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Proud Boys toy drop-off riles community Thomas Frey Staff writer A video showing the Hangtown Proud Boys donating toys at Saturday’s Toys for Tots drive in downtown Placerville and then posing for a group photo next to a Placerville police car while holding up a hand gesture purportedly connected to the white power movement went viral after it was posted to social media. Some in the community were alarmed the Proud Boys, a group listed as an “unconventional strain of American right-wing extremism” by the Anti-Defamation League, might be connected to the local Toys for Tots organization or the Placerville Police Department and others were concerned the group was even in

Placerville at all. But the Hangtown Proud Boys members say they aren’t racist and to them the hand gesture means “everything is OK.” “To us it just means OK. It has nothing to do with white supremacy,” said Patrick, president of the Hangtown Proud Boys, who asked his last name not to be used. “We are just a patriotic group of men that are like-minded,” he said. “We are a drinking club and that is about it. We are not a gang. We are not a political organization at all either. We have members of every race. We have gay members. The only thing is you have to be born a male,” he explained. Patrick said about four years ago

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A group who calls themselves the Hangtown Proud Boys poses for a photo after dropping off toys at the Toys for Tots toy drive at the Bell Tower in Placerville Saturday.

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EL DORADO COUNTY COVID-19 CASES The following data was reported by El Dorado County Public Health Dec. 9.

Dawn Hodson Staff writer Rural Californians using the California FAIR Plan will soon experience a sharp increase in their homeowners’ insurance due to rising wildfire claims in the state. On Monday Anneliese Jivan, president of the California FAIR Plan Association, said rates will increase Jan. 1 an average of 15.6% for rural clients to cover the costs of heightened risk of wildfire. Those living in urban areas aren’t expected to see as much of an increase, if any, because of the lower risk of wildfire. The California FAIR Plan, the state’s insurer of last resort, is comprised of all insurers authorized to transact basic property insurance in California. Coverage is available to all California property owners. Many rural clients were forced to turn to the FAIR Plan after the 2018 disastrous fire in Paradise, dubbed the Camp Fire, which killed 85 people and burned close to 19,000 structures. Following the fire it was not unusual for rural customers to have their homeowners’ insurance canceled or nonrenewed. Some 235,250 policies were discontinued in 2019, a 31% increase from 2018, according to the California Department of Insurance, while FAIR Plan policies increased statewide by 36% from the end of 2018 to the end of 2019, with most of the growth in insurance company non-renewals and FAIR Plan writing in areas with higher wildfire risk. This year was even also devastating when it came to wildfires with Cal Fire reported five of the six largest wildfires in California’s history occurring this year with the August Complex alone burning more than 1 million acres and more than 4 million acres burning overall up and down the state. Those wildfires cost the FAIR Plan insurers $350 million in claims since Sept. 1. Over the past two years the state has prohibited mainstream carriers from canceling coverage in areas that burned. That move allowed hundreds of thousands of homeowners to keep their policies. But there is no indication if

• 173 new cases found since Dec. 8

Statewide metrics 34.0 New COVID-19 cases per day per 100K 8.4% Positivity rate (7-day average) 11.6% ICU availability

• 24 patients hospitalized, 13 in ICU • No new deaths (8 deaths have been reported since March 20)

New cases by area: Cameron Park/ Shingle Springs/ Rescue (22)

Diamond Springs/ El Dorado (5)

El Dorado Hills (37)

Greater Placerville (34)

Lake Tahoe (51)

North County (5)

Pollock Pines/ Camino/ Kyburz (3)

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SHUT DOWN AGAIN! EDC’s first vaccine shipment to be sent Dec. 15 n

Dawn Hodson Staff writer El Dorado County was put under the state’s strictest shutdown order beginning Thursday at 11:59 p.m. due to the greater Sacramento region, of which the county is a part, reaching the point where the number of ICU units has fallen below 15% available capacity. New restrictions require all restaurants to close outdoor dining; take-out is allowed. All barbershops, hair salons and nail salons have to shut down. Retail outlets are be required to limit customers to 20% capacity at

a time. Residents are be asked to remain at home except to go to essential jobs or to do basic chores. Public gatherings are prohibited. Restrictions remain in effect for a minimum of three weeks. “Over the last several weeks in our county there has been a rise in positive COVID-19 cases, hospital and ICU case admissions and the need to activate the hospitals’ surge plans to accommodate these patients,” states a press release from county officials. “Our hospitals have begun using overflow areas and utilizing additional respiratory, ICU and emergency room staff, including those from the National Guard, to meet the needs of our communities.” County officials reported 173 new cases Wednesday. Fiftyone of those new cases are in

the Lake Tahoe region, 37 are from El Dorado Hills, 34 in Placerville, 22 in Cameron Park/ Shingle Springs/Rescue, 5 in Diamond Springs/El Dorado, 5 in north county, 3 in Pollock Pines/Camino/Kyburz and 16 cases are waiting for address confirmation. Active cases are at 1,436 and there have been eight virus-related deaths in the county since the onset of the pandemic in March. The number of hospitalizations continues to rise with Barton Memorial Hospital and Marshall Hospital reporting 24 COVID-19 patients between them, including 13 in intensive care units. The greater Sacramento area is the third of five California regions to fall under the new shutdown orders, issued two weeks ago by n

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Richard Alan Rogers April 2, 1956 - Nov. 22, 2020

Richard (Rick) Alan Rogers (fondly known as “Bubba” to family & friends) passed away Nov. 22, in Boise, Idaho due to COVID-19. He was born in Placerville and grew up in El Dorado. He attended Mother Lode School and Ponderosa High School, where he graduated in 1974. Richard was a devoted husband and family man. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying all forms of hunting, fishing and boating. Always exploring, he never passed a trail or side road without checking it out. He moved to Emmett, Idaho in the ‘90s where he was residing at the time of his death. He was employed by Stanley Group Consultants as a Resident Project Representative, part of the Transportation Market. Richard is preceded in death by his father Terrel and his niece Judy. He is survived by his wife Karen, mother Lucy, daughter Jessica Smith (Richard), sons David Rogers, Gerald Rau (Caylin), Daniel Rau and Christopher Rau; granddaughters Amiee Delamare, Orie and Paisley Rau; siblings Cheryl Young, Barbara Friesen, Robert Rogers, Timothy Rogers. Along with numerous nieces and nephews. Rick was a rock to his family and friends and will be greatly missed by all. Rick requested to be cremated and have his ashes spread across the mountains that he loved to hunt. In order to accommodate his wishes services will be held at a later date.

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Ardis Arlene Wise

April 7, 1930 - Dec. 3, 2020

Ardis Arlene (Estey) Sullivan/ Wise passed peacefully from this world on Dec. 3. Born in Plymouth, Calif. in 1930 to Viola (Jack) and Gordon Estey, she was a third generation resident of El Dorado County. Ardis is survived by her sister, Vada Stryker. She had three children; Cynthia Carroll, Sandra Sullivan and Scott Wise. She had three grandchildren, Dustin Carroll, son of Cynthia and Tom Carroll and Jason and Sarah, son and daughter of Linda and Scott Wise. She also had four step-grandchildren; Alison, Matthew, Adam Carroll and Kristina Davis and 12 great-grandchildren. Ardis’ older brother Gordon Estey Jr. preceded her in death. The Estey family arrived in what was still part of El Dorado County around 1853. Ardis spent her early childhood with her family in Latrobe, attending the one room school house and summering in various logging camps in El Dorado County. The family moved to Placerville in 1942. She attended school at the Cold Springs one room schoolhouse and graduated from El Dorado High School in 1947. A thoroughly modern woman, she began her work career while attending high school. She worked at various restaurants on Main Street in Placerville and upon graduating began seasonal work at the Placerville Fruit Growers Association. She went on to other typical short-term jobs before going to Orelli Electric and then Aerojet. In June 1949, Ardis married Roy Sullivan who went on to create Sullivan Electric here in Placerville. She had two daughters by James; Cynthia and Sandra. Divorced in 1957, she went on to marry Glade Wise in 1958 and had a son, Scott. In 1968 Ardis went to work for Pino Vista Dairy on Main Street. In 1971 Ardis went to work for El Dorado County as office manager for the health department and eventually became chief deputy registrar for vital statistics. She retired from El Dorado County in 2000. Through her work and family life, Ardis was always regularly active in civic organizations. In the 1960s, Ardis was among the founding mothers of the Gold Trail School Mothers Club. As a member of the associated theater group, she appeared in various presentations. She was installed as the elected treasurer of the Gold Trail School Club in 1962 and went on to become president. In 1978 after exiting a failed marriage, Ardis wrote a grant and received funding to start a rapecrisis/battered women hotline. The program offered counseling and shelter. At times, Ardis sheltered these victims in her own home until a shelter was established. Eventually, the counseling service she helped start became the Wo/men’s Center in Placerville. In 1986 Ardis spearheaded the drive to bring Public Employees Union Local No. 1 to El Dorado County. She was in various leadership positions over the years and president of the EDCEA No. 1 twice. During her life she was also a member of the Royal Order of Moose and Emblem Club of which she served many offices along with two terms as president. Not one to sit back and let others take control, Ardis disagreed with her doctor’s read on her x-rays and sought a second opinion that saved her life with an early detection of her breast cancer. In her later years, until her health began to fail, Ardis was a regular at Powell’s Steamer to listen to Sunday afternoon live music. She was also a regular at the Placerville Senior Center playing pinochle. Ardis’ family would like to offer a special thanks to Gold Country Assisted Living and their wonderful staff as well as Snowline Hospice for their excellent care during her last weeks. Due to COVID-19 a memorial will be planned for a later date when friends and family can gather safely. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Snowline Hospice.

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Wanda Mary Ann Kennedy

Aug. 19, 1931 - Nov. 22, 2020

Wanda passed away on Sunday, Nov. 22 at the age of 89. Wanda was born on Aug. 19, 1931 in Oakland, Calif., to Ada and John Dillon. The family moved to Sacramento where she attended school in North Sacramento and graduated from Grant Union High School, class of 1949. After moving to Davis in 1962, Wanda started working at University of California Davis and worked her way to director of human resources for the UC Davis Medical Center. After retiring, Wanda worked for El Dorado County Human Resources.

Donald William Kennedy

April 10, 1931 - Nov. 24, 2020

Don passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 24, at the age of 89. Don was born on April 10, 1931 in Oakland, Calif., to Anne and William Kennedy. Don grew up in the Arden-Arcade area of Sacramento, played American Legion Baseball and graduated from Grant Union High School, class of 1949. Don served in the Air Force after high school and was a volunteer fireman with the Arcade Fire Department. He worked for Teichert and Granite Construction Companies and worked for El Dorado County as deputy director of transportation before retiring.

Their story together Wanda and Don were high school sweethearts and married shortly after graduating from high school on Aug. 20, 1950 and celebrated 70 years of marriage this year. They started their life together in Sacramento, but over the years they moved frequently and moved the family to Davis in 1962 and lived there for more than 30 years. They also lived in Placerville; South Lake Tahoe; Bucerias, Mexico; Arizona; and most recently Folsom, Calif. The family jokes about moving on average every two and a half years while they were growing up. It seemed that Don’s hobby was to surprise the family with “We’re Moving!” There were many memories of family camping trips to Sardine Lake and the coast. Don and Wanda continued trips to Sardine Lake over the years with family to fish and relax. In addition they had a sailboat on Lake Tahoe for a number of years and would spend weekends on the boat all summer long. Once they moved to Bucerias, Mexico they enjoyed retirement with new friends from around the world. While living in Mexico, Wanda helped establish a local children’s library and a cultural exchange between fifth grade students in Placerville and Bucerias. In all the communities they lived in, they were active volunteering in many ways. After retiring, both Don and Wanda volunteered for the El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office STAR Program and were active in CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). Wanda especially loved her involvement with the Interfaith Rotating Winter Shelter in Davis, organizing meals and rides to the church for the overnight stays. She worked tirelessly to serve their needs. Don helped with fundraising to provide scholarships for graduating seniors at Grant Union High School. Their life was about giving to others in need. They were longtime active members of Lutheran Church of the Incarnation and then at Davis United Methodist Church in Davis. They were predeceased by Wanda’s sister Patricia Taylor and brother Michael Dillon, Don’s brother Robert Kennedy, two of their children Joseph Kennedy and Nancie Kennedy Ludlow, and granddaughter Franky Kennedy (Sean’s wife). They are survived by Don’s brother Warren (Darlene) Kennedy, and their children Jeff (Vicki) Kennedy, Judy (Brian) Cecil, Peter (Debbie) Kennedy, Bruce Kennedy, Shann (Kathy) Kennedy. They leave behind a legacy of 19 grandchildren; Matt (Mix) Kennedy, Sean Kennedy, Molly (Andrew) Kimber, Sarah (Scott Thorpe) Clemons, Sam (Kristy) Clemons, Patrice Clemons, Michael Cecil, Danny (Mary) Cecil, Annie (Ryan) Nelson, Elizabeth (Martin) Sophia, Marie (Brett) Stovall, Devon Kennedy, Shawn Kennedy, Rachel Kennedy, Emily Kennedy Ludlow, Tyler Kennedy Ludlow, Madeline Kennedy, Emerson Kennedy and Easton Kennedy as well as 13 great-grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held at a later time when it is safe to gather. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Interfaith Rotating Winter Shelter (interfaith-shelter.org), Grant Union High School Scholarship fund (GUHSAA, PO Box 660412, Sacramento, CA 95866) or a favorite charity.

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Man mugged in Placerville Krysten Kellum Associate editor Four men, one of whom was armed, reportedly robbed a Camino man Monday night around 10:40 p.m. in the parking lot outside a Placerville business. The 18-year-old victim told Placerville police he was followed to 386 Placerville Drive by the four suspects in a black sedan. While seated in the black sedan one of the suspects reportedly was seen holding a handgun. The suspect pointed the handgun at the victim and exited the vehicle along with the other three suspects. The suspects reportedly surrounded the victim while the armed suspect went to the victim’s vehicle, taking a cell phone and car keys. The other three suspects had the victim empty the contents of his pockets. Three of the suspects then

reportedly got back into the black sedan while the armed suspect hit the victim on the left side of his face with the handgun, discharging one shot. The armed suspect got into the black sedan, which was seen leaving the area eastbound on Placerville Drive by a Placerville police officer who had just heard the gunshot. The victim had a large contusion and hematoma on his face as a result of being struck by the handgun, according to reports, but he refused medical attention. The victim’s cell phone was pinged and later located a short distance away on Pierroz Road. No weapons or suspects have yet been located, according to a news release from the Placerville Police Department. Anyone with information that could help in the investigation can call the department at (530) 642-5210; ask to speak to the Sgt. Luke Gadow or officer Eric Taylor.

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Gov. Gavin Newsom. Other parts of the state are already under the strictest shutdown orders. At the Dec. 8 El Dorado County Board of Supervisors meeting county Public Health Officer Dr. Nancy Williams said that as of Tuesday the county case rate was 36 per 100,000 and the testing positivity rate was 12%. Williams reported the county will receive 975 doses of a vaccine developed by Pfizer in a shipment expected to go out Dec. 15. Highrisk healthcare workers are slated to receive the vaccine first and then high-risk patients in skilled nursing facilities. People will need two doses of the vaccine for it to be effective, with an intervening period of several weeks. Those in the general population will get the vaccine in late spring or summer 2021. Other companies are also releasing vaccines but those are expected to come after Pfizer’s. Williams said vaccines from different

FAIR Plan Continued from A1 that protection will be extended in the coming year. In the meantime those using the FAIR Plan can expect to pay more and those with conventional insurers may be forced onto the FAIR Plan for the first time.

companies can’t be mixed. People should not take their first dose from one company and a second dose from another. Earlier this month the county sent a letter to Gov. Newsom and other Sacramento officials asking for the right to localize its response to the pandemic. Chief Administrative Officer Don Ashton said so far the county has not received acknowledgement or response from the state. More information about the vaccines is available at Centers for Disease Control or the California Department of Public Health websites. At last week’s board

meeting Williams also presented statistics comparing COVID-19 to influenza as some have questioned the number of people who have contracted and in some cases died of influenza in comparison to COVID-19. Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that in the U.S. since 2010, 9 to 45 million people got ill from influenza annually. Of that number, 140,000 to 810,000 were hospitalized and 12,000 to 61,000 died. In comparison, to date 13 million people in the country have come down with COVID-19 and 265,166 have died from the disease.

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California Matters

School closures may be killing our kids

hroughout California, academic grades for children forced into makeshift learn-athome arrangements rather than receiving classroom instruction have plummeted — and that’s among kids who are actually signing on Dan Walters via computer. Too many public school students still lack the necessary equipment and internet access, but even when they have them they may be left on their own as parents, unable to work from home, go to their service jobs. Thus, what used to be called truancy, just not participating, is also rampant. What’s been happening, or not happening, in the huge Los Angeles Unified School District typifies a statewide syndrome. “The drop in grades, which also is affecting other school systems, was disclosed ... when LA Unified released a chart based on 10-week interim assessments,” the Los Angeles Times reported. “Poor grades surged in the district’s lowerincome communities, which also is where student attendance rates are lower and where the COVID-19 pandemic has hit especially hard.” “The attendance figures and interim assessments don’t reflect the desire or capability of students,” district Superintendent Austin Beutner said in broadcast remarks. “They’re eager to learn and every bit as capable as they were before school facilities closed. But the struggle to cope with COVID-19 and online learning for children and their families is very real.” As the Los Angeles experience underscores, this catastrophe mostly affects children in low-income families, just as COVID-19 has a disproportionately heavy health impact on those same families. And even before the pandemic struck, those children were already, as a group, falling behind their more privileged peers — a syndrome dubbed the “achievement gap.” The long-term effects of truncated educations are obvious. The achievement gap, already yawning, will widen even further, dooming more children to lives of economic struggle, and the state will be deprived of the well-educated workforce it needs for 21st century prosperity. It may be even worse. An academic team examined the potential effects of interrupting classroom learning and reported last week that it will mean a greater loss of life in the long run. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, estimates that 24.2 million children aged 5 to 11 each lost a median of 54 days in school last spring. That, the researchers n

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Letters to the Editor Politness EDITOR: t’s so polite around the White House these days. Everyone wanders around saying “pardon me.” STEVE TAPSON Placerville

O Christmas tree EDITOR: hanks to the El Dorado Chamber of Commerce for finding a way to continue the tradition of the Highway 50 holiday trees in 2020 despite the dark veil of COVID-19. How great that families, groups and businesses gathered to decorate trees and make their town festive for the holidays, bringing joy to the community and visitors. One group included in decorating a tree was Black Lives Matters El Dorado County. As quoted from the Facebook page, “It was a lovely way to spend a Saturday morning. Today we discovered that the tree had been vandalized. Someone came and removed the silver glitter fist topper .... None of the other trees were vandalized.” Vandalizing property or signage not agreeing with your beliefs should not be tolerated. Stealing is a crime. One of the tenets published on the Facebook page of Black Lives Matter El Dorado County reads, “Be kind, respectful and courteous. Let’s treat everyone with respect. Healthy debates are natural but please do so in an informative and productive manner.” Perhaps the thief should have entered in such a debate instead of the cowardly act of stealing. The Christmas tree is a hopeful symbol representing holiday cheer. During this season, many cultures celebrate traditions to commemorate hope and goodwill. Celebrations include Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Ramadan, St. Lucia’s Day, the Feast of St. Nicholas, to name a few. Let us all come together in mutual respect and kindness during this season and seasons ahead.

“O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree/Your boughs can teach a lesson/That constant faith and hope sublime/Lend strength and comfort through all time.” Excerpt from a carol based on a 16th century German Folk song. LARA GULARTE Diamond Springs

Lack of faith EDITOR:

ary Giles wrote a ridiculous letter on voter fraud, saying that if votes were fraudulent or tampered with they would have changed all the races. That’s about as absurd as asking why a person buying one car at a lot didn’t buy the whole lot. Makes no sense — the scale of such an undertaking would be too complex and difficult to even begin to contemplate. Now, as to the belief in Democrat voter fraud, the Democrats have a long and storied history there, including the famous dead voters in Chicago in the 1960 election. The problem is that whether you think there was intentional fraud or not, you constantly hear of software problems, computer glitches and the like affecting thousands of votes here and thousands of votes there. This creates the dangerous situation where neither supporters of the winner nor supporters of the loser totally believe that every vote was legal and every vote was counted. Voter ID laws are constantly opposed by the left. Leadership calls on the country to heal and unite. That can’t be achieved if the people lack faith in the system itself. People will lose faith no matter what their party when they constantly hear of ballots lost in the mail or discovered in a back room or computer software problems or computer glitches. That faith must be restored on both sides before any healing and unity can take place. GEORGE ALGER Placerville

The Not So Weekly Daley

Special holiday delivery: Letters ‘from’ Santa Claus

y secret source at the North Pole has come through once again. I just received, in a “plain brown wrapper,” copies of letters from well-known people to Santa. Even more scintillating, it’s a sneak peak at some of the responses from the Great Claus. What fun!

Chris

Dear Hillary, You wish to become a New York state prison guard next year. Ho, Ho, Ho. I get it, and I’ll clear any health or age waivers for you. Don’t send me any more letters with the same request; 163 is plenty. BTW — any number of folks you know have asked for a similar Christmas gift. XOXO, Santa Dear Joey, Coincidence – my dad was a Scranton boy too. “Now here’s the deal ...” (according to your numbering system). First, yes, you won, as I said you would. Second, umm. Fourth, it’s a little early for 2024 wishes. Sixth, “malarkey” still works (in Scranton). Good luck, fella. You’re tops in the local “Poles.” Love, Santa & The Missus Dear Mike, Mike, Mike, Mike. Poor Mike. I

hear you don’t even have a place to live as of Jan. 21. (When did you last have to pay your own rent? Just curious.) Opening a chain of “mega churches” throughout the Midwest and South seems like a good fit for you and Karen, though. (Is your Karen one of Daley “those” Karens?) Sorry, I couldn’t resist. Big bucks in mega churches, I’m told. And I wouldn’t encourage holding out for another term under DJT, not even in 2024. It’ll probably be Nikki Haley then anyway. XOXO, Santa Claus

DEAR DONALD, AS WE SAY IN NEW YORK, FUGGEDDABOUTIT! I AGREE STORMY WOULD BE AN EXCELLENT CELLMATE. AND JUST BETWEEN YOU AND ME — DON’T GET SIDEWAYS WITH ANY OF YOUR GUARDS. JUST SAYIN’. HOHOs TO THE FAMILY, S.C.

Dear Hunter, A prosecutor in the Southern District of New York, eh? Wouldn’t that just be a “gas.” I’m not promising anything, but I’ll give it a good, hard look. Best of 2021 to you and yours. Peace, The Claus

Dear Kimberly, I got that you want to be the First Lady come 2024. But you didn’t specify who you wanted as “First Gentleman.” Does it even matter? Confused, Santa

Rudy Boy, How many times have I told you to “wear the d&%$ mask?” In future, stay the heck away from the SDNY. They might have a new “head Hunter” before long. That’s a Santa joke; doesn’t work for everyone every time. Keep at least 100 feet from bare-faced crowds too. Trust me. Love, from everyone’s favorite saint, Nick

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Dear Mary T, I remember way back when you sent me your first “grown-up” Letter to Santa. You were about 15 and it had to do with a “certain uncle.” I promised you would get that wish one day. Who knew then that much of the world would rejoice now! Thx for the Oppty. All My Best, your best pen pal.

Dear Jr., I’ve got some Russians on hold. Said they have new dirt on Hillary and want to meet with you asap. I wouldn’t advise it. Also said “something a little odd” about Kimberly ... Watch yourself dude, Big Nick Dear Billy, Well, you got your wish to be attorney general one more time. You might want to quit while you’re ahead.

Also my Magic 8-Ball says your future looks “cloudy.” Cloudy is generally not an encouraging Magic 8-Ball reply. But, IT IS WHAT IT IS. Sound familiar? Ho ho ho and ho, C-Man Dear Melania, As requested, you will never have to “care about f ***ing Christmas decorations” again as long as you live. You’re very welcome. Love, Santa Dear Gavin, Your, uhh, letter was, uhh, kind of, uhh, hard to, uhh, read. So, uhh, how about getting, uhh, someone else to, uhh, help you, uhh, next time. Cheers, Santuhh Dear Ivanka, Talk to Kimberly. You guys will have to work something out. Sorry, but as you know, IT IS WHAT IT IS. Happy seasontide, Santa C Dear Kamala, Aren’t you just the bomb. Way to go, girlfriend. And don’t worry about the Q in QAnon. I know him. He’s been a pain in the collective a** for quite a long time. It’s not Kim Jong Un, but that’s a good guess. Happy future all around, Santa Dear Dr. Jill, I am so, so sorry. What else can I

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say? I told Michelle and Laura and Hillary and Barbara and a lot of others the same thing, but it didn’t help. I don’t think they ever forgave me. You probably won’t either. All my love, S Dear Everyone Who Believes, I’ll be there pretty soon. Take it easy at the office

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said, translates into 5.53 million fewer years of life It’s nothing short of educational apartheid, not due to lower educational achievement, nearly four fundamentally different from the separate-buttimes the estimated 1.47 million years of life that unequal segregation in the South during the prewould be lost had schools remained open. civil rights era. “In this … model of years of life potentially lost Gov. Gavin Newsom has been unwilling to under differing conditions of school closure, the intervene — apparently not wanting to confront analysis favored schools remaining open,” the study school unions. However, he’s insisted that his concludes. “Future decisions regarding school management of the COVID-19 pandemic is driven closures during the pandemic should consider the by science and equity, not politics, and in this case, association between educational disruption and now we have a scientific conclusion that continuing decreased expected lifespan and give greater weight to keep children out of school could shorten their to the potential outcomes of school closure on lives. children’s health.” Newsom and other decision-making adults must Most schools remain closed because local get all kids back in the classroom ASAP. It’s a matter education officials and their unions are at odds on of life and death. the conditions of reopening. The latter are seeking Dan Walters is a journalist and author who writes virtually impossible guarantees of protection before for CALmatters.org, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media Corporation returning to the classroom. The New York Times Syndication ventureSales explaining California policies and politics. 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10018 For Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 For Release Friday, Dec. 11, 2020

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someone posted to the anonymous imageboard website 4chan.org to troll and see how many people could be tricked into thinking the OK symbol is a white supremacist symbol. “We are not white supremacists. One day some guy went to troll the left and people bought it and it’s been a troll ever since,” he said. But some white supremacists have abandoned the ironic or satiric intent behind the original trolling campaign, according to the Anti-Defamation League’s Hate Symbols Database, and are now using the symbol as a sincere expression of white supremacy. The topic took center stage during public comment at Tuesday’s Placerville City Council meeting. “Anybody who thinks that hand symbol is an OK symbol, that’s being so disingenuous,” said Eric Nicita, one of dozens of people who called in. “That’s clearly the white power gang symbol. People in Sacramento and San Francisco are seeing this turmoil in our town and they are afraid to come here.” One caller, who didn’t give his name but identified himself as a Placerville business owner and Black man, said when anyone asks him his opinion of Placerville he tells them not to come. “Placerville’s reputation is teetering,” he said. “It’s not safe. I can’t in good conscience risk someone’s well-being.” He recommended the City Council start a committee on diversity. “Donating toys does not take away from your racism,” said Lola Pesce, who also spoke at the meeting. “The Proud Boys are a well-known white

supremacist, racist group. Proud Boys, if you don’t want to be racist, don’t portray racist symbols.” City Council members condoned the Proud Boys’ attendance at the event. “It is disheartening that in this moment, especially with how our downtown is struggling and everybody is struggling, that some would co-op this toy drive to stage a photo PR stunt to further an ideology that does not represent the residents of Placerville,” accused Kara Taylor, council member. “People want to spread hate; that’s not (Placerville),” said Mayor Michael Saragosa. Several people identifying themselves as members of Hangtown Proud Boys also called into the meeting, saying they are offended by being called racist. They said anyone in the group who shows racism is kicked out. “They were all so proud bringing those toys,” recalled Ashley Bertram, who said she was at the toy drive Saturday. “They were just so happy they were helping our community. I am really embarrassed that people have turned this into something so mean.” Placerville resident and one-time City Council candidate Mandi Rodriguez shot the video of the Hangtown Proud Boys at the Toys for Tots event. She said she captured and shared to social media video of several groups that donated toys that day. Her video of the Hangtown Proud Boys was reposted by Black Zebra Productions, a Sacramento-based media company that documents demonstrations against police brutality, where it was shared all over social media and later aired by Sacramento news outlets. “All this has taken away from Toys for Tots and

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Now Mountain Democrat readers are invited to call Mimi Escabar at (530) 3445070 or e-mail mescabar@ mtdemocrat.net with tips about Christmas light displays to be included in a holiday photo feature story. Placerville Lions members are asking for donations for the White Cane Fund to continue to provide sight-related services (eye exams, glasses) for those in the community. Send donations to: Placerville Lions P.O. BOX 346 Placerville, CA 95667 Or donate on Go Fund Me: gofundme.com/placervillelions-white-cane-fund Remember the Cameron Park Community Services District’s annual Old Fashioned Christmas Craft Faire? This year it’s not so old fashioned — it’s virtual. The CSD has created a platform for shoppers to connect with vendors from previous years and purchase their amazing homemade goods. Visit sites.google.com/ view/cpchristmascraftfair. Santa is busy getting ready for the season and his elves will deliver children’s Christmas wishes to the North Pole. Santa would love to hear from all his young friends and will write back (please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your letter). Through Dec. 15, letters to Santa Claus can be deposited in the holiday mailbox outside the Norm Rowett Pavilion or sent to: Santa, North Pole c/o El Dorado Hills CSD 1021 Harvard Way El Dorado Hills, CA 95672 Visit Santa Claus at the California Welcome Center, 2085 Vine St., Suite 105, and have photos taken by Charm Photography through Dec. 24. Reservations are required. Secure your spot at edhportraits.com/ bookings-checkout/santaphotos-california-welcomecenter/book. n

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veryone could use some holiday cheer in 2020. Totem Coffee ownership, staff and friends in historical downtown Placerville recently came together to record classic Christmas songs for a festive holiday album in an effort to spread joy. The five-song album titled “Totem Christmas, Vol. 1” features holiday favorites — “Merry Christmas,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “Santa Baby,” “Frosty the Snowman” and “Silver Bells.” Placerville resident Cameren Abila, an employee of Totem Coffee at 312 Main St., Suite 104, said he came up with the idea during a staff meeting and resulting downtime amid the recent wave of business closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “I joked that if store hours got cut we would have plenty of down time to make a Christmas album,” Abila said. “We joked on about it for awhile, but then I went home one night and recorded all the instruments for ‘Silver Bells’ ... then boom.” Less than two weeks later the popular Placerville coffee shop had a raw and intimate

family Christmas album. Contributors to the album include the owners of Totem Coffee, Jacob and Alissa Mingle, and their two children, 11-year-old Alowyn and 6-year-old Azariah. Abila’s wife Courtney also chipped in along with Totem Coffee employees Trevë Summers and Noah Cooke. Abila said “Totem Coffee, Vol. 1” will be available to buy or stream on Spotify, Apple Music, Google Play, Amazon and anywhere else music lovers can

listen online. “We really just hoped to have a fun time making the album and to have something to capture that is fun for other people to hear and enjoy,” noted Cameren. “You will be able to search for it online and it will be on all the platforms.” Abila has played different instruments and has been involved with music for most of his life. He shared that over the last five years he has been diving deeper into recording and music production.

Abila said beyond the Totem Coffee staff who worked on the album, he received some help from family and a former Totem employee. “My uncle David Badstubner, who is a mixing and recording engineer in Portland, and Angela Pesola, a previous employee who did not return after Totem closed for five weeks at the start of the pandemic but is still a close friend, both helped out.” Placerville resident and Totem Coffee owner Jacob Mingle is

a musician in his own right, playing in many local bands. He said at first he and the majority of the staff laughed off the idea of a Christmas album, but it came together soon after. “A couple days later (Avila) said, ‘OK I’ve got all the scratch tracks ready for the album; now it’s time to record vocals,’” Mingle explained. ”A couple days after that he was in our kitchen with his makeshift studio recording and a couple of days after that various staff members met up at our coffee roasting facility to record some group vocals.” Mingle said everyone “had a blast” making the album and some holiday libations helped the process. “It was a pretty silly thing to do so we made sure we had fun while doing it. I think the champagne helped loosen people up.” Mingle also said his children who participated on the album by singing in the background “had a great time while we were recording.” “Making the album was really fun,” said Alowyn. “It made me feel like a professional singer when I was singing into the microphone.” Azariah’s feelings on the album were summed up with a fist pump and and thumbs up.

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at early drafts of the script for Part III he was not only included, but a vital character and a moral center HHH for Michael Corleone. Apparently Mr. Duvall’s 1990m R, 2 hours, 42 asking price was too minutes — Crime, steep for Paramount Drama to pay and the rest is Now available on Joshua B. Porter history. His omission Blu-Ray and digital is deeply felt in this Democrat correspondent purchase and rental picture. The third, and most ardent judgement laid down on “The his review contains spoilers. Godfather: Part III” was the Since “The Godfather: Part acclaimed director casting his III” is 30 years old, I don’t daughter, Sofia, as Michael’s particularly feel bad about that. daughter Mary Corleone, which On the wall directly above my was a substantial part in the movie. desk sits a framed poster of “The I dismiss the calls of narcissism Godfather” (1972). I’ve considered outright. The trilogy of films has pairing it with a framed poster of always been a family business to “The Godfather: Part II” (1974), Francis Ford Coppola; from his father but that would require me to move Carmine Coppola composing the “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and I’m music in Part III to his real-life sister, not quite ready to commit to that. Talia Shire, playing Michael’s sister Needless to say, I am a very big fan Connie in all three films. The director of the trials of the Italian (Sicilian, has always kept his family close, actually) American Corleone crime especially in these pictures. family. The first film and its initial The fact of the matter is Mr. sequel are considered two of the Coppola had a decision to make after greatest films of all time, both the actress cast for the part, Winona winning “Best Picture” in 1972 and Ryder, arrived on-set in Italy but left 1974, respectively. before ever shooting a single take of “The Godfather: Part III” (1990) film. The director went with who was has always been the outcast of this available and who he trusted. What saga. The initial reaction to the longusually isn’t discussed in the vitriol awaited (but not entirely necessary) directed at her casting is the fact that final chapter of this celebrated trio of she was already sitting in for Ryder at films was lukewarm in most circles, to say the least. Critics, as well as n See Buttered, page B4 audiences, derided the film for three reasons: Not being as good as the first two, not including Robert Duvall’s Tom Hagen character from the first two movies and Sofia Coppola’s lackluster performance as Michael Corleone’s (Al Pacino) daughter, Mary. The first criticism is unfair, but understandable. The film should be judged on its own merits. However, when you are following up two of the most celebrated motion pictures in history you have to be ready for the comparisons. I assume director/ co-writer Francis Ford Coppola was. The second criticism — the omission of Robert Duvall as adopted brother Tom Hagen — is a complete failure of production and story. Michael Corleone’s other two brothers, Sonny and Fredo, were dead by the end of Part II. If you5.25” look x 10”

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or emotionally (second wife Kay, played by Diane Keaton). After a few moments his head drops to his chest and he collapses onto the ground. Cut to black. I always thought the original ending stuck the landing exceptionally, so any changes were going to be viewed under the lens of suspicion by me. The new version? Michael is still in the same spot in Sicily, tortured by the demons of his past. This time, however, he only thinks about daughter Mary. The film does not show him dying (at least physically, it’s clear he’s been emotionally dead for some time) but instead cuts to an old Italian quote about how Sicilians never forget. Cut to black. I get what Mr. Coppola is trying to do here, but just because you can do something doesn’t always mean you should. I personally prefer the original ending. Others might view it differently. All in all this is a tighter, more concise cut of the film. Does it make the movie better than we remember it? Well, if you didn’t like the movie before I don’t think it’s going to move the needle much now. If you already liked it I do think this is a tighter and a more enjoyable watch. I always felt this was a good (not great) conclusion to the saga with an exceptional, nuanced performance by Pacino, a very strong performance by Andy Garcia as nephew Vincent and a passable performance by Sofia Coppola. These things won’t change by shifting some scenes around and changing the opening and closing of the film. This was always a different type of story than the first two films in the saga, so the “Coda” in the new title is appropriate. This is a character-based conclusion to Michael’s story — and a good one. It may not be a powerhouse of a film like the first two, but with a couple of exceptional performances and the last-hour climax at an opera house in Sicily being some of the best sequences in any of the films, it’s certainly a recommended re-watch. Joshua B. Porter is a writer/ director/producer. His most recent project, the music video “When You Know” by the band Sunny State, can now be streamed on Youtube. He can be reached at @joshuabporter or joshuabporter@mtdemocrat.net.

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BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11 8399 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1048 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. WICKSTROM CONSTRUCTION, 2. TEKTONCORP, located at 6340 North St, El Dorado, CA 95623/Mailing Address: 4293 Country Club Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93306 Registered owner(s): Tracy A Wickstrom, 6340 North St, El Dorado, CA 95623 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/16/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Tracy Wickstrom TRACY WICKSTROM, INDIVIDUAL I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 11/16/2020 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11 8400 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1050 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. FRONT STREET MEDIA LLC, 2. TRAIL 4RUNNER, 3. TRAIL TACOMA, located at 4970 Windplay Drive, #7, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Front Street Media LLC, 4970

Windplay Drive, #7, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: _______ The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/16/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Brenan Greene BRENAN GREENE, OFFICER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 11/16/2020 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11 8401 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1052 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SUMMIT VIEW LANDSCAPES, located at 4258 Greenstone Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Jose de Jesus Aguilar, 4258 Greenstone Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/15/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jose Aguilar JOSE AGUILAR I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 11/16/2020 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH

SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11 8402 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1023 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RIDES BY WOODY’S MACHINE & FAB, located at 4261 Mithril Way, Shingle Springs, CA 95682/Mailing Address: PO Box 2078, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): 1. Jerry A. Wood, 4261 Mithril Way, Shingle Springs, CA 95682, 2. Robin L. Wood, 4261 Mithril Way, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 9/1/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jerry A. Wood JERRY A. WOOD /s/ Robin L. Wood ROBIN L. WOOD I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 11/05/2020 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11 8403 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1001 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: EXCITE ENERGY, located at 4822 Golden Foothill Parkway #6, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 3941 Park Dr, Ste 20-465, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): SolarNorcal, LLC, 4822 Golden Foothill Parkway #6, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/19/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Heath Kirin HEATH KIRIN, MANAGER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/30/2020 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11 8404 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1056 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: AMERICAN EAGLE ROOFING, located at 621 Placerville Dr, Suite D, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Mr. Roof & Solar Inc., 621 Placerville Dr, Suite D, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA Legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A Signature of Registrant: /s/ Stephen J. Riley STEPHEN J. RILEY, PRESIDENT I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 11/17/2020 NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED 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) 8405 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS NO. CA-20-885203-NJ ORDER NO.: DS7300-20001854 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/27/2008. 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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the accrued principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): Carol A. Nordine, Trustee of the Carol A. Nordine Revocable Trust dated 06/05/2002 Recorded: 4/4/2008 as Instrument No. 20080015770-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of EL DORADO County, California; Date of Sale: 12/29/2020 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse located at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Amount of accrued balance and other charges: $268,377.83 The purported property address is: 4958 EDGEWOOD CIR, GRIZZLY FLATS, CA 95636 Assessor’s Parcel No. : 041-522-002-000 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-9390772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan. com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the trustee: CA-20-885203-NJ. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the mortgagor, the mortgagee, or the mortgagee’s attorney. If you have previously been

discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916939-0772 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-20885203-NJ IDSPub #0172769 11/27/2020 12/4/2020 12/11/2020 11/27, 12/4, 12/11 8411 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1069 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ABERDEEN MANOR, located at 2932 Aberdeen Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Dignity Healthcare Inc, 2932 Aberdeen Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/19/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Aleksey Lutsuk ALEKSEY LUTSUK I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 11/20/2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18 8426 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-0998 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: IV LOUNGE, LLC, located at 5461 Pyracantha Dr, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): IV Lounge, LLC, 5461 Pyracantha Dr, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: California The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/18/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Carey Mencarini CAREY MENCARINI, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/30/2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 11/27, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18 8427 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1111 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FORTUNATO, located at 2265 Swallow Rd, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: PO Box 794, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): 1. Henry M Myers, 2265 Swallow Rd, Placerville, CA 95667, 2. Catherina L Myers, 2265 Swallow Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/06/2018 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Henry M. Myers HENRY M. MYERS, GEN. PTP. 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

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punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/04/2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/11, 12/18, 12/25, 1/1 8451 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1114 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CHECKS AND BALANCES BUSINESS SERVICES, located at 4557 Bocana Rd, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): 1. Shelli A Devereaux, 4557 Bocana Rd, Cameron Park, CA 95682, 2. Jon T Devereaux, 4557 Bocana Rd, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/01/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Shelli Devereaux SHELLI DEVEREAUX, 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 12/07/2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/11, 12/18, 12/25, 1/1 8452 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1110 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1ST CHOICE MORTGAGE, located at 3204 Rapallo Place, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Mikilrobin Inc, 3204 Rapallo Place, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 08/06/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Ronald T McLaughlin RONALD T MCLAUGHLIN, PRESIDENT I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 12/04/2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/11, 12/18, 12/25, 1/1 8453 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1112 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PR DESIGN, located at 2121 Ivanhoe Dr, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Robert E. Howerter Jr, 2121 Ivanhoe 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: 12/7/2020

Signature of Registrant: /s/ Robert E. Howerter Jr ROBERT E. HOWERTER JR 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 12/07/2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/11, 12/18, 12/25, 1/1 8454 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1120 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ALPHA JANITORIAL, located at 670 James Dr, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Michael A Milliken, 670 James 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: 01/01/1981 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Michael A Milliken MICHAEL A MILLIKEN, 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 12/08/2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/11, 12/18, 12/25, 1/1 8455 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1124 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MALONE HOME IMPROVEMENT PROS, located at 4586 Mewuk Dr, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): JFC Floors Inc., 4586 Mewuk Dr, 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: 03/01/1994 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Gerald W. Malone GERALD W. MALONE, CEO/ 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 12/08/2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 12/11, 12/18, 12/25, 1/1 8456 T.S. NO.: 2019-02187-CA A.P.N.:105-170-001-000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1241 ARROWBEE DR, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667-9396 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE

TRUSTOR.

MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 12/11, 12/18, 12/25 8457 PUBLIC NOTICE

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/08/2007. 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. Trustor: MICHAEL J COZAKAS AND KAREN COZAKAS Husband and wife as Joint Tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 02/14/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0010739-00 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, Date of Sale: 01/21/2021 at 01:00 PM Place of Sale: Main Entrance El Dorado County Superior Courthouse - Placerville Main Street Branch, 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 896,445.90 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE THE TRUSTEE 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, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1241 ARROWBEE DR, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667-9396 A.P.N.: 105-170-001-000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created 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: $ 896,445.90. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. 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 of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE 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 this 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 (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www. altisource.com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/ TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2019-02187-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. Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 237 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://www.altisource. com/MortgageServices/ DefaultManagement/ TrusteeServices.aspx ___________________________ Trustee Sale Assistant Date: September 30, 2020 WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC

PUBLIC NOTICE - In accordance with Sec.106 of the Programmatic Agreement, T-Mobile West, LLC plans to upgrade an existing telecommunications facility at 1705 Skyline Drive South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. Please direct comments to Gavin L. at 818-898-4866 regarding site SC09453A. 12/11, 12/14/20 CNS-3422698# THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 12/11, 12/14 8459 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE - In accordance with Sec.106 of the Programmatic Agreement, T-Mobile West, LLC plans to upgrade an existing telecommunications facility at 2940 Lake Tahoe Boulevard South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 . Please direct comments to Gavin L. at 818-8984866 regarding site SC90402M. 12/11, 12/14/20 CNS-3422596# THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 12/11, 12/14 8460 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The County of El Dorado Zoning Administrator will hold a public hearing in the Building C Hearing Room, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 on January 6, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., to consider the following: Tentative Parcel Map P190013/Swanson submitted by Robert Swanson to divide a 9.7-acre parcel into one 5.0-acre parcel and one 4.7acre parcel. The property, identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 090300-024, consisting of 9.71 acres, is located on the west side of Trotter Lane, approximately 900 feet south of the intersection with Hillwood Drive and Holly Drive, in the Shingle Springs area, Supervisorial District 2. (County Planner: Tom Purciel, 530621-5903) (Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15315 of the CEQA Guidelines)* Staff Reports are available two weeks prior at https://edcgov. us/Government/planning/Pages/ zoning_administrator.aspx All persons interested are invited to write their comments to the Zoning Administrator in advance of the hearing. In light of COVID-19, all persons may be required to observe and participate in the hearing remotely as in-person attendance may be restricted depending on the current COVID-19 recommendations as the hearing date approaches. For the current remote options, including whether in-person attendance is allowed or a potential change in hearing location if in-person attendance resumes, please check the meeting Agenda no less than 72 hours before the meeting, which will be posted on line at https:// edcgov.us/Government/planning/ Pages/zoning_administrator.aspx. If you challenge the application in court, you may be limited to raising only those items you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Zoning Administrator at, or prior to, the public hearing. Any written correspondence should be directed to the County of El Dorado Planning and Building Department, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 or via e-mail: planning@edcgov.us. *This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the abovereferenced section, and it is not subject to any further environmental review. To ensure delivery prior to the hearing, written information from the public is encouraged to be submitted to Planning Services by Friday the week prior to the meeting. Planning Services cannot guarantee that any FAX or mail received the day of the meeting will be delivered to the Zoning Administrator prior to any action. COUNTY OF EL DORADO ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TIFFANY SCHMID, Planning and Building Department Director December 11, 2020 12/11 8461 SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. 5134 This ordinance amends El Dorado County Code Title 2, Chapter 2.20.1100, titled Human Rights Commission, to establish the Commission and its responsibilities. The purpose of the Ordinance is to promote tolerance and mutual respect among all persons, and to foster peaceful relations in the interest of preserving the public peace among residents of different races, religions, national origins, and the other characteristics listed in Government Code section 11135. Adoption of this ordinance was heard by the Board of Supervisors on December 8, 2020. For information on this matter, and copies of associated documents, including the full and complete copy of the full text of the ordinance, may be obtained at the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, located at 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA, or by calling (530) 621-5390. This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days following the adoption thereof. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of El Dorado at a regular meeting of said Board, held on the 8th day of December, 2020, by the following vote of said Board: Ayes: Hidahl, Frentzen, Parlin, Novasel Noes: None Absent: None ATTEST KIMBERLY DAWSON Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By /s/ Kyra Scharffenberg Deputy Clerk /s/ John Hidahl First Vice Chair, Board of Supervisors 12/11 8462

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Children are invited to pick up a passport at any participating El Dorado Hills Town Center business and then head out to find hidden elves in the stores, receiving a sticker for each elf found. Return filled passports to Face in a Book by Dec. 24 and get entered to win a $250 Town Center gift card. Winner is chosen on Monday, Dec. 28. The El Dorado Hills Chapter of National Charity League Inc., the nation’s premier mother-daughter volunteer organization, announces its annual membership drive and has begun accepting applications from women with daughters currently in sixth grade through ninth grade. For more information, prospective members are encouraged to visit the El Dorado Hills Chapter’s website, nationalcharityleague.org/chapter/eldoradohills, or send an email to membershipeldoradohills@nclonline.org. Applications will be accepted through Jan. 15, 2021.

Dec. 11 Rancho Cordova hosts Holiday Lights, a drive-thru lights experience, nightly Dec. 11-20 at The Mineshaft, 2300 Mineshaft Lane, Rancho Cordova. For more information and tickets visit cordovacouncil.ticketspice.com/rcholidaylights. Music in the Mountains presents the MIM at Home Holiday Concert online at 7 p.m. Enjoy this virtual concert with the MIM Chorus, MIM brass players, the California Youth Symphony, and special guests. To RSVP visit app.arts-people.com/index. php?show=117730. Sacramento Theatre Company presents a holiday cabaret — We Need A Little Christmas: Broadway Sings for the Holidays,

7 p.m. Dec. 11; 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 12. Enjoy the comfort of your home while talented artists sing holiday-themed songs from Broadway musicals. For tickets visit tickets.sactheatre.org.

Dec. 12 Sacramento Self-Help Housing presents the third annual Housewarming for the Unhoused winter donation drive-thru at the Cal Expo main gate loop, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. To make it as safe and easy as possible for the community to participate, SSHH staff and dedicated volunteers will be on-hand to collect linens (such as blankets, single and double bed sheets and towels), small appliances (such as microwaves, toasters and coffee makers) and kitchenware to be distributed to hundreds of recently homeless individuals. El Dorado County Fairgrounds staff host a turkey drive to benefit local nonprofits and senior groups that are food challenged this holiday season. Benefiting from this event will be the Boys & Girls Clubs, Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Center for Violence-free Relationships and El Dorado County senior services. Bring a frozen turkey to the El Dorado County Fair & Event Center, 100 Placerville Drive, Placerville, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information call (530) 621-5860. Designed for families needing a little help this year, the Fiddletown Community Center, 14474 Jibboom St. in Fiddletown, hosts a free Christmas shopping spree, 1-4 p.m. No proof of residency or income required. Stuffed stockings and gift wrapping also provided. The Cameron Park Fire Department and Cameron Park

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The Pollock Pines-Camino Community Center, 2675 Sanders Drive in Pollock Pines, hosts a free Christmas drive-thru dinner, 2-5 p.m. Santa is due to arrive at about 3:30 p.m. (weather permitting). Donations and contributions to the center can be sent to PO Box 1195, Pollock Pines, CA 95726. For more information call (530) 647-8005.

Dec. 14 Music in the Mountains hosts a holiday music chat online at 7 p.m. To RSVP visit app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=117365.

Dec. 15 The Sacramento Historical Society presents a 49er Gold Rush Christmas Party, 7 p.m. on Zoom. Enjoy Gold Rush photos, music and stories from the safety of your home. Registration is required. Go to sachistoricalsociety.org/events-1/49er-gold-rushmusical-christmas-party to secure your spot.

Newly elected El Dorado Irrigation District Director (and former El Dorado County supervisor) Brian Veerkamp is scheduled to speak to the Rotary Club of Cameron Park at 4 p.m. via Zoom. Guests are welcome. If you wish to attend contact club President Mike Dugan mtdugan@comcast.net or Vice President Jim Buckley jasbuck@att.net for the meeting link.

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Under supervision conducts field construction inspections for District facilities including commercial/residential development and capital improvement projects, involving the inspection of pipelines, pumping stations, and treatment facilities, and other District projects; reviews and inspects construction plans to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications and Federal, State, and local regulations.

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Freelance reporters The Mountain Democrat, California’s oldest newspaper, is looking for a community-minded reporter to take freelance assignments. Assignments will range from news coverage to features. Freelance reporters must have interviewing skills and photography experience and be able to meet deadlines. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in journalism or equivalent experience, knowledge of AP style, photography skills and familiarity with social media. Interested candidates should email a resume, writing and photography samples and a brief cover letter to Krysten Kellum at kkellum@mtdemocrat.net.

The Sacramento Philharmonic & Opera continues to celebrate Beethoven’s 250th birthday. Enjoy SP&O wind players performing Beethoven’s “Wind Octet in E-flat major, Op. 103.” This concert will be live-broadcast. The pre-concert lecture will begin at 6:40 p.m. and the performance will begin at 7 p.m. For more information visit sacphilopera.org.

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Community Services District have consolidated the annual Santa Parade into two nights, Dec. 12 & 13, and rather than having Santa Stops, they will extend the routes to cover more streets. The parade will also be live-streamed on Facebook.

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THE EL DORADO COMMUNITY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 4701 Church St. El Dorado 530-622-8868 message phone Pastor George Turnboo Sunday Service 11:00 AM

SOLID ROCK FAITH CENTER DIAMOND SPRINGS Pastor Don B. Pritchard 6205 Enterprise Dr., Diamond Springs Church 642-2038 Sunday Services 10:00 a.m. “Ministering to every need and every life the power of Christ’’

The Worship Directory runs each Friday in the Mountain Democrat. Call Elizabeth Hansen at 530-344-5028 regarding advertising information and to place your ad.

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scarves, noses turned up and … are they smiling at the flakes of snow that dance around them? This is a painting sure to bring a smile to the face of every viewer. Sandy Wilson loves painting animal portraits; when she painted “Wolf in Snow,” she said her heart was moved by this beautiful animal and she wanted to create a way to express this emotional connection. The wolf ’s dignity is not compromised even with Wilson’s lighthearted dusting of snow on the fur between its eyes. Visitors to Gold Country Artists Gallery gather around Tom Horton’s whimsical hand-carved critters, delighting in their unique personalities. Horton’s Santa Clauses are a popular gift item, as are his one-of-a-kind reindeers, elves and bears. Horton’s gift is seeing the unique character in a piece of wood before he even begins to carve, drill and paint. But it is his quirky imagination that gives each one of his creations their whimsical and unique personalities. Horton’s

Christmas critters are sure to look charming on a mantel and they are a delightful and affordable gift to give to thank your favorite teachers, nurses, doctors, firefighters, police officers and more. Imagine your own home, or the home of someone you love, graced with one of the gorgeous works of art that can be found at Gold Country Artists Gallery. For a special someone a hand-crafted necklace, bracelet or earrings designed by any one of the gallery’s extraordinary jewelry artists will be a perfect reminder of love. With a constantly rotating selection and a stunning variety of work available, Gold Country Artists Gallery offers fine art at reasonable prices, with literally thousands of choices for Giving the Gift of Art. Gold Country Artists Gallery, 379 Main St. in Placerville, is open daily, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information call the gallery at (530) 642-2944 or visit goldcountryartistsgallery.com.

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