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Tim Daniel, owner of Outbreak Brewing Co. in Placerville continues to brew custom craft beers and ales despite the shutdown but thirsty folk can still stop by for growler fills or beer to-go.

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restaurants, hair stylists cope with latest shutdown Dawn Hodson Staff writer

Editor’s note: The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution were the Bill of Rights. They went into effect Dec. 15, 1791, 229 years ago. Amendment I Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. Amendment II A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed. n

On our third bout of COVID-19-related restrictions this year, local business owners are doing their best to cope with new regulations that on Thursday called for closing or limiting operations of many businesses in the greater Sacramento region, including El Dorado “I’m personally County. Restaurants have been devastated to particularly hard hit as have worked for they now may only offer take out and delivery of 50 years to be food. After the previous successful and round of restrictions to be ordered to restaurants could at least offer outdoor close down twice dining with many in one year.” going to the expense of purchasing heaters and — Marilyn Volzconstructing temporary Abercrombie, owner of shelters, some even Marilyn’s Salon hanging plastic sheets to separate diners from each other. The Enchanted Forest restaurant in downtown Placerville is one such place, with creatively constructed, plastic-lined cubicles for outside dining that now sit empty. Tim Daniel, owner of Placerville’s Outbreak Brewery, said he will continue to stay open as best he can. He acknowledged how much the latest shutdown has hurt his business as they usually hold a lot of events this time of the year, including fundraisers for different groups and live music. n

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Souza resigns from GDPUD Gabe Harris, owner of Placerville’s Elements Hair Salon, gives a client a cut and color Thursday afternoon before the shutdown. Harris said he is finding the shutdown extremely challenging but he is appreciative of all the support small businesses have received from the community.

A special Christmas present awaits Gov. Gavin Newsom and Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi at Elements Hair Salon — socks filled with lumps of coal.

Kevin Christensen Staff writer Georgetown Divide Public Utilities District Board of Directors President Dave Souza resigned last week. “It is with deep regret that I announce my resignation effective immediately at Dave Souza the closing of this meeting,” announced Souza at the Dec. 8 board meeting. “I feel that the board will not move in a positive direction and I am no longer able to effectively serve the majority of the residents and staff.” Souza was elected to serve as a GDPUD director in 2018. His resignation comes two years shy of completing his term. n

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Demonstrators celebrate county’s first Human Rights Day Kevin Christensen Staff writer Demonstrators from local social justice groups in El Dorado County showed up to the Placerville Main Street courthouse Thursday to recognize Human Rights Day. The demonstration came on the heels of the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors, for the first time, officially proclaiming and recognizing the day in the county. “Today is a pivotal day to recognize in terms of where we are at with social justice and diversity nationally and locally,” said demonstrator Jackie Jolly. “We want to show that this is what our community really looks like.” Michelle Greene of Camino said

the proclamation was “better late than never.” “I applaud the BOS for stepping up on this with the tensions in Placerville as of late,” said Greene. “Human Rights Day is something everyone can and should support in my eyes no matter where you are from or your perspective.” Human Rights Day is celebrated Dec. 10 around the world. The date was chosen to honor the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption and proclamation Dec. 10, 1948, of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the first global enunciation of human rights and one of the first major achievements of the new United Nations. The assembly Mountain Democrat photo by Kevin Christensen Demonstrators gather on the steps of the El Dorado County Superior Court courthouse in downtown first invited all nations to observe Placerville on Human Rights Day Thursday. Human Rights Day in 1950.

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Judith Annette Cefalu Oct. 24. 1938 - Nov. 20, 2020

On Nov. 20, 2020, Judith Annette Cefalu (née Douvres), a loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 82. In 1956, Judy graduated from El Dorado High School in Placerville, Calif. Later that year, she was appointed the first El Dorado County Miss September Harvest and then continued her education at San Jose State University. Judy spent her summers working at her parents’ shirt laundry in South Lake Tahoe and this is where she met her husband, John Cefalu. They eloped six weeks after they met at the justice of the peace in Minden, Nev., on Sept. 20, 1959 and were married for 61 years. They settled in South Lake Tahoe where they raised their three children, Christopher, Gina and Joby (Jonathon). Judy assisted John in operating their family businesses, including Tahoe Linen Service, U-Stor It Warehouses and management of several other of their commercial and residential properties. To know Judy was to love her. Her love for her family was unquestionable and unconditional, but her circle of love was bigger than her husband, children and grandchildren. Judy treated her children’s spouses like her own and many of her children’s friends considered her a second mom. The countless stories of her love, kindness, generosity and support have not stopped pouring in; from extended family, friends and strangers, to caregivers and those she volunteered with for decades. The words she never forgot deep into her illness were “I love you.” The South Lake Tahoe community benefited greatly from Judy’s donation of time, energy and enthusiasm. In 1961, she became a charter member of the Barton Hospital Auxiliary which raised money to build the hospital. After Barton Hospital opened in 1963, she co-founded the Candy Stripers volunteer program. Over the years, she served on the auxiliary by-laws/parliamentarian/finance committee (2008-09), served as auxiliary president/finance committee member (2011-12), and was the auxiliary vice-president (2013). She volunteered many hours to Barton Hospital thrift store, The Attic, throughout her time on the auxiliary board. Judy was an active supporter of the Barton Foundation, including its annual Gala event. Judy never met a person she wasn’t willing to help, but found her passion in working with children. In the 1970s and ‘80s she taught religious education at St. Theresa’s School, coached Peppermint Patty softball, assisted with Little League, was a Brownie and Girl Scout leader, volunteered in classrooms and was a member of the South Tahoe High School Booster Club. In 2009, she was elected to the Lake Tahoe Unified School District Board of Directors, but resigned due to difficulties associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Judy found the most joy and fulfillment in the work she did for CASA El Dorado. She transformed many young lives through her CASA work from its conception in 1994 for almost two decades. In 2002, received the Heart of a Leader award, selected from four surrounding counties, for her longtime work with El Dorado County CASA in the areas of mentoring, tutoring, violence and drug prevention. May we keep the warmth of her love in our hearts and her legacy of generosity alive. The family hopes to hold a Celebration of Life once COVID-19 measures have relaxed so we can all come together to share stories, have a glass of white wine with ice cubes and honor a truly beloved woman. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you kindly make donations in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association (#ENDALZ, alz.org). Judy is preceded in death by her mother and father, Roger and Antoinette Douvres. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, John Cefalu; children Chris Cefalu (Paige), Gina De Loia (Michael), Joby Cefalu (Laura); grandchildren John Tyler Cefalu (25), Nicholas Cefalu (22), Tommy Cefalu (21), Emily Cefalu (21), Giovana De Loia (17); her sister, Suzanne Bickel; as well as aunts, nieces and nephews.

CORRECTION In “Proud Boys toy drop-off riles community,” published in the Dec. 11 edition of the Mountain Democrat, the Placerville City Council was said to have condoned the Proud Boys’ attendance at the Dec. 5 Toys for Tots collection. The City Council condemned the Proud Boys’ attendance. We regret any confusion this may have caused.

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House party leads to arrests Dawn Hodson Staff writer A house party in Cameron Park resulted in the arrest of eight people. The party occurred the evening of Dec. 7 and into the early morning hours of Dec. 8. The party came to the attention of law enforcement as the result of the El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office and the Sacramento Police Department working jointly regarding an ongoing Sacramento Police Department gang

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investigation, according to a news release. At least eight people at the party were arrested and four unregistered guns were recovered. Many of those arrested were reportedly illegally in possession of loaded firearms, according to the Sheriff ’s Office. Apparently non-county residents rented a house in Cameron Park for one night and held a party that included an estimated 50 people, all of whom are believed to be from out of the county.

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Amendment III No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law. Amendment IV The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to

be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. Amendment V No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself,

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nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. Amendment VI In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense. Amendment VII In suits at common

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Amendment VIII Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. Amendment VIX The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. Amendment X The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people.

Souza said his resignation was a result of shifting dynamics on the board as a result of the November election. “Director (Cynthia) Garcia is a micro manager of the board and the other three board members will follow her lead. She ran off the past general manager and a future general manager candidate was reluctant to be hired if the incumbents were not re-elected to the board,” said Souza. “I wish the interim general manager and staff much success in the future and thank you for the opportunity I have had during my time on the board.” GDPUD directors are scheduling a special meeting to discuss filling the open position vacated by Souza.

New members and appointments Newly elected GDPUD Directors Mike Thornbrough and Mitch MacDonald took their oath of office Tuesday. The GDPUD Board of Directors also selected new officers. Michael Sanders was named president, Cindy Garcia vice president and Thornbrough is stepping into the role of treasurer. MacDonald will serve as the Association of California Water Agencies-Joint Powers Insurance Authority representative, Sanders as GDPUD’s legislative liaison and Thornbrough as an El Dorado County Water Agency board member.

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Updates GDPUD staff emphasized the importance of customers providing email addresses to the district to help communications for customer billing produced by a new financial system that will go into effect next month. It was reported Stumpy Meadows’ water level is currently 13,260 acre-feet, a slight increase after November’s storms. The Dec. 8 meeting also saw the board approve a three-year, $175,000 contract with Western Hydrologic Consulting to monitor GDPUD’s stream gages, complete required reports on water rights and develop a forecasting tool to assist in water planning.

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COMICS ■ SHOE by Jeff MacNelly

■ TUNDRA by Chad Carpenter Courtesy photo

Shon O’Neil, left, top photo, with Absolute Auto Glass and Ron Thompson with Thompsons Family of Dealerships load up boxes filled with Toys for Tots donations that will go to local youngsters. The toys were distributed over the weekend, making sure the holidays are bright for El Dorado County children in need. Toys for Tots El Dorado County-Placerville’s helpful elves, right photo, including the Hangtown Marshals, Placerville police and California Highway Patrol officers, collected oodles of toy donations at the Bell Tower in downtown Placerville Dec. 5 and 6.

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■ SPEED BUMP by Dave Coverly

Photo courtesy of El Dorado County Fire Protection District

Little is left of a second structure on a Gold Hill property after a Dec. 7 fire.

Fire destroys old house in Gold Hill Kevin Christensen Staff writer Fireplace ashes are thought to be the source of a fire that destroyed an old, unlived-in house in Gold Hill Dec. 7. The Gold Hill Road blaze was reported at about 11 a.m. and while no injuries were reported, nothing but charred framework was left after firefighters knocked down flames. “The cause of the fire is believed to be the dumping of fire ashes from a fireplace of another residence on the property,” said El Dorado County Fire Protection District Chief Tim Cordero. “But we have not been able to completely rule out other options.” Firefighters from the El Dorado County Fire Protection District, Rescue Fire Department and Cal Fire jumped on

the fire to keep it from spreading to nearby vegetation. “This is a good time to remind people to dispose of fire ashes

responsibly in metal containers with lids,” said Cordero. “Fire embers can remain hot for days and even weeks.”

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HOROSCOPE by Holiday Mathis ■ TODAY ARIES (March 21-April 19). To you, seeing someone you love mess up or experience loss or pain is far worse than experiencing those things yourself. And yet, when you think about it, you wouldn’t trade the lessons you’ve learned for anything. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Good-fortune move: Drum up gratitude for the unchanging pillars of your current day to day. Like statues you can visit any time, under varying weather and light, they remain, faces fixed on the same horizon. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It is not selfish to focus on your own satisfaction. It is also not easily accomplished, as real satisfaction is highly personal and takes introspection and work to accomplish — all well worth the effort. CANCER (June 22-July 22). They were doing the best they could when they made those mistakes that harshly affected you. Turn a soft heart and a kind eye their way, and then welcome the divine fuel injection that will power your next act of grace. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Feelings of grandeur (which all are sometimes prone to) can inspire fantasy, provide momentary escape and point the way to your next move. Even so, they are best indulged briefly, kept private and then brought down to Earth. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You fear that, were you to give in to an attraction, you’d be off track with your agenda. These two parts of you, the attracted and the task master, needn’t be at war. Brainstorm. There’s a way to integrate them.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). There is a difference between retreating to hide out and retreating to regroup. You are not afraid of what’s going on, but you need time to process it and come up with a plan. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll deal with a complicated situation. You haven’t struck the answer yet, but you will. Keep trying to put yourself in the shoes of different people involved. This one will unravel with patience and empathy. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Surround yourself with the sacred and the day takes on a hallowed tone. It’s worth dipping into, but don’t be surprised if you have a low tolerance for the gravity. When it’s time, let the pendulum swing, guilt-free into stupidity. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Though you are a single individual, you play a role in the trajectory of human evolution. Advances will occur, as they always have — sporadically at first, with individuals at the forefront. Why not you? AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Reaffirm that you are your own authority. It will clarify and quiet your inner conversation — no more wondering whom to follow — and will eliminate the outside competition for your attention and allegiance. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Sunshine and exercise, more water, less worry: It’s easy to say, harder to remember to do. Consider this your reminder. You are important. People need you to be the best you can be.

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Richard B. Esposito Publisher/Editor

Noel Stack Managing Editor

Krysten Kellum Associate Editor

Guest column

Uncle Sam shouldn’t steal Gilead’s remdesivir patent

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ore than 30 state attorneys general recently sent a letter to federal health officials urging them to confiscate Gilead Sciences’ patent on remdesivir, one of the only drugs approved for use on patients suffering Adam Mossoff severe symptoms caused by COVID-19. These politicians allege that since Uncle Sam helped pay for some of remdesivir’s clinical trials, the federal government can use its “march-in” power in a 1980 law to appropriate Gilead’s patent and license it to generic manufacturers to lower the price and increase availability of the drug. Unfortunately, the state AGs don’t understand the law in question — or the drug development process. If they succeed, this would sanction government theft of patents that will chill innovation and harm patients. The law they cite, the Bayh-Dole Act, was not enacted for government confiscation of patents. Congress enacted this law to facilitate universities and research institutions to obtain patents and license their innovations in the marketplace. Before 1980, no one knew who owned inventions if federal funding was used in the basic research that led to the patent. As a result, life-saving innovations sat on the shelf in the university lab. Bayh-Dole changed this. The legislation spurred the licensing of new innovations and massive economic growth. It contributed to the explosion in new drugs over the past forty years that have turned what were once death sentences into manageable conditions — from cancer to diabetes to hepatitis. Bayh-Dole does authorize a “march-in” power for the federal government to take patents and license them under limited conditions. Contrary to the state AGs’ claim, this is not an authorization for the federal government to confiscate patents merely to lower a price. The National Institutes of Health stated that “march-in is not an appropriate means of controlling prices.” Bipartisan administrations have consistently rejected lobbying efforts to use the “march-in” power for lowering prices of drugs. They did so because Bayh-Dole does not authorize it. But there’s a more basic legal problem with the state AGs’ letter: Bayh-Dole doesn’t apply to remdesivir. The company acknowledges working with universities and the U.S. military in testing the drug, but it was invented by and patented by Gilead researchers. The chief patent counsel for the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development n

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Letters to the Editor Our governor EDITOR:

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ith our governor’s relentless quest for despotism and his continuing to further destroy our state, our now so fragile economy, our livelihoods and our very liberty, are “we the people” going to just sit idly by and let him make all of our decisions for us? Who does he think he is? Total authoritarian control seems to be his ultimate pursuit and complete and arbitrary dictatorial power his goal. Over the years this country has always fought to end tyranny, for our own independence and on several occasions since. Absolute power over the masses who don’t deserve the right to be free or govern themselves has never set well with the American spirit or the people who cherish it. Maybe it’s time once again to, as Thomas Jefferson so eloquently put it, “refresh the tree of liberty.” Or, at the very least, stand up and tell his imperial majesty, Grabbin Noisome, that his time has come. He has abused his power through this pandemic long enough and since he doesn’t have to abide by his own policy, then why should we? A “Thumb your nose at Governor Nuisance” party out in public might just be a good idea, where all patriotic Americans are welcome, mask or not. Stay tuned … JIM ALLEN Placerville

Let the races begin and more? EDITOR: rab your reserved seats in the future Missouri Flat Road Memorial Drag Strip grandstand now being built at the end of a four-lane, crapped-out road near Walmart. We may not have the Placerville Speedway because of COVID-19. However, the races here will be all division and non-stop action. You may not have heard about this yet, it is the construction of the new grandstand at the east end of the four-lane road section of Missouri Flat Road. Yes, you will be able to see all the daily, non-stop fun as all classes of vehicles and drivers will show off their their driving skills on this challenging on-eighth-mile track. It will be open competition, “run what you brung,” door-slamming action. COVID-19 will not stop this speedway. You may be experiencing delays in this area now with underground utilities being put in late in

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the year per the underground utility district that contains all the Diamond Springs Parkway phases 1A and 1B. However, this is nothing new because there have been underground utilities being put in the ground in Phase 1A (“The Yellow Brick Road”) since August and may be completed now? Price tag for the grandstand is about $4.2 million. Seating is free, since we are receiving grant money. Most of the money will go to pay out-of-county contractors and consultants. This underground construction has not helped complete the road work in Phase 1A of the Diamond Springs Parkway, which has included the purchase of $404,240 of 12-inch ductile iron pipe. Why? Why was this pipe purchased? It has taken two years to construct a one-half mile section of road that is still not finished. Why? Why do we need an underground utility district in the first place? This should be investigated. This is supposed to be a road project. Oops! Excuse me. They have paved the old section of Highway 49 and private driveways. Wish all our roads were this nice. At the north end of the construction is a wreck with possible fatalities waiting to happen. The little sharp S curve will possibly put an unaware driver in wet conditions into the end of a yellow bumper and K-rail combination. These physical features are not visible to a driver until entry into the turn and could cause a head on collision. Why is this condition not being addressed by the El Dorado County Department of Transportation aka “The Black Hole” or even Caltrans? BRIAN DeBERRY Diamond Springs

Trash picker uppers EDITOR: just want to send a big shout out of gratitude to the people who must have worked together to clean the trash from alongside the roads in Shingle Springs. All of Meder Road and most of Ponderosa Road near the high school look fantastic. Our wildlife thanks you as well. I’m happy to join whatever group is doing this work and continue along Cameron Park Drive ... and beyond. Please post so I can help keep our roads clean. Thank you so much. LILI JOY Shingle Springs

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The Balancing Act

It’s not who votes that counts; it’s who counts the vote

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problems have occurred f the title to this in many Democrat column sounds party-run states. familiar, then The first issue is the you are a student Dominion voting of history. The phrase machine. Affidavits was first made famous and other evidence (or infamous) by none demonstrate that votes other than one of the were counted wrong. most ruthless dictators Votes for President in history, Joseph Trump were counted Stalin. From the death for candidate Biden. of Lenin in 1924, until Larry Weitzman Others claim that for his own death in 1953, each vote for Biden, Stalin ruled the USSR he was credited with 1.25 votes and with an iron fist, murdering millions for those cast for Trump received of Soviets who would cross him and a .75 vote count. And others who imprisoning millions of others. He signed affidavits said the Dominion wasn’t a nice guy. software simply switched votes from While it was Stalin who said “It’s Trump to Biden. A video showed not who votes that counts, it’s who that occurrence during a recorded counts the votes” when he assumed power from Lenin, New York’s famous television broadcast. It is also William “Boss” Tweed is said to have alleged that the Dominion machines said something similar in 1871 as well originated in Venezuela and were as Napoleon, according to an 1880 corrupt from the start. New York Times editorial. The second issue: Why did vote But where the phrase comes from counting stop in so many states where does not matter. What matters is such President Trump had substantial leads? Many analysts think (as I a thing happening right here in the do) that the people counting the United States. votes needed to see just how many Evidence is mounting that voting

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manufactured votes they needed to put their candidate (Biden) over the top. That appears to have happened in states like Pennsylvania, Georgia and Michigan. After the counting resumed it appeared that all the votes came in for Biden and almost none for Trump or in numbers and ratios that were so lopsided as to be obviously illegal Biden votes. The largest problem was the mail-in voting system, which resulted in insufficient or no checking of voter signatures and illegal votes. That is why voting in person or by requested absentee ballots is so important. All the voting should happen on Election Day and absentee ballots should require receipt the same day except for overseas military. In this election poll watchers were excluded in most of the questionable states’ voting precincts. Signature verification was not performed in a reasonable and proper manner. Dead people voted. And people who moved out of state appeared to have continued to vote in their prior state — not by the actual people, of course, but by other people casting a ballot for them.

There are verified reports of more votes being cast in some areas than there are registered voters (all in Biden-won states). But what is even more interesting is the Google coverage of the election fraud. While there have been volumes written on both sides of the issue, if a “Google” search is done with “cheating methods of the 2020 election,” the first two pages of google returns all claim the cheating is baseless or it was done by President Trump, not one pro-election fraud story. The stories are from the leftwing fake news media outlets such as the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, The Atlantic, NBC, CBS, CNBC and many others all claiming that President Trump’s post-election cheating and fraud claims are baseless. Yet there are thousands of sworn affidavits from election workers in the questionable states saying they saw election fraud with their own eyes. They saw fake ballots, unchecked signature verification, voting machine irregularities and other cheating. But

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those affidavits mean nothing to the fake news. Some courts have stopped the certification of the election and the litigation may go to the Supreme Court. A full airing of the evidence is needed for the public to see, but the fake news continues the suppression. Our Constitution continues to be shredded. As dictators of the past have said, to control the people you need the power of propaganda, a

scapegoat and control of elections. With such rule and thought control, a democracy, or a republic, is no longer possible. And you thought slavery was dead? It may be just beginning and it won’t be color-based, it will be thought-based. Without fair and free elections, our country is dead. This could be the end of a grand experiment. Larry Weitzman is a resident of Placerville.

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Command stated that its contributions did “not qualify USAMRIID as a joint inventor of the compound.” Remdesivir is an example of the miracle drugs created by the biopharmaceutical sector. Researchers at Gilead labored for more than a decade and the company will spend more than a billion dollars in R&D expenditures on the drug. The federal government’s total funding of remdesivir’s testing, and the funding provided in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ranged from $30 to $70 million. These federal monies are 3 percent to 7 percent of the total $1 billion in private investments made by Gilead in this medicine. For this, the state AGs would have the federal

government confiscate Gilead’s entire patent. This is not what Bayh-Dole was intended to do. The politicians and activists lobbying for the government to invoke its “march-in” power for COVID-19 drugs do a disservice to innovators and American patients. If the government can twist the Bayh-Dole law and arbitrarily decide to confiscate patents, companies will no longer risk billions of dollars and decades of research in creating miracle drugs like remdesivir. We will never see cures for diseases like Alzheimer’s and pandemics like COVID-19. Adam Mossoff is a patent law expert at Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University, and a Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute.

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A unique establishment, Daniel manufactures beer in huge vats that fill the building. “We’ll just have to adapt,” he said, adding that he doesn’t think the COVID-19 shutdowns are going away, which is one reason he is going to leave his outdoor dining area as it is. Not alone, The Independent also went to the trouble of making patio dining more attractive and comfortable after the second round of COVID-19 restrictions. An inviting area to eat, the Placerville restaurant’s owner was not planning on closing down for outdoor dining until Sunday, according to manager Marielle Thoma. “It’s frustrating,” she admitted, saying staff there is trying to follow the rules so it’s safe for customers and staff. “When we couldn’t do it indoors, we did it outdoors,” she said. “It’s disheartening when we can’t do it outdoors either. I do see the necessity but I hope it’s resolved sooner than later.” Thoma said the shutdowns have hit the eatery financially with profits down by half from last year. The Independent will still offer take-out food and drinks but not deliveries. Appreciative that locals continue to support them, Thoma said she hopes the shutdown is three weeks rather than three months like the first shutdown. She said plans include limiting staff and changes to the

menu. “We’re just taking it day by day and trying to follow the guidelines,” she sighed. Placerville Public House owner Aldred Griffin bought heaters and umbrellas for his outdoor space and he said running the heaters costs $40 to $50 a day in propane. “We’ve lost money every time we have had to shut down,” he said. “But we’ve had lots of support from the community plus the tourist trade.” Limited to take-out now, he said he is in the process of rethinking Placerville Public House’s menu and staffing, given that some of his employees are reluctant to work when the number of COVID-19 cases is rising in the county. He may offer take-out but he said he’s not sure it’s financially viable for him to do so. A popular place for get-togethers, besides a wide selection of craft beers, wines and “bite foods,” Griffin said Placerville Public House is known for live music, karaoke nights and as a place to dance. “I hope by the first of the year we get a vaccine and people start coming out again,” he said, adding that small businesses are the bread and butter of Placerville and he thinks some won’t survive this latest shutdown. Heyday Restaurant is another popular restaurant on Main Street, Placerville that has erected an outdoor dining area that was being enjoyed by diners Thursday afternoon in light of

the mild weather. General Manager Christian Dellapenna said Heyday will offer take out food but no delivery service. Noting that the shutdown will adversely affect small businesses, he said the positive outcome will be it slows down the spread of the disease. Through it all he said there has been an outpouring of support from locals and visitors alike. “We’ve had a decrease in sales but an increase in support,” he said. Another sector of the economy particularly impacted are barbershops along with nail and hair salons as they have been ordered to totally close. “It’s devastating to close down a second time,” said the owner of Marilyn’s Salon, Marilyn Volz-Abercrombie, as she styled one last client’s hair inside her little shop in the Cary House Courtyard. “I’m personally devastated to have worked for 50 years to be successful and to be ordered to close down twice in one year. It’s very different when you put your heart and soul into a business,” she said, adding that when it comes to essential workers,”we’re all essential. We all matter.” Echoing her comments was Gave Harris, owner of Elements Hair Salon. “This shutdown is extremely challenging,” Harris said, who’s been the owner of the salon since 1987. “The first one was bad enough and now we’re on a third one. I wish

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any happy, smiling children and their thankful families were seen at the seven Operation School Bell events hosted by Assistance League Sierra Foothills this fall in El Dorado County. During these difficult times, while many families are struggling, the help these shopping days brought was especially appreciated. The events were an opportunity for disadvantaged and homeless elementary and middle school children in El Dorado County to shop for new school clothing. Early in October two shopping days were held at Kmart in South Lake Tahoe and in October and November five more shopping events were held at Walmart in Placerville. More than 800 school

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Happy kids and their mom enjoy shopping for books during an Operation School Bell event. children were able to shop for warm coats, shoes, shirts and pants, plus many other items of clothing

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Food bank fills tables at Holiday Outreach The Food Bank of El Dorado County will host its annual Holiday Outreach Program on Thursday, Dec. 17; Friday, Dec. 18; and Saturday, Dec. 19, at the food bank’s distribution facility, 4550 Business Drive in Shingle Springs. To receive holiday assistance all recipients must be from low-income households who are struggling to make ends meet. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic food bank staff have established a protocol for safe distribution approved by the El Dorado County Public Health Department and El Dorado County Environmental Management — 2020 Holiday Outreach will be a drive-thru distribution. This year the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians and Straight Line Construction are sponsoring the outreach. The tribal fire department and the tribal police department will partner with the Food Bank of El Dorado County to deliver to homebound residents. For those who are homebound, email your request to info@ foodbankedc.org No pre-registration is required. Eligible individuals simply need to arrive at the food bank at their scheduled day and time. To determine the scheduled pick up time, match the first letter of your last name with the times shown below. • Thursday, Dec. 17: A, B, C 9-11 a.m.; D, E, F 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; G, H, I 1-3 p.m. • Friday, Dec. 18: J, K, L 9-11 a.m.; M, N, O 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; P, Q, R 1-3 p.m. • Saturday, Dec. 19: S, T, U 9-11 a.m.; V, W, X 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Y, Z 1-3 p.m.

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Hands4Hope – Youth Making a Difference will distribute more than 150 no-sew blankets to keep families warm this winter. The blankets were made by Hands4Hope youth volunteers, El Dorado Hills National Charity League members and community partners at their own homes to stay safe during this pandemic. Far left, volunteer Kayla Cavazos holds a box full of blankets she made. Left, expert blanket makers Avery Tibon, Kenna Edwards and Rylee Tibon, left to right, pose with some of their cozy creations.

TRPA awards recognize 50 years of collaboration Jeff W. Cowen Tahoe Regional Planning Agency LAKE TAHOE — The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency recently recognized individuals who, over the agency’s 50-year history, worked tirelessly to protect the spectacular COE SWOBE environment of the Lake Tahoe Region and to create more resilient communities, TRPA announced. During its online governing board meeting, the agency bestowed Spirit of TRPA awards on scientists, agency representatives, organizations and community and legislative leaders who STEVE TESHARA embody the essence of collaboration in the basin. Reflecting on its half-century legacy, TRPA honored people who have made significant achievements through each decade, beginning in the 1960s with the work to create a first-of-its kind bi-state compact between Nevada and California. “There is a spirit of collaboration and partnership that has resounded in the Tahoe Basin ever since these two states came together to protect one of

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Public Notices  FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1058 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HIGHWAY 50 INSURANCE, located at 6718 Diablo View Trail, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Francine Marie Schuler, 6718 Diablo View Trail, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/17/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Francine Marie Schuler FRANCINE MARIE SCHULER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 11/18/2020. 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) 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14 8415 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-0980 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: POPPYTREE GARDENS, located at 2800 Poppytree Ln, Georgetown, CA 95634 Registered owner(s): Floating Lotus Designs LLC, 3782 Winding Creek Ln, Garden Valley, CA 95633 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: 10/25/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Patricia Low PATRICIA LOW, OWNER/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 10/26/2020. 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) 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14 8416 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1003 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: VIRTUAL DRIVER INTERACTIVE, located at 5137 Golden Foothill Pkwy, Suite 150, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 110 Bi-County Blvd, Suite 124, Farmingdale, NY 11735 Registered owner(s): Cemtrex XR Inc., 5137 Golden Foothill Pkwy, Suite 150, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: Nevada The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A Signature of Registrant: /s/ Saagar Govil SAAGAR GOVIL, CEO I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 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) 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14 8417 SUMMONS CASE NO. PC 20200421 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: JOSHUA L. WILLIAMS, GARY D. WELLS, SANDRA G. WELLS, DONALD W. MELLO and ANNICK E. R. MELLO as Trustees of the Mello Family Trust, VINCENT PEREZ, CYNTHIA R. PEREZ, RANDOLPH T. CHRIETZBERG and NANCY L. CHRIETZBERG as Trustees of Chrietzberg Family Revocable Trust, RICHARD FISCHER, AARON MICHAEL JOSEPH ANDERSON, THOMAS BECKMAN, GLADYS L. BECKMAN, TERRY DAVID STEPHENS and YVONNE EVELYN STEPHENS, as Trustees of the Stephens Family Revocable Living Trust, BOBBY S. DUTTA, as Trustee of the Bobby S. Dutta Revocable Trust, CHARLES SCHWAB, MICHAEL SCHWAB, CHARLES R. BUCHIGNANI, DAISY M. BUCHIGNANI, FRANK V. TURNER, CAROLYN J. TURNER, and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive, YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLANTIFF: GILBERT GROTTA and ROSEMARY Y. GROTTA NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. The name and address of the court is: EL DORADO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT 3321 CAMERON PARK DR. CAMERON PARK, CA 95682 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: ROBERT J. ENOS, ESQ. 2339 Gold Meadow Way, Suite 101 Gold River, CA 95670 P: (916) 966-2260 DATE: August 24, 2020 by /s/ A. Leeman, Deputy 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21 8419 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The name(s) of the business(es): Douglas Custom Homes Located at: 6155 Shad Way, Pollock Pines, CA 95726, El Dorado County. Is (are) hereby registered by the following Owner(s): Glenn D Padlicki, 6155 Shad Way, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Deborah J Padlicki, 6155 Shad Way, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 This business is conducted by: A Married Couple The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/31/1989 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Glenn D Padlicki NOTICE: This fictitious business name statement expires five years from the filed date. This statement was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. By: Janelle K. Horne Recorder/Clerk, El Dorado County Assigned File No.: FB2020-1013 On November 3, 2020 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21/20 CNS-3419749# THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21 8429 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The name(s) of the business(es): Old Town Grill Located at: 444 Main St., Placerville, CA 95667, El Dorado County. Is (are) hereby registered by the following Owner(s): Debbi Sanders, 4255 Grannys Lane, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 John Sanders, 4255 Grannys Lane, 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: 12/01/1999 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) /s/ Debbie Sanders NOTICE: This fictitious business

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name statement expires five years from the filed date. This statement was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. By: Janelle K. Horne Recorder/Clerk, El Dorado County Assigned File No.: FB2020-1018 On November 4, 2020 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21/20 CNS-3419763# THE MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21 8430 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1096 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DIAMOND VAPE, located at 622 Pleasant Valley Rd, Diamond Springs, CA 95619/Mailing Address: PO Box 1115, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registered owner(s): Diamond Vape, LLC, 622 Pleasant Valley Rd, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Deep Rai DEEP RAI, 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 12/02/2020. 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) 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28 8439 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1094 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. JP LANDMARK CONSTRUCTION, 2. CFM, located at 1961 Rocky Springs Rd, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): 1. Jonathan A Prettol, 1961 Rocky Springs Rd, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, 2. Karen D Prettol, 1961 Rocky Srpings Rd, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/16/2010 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jonathan A Prettol JONATHAN A PRETTOL 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 12/02/2020. 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) 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28 8440 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1085 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TRANSCENDENCE, located at 6273 Linda Dr, El Dorado, CA 95623 Registered owner(s): Shelli D Johnson, 6273 Linda Dr, 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: 11/29/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Shelli D Johnson SHELLI D JOHNSON 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 11/30/2020. 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) 12/7, 12/14, 12/21, 12/28 8441 T.S. NO.: 2020-00530-CA A.P.N.:093-270-048-000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 7000 RICKETY ROAD, SOMERSET, CA 95684 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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/10/2005. 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: EARL ARNOLD YEAGER, AN UNMARRIED MAN, DAVID ALLEN YEAGER, AN UNMARRIED MAN, AND ANTHONY DEAN YEAGER, AN UNMARRIED MAN ALL AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 05/19/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0041252-00 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, Date of Sale: 01/20/2021 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE 495 MAIN STREET, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 161,884.94 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: 7000 RICKETY ROAD, SOMERSET, CA 95684 A.P.N.: 093-270-048-000 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: $ 161,884.94. 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 2020-00530-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: October 21, 2020 WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 12/14, 2/21, 12/28 8458 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 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 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1106 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DROP ZONE CARD SHOP, located at 2740 King Richard Dr, El Dorado Hills, CALI 95762 Registered owner(s): Hugh A Sims, 2740 King Richard Dr, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Hugh A Sims HUGH A SIMS, 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 12/04/20. 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) 12/14, 12/21, 12/28, 1/4 8463 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1125 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: IV LOUNGE, located at 5461 Pyracantha Dr, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Ha Dang, ND, LAC, 991 Kekin Street, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/06/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Ha Dang HA DANG, ND, LAC 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 12/09/2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 8464 12/14, 12/21, 12/28, 1/4 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-1076 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FINITE PLUMBING, located at 5120 Sierra Oaks Drive, El Dorado, CA 95623 Registered owner(s): Christopher T Smith, 5120 Sierra Oaks Drive, 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: 11/24/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Chris Smith CHRIS SMITH, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 11/24/20. 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) 12/14, 12/21, 12/28, 1/4 8465 PUBLIC NOTICE The U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA) is considering a request for Federal assistance from the County of El Dorado to construct the El Dorado County Middle-Mile Fiber Project in the communities of Cool, Garden Valley, and Georgetown, in El Dorado County, CA. Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), EDA is conducting an assessment of the potential of the proposed project to affect the environment and/or historic properties. The El Dorado County Middle-Mile Fiber Project will install middle-mile fiber optic infrastructure within the three project areas of Cool, Garden Valley and Georgetown. The entirety of the project will be built within the typical roadway cross-section within the County’s or Caltrans’ public right-of-way. The fiber optic routes are of utmost need to address the lack of connectivity for Internet and broadband access, as well as cell phone coverage, in the proposed project areas. The proposed project will be located within the three community areas of Cool, Garden Valley, and Georgetown. Project location maps and routes are available: https:// w w w. e d c g o v. u s / G o v e r n m e n t / planning/eda-broadband-grant. Project information is available for review at: El Dorado County, Planning and Building Department, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA, 95667, (530) 621-5355 If you have any information regarding potential impacts to environmental resources or historic properties associated with this proposed project, please direct your comments to: Jim Jacobson EDA Regional Environmental Officer jjacobson@eda.gov or call 206-8336035 Comments received by 5:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time) on January 4, 2021 will be considered. A copy of the NEPA/NHPA decisional document will be available upon request. 12/14, 12/16, 12/18 8466 NOTICE OF LIEN SALE 1977 IDEAL TRAILER VIN 14957 LIC 1FK9122 12/29/2020 AT 10 am 530 647 0619 4041 Carson RD Camino CA 95709 12/14 8467 NOTICE OF LIEN SALE 2002 Dodge 1500 7X49446 3D7HA18N32G121924 12/29/2020 at 11am 530 503 9788 4041 Carson Rd. Camino Ca. 95709 12/14 8468

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News release eeling sad that you can’t spend time with friends and family during the holiday season because of COVID-19? Do you know someone who is lonely and shut-in? Send them the gift of music. Gift-givers can arrange to have a Christmas song sung live over the phone to anyone in the United States. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. PST Sunday, Dec. 20, Whatever4 Quartet of the Sacramento Valley Chorus will sing a favorite holiday song in four-part harmony to loved ones. The members of the Whatever4 Quartet are Marty Pacini (Roseville), Sue Barkley (Rocklin), Patty Easley (Pollock Pines) and Pattie Bauer (Auburn).

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Whatever4 Quartet will deliver a personalized, musical Christmas gift this holiday season — a beautiful way to tell someone you care. Another option, if Dec. 20 doesn’t work, Whatever4 has prerecorded songs that can be delivered Dec. 14-22. To place your order call (916) 7612998 and select the song and a special message. For more details check

out the website at sacramentovalleychorus. com. The Sacramento Valley Chorus under the direction of Master Director Dede Nibler is a nonprofit and a chapter of Sweet Adelines International.

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Members are from Placer, Nevada, Sacramento, El Dorado, Yolo, San Joaquin, Stanislaus counties and some as far away as Reno. They enjoy singing a cappella in four-part harmony, barbershop style.

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An Opertion School Bell recipient hold up a jazzy jacket she found.

TRPA awards the lake’s clarity. For the 1980s, the agency awarded Dennis Machida (posthumously) and Clem Shute, who harnessed their legal expertise to defend Lake Tahoe while earning respect among colleagues for tackling challenging environmental issues. For the 1990s, TRPA honored Steve Teshara and Jim Baetge, in part for their work to launch the Lake Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program, one of the largest and most ambitious environmental restoration programs in the nation. For the 2000s, the agency awarded U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein from California and former U.S. Senators Harry Reid and Dean Heller from Nevada, each of whom helped promote Lake Tahoe as a national treasure garnering hundreds of millions of dollars in restoration funding. Senator Heller is the only member of Lake Tahoe’s congressional delegation to have served on TRPA’s governing board. For the 2010s, the agency recognized the team of organizations behind the Lake Tahoe Total Maximum Daily Load project, particularly the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board, Nevada Division of Environmental Protection and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The TMDL is the sciencebased road map for the restoration of Lake Tahoe. TRPA’s current executive director, Joanne S. Marchetta, also received a Spirit of TRPA award for instituting transformative change

many thanks to manager Bob Newbry and the staff at Kmart South Lake Tahoe and to manager Kritika Narayan and the staff at Placerville Walmart; their hard work helped to make the events a success. Special recognition also goes to the many school personnel from Lake Tahoe Unified School District, principal Kevin Cadden and staff from the Buckeye Union School District and Kim Kahn and staff from Placerville Union School District, all who graciously volunteered their time. For more information about Operation School Bell and the many other philanthropic programs the organization supports, or to make a donation visit assistanceleague.org/ sierra-foothills.

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Awards handed out to Lake Tahoe champions celebrate 50 years of contributions. during her historical record of service, according to the agency. “The bi-state compact,

signed more than 50 years ago, reached across county and state lines to form a

bedrock of partnership and collaboration,” Marchetta said. “While many challenges lay ahead, those who were honored today show us what can be achieved through passion and dedication.” The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency leads the cooperative effort to preserve, restore, and enhance the unique natural and human environment of the Lake Tahoe Region, while improving local communities and people’s interactions

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