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Veterans Day ceremonies to be broadcast today John Poimiroo Special to the Democrat

cook who dedicated his life and talents to feeding veterans, a retired mortgage broker who transported veterans to medical appointments and all family members and friends who have stood by veterans during their military service and afterward will be honored at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at virtual Veterans Day ceremonies. The virtual ceremonies will be broadcast on SCA-TV2 (Comcast), streamed on these Facebook pages: 1ElDoradoCountyMilitaryVeterans, EDCVeteransAlliance and eldorado.vets.monument and seen on SierraTV2. blogspot.com (YouTube). Receiving special recognition will be two local veterans: 2021 El Dorado County Veteran of the Year, Sgt. Leonard Avery Cooper, USA; and the first El Dorado County Veterans Alliance Veterans Service and Support Award recipient, FTM1 Tim Page, USN. “This is a Veterans Day ceremony that has never been done before. Not only does it honor all veterans for their service, but also those who have stood by them,” said El Dorado County Veterans Alliance President Gary Campbell, an Air Force veteran. “Most of the veterans n

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Mountain Democrat photo by Dawn Hodson

Roy Shoun at 93 is still nobody to mess around with. Here he is at home with some of the medals he earned in the Army, including a Purple Heart and multiple awards for being a sharpshooter.

Even at 93, don’t mess with Roy Dawn Hodson Staff writer Roy Shoun figures that 93 is too early to hold a birthday party. Instead he’s planning a big bash when he turns 100. A man who swears that a daily glass of cold water with a couple teaspoons of cider vinegar in it is the magic elixir that keeps him alive, the Placerville resident has led a varied life as an Army veteran, gold miner and maintenance man for El Dorado Hills long before it was the El Dorado Hills we know today. Born Sept. 18, 1927 in Roda, Va., Shoun’s father was killed in a mining accident when Roy was just 6 years old. He said his mother used the money she received from the mining company to buy some apple orchards, figuring they could use the income as the country was in the midst of the Great Depression and things were tough for everyone. It was during this time he learned to box and he was also quite a swimmer, saying if he hadn’t gone into the Army he would have competed in the Olympics in the 100-meter freestyle. n

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Holding the stars and stripes during the presentation of colors is Senior Master Sgt. Tim Martin, U.S. Air Force, as Command Sgt. Maj. Leonard McAdam, U.S. Army, center, and Capt. Jack Babbitt, U.S. Marine Corps, salute during Veterans Day Ceremonies held in advance at the El Dorado County Veterans Monument so they could be filmed and broadcast on the actual holiday due to COVID-19 concerns of in-person attendance.

Message from a veteran Contributor

The following is the Veterans Day speech shared by U.S. Air Force veteran Shanon Strickler at a pre-recorded event in El Dorado County. The virtual ceremonies will be broadcast on SCA-TV2 (Comcast), streamed on these Facebook pages — 1ElDoradoCountyMilitaryVeterans, EDCVeteransAlliance and eldorado.vets. monument — and seen on SierraTV2. blogspot.com (YouTube).

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want to thank the El Dorado County Veterans Alliance for inviting me to speak to a topic that is near and dear to my heart. The support given to a veteran by family and friends both during service and beyond. First, I would like to introduce my amazing fiancé, Justin, who is here with me today as my support system. Justin is

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

Raymond Howard Cherney

Feb. 25, 1930 - Oct. 1, 2020

Ray Cherney of Somerset, loving husband and father of four children, passed away at his home at the age of 90, due to complications from diabetes. He leaves behind his daughers, Valerie Broch of Colorado Springs, Colo., son Jeff Cherney of Rancho Cordova, Calif., daughter Lisa Cherney of Woodland, Calif., plus three grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. His wife Dorothy preceded him in passing in February 2020 and his younger son Lance Cherney of Cameron Park passed in May 2018. Ray was born in Menominee, Mich., and was the youngest of nine children. Times were tough growing up during the depression, however his humble beginnings never seemed to dampen his spirit, but only served to give him a greater appreciation for life. As a young boy, he would spend his summers with his boyhood pals at the bay of Lake Michigan. Swimming, fishing, making forts, catching frogs, making sailboats out of driftwood and getting into ‘fun’ trouble as boys often do. He would often entertain family and friends with these boyhood stories. Too many to mention here. Ray and his pals would leave home just after breakfast with instructions to be home before dark. They would take a potato along with some salt wrapped in wax paper (no zip lock bags back then), make a fire with driftwood and place the potato in the coals to be eaten later in the day. They would spend all day at the bay, never bored, always finding things to do. He graduated from Menominee High School in 1948. Although Ray never attended college, he was forever a “Student of Life.” He moved to Southern California in 1950, then married Dorothy, his high school sweetheart in 1951. Ray enjoyed raising a family and having a home filled with family and friends. Many weekends were spent on family outings, going to the beach, camping, holiday events, etc. And twice, as a family, we took a road trip across the U.S., seeing most of the 50 states. He worked hard to provide a loving home for his family. He worked for Anheuser Busch for 30 years, in addition to running two home businesses of his own. All while raising a “Norman Rockwell” family of four kids. He retired to Somerset in 1980, but life didn’t end there. Ray, together with his wife, designed and built their dream home in Somerset. Ray enjoyed doing most of the finishing carpentry work and his wife did the interior decorating. He always took great pride in his homes and they were usually the place of family gatherings. He also built two small condominium complexes and managed them into his late ‘80s. In addition, traveling was a shared passion with his wife Dorothy, they traveled the world extensively, seeing most of the European continent and Asia. Their motto was to be a traveler of the world, not tourists. Ray also became involved in numerous community endeavors and even volunteered his time extensively in local politics. Ray received numerous recognitions for his involvement. He always felt that if you were able, you should give back to your community and that he did! He was a past president and Lion of the Year for the local Lion’s Club. He was Parks and Recreation Commissioner for 16 years and instrumental in building Pioneer Park in Somerset. He was a member of the county Grand Jury, chairman and founder of the El Dorado County Republican Association and even chairman for Governor George Deukmejian. Ray will be remembered for many things, but mostly people seemed to enjoy his sense of humor. He made friends easily and he loved to razz and tease others, just to give them a hard time, but that is how you knew he liked you. He found great enjoyment in having fun with others and loved it even more if you could “dish it right back.” In spite of Ray’s humble beginnings, he strived to have a rich, full life. He will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor and an inspiration to all. Ray was loved and admired by many of all ages and will be missed dearly by his family and many friends, all of whom agree that he was a remarkable man who gave generously of himself to others. A memorial service for both Ray and Dorothy is being planned at their Somerset home. Date and time are still pending. As per his wishes, his body was cremated. Ray and Dorothy’s ashes will be mixed together then spread among some of their favorite places. For further information you can contact Lisa Cherney at (530) 661-9013.

EDC slides back to more restrictive tier monitoring system. El Dorado County Public Health Officer Dr. Nancy Williams applied for adjudication to ease restrictions on businesses but she said a response from the state may take one week. While the orange tier allowed restaurants to operate at 50% of capacity, the red tier limits that to 25%. Other businesses may also have to scale

Democrat staff El Dorado County health officials reported 50 new COVID19 cases Monday, which includes test results reported Nov. 7-9. The county in the last 10 days is averaging 14-15 new cases per day, a rate that on Tuesday sent it back into the more restrictive, red tier of the state’s COVID-19

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The following is from El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office logs:

Oct. 24 10 a.m. A 51-year-old man was arrested on Tullis Mine Road on charges of possessing a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. 8:02 p.m. A 41-year-old woman with outstanding warrants was arrested on Highway 50 near Placerville on charges of providing false identification and possession of illegal drug paraphernalia. 11:29 p.m. A man and woman, both 26, were arrested on Church Street in Coloma after a probation search revealed they were in possession of a stolen firearm, narcotics and drug paraphernalia.

Oct. 25 1:50 a.m. A 39-year-old woman was arrested on Maplewood Lane in Placerville on suspicion of public

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back their offerings. Of the 50 new cases, 15 are from the Lake Tahoe region, 12 are from El Dorado Hills and 10 are from the Cameron Park/Shingle Springs area. There are now 218 active cases and two residents are in the hospital in intensive care. Four residents have suffered virus-related deaths since the first case was reported March 20.

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12:45 p.m. Two men on probation, both 27, were arrested on Francisco Drive in El Dorado Hills for reportedly possessing controlled substances.

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In “Incumbents likely ousted at GDPUD,” published on A1 in the Nov. 9 edition of the Mountain Democrat, one of the leading candidates in the race for two seats on the Georgetown Divide Public Utility District, Mitch MacDonald, intended to say the previous board attempted to appoint the least qualified candidate to the finance committee and attempted to remove two of the most experienced members of the finance committee. MacDonald also intended to cite as reasons incumbents were not reelected was the board’s suspension of finance committee meetings due to the COVID-19 pandemic without offering a virtual alternative and disbanding the finance committee altogether in June, action MacDonald said violates the Brown Act because it was not on the board’s agenda for discussion.

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98,000 in the 2016 presidential election, according to El Dorado County Registrar of Voters Bill O’Neill. As close as the matchup between Turnboo and Pimlott is, the contest for the second seat on the Placerville City Council is even tighter as Jackie Neau leads Tracy Bunch by 16 votes (1,813 to 1,797). Current Placerville Mayor Michael Saragosa has likely won the first City Council seat by more than 2%.

Unofficial election results as reported by the El Dorado County Elections Office: Votes cast: 115,339 of 135,554 (as of 4:43 p.m. Nov. 6) Precincts reporting: 202 of 202 (100%)

El Dorado County District 1 Supervisor John Hidahl — 15,803 (61.14%) Ron Briggs — 5,985 (23.16%)

El Dorado County District 2 Supervisor Ken Pimlott — 11,459 (43.99%) George Turnboo — 11,704 (44.93%)

Mandi Rodriguez — 1,187 (10.92%)

El Dorado Hills Community Services District Two seats to be filled. Sita Burgess — 11,116 (19.03%) Benjamin Paulsen — 12,323 (21.10%) Dan Sozzi —3,411 (5.84%) Noelle Mattock — 12,639 (21.64%)

El Dorado Irrigation District Division 1 Sue Taylor — 5,822 (40.02%) George Osborne — 6,741 (46.34%)

El Dorado Irrigation District Division 3 Craig Schmidt — 3,883 (25.49%) Brian Veerkamp — 5,599 (36.76%) Michael Raffety — 3,572 (23.45%)

Georgetown Divide Public Utility District Two seats to be filled. Mike Thornbrough — 3,884 (26.59%) David Halpin — 1,824 (12.49%) Mitch MacDonald — 3,356 (22.97%) Dane Wadle — 1,938 (13.27%)

Placerville City Council Two seats to be filled. Tracy Bunch — 1,797 (16.53%) Michael Saragosa — 2,098 (19.30%) Jackie Neau — 1,813 (16.68%) Jackie Yepez — 390 (3.59%)

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Presidential proclamation

Nat’l Veterans and Military Families Month

ur nation’s service members — past and present — and their families represent the very best of America. Motivated by patriotism and love of country, our soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines, coast guardsmen and space warfighters serve at home and abroad with professionalism, ingenuity, integrity and devotion. Their families always stand beside them in their missions and as they transition to civilian life. During National Veterans and Military Families Month, we celebrate the loved ones of our country’s men and women in uniform and recognize the sacrifices they have made in support of our nation’s heroes. When I first took office, I pledged to our armed forces that I would always have their backs; that means providing for military families as well. The demands and challenges of military life are shared by the loved ones of our heroes. Spouses, parents, siblings and children often shoulder increased burdens and responsibilities when their servicemen and women are called to duty. Military families, especially spouses, have to endure the stress of frequent relocations and deal with job searches under state licensing regulations that can prevent them from working in their chosen occupations. To address this issue, my administration eliminated unnecessary and cumbersome red tape that stifled career opportunities for military spouses, and the Department of Defense has implemented programs to enhance childcare opportunities for military families. Too many veterans carry painful memories and bear physical and emotional scars from their service. We will never forget our veterans who are suffering from mental health issues or the military families that are left behind by veteran suicide. As president, I have prioritized changing the culture surrounding mental health and promoting a society that recognizes the infinite value and purpose of every life. Last year, I mobilized every available federal resource to develop and implement the President’s Roadmap to Empower Veterans and End a National Tragedy of Suicide. I also fought for and secured a record $8.6 billion in funding for mental health services in the most recent Department of Veterans Affairs appropriations bill. In October, I signed the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act, which will bolster these efforts even further. Like never before, we are using a whole-ofgovernment approach to better understand and prevent suicide. No American warrior should ever be forgotten and no military family should ever be left behind. Since the beginning of my administration, it has been a top priority and my solemn pledge to honor, equip and protect our service members, veterans and their families. My commitment has not wavered. America’s military might is essential to our safety, prosperity and national security. Caring for the brave Americans in our Armed Forces, and their families, and upholding our sacred obligation to those who have served with honor is the least we can do for those who have given so much for so many. This month we pledge our gratitude to every man and woman currently n

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Letters to the Editor Response article on the supervisors ‘spat’ EDITOR: am responding to the use of the word “spat” (Mountain Democrat,Oct. 28) to characterize Supervisor Novasel’s response to Supervisor Veerkamp’s arbitrary and inappropriate use of power to send Sheriff John D’Agostini to a political gathering (primarily Republican) regarding opening the California economy. This term “spat” diminishes the seriousness of the abuse of power. We are a democracy and we have a group of county supervisors elected by the people to serve the community by reviewing county needs, determining how to meet the needs and then voting on the proposed solutions along with proposing funding. It is our taxpayer dollars and our vote that support this democratic process, as well as our feedback when we are not satisfied with the integrity of the group’s function. Democratic process is not individual but rather communal. As Supervisor Novasel indicated, it is against protocol for one member of the supervisors (Supervisor Veerkamp) to override the decision of the body and arbitrarily take action. The supervisors had not voted to send a delegate to a partisan political meeting and that should be final and honored. We don’t need a single person overriding that vote on a so-called “emergency basis.” Such individual and arbitrary action bypasses democratic protections for all of us and calls into question the value placed on our democratic process and its institutions. Nor do we need an individual person to choose a delegate who was not supported by the majority of supervisors. This is more than a “spat.” It is an affront to democracy. PATRICIA CARAMAGNO Camino

In the eyes of God EDITOR: his will not stand. One in 35 Americans has tested positive for COVID-19. One in 1,437 Americans has already died from COVID-

19. Wounded? Grieving? According to Wikipedia we have more COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. than the total number of dead, wounded and missing in action in the Vietnam War. Ground control to Major Don: Can you hear me, Major Don? Your circuit’s dead; there’s something wrong. JENNIFER THOMAS Georgetown

Littering EDITOR: fter observing a dramatic increase in littering in our neighborhood recently and talking with other neighbors who were also concerned about the problem I decided to contact the Sheriff ’s Department. Initially the person I reached was not interested in my problem and also pointed out that littering on the streets was in the purview of the California Highway Patrol. After I explained that the problem was on private property as well as public and that I was not going away quickly she sent me to dispatch. Again, not terribly interested in my littering problem but took the information and passed it to a deputy. The deputy was very professional and explained to me that since I could not identify a suspect there wasn’t much he could do. I’m sure he was looking for something a lot more glamorous. I offered some suggestions for how to investigate the situation but he wasn’t interested in my methods. Matter of fact, he pointed out that if I sat up in a lawn chair on Tuesday morning (littering day) and apprehended the suspect I would most likely be arrested myself. You see, the littering problem here is a bunch of ads stuffed into a black and white plastic sleeve and thrown out of a moving vehicle onto driveways, sidewalks, lawns and gutters by someone hired by the Sacramento Bee. Many of these lay where they land for days before someone decides to retrieve them. While I realize the Bee is fighting for its life and I have no interest in putting the litterer out of a job, unlike a newspaper subscription none of us

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California Matters

California voters like Joe Biden, unions not so much

dominates the state’s ith a politics, they didn’t turnout fare particularly well in that high-dollar battles with smashed corporate interests. all records, millions —Labor’s most of votes remain to be spectacular loss was counted in California, passage of Proposition but tallies so far are 22, an effort by Uber, providing some strong Lyft and other appthemes, to wit: based transportation —The disdain of services to exempt President Donald Dan Walters themselves from a new Trump as Californians law that tightens up the gave challenger Joe Biden a victory in the state of historic definition of employment and makes contract work more difficult. proportions. Voters favored Biden by The corporations spent more than a 2-1 margin. $200 million to pass the measure, —Democrats retained their arguing that their drivers preferred overwhelming control of the independence and sweetening the Legislature and the state’s 53-member congressional delegation. deal with some income guarantees and fringe benefits. Although A few seats are changing partisan Proposition 22 was narrowly focused, hands, but not enough to make any its passage indicates that the debate practical difference in either venue. —With most of the human contests over the nature of 21st century employment will continue — and pre-ordained, the big action in perhaps become even more intense California this year was in the 12 with the advent of widespread statewide ballot measures and at-home work due to COVID-19. spending for and against them —Unions are on the verge of approached a billion dollars, easily a losing another big battle, this one record. on Proposition 15, which would —Although labor unions dominate make a big change in Proposition the Democratic Party, which The Mountain Democrat welcomes letters up to 300 words. Letters may be edited. We reserve the right to edit submissions. Include your name, address and phone number for verification purposes.

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13, California’s iconic property tax limit approved by voters 42 years ago. It would, if passed, require more frequent reassessment of commercial property for tax purposes and raise millions of dollars for schools and local governments. Public employee unions have yearned for decades to alter Proposition 13 despite its continuing popularity and believed that changing the rules on commercial property was their best bet. Pre-election polling indicated a close outcome and the official vote-counting confirmed that scenario, but the “no” side is leading in initial tallies. —The failure of Proposition 23 by a very wide margin is still another setback for organized labor. The union-backed measure would have imposed new operating requirements on dialysis clinics in an effort to persuade their owners to accept unionization of their employees. It was the second such effort but the clinics spent heavily to persuade voters that passage would adversely affect patients. —If the losses by unions implied that there is a limit to the leftward drift of California’s voters, the defeat of Proposition 16 drives home the

point. The Legislature’s supermajority Democrats placed the measure on the ballot, believing that 2020 was the right moment to ask voters to repeal the state’s ban on affirmative action in college admissions, government hiring and contracting. The measure was endorsed by virtually every major Democratic political figure, had a slanted official ballot title and enjoyed lavish financing from liberal organizations and individuals, but was trailing by more than 10 percentage points today, as pre-election polling indicated it would. —Finally, the criminal justice reform movement won on two measures and lost on one. They won when voters rejected Proposition 20, which would have increased penalties for some offenses, and passed Proposition 17, restoring voting rights for ex-felons. But they lost on Proposition 25, which would have endorsed the Legislature’s elimination of cash bail for criminal defendants. 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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Cook with a big heart

Veteran of the Year Cooper dedicated his skills as a cook to helping other veterans. He first learned to cook in his family’s kitchen. After being drafted into the Army in 1966, he trained as a cook and was assigned to the 339th Transportation Unit in NhaTrang, Vietnam. There, he prepared meals for soldiers returning from combat and survived mortar attacks. He later attended the University of Nebraska, where he studied culinary sciences. His cooking skills were honed through a career in institutional, hotel and hospital food service, including at Marshall Hospital in Placerville. Following the death of his son — one of 22 veterans who takes his life each day — Cooper felt a higher calling to help veterans and to direct his skills and time that no vet should ever go hungry. A program he coordinates out of the Veterans Memorial Building in Placerville prepares 100 home cooked, healthy and nutritious meals a month for veterans who need meals for themselves and their families. Cooper also assists the homeless/indigent feeding program at Cold Springs Community Church and assists other ministries with their food programs.

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Cooper said his aim is to lift spirits, hope and health by combining love, flavor, quality and healthy ingredients for people who get to eat homecooked food too infrequently.

Dedicated driver

Receiving the El Dorado County Veterans Alliance’s first Veterans Service and Support Award is Tim Page. The honor reflects the example this retired broker set during a lifetime of military, civilian and retired service, most recently for his dedication to transporting veterans for El Dorado Veterans Resources. A Navy veteran, Page served as a senior Missile Fire Control Technician aboard the Guided Missile Cruiser USS Sterett (CG 31). He was recognized in 1982 for diffusing a wider international conflict by recommending that his ship light up the sea with star shells rather than open fire after Vietnamese patrol vessels had shot at the USS Turner Joy, and a year later for his service related to recovery efforts following the Soviet Air Force downing of Korean Airlines Flight 007. At EDVR, he coordinated trips transporting veterans more than 23,000 miles, spending 1,000-plus hours driving and providing some 400 rides for veterans to medical offices, resource centers, court appearances and other appointments. On one trip in 2019 the vehicle he was driving was hit by a heavy, sharply pointed surveyor’s tripod that had been thrown from an overpass. The tripod smashed through the passenger side window and missed killing Page’s passenger only because it landed upside down. Page said later had the sharply pointed legs of the tripod landed first, the veteran might have lost his life. The award citation notes he, “sought immediate care for the veteran and was compassionate in his response to the mentally

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ill person who’d thrown the tripod, demonstrating his strength of character in the face of adversity and his deep concern for others.” Page continues to voluntarily transport veterans to medical and other appointments, all of whom he describes as “friends in need.” In the award citation, Page is noted as demonstrating “time and again that he’s levelheaded in a crisis, takes action, gives his all, is extraordinarily compassionate and tirelessly serves El Dorado County’s veterans.”

Special ceremony

Photo by John Poimiroo

Leonard Cooper prepares about 100 meals a month for veterans out of the kitchen at the Veterans Memorial Building in Placerville. Cooper is this year’s El Dorado County Veteran of the Year.

Participating in the virtual ceremonies will be veterans representing each of the six branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, including the newly formed U.S. Space Force. Bearing the U.S. Flag will be Senior Master Sgt. Tim Martin, USAF. Presenting the Pledge of Allegiance is Command Sgt. Maj. Leonard McAdam, USA, accompanied by his wife Melanie. Bugler is Lance Cpl. Victor Mansfield, USMC, accompanied by his wife Caroline. Carrying the Army flag is 1st. Sgt. Veronica Salter, USA, with her husband John. The Marine Corps flag will be borne by Sgt. Bob Kinzel, USMC, accompanied by his wife Kathy. The U.S. Navy flag will be held by Lt. Jim Goodspeed, USN, with his wife Dee. Tech Sgt. Rich Heller, USAF, will carry the Air Force flag, accompanied by his wife Mary. Coast Guard Flag bearer is Lt. j.g. Fred Kent, USCG, with his wife Cheryl and the U.S. Space Force banner

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serving this nation in uniform, to all our veterans who helped preserve and defend our precious freedom and to every family member who shares in the service and sacrifice of military life. My administration will never stop fighting to enhance and improve the quality of life for these exceptional Americans. Now, therefor, I, Donald J. Trump, president of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority

Tim Page, El Dorado Veteran Resources transportation manager, provides veterans with rides to doctor’s appointments and other destinations.

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participating in the ceremony, whether they carry their service’s flag or speak, will be accompanied by a spouse, partner, parent, sibling, child or friend — symbolic of the support we vets receive from our families, friends and community,” Campbell explained. Emphasizing these connections, Shanon Strickler, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, accompanied by her fiancé, also a veteran, will present a keynote address about the importance of family support to veterans. This year’s award recipients embody service and support to veterans.

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vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2020 as National Veterans and Military Families Month. I encourage all communities, all sectors of society and all Americans to acknowledge and honor the service, sacrifices and contributions of veterans and military families for what they have done and for what they do every day to support our great nation.

will be carried by Lt. Col. Kurt Raffetto, USAF, with sons Dominic, 17, and Grant, 12. An invocation will be presented by EDCVA Chaplain Lt. Col. Tim Thompson, USA, and his wife Barbara. Master of Ceremonies is Tech Sgt. Gary Campbell, USAF, accompanied by his wife Betty. Presenting the memorial wreath will be Mitzi Stockel, widow of WWII Army combat medic John L Stockel, who was wounded in action during the battle of Luzon in which Gen. Douglas McArthur famously returned to the Philippines. Assisting with presentation of the wreath is Command Sgt. Maj. Leonard McAdams, USA. The wreath is being created by Ponderosa FFA floral students under the supervision of Britta Fletcher. This continues a long tradition of Ponderosa High School students supporting El Dorado County veterans. Placerville Mayor Michael Saragosa and El Dorado County

District 4 Supervisor Lori Parlin will present Veterans Day proclamations. Although the ceremony will be pre-recorded, the El Dorado County Veterans Monument will remain open to public visits on Veterans Day, as it is every day throughout the year. The county Veterans Monument is located to the east of Building B at the county Government Center at 360 Fair Lane in Placerville. The Veterans Monument has more than 2,000 memorial bricks and monuments representing the military service of El Dorado County residents and their relations, from the French and Indian War to wars of the 21st century. El Dorado County residents may have bricks, memorializing their military service and that of their ancestors, relatives and friends, placed at the EDC Veterans Monument, as described at eldoradocountyveterans.org/ memorials.

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that I am aware of requested this dumping of litter. There is a link on the Bee’s website where you can request a stop to this littering but it must be broken because it doesn’t cause any change in behavior. Other than stopping this littering altogether my only other suggestion that might help would be since they dump this stuff on Tuesday morning, come back by on Wednesday morning and pick up all items left where they landed. Since I hired the deputy, maybe he could help me out here. TRAVIS KEAHEY Cameron Park

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EDITOR: he western segment to the bike/walking trail, starting behind Walmart, is a very welcome addition to our community. An improvement would be to add trash cans to the two pedestrian crossings. This would alleviate the trail maintenance crew from having to lower the center vehicle pole to access the cans if they were there. It would help eliminate the ubiquitous dog poop bags and trash scattered along the route. A shout out to the Hangtown Kennel Club for providing the canine waste bags on the other trail segments. ERIC JOHNSON Diamond Springs

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A snow-blanketed Union Valley Reservoir is pictured after rain and snow arrived in El Dorado County Sunday. The first snowfall of the season allows restrictions on the Eldorado National Forest to be lifted.

Restrictions lifted in forest

Monday afternoon. The fires are not yet fully extinguished, requiring the Fork Fire Closure Area to remain in effect to ensure public safety while interior smoldering and suppression repair operations continue. The Fork Fire began Sept. 8 and has burned 1,673 acres. The Point Fire started Oct. 26, burning 93 acres. The causes of both fires, located west of Loon

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The Eldorado National Forest has lifted the emergency restrictions on campfires and dispersed camping that were put in place months ago due to exceptional fire danger conditions this year. As a result of the precipitation received this past weekend, both the Fork Fire and the Point Fire have been declared 100% contained, according to The New York Times Syndication Sales Corporation a statement issued by U.S. Forest Service officials n See Restrictions lifted, page A8 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10018 For Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 For Release Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020

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Tax collector’s office to close Nov. 13-20

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Beginning Friday, Nov. 13, the El Dorado County Treasurer-Tax Collector Department and public tax counter will close to the public for an office remodel. The office and tax counter will reopen on Monday, Nov. 23. “Ensuring the safety of our customers and staff while providing the highest level of customer service possible has to be at the forefront of our operations,” said K.E. Coleman, Treasurer-Tax Collector. “In our customer service lobby we have installed safety glass between the customers and our staff and privacy partitions between customer windows. With the customer area modifications completed we are now focusing on the staff area,” continued Coleman. The remodel will arrange workstations to allow Treasurer-Tax Collector department staff to perform their work efficiently and safely. Additionally, improved circulation paths will allow safer ingress and egress through the internal workstations as well as to the files and the equipment used in the office. During the office closure staff will work from alternate locations processing mail and online tax payments. They will be answering the main telephone line — (530) 621-5800 — and department e-mail. The payment bins outside of both Building B entrances will also be available for payments made by check. Cash payments cannot be accepted during the remodel. Online payments are accepted on the Tax Collector’s website at edcgov.us/ Government/TaxCollector. Under the heading, “Property Tax,” choose “Pay, Print and View Your Property Taxes.” If paying online, the third-party vendor charges a processing fee for credit card and e-check payments. Tax bills may also be printed from the website. The address to mail payments is imprinted on the bill.

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Senior Legal Services offers webinar on restraining orders

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El Dorado County Senior Legal Services on Nov. 18 will host a webinar on restraining orders. The webinar will be available for any interested member of the public, although senior residents are especially encouraged to participate. Registration is not required. “COVID-19 has brought many challenges and issues among our older adults,” said Michelle Ward, an attorney with the El Dorado County Senior Legal Services program. Ward said Senior Legal Services staff has received an overwhelming number of callers asking about legal questions and restraining orders in particular. The webinar will be available online via Zoom meeting or via telephone call-in. A question-and-answer

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HOROSCOPE by Holiday Mathis ■ TODAY ARIES (March 21-April 19). There’s so much going right. When you focus on that, it builds. It’s easier to do around people who want you to succeed. Notice who supports you and wants to hear about what’s good in your world. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). An investment in your health, education and curiosity in the world will pay off now, later and all along the way. You really can’t go wrong with this, and you’ll wonder why you didn’t do it sooner. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Noting your accomplishments will be important. Even better, celebrate them! It’s about keeping track of the data, but the emotional element is key, too, because it provides the fuel to aim for future success. CANCER (June 22-July 22). To you, compassion is not an emotion but a call to action. You do what you can to alleviate suffering. Sometimes, all you can do is offer some warmth, and you do that so well. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Discourse can feel like a game of strategy, and it often it is. You’ll be well aware of how what you say is a move, and your move not only changes your position, but also it changes theirs and the future. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). When positive experiences aren’t naturally happening, you will be able to create them with minimal effort. Try to make at least four to offset the neutral and negative experiences that are part and parcel with daily life.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). When you’re with people of different moods, sometimes you lead with yours, and sometimes you follow theirs. So, whose mood prevails today? The answer will be interesting and compelling. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It can be frustrating to find that your ability has not yet caught up with your ambition, but don’t worry. Just because you are unable to satisfy a desire today doesn’t mean you won’t get there tomorrow or next week. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Love makes its own channels, and they can be unpredictable indeed. You’ll give your love to one person and it will be returned to you through another in an unrelated interaction. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Sometimes, people have a natural appetite for what’s good for them, but more often they don’t. Perhaps they don’t know enough about it yet. You’ll work on an appetizing presentation. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). It seems that the person who gets your focus isn’t the one you most enjoy, but the one who needs you the most. This is not ideal for your short-term happiness but works wonders for building strong character. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You thought that the barrier was external, but it turns out that you had it up in your head — a block created with emotion and past experience that can be disassembled without too much hassle.

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When: 10 a.m. Nov. 18 Topic: Restraining Orders — The Ins and Outs This webinar will focus on different types of Restraining Orders and the criteria required to obtain a Restraining Order. To join Zoom meeting: Go to tinyurl.com/y5dyvuvp To dial in: 1 (669) 900-6833 Meeting ID: 962 6905 6281 / Passcode: 980464 For more information call Star Walker at (530) 621-6255. Senior Legal Services is a program of the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency.

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Raffety, Lori Anzini and Pat Dwyer supporting it and Director Alan Day voting no. Members of the board heard a presentation on a potential fee discount or waiver for access to Sly Park Recreation Area for EID ratepayers but took no action. The board approved a two-year contract for government relations and state lobbying professional services with Reeb Government Relations for $228,000 on a three-to-two vote with Directors Day and Anzini voting no and Directors Osborne, Dwyer and Raffety voting yes. The board and General Manager Jim Abercrombie also showered praise on outgoing board member Michael Raffety who lost his bid to be reelected in the Nov. 3 election. “On behalf of all of EID’s employees and the community we serve, I would like to thank Michael Raffety for his dedication, hard work and exacting standards during his tenure on the board,” said Abercrombie. “Even before he became a board member Michael was knee-deep in EID’s history, its infrastructure and its challenges. After having covered EID for almost a decade as the editor of the Mountain Democrat, Michael hit the ground running the day he took the oath of office. But he didn’t stop there. Upon joining the board, Michael toured EID facilities, examined up close the important assets that our entire community relies on and that would need reinvestment and care. He also studied with interest the district’s capital improvement plan, its budgets and financial plans.” Abercrombie went on to commend Raffety for being a voice for the agency and the region by serving on the Association of California Water Agencies Board of Directors as well as the board of the Regional Water Authority. Raffety was also vice president and president of the EID board. Abercrombie concluded by noting that, “Michael was instrumental in strengthening district policies that protect small farmers, negotiating fair labor agreements with district employees and leading the way in approving projects that improved dam safety, increased water quality and reliability and reduced operational costs.” Raffety said it has been a privilege to serve on the board and that he “had enjoyed every moment of it.”

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Lake and southwest of Hell Hole Reservoir, respectively, are under investigation. Lifted emergency restrictions allow forest visitors to again make wood and charcoal campfires after obtaining a California Campfire Permit. Campfire permits are required for all types of campfires including gas stoves and are available online at preventwildfiresca. org. Dispersed camping up to 10 days per district per year is also allowed in accordance with forest regulations. Overnight camping permits for Desolation Wilderness are now available at Recreation.gov. At this time of year wilderness camping

permits can be booked online both in advance and day of entry. Maximum group size of 12 still applies. Fore more information visit the Eldorado National Forest website at fs.usda.gov/eldorado. Visitor information specialists are also available to answer questions Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • Forest Supervisors’ Office – (530) 303-2412 • Georgetown Ranger District – (530) 334-6477 • Paciﬁc / Placerville Ranger District – (916) 500-4712 • Amador Ranger District – (209) 259-3774

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Veterans make their mark

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El Dorado County Veterans Alliance Veterans Service and Support Award recipient FTM1 Tim Page, U.S. Navy, left, and El Dorado County Veteran of the Year Sgt. Leonard Avery Cooper, U.S. Army, pose at the El Dorado County Veterans Monument in Placerville after Veterans Day ceremonies filmed in advance of the holiday.. Presenting the Memorial Wreath was Mitzi Stockel, widow of WWII Army combat medic John L. Stockel (Purple Heart), with Cmd. Sgt. Maj McAdam.

Carrying out the colors is 1st Sgt Veronica Salter, U.S. Army, with husband John, left, and Sgt. Bob Kinzel, U.S. Marine Corps with wife Kathy, right.

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also a military veteran who served six years in the United States Army, as a forward observer. During my internship with Snowline I have been given the opportunity to connect with military veterans as they enter the later stages of life. I did not know what to expect when visiting veteran patients other than being prepared for some “colorful” language being used during conversation. The first veteran visit I made was to the family of an Air Force colonel who was declining faster than the family expected. The family wanted their father to be pinned and saluted one final time before he passed. I respected their request and conducted the pinning ceremony. Before I left, I paid my condolences to the spouse of the colonel, simply saying “I’m so sorry.” She turned to me and said, “He was my sweetheart. He still is my sweetheart; I haven’t lost him yet.” The days following the pinning ceremony of the colonel, I couldn’t stop thinking about what his lovely wife had said to me. Her dedication to the man she had loved her entire life was unbelievable. I recounted the stories of long deployments that the colonel’s children had told me about. Making the realization that his loving wife stood by him through every dangerous, unknown mission that he flew. Her love and hope for her husband never faltered — during his service and now — as her husband is taking his final breaths, she still proclaimed her love. I learned an important lesson that day. It opened my eyes to the importance of family and dedication while serving and its effects later in life. Maintaining a strong bond of support is crucial not only during service but long after as well. Contrary to popular belief, a soldier’s greatest tool is not his riffle. In fact, a soldier’s greatest tool is his or her support system. Joining the military is a daunting and lonely experience. By design it is made to make the men and women of our military strong and fearless. We encourage our men and women in the service to stay connected to the ones they love. Staying mentally strong to fight begins with knowing you are supported at home. Loved ones provide support in

more ways than one and not all support looks the same. Veterans have specific needs and often support mechanisms are formed after service when adjusting to a civilian lifestyle. Snowline goes above and beyond to ensure our veterans are acknowledged and thanked for their service every day. As we thank our veterans, let’s not forget the ones that are standing by their side. During my time at Snowline I have been blessed with the opportunity to organize a program recognizing veteran spouses for their dedication to their service member. The star maker program allows volunteers to cut embroidered stars from torn and unserviceable American flags to create a memento of what was once a treasured keepsake. Star makers look at destroyed flags that have been through rough days, long nights and unfavorable conditions. They look at this flag to not see the torn and tattered but to find hope and love in better days. Your veteran has more than likely been through rough days, long nights and unfavorable conditions. You look past the rough exterior to find the love and possibility. I am a firm believer that veteran spouses have served as well, not by wearing the uniform but by supporting it. Being in the military means smiling through the pain of missing holidays, birthdays, anniversaries and many more moments that we take for granted every day. It is not an easy decision to serve but it is a calling that few choose to answer. For our older generation of veterans their decision was even more grueling. WWII, Korean and Vietnam era veterans were faced with an unimaginable decision to leave their families and serve. Many men and women faced the horrors of war and have lived to tell a beautiful story of resilience. Saying thank you to a veteran is saying thank you for the difficult sacrifices they made in the name of freedom. Now it is time to say thank you to the men and women who have supported us throughout our service. To you who have supported those who have served us so well in times of peace and times of conflict … Thank you for the selfless dedication and love you provide every day.

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HILIPPINE SEA (NNS) — Placerville native and El Dorado High School graduate Kelsey Kingsbury served onboard the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) during exercise Keen Sword (KS21). KS21 is a biennial, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command-scheduled and U.S. Pacific Fleetsponsored field training exercise designed to enhance Japan-U.S. combat readiness and interoperability. An estimated 9,000 personnel from the U.S. Navy, Air Force, Army and Marine Corps participated in the exercise, including ships from the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group and more than 100 aircraft from Carrier Air Wing 5, USS Ashland (LSD 48), HMCS Winnipeg (FFH 338), Commander Task Force 72 and 5th Air Force. Petty Officer 2nd Class Kingsbury is a hospital corpsman responsible for taking care of the

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Petty Officer 2nd Class Kelsey Kingsbury cares for injured and sick sailors. sick and injured sailors on Ronald Reagan. “I am proud to keep my fellow sailors in the fight,” said Kingsbury. “It’s an honor to be able to make a difference.” The exercise helps strengthen bilateral relationships and demonstrates U.S. resolve to support the security interests of allies and partners in

the region. “Our flexible presence is a key element in helping assure our regional allies and partners that the United States remains committed to ensuring freedom of the seas,” said Capt. Fred Goldhammer, commanding officer, Ronald Reagan. “From the international

This holiday season El Dorado County Child Protective Services will collect gift cards and distribute the cards to foster children and youth living in the community. With the community’s generous support the agency hopes to provide gift cards to 350 children for the holiday season and to give throughout the year for special occasions. Some great options include: Target, Walmart, Starbucks, Ross, Tj Maxx, Old Navy, Amazon, Subway, fast food, gas cards or any other local national chain ■

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The El Dorado County Association of Realtors Honor Our Troops committee is collecting letters and cards to add to each care package it is sending to the service members in the war zones. Drop off all cards/letters to EDCAR, 4096 Mother Lode Drive in Shingle Springs. EDCAR is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Closed all holidays). Please deliver on or before Thursday, Nov. 12. Apply now for the prestigious CongressBundestag Scholarship study abroad program to Germany. ASSE has 50 scholarships available to American youth from the western and northwestern regions of the USA. Students are encouraged to learn more and apply at UsaGermanyScholarship. org. The deadline to apply is Dec. 1.

dateline to the Indian Ocean to the Philippine Sea, and everywhere in between, on board Ronald Reagan we seek to preserve peace through strength and remain ready to answer the call.” Keen Sword is an example of the strength of U.S.-Japan Alliance, the foundation of peace and security in the

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o honor their service and celebrate the patriotic holiday in a safe and socially distanced way, California State Parks and the California State Railroad Museum & Foundation are proud to offer veterans and active military personnel with complimentary diesel train rides and complimentary museum admission on Wednesday, Nov. 11. With patriotic music playing aboard the trains, veteran and active military personnel are encouraged to wear their uniforms with pride while enjoying an excursion train ride offered at 11:30 a.m., 1 & 2:30 p.m. on Veterans Day. In compliance with all state, city and county guidelines, enhanced

cleaning and safety protocols are in place inside the railroad museum and aboard the excursion trains. Face masks are required for all staff and train ride visitors over the age of 2. Train rides will operate at 25 percent capacity until restrictions are lifted. To accommodate social distancing, the seating of family groups is 6 feet apart from others. In addition to a deep clean each morning, train cars will be cleaned in between each train ride with special attention focused on high-touch points such as grab irons and handrails. Based on availability, train ride experiences are available in open-air gondolas with café style chairs or in comfortable and cushioned enclosed coach cars. Appealing to all ages, excursion

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submitting a ticket. A favorite part of the gala — besides the fresh crab — is the awesome deals and steals available at the raffle and silent auction. To date, some of the items available are a three-night Lake Tahoe vacation in a three-bedroom lake view home in Incline Village, a 4-H raised 17-pound turkey, 4-H raised lamb and more. This year each meal will include one raffle ticket, which will be picked during a Facebook Live event the evening of the gala. The grand prize will indeed be something grand. The auction will be a virtual auction beginning at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, and ending at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13, where people can gather together with their devices for last minute bids. The auction site will be the same great site used for the Livestock Auction, susantaylorshowservices.com. (Auction items may be claimed at the Fair Office the following week.) Tickets are available for purchase on the fair’s website — eldoradocountyfair.org — or at the Fair Office, 100 Placerville Drive, Placerville. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tickets are $48/per person or two for $95; add a bottle of Boeger barbera or chardonnay for $20.

Trees for Troops names needed Democrat staff Christmas is not far off and the United States has service personnel from El Dorado County deployed all over the world. Christmas is a good time to remind those serving of the love and appreciation from home by sending a real Christmas tree with decorations. The Christmas elves at Indian Rock Tree Farm in Camino make the tree delivery possible. “We send to wherever they are deployed so we need to get the names from the community,” Geri Hyder said. Along with the trees, cards and letters of love and appreciation from the community are sent. “We receive thanks from so many who receive the trees,” Geri Hyder of Indian Rock Tree Farm said. Names and addresses are needed as soon as possible. For more information or to give a name contact indianrock@directcon.net or call (530) 622-4087. Donations to help with the shipping are also appreciated. Checks should be made out to “Indian Rock Trees for Troops.” Geri is continuing the tradition of sending Christmas trees to El Dorado County service personnel started by her late husband Larry Hyder and the late Carl Borelli.

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the trip. The trained staff will then take the veteran to medical appointments, wait for the veteran’s appointment to be completed, drive the veteran home and get the veteran safely settled in. Vital Link Emergency Response System: Elder Options has partnered with Vital Link to offer discounted emergency response systems ($20/ month) with no installation fee with the use of VA Homemaker services. To access this program the applicant must:

To apply for the out of county transportation funds the applicant must: • Be a veteran needing transportation to/from a VA health facility. • Be unable to provide his/her own transportation. • Possess a valid referral from a VA health facility within Northern California or northern Nevada VA facility.

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train ride guests delight in the sights, smells and sounds of a historical and authentic, working locomotive as it rolls along the levees of the Sacramento River for a six-mile, 45-minute roundtrip excursion. On Veterans Day all train ride tickets need to be purchased in-person starting as early as 10 a.m. (based on availability) at the Central Pacific Passenger Station ticket office (Front & J streets) in Old Sacramento State Historic Park. To receive complimentary admission to the railroad museum, 125 I St. in Sacramento, on this celebratory day, a valid military ID or a California driver’s license identifying the individual as a veteran must be shown to museum staff.

Regular railroad museum admission is $12 for adults, $6 for youths and children ages 5 and younger are free. For train ride visitors accompanying veterans, tickets are sold in groups of four and priced according to the number of passengers in each group. Children ages 5 and younger are free but must sit on an adult’s lap or in the space allocated to the group. More information is available at (916) 323-9280 or californiarailroad.museum. While in Old Sacramento, guests are invited to check out the Waterfront Wheel in front of Rio City Cafe. On Veterans Day the Waterfront Wheel will offer a buy-oneget-one-free ride ticket for all current and former U.S. military members.

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to operate in the Indo-Pacific alongside allies and partners to demonstrate the United States of America’s commitment to defense agreements, as well as promote peace and prosperity by

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is to look around. If you are in need, reach out to one of the organizations there to give neighbors a hand up. If you can bless others ... do so. Scripture says the Almighty loves a cheerful giver. This Thanksgiving let’s see that no one gets left behind. That’s an American tradition worth keeping — along with Grandma

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Mothers, daughters wanted for National Charity League News release The El Dorado Hills Chapter of National Charity League Inc., the nation’s premier mother-daughter volunteer organization, announces its annual membership drive and has begun accepting applications from women with daughters currently in sixth grade through ninth grade. The El Dorado Hills Chapter is comprised of nearly 240 members who reside in El Dorado Hills and surrounding communities. “We are excited for the opportunity to welcome new mothers and daughters into our chapter as we continue to create life-long philanthropists who graciously serve the community,” said Terri Young, El Dorado Hills chapter president. The mother and daughter members have volunteered more than 2,700 philanthropy hours from April through September. The chapter is partnered with 16 philanthropic and local governmental organizations in the community, including 3Strands Global Foundation, All About Equine, American Red Cross, American River Conservancy, Animal Outreach of the Mother Lode, Blue Star Moms, El Dorado Hills Community Services District, El Dorado Hills Library, El Dorado County Senior Nutrition Program, Foothill Dog Rescue, Hands4Hope, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Snowline Hospice, Special Olympics, Team Celebrate and the Upper Room Dining Hall. The chapter also participates in the National Charity League’s National Philanthropy Initiatives supporting the American Heart Association, Operation Gratitude and The Kindness Campaign. By fulfilling philanthropy benchmarks and requirements, the El Dorado Hills Chapter has also earned the Pink Rose designation awarded by the National NCL organization. The El Dorado Hills Chapter of NCL is proud of its collective impact in serving its community. Each member contributes in a variety of areas — feeding the hungry people of El Dorado County, cleaning animal rescue facilities, organizing tack and feeding horses, preparing care packages for the military, cheering on athletes for the Northern California Special Olympics virtual competition, sorting, bagging and distributing food for the Sacramento

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NCL members from Rolling Hills Middle School and Oak Ridge High School and their moms participate in preparing 300 military care packages to be sent overseas via Blue Star Moms. Left to right are: Aimee and Olivia Dress, 13; Heather and Sarah Howell, 15; and Kelley and Abby Fletcher, 17. Food Bank, writing cheerful cards, preparing meals and delivering them to local shut-in seniors through the El Dorado Senior Nutrition Program, loading music on devices for hospice care patients, greeting seniors in a drive-thru meal pick-up at the Placerville Senior Center, creating birthday boxes for foster children through Team Celebrate and much more. For more information, prospective members are encouraged to visit the El Dorado Hills Chapter’s website, nationalcharityleague.org/chapter/ eldoradohills/ or send an email to membershipeldoradohills@ nclonline.org.

National Charity League Inc. Established in Los Angeles in 1925 and incorporated in 1958, National Charity League Inc. is the nation’s premier mother-daughter nonprofit organization. Through mission-based

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programming, National Charity League develops socially responsible community leaders and strengthens the mother-daughter bond. The core program includes leadership development, community service and cultural experiences. Currently, the philanthropic organization has more than 200,000 members and alumnae in hundreds of chapters across the nation. Last year members contributed more than 2.5 million volunteer hours to

more than 6,000 local philanthropy partners and their chapters, resulting in a $68.7 million fiscal impact. National Charity League proudly celebrates its 95th anniversary in 2020. For more information or for alumnae interested in reconnecting visit nationalcharityleague.org to find a chapter in your area.

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Public Notices  ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PC 20200494 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Robyn Diane Strick filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: ROBYN DIANE STRICK Proposed name: ROBYN DIANE PALAZZOLO 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 4, 2020, 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 1, 2020. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 8279 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2020-0936 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GREENWOOD GARDENS PACKAGING & HARVEST ACCESSORIES, located at 4230 Wild Lilac Lane, Greenwood, CA 95635 Registered owner(s): Charles W Smirl, 4230 Wild Lilac Lane, Greenwood, CA 95635 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/15/2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Charles W Smirl CHARLES W SMIRL 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 10/15/2020. 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) 8284 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2020-0939 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GlASS UP INDUSTRIES, located at 3179 Laura Belle Ct., Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Tyler Wilkins, 3179 Laura Belle Ct., 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: 10/14/2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Tyler Wilkins TYLER WILKINS, 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 10/15/2020. 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) 8286 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2020-0927 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WEll BY THElMA, located at 2100 Valley View Parkway, Apt. 1827, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Thelma M. Zuniga, 2100 Valley View Parkway, Apt. 1827, 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: 10/1/2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Thelma M. Zuniga THELMA M. ZUNIGA 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 10/12/2020. 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) 8287 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2020-0941 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: JN PROCESSING, located at 3204 Rapallo Place, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): MIKILROBIN INC, 3204 Rapallo Place, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/15/2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Ronald T

McLaughlin RONALD T MCLAUGHLIN, PRESIDENT I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/16/2020. 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) 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11 8288 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2020-0868 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RANDREW IMAGE CONVERSION, located at 5000 Highcrest Dr, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): 1. Wojciech B Lewalski, 5000 Highcrest Dr, Cameron Park, CA 95682, 2. Margaret Ponulak-Lewalski, 5000 Highcrest Dr, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Margaret Ponulak-Lewalski MARGARET PONULAK-LEWALSKI, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 09/30/2020. 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) 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11 8290 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2020-0938 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GINA’S GARDEN, located at 4525 Meadow Creek Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Janice L Cristian, 4525 Meadow Creek 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: 01/15/2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Janice Cristian JANICE CRISTIAN, 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 10/15/2020. 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) 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11 8291

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The name(s) of the business(es): Idle Wheels RV Center Inc Located at: 4625 Missouri Flat Rd, Placerville, CA 95667, El Dorado County. Is (are) hereby registered by the following Owner(s): Idle Wheels R.V. Center, Inc., 4625 Missouri Flat Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by: a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/30/2013 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Mark Weldy, President NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the filed date. This statement was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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). I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. By: Janelle K. Horne Recorder/Clerk, El Dorado County Assigned File No.: FB2020-0826 On 09/21/2020 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11/20 CNS-3408478# THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11 8293 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The name(s) of the business(es): 1. Vivo Specialty Food Brokerage, 2. Vivo Specialty Located at: 3400 Koala Ln, Placerville, CA 95667, El Dorado County. Is (are) hereby registered by the following Owner(s): Vivo Foods LLC, 3400 Koala Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 05/01/2015 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Mark Marasco, Officer/Manager Vivo Foods LLC NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the filed date. This statement was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed

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before that time. 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). I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. By: Janelle K. Horne Recorder/Clerk, El Dorado County Assigned File No.: FB2020-0828 On 09/21/2020 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11/20 CNS-3408493# THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11 8294 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The name(s) of the business(es): Truffel Huntress Located at: 1020 Wallace Rd, Placerville, CA 95667, El Dorado County. Is (are) hereby registered by the following Owner(s): Staci O’Toole Erjavec, 1020 Wallace 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: 12/22/2014 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Staci O’Toole Erjavec NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the filed date. This statement was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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). I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. By: Janelle K. Horne Recorder/Clerk, El Dorado County Assigned File No.: FB2020-0827 On 09/21/2020 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11/20 CNS-3408496# THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11 8295 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The name(s) of the business(es): Independent Tile & Stone Located at: 1250 Margaret Ave., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, El Dorado County. Is (are) hereby registered by the following Owner(s): Scott Michael Ludovissy, 1250 Margaret Ave., 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: 05/19/2015 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Scott Michael Ludovissy NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the filed date. This statement was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. 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). I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. By: Janelle K. Horne Recorder/Clerk, El Dorado County Assigned File No.: FB2020-0825 On 09/21/2020 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11/20 CNS-3408497# THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11 8296 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2020-0824 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: KINDER PREP PRESCHOOl, located at 3645 Rosecrest Circle, El Dorado Hills,CA 95762 Registered owner(s): 1. Jessica Wanland, 3645 Rosecrest Circle, El Dorado Hills,CA 95762, 2. Ned Wanland, 3645 Rosecrest Circle, El Dorado Hills,CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/01/2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jessica Wanland JESSICA WANLAND 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 09/21/2020. 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) 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11 8297

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PC 20200550 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Frances Mary Phleger filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: FRANCES MARY PHLEGER Proposed name: FRANCINE MARY JIOIA 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 18, 2020, 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 19, 2020. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25 8355 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2020-0919 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. GOlDKEY BOATHOUSE, 2. GOlDKEY MARINE, 3. GOlDKEY STORAGE, 4. GOlDKEY BOATHOUSE & MARINE SERVICE CENTER, 5. GOlDKEY STORAGE & MARINE SERVICE CENTER, 6. BIll KETTElKAMP, located at 1120 Suncast Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): El Dorado Hills Boat Wine & Self Storage

LLC, 1120 Suncast Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 05/25/2016 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Craig Stafford CRAIG STAFFORD, ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER 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 10/09/2020. 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) 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18 8322 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2020-0924

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/ Gagandeep Kaur GAGANDEEP KAUR, 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 10/29/2020. 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) 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25 8353 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2020-0923

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PARAMOUNT FlOORING SOlUTIONS, located at 3025 Crystal View Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Michael Alexander Bradburn, 3025 Crystal View 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: 10/01/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Michael Alexander Bradburn MICHAEL ALEXANDER BRADBURN 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 10/12/2020. 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) 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18 8323

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HUMMINGBIRD RIDGE FARM, located at 6961 Grizzly Flat Rd., Somerset, CA 95684/Mailing Address: 3200 United Dr. #C, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): 1. Ryan Bell, 3200 United Dr. #C, Cameron Park, CA 95682, 2. Skyla Bell, 3200 United Dr. #C, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/1/2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Ryan Bell RYAN BELL I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/12/2020. 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) 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2 8368

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2020-0969

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2020-1028

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TAHOE MOUNTAIN AIKIDO, located at 1089 Magua Street #5, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150/Mailing Address: 1591 Grizzly Mountain Dr., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Registered owner(s): Matthew Fluty LLC, 2409 21 Street, Sacramento, CA 95818 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/16/2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Matthew Fluty MATTHEW FLUTY, OFFICER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/20/2020. 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) 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18 8328

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GOlDEN HIllS EYECARE OPTOMETRY, located at 3840 El Dorado Hills Blvd Ste 103, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 3240 Collingswood Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Joshua Baer OD INC, 3840 El Dorado Hills Blvd Ste 103, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Joshua Baer JOSHUA BAER, 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 11/06/2020. 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) 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2 8369

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2020-0972

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PC 20200547

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FURNITURE MEDIC BY GOlD RUSH WOODWORKS, located at 1026 Olson Ln #614, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): James Matthew Carlson, 1026 Olson Ln #614, 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: 10/21/2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ James Matthew Carlson JAMES MATTHEW CARLSON, 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 10/22/2020. 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) 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18 8329

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Tatjana Thorne filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: TATJANA THORNE Proposed name: TATJANA THORPE MARTIN 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: JANUARY 8, 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 27, 2020. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2 8370

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2020-0994 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SUDS CAR WASH & DETAIl, located at 4620 Post Street, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Sparkles Carwash LLC, 18290 Commercial Street, Lathrop, CA 95330 This business is conducted by a Limited

NOTICE OF lIEN SAlE Unless all rents and fees are paid by 11/21/ 2020, the belongings of the following tenants, which are currently stored in the respective units, at Affordable SelfStorage, 1900 Highway 49, Placerville, CA 95667, will be sold at this location at NOON on 11/21/2020 for CASH ONLY for high Lien Sale bid. All interested parties, please call our Office at 530/622-8143. UNIT# TENANT ADDRESS INS111Mary Anne Cortez General Delivery Pahoa, HI 96778 INS22 Margot Pace PO Box 613 Laytonville, CA 95454 123 Craig Traylor 3090 Baco Dr. Placerville CA 95667 11/11, 11/18 8371

NOTICE OF PUBlIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the El Dorado Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) will hold a public hearing on the items described below at 5:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, on December 2, 2020. Pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20 (March 17, 2020), the Commission will hold this meeting by teleconference. Individual locations of Commissioners will not be provided or made accessible to the public. More information regarding public access to the meeting will be available with the publication of the meeting agenda. Written communications should be filed prior to the date of the hearing by email to lafco@ edlafco.us. Executive Order N-29-20 requires agencies holding meetings via teleconferences to let the public know how they may access the agency’s public meetings. If the meeting will proceed in a manner that differs from this notice due to different technological issues or the termination of the state of emergency that necessitates this meeting being held by teleconference, such alternate procedure shall be specified on the Commission agenda and on the Commission’s web site (www.edlafco.us). The public hearing scheduled for the December 2, 2020 meeting is as follows: 1. Public hearing to consider and adopt CEQA Statutory Exemption §15061(b) (3) for, and updates to, the sphere of influence for the County Service Area #9 (LAFCO Project No. 2018-04). 2. Public hearing to consider and adopt CEQA Statutory Exemption §15061(b) (3) for, and updates to, the sphere of influence for the Tahoe Resource Conservation District (LAFCO Project No. 2019-06). 3. Public hearing to consider and adopt CEQA Statutory Exemption §15061(b) (3) for, and updates to, the sphere of influence for the Hickok Road Community Services District (LAFCO Project No. 2020-03). 4. Public hearing to consider and adopt CEQA Statutory Exemption §15061(b) (3) for, and updates to, the sphere of influence for the El Dorado Irrigation District (LAFCO Project No. 2019-01). This item will begin at 6:00 pm. Meeting materials will be available five days before the meeting. Any person may submit oral or written comments. Staff will distribute written comments to the Commission if submitted 24 hours before the meeting. If you have any questions, you may contact the LAFCO office during normal business hours at (530) 295-2707; José Henriquez, Executive Officer, 550 Main Street, Suite E, Placerville, CA 95667. EL DORADO COUNTY LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION JOSÉ C. HENRÍQUEZ, EXECUTIVE OFFICER MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT TO BE PUBLISHED ONE TIME ONLY: Wednesday, November 11, 2020 8372 11/11 PUBlIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TERM OF OFFICE EXPIRATION EL DORADO COUNTY AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the current 4-year term of office for the Member positions representing the Fruit and Nut Farming Industry and Other Agricultural Industries on the El Dorado County Agricultural Commission will expire on January 1, 2021. The incumbents have the right to re-apply if so desired. Any person interested may apply for the position. Applicants should be knowledgeable and experienced in the Agricultural Fruit and Nut Farming Industry or Other Agricultural Industries. The term of office for this position is estimated to begin January 2021 to January 2025. Applications can be obtained at the El Dorado County Department of Agriculture, located at 311 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667, or online at: https://www.edcgov.us/Government/ BOS/CommissionsAndCommittees/ Pages/Application-Form.aspx For more information, please call (530) 621-5520. Applications must be received by the Department of Agriculture no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. 8373 11/11 NOTICE OF PUBlIC lIEN SAlE Notice is hereby given that pursuant to California Business and Professions Code, Chapter 10,21700-21716, The following will be sold at Public Auction. Sale will be conducted on November 23, 2020 at 1:15pm at Placerville Self Storage Located at 1066 Locust Ave Placerville CA, 95667. All purchases are sold as is, where is, and must be removed within 48 hours from the close of sale. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of a settlement between owner and obligated party. Unit #41 Leslie D Gwinnup – Toys, Entertainment center, Sofa/Love seat, Baby furniture, Bedroom furniture, Clothing, Dresser, Book Case Unit #87 Karen J Rowe – Barrels, Wood, Hobby equipment, Suitcases, Collectibles, Appliances, Refrigerator, Stroller, Dresser, Mattress, Night stand, Air conditioner, Books. Approx. 30 boxes Unit #196 Sheri K Harmon – Cleaners, Collectibles, Statue, Clothing, Pictures, paintings. Approx. 6 boxes Unit #362 Joshua D Hines – Tool Box – Dishes, Clothing. Approx. 4 boxes 8374 11/11, 11/18 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF GREGORY FElTS CASE NO. PP20200050 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of GREGORY FELTS A PETITION for Probate has been filed by KEVIN TILDEN in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that KEVIN TILDEN 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 6, 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: STEPHEN W. VALENTINE 3300 Coach Lane, Suite B-5 Cameron Park, CA 95682 (530) 677-4188 11/11, 11/18, 11/25 8375

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GROW FOR IT! Cut and dried: Harvesting and preserving herbs

o garden space is too small to plant an herb garden. From a tiny, sunny window or an outside kitchen garden in a pot or basket to a lush in-ground raised bed, anyone can grow, nurture and harvest herbs for his or her personal use. A cook’s garden of culinary herbs could include the follow-ing plants: Basil (Ocimum basilicum), chives (Allium schoenoprasum), dill (Anethum graveolens), fennel (Foeniculum vulgaris), lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), oregano (Origanum vulgare), parsley (Petroselinum crispum), rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus), sage (Salvia officinalis) and thyme (Thymus vulgaris). Preserving herbs is easy, by either the cut-and-dry process or freezing and requires no special equipment. Dried herbs from your garden offer the nextbest thing to fresh. Most herb plants provide two harvests, summer and fall. By late summer to early fall, plants decline. This is a good time to begin your last harvest and preserve your herbs for the winter months. If you follow a few simple guidelines you can enjoy the benefits of each herb’s individual characteristics — flavor, scent and color — yearround.

Pauline Atkins UCCE Master Gardener of El Dorado County Always harvest herbs in the morning, after dew has dried, but before sunshine bakes out the plants’ essential oils, which is the source of their flavor and fragrance. If plants are dirty, gently rinse them with cool water, then shake off excess water. Air drying is an easy way to preserve leafy herbs like sage, lemon balm and rosemary. Gather fresh-cut stems of loose bunches and wrap tightly with a rubber band or twine. Hang them upside down in a warm, dry, dark, airy place, such as your pantry. Herbs are ready for use when the leaves are crispy, in about a week or two. Place in the freezer for 48 hours to kill any insect eggs. Glass jars work well for storage; be sure to label them. Harvest seed-bearing herbs, which include dill, fennel and culinary lavender, before the seed heads begin to shatter. Cut the entire plant and slip stems, upside down, into a paper bag. As the plant dries, shake the bag and the seeds will fall off to the bottom of the bag for harvest. Store them in an airtight, labeled container. To preserve herbs with

high water content, such as chives, basil and mint, one option would be to freeze them. There are two methods. The first would be rinse the leaves and pat them dry. Place them flat on a cookie sheet and put them in the freezer for a few hours. Once frozen, transfer them to labeled freezer bags and store flat in the freezer for easy use. The other way would be to freeze fresh herbs like chives and parsley into ice cubes. Rinse and trim them to fit into plastic ice cube trays, top off with water and pop them into the freezer. Once frozen, transfer the cubes to labeled freezer bags. Thaw when needed and you have instant herbs. There are few things more rewarding than growing your own herbs. Their fragrance and taste will enrich your life as well as your meals. Join Master Gardeners for an online public education class on Shade Gardening (part 2), 9-10 a.m. Nov. 14. Check mgeldorado. ucanr.edu to catch part 1. Learn how shade gardens add cool beauty, texture and color to your landscape. Join this talented team of Master Gardeners to learn what plants thrive in all kinds of shade — dappled to deep. Register in advance for this class: ucanr.zoom.us/ meeting/register/tJYlfuqrT8sGN2ooAuYJwKF7_wU0stauup. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the class. Due to the pandemic, Master Gardener events will for the foreseeable

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Herb baskets, above are a space-saving way to grow your own herbs to use in cooking. Herb gardens are also easy to create in-ground, below. future continue to be limited. Please see the Master Gardener calendar of events for learning opportunities. Master Gardeners realize the public classes are valued by county residents and they are doing their best to provide virtual learning opportunities. Have a gardening question? Master Gardeners are working hard remotely and can still answer questions. Leave a message on the office telephone (530) 621-5512 or use the “Ask a Master Gardener” option at mgeldorado.ucanr. edu. Master Gardeners are also on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest.

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A TRIBUTE TO OUR VETERANS, ARMED FORCES THIS

VETERAN’S DAY Marines ★ Army ★ Navy ★ Air Force ★ Coast Guard If you love this country as much as we do, on this Veteran’s Day, help us recognize a few of the more than 18,000 unsung heroes, Veterans, and current servicemen and women who live here in El Dorado County. Help us recognize the fine people in this community that protect us each and every day, as well as all who have served before them. It is because of their service we have enjoyed our freedoms and way of life here in El Dorado County. A simple hug and thank you to any Veteran or current Armed Forces member is a small token to the tremendous sacrifices they commit.

Happy VETERAN’S DAY

— David and Cindy Brazelton