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Newsom shuts state down again Dylan Svoboda Staff writer It’s shutdown time again for many indoor business operations in El Dorado County.

With coronavirus cases increasing significantly in some regions of California, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday ordered a statewide closure of indoor activities at restaurants and wineries and complete closure of bars, movie theaters, museums, card rooms and entertainment centers.

Some of those establishments are still allowed to operate outdoors, including restaurant dining. All bars, indoor and outdoor, are ordered to

close.

The order includes further closures for counties that have been on the governor’s watch list for three straight days. Gov. Newsom ordered gyms, places of worship, non-critical office sectors, personal care services, hair salons, barbershops and malls in those counties to close immediately.

There are 30 counties on the watch list. El Dorado County is not.

California counties are flagged for dangerous coronavirus conditions and placed on the watch list if more than 100 residents per 100,000 test positive for COVID-19 over a twoweek period. Despite recent increases in local coronavirus cases El Dorado

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Nearly 2,000 West Slope businesses receive federal relief funds Dylan Svoboda Staff writer

As storefronts and restaurants shuttered while residents sheltered in place this spring, thousands of El Dorado County businesses received millions of dollars in federal government relief to weather the financial storm brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.

Nearly 2,000 businesses on the Western Slope of El Dorado County received financial assistance through the Paycheck Protection Program from the federal Small Business Administration, according to data recently released by the U.S. Treasury.

By the Mountain Democrat’s count, 251 West Slope businesses received loans of more than $150,000, according to the data.

The SBA provided company names for loans larger than $150,000, including the number of jobs retained. The data provided a range for the loan, not the specific value of each loan.

In El Dorado County three companies — the Shingle Springs Rancheria of Placerville, Roebbelen Contracting of El Dorado Hills and Arborworks of Camino — received loans of the highest amount given, which is listed as a range of between $5 million to $10 million.

Shingle Springs Rancheria reported 250 jobs supported by the loan. It is unknown how many jobs the loans supported at Roebbelen Contracting and Arborworks.

Eleven loans were in the $2 million to $5 million range. Among them include Doug Veerkamp General Engineering, Ocean Grove Charter School of Placerville and Coffey Building Group of El Dorado Hills.

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Practicing with precaution Union Mine High School football players social distance on the turf during a recent practice. The team returned to the field July 6.

Union Mine football team back on the turf Thomas Frey Staff writer

Union Mine football player Jacob Wicks fills out a wellness questionnaire before beginning practice as teammates wait behind him to check in as well.

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fter training in isolation over the past few months to stay in shape for the 2020 season, Union Mine High School football players returned to the Diamondback gridiron for the first time July 6.

It was a different but familiar experience for a team that has a new coach, new set of captains and unprecedented health/safety protocols to follow.

Diamondbacks’ new head coach Taylor Duncan and the rest of the coaching staff have been preparing for live practices since the coronavirus shutdown occurred.

Before each practice players are required to answer a questionnaire

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EDC breaking the norm with no coronavirus deaths Dylan Svoboda Staff writer Before the weekend the total number of reported coronavirus cases in El Dorado County jumped past 300. Fifteen of the 88 tests reported between Thursday and Friday afternoon came back positive for a positivity rate of about 17%.

Friday’s increase follows several weeks of accelerated spreading of the respiratory disease. Despite recent upticks in local cases and nearly four months since the first case was reported March 20, El Dorado County, as of press time, has yet to see a coronavirus death among its residents.

The county, according to Public

Health Officer Dr. Nancy Williams, is among California’s most fortunate.

“I think we’ve been very lucky in some ways,” she said during an emergency Board of Supervisors

“Washoe County is about two-and-a-half times our size and they’ve seen 88 deaths. If we took that proportionally to our county, we would’ve seen 35 deaths by now.”

— Dr. Nancy Williams, El Dorado County Public Health Officer meeting last week. “Our case counts have been low but the no death part is pretty astounding. Washoe County is about two-and-a-half times our size and they’ve seen 88 deaths. If we took that proportionally to our county, we

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recorded four deaths due to the coronavirus.

But how has El Dorado County steered clear of COVID-19-related fatalities? Not even the county’s top doctor has a straight answer.

“I can’t really explain why there’s such a difference in outcomes,” she said. “(Maybe) we’re healthier people to start with. It could be because COVID entered our county later than it has entered elsewhere … Maybe we have better health care; maybe we’re just plain lucky. I think it’s probably a combination of all those things.”

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Gladys Ball

Raymond ‘Larry’ Hyder

Gladys May Ball, of Placerville, Calif., passed away on May 14, 2020, at 92 years old.

Gladys was born in Placerville Jan. 12, 1928, to William and Mary Heuston. She lived happily in Placerville all her life. After graduating from El Dorado High School, Gladys would ride a bus to college in Auburn, Calif., all while working at the Placerville Fruit House.

She met her husband Frank at a dance in Camino, Calif. They were married in 1949 and built their own first home together. Frank and Gladys enjoyed flying and day trips to the mountains. Gladys was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, drawing, spending time with family and even at 92, she still played the piano!

Gladys was preceded in death by her husband Frank M. Ball. She is survived by her daughters Pamela (Rick) Miller, Diane (Mark) Kampfen and Lynette (Mike) Rogers, five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Gladys was laid to rest on May 20, 2020, at Westwood Hills Memorial Park with Father Hernando Gomez Amaya officiating at the committal.

Arrangements entrusted to Chapel of the Pines.

Today we mourn the passing of a giant.

Larry Hyder passed away on Friday, July 3, just shy of his 91st birthday. Many of you may recognize the name. He lived the sort of life that left its mark on the community, on the land, and on so many lives whether they be passersby or lifelong friends.

Larry was born Raymond Laurence Hyder in Buhl, Idaho on July 29, 1929, where he grew up fishing the Snake River. Born to potato farmers Abraham Lincoln Hyder and Minerva Belle Hyder, he was the youngest of their eight children. He was preceded by Gordon Chirchell “Chirch” Hyder, Chester “Chet” Hyder, Victor who also named his son Larry Hyder, Verna Hyder-Sanders, Norman “Norm” Hyder, Donald Hyder and Velma Hyder.

He attended Buhl High School where he joined the track team in his junior year. In that same year, Larry’s brother Don leaned toward him at a family gathering, nodding toward Geraldine Lowe, who was in the 8th grade at the time and said “You know, you ought to marry that girl.” He did, though they weren’t allowed to start dating until her junior year. In the meantime, Larry continued with his studies and with track and field where he excelled at the high jump, lettering in his senior year.

After graduation in the spring of 1947, Larry went with his brother Don to Yellowstone where he slept in his car outside the gas station to make sure he was the first one through the door in the morning in an attempt to get hired. Things didn’t go to plan that morning and it was later that day, in frustration, he approached the owner at her desk and told her “Before I go, I just want you to know I can out work anybody here.”

“Just one second,” she told him, getting up. And with that, Larry Hyder had a summer job. He would go on to become manager of their largest station.

Larry made his way to Logan in the fall where he attended Utah State. In the summer of 48 he bought a bus ticket with a friend and they began a tour of the United States. After a failed attempt to stow away aboard a cargo ship bound for Brazil, Larry and his friend made their way to New York City where they were invited to sing for television; one of the first in America to do so!

Larry and Geri were married Oct. 8, 1950, and it was in that same year that the conflict in Korea began. Assuming he would eventually be drafted and not wanting to wait around, Larry enlisted. He had kept a journal that year that concluded while he was still in basic training in December 1950 at Fort Lewis, Wash. He was not a detailed writer and instead wrote things like Went to chapel — Qualified at firing range — miss my wife.

From Fort Lewis he went to San Antonio, Texas and attended Medical Field Service School, then on to Fort Ord in Monterey for leadership training, and finally on to Fort Riley, Kan., for Officers Candidate School. Larry wasn’t at his first duty station for long before he volunteered for Korea.

2nd Lt. Raymond L. Hyder, on Jan. 15, 1953, crossed over the international dateline aboard ship on his way to Asia, entering into the Domain of the Golden Dragon and was inducted into the brotherhood thereof. Upon landing in Japan, he found out that the Army had plans to keep him there.

But Lt. Hyder had volunteered for war and would not sit safe while his brothers bled, so he switched places with someone assigned to the front and was off to Korea.

Lt. Hyder was in several battles, was promoted to 1st Lt., and in June of 1953 was awarded two Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart: Near Huchon-Dong, Korea, Lt. Hyder received information that a heavy artillery and mortar barrage had caused several

Jan. 12, 1928-May 14, 2020

James Otterson

Dec. 23, 1952-June 26, 2020

James Otterson, born Dec. 23, 1952, died June 26, 2020 in Placerville, Calif. The cause was vascular disease.

His birthday was often conflated with the Christmas celebration, but Jim, being easygoing, didn’t mind.

Jim was an athlete and Little League and swim team were opportunities to excel. He collected trophies, but doing well was something he just did, without much notice. He remained humble, just doing what he liked.

After high school he began going to college classes but found himself struggling for the first time, unable to concentrate. He knew something was wrong — his thinking was messed up. He began searching for answers, which resulted in a lifechanging diagnosis of schizophrenia.

For the rest of his life, concentration was difficult.

As a result, jobs were short lived and school too difficult to complete. He wanted desperately to be independent, to work like his brother and sister.

However, his illness made that impossible. For some years, he lived in group homes and assistedliving facilities, depending on others for meals, medication and support.

Jim’s dream to become independent was lifelong — he never stopped trying. He held whatever jobs he could find and volunteered, always striving to do his best. He wanted to please others and become better at whatever he did. For some years, he was able to concentrate and follow through well enough to finally live on his own. This brought a big smile to his face. He had his own apartment — cooking, cleaning and caring for himself. He continued receiving support from a California state-run “wellness” center, a place for people who struggle with the demands of life. He was happy with this situation and content with the life he’d made, given the limitations his illness had presented.

He is survived by his brother Chuck and his wife Vicki of Lake Havasu, Ariz.; his sister, Katherine Wilkins and her husband David of Palm Springs, Calif.; four nieces; four grand-nieces and three grand nephews. A memorial service will be held for Jim at a future time, to avoid coronavirus risk.

Donations can be made to the El Dorado County Health and Human Services, Behavioral Health Department, Attn: Wellness Center.

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Sherri Lee Springer June 5, 1951-July 2, 2020

Sherri Lee Springer passed away July 2. Sherri was a leader in the childcare field and local community, owning “Happy Kids Preschool and Daycare” for over 35 years. She worked tirelessly advocating statewide and locally in the child care field.

Sherri was very adventurous and full of life. She loved to travel and spend time with her family.

Sherri is survived by sons Ron (Rosemary) and Tommy Springer; daughters Lori Fryette, Cindy Roberts (Johnny); grandchildren Justin, Jake, Casey, Jarod, Devon, Madison, Jesse, Destiny and great-grandchildren Faith, Jasmine and Jae. Preceded in death by her husband Bill Springer and parents Bill and Adelva Dietz.

Memorial service will be held on July 18, from 2-4 p.m. at 5665 Val Verde Road, Loomis 95650.

Condolences can be sent through Green Valley Mortuary in Cameron Park.

casualties in Company B, approximately 400 yards distance from his duty station. Without any hesitation, Lt. Hyder went to the scene of the shelling and immediately went to work on a casualty. Realizing that treatment on the spot was imperative he, with utter disregard for the enemy shells exploding in the immediate area, continued to work on the wounded man. While performing his duty an enemy mortar shell knocked him off his feet and wounded him slightly. Without fear or hesitation, he arose and resumed work until he was able to evacuate the wounded soldier. Lt. Hyder then returned to the scene of the shelling and with the assistance of other men, recovered the dismembered bodies of two deceased soldiers under cover of smoke.

The heroic and completely unselfish actions displayed

by Lt. Hyder reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.

After completion of his military service Larry, while living in Oregon, went to work for JR Simplot.

Larry and Geri soon moved to California where he found great success with Simplot, traveling to the surrounding states and selling fertilizer, but didn’t like the amount of time he was required to spend away from his family. This was especially true after the births of his daughters, Kathy “Sam” Rumbaugh in 1961 and Karen “Pete” Hyder in 1965. So, in 1968, Hyder quit his job with Simplot and he took up work as a survey technician, becoming a national expert in survey research and the finding of original land borders using geography and landmarks using skills he picked up in the military. But it was during his years with Simplot that he found the land that would become his family home, a highly successful Christmas Tree Farm and ultimately his legacy.

After years of hard work and cultivation, not long after leaving his job selling fertilizer, the Indian Rock Christmas Tree Farm opened in Camino, Calif. They put in a gift shop, which they named Pete and Sam’s Pretties, and every Christmas season the family would gather to help out on the farm. Larry and Geri, their daughter Sam “Kathy” and Husband Rich Rumbaugh, their daughter Pete “Karen” their grandchildren Danae Proffitt, Matt Gardner, Amanda Gardner, Andrew Gardner, James Fleet, Aubrie Wallin, Dylan Rumbaugh, Devyn Rumbaugh and Megan Dougherty, and a host of in-laws and great-grandchildren have gathered every year for the holidays to work the farm and welcome the thousands of customers who make the journey for their yearly tree.

Over the years, Larry Hyder worked as a gas station manager, military officer, nationally recognized survey research expert and speaker, high school Scout leader, volunteer firefighter, master forester, problem lion and bear hunter, expert fly fisherman, Gideon, amateur archeologist and speaker and authority on forest fires and land management.

But his first and greatest passion was his family and the farm they built together. Larry loved God, loved people, loved the land and most would agree that the world is diminished for his passing. Larry’s life motto was to leave things better than you find them. The world is a greater place because of his time here on Earth. He will be missed.

The Celebration of Life Service is an open invitation Potluck. It will be Saturday, July 18, at 4 p.m. at Indian Rock Tree Farm, 3800 North Canyon Road, Camino, CA. Donations can be made in the name of Larry Hyder to: Gideons International or Paracleteaz.com (dedicated to help law enforcement).

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Human trafficking suspect arrested Dawn Hodson Staff writer

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El Dorado County sheriff ’s deputies July 13 arrested a Tracy man suspected of human trafficking.

Officers were on high alert after they were notified two girls had run away from a local group home and had been picked up by an unknown person in a vehicle.

The staff at the group home reportedly followed the vehicle and provided a description. Deputies

set up at numerous locations throughout the county and notified neighboring agencies.

About an hour later the vehicle was located near Mormon Emigrant Trail and the girls safely rescued.

The driver of the car, 29-yearold Edward Gray, was arrested and booked into jail on charges of human trafficking, kidnapping juveniles under the age of 14, pimping, pandering and criminal threats. His bail is currently set at $5.7 million.

Missing sign back — but homeless Dawn Hodson Staff writer In what you might call a good news-bad news story, late last month Greg Fluckey, owner of the Poverty Hill Tree Farm in Placerville, found the sign advertising his Christmas tree business had been taken.

Offering a reward for its return, it turns out his neighbor, who owns the property where the sign was posted, was the one who pulled it up and put it aside.

Originally carved by his father and placed at the corner of Bedford Avenue and Poverty Hill Drive for well over 40 years, the sign had been removed along with the posts holding it up.

The neighbor, according to Fluckey, is willing to allow the sign’s posts to stay up year-round but limit the sign to just that time of the year when Fluckey is selling trees.

Fluckey said he is still looking for a solution since he’d like to leave the sign up Courtesy photo year-round. In the meantime the treasured The Poverty Hill Tree Farm has been returned to its rightful owner but may sign has been returned even though it may no longer have a permanent home. not return to its post year-round.

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more at risk of dying from COVID-19.

Eight out of 10 coronavirus deaths reported in the U.S. have been among those 65 years old and older.

El Dorado County residents, along with several other Sierra Nevada and Northern California counties, are among the oldest in the state.

About 21.9% of El Dorado County’s population is older than the age of 65, compared to the state average of 14.8%.

To date, 23 of the 307 county cases have been among those 65 and older. No more than five coronavirus

patients have been hospitalized at a time. As of Monday, three patients were in county hospitals but none of them were in the ICU. Still, county residents shouldn’t assume their good fortune will continue, Williams said.

“We don’t really know why we’re being spared like we are,” she said. “I am not confident enough to say we’ve hit on a magical formula that’s going to keep us in this enviable position of having zero deaths throughout this pandemic.”

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OPINION

Richard B. Esposito Publisher/Editor

Noel Stack Opinion Page Editor

Krysten Kellum Associate Editor

California Matters

Gov. Newsom now owns the COVID-19 pandemic

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ust a few weeks ago Gov. Gavin Newsom was boasting about California’s apparent success in suppressing COVID-19 infections in implicit contrast to other states, such as New York, that were being clobbered by the pandemic.

DAN WALTERS He called it “bending the curve” of the infection rate and decided to reopen vast sections of the economy that he had shuttered in March.

“We have to recognize you can’t be in a permanent state where people are locked away — for months and months and months and months on end — to see lives and livelihoods completely destroyed, without considering the health impact of those decisions as well,” Newsom rationalized.

In recent days, however, Newsom has reversed course, citing alarming increases in infection rates and deaths.

The governor closed bars, made wearing protective face masks mandatory, reinstituted bans on some indoor activities statewide (effective July 13) and placed even more restrictions in counties with high infection rates, formed “multiagency strike teams” to crack down on “people who are thumbing their noses” at restrictions, and threatened counties with a loss of state funds if they balk.

“We have conditioned $2.5 billion in our state budget on applying the spirit and the letter of the law as it relates to health directives at the county level,” Newsom said. “If local officials are unwilling to enforce and are being dismissive, we will condition the distribution of those dollars.”

With these and other actions, Newsom dropped the pretense that fighting the pandemic was fundamentally in the hands of local officials and made it clear that he’s calling the shots. Newsom now owns the pandemic in California every bit as much as President Donald Trump owns it on a national level.

Newsom’s governorship will be defined by how he manages this crisis — especially since he’s fond of terming California a “nation-state” that goes its own way regardless of federal policy.

California could not have reopened had Newsom not declared that it was ready to do so because of relatively low infection rates and the reopening clearly sparked the surge. He said it himself last week: “We reopened our economy and more people mixed…”

However, he did not take any personal responsibility for the cause-and-effect relationship of those two events and seemed to be blaming Californians because they resumed the human interaction that he implied would be safe to resume.

There’s another aspect to the situation that’s also on Newsom — a fierce outbreak of infection in the state’s prisons.

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Letters to the Editor Russian bounties on U.S. troops EDITOR: s a 30-year veteran with a son and two grandchildren who served (one currently serving) in the Middle East, I am stunned by the news that bounties were being offered by Russia to Taliban fighters to murder American soldiers.

But my disgust pales in comparison to the disgust I feel when I realize their commander-in-chief ignored this intelligence and failed to use the power of his office to admonish the Russian president and immediately impose the sanctions available to pressure him to cease this disgraceful conduct.

I am well aware that many of my peers think Mr. Trump is qualified to lead our armed forces, but I hope this pathetic response will give them pause to reconsider. We are being led by a cowardly, selfserving man who thinks nothing of the nobility of his office but only whether he can manipulate the electorate into providing him with another term.

I hope that, once and for all, my military brethren see him for what he is and help turn him and his incompetent sycophants out of office this November.

ROB PURDIE Col. USAF (Ret.) Cameron Park

in three years what Mr. Garon’s hero Obama said would take a “magic wand” and the lowest minority unemployment in history for blacks, Hispanics and Asians.

Meanwhile, we had people like Gov. Cuomo of New York forcing nursing homes to take COVID-19 infected patients, causing the deaths of thousands of the most vulnerable. And what does Mr. Garon write about? Trump’s ego — comparing him to Genghis Kahn, Henry VIII, Kim Il Sung, Pol Pot, Hitler and Stalin.

Meanwhile Trump is having the Army Logistics Command make sure that everything needed — like syringes, etc. — is ready and in place around the country when we get a vaccine. He also had the military set up more hospital beds than ended up being needed. He shut down travel from China within days of learning of human transmission of the virus, for which he was criticized by the left for being a xenophobe and acting too fast. Later the same people said he should have acted faster, if you can believe that.

You wonder why today’s left is basically worthless in solving problems? Because with all that’s going on, all Mr. Garon can talk about is Trump’s ego and a bunch of long-dead despots.

GEORGE ALGER Placerville

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EDITOR: n regard to the actionable intelligence that Donald Trump didn’t receive in order to act in the Russian bounty to the Taliban matter, exactly how high up the IQ scale does intelligence have to travel to reach Donald’s level?

Kindergarten? With pictures?

Let’s hope we don’t forget how to appreciate a joke. Stay safe, sane and treat your neighbors with all the respect you can summon.

JENNIFER THOMAS Georgetown

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Trivial pursuit EDITOR: f you want to know why today’s liberals aren’t much good at solving problems, just read John Garon’s letter (June 17, Mountain Democrat).

We have an ongoing threat from China, militarily, economically, medically. We have Antifa taking over parts of a major city, Seattle, where an auto store was taken over, stolen from and vandalized while police were not allowed in to that “new country.”

We have Trump doing for the pre-virus economy

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EDITOR: t seems to me that disposing of the nickname “Old Hangtown” is foolish, especially in the current climate of mob rule around the country.

Better that we all be reminded that a police force answerable to the citizenry when bad people do bad things is a blessing.

Clearly, mob rule is a devastating thing as we have been witnessing in Seattle, Portland, Washington, New York, etc. If the sight of the dummy hanging in Placerville offends you, don’t look or, better yet, take your young children or grandchildren to see it and explain to them that this is what happens to bad people in uncivilized societies. Then think about it yourself and get over it.

I say, keep the moniker “Old Hangtown;” after all we all should know what happens to people who ignore history.

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small business recovery he recent flurry is long and tortuous. of stories about More than half of small business Placerville’s General woes often miss Fund comes from sales an important part of the tax revenue. Even with picture: Small businesses’ an auto dealership, chain role in helping fund stores and corporate government’s important businesses, the city’s responsibilities. small businesses Consider the city of powered the General Placerville. Located in Fund in 2018/19 with El Dorado County with JOHN KABATECK more than $1.2 million, the original colorful Gold which accounted for Rush era monikers, the nearly 25% of the sales tax collected by sometimes controversial Hangtown the city. and the more staid Dry Diggings, the Any loss of small businesses and their city is a tourist draw housing a number of buildings on the National Register of fiscal power to help the community Historic Places. The city of Placerville is also a key element in two specific itself is designated a California sales tax measures passed by voting Historical Landmark. Placerville has a residents of Placerville. Replacing worn population of more than 11,000. out water pipes and fixing the roads Many small businesses in the town are being funded by additional sales contribute through their own goodwill tax measures, not part of the General to philanthropic activities, but the Fund. Small business contributes a prominence of small businesses is quarter of the funds to these essential truly seen in the resources funneled upkeeps.

Placerville Mayor Michael Saragosa to the city treasury through taxes on is very concerned the progress its commercial activity that will have made by these critical repairs will a huge impact on the city’s progress if 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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be dramatically reduced if small businesses continue to suffer or disappear altogether along with their contributions to the repair funds.

“Both tourists and residents alike are drawn to our historic Main Street, which still looks largely the same from over 100 years ago,” Mayor Saragosa said. “Main Street is largely made up of small mom-and-pop businesses.

It’s all of our small businesses with their unique offerings and celebration of our Gold Rush history that makes Placerville a draw for tourists across the nation.”

Saragosa worries about the prolonged shutdown and effects of the pandemic on Placerville’s small businesses. “Without our small businesses thriving, we stand to lose significant tourism business as well as residents looking to other locales for their shopping needs.”

The shock to the system is evidenced in the Placerville budget document that reported positive growth in the city’s sales tax before the effects of the crisis set in. “We continue to produce better than statewide averages, which is evidence of a good business climate

in Placerville,” said Saragosa.

That is threatened because of the economic downturn and a slow recovery.

Will small businesses survive? The American Banking Institute reported that Chapter 11 bankruptcies jumped 48% in May over a year ago and there were hardly any big businesses involved. Our organization, the National Federation of Independent Business, recently revealed a study showing that, if recovery doesn’t happen soon after Memorial Day, upward of 50 percent of small businesses are doomed for closure.

Small businesses are often the culmination of a dream for people with an entrepreneurial spirit. Many are women and minorities who want to be their own boss and build a business from the bottom up, creating jobs and contributing to their community.

Small businesses must survive.

Without them, many gains local communities achieve through government activity would be crippled.

John Kabateck is California state director for the National Federation of Independent Business.

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they have to stay in groups of less than 10.

Senior running back Chase Yielding leads one of the groups.

Last season he was the team’s leading rusher in a pass-heavy offense featuring quarterback Clayton Byer, who is headed off to play college football — pandemicpermitting — at Sierra College.

When Yielding wasn’t handed the football to pound through the line, he routinely used his upper body strength to pass-block and give Byer more time.

Now he is leading his group through ladder, cone, core and running drills. Yielding, who is one of the few skill position offensive players returning from last season, sets the bar high for his workout group, putting everything he has into each drill — and the hard work he put in this offseason shows.

The team also returns four members of an offensive line that helped give Byer time in the pocket last season.

James Murphy is one of those

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linemen and is also a group leader.

He’s been staying in shape in the offseason by lifting weights with his brother John and running twice a week at Union Mine’s stadium.

“I’m super excited to be back,” said senior James Murphy. “I’ve been preparing for practice. I’ve been weightlifting a lot and I also come here two days a week to run some sprints, the 40 (yard dash), cone drills, stuff like that.”

Duncan, who was the Union Mine offensive and defensive line coach the last three seasons took over the head coaching reigns from Jacob Bist, who remains on staff as the offensive coordinator and assistant head coach.

“I love Coach Duncan, he’s a great coach,” said Yielding. “It’s great to see everybody back out here.”

Union Mine will continue to practice until July 20 when the CIF is expected to make a decision whether fall sports will continue as planned.

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• Hattori Hanzo Shears - El Dorado Hills • Marshall Primary Care - Placerville • Patra Corporation - El Dorado Hills • South Sutter Charter School - Placerville • V3 Electric - El Dorado Hills • Weckworth Electric Group - El Dorado Hills Between the 11 companies, the $2 million to $5 million loans supported at least 1,400 jobs in the county.

Nineteen West Slope companies received loans between $1 million-$2 million. The list includes a wide range of businesses from technology companies like Blaize Inc. of El Dorado Hills to medical groups like the El Dorado County Community Health Center to services like Snowline Hospice, among other industries.

More than 200 West Slope companies received loans between $150,000 and $1 million. The companies in that category run the gamut, with restaurants, gyms, churches, pharmacies and department stores across the county receiving financial help to retain employees and pay expenses.

Of the loans over $150,000 given out to West Slope businesses, El Dorado Hills led the way with 126 companies, followed by Placerville (51), Cameron Park (23), Shingle Springs (22) and Diamond Springs (13). Camino, Coloma, Cool, El Dorado, Pollock Pines and Rescue all had less than 10

businesses receive loans over $150,000.

The vast majority of local businesses, more than 1,700, received loans smaller than $150,000. The SBA didn’t release the names of companies that received loans less than $150,000.

Congress launched the PPP for businesses with less than 500 employees in early April as part of the COVID-19 relief package. Companies applied for the 1% annual interest rate loans through local banks.

PPP loan money can be used for employee salaries and wages, rent or commercial mortgages and utilities. If business owners use the funds correctly, which includes spending a majority of the money on payroll, the loan can turn into a grant for the recipient.

The program’s original $349 billion in funding ran out two weeks after launch, prompting Congress to add another $320 billion to the program in late April. After being initially set to end June 30, Congress extended the deadline to Aug. 8 in early July. At the time, an estimated $130 billion was left in the program’s pot.

About $660 billion has been dispersed under the program to companies representing nearly all sectors of the economy across the United States. More than $68 billion went to about 580,000 California companies.

Continued from A4

Veteran journalist Dan Morain, in an article for California Healthline, reported in detail, “From Corcoran and Avenal state prisons in the arid Central Valley to historical San Quentin on the San Francisco Bay, California prisons have emerged as raging COVID-19 hot spots, even as the state annually spends more on inmate health care than other big states spend on their entire prison systems.”

San Quentin had no confirmed COVID-19 infections until, for some reason, it received a transfer of infected inmates. Its outbreak was so severe that the state Senate convened a special hearing during which legislators roasted prison officials.

“That was nothing more than the worst prison health screwup in state history,” Assemblyman Marc Levine, whose district includes San Quentin, told the hearing. “We did not meet this moment.” It was an obvious dig at Newsom, who’s fond of the phrase, “meet the moment.”

Despite the infection surge, Newsom remains outwardly hopeful, saying, “We bent the curve in the state of California once, we will bend the curve again.”

However, if it doesn’t bend, Newsom — fairly or not — will bear the onus. It’s his pandemic now.

Dan Walters is a journalist and author who writes for CALmatters.org, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media venture explaining California policies and politics.

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The practices have to be no-contact and the Diamondbacks are mainly doing running and strength drills at the moment.

Duncan said if the Diamondbacks don’t follow safety guidelines set by the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), they may not be able to have a football season.

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July 23 El Dorado County Republican Women Federated invites all Republican women to join them at the next meeting at 5:30 p.m. at Roundtable Pizza, 3975 Missouri Flat Road, Suite 240. The club welcomes new members and encourages individuals who’d like socialize and order food to come around 5 p.m.

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or Jim Campini it was a night to remember as family and friends gathered July 4 at the Smith Flat House to celebrate his 90th birthday with a surprise party.

“It was beautiful,” he said.

“I had tears in my eyes for 40 minutes.”

Calling it a total shock, Campini said he knew the family was going out to dinner but not that they had planned a party. “It took them three months to plan it but they managed to keep it from me,” he laughed.

The party also gave Campini a chance to socialize with lifelong friends, some of whom he hadn’t seen for a while. “I had a lot of nice conversations with people I’ve known for a long time but don’t see every day,” he said, adding that the bulk of the guests live in El Dorado County.

Born on July 5 in the old Placerville Sanatorium, Campini’s roots go deep as both sides of his family were ranchers in El Dorado County

and are a part of its history.

His mother’s family, the Ferrari’s, lived and ranched on Weber Canyon. His father’s family, the Campini’s, ranched on Stark’s Grade near Pleasant Valley. Altogether, Campini estimates he and his relatives have been in this county for at least 150 years.

Growing up in the Smith Flat area, Campini attended Smith Flat Elementary. Later he graduated from El Dorado High School. From there he went to work in a lumber business owned by his father and uncle.

In 1951, he entered the military for two years, serving in Korea. Leaving the service after two years, he rejoined the family lumber business, working there from 1953 to 1966 as the mill superintendent after his father retired.

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COMICS ■ SHOE by Jeff MacNelly

Link-Up program helps grieving youngsters Thomas Frey Staff writer

S ■ TUNDRA by Chad Carpenter

■ RUBES by Leigh Rubin

■ SPEED BUMP by Dave Coverly

nowline Hospice’s Place for Grieving Children, Teens & Their Families — Healing All Together (HAT) — celebrates 11 years and is hoping the community can help out by purchasing links during HAT’s “Link-Up” event from July 17 through Aug. 9.

HAT allows children, teens and their families to heal alongside peers in working through feelings after losing a loved one by conveying how they feel through art, motion, music or play that words cannot express.

“It helps me open up and share things, which helps me recognize what’s really going on in my life so I can figure stuff out,” said a HAT participant.

The program began in January 2009 and has helped 265 children ages 5-18 attempt to heal.

Each year the program has been around, the number of participants has grown exponentially.

When the program was four years old, 98 kids had used the service.

Six years later that number has more than doubled and grew to 213 and in the last year, the program has seen a 24 percent increase in participants up to 265.

Donations allow this program to be free of

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A small link can make a big difference in the life of a child. charge for residents of El Dorado County, Sacramento County and other neighboring areas.

Links are on sale at all three of Snowline Hospice’s thrift stores and the Diamond Springs Patient Care Office for $1 a piece.

Links are also available online at beyond. snowlinehospice. org/hat. A minimum donation of $10 is required to purchase links online. The goal is to raise $30,000.

For the first time, individuals can create giving pages and share them on social media through the website.

At the end of the event, all three locations will link all of the links together to create a long “healing chain” which will express the community’s support of the program.

To donate in person, go to the Placerville location at 3961 El Dorado Road, the Cameron Park location at 3300 Coach Lane, the Folsom location at 616 East Bidwell Street or the Diamond Springs office at 6520 Pleasant Valley Road.

For more information contact bereavement services at (530) 6217820 or (916) 817-2338.

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HOROSCOPE by Holiday Mathis ■ TODAY ARIES (March 21-April 19). You can capitalize on the special connection you have with your fellow fire signs (Aries, Leo and Sagittarius) today, especially in a social or professional sense.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The flip side becomes a real possibility today. Relationships change suits; platonic relationships could turn romantic or professional or something else entirely as a fresh need inspires different behaviors.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The famous Dr. Martin Luther King speech says, “I have a dream.” What it didn’t say is, “I have money,” nor, “I have a plan.” Focus on the vision. It’s the most important part now.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Because someone was forward enough to ask for the moon, you now get your slice of it. It’s time to join the big thinkers and rule breakers again. A better future hangs in the balance.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Indecision throttles creativity.

When you make up your mind to make up your mind, the result will be change in rapid succession. Life will fuse with imagination.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The theme is: enjoying the ordinary. Chores are pleasant exercise. Errands are a chance to connect with the people in your neighborhood. All is running smoothly, something to appreciate.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’ll sense that there’s something new on the horizon and won’t wait around

for others to educate you about it. You’ll read up, ask around and figure out what you need to know to get to the next place.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Don’t punish yourself for having strong feelings of affection. They are inconvenient, but in a sense, you depend on your affection.

Feeling tenderness and want of another person makes you more alive, more human.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You doubt the judgment of others, even when their judgment is liking you very much -- especially then, actually. Your doubt is ridiculous, but your modesty is better than any other alternative.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). When it feels like you’re running against the wind, stop, turn around and put up a sail. It’s scary to go where life blows you, and that’s only because you can’t see the wonderful place you’re going yet. You will love it there.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). There are varieties of silence. Some are heavy and some float. There are silences that smile and silences that glow. You can fall in love with a certain kind of silence. Today will bring you a sample platter.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). The sacred will call you near. You’ll know it by its feeling, which will be hard to miss. The poet Wendell Berry writes, “There are no unsacred places; there are only sacred places and desecrated places.”

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PRESERVE IT COVID-19 and food preservation Stacy Mason-Vegna UCCE Master Food Preservers of El Dorado County Does the COVID-19 stay at home order mean only going out to shop for essential needs and leave you a little afraid about how often you should go out?

Do you say to yourself “I wouldn’t have to go out as often if I knew how to extend the shelf life of my food and save money by buying in bulk?” Well now is the perfect time to start thinking about how to properly handle, store and preserve those foods so you can enjoy them later.

Some examples of food preservation are drying, pickling/fermenting, canning, and then we also have refrigeration and freezing. My first batch of dehydrating herbs was so successful that I’m drying almost everything I get from the grocery store so I can use it later. Yes, that’s correct, I’m drying everything from fruits, herbs, all my vegetables, potatoes, onions, garlic, ginger, carrots and even tomatoes to name just a few. The aroma of some of

ANNIVERSARY John and Margrete Spencer 50 year anniversary of John and Margrete (Hughes) Spencer on July 6.

John and Margrete Spencer were born in 1948 six weeks apart. They actually met each other as babies in our mothers arms and both attended kindergarten at Placerville Elementary School through sixth grade and most of the time had the same classes and teachers. In seventh and eighth grade John and Margrete attended the brand new Edwin Markham school and again mostly had the same classes. They both went to El Dorado High School and graduated in 1966. They then both went to UBR (University behind Raleys) otherwise known as American River College Placerville Campus. They both attended one year and then separated ways. John went to American River and Margrete went to Sacramento City college. They both lived near their respective schools so John would pick Margrete up after school on Fridays and head back to their parent’s homes for the weekends.

After John had the required job to satisfy both sets of parents, they were married on July 6. John and Margrete were married about five years when there was a want ad in the paper. Foster parents needed for juvenile hall kids. They were the only ones to apply. They started with two beds, then four beds, and finally six beds. In the next few years they had over 125 kids through their care. John and Margrete adopted 2 of the “kids” after they became adults because they had no real family. In 1979 they moved to the family homestead in Kelsey. John is a fifth generation on the ranch. On July 6, 2020, John and Margrete celebrated 50 years of marriage.

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To make fruit leather: the dried foods is just so strong, you almost salivate.

1. Puree berries. 2. Remove seeds by pushing There is no running to the store when I’m out of pureed berries through a fine mesh sieve, collecting something, I just drop the dehydrated food item into whatever I’m cooking and it rehydrates itself to the berry pulp in a bowl and discarding the seeds.

This step is optional and it is difficult to completely its original form. remove all the seeds from the pulp. 3. Sweeten My grandkids love to help me make fruit leathers to taste. 4. Pour on a specially-designed liner for from the many jams I have canned and my daughter-in-law loves to make sauerkraut whenever leather drying using a dehydrator.

The fruit leather is finished when it is leathery she desires now that she knows how simple it is. No with no moisture pockets. When fruit leather is matter what method of preserving you’re interested done, remove from drying tray and roll or cut into in trying, the UC Master Food Preservers of El bite size pieces. Store dehydrated berries and fruit Dorado Country are here to help ease you into your leathers in moisture-proof containers. Containers new endeavor. We are volunteer members of your that are appropriate for freezing work well for community with the desire to help you overcome storing dried foods, too. Food-grade plastic freezer any fears you may have about food safety and bags, glass jars with lids and plastic containers with preservation. Maybe you have seen us at the fair lids are examples of acceptable storage containers. handing out the wonderful tasters, or speaking/ We are available to answer home food teaching about scientific-based recipes so you preservation questions or even become a certified can make informed safe home food preservation decisions. Here’s a favorite recipe of mine for you to master preserver yourself. You can call and leave a message at (530) 621-5506 or email us at edmfp@ try. ucanr.edu or fill out our “Ask a Master Food Making and Dehydrating Fruit Leathers Preserver” survey and someone will contact you Fruit leathers can be made using fresh berries, canned berries or frozen berries. Berries can be to answer your questions. For more information pureed by themselves, or in combination with about our program and events, visit our website at other fruits to make fruit leathers. Since fruit seeds ucanr.edu/edmfp. Sign up to receive our ENewsletter become hard after they dry, it is best to remove the at ucanr.org/mfpcsenews/. Or reach out to us on seeds from the puree, using a mesh strainer or food Facebook at UCCE Master Food Preservers of El mill prior to dehydrating.

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near Smith Flat and later closed down. Meanwhile the Georgetown location was sold by his uncle once he retired.

It was during this time that Campini met his future wife, Mary Lu, on a blind date. Six months later they got hitched. Now married 62 years, the couple has three children — Meg, Julie and David — plus eight grandkids and eight great-grandkids.

“And I’m still very much in love,” he declared

unabashedly.

No longer in the lumber business, Campini switched careers and went to work for the U.S. Forest Service Nursery in Camino where he spent the bulk of his career growing seedlings.

“At the time we grew between eight to ten million seedlings a year for the 17 national forests in California,” he said, adding that the nursery is still in operation although production is lower now

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than when he worked there.

While working for the Forest Service, he managed a greenhouse where they grew every kind of tree to be found in a national forest in California. His department also had a clone bank on Badger Hill where they raised hybrid seeds and also did work to develop rust-resistant sugar pine seeds.

“But forestry has changed a lot in the last ten years,” he said, noting that environmental attacks on logging reduced the demand for seedlings.

Besides work and raising a family, over the years Campini has been a member of a large number of social and civic groups including the American Legion, the local Sons in Retirement, the Clampers, the 20-30s (a group he described as being similar to Rotary for younger people), the Sons of the Golden West, the Lutheran Church and the El Dorado Rod and Gun Club.

In 1994 Campini retired from the Forest Service, giving him more time to spend with family and friends as well as to enjoy regular RV outings along with hunting and fishing trips. His favorite place to fish being the Crystal Basin with its spectacular views of the Crystal Range and multiple lakes and reservoirs.

Proud of his family and what he’s accomplished over the course of a long and productive life, Campini continues to be a part of El Dorado County and its history as he and his wife still live in Smith Flat — the same area where he grew up some 90 years ago.

His surprise party on July 4 a chance for his family and friends to celebrate that history right along with him as well as to mark a milestone birthday.

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Day hiker come in handy. I have hiked this in July with everal mountain snow blanketing much peaks are visible of the trail. Flowers from Interstate were blooming and 80 heading east in many others were just the Sierra Nevada preparing to unfurl. mountains. One of those Trudging through snow is Castle Peak so named made the trek a bit for the volcanic rock more arduous. Trekking formations etched by poles are strongly wind, rain and snow at suggested as are good its peak standing like boots with lots of grip.

Mary West castle turrets more than The trail is uphill 1,300 Outdoor columnist 9,000 feet above sea feet on a moderately level. traveled trail that, without snow, is This difficult trail is only 5.8-miles well marked. round trip. Pack your day pack with At the very top is a magnificent, a layer or two. A windbreaker might 360-degree view. To the south you

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see Boreal ski resort, to the north is the trail leading to Basin Peak. To the east is Reno and to the west you see Signal Peak. All the way up I question whether this hike is worth it. Then I reach the top. The view is always better from the top. And yes, worth it.

At the peak I took in the view and lunch. I enjoyed the added bonus of being visited by a curious chipmunk looking for a snack.

Make sure you take twice as much

water as you think you need. Sunblock is advisable as well as sunglasses and a hat. Once out of the trees much of the trail is exposed to direct sunlight.

And a strong wind at the top is where you may wish you had that windbreaker.

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Photo by Mary West

A chipmunk took interest in a hiker’s lunch at the top of Castle Peak.

Public Notices  FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000460 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE ATTIC, located at 970 Lodi Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150/ Mailing Address: 2170 South Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Registered owner(s): Barton Healthcare System, 2170 South Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: California.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: June 1, 1960.

Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kelly Neiger KELLY NEIGER, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on May 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) 7872 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000474 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: COSUMNES ACRES, located at 6900 Kays Way, El Dorado, CA 95623 Registered owner(s): 1. Michael Bradburn, 6900 Kays Way, El Dorado, CA 95623, 2. Natalie Bradburn, 6900 Kays Way, El Dorado, CA 95623 This business is conducted by a Married Couple.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: May 29, 2020.

Signature of Registrant: /s/ Natalie Bradburn NATALIE BRADBURN, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on June 1, 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) 7873 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000522 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: WHITEWATER PIZZA COMPANY, located at 7310 Hwy 49, Lotus, CA 95651/Mailing Address: PO Box 826, Lotus, CA 95651 Registered owner(s): 1. Zachary Hall, 3840 Luneman Rd., Placerville, CA 95667, 2. Shawn Martin, 5670 Thompson Hill Rd., Placerville, CA 95667, 3. Stephanie Martin, 5670 Thompson Hill Rd., Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by Copartners.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: June 18, 2020.

Signature of Registrant: /s/ Shawn Martin SHAWN MARTIN 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 June 18, 2020.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15 7878 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000526 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. COMMUNITY HEAlTH IMPACT, 2. CHI, located at 3621 Loma Drive, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Carbone Joy Consulting Services, LLC, 3621 Loma Drive, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 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: June 1, 2020.

Signature of Registrant: /s/ Lili Carbone Joy LILI CARBONE JOY, OWNER AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CARBONE JOY CONSULTING, LLC 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 June 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) 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 7893 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000502 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MAIN STREET MElTERS, located at 589 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Stone’s Corner INC, 3097 Boeing Road, 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: April 1, 2015.

Signature of Registrant: /s/ Nancy M. Stone NANCY M. STONE, OWNER PRESIDENT I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on June 12, 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

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000545

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PC 20200147

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: lIBERTY STITCHEZ, located at 3100 Granada Dr., Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Denise Wilcox, 3100 Granada Dr., Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: June 24, 2020.

Signature of Registrant: /s/ Denise Wilcox DENISE WILCOX 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 June 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) 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 7908

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Citrina Louise Erhardt filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: CITRINA LOUISE ERHARDT Proposed name: CITRINA MAY LEE GARIBAY 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: AUGUST 7, 2020, 8:31 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 11, 2020. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 7935

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000548 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BETTER CARS, located at 3535 Heck Dr., Rescue, CA 95672 Registered owner(s): 1. Beau Lemire, 3535 Heck Dr., Rescue, CA 95672, 2. Amy Knieriem, 2300 Los Trampas Dr., Camino, CA 95709 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/ Beau Lemire /s/ Amy Knieriem BEAU LEMIRE AND AMY KNIERIEM 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 June 30, 2020.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 7909

NOTICE OF lIEN SAlE Notice is hereby given pursuant to California Business and Professional Codes #21700-21716, Section 2328 of the UCC of the Penal Code, Section 535 the undersigned, Missouri Flat Storage Depot, will sell at public sale by competitive bidding the personal property of: Name: Michelle Fritz Stratos Rodetis Alex Rodetis Property to be sold: May contain the following: Misc. household goods, furniture, toys, appliances, tools, boxes & contents. Auctioneer Company: www. storagetreasures.com. The Sale will end at 10:00am Wednesday July 29th, 2020.

Goods must be paid in CASH and removed at completion of sale. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000525 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BOS CONSTRUCTION, located at 5350 Grassy Run Road, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): 1. Bradley Owen Stubblefield, 5350 Grassy Run Road, Placerville, CA 95667, 2. Brooks Lane Stubblefield, 5350 Grassy Run Road, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Married Couple.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: June 19, 2020.

Signature of Registrant: /s/ Bradley O. Stubblefield BRADLEY OWEN STUBBLEFIELD 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 June 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) 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 7936 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2020A0000555 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GOlDENSTONE WEAlTH MANAGEMENT, located at 5170 Golden Foothill Parkway, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 2982 Aberdeen Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): 1. Sanjay Varshney, General Partner, 5170 Golden Foothill Parkway, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, 2. Andres Villegas, General Partner, 5170 Golden Foothill Parkway, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a General Partnership.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: April 1, 2020.

Signature of Registrant: /s/ Sanjay Varshney SANJAY VARSHNEY 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 July 6, 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) 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 7937

El DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT ADVERTISEMENT TO BID PACIFIC CREST TRAIl BRIDGE PROJECT NO. 06081H.01 CONTRACT NO. E20-06 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed Bids will be received no later than 3:00 p.m., local time on August 12, 2020, at the Lobby Desk of the El Dorado Irrigation District Office, 2890 Mosquito Road, Placerville, CA 95667 for Construction Services for the Pacific Crest Trail Bridge, Project No. 06081H.01. Bids must be delivered before the submittal deadline.

District will reject all Bids received after the specified date and will return such Bids to Bidders unopened.

The work shall consist of constructing bridge abutments and trail to bridge apron transitions, and installing a prefabricated bridge already procured by the District, over the Echo Conduit open channel that runs through the Pacific Crest Trail. Bidding Documents contain the full description of the Work.

A California Classification A contractor’s license is required. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit is scheduled for 9:00 a.m., local time, Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at the District’s Camp 5 Hydro Headquarters, 7225 Highway 50, Pollock Pines, CA, 95726, and then proceed to the Project Site, Atwood Road near Echo Lakes Road.

PUBLIC WORKS LAWS. The project is a public works project subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). To be qualified for this project, a contractor must be registered with the DIR. In addition, pursuant to prevailing wage laws, copies of the prevailing wage rates are on file at the District’s principal office and are available on request.

Contract documents and drawings are only available electronically. Contract Documents may be obtained on the District’s website located at http://www.eid. org/doing-business-with-eid/procurementand-contracts. The Engineer’s Estimate is between $50,000 and $75,000.

Questions regarding this project should be directed to the Project Manager by emailing Mr. John Kessler at jkessler@ eid.org, or by calling 530-642-4056.

Dated this 15th day of July, 2020 EL DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT /s/ John Kessler for Elizabeth Dawson, P.E., Engineering Manager 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 7938 PUBlIC NOTICE RESOlUTION NO. WA-6-2020 OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EL DORADO COUNTY WATER AGENCY OF THE INTENTION TO DRAFT AN UPDATED GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN PURSUANT TO THE GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT ACT WHEREAS, California Water Code section 10753 authorizes a local agency to adopt a groundwater management plan pursuant to California Water Code sections 10750 et seq., for basins or portions of basins within the jurisdiction of the agency that are not already subject to a Groundwater Management Plan; WHEREAS, the Tahoe Valley South Subbasin was designated by the Department of Water Resources (“DWR”) as basin number 6-005.01 (“TVS Basin”); WHEREAS, the El Dorado County Water Agency (“EDCWA”) boundary overlies the entire TVS Basin; WHEREAS, the South Tahoe Public Utility District (“District”) boundary overlies the majority of the TVS Basin; WHEREAS, the District adopted Resolution No. 2986-15 electing to be the Groundwater Sustainability Agency (“GSA”) for the portion of the TVS Basin within its service area boundary on July 16, 2015, submitted its GSA Formation Notification to DWR on August 12, 2015 (“2015 GSA Formation Notification”), and was recognized as the exclusive GSA for the portion of the TVS Basin located with the District’s service area boundary on November 17, 2015 (“South Tahoe Public Utility District GSA”);;

WHEREAS, EDCWA adopted Resolution No. WA-11-2017 electing to be the GSA for the portion of the TVS Basin outside of the District’s service area boundary on June 14, 2017, submitted its GSA Formation Notification to the DWR on June 15, 2017 (“2017 GSA Formation Notification”), and was recognized as the exclusive GSA for this portion of the TVS Basin on September 13, 2017 (“El Dorado County Water Agency GSA”); WHEREAS, the District prepared and submitted to DWR, with the EDCWA’s support, both the 2014 GMP and an analysis of basin conditions as alternatives to a Groundwater Sustainability Plan (“GSP”); WHEREAS, on July 17, 2019, DWR determined that the 2014 GMP satisfied the objectives of the Act and approved it as an existing plan alternative to a GSP (“DWR Approved Alternative”); and, WHEREAS, the District and the EDCWA desire to continue to cooperatively and sustainably manage groundwater resources within the TVS Basin and to coordinate implementation of the DWR Approved Alternative in accordance with the Act. WHEREAS, on May 21, 2020, the District adopted a resolution of intention to draft an updated 2014 GMP for the South Tahoe Public utility District GSA; WHEREAS, on June 22, 2020 and June 29, 2020, in accordance with Water Code § 10753.2(a), the EDCWA published a notice of public hearing on whether to adopt a resolution of intention to draft an updated 2014 GMP for the El Dorado County Water Agency GSA; WHEREAS, on July 8, 2020, the EDCWA held a public hearing to consider whether to adopt a resolution of intention to draft an updated 2014 GMP for the El Dorado County Water Agency GSA; WHEREAS, the EDCWA believes the District and the EDCWA should continue to cooperatively and sustainably manage groundwater resources within the TVS Basin and coordinate implementation of the DWR Approved Alternative in accordance with the Act. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOlVED AS FOllOWS: 1. The Board of Directors of the EDCWA deems it advisable and in the best interest of the EDCWA to draft an update to the 2014 GMP for the El Dorado County Water Agency GSA pursuant to Water Code section 10750 et seq.; 2. The EDCWA is authorized to draft an update to the 2014 GMP for El Dorado County Water Agency GSA consistent with the DWR Approved Alternative; 3. The EDCWA is authorized and directed to publish this Resolution of intention to draft an update to the 2014 GMP for the El Dorado County Water Agency GSA pursuant to Water Code section 10753.3; 4. The General Manager is directed to take any additional action necessary and appropriate to implement this Resolution.

5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.

WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted and passed by the Board of Directors of the El Dorado County Water Agency at a meeting duly held on the 8th day of July, 2020, by the following vote and signed

by Chairman Veerkamp: Ayes: Frentzen, Wadle, Veerkamp; Noes: None; Abstain: None; Absent: Parlin, Sheehan.

7939 7/15, 7/22 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PC 20200321 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Christopher Doody, Kennedy Doody filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: CHRISTOPHER RENÉ DOODY KENNEDY LAUREN DOODY SAVANNAH CLAIRE DOODY Proposed name: CHRISTOPHER RENÉ CAPOZZOLI KENNEDY LAUREN CAPOZZOLI SAVANNAH CLAIRE CAPOZZOLI 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: SEPTEMBER 11, 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 JULY 6, 2020. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 7942

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Diamond Springs, CA 95619

530-626-7842 Commercial Residential Industrial

Credit Cards & Apple Pay Accepted

Somerset, CA

530-295-1130

License HCO #94700005

Landscape Maintenance

Roofing

Rodriguez Yard Maintenance

Sprinklers Repair • Drip Systems Fence Repair • Clean Ups • & Hauling

Call today! (530) 558-0072 2014Rod.F@gmail.com

Bus. Lic. #053457

Insured

Elite Roofing Celebrating 25 Years in business!

Can now process mobile credit card payments.

ProPerty Clearing

(530)

306-8474

CALIFORNIA GREEN GARDEN

• Tile Repair • Real Estate Roof Inspections & Certs • Wood shake to • Mobile Home Composition composition conversions • Modified Bitumen One-Ply Senior • Seamless Gutters System • All Types of Repair Work Discount

(530) 676-3511

www.eliteroofing.com

— “We offer Grade-A quality service to our customers.”

Tree Removal Brush Clearing Tree Limbing 24 hour Emergency Services Free Estimates

(530) 306-9613 Adam Rohrbough, Owner Operator

Locally Owned • Pollock Pines Serving El Dorado County • Bus Lic 058736 CSLB 991861 Workers’ Comp Insured LTO A11207

Well Drilling 15 Years Experience

YARD MAINTENANCE & HANDYMAN • Irrigation Repair • Fence Repair • Clean-Up Work • Timer, Valve, and Sprinkler Repair • Bark, Planting, General Labor INSURED • BUS. LIC# 052772

916-693-1133

Lic. 649751

Tree Service

Yard Clean-up • Maintenance Weedeating • Trimming Tree Pruning & Removal Free Estimates • Fully Insured

877808

Since 1992

New Roofs • Re-Roofs • Repairs

DaviD Santana State Contr. Lic.

CA Lic. 817230

Serving all of El Dorado County

Landscape Maintenance

HANDYMAN SERVICE

906-7919

CL#828505

Landscape Maintenance (530) 626-1100 FAX (530) 626-1201

csL#496-984

24-Hour Emergency Service!

7 Days a Week

• All Pumping Repairs

Lic#2019-062810

Garage Doors

Contact Mike (530)

Jim crook

(916) 910-4588 • (530) 303-2073

Electrical Contractors

Unlicensed Contractor

(530) 344-1267 • (916) 988-5903

• Water Heater Specialist

Nash Hauling

530-622-5429

Residential

discount exteriors painting

Plumbing

Senior Discounts Call for an Estimate

Construction

Commercial

(916) 806-9741

Got Trash? Call Nash

Decks • Over Hangs • Arbors • Fences • New Construction Remodels, Painting, etc. • Full Design Services Available

■ Additions ■ Remodeling ■ New Construction ■ Consultation ■ Plans/Designs

exteRioR specialists

Hauling And Cleaning

CAMARA CONSTRUCTION

www.placervilledeckbuilders.com

Residential commeRcial

‘The Best for Less’

7 dayS: 8aM-9pM

Construction

(530) 903-3045

Painting

916-936-5190 • ogglervazquez@icloud.com • www.californiagreengarden.com

GARY C. TANKO WELL DRILLING, INC.

Pump sales & service

30 years experience in the area CSL # 282501

(530) 622-2591