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‘Formula’ Therapy Stores OK’d for downtown Thomas Frey Staff writer

Mountain Democrat photo by Thomas Frey

The Folsom Therapy Stores, pictured, is the only Therapy Stores location in the Sacramento region.

Therapy Stores has been approved by the Placerville Planning Commission to open for business at the former site of Combellack’s on Main Street in downtown Placerville. But that may not be the end of the matter as Therapy Stores is considered a formula business and some downtown merchants say they are concerned it will take business from them. “Regardless of what we do there will be an appeal,” said Planning Commissioner Michael Frenn at Tuesday’s commission meeting. An appeal had not yet been filed as of press time Thursday. The topic was also discussed during the Nov. 17 Planning Commission meeting during which local business owners said Therapy Stores carries many of the same items they sell, adding

“Formula business at this level versus formula business at the Taco Bell level — those seem to be two very different things.” — Michael Frenn, Placerville planning commissioner a formula business would be a detriment to them. Others calling into that meeting said they just don’t want formula businesses in downtown Placerville. Businesses with more than five identical locations are considered formula businesses — Therapy Stores has 11 storefronts in places like Livermore, Folsom, San Francisco and Portland, Ore. For a formula business to open in the Central n

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Snowline CEO 3 months in Dawn Hodson Staff writer

Mountain Democrat photos by Kevin Christensen

DJ Norm Hammond makes sure holiday music fills the air as shoppers descend on downtown Placerville Saturday. Hammond will be posted beneath the Bell Tower, keeping the festive tunes playing every Saturday through December.

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owntown Placerville merchants had their version of Black Friday and Small Business Saturday last weekend. It has not been business as usual for most merchants with the

COVID-19 pandemic crippling small businesses and a surge in virus cases leading to heavier restrictions. Nevertheless shoppers spent the weekend supporting local businesses and cashing in on holiday deals. Folsom resident Stacey Johnson made her way to Placerville Saturday. “I had no idea they were having

Small Business Saturday but was coming anyway because I love the shops up here on Main Street and it was a win-win because I got Christmas gifts for some great deals,” she said. Staff at one of Placerville’s longtime standing businesses, Placerville Hardware, saw solid customer traffic. Owner Albert Fausel said he thinks the COVID-19 health crisis may have made a dent in sales. “Friday was decent and there were a lot of people Saturday but I think the pandemic and new restrictions kept some away,” Fausel said. “We do appreciate as much support as we can get these days.” Fausel offered 10% discounts over the weekend on Christmas tree stands and holiday lights (an offer he will continue). He said some of the traffic was a result of people traveling for Christmas trees at local farms. “A lot of people stop in Placerville after getting their tree because of traffic and they want the ambiance of the holidays, which we offer here in

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Mollie Mortensen

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Mollie Carkeek Mortensen, 95, quietly passed away Nov. 28 at home with her family. Born in Ft. Worth, she went on to reside in Salt Lake City, Utah, Kailua, Hawaii, San Diego, Calif., and then Placerville, where she regularly attended Federated Church for many years. Beloved wife of the late Richard Mortensen, she is survived by her daughter Wendy Adams, son Rick and two generations beyond. A private service is being planned.

Charles David Robbins Aug. 6, 1927 – Oct. 17, 2020

Charles David Robbins, 93, had a long life, welllived. He passed away peacefully from natural causes, surrounded by family Oct. 17, in Cameron Park. He was born Aug. 6, 1927 in Kokomo, Ind., to Rockford Dee Robbins and Catherine Elizabeth (Fisher) Robbins. He had one sister, Linda L. Robbins of Clearwater, Fla. Dave was married to Marilyn Kathryn (Nussmeier) Robbins and they had three children. They subsequently divorced. On June 27, 1974, he married Mary Joann (Spahn) Robbins with whom he shared 40 years of marriage until her passing in 2014. Dave grew up in Kokomo and graduated from Kokomo High School in 1945. Following high school, he enlisted in the Navy and served for several years at the end of World War II. After the Navy, he attended Indiana University in Bloomington, Ind., where he received a bachelor’s degree from the school of business in 1949. Dave entered into business with his father at Robbins Homes in Kokomo, Ind. He enjoyed many years of real estate development where he built numerous residential neighborhoods, apartment and condominium complexes and commercial properties in the area. Dave was a member of the Howard County Board of Realtors, Elks Lodge 190, YMCA Men’s Club, Kokomo Country Club and served on the board of directors for Union Bank in Kokomo. Dave retired in 1989 and moved to Nashville, Ind., where he enjoyed horseback riding and maintaining a small farm. He and Mary Jo loved caring for their dogs and spending time with family. In 2007, he moved to Cameron Park to share a quiet life with his wife and to be near family. Dave is survived by his children Eric D. Robbins (Lupita Malchoff ) of San Antonio, Texas; Dr. Gregory A. Robbins, DDS (Patricia) of Goshen, Ind., and Susannah L. (Robbins) Bohannon (Michael) of Spring Hill, Tenn.; step-children Dr. Nancy Ann Nussmeier, MD of Boston, Mass., David Read Nussmeier (Kelly) of Evansville, Ind., Sally Lynn (Nussmeier) Zutter (Scott) of Cameron Park, and Julie Marie (Nussmeier) Thurman (Steve) of Brimfield, Ill.; his grandchildren Paulina G. Robbins, Christopher D. Robbins, Megan E. Robbins, Sarah E. (Bohannon) Burke, Michelle M. (Bohannon) Dunn; step-grandchildren Elizabeth Morgan (McDermott) Stoeckle, Catherine Read McDermott, J. Trevor McDermott, Kasey Reed (Nussmeier) Tveit, Amy Reed (Nussmeier) Hendrix, Mitchell Kohl Zutter, Monica JoAnne Zutter, Nicole Marie Thurman and Stephanie Read Thurman; and seven greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by Rockford and Elizabeth Robbins (parents), Mary Joann Robbins (wife), and Robert M. Bohannon (grandson).

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Donald M. Frankel passed away Friday Oct. 16, 2020. He had been briefly ill and passed away at home. He was born on April 14, 1928, in Pittsburgh, Pa., but spent most of his formative years in Cleveland, Ohio. He was the youngest of three brothers, his older brothers being Mark and Burton. He was the son of Minnie and Harry Frankel, who owned a sundries store and soda fountain that later grew into a small chain of stores. Minnie was born in Pennsylvania but Harry had been born in Russia and came to the United States as a child, fleeing the pogroms. Don sometimes worked the soda fountain when he was in his teens. Mark and Burt were in the service during World War II; Mark in the Army where he was awarded a Purple Heart and Burt in the Navy working as a quartermaster. Don remembered this time as one of nation-wide sacrifice as everyone pitched in to help the war effort. Don also served in the Army but by then the war was over. He was stationed in Korea prior to the Korean War and remembered going on R&R to Tokyo and Kyoto. When he returned home from the service, he was interested in mathematics but got a degree in chemistry at Western Reserve University (now Case Western Reserve) because he was told it would more likely lead to a good job. He met his future wife, Inta Ruth Grants, a refugee from Latvia, while working in a lab, where she was a lab assistant. They were married for 55 years, which he described as a “55 year-long love affair,” until her death in 2010 from ovarian cancer. He mostly worked for himself and had a successful business, Dana Scientific, selling scientific instruments and doing consulting for his customers. He was particularly knowledgeable about spectroscopy and was a longstanding member of the American Chemical Society, spending many years organizing California conferences for the organization. He was quite an active sportsman — he sailed boats on Lake Erie, learned to pilot a plane, and took many backpacking trips including leading a Boy Scout Troop on multiple trips through the Sierras, long before backpacking became the popular pastime it is today. Don and Inta lived in West Covina after briefly living in San Pedro when they first came to California. After about 15 years, they moved to Laguna Niguel, largely to get away from the smog that was causing respiratory problems for the family. They loved being by the ocean and bought a sailboat, which they kept at Dana Point Harbor. They made frequent trips to Catalina and Long Beach in their sailboat, only giving it up when they became physically unable to keep up with it. They then purchased a van equipped as an RV and began multiple long road trips, including a threeweek trip that took them all around America. Don and Inta moved from Laguna Niguel to Cameron Park, Calif., in 2003 to be closer to their grandchildren. They loved being close to the mountains, just as they had loved being close to the ocean in Laguna Niguel. Following Inta’s death, Don became very involved with the El Dorado Hills Senior Center, teaching swing dance there and hosting swing dance events. He also became an adept square dancer after he became friends with Ellin Black, of El Dorado Hills. They traveled the world together and Don saw Hawaii and Europe for the first time. Don greatly enjoyed these trips and his time with Ellin. He also did considerable volunteer work with the local chapter of the United Ostomy Association of America. Don is remembered by his nieces and nephews as “the fun uncle” who came to visit from California. He always told the story that he had moved because he owned a convertible — one day in Cleveland it started to rain and he didn’t want to put the top up, so he moved to California. He had owned a Sunbeam Alpine, a car of which he was very fond, but traded it in when he had children with Inta and it was clear the Sunbeam was no family car. He was also fond of challenging visiting relatives to try chile peppers for the first time. His relatives from Cleveland were often surprised at their spiciness. Don is survived by two children; Joseph (Roberta) and Linda (Charles) and two grandchildren; Adrian and Romy. He was a wonderful grandfather, playful and generous. He taught both grandchildren how to play pool on his pool table and was always supportive, cheering on Romy at her soccer games and helping Adrian get situated during his first year of college with a generous graduation gift. He was a voracious reader, especially fond of mysteries and loved to watch sports on TV. He was dismayed by the coronavirus situation, suffering a great loss when the senior center closed and he was appalled by the cavalier approach to the pandemic that so many took, prolonging the pandemic and making it more and more unlikely he would be able to engage in muchloved social activities in the foreseeable future. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the United Ostomy Association of America at ostomy.org.

On Friday, Nov. 20, Ralph Baldwin, loving husband, father, coworker and friend, passed away at the age of 73. Ralph was born Feb. 11, 1947 in Evansville, Ind., to Cornelius and Helen (McGee) Baldwin. Ralph served in the Naval Reserves, worked as a surveyor’s assistant and ultimately became an RN in 1980. He married Susan Hathaway Ward on Jan. 8, 1983. Ralph lived life to the fullest and his passion was motor racing. He was an active member of SCCA for more than 40 years and he drove the Pursuit Vehicle for Montreal Formula One races for many exciting years. He is preceded in death by his father and mother as well as his sister Kim. He is survived by his wife, daughter Jennifer, sister Kay and his three grandchildren. A celebration of life is planned for 2021, post-COVID-19.

April 14, 1928 – Oct. 16, 2020

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Carol Deisenroth

Nov. 23, 1935 – Nov. 5, 2020

Carol Deisenroth, 84, of Somerset, Calif., passed Nov. 5. Carol was born in San Francisco, Calif., and her family moved to San Jose when she was 5 years old. Carol went to Anne Darling Elementary School where she met her lifelong friend Edna Swailes in the sixth grade. Next, Carol went to Roosevelt Jr. High and then to San Jose High School. Carol married Chig in 1953. Carol worked as a surgical tech starting at San Jose Hospital, later at Lancaster Hospital in Lancaster, Pa., and at Marshall Medical Center in Placerville, Calif. Carol had an artsy side, she enjoyed making dolls, crafts and sewing. Carol is preceded in death by her husband Chig in 2010. Carol is survived by her son Douglas Deisenroth and her daughter Cindy Deisenroth Meyers. Carol was the loving grandmother of four grandchildren; Christopher Bayes, Rachel Myers, Richard Deisenroth and Heather Deisenroth. Carol was also blessed with 11 great-grandchildren; Theron Deisenroth, Matthew Bayes, Brian Bayes, Taylor Leonard, Talon Deisenroth, Jacob Sousa, Trenton Deisenroth, Lilly Sousa, Terin Masterson, Faith Deisenroth and Caroline Deisenroth.

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Family friendly tubing park opens in Meyers Cheyanne Neuffer Tahoe Daily Tribune SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — When the first couple inches of snow hits the ground, there is nothing quite like grabbing your sled and heading outdoors. Two South Lake Tahoe area residents, Leon Abravanel and Mark Budgell, have stepped up the game on traditional sledding. The two are owners of a brand-new outdoor recreation spot in Meyers, TubeTahoe. Abravanel and Budgell were inspired to offer a safe, family-friendly and memorable experience for residents and visitors alike. Located at the Tahoe Paradise Golf Course off U.S. Highway 50 in Meyers next to Holiday Market, TubeTahoe will feature over 500 feet of “resort-quality,” machine-groomed tubing lanes. With the intention of being dubbed “Tahoe’s Family Tube Hill,” Abravanel and Budgell wanted to create a safe, designated spot for families to sled and enjoy the snow. “We noticed how much sledding happens, especially in non-designated areas,” said Budgell. He mentioned how he has seen people pulling off the road to sled in unsafe areas. The men both have families, which Budgell said really dials them into discovering safe, family-friendly recreational activities.

“We are creating experiences and impressions for families while showing them local hospitality,” he said. “We are very excited.” TubeTahoe hired local employees with the intention to bring growth to Meyers by stimulating the local economy and driving tourist dollars as part of the Meyers Area Plan. The owners worked closely with the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency to ensure their business backed the vision of Meyers Area Plan economically and environmentally while operating in a way that serves tourists with the best interest for locals in mind. “(TubeTahoe) will complement and help the local economy without creating anything negative for the community, environment and neighborhoods close by,” Budgell said. While the owners want to ensure safety while sledding, they also said they are keeping a close eye on state agency regulations and have put several different safety protocols in place. While El Dorado County has slumped into the purple, most restrictive tier of state guidelines for reopening amid COVID 19, TubeTahoe is categorized as an “outdoor recreational activity business,” which is allowed to operate. Protocols include required face masks, social distancing outdoors n

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Poll confirms Californians’ sour mood on higher taxes

roposition 15 would have been the largest tax increase in California history and its defeat last month was, by any definition, a huge setback for its sponsors, primarily public employee unions. They had been DAN WALTERS yearning for decades to crack Proposition 13, the 1978 ballot measure that limits property taxes, and convinced themselves that singling out commercial property for new taxes would be a winner, especially in a high-turnout presidential election. After Proposition 15 was defeated its advocates tried to place a positive spin on the outcome, hinting that they would try again to persuade voters to pass new taxes of some kind on someone or something. However, the notion that Californians really want to raise taxes was recently destroyed in a new poll from the University of California, Berkeley’s Institute of Governmental Studies. The poll, conducted just before the election, found that by 53% to 19%, voters still support Proposition 13, which explains, in large measure, why Proposition 15 failed so badly. The opposition campaign’s own polling obviously found the same sentiment and used it effectively to warn voters that its passage would be only the first step toward repealing the 42-year-old property tax limit. Thus, while California voters gave Democrat Joe Biden a nearly 2-to-1 victory over Republican President Donald Trump, they were also disinclined to accept pleas from other Democratic politicians, including Gov. Gavin Newsom, for higher taxes. More importantly, voters’ sour attitude about taxation isn’t confined to Proposition 13 and property taxes. “In addition, the poll found that an historically large proportion of voters (81%) now feels the level of state and local taxes paid by the average Californian is high, while just 19% consider taxes in the state to below or about right,” poll director Mark DiCamillo said in his analysis. “In previous statewide surveys dating back to 1977, the only other times that greater than three in four voters described the level of state and local taxes as being high were in 1982 and 1991, both years in which the state was experiencing an economic downturn. By a nearly 5-to-1 margin (78% to 16%) voters also agreed that taxes in California were already so high that they were driving many people and businesses out of the state.” Proposition 15’s defeat and the UC Berkeley poll are huge headwinds for those who earnestly believe that Californians’ tax burden, one of the nation’s highest as a percentage of personal income, should be increased. Additionally, when he endorsed Proposition 15, Newsom specifically rejected an income tax hike. And the recent, unexpected projection of a $26 billion state ■

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Letters to the Editor Staying put? EDITOR: o you think Trump will super-glue himself into the White House? SALLI WARINNER El Dorado

Election fraud EDITOR: ou recently reprinted an editorial from the Colorado Springs Gazette alleging that the “elite media” has been shirking its duty to investigate the integrity of the recent election. Apparently, the writer is disturbed by the fact that recounts-performed by state and local agencies, not journalists, are not changing the outcome. Biden is still far substantially ahead. The writer is irate that judges, not newspaper editors, are tossing out Trump’s lawsuits. Here’s a flash for you: the media is reporting these events because that’s what legitimate journalists do. They report what is actually happening. Sorry about that. Here is a point to ponder regarding election fraud. If the Democrats were going to rig this election you can be darn sure that McConnell, Graham and Collins would have gone down in flames. There would be a solid Democratic majority in the Senate. The Democratic majority in the House would have increased, not decreased. And far more state legislatures would have turned blue. That didn’t happen. Neither did election fraud. No one stole this election from Donald Trump. He just lost it. MARY LOU GILES Cameron Park

“Shop local to help small businesses ...” says Gov. Newsom EDITOR: ur governor’s tweet on Small Business Saturday would normally be good advice. But on the heels of his shutdown order, the governor’s tweet demonstrated a shocking lack of empathy for owners and employees of those businesses he has shut down, and their patrons. Doesn’t he have enough self-awareness to see how his statement would be received? Many restaurants have already closed permanently due to changing rules and lockdowns. At various times they’ve been allowed only takeout or 50% inside seating or open for outdoor dining only or shut down again to any on site dining, etc.

Restaurants cannot long survive at 50% capacity, let alone 0% capacity. Does the governor even understand basic business economics? The pandemic is serious. We all must take precautions to protect ourselves and each other. We all know what to do, just do it. But, closing down restaurants and other businesses is not “following the science” or using common sense. And, it’s needlessly hurting people and local economies. Some restaurants still serve outdoor diners. Others are open for indoor dining, despite threats of fines and loss of liquor licenses. Apparently there’s little difference between being shut down by the state or being shut down by lack of business. Either way you lose everything. What a choice to have to make. When you read this our Board of Supervisors will have already discussed local county control over COVID-19 regulations and enforcement. I hope they made the right decision and have the nerve to stand up to the state. These small businesses need the county’s support. Please let your county supervisor know your views on local control and allowing businesses to re-open when and where it can be done safely. HARRY NORRIS Camino

Property taxes and COVID EDITOR: o K.E. Coleman: I would like to know what El Dorado County is doing to help relieve the real estate tax burden of people affected by COVID-19. As you must be aware, there are many homeowners who are experiencing extreme financial burdens as a result of the pandemic. There is almost no commentary about the difficult position that homeowners are placed in if they cannot pay their property tax. Homeowners who cannot pay their property tax are threatened by the loss of the homes we own and consequently many are threatened by homelessness. Elderly have been affected by this risk even prior to COVID and many have lost their homes to lien sales because after retirement they could not afford the property tax, many times after completely paying off their mortgages. My own case is exacerbated by the eviction moratorium. As a retired homeowner with no debt on my residence and no debt on my few rentals I get no relief from PPE. My tenants have decided to forego their rent payments protected by the eviction

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Are you having a blue or merry holiday season?

ow is the time to develop your plan for avoiding a blue holiday season and having a merry holiday season. I love Elvis’ song “Blue Christmas,” but I don’t want to have one. However, in the best of times GLENN holiday blues strike most people. If you are missing a significant person in your life the blues are inevitable. You miss them sitting at your table. You miss them coming in your home. You are reminded of how much that person meant to you. Holiday shows don’t often help. While some are festive, they often remind us of the voids we have in our lives. We don’t always enjoy songs like “I’ll be home for Christmas” because we know

that often home is a past memory. Being reminded of the past is not always warm and fuzzy. Social isolation will only make this year tougher. The best in life are the friends, family and positive relationships we have. Talking MOLLETTE on the telephone, video chats and good human relationship connections are important for your spirit. Churches, groups, fraternal organizations, etc., need to think about reaching out to people this season. Real, actual communication is the key. People don’t need more robocalls, more Facebook videos or mail to read. People need real human interaction and this may be the toughest December in our modern history to have this.

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Sunday school classes, senior adult organizations, school organizations, classes and teams should coordinate efforts to reach out to each other and to others. Letting others know you are thinking about them with positive reinforcement will be critical this holiday season. Suicide happens too much during the holiday season. With COVID-19, unemployment and so many issues facing our planet, the environment for an upsurge of suicide is ripe. People can be saved from this by us all helping each other. Make a holiday telephone list of people you are going to call often between now and Jan. 1. You may call them every week. Or, it may be someone who needs a call every two or three days. Keep the calls brief. Often five or 10 minutes will be a boost to someone. If you text message or video chat then commit to connecting with others with occasional chats and brief hellos.

One of the ways to boost your spirit is to be helpful. Who can you help this holiday? How can you help your local school? How can you help someone who is hurting more than you? How can you help a local human aid group or senior citizen’s group? You may know people who have lost loved ones. If you do, it helps to talk to others and say, “I know how you feel and what you are going through.” There are people all around who may not be suffering as much as you. When you take your mind off yourself to help someone else, then you will find your load will be a little lighter and your spirit brighter. The blues may sneak up on us this season. However, begin making your game plan now for overcoming and moving beyond them. Dr. Glenn Mollette is a national columnist and the author of 12 books, including “Uncommon Sense.” Learn more at glennmollette.com.

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moratorium, which is my only source of income. My business, owning rentals, does not require a business license — the lack of which makes me ineligible for small business relief. There is a sub real estate industry grown out of capitalizing on buying lien sales for pennies on the dollar perpetuated by local governments inhumane confiscation and hence disposal of what many times is the only wealth remaining of elderly who spent their lives working, saving and paying to own their residence and secure their old age. This is not a new phenomenon. It has been standard practice for many decades, perhaps even centuries.

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while in lines, only one person in each party comes to purchase tickets, sanitation stations and more. “The fun and safety go hand in hand,” Abravanel said. “(Safety) is one of our primary concerns.” TubeTahoe also received 6,000 masks and five boxes of sanitizer from the Tahoe Prosperity Center. “We are super convenient being right off Highway 50, which will attract families coming through from the Bay Area,” Budgell said.

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Business District of downtown Placerville a conditional use permit and site plan review must be approved by the Planning Commission. Anyone can appeal the Planning Commission’s decision to the City Council within 10 days of the decision. “These are mom-and-pop businesses. The only issue is these mom-and-pop businesses became successful and wound up with more than five stores,” Frenn said. “Formula business at this level versus formula business at the Taco Bell level — those seem to be two very different things.” Therapy Stores’ move to do business in the old Combellack’s building at 339 Main St. has been contested since it first appeared on the Planning Commission’s Nov. 3 agenda. At the meeting that night the commission

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Abravanel and Budgell had planned for a grand opening the week of Thanksgiving but due to unreliable snow conditions they are planning to open Saturday, Dec. 19. They will still be blowing snow to develop a base for the hill. TubeTahoe will be open everyday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will offer special discounts of up to 50% on certain days to locals (with local ID). For more information visit tubetahoe.com.

decided to move discussion to its Nov. 17 meeting, which went late into the night, pushing the vote to Dec.1. Commissioners voted unanimously to approve Therapy Stores’ conditional use permit. Commissioner Barbara Raines said she spoke with a California State University, Sacramento marketing professor who said adding Therapy Stores will be a benefit to downtown business. “A lot of people think we prohibit chain stores,” Frenn said. “We don’t; the ordinance does not. It says they must be reviewed for this compatibility. It’s really difficult to deny in this case because what is the basis? In these challenging times we have vacancies. I’m inclined to support this project.”

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the downtown area.” El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Officer Laurel Brent-Bumb said it’s more important than ever for people to help local, small businesses in these uncertain times. “Small business is the backbone of this country’s economy. Our local businesses are very challenged this year because of COVID and the many restrictions the state has imposed, in my opinion arbitrarily,” she said. A pop-up market hosted by the SOL Community Farmers’ Market was held inside the historical Herrick Building at 301 Main St. Friday night and over the weekend, coinciding with Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. The event promoted eco-friendly clothing,

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jewelry and other products from local merchants. Organizers said they will host another pop-up event during the holiday season, Dec. 18-20, at the same location. Placerville resident Norm Hammond, owner of Hammond’s Hits, provided holiday music from the Bell Tower for patrons strolling through Main Street Saturday. “I’ll be here on Saturdays up until Christmas,” said Hammond. “It was great to provide some holiday cheer for the shoppers today. Who does not like holiday music?” Businesses on Main Street in downtown Placerville are keeping doors open for extended hours every Friday and Saturday during the month of December.

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patient’s quality of life,” he said. “It’s not to hasten death. It’s to help maximize the time they have left.” Meadows said the volunteers who work with the terminally ill every day have restored his faith in humanity. Asked to assess Snowline after his first three months, Meadows called the organization “fabulous.” Meadows said Snowline’s performance exceeds national averages in positive outcomes, citing a survey by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid that measures things

like communication with family, getting timely help, treating patients with respect, emotional and spiritual support, help for pain and symptoms and training family to care for patients. A resident of Placerville for 10 years, previously Meadows, 61, worked for Sutter Care at Home in Roseville as the administrator in a hospice program. Prior to that he was in the technology field selling computers and services although he admits what he does now is so much more rewarding.

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KNOW Now Mountain Democrat readers are invited to call Mimi Escabar at (530) 3445070 or e-mail mescabar@ mtdemocrat.net with tips about Christmas light displays to be included in a holiday photo feature story. The Placerville Lions members are asking for donations for the White Cane Fund to continue to provide sight-related services (eye exams, glasses) for those in the community who cannot afford it. Send donations to: Placerville Lions P.O. BOX 346 Placerville, CA 95667 Or donate on Go Fund Me: gofundme.com/placervillelions-white-cane-fund The El Dorado Hills Community Services District invites holiday decorators to submit photos of their home for the inaugural Holiday Lights Decorating Contest, Through Dec. 10. For more information and to submit entries contact Mike Cottrell at (916) 614-3215 or mcottrell@edhcsd.org.

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Cameron Park resident Talia Crumb, the owner of Voz Alta Studio, sings patriotic music at a Veterans Day Caravan for seniors and veterans at Gold Country Retirement and Health Center in Placerville. She’s organizing a Christmas Caravan this year to spread holiday cheer to seniors who can’t see their families.

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ameron Park resident Talia Crumb suffered a brain injury when the trunk of her car struck her head with such force it knocked her skull off her spine, changing her life journey forever. Crumb, who grew up in Cameron Park and recently moved back with her husband Austin, is a lifelong music lover and owner of Voz Alta Studio in Folsom. She attended Folsom Lake College, where she was studying music and leaning toward California State University, Sacramento’s music and conducting program when the traumatic head injury occurred. “Although all of the test results came back

Arts & Culture El Dorado Expressive Therapies presents Collage and Mixed Media, a free program for adoptive parents, foster parents and caregivers. In this free Zoom workshop, 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 5 & 12, participants will create artwork using acrylic paints, collage and paper, with a variety of mixed media art techniques using color, texture, shape and symbols to explore creativity and relax. Creative expressive activities using art can help reduce stress and anxiety, increase awareness about self, identify emotions and enhance problem-solving skills. No previous art experience necessary.

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In addition to performing at senior facilities in the region, musician Talia Crumb also offers music lessons at her Folsom Studio. normal, I was not functioning as I usually did,” said Crumb. “Somedays I would seem fine and other days I struggled with

severe panic attacks and other symptoms that limited my ability to work, socialize or even read or watch television. The day could go

either way at any time, without any notice.” Crumb’s chiropractic neurologist suggested she exercise her brain through music,

starting off small with simple, slow songs and eventually moving into the harder piano or vocal pieces she had studied during college. After a lot of prayer and support from her family and friends, on Jan. 1, 2016, she said she woke up to the first fully normal day she had in a long time. Crumb’s passion for music sprouted as a child, growing up in choirs and musicals and performing in recitals and competitions. It was not until her head injury that her musical journey would change to help others beyond what she could have imagined. “My dad suggested I contact the local senior center to see if I could perform there,” Crumb ■

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El Dorado Hills Town Center presents a virtual Christmas tree lighting event, 6-7 p.m. on Facebook. Go to facebook.com/ Eldoradohillstowncenter for an hour-long program with special guests like Elsa and Anna from “Frozen” and The Grinch. From the comfort of your own home, join Face in a Book for a Christmas story and learn how to make the perfect hot cocoa from the Milestone Crew. The show will culminate with the El Dorado Hills Fire Department delivering Santa to light the tree.

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l Dorado Hills children’s book author Rae Rankin won a third Winnie Award at the eighth annual Equus Film and Arts Festival held virtually Nov. 13-29. The event celebrates storytellers who show the rich history and diverse tapestry of horses in human culture through equestrian content. Rankin’s book “Cowgirl and the Ghost Horse” won Best Children’s Short Story. In 2019 Rankin was recognized for Best Children’s Book — USA for “Cowgirl Lessons” and Best Children’s Holiday Book — USA for “Cowgirl Christmas.” “This story was really fun to write and

my illustrator, J-San, did a spectacular job bringing the ghost horse to life,” Rankin said. “I am truly honored to have another book win recognition from the Equus Film and Arts Festival.” “Cowgirl and the Ghost Horse” is a “not-so-scary ghost story” about a girl on the hunt for the legendary ghost horse. It will take courage, bravery and just a little bit of luck. In addition to her Cowgirl series of books, Rankin has published two books, “Mountain Girl” and “Mountain Winter,” about the beauty of Plumas County and Beach Day, a story of fun exploration at the beach. All her books can be purchased on her website at RaeRankin. com.

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RASS VALLEY — Here in the foothills of the stunning Sierra Nevada mountains the beauty is tangible and, soon, also audible. At 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, InConcert Sierra will present a special premiere of Lynn Schugren’s Sierra Prelude Project. The free concert is inspired by the Sierra Nevada in an auditory and visual journey. The Sierra Prelude Project is a series of 12 preludes for solo piano, commissioned by pianist Schugren. Ten California composers have written preludes inspired by the Sierra Nevada with themes that range from a glorious sunrise, to the sounds of the forest, to the destruction caused by wildfires, to the serenity of a golden sunset. Each composer has chosen an evocative image with poetry or text to complement their music. Composers in the project are Alexis Alrich, Eleanor Armer, Molly Axtmann, Jake Collins, Jerry Grant, Robert

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Larry Huntington films Lynn Schugren performing on the piano for her upcoming concert online. Greenberg, Durwynne Hsieh, Dennis Arthur Lauderdale, Bruce Nalezny and Mark Vance. Showcasing the new works, Schugren, along with videographer Larry Huntington and his team, created a

music video that will keep the audience engaged and enthralled. Two Nevada County environmental groups, Sierra Streams Institute and South Yuba River Citizen’s League, will be included in the

show. Schugren said that her goal is “to present this project as often as possible to give the music exposure and to continue to help raise awareness about the health of our environment.”

Schugren has had a long performance career in both solo piano and chamber music. She has been a regular guest at Old First Concerts, Crocker Art Museum, Oakland Museum and Julia Morgan Masters

of the Piano Series. Since moving back to Nevada County in 2006, Schugren has performed with Music in the Mountains, Nevada County Composers Cooperative and the Young Composers Program of MIM, now the Composers Project at InConcert Sierra, as well as in the Bay Area. She is also a pianist in the North Star Piano Trio, a chamber group which almost exclusively plays music by women composers. Schugren currently has teaching studios in her home in Nevada City and in the Bay Area. Schugren lives on her family vineyard in the Sierra Nevada foothills with four horses, two goats, numerous chickens, four dogs and two cats. When not at the piano, she can be found enjoying her two local grandchildren, riding her horse or out in the garden. The concert may be viewed online at inconcertsierra.org on the InConcert Sierra Facebook page or the InConcert Sierra YouTube channel. It will remain available on YouTube for two weeks.

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‘Pack’ leaders give GSDs a second chance Jana Rossi Staff writer

indy Williams with El Dorado County German Shepherd Rescue knew she was destined to do something in the dog world. At just 5 years old Williams said she recalls wandering over to her neighbor’s property across the street, where 20 cats and 15 dogs lived. “As a little girl I was always infatuated with wolves and GSDs (German Shepherd Dogs). They are just so majestic, loyal, intelligent and beautiful. As soon as I could have a GSD I actually purchased one from a breeder, believe it or not, as a wolf was out of the question. I had no idea there were rescues at the time.” She named her first German shepherd Maui and said he kept her safe, going everywhere with her during her college days in San Diego. When Williams and her husband Jim Wirfel bought property in Shingle Springs 23 years ago, it was with the intent to help dogs, her breed of choice — GSDs. “I have always had a tremendous connection to this breed, but I love all dogs,” she said, adding that how the German shepherd connects so strongly with their humans is what she loves about them;

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Jim Wirfel and wife Cindy Williams, founder of El Dorado County German Shepherd Rescue, above, take two GSDs out during a pack walk, which helps socialize the dogs. At right, the pack makes its way down the street. The next pack walk is scheduled Dec. 12. however, she warned, “They are definitely not for everyone.” Which is why, Williams explained, so many are euthanized. And that’s where Williams steps in. She pulls dogs from shelters that may otherwise be euthanized, giving them a second chance. Her nonprofit rescue organization is not big, but it’s big to the dogs she rescues. She doesn’t take owner surrenders and most dogs she takes in come with a little or a lot of baggage, whether from lack of training or neglect. She relies on volunteers to help with everything from cleaning kennels to

socializing dogs and fostering. The more fosters Williams has the more dogs she can take in and save. Recently Williams partnered with American River K-9 to hold monthly pack walks, another effort to help not only her own rescue dogs have a better chance of being adopted, but any dog that needs help with socialization. The walks are held the second Saturday of every month and the locations vary. Coloma, Apple Hill, the Bass Pro Shop. The next pack walk will be held at 9 a.m. Dec. 12, in historical downtown Placerville near the

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Wild and Scenic announces its official film selections News release Wild and Scenic Film Festival has announced its 2021 film lineup. In exploring this year’s theme of Resilient by Nature, festival-goers can expect to see award-winning films about nature, community activism, adventure, conservation, water, energy and climate change, wildlife, environmental justice, agriculture and more. Throughout the programming, film lovers will see the theme reflected and be reminded that, as individuals and communities, people are inherently resilient, drawing on strengths, talents and lived experiences to innovate and inspire positive change for a better world. The theme also offers a lens to help people look to nature as a model for resiliency and seek to create solutions to environmental challenges through nature-inspired designs and strategies.

There are so many wonderful films this year it’s hard to choose which to highlight, but below are a few favorites. Stay tuned for other film highlights and synopses along with trailers, filmmaker interviews and more in the forthcoming newsletters throughout December and January. In “Pedal Through” the audience is invited into the world of director-lead Analise Cleopatra as she discovers the healing and joy of mountain biking. Analise had never camped or ridden a bike off the pavement when she decided to plan a week-long mountain biking adventure with an all-black female team. Together, they traverse the backcountry on an adventure full of exploration, curiosity, waterfalls, old-growth forest, sparkling starscapes and deep healing. “Resilience Is In Our Nature” is a snapshot of the Portland, Ore., ■

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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) 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4 8379 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PC 20200558 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Robert John Coffey filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: ROBERT JOHN COFFEY Proposed name: ROBERT JOHN SCHMECK 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 15, 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 NOVEMBER 2, 2020. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4 8380 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1038 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CAKE FAERIE, located at 4860 Black Oak Center #3, Garden Valley, CA 95633 Registered owner(s): Brittany L Christensen, 7670 Brush N Rocks Lane, Cool, CA 95614 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Brittany Christensen BRITTANY CHRISTENSEN 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 11/10/2020. 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) 8381 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1026 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GOLDEN GROVE DENTAL, located at 3168 Turner Street Ste. 300, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 1427 Humbug Creek Dr., Folsom, CA 95630 Registered owner(s): Delgadillo DDS Chun DDS Corp, 3168 Turner Street Ste. 300, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: S-Corp, CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A Signature of Registrant: /s/ Mathew Delgadillo M AT H E W DELGADILLO, 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 Legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  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) 8382 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PC 20200545 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Iana Matviichuk filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: IANA MATVIICHUK Proposed name: YANA ANDRE 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 23, 2020. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 8386 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4 SUMMONS CASE NO. PC 20170522 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: the Benficiaries, Heirs and Assigns of the Estates of Mabel H Poheim, Charles L. Gilmore, and Sarah T. Rolleri, and Michael Gilmore and Ronald Gilmore, YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLANTIFF: HIGH HILL RANCH, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the crosscomplainant. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. The name and address of the court is: EL DORADO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 3321 Cameron Park Drive Cameron Park, CA 95682 The name, address, and telephone number of cross-complainant’s attorney, or cross-complainant without an attorney, is: MICHAEL W. THOMAS, SBN 168634 THOMAS & ASSOCIATES 2390 Professional Drive Roseville, CA 95661 P: (916) 789-1201 DATE: December 14, 2018 by /s/ L. Vogel, Deputy 8389 11/20, 11/27, 12/4 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1046 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: UMBRELLA GAMES, located at 4905 Golden Foothill Pkwy, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/ Mailing Address: 8933 Bedford Ave, Fair Oaks, CA 95628 Registered owner(s): Kyle G Kilby, 8933 Bedford Ave, Fair Oaks, CA 95628 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/01/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kyle Kilby KYLE KILBY 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 11/16/2020 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) 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11 8397 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1045 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GRACE THROUGH GRIT CO, located at 2220 Aiken Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/ Mailing Address: 3941 Park Dr #20699, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Ashley N Youdan, 2220 Aiken Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Ashley N Youdan ASHLEY N YOUDAN 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 11/16/2020 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) 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11 8398 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1047 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BACKCOUNTRY AND ADAPTIVE CONNECTION, located at 2652 Prescott Ave, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): James Cahill, 2652 Prescott Ave, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 02/28/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ James Cahill JAMES CAHILL, 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 11/16/2020 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) 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11 8399 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1048 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. WICKSTROM CONSTRUCTION, 2. TEKTONCORP, located at 6340 North St, El Dorado, CA 95623/Mailing Address: 4293 Country Club Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93306 Registered owner(s): Tracy A Wickstrom, 6340 North St, El Dorado, CA 95623 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/16/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Tracy Wickstrom TRACY WICKSTROM, INDIVIDUAL I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 11/16/2020 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

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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) 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11 8400 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1050 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. FRONT STREET MEDIA LLC, 2. TRAIL 4RUNNER, 3. TRAIL TACOMA, located at 4970 Windplay Drive, #7, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Front Street Media LLC, 4970 Windplay Drive, #7, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: _______ The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/16/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Brenan Greene BRENAN GREENE, 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 11/16/2020 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) 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11 8401 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1052 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SUMMIT VIEW LANDSCAPES, located at 4258 Greenstone Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Jose de Jesus Aguilar, 4258 Greenstone 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: 11/15/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jose Aguilar JOSE AGUILAR 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 11/16/2020 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) 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11 8402 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1023 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RIDES BY WOODY’S MACHINE & FAB, located at 4261 Mithril Way, Shingle Springs, CA 95682/Mailing Address: PO Box 2078, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): 1. Jerry A. Wood, 4261 Mithril Way, Shingle Springs, CA 95682, 2. Robin L. Wood, 4261 Mithril Way, Shingle Springs, 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: 9/1/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jerry A. Wood JERRY A. WOOD /s/ Robin L. Wood ROBIN L. WOOD 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 11/05/2020 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) 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11 8403 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1001 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: EXCITE ENERGY, located at 4822 Golden Foothill Parkway #6, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 3941 Park Dr, Ste 20-465, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): SolarNorcal, LLC, 4822 Golden Foothill Parkway #6, 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: 10/19/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Heath Kirin HEATH KIRIN, 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 10/30/2020 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) 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11 8404 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1056

or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the accrued principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): Carol A. Nordine, Trustee of the Carol A. Nordine Revocable Trust dated 06/05/2002 Recorded: 4/4/2008 as Instrument No. 20080015770-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of EL DORADO County, California; Date of Sale: 12/29/2020 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse located at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Amount of accrued balance and other charges: $268,377.83 The purported property address is: 4958 EDGEWOOD CIR, GRIZZLY FLATS, CA 95636 Assessor’s Parcel No. : 041-522-002-000 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-9390772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan. com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the trustee: CA-20-885203-NJ. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the mortgagor, the mortgagee, or the mortgagee’s attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916939-0772 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-20885203-NJ IDSPub #0172769 11/27/2020 12/4/2020 12/11/2020 11/27, 12/4, 12/11 8411

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1069 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ABERDEEN MANOR, located at 2932 Aberdeen Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Dignity Healthcare Inc, 2932 Aberdeen Lane, 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: 11/19/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Aleksey Lutsuk ALEKSEY LUTSUK 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 11/20/2020. 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) 8426 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-0998 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: IV LOUNGE, LLC, located at 5461 Pyracantha Dr, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): IV Lounge, LLC, 5461 Pyracantha Dr, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: California The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/18/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Carey Mencarini CAREY MENCARINI, 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 10/30/2020. 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) 8427 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AMERICAN EAGLE ROOFING, located at 621 Placerville Dr, Suite D, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Mr. Roof & Solar Inc., 621 Placerville Dr, Suite D, 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: N/A Signature of Registrant: /s/ Stephen J. Riley STEPHEN J. RILEY, 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 11/17/2020 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 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT SOUTH REFUSECO., CO., INC. SOUTHTAHOE TAHOE REFUSE INC. FRANCHISE AREA BB FRANCHISE AREA DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR A PROPOSED RATE INCREASE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR A PROPOSED RATE INCREASE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held at 10:00 a.m. on December 8th, th FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held at 10:00 a.m. on December 8 , 2020, by the El 2020,County by the El Dorado Countywhich Board beofheld via Zoom at the IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS Dorado Board of Supervisors willof beSupervisors held via Zoomwhich at the will Board Supervisors' Chambers, of Supervisors' Chambers, 330 Fair Lane, A, Placerville, The Fair Lane, Building A, Placerville, California. The publicBuilding hearing will consider the California. request by South OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, 330Board public hearing will to consider South Tahoe rates Refuse Co., Inc. increase the Refuse Co., Inc. increasethe the request residentialbyand commercial by 5.77%. To to view the complete STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see Tahoe residential andfullcommercial rates by 5.77%. view the complete Item and full Agenda Item and rate schedule, please visit the To El Dorado County Board Agenda of Supervisor's calendar th section 14411 ET SEQ., Business website rate schedule, please visit theand El Dorado County Board of Supervisor's calendar website select the agenda for December 8 , 2020, or contact the at eldorado.legistar.com and Professions Code) Environmental Management Department directly at (530) 621-6623. at eldorado.legistar.com and select the agenda for December 8th, 2020, or contact the 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11 8405 Environmental Management Department directly at (530) 621-6623. Examples of the current and proposed rates, effective January 1, 2021, are as follows:

Examples of the current and proposed rates, effective January 1, 2021, are as follows:

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS NO. CA-20-885203-NJ ORDER NO.: DS7300-20001854

RESIDENTIAL RATES 1 (32) gallon can 2 (32) gallon cans 3 (32) gallon cans 4 (32) gallon cans 1 (45) gallon can 2 (45) gallon cans 3 (45) gallon cans

Current Monthly Rate $17.59 $23.62 $28.53 $33.45 $20.41 $24.83 $31.68

New Monthly Rate $18.60 $24.98 $30.18 $35.38 $21.59 $26.26 $33.51

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shared. “In my first contact they were excited to have me and asked how much I charged. At the time I couldn’t work a normal job due to my random good and bad days so any sort of pay was welcome. It’s been a journey but I have found purpose with music.” The Cameron Park music lover quickly found other facilities interested in having live music. Crumb saw the effect her concussion had during her personal experience and later, studying and training through a Music for Healing and Transition Program at mhtp.org, discovered how she could help others with health issues. “I saw how music can help alleviate symptoms I and others have experienced due to mental decline, brain injury or otherwise and it’s why I love performing at senior centers and make special connections there,” Crumb explained. “It didn’t take long before my name got around and activity directors started to ask if I knew other musicians who would be interested in the work.” It was at this point Crumb did some research and, after talking with friends, started Voz Alta Studio to represent herself and three other musicians who travel around Sacramento, Placer and El Dorado counties to provide live entertainment. Since 2017 Voz Alta Studio has represented more than 15 artists of all backgrounds and talents. The artists offer entertainment at senior living facilities through live music, karaoke, dance, magic, Zumba, fitness and piano tuning services. “I absolutely love my work and the connections we make. I’ve been asked to expand to the Bay Area, Oregon and Washington by clients and artists and hope to do so one day,” Crumb said. Voz Alta Studio has already started its expansion into the Stockton area. The education studio portion of Voz Alta Studio teaches students of all ages the joys of music through private lessons, with many performing, testing and competitive opportunities. “Due to COVID and the recent changes in recent independent contracting laws, I am currently the only educator but I feel that part will expand in due time,” Crumb said. Crumb said she faces many challenges running a small business,

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Continued from B1 especially in California, and has had many friends reach out, asking for tips when starting their companies. “I tell them if you don’t have a passion for it when you start, you’ll find that once you hit all the obstacles and paperwork required to run a business you will end up hating the thing you thought you loved,” the Voz Alta Studio owner shared. Her drive for success, despite (at times) considering quitting the business during the pandemic, comes from a love of solving challenges and making an impact. “I personally enjoy puzzles and challenges and as long as I face each trial like a new puzzle, I find that I stay motivated to keep going,” Crumb explained. “The impact Voz Alta Studio has made in our communities is too important to just let it go. Too many people need music to escape from reality, to connect with others, to prove that they can accomplish something,” she continued. “I believe that what we do is more important than any of the political or medical obstacles that threaten to stop the dream. And my dream has always been to enrich lives through music and art. God does some amazing things if we keep our eyes open. It is rather cool what he has done in my life because of an injury.”

Christmas Caravan Voz Alta Studio is organizing its first Christmas Caravan on Christmas Day at 10 a.m. with multiple, simultaneous vehicle parades in the El Dorado, Sacramento and Placer counties. ”A lot of senior communities this Christmas are not able to have a celebration or even see family due to the lockdowns,” Crumb said. “I’m coordinating the Christmas Caravan on Christmas Day to bring these shut-ins some Christmas cheer.” People can follow the event on Facebook, Instagram or at the Voz Alta Studio’s website (listed below) for route details. To find out more information or to add a community to the route list or partner list contact Crumb at ceo@vozaltastudio.com. To learn more about Voz Alta Studio visit vozaltastudio.com.

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