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Dixon resident Matthew Ramos is placed in the back of a California Highway Patrol vehicle after leading law enforcement officers on a pursuit through three counties.

A man who led authorities on a pursuit from Vacaville to Camino Monday morning barricaded himself inside his vehicle on Highway 50, leading to an hourslong standoff. Highway 50 was closed in both directions and nearby Camino Union Elementary School locked down as California Highway Patrol and El Dorado County sheriff ’s officers negotiated with 52-year-old Matthew Ramos of Dixon. Ramos refused to pull over when a deputy tried to make a traffic stop of his truck that was

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being driven “erratically” with an “exhibition of speed” in an unincorporated area of Vacaville, according to a news release from the Solano County Sheriff ’s Office. Ramos led authorities on a chase on back roads and through the cities of Dixon and Davis. Officers say they attempted to end the pursuit by blocking Ramos’ vehicle but were not successful. As Ramos approached Interstate 80 and Highway 50, the California Highway Patrol took over the pursuit, which ended in Camino where Highway n

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El Dorado County Assessor Karl Weiland has announced he will not run for reelection when his term is up in 2022.

Assessor Weiland announces retirement Eric Jaramishian Staff writer El Dorado County assessor Karl Weiland plans to retire after his term ends Dec. 31, 2022. As the county assessor, Weiland is responsible for assessing and maintaining inventory of nearly 100,000 parcels in the county, which is valued at nearly $38 billion and generates around $388 million in property taxes, according to Weiland. The assessor deals PLACE ADDRESS LABEL HERE

with regulations imposed by various property tax laws, including Proposition 13, and assesses the value of property under those laws. Assessor Weiland and his staff help residents navigate property laws and regulations and participate in the California Assessors Association, which advises the state Legislature and the California State Board of Equalization on proposed regulations. “I have a great staff and they get a lot of thanks,” Weiland said. “People appreciate what we do. If I go talk to a group, I try to be informative and tell them things about property tax, which is not something they would normally know.” During his nearly 12-year run as assessor Weiland, 68, has experienced the county’s real property parcels jump nearly $30 billion in value, has worked to help victims of the Angora, King and Caldor fires get property tax relief and witnessed a reduction

The El Dorado County Fire Honor Guard, above, leads the Hangtown Christmas Parade through Main Street in Placerville Sunday. The theme for this year’s parade, in its 43rd year, was Candy Land Christmas with 101 entries. Local celebrity chef John Sanders, right photo, riding center in a horse-drawn carriage with his parrot Sierra, was this year’s parade grand marshal. Photos by Cecilia Clark

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Dennis Louis Gillott

March 30, 1962 – Dec. 2, 2021

Surrounded by his loving and devoted family, Dennis completed his earthly journey on the morning of Dec. 2 in Cameron Park, where he resided with his parents. He was 59 years old and had lived with multiple sclerosis for 26 years. Dennis faced this cruel disease with courage, strength and always a sense of humor. We will all miss his beautiful smile, cheerful greetings and goofy jokes. Dennis was born on March 30, 1962, to Donald and Betty (Hornock) Gillott in Pittsburgh, Pa. When he was 6, the family moved to Sacramento. Growing up, Dennis was interested in anything that allowed him to be outdoors. He graduated from Encina High School in 1980. Dennis worked in various technical positions for Wismer and Becker Contractors and Teledyne MEC while he completed work on his bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering technology, with a minor in computer science which he received in 1989 from California State University, Sacramento. Dennis then began his career as a sales engineer, meeting client needs for commercial floors (Stonhard) and industrial roofs (B.F. Goodrich). In 1994 he began his dream job as an account manager for Altec, working with clients in developing specifications for trucks used by utility and telecommunication companies. He once attributed his success in sales to being “pleasantly persistent.” His MS diagnosis led to his retirement in 2005. Dennis leaves behind his wife, Shelley Delfin Gillott and his children Amanda and Dylan Gillott. He is also survived by his parents Donald and Betty Gillott; siblings, Donna Gillott Monsoor and Douglas Gillott (Michael); niece, Elizabeth Monsoor and his nephews, Ian Monsoor and Zachary Gillott. He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Matthew Monsoor. Dennis also leaves behind many friends who were inspired by his strong Catholic faith and positive attitude. Dennis was a lifelong Pittsburgh Steelers fan, watching the team’s televised games with his mother by his side. He loved cars and trucks, golf and his Labrador retriever, Truckee. Some of his happiest moments were spent converting a simple cabin into a beautiful country estate for his family. The family would like to thank Marian Lowe and Romin Bryant-Johnson who were more than a personal trainer and a caregiver to Dennis. They became much loved friends. We also thank church deacon, Dan Haverty. Dennis always looked forward to his Sunday visits from Dan. A funeral mass will be celebrated Friday, Dec. 10, at 11 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 3111 Tierra de Dios, El Dorado Hills, with a luncheon reception to follow at the church. Burial will be private. Remembrances may be made to the National MS Society — nationalmssociety.org.

William (Bill) Pittman April 1, 1943 – Dec. 19, 2020

William (Bill) Pittman entered into eternity on Dec. 19, 2020 surrounded by his wife and children after a long battle of ill health. Bill was born April 1, 1943 in Porum, Okla. He lived in and around Oklahoma, New Mexico and Arizona living on farms and ranches working and picking cotton with his parents and siblings until they moved to Southern California when he was 12 years old. It was here he met and fell in love with his childhood sweetheart and future wife, Mattie (Martha) Phillips. After many years of successfully following that elusive dream of a better life for his family, he settled in Placerville, Calif. Bill is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mattie; two sons Billy Pittman and Robert (Dawn) Pittman; five daughters Gale Curtin, Kimberly (Burt) Crismore, Christina (Ricardo) Rivera, Sara R. Holcomb (Rodney) and Melissa (Jared) Geary, 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; Two great-great grandchildren; brothers Sonny (Carnel) Brooks, Bennie L. Pittman Jr., Christophe Pittman; sisters Paula Justus and Sherna Ward and many nieces and nephews. Bill was preceded in death by parents Bennie L. Pittman and Eathel E. Goforth, brother Harry J. Pittman, David Lee Pittman, sisters Verlene E. DeWitt and Emily N. Elliott and grandson Jules V Accardi IV.

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On Dec. 1 our Lord called Nana home. Marcia was born in Davenport, Iowa. She was an only child, educated in Catholic schools and attended Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind. In 1952 Nana married James M. Cooke of Winnetka, Ill. and moved to Menlo Park, Calif. Over the next 11 years, they raised their family of two boys, James Jr., Patrick and daughter Cherie. In 1963-64, the Cooke family moved to Europe, settled in a little Swiss village of Blonay in a chalet high above Lake Geneva. Thus began her love for travel. Other interests of hers are reading, music, the theater, films and walking. Upon moving back from Europe, the Cooke family settled in Saratoga, Calif. Nana returned to Europe in 1973-74 with Cherie who attended the American College in Paris. Marcia lived in Paris, Hamburg as well as her favorite city, Montreux. Most of her life was spent as a wife and homemaker, doing volunteer work in a variety of organizations. Professionally she worked at Stanford University in the administrative records department and later secretary to Dr. Richard O’Brien, President of Menlo School and College. Nana is survived by two sons; James M. Cooke, Patrick L. Cooke; daughter Cherie Ann Cooke, granddaughter Larissa E. Irwin, grandson Troy L. Cooke and great-grandkids; Issabella, Austin and Corbin. She remarried to Robert S. Waples. They moved to Carmel and enjoyed each other’s loving companionship for over 30 years. I’ve never seen her happier. Bob was a special man and took great care of Nana. Several years after Bob passed away, Nana moved up to our hometown, El Dorado Hills. It was nice having Nana so close. She spent some quality time with us and the grandkids and greatgrandkids. We had many fun dinners out together. Nana had a very full and happy life and we will miss her. Our Nana was a very special person.

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Duane left this earth after a long fight with cancer, to go to the happy fishing and hunting grounds around 3 a.m. Nov. 16. He was at home peacefully sleeping and had a friend nearby. He was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer near the first of the year. No one knows when or where it started. Duane was born in 1962. He was raised in Bloomington, Calif., until around 18 when he moved to San Bernardino. He was a Christian and an active member of the Boy Scouts; a fine example of both with an ear to ear smile. Duane earned his AA degree in restaurant management and food services. He worked for several great restaurants including the well known Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles. The 2-3 hour drive in heavy traffic each way finally got to him so he quit and went to work as a dry waller with his brother Don. Around 1985, Duane moved to Georgetown where he worked as a logger, at the gas station, many other miscellaneous jobs and at Bear Creek Quarry. He loved to fish, hunt and cook and he was an excellent chef. Many times people would see Duane walking from Georgetown to Walton Lake and return with fish that he would smoke and give to friends. He had an excellent long term memory and loved to laugh, tell jokes, poems and stories. His close friends nicknamed him “Homer.” When he was happy he would burst out in song like a canary bird. The thing is that the bird could carry a tune. Duane was the one who would be the last person to leave the lake in order to help an injured friend up the long steep slope to the parking lot. He leaves behind his brothers Don and Brian; his “old man” Jerry McFarren; beloved Aunt Suzanne and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and their children. We will miss him.

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4-H clubs from all over El Dorado County shared their love for agriculture in the Hangtown Christmas Parade Sunday. Young farmers with Gold Hill Toppers 4-H, left photo, are all smiles as they ride atop hay bales and wave to the crowd. Rescue Up ‘N’ Coming 4-H equestrians, right photo, brought a few festively clad horses to spread holiday cheer.

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in staff dependency due to more reliance on technology. “The whole idea of public services really appealed to me since I got here,” Weiland said. “This office has an excellent reputation for public service and it is a very enjoyable place for me to work. I never ever thought I’d be doing property taxes or that I’d end up being an elected official.” Weiland moved to El Dorado County in the ’80s after serving in the U.S. Air Force. While running an animal feed store on Pleasant Valley Road, Weiland attended the old community college behind Raley’s. After, Weiland transferred to California State University, Sacramento, to earn his business administration degree in 1984, picking up part-time bookkeeping and accounting gigs at the same time. Weiland worked in the private sector for two certified public accounting firms and a loghome manufacturing company after graduating, before being laid off. It was not until 1991 that he applied for a job as a county senior auditor, a job he did not consider until a friend gave him the scoop on the position. “I was an accountant, so I knew that end of the business but I had never done

taxes,” Weiland said. “I interviewed, they liked me, offered me the job and I have been here since.” Weiland was promoted to assistant assessor under thenAssessor Tim Holcomb before being elected into Holcom’s role in 2010. “I tell people they were just never able to get rid of me,” Weiland joked. As his time as assessor comes to an end, new prospects are rising to fill the role. Current assistant assessor Danielle

Yandow has filed her intent to run as has former county Chief Fiscal Officer Jon DeVille. “I never thought that I would end up working in county government but it has been very rewarding and very enjoyable,” Weiland said. “I’ve enjoyed every minute of it and I am looking forward to retirement.” Weiland lives in Mosquito with his wife Heidi and hopes to do more of what he enjoys most in retirement — RV traveling, fly-fishing and motorcycling.

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State gun law headed to Supreme Court?

alifornia has some of the nation’s tightest gun control laws and virtually no session of the Legislature ends without additional restrictions being enacted. In polling and by their votes, Californians Dan Walters have heartily endorsed making gun purchases and ownership increasingly more difficult. As California’s restrictive laws proliferated, however, the state’s current and would-be gun owners complained that notwithstanding their political popularity, the laws violate Californians’ constitutional right to bear arms, codified in the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Those complaints are now likely to reach the U.S. Supreme Court because of a recent decision by the 9th District Court of Appeals upholding two of the state’s most controversial gun control laws, banning California’s ban the sale and possession on firearms of magazines holding magazines holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition. One more than 10 was enacted by the rounds has been Legislature and the upheld by a other in a ballot initiative (Proposition federal appeals 63) sponsored by Gavin court — but the Newsom in 2016 when U.S. Supreme he was lieutenant governor. Court may have A federal judge in San the last word. Diego, Roger Benitez, became a hero to gun owners when he struck down Proposition 63’s 10-round magazine limit two years ago, saying that it unconstitutionally interfered with using guns for self-protection. “The statute hits at the center of the Second Amendment and its burden is severe,” Benitez wrote. Newsom had become governor when Benitez ruled and denounced the judge as a “wholly owned subsidiary of the gun lobby and the National Rifle Association.” A three-three judge panel of the 9th Circuit Court sided with Benitez but late last month the full 11-judge court, dividing along ideological lines, ratified the magazine laws. It declared that they “reasonably supported California’s effort to reduce the devastating damage wrought by mass shootings.” The majority opinion added that requiring owners of higher-capacity magazine to get rid of them is not an illegal government “taking” because

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Letters to the Editor Earn while you learn? EDITOR: o what is with the highway work on Highway 50 in Camino? Is this some type of WPA program where we are teaching people how to build roads? If so, we are not getting our money’s worth. It seems more like a part-time job as no one is there working but we get stuck with a dangerous roadway. Who knows how long they were going to make the Camino Heights people drive to 8 Mile Road before they opened it back up. And what’s with that center wall? JOHN VAN SCHOYCK Pollock Pines

Ambulance rates — no compromise EDITOR: ine job, El Dorado County, you have turned what is usually considered a service into a profit center at the expense of the people you are suppose to be serving. A 1.5 mile ride to Marshall Hospital in the local ambulance is $2,000. If money is tight and you talk to the billing service, which handles the accounts for EDC in an effort to negotiate a better price, they will tell you that they are instructed by the county not to negotiate. It states on the El Dorado County ambulance bill: “If you have questions about this balance or need to set up a payment plan, contact our billing company immediately.” I did and, again, the billing service told me that the county has instructed them if they can’t collect the entire bill turn it over to collections. Remember when the ambulance service out of Sacramento wished to expand its service area to include El Dorado County and the county made sure they were black balled? Kinda reminds you of Chicago in the ’20s and ’30s … mafia style. You folks who continue to insist that competition is somehow unAmerican sure confuse me. You should be ashamed of yourselves for perpetuating this shoogaloo. NICK TONE Placerville

Socialism EDITOR: ust a quick letter about Socialism — on the Mountain Democrat website I constantly read that Republicans love capitalism, while

Democrats love Socialism. Capitalism is defined as corporations controlled by private owners for profit, yet corporations receive billions yearly in governmental subsidies. Therefore, given these subsidies, corporation welfare is socialism. Yes, corporations hire workers, but most do not pay their workers a living wage. This requires their workers to look to the government for relief. Again, we subsidize the corporations so they can make even higher profits. Goodness, the corporations (CEOs, CFOs, the boards, the stockholders) are socialists. Think about it. JAMES E. LONGHOFER Placerville

What the Rittenhouse verdict means to America EDITOR: want to preface with I believe the adult who bought Rittenhouse the rifle, then took him to the riots and left him there on his own is in a lot of trouble. I can’t imagine what was going through that man’s head. There are people who act as if they believe, including the president of the United States, that this situation was white people against Black. It is a fact — they do this to divide our citizenry. When in reality this all boils down to a Second Amendment right to bear arms. Many of the politicians are now saying that this occurrence is a reason to retool the Second Amendment of the Constitution. I say it validates and justifies the need for the Second Amendment. Per the Constitution it was legal for Rittenhouse to be armed, walking in the middle of a chaotic riot, because our society’s infrastructure of police and National Guard were not utilized as designed when politicians who are empowered make the decision to protect the society failed to do so. It is why the founders of our country and Constitution, who had the first-hand knowledge of what was happening in their lives at the time living under authoritarian rule, made the decision to instill the Second Amendment to be able to legally defend the Constitution from its enemies both foreign and domestic. KEN STEERS Cameron Park

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adly, we keep seeing stories in the news about mass looting crimes that are hard to fathom. In San Francisco recently several stores in Union Square were looted and vandalized by a large group of young men. One day later, up to 80 Vern armed criminals in ski masks pulled up in 25 cars, blocked the streets and went on a mass looting spree at Nordstrom in an upscale area of Walnut Creek. The very next day, another group of men stole $40,000 worth of merchandise from a store in San Jose. Gov. Gavin Newsom has stated that a new organized retail theft law he signed in 2021 is a great example of being tough on crime. But, under this new law, even if the suspects are caught these recent crimes are all misdemeanors unless the defendants have prior convictions. And, even if the suspects are charged, Assembly

Bill 3234 signed by Newsom in 2020 provides that most misdemeanors are eligible for pre-plea diversion. Lastly, even if these suspects are caught, charged with misdemeanors and did not get diversion, Assembly Bill 1950, another new law signed PiErson by Newson in 2020, limits the length of probation to one year. In response to all the recent mass looting events, Newsom said, “… the mayors need to step up.” Attempts to shift the blame and monumental changes in the criminal justice system with recent lenient laws like these have helped contribute to the problems we now see in San Francisco and around the state. In El Dorado County we are just a 100 miles away, but worlds apart. According to 2019 numbers from the Public Policy Institute of California, San Francisco has a rate of 676 violent

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There is no question that after years of criminal justice “reform” measures by lawmakers in Sacramento that there is now a revolving door for repeat offenders ... crimes per 100,000 residents. El Dorado County has 169 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, third lowest in the state. But, similar to a viral epidemic, we can’t pretend that what happens in the Bay Area or around the state does not have any impact on El Dorado County. In 2015 a defendant fleeing from a carjacking in Oakland drove up to El Dorado Hills and attempted another carjacking of two young women, killing one of them. In 2016 multiple defendants from the Bay Area set up a large drug deal in South Lake Tahoe, ultimately leading to the murder of one man. Like a virus, crime can spread. The root cause for the increase in crime is not always easy to pin down. The increasing homeless and drug addiction epidemics in California are clearly a major part of the problem.

There is no question that after years of criminal justice “reform” measures by lawmakers in Sacramento that there is now a revolving door for repeat offenders who once faced jail time. Right now, far too many in our state endlessly seek ways to reduce the consequences for crime while ignoring the growing and troubling impact on victims and the safety of our communities. We must attempt to reverse any perception by those who repeatedly commit these crimes that there will not be a price to pay. We must continue seeking creative ways to rehabilitate and treat those with addiction and mental illness, but to deny the more lenient options for those who repeatedly victimize our communities. And we must continue

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“the government acquires nothing by virtue of the limitation on the capacity of magazines.” The case sparked a welter of opinions from individual members of the court both endorsing the majority opinion and dissenting. Three judges appointed by former President Donald Trump were sharply critical of the majority, saying, “These magazines are lawfully owned by millions of people nationwide” and warning that applying California’s law across America would “require confiscating half of all existing firearms magazines in this country.” Newsom, of course, hailed the ruling that upheld his ballot measure, tweeting, “Weapons of war don’t belong on our streets. This is a huge victory for the health and safety of all Californians.” California being what it is, the nation’s most populous state with some of the nation’s tightest gun laws, the eventual outcome of the magazine capacity case could have wide effects. Blue state prosecutors filed briefs supporting California’s position while those in Texas and other red states backed Benitez’ ruling. The possibility of it becoming a landmark case was enhanced when lawyers for gun owners who challenged the state’s magazine limit immediately promised that they would appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. If, as the recent decision indicated, judicial

attitudes about gun control laws divide along ideological lines, California’s limit on magazine capacity could face rough treatment from the Supreme Court’s 6-3 conservative majority. In recent decisions the Supreme Court has become increasingly critical of restrictive gun laws and has a landmark case now pending, involving New York’s ban on carrying guns outside the home. During arguments a few weeks ago, majority justices gave every indication they would overturn the law, criticizing it for interfering with citizens’ rights to self-defense. That’s essentially the same line of reasoning that Judge Benitez adopted in overturning California’s magazine limit. 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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to fight for victims’ rights under Marsy’s Law — a law created in 2008 because victims of crime said their pain was magnified by a system that puts criminals’ rights ahead of the rights of innocent victims. Mass looting is just the most recent symptom of a growing epidemic of criminal justice reform that ignores victims and public safety. Vern Pierson is El Dorado County’s district attorney.

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El Dorado Hills teen Andrew Burr credits his marathon-running parents and spending time with others who love to pound the pavement for his running career that has earned him numerous trophies and trips to the podium. Andrew has competed in races since he was 6 years old — 200 to be exact. The natural runner has taken to the road, trail, track and cross country routes in California as well as other states, as far as Florida, ranging in distance from 200 meters to half marathons, according to proud father Jeremy Burr. “I entered races and stuck with it,” Andrew told the Mountain Democrat. The Mountain Democrat first met Andrew in 2018 after he completed the Dipsea Race, a 10-mile run that starts in the Northern California town of Mill Valley and ends at the sandy shores of Stinson Beach. It’s the in-between miles that make the course challenging. Runners must conquer tough trails with names like “Dynamite” “Cardiac” and “Insult” in addition to facing three flights of stairs and steep inclines. In that race, 10-yearold Andrew earned the world record for his age group. Today Andrew is a

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El Dorado Hills runner Andrew Burr dusts the competition at the CIF San Joaquin Section Championship Division V race in Folsom last month, taking first place out of 77 runners. freshman at Sacramento Country Day School, where he runs on the varsity cross-country team. During his freshman year, he has kept on top of his sport, winning 10 cross country races throughout California, including a race held outside of Los Angeles where Andrew came in first, beating 845 other top freshman and sophomores in the state. After winning the Varsity Sac-Joaquin Cross Country Section Championships in Folsom, the first

time in 10 years by a freshman, according to his dad, he went on to compete in the 2021 CIF State Cross Country Championships held on Nov. 27 in Fresno. His dad Jeremy described it as “a fantastic race,” with Andrew beating his personal record by 30 seconds from last year, running the 5K race in 16:07.9. He finished 13th overall out of 202 runners in Division V. Out of the five divisions, with just fewer than 1,000 runners, Andrew n

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short time after an attempted heist May 4 at a Wells Fargo in Bank Rancho Cordova, aided by witness descriptions of the would-be robber and the car in which he drove away. Other robberies include an El Dorado Savings Bank in Sutter Creek March 29, a Wells Fargo Bank in South Lake Tahoe April 1, a Wells Fargo Bank in Truckee April 13 and a Union Bank of California in Redding April 16. This case is the product of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the South Lake

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came in fifth for fastest freshman in California and No. 1 freshman for the greater Sacramento area. “Andrew enjoyed the experience, loved the fast competition and achieved his goals for his first state championship meet,” Jeremy shared. “He is already formulating his goals for next year’s state championship meet.” What does a typical week look like when you are the fastest freshman? It involves some serious running — about 50 miles a week — according to Andrew. And when he’s not in training? He still runs, taking on trails around El Dorado Hills, but said he doesn’t do as many drills. Andrew also enjoys other sports — basketball, soccer and skiing. Mom Tricia Burr shared, he even writes for his school newspaper — The Octagon. Before his last race, Andrew said,

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Ramos still wouldn’t exit his vehicle. Authorities then broke the window on the passenger side door and minutes later entered the truck to pull Ramos out. The suspect appeared to resist arrest as he was handcuffed and placed in the back of a CHP vehicle. Camino School officials closed campus for the day. Many students, who had not yet arrived to campus Monday morning, were told to stay home. Those already on campus sheltered in place during the standoff. Ramos was booked into the Solano County jail in Fairfield and faces charges related to evading and reckless driving, Solano sheriff ’s officials said. His bail is listed at $33,333.

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KNOW Dec. 9 Nello Olivo Winery presents Sequoia Home for the Holidays, a dinner party and dance, 5-9 p.m. at the Sequoia Mansion, 643 Bee St. in Placerville. For more information call (530) 3033617. To buy tickets visit cellarpass.com/events/ sequoia-home-for-theholidays-club-memberdinner-party-8233.

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alifornia State Parks welcomes everyone to celebrate in the holidays at Christmas in Coloma at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, Saturday, Dec. 11, and Sunday, Dec. 12. Community members, families and out of town guests are invited to visit Marshall Gold Discovery SHP to enjoy traditional, family oriented holiday activities and explore the historical buildings at the park. Carriage rides, warming fires and holiday music will set the mood for a little holiday shopping with local vendors. Games and holiday crafts will keep young and old entertained. Fresh greens, ribbons and bows will be available for wreath making activities. Plus, 13 historical buildings in the park will be decorated and open for visitors. Costumed docents will be on hand to share the history of the structures and their former inhabitants. Hot food and drinks will be available for purchase through the Gold Discovery Park Association, the cooperating association

Dec. 11 Two members of Church of Our Saviour Episcopal Church, 2979 Coloma St. in Placerville, will sell their art in the parish hall. Kathy Fritschi and Michael Raffety will have art on display and for sale 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 11-12, and Dec. 18-19. A portion of the proceeds will go to the church. Assistance League Sierra Foothills presents Jingle! Mingle!, a fundraiser in Shingle Springs featuring food, wine/ beer tasting, raffle, online auction, artisans’ wares, Santa Claus and more, 1-5 p.m. Funds support the ALSF mission to help the homeless and disadvantaged in the county. For more information visit assistanceleague.org/ sierra-foothills. El Dorado County Fair & Event Center host its 16th annual Crab & Chowder Gala. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with first course served at 6:30 p.m. Guests can also select a drivethru option with pick-up 3:30-5:30 p.m. For tickets and more information call (530) 621-5860 or visit eldoradocountyfair.org. Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park invites everyone to tour many of its historical houses rarely open to the public during Christmas in Coloma, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 11 & 12. Hear the history told by costumed docents. Games and holiday crafts and a visit with Santa will keep young and old entertained. Fresh greens, ribbons and bows will be available for wreathmaking activities. Plus, 13 historical buildings in the park will be decorated and open for visitors. Costumed docents will be on hand to share the history of the n

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Wagon, carriage rides and old-fashioned fun await at the Christmas in Coloma event this weekend at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park in Coloma. for Marshall Gold Discovery SHP. All proceeds from these sales remain in the park to help fund educational programs. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. There is an $10 per vehicle parking fee. The fee for the historical house tour is $5 per person (age 5 and younger get in free). Historical buildings are not ADA accessible. For more information about the event call (530) 622-3470.

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Christmas in Coloma guests will have a chance to test their wreath-making skills.

Celebrate telescope launch at the Community Observatory Andrew Vonderschmitt Staff writer

he Community Observatory at Folsom Lake College, El Dorado Center will celebrate the upcoming launch of the highly anticipated James Webb Space Telescope with a presentation from NASA Solar Ambassador Tim Pinkney speaking on this historic event Dec. 11. Vish Deshmane, lead docent at the Community Observatory, said this is a great chance to share this historic event with the community and possibly spark students’ and residents’ interest in space, aviation and STEM fields. “The Community Observatory is part of a NASA Observatory Network,” he said. “They wanted to reach out to local communities to celebrate the launch and attract STEM students to spur more interest in science, astronomy and space.” Pinkney will speak from 5:30 to roughly 6:15 p.m. with a Q&A session and opportunities to n

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PROSPECTING National Charity League looking for members News release The El Dorado Hills Chapter of National Charity League Inc., the nation’s premier mother-daughter volunteer organization, has begun its annual membership drive, accepting applications from women with daughters currently in sixth grade through ninth grade. The El Dorado Hills Chapter is comprised of nearly 265 members who reside in El Dorado Hills and surrounding communities. Despite being in the middle of a global pandemic, NCL’s members have volunteered more than 5,800 hours in the fiscal year that ended in May 2021. In just the past four months the mother-daughter pairs have volunteered more than 2,100 hours. “We recognize how important philanthropy is during these unprecedented times and our community, especially nonprofits that help vulnerable groups, need our help now more than ever” said Anupama Shojaei, El Dorado Hills Chapter president. “Our young members learned an invaluable lesson that great things can still be accomplished during adversity.” The chapter is partnered with many philanthropic and local government organizations in the community, including 3Strands Global Foundation, All About Equine, American Heart Association, American River Conservancy, Animal Outreach of the Mother Lode, Blue Star Moms, CASA El Dorado, El Dorado Hills Community Services

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The El Dorado Hills Chapter of the National Charity League is comprised of nearly 265 members who give back to the community in many ways. District, El Dorado Hills Library, El Dorado County Senior Services, Fat Kitty City, Food Bank of El Dorado County, Foothill Dog Rescue, Hands4Hope, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Los Rios Colleges Foundation, Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, Snowline Hospice, Special Olympics and the Upper Room Dining Hall. The chapter also participates in the National Charity League’s National Philanthropy Initiatives supporting the Alzheimer’s 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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Carriage rides are back in El Dorado Hills Town Center, raising funds for Hands4Hope programs and community projects.

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he Hands4Hope – Youth Making A Difference Youth Board is excited to announce the beneficiary of its 2021-22 youth board service project will be Walk with Austin. After researching two impressive agencies benefiting children with challenges, the board members chose Walk with Austin in order to provide more opportunities for disabled children in the local area by helping raise funds to build an all-abilities playground off Bass Lake Road. The first opportunity to help support fundraising efforts is the carriage rides in the El Dorado Hills Town Center Saturdays, Dec. 11 & 18. The Hands4Hope Youth Board will sell carriage ride tickets 5-9 p.m. in the lower theater plaza outside Cold Stone Creamery. Proceeds will benefit Walk with Austin and the Hands4Hope Education Program. It is a great way to kick off the holiday season with a magical ride through El Dorado Hills Town Center with your family or a significant other. Prices

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Golden 1 offers scholarships News release SACRAMENTO — Golden 1 Credit Union recently announced the application period is open for its 2022 scholarship program. Golden 1 will award $400,000 in scholarships to select students seeking higher education. The application period runs through Jan. 31, 2022. Golden 1 Credit Union’s scholarship program provides Golden 1 members and their dependents financial assistance, valued at up to $20,000 per student, to attend full-time accredited, nonprofit two-year community colleges or four-year colleges and universities in California. “Each year we receive a pool of applicants who continue to amaze and inspire us,” said Erica Taylor, vice president of Communications and Community Relations for Golden 1 Credit Union. “Golden 1 is proud to help a new generation of leaders from the communities we serve pursue their education and dreams while alleviating some of the worry that comes with education-related costs.” In 2021 Golden 1 awarded scholarships to 43 California students to help offset the financial costs of college. Students received awards based on their academic achievements and demonstration of community involvement. Recipients ranged from incoming college freshmen to college seniors. “Golden 1’s scholarship program provides a wonderful opportunity to expand educational resources to California students,” added Taylor. “We encourage all who qualify to apply for the Golden 1 Credit Union scholarship program as they continue their educational journeys.” For more information visit golden1.com/ourcommunity/scholarships.

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take pictures with the NASA ambassador afterward. The James Webb Space Telescope has been in development for decades, aiming at a chance to see farther than and building on the knowledge collected by other spacebased telescopes. The project is a partnership led by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration along with the European Space Agency and the Canadian Space Agency. “This scope is designed to look way beyond what some of the other telescopes can do and reach way out in time and look at when the earliest of galaxies were born,” said Deshmane. “It can look for other stars and exoplanets within those galaxies and it’ll basically look for stuff that we didn’t even know existed.” Just as the Hubble Space Telescope, deployed in 1990, exposed things in the night sky that were as yet unknown to humankind, it is hoped that the Webb Telescope will build on that legacy and push the boundaries of the collective knowledge, peering into the ancient past to witness the creation of the first galaxies formed by the big bang. The Webb Telescope uses infrared technology as opposed to the visible light spectrum that the Hubble Telescope used to capture imagery. Visible light travels in short wavelengths that

Community Observatory in 2006. The observatory’s mission is “to serve as a public and community resource that creates a sense of wonder and excitement about our place in the universe and stimulates further interest in astronomy and science among all generations.” Deshmane is a retired Intel executive who has held a lifelong fascination with space, attending several launches at Space Coast in Florida and visiting Kennedy Space Center many times. “During my career I attended conferences in Orlando which was a hop, skip and a jump to Kennedy,” he said. He started volunteering at the Community Observatory in 2015, meeting up with a couple prior colleagues who invited him to become a docent and he hasn’t “looked back since.” The James Webb Telescope Launch Celebration takes place 5:50-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, in Building L of the El Dorado County Office of Education at 6699 Campus Drive, Placerville. Admission and parking are free. The program is aimed at middle school-aged kids and older and attendees are invited to stay after the program to observe the night sky during the observatory’s regular Saturday night open public viewing, 7:309:30 p.m. For more information visitcommunityobservatory.com.

NASA Solar Ambassador Tim Pinkney can bounce off dust particles and other space debris, making its harder to capture images and producing sometimes blurred or obscured images. Infrared’s longer wavelengths can essentially slip past the dust and be seen more readily. A process called cosmological redshifting, where light is stretched as the universe expands, allows light from stars emitted in shorter ultraviolet and visible wavelengths to stretch to the longer wavelengths of infrared light. This enables light from further distances to be detected by the Webb Telescope and reveal new details and peer further into the past, according to webbtelescope.org. The Cameron Park Rotary Community Foundation as a centennial project built the

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AG advises you to give wisely this charitable season News release SACRAMENTO – California Attorney General Rob Bonta recently shared tips and resources on how to avoid scams while donating this holiday season. AG Bonta has the primary responsibility for supervising charities and the professional fundraisers who solicit on their behalf in California. Under Government Code section 12598, the Attorney General’s Office may investigate and bring legal actions against charities that misuse charitable assets or engage in fraudulent fundraising practices. Bonta encourages donors to take the necessary steps to ensure that their donations get into the correct hands. “Especially during the holidays, Californians support one another, giving their time and donations to incredible nonprofit organizations and efforts throughout our state,” said Bonta. “Nonprofits ... depend on the generosity of residents throughout our state. Unfortunately, deceptive solicitors and scammers often prey on this generosity and even more so during the season of giving. As attorney general, my office is committed to protecting donors from deceptive solicitations. You can help our efforts by taking essential steps in researching and vetting charities before giving this holiday season. If you believe that a charity or fundraiser has acted in bad faith please report it immediately at oag.ca.gov/charities/complaints.”

Donation tips • Check the registration status: Charities operating in California and telemarketers soliciting donations in California are required to register with the Attorney General’s Registry of Charitable Trusts. They are also required to file annual financial reports, which are made available to the public. Prior to making a donation, make sure to confirm that the charity is registered and up-todate with its financial reporting by searching the Attorney General’s Registry of Charitable Trusts’ database, located at rct.doj.ca.gov/Verification/ Web/Search.aspx?facility=Y. • Give to organizations you trust: Do your research before giving. Review the charity’s purpose and find out how the charity spends its donations. How much is spent directly on the charitable cause? How much goes to overhead and employee compensation? Research charities in your community and support those charities that make a positive impact. If you choose to donate to a charity you are unfamiliar with, contact the charity and ask for information in writing about its programs and finances. You should also confirm the charity’s name, address and its nonprofit status. • Be wary of social network fundraising: If you are planning to donate through a social network solicitation, first do some research. Find out what percentage is going to the charity, whether you will be charged a fee, or if a percentage of your donation will be paid to the platform website. • Don’t be pressured by telemarketers — ask questions before donating: If you receive a call from a telemarketer, ask for the name of the fundraising organization, whether it is registered with the Attorney General’s Office, the name of the charity benefitting from the solicitation, how much of your donation will go to charity and how much to the telemarketer and the direct telephone number of the charity. If the telemarketer tells you the donation is for your local animal shelter, hospital, school, police, firefighter or other public safety agency, check directly with the benefitting organization to confirm that it authorized the solicitation and will actually benefit from your donation. Don’t fall for pressure tactics or threats. Remember that you have the right to reject the donation appeal and if you feel pressured or threatened, just hang up. • Be vigilant when donating after natural disasters or tragedies: Well-intentioned or otherwise, charities are sometimes formed overnight to address calamities. As a result, oftentimes they lack the experience, contacts and staff needed to respond to a disaster. Fraudsters are always seeking to capitalize on people’s desire to help. Even during a crisis, make sure to take your time to research a charity before giving. • Watch out for similar-sounding names, web addresses and other deceptive tactics: Fraudulent organizations may use names that closely resemble those of well-established charitable organizations

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organization’s goal is to create a park at Bass Lake in El Dorado Hills that will be accessible for all. There are no current parks that meet the needs of children with disabilities in the area and this park would fill that void. Mothers like Reininger are forced to travel as far as the Bay Area in order to find a park that has accessibility and most are still not truly all inclusive. “This will be a pivotal year for us in fundraising for the all-abilities playground as the El Dorado Hill Community Service District hopes to break ground at Bass Lake in late 2022. We’ve currently raised $80,000 and have a goal of $250,000 to supplement the CSD’s existing traditional playground budget. We are thrilled that the Hands4Hope Youth Board has chosen to support Walk with Austin for the 2021-22 project,” said Reininger. For more information visit hands4hopeyouth.org or call (916) 294-7426.

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Fraudulent organizations may use names that closely resemble those of wellestablished charitable organizations in order to mislead donors. Look out for fraudulent websites that have a slightly different web address ... • Consider the costs of gifts and merchandise: Gifts that you receive from a charity in exchange for your donation cost money and, generally, these expenses are paid from donated funds. The value of the goods and services that you receive for your donation is not tax-deductible. Some charities may sell merchandise online and claim that “100% of the proceeds” will benefit its charitable purpose. However, this does not necessarily mean that 100% of the sales price of the merchandise will go to charity and the cost of the merchandise itself can greatly reduce the value of your donation. • Protect your identity: Never give your Social Security number or other personal information in response to a charitable solicitation. Never give out credit card information to an organization unfamiliar to you. Some organizations sell or rent their donor lists to other organizations, including organizations that are not charities. Review the charity’s privacy policy to find out if your information will be shared with outside companies. For more information on how to protect yourself and your donations check out the donation tips webpage at oag.ca.gov/donations. Complaints against charities can be filed using the charity complaint form, which can be found at oag.ca.gov/ charities/complaints.

in order to mislead donors. Look out for fraudulent websites that have a slightly different web address (URL) than that of a legitimate charitable organization. Similar-looking URLs are sometimes purchased by fraudsters to lure in would-be donors. These sites may ask you for personal information or install harmful material onto your device. Be skeptical if someone thanks you for a pledge you never made and always check your records. • Understand the difference between “tax-exempt” and “tax-deductible”: Being a nonprofit does not mean the organization is exempt from taxation or that your donation is tax-deductible. Generally, a tax-exempt organization is exempt from paying tax on its income and gifts, but may or may not be able to offer a charitable tax deduction to donors for its contributions. Just because an organization has a “Tax ID Number” or provides donors with a receipt that says “keep this receipt for your records” does not mean that the organization is a charity, taxexempt or that your donation is tax-deductible. A few tax-exempt organizations — most notably those given 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status by the Internal Revenue Service — are able to offer charitable tax deductions for your donations. If you are not sure whether your donation is tax-deductible, verify the charity’s tax-exempt status by using the tools and information located on the IRS website.

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Employment The Georgetown Divide Public Utility District invites applications for the position of: OFFICE/FINANCE MANAGER SALARY RANGE: $42.50 to $52.00 per hour, depending on qualifications. OPENING DATE: NOVEMBER 25, 2021 FINAL FILING DATE: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. First review date for applications will be held on January 3, 2022. Interested individuals can pick up an application at the District office located at 6425 Main Street, Georgetown, of request an application by emailing Stephanie Beck at slbeck@gd-pud.org website at www.gd-pud.org. Return a completed application to the District office, or mail to: Georgetown Divide Public Utility District P.O. Box 4240, 6425 Main Street, Georgetown CA 95634 A completed application can also be emailed to Stephanie Beck at slbeck@gd-pud.org.

NEW TODAY Office Assistant/Receptionist Part-time with the Pioneer Fire Protection District. 15-20 hours per week. Go to pioneerfire.org for further information or contact Joy Vierra via email at admin@pioneerfire.org or via phone 530 620-4444. Open until filled.

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Estate Sale 12/11-12/12, 9:00 am 5435 Davidson Road Placerville art, decor, cal-king orthopedic bed (split with moveable base, head and feet), kitchen tools, gadgets, pots/pans, china, refrigerator, tall kitchen table, oak kitchen table, 3 dark bar stools, books, furniture, tv’s, pizza insert (for smoker), trampoline, easyup, tennis gear, women’s clothes size small, women’s shoes size 8, prelit Christmas tree, couch, garden supplies, paint supplies, variety of tools. Parking will be available in the field at bottom of drive way. If you are interested in pictures or details of a certain item please text me 530-651-3180 Bonnie

2000 Jaguar XK8 One owner! 90K original miles 4.0 Liter V-8 Like new interior and exterior. Always garaged, and professionally maintained! $10,000 Contact: Rich 530-620-5148 or 530-677-2253

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OFFICE MANAGER POSITION: The Office Manager position provides critical administrative support to RCD functions and operations. APPOINTMENT: This position is an atwill full-time position (40 hours/week) and reports directly to the RCD District Manager. POSITION FUNDING: The position of Office Manager is funded at a rate of $23.00 per hour plus benefits. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Associate of Arts degree completed in Public or Business Administration, or related field. Equivalent experience may be substituted for the degree on a year- for-year basis.

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A pair of side-by-side burial plots in older “Island” section of beautiful Westwood Hills Memorial Park, Placerville. Available as a pair $4600. Call or text Jim at (619) 602-6840

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NEW TODAY Tree House Ministries has two beds available for men in recovery. $500 per month, including utilities. Call Pastor Dan The Tree Man (530) 647-6642

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On-Site Mgmt. El Dorado Irrigation District is seeking:

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III-V Salary: III: $34.93-$42.46; IV: $36.71-$44.63; V: $38.61-$46.93

• Three (3) years increasingly responsible experience in complex administrative office work, preferably with a Special District or local government.

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• Valid CA driver’s license. APPLICATION INFORMATION: To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to Mark.Egbert@ca.usda.gov. The deadline for applications is Friday, December 10, 2021. The position is open until filled. If you would like additional information, please contact the email address above. The Resource Conservation Districts prohibit any discrimination in their programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, and marital or familial status.

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Free workshop for caregivers, family of veterans News release Life Enriching Communication offers a free, eight-week workshop — Compassion for Caregivers of Veterans — starting Dec. 12 on Zoom. The class will meet for eight Sundays from 2-4 p.m. Participants will also receive a free book and materials. The best chance for a wounded warrior to recover and thrive is having a strong, wellsupported caregiver. The class focuses on helping family members, friends and caregivers of veterans learn ways to take care of themselves and veterans as they support them. “Veteran caregivers, family members and friends are many times working 24/7 to help their veteran both physically and mentally.” said Eddie Zacapa, who will facilitate the workshop. “In many cases there is no support for caregivers and

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we want to start offering that support.” The class will offer topics such as self-care, compassionate communication, self-empathy, triggers and post traumatic disorder and boundaries to help support those who so often give so much to support their veteran. Family members of veterans with PTSD can suffer from secondary stress and experience some of the same debilitating effects as PTSD. They may experience depression, anxiety and even substance abuse. Attempting to cope with the challenges of caring for a loved one with PTSD can bring on those symptoms. Thanks to a grant from the El Dorado Community Foundation on behalf of the El Dorado County Veterans Affairs Commission, Life Enriching Communication, a local nonprofit, will offer Compassion for Caregivers. This groundbreaking program will provide

military caregivers free services in three ways: psycho-education on the impact of trauma and PTSD on veterans and families; support and counseling regarding a variety of issues; and by learning valuable nonviolent communication skills. Zacapa, co-founder of Life Enriching Communication, a certified trainer with The Center for Nonviolent Communication and the author of “Principles and Practices of Nonviolence,” will lead the groups. Life Enriching Communication is dedicated to helping individuals and families heal from trauma through support and by building nonviolent communication skills that allow people to navigate conflict and issues that arise in relationships. For more information contact Zacapa by calling (916) 409-0879 or emailing eddiez@lecworks.org.

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structures and their former inhabitants. Hot food and drinks will be available for purchase through the Gold Discovery Park Association. Visit with Santa, play in the snow, decorate a cookie and make a wreath for your door. Enjoy live music, wagon rides and refreshments. For more information call (530) 622-3470.

mask requested if guests do not have shots. Visitors welcome. The group meets the second Tuesday of each month and is open to all levels and disciplines of woodworking. For more information visit goldcountrywoodcrafters.com.

Music in the Mountains presents a festive holiday concert featuring traditional favorites, joyful sing-a-long carols and a program that promises to fill the entire family with the spirit of the season. Featuring Carrie Hennessey and Omari Tau, along with The MIM Festival Chorus & MIM Festival Orchestra, MIM presents songs of the season at the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley at 7 p.m. Dec. 11 and 2 p.m. Dec. 12. For tickets and more information visit app.artspeople.com/index.php?show=130610.

The Placerville Women’s Club is a nonprofit, social club for women new to the area and longtime residents. The club’s next luncheon takes place at 11 a.m. at the Cold Springs Country Club. Vocalist Linda Ingoglia will sing a wonderful program of Christmas songs. Call (530) 391-9414 for a reservation and for more information.

Dec. 14 Gold Country Woodcrafters open meeting is held at 7 p.m. at Park Community Church. Face

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Dec. 17 The Widowed Persons Club is created to give support and friendship to help through the grieving process. The club’s last general meeting and luncheon for the year will be at 11:30 am. at Cold Springs Country Club,

Public Notices  FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1223 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 8K WINES, located at 120 Jacquier Ct, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Fenton Herriott Vineyards LLC, 120 Jacquier Ct, 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: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Nathan Pereau NATHAN PEREAU, MANAGING MEMBER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 11/10/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9705 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1251 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: EXHIlARATION STATION, located at 1412 A Broadway, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): 1. Judy Knapp, 5740 Laverne Lane, Placerville, CA 95667, 2. James Knapp, 5740 Laverne Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 06/01/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Judy Knapp JUDY KNAPP, 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 11/17/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF

A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 9734 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1257 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: STYlED BY REBEKAH, located at 4902 Cothrin Ranch Road, Shingle Springs, CA 95682/Mailing Address: PO Box 5239, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Rebekah E Johnson, 4902 Cothrin Ranch Road, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Rebekah Johnson REBEKAH JOHNSON, 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 11/18/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 9735 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1254 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. MERSISSI PUBlISHING, 2. EPRODUCT CENTRAl, 3. MERSISSI PRODUCTS, located at 705 Pleasant Valley Rd, Diamond Springs, CA 95619/Mailing Address: PO Box 1718, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registered owner(s): M M Ramos, 3120 Capitol Hill Dr, 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: 11/17/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ M Marie Ramos M MARIE RAMOS, 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).)

Placerville. Enjoy a bake sale and lunch with ham, sweet potatoes, salad and rolls. Contact Nancy Ehrlich at (530) 622-8276 to RSVP. The Cameron Park Fire Department hosts its popular Santa Parade in the community, Dec. 17 & 18. Additional details to be announced on cameronpark.org.

Now Gold Bug Park & Mine is open weekends, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more information visit goldbugpark.org. The El Dorado Hills Fire Department’s annual Santa Run run brings the jolly fellow in red to neighborhoods throughout the community, through Dec. 11. Visit edhfire.com/santa-run/ santa-stops to see the schedule. The fire department has also begun its Holiday Heroes Toy Drive, collecting and distributing toys to families in need. Each of the five EDH fire stations as well as Rescue Fire Station 83 have collection boxes in front. Elves will also collect

food and toy donations at the Santa Run stops. Take a relaxing carriage ride through El Dorado Hills Town Center through Dec. 18. Rides are available 6-9 p.m. Fridays and 5-9 p.m. Saturdays. The River Fox Train’s Magical Christmas Train rides run through Dec. 22 at various days/times at 18095 County Road 117, West Sacramento. Certain days will have multiple trains. Check the calendar at riverfoxtrain.com/calendar. Share your list and snap a pic with Santa Claus at the California Welcome Center in El Dorado Hills Town Center, through Dec. 24. No appointment necessary. Global Winter Wonderland presents Imaginarium360: Light Up the Night at Cal Expo in Sacramento, through Jan. 16. Along with the stunning light displays, Imaginarium360 will have carnival rides, games and food to ensure fun for all ages. For tickets and more information visit imaginarium360.com.

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This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 11/18/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 9736 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1255 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MARSHAll MEDICAl SPECIAlTY PHARMACY, located at 3581 Palmer Drive, Suite 600, Cameron Park, CA 95682/Mailing Address: 1100 Marshall Way - ATTN Contracts, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Marshall Medical Center, 1100 Marshall Way, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 3/21/1957 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Siri Nelson SIRI NELSON, MARSHALL MEDICAL CENTER, PRESIDENT AND CEO I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 11/18/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 9737 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1256 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FOOTHIll BANDITS BASEBAll, located at 2780 Hillcrest Dr, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Adam A Morton, 2780 Hillcrest Dr, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to

transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/18/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Adam Morton ADAM MORTON, 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 11/18/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 9738 T.S. NO. 084156-CA APN: 069-030-007-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SAlE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 4/26/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 12/16/2021 at 2:30 PM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 5/5/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0030732-00 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of El Dorado County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: KIRK LOSSIUS AND MICHELLE LOSSIUS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; Outside the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse located at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: A PORTION OF THE NORTHEAST ONE-QUARTER (NE1/4) OF THE NORTHWEST ONEQUARTER (NW1/4) OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 10 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST, MOUNTDIABLO MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A ¾ INCH IRON PIPE, CAPPED AND STAMPED L. S. 2720, FROM WHICH A SIMILARLY MARKED ¾ INCH IRON PIPE, MARKING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 14 BEEN NORTH 49° 19’ 10” WEST 1128.10 FEET; THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING, WEST 330 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 590 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST

1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST ¼; THENCE ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE 330 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO A POINT WHICH BEARS SOUTH FROM THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 595 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4046 FRIEDMAN LANE, RESCUE, CALIFORNIA 95672 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $516,702.74 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. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. 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 (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING. COM, using the file number assigned to this case 084156-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if

you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www.clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 084156-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 11/24, 12/1, 12/8 9742 ANNOUNCEMENT – PUBlIC NOTICE Vacancy for the position of 2 Board Directors, Mosquito Fire Protection District December 2021 – December 2022 December 2021 – December 2024 This is a volunteer position that will require a commitment to attend monthly meetings. The Directors will be appointed to fill the unexpired terms noted above. All Directors, which compose a five-member board, have a vested interest to operate the business of the District to the best of his or her, ability, and conscience. If interested, please contact the District Board Clerk at 530-626-9017 or at MFPDCLERK@MFPD.US letters of interest must be received on or Before December 9th, 2021 by 5 PM, in person, via Mail, or email to MFPDClERK@ MFPD.US The Board of Directors will select and appoint the new director on December 23, 2021 during the monthly Board meeting. More information is available on our website WWW.MFPD.US 11/24, 11/26, 11/29, 12/1 12/3, 12/6, 12/8 9744 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DONAlD C. DAIlEY AKA DONAlD ClINTON DAIlEY CASE NO. 21PR0034 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of DONALD C. DAILEY; DONALD CLINTON DAILEY; DON DAILEY A PETITION for Probate has been filed by MELISSA THOMPSON in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that MELISSA THOMPSON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: January 19, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  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. Petitioner: MELISSA THOMPSON 3804 Bilbao Court Cameron Park, CA 95682 (916) 801-1958 9746 11/24, 12/1, 12/8 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1275 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AUTOTECH, located at 5490 Merchant Circle, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Andrew Moore, 4821 Pleasant Valley Grange Rd, Placerville, CALI 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/21/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Andrew Moore ANDREW MOORE, 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 11/24/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9757 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1274 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ACRE BlOOMS FARM, located at 3701 Many Oaks Ln, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): 1. Jeremiah D Cummins, 3701 Many Oaks Ln, Shingle Springs, CA 95682, 2. Jennifer T Cummins, 3701 Many Oaks Ln, 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: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jennifer Cummins JENNIFER CUMMINS, 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 11/24/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 9758 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1268 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: NINA’S TAQUERIA, located at 2650 Cameron Park Dr, Suite 340, Cameron Park, CA 95682/ Mailing Address: 6833 Linda Sue Way, Fair Oaks, CA 95628 Registered owner(s): Eva M Valle, 6833 Linda Sue Way, 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: 11/01/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Eva M Valle EVA MORA DE VALLE 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 11/23/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22 9759 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1276 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FOOTHIll HOME DEFENSE, located at 5800 Saddlehorn Rd, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): John D Moniz, 5800 Saddlehorn Rd, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/24/21 Signature of Registrant: /s/ John D Moniz JOHN D MONIZ 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 11/24/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22 9760 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1224 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WIGGlES, located at 27 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667/ Mailing Address: 5378 Snow Cap Ct, El Dorado, CA 95623 Registered owner(s): Melissa Y Upton, 5378 Snow Cap Ct, 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: 11/09/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Melissa Upton MELISSA UPTON, 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 11/10/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22 9761 El DORADO COUNTy FIRE DISTRICT FACIlITIES MANAGEMENT NOTICE INVITING FORMAl BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the El Dorado County Fire District that bids for CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES in accordance with the Project Plans and Contract Documents designated: STATION 17- PARTIAL REMODEL PROJECT will be received by mail or in person until January 7th, 2022. This is a District funded project and subject to local and state regulations, including wage rates, civil rights,

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equipment certifications. etc. Bids shall be executed in accordance with the instructions given in the Request for Proposal which can be obtained on the Districts website starting December 9th, 2021 at https://www.eldoradocountyfire. com/bids-and-proposals . NOTE: This is a condensed version of the Request For Proposal (RFP). COST ESTIMATE: For bonding purposes, the anticipated project cost is less than $1,000,000. LOCATION/ DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The station is located at 6430 Pony Express Trail Pollock Pines CA 95726. The job description generally consists of, but is not limited to, providing construction management services including contract administration, scheduling, cost tracking, and related services for the completion of the “Station 17- Partial Remodel Project”. Focused areas of the construction oversite will include bathroom remodel, kitchen remodel, relocating non-load bearing walls, updated plumbing and electrical systems and improvements for an ADA compliant parking stall. The Construction Manager shall be a licensed professional architect, registered engineer or licensed general contractor in the State of California. COMPLETION OF WORK: All work shall be completed within 60 working days after the date of written notice to proceed from the District. OBTAINING OR INSPECTING DOCUMENTS: The Request For Proposal and approved Plans will be made available through the El Dorado County Fire District website https://www.eldoradocountyfire. com/bids-and-proposals on December 9th, 2021. All Consultant questions shall be submitted to the District at the following email and after the opening of the RFP on December 9th, 2021: El Dorado County Fire District Division Chief Trent Williams 4040 Carson Rd. Camino CA 95709 williamst@eldofire.com 12/1, 12/8 9765 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1295 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MR HANKyS SEPTIC SERVICES, located at 3060 Handson Hollow Rd, Georgetown, CA 95604/Mailing Address: 12499 Folsom Blvd #89, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 Registered owner(s): Kevin J Allen, 12499 Folsom Blvd #89, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/03/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kevin Allen KEVIN ALLEN, 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 12/03/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29 9779 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1296 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: NU VISIONS CONSTRUCTION COMPANy, located at 7074 Fourth Ave, Tahoma, CA 96142/Mailing Address: PO Box 567, Tahoma, CA 96142 Registered owner(s): James M Halajian, 7074 Fourth Ave, Tahoma, CA 96142 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/02/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ James Halajian JAMES HALAJIAN 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 12/03/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29 9780

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1289 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: IB HAUlING, located at 2427 Knollwood Dr, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Leland E Hendricks, 2427 Knollwood Dr, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/28/2021 Signature of Registrant: /s/ ________ LELAND HENDRICKS 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 12/01/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29 9781 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ANTHONy AlMAZAN AKA ANTHONy NAGRAMPA AlMAZAN CASE NO. 21PR0040 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ANTHONY ALMAZAN aka ANTHONY NAGRAMPA ALMAZAN A PETITION for Probate has been filed by EDGAR M. ALMAZAN & MARIETTA A.N ALMAZAN in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that EDGAR M. ALMAZAN & MARIETTA A.N ALMAZAN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: February 2, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: TRACY POSTON SHOWS Seasons Law, P.C. 3500 Douglas Blvd., Suite 250 Roseville, CA 95661 (916) 786-7515 12/8, 12/15, 12/22 9782 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2021-1297 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GEARTOOTH AlEWERKS, located at 7553 Green Valley Road, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Geartooth Alewerks, LLC, 3176 Life Way, 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: 06/01/2018 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jay P Ganz JAY P GANZ, MANAGING MEMBER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/03/2021. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM

THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29 9783 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF TIMOTHy PATRICK WHEElER AKA TIMOTHy P. WHEElER CASE NO. 21PR0046 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of TIMOTHY PATRICK WHEELER, aka TIMOTHY P. WHEELER A PETITION for Probate has been filed by ELIZABETH DEAN in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that ELIZABETH DEAN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: February 2, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: MICHAEL YEE Yee Law Group 4010 S Land Park Drive, Suite B Sacramento, CA 95822 (916) 927-9001 12/8, 12/15, 12/22 9784 NOTICE OF lIEN SAlE Notice is hereby given that a public lien sale of the following describes personal property will be held online at www.storageauctions.com Auction Date: December 21, 2021 at 8:00am Placerville Self Storage, 1066 Locust Avenue, Placerville, CA 95667 The contents of the rental storage units belonging to the following persons will be sold: Unit 359 Raymond Madrigal Household goods Unit 214 Deanna M Coan Household goods Unit 55 Derick O. Mcdougall Household goods Unit 109 Maria N. Avevedo Household goods Unit 175 Patrick Carlson Household goods The notice is given in accordance with the provisions of Section 21700 et seq of the Business & Professions Code of the State of California Published: December 8 and 13th, 2021 The Mountain Democrat 12/8, 12/13 9785 NOTICE OF DECISION The County of El Dorado Planning and Building Department is considering taking action on the following project request: Request for approval of Design Review DR20-0009 for the Bean Barn in the Cameron Park, CA area submitted by Angela Copeland. In accordance with the County of El Dorado Zoning Ordinance Title 130, Article 5, Section 130.50.040 B (Stafflevel Review with Public Notice), the applicant is seeking approval by the Planning and Building Department Director for Design Review DR200009 to allow the construction and operation of a 360-square-foot commercial building with standard site improvements for the operation of a drive-thru only coffee shop. The 0.61-acre property is located on the southeast corner of the intersection between Cameron Park Drive and Mira Loma Drive in the Cameron Park area, and is identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 083-132-001, has a Zoning Designation of Limited Commercial within a Community Design Review Overlay (CL-DC), and a General Plan Land Use Designation of Commercial (C). California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determination: The project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines pursuant to Section 15303 (New Construction of Small Structures) stating that, “Class Three consists of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures including, but not limited to: (c) A store, motel, office, restaurant or similar structure not involving the use

of significant amounts of hazardous substances, and not exceeding 2500-square-feet in floor area.” According to Zoning Code Section 130.52.030 B – Review Authority, Procedure, and CEQA, “The approval of a Design Review Permit is a ministerial project pursuant to CEQA, when in compliance with adopted Design Standards. The Design Review process shall be limited to consideration of compliance with established standards, provided that the use proposed for the project site is an allowed use within the zone.” Approval of the Design Review would allow for the construction and operation of a 360-square-foot drivethru only coffee shop on a currently undeveloped commercially zoned parcel, and therefore qualifies for the exemption. The Staff Report, project materials, and proposed Director Determination for Design Review DR20-0009 may be viewed at the County of El Dorado Planning and Building Department, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667, during normal business hours or online at: https://edc-trk.aspgov. com/etrakit/Search/project.aspx The project request is being processed in accordance with the authorizations of the El Dorado County Zoning Code Section 130.50.040 B (Staff-level Review with Public Notice), and review of the above referenced project has been completed and tentatively approved by Planning Services, subject to the standards found in Title 130, Article 5, Section 130.50.040 (General Review Procedure), as a Staff Level Review with Public Notice. The decision to approve this project may be appealed to the Planning Commission by filing an appeal application and applicable fees to the County of El Dorado Planning and Building Department within the 10-working-day appeal period; starting on date of approval December 8, 2021 ending at 5pm on December 22, 2021. Any questions regarding the project may be directed to Project Planner, Matthew Aselage, at (530) 621-5977/ matthew.aselage@edcgov.us COUNTY OF EL DORADO CHRIS PERRY, Interim Director Planning and Building Department December 8, 2021 12/8 9786 NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DEClARATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County of El Dorado, as lead agency, has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the below referenced Project. The Draft MND analyzes the potential environmental effects associated with the proposed Project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This Notice of Intent (NOI) is to provide responsible agencies and other interested parties with notice of the availability of the Draft MND and solicit comments and concerns regarding the environmental issues associated with the proposed Project. LEAD AGENCY: County of El Dorado, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 CONTACT: County Planner: Matthew Aselage, 530-621-5977 PROJECT: P21-0004/Jomescbo PROJECT LOCATION: The property, identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 105-190-042, consisting of 55 acres, is located on the south side of Thompson Hill Road, approximately 200-feet east of the intersection with Lotus Road, in the Gold Hill area, Supervisorial District 4. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Tentative Parcel Map dividing a 55-acre parcel into four parcels ranging between ten-acres (Parcel One) to 20.25acres (Parcel Two). PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD: The public review period for the Draft MND set forth in CEQA for this project is 20 days, beginning December 8, 2021, and ending December 28, 2021. Any written comments must be received within the public review period. Copies of the Draft MND for this project may be reviewed and/or obtained in the County of El Dorado Planning and Building Department, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667, during normal business hours or online at https://edc-trk. aspgov.com/etrakit/. In order to view attachments, please login or create an E-Trakit account and search the project name or application file number in the search box. Please direct your comments to: County of El Dorado, Planning and Building Department, County Planner: Matthew Aselage, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 or EMAIL: planning@edcgov.us PUBLIC HEARING: A public hearing before the Zoning Administrator has not been scheduled. Once that date has been determined, a public notice will be issued. COUNTY OF EL DORADO PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT CHRIS PERRY, Interim Director December 8, 2021 12/8 9787 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAlS #05-2019 FOR PROFESSIONAl SERVICES – VEGETATION MANAGEMENT CONTRACTORTO THE GEORGETOWN DIVIDE RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT RELEASE DATE: November 22, 2021 CLOSING DATE: Proposals must be received by December 13, 2021 by 4:00 p.m. PROJECT TITLE: “FIRE ADAPTED 50 PHASE III” CONTACT PERSONS: Mark Egbert District Manager Georgetown Divide Resource Conservation District 100 Forni Road, Suite A Placerville, CA 95667 Mark.Egbert@ca.usda.gov (p) 530-295-0120 (c) 530-957-3472 Selected proposals for the Fire Adapted 50 PHIII - El Dorado Cooperative Wildland Fire Prevention Strategy will be received by the RCD at 100 Forni Road, Suite A, Placerville, CA 95667 until December 13, 2022. All interested firms are invited to submit a proposal in accordance with the terms and conditions stated in the Request for Proposals which can be accessed at the RCD website (www.georgetowndividercd.org). 12/8 9788

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Oak Ridge band marches its way to the awards podium Sel Richard Staff writer

he Oak Ridge High School marching band recently took home a staggering list of awards along with nabbing the Super Sweepstakes for best overall performance scores at the Lincoln Review of Champions in Stockton, cementing its position as one of the elite ensembles in the region. Out of 26 bands in the parade competition, Oak Ridge took first in division for both color guard and marching plus sweepstakes for parade drumline and music. Junior Alex Thompson earned an individual third overall for military drum major. The jazz ensemble also took first place in division. The field show, out of 20 bands, took first place and the High Brass award in division. Schools traveled from the Bay Area, Central and North Valleys for the Nov. 20 event. The Lincoln Review is one of five competitions the band entered this semester. The lineup, which includes Del Oro, Oakmont, Folsom and Napa, is one that Director of Instrumental Music Paul Varoff has attended ever since he began leading the band 27 years ago. “We’ve always been a very active organization,” he said. “These band kids work pretty darn hard and a lot of people don’t realize it. “We don’t go to these things trophy hunting,” Varoff added, though Oak Ridge typically does bring home its fair share. “To me, it’s more about the experience — the exposure for the students to other programs and receiving feedback and critique.” Despite a stellar showing, Varoff encountered a number of challenges with students unable to play together since COVID-19 restrictions began

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The Oak Ridge High School marching band makes its way through the streets at the Lincoln Review of Champions in Stockton last month. The band brought home several honors. in March 2020 and at least half the band lacking any marching experience at all. “My goal was just to work on reestablishing the foundation for our program,” he said, reflecting that approximately 85% of his students come from parents who have no experience with band, choir, orchestra or drama. Varoff credits the leadership of his upperclassmen and the dedication of his students with their recent triumphs. “The success is on them,” he insisted, noting that the season has been full of wins, starting with placing first at Del Oro then a first place in division at Napa in field show. “The camaraderie amongst the students was huge. Every week we could see them growing stronger and more confident and it just kind of built upon itself.” But it is the music that Varoff feels is the bedrock of his teaching. “I love

making music. I love teaching kids about being artistic,” he said. “It’s not about notes and rhythms. I always tell the students, ‘It’s not what you play, it’s how you play.’ Because sometime you can make a mistake sound pretty good.” For junior Brigitte Pollet, the Oak Ridge band has been an education in life. “The biggest thing I’ve learned from band is how to work as a team, know my place and carry my weight,” shared the alto saxophone section leader. “The band is made up of the kindest people I know and we all really care about each other. The staff is amazing and they all want the absolute best for all of their students.” “I’d say our band’s chemistry this season was really special,” shared Thompson, the only individual award winner. “People were open to criticism. This allowed us to work on the nitpicky stuff, which really elevated our

band to a new level. “I’ve learned how to see mistakes as a learning opportunity, rather than get upset over them,” the junior continued. “It’s more important to keep a positive attitude than to focus all my efforts on being perfect.” Working hours into the night was worth it to sophomore Mason Ciampi, who plays snare drum in the band’s drumline. “My absolute favorite moment was waiting on the edge of our seats as the announcer was about to name the grand sweepstakes overall winner,” he shared. “The eruption from our section of the stands when the host announced Oak Ridge’s name was the most powerful thing any of us had ever experienced,” Ciampi recounted. “We were screaming for a solid minute from our accomplishment this season, with all our hard work finally paying off. It was the best finish we could’ve ever asked for and I can’t wait to see what next year holds for us.” Varoff too, looks forward to the spring semester, when he said the primary focus will be on the concert groups, more competitions, concerts and festivals, as well as venturing into concert percussion, new territory for the drumline. As always, he would like to see the program grow. After 37 years of teaching band, Varoff is contemplating retirement, although he told the Mountain Democrat he will stay on for at least one more year. He commends the parents and his fellow instructors for providing support and guidance for the students, in particular drumline consultant Glen Sabado, coaches EJ Carter, Kailey Maggenti, Bella Orciuoli and Ashley Sedgewick as well as John Miles, longtime volunteer equipment manager. “It is a positively life changing experience for the kids,” Varoff said.

Chow down at the fairgrounds’ Crab & Chowder Gala Suzanne Wright EDC Faigrounds & Events Center Delectable, sweet and delicious are some of the words used to describe the flavor of fresh Dungeness crab. The staff at El Dorado County Fair couldn’t

agree more, citing the annual Crab & Chowder Gala as one of their favorite events. This year marks the 16th year the El Dorado County Fair Association has hosted the gala, which is set for Saturday, Dec. 11, and it has evolved

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no outside alcohol is allowed. Gala-goers are treated to tunes played by Dream & The Dreamer, the crab feed “regular” band. After dinner, the lights go down and the dancing begins. Tickets may be purchased for dine-in and drive-thru in the fair office or online at eldoradocountyfair. org. Drive-thru dinners (pasta not included) will be picked up in front of the new gate house on Placerville Drive, 3:30-5:30 p.m.; doors for dine-in open at 5:30 p.m. Dine-in tickets are $75 per person and drivethru tickets are $70 per person. A sponsored table for eight may be purchased for $700. Proceeds from this event benefit the El Dorado County Fair Association, a nonprofit organization. Drive-thru and dine-in tickets are not interchangeable. For more information call the fair at (530) 621-5860 or email fair@ eldoradocountyfair.org.

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