the Delta Conveyance Project is not implemented. Where to Review: The Draft EIR is available for public review via the following ways: • Project Website: www. deltaconveyanceproject.com • In-Person: CA Department of Water Resources, 3500 Industrial Blvd., Room 117, West Sacramento, CA 95691 • Documents incorporated by reference in the Draft EIR are also available here. • In-Person: At libraries throughout the state. View a list of libraries with a copy of the Draft EIR at www. deltaconveyanceproject.com During the public review period, written comments may be submitted via: • Mail to CA Department of Water Resources, Attention: Delta Conveyance Office, P.O. Box 942836, Sacramento, CA 94236-0001 •E m a i l to deltaconveyancecomments@ water.ca.gov •Online at w w w. deltaconveyanceproject.com • At a virtual public hearing (see below) Virtual Public Hearings: Public hearings will be held virtually via Zoom to accept public comments on the Draft EIR. Information on how to access the attend the virtual public hearings can be found at www. deltaconveyanceproject.com. 1. Tuesday, September 13, 2022, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 2. Thursday, September 22, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. 3. Wednesday, September 28, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. More information is available at www.deltaconveyanceproject.com. All substantive comments received on the Draft EIR will be considered and responded to in the Final EIR and decision-making process. No final decision will be made regarding going forward with the Delta Conveyance Project or in selecting an alternative; those decisions will only occur after completion of the CEQA process. Anticipated Impacts: Significant environmental effects are anticipated in the following areas: Agricultural Resources; Aesthetic Resources; Cultural Resources; Transportation; Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions; Noise; Paleontological Resources; and Tribal Cultural Resources. Hazardous Waste Sites: The Plan Area includes several hazardous waste sites enumerated under Section 65962.5 of the California Government Code. Those sites are GTE Data Services, MNTN Shop #32, Chevron Freeport Blvd., Delta Shores, Freeport Marina, Gil’s Garage, Govan Property, Primasing Residence, Southern Pacific Pipeline Shell, KMEP Holt Petroleum Pipeline, Flag City Shell, Flag City Chevron, Three B’s Truck Plaza, Byron Corners, Byron Garage, Bay Standard, King’s Island, Chevron Texaco, Chevron, Holey-Byron Road, Chevron Old Valley Pipeline, Chevron, Bruns Property, Shell Pipeline – Kelso Road, D&D Flying Services, Stockton Naval Communication Station, Tiki Lagoon Resort & Marina, Byron Bethany Irrigation District, Byron Power Company, Schropp Ranch, and Willow Berm Marina. �

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PUBlIC NOTICE Gold Trail Union School District PUBlIC NOTICE FOR CONSTRUCTION BIDS The Gold Trail Union School District is seeking a licensed contractor with experience working with California public schools for constructing a shade structure project at: Gold Trail School 889 Cold Spring Road Placerville CA 95667

The project would involve the installation of two 40Wx30Lx10H shade structures on the upper playground area of the Gold Trail School and include, architect, DSA, Lab and welding inspection fees. A mandatory bid walk-through is scheduled for Friday, August 12, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. The project must be completed by November 30, 2022. Construction firms wishing for additional information on the project should contact Brad Jackson at bjackson@gtusd.org. Sealed bids are due to: Aidan Harte Chief Business Officer Gold Trail Union School District Located in Sutter’s Mill School Administration Building 4801 Luneman Road Placerville, CA 95667 by Friday, August 19, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., at which time bids will be opened and publicly read aloud. 7/29, 8/5 10703 NOTICE OF INTENT TO FIlE APPlICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Grizzly Flats Community Services District will hold a public meeting on August 11, 2022, at 9:00 AM at 4330 Golden Center Drive, Suite C, Placerville, CA 95667. Application for Funding U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Rural Utilities Services (RUS) Water and Wastewater Loan and Grant Program The purpose of the public meeting is to give citizens an opportunity to evaluate and comment on the District’s intent to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Water and Wastewater loan and grant program. The application seeks $998,250 in funding which is proposed for the construction of water system improvements in the community of Grizzly Flats. Persons interested in the program should appear before the Board of Directors at the above public hearing to make their comments known. If you are unable to attend the hearing, you may direct written comments to the Grizzly Flats Community Services District, P.O. Box 250, Grizzly Flats, CA 95636, by August 8, 2022. Additional information may be obtained from the District’s office between the hours of 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM, weekdays, or you may call (530) 622-9626. Jodi lauther Grizzly Flats Community Services District Run One Time: July 29, 2022 7/29 10704 NOTICE OF PUBlIC SAlE Pursuant to the California SelfService Storage Facility Act, (B&P Code 21700 et.seq.), the undersigned will sell at public Lien Sale at the On-Line Auction site www.SelfStorageAuction.com for the following location. The On-Line Auction will end at date/time shown below. The auction will consist of personal property including, but not limited to: furniture, boxes, clothing, business items, toys, tools and/ or other household items, unless otherwise noted. Date: Wednesday, August 17, 2022 Time: 6:00 P.M. Location: Sentry Storage – Shingle Springs 4041 Wild Chaparral Drive Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Unit(s) for Auction: Ryan Anderson, John Barth, Chris Dunbar, Cindy Klein, Kelly Rackley, Ann Warren All sales are subject to prior cancellation. Owner reserves the right to bid. Terms, rules and regulations are available On-Line. Seller reserves the right to refuse any bid or pull property from sale. Publish on Friday, July 29, 2022 and Friday, August 5, 2022 7/29, 8/5 10705 T.S. NO.: 2022-01508 APN: 054-332-006-000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 4171 lIME KIlN RD PlACERVIllE, CAlIFORNIA 95667-6922 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SAlE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/31/2019. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Jason Fitzpatrick, a single man Duly Appointed Trustee: Nestor Trustee Services, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 12/31/2019 as Instrument No. 20199005631500023 in Book -- Page -- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California Date of Sale: 9/1/2022 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: Main entrance El Dorado County Superior Courthouse - Placerville Main Street Branch, 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $370,909.80 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 4171 LIME KILN RD PLACERVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95667-6922 A.P.N.: 054-332-006-000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the

date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 793-6107 or (888) 902-3989 or visit these internet websites www. auction.com or www.nestortrustee. com, using the file number assigned to this case 2022-01508. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANTS: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (800) 793-6107 or (888) 902-3989 or visit these internet websites www. auction.com or www.nestortrustee. com, using the file number assigned to this case 2022-01508 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: 7/22/2022 Nestor Trustee Services, LLC 2850 Redhill Avenue, Suite 240 Santa Ana, California 92705 Sale Line: (888) 902-3989 Giovanna Nichelson, Trustee Sale Officer EPP 35047 Pub Dates 07/29, 08/05, 08/12/2022 7/29, 8/5, 8/12 10706 AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 22CV0895 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Daisy Evans filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: DAISY NICOLE EVANS Proposed name: DAISY NICOLE TURNEY 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 26, 2022, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682. 3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four

successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat. This order has been filed on JULY 27, 2022. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19 10708 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0812 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DARIA REAlTY & MORTGAGE, located at 1307 Souza Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Munther Yousif Jabouri, 1307 Souza 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: 07/21/2022 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Munther Jabouri MUNTHER JABOURI, 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 07/22/2022. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19 10709 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0787 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: STUDIO 59, located at 1241 Hawks Flight Ct., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Roebbelen Contracting, Inc., 1241 Hawks Flight Ct., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: California The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A Signature of Registrant: /s/ Joe DeBiasio JOE DEBIASIO, CFO I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 07/18/2022. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19 10710

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