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Camino resident and building designer Sue Taylor addresses the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors Tuesday in supervisors’ chambers. District 2 Supervisor George Turnboo looked to fill his district’s vacant planning commissioner seat with the appointment of Taylor.

Supervisors butt heads on vacant commission seat Photos by Laurie Edwards

Students from Silva Valley Elementary School pay tribute to El Dorado County sheriff’s deputy Austin Ramsey as they await the officer’s funeral procession Wednesday in El Dorado Hills. Ramsey, 25, was a former Army Ranger and combat veteran who served in Afghanistan.

Silva Valley Road is lined with folks who came out to pay their respects to Ramsey following memorial services at District Church.

Ramsey took his own life Oct. 14.

Eric Jaramishian Staff writer El Dorado County District 2 Supervisor George Turnboo’s mission to choose a candidate for his area’s vacant planning commissioner position has come to a standstill.

Turnboo chose Camino resident and building designer Sue Taylor as his next planning commissioner following the removal of Cheryl BlyChester but the vote to appoint her was divided with two “yes” votes from Turnboo and District 4 Supervisor Lori Parlin, two “no” votes from District 5 Supervisor Sue Novasel and District 3 Supervisor Wendy Thomas and, in a surprising move, one abstention from Board Chair/District 1 Supervisor John Hidahl.

There was no question from supervisors at their Oct. 26 board meeting as to whether Taylor has the qualifications and the experience needed to perform the duties of a planning commissioner.

Taylor’s current work as a building designer is in the Bay Area where she regularly participates n

Supporters, including Comcast Cable Communications workers, line the route of the funeral procession for deputy Austin Ramsey.

See candidate, page A8

What to expect as Pioneer Energy moves into EDC n Last remaining community

meetings coming up Andrew Vonderschmitt Staff writer

El Dorado County and the city of Placerville have entered into an agreement with Pioneer Community Energy to provide residents with energy choices rather than stuck with one option.

Although Pioneer will use PG&E infrastructure to deliver its power, they would purchase n

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See Pioneer energy, page A9

Flume rebuild a priority as rainy season arrives Michael Raffety Mountain Democrat correspondent The El Dorado Irrigation District is prioritizing replacement of flumes burned in the Caldor Fire as the region’s rainiest season nears.

Three of the four flumes destroyed by the blaze, which were mostly constructed of wood, will be rebuilt using concrete.

Flumes 5, 6 and 30 will be concrete U-channels on mechanically stabilized engineered walls. Flume 4 was only partially burned and will be rebuilt by

hydro division staff from treated timbers and marine wood in stock.

Flume 4 will be concreted sometime in the future. It is being rebuilt using wood in the interest of completing the reconstruction of four flume sections by mid-December to help refill reservoirs, run the powerhouse and fill Jenkinson Lake via a tunnel connecting to the El Dorado Canal.

Part of the reason for using wood to rebuild the partially burned Flume 4 is that the insurance would not pay to replace an unburned section of flume,

said General Manager Jim Abercrombie.

He also noted that last year El Dorado County got rain in January and that was it for the year, so he was anxious to meet the mid-December deadline and capture the next possible atmospheric river.

Abercrombie said that if the Caldor Fire had burned just a little bit more, it could have also destroyed the Reservoir 1 Water Treatment Plant. Reservoir 1 produces the most water of the three primary water treatment plants: 56 million gallons per day from Jenkinson n

See rebuild, page A3

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Gregory Leonard Aloia

Summary of Caldor Fire burn area assessment released Laney Griffo Tahoe Daily Tribune

Dec. 23, 1947 – Oct. 16, 2021

Gregory Leonard Aloia was born in Gary, Ind., Dec. 23, 1947 and taken way too soon Oct. 16.

Greg was a leader, a mentor, a businessman, a friend, a son, a brother, a grandpa and an exceptional father. He spent over 55 years in the auto industry, working in a variety of positions, everything from a salesman to a CEO. He was a highly decorated Army Veteran who served in the Vietnam War. He was knowledgeable, trustworthy, strong, empathetic and selfless. Without thinking twice he would give you the shirt off of his back. He was a remarkable man. Guiding, teaching and supporting all those around him, never passing judgement.

Greg only had one biological child but was a father to many. He truly touched the life of every person he met. His smile was contagious, his laugh warmed your soul and his cooking was extraordinary... and always left you a little too full. Knowing him was an honor.

Early in life he enjoyed singing in a band, roping in rodeos, riding Harley’s and flying his airplanes.

As time went on and his family grew he spent more time cooking, camping, boating and being the best dad. He also always had a special love for the outdoors.

Greg is missed every minute of every day by his children; Mia Aloia, Cameron Cuenco, Bill Aloia, Elena Porter, Xand Porter, Natalie Porter, Kyle Cuenco, Forest VanWagoner and Clint VanWagoner.

He is missed dearly by his brother Jeff Aloia and his best friend Christe Caruso. Although he is not here on earth we will forever carry him in our hearts, cherishing the many memories we made. We will still smile, we will still laugh, we will honor and live for him. He was so proud of the children he raised and we will continue to dedicate ourselves to making him proud.

Greg was preceded in death by his mother and father; Amelia Hassenbegovich and Joseph Aloia, his siblings; Victor Aloia, Frank Aloia and Dee Aloia and his niece Lisa Walker. They were waiting for him with open arms, stories to tell and a big plate of pasta.

We have a beautiful, genuine soul watching over us. Rest easy in that big dealership in the sky daddy.

We’ve got it from here.

After spending weeks assessing the Caldor Fire scar, the U.S. Forest Service last week released the Burned Area Emergency Response summary and the team has begun stabilizing the area.

“Forest Service BAER assessments focus on imminent post-fire threats to life and safety, property, critical natural resources and cultural resources on national forest system lands,” the summary states. “Threats include determining where post-fire rain events could increase runoff and flooding, erosion and sediment delivery, debris flows and highrisk areas for the spread of invasive weeds.”

The burned area consists of 1,735 miles of streams, 208 miles of trails and 1,051 miles of roads.

BAER crews began work Sept. 8 on the western portion of

Photo courtesy of U.S. Forest Service

Burn Area Emergency Response team specialists evaluate water repellency of burned soil in Caldor Fire. the fire. An initial team of soil scientists, hydrologists and geologists “focused on mapping soil burn severity levels using an initial BARC (burned area reflectance classification) satellite imagery generated map that compares preand post-fire images,” according to the summary.

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South Lake Tahoe 78/37 60/38

Georgetown 70/52 Coloma 75/56 El Dorado Hills

Placerville 71/53

Cameron Diamond Springs Park 72/53 71/53

James Edward McErlane

Camino 70/51

Pollock Pines 71/49

Somerset 73/53 Fair Play 73/53

Nov. 29, 1931 – Oct. 21, 2021

James Edward McErlane, resident of Placerville since 1985, died at the age of 89 years old.

Jim was born in Saint Michael’s Hospital in Grand Forks, N.D., Nov. 29, 1931, to Charles F. and Fanny T. McErlane. He was the youngest of seven children raised in Whitman, N.D. He attended the University of North Dakota and was a member of Kappa Sigma Tau Social Fraternity graduating in 1953 with a degree in mechanical engineering.

Following his graduation Jim was hired by DuPont to work in the Savannah River Plant in Augusta, South Carolina After working there for five years he moved to Wilmington, Del., working there for 27 years in the Engineering Development Laboratory. Jim retired in 1985 and moved to Placerville, Calif.

In 1958 Jim married his first wife, Doris Rowlands, a native of Placerville who he met in South Carolina. Together they raised three children, Matthew, Christopher and Laura. Doris and Christopher predeceased him in 1994. He is survived by Patricia, Matthew and Laura.

In 1996 Jim married his second wife, Patricia Ruth Jocoy in Placerville, Calif. They remained happily married until Jim’s passing.

Throughout his life, Jim enjoyed the hobbies of restoring cars, making home improvements, backpacking and hiking. When he retired he joined the Sierra Club and became a outings coordinator and hike leader for over 20 years. He also served as a member of the trails advisory committee for El Dorado County, California for almost 25 years.

He was a member of St. Patrick Church in Placerville.

Services to be planned at a later date.

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Additional BAER specialists, including geographic information systems specialists, road engineers, aquatic and terrestrial biologists, archeologists, botanists and recreation managers days later assessed “imminent post-fire threats to human life and safety, property and critical natural and cultural resources,” the summary continues.

The first step in the assessment was to identify soil burn severity. Fire-damaged soils have low strength,

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CRIME LOG The following was taken from Placerville Police Department logs:

a Main Street business.

Oct. 14

9:20 a.m. A 39-year-old man was arrested on Broadway on suspicion of being intoxicated in public.

Oct. 18

11:43 a.m. A 34-year-old man was arrested on Placerville Drive on charges of vandalism, possession of a controlled substance and being under the influence of a controlled substance.

1:33 p.m. A cell phone was found on Adams Way.

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high root mortality and increased rates of water runoff and erosion.

Of the 218,952 acres assessed, 13.1% showed signs of high burn severity and 41.2% showed signs of moderate burn severity.

As far as erosion hazard goes, much of the burned area has a low erosion hazard rate (46.3%), while only 4.3% is rated very severe and 23.5% as severe. The erosion risk is predicted to be higher

2:03 p.m. A cell phone was found on Morrene Drive.

Oct. 16 4:30 p.m. A license plate was stolen off a vehicle on Cottage Street.

12:30 p.m. Gas was reported stolen from a vehicle on Fair Lane.

Oct. 19 7:20 a.m. A 35-year-old woman was arrested for starting an illegal camp fire on Broadway.

3:28 p.m. A 40-year-old man and 44-year-old woman were arrested on Sacramento Street on suspicion of conspiring to commit EDD fraud.

Oct. 20

7:36 p.m. A 34-year-old man was taken into custody on suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance.

Oct. 17 10:34 p.m. A 61-year-old man was arrested after he refused to leave

10:30 a.m. A 32-year-old man was arrested on Main Street for reportedly being under the influence of a controlled substance.

5:18 p.m. A 43-year-old woman was arrested on Sacramento Street on burglary charges.

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Teagan, 9; Darby, 4; and Abby, 7, left to right, photo above, show off the Halloween pumpkins they decorated. “Jumping in for pumpkins was the best,” Teagan shared. Deidre Robberecht, 10, left, and Coraline Robberecht, 4, right, pose with a witchy mermaid, right photo, who made an appearance at the El Dorado Hills Community Services District’s Pumpkin Patch Splash Saturday at the community pool.

Caldor Fire expenses keep racking up for EID Michael Raffety Mountain Democrat correspondent Worried about debris from the Caldor Fire clogging up the Camp Creek Tunnel that supplies Jenkinson Lake, El Dorado Irrigation District General Manager Jim Abercrombie approved, on an emergency basis, buying a $230,000 diesel, tracked bucket excavator with a thumb grasper. It comes with a heated seat for winter operation.

The purchase was “piggybacked” on recently competitively negotiated contracts.

The watershed that drains into Sly Park suffered 85% fire damage. California Geological Survey staff have advised EID to expect debris flow from the burned area for the next 3-5 years.

That flow includes dead trees and unstable soils, including rocks.

The probability of debris flow is listed at 80-100%.

The bucket excavator and thumb hammer will be stationed at the Camp Creek Diversion to remove debris. It can also be shifted elsewhere when needed.

“The district cannot afford to lose an opportunity to divert water through the tunnel (Camp Creek),” the staff report states.

The EID Board of Directors on Oct. 12 approved the purchase 4-0.

At the same meeting the board approved a resolution of praise for “the exemplary public service provided by EID employees during the Caldor Fire.”

“Throughout the duration of the Caldor Fire emergency district employees continued to perform their critical public service notwithstanding the threat of peril to themselves and their families as well as the potential loss of their properties.

Dozens of employees, perhaps a third of

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“District employees worked approximately 52,000 regular hours and almost 4,000 hours overtime.”

The memo from Board President Pat Dwyer concluded by saying, “In recognition of their sacrifices and dedication to the district and

its critical public service, the Board of Directors wishes to formally recognize the uncompromising contributions in the face of great threat and challenge and extend its gratitude to EID employees through the adoption of the proposed resolution.”

The resolution was approved by the board 4-0.

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Noel Stack Managing Editor

Krysten Kellum Editor

California Matters

Post-pandemic California: Comeback or decline?

T

he COVID19 pandemic has wrought what appear to be permanent social and economic changes and nowhere is that more evident than in California.

Its disproportionate impact has laid bare, and even deepened, the Dan Walters state’s socioeconomic fault lines — particularly ever-widening gaps between a mostly white and Asian overclass and a mostly Black and Latino underclass — that belie its conceits about mobility and inclusion.

Low-income workers in sectors that required physical presence, such as agriculture and logistics, ran a much-greater risk of infection and many of them lost their jobs altogether. Meanwhile, workers in jobs that could be done remotely via computer safely used home offices and saw their incomes continue.

The state’s clumsy, politics-saturated handling of public education during the Is California pandemic left millions of poor, non-white making a big students to largely fend comeback from for themselves while pandemic, as Gov. schools serving affluent communities adjusted Gavin Newsom more adroitly. insists, or is it California’s endemic facing decline? housing shortage worsened, driving rents New studies and home prices everframe the issue. higher and eroding the ability of Californians to house themselves and their families.

The state is still hundreds of thousands of jobs short of returning to pre-pandemic employment levels. Our unemployment rate is one of the nation’s highest and our poverty rate, adjusted for the cost of living, is still the highest.

These disturbing trends raise a question: Has California reached a plateau and perhaps begun to decline or is it, as Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaims, making a “comeback” of historic proportions?

A sobering poll of residents of the San Francisco Bay Area, the state’s most important economic engine, frames the issue.

Joint Venture Silicon Valley and the Bay Area News Group commissioned the poll, which found widespread dissatisfaction with the region’s economic and social life and an inclination toward going elsewhere.

The poll found that 71% of respondents feel the quality of life in the Bay Area has grown worse over the past five years. A slight majority say they are likely to leave the Bay Area in the next few years, most citing high housing and other living costs and deteriorating quality of life.

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Letters to the Editor Replacement theory rebuttal EDITOR: recent letter to the editor was critical of a Tucker Carlson television “rant” regarding the so-called “replacement theory.” The Carlson commentary suggests that the current administration encourages illegal immigration to increase the Democrat party’s voter base.

The letter writer says that the Republican leadership should do more about getting party members vaccinated against COVID-19 than worrying about a few immigrants. The writer alleges that Democrats are following the science and getting the shot while Republicans are listening to conspiracy theories and are gargling iodine and using horse deworming meds to remedy COVID-19.

I have never seen any evidence or statistics to support these assertions. I know that neither the vaccination cards nor death certificates cite a person’s political preference.

I do know from government statistics that hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants are entering the United States and have been dispersed throughout the country by the current administration, unvetted and unvaccinated.

Hundreds of thousands are hardly a “few immigrants.”

Finally, the writer laments that unvaccinated Republicans voters from red states are lost and dying of COVID-19 variants because of irrational political beliefs. The writer may have a valid point there. Unlike Democrats, Republicans lose their ability to vote once deceased.

JAMES R. LEAHY Placerville

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e are writing to recognize the extraordinary and selfless performance of El Dorado Irrigation District employees during and after the Caldor Fire. The fire caused the loss of homes for hundreds of our county residents, devastated the watersheds that provide water supplies for all five EID water treatment plants and damaged critical water conveyance infrastructure now undergoing emergency repairs.

Several flumes that convey water from our precious water resources were destroyed, despite the dedicated efforts of our crews. EID staff worked in concert with the U.S. Forest Service, Cal Fire and numerous brave firefighters from agencies across the nation who supported our community during its time of greatest need.

Our dedicated staff also maintained roundthe-clock water treatment plant operations while coordinating reservoir releases to ensure sufficient water to protect valuable infrastructure, commercial facilities, homes and cabins from Pollock Pines to the Echo Summit and all points along the upper Highway 50 corridor.

In coordination with incident command approval, EID treatment plant operators sheltered in-place where necessary to ensure water would continue to be available for customers. In addition, they made sure there was significant water for fire suppression.

This act also included providing adequate EID water to two mobile retardant bases for manufacturing retardant for helicopters to protect our beautiful communities.

Coordinated with fire management personnel, EID staff also took the fight straight to the fire and set up water pumps and sprinkler systems in a valiant attempt to save the wooden flumes. Some of these over 70-year-old flumes provide about one-third of EID’s water supply that serves all our customers.

EID’s recreation staff worked quickly to safely evacuate the campgrounds and recreational facilities around Sly Park Recreation Area and Silver Lake as the fire advanced. Unfortunately, many of the staff who orchestrated these evacuations then went home and were forced to evacuate their own homes.

As your elected body, we proudly watched as the entire organization mobilized during the emergency and EID employees jumped in to backfill positions outside of their usually assigned duties to ensure the services you rely upon remained unaffected.

Unfortunately, the evacuation orders affected several of our EID team members and their families; some even lost their homes. Still, they continued to work to keep the water flowing and wastewater collected and treated safely for the communities we all live in.

Our EID team will now transition to emergency repair and replacement of critical water infrastructure to ensure we can continue to provide safe and reliable water to our community for years to come.

We are fortunate to help guide such a dedicated group of professionals. For that reason, we recently recognized EID staff with a resolution at the board’s Oct. 12 meeting passed by unanimous vote.

We are honored to be part of the EID team.

PAT DWYER EID Board President LORI ANZINI Board Vice President

The Not So Weekly Daley

Code for what?! Learning something every day

W

e all know the old adage, “You learn something new every day.”

I learned something new Tuesday. I learned what “Let’s Go Brandon” means.

I first saw it in our Letters to the Editor Chris section a week or so ago and I assumed it related to someone in the area named Brandon who had done something of note that appealed to some of our friends and neighbors.

If it was important enough or significant enough I would eventually find out who Brandon is and what he did or was expected to do that was rallying local support. Then I saw a news headline about a GOP congressman wearing a face mask in the House of Representatives that was getting a lot of attention.

Must be related to some COVID-19 issue, I assumed — one more assumption that went sideways for me on Tuesday. So I read the CNN story about South Carolina Representative Jeff Duncan and saw the photo of him standing at the Capitol wearing a bright red Daley mask with a row of white stars and “Let’s Go Brandon” front and center.

Aha, the same exhortation I’d read in the Mountain Democrat letters.

Well, what the heck is this about? I wondered. It’s obviously much bigger than the usual goings-on around El Dorado County.

As I thought more about the matter, I realized that the local letters featuring “Brandon” appeared generally to have been written by some of our more conservative readers. They also are known for

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Now, I’m not opposed to coarse language by any means. I use it all the time in the privacy of my own home. On more than a few occasions, I have uttered some pretty foul things about people I din’t like and didn’t respect. trying to disguise non-printable language using the symbols above the numbers on our device keyboards. “#&%$” for example!

The online article noted that “Let’s Go Brandon” is right-wing code for “F#@% Joe Biden.” For the odd details on the genesis of this story, you can Google NASCAR driver Brandon Brown speaking after a recent event at the Talladega racetrack in Alabama.

So wearing a face mask with that message in the U.S Capitol building and on the floor of the House is not only acceptable to Republican Congress members but more than just OK, it would seem.

Now, I’m not opposed to coarse

language by any means. I use it all the time in the privacy of my own home. On more than a few occasions, I have uttered some pretty foul things about people I din’t like and didn’t respect. If I’d had a code for “F#@% Dick Nixon” on a face mask, I’d have kept it in the sock drawer of my dresser and only rarely brought it out when among like-minded friends.

I could get one for Kevin McCarthy, Jim Jordan and Louis Gohmert or even Sarah Palin and Mitch McConnell. I would never wear it in public and certainly not in the halls of any federal, state or local government. And if my

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“a smothering amount of anxiety.”

The Bay Area’s dissatisfaction and pessimism is significant because its residents are overwhelmingly blue politically in a state dominated by the Democratic Party. One would expect to feel such negative vibes in the rural counties that voted to recall Newsom last month, but finding them in the Bay Area should be a political wakeup call.

A new study by Stanford University’s Institute for Economic Policy Research should be another.

It delves into the differences between California and its economic and ideological arch-rival, Texas.

The study confirms what we already assumed, that California is a high-taxing and high-spending state while taxes are much lower in Texas and so is public spending. However, while California leads Texas in some measures, such as health care coverage, it also falls short of its rival in other key indices.

Despite much-lower school spending, Texas scores better than California in K-12 academic achievement. Its standing on homelessness and housing availability and prices is better. Texas locks up more criminals, relatively, but also has a lower violent crime rate. Its power grid is more reliable and its power costs are a fraction of California’s.

Finally, while California’s population growth has been virtually nil of late, which is why it’s losing a congressional seat, Texas continues to boom — one reason being a steady flow of transplants from California such as electric car tycoon Elon Musk — and is gaining two seats.

Whether California truly comes back from the pandemic or languishes will be very revealing.

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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congressperson did that I would be outraged no matter which party he or she represented.

After all, there are things one just doesn’t do.

One does not abuse a pet or knock over the corner 7-11 without some serious consequences, of course not. And, in this case, I believe a two-by-four upside the head for Jeff Duncan and his confreres from the “Let’s Go Brandon” team wouldn’t come amiss. Not at all.

Chris Daley is a biweekly columnist for the Mountain Democrat.

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Her son Giovanni is a senior running back and linebacker for El Dorado and she was seated next to her husband Rob. “My husband asked, ‘Hey, do you see the helmet decals?’” Natalie said.

When she saw the decals clearly, she saw that her initials, N.P., and the pink breast cancer logo were featured prominently on the side of each player’s helmet.

“All I did was start crying,” Natalie said. “I had no idea.”

In mid-June Rob — a former El Dorado football head coach himself — pulled Giovanni and his older brother Robby into a room in their home and broke the news that their mother likely had breast cancer.

“That was when it hit the most because I realized my mom probably had cancer and that she would have to go through that,” Giovanni said. “It was definitely a really hard thing to grasp.”

On June 25 Natalie was diagnosed with breast cancer.

The diagnosis came a little less than three months after Giovanni completed his junior football season with a win in the Gold Nugget game against Union Mine.

“Watching Gio is awesome,” Natalie said. “I’m just stoked to be able to enjoy his senior year. When I got this diagnosis that was the first thing, I was like, ‘No. I’m not missing any of his games.’”

Natalie is a former athlete herself.

She played volleyball at Cabrillo

College where she was All-State and a Second-Team All-American before going on to play at San Jose State. She tried out for the Olympic Festival and made it down to the final 30 players along with Misty May and Kerri Walsh, who were battling for a trip to the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

She met Rob at San Jose State and the family moved to Placerville when Giovanni was a child. Rob took over as head coach at El Dorado and went on to lead the school’s weightlifting program.

Ever since Giovanni has put on his Cougars uniform, Natalie has been in a prime position up in the stands, watching every second of action with pride.

On Aug. 11 Natalie had a mastectomy that made it difficult for her to do anything for about three weeks.

The Cougars were scheduled to host Amador Aug. 20 but due to the Caldor Fire, the game was moved to Jackson.

She wanted to go to the game but she could barely go over speed bumps in the parking lot without feeling pain so she stayed home and watched the game on the livestream.

Gio had a plan to send his mom a message if he scored a touchdown.

In the first half, he crossed the goal line only for it to be called back on a flag. He would have to wait.

In the second half he carried the ball into the end zone and this time the touchdown counted. He then looked right at the live stream’s camera.

“I put up an ‘I Love You’ hand signal and she got to see it,” Giovanni said.

“I’ve just been doing it since.”

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See Pifferini, page A9 The Pumas’ eighth-grade volleyball team was undefeated in the County Sports League.

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Mother and son Natalie and Giovanni Pifferini hold up Gio’s El Dorado High School football helmet, which has Natalie’s initials along with the breast cancer awareness ribbon on a decal.

In June Natalie was diagnosed with breast cancer.

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Pleasant Grove Pumas Bryan Wild Let’s Get You Started on Your score big in CSL finals Jana Rossi Staff writer 2021 has proved a good year in sports for Pleasant Grove Middle School in Rescue — wrapping up the fall season in championship status.

Starting in the world of volleyball, the eighth-grade girls team finished 8-0, going undefeated for the season and defeating Camino in the championship game in October.

“It was an awesome season. The girls worked really hard throughout

a few ups and downs but persevered and had fun in the process,” Coach Natalie Karickhoff told Mountain Democrat. “They stayed accountable to each other, rallied around each other and ultimately saw the season all the way to the end — bringing home the championship banner and remaining undefeated in the process.

They were a great group of girls to work with.”

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Congratulations to the Pleasant Grove eighth-grade football team, winning the CSL banner this season.

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not stop there. The Pumas’ seventhand eighth-grade flag football teams, coached by Athletic Director Matt Hardt, finished 10-0 overall.

Adding to the school’s winning streak was the cross country team, which finished the season Oct. 12 and took second place overall, missing first place by just one point in the boys division out of 20 schools.

“I couldn’t have asked for a better team or a better finish to an outstanding year,” cross country coach Brian Ewert shared.

Principal Vera Morris had nothing but praise for her coaches, stating, “One of the things I appreciate most about our sports program is the way these three coaches are able to unite students. They create a family feel among their team. The team holds

each other accountable for keeping up on their school work, staying on task, making positive behavior choices and much more.

“Because Mrs. Karickoff, Mr. Ewert and Mr. Hardt invest so much time into the importance of being a student first and a positive Puma, the teams are able to achieve at high levels on the court, track and field,” the principal added. “It is truly exceptional watching them coach.

Our students leave the field and courts confident in who they are as a student, a person and a member of our community.”

Pleasant Grove Middle School competes in the County Sports League, which is comprised of school on the western slope of El Dorado County.

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in Zoom meetings with architectural and planning commissions. She also has an understanding of the El Dorado County General Plan, county zoning ordinances and specific plans and is a community and building advocate, working with residents to help them understand the planning process, according to her application for the position.

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Turnboo said she would represent his district well, especially with problems communities face following Caldor Fire devastation.

“Sue’s resumé speaks for itself and her qualifications,” Turnboo said. “She’s very knowledgeable on all of these different items that come up in front of the board and that is one of the reasons why I picked her.”

All supervisors said they were in agreement that planning commissioner Bly-Chester’s removal could have been handled better and they did not want to have to remove another planning commissioner.

“This board has been rocked with chaos and controversy this year and it is imperative that does not continue,” District 3 Supervisor Wendy Thomas said.

Novasel, Thomas and Hidahl expressed their desire to appoint a commissioner who is respectful, can be impartial and fair in decision making.

Novasel admitted to being hypersensitive on the subject, stating that she would like to see the board appoint a planning commissioner who can conduct respectful discussion with other commissioners.

“I don’t see that with this candidate quite frankly,” Novasel said. “I’m very concerned that when and if there are issues, they won’t be addressed properly (and) we will be back to where we were.”

Thomas commented that Taylor has shown strong personal agendas in the past and that the position Taylor applied for needs someone who is openminded, has collaborative intent and can compromise when in disagreement.

“Her actions have shown that when a decision is made outside of her position on an issue, as we have heard, often Taylor’s fallback plan to go to litigation, not to look for common ground and compromise and then accept the decision and I find that problematic for a potential planning commissioner,” Thomas said.

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However, a few shared the same sentiments as the “no” voting board members, expressing their own concerns about Taylor’s objectivity on viewpoints, potential contentious behavior and that she does not live in District 2.

“I do feel connected to District 2,” Taylor said. “I was under great distress when the Caldor Fire was occurring and I, behind the scenes, tried to do a lot of different things with connections to alleviate some of the things happening in that area.”

Hidahl brought the issue up early in the discussion and said he was surprised to learn from Turnboo that many of the applicants came from District 1.

Hidahl said he abstained his vote due to being accused of bias in the matter, calling it an honorable thing to do.

“I believe other board members should have done the same thing, but I’m going to set a standard, in my opinion, that should be honored by all board members,” Hidahl said. “If you have an implicit bias, you should not be voting on these sensitive matters.”

Since the agenda item did not pass at the meeting Taylor did not get appointed but the nature of the votes allows Turnboo to bring the discussion back to a future meeting if he chooses.

Taylor said she was frustrated with the outcome because supervisors who oppose her appointment did not specify why they denied her application.

“There (were) a lot of times they said things that were more vague and not specific to insinuate certain things about me where they had no examples or actual facts of something that I may or may not have done,” Taylor said.

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from family and community.

Natalie is a special education/ teacher’s assistant at Gold Trail School and Rob teaches at El Dorado, so meals were sent home nearly every day with Rob or dropped off at the house from Natalie’s Gold Trail coworkers. Gio and Robby did everything they could around the house to make life easier for their mother.

“Gio is a very compassionate and humble person and is always looking out for others,” Natalie said.

On Sept. 1, the day before El Dorado’s game against Valley, El Dorado head coach Christian Mahaffey approached Gio about putting a decal with his mother’s initials on his helmet.

It had been a couple years since the El Dorado football team had put any type of decal on their helmets and everyone on the team wanted

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He has eight touchdowns on the season to go with 381 rushing yards.

Defensively Pifferini has 58 tackles and three sacks. He even has shown off his speed and agility returning a punt 75 yards for a touchdown.

He said playing football this year has really helped his mental state.

“I could release all that I had (held) up inside just playing the sport,” Giovanni said.

El Dorado takes on Union Mine tonight in the Gold Nugget game.

The Cougars sit at four wins and are playoff eligible, something Giovanni said he is looking forward to.

“I always want to do the best that I can,” Giovanni said. “In a perfect world I’d love to have a bunch of yards, score a bunch of touchdowns and make a bunch of tackles, but in the end I just want the team to go out there and fight.”

Natalie is about halfway through her chemotherapy treatment and said she wants to return to work in the coming months.

This is why Pioneer works annually to ensure that the fee is equitable, according to Pioneer spokesperson Alexia Retallack.

“If rates are your only concern then wait until December to make a choice when we know what the (exit fee) will be,” she said. “Enrollment is in January and customers can always return to PG&E in January, February and March without any issues.”

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Pioneer Community Energy representatives have been holding community meetings to keep residents across the West Slope of El Dorado County informed on changes coming in 2022. Two public meetings remain for anyone with lingering questions.

A community meeting will be held Nov. 2 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the El Dorado County Government Center, 330 Fair Lane in Placerville, in the Board of Supervisors’ chambers. The meeting will be held both in-person and via Zoom at us06web.zoom. us/j/87093260936. An in-person meeting is also planned with the El Dorado Hills Area Planning Advisory Committee Nov. 10 from 7-8 p.m. at El Dorado Hills Fire Station 85, 1050 Wilson Blvd. in El Dorado Hills.

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Giovanni said he was amazed when he saw all his teammates wearing the sticker.

“After we all put them on in the same spot (our helmets) and I saw it in practice for the first time, it felt like we are together more and they basically had my back,” Giovanni said.

The Sept. 2 Valley game was 49 miles away from Placerville and it was the first time Natalie had ridden in a car aside from traveling to doctor’s appointments.

That night Giovanni scored his second and third touchdowns of the season. He continued giving his mom the ‘I Love You’ hand signal after each score and also tapped on his helmet where the fresh decal sat.

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The force is strong with the Katzman family from Rescue, left photo, who showed off their “Star Wars”-themed costumes at the Halloween Boo Bash celebration Oct. 22 at the Cameron Park Community Services District Community Center in Cameron Park. The Torres family of Pollock Pines, right photo, came ready to collect some treats and join in festivities, which included a costume contest. Mom and dad dressed as a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and sisters an angel and demon.

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in the Cosumnes River basin than in the South Fork American River basin and the Lake Tahoe Basin.

However, for the Lake Tahoe Basin, scientists say the risk only remains low if the precipitation received this year is snow that does not erode soil, rather than rain.

Efforts to stabilize the soil are under way. Using burned trees, teams have stabilized 2 acres of soil along Silver Fork Road.

“Two fallers are falling small trees in areas where high dispersed camping concentrations on sensitive soils have led to chronic erosion and loss of soil productivity,” said Jennifer Chapman, public affairs officer for the Eldorado National Forest. “The treatments are to replace burned vegetation that limited the extent of effects.”

While this area is already prone to rock slides and debris flow, the threat will be exacerbated because trees and vegetation that normally provide natural stabilization and barriers have burned.

“Removal of vegetation by the fire has exposed and weakened soils, changing hydrophobic conditions.

Also, rocks on slopes have lost their supportive vegetation,” the summary states. “These post-fire conditions in addition to ample supply of woody debris will exacerbate debris flow events occurring in this burn area.”

Vegetation recovery takes years to decades to fully return. For areas of low burn severity, it could be 2 to 15 years before soil cover and vegetation structures fully return, while in areas of moderate to high burn severity, it could take 50-100 years.

In the meantime, Lake Tahoe water quality is of concern. Sediment and ash have a risk of flowing into the lake via Trout Creek to Upper Truckee River.

The BAER assessment summary needs approval from local Forest Service supervisors’ offices, regional offices and at the federal level.

However, because of the severity and complexity of the fire, the BAER team requested work to start in the area while the report was being completed.

Chapman said several activities are being completed and “demonstrate what the BAER team is accomplishing to increase safety and to protect human life, property, and

critical natural and cultural resources on National Forest system lands.”

In addition to the soil stabilization work that’s been completed, work has been done to stabilize roads and clear hazards.

“Ten hazardous waste areas were stabilized where immediate risk to water bodies was identified,” Chapman said. “The 10 areas consist of nine recreation residences in the Fir and Bryant tracts and the Capps Crossing shed. Straw wattles were installed downslope of the hazardous waste so that hazardous material near water bodies would be filtered by the wattles.”

Pressure-treated timber from the Capps Crossing bridge burned and fell into the creek during the fire so the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit road crew removed the treated timber from the creek and removed both the burned and the remaining unburned timber from the bridge deck.

“Related to the work of the BAER team, the Eldorado National Forest is also working with the Environmental Protection Agency to remove emergency hazardous waste from

burned structures in the recreation residence tracts that could potentially contaminate watersheds,” Chapman added.

Work on clearing roads has also been a priority.

“Starting at the higher elevation roads, road maintenance work is focusing on opening all the drainages on affected roads before winter,” Chapman said.

The focus is culverts, ditches and shoulders on Mormon Emigrant Trail and roads on and around NorthSouth Road (10N83).

There is still a lot of work to be done. In addition to continuing to clear hazardous trees and materials, the BAER team has recommended several actions be taken, including spreading chemical herbicide to prevent the spread of invasive weeds in burned areas, protecting Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog habitat by installing in-channel wood treatments to minimize sediment delivery and protecting trails and cultural sites with straw wattles and sandbags.

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KNOW Oct. 29 Trunk or Treaters walk from trunk to trunk, collecting candy from volunteers who have decorated their vehicles to serve as a backdrop for this spooktacular event, 4-6 p.m. at EDH Community Park.

Sentivo Vineyards and Winery, 7460 Fairplay Road in Fair Play, hosts Spooktackular Happy Hour Friday, 5-8 p.m. by the Sentivo firepit and enjoy some great conversation, food, wine and celebrate the good times ahead.

Costumes are highly encouraged and there will be prizes for the best ones.

Reservations are required.

Call (916) 936-3306 or go online.

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Findleton Estate Winery, 3500 Carson Road in Camino, is celebrating Nevada Days Oct. 29-31.

Celebrate the state’s 157th birthday complimentary bites and seated tastings.

For reservations call or text Angela at (530) 3916601. Reservations are not required but recommended due to table space if the weather is poor.

Charles B. Mitchell Vineyards, 8221 Stoney Creek Road in Fair Play, is celebrating Nevada Day on Oct. 29 & 30 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy discounts, wine and chili from the chili bar. Call the winery at (530) 620-3467 to make reservations.

Oct. 30 American River Conservancy hosts a cemeteries walking tour, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., exploring the Smith Flat cemetery, old “Upper” cemetery, old “City” cemetery and the Saint John’s historical church with its tiny cemetery behind the nature center in Coloma (near the possibly haunted Vineyard House.)

Register online app. donorview.com/V13Go. Oakstone Winery, 6470 Irish Acres Road in Fair Play, is having a Halloween Party Oct. 30 & 31 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be food pairing and tasting.

Reservations requested.

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El Dorado Hills Genealogical Society members are sharing family veterans’ photos as part of a special exhibit at the EDH Library.

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ook down an aisle to the left of the main desk at the El Dorado Hills Library and guests’ eyes are drawn to a large genealogy sign that hangs on the wall under the windows.

The sign guides patrons to specially designated shelves filled with more than 400 genealogy books collected and curated by members of the El Dorado Hills Genealogical Society and available for genealogical research. But there’s more to these shelves than books. Personal historical photos donated by EDHGS members now frame the pages of history available for genealogical research and give members an opportunity to share photos from their own family trees in a rotating gallery show of family history.

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Dobra Zemlja Winery, 12505 Steiner Road in Plymouth, hosts a Halloween Spooktacular Oct. 30 & Oct. 31, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Celebrate with the release of the 2020 Mali Ruz and a special trick-or-treat edition of the famous six-bottle party bundle. Wear a costume to get an additional 10% off a purchase. Reservations required for groups of eight or more. Call (209) 245-3183 or email tastingroom@dobraz.com for more details or to make reservations. n

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the service of U.S. military veterans in war and peace, from 1860 to 1945, have been donated by EDHGS members for a photographic tribute to family members who served their country in uniform. Although family names remain private, these portraits and casual off-duty snapshots speak volumes about the veterans’ commitments to honor their country through unselfish service in time of war or peace. These photos will go on display Monday, Nov. 1, at the El Dorado Hills Library, 7455 Silva Valley Parkway.

The El Dorado Hills Genealogical Society is a resource for members whether expert, novice, or all those in between, to learn more about their family history. Through guest speakers at monthly meetings, guidance provided at monthly workshops and a growing collection of genealogical books and resources at the El Dorado Hills Library, the group’s purpose is to inspire members to discover more about their ancestry. For more information visit edhgs.com.

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The Californios — a fun, upbeat, family friendly band that brings traditional American music for modern times — recently released a CD, “Dark Secrets.” The band features members of several successful and award-winning regional bands, including Thin White Rope, the Tattooed Love Dogs, Mind X and the Amazing Sweethearts.

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“Destruction of San Francisco by Earthquake and Fire, April 18th, 1906” by Francis Ficke (American, active 20th century), chromolithograph published by O.W. Co., 1906.

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he Crocker Art Museum announces Towns, Trains, and Terrain: Early California Prints from the Pope Collection, an exhibition of more than 80 works that showcase details of life in the Golden State through printmaking techniques that include etching, engraving and lithography, Oct. 31 through Jan. 30, 2022.

Towns, Trains, and Terrain examines the history of California through rare historical maps, depictions of Gold Rush towns, urban scenes of San Francisco and other aspects of daily life. Scenes of the city show urban development, aerial views, social gatherings, caricatures of well-known industrialists and the destruction caused by the 1865 and 1906 earthquakes. Trains take a central role in many of the works, which focus both on the literal construction of the railroad and also the idea of a train as a connector of people and industry. Through nearly all of the works, from cartoons to cartography, visitors will see the evolution of California’s landscape during multiple periods of growth

“California Scenery, Seal Rocks-Point Lobos” by Nathaniel Currier (American, 1813–1888) and James Merritt Ives (American, 1824–1895), n.d., lithograph. and development.

The museum’s presentation will actively address the undertold narratives of immigrants and immigrant labor that accompanied the Gold Rush boom, the influx of settlers to the region and forced

relocation of Native American populations as well as the increased demand for, and use of, the terrain’s environmental resources.

“The work prompts an examination of the realities of California’s history,” said Associate Curator Jayme Yahr.

“We feel it’s important to bring to the forefront diverse narratives related to these historical images in order to counteract the often glorified view of western expansion.”

Towns, Trains, and Terrain will also illustrate the business of printmaking in the 1800s. Featuring artists, cartoonists and printmaking firms, including Edward Jump, Currier & Ives, Charles Braddock Gifford, the Nahl Brothers and Britton & Rey, the exhibition allows visitors to better understand the intersections of art, news and popular culture and how information was disseminated at the time.

The exhibition is drawn from a recent gift of 200 prints and original works on paper from the Peter T. Pope Early California Collection.

The acquisition puts the museum’s collection of these early works on paper on par with those of the National Gallery of Art and the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.

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Placerville artist earns a spot at Ucross ranch U nonfiction writer P. Carl said at the conclusion of his residency. “I left with a solid start to my next book and new friends I was able to meet in person — not on Zoom. I reveled in the joy of being in the live company of other artists.”

The fall 2021 Ucross fellows hail from 21 states across the country. The roster includes the most recent recipients of the Ucross Fellowships for Native American Visual Artists and Writers, as well as residents joining the program through new partnerships with Yale School of Music and Cave Canem. Additional fellowship partnerships active in fall 2021 include the Alley Theatre, the PEN/ Hemingway Award, Herb Alpert Award in the Arts, Pew Fellowship in the Arts, Ford Family Foundation, Blank Theater, Marion International Fellowship for the Visual & Performing Arts and UCLA Center for the Art of Performance.

Since its first residencies were awarded in 1983, more than 2,500 artists have received the gift of time and space at Ucross. Residencies,

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cross, the renowned artist residency program in northeastern Wyoming, recently announced its fall 2021 fellows.

Sixty-five artists from a variety of disciplines were selected by an independent panel of jurors for the fall session, which is operating at full capacity for the first time since March 2020. Among the talented, deserving artists is Placerville resident/painter Jordan Ann Craig.

“We are gratified to once again welcome 10 artists at a time to Ucross,” said Ucross President and Executive Director Sharon Dynak. “The artists are able to have the complete Ucross experience, from concentrated work time in studios to hikes in the spacious hills and communal dinners at the school house.

We look forward to seeing how our unique combination of solitude and community engages the artists’ creative spirits.”

Each Ucross fellow receives uninterrupted time and space to create on the nonprofit’s historical 20,000-acre ranch located in the foothills of

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Placerville resident Jordan Ann Craig joins fellow artists at a Wyoming retreat designed to inspire creativity. the Bighorn Mountains in northeastern Wyoming.

Ucross provides each artist with meals, a studio, living accommodations and the unparalleled experience of the majestic high plains. To increase accessibility to the

program, each fellow receives a $1,000 stipend to defray the cost of travel and other expenses associated with a residency. The fall session opened two weeks early this year in order to expand opportunities for artists

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Well-known for his “sound-art passion project” The Polish Ambassador is one of the top EDM artists in the country and has performed the world over to millions of fans. Additionally, Sugalski is the founder of popular label Jumpsuit Records.

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The Polish Ambassador’s style combines a variety of influences from house to funk, with instruments of all sorts being employed: horns, keyboards, guitars, violins and a group of eclectic instrumentalists who compose the signature Polish Ambassador sound.

His most recent collection, entitled “Time’s Running In,” was released in 2020 and featured appearances by EDM stars Nitty Scott, Zion I and Rhymewave.

Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 9 p.m. Miners Foundry is located at 325 Spring St., Nevada City. For tickets and more information call (530) 265-5040 or visit minersfoundry.org/events.

During this time Miners Foundry reminds the public that the venue is following all safety protocols related to COVID-19, which include proof of a negative test within 72 hours of the event or proof of vaccination. The use of facial masks is required except when drinking or eating.

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Wine Tree Farm, 14467 Highway 49 in Amador City, is celebrating its 2021 harvest, noon to 4 p.m. There will be tasty bites paired with some of the popular wines. For reservations call (209) 783-5049.

Shadow Ranch Vineyard, 7050 Fairplay Road in Fair Play, is having music by Valerie V Vocals at 1 p.m. For more information call (530) 6202785.

El Dorado Hills Town Center hosts trick-ortreating at participating businesses, 2-4 p.m.

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Toogood Estate in Fair Play hosts a spooky Bottle Your Own event Oct. 30 & 31 featuring four wines. No reservations are required and guests are encouraged to wear their costumes.

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Sierra Vista Vineyards and Winery, 4560 Cabernet Way in Placerville, is having a Halloween Bash Saturday and Nevada Days Special all weekend. On Saturday the final concert of the year features Gene Barnett playing from 4:30-7 p.m. and Onistro’s Bistro serving food from 3:30-7 p.m. Costumes are encouraged. Call (530) 622-7221 for more information.

Smith Flat House in Placerville presents the Halloween Bash, 6-10 p.m., featuring a costume contest, carnival games, food and drinks. All ages welcome. For more information call (530) 621-1003 or visit smithflathouse.com.

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Fair Play Harvest Festival is Nov. 6 & 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Wineries of Fair Play will be pairing delicious fall fare with their favorite fall wine offerings. The ticket includes access to each of the 19 participating wineries, a commemorative Fair Play Harvest Festival wine glass, small bites at each winery and wine tasting. There is no need to make reservations at the wineries. Just choose a starting winery to pick up your glass, wristband and program and then head out for a fun time. Go to eventbrite.com/e/fair-play-harvest-festivaltickets-175835989177.

The Georgetown Divide Rotary Club hosts its annual Auction and Steak Dinner to be held at 5 p.m. at the Georgetown IOOF Hall. Proceeds benefit the Golden Sierra Scholarship Fund.

Tickets are available from a Rotarian or at Patti Smith’s office in Georgetown.

Enjoy “One Wife Too Many,” an interactive romantic comedy murder mystery play and dinner provided as a community event. Doors of the St. Patrick Church hall open at 5 p.m. and dinner is at 6 p.m. The event includes a raffle, silent auction, wine and beer bar and photo booth. Come dressed western style if you want.

Tickets are available at the church office office, 3109 Sacramento St. in Placerville or call (5300 622-0373. Ticket sales end Oct. 30.

The CASA virtual gala, Strong Voices, takes place online 6-7 p.m. with the auction opening Oct. 31. For more information visit casaeldorado.org.

Now Haunted Hangtown Ghost Tours will take place most weekends through Halloween. For more information or to book a tour call (925) 642-6471 or email hangtownghosttours@gmail. com.

The 12th El Panteón de Sacramento: De Raíces a Tradiciones takes place through Oct. 31 at the The Latino Center of Art & Culture, 2700 Front St. in Sacramento. For more information visit thelatinocenter.org.

Heartstoppers Haunted House brings the scares to Rancho Cordova through Halloween.

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Costumed dogs invited to Midtown parade Traci Rockefeller Cusack Midtown Association SACRAMENTO — After a one-year reprieve, the Midtown Association is excited to announce a fourfooted-favorite. The Midtown Halloween Festival & Pooch Parade returns on Saturday, Oct. 30 from noon to 3 p.m. at James Marshall Park, 915 27th St. Presented by Sutter District restaurants, the canine-friendly event is highlighted by a muchanticipated “pooch parade” scheduled to take place at 2 p.m. Furry friends will strut and stroll by while competing in an always-entertaining costume contest that will include prizes (Sutter District gift cards and Midtown Love swag) for the winning pooches.

Before the highly anticipated parade of costumed pooches, there will be plenty of family-friendly outdoor activities such as arts and crafts, a bounce house, photo-friendly pet backdrops, entertaining live music and more. While the Midtown Halloween Festival & Pooch Parade is free to attend, space is limited and interested participants and pet owners must register in advance via exploremidtown.org/ midtown-halloween-festival.

Early that day, special and spirited activities will be available at the Midtown Farmers Market that takes place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on 20th between J & L streets and on K from 19th to 21st streets. Costumes are encouraged and many local businesses near J & K streets (on the way from the Midtown Farmers Market to James Marshall Park) will participate in Midtown Trick-or-Treat by providing goodies for children in costume from 1 to 3 p.m. that day.

The Halloween Festival & Pooch Parade and the Midtown Farmers Market are presented and supported by the Midtown Association, which is committed to ensuring Midtown remains a thriving center for culture, creativity and vibrancy. For more information about Midtown Sacramento in general, special events and activities and the Midtown Association visit exploremidtown.org or follow on social media — Facebook at facebook. com/exploremidtown/ and @ExploreMidtown on Instagram and Twitter.

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Placer County artists open their studios News release The 28th annual Placer Artists Studios Tour is the largest and most long-standing visual art studios tour in the northern Sierra foothills. This year the tour features more than 100 artists showing in 66 Placer County artist studios and art galleries.

This free, self-driving tour takes place on Veterans Day weekend, Friday, Nov. 12, through Sunday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The tour is divided into eight easily accessible regions, making weekend planning easy.

This much-loved fall tour is a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with the artists who so richly translate their inspirations into myriad forms of art, such as sculpture, painting, jewelry, ceramics and fiber art. Many artists will be demonstrating their techniques and all enjoy engaging with visitors. Attendees may purchase original art, prints or art cards directly from the artists.

A great place to start the tour planning is the Placer Artists Studios Tour Taste of the Tour preview show at Blue Line Gallery in Roseville, the most prominent visual arts gallery in Placer County. The show includes work from each of the participating artists and will be on exhibit Oct. 29 through Nov.14. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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The Taste of the Tour reception will at Blue Line Gallery, 5-8 p.m. on Oct. 30. RSVP at PlacerArtistsTour.org.

These events and others on the tour website are a great opportunity to pick up the tour guide and start planning studio visits. Visit the website PlacerArtistsTour.org to find a directory of participating artists and galleries and a map of tour locations. Pre-register for the tour to receive tour updates and be eligible to win prizes.

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years absence. The musicians were regulars at the Winesmith, Cosmic Café, Placerville Public House, Boeger Winery and played two of the Octoberfest celebrations at the Bell Tower square on Main Street in Placerville.

“We are excited to be playing in Placerville again,” said Blanchard. “We’ve always had good shows here. It is the right altitude for our music.

We love the new location of the Public House and we’re excited to see old friends and make some new ones. It should be a great night.”

The Public House is located at 305 Main St., Placerville.

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which range from two to six weeks, are awarded to 100 artists each year. Ten artists are in residence at one time, typically a mix of four visual artists, four writers and two composers.

Ucross has provided residencies to such distinguished fellows as Annie Proulx, Terry Tempest Williams, Elizabeth Gilbert, Ann Patchett, Ricky Ian Gordon, Bill Morrison, Theaster Gates, Anthony Hernandez and Tayari Jones. Recent National Book Award winners Susan Choi, Sigrid Nunez and Sarah M. Broom have been residents, as have Academy Award and Tony winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, Emmy Award winner Billy Porter, recent Pulitzer Prize winners Michael R. Jackson and Colson Whitehead and current United States Poet Laureate Joy Harjo.

The next call for applications to Ucross’s artist residency program is open with a deadline of March 1, 2022.

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Friedman director and CEO. “While we look at these prints as historical today, they were contemporary when made. They provide a great record of the state’s visual history and we are delighted that the Pope family entrusted the Crocker to care for and share them with the public for generations to come.”

“Having grown up in a family that arrived in California in 1849 to supply lumber to gold miners, these pieces collected over many years by my grandfather became a daily part of my life working in the offices where they were hung for decades,” said Maria Pope, Peter T. Pope’s daughter.

“But as much as they were part of my family’s history, they tell the story of California’s history — and the Crocker Art Museum is the ideal steward. Our family’s hope is that Californians will be able to experience these works as intimately as we did and see the history of their great state through the sketches and photos of those who chronicled a truly transformational period.”

In addition to the gifted artwork, Maria Pope has provided funds to digitize the entire collection. Once complete, this expansive snapshot of California

Public Notices  FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1051

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1087

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: VERONICA MARIE BOOKKEEPING, located at 3940 El Norte Road, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Veronica M O’Loughlin 3940 El Norte Road, 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: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Veronica O’Loughlin VERONICA O’LOUGHLIN 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 10/04/2021.

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) 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29 9563

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AllEGRO RESOURCE GROUP, located at 3720 Leisure Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): R.E.-Clarity, Inc. 3720 Leisure Lane, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 11230 Gold Express Drive, Suite 217 Gold River, CA 95670 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: N/A Signature of Registrant: /s/ Sandra Stephenson SANDRA STEPHENSON, 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 09/24/2021.

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) 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29 9565

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: IVERSON WINERY, located at 8061 Perry Creek Road, Somerset, CA 95684/Mailing Address: 7901 Perry Creek Road, Somerset, CA 95684 Registered owner(s): Cielo Sulla Terra Estate Vineyards & Winery, LLC, 7901 Perry Creek Road, Somerset, CA 95684 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/ Marc Malek MARC MALEK, 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 10/05/2021.

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) 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29 9567

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: EARTH GROOVY PRODUCTS, located at 6170 Oak Ridge Circle, El Dorado, CA 95623 Registered owner(s): EARTH GROOVY PRODUCTS llC 6170 Oak Ridge Circle, El Dorado, CA 95623 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Rodney Miller RODNEY MILLER 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 09/30/2021.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29 9564

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1085 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: INTENT CAMPING, located at 9570 Rock Creek Road Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Chris L Dillender 9560 Rock Creek Road, 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: 10/04/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Chris Dillender CHRIS DILLENDER, 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 10/05/2021.

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) 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29 9566

Crocker Art Mueum, gift of the Peter T. Pope Early California Collection

“America” by Jodocus Hondius, 1606, engraving with hand coloring. history will be readily accessible online to researchers, teachers, students and the general public, throughout the state and beyond.

Events and programs • Nov. 21: Conversations That Matter: Monuments and Statues • Dec. 12: Classical Concert Series: Geirprúõur Anna Guõmundsdóttir, cello, and Luis

Ortiz, piano • Dec. 19: Conversations That Matter: Asian American Narratives For details on these programs and all the Crocker’s events and activities, visit crockerart. org/calendar. The Crocker Art Museum is located at 216 O St. in Sacramento. For more information call (916) 808-7000 or visit crockerart.org.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1081

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1069

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PC 20210545 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Muhammad Saleem Quidwai and Asima Saleem Quidwai filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: HIBAH MARIAM QUIDWAI Proposed name: MARIAM QUIDWAI 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 3, 2021, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682.

3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat.

This order has been filed on OCTOBER 08, 2021 /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5 9580 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DOUGlAS DEISENROTH CASE NO. PP20210211 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DOUGLAS DEISENROTH

A PETITION for Probate has been filed by RICHARD DEISENROTH in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado.

THE PETITION for probate requests that RICHARD DEISENROTH be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: December 8, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: NATHANIEL WILLSON 3062 Cedar Ravine Road Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 212-9988 10/15, 10/22, 10/29 9581 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PC 20210546 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Zhizhi Li Sandland filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: ZHIZHI LI SANDLAND Proposed name: MIRI ZHIZHI SANDLAND 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 3, 2021, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682.

3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat.

This order has been filed on OCT 08, 2021 /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5 9582

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF SHARON D. SIEBENTHAl CASE NO. PP20210208 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of SHARON D. SIEBENTHAL A PETITION for Probate has been filed by SHAWN BEARD in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado.

THE PETITION for probate requests that SHAWN BEARD be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: January 12, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: EVA GIORDANO Attorney At Law PO Box 2393 Martinez, CA 94553 (530) 677-9917 10/15, 10/22, 10/29 9583 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1108 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BIT FREEDOM, located at 4359 Coulter Ln, Latrobe, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): 1. Matthew Cleveland, 4359 Coulter Ln, Latrobe, CA 95862 2. Cynthia Cleveland, 4359 Coulter Ln, Latrobe, CA 95862 This business is conducted by a Married Couple.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 7/1/21 Signature of Registrant: /s/ 1.

Matthew Cleveland; 2. Cynthia Cleveland 1. MATTHEW CLEVELAND; 2.

CYNTHIA CLEVELAND 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 10/11/2021.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME

STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5 9584 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that Peter M. Cronin is the duly appointed and qualified Successor Trustee of The Cronin Living Trust, and that Timothy G. Cronin and Yvonne H. Cronin, the Grantors and Trustees of said Trust, both died on or about April 15, 2021, being at the time of their death residents of El Dorado County, California. A creditor having a claim against the trust estate must file a claim with the undersigned at the address given below within one hundred twenty days (120) after the first publication of this Notice, or you must petition to file a claim as provided for in Section 19103 of the California Probate Code. A claim form may be obtained from the court clerk. For your protection, you are encouraged to file your claim by certified mail, with a return receipt requested.

Dated this 5th day of October, 2021 /s/ Peter M. Cronin Peter M. Cronin, Successor Trustee of the Cronin Living Trust c/o Alling & Jillson, Ltd. Post Office Box 3390 Lake Tahoe, Nevada 89449-3390 10/15, 10/22, 10/29 9588 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DOREEN G. MARK CASE NO. PP20210155 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DOREEN G. MARK A PETITION for Probate has been filed by BAYLEIGH MARK in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado.

THE PETITION for probate requests that BAYLEIGH MARK be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: November 10, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult

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Public Notices  with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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

Petitioner: BAYLEIGH MARK 3776 Many Oaks Ln. Shingle Springs, CA 95682 (530) 558-1257 9598 10/15, 10/22, 10/29 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Larry Michael Harney Date of Birth May 12, 1944 To All Creditors, ______________, _____________, ________________, ______________ Notice to Creditors: The decedent, Larry Michael Harney, who lived at 2583 Baker Rd., Placerville, California 95667 died June 30, 2020.

Creditors of the decedent are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to Lynn V. Cox named personal representative or proposed personal representative, at 2583 Baker Rd., Placerville, California 95667, 9162760388 or to both the probate court and the named/ proposed personal representative within 60 days after the date of publication of this notice. ____________ Lynn V. Cox, Personal Representative for the Estate 2583 Baker Rd. Placerville, California 95667 9162760388 10/29, 11/5, 11/12 9608 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1130 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: lIFETIME ENERGY SERVICES, located at 2964 Bridlewood Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Mark A Peters, 2964 Bridlewood Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Mark Peters MARK PETERS, INDIVIDUAL 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 10/18/2021.

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) 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12 9615 El DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT ADVERTISEMENT TO BID El DORADO HIllS WWTP WAS DAFT REHABIlITATION PROJECT NO. 18035.01 CONTRACT NO. E21-08 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed Bids will be received no later than 3:00 PM, local time, on December 10, 2021, at the Lobby Desk of the El Dorado Irrigation District Office, 2890 Mosquito Road, Placerville, CA 95667 for Construction Services for the EDHWWTP WAS DAFT Rehabilitation, Project No. 18035.01.

Bids must be delivered before the submittal deadline. District will reject all Bids received after the specified time and will return such Bids to Bidders unopened.

The work shall consist of rehabilitating civil mechanical, and electrical components of the Waste-Activated Sludge Dissolved Air Floatation Thickener (WAS DAFT) at the El Dorado Hills Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Bidding Documents contain the full description of the Work.

A California Classification A contractor’s license is required. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit is scheduled for 9:00 AM, local time, Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at the El Dorado Hills Wastewater Treatment Plant, 4625 Latrobe Road, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762.

PUBLIC WORKS LAWS. The project is a public works project subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). To be qualified for this project, a contractor must be registered with the DIR. In addition, pursuant to prevailing wage laws, copies of the prevailing wage rates are on file at the District’s principal office and are available on request.

Contract documents and drawings are only available electronically.

Contract Documents may be obtained on the District’s website located at www.eid.org/contracts.

The Engineer’s Estimate is $1,500,000.

Questions regarding this project should be directed to the Project Manager by emailing Mr. Jon Money at jmoney@eid.org, or by calling 530-642-4090.

Dated this 22nd day of October, 2021 EL DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT /s/ Elizabeth Dawson Elizabeth Dawson, P.E., Engineering Manager 10/22, 10/29, 11/5 9616

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1133 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SOUTH SHORE CUSTOM BUIlDERS, located at 8032 Ursa Ln, Somerset, CA 95684/ Mailing Address: PO Box 7787, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96158 Registered owner(s): South Shore Custom Builders LLC, 8032 Ursa Ln, Somerset, CA 95684 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/ Peter Stromberg PETER STROMBERG, 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 10/19/2021.

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) 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12 9617 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1134 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE BOOKERY, located at 326 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): 1. Nancy L Dunk, 2800 Park Ave, Placerville, CA 95667, 2. Darin J Coelho, 905 Darlington Ave, Placerville, CA 95667, 3. Heather E Beatty, 905 Darlington Ave, 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: 10/01/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Heather Beatty HEATHER BEATTY, PARTNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/19/2021.

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) 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12 9618

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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 10/22/2021.

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) 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 9637 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1062 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ADAPT lANGUAGE SERVICES, located at 1173 Nottaway Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Registered owner(s): Juliette Dinh, 1173 Nottaway Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/25/2010 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Juliette Dinh JULIETTE DINH 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 09/28/2021.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10/27, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 9638 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1148

EL DORADO COUNTY FIRE SAFE COUNCIL IS SEEKING PROPOSALS FROM QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL CHIPPING SERVICES ON THE WESTERN SLOPE OF THE COUNTY Release Date: 10/25/2021 Closing Date: 11/05/2021 Grant funding has been obtained to perform roadside chipping on the west slope of El Dorado County. The Councils are seeking qualified contractors to perform chipping service. Please download a complete copy of the Request for Proposal at: www.edcfiresafe.org or email board@edcfiresafe.org, or contact EDC Fire Safe Council at P.O. Box 1011, Diamond Springs, CA 95619. There is a bidders meeting scheduled for Monday, November 1, 2021 at 10:00am at Rescue Fire Station 83, 5221 Deer Valley Road, Rescue CA95672 10/25, 10/27, 10/29 9621

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: NTVOIP, located at 5862 Rose Court, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registered owner(s): Robert E Keates, 5862 Rose Court, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/24/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Robert Keates ROBERT KEATES, 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 10/25/2021.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 9639

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1144

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1135

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: S.O MINI RENTAl, located at 1735 Cold Springs Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Saul J Jimenez, 1735 Cold Springs Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/22/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Saul J Jimenez SAUL J JIMENEZ, 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

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. PERSONAl ADVISING AND lEADERSHIP INSTRUCTION FOR STUDENTS, 2.

PAlIS ACADEMY, located at 4201 New Wagon Ridge Road, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Deanne Repetto, 4201 New Wagon Ridge Road, 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: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Deanne Repetto DEANNE REPETTO, 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

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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 10/19/2021.

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) 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 9640 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1150 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TC INSTAllATIONS, located at 3374 Mesa Verdes Dr., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): 1. Timothy Paul Cockrell, 3374 Mesa Verdes Dr., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, 2. Jamie Loretta Cockrell, 3374 Mesa Verdes Dr., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Married Couple The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 07/25/2018 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Timothy Paul Cockrell TIMOTHY PAUL COCKRELL 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 10/26/2021.

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) 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 9641 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1151 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ClEARWATER lANDSCAPE SERVICES, located at 6330 Main Ave Ste 2, Orangevale, CALI 95662/Mailing Address: 3908 Placitas Dr, Cameron Park, CALIFORIA 95682 Registered owner(s): Kelsi Clearwater Landscape Services, 3908 Placitas Dr, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: _______ The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 08/19/2004 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kelsi Jones KELSI JONES, CFO I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/26/2021.

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) 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19 9642 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JOHN RICHARD PORTER WIlSON III CASE NO. PP20210212 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JOHN RICHARD PORTER WILSON III A PETITION for Probate has been filed by JENNIFER LEE HILLIKER in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado.

THE PETITION for probate requests that JENNIFER LEE HILLIKER be appointed as personal representative

to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: December 8, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: NICHOLAS D. YONANO, ESQ. Yonano Law Offices, P.C. 4944 Windplay Drive, Suite 119 El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 (916) 817-4422 10/29, 11/5, 11/12 9643 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CESAR WYTKIND CASE NO. PP20210210 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of CESAR WYTKIND A PETITION for Probate has been filed by EDWARD WYTKIND in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado.

THE PETITION for probate requests that EDWARD WYTKIND be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: December 8, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 Room: Zoom Telepresence at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667, Remote Zoom Hearing Meeting ID: 86971694812 Password: 314038 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of

an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: DAVID R. MORRIS 5137 Golden Foothill Parkway, Suite 110 El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 (916) 789-9810 10/29, 11/5, 11/12 9644 NOTICE OF INTENTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT PACIFIC GAS AND ElECTRIC COMPANY, a California corporation, having its principal office and place of business at 300 Lakeside Drive Oakland, CA 94612, will for and on behalf of itself conduct a weather program to increase precipitation in certain areas of the Sierra Nevada Mountains as follows: AREA I (Mokelumne Weather Modification Project) 1. Equipment will be located within the counties of Amador, Tuolumne, Alpine and Calaveras, in the State of California.

2. The target area will be the Mokelumne and New Spicer Reservoir (Highland Creek) watershed located in the counties of Alpine, Amador, and Calaveras, in the State of California.

3. Areas adjacent to the target area which may be subject to effects of the operation will be in the counties of Calaveras, Alpine, Amador and Tuolumne, in the State of California.

The weather modification program will be supervised by Mr. Neil Flaiz, Senior Meteorologist, Meteorology Operations and Analytics, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, 3400 Crow Canyon Rd., San Ramon, California, 94583, telephone (925) 866-5956.

Weather modification activities will be conducted during November through May for a five year period from November 1, 2021 through May 31, 2026.

The seeding agent, silver iodide aerosol, will be generated by surface based equipment and will be dispersed into the clouds by atmospheric processes during selected meteorological conditions.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s Mokelumne Weather Modification Project has been an ongoing project since 1953.

PACIFIC GAS AND ElECTRIC COMPANY Signed by Aaron Cortes, Director, Hydro Operations & Maintenance Director, Power Generation Department.

DATED: October 20, 2021 10/29 9645 PUBlIC NOTICE NOTICE OF GOVERNING BOARD MEMBER VACANCY SIlVER FORK ElEMENTARY SCHOOl DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a governing board member vacancy occurred on September 29, 2021, and now exists on the Silver Fork Elementary School District Board due to the resignation of a member of the governing board filed with the County Superintendent of Schools on September 29, 2021.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, in accordance with Education Code Section 5091, the remaining members of the Silver Fork Elementary District Governing Board provisionally appointed Brett Schlueter on October 27,2021, to fill the vacancy.

Unless a petition calling for a special election to fill the vacancy, containing a sufficient number of signatures, if filed in the office of the County Superintendent of Schools, 6767 Green Valley Road, Placerville, CA 95667, the provisional appointment of Brett Schlueter, shall become an effective appointment, and he shall serve until the next regularly scheduled election for governing board members. The deadline for filing the petition calling for a special election is no later than 4:00 p.m., on November 10, 2021 Dated: October 27, 2021 /s/ Pat Atkins Clerk/Secretary of said Governing Board 10/29, 11/1, 11/3, 11/5, 11/8, 11/10 9646 NOTICE OF lIEN SAlE Notice is hereby given that a public lien sale of the following describes personal property will be held online at: www.storageauctions.com Auction Date: November 12, 2021 Placerville Self Storage, 1066 Locust Avenue, Placerville CA 95667 The contents of the rental storage units belonging to the following persons will be sold: Stephanie Roseveare - Household Goods Erik Baker - Household Goods Stai Gail Siegel - Household Goods This notice is given in accordance with the provisions of Section 21700 et seq of the Business & Professions Code of the State of California Published: October 29 & November 5, 2021 The Mountain Democrat 10/29, 11/5 9647

NOTICE OF PUBlIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County of El Dorado (“County”) intends to conduct a public hearing on November 9, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. to consider adoption of a resolution revising development impact mitigation fees on behalf of the El Dorado Hills County Water District (“District”) for the El Dorado Hills Fire Department (“Department”) pursuant to the Mitigation Fee Act (Cal. Gov. Code §66000 et seq.) and El Dorado County Ordinance Code, Chapter 13.20, for the purpose of funding the cost of fire protection and emergency response facilities, apparatus, and equipment attributable to new residential and nonresidential development in the District. The current fee has been developed in accordance with a fee nexus study and report, which includes a recommendation for an annual inflationary adjustment. The proposed adjustment of 4.270% would result in the following fees: Residential Development Per Living Area Sq. Ft. Single Family Housing $1.03 Multi Family Housing $1.69 Mobile Home $1.21 Assisted Living Facility $1.70 Nonresidential Development Per Building Sq. Ft. Retail/Commercial $1.75 Office $2.19 Industrial $1.60 Agriculture $0.68 Warehouse/Distribution $1.09 The Public Hearing shall be held in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA, and virtually. Instructions for participating in the meeting can be found at https://eldorado.legistar.com/Calendar. aspx. For information on this matter, and copies of associated documents, including the fee nexus study, may be obtained at the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, located at 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA, or by calling (530)621-5390.

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