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STATE OF THE COUNTY ADDRESS

EDC getting things done but still facing challenges But the District 3 supervisor’s State of the County address wasn’t all dark clouds on what turned out to be a very sunny day at Rolling Hills Christian Church, where the El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce hosted its monthly luncheon March 4. Now in his last year as a supervisor, Veerkamp touted the county’s achievements over the last several years, including the development and implementation of a strategic plan that has moved the county forward with a more business-like structure. He also stressed the board’s efforts to build a great team from the top down. “You cannot do anything without a team working together,” Veerkamp said, adding that the strategic plan includes a goal-oriented action plan and

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California state leaders can expect what will likely be a lengthy list of complaints from El Dorado County in the coming months. As El Dorado County Board of Supervisors Chairman Brian Veerkamp put it, “This is a politically correct way to say, ‘We’ve got problems and you’re not helping.’” Broken promises on road funding, a lack of action on the homeless and homeowners insurance crises and addressing PG&E’s “weird games” top the list.

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El Dorado County Board of Supervisors Chairman Brian Veerkamp delivers his State of the County address Wednesday, March 4, at Rolling Hills Christian Church in El Dorado Hills.

National Park proposal gets reality check Pat Lakey Staff writer An apparent attempt to make an endrun around the Placerville Recreation and Parks Commission by the proponent of making a chunk of the city and surrounding areas into a national park was thwarted at a recent Placerville City Council meeting, with a former mayor calling “foul” on the maneuver and revealing what, he said, is the full playbook of the game. Jennifer Chapman, who lives on Clay Street in Placerville and frequently approaches the City Council regarding speeding vehicles and other problems she sees there, sat stone-faced Feb. 25 as ex-mayor John Clerici stood just a few feet away from her at the podium and blasted what he suspects is the motive behind Chapman’s recent effort to attain federal National Park status for, ostensibly, the Highway 50 and 49 corridors. Chapman had made a presentation regarding her vision earlier last month to the city Recreation and Parks Commission, whose members ultimately told her the plan as it stands now is too vague, too far reaching, with no clear funding mechanism nor indication regarding whether the National Park Service wants to participate, among other concerns. Chapman and her backers were told they could come back before the commission, if they wished, after making pertinent changes. Instead of doing that, however, n

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An Air National Guard Black Hawk helicopter lands at Marina Village Middle School last month. The crew came to campus to teach students about the importance of being respectful and avoiding harmful substances.

Black Hawk crew shares important message with middle-schoolers Jana Rossi Staff writer

arina Village Middle School students had the unique opportunity of watching an Air National Guard Black Hawk helicopter land on their school field Feb. 25. The entire student body, along with

students from neighboring Lake Forest Elementary School and a few neighbors lined the fences watching this utility machine circle the field and descend into a graceful landing right before their eyes. “Very cool — once-in-alifetime experience,” said eighthgrader Jordan Lindemann.

Student Arda Askin, who is considering joining the Navy when he is old enough, told the Mountain Democrat this experience meant the world to him. While student Scott Corner said he wanted to jump in the helicopter like Jason Bourne. n

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First coronavirus death in California reported in Placer County n Officials say no EDC residents were aboard cruise ship with victim Dawn Hodson Staff writer The first Californian to die of the coronavirus (COVID-19) was announced by Placer County health officials Wednesday. The person who died was a 71-year-old resident of Rocklin. Neither the person’s name nor gender is being released. Health officials said they believe the patient was exposed to the virus while on the Grand Princess cruise ship that left San Francisco Feb. 11 for a round trip to Mexico, returning on Feb. 21. The person was one of at least two people who tested positive for the virus on the cruise ship. The elderly patient, who had underlying health

conditions, tested positive on Tuesday and was subsequently isolated at Kaiser Roseville in “critically ill” condition. He died early Wednesday morning, March 4. Ten health care workers and five emergency responders who were exposed to the patient are now in quarantine, according to officials. More than 50% of the other passengers on the cruise ship were from California. However, as of Friday, El Dorado County officials said none of them was from El Dorado County. Hours after the patient’s death was announced, on Wednesday afternoon Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency during a press conference. Newsom said the emergency proclamation was intended to help procure supplies and resources

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Rex Anderson Cox Dec. 8, 1927-Feb. 29, 2020

Rex Anderson Cox, 92 years passed away peacefully in his home Feb. 29, 2020. Rex lived a very full life and was an amazing friend to all who met him. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1945-47. He is survived by his wife of 20 years Gladys Bordoni-Cox; his children: Debbie Chard, Stephen Chard, Rex Cox Jr., Dennis Cox, Kathy Teresi and Sam Teresi; grandchildren Melissa Pool, Shannon Chard, Steven Cox, Diane Cox, Christian Chard and Shane Malcolm; and his six great-grandchildren.

Wilbur Yost

Jan. 13, 1922-Feb. 5, 2020

Wilbur Yost was born Jan. 13, 1922 in Sacramento, Calif. He passed away in his home in El Dorado, Calif., with his wife of 68 years, Sally, by his side ably assisted by hospice care Feb. 5, 2020. He was predeceased by his parents Wilfred and Vivian Uhl Yost, brothers Bill (Margaret) and Bert (Mary), sisters Claire Yost, Patti (Leo Ricketts) and Peggy (Jim Painter) and son Russell Yost. He is survived by his wife Sally, his twin sister Estelle (Gordon Sites) and sons Frank (Judi) and Brian (Laureen), granddaughters Emily, Jessica and Alyssa, three great-grandchildren Lana, Skyanna and Zachariah and many nieces and nephews. A veteran of World War II, Wilbur served in a B-24 as an armor gunner in the South Pacific Theater. His education at University of California, Berkeley, was interrupted as he was called into service and later finished at Cal and University of the Pacific to receive his teaching credential. He taught junior high school in the Sacramento City Unified School District for over 30 years, finishing his career as principal of his beloved John Still Junior High. Summers were mostly spent at his cabin hiking and fishing and playing softball at Camp Sacramento on Saturdays. Retirement brought building a home in El Dorado, traveling and eventually assisting his wife Sally in the long-term care of their son Russell. He enjoyed volunteering at the jazz concerts in Sacramento and the Sheriff ’s Team of Active Retirees in El Dorado County. A memorial will be held on March 15, 2020 from 2-4 p.m. at the Firefighters Memorial Hall, 501 Pleasant Valley Road, Diamond Springs, Calif., 95619. If desired, remembrances can be made to American River Conservancy, P.O. Box 562, Coloma, Calif., 95613

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Marie Orpha Lee Tirapelle

Marie Orpha Lee (Orphie) Tirapelle was born June 17, 1921, in Laverne, Okla., the second of four children of Virgil and Melissa Marie Ham. Orphie passed away at New West Haven Assisted Living in Cameron Park, on March 3, 2020, surrounded by loved ones and under the care of hospice. Orphie moved to California in 1936 as a sophomore in high school and graduated in 1939 from El Dorado High School, in which she was active with the alumni reunions into her 90s. In 1947 she married Edward (Eddie) Tirapelle. Orphie had six children, Carlan, Mary Anne, Leon, Stephen, Thomas and Melissa. She was a dedicated supporter of her community and was known for her energy and enthusiasm. As an active parent and devoted volunteer with the Mother Lode School District through the 1970s, Orphie served as the president of the Parent Teacher Association for many years. After the kids were out of school, she also worked outside the home for eight years at the Sears catalog store. She worked tirelessly to support Friends of Hospice including coordinating fundraisers like day and overnight bus trips to Lake Tahoe, that raised thousands of dollars over the years. The El Dorado Garden Club also had a special place in Orphie’s heart as she loved her flowers and also worked to fundraise for numerous efforts. Orphie was a faithful, long-term member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. She participated in various events including initiating the first after funeral service receptions as well as supporting the St. Patricks Ladies Society. Orphie was also bestowed a Papal Award for her extensive work with the Catholic Church. Orphie was a doting wife to Eddie for 60 years until his death in 2007 as well as mother, grandmother, great and great-great grandmother. She loved working in her yard, fundraising, yard sales, collecting angels, watching her kids and grandkids play sports, traveling to Georgia and South Carolina to visit family, gambling and holiday decorating. Orphie was a wonderful cook and baker. No one ever walked away hungry from Orphie’s house. Orphie was preceded in death by her husband Eddie Tirapelle; parents Virgil and Melissa Marie Ham; brother Hugh (Buster) Ham; sisters Elsie Hart and Pauline Hart; and grandchildren Johnny and Jenny Hobe. She is survived by brother-inlaw, Louis Tirapelle; son, Carlan Meyer (Susan); granddaughters Monica Huston (Scott) and Veronica Morgan (Jim); grandson Michael (Lori); daughter Mary Anne Hobe (John); granddaughter Rebecca Wren (Kevin); son Leon Tirapelle (Barbara); granddaughter Grace Tirapelle; grandson Dominic Tirapelle (Shara); granddaughter Claire Tirapelle; son Stephen Tirapelle (Jayne); grandson Adam Tirapelle (Kim); granddaughter Brooke Valenzuela (Raymond); grandsons Alex Tirapelle (Amy), and Troy Tirapelle (Casey); son Tommy Tirapelle; daughter Melissa Frenn; grandson Connor Frenn; 29 greatgrandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held Monday, March 9 at Chapel of the Pines, 2855 Cold Springs Road, Placerville, Calif. 95667 from 4-6 p.m. and rosary at 6 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 3109 Sacramento St. in Placerville on Tuesday, March 10 at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery. Remembrances may be sent to Snowline Hospice, 6520 Pleasant Valley Road, Diamond Springs, Calif. 95619 or St. Patricks Catholic Church Ladies Society. Arrangements were entrusted to Chapel of the Pines Funeral Home.

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Mosquito fire department looking to hire new chief Dawn Hodson Staff writer The Mosquito Fire Protection District has announced it is looking for a new fire chief as Fire Chief Eddie Dwyer has left the job. Mosquito Fire Protection District Board of Directors President Barbara Mikel said Dwyer had a three-year contract with the district but the board decided not to renew it after they developed a strategic plan that incorporates a mixed model for running the district that relies on volunteers as well as paid staff. Mikel said that Dwyer could still reapply for the job of chief but the board didn’t want to renew his existing contract given that the new model for the district includes conditions different from those in Dwyer’s old contract. That new model is in response to the struggle that Mosquito, like other rural fire districts, is facing with rising costs and a limited revenue base. Currently it has an annual budget of $492,000 with revenue from property taxes, assessments, strike and management incident teams and grants. With that budget the district currently employs an interim fire

chief, a volunteer assistant chief, two operational volunteers, two paid staff/firefighters and two part-time administrators. They also use relief firefighters. Last year the district floated a tax measure to generate more revenue to try and fill the budget gap but the measure failed by a narrow margin. As a result, the board came up with a strategic plan that incorporates greater use of volunteers, searching for more grants and a flexible approach in how the district is structured (for example sharing a chief with another district or hiring a part-time chief ) to ensure that Mosquito continues to provide fire and emergency services to its residents. In the meantime the board will continue recruiting for a new chief with a March 15 deadline for applications. While that process is underway, Assistant Chiefs Todd Hern and Dion Nugent and Battalion Chief Mark Schwegler will manage the operations of the district. “I have complete confidence in the combined knowledge and abilities of Chiefs Hern, Nugent and Schwegler, as they oversee the Mosquito Fire Protection District in this interim time,” said Mikel.

Bill would prohibit raising prices during PG&E shutoffs Dominic Vitiello and Deondre Pasquini Special to the Democrat A bill in the state Legislature would add PG&E public safety power shutoffs to a list of disasters during which price gouging is prohibited. Assembly Bill 1936 would make it a misdemeanor for businesses to raise prices of many essential goods and services by more than 10% during a shutoff. With many businesses out of power and unable to operate during PG&E shutdowns, essential resources were harder to acquire, making El Dorado County ripe for price gouging. Several Placerville residents said they did not think many businesses in the area took advantage of last fall’s series of shutoffs to dramatically raise prices but acknowledged that the possibility for price gouging exists. Placerville resident Len Ramirez recalled his experience during the last power shutoff and how he was affected by price gouging. “When the PG&E outages were happening, ice got wiped out fast,” Ramirez said. “If you wanted some you paid for it because they jacked the prices up, even at gas stations they were almost double. “You can go in right now and buy a bag of ice for $1.99 but during the PG&E outage I paid $5 and some change,” he said. El Dorado County Fire District Chief Tim Cordero thinks having a price cap is beneficial. “As the fire department, we pay the same prices for fuel so we have to take that into account,” said Cordero. “If the price of fuel goes up 40-50%, it impacts other areas of our budget, which may reduce services to the public.” State law currently prohibits price gouging during and immediately after a declaration of state or local emergency. States of emergencies include events like an earthquake, flood, fire, riot, storm, drought or

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other natural or man-made disaster. The new bill includes a power shutoff in the list of events that will trigger the law’s penalties for price gouging. Jeff Meader, owner of Placerville News Company, was one of the fortunate business owners who received aid from PG&E generators that could only power one side of Placerville’s Main Street. “We couldn’t run the store because we needed the power, without the power the door was locked so it was rather expensive,” said Meader. “At this point all the information I know about (the bill) is what you’ve told me and that sounds great and a 10% cap sounds legitimate,” he told the Mountain Democrat. Paul Nelson, 48, grew up in Placerville and now resides in Monterey with his wife, Nicole Nelson. Paul said that if local businesses in Placerville were to price gouge it would send the wrong message about the community. “It’s reflective of the community and everyone’s character,” he said. “Their markups shouldn’t overcharge prior or after a disaster.” Some area residents think the bill is ideal, looking out for others in the community, but others acknowledge capitalism and the role of a free market. “As far as I’m concerned I don’t like the government messing in the free market,” said Larry Argenio, a Placerville resident. “Do those things happen? Sure they do, but I think if you shop at most reputable places like a Safeway or the bigger chains they don’t do that. They got a price and that’s the price and if some people do that, well it’s a free market.” This story is part of a collaborative project between the Mountain Democrat and seniors in the journalism program at California State University, Sacramento. For more information about the program visit facebook.com/ sacstatejournalism.

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Unfortunately stunt jumps weren’t permitted. The helicopter’s arrival had a more serious purpose. The reason for all this showmanship? Drive home very important and meaningful messages pertinent to tweens and teens today. The Air National Guard crew encourages all students to be respectful, be a team player and avoid harmful substances. Students in Marina’s technical and Project Lead the Way courses were the first ones to actually sit in the chopper during their scheduled class times and the rest of the students were given time during their lunch break to visit the aircraft and talk to the crew. Jahmahl Craft said he found the experience to be “really interesting and very inspirational.” His brother Roger was more introspective, calling it a “great opportunity for these military officers to stop by and show us how important military is and how much this symbol means to the country.” “I loved the professionalism and enthusiasm of the (Black) Hawk crew,” said Principal Levi Cambridge. “They showed the students the helicopter and answered their questions all day. They shared a great message about teamwork, the importance of doing well in school and keeping our bodies free of harmful substances. Our students were excited about the opportunity to see this military helicopter up close and it turned out to be a great day. “We appreciate the efforts and talents of these military men and women and thank them for doing such a great job in our community and for our country,” he concluded.

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California Commentary

Protecting California children from life

nder current California law, public school children in fifth, seventh and ninth grades are given a physical fitness test that measures everything from aerobic capacity to flexibility and upper body strength. According to the Jon Coupal California Department of Education, “The main goal of the test is to help students in starting life-long habits of regular physical activity. The test has six parts that show a level of fitness that offers a degree of defense against diseases that come from inactivity. The test results can be used by students, teachers and parents.” Because of dramatic increases in childhood obesity, not just in California but throughout the nation, it makes sense to have some way of measuring the fitness of our kids. Such tests can also motivate young people to improve their overall health. But starting next year schools will suspend the fitness exam because, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom, physical fitness tests are “discriminatory.” As explained by Newsom’s Department of Finance, the suspension is based on complaints from parents that the test is discriminatory to students with disabilities and to non-binary students, since it includes a Body Mass Index screening that offers only male or female options. (Fact check: Students with disabilities are not required to take the test.) DOF spokesperson H.D. Palmer also pointed to studies that show BMI screenings could lead to body shaming and bullying: “Given the body of research on the impacts of bullying on transgender and special education students, during this period of suspension, it’s important to take this pause and determine whether the current test can be modified or whether a new assessment should be developed.” While bullying in school is a real problem that needs to be addressed, it makes no sense to sacrifice the health of the majority of public school children on the chance that some kids may have their feelings hurt. Increasingly, California political leaders are rejecting the values of excellence and individual achievement. This rejection is harmful to our youth. “Protecting” students, particularly as they grow older, from the realities that life can be unfair, not only to those capable of excellence, but also to the very youth this mindset seeks to shield. Another example of California’s intentional pursuit of mediocrity at the expense of excellence is revealed in the ongoing battle over college admissions. Progressive activists have even filed suit arguing that standardized tests are unfair to minority communities, notwithstanding the fact that everyone has to take the same test. Although a recent report from a special University n

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Letters to the Editor Waiting for spring EDITOR: he economies of welfare stays stagnate because they disrupt the natural incentives of economic freedom. It is unbelievable that so many people who aspire to lead the greatest free nation ever created could be so ignorant of its founding documents and moral code. To a person these misguided fools would lead us back to the stone age — where life was clean and pure and life expectancy was approximately 30 years. Let me ask “the public” a question. Do you want to see the United States of America crushed under tons of debt? Right now the national debt that we (the people) know about is in excess of $24 trillion. That computes to more than $79,000 per man, woman and child — just citizens. Now let’s shift gears slightly. There is a small group of (mostly immigrant) Congress persons who constantly condemn certain people as white supremacists and call the president a “racist” and a “Nazi” — primarily for condemning them for their bigotry. Since Nancy Pelosi and her congressional cohorts keep screaming, “Let them all in!” soon we’ll have to raise the minimum wage to $25 per hour just so the average citizen worker can afford to pay his or her share of illegal alien support. Or else we can just keep raising the debt ceiling and printing more “government money.” Either way you pay. So, as the old song says, “Take a letter, Maria, and send it to…” your governor, your congressman and the president. Tell them that you’re mad as hell and you’re not going to take it anymore. DOUG ROSCOE Shingle Springs

Our states — a republic no more EDITOR

any rural counties in the United States suffer from urban control because urban counties hold the majority of legislatures. Since 1964 the states have been denied the federal model of government — aka a republican form of government. This problem has grown and is dividing our country to the point of insurrection. People are fleeing some states and movements to separate and form new states continue to grow in California, Illinois, New York and others. How can we restore a republican form of government to all states as guaranteed in Article IV, Section 4 of the U.S. Constitution? Our framers believed in equal representation for all

citizens and created a bicameral form of government, a republic, to avoid the tyranny of democracy. Our republic has two legislative branches representing the states in a unique way. Each state has a number of representatives in the House based on the population of the state and the Senate has two representatives from each state regardless of population. This gives the minority states equal representation in the senate, which balances the power of the majority states having more representatives in the House. Until 1964 states like Alabama had a state Constitution mandating one state senator for each senatorial district in the state. California voted for a republican form of government in 1926 (Proposition 28). The California Assembly represented each county by population and the state Senate had one senator from each county, or counties, for equal representation in the state Senate. For 38 years California enjoyed the federal model of government, which ended in 1964 after the U.S. Supreme Court intervened in the state apportionment cases, Baker v. Carr (1962), Gray v. Sanders (1963) and Reynolds v. Sims (1964). Our states are now democracies based solely on population, which is what our framers wanted to avoid. Political power has now shifted to the urban counties, leaving rural counties with inadequate representation. In the early 1960s the U.S. Supreme Court deviated from the U.S. Constitution under Chief Justice Earl Warren and made decisions based on the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment, but failed to take Article IV, Section 4 of the U.S. Constitution into account. The Warren Court ruled that in order to avoid violating the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment, both houses in all “states” bicameral legislatures had to be apportioned according to population. The courts decision only applied to the states and not to the federal government — which is hypocritical. The U.S. Supreme Court should revisit the apportionment cases cited above. Myron Magnet, author of “Clarence Thomas and the Lost Constitution,” conveyed that Justice Thomas believes it is the duty of today’s U.S. Supreme Court justices to overrule earlier Supreme Court decisions that have deviated from the U.S. Constitution and its amendments. If the Supreme Court reconsiders these Warren Court decisions and recognizes the harm that has been done to our states, I believe these decisions should be overruled and a republican form of government restored to the states. How can “we the people” get Supreme Court action? MIKE THOMAS Placerville

The Balancing Act

El Dorado County is still being hoodwinked

additional beach parking reliable source never materialized, recently told even though the city me a highpurchased land upon ranking which it could build a El Dorado County new parking structure. official reportedly said The account just sat the county should not and grew with the have to return the fees accumulation of more illegally collected from and more fees assessed. homeowners under In 2009 the city filed the Mitigation Fee Act the MFA’s mandatory (MFA) because the Larry Weitzman five-year nexus study county “still needs the — a carbon copy of the money.” 2004 nexus study filing. A resident Part of this rationale, I think, is the (Walker) challenged the study as not belief that in the seminal case with current and therefore not meeting the respect to MFA fee refunds, Walker MFA requirement that study findings v. San Clemente, the reason the court demonstrate a current need for the fee ordered the refund of $10.5 million collection. The court agreed and threw was that the city of San Clemente no out the study, triggering the return of longer needed the money. all funds in the MFA account to the San Clemente imposed the fee on new construction within the city for current property owners of record. the purpose of building new parking Some El Dorado County officials, near the beach that was expected to be including county supervisors, must necessary because of the influx of new think or have been misled to think residents. These fees were collected that the reason the Walker v. San for over two decades but the need for Clemente court ordered a refund of The Mountain Democrat welcomes letters up to 300 words. Letters may be edited. We reserve the right to edit submissions. Include your name, address and phone number for verification purposes.

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the money was because there was no longer a need for these funds. Where did they get this idea? Former County Counsel Michael Ciccozzi, who recently jumped ship to become county counsel of Yuba County, told the board in 2015 the Walker mandatory refund does not apply to El Dorado County because in that case the city was never going to build the parking structure for which the fees were collected. In El Dorado County, Ciccozzi claimed, the facts were different as the county needs and was using the MFA funds collected for the purpose for which they were meant — even though the necessary nexus studies were not submitted. Ciccozzi also claimed a subsection of the applicable statute (Gov. Code sec. 66001 (e)) would allow the county to unilaterally make the decision not to refund the money but, in the alternative, suspend the collection of fees instead as the court hearing the Walker decision never discussed this subsection (e) option. The Walker decision clearly states

otherwise. What the Walker Court decided, which is the law for all of California and is absolutely binding on El Dorado County, is that MFA fee refunds are based solely on the failure to file a timely five-year nexus study. Read for yourself at caselaw.findlaw. com/ca-court-of-appeal/1712106.html. Extending the Ciccozzi logic to the absurd would mean it is not a violation of the law and you can keep any money you obtain from robbing a bank if you could show a legitimate need. Yeah, that’s the ticket! The Board of Supervisors and highranking El Dorado County employees who believed what Ciccozzi and others have told them need to get another legal opinion. Interest is accruing at the rate of approximately $36,000 per week and thousands of property owners are being denied rightful refunds of illegally collected fees by their bureaucratic government. Larry Weitzman is a resident of Placerville.

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Aukum Fairplay FireSafe Council receives national recognition News release The Aukum Fairplay FireSafe Council Firewise USA application has been approved. The council joins a growing number of Firewise USAaccredited organizations comprised of residents across the nation who are working to reduce wildfire risks. “I am extremely proud of each member of the Risk Assessment Committee for their dedication and commitment in achieving FireWise USA. This small team of volunteers rolled up their sleeves on evenings and weekends to conduct the field review and complete the risk assessment. As a result of their efforts, the communities within the Aukum Fairplay Fire Safe Council will be better prepared for wildfire,” said Ken Pimlott, risk assessment chair of the council. The National Fire

AL-ANON is here for you if you are bothered by someone else’s drinking. Call for meeting times. (916) 3342970. www.ncwsa.org/d6-10/

American Assoc. of University Women, Foothills of EDC Branch. Our mission is to advance gender equity for women & girls. Science & Math Camp Scholarships, Speech Contests, monthly programs & interest groups. Call Melanie 530-306-6604 or Laurel 530-417-7737 eldorado-aauw.ca.net Courtesy photo

Protection Association’s Firewise USA program teaches people how to adapt to living with wildfire and encourages neighbors to work together and take action now to prevent losses. In order to receive designation as a Firewise

Community, the Aukum Fairplay Fire Safe Council completed a risk assessment of the homes and businesses in its community, developed an action plan to address identified risks and demonstrated educational outreach

in vegetation removal during the last year. Earning the designation as a Firewise Community recognizes commitment to protecting the community from wildfire and provides support for potential funding opportunities.

Heritage Village senior community residents protest fees for public park Sel Richard Staff writer Heritage Village senior community residents hit with park fees attended a recent El Dorado Hills Community Service District Board of Directors meeting to voice concerns over the $362 annual fee they are asked to pay for what is being promoted as a public park in their 55+ community. Among the contested issues is that Heritage Village is the only development saddled with the Landscape and Lighting Assessment District fee even though Four Seasons as well as several commercial properties are in proximity. Heritage Village resident Bob Williams said the CSD made an agreement with the developer without homeowner input and claimed Four Seasons has been deemed exempt from payments due to a double 50% discount for its agerestricted status and the fact that only one side of the development touches the park. Williams said he thinks the CSD is in violation of Proposition 218, an amendment to the state Constitution which he states in a letter to the CSD “limits local government taxation authority by requiring voter approval and providing residents with the power to repeal or reduce any local tax, assessment or fee by use of the initiative process.” The letter also indicates, “Special assessments may be levied only when specific benefits ‘above and over’ general benefits are identified and substantiated by quantified evidence with the burden of proof on the agency.” Regarding the proposed park’s special benefits touted by the CSD, resident Bonnie Bergner affirmed that many of them already exist within the Heritage Village development. “We have open space, tennis, pickle ball courts,” she said, also mentioning that views of the park can only be seen from Carson Crossing Road. “Our lots are not situated so we can see the park.” Williams said he would like

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The Aukum Fairplay FireSafe Council will be placing signs to designate its nationally recognized site. Pictured from left are council Risk Assessment Committee members Richard Carlson, Ken Pimlott, Ed Matwich and Greg LaDeaux.

El DORADO COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Dedicated to all aspects of ham radio. Meetings held on the fourth Thursday of each month at Federated Church, 1031 Thompson Way, Placerville, 7:15 pm. Visitors and non-hams welcome. Info at www.edcarc.net CANTARE CHORALE of the Sierra Foothills performs all styles of choral music and is always looking for talented new members. For information, audition, or to schedule an event see www. cantarechorale.com, call (530) 677-8463. or (530) 676-4432. PLAY CRIBBAGE! **All skill levels** Learn to play by ACC Rules. **Beginner instruction available.** Compete in Weekly Tournaments. Gold Country Cribbers play Wednesdays at 6:00 pm. Call 916-768-4452 for more info! DEMOCRATS – Come meet with the United Democrats of El Dorado County at Denny’s in Placerville, at noon, on the 4th Thursday of the month. Call (530)391-6414 or see edcdems.org for more information.

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Construction has begin on Heritage Village Park but some in the senior community opposed paying an assessment related to the public park. studies done on traffic and safety impacts as well as see the assessment put to a vote. “We just want the CSD to be fair and equitable,” he said, noting that a public park should be paid for by the public, in general, not a targeted group. If the CSD does not attempt resolution with Heritage Village homeowners, Williams assured he “will file a formal appeal.” Resident Bernie Cesario said he’s worried a public park in the midst of the senior development will have repercussions far beyond a rise in his property tax. “With the building of a public park right in the middle of our community that safety and security will be jeopardized,” Cesario claimed, citing crime, loitering, homelessness, drugs and the possibility for senior abuse as elements that a park may bring to a vulnerable population. “And the worst thing of all is that we’re being told to pay for this.” Thirty-year El Dorado County resident Elena Brown complained the assessment was done prior to Heritage Village homes being built, but not disclosed upon purchase. “It is abuse that they could push this on us,” she said.

And resident Steven Ross summed it up for his community when he said, “Why should people living in Heritage pay for a park that is not desired?” CSD General Manager Kevin Loewen speculated that part of the confusion was due to the assessment fee being delayed until a certain threshold of homes were built within Heritage Village. “They’ve been in there for two to three years and then the trigger was met to build (the park). That’s when we activated the LLAD, thinking that it was the nicer approach,” he explained. “As for the assessment share going to residents or the developer, the standard practice is that the built homes and homeowners pay into the assessment,” CSD Director of Parks and Planning Tauni Fessler said. Regarding possible vagrancy and crime within the park, Loewen maintained that this has not been the case for the area. “We don’t have those issues to date in El Dorado Hills,” he said, adding that residents are being charged the maximum amount because no reserves have been n

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of California taskforce recommended that such tests continue to be administered, it also outlined a long-term plan to rely on more subjective admission criteria. California is doing a pretty poor job of preparing our young people to succeed in the future. In real life, like it or not, people will be judged on their values, intellect, work ethic and their ability to deal with adversity. They will also be judged on how they interact with others, including unpleasant people or people who think much differently than they do. Are we really doing our young people a favor by

providing “safe spaces” on college campuses and prohibiting controversial speakers and ideas? In real life, there are no participation trophies. In the real world, there is no sanctuary from actions or words that might “trigger” young people who have never had to confront something they might find offensive. Historically, California has been an exceptional state. Let’s not suppress the development of our youth into becoming exceptional citizens. Jon Coupal is president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association.

EDC MINERAL & GEM SOCIETY meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday, 7:00 PM, at the American Legion Hall, 4561 Greenstone Rd. Meetings include a presentation and refreshments. Visitors are welcome. We also share interests in earth sciences and lapidary & jewelry arts through field trips, workshops, educational outreach and events. Visit www.eldoradorocks.org. Fleet Reserve Assoc, Br 275, Active Duty or Retired Veterans, USN, USMC, Coast Guard. Regular meeting on 4th Wednesday each month, social 5:30 pm, dinner 6:00 pm, and meeting 7:00 pm. Veterans Memorial Building 130 Placerville Drive, contact Larry (530) 677-3925 GOLD RUSH CHORUS now welcomes both men and women to share the joy of singing four-part harmony in the barbershop style. To learn more or to book a performance, call Howard at (530) 647-6513 or Kent (530) 651-3575 Hangtown Women’s TENNIS Club. Women of every level welcome! Come play for fun & exercise! $30 annual membership includes monthly lessons. Weds 9-11 am. El Dorado High School courts, Acacia St., Placerville. Includes monthly social activities. (925) 250-4656. MARINE CORPS LEAGUE DET 697 Marines & FMF Corpsman social hour 6 pm, meeting 7 pm, second Wednesday monthly. Veterans building 130 Placerville Dr. New members welcome Contact Richard Akin (530)622-9855 or MCL697.org NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS (free) designed for family members and caregivers/friends

supporting a loved one living with a mental health condition. 2 support groups are held monthly. For info: namieldoradocounty.org Placerville: 1st Tuesday at 7:00pm; County Gov Center, 330 Fair Lane, Conf-room C. South Lake Tahoe: 2nd Tuesday from 6:00 pm; Library, 1000 Rufus Allen. Do your feet or hands tingle, feel numb, or hurt. The Placerville Neuropathy Support Group meets the 2nd Wed. of each month, 1 PM, Senior Center, 937 Spring St. Except: July, Aug. & Dec. Jan., Feb., March telephone meeting. Call Bev (877)6226298 for instructions. Placerville Senior Softball Club. Welcomes all men and women ball players, slow pitch, 55 and older. Season is April through Sept. Contact Peter Cassella (760) 505-0400 petercassella@yahoo. complacervilleprospectors. org POLLOCK PINES-CAMINO ROTARY CLUB is seeking people interes ted in community service and interested in exploring a Rotary club of friendships, reasonable dues and endless satisfaction. Please call 530305-0892 for information regarding Rotary and an upcoming meeting. Retired Public Employees Association (RPEA) for CalPERS retirees and spouses meets at Denny’s Restaurant, Placerville, January 20, March 16, May 18, July 20, September 21 and November 16, 2020 at 11:30 am. For information and programs call (530) 919-7515. Senior PEER COUNSELING Seniors 55 and over who are grieving, depressed or having issues related to aging can meet one-on-one with a caring senior, professionally supervised and trained to listen and encourage. Call (530)621-6304 to leave a message and get started. Soroptimist International of Placerville Become a Soroptimist today and change the world. When you join Soroptimist you get the opportunity to help the women and girls of your community, and beyond, realize their dreams. You will make life-long friends; lead a happy and healthier life; and, have a lot of fun! Soroptimist Intl of Placerville meets monthly the 2nd Wednesday night at 6:00 PM and the 3rd and 4th Wednesdays at Noon. Please contact us at 530344-1476 or siplacerville@ soroptimist.net TOPS Club, Inc. meets Tuesday 8:00-11:00 am, Veterans Hall (downstairs) 130 Placerville Dr. For more information call Bonnie (530) 644-4668 Helping millions take off pounds sensibly since 1948. UPPER ROOM DINING HALL located at 1868 Broadway, Placerville. Feeding the hungry 365 days a year. Food served from 4 to 5:30PM daily. Hall opens at 2 pm, open all holidays. Avail for families, seniors, veterans, and any who need a meal. Help us Feed the Hungry. Volunteers and monetary contributions always welcome P.O. Box 484, Placerville CA 95667 or (530)497-5146. VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 2680 & AUXILIARY meet the 2nd Friday of every mo, 6pm Soc ½ Hour & 6:30pm Business Meeting. Veterans Memorial Bldg., 130 Placerville Dr. (530)391-6314 WOMEN VOTERS League of Women Voters of El Dorado County voter education. For information go to lwveldorado.org or (530) 672-3141.

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Midsummer Night's Dream

Fri 3/13

@ 2pm War Memorial Opera House, 455 Franklin St., San Francisco

Editor's Pick Gordon Reynolds Photography Exhibit @ 6pm Artist's reception for Gordon Reynolds photo exhibit: "Under the I-5 Overpass." Viewpoint | Photo‐ graphic Art Center, 2015 J Street, Sacramento. dale_a_green@ya‐ hoo.com, 916-441-2341

LoLGBT+ Presents: Queens & Comedy

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Sacramento! (An Experience for Couples)

Saturday Mar 21st

Editor's Voice

BayNorth Crab Feed

@ 5pm / $65 BayNorth Church of Christ, 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue, Fair�eld. //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// kwright@baynorthcdc.org, 707-435-0200 Alyssa Limperis The all you can eat BayNorth Crab Feed's goal is to raise funds to support emer‐

@ 7:30pm / $20 @ 6pm / $95-$160 gency housing for the homeless and support youth programs. The event also fea‐ Cobb's Comedy Club, 915 Colum‐ Looking for a fun night out? Treat tures live music, a silent auction and raf�e. Regardless of how people become bus Avenue, San Francisco yourselves to a guided evening homeless, many of them prefer not to have that lifestyle, and it does not make them //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// with an introduction to Tantra. any less important than the rest of us. Truth be told, many of us are a couple of poor Siberian State Symphony Learn tips & tricks and play inti‐ choices, speci�c events, or tragic circumstances away from �nding ourselves, possibly in the same situation. //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// macy games to increase chemistry Orchestra We don’t claim to know how to solve it, but we can surely use your help to make it better, one person at a time. with your date. Center Seven, 3101 @ 7:30pm Tumbledown House 33rd Street, Sacramento. sacra‐ Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Adoring the Roaring 20's mento@tantrany.com Ness Ave., San Francisco @ 7pm / $10-$19.75 EuroFinance Managing The Free Nationals: Live In The Heather McDonald //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Blue Note Napa, 1030 Main Street, International Growth - San Concert Experience: Stand Up Knuckle Puck Lean Napa @ 8:30pm Francisco Comedy and Juicy Scoop @ 7pm //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// @ 8pm Brick & Mortar Music Hall, 1710 @ 4pm / $2135-$2755 @ 7:30pm / $25 Holy Diver, 1517 21st Street, Brick & Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Mission Street, San Francisco Mar 18th - Mar 19th Cobb's Comedy Club, 915 Colum‐ Hamilton Sacramento Mission Street, San Francisco //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Bringing together treasury leaders bus Avenue, San Francisco @ 7pm //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// from the world’s top MNCs and fast An Evening At the Improv Orpheum Theatre-San Francisco, Vagina Monologues An Evening At the Improv growth companies. Thought pro‐ 1192 Market St., San Francisco @ 9pm / $22.71 Napoleon Dynamite @ 7:30pm / $20 @ 9pm / $22.71 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// voking big picture plenaries, �re‐ Harveys Cabaret at Harveys Lake @ 7:30pm "The Vagina Monologues," is an Harveys Cabaret at Harveys Lake side chats and case studies from Tahoe, 18 Hwy 50, Stateline, NV Crest Theatre - Sacramento, 1013 episodic play with a theme of em‐ Tahoe, 18 Hwy 50, Stateline, NV Featured the best in class treasury teams. 89449 K Street, Sacramento powerment and individuality. Su‐ 89449 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// InterContinental San Francisco, isun Harbor Theatre, 720 Main //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 888 Howard Street, San Francisco. The Free Nationals: Live In Editor's Pick Street, Suisun City. tai.madison@‐ marketing@euro�nance.com Concert gmail.com Sacramento Choral //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// @ 11:30pm //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// North Beach Food Tour Society & Orchestra Brick & Mortar Music Hall, 1710 The Miracle Worker Featured @ 11am / $49 Presents Verdi's REQUIEM Mission Street, San Francisco @ 7:30pm / $12-$15 North Beach - Sidewalk Tours, 601 @ 8pm / $40 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// The Miracle Worker is the classic Vallejo Street, San Francisco The Sacramento Choral Society & story of Annie Sullivan the blind tu‐ //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Orchestra performs Giuseppe tor to the deaf and blind Helen Verdi's choral work "REQUIEM" on Mayhem w/ Gatecreeper Keller. Winters Community Center, Featured March 21, 2020, at the Memorial @ 7pm 201 Railroad Avenue, Winters. win‐ Auditorium starting at 8:00 p.m. The Vagina The Regency Ballroom, 1290 Sut‐ terstheatre@gmail.com Sacramento Memorial Auditorium, Monologues ter Street, San Francisco //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 1515 J Street, Sacramento. //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// @ 7:30pm / $22 Midsummer Night's Dream scso.marketing@gmail.com, 916Suisun Harbor Theater, @ 8pm 536-9065 Featured War Memorial Opera House, 455 720 Main Street, Suisun //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Locals Night Feat: Live Franklin St., San Francisco City AJJ w/ Xiu Xiu

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38 Special @ 7:30pm / $50 South Shore Room at Harrah's Lake Tahoe, 15 Hwy 50, Stateline, NV 89449

Madeline Levine: @ 8:30pm "Preparing Our Kids to Great American Music Hall, 850 O'‐ Thrive in an Uncertain Farrell St., San Francisco World" //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// G Love & Special Sauce

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@ 7pm / Free-$20 Jewish Community Center of San Francisco -- Kan‐ //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// bar Hall, 3200 California Brazilian Music Festival St., San Francisco @ 9:30pm Magic Fusion Starring Jon //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Brick & Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Armstrong Ali Siddiq Mission Street, San Francisco Adrian Marcel

Emo Philips

@ 7:30pm / $25 Punch Line Comedy Club - Sacra‐ mento, 2100 Arden Way, Sacra‐ mento

@ 7:30pm / $25 Cobb's Comedy Club, 915 Colum‐ bus Avenue, San Francisco

@ 9pm Slim's, 333 11th St., San Francisco

@ 8pm / $45 Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, 99 Grove Street, San Francisco

@ 8pm Slim's, 333 11th St., San Francisco

@ 7pm / $5-$10 Blue Note Napa, 1030 Main Street, Napa Hamilton @ 7pm Orpheum Theatre-San Francisco, 1192 Market St., San Francisco

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Once On This Island

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Further A�eld: Paintings by Michael S. Moore

"Hamlet"

@ 7:30pm Geary Theatre, 415 Geary St., San Francisco

@ 7:30pm / $25 Cobb's Comedy Club, 915 Colum‐ bus Avenue, San Francisco

The Last Ship

Jordan Klepper

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The Tallest Man on Earth @ 8:30pm Great American Music Hall, 850 O'‐ Farrell St., San Francisco

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MC Hotdog, Kenzy @ 9pm August Hall, 420 Mason St, San Francisco

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The Independent, 628 Divisadero St., San Francisco

@ 7:30pm / $25 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Punch Line Comedy Club - Sacra‐ The Heather McDonald @ 10am @ 1pm mento, 2100 Arden Way, Sacra‐ @ 9pm Experience: Stand Up Mar 17th - Apr 23rd //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Orpheum Theatre-San Francisco, mento Slim's, 333 11th St., San Francisco Michael Moore lives in a world of Comedy and Juicy Scoop Ivy Queen - Raiz No Rama 1192 Market St., San Francisco //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// visual memory: continuous travels @ 9:45pm / $25 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// World Tour 2020 Dorian Electra Phutureprimitive between his studios in Benicia and Cobb's Comedy Club, 915 Colum‐ @ 8pm / $35 @ 8pm @ 9pm / $18 the Smoke Creek Desert in Nevada bus Avenue, San Francisco Featured The Fillmore, 1805 Geary Boule‐ Rickshaw Stop, 155 Fell St., San The Independent, 628 Divisadero //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// are “memory voyages”, resulting in vard, San Francisco Francisco St., San Francisco these spare, enduring images Mar‐ //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// ilyn Citron O'Rourke Art Gallery, Comedy Congregation with Konstantin Khabensky Benicia Library, 150 East L Street, Tumbledown House Once On This Island Johnny Taylor @ 8pm Benicia. kwr13@comcast.net, 707@ 1pm Adoring the Roaring 20's @ 8pm / $18.50 Palace of Fine Arts, 3301 Lyon St. 208-9932 Harris Center for the Arts, 10 Col‐ @ 9:15pm / $10-$19.75 Punch Line Comedy Club Sacra‐ & Bay St., San Francisco //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// lege Parkway, Folsom Blue Note Napa, 1030 Main Street, mento, 2100 Arden Way, Sacra‐ //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// San Francisco St. Patrick's //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Napa mento ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Hamilton

Amanda Shires

Sun 3/22

Day Pub Crawl

Emo Philips @ 9:45pm / $25 Punch Line Comedy Club - Sacra‐ mento, 2100 Arden Way, Sacra‐ mento

The Miracle Worker @ 2pm / $12-$15 The Miracle Worker is the classic story of Annie Sul‐ livan the blind tutor to the deaf and blind Helen Keller. Winters Community Center, 201 Railroad Av‐ enue, Winters. wintersthe‐ atre@gmail.com Toni Stone

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@ 2pm Geary Theatre, 415 Geary St., San Francisco

@ 6pm / $6 Mayes Oyster House, 1233 Polk Street, San Francisco

Spring Greens & Irish Pies Cooking Class March 14, 2020 at Il Fiorello @ 10am / $85 Saturday, March 14, 2020 | 10am -1pm | $85 per per‐ son This class honors spring greens with a tradi‐ tional French soup Au Pis‐ tou. To honor Pi day (March 14) the class will learn how to make a tradi‐ tion Il Fiorello Olive Oil Company, 2625 Mankas Corner Road, Fair�eld. oil‐ @il�orello.com, 707-8641529 Spring Fling Craft and Vendor Event @ 10am Sweet Treats Diamond Art Home‐ made Cards Embroidery Home Decor Years Art Easter Decor 2666 Hillcrest Dr, 2666 Hillcrest Drive, Cameron Park. thecupcaker@ya‐ hoo.com

@ 2pm Strand Theater-CA, 1127 Market Street, San Francisco

@ 1pm / $10 The weather is warming up and we all know what's in store! Green clovers, leprechauns, OH and course - the magical rainbow! En‐ joy the annual San Francisco St Paddy's Bar Crawl with us! Pub‐ Crawls.com The Blue Light + Vari‐ ous Venues, 1979 Union Street, San Francisco. info@pub‐ crawls.com

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Hamilton @ 7pm Orpheum Theatre-San Francisco, 1192 Market St., San Francisco

bus Avenue, San Francisco

An Evening At the Improv

@ 9pm / $22.71 Harveys Cabaret at Harveys Lake //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Tahoe, 18 Hwy 50, Stateline, NV Magic Fusion Starring Jon 89449

Armstrong

@ 7pm / $32-$42 The Loft Theatre, 1001 Heavenly Village Way, South Lake Tahoe

Nicole Bus with Special Guest Tone Stith

Golden 1 Center, 500 David J Stern Walk, Sacramento

Brick & Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Mission Street, San Francisco

The Last Ship @ 2pm Golden Gate Theater, 1 Taylor St., San Francisco

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Strand Theater-CA, 1127 Market Street, San Francisco ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

The Last Ship

@ 3pm / $45 Support the Filipino-American Community of Fair�eld, Suisun & Vacaville, Inc. and paint your 11x14" masterpiece, "Palawan Bliss." Mandarin Restaurant and Lounge, 219 Texas Street, #C, Fair‐ �eld. �lamfsv@gmail.com, 707628-1205

Golden Gate Theater, 1 Taylor St., San Francisco

Young Dubliners

@ 8pm / $20 @ 3pm / $39-$79 MontBleu Resort Casino & Blue Note Napa, 1030 Main Street, Spa, 55 Highway 50, South Napa //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Lake Tahoe, NV 89449 Magic Fusion Starring Jon Real Women Have Curves Armstrong @ 8pm @ 4:30pm / $32-$42 The Loft Theatre, 1001 Heavenly Village Way, South Lake Tahoe

@ 7pm Holy Diver, 1517 21st Street, Sacramento

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Arturo Sandoval 10 x Grammy® Award Winner

Sleep On It

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The Tallest Man on Earth

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@ 8:30pm Great American Music Hall, 850 O'‐ Farrell St., San Francisco

Hamilton

Jade Novah

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The Last Ship

@ 2pm Golden Gate Theater, 1 Taylor St., San Francisco //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Brick & Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Mission Street, San Francisco

Petty Theft

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Ponderosa goalkeeper Alizabeth Sanne is consoled by fellow senior Lacy Smith after their season ended in penalty kicks in the second round of the Division II CIF Northern California Regional gils soccer championship playoffs against Leigh High School out of San Jose Thursday. “They’ve gone farther than any other Ponderosa team has ever gone and took us to another section final. We had never been to a regional tournament. They were amazing. We have given up very few goals this year,” said Ponderosa head coach Greg Spangler. Ponderosa junior Alisa Fong finds her way around a Leigh defender.

Ponderosa junior Kaeyln Miller drives down the field late in the second half. Miller later sent home a goal to tie up the game 1-1 in extra time.

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sudoku Complete the grid so that every row, column and 3x3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9

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Cougars senior striker Angus Cummings tries to redirect a pass for a shot on goal in Thursday’s 5-0 loss to the Eagles.

Dream season ends for Cougars soccer Kevin Christensen Staff writer

fter a magical soccer season the book on the 2019-20 El Dorado High School boys soccer team reached its final chapter Thursday evening at home with a 5-0 defeat at the feet of the Kennedy High School Eagles of Richmond in the semi-finals of Division IV CIF Northern California Regional boys soccer championships. “We fought until the end,” said an emotional Cougars head coach Steve Beck, who was named Sierra Valley Conference Coach of the Year. “I loved this team and taught them to love each other and that’s what they did the entire season.” Tied 0-0 at half, the game was closer than the score indicates. The first goal came in the 63rd minute of the game by Kennedy with the second coming at the 70th-minute. From that point on an emotionally drained Cougars team conceded three more goals in the final minutes of the match. “That game was much tighter than it will appear on paper,” said Kennedy head coach Harry Campbell. “El Dorado has great players and are a talented team.” n

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Solutions to puzzles in Classified section of newspaper.

horoscope by Holiday Mathis n today ARIES (March 21-April 19). What’s boring will become interesting when you rewind time to understand the history or when you zoom in closer to understand the intricacies and inner workings. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). In any given moment, there are a number of things you can do other than try to regulate your psychological experience of it. The sooner you can get into action (and thereby out of thinking) the better you’ll be.

one to know one. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’ll be magnetized to the abstract, mesmerized by art, seduced by poetry and music. Strange how you’ll find more reason and logic in these things than in the math of the universe. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). If you find yourself thinking about your position in a group, then count yourself among the psychologically advanced. That you are even conscious of such things gives you an advantage here.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Whatever it was you were looking forward to, now it seems like not quite enough. Dare to juice up the rewards. Commit to scarier challenges. Ultimately, you create amazing momentum toward your goals.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). External fixes are much easier than internal ones, which might take more time and where time itself has a different nature, as the historic and futuristic are equally possible places to visit or live inside.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You will be touched by scenes of companionship — friends laughing together and people holding hands or helping one another. Even mundane civility will be heartening. It’s a sign that humanity is doing fine.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). When your mind throws words at you, those words can become your experience. The trick is to only identify with the thoughts that help you. In other words, don’t believe everything you think.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You seek hours that could easily be defined by a sense of vitality and engagement, as opposed to hours characterized by the weight of problems. Place the issues in a mental jar to open and deal with later. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The virtue of humility is difficult to quantify, as anyone claiming to be abundantly humble defies humility’s very definition. And so, it takes

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). There’s no reason to focus on your fears. And at the same time, you shouldn’t try (SET ITAL)not(END ITAL) to have them. Fear serves a purpose. That purpose will be served just as well with five seconds of attention as it will hours of rumination. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You have some funny ideas about what you do and don’t have time for. If you think that play, levity, laughter, exercise, relaxation and creative flexing are luxuries, you’re being shortsighted.

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funded. “This is the first time that they are being assessed,” Loewen explained. “It’s a new fee. It’s sticker shock.” Fessler also assured that the CSD will be alert to any criminal activities generated within the park system through a daily presence by staff as well as multiple evening and

overnight visits by hired park security. In response to the claim that Four Seasons is exempt from fees due to a discount, Fessler explained, “Four Seasons residents are not included in the Carson Creek Heritage assessment district at all. Although it would make sense to have had the Four Seasons residents included in

the assessment district for the public park, when that subdivision was mapped there must’ve been either a specific reason or an oversight on the part of the county and/or CSD.” Fessler also indicated assets were generally listed as “including but not limited to” when identifying improvements in the parkland

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The El Dorado Cougars boys soccer team walks off the field for the last time together after their 5-0 loss to Kennedy High School in the semi-finals of the Division IV CIF Northern California Regional boys soccer championship tournament Thursday.

expeditions, making public records requests. “And yet we’re all supposed to get into bed with these folks and sing ‘Kum ba yah’ and make a national park.” Clerici pointed out that the National Park Service estimates it would cost between $150,000 and $500,000 to complete the process envisioned by Chapman, a plan that the former mayor agrees with Neau is lacking in substance. He urged the council to endorse the direction of the Recreation and Parks Commission in having Chapman rework her proposal, adding specificity and details on funding and so forth, then resubmit the matter if so wished. “Don’t waste your staff ’s time, don’t waste your time — make them go make it a ‘real’ thing,” said Clerici. “Don’t give them a club to come back here and beat you over the head with, when it comes to Clay Street and that bridge. ‘Cause that’s what this is all about — they want to give all this stuff an air of legitimacy” by having it under the umbrella of being part of a national park, charged Clerici. The widening of Clay Street has been on the city Engineering Department’s drawing board for years, and for years there have been those who protest the project. The Clay Street bridge over Hangtown Creek is narrow, allowing room for only a single vehicle at a time to safely pass, and pedestrians plan their scurrying appropriately. Its architecture dating back decades (the exact date apparently is not recorded in city records) is arguably charming and the city’s plans could include preserving the structure in some fashion. Chapman and other opponents of the project contend that traffic problems on Clay Street will be worsened and that traffic patterns created by the changes would negatively impact the historical neighborhood adjacent, a residential area. If that area including the bridge were part of a national park, obviously there would be far more paperwork and red tape to untangle in order to effect a change such as what the city is undertaking now, Clerici emphasized. The City Council, with all members present, agreed with Neau and the

other members of the Recreation and Parks Commission, deciding that city staff will not be assigned to work on any aspect of Chapman’s proposal unless and until a revised presentation passes muster with the parks commission. And the fact that there is no “letter of intent” from the National Park Service included with Chapman’s plans needs to be rectified, said Mayor Michael Saragosa. “That’s the credibility this group needs before the hundreds of hours of staff time and millions of dollars (are spent) ...,” said Saragosa. The council voted unanimously to “not pursue this further” until changes are made “as outlined by the Recreation and Parks Commission.” Told by City Manager Cleve Morris that there “may be a request from them (Chapman’s group) to take their presentation to the city Planning Commission,” Morris asked how the council wished to handle that eventuality. “I take from this (action by the council) we say not at this time ...?” The council directed the city manager to have city staff tell Chapman’s group that they need to go back to the Recreation and Parks Commission with a “fleshed out” plan to get the process going again, and that that process is the only one on the table. Not every decision made by the council that evening went against Chapman’s wishes, however. She was granted a refund of the $400 she paid to file an appeal of a demolition permit given to the owner of a house at 3095 Cedar Ravine where Michael McDermott wished to build a duplex apartment. McDermott had been granted by the city Planning Commission the right to demolish the red-tagged structure that has been determined a health hazard. Chapman filed the appeal, based on several factors including claims made by others who had bid on the property, along with McDermott, during foreclosure proceedings, and based on her belief that the house is an important historical asset to Placerville. The $400 was refunded by the City Council due to McDermott withdrawing his application and surrendering the demolition permit, making the matter of appealing the Planning Commission’s decision moot. Contacted by the Mountain Democrat, McDermott did not wish to explain his reasons for throwing in the towel.

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While the season is over for the Division IV Sac-Joaquin Section champion Cougars, it is one senior players will never forget. Senior forwards Angus Cummings and Sawyer Radekin are graduating this year and played their last game as Cougars. “We just did not have it tonight,” said Cummings. “Tip your hat to them because they were the better team tonight.” Cummings, an all-league player in the Sierra Valley Conference, plans to continue his soccer career in college next year, but is unsure where he play. “I have not decided yet for sure,” Cummings said. “Right now I jut know I will miss playing at El Dorado High School.” Radekin, an all-league player as well, said he too wants to keep playing in college, but is undecided on his destination too. ”Not sure at the moment ... just processing this game and the season,” said Radekin. The Cougars finished the season 7-3 in the Sierra Valley Conference and 24-4-4 overall. While Beck was disappointed in the loss, he remains optimistic about the future and next season for El Dorado. “We have a lot of talented underclassman on the team and I expect us to be a force next season,” he said.

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consistent reviews. “Guess what? We’re getting things done.” Those “things” include the completion of the new county sheriff ’s public safety facility off Missouri Flat Road in Diamond Springs and securing more water for El Dorado County from Folsom Lake — a process that took a head-shaking 29 years. At the state level, Veerkamp asserted, “We’ve got to work on more affordable (water) and more available water.” The board chairman praised county staff ’s efforts on the county’s Vegetation Management Ordinance adopted last year. Implementation of the ordinance, which was in part modeled after a long-standing weed abatement/fire safety program in El Dorado Hills, will benefit those buying and selling a home and those who need or want to retain their homeowners insurance, Veerkamp said. “It’s called being a responsible land owner.” Veerkamp outlined ongoing

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Chapman requested the City Council allow her to respond at its Feb. 25 meeting to a letter penned by parks commission Chair Jackie Neau, who wrote about her concerns over how the commissioners perceived Chapman’s recent presentation. Following the commissioners telling Chapman her plan lacked direction, essentially, Neau wrote, “It was difficult to keep the conversation focused. The presenter and audience kept bringing the discussion back to the Clay Street project and bridge and a partner (of Chapman’s) in the project requested the city take their application for the ketchup and mustard buildings (a totally separate issue already decided by the City Council), which really were not the focus of the agenda item — the concept of a national park.” The commission chair added that no clear definition was forthcoming regarding the potential park’s boundaries and reiterated that it was difficult to keep Chapman and her contingent focused. “I continually pressed to understand the exact borders of this proposal in the city of Placerville and the response was the entire Highway 50 and 49 corridor,” wrote Neau in the letter. “I tried to lead the conversation down a path of information to return to the commission, such as a letter of intent from the National Park Service, because all of this would be for nothing

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challenges including funding muchneeded road maintenance, capturing more sales tax revenue and retaining quality county employees. “We’re a training ground,” he said, pointing to the counties to the west and north, “and we’re very concerned about that.” On the sales tax issue, the fifthgeneration El Dorado County resident said tourism drives the local economy and staff is looking at how to further capitalize on that. With a wink he noted that tourism might see a boost when a certain film is released later this year — one with “a plane that flies fast and a good-looking actor.” Another hint led to excited chatter among the audience. Veerkamp assured the business professionals in attendance that county leaders continue to work on the Costco deal. It has been more than a year since it was announced that Costco was interested in building a warehouse store on Silva Valley Parkway in El Dorado Hills.

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The medical side “It’s important to keep moving no matter how old you are. Exercise keeps your body and your brain healthy,” according to an article from the medical website WebMD in September of 2019, “Constant motion can help you live a longer and healthier life for a variety of reasons.” With fitness goals varying depending on age and personal goals, the key isn’t how or where to get active, but like the Nike slogan states it’s “just do it.” According to the same WebMD article a consistent routine of movement in whatever form has been medically proven to help assist in optimal health including keeping a person’s bones, muscles and joints healthy; reducing the chance of getting diabetes, preventing colon cancer; minimizing osteoporosis; lowering blood pressure; managing stress and improving mood; relieving symptoms of anxiety and depression; lowering chances of heart disease; managing chronic conditions like arthritis or diabetes by helping with things like stamina, joint swelling, pain and muscle strength; and helping with balance, so falls Democrat photos by and broken bones Kevin Christensen are less likely to Julia Johnson occur. Marshall Medical Center cardiologist Dr. Stanley Henjum has served for

27 years as a cardiologist for Marshall Medical. Prior to his career at Marshall, Henjum served a cardiology fellowship at the Navy Hospital in San Diego as well as the University of California, San Diego. Henjum recently spoke at the Affair of the Heart event held in Cameron Park giving advice on maintaining a healthy heart and achieving overall wellness. “Technology has lessened the amount of labor we do, so there are little things we can do to stay active throughout the day,” Henjum explained. “Decisions like parking in a space farthest from your destination to get in a walk or getting up to change the channel without a remote can even make a difference.” It seems like the simplest thing in the world to keep our bodies moving. “Our bodies are designed to run, jump and manipulate objects, among other miracles of locomotion,” according to a Mayo Clinic publication in 2015 on the importance of staying active. “We’ve made sitting into an art form,” states Dr. James Levine, director of Obesity Solutions at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona and Arizona State University, in the same article.

“Excess sitting is now linked with 35 diseases and conditions, including obesity, hypertension, back pain, cancer, cardiovascular disease and depression,” Levine adds. “Governments such as Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom have identified sedentary life as a catastrophe.” Levine mentioned that it’s estimated that the current generation of children will die earlier than their parents and many of these projected deaths could be due to diseases linked to sedentary lifestyles. “Physical movement benefits school performance. It can increase children’s grades by 10 percent to 15 percent,” Levine states.

Enjoy nature Ethan Koenigs is the director of the Mother Lode Trail Stewardship — a group seeking to build, enhance and maintain trails in El Dorado County for recreational use. Koenigs, an avid outdoorsman from Shingle Springs who works for SMUD, has been riding mountain bikes, hiking and boating on the river his entire life. “We all know instinctively that movement is good for us,” Koenigs said. “We are designed to move, especially walk and run. It not only exercises our muscles, keeping them conditioned to do work for us, but also improves our mental state.” Koenigs said there is something special about exercising and being active in an outdoor setting and

he believes the key to good health is finding something that you have fun at and enjoy. “I believe it magnifies the positive effects of exercising when we combine physical movement with the sensory experience of being outdoors like breathing fresh air, hearing the sounds of the natural world around us and seeing the landscape laid out before us,” Koenigs added.

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Linda Bullert from Placerville works on improving leg strength at Curves in Placerville.

Drive in Placerville. Bessom has managed Curves for 10 years and been the owner for four. Her credentials include professional certification from the American Fitness Professionals Association as well as the American Council on Exercise. Curves offers classes (yoga, dance, kickboxing, balance and more) for everyone and they welcome anyone to join, but the facility is specifically catered to the baby boomer generation. “My advice is to find a type of movement routine that fits you and your schedule,” Bessom said. “Everyone has different goals when it comes to health so that routine can be unique to each person’s lifestyle.” Bessom added that a combination of stretching, cardio and strength training is an ideal balance for people and the goal at Curves is to “meet people wherever they are in life” to help them achieve a good quality of life. She believes society is trending more towards technological careers or “white-collar jobs” where people are sitting at desks and utilizing computers for long periods of time. “I have read multiple articles stating that sitting for extended periods of time is worse than smoking for a person’s health,” Bessom said. “If someone can add some kind of walking, moving around the office or stretching into their work day that even helps.” Bessom advises that healthy adults should aim for 150 minutes of activity per week that gets your heart going and your blood pumping and at least three-days per week to do strength training. “All the medical research I have seen in my profession recommends 150 minutes of some kind of movement activity per week. The key is balancing things and remembering little things add up.”

Roy Imai from Placerville is a certified tai chi instructor who leads two classes weekly from 11:15 n

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Lana Hutchison, Connie Jennings and Geneva Patterson, left to right, work out at Curves.

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n Feb. 8 Billie Bettigrew spent her 104th birthday at her family’s new home in Roseville. Spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren was the only thing that mattered. One of her favorite foods is chile relleno, but she couldn’t have cared less about what was going to be served. “Just getting together is most important,” Bettigrew said. “I think the most important thing is to enjoy your family. I enjoy my family a lot.” Enjoying things has been the backbone to Bettigrew’s life. She was born in Monterey Park in 1916 and has always tried to look at things from a positive angle. Despite growing up during the Great Depression, she never let the fact that she lost a good amount of her childhood savings when the banks closed bother her. During World War II, Billie and her husband Melvin were raising two children including a newborn in San Francisco. They were limited by how much they could eat and travel because of rationing due to the war. She never let the stress get to her. “I think the worst thing you can do for yourself is have stress,” Bettigrew said. “If you can protect yourself from the bad things and look on the better side — that is what you should do.”

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Betty Bettigrew after she graduated from high school around 1934.

Less stress, great condition A life without stress has kept her in great condition. She remembers going to Disneyland during its inaugural year in 1955 like it was yesterday. Today, she lives in a Placerville retirement home and everyday, she always comes down for breakfast, lunch and dinner using her walker. She currently isn’t as active as she once was, but Bettigrew used to ski behind boats on the Sacramento River and then she walked regularly well after she retired from her career in a dentist’s office. Billie and Melvin lived in Sacramento for about 70 years. Her husband worked in highway construction all

over the state and was out helping build U.S. Route 50 and Interstate 80 which both begin in Northern California and go across the country to the East Coast. Bettigrew loved to travel. In her life she made trips to Cancun, Alaska and even Australia. “I had a friend there and I went to visit her,” Bettigrew said. “It was beautiful. I went to Sydney and it’s a beautiful city. Very different from what we have.” Bettigrew was born in Monterey Park and lived there until her father moved to New Jersey where he ran a spa.

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before moving back to California. “It was horrible,” Bettigrew said. “I just told my dad, I’ve got to go home. I can’t stand this place. I didn’t like anything at all. The first winter, I just couldn’t believe how cold it was. I only had California clothes and I nearly froze to death. If I stood still, I think I would have.” She moved back to Monterey Park and soon after married Melvin. Once she moved to Sacramento with Melvin, she lived there for about 70 years until she moved to Gold Country Retirement Community in 2005. She said she doesn’t go into Sacramento very often anymore, but that she has seen Sacramento evolve in ways she never could have imagined. “It grew from a little town to a big town,” Bettigrew said. “I don’t even know my way around anymore. Since I’ve been here for 14 years I haven’t been back very much to keep track of it. But it keeps on growing.” She has never taken any medication other than Aspirin — something she says people can’t believe — and she never smoked cigarettes. “Everybody else was smoking but I thought they were pretty bad and I didn’t like the taste,” Bettigrew said. Today, Billie keeps her brain sharp by reading a lot of suspense and mystery novels.

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MARCH Spring Loaded means sun, snow and good times with friends and family in Tahoe South in March. This is the event that brings together the best of spring and winter with live music, loud outfits, lodging specials, restaurant deals and three weekends and two weeks of sun and fun. Festivities include on-mountain events at Heavenly Mountain Resort, Kirkwood Mountain, Sierra-at-Tahoe, happy hour specials, mid-week entertainment and loads of live events and guest performers. For more information go to tahoesouth.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 9 Face in a Book, 4359 Town Center Blvd., Suite 113, in El Dorado Hills, hosts storytime for toddlers, preschoolers and their big people Mondays and Thursdays, 10-10:30 a.m. For more information call (916) 941-9401 or go to getyourfaceinabook.com. El Dorado County Older Adult Services is currently looking for volunteer drivers for its Senior Shuttle program. Senior Shuttle volunteer drivers generally help once a month,

picking up seniors and delivering them to designated locations in El Dorado County, including shopping centers and other places of interest. Anyone interested in volunteering may pick up an application at the El Dorado County Senior Center, 937 Spring St. in Placerville or call (530) 621-6151. A copy of the volunteer application may also be downloaded at: edcgov.us/ Government/HumanServices/Pages/ volunteer_opportunities.aspx. Junior high and high school athletes can experience injuries just like professional athletes. Marshall Medical Center’s Outpatient Rehabilitation Department is now offering a free clinic for these student athletes who have suffered a non-concussive injury within the past two weeks. The clinic is open Monday afternoons from 4-6 p.m. Located at 1000 Fowler Way, Suite 6, in Placerville, athletes receive an assessment by Bruce Akinaka, PT, ATC, as well as instructions for self-care at home and directions for healing and returning to their sport. Call (530) 3445430 for an appointment, walk-ins are also accepted. El Dorado County Republican Central Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. on

the second Monday of each month at Park Community Church, 3901 Wild Chaparral Drive in Shingle Springs.

TUESDAY, MARCH 10 The Widows Club meets at 9 a.m. every Tuesday morning at the Golden Waffle Café, 1449 Broadway in Placerville. The club is created to give support and friendship to help people through the grieving process. For more information call Don at (530) 363-7476 or Nancy at (530) 622-8276. Tuesday at Two, every Tuesday from 2-3 p.m. in the large craft room at the Placerville Senior Center, 937 Spring St. in Placerville. This is an informal poetry workshop in which all ages are welcome. For more information call (530) 295-3496. HWY 50 Brewery, 3544 Carson Road in Camino, have Trivia Night every Tuesday at 6 p.m. Compete with — or against — friends for prizes and fame. For more information call (530) 556-5060. The El Dorado Community Concert Association is presenting Neave ■

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FOOTHILL DINING Nutritional and tasty Idaho Potato Commission arch is National Nutrition Month and the perfect time to reset your diet to include a variety of nutrient-dense foods. This scrumptious Fattoush Salad with Roasted Potatoes by Lisa Lin, food blogger — Healthy Nibbles and Bits, is a zesty medley of Middle Eastern flavors and the perfect companion to fish or chicken. Made with Yukon Gold Idaho potatoes, romaine lettuce, red onions, radishes, cucumbers, mint and spices like sumac and paprika, this salad is anything but your standard bowl of greens. Toasted pita bread is replaced with thinly sliced and baked Idaho potatoes, offering a little crunch in every bite. Colorful and savory this extraordinary dish could be the star of any dinner spread.

Fattoush Salad with Roasted Potatoes Ingredients Roasted Potato ingredients 3 medium Yukon Idaho potatoes, scrubbed and thinly sliced 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil salt and pepper Salad ingredients 6 cups chopped red leaf or romaine lettuce 1 medium red pepper,

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seeded and diced 2 Persian cucumbers, peeled and diced 5 radishes, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons thinly sliced red onions 2 scallions, sliced 3 tablespoons chopped parsley 2 tablespoons chopped mint 1/3 - 1/2 low-fat buttermilk pinch of salt 1/8 teaspoon granulated garlic 2 teaspoons sumac 1 teaspoon paprika 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons cider or red wine vinegar Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a bowl, mix sliced potatoes, 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt and pepper. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread potatoes on top of baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, quickly stir potatoes and bake for another 5 to 8 minutes, until the potatoes have

browned. When the potatoes are almost done, toss chopped lettuce, red pepper, cucumbers, radishes, onions, scallions, parsley and mint. In a small bowl, mix buttermilk, salt, granulated garlic, sumac and paprika. In another bowl, mix lemon juice, 2 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil and vinegar. When the potatoes are ready, let them cool for a few minutes before tossing with the vegetables. Drizzle some of the buttermilk and vinaigrette on the salad and toss. Taste and add more buttermilk and vinaigrette to your liking. Serve immediately. Notes Traditionally, fattoush salads are made with tomatoes instead of red pepper. Feel free to use chopped tomatoes if you have that on hand. Established in 1937 the Idaho Potato Commission is a state agency that is responsible for promoting and protecting the famous “Grown in Idaho” seal, a federally registered trademark that assures consumers they are purchasing genuine, topquality Idaho potatoes. Idaho’s ideal growing conditions, including rich, volcanic soil, climate and irrigation differentiate Idaho potatoes from potatoes grown in other states. For more salad recipes like this visit the IPC website, idahopotato.com.

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etired supervising code enforcement officer Jim Wassner was so bothered by the astonishing number of seniors who fall on a yearly basis, many of whom may never make it back to their homes, that he decided to do something about it. In 2018 he started Safe-D of El Dorado County, which stands for Safety Accommodations For Elders and the Disabled. To date, Wassner and his group of volunteers have helped 108 seniors live safer and more independent lives. “In 2018, 804 seniors ended up in Marshall Hospital’s emergency room from ground level falls,” Wassner said. Ground level falls refer to falls from standing, while both feet are on the ground. They are considered to be a leading cause of seniors who end up in the hospital. Marshall Hospital now refers their senior fall patients to Wassner, who will then conduct an initial assessment in the patient’s home. Once he determines which safety devices would be the most beneficial to the patients upon their return home — grab bars, handrails, transfer poles, toilet risers and shower seats — he sends his volunteer group of handy men and women out for the installation process. Wassner said he really wants to get the word out about his program. He is not only looking for men and women to volunteer, the dedicated resident said he would also like to help more seniors.

Providing help “Our clients and their families often tell me that we are angels and we are doing God’s work by helping them to age safely in their own homes when otherwise they would not be able to afford to have this fall prevention equipment installed,” said Wassner. “I tell them that’s true, but they have to understand that we are getting something out of this too. Every time they thank us we get a great feeling inside that you can only get by helping others in need. God has had his helping hand in this venture from the beginning. I’m a perfect example that if you choose a path to help others in need, God will help guide your steps.” In order to be considered for the Safe-D program residents must be at least 60 years old or disabled and not have an income more than $2,200 a month. Safe-D is a nonprofit that runs strictly on volunteers and donations. Recently, Safe-D received a grant from the Women’s Fund El Dorado and the Latrobe Foundation, in addition to a generous donation made by attorney Mosley Collins. Wassner said he is grateful. By the testimonials on the Safe-D website, so are Wassner’s clients. “Please help keep this program going by donating or volunteering! Safe-D has made me feel safe in my own home again and independent,” one review reads. “Such a valuable program and all volunteer based as well. Thank you, Jim and team.” For more information or to make a donation visit safe-d.link.

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Kids prepare speeches and prepare for life Sel Richard Staff writer

tudents at Miller’s Hill School in Latrobe learned valuable skills at the recent 16th annual Speech Round Robin. All 88 fourth- through eighthgrade students presented speeches in hopes of being selected to move forward to participate at the Pioneer Union annual Festival of Oral Interpretation this month. The students started by writing speeches on a topic chosen by their teacher, incorporating research and quotes. Then retired teacher and volunteer speech coordinator Bruce Meredith met with students for a total of seven sessions, focusing on presentation and techniques for public speaking.

This year’s winners included sixth-grader Caiden Evans, who didn’t have a problem with the public speaking part. “I like getting up in front of people,” he said. His speech was titled “How Kids Can Make A Difference” and focused on his personal experience of welcoming two young, adopted siblings into his family. Fifth-grader Patrick Pinjuv gave an entertaining take on the different ways people express gratitude. “I noticed the difference between an adult having gratitude and a kid having gratitude. I found out that adults may tend to overthink it,” he said as he expounded on a 3-yearold’s reaction to being given a paperclip. And eighth-grader Joe Callaway gave a speech on “Wandering Aimlessly,” admitting that he finds

public speaking difficult. “It is somewhat stressful,” he said. “It was a pretty good experience. I did get more comfortable as I was in the middle of it.” Twenty volunteers judged the Round Robin, coming from professions in education, religion, business, with board members as well as former parents and students rounding out the panel. “It is always a wonderful day of celebration and achievement,” said Latrobe School District Superintendent and Principal Natalie Miller. “Preparing for this Round Robin and presenting in front of judges gives our students an important skill that will carry through high school, college and a career.” These top students from each grade level will perform their speeches at the Pioneer Union event

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Miller’s Hill fifth-grader Patrick Pinjuv gives speech about gratitude at the Speech Round Robin. that has been held for 40 years. Fourth grade Allison Lenoil Robert McDaris Rowan Vickery Fifth grade Jordan Callaway Jacob Martinez

Patrick Pinjuv Ethan Hildebrandt Sixth grade Kaylee Boling Lizzie Hinkle Caiden Evans Kiki DeMetris Seventh grade Mariam Abdalla

Naomi Orr Sierra Nygard Andrel Martinez Eighth grade Emma Reding Bobby Martinez Lucy Pittman Grant Wang

Advisory committee seeks new members El Dorado County Health And Human Services Agency The In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Advisory Committee of El Dorado County is seeking new members to fill consumer and provider vacancies. The IHSS Advisory Committee is appointed by the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors and serves in an advisory capacity to the board and the IHSS Public Authority on issues affecting recipients and providers of the IHSS Program. The IHSS Program provides personal and domestic services to lowincome, aged, blind or disabled people. The IHSS Public Authority works to improve the lives of IHSS recipients by ensuring access to providers who can help recipients remain living independently. Individuals who are current or prior recipients of IHSS or private homecare services or who have provided homecare services to someone after a serious illness, disability or surgery are welcome to apply. Applicants should have a desire to contribute and participate, be passionate about improving services for older and disabled service recipients and have a desire to conduct outreach and increase awareness about the IHSS Program and IHSS Public Authority. Interested individuals are invited to attend the next meeting of the IHSS Advisory Committee from 1-3 p.m. on Monday, April 20 at the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency, 3057 Briw Road in Placerville. For more information or to receive a membership application contact the IHSS Advisory Committee staff liaison at (530) 642-7249.

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Trio — cello, piano and violin — at 7 p.m. at Theatre at the Mine at Union Mine High School, 6530 Koki Lane in El Dorado. Since forming in 2010 Neave Trio has earned enormous praise for its engaging, cutting-edge performances. For more information (530) 556-9498.

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The Widows Club meets at 9 a.m. every Wednesday morning at Beef ‘N’ Brew, 4232 Fowler Lane in Diamond Springs, and Denny’s, 3446 Coach Lane in Cameron Park. For more information call Don at (530) 363-7476 or Nancy at (530) 622-8276. Marshall Community Health Education hosts a Fall Prevention Class, 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays, March 4 through April 22 in Cameron Park. Registration is required. Call (530) 626-2990. The Random Strangers hosts the singer/ songwriter open mic, 7:30-10:30 p.m. at Powell’s Steamer Co., 425 Main St. in Placerville. For more information call (530) 626-1091. Placerville Public House, 414 Main St. in Placerville, hosts Karaoke with One Leg Chuck every Wednesday, 8-11 p.m. Sing a song or simply sing along. For more information call (530) 303-3792.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 13 Artist Susan B. Keale is having an exhibition at Gold Country Retirement Community, 6041 Golden Center Court in Placerville, through April 22. For more information call (530) 621-1826. Four well known North Auburn 3D artists will be showing their sculpture, glass and ceramics at the new Springhill Suites Hotel, 13535 Bowman Road in Auburn, in an upcoming show. The show will open March 1 and continue to April 27. The beautiful fused glass relief sculptures by Diane Wood and the vibrant,

artistic art glass work of Nicholson van Altena Glass will thrill collectors as will the amazing ceramics by Marianne DeMartini and the exciting and distinctive metal sculptures of Jennifer Johnson. Elks Lodge No. 1712, 3821 Quest Court in Shingle Springs, presents RevolutionBeat — Tribute to the Beatles from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of dancing and singing to the awesome Beatles music. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Imagination Theater’s Readers Theater, “Wally’s Café” is March 13-15. More information is available at ImaginationTheater.net or by calling the box office at (530) 642-0404.

SATURDAY, MARCH 14 Sierra Ridge Interact Club hosts a community breakfast from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the Pollock Pines-Camino Community Center on Sanders Drive. UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County offer Second Saturday Open Garden Day at the Sherwood Demonstration Garden, 6699 Campus Drive in Placerville, from 9 a.m. to noon. Sixteen gardens are open for public viewing. Lots to see and Master Gardener docents are on hand to answer questions. There is a $2 parking. For more information call (530) 621-5512. Holly’s Hill Vineyards, 3680 Leisure Lane in Placerville, is having its Spring Pick Up Party from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 14 and 15. A great casual event highlighting the spring’s new wines. Josh, co-winemaker, will be creating expert food and wine pairings featuring shrimp tostadas and Cuban sandwiches. Six new wines will be released. For reservations call (530) 344-0227. Madroña Vineyards, 2560 High Hill Road in Camino, is having a Quintet Blending event March 14 and 15. There will be three sessions to learn what it really takes to be a winemaker. Like to get your hands dirty? Based on Madroña’s Quintet participants will explore the complexities of blending a Bordeaux-style blend starting with a flight of vintage Quintets. Explore how each grape component plays a role in the overall structure, texture and taste of the wine. Then venture into a second flight of varietal components (from barrel), each at 100 percent, allowing participants to truly experience the characteristics of each variety. Finally try blending. With the 2018 vintage components use pipettes, graduated cylinders and your palate to experience what blend appeals to you. If you find one your love, ■

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FINANCIAL FOCUS Women may need extra steps to reach financial security

nternational Women’s Day 2020 is observed March 8. This special day celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Yet, women still face gender barriers as they seek to achieve their financial goals. How can you address these challenges? To begin with, you need to be aware of what you’re up against. The wage gap between men and women has closed somewhat, but it hasn’t disappeared. Full-time female

Suzy O’Neal Edward Jones Financial Advisor employees earn about 82 percent of what men earn, according to the Census Bureau. Over a 40-year career, a woman who worked full time would lose, on average, more than $400,000 because of this wage gap, according to the National Women’s Law Center. Furthermore, a woman turning age 65

today can expect to live, on average, until age 86.5; for a 65-year-old man, the comparable figure is 84. Those twoand-a-half years can amount to a lot more living expenses. Plus, by taking time off from the workplace to raise children and care for elderly family members, women often end up with lower balances in their 401(k)s and IRAs than men. So what can you do to help even the playing field in terms of building adequate resources for retirement? Here are a few suggestions: • Contribute as much as possible to your retirement plans. During your working years, put in as much as you can afford to your 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored

become caregivers for elderly parents. But even if you aren’t working full time it doesn’t mean you have no chance to boost your retirement savings. If you can do any paid work whether it’s part time or as a consultant, you can contribute to an IRA – and you should. It’s not easy to overcome the structural disadvantages women face when seeking to reach financial security. Taking advantage of the savings and investment possibilities available can help you make progress toward your goals. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones financial advisor, Suzy O’Neal, (530) 676-5402.

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Mini workshops to offer positive anwsers News release Learn more about the energy in your environment by attending an Evolving Chi Energy Feng Shui Class. Wendy Wythe, certified professional feng shui consultant, will share her extensive knowledge and original ideas to help students discover full potential in every area of their lives. Students learn about the ancient philosophy of feng shui, chi energy, the five elements, yin and yang, bagua map placement, the source of clutter and more as they grow and exchange ideas and discover the unique power that comes through living a natural and positive flowing life. In the workshop series Wythe teaches participants to understand their unique space in a new way. With simple instruction they will create an action plan for improvement and transformation. Maximizing the positive energy flow by using feng shui applications, students will learn to manifest their dreams with quick results. Awaken Fresh Energy in Your Life — Escort Clutter Out March 15, 2-4 p.m. at Enchanted Florist, South Lake Tahoe March 22, 2-4 p.m. at Sparkling Fin, Findleton Winery, Camino March 24, 7-9 p.m. at Shangrala Gardens, Camino Evolving Family Energy — Adjusting to the Changing Family March 16, 6-8 p.m. at Enchanted Florist, South Lake Tahoe March 21, 2-4 p.m. at Shangrala Gardens, Camino March 26, 7-9 p.m. at Shangrala Gardens, Camino Cost is $50 per workshop. For more information and registration go to evolvingchienergy.com. To contact Wythe call (530) 306-7000 or e-mail wendy@evolving-chi-energy.com.

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you have the options to blend one bottle, cork it, foil it and label it to take home. Truly, the only way to learn is to do. For tickets call (530) 644-5948. Toogood Winery, 7280 Fairplay Road in Fair Play, is having Spring Private Port Tastings every Saturday in March and April at 11:30 a.m. Ports will be paired with assortment of cheeses and sweet bites. Call (530) 6201910 to make a reservation. The 24th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will have hundreds of colorful marchers dressed in green, along with Irish and Highland dancers, pipe and drum bands, historical

re-enactors and a variety of cultural organizations. The fun begins at 11 a.m. with musicians and dancers performing throughout the Old Sacramento Waterfront district and the parade steps off at 1 p.m. from Neasham and Front streets. For the best view, head to the boardwalks of L, Front, J and 2nd streets then plan to stay for the live band following the parade at 2nd and K streets, and don’t forget to swing by the Vendor Village on K Street to explore fun local businesses. Visit OldSacramento.com for a directory of nearby familyfriendly dining options, shopping, attractions and entertainment.

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Keep moving a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the Senior Center, 937 Spring St. in Placerville. Imai received his formal tai chi education 10 years ago in a sponsored program through the Department of Parks and Recreation in Sacramento County. Imai has also studied karate, jiu jitsu and competed in judo in high school. Now, an avid ping pong player, Imai believes being consistent with exercise and movement is the key to thriving in life. “My tai-chi classes focus on toning muscles and balance,” explained Imai. “I feel that movement is important at any stage of life and even if we take a few days off when we age it can affect us negatively. It’s why I stress to people I know and who take classes from me the concept of consistency when it comes to moving.” Imai also reiterated he believes society has become more complacent because of technology and other factors. “It does not seem like anyone walks anymore,” the tai chi teacher shared. “Everyone drives everywhere. Sometimes people should just walk to their destination and leave earlier if they can.”

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The tai chi class at the Senior Center on Spring Street in Placerville practice a move. for three years and completed 500 hours of yoga teacher training. ”Yoga is a movement exercise that combines a mind, body and spirit aspect,” Johnsen said. “I stress movement that pushes someone but we want to be safe so there are no injuries.” Johnsen added that yoga can help with strength, stamina and balance and she stresses the concept of “effortless effort.” It’s a mode of movement of exercise that has all different ranges of motion and is for anyone. ”In yoga we try to ‘open’ up the body and there are so many movements that include twists, spirals, lunges and more,” the Placerville yoga teacher shared. “It’s an activity that is good for children all the way up to elderly people.” To learn more call (530) 748-3513.

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Senior of the Year nominations sought El Dorado County Health And Human Services Agency Do you know an outstanding older adult or a married couple aged 60 years or older who has performed exemplary work in El Dorado County as a volunteer? Consider nominating them for the Senior of the Year Award. The annual Senior of the Year award will be presented by the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors on May 19 at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 330 Fair Lane in Placerville, and is hosted

by the El Dorado County Area Agency on Aging and the Commission on Aging. Nominees for the Senior of the Year award must be El Dorado County residents with active community volunteer service within the last two years. Nomination forms are available at the Placerville Senior Center, 937 Spring St. in Placerville, or on-line at edcgov.us/ HumanServices. Nominee submissions must be received by April 30. For more information call (530) 621-6255 or send an email to star.walker@edcgov.us.

Nominations open for youth king and queen News release The Shingle Springs/Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce is working with local business leaders in seeking extraordinary young individuals in El Dorado County to be honored at a crowning ceremony, 6-8 p.m. May 12, at the Cameron Park Community Service District, 2502 Country Club Drive in Cameron Park. “If you know awesome youth in our community we could use your help,” said Wanda Gaines, director of the Shingle Springs/Cameron Park Chamber Crowning Program. “We keep hearing tragic stories about troubled youth across our nation and we believe it’s time to do something about that. It’s time to help change the story. “This program is intended to recognize and honor young individuals who are doing great things for our community or those who have overcome difficulties in an effort to pursue their hopes and dreams in life,” she continued. “Our goal is to celebrate their inspiring stories and for them to serve as positive role models for

other youth who may need support and encouragement in life.” The nominee must live in El Dorado County, be between the ages of 15 and 25 and have some type of inspirational story that will inspire other youth in our community. All nominees will be invited to attend the chamber’s grand openings, mixers, community events, be highlighted in local media and will represent the community while riding a float in the Hangtown Christmas Parade. “It’s time to focus on the positive things our youth are doing. It’s time for troubled youth to hear inspiring stories and know that there is hope and positive possibilities in life. We strive for our community to serve as a shining light and a positive example for other local communities and across the nation,” said Gaines. To learn more about the program, make a nomination, be a sponsor or purchase tickets visit sscpchamber.org/crowning-ceremony-2020. The deadline to make a nomination is April 1.

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Ohana Moon Yoga is stretching the limits Jana Rossi Staff writer

hingle Springs local Gretta Smith fell in love with yoga while attending college in Colorado. After returning home to Shingle Springs she continued taking yoga classes, driving down to Folsom daily. After making the drive back and forth for months, an idea began to form. “I had no idea what I was going to do after college and I started to think that maybe I’m not the only person who would want a yoga studio up this way,” Smith said. Having saved some money from bartending and waiting tables in Florida, she told herself, “I’m going to do this.” She found a building and with no other yoga teachers other than herself, she opened the doors to Ohana Moon Yoga in 2014. She described her leap as “doing a cannonball in the deep end and hoping you can swim. “It’s an evolving, living and breathing thing. When I first opened, I didn’t know one person who would want to

take a yoga class. I put a sign in the window saying ‘Yoga Studio Coming Soon’ and people started showing up,” she shared. Being next to a Starbucks helped her get started. “People would stop for coffee and see my sign.” Smith has since grown the business, now employing 10 teachers, including herself and offering 30 classes. Her youngest member is 2 1/2 and her oldest is 90. From kids yoga for ages 3 years and up to chair yoga, which, she said, “really helps with balance and stretching. People who take this class are looking to feel and move better, but it blossoms into giving them the opportunity to calm the mind.” With tunes by Frank Sinatra, The Temptations and Elvis playing in the background, chair yoga is great for anyone looking for a low-impact workout with a little nostalgia mixed in. Vinyasa and Power Vinyasa are more dynamic, intermediate workouts and ones she uses when working with athletes from the local high schools.

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Chair yoga has become very popular at Ohana Moon Yoga in Cameron Park. “Originally I opened Ohana Moon Yoga with the goal of creating a warm, welcoming studio where people of all ages could experience the many benefits of yoga,” Smith

said. “Five years later our goal hasn’t changed and the enthusiasm we experience every day makes us grateful for the path Ohana is on.” Ohana Moon Yoga is

located at 3004 Green Valley Road in Cameron Park. For more information visit ohanamoonyoga.com or call (530) 208-3157.

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You’ve got to have heart

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Marshall Mouse, top left photo, hangs out at the Affair of the Heart presented by Marshall Medical Center at the Cameron Park Community Center on Feb. 26. Top right photo, Gypsy Silva of Diamond Springs, left, listens to volunteer Donna Bazett explain the benefits of the three salads available for sampling. Bottom left photo, Nancy Luce, medical assistant at Marshall Cardiology, left, performs a blood pressure check for Joan Crumley of Placerville. Bottom tight photo, Jay Glass of Miraflores Winery pours a taste of the 2015 Grenache for Janine Caldwell. The hearthealthy community event offered a variety of health screenings and healthy living tips.

Gold Oak Union School District saves taxpayer dollars Caifornia Department Of Fish & Wildlife On Jan. 28 Gold Oak Union School District successfully completed the refunding (or refinancing) of $1.92 million of its outstanding bonds, which were approved by district voters in November of 2008 (56.1%). This refunding will save local taxpayers more than $700,000 in total through 2033. With savings projected to be $60.40 per $100,000 of taxable property over that period of time, savings for the typical household in the district are expected to total $191 (averaging $14.50 per year). District leaders were very pleased with the refunding. “Given that we owe such gratitude to the greater Gold Oak community, of course we’ll do everything we can

to be good stewards of their investment,” said Renee Ferguson, board president. “The moment we saw the opportunity to reduce tax bills, we acted immediately to decrease the cost of Measure E — and we very much appreciate our administration and entire team for getting it done.” In the process of issuing the refunding bonds, the district also affirmed its A+ credit rating from Standard & Poor’s. This strong rating recognizes the district’s strong local economic indicators, good financial policies and procedures and low debt burdens. The A+ rating also allowed the district to successfully conduct the sale of 2020 GO Refunding Bonds and take advantage of very favorable market conditions. “Here in Gold Oak, our partnership with the

Public Notices  APN: 101-162-001-000 TS No: CA05000759-19-1 To No: 191082063-CA-Voo NoTICE oF TRUSTEE’S SALE (The above statement is made pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d)(1). The Summary will be provided to Trustor(s) and/or vested owner(s) only, pursuant to CA Civil Code Section 2923.3(d) (2).) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED December 16, 2015. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On March 19, 2020 at 01:00 PM, Main Entrance, El Dorado County Superior Courthouse - Placerville Main Street Branch, 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on December 28, 2015 as Instrument No. 2015-0060076-00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, executed by RUSSELL C MCDOWELL, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, as nominee for FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5742 MARJORIE WAY, POLLOCK PINES, CA 95726 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated 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 obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $237,175.19 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the

issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. 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. 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 Auction.com at 800.280.2832 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address www.Auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA05000759-19-1. 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. Date: 02/11/2020 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA05000759-19-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 Phone:949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Frances DePalma, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www. Auction.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: Auction. com at 800.280.2832 Trustee Corps may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose.Order Number 69831, Pub Dates: 02/24/2020, 03/02/2020, 03/09/2020, MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 2/24, 3/2, 3/9 7516 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No. 2020A0000201 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: US VALVE SUPPLY, located at 1815 Hillside Ct., Placerville, CA 95667/

community allows us to work as a team to best support our students,” said Superintendent Meg Enns. “Everyone plays a role in our success — so when there’s a chance for us to give back to everyone, we are more than happy to make it happen.” About Gold Oak Union School District: Gold Oak Union educates approximately 480 students in transitional kindergarten through eighth grade at Gold Oak Elementary School and Pleasant Valley Middle School. The mission of the district is to promote and challenge the intellectual, creative, physical and social development of all students — and the district partners with its broader community in a variety of ways to help achieve these goals.

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Mailing Address: 4641 Post St. PO# 4516, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Kenneth K. Jahn, 1815 Hillside Ct., Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: January 28, 2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kenneth K. Jahn KENNETH K. JAHN 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 February 14, 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) 2/24, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16 7523 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No. 2020A0000214 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CoURTYARD CoWoRKING, located at 550 Main St. Suite B2, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): NUBRAND LLC, 550 Main St. Suite B2, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company , State of LLC: 201507210136. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: February 19, 2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Adam Paine ADAM PAINE, 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 February 19, 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) 2/24, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16 7525 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No. 2020A0000216 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FIRE SAFE PRoS, located at 805 Pleasant Valley Road, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registered owner(s): Jagtar Chima, 805 Pleasant Valley Road, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: February 19, 2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jagtar Chima JAGTAR CHIMA 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 February 19, 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) 2/24, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16 7526

CoUNTY oF EL DoRADo, CALIFoRNIA DEPARTMENT oF TRANSPoRTATIoN NoTICE To CoNTRACToRS NoTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the County of El Dorado, State of California, that sealed bids for work in accordance with the Project Plans (Plans) and Contract Documents for HANKS EXCHANGE RoAD AT SQUAW HoLLoW CREEK

BRIDGE REPLACEMENT will be received at the front counter of 2850 Fairlane Court, Building C, Placerville, California, until Friday, March 20, 2020 at 2:00 PM, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read by the County of El Dorado Department of Transportation. No Bid may be withdrawn after the time established for receiving bids or before the award and execution of the Contract, unless the award is delayed for a period exceeding sixty (60) calendar days. Bids must be executed in accordance with the instructions given and forms provided in the Contract Documents furnished by the County of El Dorado Department of Transportation through Quest Construction Data Network (Quest). The Proposal including the Bidder’s Security shall be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked: “PRoPoSAL FoR HANKS EXCHANGE RoAD AT SQUAW HoLLoW CREEK BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PRoJECT” CoNTRACT No. 3916 / CIP No. 77135 To BE oPENED AT 2:00 P.M. oN MARCH 20, 2020 The Project is located along Hanks Exchange Road, in the County of El Dorado. The Work to be done is shown on the Plans, and generally consists of, but is not limited to: Construction of a cast-inplace pre-stressed concrete slab bridge over Squaw Hollow Creek; relocation of an existing EID 10” waterline; grading and paving for the new bridge approaches; signing, striping, and drainage system improvements. Other items or details not mentioned above, that are required by the plans, Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, or these Special Provisions must be performed, constructed or installed. The Contract time is ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY (160) WORKING DAYS. For bonding purposes the anticipated project cost is less than $3,700,000. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for this Project on MARCH 11, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the County of El Dorado Department of Transportation, 2441 Headington Road, Placerville, CA. The meeting will be held in the downstairs conference room. Attendance at the pre-bid meeting is not mandatory. The Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, may be viewed and/ or downloaded from the Quest website at http://www.questcdn.com. Interested parties may also access the Quest website by clicking on the link next to the Project Name or entering the Quest project # on the Department of Transportation’s website at http://www.edcgov.us/Government// DOT/BidsHome.aspx. Interested parties may view the Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, on the Quest website at no charge. The digital Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, may be downloaded for $15.00 by inputting the Quest Project #6280939 on the websites’ Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN. com at (925) 233-1632 or info@questcdn. com for assistance in free membership, registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. To be included on the planholders list, receive notification of addenda, and to be eligible to bid interested parties must download the Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, from Quest. Those downloading the Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, assume responsibility and risk for completeness of the

downloaded Contract Documents. The Contract Documents, including the Project Plans, may be examined in person at the Department of Transportation office at 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville CA. However the Department of Transportation will no longer sell paper copies of the Contract Documents. CoNTRACToRS LICENSE CLASSIFICATIoN: Bidders must be properly licensed to perform the Work pursuant to the Contractors’ State License Law (Business and Professions Code Section 7000 et seq.) and must possess a CLASS A license or equivalent combination of Classes required by the categories and type of Work included in the Contract Documents and Plans at the time the Contract is awarded, and must maintain a valid license through completion and acceptance of the Work, including the guarantee and acceptance period. Failure of the successful Bidder to meet this Contract requirement will result in the forfeiture of the Bidder’s security. CoNTRACToR REGISTRATIoN: No contractor or subcontractor may bid on any public works project, be listed in a bid proposal for any public works project, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1. D I S A D VA N TA G E D BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) PARTICIPATIoN: For federal-aid projects, DBE requirements of Title 49 Part 26 of the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR 26) apply. Bidders are advised that, as required by federal law, the County of El Dorado has implemented Disadvantaged Business Enterprise requirements for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE). Comply with Section 2-1.12 and Section 5-1.13. Bidder will take all necessary affirmative steps to assure that minority firms, women’s business enterprises and labor surplus area firms are used when possible. The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Contract goal is 14%. PREVAILING WAGE REQUIREMENTS: Contractor’s attention is directed to the requirements of Division 2 Part 7, Chapter 1 of the California Labor Code, including but not limited to Sections 1773, 1773.1, 1773.2, 1773.6, and 1773.7. The general prevailing rate of wages in the county in which the Work is to be done has been determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations. Interested parties can obtain the current wage information by submitting their requests to the Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Statistics and Research, PO Box 420603, San Francisco CA 94142-0603, Telephone (415) 703-4708 or by referring to the website at http:// www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/PWD. The rates at the time of the bid advertisement date of a project will remain in effect for the life of the project in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, as modified and effective January 27, 1997. Copies of the general prevailing rate of wages in the county in which the Work is to be done are also on file at the Department of Transportation’s principal office, and are available upon request, and in case of projects involving federal funds, federal wage requirements as predetermined by the United States Secretary of Labor have

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Good Living — IN EL DORADO COUNTY

Monday, March 9, 2020

Public Notices  been included in the Contract Documents. In the case of federally funded projects, where federal and state prevailing wage requirements apply, compliance with both is required. This Project is funded in whole or part by federal funds. Comply with Exhibit D of the Draft Agreement and the Copeland Act (18 U.S.C. 874 and 29 CFR Part 3), the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 276a to 276a-7 and 29 CFR Part 5), and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 327-330 and 29 CFR Part 5). If there is a difference between the minimum wage rates predetermined by the Secretary of Labor and the general prevailing wage rates determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations for similar classifications of labor, Contractor and subcontractors must pay not less than the higher wage rate. The Department of Transportation will not accept lower State wage rates not specifically included in the Federal minimum wage determinations. This includes “helper” (or other classifications based on hours of experience) or any other classification not appearing in the Federal wage determinations. Where Federal wage determinations do not contain the State wage rate determination otherwise available for use by Contractor and subcontractors, Contractor and subcontractors must pay not less than the federal minimum wage rate which most closely approximates the duties of the employees in question. AWARD oF CoNTRACT: Bids will be considered for award by the Board of Supervisors. The County of El Dorado reserves the right after opening bids to reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularity in a bid, or to make award to the lowest responsive, responsible Bidder and reject all other bids, as it may best serve the interests of the County. As a condition of award, the successful Bidder will be required to submit payment and performance bonds along with evidence of insurance prior to execution of the Agreement by the County. Failure to meet this requirement constitutes abandonment of the Bid by the Bidder and forfeiture of the Bidder’s security. Award will then be made to the next lowest, responsive, responsible Bidder. RETAINAGE FRoM PAYMENTS: The Contractor may elect to receive one hundred percent (100%) of payments due under the Contract from time to time, without retention of any portion of the payment by the County, by depositing securities of equivalent value with the County in accordance with the provisions of Section 22300 of the Public Contract Code. Securities eligible for deposit hereunder are be limited to those listed in Section 16430 of the Government Code, or bank or savings and loan certificates of deposit. Reference the Contract Documents package, which includes the Notice to Bidders, Plans, Specifications, Draft Agreement and Proposal for contractual requirements not listed in this “Notice to Contractors” newspaper advertisement. 2/28, 3/2, 3/4, 3/6, 3/9, 3/11 7544 NoTICE oF PUBLIC LIEN SALE Notice is hereby given that pursuant to California Business and Professions Code, Chapter 10,21700-21716, The following will be sold at Public Auction. Sale will be conducted on March 16, 2020 at 9:00 am at Placerville Self Storage Located at 1066 Locust Ave Placerville CA, 95667. All purchases are sold as is, where is, and must be removed within 48 hours from the close of sale. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of a settlement between owner and obligated party. Unit # 12 William O. Putzke – unit size 10x35 - Household items - Boxes Furniture - Clothing - tools - Collectibles Unit # 84 Diana L. Romero - unit size 10x10 – Household items - Boxes - Clothing Collectibles - tools - Furniture. Unit #113 Jennifer D. Dermer - unit size 10x25 - Household items - Boxes Furniture - Clothing - tools - Collectibles Unit #243 Gary Anderson - unit size 5x10 Household items - clothing - boxes - tools - furniture - collectibles Unit #246 Stevan Conrad - unit size 5x10 Household items - tools - clothing - boxes - furniture - collectibles Unit #251 Levi M. Wyren - unit size 5x10 Household items - tools - boxes - clothing - furniture - collectibles Unit #272 Malani Zulim - unit size 5x10 Household items - tools - boxes - clothing - furniture - collectibles Unit #298- Justin L. Rasco - unit size 5x10 - Household items - tools - boxes - clothing - furniture - collectibles Unit #299 Jennifer Reed - unit size 5x10 Household items - tools - boxes - clothing - furniture - collectibles Unit #302 Kirstin J. Straley - unit size 5x10 - Household items - tools - boxes - clothing - furniture - collectibles Unit #339 Alyssa G. Baker - unit size 10x10 Household items - tools - boxes - clothing - furniture - collectibles Unit # 374- Kauilani I. Otake - unit size 10x15 - Household items - tools - boxes clothing - furniture - collectibles Unit #411 Cheroane Fulmer - Collectibles/ kitchen aides/VHS/lamps/Cassettes/ bedroom furniture/clothing/shoes/dresser/ toiletries/bookcase/books/fans/15+ boxes/10+ bags/camping gear. Unit #422 John M. Davies - unit size -10x20 - Household items - tools - boxes - clothing - furniture - collectibles Unit #504 Thomas D. Booth - unit size 5x5 - Household items - tools - boxes - clothing - furniture - collectibles Unit #511 Karen M. Kilgore - unit size 3x4 Household items - tools - boxes - clothing - furniture - collectibles Unit #610 Claudia L. Lavell - unit size 5x5 Household items - tools - boxes - clothing - furniture - collectibles Unit #631 Nicholas A. Guisa - unit size 5x5 - Household items - tools - boxes - clothing - furniture - collectibles Unit #707 Mathew Gaston - units size 5x5 Household items - tools - boxes - clothing - furniture - collectibles Unit #721 Guy Johnson - unit size 5x5 Household items - tools - boxes - clothing - furniture - collectibles Unit #735 Cassie L. Davis - units size 5x5 Household items - tools - boxes - clothing - furniture - collectibles 3/2, 3/9 7547 NoTICE oF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-19-868599-JB oRDER No.: 1147939 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/26/2017. 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 remaining 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 ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): ALLESSANDRA M. AUSTINCLARK, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN. Recorded: 6/30/2017 as Instrument No. 2017-0026676-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of EL DORADO County, California; Date of Sale: 4/2/2020 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Main Entrance of the El Dorado County Superior Courthouse - Placerville Main Street Branch, located at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $457,734.34 The purported property address is: 1313 DOWNIEVILLE DR, EL DORADO HILLS, CA 95762 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 125-61114-100 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 800280-2832 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-19-868599-JB. 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 sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’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. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-19-868599-JB IDSPub #0160923 3/2/2020 3/9/2020 3/16/2020 3/2, 3/9, 3/16 7548 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No. 2020A0000238 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ZIPPIN BEE, located at 1552 Halifax Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/ Mailing Address: PO Box 4496, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): 1. Annette Kimura, 1552 Halifax Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, 2. Debbie Shin, 19007 Brookhaven Drive, Saratoga, CA 95070, 3. David Kimura, 1552 Halifax Way, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, 4. Leeza Suyeda, 19007 Brookhaven Drive, Saratoga, CA 95070 This business is conducted by a General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: February 24, 2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Annette Kimura ANNETTE KIMURA 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 February 25, 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) 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23 7554 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No. 2020A0000239 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: VALLARTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT & CANTINA, located at 263 Placerville Dr., Placerville, CA 95667/ Mailing Address: 7451 Foothills Blvd. Ste. 180, Roseville, CA 95747 Registered owner(s): J & J Food Enterprise LLC, 7451 Foothills Blvd. Ste. 180, Roseville, CA 95747 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: N/A. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Francisco J. Macias FRANCISCO J. MACIAS, 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 February 25, 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) 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23 7556 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No. 2020A0000174 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: C M ELECTRIC, located at 2190 Cable Rd., Camino, CA 95709/Mailing Address: PO Box 633, Camino, CA 95709 Registered owner(s): Charles J. Yurgelevic Jr., 2190 Cable Rd., Camino, CA 95709 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: January 1, 2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Charles J. Yurgelevic Jr. CHARLES J. YURGELEVIC 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 February 10, 2020. NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT

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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) 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23 7557 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No. 2020A0000242 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HIGHER LEVEL RooFING, located at 3705 Four Springs Dr., Rescue, CA 95672 Registered owner(s): Cody Hall, 3705 Four Springs Dr., Rescue, CA 95672 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Cody Hall CODY HALL 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 February 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) 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23 7558 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No. 2020A0000189 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: HIGH SIERRA EVENTS, located at 6230 Enterprise Dr., Diamond Springs, CA 95619/Mailing Address: PO Box 1598, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registered owner(s): Shauna Meyer, 6230 Enterprise Dr., Diamond Springs, CA 95619 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Shauna Meyer SHAUNA MEYER 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 February 13, 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) 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23 7559 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No. 2020A0000244 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. JoNAS PooL & SPA, 2. JoNAS HEATING AND CooLING, located at 5785 Pleasant Valley Road, Suite 201, El Dorado, CA 95623 Registered owner(s): Jim Jonas Inc., 5785 Pleasant Valley Road #201, El Dorado, CA 95623 This business is conducted by an Corporation, State of Incorporation: California. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: February 1, 2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Robbin JonasKronk ROBBIN JONAS-KRONK, CFO JIM JONAS, INC. 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 February 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) 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23 7560

NoTICE oF PETITIoN To ADMINISTER ESTATE oF KAREN SCHUBERT GENoUD CASE No. PP20190251 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of KAREN SCHUBERT GENOUD A PETITION for Probate has been filed by RAYMOND SCOTT DRASHER in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado. THE PETITION for probate requests that SUSAN DIDRICKSEN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this

court as follows: March 25, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 8 at 295 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: CRAIG A. HARRIS Law Offices of Daniel A Hunt 798 University Avenue Sacramento, CA 95825 (916) 488-9788 3/2, 3/9, 3/16 7564 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No. 2020A0000272 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CHENTE’S LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE, located at 4723 Reservation Road, Placerville, CA 95667/ Mailing Address: PO Box 1297, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Maryann Gonzalez, 4723 Reservation Road, 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: April 2, 2019. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Maryann Gonzalez MARYANN GONZALEZ 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 March 2, 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) 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 7582

oRDER To SHoW CAUSE FoR CHANGE oF NAME PC 20200129 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Linda Louece Warren filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: LINDA LOUECE WARREN Proposed name: LINDA LOUECE DOWNS 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: MAY 1, 2020, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682. 3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat. This order has been filed on MARCH 3, 2020. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 7583 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No. 2020A0000277 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SASSYSQRL, located at 3548 Orinda Circle, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): NTCHELP, INC, 3548 Orinda Circle, Cameron Park, CA 95682 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: March 1, 2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Heather Carleton HEATHER CARLETON, SECRETARY 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 March 3, 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) 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 7585 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No. 2020A0000278 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FooTHILL GAMES, located at 3050 Sly Park Rd. Ste. A, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registered owner(s): Scott Tarbox, 3050 Sly Park Rd. Ste. A, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 This business is conducted by an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: March 3, 2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Scott Tarbox SCOTT TARBOX 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 March 3, 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) 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 7586 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No. 2020A0000279 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PRooF CoCKTAIL Co., located at 5050 Robert J. Mathews Pkwy. Ste. 250, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): New Alchemy Distilling, LLC, 5050 Robert J. Mathews Pkwy. Ste. 250, 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: March 4, 2020. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Matt Sweeney MATT SWEENEY - NEW ALCHEMY DISTILLING, LLC, MANAGING MEMBER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).) This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on March 4, 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) 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 7591

NoTICE oF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-19-873341-BF oRDER No.: CA19163289 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/22/2016. 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 remaining 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 ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): MARSHA JACOBSON, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 12/29/2016 as Instrument No. 2016-0063983-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of EL DORADO County, California; Date of Sale: 4/2/2020 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Main Entrance of the El Dorado County Superior Courthouse - Placerville Main Street Branch, located at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $343,141.00 The purported property address is: 3095 CAMBRIDGE ROAD, CAMERON PARK, CA 95682 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 082-76006-100 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 800-280-2832 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-19-873341-BF. 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 sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’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. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 2763 Camino Del Rio South San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-19-873341-BF IDSPub #0160820 3/9/2020 3/16/2020 3/23/2020 3/9, 3/16, 3/23 7592 oRDER To SHoW CAUSE FoR CHANGE oF NAME PC 20200132 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Drew David Kent filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

Present name: DREW DAVID KENT Proposed name: DREW DAVID KENT-STONE 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: APRIL 24, 2020, 8:30 A.M. DEPT. 9 AT SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF EL DORADO, 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682. 3. A copy of the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Mountain Democrat. This order has been filed on MARCH 3, 2020. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 7593 FICTITIoUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE No. 2020A0000253 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE BACK YARD NURSERY, located at 2100 Desperation Dr., Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): 1. Lucas Geddes, 2100 Desperation Dr., Shingle Springs, CA 95682, 2. Ezra Glatz, 5301 Old Timer Ln., El Dorado, CA 95623 This business is conducted by a General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of Registrant: /s/ Lucas Geddes LUCAS GEDDES, GENERAL PARTNER 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 February 27, 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) 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 7594

NoTICE oF PUBLIC HEARING The County of El Dorado Planning Commission will hold a public hearing in the Building C Hearing Room, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 on April 9, 2020, at 8:30 a.m., to consider the following: Conditional Use Permit CUP19-0010/Poor Reds BBQ Live Music submitted by JEFF GENOVESE to allow up to 35 live music events per year for patrons of the Poor Red’s restaurant, from March to November, in an existing semi-enclosed outdoor dining patio. Amplified music for each event would be limited to the hours of 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm on weekdays and 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm on weekends and holidays. The property, identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 331-113-013, consisting of 0.46 acres, is located on the north side of Pleasant Valley Road at the intersection with State Route 49, in the El Dorado area, Supervisorial District 3. (County Planner: Tom Purciel, 530-6215903) (Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15305 of the CEQA Guidelines)** Conditional Use Permit CUP19-0011/ Design Review Revision DR-R19-0005/ Fast Freddy’s Lube Express Expansion submitted by JAMES DORAN to allow the expansion of a legal nonconforming automotive repair shop to include two additional vehicle service bays into adjacent vacant retail space within an existing building. The property, identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 090-430013, consisting of 0.59 acres, is located on the north side of Mother Lode Drive approximately 150 feet east of the intersection with South Shingle Road, in the Shingle Springs area, Supervisorial District 4. (County Planner: Tom Purciel, 530-621-5903) (Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines)** Planned Development Revision PD-R190004/Prospector’s Plaza Sign Program submitted by 3964 PLACERVILLE, LLC to revise Prospector’s Plaza Commercial Development Plan under Planned Development Permit PD90-0001 modifying the existing U.S. Highway 50 oriented pylon sign and creating a new sign program for the commercial center. The property, identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number 327-290-060, consisting of 19.87 acres, is located on the northwest side of the intersection of Missouri Flat Road and US Highway 50, in the El Dorado Diamond Springs community region, Supervisorial District 3. (County Planner: Evan Mattes, 530-621-5994) (Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15311(a) of the CEQA Guidelines)** Staff Reports are available two weeks prior at https://eldorado.legistar.com/Calendar. aspx All persons interested are invited to attend and be heard or to write their comments to the Planning Commission. 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 Commission 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 above-referenced section, and it is not subject to any further environmental review. To ensure delivery to the Commission prior to the hearing, written information from the public is encouraged to be submitted by Thursday the week prior to the meeting. Planning Services cannot guarantee that any FAX or mail received the day of the Commission meeting will be delivered to the Commission prior to any action. COUNTY OF EL DORADO PLANNING COMMISSION TIFFANY SCHMID, Executive Secretary March 9, 2020 3/9 7595 PUBLIC NoTICE A Timber Harvesting Plan is being prepared in Section 21, Township 08N, Range 14E MDB&M. Potentially affected watercourses include Sopiago Creek or unnamed watercourses that are tributary to Sopiago Creek, as well as unnamed watercourses and unnamed springs in the above noted area. This notice is in request of information on domestic water supplies from aforementioned water bodies as well as any intakes or conveyances, within the project area or within 1,000 feet downstream of the project boundary. If any such uses are known, please respond to the address listed below within ten days of the publication date of this notice. Jefferson Resource Company Attn: Ricky Shurtz 4232 Fowler Lane, Suite 201 Diamond Springs, CA 95619 3/9 7596

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