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Bass Lake miffed about redistricting Sel Richard Staff writer Bass Lake area residents, frustrated with the draft El Dorado County Board of Supervisors district boundary alternatives proposed, would like another option. Although more than 46,000 people reside within the El Dorado Hills area, the current redistricting effort aims to divide the county’s population equally among the five districts with a target of 38,237 residents per district, making it impossible to fold all of EDH into a single district. So far, the Bass Lake area has borne the brunt of potential redistricting fallout. “In every draft alternative, the Bass Lake villages are moved out of District 1 (the rest of El Dorado Hills) and moved into either District 2 or District 4,” wrote Bass Lake Action Committee president Kathy Prevost in a letter to Bass Lake area residents. Three of the alternatives place the neighborhoods in the same district as rural communities that have

Placerville’s Oktoberfest celebration took over Main Street Saturday with wiener dog races, German music and dancing, traditional food and beer and more. Roxie, the now two-time Placerville Oktoberfest Wiener Dog Races champ, above, leads the way in the first heat of dachshund dashes. One of the fastest wiener dogs Hangtown has ever seen, Roxie, right photo, is congratulated by her owners Jim Winnick and Christy Patterson of Oakdale after sweeping the competition. Proceeds from the wiener dog races will be donated to the Wildlife Disaster Network and Gold Country Wildlife Rescue and proceeds from Oktoberfest will go to Housing El Dorado.

City Council recall petitions fall short Andrew Vonderschmitt Staff writer

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Josh and Susie Poindexter of Placerville enjoy dancing to the music of the Sacramento Alpentanzer Band.

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The Placerville City Council recall effort didn’t hit Monday’s deadline to collect the requisite number of signed petitions from city voters to put a recall of four of five council members on a ballot. The recall effort was aimed at Mayor Dennis Thomas, Vice Mayor Kara Taylor and Councilmembers Patty Borelli and Michael Saragosa. Concerns cited by recall organizers surrounded the homelessness crisis, preservation of local history and chain stores permitted in the Downtown Business District, among others. On Oct. 5 organizers reported they had received 600 signatures in favor of the recall. It is unclear how many of those signatures were aimed at each of the four council members as 1,672 signatures would have been required for any one council member to face a special recall election. Despite falling short on signatures recall organizers say their effort has produced a “new interest and involvement in local politics,” according to a statement sent to the Mountain Democrat. Placerville resident Alicia Selby and past City Council candidate Mandi Rodriguez were among n

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More campgrounds approved for ASRA Mountain Democrat staff More campgrounds are coming to the Auburn State Recreation Area. California State Parks officials on Sept. 30 approved a plan that will allow up to 142 new campsite to be built in the park, which straddles Placer and El Dorado counties along the South Fork of the American River between Auburn and Cool. Some local residents have for years been fearing the changes to ASRA’s general plan in light of drought conditions and fire risk. More visitors

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To celebrate National Drive Electric Week, electric vehicle enthusiasts paraded through Placerville Oct. 3, ending with a meet and greet in the Target parking lot, above. Participants included members of the Facebook group EV Owners of El Dorado County as well as the Sacramento EV Club. Placerville resident Jim Curtis, right, drove his 2021 Arcimoto Fun Utility Vehicle in the parade. The FUV’s top speed is 75 mph with a range of 102 miles. Starting price is about $18,000 for the Oregon-manufactured EV.

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Please join us for a celebration of life for Robin Elliott on Sunday, Oct. 24 from 1-7 p.m. The celebration will be held at the Placerville Moose Lodge at 4310 8 Mile Road, Camino, Calif. Robin passed away from cancer on July 13. This will be a pot-luck celebration, please bring your favorite dish to share. Please RSVP to Robin’s daughter-in-law Marilyn Lewin at (530) 957-1774.

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On Wednesday, Oct. 6, students and faculty from Sierra and Louisiana Schnell schools participated in International Walk to School Day or iWalk. Hundreds of Placerville Union School District students met at Placerville Station on Mosquito Road and walked with parents/guardians, teachers and staff. iWalk is a global event that involves communities from more than 40 countries walking and/or biking to school on the same day.

Tax deadline Oct. 15 Franchise Tax Board SACRAMENTO — The Franchise Tax Board reminded taxpayers that Friday, Oct. 15, is the deadline for filing 2020 state personal income tax returns to avoid late-filing penalties and to be eligible for Golden State Stimulus payments. Each year Californians file close to 19.2 million state personal income tax returns, with more than 1.5 million taxpayers taking advantage of the state’s automatic six-month filing extension. To date, nearly half a

Redistricting little in common with the suburban concerns of Bass Lake residents. The fourth alternative groups the area with Cameron Park and Highland Hills, a neighborhood associated more with communities that will remain in District 1. Bass Lake area resident John Davey questions the benefit of a redistricting plan that spreads 95762 zip code residents over four districts. Draft alternative No. 4 would put 38,372 residents into District 1, 918 residents into District 2, 214 residents into District 3 and 7,103 residents into District 4, essentially negating the voice of those relegated outside of District 1, as well as possibly diluting the more rural concerns of those other districts. Davey also points out that in every draft alternative, Cameron Park gets split between two districts, as does Shingle Springs. “The directive when this process began was to keep cities, communities of interest, neighborhoods and community regions aligned as much as possible,” he said. “I don’t see how any of the four draft alternatives meet those goals. “Even draft alternative No. 2, the CSD alternative, doesn’t respect the fact that the Bass Lake Area is part of the El Dorado Hills CSD,” Davey continued, noting that state guidelines calling for “bold” moves in adjusting boundary lines seem counter to the primary goal of keeping communities together. “Now, with all four draft alternative redistricting proposals, we’re not just a forgotten part of El Dorado Hills, but we’re being pulled out of the larger EDH community in terms of representation,” Davey explained. Davey proposes his own alternative: one that combines all of El Dorado Hills and Cameron Park, then

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Continued from A1 divides them equally to form the core of two suburban represented districts, as Cameron Park shares many suburban concerns. “This would also allow the other three districts to have supervisors that are focused on the issues of our rural communities, and provide respectful representation,” shared Davey, adding that to meet the 38,000 number in both districts, parts of Rescue or Diamond Springs may need to be included. “El Dorado Hills is about 24% of the entire county population, and is the largest population center,” Davey stated. “Do we want most of EDH to remain in a single district, and the small remainder divided up into small percentages of other districts and continue to have EDH with effectively one vote among five?” Davey’s EDH/ Cameron Park two district combination idea was an overwhelming favorite over the four current alternatives in a Facebook poll. Bass Lake area residents aren’t the only

ones disappointed with the current options. “… for any map to meet the mandates of common interest and compactness, and to ensure that the suburban communities in the Western slope are legally and fairly represented, the new redistricting map needs to include two districts with majority suburban representation,” wrote El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Debbie Manning in a letter to the county Board of Supervisors. Manning pled for two suburban districts 10 years ago as well, to no avail. “While I firmly believe that our supervisors have their focus on the best outcome for the county, I also suspect that there has to be some political calculation involved — it’s an unavoidable part of human nature,” said Davey, who suggested moving future redistricting decisions to a citizen commission of county residents. To view county draft maps visit edcgov.us/…/ Redistricting-DraftMaps.aspx.

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California Matters

Will speed traps return to California?

bout 40 years ago I was driving on a semi-rural road at the northern edge of Sacramento when I was pulled over by a city traffic cop. His radar unit, parked next to the city limits sign, had clocked me at 45 mph, 10 mph over the Dan Walters speed limit. I was a little surprised — and annoyed — that there was a 35 mph limit on what was then a country road flanked by open fields, but it triggered a recollection about California’s antispeed trap laws, enacted in the pre-freeway era. Back then, state highways often traversed city streets and some towns would set very low speed limits that ensnared unwary travelers and fattened municipal treasuries. Highway 50 — the principal east-west route connecting the Bay Area with Lake Tahoe and Reno — passed through a particularly notorious speed trap in a small town northeast of Sacramento. Its cops would park next to a café along the highway, drink coffee while watching cars through the window and then pounce when they California has saw a car violating the laws that protect town’s very low speed limit. motorists from During the 1950s, some college students angered speed traps but at being ticketed so often legislation now in the town retaliated one on Gov. Gavin night by sneaking up on the parked cop car and Newsom’s desk chaining its rear axle to a would weaken tree. When the kids roared them. past the café in a car, the cops quickly jumped into their vehicle to give chase but the chain brought them to an abrupt stop. A version of the prank later made its way into the 1973 movie “American Graffiti,” which filmmaker George Lucas set in his hometown of Modesto. The state’s anti-speed trap laws generally require speed limits to reflect engineering studies and be based on a scientific belief that 85% of motorists drive at safe speeds regardless of posted speed limits. The laws also prohibit using radar to enforce limits not justified by recent engineering studies. Knowing that, I visited the city traffic department, retrieved data on the stretch of road where I had been ticketed and learned that its speed limit should have been 45 mph. In other words, it was a speed trap as defined by California law and, after some caustic conversations with prosecutors, a traffic court judge tossed my citation. This trip down memory lane — at a safe speed, of course — was prompted by the Legislature’s passage of Assembly Bill 43, which would weaken the 85% standard and once again empower local officials to set lower speed limits.

Summary

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Letters to the Editor Thanks EDITOR: n Friday, Oct. 8. we had the misfortune to get a flat tire on Main Street. We managed to get to the parking lot of Motherlode Board Supply Co. After waiting for roadside assistance for two hours, Kelly came out of the shop and offered to help change it. His friend Eddie also came along to help. Within 30 minutes the spare was on and we were on our way. We just wanted to say a special thanks to these kind gentleman. There are good people in this world. MARGE SHUBERT Grass Valley

Those burning Sequoias EDITOR: new take on fire anxiety has been appearing in the Sac Bee and maybe elsewhere. The story has it that large fires down the Sierra are burning out the cone-bearing Giant Sequoias and, if this continues, seeds produced by the monster trees that do survive will be coming from too far away to help fill in the big burned areas. Therefore huge Sequoia-free burns will turn into permanent brush fields. One panicked forester claimed the tiny, wind-borne Sequoia seeds could only be carried 300 feet or so into burns of 1,000 acres or more. The argument has two flaws. First, Sequoia seeds do indeed come from cones that open when heated high in the trees by moderate fires and if those trees burn up, that source of seeds will be gone. But there are other ways to free those seeds. Douglas squirrels can cut down branches and the cones can open to release their seeds or longhorn beetles can kill and dry out cones to release their seeds or storms can do likewise to limbs and their cones. This can happen year-round, producing a light rain of winged seeds blowing in the wind. Not as many seeds as before, but enough to create seedlings over a long spell. Second, 300 feet is an absurd distance to limit a seed’s flight. The sky is a highway. Big heavy fruits and seeds can blow miles in the wind. Grasshoppers are carried over the Himalaya. Fish and frogs are known to fall from clouds. Millions of tons of Saharan silica formed in grasses coat the sea-

floor of the mid-Atlantic and spruce seeds from Newfoundland become debris on ships bound for Ireland. And what happens in the Pacific will make your hair stand on end. So, not to worry; just be patient. RONALD LANNER Placerville

Raffety needs to stick to walks down memory lane EDITOR:

ichael Raffety bemoans Biden’s leaving $90 billion of hardware in Afghanistan (MD, Sept. 27). Not a word about Trump, the man who negotiated our exit with the Taliban. Some far-right pundits claim that we left equipment valued at $85 billion, others claim $88 billion while Hannity says $100 billion. They’re all way off, but it’s fun to watch the nutty fringe outdo each other on who tells the biggest lie. Raffety has a lot of competition. The facts are readily available on the web to anyone who values truth over propaganda. Since 2001, Congress has appropriated $82.9 billion for the Afghan Forces Security Fund, with only $75 billion disbursed over 20 years as follows: $41 billion for Afghan army and police salaries, $18 billion for equipment (not $90 billion) and the rest on construction, maintenance, etc.. Raffety’s imaginary $90 billion is factually $18 billion. Our military disabled as much equipment as they could, while some of it was driven to Tajikistan by Afghan forces. What we saw on TV consisted mainly of inoperable vehicles and planes, all disabled, or so old as to be unsuitable for combat. The Taliban inherited not a treasure trove, but an immense junkyard that will cost hundreds of millions to dispose of. What to do with this imaginary $90 billion? Raffety wants to play Santa Claus to a Pentagon. He would have bought more aircraft carriers, more missiles, more guns, more toys they don’t need or want. Why didn’t he suggest spending those $90 billion on schools, hospitals, medical research, bridges, roads? Therein lies one of the far right’s noxious philosophical benchmarks. A love affair with all things military is a hallmark of fascism. n

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burned trees and s of late last burned appliances and week the vehicles. In order for Caldor Fire debris removal to occur was about quickly, efficiently and 93% contained. In the safely, it will be crucial two months since it for property owners to sparked, it has wrought adhere to guidelines tremendous devastation: under the two programs around 350 square governing the process. miles burned, tens of The first option is the thousands displaced Public Consolidated from their homes Don Ashton Debris Removal and more than 1,000 Program, which is a structures destroyed, free, state-sponsored program that will most of them residential. remove all hazardous debris at no cost, As El Dorado County’s chief administrative officer, I have witnessed regardless of insurance. Key points include: an inspiring spirit of community • You are automatically eligible if you among first responders, government suffered more than 120 square feet of employees, nonprofit organizations structure damage. and the general public. People in • Hazardous trees impacting the every sector have risen to the many right-of-way or utilities are included in challenges facing them and put their the cleanup. talents and generosity to work to help • The state will consider other those in need. The worst of times can damages not meeting the 120-squarebring out the best in people; that has foot requirement on a case-by-case been the case in El Dorado County. basis. The post-fire recovery period has • This program requires submission begun and will likely last far into the future. A vital first step for those whose of a Right of Entry form so that crews can gain access to the property to property was damaged or destroyed conduct the cleanup. Crews will do site will be the removal of hazardous assessment and asbestos abatement debris, including ash, downed or The Mountain Democrat welcomes letters up to 300 words. Letters may be edited. We reserve the right to edit submissions. Include your name, address and phone number for verification purposes.

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before they begin the cleanup process. • Property owners will be contacted before the cleanup begins — estimated to be mid-to-late October — and have the option of being present to witness the process at a safe distance. Additionally, you may request that the crew look for certain items to salvage, if possible. • Extremely important: Any efforts by the property owners to do their own cleanup will likely disqualify them from the public program. Several counties are currently in the same process of disaster recovery. The state will prioritize sending its crews to the areas with the most approved ROEs, so it is critical for El Dorado County to submit as many ROEs as quickly as possible to allow crews to begin their work here rather than be assigned to a different county. The second option for debris removal is a private, alternative program done at the property owner’s expense. • Property owners select their own qualified contractor and consultants to conduct the cleanup process, including ensuring the hazardous debris is cleaned according to state guidelines, transported according to state law and deposited only at certified locations. • Property owners must submit a

work plan to the county and have it approved prior to any work starting. • Property owners will not be reimbursed with public funds for any portion of the remediation and debris removal process. • Contractors and consultants must follow strict cleanup protocol regarding issues such as site preparation and documentation, asbestos assessment and removal, hazard waste removal, debris and ash removal, air monitoring, soil grading, confirmation sampling, appliance and vehicle recycling and erosion control. If a property owner declines to enroll in either the public or private program, the property is legally abated through the county court system and may have a lien placed on it to cover the costs of cleanup activities. The best option the county has to recover as quickly as possible, understanding that it will likely be years before the Grizzly Flat community is recognizable as such, is for as many residents as possible to submit an ROE as quickly as possible. The saying goes that there is strength in numbers and it certainly applies to this process.

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Saturday’s Oktoberfest celebration included the traditional Stein Holding Contest. Al Griffin, left photo, owner of Placerville Public House, won the competition with a time of more than 4 minutes. Entrants in the Stein Holding Contest, right photo, hold up their hefty mugs filled with water.

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/ El DORADO COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Dedicated to all aspects of ham radio. Meetings held on the fourth Thursday of each month at Federated Church, 1031 Thompson Way, Placerville, 7:15 pm. Visitors and non-hams welcome. Info at www.edcarc.net The El Dorado County of Republican Women Federated meet on the 4th Thursday of every month at 5:30PM. Email to get location of meeting edcrwf1952@ gmail.com. We are looking to have other conservative women join our group. Feel free to come to a meeting and check us out. Please contact -chilcoat_edcrwf@ netzero.com CANTARE CHORALE of the Sierra Foothills performs all styles of choral music and is always looking for talented new members. For information, audition, or to schedule an event see www. cantarechorale.com, call (530) 677-8463. or (530) 676-4432.

Dachshunds speed for the finish line as the Oktoberfest crowds cheer them on.

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. Fleet Reserve Assoc, Br 275, Active Duty or Retired Veterans, USN, USMC, Coast Guard. Regular meeting on 4th Wednesday each month, social 5:30 pm, dinner 6:00 pm, and meeting 7:00 pm. Veterans Memorial Building 130 Placerville Drive, contact Larry (530) 677-3925 Impulse Dance Academy students Alyssa Petrie, 16, and Lanie Ewert, 15, from left in left photo, both of Placerville, perform for Oktoberfest crowds. Sacramento Alpentanzer Band musicians, right photo, warm up before taking the Placerville Oktoberfest stage.

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The bill’s author, Assemblywoman Laura Friedman, a Burbank Democrat, and its backers, which include city governments, argue that the 85% rule is outdated and that lower speed limits would reduce the human and financial toll of auto collisions. They cite a study that was made in response to a previous Friedman bill. However, even the study is somewhat ambiguous about whether lower speed limits would actually have the desired effect. The state’s own guide on setting speed limits, in support of the 85% standard, warns, “Setting the speed limit arbitrarily low often makes violators of a disproportionate number of drivers, does not facilitate the orderly movement of traffic and requires constant enforcement to maintain compliance.” Should Gov. Gavin Newsom sign AB 43, we would easily see a return to the bad old days of local speed traps. Constituents would besiege officials with demands for lower limits in their neighborhoods

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and more radar-armed cops to enforce them. And, of course, more speeding tickets would mean more traffic fines flowing into state and local coffers. Dan Walters is a journalist and author who writes for CALmatters.org, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media venture explaining California policies and politics.

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As he departed the White House, President Eisenhower warned us about the “military-industrial complex.” The Pentagon, the CIA, the NSA, the NRO, et al., spend more than 60% of all budgetary discretionary funds. We failed to heed Eisenhower’s warning so the military/security/intelligence tail is now wagging the civilian dog. Democracy does not survive long in a militarized society. JOHN C. GARON Placerville

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The forms can be found on the county’s Caldor Recovery website under the Debris Removal page at edcgov.us/Pages/Caldor-Fire-Debris-Removal.aspx. • The deadline to submit an ROE for the public program is Nov. 15, but the sooner we hit a critical mass of eligible forms, the sooner the state will schedule crews to begin the work. • The deadline to submit an application for the

private program is Nov. 1. • As of Monday, about 350 ROEs have been submitted out of an eligible pool of approximately 700. If you have questions email caldorfireroe@edcgov. us or call (530) 621-5300. Don Ashton is El Dorado County’s chief administrative officer.

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Union Mine senior quarterback Calvin Owens evades Rosemont defenders in the D’backs’ 29-8 win Friday. Owens passed for two touchdowns to help Union Mine improve to 6-0.

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Union Mine moved to 6-0 after knocking off previously undefeated Rosemont 29-8 Friday night. Although the road game was 34 miles away, it felt like another home game in El Dorado as Diamondbacks fans outnumbered the home Wolverine fans in a battle of undefeated squads. It’s the best start to a season since the Diamondbacks won their first seven games in 2010 and they have done it by making stops on defense, running the football behind the physically quick offensive line and giving senior quarterback Calvin Owens time to do what he does best — complete passes to a plethora of receivers or take off when he sees an opening. “The offensive line just did everything good and the pass protection was great,” Owens said. “I really didn’t take many hits in the pocket.”

Owens completed 70% of his passes and threw a pair of touchdowns, one to senior Nick Conant and the other, an 85-yard toss to senior Joe Repass to open up the third quarter and give the Diamondbacks a 22-0 lead. “I saw Calvin look at me and I just felt like he was going to throw it to me,” Repass said. “Then he threw it to me deep and I was able to beat the safety over the top.” Repass caught the bomb and sprinted into touchdown heaven to set off a celebration not only in the end zone, but on the Diamondbacks sideline and into the stands where parents and fans were on their feet giving high fives to everyone within reach. At the end of the third, Repass got into the end zone again. This time, Owens took the snap at the Wolverine 32 and handed the ball off to senior Landon Stirling. “They thought Landon was gonna run it,” Repass said. n

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Golden Sierra junior wide receiver Landon Hazlett jumps up after catching a 28-yard touchdown pass from sophomore quarterback Jordan Harper with two defenders on him. The Grizzlies are getting set to play three consecutive varsity games after initially planning to play only junior varsity games this season.

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horoscope by Holiday Mathis n today ARIES (March 21-April 19). There is no benefit to giving too much, especially if you’re giving it to the wrong people. Give to those who both need and appreciate the offering, and do so in an amount they can handle. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Consider the reasons you think of someone in such a warm and friendly light. These same qualities are within you. Today, you will walk this world in the lovely soft glow they radiate. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ll notice differences that others do not and you’ll make distinctions between things such as power and leadership, taste and money, and beauty and conformity. Use these insights to forward an agenda of kindness. CANCER (June 22-July 22). It’s true that the high-flying bird has the best view of everything, but the subtle songs will not be heard at lofty altitudes. Like the bird, send yourself up for the broad view, but do all your singing on ground level. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You are connected to people who have and to people who need. You will make yourself into a conduit and distribute the resources. This you will do without effort, loss or gain. You’ll simply open and direct yourself. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’re mixed up in your own business; what a wonderful place to be! You’ll handle what’s yours and it will feel good to be in control. If you do not feel in control, maybe it’s not yours to handle after all. Simply give it back.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). The aesthetics usually matter to you, and today, they’ll matter even more. Be strategic in your placement of beautiful things and in your embodiment of beauty. Surprise is an essential element. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Getting more sleep is one of the most effective steps to becoming healthier -- and it’s free. With your busy life, it will require some planning, though, and a mild restructuring of your priorities. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You would rather be powerful than famous. You aspire to be like those who hold high positions and yet still work humbly on the ground level. They are among the most powerful forces of good in the world. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Keep thinking about that rush of feeling you’ll get when you arrive at your destination. Whether it’s pride, accomplishment or simply relief, hook your heartstrings to it and let it pull you forward. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You may not realize it, but your kindness and keen social instinct builds something for others — a sense of belonging, comfort and kinship. It’s worth every bit of effort you put into it. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). If forgiveness is hard for you, consider it optional. You don’t have to rehash the past to start new. You can accept the way it is now and build from here in any direction. This is a new day.

Thomas Frey Staff writer Golden Sierra head coach Gregory Horsfall will probably never have to wait until week seven to have his team play their first home game of the season again. The Grizzlies have played two games, a junior varsity 6-0 win at Linden and then at Quincy where Golden Sierra fought the varsity team hard in the first half and the JV team in the second half on the way to a 34-22 loss. Thursday the Grizzlies welcomed the Rio Vista JV team to Garden Valley and promptly won 35-0. It was the team’s final test before they face three consecutive varsity games. The Grizzlies will play Highlands on the road Oct. 15, San Juan at home Oct. 22 for homecoming and senior night and then they will close out the season at Esparto Oct. 29. “We know where our weaknesses are at as a JV team going into the varsity games and we’re going to have to bring a bit more speed and intensity in order to be able to compete and be successful,” Horsfall said.

All of the games will be Sierra Delta League matchups. The plan this season was to just play one varsity game while the younger players built up football experience, but now, the remaining games will all count in the win-loss columns and the two seniors — Travis Robertson and Moses Hermosillo — will get to play varsity football after practicing all summer without ever complaining about not being able to potentially play. The first test will come Friday against a Highlands team that has won just one game this year, a 20-0 win over San Juan (the Grizzlies opponent Oct. 22). San Juan hasn’t won a game yet this year and has allowed 218 points while scoring just 12 in six games. The finale at Esparto looks to be the toughest since they have a 4-1 record. Golden Sierra is led at quarterback by sophomore Jordan Harper who completed six of his eight passes for 77 yards and a touchdown Thursday night while also rushing for a score and then intercepting a pass n

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defensively and returning it to the end zone. “Jordan came out firing and he’s been with the team about five weeks now,” Horsfall said. “He’s displayed nothing but heart and dedication to this football team and earned the starting job handedly.” Harper’s passing touchdown went to junior Landon Hazlett for 28 yards. The Grizzlies had freshmen Gavin Miller and Preston Radich take the majority of handoffs. Miller had 56

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Instead, Stirling — the team’s backup quarterback — looked for an open man while Repass took advantage of the defender thinking it would be a run. Repass found himself open in the end zone to receive a pass from Stirling, his second score of the night and his eighth receiving touchdown of the year. Rosemont came into Friday’s game primarily a run-first team but had to reverse its gameplan and pass much more than usual when Union Mine built up its lead. Instead, it was Union Mine who physically ran the rock 46 times behind the offensive line of Jaxon King, John Murphy, Alijah Smith, Christian Grant and Jack Clark. Senior Parker Mallot carried the ball 17 times for 100 yards and a touchdown while senior Scott Smith had 19 carries for 85 yards. “Parker played phenomenal tonight and (Smith) runs hard. He is a big ol’ strong kid and has good speed,” said Union Mine head coach Matt Ray. Rosemont had two scoring opportunities in the first quarter where the ball was inside the Union Mine 30-yard line. Both times, the stout Diamondbacks defense forced a turnover to keep Rosemont off the scoreboard. “That could have been a whole

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KNOW Oct. 14 A dedication ceremony honoring Gold Bug Park founders takes place at 4 p.m. at the park, 2635 Gold Bug Lane, Placerville. Cake and drinks will be served.

Oct. 15 The Friends of the El Dorado Hills Library host a used book sale at the library, 3-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, (members only) and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, (open to the public). Find great deals and support your library at the same time. The Folsom Concert Association presents a free ABBA Fab Tribute Concert at 2 p.m. at Harris Center for the Arts, 10 College Parkway in Folsom. To learn more visit folsomconcertassociation. org/abba-fab-2021. Smith Flat House hosts line dancing lessons, 6-9 p.m. at 2021 Smith Flat Road in Placerville. For more information call (530) 621-1003. Crystal Image will perform at the Placerville Elks Lodge, 3821 Quest Court in Shingle Springs, 6-9 p.m. For more information call (530) 672-9120.

Oct. 16 The Active 20-30 Club will hosts the Unicorn Dash 5K at Cameron Park Lake. Check-in starts at 8:30 a.m. Participants are encouraged to dress up and enter the costume contest. After the race snow cones, face painting n

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The cast of Save the Graves will perform during a special Living History Cemetery Tour Saturday at the Placerville Union Cemetery on Bee Street.

Save the Graves event awakens local historical figures Thomas Frey Staff writer

uried History presents its second annual Save the Graves Living History Cemetery Tours at Placerville Union Cemetery Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The tour will feature eight actors portraying historical figures like Elwin Veerkamp, Nancy Ross Gooch and

Johanna Pinther Kane, pillars of the community instrumental in making Placerville what it is today. “I always wanted to do a Beyond the Graves type of role,” said Sarina Krastev, who portrays Gooch. “This character really appealed to me because she worked so incredibly hard; nothing was given to her and she built a life for herself and her family.” On Saturday Krastev — who earned

an Elly Nomination for her role as Mrs. Muller in “Doubt” — will tell Gooch’s story of coming to Coloma from Missouri by her owner who was in search of gold in 1849. Her son was sold. Three years later slaves in California were freed and Nancy, along with her husband Peter, saved money to one day bring their son home. Krastev prepared for this role for about n

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Thank You

The D’Agostini Family would like to extend our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to everyone who helped support our efforts in hosting the Caldor Fire evacuation site at D’Agostini Family Ranch. The entire community and many others across the state, and beyond came together in a united front to support those in need. We could not have done it without you! EL DORADO COUNTY STRONG!

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ll About Equine Animal Rescue’s major fundraising event, Boots and Bling, makes its return Saturday, Oct. 16, for the first time at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds. Doors open at 4 p.m. All About Equine is a nonprofit started in 2009 by caring individuals who saw a large number of horses facing abandonment or slaughter due to the economic downturn, which had impacted many, and sought to find a way to help the animals. All About Equine aims to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome horses; the El Dorado Hills-based nonprofit currently has 45 horses in the program, and has served 340 horses since the barn door opened. The horses, and occasionally other animals, are abused, abandoned, unwanted or slaughter-bound. The nonprofit has helped horses walk without pain by providing needed surgeries and saved others from abusive homes. All About Equine proudly maintains a strong 85% adoption rate for the horses in its care. The program is volunteer-run and primarily operates off donations and sponsorships from local businesses. Individuals are also able to contribute in a number of ways — volunteering, making one-time donations or setting up monthly donations supporting programs such as Sponsor a Horse. The nonprofit also has its AAE Used Tack Store at 4261 Sunset Lane, Suite B, Shingle Springs, and has received grants from the ASPCA. The Boots and Bling event annually raises a large amount of the funds used to cover dayto-day operational costs, including basics like hay and veterinary care. “Because of the coronavirus, we weren’t able to hold the event last year so we are very excited to have it come back,” said Elisa Robles, a shift leader with All About Equine. This year’s Boots and Bling will be hosted by Ty Steele, an anchor for KCRA. The event will feature dinner by Blackjack Grill BBQ and wine provided by El Dorado County’s Nello Olivo Winery. There will also be music curated by Sundance Kid DJ plus silent and live auctions as well as a dessert auction. The event has sold out multiple times in the past. All About Equine fundraiser organizers anticipate this year will likely be no different and encourage those interested in attending to purchase tickets ahead of time. Tickets are $55 per person and available on All About Equine’s website, allaboutequine.org.

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Help horses like Ryder, above, a gelding quarter horse, and Allie, below, a mustang — both rescued by All About Equine. Boots and Bling raises funds to help abandoned and neglected horses find new, loving homes.

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pruned at any time. Some good vines to consider include Clematis, of which there are many varieties; Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) which turns a fiery red in early fall before dropping its foliage; climbing hydrangea (Hydrangea anomala petiolaris)), a deciduous vine that needs ample support because of its heavy wood; star lasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides), which when blooming has a wonderful fragrance; and Chinese wisteria (Wisteria sinensis). This latter vine is very heavy when mature and will need a very good support system. When blooming, it attracts bees so be mindful of where it is planted. One of my favorite vines is sweet autumn clematis (Clematis terniflora); like its common name, it blooms profusely in early fall and is covered with small, white flowers that last sometimes into early winter. It is a very vigorous grower and can easily reach 20 feet in one season. It is also a profuse re-seeder, but seedlings can be pulled up easily or potted up to start a new plant. Prune it down to about 1 foot from the ground when dormant in late winter. These are just a few of the many vines available, but even if only one is planted in a landscape it will be pleasing to the eye and you will probably want to plant more. Find the Master Gardeners’ class schedule at mgeldorado.ucanr.edu/ Public_Education_ Classes/?calendar= yes&g=56698 and recorded classes on many gardening topics

or a different look in the garden, it is hard to beat the many ornamental vines available. They serve many purposes and come in all sizes, shapes, flower and foliage color. Their vertical or lateral growth lends another dimension to a landscape and, depending on what kind of structure they are grown on, they can incorporate some attractive architecture in a garden as well. Vines can be used as a screen to hide an unsightly fence or wall or used to grow through or over another plant or shrub to give added interest. Vines have several different methods of climbing and the type of surface they will grow on needs to be considered. Some vines support themselves by growing aerial roots along the stem that attach to a surface. Others grow small tendrils with adhesive pads on the tips and still others have stem or petioles (leaf stalks) that twine. Vines that twine require a surface like lattice or wire and often need some guidance, especially when young, to direct their growth. Pruning vines can be daunting, but not all vines require pruning. If a vine is young or a weak grower, you need only do minimal pruning. However, if a vine is in a confined area and well established, chances are you will need to prune more often to contain it and keep it healthy. The most important factor to consider when pruning is a vine’s blooming period. In general, if it blooms in the spring or early summer on growth it produced last year it should be pruned after it blooms. If it blooms midsummer on, then it probably is blooming on the current year’s growth and should be pruned in the late fall. Vines grown only for their foliage can be

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InConcert Sierra is offering a brand-new Adult Composition Class. In this 12-week course, students will develop the skills to speak the language of music in their own creative voice. Classes will begin Wednesday, Oct. 20, and conclude Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022, culminating with a concert of completed works performed by local professional musicians. Late sign-ups will be accepted. This course includes a combination of nine bi-weekly group classes and 12 private lessons. Classes will be co-taught by composers Alexis Aldrich and Mark Vance. Prerequisites for the class include the ability to read music notation at a basic level or better and to have some facility on an instrument. The comprehensive curriculum will include composing, motives, melodies, music theory, harmony, chords, solfege, sight singing, rhythm, time signatures, keys, modes, diatonic, chromatic, notation, form and analysis, musicianship, listening, music history, instrument families, mapping and planning your composition, developing a theme, extending a phrase and rehearsal opportunities and techniques. The tuition is $1,400 for the course. “We’ve had many adults inquire about taking our Composers Project class (designed for young musicians from age 12-25). Recently, Mark and Alexis decided it was time to design a course for adults and we’re delighted to offer it,” said Julie Hardin, executive director of InConcert Sierra. Visit inconcertsierra.org/education for more information.

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Soroptimist funds available to women News release Women who serve as the primary wage earners for their families and seek financial assistance to continue their education or receive training can now apply for the Soroptimist Live Your Dream Education and Training Awards for Women. The Placerville Club will provide $2,500 to its award recipient who will then advance to Soroptimist Sierra Nevada Region level, where recipients could receive an additional $5,000. The first place region recipients then become candidates for one of three $10,000 finalist awards from Soroptimist International of the Americas. Recipients can use the Live Your Dream Award to offset costs associated with their efforts to attain higher education or additional skills and training. This includes tuition, books, childcare, car fare or any other education related expense. Apply for a Live Your Dream Award at http://bit. ly/LYDA-apply. Application deadline is Nov. 15. For additional information contact Sharon Warner at liveyourdream@siplacerville.org.

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Free Medicare open enrollment workshop set by switching to a different Part D drug plan. “Those with a Medicare Advantage Plan should be aware that Medicare has expanded its benefit options,” added Slagle. “Television ads about Medicare Advantage benefits can be grossly misleading. El Dorado County residents need to know which Medicare Advantage Plans are available in El Dorado County and that some plans may not include all of the benefits promoted in television ads.” In addition to the workshop, HICAP provides free, unbiased, individual counseling about Medicare to residents of El Dorado County throughout the year. HICAP is not associated with any insurance company. The program works in partnership with older adult programs of the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency. During the COVID19 pandemic, all HICAP counseling sessions are provided by telephone. To request an appointment call (530) 621-6169. The number of appointments is limited so calling early is recommended. For information visit edcgov.us/SeniorService.aspx.

News release A free, one-hour virtual workshop to help Medicare recipients understand what drug plans and Medicare Advantage plans will be available in El Dorado County in 2022 is scheduled 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26. The workshop is open to the public and will include a question and answer period. The workshop is presented by the El Dorado County Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) and will be available online (via Zoom) or by telephone. The workshop will help Medicare enrollees prepare for Medicare Open Enrollment, Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. The enrollment period is one of the few times Medicare beneficiaries can change, enroll into or dis-enroll from a Medicare Part D drug plan or a Medicare Advantage Plan (such as an HMO). Changes to plans are effective Jan. 1, 2022. In 2021 there are 32 Medicare Part D drug plans and five Medicare Advantage Part C plans available in El Dorado County. The workshop

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Navigating the complexities of Medicare can be confusing. A workshop is set to help seniors figure out which plans are best for them will focus on Medicare options available to El Dorado County residents in 2022. The workshop will be offered as a webinar with slides, as well as audio-only by telephone. No registration is required. To access the online workshop go to HICAPservices.net/events. For telephone access dial

(669) 900-6833; meeting ID: 893 1390 9272; passcode: 149229. A recording of the workshop will be available after the presentation at HICAPservices.net/events “Each year Medicare drug plans can and do change the list of covered drugs or the price of those drugs,” said Rhoda Slagle,

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a month and talked to a descendant of Gooch, who lives in Sacramento. “It’s not only just remembering lines, but it’s also developing the character and making sure you’re true to the person,” Krastev said. The show is directed by Andrew Vonderschmitt, who worked along with the El Dorado County Historical Society and the Cemetery Commission to make sure every last detail was correct. In total, volunteers talked to descendants of five of the eight historical figures portrayed and those descendants will attend Saturday’s event. Bob Steele will portray Elwin Veerkamp (190796). He spoke at length with relatives Brian and Doug Veerkamp, who went over all the information they had and then shared additional family details to help formulate the script Steele will recite. Portraying historical figures is something Steele is used to. The former history teacher at Del Oro, Union Mine

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Jon Chu protrays Joseph Staples at Saturday’s program at the Placerville Union Cemetery. and El Dorado high schools commonly did that in his classes. “The way I tried to make history come alive to my high schoolers was not only did I role play historical figures, but I had them role play historical figures so they would experience history on a more personal level,” Steele said. “It was an honor to be selected to be Elwin

Veerkamp. I’m basically taking the audience on a virtual cattle drive. We’re going to be at Garden Valley, Black Oak Mine Road and Marshall Grade Road.” Jan Le Pouvoir will portray Johanna Pinther Kane — the same historical role she took in 2019. Pinther Kane led America’s first suffrage movement and the 2019

performance was on the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which made it special to the actress. “I’m finding that I have grown more into the role,” Le Pouvoir said. “I’m excited because I want to see how the sternness can come across.” Le Pouvoir first met Vonderschmitt, the director, at one of his

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improvisation classes . “He’s so easygoing and he is so low key, but at the same time there’s a professionalism about him that keeps you in line so to speak,” Le Pouvoir said. “He allows you to play a little bit with the character and applauds you for the insight that you have and to what you’re doing with your character.” Harley “H.E.” Dillinger will be portrayed by Joseph Tande, who has entertained audiences at various productions at the Olde Coloma Theatre. Mike Erwin, who has done community theater for many years, will become Dr. A.E. Kunkler — one of Placerville’s first doctors. Jon Chu, involved in local theater for three years, takes on the role of Joseph Staples, a deputy sheriff under Sheriff James Hume. Teacher and talented musician and vocalist Stella Ralston Tracy will be portrayed by Amanda Anderson, who grew up in Placerville and has been doing local theater since grade school. Lisa Destro Erwin

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has acted and directed plays since she fell in love with theater as a child. Now, she will take on the role of Lulu Weatherwax, who specialized in painting on porcelain and was recognized for her creative talent at the 1887 El Dorado County Fair, winning multiple art categories. “The work that the crew — Michael Roberts, Michele Martin, Julianne Melchor, Mary Cory, Patty Borelli and Jason Boyer — has done to make this happen is amazing,” Vonderschmitt said of the Historical Society and Cemetery Commission folks. Buried History’s goals are to celebrate, promote and preserve El Dorado County cemeteries. All money will go to the cemetery. Tickets are available at BuriedHistory.org and are $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and free for kids 10 and younger. Tickets are also available the day of the performances. Each character’s performance will last 10-12 minutes.

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and a bounce house will be available. For more information and to register visit goldrush1034.org. Buried History El Dorado County presents Save the Graves, living history cemetery tours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Placerville Union Cemetery on Bee Street. For more information visit buriedhistory.org or find the group on Facebook. Pollock Pines Flea Market takes place third Saturday each month through October, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the El Dorado Savings parking lot. Vendors arrive at 6 a.m. (no advance reservations). The market is sponsored by the Pollock Pines-Camino Rotary. For more information visit pollockpines-caminorotary.org or call (530) 305-0872. BSA Troop 460 hosts its annual Rummage Sale Spectacular, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, at the Lions Hall in Diamond Springs. For more information contact Sandra at (530) 295-3327. Rombauer Vineyards in Plymouth will host a Harvest Celebration featuring food by Taste Restaurant, music by the Chad Bushnell band and, of course, plenty of Rombauer wine. For tickets and more information call (866) 280-2582, visit rombauer.com/product/rombauer-harvest-celebrationoctober-16-2021 or email info@rombauer.com.

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Now Marshall Medical Center is looking for people to join its Making Strides Against Breast Cancer team. The fundraiser walk will be held Oct. 17 in Sacramento. To join Marshall visit main.acsevents. org/goto/MarshallMedicalCancerCenter. Have you always wanted to create your very own scarecrow? Here’s a chance to let your imagination run wild. Gather up your supplies and enter the EDHCSD annual Scarecrow Contest. There is no entry fee and you can use supplies scavenged from the barn or storage shed. Scarecrows must be setup by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22. Winners are announced at Trunk or Treat. For more information visit eldoradohillscsd.org.

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Third Saturday Art Walk will begin its fall/winter hours, 4-8 p.m. Enjoy live music at the Bell Tower and the band Altoksyndrum at the Wine Smith starting at 7 p.m. Published Poet Rina Wakefield will be featured at TooGood Winery, 6-7:30 p.m. There will be an artist demonstration at Art Studio 360 and a drawing for a free commissioned pet portrait. Five galleries and 20 retailers will stay open late in downtown Placerville.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1018

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1045

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: UPPITY PUP, located at 4604 Enterprise Ct, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registered owner(s): Elizabeth A La Bean, 3227 United Dr. Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by An Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/16/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Elizabeth La Bean ELIZABETH LA BEAN, 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 09/16/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 09/22, 09/29, 10/6, 10/13 9516

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PAINT IT PRETTY, located at 7023 Orofino Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Melissa A. Rodrigues, 7023 Orofino Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by An Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/01/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Melissa Rodrigues MELISSA RODRIGUES, 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 09/17/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 09/22, 09/29, 10/6, 10/13 9519

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-0946

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CANDYlAND MOBIlE REPAIR & SERVICES, located at 4461 El Dorado Rd, El Dorado, CA 95623/Mailing Address: 1940 Old Bass Lake Rd, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Daniel E Anderson, 1940 Old Bass Lake Rd, 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: 04/22/2008 Signature of Registrant: /s/ ________ DANIEL ANDERSON, 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 09/23/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20 9536

File Number of Fictitious Business Name Statement: FB2018-1365 Date Fictitious Business Name was filed in El Dorado County: 11/30/2018 Fictitious Business Name(s) to be abandoned: UPPITY PUP Fictitious Business Name Street Address: 4604 Enterprise Court, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) HAVE ABANDONED THE USE OF THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Registrant name(s) & address(es): 1. Linda Peters, 2873 Anderson Way, Placerville, CA 95667, 2. Daniel Peters, 2873 Anderson Way, Placerville, CA 95667 This business was conducted by a Married Couple. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Linda Peters LINDA PETERS, BUSINESS 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 09/16/2021. 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) 9517 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1021 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RURAl FOCUS, located at 4630 Walls Way, Placerville CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Rural Focus, Inc. 4630 Walls Way, Placerville, CA. 95667 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/12/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Todd Morine 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 09/17/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 09/22, 09/29, 10/6, 10/13 9518

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-0988

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RECON-3, located at 4461 Kruk Trail, Placerville, CA. 95667 Registered owner(s): 1. Robert J Kendall, 4461 Kruk Trl, Placerville, CA 95667, 2. Denise M Kendall, 4461 Kruk Trl, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/14/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Robert Kendall ROBERT KENDALL 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 08/24/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13 9523

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SIERRA RACING SUPPlY, located at 6761 Monitor Rd, El Dorado, CA 95623 Registered owner(s): Peter Karla, 6761 Monitor Rd, 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: 10/28/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Peter Karla PETER KARLA 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 09/08/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20 9537

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1043

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1031

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BORDEN AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, 4257 Sunset Lane, Suite C, Shingle Springs, CA 95682/Mailing Address: 3270 Gold Country Drive, El Dorado, CA 95623 Registered owner(s): David J Borden, 4257 Sunset Lane, Suite C, 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: 08/17/2016 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Mary S Borden DAVID JOHN BORDEN 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 09/22/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20 9535

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: El DORADO BUIlDING ASSOCIATION, located at 3408 Chasen Dr., Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): 1. Alan Avis, 3408 Chasen Dr., Cameron Park, CA 95682, 2. Patricia Avis, 3408 Chasen Dr., Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by A Trust The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/01/1995 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Alan Avis Jr. ALAN AVIS JR., TRUSTEE 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 09/20/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20 9538

NOTICE OF PUBlIC AUCTION/ lIEN SAlE This notice is given in accordance with the provisions of State law, there being due and unpaid charges for which the undersigned is entitled to satisfy an owner and/or manager’s lien of the goods hereinafter described and are stored at the Life Storage location listed below. Life Storage #619 4501 Latrobe Road, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 916-933-4040 And, due notice having been given, to the owner of said property and all parties known to claim an interest therein, and the time specified in such notice for payment of such having expired, the goods will be sold to the highest bidder or otherwise disposed of at a public auction to be held online at www. StorageTreasures.com, which will end on Friday, October 29th, 2021 at 10:00 am KELLEY DWELLO-CARPENTER Hsld gds/furn, tools/Applnces, off furn/Mach/equip, Acctng rcrds/Sales Sampls RUBY JOHN - Hsld gds/furn, TV/ Stereo Equip, Tools/Applnces /s/ Megan James 10/6, 10/13 9557 NOTICE OF PUBlIC HEARING The El Dorado County Public Housing Authority will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at the Board of Supervisors Meeting Room, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville. The purpose of the public hearing is to present and solicit input from the public on the El Dorado County Public Housing Authority Administrative Plan updates, effective December 7, 2021. The amended Administrative Plan will be available for review through December 6, 2021, at the offices of the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency, 3047 Briw Road, Placerville, and 1360 Johnson Blvd, Suite 103, South Lake Tahoe. Additionally, the amended Administrative Plan may be reviewed online at: https://edcgov. us/Government/HumanServices/ Housing/pages/Housing.aspx. Written comments are invited and should be addressed to: PHA Admin Plan Updates, EDC Public Housing Authority, 3047 Briw Road, Placerville, CA 95667 or emailed to edcha@edcgov.us. Written comments must be received no later than December 1, 2021, by 5:00 p.m. 10/13 9560 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1070 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SHOTS WITH SCOTT, located at 2576 Chesapeake Bay Circle, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Scott A Wullenwaber, 2576 Chesapeake Bay Circle, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/30/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Scott Wullenwaber SCOTT WULLENWABER 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 10/01/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27 9561 ADVERTISEMENT REqUESTING BIDS TITlE OF SOlICITATION: TREATED AND MIllED DOUGlAS FIR AND WESTERN RED CEDAR lUMBER SOlICITATION #: RFB21-004CST NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that El Dorado Irrigation District is seeking bids for furnishing, milling, and delivering pressure treated Western Red Cedar and Douglas fir lumber products as required by the El Dorado Irrigation District. Bids must be received by 3:00 p.m., PST, on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 via mail or drop off to the District Headquarters located at: 2890 Mosquito Road Placerville, CA 95667 Mailed-in or dropped off bids must be in a sealed envelope and received at the EID Headquarters Building located at the address listed above. If delivered by mail the bidder must allow sufficient time for delivery by the deadline. Mailed in envelope(s) must be clearly marked: “MAIlROOM – DO NOT OPEN” RFP21-004CST Treated and Milled Douglas fir and Western Red Cedar lumber Attention: Christine St. lawrence Interested Vendors may obtain the Contract Documents on the District’s Customer Service website by visiting: https://www.eid.org/doingbusiness-with-eid/procurementand-contracts. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder, but the District specifically reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to reject any or all Bids, or re-Bids, or to waive inconsequential deviations from Bid requirements not involving time, price, or quality of the Work Dated this 7th day of October 2021 EL DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT Christine St. Lawrence, Buyer II (530) 642-4125, Cstlawrence@eid. org 10/13, 10/20 9574

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1104

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1101

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SAVVY B, located at 3966 Missouri Flat Rd, Suite L, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 2650 Cameron Park Dr Suite 100, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Savvy B Inc, 2650 Cameron Park Dr Suite 100, Cameron Park, CA 95682 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: 10/07/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Ranjit Singh RANJIT SINGH, 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 10/08/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3 9575

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ASSISTED lIVING lOCATORS located at 5438 Comstock Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Golden Oak Placement Services LLC, 5438 Comstock Rd, 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: 10/18/2018 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jennifer Priest JENNIFER PRIEST, 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 10/07/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9578 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1102 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: EClECTIC FlYGIRl FINDS, located at 3126 Latham Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Lizette C Finelli, 3126 Latham Lane, 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: 09/05/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Lizette Finelli LIZETTE FINELLI, OWNER/ OPERATOR I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/07/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3 9576 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1028

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ROSE GOlD SAlON located at 3332 Heights Drive, #100, Cameron Park, CA 95619 Registered owner(s): 1. Holly Fajardo, 4437 Larkin Mine Rd, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 2. Kelsey Fajardo, 3214 Gerle, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by A General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 02/01/2019 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Holly Fajardo HOLLY FAJARDO 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 09/20/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3 9577

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1099

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SIERRA NEVADA lAND MANAGEMENT llC, located at 2191 Bear Rock Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Sierra Nevada Land Management LLC, 2191 Bear Rock Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company, State of California: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jacob Lerza JACOB LERZA, 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 10/07/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9579 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3 NOTICE OF PUBlIC SAlE

Pursuant to the California SelfService Storage Facility Act, (B & P Code Sections 21700 et. seq.) County of El Dorado, State of California, the undersigned will sell at public Lien Sale by competitive bidding at the following location at the date and time shown, personal property including, but not limited to: furniture, boxes and/or other household items, unless otherwise noted. Location: GoldKey Storage 4980 Golden Foothill Parkway El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Date: October 27, 2021 Time: 10:00 a.m. Units(s) for Auction: #224 Lawrence Allende. All Sales are subject to prior cancellation in the event of the settlement between owner and obligated party. Owner reserves the right to bid at the sale. Seller reserves the right to refuse any bid or pull property from the sale. Terms and inspection prior to sale. Auctioneer: Facility Manager. 9585 10/13, 10/20 NOTICE OF lIEN SAlE

Public Lien Sale Notice of Public Auction as defined by California Self Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code, section 2170021716. Cameron Park Five Star Self Storage 4040 Flying C Road/Cameron Park, CA 95682 Time of Sale: 1:00 PM Auction will be conducted entirely onsite. Auctioneer: NORCAL Storage Auctions, Inc./7900468597 Phone: (530) 672-4100: Agent for Owner Property being sold: General Household Items Albert Scheive/G001 Five Star Self Storage 4040 Flying C Rd Cameron Park, CA. 95682 Senior Manager: George Houx (530) 672-4100 Auction Ad Dates: Wednesday 10/13/21 and Wednesday 10/20/21 10/13, 10/20 9586

B8 Wednesday, October 13, 2021 Mountain Democrat mtdemocrat.com

Photos by Ron Harris

People’s Choice First Place award went to Lynn Schardt’s “New York Beauty” pattern, above left, Above right, People’s Choice winners Beth Donley (third), left, and Gwen Poppi (second) pose with their quilts.

Georgetown outdoor quilt show a stunning display of local talent n Needle Nellies pay tribute to one of their own Kat Mandenhall Staff writer

he Needle Nellie’s 2021 outdoor quilt show was held in Rotary Park on a beautiful Saturday in Georgetown. The show is traditionally held the third Saturday of September, the day before Founders’ Day. Because of the 2020 show cancellation, many were looking forward to the 2021 show and it did not disappoint attendees. Rotary Park was full of quilts with 250 in attendance, definitely contributing to the funds the Needle Nellies donate to the Georgetown Fire Department. There is a touching note as this year’s show was dedicated to the memory of a member Carole Silva, who passed away Aug. 15. There was a large display of her quilts and a table with a photo memorial and flowers to honor her. The opportunity quilt was won by Karen Bartholomew. The People’s Choice First Place ribbon went to Lynn Schardt for the New York Beauty Quilt, “Go With the Flow,” second place and Fire Chief ’s Choice was awarded to Gwen Poppi for “Looking at the Horses” and third place to Beth Donley for “Quarantine Houses.” Needle Nellies conduct ticket sales for their opportunity quilt throughout the year with the final sales and presentation of the quilt on Founders’ Day. A check will be presented to the Georgetown Fire Department at the Needle Nellies Thanksgiving Potluck. For more information about the Needle Nellies and get information about upcoming events visit facebook.com/needlenelliequilters.

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