Mountain Democrat, Wednesday, October 9, 2024

C ALI FORN IA’S OLDE ST NE W SPAPER

– E S T. 18 51

– Midweek Edition – VOLUME 173 • ISSUE 97 | $1.00

mtdemocrat.com

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2024

PAVING THE WAY

Mountain Democrat photo by Odin Rasco

Erica Chambers walks away from the defense’s table in El Dorado County Superior Court Department 2, preparing to be taken into custody and transported to prison.

Chambers sentenced for DUI causing death Odin Rasco Senior staff writer

Nearly two years after the car collision on Highway 50 that resulted in the death of Camino resident Mason Visman, his partner Erica Chambers was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison for her role in the tragic event.

The gallery in El Dorado County Superior Court’s Department 2 was packed past occupancy as friends and family of Mason’s anxiously awaited the Oct. 4 proceedings, which were pushed back more than an hour by dozens of arraignments and other court matters.

Many had been waiting for the sentencing hearing since Aug. 23, when Chambers changed her previously entered not guilty pleas to ones of guilty and no contest.

Chambers’ change of plea followed a preliminary hearing held in April that concluded the El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office had sufficient evidence to

bring the charges filed against her — gross vehicular manslaughter and DUI causing injury with a blood alcohol level above .08.

Evidence presented during the pretrial hearing combined to create a picture of the events surrounding Mason’s death on Nov. 11, 2022, beginning when he and Chambers, who called each other husband and wife though they were not legally married, attended the wedding of his brother. Witnesses at the event shared seeing Chambers drink heavily during the reception before she and Mason left, both in fancy dress.

Data pulled from the vehicle Chambers was driving that night indicated she was ■ See SENTENCE, page A5

Mountain Democrat photo by Eric Jaramishian

California Highway Patrol Officers Jennifer Lane and Diana Dollar, former CHP Officer Kimberly Berg, Sgt. Heather Magnus and Officer Laurel Walker pose at the Placerville CHP headquarters at Lo Hi Way Oct. 1. Trailblazer Berg visited the CHP office to meet all the women officers for the law enforcement agency. Not pictured is Officer Brianna Snipes, who was getting ready for the graveyard shift to help keep El Dorado County streets safe during the night.

50 years of women in the CHP celebrated ■ Kimberly Berg reflects on

being part of CHP history Eric Jaramishian Senior staff writer

I

t has been 50 years since a group of women participated in the Women Traffic Officer Program in Sept. 30, 1974 — a pilot program for determining a woman’s capability to become a California Courtesy photo Highway Patrol officer.

Kimberly Berg, badge No. 8700.

Twenty seven of those women

completed the academy on Meadowview Road in Sacramento and became the first female officers on Jan. 16, 1975.

Kimberly Berg, probably better known as a long-time educator in El Dorado County, was one of those women, in fact the first in the program to be awarded a CHP number. Badge No. 8700 was born.

Berg, along with other trailblazers for women, answered the call when CHP announced it was hiring women, ■ See HISTORY, page A4

Leaders laud renewal of Lake Tahoe Restoration Act Eli Ramos

Tahoe Daily Tribune

MAIL LABEL

Tahoe Daily Tribune photo by Eli Ramos

Kevin Kiley, Cindy Gustafson, Jesse Patterson, Catherine Cortez Masto and Julie Regan pose with the Team Tahoe sign.

1 Dentist Dentist!

#

nine times!

New Patients Always Welcome!

Jeff Little, DDS

General & Cosmetic Dentistry

“Look For My Column On Page 3 Today!”

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — Representative Kevin Kiley (R-CA) hosted Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and the rest of the “Tahoe Team” at Heavenly Mountain Resort’s Lakeview Lodge to celebrate President Joe Biden signing the reauthorization of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act on Oct. 4. The bill extends the existing funding of more than $300 million towoard the protection and preservation of the “Jewel of the Sierra” through 2034.

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and League to Save Lake Tahoe were two agencies that were part of the Tahoe Team, represented

by Cindy Gustafson, Julie Regan and Jesse Patterson. Kiley himself wore a Keep Tahoe Blue shirt as he spoke to the crowd.

“The coalition that made this happen … transcends political differences,” said Kiley, a nod to the bipartisan and bicameral partnerships that pushed the legislation forward. He thanked and acknowledged the many people in Congress ■ See TRA, page A5

GOING SOLAR? 1515 5.000%3.61 5.30% YEAR3.250 YEAR 3.250 3.61 Let us Quote Your Project! HOME HOME LOAN LOAN Fixed RateFixed Rate

Annual Percentage Annual Percentage Rate Rate

• ReÀ• nance Purchase ReÀnance PLACERVILLE Purchase PLACERVILLE 4040 ElRoad Dorado• 622-1492 Road • 622-1492 • 4040 El •Dorado

180180 Monthly per $1,000Borrowed Borrowed MonthlyPayments Payments of $7.91 $7.03 $1,000 180 Monthly Payments of $7.03 ofper $1,000per Borrowed

Check the El Dorado Advantage: Check the El Dorado Advantage:

VOTED #1 FOR A REASON START SAVING TODAY!

PLACERVILLE • (Downtown) Main • 622-0833 PLACERVILLE • (Downtown) 247 Main247 • 622-0833

✓ No application ✓ No application fee fee W. PLACERVILLE l e Dr.Lawyer & Ray• Lawyer W. PLACERVILLE • Placervi•l ePlDr.acervi & Ray 626-3400• 626-3400 ✓ No prepayment ✓ No prepayment penalty penalty • 694 Val Plelasant Road • 626-5701 DIAMONDDIAMOND SPRINGSSPRINGS • 694 Pleasant ey RoadVall•ey626-5701 Local processing and servicing CAMERONCAMERON ✓ Local✓processing and servicing PARKCameron • 4060 Cameron Drive • 677-1601 PARK • 4060 Park DrivePark• 677-1601

2023

(916) 298-0019

3867 Dividend Drive, Suite A, Shingle Springs info@SolarSavingsDirect.com • solarsavingsdirect.com

PINESPony• 6462 PonyTrai Express Trail • 644-2363 POLLOCKPOLLOCK PINES • 6462 Express l • 644-2363 EL DORADO HILLSPark• 3963 Drive • 933-3002 EL DORADO HILLS • 3963 DrivePark• 933-3002 GEORGETOWN 193 • 333-1101 • 6310 Hwy.• 6310 193 Hwy. • 333-1101 Serving local over 54 years GEORGETOWN Member Member Serving our local our communities forEspanol over 54foryears Se communities Habla

Habla Espanol 800-874-9779 Espanol 800-874-9779 Maximum loan$417,000.00, $650,000, primary vacationresidence. residence. Se HablaSe loan vacation Maximum Maximum loan $417,000.00, primary orprimary vacationororresidence.

NMLSR ID 479256 20%cash minimum downonpayment on purchase. equityonrequired on refiOther nance.loansOther loans under available underterms. different terms.

20% minimum downcash payment purchase.

25% equity25% required refinance. available different

A2

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Mountain Democrat

mtdemocrat.com

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

Clinton “Clint” Boyce

Katherine Leah Reyes (Katie Koban)

Clinton “Clint” Boyce passed away September 30th in Sparks, Nevada with his wife by his side following a years-long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. He is survived by his loving wife Martha Boyce; 4 siblings Clyde Woodard, Dwayne Woodard, Jeanette Gomes, and Lynn Carver; 7 children and children-inlaw Justin Boyce, Jacob Boyce, Christy Boyce, Dawn Francis, Sam Beaton, Jake Beaton, and Althea Beaton; 9 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren. He was born in West Virginia in 1948 and spent much of his childhood in Wisconsin. During his time in Wisconsin he often helped put food on the table for the family through hunting, fishing, gardening, and taking crops from local farms. He relocated to California in the late 1960’s where he found a job working for the Sacramento County Sheriff ’s Office. He remained there for over 25 years until his retirement. He loved the solitude that nature provided and spent much time engaging with nature through his loves of fishing, hunting, camping, and backpacking. If he wasn’t out in nature, you might even find him watching nature documentaries. He also loved to garden. He would spend the winters reading and researching crops to plant after the coldest days of winter had passed. He was always so proud of his tomatoes. He was a loving father who shared his appreciation for nature with his children through hunting, fishing, camping, and backpacking. He would participate in cub scouts, attend sports games, and encourage growth through many other activities. He had a wonderful sense of humor and made sure to share it with those around him all the way up until the end. With a self-satisfying grin, he would crack a joke or do something goofy. If others laughed, that was a plus, but he was enjoying himself all the same. When he eventually retired from the Sacramento County Sheriff ’s Office, he bought the little house in the woods that he had always wanted.

He befriended and named the local wildlife which would come near the door. This would become the home that he would share with his wife, Martha, and comment regularly about the traffic on the quiet country road or the noises breaking through nature’s calm. His rescue dog, Pepper, became his constant companion during his journey with Dementia.

He would bring Pepper everywhere he went, even carrying him when he’d go on miles-long walks, one of the symptoms of his disease. He touched many lives with his kind heart and good humor and surrounded himself with loved ones. A memorial Service and celebration of life will be held at Radiant Church, 4602 Missouri Flat Road, Placerville, CA on October 19th at 2pm. In the spirit of his love for casual attire, you are encouraged to dress in blue jeans and a t-shirt. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his memory to the Lewy Body Dementia Association https://www.lbda.org/donate/ or to Foothill Dog Rescue in Shingle Springs, CA https:// foothilldogrescue.org/make-a-donation/.

Nov. 20, 1976 – Feb. 26, 2024

Katherine Leah Reyes (Katie Koban), aged 47, of Frisco, Texas passed away on February 26th, 2024 after a short and courageous battle with cancer. Katie was born on November 20, 1976 to Dr. Frank James Koban and Lettie Lee Koban in Carmichael, Ca. Her family moved to Cameron Park, Ca when she was 3 years old and lived there for most of her life. Kate graduated from Ponderosa High School in 1994. Kate is preceded in death by her mother Lettie, who passed in 2018. Kate leaves behind her only beloved son, Isaiah Koban of Woodland, father D. Frank Koban, brother Dr. Mike Koban and his wife Rene, sister Amy Stanberry and her husband Steve, Sarah Gregg and her husband Gary. Many nieces and nephews. And, Kate’s beloved dog Molly. Katie was a phenomenal dancer, beginning when she was a young child. Dancing took Kate all the way to Japan and Tonga with her dance troop and touring with various artists. Her passion was her love of animals, especially dogs. Kate had many struggles in life, but in her later years she was able to overcome them, and she was so very proud of her sobriety and loved her career at Amazon. Kate had found the Lord and was baptized in September of 2023 at James River Church in Missouri. Now that Kate has passed into the arms of our Lord, her physical life on earth is over but it is the beginning of an eternal and beautiful journey for her, and for that her family knows that they will be seeing her again one day.

Services will be held privately, at a later date.

Azardokht Sadrian Elli Dec. 28, 1939 – Sept. 22, 2024

Azar Sadrian passed away on September 22, 2024 in Cameron Park, CA at the age of 84. She was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer and fought the monster disease for 22 months, carrying herself with grace and determination, driven by her faith and love for family. Azar Sadrian was born to Abdulhossain and Zarin in Tehran, Iran on December 28, 1939 as the oldest of 7 children.

She married Hossein Elli at age 17, a marriage that lasted 67 years. They soon had two children, their son Shahram and daughter Shiva. After the Iranian Islamic Revolution, they immigrated to Sacramento in 1985 and joined the community at Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church. Azar was a leader in her family and a pioneer in her career. She began teaching at 17 and was an educator in schools and universities for over 60 years. She got her Bachelor’s in Communications in Iran while working and raising two kids, and completed her schooling in the US with a Master’s in Education. Azar volunteered on academic Boards and the local Foster Family Services Board. She was a prominent member of the El Dorado Hills Sports Club and loved taking cycling and water aerobics classes. Loved by many, an example to all, and our fearless leader, Azar Sadrian. You will be immensely missed! Azar is survived by her husband Hossein Elli of Cameron Park. Two children: Shahram Elli (Flora) of Granite Bay and Shiva Frentzen (Jeff ) of Cameron Park.

Four grandchildren: Alin Frentzen (Susan) of Lee’s Summit MO, Angela Frentzen of San Diego, Brian Elli of Folsom, and Justin Elli of Folsom. Three great grandchildren: Elise, Sylvia, and Oliver. Six siblings: Pooran Sadrian of Malibu, Parviz Sadrian (Pam) of Fair Oaks, Simmin Namgostar (Shapoor) of Sacramento, Iran Sadrian of Roseville, Saeed Sadrian (Anne) of Camino, and Nasrin Mojtahedi (Hossein) of Roseville. Her celebration of life service will be held at Fair Oaks Church (11427 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks, CA 95628) in the main sanctuary on Friday, October 11, 2024 at 11 AM with a reception to follow.

Jane Ellen Rogers

Sept. 7, 1929 – Aug. 25, 2024

Jane Rogers passed away in her home of 52 years with her daughter and niece by her side.

She was born in Schenectady, NY and grew up in Lowell, MA. In her twenties, she traveled to San Francisco to be with her sister Doris. On March 26, 1953 she met Gene Rogers and they were married a little over 6 months later on November 6, 1953. They started their family in San Jose, CA and moved to Placerville in 1972. She enjoyed her earlier years raising her family and later in life enjoyed summers by the pool with her grandchildren and then great grandchildren. After Gene passed away, she spent time with her family and looked forward to volunteering at the library. Jane and Gene were very kind, generous and giving people who loved their family very much. Jane is survived by her son Michael Rogers and his wife Lynette Rogers of Pleasant Valley and her daughter Dory Rogers and husband Tim Keller of Somerset.

She also leaves behind five grandchildren: Alison and Anthony Robinson, Jake and Liz Hostetler, Michael and Elizabeth Rogers, Jon and Nicole Rogers and Sadie Keller. She was blessed with six great grandchildren: Savanna, Courtney, Corbyn, Kara, Aliya and Kira. She is also survived by 2 close nieces, Sandra and Karen and her brother Sanford and wife Ginny. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Charles Eugene Rogers, her brother Norman and sisters Betty, and Doris.

A special thanks to cousin Karen for her love, kindness and compassion she showed our mom.

Jan. 7, 1948 – Sept. 30, 2024

Thomas Daniel Shinnick Jan. 28, 1949 – Sept. 21, 2024

On September 21, 2024 Thomas Daniel “Mopar Dan” Shinnick died. Dan was born in Montana on January 28, 1949 and grew up in the Santa Ynez Valley of California on a cattle ranch. Even at a young age Dan understood the value of earning your own way, working hard and being a person that puts family above anything else. Dan was not only friend to everyone he met, he was a hero to his daughters, a best friend to his wife Debra for 45 years, and the greatest example of being a big brother and loyal son. He was a man to be trusted to do exactly what he said he would do, with a hand shake to confirm. Dan was full of life and had the most infectious smile and belly laugh.

Dan has been a pilar of the Placerville community for well over 45 years. His construction company Shinnick Construction was a notable, trusted resource for not only the local area but surrounding areas throughout the region. In his over 30 years of business, he was well respected and gained countless lifelong friends.

Dan’s love for classic cars goes without saying. He was meticulous about every detail which made him a highly respected person in the Mopar World and the industry of restoring classics back to their original beauty. His cars weren’t just a hobby they were an extension of his heart. He loved to spend hours in his garage and share his knowledge, reminisce and reflect on what it meant for him to return these cars back to prime show stoppers. Dan grew up as the oldest brother of 7 children, his sisters and brother meant the world to him. Their parents, Dot & Tom, navigated raising a family that understood the value in a hard days work and taking care of each other no matter what. Dan is survived by his wife Debra Thompson; daughters; Carrie Shinnick, Jennifer Hawley (Russell Hawley) and Wendy Santwier (Rodney Santwier); his sisters; Delores Ewing (Gene Ewing) and Patty Dixon (Dave Dixon); 7 adored grandkids and 6 great grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.

He is proceeded in death by his parents Dorothy and Thomas Shinnick; sister’s Doris Shinnick, Rosie VanReed, Penny Rose and brother’s Michael Shinnick and Leroy Shinnick, baby boy Shinnick and grandsons James and Jeremy Hawley. It has given us great comfort in hearing all the stories about how Dan has touched their lives and how he made them feel. You knew you were loved, he would tell you the truth, hold you accountable, and expect your very best all without judgement. Please join us as we celebrate the life well lived of Dan on 10/26 at Davies Family Inn Shadowridge Ranch on Fort Jim Road in Placerville, CA between 11-4 pm. A few of Dan’s classic cars will be on display for the day. For those that wish to bring their cars as well feel free as we know Dan loved them all . In lieu of flowers please feel free to donate to your favorite charity in his name.

Courtesy photo

Tyson Fiddler.

Search on for missing man last seen Saturday Odin Rasco Senior staff writer

Community members and El Dorado County sheriff ’s deputies are on the search for an El Dorado County man who has not been seen since the early hours of Oct. 5.

Tyson Fiddler was last seen at around 1:50 a.m.

Saturday, Oct. 5, at PJ’s Roadhouse in Placerville; he lived nearby and was known to walk home from there from time to time. Tyson is around 5 feet, 11 inches tall, weighs around 190 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a plain black shirt, navy blue shorts and black flip flops.

According to information shared by EDSO, he is now considered a missing person, and anyone who may have seen him or knows more is encouraged to contact Det. Conley at (530) 642-4712 or conleyj@ edso.org. Potential informants or witnesses can also contact the sheriff ’s non-emergency dispatch number at (530) 621-6600; reference EDSO case 24-8028.

PPD CRIME LOG The following information was taken from Placerville police reports:

Lane.

Sept. 22

Sept. 26

9:36 p.m. Burglary reported on Broadway.

Sept. 23 8:20 a.m. Petty theft reported on Tunnel Street.

12:00 p.m. Battery reported on Marshall Way.

Sept. 24 9:59 a.m. Officers booked into jail a 47-year-old man on suspicion of a violation of post release community supervision on Placerville Drive. He was listed in custody.

10:37 a.m. Petty theft reported on Spring Street.

7:36 p.m. Officers booked into jail a 37-year-old woman on suspicion of indecent exposure and littering on Broadway. She was released on $5,000 bail.

7:43 p.m. Petty theft reported on Placerville Drive.

Sept. 25 2:46 p.m. Petty theft reported on Sean Drive.

2:50 p.m. Petty theft reported on Fair

6:42 p.m. Battery reported on Clay Street.

9:10 a.m. Grand theft reported on Spring Street.

3:09 p.m. Petty theft reported on Brendan Way. 3:16 p.m. Assault with deadly weapon reported on Schnell School Road.

5:11 p.m. Assault with deadly weapon reported on Main Street.

Sept. 27 3:48 p.m. Officers booked into jail a 27-year-old man on suspicion of possession of controlled substance and unlawful paraphernalia on Broadway.

He was released on $25,000 bail.

Sept. 28 8:55 a.m. Officers booked into jail a 33-year-old man on suspicion of a parole violation on Placerville Drive. He was later released.

12:25 p.m. Officers booked into jail a 28-year-old man on suspicion of DUI on Placerville Drive. He was later released.

12:59 p.m. Battery reported on Spring Street.

1 p.m. Burglary reported on Placerville Drive.

Mackendrick Computers Since 1984!

New & Used Computers New & Refurbished Computers Sales & Service

Sales and Service

Porch Pirate Safety Zone!

Now offering a SAFE place for your packages.

Have your packages delivered here at NO CHARGE! Solving problems… it’s what we do!

530-626-1399 384 Placerville Dr, Ste. B • Placerville Stay up to date with a subscription to the MD website: mtdemocrat.com. Call (530) 622-1255.

mtdemocrat.com

Mountain Democrat Wednesday, October 9, 2024 A3

A blessed day for the animals

Mountain Democrat photos by Eric Jaramishian

Faith Episcopal Church in Cameron Park hosted pet blessings in celebration of St. Francis of Assisi Day Sunday, Oct. 6. Above left, Rev. Tom Gartin blesses Alexa Souza’s 7-year-old dachshund Lulu.

Above right, Gartin is joined by Lex, Cam and Tassie Burton, who brought their German shepherd Brandy to the event that honors St. Francis, whose story includes giving a sermon to birds in the 13th century.

‘Max Benson’s Law’ banning student restraints gets Gov. Newsom’s signature Lauren Keene Davis Enterprise

A measure banning prone restraints in California schools officially became state law last weekend after receiving Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature.

Senate Bill 483 — now named Max Benson’s Law in memory of a Davis boy who died as a result of the practice in 2018 — received unanimous support from the state Legislature following its introduction by state Sen. Dave Cortese, D-San Jose, last year.

“Today, California joins the majority of states in the union in declaring that our children are too vulnerable and too precious to be subjected to dangerous and at times deadly restraints,” said Stacia Langley, Max’s mother.

“Although it is too late to save my son and spare our family the grief of his loss, this law will protect countless children in the future and ensure that Max’s death was not in vain,” Langley said.

“We thank Sen. Cortese for his leadership on this bill, and thank the Legislature for the overwhelming support it has received in both chambers.”

The new law prohibits K-12 schools throughout the state from physically or mechanically restraining students in a face-down position, which can restrict a person’s airway.

“Through SB 483, we will now able to protect our children and youth from becoming victims of deadly practices such as prone restraint within our schools,” Cortese said, noting that more than 21 states already ban the practice. “SB 483 will now encourage schools to identify, adopt and implement evidencebased rehabilitative intervention and prevention strategies to de-escalate situations with students who have behavioral health issues.”

Max was 13 years old when he was placed in a prone restraint for nearly two hours

at the now-defunct Guiding Hands School in El Dorado Hills.

Previously a student at Birch Lane Elementary School, Max, who had autism, began attending the private school for special-needs students after the Davis Joint Unified School District determined his educational needs could not be met locally.

Emergency personnel responded to the

campus on Nov. 28, 2018, after receiving reports that Max became unresponsive while restrained in a prone position during what school officials initially described as a “violent episode,” but which turned out to be spitting.

A teacher performed CPR on Max until a medical crew arrived on scene and transported him to Mercy Folsom

Hospital. He died two days later at the UC Davis Medical Center.

The El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office charged three of the school’s educators — former executive director Cindy Keller, principal Staranne Meyers and special education teacher Kimberly Wohlwend — with involuntary manslaughter following Max’s death, and later

obtained a grand jury indictment that also names school’s parent corporation, Guiding Hands School Inc. Filed July 15, 2022, the document alleges that each of the defendants “had a legal duty to (Benson), a human being, failed to perform that legal duty, that failure was criminally negligent, and that failure caused death.”

Prosecutors identified Wohlwend as the teacher who restrained Max, leaving him in a face-down position for an hour and 45 minutes.

All three defendants have pleaded not guilty to the allegations. The case currently is set for a 24-day jury trial in El Dorado Superior Court starting in May 2025, according to online n See LAW, page A5

FINALLY, Medicare & Most

Insurance Companies Pay for Treatment of Neuropathy!

CALL NOW 530-622-3536 NEUROPATHY IS A PROGRESSIVE CONDITION! DRUG FREE TREATMENT AVAILABLE. ACT NOW We are one of 280 clinics nationwide that specialize in the treatment of neuropathy

What Causes It?

Healthy Nerve Healthy Blood Vessels

Peripheral neuropathy is a result of damage to the nerves often causing weakness, pain, numbness, tingling, and may also lead to serious balance problems.

Diseased Blood Vessels This damage is commonly caused by a lack of blood flow to the nerves in the hands and feet. If not properly treated this lack of blood flow may Nerves Shrivel when cause the nerves to degenerate.

Blood Vessels Weak and Disappear As you can see in Figure 1, as the blood vessels surrounding the nerves become diseased they shrink and shrivel. This process hastens the flow of vital Figure 1 nutrients to the nerves required to remain healthy. When these nerves begin to “die” it could lead to balance problems, pain, numbness, tingling and burning symptoms in the hands and feet.

Courtesy photo

Max Benson, a 13-year-old Davis boy, died in November 2018 after being physically restrained at the private El Dorado Hills school he attended.

In order to effectively treat your neuropathy 3 factors must be determined.

1

What is the underlying cause?

2

How much nerve damage has been sustained?

3

How much treatment will your condition require?

Drug Free Treatment Method

Jeff Little, DDS General and Cosmetic Dentistry

Voted

#

1

Mountain Dem ocrat

22 0 01 2 03

DENTIST

9 TIMES!

is accepting new patients and also accepting Delta Dental Insurance.

Emergencies are always welcome!

Serving Children & Adults in a Relaxing Atmosphere!

Dr. Little provides quality family and cosmetic dentistry.

His office is located at 344 Placerville Dr., Suite 19, Placerville.

(530) 626-9127 • Visit us at: www.jefflittledds.com

Placerville, CA – Currently the most common method most doctor’s recommend to treat neuropathy is with the use of prescription drugs.

Although these drugs may temporarily reduce your symptoms they may cause a feeling of discomfort and in some cases lead to a variety of terrible unwanted side effects. We have a different method!

Our advanced treatment method has 3 main goals

1

Increase Blood flow

2

Stimulate small fiber nerves

3

Decrease brain based pain

The treatment to increase blood flow utilizes a specialized low-level light therapy (not to be confused with laser therapy) using light emitting diode technology. This technology was originally developed by NASA to assist in increasing blow flow.

The low level light therapy is like watering a tree. The light therapy will allow the blood vessels to grow back around the peripheral nerves and provide them with the proper nutrients to heal and repair. It’s like adding water to a tree and seeing the roots grow deeper and deeper.

The amount of treatment needed to allow the nerves to fully recover varies from person to person and can only be determined after a detailed neurological and vascular evaluation.

“My feet hurt so bad after sitting I could barely take the first few steps. I have had 11 treatments and no longer feel sharp or shooting pains and most of the tingling is gone. I now have full balance and can walk without pain. As Dr. Mooney explained the treatment is not painful, nothing uncomfortable, and is actually very relaxing.” – Neuropathy Pain Patient John Mooney, DC at Premier Healthcare will do a neuropathy severity examination to determine the extent of the nerve damage for only $47.

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO LIVE WITH THE PAIN! CALL TODAY! John M. Mooney, D.C. QME 1980 Broadway, Placerville

Call 530-622-3536 NeuropathyPlacerville.com Most major health insurances are accepted, including BCBS, Aetna, Humana, and Medicare.

A4 Wednesday, October 9, 2024 Mountain Democrat mtdemocrat.com

McClintock staff coming to EDC Overturned vehicle blocks News release

Congressman Ton McClintock invites residents to join his staff at upcoming district office hours in El Dorado County to discuss important issues facing the nation and the district, along with any difficulties they may be experiencing with a federal agency. Field representatives

will be available to assist 2:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, at the El Dorado County Government Center (Conference Room A), 330 Fair Lane in Placerville.

Staff are also available to assist at both district office locations, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and have a recorded line 24 hours a day for any concerns constituents may have.

Gold Trail hosts candidate forum News release To help the community make an informed decision in the upcoming election, the Gold Trail Union School District will host a Board Candidate Forum night at 5 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 10, at Sutter’s Mill Elementary School. All three

candidates for the GTUSD board — Jason Hanks (incumbent), Micah Howser (incumbent) and Larry Thornhill — are expected to be present and speaking at the event.

The public is invited to attend.

See the website for more information, the zoom link and a recording of the event: gtusd.org.

portion of Marshall Road Eric Jaramishian Senior staff writer

A single-vehicle accident on Marshall Road near Scott Road in the Coloma area resulted in the northbound lane being blocked for drivers for approximately an hour Friday morning.

A white sedan overturned on the road about a half mile from Highway 49, landing on its roof, according to California Highway Patrol officials.

The incident was reported to first responders around 8 a.m.

The cause of the collision is under investigation. No arrests were made.

No other vehicles were involved and the driver of the sedan sustained minor injuries, according to CHP Officer Hugh Council.

CHP and Cal Fire personnel were at the scene until the vehicle was towed and the road was eventually cleared.

Courtesy photo by Lindsey Enns

A picture from a driver on Marshall Road shows Cal Fire first responders at the scene of an overturned vehicle Friday morning, which blocked a portion of the road for drivers until the vehicle was towed away an hour later.

Individuals driving on the road posted pictures on social media depicting the overturned vehicle and first responders blocking the road until the road was clear.

CHP officer Mary Harrison writes a traffic ticket for a big rig driver while on duty. Harrison, along with Kimberly Berg, were part of the 1974 Women Traffic Officer Program class which paved the way for women to become CHP officers. Harrison would go on to become the first female sergeant, lieutenant and captain for the law enforcement organization.

• TIRES • BRAKES • OIL CHANGES • SHOCKS & STRUTS • WHEELS • ALIGNMENTS • FRONT-END REPAIR • AND MORE

Courtesy photo

MAJOR SAVINGS ON MAJOR BRANDS www.bigotires.com

JACKSON • 705 S. State Highway 49 • (209) 560-6676 PLACERVILLE • 85 Placerville Drive • (530) 303-8962

DENTAL Insurance

Get help paying big dental bills

It doesn’t matter what dentist you see, we can help pay the bill. Get dental insurance from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company.

No deductible, no annual maximum

Preventive care starts right away

See any dentist — save more if you stay in network

Get your FREE Information Kit

Call now!

1-877-814-0321 Dental50Plus.com/Mtdemo

Product not available in all states. Contact us to see the coverage and offer available in your state. Contact us for complete details about this insurance solicitation including costs and limitations. This specific offer is not available in CO. Call 1-800-9694781 or respond for a similar offer. In WV: To find a provider in the network visit us at https://www.physiciansmutual.com/web/ dental/find-dentist. Certificate C250A (ID: C250E); Insurance Policy P150; Rider Kinds B438/B439. In CA, CO, ID, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MO, NV, NJ, NC, ND, VA: Includes Participating Providers and Preventive Benefits Rider. Certificate C254/B465 (PA: C254PA); Insurance Policy P154/B469 (GA: P154GA; OK: P154OK; TN: P154TN).

6323

History

Continued from A1

who were only permitted to take on non-officer roles before the WTOP. Facing stereotypes that women could not excel in law enforcement roles, they persevered and proved they could serve their communities while proudly wearing the badge.

Now, the Placerville resident can’t help but be proud when she sees a woman in a CHP uniform.

“Life is one opportunity after another,” Berg said. “Even now, I am learning a lot of stuff these days.”

Berg’s opportunity came after earning her teaching credential and master’s degree at San Jose State, after attending Cal Berkeley on a fencing and field hockey scholarship. She found herself applying to the WTOP after watching an advertisement from CHP. “I thought to myself, ‘That sounds like fun,’ “ Berg said, adding that she had no prior interest in law enforcement. She excelled enough to get accepted into the program.

“I had no idea what to expect; I went in naive with blinders on and I just kept my nose to the grindstone,” Berg said.

Berg’s athleticism and confidence in herself to excel got her through the academy. After that, she went to San Francisco to patrol the streets in graveyard shifts with fellow WTOP graduate Mary Harrison.

“We were like magnets to each other; we had to be,” Berg said.

Harrison would go on to become the first CHP female sergeant, lieutenant and captain.

Berg said back then, women patrol officers had to handle the job differently than men — like using the “gift of the gab” to resolve issues instead of resorting to force.

“We just made sure that we held ourselves professionally and got out of the car with confidence, and did what we were trained to do based on the situation,” Berg said. “Even if they’re under the influence, you could get through to them; that’s how we had to approach these people that were harder to deal with.”

After her stint with the CHP, Berg eventually found herself in El Dorado County teaching for the Mother Lode School Union District for 35 years, instructing in health, science, P.E. and special education. She also taught similar courses at night for the Los Rios Community College for 16 years.

Since Berg’s time with the CHP, women have served in all capacities in the law enforcement agency, even commissioner; Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed the first woman, Amanda L. Ray, as the 16th CHP commissioner on Nov. 17, 2020, a position she held until her retirement.

“Law enforcement is not a ‘male’ or ‘female’ profession,” said current CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee. “It is a profession of service and sacrifice. The members of (the WTOP) inaugural class served their communities with dedication, laying the groundwork for future generations. We owe them a great debt of gratitude.”

To celebrate 50 years of women serving as CHP officers, members of the first WTOP class got to reunite in Sacramento on the weekend of Sept.

27, celebrating their legacy and sharing their stories of their service.

That legacy has extended to the Placerville CHP office. Out of 35 CHP officers, women of the Placerville make up approximately 6% of the patrol force, including Sgt. Heather Magnus, who has served with the CHP for more than 29 years. When she joined, it had only been 20 years since women were allowed to become CHP officers in 1995.

Magnus retires this year, grateful and proud of a rewarding career, which has taken her from L.A. to San Luis Obispo, Sacramento, Lake Tahoe, and other locations, eventually landing in Placerville in 2022. She shared she feels sentimental when commemorating the 50th year of CHP women wearing the badge.

“The opportunity for me, even as hard as it was in ‘95, was granted by these women who came before us,” Magnus said. “Being able to do this job has been great and I am going to miss it, but it’s just surreal being surrounded by them at the gala on Saturday and retiring the same year as the 50th anniversary.”

CHP Officer Laurel Walker, who was trained by Magnus in L.A., said she’s also proud to call CHP her career.

“I still call it the best job in the world for me personally,” Walker said. “I have been so lucky that over the years the people that have trained me, worked with me and supervised me have been by and large so professional, and I really appreciate that about this agency.”

Berg had a chance to visit the CHP Placerville office to meet its women officers, sharing stories of their time with the law enforcement agency.

Though some officers expressed how they weren’t always supported in their decision to serve, due to stereotypes, they felt inspired by trailblazers like Berg, setting a historical precedent for women to serve in such capacities.

“It’s because of you guys that you’re here, because you had the confidence and the stamina to go through that and take the criticism,” Berg told the officers.

Placerville CHP, and the organization as a whole, is committed adding more women officers.

“We want more women to join our uniform and non-uniform ranks and continue breaking barriers,” CHP Placerville posted on its social media.

“If you’re ready to lead, serve and be part of something greater, visit CHPmadeformore.com to explore career opportunities with the CHP. We’re actively recruiting motivated women to make their mark on the future of law enforcement.”

For those more skeptical, Berg shared words of encouragement with the Mountain Democrat: “Believe in yourself, even if you weren’t raised that way and have confidence. You’re capable of more than you could ever imagine.”

mtdemocrat.com

TRA

Continued from A1

who made the LTRA possible, including Dianne Feinstein who was part of pushing the first LTRA and subsequent reauthorizations before her death.

Gustafson, who serves as both District 5 Placer County Supervisor as well as chair of the TRPA, acknowledged the Washoe Tribe’s role as stewards of the lake alongside the many parties involved. She pointed to the lake’s “beauty, history and vitality” as strong reasons to protect it and praised the work of Kiley and Cortez Masto for bridging parties and state lines.

Cortez Masto joked that she really challenged Kiley to get the legislation through the House since she and the other senators

Sentence

had already done their part. She acknowledged Kiley’s dedication in getting the LTRA to pass before the deadline passed. Cortez Masto also extended her gratitude to the locals of Lake Tahoe, saying, “Without all of you, this lake wouldn’t be what it is.”

She recognized Feinstein and Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada, who began the critical work on LTRA across state lines. “[The LTRA] is a perfect example of how two states can come together … and as long as I’m in Senate, I’ll be fighting to protect that model.”

Patterson relayed the history of the League to Save Lake Tahoe and the importance of what was outlined in the plan: forest health, watershed restoration,

water infrastructure to fight fire, managing aquatic invasive species, building back the Lahontan cutthroat trout population and accountability measures. He said, “Lake Tahoe is a place worth protecting … and with this commitment, we can continue the important work we do.”

Regan, executive director of TRPA, previously flew to Washington, D.C., to testify to the House on the LTRA. She highlighted the spirit of unity in the creation of the LTRA back in 2000 and up to today, as well as the vital ecosystem of the lake.

“This act is not just about policy; it’s about people. The work we do here is beyond challenging, but Lake Tahoe deserves nothing less,” she said.

Kiley and Cortez Masto both spoke to the Tribune and shared their biggest challenges and what they most look forward to now that the LTRA has passed.

“Getting a major piece of legislation takes a lot of hard work and dedication,” said Kiley. “At a time where people are frustrated with the level of rancor in Congress, this passing serves as a model. And it proves that party lines don’t matter when it comes to these kinds of issues.”

Kiley said he is excited to see what will happen in the next decade, especially after he spent time in South

Lake Tahoe. He pointed to the work being done to restore the wetlands at the previous Motel 6 site, as well as the fuel management plans, which were “at a level of sophistication we haven’t seen before.”

Cortez Masto said her biggest challenge was “educating our Congress members about why we were asking for this funding.” She was glad that her colleagues in California were aware of the importance of Lake Tahoe, but was glad she was able to bring others to Tahoe through Tahoe Summits. “It helped people understand how important this place was once they’d been

here.”

Now, Cortez Masto is especially excited for the research being done at Lake Tahoe. “The work being done by our scientists here is being used as a model around the world, especially for other alpine lakes,” she said. “The research is often overlooked, but it’s probably the most important thing for protecting our lake.”

At the end of the event, the League to Save Lake Tahoe gave Kiley a framed picture of the Tahoe Team for “either one of his offices.”

Kiley responded, “Working with you all has been the best part of my first term in Congress.”

Paid by Penn 4 EID Director 2024

Continued from A1

driving close to twice the posted speed limit on a section of Highway 50 just before a short, curving merge onto the highway from Mosquito Road. Chambers’ vehicle struck a Prius entering the highway, then collided with a guard rail before ultimately coming to a stop. Unseen by the passengers of the Prius, and un known to first responders who arrived on the scene shortly afterward, Mason had been ejected from the passenger window of the MercedesBenz, which was registered under his name. An autopsy later determined Mason, 34, likely struck an I-beam supporting the guard rail when tossed from the vehicle, and that he had died on impact or shortly thereafter. His body would not be discovered lying in a patch of brush and trees alongside the highway until the following afternoon.

Chambers attempted to flee the scene after the accident, telling the occupants of the Prius and a samaritan who had pulled over to help to not call the police before trying to drive away. The vehicle having sustained significant damage, she only made it a few hundred yards away before she tried to flee on foot. After a short search conducted

by California Highway Patrol and Placerville Police Department officers, Chambers was taken into custody.

She was said to be visibly impaired, according to arresting officer James Rebolcaba. She declined to take a sobriety test, meaning officers had to acquire a warrant to draw her blood while in custody. The blood sample was tested by the California Department of Justice; the results indicated Chambers had a blood alcohol content level of .29, and that she had also been under the influence of marijuana.

Chambers was arrested Dec. 20, 2022, after initial investigations, including a reconstruction of the accident, had concluded.

During the sentencing hearing Friday, impact statements written by a close friend of Mason’s and two of his family members were read before the court. The statements all emphasized Mason’s loyalty and dedication to his friends and to Boa Vista Orchards, the business operated by his family that has been an Apple Hill landmark for decades.

Law

Mountain Democrat Wednesday, October 9, 2024 A5

“The worst part of this, the part we don’t talk about, is the question of what could have been,” wrote his father, Brad Visman. “He didn’t find the chance to meet his real soul mate ... His life was short and her broken soul finished him off for good that night.”

A close friend of Mason’s, Mack Healy, highlighted his feelings that Mason’s tendency to be loyal was unfortunately misplaced when they applied to Chambers.

“Mason’s death has brought overwhelming grief to everyone in this courtroom, and hundreds more who couldn’t be here today,” Healy read. “The bitter irony of Mason’s loyalty to the defendant is that she abandoned him when he needed her the most.”

Chambers read her own statement to the court before she was sentenced, taking responsibility for Mason’s death, apologizing to his family and remarking on her belief she would use her sentence as time to reflect on her actions.

“On Nov. 11, 2022, I made the decision to drive drunk,” Chambers said. “This selfish choice caused the death of my husband, Mason ... I will live with this guilt and shame for the rest of my life. I miss my best friend. I think about him constantly.”

Considering all the facts before him, Judge Mark Ralphs reflected on the case before delivering his final verdict. He noted Chambers’ actions reflected a level of callousness, including her attempting to flee the scene and misleading Mason’s family the day after the accident, giving them “false hope” that led to them trying to conduct a search for him. He also noted her conduct during court proceedings, such as her compliance with alcohol monitoring.

Ultimately, he concluded she could not serve her sentence under probation and would serve 10 years in state prison, the upper term allowed by sentencing guidelines.

“The court does believe the defendant did love the victim and will likely regret this for the rest of her life,” Ralphs remarked. “This is a horrible, tragic situation where innocent people were injured and an innocent man lost his life. This is truly tragic and, unfortunately, something the court sees too often.”

Continued from A3

court records. A civil lawsuit filed by Max’s family also remains pending.

Five months after the indictment’s filing, the Davis school district reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) regarding its restraint and seclusion policies, the result of an investigation of more than 20 school districts triggered by Max’s death.

The probe determined that the Davis school district placed three of its students with disabilities in nonpublic school settings, and that those placements violated their Section 504 and Title II rights due to multiple policy failures.

In addition to Max’s death, “it was further found that the other two students were subjected to repeated restraints and seclusions, costing each student multiple total days less classroom instruction than their peers who were not subject to such restraints and seclusions,”

Department of Education officials said in a December 2022 news release.

“OCR found that that district did not visit the nonpublic schools following notification of their repeated use of restraints and seclusions,” the document noted.

The resolution agreement called for increased training and monitoring to ensure students with disabilities aren’t denied access to a free appropriate public-school education, or FAPE. DJUSD’s pact with OCR “includes commitments by the district to provide additional training to district staff, continue the district’s current practice of reviewing any cases of restraint or seclusion within the district or non-public school and to provide OCR with information regarding any restraint or seclusion in the district or DJUSD student enrolled in a non-public school,” district spokeswoman Kristin Conner said at the time.

Hi, I’m Paul Penn, running for the El Dorado Irrigation District Board of Directors Division 1 (El Dorado, Diamond Springs, Pleasant Valley, Camino, Pollock Pines, Strawberry, and Outingdale).

My focus is maintaining the integrity of the system to address aging infrastructure.

To learn more about the campaign please visit www.penn4eid.com.

Even better, come to a “meet and greet” so I can listen to you and discuss how we will ensure water, our most precious commodity, is “safe and reliable, affordable and sustainable:” (I’ll provide some snacks.)

• Wednesday, October 9, The Green Room, Placerville, 4-6 pm • Thursday, October 10, Norcia, El Dorado, 5-7 pm

• Friday, October 11, Strawberry General Store, 4-6 pm

• Monday, October 14, Pizza Factory, Pleasant Valley 5-7 pm • Tuesday, October 15, Forester, Camino, 5-7 pm

Public Notice: VALLEY VIEW MONTESSORI

PUBLIC NOTICE

END OF SECOND FIVE-YEAR REVIEW FOR VALLEY VIEW CHARTER MONTESSORI, EL DORADO HILLS The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has completed the Second Five-Year (5-Year) Review of the cleanup remedy at the Valley View Elementary School (aka Valley View Charter Montessori) (Site) located at 1665 Blackstone Parkway, El Dorado Hills, California 95762. In October 2018, the Buckeye Union School District (District) submitted a report as a part of the 5-Year Review. The purpose of a 5-Year Review is to make sure that the chosen remedy is still effective, functioning as designed and maintained appropriately to protect human health and the environment from exposure to naturally occurring asbestos (NOA) in soil remaining at the Site.

The remedy was to cover the Site with caps creating a barrier to prevent or greatly reduce exposure to naturally occurring asbestos found in the on-site soil and rock. The caps consist of hardscape, landscaping, and plants. The hardscape cap is either concrete or asphalt. The landscaping cap consists of clean fill below which a geosynthetic material was placed to mark the naturally occurring asbestos in the native soil. The plant cap is natural vegetation which has roots that hold the clean fill in place. The Review will also evaluate if the fencing still works to keep people from entering areas where they could destroy the plants that serve as a cap. The Buckeye Union School District (District) completed these caps in May 2013.

Based on the results of the 5-Year Review, it appears the remedy is functioning as designed and is being maintained appropriately. The remedy continues to be protective of human health and the environment. The Third 5-Year Review inspection is scheduled on or before August 1, 2028.

WHERE DO I GET MORE INFORMATION? DTSC encourages the public to be informed on projects that are in their community. Project related materials and documents are available for public review at the DTSC file room at 8800 Cal Center Drive, Sacramento, California. You may also access this information through the internet on the DTSC EnviroStor website: http://www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov/public/. You can search by City or select “Site/Facility Search” and enter 104033 in the “Site Code” search field.

For further information, please contact the following DTSC staff: Elizabeth Tisdale Alejandro Vivas Russ Edmondson Project Manager Public Participation Specialist Public Information Officer (916) 255-6666 Alejandro.Vivas@dtsc.ca.gov (916) 323-3372 Elizabeth.Tisdale@dtsc.ca.gov Russ.Edmondson@dtsc.ca.gov

A6

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Mountain Democrat

mtdemocrat.com

OPINION

Richard B. Esposito Publisher

Noel Stack Editor

Guest Column

Support our struggling El Dorado County employees “We have El Dorado County employees who are homeless, living in their cars, crashing on friends’ couches. They are scared, stressed and depressed. They have reached their breaking point.”

“As an El Dorado County employee, I either need a raise or I need to find a better JEN RIMOLDI paying job because my family can’t survive. I had to apply for food stamps just to feed my children and, even with that assistance, I’m still not making ends meet.”

“One El Dorado County employee after paying $1,850 in rent is left with just $350 to cover all other expenses.

Imagine trying to BRANDON AYERS survive on that.” hese are just a small portion of the stories shared at the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors meeting on Sept. 10.

Local 1 members are the real people who keep El Dorado County running; we are your neighbors, parents picking our kids up from the same schools, the friendly faces at community events. The harsh reality is that we are struggling to live in the county we work so hard for. Year after year, the Board of Supervisors refuses to negotiate reasonably with our union. We are not asking for luxury. We are asking to make a living wage that keeps up with the inflation that we are all experiencing and benefits that allow us to take care of our families and afford basic necessities like health care.

We have members who made more money with better benefits working at fast food restaurants.

They came to the county thinking the benefits and wages would be competitive, only to find that over time they are taking effective pay cuts.

Consider this: 52% of Local 1 employees have to work second or even third jobs and a shocking 89% of county jobs represented by Local 1 make below the low-income threshold (compared to 2023 California U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development data for a couple with two children). These are workers like librarians, nurses, security officers in our courthouses, clean air and health inspectors and the engineers and construction site managers improving our bridges, roads and sidewalks — all essential roles for a growing county and its residents to stay happy, healthy and safe.

The low pay has led us to having the reputation as a training county, where people come to work

T

Letters to the Editor Mobile home parks remain affordable in El Dorado County EDITOR: n Sept. 20 the Mountain Democrat published an article titled “Housing El Dorado tackles mobile home park woes.”

While the sentiments in the article were sincere, the facts shared were inaccurate. The intent of this letter is to provide accurate balancing information.

WMA is a nonprofit organization and California’s largest trade organization for mobile home park community owners.

For those unfamiliar with mobile home parks, it is important to note that unlike apartments and rental houses, park residents own their homes; assets with intrinsic and significant value. The idea that park residents, when facing inflation — whether that be in space rent, gas, groceries or insurance premiums — face greater risk of homelessness than apartment renters is a notion not supported by any data.

The notion that increasing space rents lead to increased homelessness in El Dorado County is

O

simply not a real trend. Inflation in other forms of housing in the county — apartment rents, skyrocketing insurance premiums, and exorbitant cost of starter homes — are a far greater contributor to risks of homelessness.

In fact, the same author of the Sept. 20 article also reported last year that the trend of homelessness in the county over the past several years has been steadily decreasing. Again, despite what you may hear from activist groups with an agenda, mobile home space rents, which largely track inflation rates, are simply not leading to increased homelessness in El Dorado County. That is a fact.

The story does not provide the average or median found in their study, it only mentions one outlier example. The fact is that of the 15 largest mobile home parks in the county, the average and median annual rent increases for the past several years have been approximately 4.5%. That figure is very much in line with the rise in inflation and is reasonable and affordable.

■ See LETTERS, page A7

■ See LOCAL 1, page A7

Guest Column

How we cope shows men and women are different

I

recently reported workforce participation about the decided rate of young men ages move of young 25-34 stood at 89.1%, women to the down several points political left and away from where it stood 20 from the religious years ago. At the rate of affiliation of their 2004, another 700, 000 childhood. men in this age range But these measures, today would be working. at least in the short The article reports run, do not appear that, per the Census to be relevant to the Bureau, 20% of these success young women young men are living STAR PARKER are having in day-to-day with their parents, living in America. By compared to 12% of measures such as work and academic women. achievement, young women are doing If we look at education, we get a much better than young men. similar picture.

As reported recently in Forbes Regarding work, as recently Magazine, per data from the reported in The Wall Street Journal, Chronicle of Higher Education, the more young women are now gap between the number of women working than ever. The workforce and the number of men enrolled in participation rate of women ages college has grown markedly over the 25-34, the percentage working or years. actively seeking work, stood at 78.5%, In 2021, there were 3.1 million more up nearly 6 percentage points from women enrolled in college than men. where it stood 10 years ago.

In 1979, this gap stood at 200,000.

The picture regarding young men Regarding high school graduation in this age range is far different. The The Mountain Democrat welcomes letters up to 300 words. Letters may be edited. We reserve the right to edit submissions. Include your name, address and phone number for verification purposes.

Email: editor@ mtdemocrat.net

Women are hard-wired, at least in the short run, to materially cope better than men in a spiritual vacuum. rates, in 2021, for 30 states that break out their data by gender, the graduation rate of women exceeded that of men by 6.2 percentage points.

Among those ages 16-24 who graduated high school from January to October 2023, the percentage of girls going on to enroll in college was 8 points higher than the percentage of boys.

Graduation rates of women from college exceeded that of men in 2022 by 6 percentage points.

Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the suicide rate in the United States increased almost 37% from 2000 to 2022. However, in 2022 the suicide rate among men was four times higher than among women.

An apparent counterfactual to all this is the rate of incidence of depression, as reported by Gallup.

Per Gallup, the incidence of reported depression in the United States is

Snail Mail: Letters to the Editor P. O. Box 1088, Placerville 95667

at an all-time high. In 2023, 17.8% of Americans reported currently being depressed or being treated for depression. This compared to 10.5% in 2015. Twenty-nine percent reported having been treated for depression at some time in their life. This compared to 19.6% in 2015.

However, the percentage of women reporting in 2023 to be depressed or being treated for depression, 23.8%, is double that of men, 11.3%. Further, the percent of women reporting depression or being treated for depression was 6.2 points higher in 2023 than in 2017, compared to an increase among men of 2 points.

What conclusions might be drawn from all of this?

Americans, overall, are stressed out in increasing numbers. Even though women are doing better than men ■ See PARKER, page A9

Main Office: 2889 Ray Lawyer Drive Placerville 95667

mtdemocrat.com Mountain Democrat Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Letters

A7

Continued from A6

SAULO LONDON In fact, Social Security cost of living adjustments since 2020 have Regional representative, WMA increased 18.8%; whereas average space rents during that same time increased by approximately 14.1%.

EDITOR: Therefore, income from Social e recently had a family getSecurity growth during the same together in San Francisco. I period grew by 33% more than rent. can’t understand why they Mobile home park owners in El held it there because I go there all the Dorado County are proud of the time and it isn’t enjoyable. But as the communities they have built and French say, such is life. operated for years, and they want to We stayed in a luxury hotel in Union continue to do so. Many of these parks already offer rental assistance to those Square for $178 a night. That price in need. Efforts to limit their ability to is a third of what they charged for the same room five years ago. The properly maintain the infrastructure room had a view of Union Square on are dangerous and short sighted.

Lastly, the voters have already made the fourth floor. It was nice. I had clear what they think about this issue. an online check in, so I skipped the counter.

During the last ballot measure vote When I went to the room to drop on rent control, El Dorado County off my bags, I was taken aback by voted overwhelmingly against big the loud noise of drums and horns government price controls, relying coming from the square via myriad instead on a market that is flexible to of protesters; it was unnerving, but I supply and demand. ignorantly assumed it would go away In short, rents remain reasonable after dark. and affordable in El Dorado County From the hotel, we walked to a mobile home parks. It’s a simple fact. lovely restaurant, avoiding numerous And as decided over and over by the vagrant encampments like in thirdvoters. rent control can continue to damage communities in the Bay Area world countries. After a fantastic Times roughly Syndication SalesI noticed Corporation but not in El Dorado County.The New Yorkdinner, 10 p.m., the 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10018 For Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 For Release Wednesday, October 9, 2024

drums appeared louder than during the day. We usually shop in the mall after dinner, but all the stores are gone.

Once I got to the room, I realized that there was no chance I would get any sleep due to the drums, so I called the front desk and asked for another room. The clerk seems to be expecting the call. She moved me to a back room with no view except an alleyway and an ugly rooftop. I was relieved.

Curiously, I asked what the protest was about. She said briefly, “Who knows anymore?”

The voters of San Francisco are to blame for the demise of one of the world’s most beautiful landmarks.

They’ve chosen to live in a progressive utopia. And I thank them for doing so as an example to everyone in EDC what we are voting for and against.

KEN STEERS Cameron Park

Progressive utopia

W

No rights with Harris EDITOR: am writing this letter as I’ve heard folks say they’re voting for Kamala Harris because she is a woman and she will make history.

I

Local 1

NEW YORK TIMES CROSSWORD

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Crossword ACROSS

32 Garment that might have a built-in bra, for short 5 Choices for party organizers 36 Work on Broadway, say 11 Quick refresher 37 Investigator’s 14 Lamar ___, ex of interest Khloé Kardashian 38 Pain 15 Top pilot 40 AirPod holder 16 Rapper Lil ___ 42 Boxes for Vert crackers?

43 “A Hard Day’s 17 It will change Night” songwriter the way you see yourself 45 U.K. military arm 19 Operate, as a 47 Monthly expense program 48 Warhead carriers 20 Throw one’s 51 Microwave no-no hands up, say 52 Cleaning product made in “Fight 21 Foreign policy grp.

Club” 22 Floral bubble tea 57 V fliers flavoring 59 Frosty 24 On the line 61 Symbol seen on 26 Spiral-horned eight national antelope flags (though, ironically, not the 28 Point of no return U.S. flag) on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” 62 Writer Rand 1 Visitor to Mecca

63 First- and thirdquarter moons, e.g. … or a hint to this puzzle’s theme 66 Call that might precede “first service” 67 Bartender’s valve 68 Comic book figure 69 Major campaign expense 70 Penny pinchers 71 London’s Royal Academy of ___

No. 0904

Edited by Joel Fagliano

1

2

3

4

5

14

6

7

9

10

11

15

17

22

25

26

28 33

34

35

38

30

31

23

27

29 36

37 40

39

43

13

19 21

24

12

16

18

20

32

8

44

41 45

42 46

47

48 49 50 DOWN 1 Labor leader 51 52 53 54 55 56 Jimmy 2 What Peter 59 60 61 57 58 Pan refuses to become 62 63 64 65 3 Pop rock’s ___ 66 67 68 Brothers 4 Duel cry 69 70 71 5 … rho, sigma, ___, upsilon …

PUZZLE BY KAREEM AYAS 6 Honorific for a Catholic cardinal 27 On the ___ 39 Red-haired toon 56 Cancún coins 7 Makes mistakes who is always 29 Asteroids made a 8 Painter Duchamp seeing red ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE 57 Ball big impact on it in 9 Prefix with 41 Light racing the 1980s A S P S A R A B I D E A efficiency vehicle 58 Stared at 30 Flat C O L O R M A V S 10 Hot peppers C H O U 44 Secretive org.

31 Conclude in court T U P P E RW A R E A L E S 11 Caregiver for a 46 Tina of “30 60 Include in a T U P L E M I L L A N E pregnant woman 32 H.S. course in Rock” footnote which one might P E I S O C I A L I S T 12 Blue, in Spanish 49 Covers in goo be graded on a C I S E M B R A C E 64 ___ Moskowitz, curve?

50 Forward-looking 13 Like much cotton T O O U R G E M E L E E a.k.a. “Hawk” on sort candy 33 Teen follower Netflix’s “Cobra T W O P A R T Y S Y S T E M S 18 “Frozen” 53 Comic actor ___ 34 Mount Rushmore Kai” A M I E T I P A N K H S Baron Cohen snowman and the Taj Mahal, I T S G R A V I T Y 23 General Motors e.g.

54 Lewd looker 65 Computer subsidiary with H A L L OW E E N B I T addresses: Abbr.

35 Some navels 55 On guard emergency A B E L I L L A B O RThe T New York Times Syndication Sales Corporation services N.Y. 10018 V I D I F E D E R A L I S T620 Eighth Avenue, New OnlineYork, subscriptions: Today’s puzzle and more than 7,000 past parent puzzles, nytimes.com/crosswords ($39.95 a year).

ForIts Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 T C E L L E D A M 25 E D G E company is T R I O T E R I For Release S E E S 2024on each puzzle: nytimes.com/wordplay.

Hyundai Thursday, ReadOctober about and10, comment

Thursday, October 10, 2024

Crossword ACROSS 1 Domains 6 Result of a bad investment 10 Hollywood, with “the” 13 Aptly named novelist Charles 14 Like the secretary of commerce, in the U.S. presidential line of succession 15 “To” words 16 Tried getting on a Jumbotron, say 18 Unit equivalent to 16.5 feet 19 Spacecraft name since the 1960s 20 Fund, as a 401(k) 22 Inverse trig function 24 Approaching empty 25 Loud, in a way 26 The Raptors, on scoreboards

27 Enjoyed some cozy reading 30 Natural treatment for insect bites 32 Aetna alternative 33 “Easy there, Fido!”

36 Paperless means of entry 40 Spanish city on the Costa del Sol 42 High-fat diet 43 Attacked imaginary enemies, in an idiom 48 Debtor’s letters 49 Big name in bubbly 50 “1” for the set {1, 2, 3}, in brief 51 “Au contraire!”

53 Kids’ toy that comes in a can 55 Like home devices with advanced capabilities 56 Polite address

57 Made money dishonestly 61 What a highaltitude balloon might be mistaken for 62 What Comic Sans is “sans” 63 Crane lookalike 64 Corral 65 Peer group?

66 Famous ’50s flop

DOWN 1 Museum of Bad ___ (Boston attraction) 2 Vintage car inits.

3 Swallows one’s pride 4 Arranged temporarily 5 “Peace” 6 Moon lander acronym 7 Dinner with minimal cleanup 8 Scarecrow topper, perhaps 9 Horse-drawn carriage ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE 10 Island that’s H A J I T H E M E S N A P home to most of A I R A C E U Z I O D OM the world’s wild orangutans R U N F U N H O U SEMI R R O R N S C R O SEMI L K 11 “Ditto!”

F L A I L E L A N D A T S T A K E 12 Equine hybrid with striped legs F I N A L A N S W E R A C T M O T I V E 14 Looney Tunes C A M I nickname E A R S A F E S A G O N Y R A F R E N T 17 Brink L E N N O N 21 Where overflow C R U I SEMI S S I L E S stock might be M E T A L L Y E S O A P kept I C Y E A G L E G E E S E 22 Slightly S E M I C I R C L E S A Y N candy A L E T A P H E R O 23 Hershey L E T wrapped in gold M I S E R S A R T S A D S foil

No. 0905

Edited by Joel Fagliano 1

2

3

4

5

6

13

9

10

17

23

30

31

33

29

32 34

35

40 44

25

28

36

37

41 46 50

49

38

39

42

45

47

51

48 52

53

54

56

57

61

62

63

64

65

66

55 58

59

60

PUZZLE BY JOE DEENEY

24 “The Three-Body Problem” author ___ Cixin 28 “What do you even need me for?”

29 Singer DiFranco 31 Ill will 34 Interdict 35 Like the Rockefellers, Roosevelts and Rothschilds 37 Fannies

38 ___ mess (English dessert) 39 Trumpet 41 National spirit of England 43 Excites 44 “L’chaim!”

45 Annoy over time 46 The long way there?

47 Noted facial feature of Einstein, informally 52 Really put off

Submit your letter to the editor online at mtdemocrat.net. Select “Submission Forms.”

Continued from A6

briefly before leaving for neighboring counties to make better money. Retention rates are so bad that many of us are struggling to keep up with the demands of a growing county. We can’t provide the customer service we know all county residents deserve.

We aren’t just employees managed by the Board of Supervisors; we are also constituents. The board spends millions of our taxpayer dollars on pet projects instead of investing in essential workers.

We demand fair wages and respect, and we urge our community to stand up and speak out on our behalf. Learn more at GrowingElDoradoCounty.org.

Jen Rimoldi is the Local 1 president and an office engineer for the El Dorado County Department of Transportation.

Brandon Ayers is a defensible space investigator in El Dorado County Office of Wildfire Preparedness.

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

Call for meeting times. (916) 3342970. https://sacal-anon.blogspot.com

harmony in the barbershop style. To learn more or to book a performance, call Howard at (530) 647-6513 or Kent (530) 651-3575

AMERICAN ASSOC. OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN Foothills of EDC Branch. Our mission is to advance gender equity for women & girls. Science and Math Camp Scholarships, programs & interest groups. Leave voicemail for Laurel (530) 417-7737 or Sara (530) 4177138 eldorado-ca.aauw.net

HANGTOWN WOMEN’S TENNIS CLUB. Come play tennis for fun and friendship. Meet at El Dorado High School, Acacia Street, Placerville, Wed 9 AM – 11 AM. (June - Aug 8 AM – 10 AM). Social activities, lessons.

Minimal cost. Not a beginners group.

Some tennis experience/ability required. Call Cindy 805-540-8654.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 119 welcomes Veterans and guests to attend our monthly membership dinner and meeting the first Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM. Legionpost119.org

MONDAY CLUB BRIDGE seeks more players. The club is a very informal, friendly group and invites interested men and women party bridge players to join. The club meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month at Denny’s Restaurant on Fair Lane in Placerville at 10:00 am.

El DORADO COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Dedicated to all aspects of ham radio. Meetings held on the third Tuesday of each month at the El Dorado Sheriff ’s office, 200 Industrial Drive, Placerville, 6:30 pm. Visitors and non-hams welcome. Info at www.edcarc.net PLAY CRIBBAGE Join the Gold Country Cribbers 916-212-2465 or 916-768-4452.

We Play - We Teach - We Have Fun. Wednesdays 4:00 PM. Gilmore Senior Center 990 Lassen Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA

21

24 27

12

18 20

26

11

15

19

43

8

14

16

22

7

What a dumb reason to vote for a president.

The weird thing is a lot of folks do not have an idea what Harris will do if she wins.

One dumb thing she will do is grant sex change operations to illegal immigrants … as well as folks in prison. All this gets to be paid for by the taxpayers.

This is not right.

Harris will stop fracking and put a lot of folks out of a job. Harris wants to defund the police as she has said with more police there are more problems. She also wants a mandatory gun buy-back program.

For those who pay property taxes, she will raise your property taxes a lot higher. She also wants to eliminate private health insurance.

Harris flip-flops on ideas so folks will think she has changed her mind — a way that will get her votes.

Let’s pray she does not win as we will have no rights with Harris.

CONNIE ROSEN Pollock Pines

54 Vaccine shot, e.g.

55 Letters on some lotion bottles 58 Member of the fam 59 Nail holder 60 Show commemorating its 50th season in 2024, in brief

Online subscriptions: Today’s puzzle and more than 7,000 past puzzles, nytimes.com/crosswords ($39.95 a year).

Read about and comment on each puzzle: nytimes.com/wordplay.

Struggling with life? CELEBRATE RECOVERY is for any Hurt, Habit or Hang-up. We are a faith-based recovery program for life’s issues and struggles. Join us Thursday nights at 6:30pm at Green Valley Church, 3500 Green Valley Rd, Placerville.

Doors open at 6:15pm. Children’s programs are available for ages 3 months to 18 years old. Email: celebrate@greenvalley.church. Find us on Facebook: https://m.facebook. com/crgvcc/ DEMOCRATS – Come meet with the United Democrats of El Dorado County at Round Table Pizza– Missouri Flat Rd. in Placerville at noon on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Call (530)391-6414 or see edcdems.org for more information.

GOLD RUSH CHORUS now welcomes both men and women to share the joy of singing four-part

Addiction or Relationship problem? Call 530 231-7728 our free counseling can help you.

Positive Realism, 3430 Robin Ln., Cameron Park. Meet first and third Wednesday of every month, 7pm.

Come and have a paid lunch with the Retired Public Employees Association (RPEA) for CalPERS retirees and spouses. The meetings are held at 11:30AM on May 20, July 15, September 16, November 18,2024 at Denny’s (3446 Coach Lane) Cameron Park. Call 530 919 7515 for programs and information.

SENIOR PEER COUNSELING Seniors 55 and over who are grieving, depressed or having issues related to aging can meet one-on-one with a caring senior, professionally supervised and trained to listen and encourage. Call (530)621-6304 to leave a message and get started.

TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION OF EL DORADO COUNTY Our mission is to educate the public on tax issues that affect them. Our meetings are held every Monday morning from 7:30 to 8:30 at Denny’s Restaurant, Fair Lane Drive, Placerville. Meetings are open to the public. For more information call Louis (530) 622-6763. We are a non-partisan organization.

Stay up to date with a subscription to the MD website: mtdemocrat.com. Call (530) 622-1255.

A8 Wednesday, October 9, 2024 Mountain Democrat mtdemocrat.com

SPORTS

COMICS n SHOE by Jeff MacNelly

n TUNDRA by Chad Carpenter Mountain Democrat photo by Malachi Parker

ORHS sophomore defensive back Issac Pierce tackles Folsom receiver Rob Larson during Friday’s matchup.

Oak Ridge bulldozed by the Bulldogs

n RUBES by Leigh Rubin

Malachi Parker Staff writer

The Oak Ridge Trojans and Folsom Bulldogs rivalry remains one sided, as the latest chapter was a 35-7 loss for the varsity football squad.

The Trojans have not defeated the Bulldogs since the 2006-07 season.

The Trojans struggled to get their offense rolling early, mustering their first first down of the game late in the first quarter. The Bulldogs’ pass rush had Oak Ridge quarterback Phoenix Hester scrambling away from defenders all night, and the run game rarely stood a chance against Folsom’s oversized defensive line.

Folsom struck quick with two touchdown connections from quarterback Ryder Lyons to receiver Jameson Powell in the first quarter alone to go up 14-0. The junior duo connected for three total touchdowns against an Oak Ridge defense that has been stout since league play began.

The lone score for the Trojans came on a catch and run from senior tight end Kaleb Edwards, as he ran over a Folsom defender to cross the goal line. Despite the rough start, the Trojans were only down 14-7

n SPEED BUMP by Dave Coverly

at the half and received the ball to start the second and a chance to build momentum, until the first second half drive was halted by an interception thrown by Hester.

The Bulldogs then scored 21 unanswered points, all in the passing game, to close the story on the Trojans. The Trojans now fall to 2-4 overall and 2-1 in league play.

The Trojans will be at home again Friday, Oct. 11, as they host Jesuit.

Football roundup Union Mine 42, Rosemont 14 — The Union Mine Diamondbacks continue their league domination with their win against Rosemont behind a three-touchdown performance by senior running back Brock Buak. The Diamondbacks have outscored their league opponents 126-37 through three matchups, as they head into their biggest matchup yet against Bradshaw Christian on Friday, Oct. 11. Both teams enter this matchup with unblemished league records and the outcome of this game may just determine the league champion.

El Dorado 42, Galt 0 — The n See OAK RIDGE, page A9

SUDOKU Complete the grid so that every row, column and 3x3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9

Solutions to puzzles in Classified section of newspaper.

Ponderosa receiver Ellie Escobar evades Inderkum defenders on her way to a late game touchdown Monday, Sept. 30.

HOROSCOPE by Holiday Mathis n TODAY ARIES (March 21-April 19). The answers might be out there, in here, around the corner or down the way. But most likely, the answer hasn’t been invented yet because it’s a bespoke situation and each person has to create the one that works for them.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). In the complete dark, a small light can carry for miles, and a big one can be a navigating star for millions of years. As for your light, don’t hide it. You never know who is needing it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). In the world of artificial intelligence, understanding a prompt is half the battle for the computer, and usually the more difficult half. In the world of human intelligence, the same will be true.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Someone thinks they can please you, and even if they get it wrong, you’ll be the recipient of this one and dozens more attempts. The more communicative you are, the more likely you will be to finally, at some point, be pleased.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). When limitations are lifted, outcomes achieved, stressors relieved... and you still aren’t in the mood you thought you would be in, it raises the question, “what gives?” Try deciding how to feel first. Strangely, this order will work much better for you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Can you give what you have and call it enough? Can you give what you want to give and trust that someone will find a way to use it? The point is to give. It’s healing. It’s living.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Each person around you has a

Mountain Democrat photo by Malachi Parker

unique mood set point -- a tone they tend to hit, give or take a few degrees in either direction, and reside at when nothing else much is happening. Your set point will be a cozy vibe that others will join you in.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You have the potential to connect to someone in a way that links to other connections like a chain of fortification. It’s not the easiest process, but if you are willing to grow through a little awkwardness together, it will be worth it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). If you could tell someone born 300 years ago that future humans could listen to any kind of music they wanted to on demand, would they even process such a luxurious idea? Take advantage of the opulence of the modern era.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). The art of wanting the best for others starts with admitting you don’t know what that is, and maybe they don’t either. You’ll be a cheerleader in the journey, regardless of how the result matches with your preferences.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). It is your sincere desire to understand another person and to be a source of support, friendship and uplift. You’re aware that not everyone leads with an open heart, which is why it’s even more important that you do.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). There are many lifestyle changes that would never occur to you, but after you see them on another, they seem like the most natural next step. You’re not being overly influenced. You just know a good thing when you see it.

Pondo conquers on the field Malachi Parker Staff writer

With wins over the Inderkum Tigers and Woodcreek Timberwolves last week, the Ponderosa Bruins flag football team is close to a league title.

The Bruins blasted the Tigers on Monday, Sept. 30, with a score of 40-0 and then escaped a nailbiter with Woodcreek with a onepoint win to remain unbeaten.

The Timberwolves seemed to be the biggest test for the Bruins, yet PHS has come out on top in both meetings.

The Bruins are ranked as one of the top 20 teams in the nation and top 10 in the state. This team is domination personified as they are

undefeated, have won 13 out of 15 games by double digits and have shutout their opponents in eight of their matches.

“We now kinda have a target on our back as a first-year program,” Ponderosa head coach Tyson Escobar said. “The girls believe and they are playing with a lot of confidence.

The Bruins have remained unblemished in their inaugural season and have dominated in league play. They sit at 7-0 in league with five league games left, and the second best team in the league, Woodcreek, in their rear view mirror.

Ponderosa was back at home in front of their fans on Monday, Oct. 7, where they bucked the Bella Vista Broncos, 40-12. They play tonight at Roseville.

mtdemocrat.com

Mountain Democrat

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

A9

Echo Summit is the 100th World Athletics Heritage Plaque recipient Eli Ramos

Tahoe Daily Tribune SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — Echo Summit, the site of the 1968 U.S. Olympic men’s track and field trials, was recognized in 2014 as a California Historical Landmark.

Now, 10 years later, it has been awarded the 100th World Athletics Heritage Plaque, which recognizes locations with “an outstanding contribution to the worldwide history and development of the sport of track & field athletics and of out of stadia athletics disciplines such as cross country, mountain, road, trail and ultra-running, and race walking.” It’s the fourth site on the West Coast to receive this honor.

On Oct. 2, USDA Forest Service officials, along with members of the 1968 Olympic team, representatives from USA Track and Field and members of the city of South Lake Tahoe, gathered to recognize the site and its impact. Echo Summit was used as a training grounds for the 1968 Olympics, which would be held in Mexico City, at altitude.

Four sites in total were considered for the trials, but South Lake Tahoe won out — in no small part due to Walt Little, the city’s parks director at the time.

Bob Burns, author of “The Track in the Forest,” a book about the creation of the 1968 site, was one of the key speakers.

Burns was a major part of advocating for Echo Summit to be recognized as a California Historical Landmark and to receive the World Athletics Heritage Plaque.

Burns recounted the history of the highaltitude track that was built (then later donated to South Lake Tahoe’s intermediary school) and the intensity of politics at the time. Burns said, “The whole world was on edge in 1968.”

He then introduced John Carlos, Bill Toomey, Norm Tate and Ron Whitney, who are still recognized as part of one of the greatest Olympic teams in history.

“The chemistry

Oakridge

Tahoe Daily Tribune photo by Eli Ramos

Former Olympians Bill Toomey, Norm Tate, John Carlos and Ron Whitney speak on a panel at Echo Summit. here was what made the Olympic team in 1968 so great,” said Carlos, who is famous, alongside his teammate Tommie Smith and Australian athlete Peter Norman, for their victory-stand protest for civil rights with the Olympic Project for Human Rights. “I had my own ideas about how society should be — how we should show love and compassion and humility to others.

I showed them tough love too. That’s what that was all about.”

Toomey, who is often called the world’s greatest all-around athlete and lives in Incline Village, shared, “Making an Olympic team is probably the best thing to happen in your life.” Toomey had previously placed fourth in the 1964 Olympics final trials, which he quipped was like light beer, “Fourth place just doesn’t get the job done.” However, he was proud that he persevered to the 1968 Olympics and added, “Spending time with these guys brings back the good times and the memories.”

Tate, like Toomey, also competed in the 1964 trials and got eighth place. But he was determined to try again after a coach told him he wasn’t a bad athlete; he was eighthbest in the world. Tate recalled driving around the mountain bend from Reno to South Lake Tahoe, seeing the lake, and saying, “This is a beautiful place to

her grandfather from the whole team. “My grandfather truly lived

Dreaming up the ideal retirement is your job.

Helping you get there is ours. We’re excited to

hear from you.

Max Callaghan, AAMS™

Dave Stoddard

3108 Ponte Morino Dr, Suite 150 Cameron Park, CA 95682 530-676-9399

3108 Ponte Morino Dr, Suite 150 Cameron Park, CA 95682 530-676-9399

Financial Advisor

Financial Advisor

IRT-1848J-A

TV WITHOUT COMPROMISE. EXPERIENCE PREMIUM TV via your internet connection.

84

CHOICE™ PACKAGE

$

Jason Wilson, who threw for over 250 yards and four touchdowns. The Cougars have already surpassed their win total from last season as they improve to 3-3 on the season and 2-1 in league play. They will host Liberty Ranch on Friday, Oct. 11.

99* MO.

for 24 months + taxes and fees

w/ 24-mo.agmt. Advanced Receiver ServiceFees $15/mo. and Regional Sports Fees up to $15.99/mo. are extra & apply.

SLEEK. SMALL.

Continued from A6

coping materially in our country’s increasingly hedonistic society, it’s not working for them spiritually.

Women are hard-wired, at least in the short run, to materially cope better than men in a spiritual vacuum.

Men need the responsibility that comes with meaning, and most often, the source of meaning is marriage, family and religion. The declining appreciation for the importance of faith is taking a disproportionate toll among

his life for you guys.

What he gave up for you, he would do it all

> edwardjones.com | Member SIPC

Continued from A8

Cougars bounced back strong from their loss the previous week against Bradshaw Christian by shutting out Galt. Galt’s struggles continue as they have not scored a single point in their three league games. The Cougars were led by quarterback

Parker

train.”

Tate was one of the team drivers and took athletes around to see the area when they weren’t training. One of his more stunning recollections was of his teammate Jim Kim, who collapsed during training and was found to have sickle cell anemia. From then on, Tate also drove twice a week to Sacramento to deliver blood samples from the athletes, ensuring they didn’t have sickle cell as well.

“I sometimes say that all of these athletes were part of my DNA,” he joked.

“Tahoe changed the trajectory of my life, not only because of my awareness as a Black athlete, but because of the lasting friendships I made. We weren’t just friends; we were like brothers. I love these guys to death.”

Whitney said, “Making a decision to have an altitude training camp was a big deal.” He had actually written his masters’ degree thesis on the effect of altitude on athletes. Whitney recognized Little for his efforts in bringing the trials to South Lake Tahoe, especially when they had Black athletes. “Our athletic administration was so goddamn biased … but this place allowed us to be able to achieve our own goals,” he explained.

Lori Little, the granddaughter of Walt Little, was touched to hear the recognition of

over again,” she said.

Peter “Duffy” Mahoney, the now retired chief of Sport Performance for USA Track and Field, recognized the team for its historical significance. “As good as we think we’re getting, I don’t know if we’ll ever be able to achieve what the 1968 team did again,” said Mahoney. He also highlighted the facility built at Echo Summit, saying, “It was the first real advancement of ‘live high, train low.’”

A statement from Sebastian Coe, an Olympic athlete who competed in the 1980 and 1984 games, was read at the closing.

It reads, “The story of Echo Summit is compelling … where athletes emerge from the depths of the Eldorado National Forest to shine in Mexico City.”

men. But beyond all this, the data points to one important conclusion, simple and obvious, but increasingly obfuscated in our very confused, politically correct society of today.

Men and woman are different.

Star Parker is president of the Center for Urban Renewal and Education and host of the weekly television show “Cure America with Star Parker.” Her recent book, “What Is the CURE for America?” is available now.

On Facebook? Like us!

facebook.com/MountainDemocrat Mountain Democrat is on Facebook, sharing breaking news, local stories and community events.

SPECTACULAR R TV. V V. Our best equipment is yours at no extra cost Contact your local DIRECTV V de d dealer! ale l r! le IVS Holdings

855.916.4853 Service subject to DIRECTV delivered via internet terms and conditions (see directv.com/legal/legal-policy-center/). Available only in the U.S. (excludes Puerto Rico and U.S.V.I.). Some offers may not be available through all channels and in select areas. Early termination fees apply for a maximum of $480, prorated at $20 per month over the 24-month term. Requires high speed internet. Minimum internet speed of 8Mbps per stream recommended for optimal viewing. Pricing: $84.99/mo. for two years. After 2 years, continues month to month at then-current prevailing prices unless cancelled. Additional Fees & Taxes: Price excludes Advanced Receiver Service Fees of $15/mo. (which is extra and applies to all packages) and Regional Sports Fees of up to $15.99/mo. (which is extra & applies to CHOICE pkg or higher. State and local taxes or other governmental fees and charges may apply including any such taxes, fees or charges assessed against discounted fees or service credits. See directv.com/directv-fees/ for additional information. Gemini Air Device: First device included for well-qualified customers, otherwise $120 for new Gemini Air. Applicable taxes due at sale. Additional Gemini Air: Additional device for well-qualified customers $10/mo. for 12 mos., otherwise $120 each. Purchased Gemini Air may be returned within 14 days of the Ship Date for a full refund however all monthly fees, including additional monthly fees, will continue to apply. Additional Gemini Air(s) purchased on installment agreement subject to additional terms and conditions. If service is cancelled within the first 14 days of ordering, you must return the included device to avoid a $120 non-return of device fee. A full refund of charges will be applied, and the early termination fees will be waived. If service is canceled after 14 days, you can continue to access DIRECTV through the end of the bill period, but there is no refund or credit for partial-month or unwatched content. See cancellation policy at directv.com/CancellationPolicyStream for more details. If you are subject to a lease agreement, $7/mo. lease fee per each additional device will be charged on your account. Lease Equipment Non-Return-Fees: If you cancel your service, you must return your leased equipment. Failure to return any equipment will result in fees of $120 for each DIRECTV device. Regional Sports & Local Channels: Regional Sports available with CHOICE and above. Not available in select areas. Channels vary by package & billing region. Device may need to be in billing region in order to view. Limits: Programming subject to blackout restrictions. DIRECTV Svc Terms: Subject to Equipment Lease (equipment lease not available in select sales channels) & Customer Agreement. Taxes, surcharges, add-on programming (including premium channels), DIRECTV TECH PROTECT, transactional fees, and Federal Cost Recovery Fee are not included in two-year price guarantee. Visit directv.com/legal/ or call for details. All offers, programming, promotions, pricing, terms, restrictions & conditions subject to change & may be modified, discontinued, or terminated at any time without notice. See directv.com for details. ©2023 DIRECTV. DIRECTV and all other DIRECTV marks are trademarks of DIRECTV, LLC. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

A10 Wednesday, October 9, 2024 Mountain Democrat mtdemocrat.com

Move to the largest senior apartments in El Dorado County!

Senior apartments large enough for everything, and everyone, you treasure...

The spacious Independent Living apartments at Ponté Palmero mean you can continue your independent lifestyle with room to entertain friends and access to all the life-enriching community services and amenities we offer.

Floor plans up to 1,482 square feet | Private, attached garage | Full kitchen | In-suite laundry You can continue to cook and entertain in your own home, or enjoy our chef-prepared meals in the community dining room with friends. We take away the worry of housekeeping and home maintenance, and provide social opportunities all month long.

You can relax and spend your days with friends and family, and doing the things you enjoy most.

INDEPENDENT LIVING HOMES FEATURES • Kitchen with full-size appliances and granite counters • Private patio • Attached garage • In-home washer and dryer • High ceilings • Housekeeping, laundry, and trash service • Utilities and basic cable included • Air conditioning • Pets welcome!

COMMUNITY SERVICES & AMENITIES • Restaurant-style dining • Swimming pool, hot tub, and outdoor grills • Clubhouse and fitness center • Library and full-service beauty salon • Activities, clubs, outings, and celebrations • Transportation services • 24-hour emergency maintenance • Gated electronic entrance

We also offer Assisted Living Villas & Memory Care apartments for a full continuum of care.

Call and schedule a tour today.

Ask about our Move-in Special, including a hosted Welcome Party for new Independent Living move-ins!*

530-387-4806 *Limited time offer for new move-ins. See community for details.

3081 P O NTÉ MO RI N O DR I VE | CA M E R ON PA R K , CA 9 5 6 8 2 | LIC #097004177

PONTE PAL M E R O.COM

NEWS, Connect with the past KNOW

Section B

mtdemocrat.com ■ Wednesday, October 9, 2024

IN THE

at Coloma Gold Rush Live

Stellar students

Congratulations to Roman Vukovich, of Shingle Springs, who graduated from the University of Mississippi with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.

Congratulation to Meth Ranaweera of El Dorado Hills, one of the more than 620 cadets and students at The Citadel recognized for academic achievements during the spring 2024 semester.

Congratulations to Charles Marinelli of El Dorado Hills, Brian Voo of El Dorado Hills, Ethan Terrazas of Cameron Park, Anthony Holland of El Dorado Hills and Ashley Perez of Cameron Park, all of whom were recently named to to the Southern New Hampshire University President’s List.

Congratulations to Ava Ursu, Garrett Portela, Ethan Haase, EvaMarie Pelk, Kyla Diaz de Rivera and Morgan Hartman, all of El Dorado Hills, who were named to the Biola University’s Dean’s List.

Oct. 9 UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County hosts Citrus: Tree to Table with Master Food Preservers, 9 a.m. to noon at the Cameron Park Community Center, 2502 Country Club Drive.

Join Master Gardeners and the Master Food Preserver volunteers in a wonderful presentation on how to grow and preserve citrus.

Come see how you can grow citrus successfully in our community. Phyllis Lee will inform the novice and experienced citrus grower in what makes for successful growing in this county, what pests to watch for, how to protect during our cold nights and harvest. The Master Food Preservers will share recipes for delightful treats that can be made using citrus, including marmalades, citrus peels and salts. Visit mgeldorado.ucanr.edu/ Public_Education to register.

News release

C

alifornia State Parks invites the public to its annual Coloma Gold Rush Live at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. Gold Rush Live is a popular threeday event, Oct. 11-13, where the public can experience California’s rich Gold Rush history. Park staff and volunteers transform the park into an 1850s tent town where attendees can experience what life may have been like in Coloma in 1850.

Visitors can participate in various family-friendly activities like gold panning, period games, bucket making and more.

The event takes place 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at 300 Back St. Coloma.

Cost is $15 per vehicle (includes parking).

This is a dog-free event except for service dogs.

California State Parks supports equal access.

Those in need of special accommodation or need more information are asked to call Marshall Gold SHP at (530) 6223470.

Coloma Gold Rush Live! is made possible thanks to the park’s partnership with the Gold Discovery Park Association.

Activities • Check for letters from home at the General Delivery or post

Courtesy photos

Get a glimpse of the past during Gold Rush Live festivities this weekend in Coloma. a missive to family back east.

• Visit the miners at the river and stake your claim at the Claims Office.

• Stop by the General Store to stock up on provisions.

• Visit the laundry for a clean shirt and the tonsorial for a bath and a shave.

• Enjoy hands-on activities including gold panning, tin punching, and journaling.

• Visit the carpenter and the cooper and learn how to make a

bucket.

• Stop by the blacksmith to have your mining tools repaired.

• Visit the saloon for liquid refreshment or the barbecue for a little sustenance.

Gold Rush history In 1848, Marshall found shining flecks of gold in the tailrace of the sawmill he was building in partnership with John Sutter. The discovery in presentday Coloma sparked California’s famous

gold rush and led to the greatest voluntary mass migration of people in the western hemisphere.

The town of Coloma’s name is derived from a Native American word, Cullumah, meaning “beautiful valley.” California Native Americans were the majority labor force initially involved in gold mining.

Some of the first people traveling from abroad to reach the gold fields around Coloma were experienced miners from Sonora, Mexico

and South America.

Those traveling from even further distances to reach the gold fields included people from Australia, Asia and across Europe.

Coloma developed into a supply hub for the region’s gold mining operations for several decades and managed to survive the boom and bust of most other townsites. Generations of settlers, including German, Swiss, Italian, Chinese and African ■ See GOLD RUSH, page B7

The Sons in Retirement – Gold Country branch meets the second Wednesday of the month at the Cameron Park Country Club. Check out the club and be a guest for a complimentary lunch. Contact Branch 95’s membership chairman at SIRBranch95@gmail.com for more details.

Bark-B-Que, the last park party of the year for the El Dorado Hills Community Services District, will be held at the community park from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Bring your leashed pup and enjoy free music, food and fun.

For more information visit eldoradohillscsd.org.

Courtesy photos

The Shingle SpringsCameron Park and El Dorado Hills chambers of commerce will hold a joint mixer at Ponté Palmero 5:30-7:30 p.m. For more information, call (530) 6778000 or visit sscpchamber. org.

Always a favorite, hay rides provided by Doug Veerkamp Engineering, above left, will be back this year at the Hands4Hope Fall Festival — perfect for the whole family. Youth and adult volunteers will offer more than a dozen carnival-style games, like pumpkin bowling, above right.

Uncommon Ground will perform at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville at 6 p.m. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

he seventh annual Hands4Hope Fall Festival at El Dorado Hills Town Center will kick off the fall season with fun for the whole family. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13, on the amphitheater side of the waterfront in El Dorado Hills Town Center.

This event is fall themed and familyoriented with more than 15 games and activities for all ages, including an obstacle course, hay rides and pumpkin decorating.

Entrance into the event is free.

Carnival-style games and activities will run from $1-$5 each, with unlimited game wristbands for only $15. Hay rides and pumpkin decorating activities are purchased separately. All tickets and wristbands will be available for purchase

Dàimh will perform at The Sofia in Sacramento. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-5300 or visit bstreettheatre.org.

Oct. 10 Arts and Culture El Dorado’s Switchboard Gallery presents Sugar Skull Art Walk, a community project that ■ See KNOW, page B4

Kick off fall with the Hands4Hope Fall Festival Andrew Ni

Hands4Hope – Youth Making a Difference

T

at the event.

Fall Festival is Hands4Hope – Youth Making A Difference’s largest youth-led fundraising event. The youth committee leading this event consists of 20 middle and high school participants. Since July, these youth have worked within four subcommittees to plan and prepare for this community event, with the goal of raising funds to support Hands4Hope programs while gaining career skills and having fun along the way. Adult mentor volunteers and Hands4Hope staff work with the youth throughout the process, providing scaffolding and support. In addition to Fall Festival Committee participants, adult and youth volunteers will fill more than 200 shifts to contribute to the event’s success throughout the weekend.

“Our committee has been hard at work to plan the upcoming Fall Festival since July,” Youth Operations Lead Andrew Ni shared. “This year we are excited

to announce a new partnership with KidStrong, featuring new additions to our obstacle course. The planning process has been incredibly fun and rewarding.”

All proceeds from Fall Festival will benefit Hands4Hope – Youth Making a Difference’s service-learning education and community engagement programs.

Hands4Hope is a nonprofit organization that inspires and empowers youth in leadership and service. The organization was established in 2008 to provide youth the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills to be civic-minded and socially responsible. Hands4Hope reaches hundreds of youth across the region each year through on-campus clubs, after-school committees and community engagement opportunities and impacts thousands of individuals in need through youth-led service projects.

For more information call (916) 2947426 or visit hands4hopeyouth.org.

B2 Wednesday, October 9, 2024 Mountain Democrat mtdemocrat.com

Blue Oak Elementary celebrates Walk to School Day Kellee Sellwood

Buckeye Union School District

B

lue Oak Elementary School proudly joined the nationwide celebration of National Walk to School Day on Oct. 2. More than 200 students, parents and even some four-legged friends walked together, promoting healthy habits and community engagement. This event encourages physical activity and reduces traffic congestion around the school, making the environment safer for everyone.

Participants gathered at the Cameron Park Library early Wednesday morning, bright-eyed, bushy-tailed (literally, in some cases), ready to trek down the newly improved sidewalk completed by the El Dorado County Department of Transportation. These safety enhancements to the bike lane and sidewalk surrounding the school make for a safer and convenient route to school, encouraging the continuation of walking and biking to school.

Blue Oak Elementary is committed to fostering a positive learning environment that supports both

Courtesy photo

Blue Oak students get ready to walk during the Oct. 2 National Walk to School Day event. academic achievement and the overall well-being of its students. The school actively promotes community engagement and student safety

through various initiatives and events.

“Our Blue Oak team was thrilled to see such a great turnout and enthusiasm from our community for

National Walk to School Day! Getting some fresh air in before school begins, helps our students have a positive start to the day before diving into their learning“ said Julie Hughes, principal of Blue Oak Elementary.

“The new sidewalk makes it easier for students and their families to walk to school safely, and we are grateful for the support of our crossing guards, who play an important role in keeping our students safe as they cross the streets.”

“I thought it was fun walking to school with friends and celebrating a holiday. Also, it was a good spirit day for the school and it was nice walking to school because it was a nice day outside,” said fourth-grade student Evie Ramirez. “There were a lot of people cheering us on and that gave us a lot of spirit. Hanging out with families and getting to talk to friends on the way to school was fun. I love celebrating new things and this is the first year of our school doing this.”

For more information about Blue Oak Elementary School visit boes. buckeyeusd.org, contact the main office at (530) 676-0164 or Principal Hughes at jhughes@buckeyeusd.org.

Foundation marks 50 years with magical gala Alex Wright Marshall

Marshall Foundation for Community Health is delighted to announce its 50th Anniversary Gala, an enchanting evening celebrating five decades of dedication to enhancing community health. The gala, themed The Magic of Marshall, will be held on Nov. 16 at the Apex Ballroom in Red Hawk Casino.

Tickets for this magical night are on sale now at marshallfound.org.

This milestone event will not only celebrate the foundation’s remarkable history but will also honor the exceptional contributions of four individuals who have created a lasting impact on healthcare and community well-being in El Dorado County.

The awards presented will include: • The Heart of Care: Dr. Stan Henjum, MD, for

PURCHASE • REFINANCE PURCHASE • REFINANCE

FIXED RATE FIXED RATE LOANS LOANS Year TermRate Fixed Rate Loan 15 Year15 Term Fixed Loan RATE APR RATE APR

5.000%2.90 5.30% 2.625 2.90 2.625

his extraordinary commitment to patient care.

• The Heart of Giving: Barbara Ashwill, recognized for her philanthropic spirit and generosity.

• The Heart of Service: Gael Barsotti, honored for his selfless dedication to community service.

• The Heart of Volunteerism: Norma Wilson, celebrated for her countless hours of volunteer work.

“The theme ‘The Magic of Marshall’ perfectly captures the wonder and transformation we’ve witnessed over the past 50 years,” shared Mindy Danovaro, MFCH executive director. “This gala is not just a celebration of our history but a continuation of the magic we’ve created together, inspiring hope and health for the future.”

“This gala celebrates our deeply rooted partnership with the Marshall Foundation for Community Health,” said Marshal CEO Siri Nelson.

“The foundation’s role is critical to elevating the health and wellness of our community’s most underserved and underrepresented populations.

Our shared vision is fundamental to expanding our impact and ensuring everyone in El Dorado County has the opportunity to achieve their best health.”

In addition to celebrating these achievements, the gala will feature a retrospective of the Foundation’s history, a gourmet dinner, live music and entertainment that will add an extra sprinkle of magic to the evening. Attendees will also have the opportunity to support future health initiatives, including the construction of a new cardiac catheterization lab.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for those wishing to be part of this magical evening and support the ongoing work of the foundation. For more information on sponsorships contact Kara Sather at ksather@marshallmedical.org or call the MFCH office at (530) 642-9984.

About the foundation Founded in 1974, Marshall Foundation for Community Health is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of El Dorado County’s Western Slope residents.

Through fundraising, partnerships, and community engagement, the Foundation supports Marshall and a range of health programs, ensuring access to quality healthcare for all.

A MEMORABLE GIFT Courtesy photo

The Cameron Park Community Foundation built and donated these raised garden boxes. This project allows the residents of Ponte Palmero memory care to enjoy gardening with ease.

The foundation is dedicated to Cameron Park through people, parks and programs, enhancing the quality of life for the community.

180Payments Monthly Payments of $6.72 $1,000 Borrowed 180 Monthly of $6.72 per $1,000per Borrowed $7.91 Year TermRate Fixed Rate Loan 30 Year30 Term Fixed Loan RATE APR RATE APR

5.750%3.66 5.93% 3.500 3.66 3.500 360Payments Monthly of Payments of $4.49 $1,000 Borrowed 360 Monthly $4.49 per $1,000 Borrowed $5.84 per

the El Dorado Advantage: Check Check the El Dorado Advantage:

✔ No Application Fee ✔ No Prepayment ✔ No Application Fee ✔ No Prepayment Penalty Penalty ✔ Local Processing and Servicing ✔ Local Processing and Servicing

Habla Espanol Serving our localSecommunities over 60 years Serving our local communities for over 60for years

• 4040 El Dorado Road • 530-622-1492 PLACERVILLE 247 Main • 530-622-0833 PLACERVILLE • 4040PLACERVILLE El Dorado Road • 530-622-1492 PLACERVILLE • (Downtown) 247 Mai• (Downtown) n • 530-622-0833 PLACERVILLE Placervi•l e530-626-3400 Dr. & Ray Lawyer • 530-626-3400 SPRINGS 694 Pl•e530-626-5701 asant Valley Road • 530-626-5701 W. PLACERVILLE • PlW.acervi l e Dr. & Ray• Lawyer DIAMOND SPRINGSDIAMOND • 694 Pleasant Valley• Road CAMERON PARK Park DrivPOLLOCK e • 530-677-1601 Express Trail • 530-644-2363 CAMERON PARK • 4060 Cameron Park• 4060 DriveCameron • 530-677-1601 PINES • POLLOCK 6462 Pony PINES Express• 6462 Trail •Pony 530-644-2363 DORADO • 3963 Park DriGEORGETOWN ve • 916-933-3002• 6310 GEORGETOWN • 6310 Hwy. 193 • 530-333-1101 EL DORADO HILLSEL• 3963 Park DriHILLS ve • 916-933-3002 Hwy. 193 • 530-333-1101

Maximum $650,000, primary ororvacation residence.

20% minimum down payment on Maximum loanloan $424,100.00, primary vacation residence.

20% minimum cash down payment Maximum loan $424,100.00, primary or vacation residence.

20% minimum cash down cash payment purchase.

25%equity equity required Other on refi nance.

Other loans available under different terms. on purchase.

25% required on refinance.

Other loans available under different terms. on purchase. 25% equity required on refinance. loans available under different terms.

LOANTO TERMS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE LOAN TERMS SUBJECT CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

www.eldoradosavingsbank.com www.eldoradosavingsbank.com Habla Espanol 800-874-9779 Se Habla Se Espanol 800-874-9779

Solve a murder at the Shakespeare Club Joan Geel

Placerville Shakespeare Club

NMLSR ID 479256

Mountain Democrat 3.1806” Mountain Democrat 3.1806” wide by 6”wide high by 6” high

ORCHARD & VINEYARD SUPPLIES

The Placerville Shakespeare Club invites the public to a murder mystery, Champagne Bubbles & Dangerous Dames, performed by the Interactive Entertainment Murder Mystery Players and directed by Orlando Wilkerson and Kathy Drew.

The 1920s-themed whodunit luncheon takes

place Saturday, Nov. 2, at 2940 Bedford Ave. in Placerville. Doors open for socializing at 11:30 a.m. and an array of items in a silent auction will be available. The luncheon and show will begin at 12:30 p.m.

Tickets are $45 per person and paid reservations must be made in advance by calling (916) 802-0186.

Costumes are encouraged. For more information visit placerville-shakespeare.com.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

LIVESTOCK & DEER FENCING! NOW IN STOCK!

WATER TANKS 300-5,000 GALLON SIZES AVAILABLE!

Weed Prevention is Fire Prevention

MAINTAINS STRENGTH FOR YEARS! SUPER CONCENTRATE MAKES OVER 200 GALLONS Hours: M-F 8:30-5pm Sat 9-1pm

STOVE PELLETS $ 399 per ton

4600 Missouri Flat Rd. Placerville • (530) 622-2640

Elder Options, Inc. “A Life Lived Fully Every Day” Since 1988

Our personalized care management, home care, respite and assisted living services are designed to ensure a safe, happy and fulfilling “every day.”

Elder Options, Inc. Phone: (530) 626-6939 (800) 336-1709

Sacramento / El Dorado Hills / Folsom Phone: (916) 391-8083 elderoptionsca.com

South Lake Tahoe Phone: (530) 541-1812

mtdemocrat.com

Mountain Democrat Wednesday, October 9, 2024 B3

GROW FOR IT! The gray pine

cooking. Its resin was used to seal against t’s useless for shade moisture. Its needles and, worse, ugly. provided bedding. Parts It’s no good for of the tree were used lumber, a danger to medicinally. Every part anyone below when it of the tree was used by drops its cones and a Indigenous Peoples. fire hazard. The best Today, cooks idea is to cut it down. harvest its tasty pine Alas, that’s a common nuts. Crafters make Rosemary Imes view of one of our pine needle baskets. native trees here in El Grandchildren make UCCE Master Gardener of Dorado County.

Christmas elf houses El Dorado County The gray pine, Pinus using the scales of the sabiniana, is also known pinecone. Campers as bull pine, ghost pine or foothill make campfire starters with bundled pine. In past publications, it was needles and resin. Naturalists view known as digger pine, but that name scrub jays, squirrels and woodpeckers is no longer used. Research shows as they compete for dominance in that this pine, endemic to California, its branches. Hikers munch on pine has rooted steadfastly in the same nuts as they hike. Gardeners use the foothills surrounding the Central sawdust and needles as mulch around Valley of California for at least the last strawberries and other acid-loving 4,000 years. It is believed to live up plants. The gray pine may not be the to 200 years and thrives in elevations most attractive of trees, but it keeps from 100 to 6,000 feet, preferring on giving. mild winters and hot dry summers.

For further reading: A mature tree stands from 40-80 • sciencedirect.com/science/article/ feet tall and begins life with one abs/pii/s1125786524000900 trunk. With age, it typically separates • srs.fs.usda.gov/pubs/misc/ag_654/ into multiple trunks above that single volume_1/pinus/sabiniana.htm original trunk. This growth pattern Join us for our free, annual Fall dismays those who think pines must into Gardening event, 9 a.m. to noon have single pointy silhouette. The Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Sherwood heavy production of resin on trunk, Demonstration Garden, 6699 limbs and cones protects it from Campus Drive in Placerville. Visit disease and pests. This resin also the 16 themed gardens and attend makes the tree highly flammable. workshops on home gardening topics.

The pine needles are gray green, The Sherwood Demonstration 8-12 inches long in groups of three Garden is regularly open 9 a.m. to and shed every two to three years. noon Fridays and Saturdays. Check The bark is thick and dark, with the website for further information orange beneath its ridges. Its cones at ucanr.edu/sites/EDC_Master_ are among the largest and heaviest of Gardeners/Demonstration_Garden. all pines, sometimes over 2 pounds Master Gardener classes are offered each, and have sharp upturned claws monthly throughout the county. Find at the tip of each scale. The cones the class schedule at mgeldorado. drop at two- to three-year intervals, ucanr.edu/Public_Education_Classe open slowly and shed seeds (pine s/?calendar=yes&g=56698 and nuts) over a two- to three-month recorded classes on many gardening period. topics at mgeldorado.ucanr.edu/ Historically, the gray pine proved Public_Education/Classes. a valuable asset. It stabilized soil.

Have a gardening question? Master Its pine nuts, full of fat and protein, Gardeners are working hard to provided food for people and for answer your questions. Use the “Ask wildlife. The nuts could be ground, a Master Gardener” option on the mashed, roasted or eaten raw, and website, mgeldorado.ucanr.edu, or were nutritious on long journeys. leave a message on the office telephone The green cones were roasted, at (530) 621-5512. To sign up for producing a syrupy sweet treat. notices and newsletters visit ucanr.

Basket frameworks incorporated edu/master_gardener_e-news. Master its baked roots. Deadfall tree limbs Gardeners are also on Facebook, provided fuel for warmth and for Instagram and Pinterest.

I

Photo by Susan Zito

The gray pine produces large pinecones and tasty pine nuts.

G N I C N DA

MUSIC

AUCTIONS FREE DRINK COUPON

FAT KITTY CITY S HUMANE SOCIETY E L FF A R MEOWONSTER MASH JOIN US FOR DINNER, DANCING S LAS VEGA AND FUN P TRI RAFFLE

Tickets are

$50 PER PERSON OR $80 FOR 2 & includes Dinner Saturday

OCTOBER 19TH 5PM-9PM

Elks Lodge

3821 Quest Ct, Shingle Springs

COSTUME CONTEST

Photo by Christie Johnson

Fremontodendron shrub is one of the many plants available at the upcoming El Dorado Chapter of the California Native Plant Society fall plant sale.

Annual native plant sale coming up Kathleen Barco CNPS – El Dorado Chapter

T

he El Dorado Chapter of the California Native Plant Society will hold its annual fall plant sale Oct. 12 & 13. Sales are handled online and plants are picked up in person on Oct. 19. Current members receive a 10% discount.

This event is a major fundraiser for the chapter and supports its work in educating the general public about the importance of native plants. There is a great deal of interest in gardening with native plants and often people find them hard to obtain. This sale is one of the best ways to get them and the fall season, when the rains come, is the best time of year to plant them.

For details on the sale and to a wish list of plants that likely will be available for purchase visit shop. eldoradocnps.org.

A note: The volunteer-run organization a cannot hold on to plants past 2 p.m. on the pick-up

day, Oct. 19. Those not sure if they’ll be able to pick up their purchases should ask a friend or neighbor to do it for you. Left-behind plants will be donated.

Volunteers are sought to help on Saturday, Oct. 19, plant pick-up day.

There are two shifts and volunteers receive a gift plant for their efforts.

Details and a sign-up form can be found at eldoradocnps.org/pickupday.

The California Native Plant Society is a nonprofit organization working to save and celebrate California’s native plants and places via plant science, advocacy, education and horticulture.

CNPS has nearly 10,000 members in 35 chapters throughout California and Baja. The El Dorado Chapter of CNPS is active in educating about as well as identifying and protecting the many endemic plants of the area. To learn more about native plants and CNPS cnps.org or the El Dorado County chapter website at eldoradocnps.org.

log on, get news. mtdemocrat.com

TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE WWW.FATKITTYCITY.ORG The 10th Annual

Winters Tractor Parade & Festival

Downtown Winters, CA

Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 2 pm to 9 pm Tree Lighting at 6 pm

Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 1 pm to 9 pm Parade at 6 pm

WINTERSTRACTORPARADE.COM

B4 Wednesday, October 9, 2024 Mountain Democrat mtdemocrat.com

Tahoe Soroptimists to host a glittering fundraiser News release SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — Diamonds & Denim is the theme for the 51st annual evening of food, wine and beer tasting hosted

by Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe inside Harrah’s Convention Center on Friday, Nov. 1.

With more than 40 food and drink purveyors, live music from the Tahoe favorite Cash Only band, the evening of dancing, sipping, nibbling, mingling and raising money occurs 6-9 p.m.

Leading Napa, El Dorado, Lodi and Fair Play wineries participating include Bella Grace Vineyards, Boeger Winery, Crystal Basin Cellars, Lava Cap Winery, Nello Olivo Winery, Rippey at Lodi Vintners, QuintEssential Wines, Rancho Victoria Vineyards, Shadow Ranch

Vineyard, Sierra Vista, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Starfield Vineyards, Truckee River Winery along with Team Whiskey. Restaurants include Bella Vita Bistro, Cool Beans Creamery and Deli, Harumi Sushi, Sombreros Mexican Restaurant, The Cork & More, The Hidden Table and Valley Eats Mobile Eatery and Catering. More vendors will be added; visit sislt.org for additional information.

Tickets are available online at sislt. org/51st-winetasting for $100 or through any Soroptimist member.

Paid parking is available at Harvey/ Harrah’s and carpooling’ rideshares are encouraged. Dressing the theme in denim and rhinestone is highly encouraged. Raffle tickets are $10 each or five for $40 online at paybee. io/@sislt@26 and at the event (guests do not need to be present

to win). Prizes currently include an e-bike donated by South Shore Bikes, a wine cooler fully stocked with more than $1.000 in wine from The Cork and More and a stand-up paddle board package.

The event raises funds to benefit the Soroptimist Stadium, Girls Softball Field; scholarships for graduating high school, vocational and college students; and grants to woman who aspire to elevate their lives through education opportunities. SISLT allocated $325,000 to renovate the dilapidated softball field at the South Tahoe Middle School and provide amenities commensurate with the adjacent boys’ baseball field, with the aim to provide Title IX gender parity for the girls’ teams. The facility upgrades started in 2020 and Soroptimist will continue fundraising to the complete revitalization of the

field. Once finalized, SISLT plans to support the girls through mentoring and ongoing support to create a vibrant and popular athletic program for girls and women.

“I have been a Soroptimist member since 2018 and I am constantly amazed at how much our club of 60 women can accomplish,” said Julia Ward, chair of the communications committee. “Yes, we give scholarships and grants and provide financial support to the community. We also host programs to promote women, honor young girls, and share important information about what’s happening in our community.

It’s wonderful to see generations of women coming together to make a difference for the people who live here, and sometimes even for women who live on the other side of the world.”

Final Midtown Second Saturday event goes all out Traci Rockefeller Cusack News release

SACRAMENTO — The Midtown Association presents another series of district-wide Midtown Second Saturday programming designed to celebrate Midtown’s thriving arts and culture scene along with the individuals who bring it to life.

Attendees can enjoy an all-day/evening celebration of local artists and artistry, entertaining music, dance and theater performances, culinary arts, family-friendly park activities and food and drink specials at Midtown bars and restaurants.

Expected to draw 15,000 visitors to Midtown each month, Midtown Second Saturday activations start early in the day at the Midtown Farmers Market and continue well into the evening hours.

• All day/evening (timing and locations vary) — Galleries, studios and theater activations may include special performances and receptions, meet the artist opportunities and behind-the-scenes

Know

studio tours.

• All day/evening — Midtown mural self-guided walk.

• 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Midtown Farmers Market offers special art experiences at 20th & K streets with special pop-up performances every 30 minutes from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. performed by the Sacramento Dance Ballet.

• Noon to 4 p.m. — Fun and free hands-on art activities for families and youth are available at Fremont Park (1515 Q St.).

• 2-8 p.m. — New this year, a curated Midtown Second Saturday Art Walk route is available with up to 10 local stops at galleries, studios, restaurants, bars and multifamily properties and includes pop-up art experiences.

• 4-8 p.m. — Additional lively Midtown Second Saturday experiences, complete with buskers and pop-up activities, are available throughout the district in the early evening. Specifically, attendees are encouraged to stroll along 28th Street from

J to N streets and enjoy art markets and live performances at 20th and K streets as well as 24th and K streets.

• 10 p.m. and later — Six pre-approved e-permit holders will host Midtown Second Saturday After Parties with enhanced art experiences such as live performances, comedy and dance.

• Signature Event: Movie Night at Fremont Park by CADA — Presented by Capitol Area Development Authority, visitors will be invited to enjoy a free screening of “Back to the Future III” at Fremont Park starting at 6:30 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early for photo opportunities with a DeLorean, purchase food from food vendors and find a spot at the park.

For more information about Sutter Health’s Midtown Second Saturday visit midtownsecondsaturday.com and check out a helpful and user-friendly Second Saturday FAQ is available at exploremidtown.org/second-saturdayfaq.

Continued from B1

engages local artist-designers in creating Day of the Dead “ofrendas” on Main Street. The opening event will be held Oct. 10, while the offrendas will be on display through Nov. 3.

Kyran Daniel will perform at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville at 7 p.m. For

tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom. com.

The Crocker Art Museum presents ArtMix: Color Madness at 6 p.m. For tickets and more information visit crockerart.org.

Jubilate Homeschool Academy Performing Arts presents “Little Women,” Oct. 10-12 at Imagination Theater at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds. For tickets and more information, go to jhpag.booktix.com/dept/main/e/LW. Island of Black and White will perform at the El Dorado Hills Town Center Theater Plaza 6:30-8:30 p.m.

UC Davis presents solo saxophonist Nick May in concert, performing six new compositions by graduate students. The performance will begin at 12:05 p.m. at the Pitzer Center.

Oct. 11 There will be an Oktoberfest Luncheon for Seniors at the El Dorado Hills CSD Gym from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. including entertainment, dancing and a raffle. Tickets are $7. For more information visit eldoradohillscsd.org.

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

Skeleton Krewe Trio will perform at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville at 8 p.m. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

Get Fast, Affordable Fiber Internet FAST ENOUGH to keep up with your life.

AFFORDABLE ENOUGH to fit your budget.

AND NO DATA CAPS … EVER!

Speeds up to 5 Gigs Most reliable service No data caps Simple & clear pricing Gift Car d 1234

1234

NAM

4568

E SU RN

$100 1234

AME

4568

PLUS!

Sign up today and get a $100 gift card!*

Get More Reliable Internet NOW!

888-490-2165 *Terms and conditions apply

The inaugural Tahoe Literary Festival will take place at venues in Tahoe City Oct. 11-12, featuring a literary open mic night, a keynote, panels, workshops and discussions with local journalists, and an open invitation to anyone who loves the literary arts to attend. A songwriters’ showcase will close out the event Saturday night. Find the full schedule and purchase tickets at tahoelitfest. eventbrite.com.

Oct. 12 The Cameron Park Community Clean-Up Day will be held at Camerado Middle School 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information visit cameronpark.org.

The sixth annual Memorial Golf Tournament Honoring Deputy Brian Ishmael begins at 8:30 a.m. at Lake Tahoe Golf Club, 2500 Emerald Bay, South Lake Tahoe. Contact Amber Jaurequi at (916) 945-8480 or ajaurequi@genevafi.com to register or become a sponsor.

UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County hosts Compost & Vermiculture, 9 a.m. to noon at the Pilot Hill Grange, 1701 State Highway 193 in Cool. Join Master Gardener Patrick Daubert to learn how compost provides valuable nutrients for your garden soil. Compost also helps retain moisture, which saves water, suppresses weeds, prevents soil erosion, and loosens compacted soils for better drainage and water retention. Patrick will also explain how worms can rapidly break down kitchen waste to make worm compost, one of the best organic fertilizers possible. He will also cover types of worms needed, how to harvest the compost and how to set up a worm bin. Visit mgeldorado.ucanr. edu/Public_Education to register.

UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County hosts Living Among the Oaks, 9 a.m. to noon at the Sherwood Demonstration Garden, 6699 Campus Drive in Placerville. El Dorado County is graced with handsome and enduring California Oaks that are vital to our natural environment. New construction,

irrigated lawns and cultivated land can endanger them and they need proper care to continue to thrive. Join Master Gardeners for a presentation on the various methods to maintain and protect these wonderful trees and learn how to identify the various species. After the presentation we will take a brief walk around the campus to check out the various oak species. Parking permits required; purchase a $2 permit at any kiosk. While we have plenty of space, seating is limited. Bring a portable chair if you wish. Visit mgeldorado.ucanr.edu/ Public_Education to register.

The Hands4Hope Fall Festival will be held at the El Dorado Hills Town Center Oct. 12 & 13. Held in the Steven Young Amphitheater during the two day farm-themed festival, this engaging event highlights the diverse agricultural community of El Dorado County, offering a range of activities for all ages. Experience the joy of games, pumpkin decorating, tractor hayrides, a dessert walk, and the 4-H Animal Exploration area from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Logtown Hot Dog Social and Firewise Day at Station 44, 6109 Quartz Drive starts at noon.

Dogs served noon to 2 p.m., drawing and conest is a 2 p.m. and live auction is at 2:30 p.m. Dogs, buns, condiments, chips and soft drinks provided, bring a side dish, salad or dessert if you like.

The Coloma Community Market takes place 1-4 p.m., drizzle or shine, the second and fourth Saturdays at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. Find great local products while enjoying live music, food, beverages and more. Parking is free during the market hours.

El Dorado County Jesus Fest will be held at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds from 3-7 p.m. Admission is free. There will be music from local artists, food trucks, a bounce house and prize giveaways.

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

Red Dirt Ruckus Trio will perform at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville at 4 p.m. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

Enjoy Trivia Night at 5:30 p.m. at the Bumgarner Camino tasting room. Bring your friends, family, and brainy types for this super-fun and engaging game.

Guests will enjoy Moo N Brew Boba’s non-alcoholic Boba drinks, wood-fired carnitas nachos from the wood-fired oven and, of course wine and cider by the glass, flight or bottles.

Join 1850 Wine Cellars and Myka Estates for the monthly concert series featuring a Rock of Ages theme with the band Character Assassins and a pre-fixe dinner menu by Chef Lisa Scott. For tickets and more information visit 1850winecellars.com/ pages/events.

The Nipper Brothers will perform at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville at 8 p.m. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

The Handblown Glass Pumpkin Patch is back, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 12 & 13 at The Gallery at 48 Natoma in Folsom. Choose from more than 6,000 handblown glass creations and enjoy seasonal n See KNOW, page B5

mtdemocrat.com

Know

Mountain Democrat Wednesday, October 9, 2024 B5

Continued from B4

displays, free popcorn and more.

Sutter Street Theatre presents “R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps,” a familyfriendly spooky play, Oct. 12 and through Nov. 3. The show starts at 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, with a special 4 p.m. Halloween show Thursday, Oct. 31. For tickets and more information call (916) 3531001 or visit sutterstreettheatre.com.

Sutter Street Theatre’s Olde Tyme Radio Show will perform a reading of Orson Wells’ famous 1938 “The War of the Worlds” broadcast. The show will begin at 4 p.m. For tickets and more information call (916) 353-1001 or visit sutterstreettheatre.com.

The California Museum’s 11th annual Día de Los Muertos Fiesta will celebrate the opening of its new Day of the Dead-themed exhibit, Arte de Inspiración: Día de los Muertos 2024. Highlights will include appearances by exhibit artists; entrées and custom cocktails for sale

by Mayahuel Restaurant and Tequila Museum; live music and dance performances; sugar skull workshops; craft activities and more. For details visit Fiesta2024.eventbrite.com.

The California State Railroad Museum and Foundation welcome guests aboard the historical Sacramento Southern Railroad. Enjoy a 50-minute scenic train ride along the Sacramento River and experience railroading as it was in the early part of the last century. Rides are offered Saturdays and Sundays. For tickets and more information visit californiarailroad.museum.

Watch the Knight Foundry crew fire up an antique blacksmith forge, pour and craft hot metal during its monthly demonstration day. Visitors can tour at their own pace, meeting and talking with enthusiastic and knowledgeable docents throughout the complex.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. No reservations are needed. Knight Foundry is located at 81 Eureka St., Sutter Creek. Learn more by emailing info@ knightfoundry.com or call (209) 560-6160.

Folsom Lake Symphony’s season begins with New World, a concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Harris Center. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter.net or call (916) 608-6888.

Zenn VuDu will perform at Sutter Creek Theatre in Sutter Creek at 7 p.m. For tickets and more information call (916) 425-0077 or visit suttercreektheatre.com.

Fairytale Town presents Safe & Super Halloween from 5-9 p.m. Oct. 12-13 and 19-20. For more information visit fairytaletown.org.

Rick Estrin and the Nightcats will perform at The Sofia in Sacramento. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-5300 or visit bstreettheatre.org.

The California Museum presents Arte de Inspiracón: Día de los Muertos 2024 Oct. 12 through Nov. 17. For more information visit californiamuseum.org.

Oct. 13 El Dorado Western Railroad offers excursion rides with trains

running on the hour, 10 a.m. through 1 p.m., weather permitting, at the El Dorado Station. For more information visit facebook.com/ ElDoradoWesternRailroad.

Foothill Dog Rescue is holding a free microchip clinic for El Dorado County residents only from 9 a.m. to noon at 4131 S. Shingle Road, Suite 14, Shingle Springs. No registration required. No breeders. All dogs must be secured on a leash by owner, DAPP and rabies vaccines, microchip including registration. All cats must be secured in a carrier by owner. HCP vaccine, rabies and microchip including registration.

Mediterranean Vineyards in the Fair Play area hosts Love in Every Note, a charity event to raise funds for Shriners Hospital for Children – Northern California. There will be several musicians spreading the love during the day. Guests will also enjoy wine and food. For tickets and more information visit medivineyards.com.

A blanket drive to help homeless cats and dogs stay warm and cozy will be held noon to 4 p.m. in Lions Park (past the library) on Stafford Drive in Folsom.

Mandy Barnett will perform at the Harris Center at 2 p.m. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter.net or call (916) 608-6888.

The Tritones will perform at 3 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/live-music.

Music in the Mountains presents Courtney Daniels Sings Binns Melander. For tickets and more information visit musicinthemountains.org.

The Crocker Art Museum presents a classical concert at 3 p.m. For tickets and more information visit crockerart.org.

UC Davis presents the Empyrean Ensemble in concert at the Pitzer Center. The performance will feature three works by Ph.D. alumni; there will be a pre-show talk beginning at 6:15 p.m. and the music will begin at 7 p.m.

Oct. 15 Vitalant will host an El Dorado Hills community blood drive noon to 2:30 p.m. The Bloodmobile bus will be parked near the baseball fields El Dorado Hills Community Services District, 1021 Harvard Way. Make an appointment at donors.vitalant.org and use blood drive code SMFM019 or call (877) 258-4825 and mention the same code. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space allows.

Now ASPIREKids is looking for volunteers to help with The Elf Project, a program that will bring Christmas to hundreds of local youth. For more information email hello@aspirekidseldorado.org.

Chocolate Spooktacular throughout October. Toogood is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. For more information call (530) 620-1910.

Sacramento City College’s City Theatre is producing A Local Playwrights Festival: I Think This Place Has Changed through Oct. 13 in the Art Court Theatre in the Performing Arts Center on the Sacramento City College campus at 3835 Freeport Boulevard in Sacramento. All details and tickets are available at CityTheatre.net.

Broadway At Music Circus presents “Mrs. Doubtfire” at the UC Davis Health pavilion in Sacramento through Oct. 13. For tickets and more information call (916) 557-1999 or visit broadwaysacramento.com.

The Center has opened registration for the Adopt A Family program.

This is an opportunity to step in and help provide joy, relief and lasting memories for local families in need. Registration runs through Oct. 15.

For more information call (530) 626-1450.

The Olde Coloma Theatre presents “A Werewolf’s Tail, Or, Hilda’s Haunted Hilltop” through Oct. 27. Doors open Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. For tickets and more information, go to oldecolomatheatre.com.

Sutter Street Theatre presents “Evil Dead the Musical” through Nov. 3. Shows begin at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 7 p.m. on Sundays. There will be a special Halloween showing on Thursday, Oct. 31. For tickets and more information call (916) 353-1001 or visit sutterstreettheatre.com.

The Stage at Burke Junction presents “Rogues” through Nov. 3. For tickets and more information visit stageatburke.com.

B Street Theatre in Sacramento presents “What the Constitution Means to Me” at The Sofia in Sacramento through Nov. 10. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-5300 or visit bstreettheatre.org.

Soroptimist of Cameron Park/El Dorado Hills is seeking grant applications from women who serve as the primary earners for their families and require financial assistance to continue their education or training. Women can now apply for the Soroptimist Live Your Dream Award. Applications are available at bit.ly/LYDA-apply. The application deadline is Nov. 15. (Club number for SICPEDH is #116408.)

For more information visit sicpedh.org or call (916) 933-8205.

Maggie’s House Cleaning Available for weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, & one time cleaning.

Reliable, honest, and has over 20 years of experience.

Marshall Hospital Auxiliary is looking for volunteers. Interviews are held monthly. For more information call Norma at (530) 676-1844 or email grizzyq98@gmail.com.

Toogood Estate, 7280 Fairplay Road in Fair Play, hosts a Wine and

Premier Business Directory

916-370-0651 Licensed

margaritalherrera@icloud.com

Insured

To advertise, call (530) 344-5028

DIAL-A-PRO ads are listings of local professionals in all trades. Call (530) 344-5028 to place your ad today!

Construction

CAMARA CONSTRUCTION

C GENERAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS C

Decks • Over Hangs • Arbors • Fences • New Construction Remodels, Painting, etc. • Full Design Services Available In-home inspection for new buyers. Don’t get cheated, make sure you’re getting what you’re paying for with an unbiased home inspection.

John and Sarah Camara, Owners Licensed, Bonded & Insured • Lic. #729819 Placerville, California Over 30 Years Experience

(530) 903-3045

“Speedy Service and Satisfaction, ALWAYS!”

www.placervilledeckbuilders.com

Hauling And Cleaning

Painting

Hauling & Clean ups

BAXTER’S PAINTING

— All Areas —

Large & Small jobs!

Mobilehome Removal Experts!

Clean, polite service

7 dayS: 8aM-9pM

(530) 409-5455

(916) 806-9741

Construction

Landscape Maintenance

Brickhomes General Construction Inc.

Rodriguez Yard Maintenance

leak and drain repair ■ water heater installation (tank or tankless) ■ full house repiping ■ all plumbing services ■ bathroom and kitchen remodelling ■ excavating for main water line repair ■ brush removal, forestry mulching and land clearing ■

Call for a free estimate

(916) 223-6022

info@brickhomesgc.com

Lic# 1088488

Sprinklers Repair • Drip Systems Fence Repair • Clean Ups • & Hauling

Professional • Neat • Experienced Rated Finest Exteriors in El Dorado County

Call today! (530) 558-0072

(530) 409-3980

2014Rod.F@gmail.com

Bus. Lic. #053457

Insured

DaviD Santana

Yard Clean-up • Maintenance Weedeating • Trimming Tree Pruning & Removal Free Estimates • Fully Insured

IMBODEN’S ELECTRIC Residential

Service Calls

(530) 647-1746 (530) 957-3322 (cell)

JEFF IMBODEN CSL #840010

Cal. St. Lic #388168 • Bonded • Fully Insured

State Contr. Lic.

877808

Can now process mobile credit card payments.

ProPerty Clearing

(530) 306-8474

Painting

RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL

Rafael Talavera

Martin Harris 2000 Gallon Water Tender 530 277 9580 Cal Fire WC Certified Phos Chek Retardent Type A – Home Defense Brush Master Cannon Construction & Brush Removal Support 2 00gpm Draft Pumping Pool Fills General Contractor Lic# B-710428 harrishouse5609@gmail.com

Email: rafaeltalavera1978@gmail.com Over 20 Years of Experience

Talavera Lawn Care & Landscaping Phone: (530) 391-5941 Business Lic. #042987

‘The Best for Less’ (530) 344-1267 • (916) 995-5903 FREE ESTIMATES

Jim & Curt

One Time Cleanups, Weekly, Biweekly, Yard Improvement Projects

Elite Roofing

Deck restorations, concrete staining & pressure washing

Residential/Commercial

Residential • Commercial Interior • Exterior Specializing in repaints

• Painting • Drywall • Carpentry • Flooring • Decks • Fencing • Plumbing Reasonable Rates • Electrical • Pressure Washing • Stucco • Cabinets References available

Steven Martinez

upon request

Bus Lic #011716

Spring Specials

Since 1992

New Roofs • Re-Roofs • Repairs

Celebrating 25 Years in business!

Lic. 649751

• Tile Repair • Real Estate Roof Inspections & Certs • Wood shake to • Mobile Home Composition composition conversions • Modified Bitumen One-Ply Senior • Seamless Gutters System • All Types of Repair Work Discount

(530) 676-3511

www.eliteroofing.com

Well Drilling

American Eagle Painting

HanDyMan SERviCE

CSL#496-984

Roofing

Painting

HandyMan

Contact Mike (530) 906-7919

Lawn Care/Maintenance, Sprinklers, Irrigation Systems, Trenching, Weedeating, Trimming, Valve Installation, Retaining Walls, Drainage, Tree Service

EXTERIOR SPECIALISTS

DISCOUNT EXTERIORS PAINTING

Landscape Maintenance

Fire Services

Unlicensed Contractor

40 years experience

Landscape Maintenance

Electrical Contractors

Commercial

Residential • Commercial Interior • Exterior

Owner • Operator Bus. # (530) 919-7612 (916) 530-7016 americaneaglepainting4@gmail.com Lic# 960086

GARY C. TANKO WELL DRILLING, INC.

Pump sales & service

30 years experience in the area CSL # 282501

(530) 622-2591

B6 Wednesday, October 9, 2024 Mountain Democrat mtdemocrat.com

Día de los Muertos exhibit showcases California artists Danielle Wood

view of the festivities, shorter lines for entry and food and drink tickets, access to indoor dining seating and more. Fiesta tickets are required to purchase VIP Terrace tickets. For more information or to purchase tickets visit Fiesta2024.eventbrite. com.

California Museum

S

ACRAMENTO — The California Museum’s highly anticipated Día de los Muertos Fiesta takes place Saturday, Oct. 12.

The annual event will honor the rich Mexican tradition of the Day of the Dead and celebrate the grand opening of the California Museum’s new exhibit, Arte de Inspiración: Día de los Muertos 2024.

“We’ve been honored to be part of Sacramento’s Dia de los Muertos celebrations for over a decade now,” said California Museum Executive Director Amanda Meeker. “Each year we strive to provide a space for visitors to not only learn about Dia de los Muertos but experience its traditions firsthand at the Fiesta through art, music, food and crafts.”

Fiesta attendees will enjoy food and drinks for sale by local Mexican restaurant Mayahuel; a ceremonial blessing by Maquilli Tonatiuh Aztec Dancers; live music

by Latin tribute band Maya; dancing by Ballet Folklorico Sacramento; Mercado de los Muertos (Market of the Dead) featuring unique items for sale by local vendors and artists; sugar skull decorating workshops;

I Love Sugar Skulls Workshop

Courtesy photo

Maquilli Tonatiuh Aztec Dancers perform a ceremonial blessing at the California Museum’s 2023 Día de los Muertos Fiesta. They return for this year’s festivities. and hands-on crafts for children ages 3 and up.

In addition to celebrating Mexican culture and tradition, the fiesta will also commemorate the grand opening of the museum’s newest temporary exhibit. A journey through life, love and death, Arte de Inspiración: Día de los Muertos 2024 (Inspirational Art: Day of the Dead 2024) will feature original art and altars by California

artists John Hancock and Juan Ramos, Adrian Arias and RAH Azul. Their work will explore the Mexican cultural tradition of honoring deceased loved ones each year by displaying altares de muertos (altars of the dead) and ofrendas (offerings), which have evolved from the Aztecs to modern-day Mexico and California.

Members of the public are invited to pay tribute to lost loved

ones at a Community Altar through the end of the exhibit on Sunday, Nov. 17.

Fiesta tickets are $10 and must be purchased in advance.

For the first time, the California Museum is also offering a limited quantity of VIP Terrace add-on tickets for $25. The VIP Terrace includes an elevated

Oct. 13: In two workshops from 12:301:30 p.m. and 2-3 p.m. led by Rob-O of I Love Sugar Skulls, participants will design and decorate calaveras de azúcar (sugar skulls) for Día de los Muertos.

The $25 workshop fee includes a pre-made sugar skull, royal icing and assorted decorations, along with personalized instruction

by Rob-O and admission to all current California Museum exhibits including Arte de Inspiración: Día de los Muertos 2024. To register, visit 2024SugarSkullWorkshops.eventbrite.com.

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

Estate Sale

For Rent

NEW TODAY ESTATE SALE October 11, 12, 13 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Household, furniture, office supplies, old stuff, misc.

CASH ONLY! 897 Union St. Placerville PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN OR BLOCK THE DRIVEWAY

Employment NOW HIRING ASSEMBLY WORKERS $200 SIGN ON BONUS AFTER 90 DAYS Apply at 5480 Merchant Circle, Placerville, CA The Georgetown Divide Public Utility District invites applications for the position of: Water Treatment Plant Operator II: $32.29 to $39.24 per hour plus benefits, depending on qualifications.

OPENING DATE: September 9, 2024 FINAL FILING DATE: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. First review date for applications will be held on October 25, 2024.

An application can be printed from the District website at www.gd-pud.org or request an application by emailing Stephanie Beck at slbeck@gd-pud.org.

Return a completed application to the District office by mail, or email to: slbeck@gd-pud.org.

Georgetown Divide Public Utility District P.O. Box 4240 Georgetown, CA. 95634 For further information call (530) 333-4356 or visit our website at www.gd-pud.org

NEW TODAY APARTMENT FOR RENT Clean, quiet. 1 BD in El Dorado $1200 a month, plus deposit 530-663-3240 FOR RENT IN PLACERVILLE 1 BD 1 BA Apartment Newly Remodeled, Excellent Condition, Water, Sewer, Garbage included Looking for 1 person, 1 vehicle & no pets $1,500 Month Dep. Call Bob at 530-409-9739

wanna sell? 622-1255

PLACERVILLE-$1.00 a square foot, includes utilities, 200sf – 720sf each, office, storage, light industrial? 4600 Missouri Flat Rd, (530) 622-2640

BE WARY OF OUT OF AREA COMPANIES. CHECK WITH THE LOCAL BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU BEFORE YOU SEND ANY MONEY FOR FEES OR SERVICES. READ & UNDERSTAND ANY CONTRACTS BEFORE YOU SIGN.

Exciting Opportunity!

Construction & Maintenance Worker I/II/III- Collections I: $29.17-$35.46 II: $32.22-$39.17 III: $35.58-$43.25 per hour

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Photo courtesy of David Allen Studio

Actress Lorri Holt brings renowned poet Sylvia Plath back to life — to ponder her own death.

2890 Mosquito Road Placerville, CA 95667 Fax: (530) 622-1134

IMMEDIATE OPENING Our private practice is looking for DA/RDA to join our wonderful dental team. Position is for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. We offer 401K with a company match.

n SUDOKU SOLUTIONS

Solution to Puzzle 1

For Rent

If you are a motivated, energetic individual we would like to hear from you.

Please send resume to sn4jonesdds@gmail.com

Solution to Puzzle 2

Mull the fate of Sylvia Plath Paul Emery Presents News release

N

EVADA CITY — Paul Emery Presents brings “Who Killed Sylvia Plath?” to the historical Nevada Theatre. Written by the acclaimed playwright Lynne Kaufman and starring actress Lorri Holt, this thought-provoking play is set to captivate audiences at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 11, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13.

“Who Killed Sylvia Plath?” was the winner of the Best Full Length award at the 2020 Marsh Stream International Solo-

Fest. This production is directed by Warren David Keith and Jayne Wenger.

The one-woman show delves into the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of renowned poet Sylvia Plath. As she returns to her burial place in West Yorkshire, England, to view the fourth replacement of her headstone, the audience is invited to ponder the question: Who was responsible for her untimely demise?

Was it her husband, Ted Hughes? And what relevance does her tragic story hold for us today?

FOR SALE!

2014 Forest River RV Trailer Great Shape!

28' long, Living Room, Kitchen, Separate Bedroom, Toilet, etc.

For more Info & Photos Call or Text 530-919-5694

Kaufman, the awardwinning playwright behind this production, is known for her insightful exploration of complex characters and themes. With more than 20 full-length plays produced at prestigious venues around the country, Kaufman brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this compelling narrative.

Holt, a seasoned actress with a diverse array of roles to her credit, takes on the challenging role of Plath in this production. With a career spanning over three decades, Holt has earned praise for her dynamic performances in both classic and contemporary works, making her a perfect fit for this intricate portrayal.

The Sunday performance of “Who Killed Sylvia Plath?” will feature a special talk-back session with playwright Kaufman, n See SYLVIA, page B7

mtdemocrat.com

Sylvia

Continued from B6

moderated by Sands Hall. This post-show discussion promises to enhance the audience’s understanding of the play and offer unique insights into its creation and themes.

Nevada Theatre is located at 401 Broad St. in Nevada City. For tickets and more information visit paulemerymusic.com.

Gold Rush

Continued from B1

American families, made long-lasting contributions to the town’s continued prosperity with their businesses and agricultural enterprises. All these efforts helped keep Coloma alive long after miners had moved on to other opportunities.

State Parks continues to expand its interpretation of the consequential changes to California from the gold discovery at Marshall Gold Discovery SHP. Today’s efforts involve engaging in formal government-to-government tribal consultations, conducting archival research and meeting with families whose history is connected to the Coloma Valley.

Enchanting adventures await at Fairytale Town’s Safe & Super Halloween events News release

S

ACRAMENTO — Children and their families are invited to Fairytale Town for its 38th annual Safe & Super Halloween, 5-9 p.m.

Oct. 12 & 13 and Oct. 19 & 20. This year, the beloved park will be magically transformed into the whimsical world of Neverland for an enchanting Halloween celebration that promises fun and festivities for the entire family.

Visitors will embark on a thrilling journey through a land filled with pirates, pixies and Lost Boys while exploring Captain Hook’s pirate ship, wandering through the mystical Mermaid Lagoon and experiencing a host of family-friendly activities.

Event highlights • Trick-or-treating: Sweet treats from various stations throughout the park, making every corner of Fairytale Town a sweet adventure.

Public Notices  FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0869 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SERRANO FIRE SAFE COUNCIL, located at 4019 Reni Court, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Serrano Fire Safe Council LLC, 515 Main Street, Suite 103, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company LLC: California.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: May 14, 2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Janet Barentson JANET BARENTSON, TREASURER EL DORADO FIRE SAFE COUNCIL 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 09/10/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9 13687 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0868 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AMBROSE VINTAGE FINDS, located at 6200 Pleasant Valley Rd #10, El Dorado, CA. 95623 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Anthony R Duran, 6200 Pleasant Valley Rd #10, El Dorado, CA. 95623 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/09/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Anthony R Duran ANTHONY R DURAN 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 09/09/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9 13688 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0859 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: REDISCOVERY STUDIO, located at 3479 Dunbar Rd, Rescue, CA 95672 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Alison M Bernal, 3479 Dunbar Rd, Rescue, CA 95672 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed

above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Alison Bernal ALISON BERNAL 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 09/05/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9 13689 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0867 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. QUARTER CIRCLE IX FAMILY FARMS, located at 5951 Mt Aukum Road, Somerset, CA 95684 2. DINNER STATION located at 5951 Mt Aukum Road, Somerset, CA 95684/Mailing Address: 6140 Hawk Haven Lane, Somerset, CA 95684 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: QUARTER CIRCLE IX FAMILY FARMS LLC, 6140 Hawk Haven Lane, Somerset, CA 95684 This business is conducted a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 05/28/2019 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Bruce F. Bowers BRUCE F. BOWERS, PRESIDENT I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 09/09/24 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) 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9 13690 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0856 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SENIOR HOUSING NETWORKS, located at 5170 Golden Foothill Parkway, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Generation Footsteps LLC, 5170 Golden Foothill Parkway, 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: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Tina M Buelna TINA M BUELNA, 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

Mountain Democrat Wednesday, October 9, 2024 B7

• Magical performances: Enchanting magic shows that will leave visitors spellbound.

• Costume parade: Families can show off their Halloween spirit in a grand parade celebrating creativity and imagination.

• Creative crafts: Aspiring young artists can explore themed crafts and unleash their artistic talents.

• Pirates’ lost treasures: Opportunities to unearth hidden treasures for a chance to win prizes.

Advance tickets are $12 for Fairytale Town members and $15 for non-members until Friday, Oct. 11, at 11:59 p.m. After this date, ticket prices will increase to $18 per person. For more information and to purchase tickets call (916) 8085233 or visit fairytaletown.org.

Fairytale Town, a a nonprofit park dedicated to promoting the imagination, creativity and education of children is located in Williams Land Regional Park, 3901 Land Park Drive in Sacramento.

• E-mail your public notice to legals@mtdemocrat.net • Be sure to include your name and phone number

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 09/05/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9/18, 9/25,10/2, 10/9 13691 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0820 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WSD WHEEL SYSTEMS located at 180 Industrial Drive, Diamond Springs CA 95619/ Mailing Address: 3043 Gold Canal Drive, Suite 200, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Western States Distributing, Inc. 3043 Gold Canal Drive, Suite 200, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 This business is conducted by A Corporation, State of Incorporation: Nevada The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 05/30/1997 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Michael Kay MICHAEL KAY, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 08/23/24 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) 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9 13692 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24CV1942 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Christina Nicole Sullivan filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. LUCA RAY HERNANDEZ Proposed name: LUCA RAY HERNANDEZ-SULLIVAN Present name: b. NICO ROBERT HERNANDEZ Proposed name: NICO ROBERT HERNANDEZSULLIVAN 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: October 25, 2024, 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 SEPTEMBER 5, 2024. /s/ Sara Platt SARA PLATT Judge of the Superior Court 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9 13694 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0861 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ALPINE FACILITY SOLUTIONS, located at 4910 Oak Leaf Circle, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: James H McKee, 4910 Oak Leaf Circle, 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: 09/04/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ James McKee JAMES MCKEE, 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 09/06/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9 13695 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0871 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: JUSTO’S PROFESSIONAL CLEANING SERVICES, located at 2005 State Highway 49, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Justo’s Professional Cleaning Services located at 2005 State Highway 49, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/07/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Elida Justo ELIDA JUSTO, 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 09/11/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9 13698 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED APRIL 21, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION

TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at the front entrance to the El Dorado County Courthouse located at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95682, Henry R. Butler, Esq. Trustee, whose street address is 454 lakeview Avenue #10989, Zephyr Cove, Nv. 89449, and whose telephone number is 775-815-7385, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check drawn on a State or National bank, federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank or lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, the real property described below.

THE LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, UNINCORPORATED AREA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: A PORTION OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 10 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST, M.D.B.& M., DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PARCEL “F” AS SHOWN ON THE PARCEL MAP FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF EL DORADO COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ON OCTOBER 2, 1979, IN BOOK 25 OF PARCEL MAPS, AT PAGE 59.

APN: 083-052-007-100 The street address of the property is 2688 LaCrescenta Dr. Cameron Park, County of El Dorado, State of California.

This sale is conducted at the request of Max Hoseit, as beneficiary.

Directions to the property may be obtained by submitting a written request to the beneficiary (or to the trustee). The names addresses and phone numbers of the Trustee and of the trustee’s agent in California are: Henry R. Butler, Esq. Trustee PO Box 10989 Zephyr Cove, Nv. 89448 775-815-7385 Hrbutler1@yahoo.com Paul Hoseit, Agent of the Trustee 700 University Avenue #150 Sacramento, California 95825.

916-488-4444 The sale will be made without covenant or warranty regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation in the amount of $410,000 Dated April 21, 2005 secured by the deed of trust executed by Bridgepark Homes, a California Corporation, as trustor, to Placer Title Company as trustee, and Max Hoseit a married Man, as beneficiary, and recorded on May 2, 2005 instrument number 20050036093-00 of the Official Records of El Dorado County, state of California.

The beneficiary has declared that all sums secured by the deed of trust are immediately due and payable and has elected to sell or cause to be sold the trust property to satisfy the obligation.

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

Henry R. Butler, Esq. has been substituted as the trustee on the above deed of trust.

A Notice of Default containing an election to sell the described real property under the above Deed of Trust was recorded on April 25, 2024 as Instrument No. 2024-0011359 , Official Records of El Dorado County, California.

The total amount of the unpaid balance and advances on the obligation secured by the above-described property to be sold and the estimate of penalties, costs, expenses, and other fees as of the date of the sale are estimated to be $410,000.00 __________________________ Henry R. Butler, Esq., Trustee.

September 18, 2024 9/25, 10/2, 10/9 13719 APN: 076-080-035-000 TS NO: CA05000533-23-1 TO NO: 230595186-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED February 23, 2021. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On October 24, 2024 at 01:00 PM, Main Entrance, El Dorado County Superior Courthouse Placerville Main Street Branch, 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on March 4, 2021 as Instrument No. 2021-0015116, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, executed

by JASON M. KELLY AND TAMMIE L. SKAGGS, HUSBAND AND WIFE

AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for VISION ONE MORTGAGE, INC. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2850 BIRCH AVENUE, CAMINO AREA, CA 95709 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 without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $271,425.28 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. 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 Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Website address www.Auction. com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA05000533-23-1. 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 NOTICE TO TENANT FOR FORECLOSURES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2021 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 Legal notice continued on the next page

B8 Wednesday, October 9, 2024 Mountain Democrat mtdemocrat.com

Public Notices  be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 800.280.2832, or visit this internet website www.Auction. com, using the file number assigned to this case CA05000533-23-1 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: September 12, 2024 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA0500053323-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: 949-252-8300 TDD: 711 949.252.8300 By: Bobbie La Flower, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction.com at 800.280.2832 NPP0465426 To: MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT & PLACERVILLE TIMES 09/25/2024, 10/02/2024, 10/09/2024 13723 9/25, 10/2, 10/9 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24CV2046 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Thanhthao Tina Luu filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: THANHTHAO TINA LUU Proposed name: TINA THANHTHAO SANFORD 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: NOVEMBER 8, 2024, 8:35 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 SEPTEMBER 19, 2024. /s/ Gary Slossberg GARY SLOSSBERG, Judge of the Superior Court 13727 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24CV2043 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Tawne Fishback filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: MAXX ZIA SIDDIQUE Proposed name: MAXX ALONZO FISHBACKSIDDIQUE 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: NOVEMBER 8, 2024, 8:35 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 SEPTEMBER 19, 2024. /s/ Gary Slossberg GARY SLOSSBERG, Judge of the Superior Court 13728 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0903 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WAYMAKER PLACEMENT AGENCY, located at 2822 Jim Valley Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Katherine K Grgich, 2822 Jim Valley 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: 09/19/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Katherine Grgich KATHERINE GRGICH 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 09/20/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS

SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16 13729 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0833 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MOLECULE A SKIN CARE STUDIO, located at 2804 Mallard Ln, Placerville, CA 95667 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Heather M West, 2804 Mallard Ln, 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: 02/26/2019 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Heather West HEATHER WEST 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 08/27/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16 13730 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0900 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. GUTS RACING, 2. GUTS RACING PRODUCTS, 3. GUTS RACING INC, 4. GUTS RACING PRODUCTS INC, located at 6165 Enterprise Drive, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: GUTS, INC., 6165 Enterprise Drive, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/1990 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jamey Gregg JAMEY GREGG, PRESIDENT I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 09/19/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16 13731 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0883 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: JOLLITY FARM, located at 5314 Marigold Mine Way, Garden Valley, CA 95633/Mailing Address: PO Box 32, Garden Valley, CA 95633 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: 1. Charles A Cornell, PO Box 32, Garden Valley, CA 95633, 2. MaryLisa L Cornell, PO Box 32, Garden Valley, CA 95633 This business is conducted by a Married Couple The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 03/01/2011 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Charles A Cornell CHARLES A CORNELL, 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 09/13/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH

• E-mail your public notice to legals@mtdemocrat.net • Be sure to include your name and phone number

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) 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16 13732 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0897 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RELAX BODY AND FOOT MASSAGE, located at 3950 Cambridg Rd #3, Cameron Park, CA 95682/Mailing Address: 10008 Avocado Way, Elk Grove, CA 95757 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Xuejiao Lin, 10008 Avocado Way, Elk Grove, CA 95757 This business is conducted by an Inividual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/17/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Xuejiao Lin XUEJIAO LIN, 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 09/18/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16 13733 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0882 File Number of Fictitious Business Name Statement: FB2020-0923 Date Fictitious Business Name was filed in El Dorado County: 10/12/2020 Fictitious Business Name(s) to be abandoned: HUMMINGBIRD RIDGE FARM Street Address: 6461 Grizzly Flat Road, Somerset, CA 95684 Business Mailing Address: 3200 United Drive C, Cameron Park, CA 95682 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) HAVE ABANDONED THE USE OF THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Registrant name(s) & address(es): 1. Ryan Bell, 3200 United Drive C, Cameron Park, CA 95682, 2. Skyla Bell, 3200 United Drive C, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business was conducted by a Married Couple.

Signature of Registrant: /s/ Skyla Bell SKYLA BELL 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 09/13/2024 The Statement of Abandonment of Fictitious Business Name must be published in a newspaper once a week for four successive weeks and an affidavit of publication filed with the county clerk within 30 days after publication has been accomplished.

The Statement should be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the principal place of business is located. The Statement should be published in such county in a newspaper that circulates in the area where the business is conducted (Business & Professions Code 17917).

Any person who executes, files, or publishes any fictitious business name statement, knowing that such statement is false, in whole or in part, is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) (Business & Professions code 17930) 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16 13734 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0912 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CENTER STREET GALLERY THE NATIVE AMERICAN CENTER FOR ARTS & CULTURE, located at 3182 Center St, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: PO Box 1418, El Dorado, CA 95623 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Antoinette Del Rio, PO Box 1418, El Dorado, CA 95623 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/23/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Antoinette Del Rio ANTOINETTE DEL RIO 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 09/23/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 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) 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23 13753 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0925 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE GARAGE DOOR ACADEMY, located at 1571 Radford Loop, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Nicholas A Martin, 1571 Radford Loop, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Nicholas Martin NICHOLAS MARTIN 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 09/25/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23 13754 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0920 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SUSHI KUMA, located at 4540 Post Street Ste 270, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: LJ Kuma Inc, 4540 Post Street Ste 270, 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: 09/24/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jin Kyu Lim JIN KYU LIM, 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 09/25/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23 13755 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0921 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: S & S CONSULTING, located at 3581 Joshua Rd, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Grant M Starling, 3581 Joshua Rd, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 05/01/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Grant

Starling GRANT STARLING, 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 09/25/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23 13756 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0923 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DR TILE, located at 26119 Sugar Pine Drive, Pioneer, CA 95666 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: David A Robinson, 26119 Sugar Pine Drive, Pioneer, CA 95666 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/11/2004 Signature of Registrant: /s/ David Andrew Robinson DAVID ANDREW ROBINSON 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 09/25/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23 13757 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0928 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ROOT CAUSE MINERAL WELLNESS, located at 3064 Brackenwood Place, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Jillian S Saenz, 3064 Brackenwood Place, 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: 09/26/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jillian Saenz JILLIAN SAENZ, 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 09/27/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23 13758 T.S. NO. 24-67852 APN: 092-070-036-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/12/2016.

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: DANIEL ST CLAIR AND BREE CARTER HUSBAND AND WIFE, JOINTLY WITH PATSY CARTER, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Duly Appointed Trustee: ZBS Law, LLP Deed of Trust recorded 8/15/2016, as Instrument No. 2016-0037603-00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, Date of Sale:10/24/2024 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: Main Entrance, El Dorado County Superior Courthouse - Placerville Main Street Branch, 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $390,949.21 Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 5147 UNION MINE ROADEL DORADO, CALIFORNIA 95623Described as follows: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust A.P.N #.: 092-070-036-000The 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 (855) 976-3916 or visit this internet website www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 24-67852. 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 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 (855) 976-3916, or visit this internet website tracker.auction. com/sb1079, using the file number assigned to this case 24-67852 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. Dated: 9/23/2024 ZBS Law, LLP , as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450Irvine, CA 92606For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920For Sale Information: (855) 976-3916 www. auction.com Ryan Bradford, Trustee Sale OfficerThis office is enforcing a security interest of your creditor. To the extent that your obligation has been discharged by a bankruptcy court or is subject to an automatic stay of bankruptcy, this notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a demand for payment or any attempt to collect such obligation. EPP 41207 Pub Dates 10/02, 10/09, 10/16/2024 10/2, 10/9, 10/16 13760 WATER TREATMENT MODULE REPLACEMENT PROJECT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) The Grizzly Flats CSD is soliciting bids for work associated with replacement of the District’s water treatment modules. The work Legal notice continued on the next page

mtdemocrat.com

Public Notices  generally includes the replacement of existing water treatment equipment with new Owner Supplied water treatment equipment for use as a potable water supply for the Grizzly Flats community. Work includes preparing existing improvements to accept new Owner Supplied water treatment equipment (OSE), removal of existing treatment units, miscellaneous mechanical and electrical work as needed for installation of OSE, completing hydraulic and electrical connections for OSE, preparing concrete pad for OSE, installing materials and parts on OSE not factory assembled by manufacturer, disinfection, start up, testing, replacing concrete floors from potholing and other work, and other miscellaneous work as described by OSE manufacturer necessary for a complete installation, and as defined in the contract documents. The project is located at the District’s Office, 4765 Sciaroni Road, Grizzly Flats, California.

Sealed Proposals will be received

by Grizzly Flats Community Services District at 4765 Sciaroni Rd, Grizzly Flats, CA 95636, until 2:00 p.m. local time on November 6th, 2024, or such later date as may be set by addendum. Interested bidders can request a set of contract documents by contacting the District at (530) 622-9626.

10/2, 10/4, 10/9, 10/11, 10/16 13761 NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with the provisions of the California Uniform Commercial Code & section 798.56a(e) of the California Civil Code, there being due & unpaid storage for which Crestview MHC, LLC (Crestview MHC) is entitled to a lien as a Warehouseman on the 1972 Van Dyke mobile home, Decal Number AAT9163, Serial number S1639, located at 6387 MOTHER LODE DR SP 45 PLACERVILLE, CA 95667, held on account of Hank Lawler, [REGISTERED OWNERS: GLADYS M GREEN/KEITH E PARKER] & due notice having been givento the parties known to claim an interest therein & the time specified in such notice for payment of such charges having expired, notice is hereby given that the 1972 Van Dyke mobile home will be sold at public auction on October 16 at 10:00 AM at 6387 MOTHER LODE DR SP 45 PLACERVILLE, CA 95667. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that payment must be made by certified funds within seven (7) days of the date of sale, & at the time the mobile home is removed from the premises. The mobile home & contents must be removed from the premises within seven (7) days of the date of sale. Any purchaser of the mobile home will take it subject to any liens pursuant to Health and Safety Code § 18116.1.

Dated: 10/2/2024 [& 10/9/2024} Crestview MHC 6653 Embarcadero Drive, Ste C Stockton, CA 95219 /s/ Melissa Lawley Melissa Lawley, Authorized Agent 13762 10/2, 10/9 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 24CV2041 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Susan Carol Kerns filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: SUSAN CAROL KERNS Proposed name: SARA CAROL ZAHN-ROSENBERG 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: DECEMBER 6, 2024, 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 SEPTEMBER 18, 2024. /s/ Gary Slossberg GARY SLOSSBERG, Judge of the Superior Court 13764 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0886 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ARGONAUT FARM TO FORK CAFE, located at 331 State Hwy 49, Coloma, CA 95613/Mailing Address: PO Box 516, Coloma, CA 95613 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Cobblestone Inc, PO Box 516, Coloma, CA 95613 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: 12/01/2015 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Marielle Faieta MARIELLE FAIETA, PRESIDENT I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 09/16/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED

BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23 13765 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0910 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AROUND HERE MAGAZINE, located at 3821 Cedar Ravine Rd, Placerville, CA 95667/ Mailing Address: PO Box 641, El Dorado, CA 95623 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Carolyn Dippel, PO Box 641, El Dorado, CA 95623 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/20/2024 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Carolyn Dippel CAROLYN DIPPEL 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 09/20/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 13775 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2024-0942 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RICHES DISPLAYS, located at 3501 Rosecrest Circle, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registrant’s Name & Mailing Address: Riches Displays LLC, 3501 Rosecrest Circle, 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: 06/01/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Richard V. Schledewitz RICHARD SCHLEDEWITZ, 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 10/02/2024 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 13776 NOTICE OF LIEN SALE

Advertisement is hereby given that the below storage facility(s) will sell on or after Wednesday the 16th day of October, 2024 at 10:00 AM, with bidding to take place on lockerfox. com the following liened property. iStorage, 5110 Hillsdale Circle, El Dorado Hills, CA, 95762 El Dorado County Carol Afentakis.Betty Carrol.

Todd Thompson. Luke Ramirez.

School of Urban Missions. Victoria Howell.

10/9 13777 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The County of El Dorado Planning Commission will hold a public hearing in the Building C Hearing Room, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 on October 24, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., to consider the following: Conditional Use Permit Revision CUP-R24-0007/Five-Year Review of Special Use Permit S170004 (Outingdale) submitted by EPIC WIRELESS GROUP, LLC (Agent: Mark Lobaugh) request for a fiveyear review of an existing cellular telecommunications facility.. The property, identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 046-380-061, consisting of 10 acres, is located on the south side of Freedom Road, approximately 945 feet west of the intersection with Free Fox Lane, in the Outingdale area, Supervisorial District 2. (County Planner: Dana Watkins, 530-621-5747) (Previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration) Agenda and Staff Reports are available approximately two weeks prior at https://eldorado.legistar. com/Calendar.aspx

Mountain Democrat Wednesday, October 9, 2024 B9

• E-mail your public notice to legals@mtdemocrat.net • Be sure to include your name and phone number

Project Information is available online at https://edc-trk.aspgov. com/etrakit/. In order to view attachments, please login or create an E-Trakit account and search the project name or application file number in the search box.

All persons interested are invited to attend and be heard or to write their comments to the Planning Commission. For the current remote options, including whether in-person attendance is allowed, please check the meeting Agenda no less than 72 hours before the meeting, which will be posted at https://eldorado. legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. If you challenge the application in court, you may be limited to raising only those items you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Any written correspondence should be directed to the County of El Dorado Planning and Building Department, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 or via e-mail: planning@ edcgov.us.

To ensure delivery to the Commission prior to the hearing, written information from the public is encouraged to be submitted by Thursday the week prior to the meeting. Planning Services cannot guarantee that any FAX or mail received the day of the Commission meeting will be delivered to the Commission prior to any action.

COUNTY OF EL DORADO PLANNING COMMISSION KAREN L. GARNER, Executive Secretary October 9, 2024 10/9 13778 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The County of El Dorado Planning Commission will hold a public hearing in the Building C Hearing Room, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 on October 24, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., to consider the following: Conditional Use Permit Revision CUP-R230022/Meadow Brook Five-Year Review of Special Use Permit S170007 submitted by EPIC WIRELESS GROUP, LLC (Agent: Mark Lobaugh) to request a five-year review of an existing cellular telecommunications facility. The property, identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 060521-002, consisting of 13.2 acres, is located on the west side of Black Oak Court, approximately 303 feet south of the intersection with Black Oak Mine Road, in the Garden Valley area, Supervisorial District 4. (County Planner: Dana H. Watkins, 530-6215747) (Previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration) Agenda and Staff Reports are available approximately two weeks prior at https://eldorado.legistar. com/Calendar.aspx Project Information is available online at https://edc-trk.aspgov. com/etrakit/. In order to view attachments, please login or create an E-Trakit account and search the project name or application file number in the search box.

All persons interested are invited to attend and be heard or to write their comments to the Planning Commission. For the current remote options, including whether in-person attendance is allowed, please check the meeting Agenda no less than 72 hours before the meeting, which will be posted at https://eldorado. legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. If you challenge the application in court, you may be limited to raising only those items you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Any written correspondence should be directed to the County of El Dorado Planning and Building Department, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 or via e-mail: planning@ edcgov.us.

To ensure delivery to the Commission prior to the hearing, written information from the public is encouraged to be submitted by Thursday the week prior to the meeting. Planning Services cannot guarantee that any FAX or mail received the day of the Commission meeting will be delivered to the Commission prior to any action.

COUNTY OF EL DORADO PLANNING COMMISSION KAREN L. GARNER, Executive Secretary October 9, 2024 10/9 13779 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The County of El Dorado Planning Commission will hold a public hearing in the Building C Hearing Room, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 on October 24, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., to consider Conditional Use Permit CUP-R240002/Fudge Factory submitted by JEAN REINDERS for an Applicantrequested Revocation of S850070R2. The property, identified

by Assessor’s Parcel Number 048160-044, consisting of 10.1 acres, is located 950 feet on the northeast side of High Hill Road, north of the intersection with Carson Road, in the Placerville area, Supervisorial District 3. (County Planner: Lela Shelley, 530-621-5859) (Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines)** Agenda and Staff Reports are available approximately two weeks prior at https://eldorado.legistar. com/Calendar.aspx Project Information is available online at https://edc-trk.aspgov. com/etrakit/. In order to view attachments, please login or create an E-Trakit account and search the project name or application file number in the search box.

All persons interested are invited to attend and be heard or to write their comments to the Planning Commission. For the current remote options, including whether in-person attendance is allowed, please check the meeting Agenda no less than 72 hours before the meeting, which will be posted at https://eldorado. legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. If you challenge the application in court, you may be limited to raising only those items you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Any written correspondence should be directed to the County of El Dorado Planning and Building Department, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 or via e-mail: planning@ edcgov.us. **This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the abovereferenced section, and it is not subject to any further environmental review.

To ensure delivery to the Commission prior to the hearing,

written information from the public is encouraged to be submitted by Thursday the week prior to the meeting. Planning Services cannot guarantee that any FAX or mail received the day of the Commission meeting will be delivered to the Commission prior to any action.

COUNTY OF EL DORADO PLANNING COMMISSION KAREN L. GARNER, Executive Secretary October 9, 2024 10/9 13780 APN: 124-082-025-000 TS NO.: 22-03696CA TSG ORDER NO.: 220458864-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED OCTOBER 4, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded October 17, 2006 as Document No.: 2006-0070849- 00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, executed by: Williams Chalmers married man as his sole and separate property, as Trustor, will be sold AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER for cash (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said deed of trust in the property situated in said county and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced deed of trust.

Sale Date: November 6, 2024 Sale Time: 10:00 AM Sale Location: At the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 2 File No.:22-03696CA The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 300 Esatto Pl, El Dorado Hills , CA 95762. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.

Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $134,265.42 (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) 9390772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website, www.nationwideposting. com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 22-03696CA. 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 www. nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 22-03696CA 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.

3 File No.:22-03696CA If the Trustee is unable to convey

title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting.com or Call: (916) 939-0772.

Dated: September 26, 2024 By: Omar Solorzano Foreclosure Associate Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 (833) 290-7452 NPP0465852 To: MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT & PLACERVILLE TIMES 10/09/2024, 10/16/2024, 10/23/2024 10/9, 10/16, 10/23 13781 PUBLIC NOTICE November 5, 2024, Presidential General Election Vote Center and Drop Box Locations 11 Day Vote Center Locations and Hours California Welcome Center 2085 Vine St., STE 105, El Dorado Hills 10/26/2024 to 11/4/2024 8:30am to 4:30pm Placerville Library 345 Fair Lane, Placerville 10/26/2024 to 11/4/2024 8:30am to 4:30pm Lake Tahoe Community College 1 College Dr., South Lake Tahoe 10/26/2024 to 11/4/2024 8:30am to 4:30pm 4 Day Vote Centers Cameron Park CSD 2502 Country Club Dr., Cameron Park 11/02/2024 to 11/4/2024 8:30am to 4:30pm El Dorado Hills Fire Station 85 1050 Wilson Blvd., El Dorado Hills 11/02/2024 to 11/4/2024 8:30am to 4:30pm El Dorado Hills Library 7455 Silva Valley Pkwy., El Dorado Hills 11/02/2024 to 11/4/2024 8:30am to 4:30pm Garden Valley 4860 Marshall Rd., Garden Valley 11/02/2024 to 11/4/2024 8:30am to 4:30pm Placerville Town Hall 549 Main St., Placerville 11/02/2024 to 11/4/2024 8:30am to 4:30pm Diamond Springs Firefighters 3734 China Garden Rd., Diamond Springs 11/02/2024 to 11/4/2024 8:30am to 4:30pm Pollock Pines Community Center 2675 Sanders Dr., Pollock Pines 11/02/2024 to 11/4/2024 8:30am to 4:30pm El Dorado County Child Support 3883 Ponderosa Rd., Shingle Springs 11/02/2024 to 11/4/2024 8:30am to 4:30pm Pioneer Park Community Center 6740 Fairplay Rd., Somerset 11/02/2024 to 11/4/2024 8:30am to 4:30pm California Conservation Corps 1949 Apache Ave., South Lake Tahoe 11/02/2024 to 11/4/2024 8:30am to 4:30pm *All Vote Centers will be open from 7am to 8pm Election Day 11/5/2024 *All Drop Boxes Close at 8pm on Election Day 11/5/2024 Drop Box Locations and Hours El Dorado County Elections 3883 Ponderosa Rd., Shingle Springs 10/07/2024 to 11/5/2024 Drive up Access, 24 Hours Cameron Park Library 2500 Country Club Dr., Cameron Park 10/07/2024 to 11/5/2024 Drive up Access, 24 Hours Gold Country Ace Hardware 4121 Cameron Park Dr., Cameron Park 10/07/2024 to 11/5/2024 Walk up access, 7:30am to 6pm Wine Country Station 3590 Carson Rd., Camino 10/07/2024 to 11/5/2024 Walk up access, 7:30am to5:30pm Holiday Market 5030 Ellinghouse Dr., Cool 10/07/2024 to 11/5/2024 Walk up access, 7:30am to 7pm Logtown Country Market 6142 Crystal Blvd., El Dorado 10/07/2024 to 11/5/2024 Drive up Access, 24 Hours El Dorado Hills Park and Ride 4640 Post St., El Dorado Hills 10/07/2024 to 11/5/2024 Drive up Access, 24 Hours El Dorado Hills Library 7455 Silva Valley Pkwy., El Dorado Hills 10/07/2024 to 11/5/2024 Drive up Access, 24 Hours California Welcome Center 2085 Vine St., STE 105, El Dorado Hills 10/07/2024 to 11/5/2024 Drive up Access, 24 Hours Marval Food Stores 6049 Front St., Georgetown 10/07/2024 to 11/5/2024 Walk up access, 7:30am to 7pm Building and Planning Building 2850 Fairlane Ct, Bldg. C, Placerville 10/07/2024 to 11/5/2024 Drive up Access, 24 Hours Grocery Outlet 1426 Broadway, Placerville 10/07/2024 to 11/5/2024 Drive up Access, 24 Hours Pioneer Park Community Center 6740 Fairplay Rd., Somerset 10/07/2024 to 11/5/2024 Drive up Access, 24 Hours South Lake Tahoe Library 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe 10/07/2024 to 11/5/2024 Drive up Access, 24 Hours Holiday Market 2977 US Hwy 50, South Lake Tahoe 10/07/2024 to 11/5/2024 Walk up access, 7:30am to 7pm Grocery Outlet 2358 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe 10/07/2024 to 11/5/2024 Walk up access, 7:30am to 7pm 10/9 13782 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: Monday, October 21, 2024 Time: 6:00 P.M. Location: Sentry Storage – Shingle Springs 4041 Wild Chaparral Dr. Shingle Springs CA, 95682 Unit(s) for Auction: 15 units Oretta Preston, Keith Lozier, Chris Mitchell, Jason Preston, Michael Magee, Juan Briseno, Rosalinda Ramirez, Elizabeth West, Jessica Frogner, Daniel Baker, Kimberly Quinones, Jeffrey Cameron, Jeremiah Smith, Monica Nabity, Angelita Bohannon 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, October 9, 2024 10/9 13783 SUMMARY OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 1723 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLACERVILLE AMENDING TITLE 10 (ZONING), CHAPTER 5 (ZONING ORDINANCE), SECTION 15 (COMMERCIAL ZONE) OF THE PLACERVILLE CITY CODE TO CLARIFY SUBSECTION (B), PERMITTED USES, AND SUBSECTION (C), CONDITIONAL USES, WITH REGARDS TO A PLACE OF ENTERTAINMENT AND NEW AND USED RETAIL SALES (Zone Change (ZC) 24-02) The following is a summary. The entire ordinance is available for viewing in the Office of the City Clerk and is posted on the City’s website in the September 24, 2024, City Council agenda: www.cityofplacerville.org The purpose of this ordinance is to amend Zoning Ordinance Section 10-5-15, Commercial Zone, to clarify a place of entertainment and new and used retail sales and retail service not fully enclosed in a building as uses requiring approval pursuant to a Conditional Use Permit.

Ordinance No. 1723 was adopted by the Placerville City Council on September 24, 2024, by the following vote: AYES: Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Saragosa, Yarbrough NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Ordinance No. 1723 will become effective thirty (30) days from the date of adoption. A complete copy of the adopted ordinance may be viewed at the City Clerk’s office, 3101 Center Street, Placerville. You may also request a copy be mailed or faxed to you at no charge by calling the City Clerk’s office at 530642-5531.

Regina O’Connell, City Clerk 10/9 13784 SUMMARY OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 1722 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLACERVILLE AMENDING TITLE 6, CHAPTER 19, OF THE PLACERVILLE CITY CODE REGULATING CAMPING WITHIN THE CITY OF PLACERVILLE The following is a summary. The entire ordinance is available for viewing in the Office of the City Clerk and is posted on the City’s website in the September 24, 2024, City Council agenda: www.cityofplacerville.org The purpose of this ordinance is to amend Title 6, Chapter 19, of the City Code regulating camping on public as well as private property within the jurisdiction of the City of Placerville.

The amendment removes language in the ordinance which prohibited enforcement of no camping on public property unless shelter space was available. This will make the City’s ordinance in compliance with the new Court ruling in Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson.

Ordinance No. 1722 was adopted by the Placerville City Council on September 24, 2024, by the following vote: AYES: Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Saragosa, Yarbrough NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Ordinance No. 1722 will become effective thirty (30) days from the date of adoption. A complete copy of the adopted ordinance may be viewed at the City Clerk’s office, 3101 Center Street, Placerville. You may also request a copy be mailed or faxed to you at no charge by calling the City Clerk’s office at 530642-5531.

Regina O’Connell, City Clerk 10/9 13785 SUMMARY OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 1724 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLACERVILLE AMENDING TITLE 10 (ZONING) OF THE PLACERVILLE CITY CODE TO IMPLEMENT NEW STATE LAW REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO ADDRESS REQUIRED 20212029 HOUSING ELEMENT IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM B-7 SMALL FAMILY DAYCARE HOMES AND LARGE FAMILY DAYCARE HOMES (Zone Change (ZC) 24-03) The following is a summary. The entire ordinance is available for viewing in the Office of the City Clerk and is posted on the City’s website in the September 24, 2024, City Council agenda: www.cityofplacerville.org The purpose of this ordinance is to amend Title 10 (Zoning) of the Placerville City Code to address required 2021-2029 Housing Element Implementation Program B-7, Family Daycare Homes, to conform to new State regulations, specifically the California Health and Safety Code Section 1597.45 and Senate Bill (SB) 234.

Ordinance No. 1724 was adopted by the Placerville City Council on September 24, 2024, by the following vote: AYES: Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Saragosa, Yarbrough NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Ordinance No. 1724 will become effective thirty (30) days from the date of adoption. A complete copy of the adopted ordinance may be viewed at the City Clerk’s office, 3101 Center Street, Placerville. You may also request a copy be mailed or faxed to you at no charge by calling the City Clerk’s office at 530642-5531.

Regina O’Connell, City Clerk 10/9 13786

B10 Wednesday, October 9, 2024 Mountain Democrat mtdemocrat.com

$ KEEP IT LOCAL S h o p p i n g

l o c a l l y

s u p p o r t s

o u r

c o m m u n i t y

October 9, 2024

Lic # 559305

Serving Sacramento & Surrounding Areas Since 1979

Get More with Gilmore Air Conditioning • Plumbing • Drains

SCHEDULE NOW:

(530) 303-2420

Free Estimates & Free Second Opinions on A/C System Replacements. Call Today!

GilmoreAir.com

GOING SOLAR?

Let us Quote Your Project!

VOTED #1 FOR A REASON START SAVING TODAY!

2023

(916) 298-0019

3867 Dividend Drive, Suite A, Shingle Springs info@SolarSavingsDirect.com • solarsavingsdirect.com

WHOLESALE CUSTOM GARMENTS & DESIGNS Screen Printing, Embroidery & More!

Graphic Design • Custom Tees

5 FREE T-SHIRTS

w/Minimum Order of 48 Screen-Printed Garments

Brad & Corinne White | 530-663-8957 | 5520 Merchant Circle | Placerville

E. DURST PAINTING RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL

Interior & Exterior

FREE

Friendly Estimates Over 25+ Years Experience You Can Trust

(916) 712-7856

durstesa@comcast.net edurstpainting.com

• Art Supplies • Music Supplies • Books • Toys • Puzzles • Games

IP

SKIP THE POST OFFICE LINES S

• Full Color Posters

n

d

• Blueprints

G

5130 Golden Foothill Pkwy. | El Dorado Hills 916-521-1835 | www.thegiftofkids.net

Shingle Springs

Visit El Dorado County’s Premier Cannabis Dispensary

DCC License #C10-0000090-LIC

HUGE CANNABIS SELECTION • GREAT PRICES • KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF

• Secure & Safe

Mailbox Rentals • Packaging and Shipping Supplies

(530) 677-5700 (916) 933-1522 (855) 424-4481

S

4070 MOTHERLODE DRIVE SHINGLE SPRINGS

Call 530-626-1634 415 Placerville Dr.

www.shinglespringshonda.com

THANK YOU Company FOR AGAIN CHOOSING A Small with AS YOUR #1 ROOFER! AUS BIG Reputation.

Walk-Ins Welcome!

FERING

NOW OF

Enjoy Demos, Discounts, and Giveaways!

Mon-Sat: 10am-8pm • Sun: 10am-7pm

E N

(530) 622-4510 409 Main Street, Placerville

WINTER SPECIALS! FALL SPECIALS!

1,000 O f f 1,500 Complete Roof Replacement

$ $

537 Pleasant Valley Road #2, Diamond Springs 530-622-7873 3 2 21+ WITH VALID ID 0 2 mocrat Mountain De

2010

Check Out Our Full Menu at: PureLife.wm.store Come Visit Our Placerville Location!

Also Offering Recreational Cannabis Sales!

an ar nab is Dispens

C

O

3

!!!

NAL SALES IO T A E R C E R Member Appreciation Day Every 20th!

T

O P

P R

IN

T

IN

Prints & Frames • Banners & More!

a

• Custom Canvas

202

Your Sales & Service Center for America’s Most Popular Cars!

H

• Large Format Printing

What We Offer: • Transportation to Most Elementary Schools in El Dorado Hills 1¢ Per Mile Each Ride • Operating Monday - Friday, 6:30am to 6:00pm • Homework & Tutoring • Child Care During School Closures • Structured FUN!

P

Call 530-621-1650 415 Placerville Dr.

School

Ages: 5 - 10 Years Registration fee: $250 $8 Per Hour for Child Care

IN

G

Lic. #970063

Daycare and Preschool

Where Learning and Love go Hand in Hand!

y

2023

Get Your 2024 Keepsake Ornaments Now!

DCC License #C10-0000836-LIC

21+ WITH VALID ID 530-344-7394 651 MAIN STREET, PLACERVILLE Menu at: SacredRoots.wm.store

★ Helping Build El Dorado County Since 1977 ★

Placerville Glass Inc. A FULL SERVICE GLASS SHOP

AskAsk About About Low-Cost Low-Cost or or No-Cost No-Cost Financing!

Financing!

Offer Offer expires expires November March 31, 30,2024.

2024.$10,000 $10,000minimum. minimum.

250 150 Off Repairs

$

ARE WE AYS ALWING! HIR

($1,000 ($1,000 Minimum) Minimum)

Mou M ount ntain ainD Dem emoc ocra ratt 20 2015 15-2 -202 023 11

2015 20 15-2 -202 023 3

Time To Update Your Shower Guests are on the way!

NEW CONSTRUCTION ROOFING

RE-ROOF/RECOVER

• New Construction • Re-Roof/Recover • Roof Repairs • Roof Maintenance

• Gutters & Leaf Guards • Financing Available • FREE ESTIMATES • We’re Hiring

ROOF REPAIRS

ROOF MAINTENANCE

Custom Frameless Shower Enclosures Featuring Vinyl Windows & Sliding Doors

FINANCING FINANCING OPTIONS OPTIONS AVAILABLE! AVAILABLE!

(530) 677-5032 • office@nail-it-roofing.com • www.nail-it-roofing.com

• Commercial Storefront • Wood Stove & Fireplace Glass • Windows • Mirrored Closet Doors • Patio Doors • Cabinet Glass We Beat • Mirrors • Fogged or Broken “Big Box” Dual Pane Units Prices • Custom Shower 2011-2023 • Custom Shelves

530-622-6417 • placervilleglass.com 3046 Chapel Street, Placerville

Lic #347417