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Dawn Hodson Staff writer The El Dorado Irrigation District Board of Directors considered $225.3 million in capital improvements at Monday’s meeting that would be paid through a combination of rates and borrowing.

Funds would be spent over five years, 2021-25, although EID typically only spends 70-80% of what’s planned.

Going through infrastructure improvements planned, in 2021 Flume 30 will be replaced at a cost of $10.3 million. Other flumes slated for replacement between 2022 and 2025 are flumes 4, 45, 45A, 46A, 47A, 47B and 52A at a cost of $9.5 million.

Improvements to penstocks will be carried out between 2020-25 at a cost of $1.8 million.

Between 2021 and 2025 there are also plans to replace the Echo Conduit at a cost of $1.8 million. The conduit, which is comprised of pipe, ditch and tunnel, carries water from Echo Lake to the South Fork drainage near Phillips.

The district also has plans to pipe the Main Ditch in Pollock Pines at a cost of $14 million and to replace the Folsom Lake intake at a cost of $28.7 million. The Folsom Lake intake provides approximately one-third of EID’s water and is critical to supplying El Dorado Hills customers with water.

A storage tank program that includes Reservoir 1, 6 and the Moose Hall will be conducted over five years at a cost of $12.5 million as well as a water line and service line n

Mountain Democrat photo by Thomas Frey

Spirits from beyond the grave keep an eye on passerby along Coloma Road, above, from the steps of one of downtown Placerville’s historical Victorians. While COVID-19 has canceled traditional Halloween events, El Dorado County homes and businesses are looking as spooky as ever for All Hallows’ Eve. The Garden Park neighborhood in Garden Valley, left photo, has been transformed into an afterworld with skeletons and other creepy creatures taking over one home in particular as Halloween nears. Some of the skeletons are at least 12 feet tall.

See eid, page A7

County heads back to court for Austin case Noel Stack Staff writer

Photo by Meg Anderson

El Dorado County’s attorneys will find themselves back before a judge Nov. 9 to discuss the multi-million-dollar lawsuit related to the county’s improper collection of impact fees.

A case management conference for Thomas Austin et al vs. El Dorado County is scheduled at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 9 in El Dorado County Superior Court Department 10, Cameron Park.

The $30 million lawsuit filed in December 2015 by El Dorado Hills residents Thomas and Helen Austin challenged the collection of impact fees and requested refunds to those who paid them. In the lawsuit the Austins maintained that El Dorado County, the El Dorado Hills Community Services District and the El Dorado Hills Fire Department were in violation of the California Mitigation Fee Act for a time and shouldn’t have collected the fees.

The act requires agencies to provide updated nexus studies every five years that justify the fees collected and outline how the money will be spent to benefit the public and offset impacts resulting from new development.

The courts ruled in the Austins’ favor and a series of legal maneuvers followed. In November 2019 a state Court of Appeals denied the county’s appeal. In petitioning, the county’s legal team ventured to make the case that the Austins’ lawsuit falls beyond the statute of limitations and that an El Dorado County Superior Court judge exceeded his authority.

The denial paved the way for refunds to property owners — refunds that need to happen, according to former supervisor Ron Briggs, who was on the board when AuditorController Joe Harn first warned the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors of lapses in nexus studies. Harn first brought the issues to n

See Austin case, page A7

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A giant tarantula dares trick-or treaters to visit a home on Travois Circle in Rescue. Who will cross paths with this eight legged creature on Halloween?

Ooogie Boogie hangs out at this Coloma Street home in Placerville decorated by residents Jon and Leah David.

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Each year the Cemetery of Misfit Ghosts appears at the Jackson home on Fort Jim Road in Placerville. The apparitions bring a spooky glow and haunting sounds to the woods outside of town.

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Donna was a wonderful nurse, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She is survived by her son Eric, his wife Keira, daughter Elaine, and her pride and joy, her grandchildren Caitlin, Annalisa and Christopher. She will forever be loved and missed by all who knew her. In her honor: TRUMP 2020. Services are pending. Her family can be reached at donnapalmermemorial2020@ gmail.com.

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Missing man found dead Democrat staff An 82-year-old Diamond Springs man who was reported missing Oct. 18 was found dead Friday afternoon.

Donald Maurischat was last seen at his home on Forest Lake Road. Search and rescue teams scoured areas he was known to frequent for six days, including the Martinez Creek area

where, according to the El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office, Maurischat went missing two years ago.

Sheriff ’s Sgt. Anthony Prencipe said there is no evidence of foul play or criminal activity. As of press time Prencipe had not responded to an inquiry from the Mountain Democrat as to where Maurischat’s body was found.

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Nancy Stephens King was born May 29, 1942 in West Palm Beach, Fla., and moved to California when she was 12.

Nancy was an avid swimmer and qualified for the 1960 Olympics.

Nancy attended high school in Walnut Creek and attended California State University, Sacramento where she met her husband Coleman E. King. They were married for 58 years prior to his passing in April 2020. Nancy loved teaching people to swim and children and horses. Nancy moved to El Dorado County in 1977 to raise her two children. Nancy helped with large animal rescues, organized a colostrum bank for foals, helped with the CASA organization and served on many committee boards.

Nancy is survived by her two children Sydney Mize and Bradley King; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Nancy also leaves behind her brother and sister-in-law, nieces and nephews.

Nancy was loved by many and she will be greatly missed.

WEATHER

Mountain Democrat photo by Krysten Kellum

A third island has emerged at Sly Park Recreation Area in Pollock Pines where Jenkinson Lake has dropped to 70.5 % of capacity.

LAKE LEVELS South Lake Tahoe 78/37 68/25

Georgetown 75/55 Coloma 80/58 Pollock Pines 74/50 Placerville Camino 75/54 77/57 El Dorado Hills Cameron Diamond Springs Park 77/54 78/57

Stumpy Meadows as of Oct. 28 Water elevation 4,238.64 feet Storage 13,009 acre feet Percent full 65% Inflow 2.61 cfs Outflow 7.29 cfs Folsom as of Oct. 28 Water elevation 396.94 feet Storage level 359,433 acre feet Percent full 37% Inflow 702 cfs Outflow 1,907 cfs

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Union Valley as of Oct. 28 Water elevation 4,825.49 feet Storage level 157,082 acre feet Percent full 59%

Inflow —Outflow —Loon Lake as of Oct. 28 Water elevation 6,386.30 feet Storage level 39,961 acre feet Percent full 58% Inflow —Outflow —Ice House as of Oct. 28 Water elevation 5,420.12 feet Storage level 25,604 acre feet Percent full 59% Inflow —Outflow —Lake Aloha as of Oct. 29 Water elevation 5.48 feet

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Democrat staff Christmas is not far off and the United States has service personnel from El Dorado County deployed all over the world. Christmas is a good time to remind those serving of the love and appreciation from home by sending a real Christmas tree with decorations.

The Christmas elves at Indian Rock Tree Farm in Camino make the tree delivery possible.

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Assignments will range from news coverage to features. Freelance reporters must have interviewing skills and photography experience and be able to meet deadlines.

The ideal candidate will possess a degree in journalism or equivalent experience, knowledge of AP style, photography skills and familiarity with social media.

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“We send to wherever they are deployed so we need to get the names from the community,” Geri Hyder said.

Along with the trees, cards and letters of love and appreciation from the community are sent. “We receive thanks from so many who receive the trees,” Geri Hyder of Indian Rock Tree Farm said.

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Smoke from the Point Fire, right, and Fork Fire, left, are both seen from the Bunker Hill fire lookout Tuesday afternoon.

Point Fire 20% contained after winds dwindle Thomas Frey Staff writer

The Point Fire in the Eldorado National Forest has burned 93 acres and was 20% contained as of Thursday morning, according to U.S. Forest Service officials.

The wildfire, which was first reported Monday morning, is in a remote area of the forest northeast of Stumpy Meadows Reservoir and southwest of Hell Hole Reservoir.

Persistent wind gusts of 30 mph earlier in the week fanned flames but winds have since subsided to less than 10 mph.

“They are making good progress now that the winds have diminished,” said

Suzanna Johnson, Eldorado National Forest public information officer.

Fire crews — including 134 personnel — are working to secure and strengthen containment lines. Additional resources have been ordered to mitigate hazardous dead trees left behind by the 2014 King Fire.

No injuries have been reported and no structures are in danger.

The cause of the Point Fire is under investigation.

The Fork Fire, burning just to the east of the Point Fire is still active. That fire, which started Sept. 8, is 85% contained at 1,673 acres with full containment expected Nov. 15, according to a Wednesday morning update from incident command.

Lake Tahoe resorts prepare for different kind of ski season Laney Griffo Tahoe Daily Tribune Ski season in Lake Tahoe is going to be different this year so before you grab your gear and head to the slopes, here’s some things you should know.

Ski California and its member resorts, which consist of all the resorts in Tahoe, including Diamond Peak and Mt. Rose in Nevada, have been collaborating closely with the National Ski Areas Association to develop a shared set of consistent operational guidelines.

“Although operations vary by resort, every Ski California resort has committed to aligning with the principles established in the industry accepted ‘Ski Well, Be Well’ guide, as well as with their local health agency’s recommendations,” a press release from Ski California said.

“Although some things will be different this winter, our member resorts are prepared to open and operate safely to bring the same on-hill experience skiers and riders love,” said Mike Reitzell, Ski California president.

“All of our resorts have been diligently working since March to ensure operations can adhere to ever-changing public health and safety requirements.

Some procedures will vary by resort but

all resorts are aligned in their desire to have a full ski season. To do this, it’s going to require active adherence to established policies by resort guests.”

All resorts are requiring face coverings for guests and employees for both indoor and outdoor spaces, unless eating or drinking.

Resorts are only seating members of the same groups on chair lifts and gondolas. Heavenly and Kirkwood mountain resorts will seat single individuals on opposite sides of the chair, if big enough.

“While opening dates vary by resort, most have announced they intend to wait until they can have adequate ski trails open in order to spread guests out on the mountain. In some cases resorts may limit early-season operations to pass holders only,” the press release added.

Heavenly and Kirkwood

Vail Resorts will be requiring reservations for guests so as to limit the number of people on the mountain.

All tickets need to be purchased in advance and pass holders get priority for reservations.

Lessons will also need to be booked in ■

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OPINION

Richard B. Esposito Publisher/Editor

Noel Stack Opinion Page Editor

Krysten Kellum Associate Editor

California Matters

When will our schools reopen?

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istrict by district and school by school, some of California’s 6.1 million K-12 students are re-entering classrooms that have been shuttered for months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Most, however, remain locked out and try, as Dan Walters best they can, to keep up with schoolwork via computer.

It’s no secret that children in relatively affluent homes are faring better. Their parents are more likely to work from home, thus more able to help their kids and/or hire private tutors.

However, most of California’s public school students — about 60%, in fact — are from poor families and/or are “English learners.” They already trailed more privileged peers in educational attainment before COVID-19 reared its ugly head and often lack communication resources and support from parents who must leave home to earn their livings.

The Public Policy Institute of California, using federal data, concludes in a new report,“Distance learning has widened gaps for children of color, children in low-income families and children of less-educated parents.” PPIC reported that 43% of low-income homes don’t have internet services, that children from those homes are getting relatively less “live contact” with teachers and are receiving less help from their parents.

All kids need to return to the classroom as soon as they can safely do so but, as usual in education issues, children are caught up in adult political games.

Official state policy allows local schools to reopen if they are in counties that are no longer rated as “purple” in terms of infection. At least 60% of the state’s students live in counties that allow reopening and some have returned to classrooms with restrictions and safeguards, including altered schedules that minimize personal contact.

“We believe that schools can make the decisions even now to bring kids back (for) in-person education,” said the state’s top public health official, Dr. Mark Ghaly.

The state’s big city mayors recently pressed Gov. Gavin Newsom, Ghaly’s boss, to not just grant permission to local officials but work proactively to open schools as soon as possible.

“When the history of this pandemic is written, it will reveal that school shutdowns imposed far greater harms to our children than COVID-19 ever did — particularly for children from low-income families,” said San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo, who chairs the 13-mayor coalition.

However, the powerful California Teachers Association and other school unions are an impediment.

“State guidance is not enough,” CTA president E. Toby Boyd said in a letter to Newsom and other officials. “Relying on individual school districts and local health officials … to coordinate what should be a statewide effort is woefully ineffective and leads to localized and politicized decision making that is damaging our public health, our public education and our economy.”

The unions want something approaching a guarantee that no one would be at risk before schools are reopened, including testing, contact tracing and elaborate physical changes in schools.

But that would take much money and much time and COVID-19 is not going away anytime soon, as n

See Walters, page A5

Letters to the Editor Support George Turnboo EDITOR: here is one candidate for El Dorado County Supervisor, District 2, whose family’s service to our country and this county is profound.

He is George Turnboo.

Turnboo is the only candidate who has been an active member of Sons of the American Legion for the past 9 years, whose father, a Marine, was one of “The Chosin Few” during the Korean War, whose uncle served aboard the U.S. Navy ship that landed Marines at Hiroshima at the end of World War II, whose grandfather served in the U.S. Army Infantry during World War I and whose great-great grandfather was in the Union Army during the Civil War ... and, all of that service occurred while they were residents of El Dorado County.

If we are to judge a candidate’s qualifications based on his/her family’s service or whether he/ she supports veterans, then there’s no question.

We emphatically endorse George Turnboo for Supervisor, District 2.

TODD SMITH, AO3, USN-Vet, El Dorado Hills GARY CAMPBELL, TSGT, USAF-Vet, Z Cameron Park JOHN POIMIROO, Capt., USN-Ret, El Dorado Hills BILL SCHULTZ, CPO, USN-Ret., Placerville, former EDC Veterans Affairs director

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Supporting Veerkamp for EID EDITOR: am writing to express my whole-hearted support for the election of Brian Veerkamp to the El Dorado Irrigation District Board of Directors for District 3.

As the longest serving member of the El Dorado Union High School District Board of Trustees, I have observed Brian’s lengthy service to our county as a fire chief, long time elementary district school board member and eight-year member of the Board of Supervisors, as well as a multitude of other community service positions.

Brian has provided tremendous leadership to our county as a supervisor and in his many other community positions and he has provided EDUHSD with assistance in many ways. In particular, his leadership on the Board of Supervisors led to school districts in the county receiving financial support from the county so that we can intensify our efforts to return to in-person instruction in our schools despite the COVID19 pandemic. This type of support was not at all common in the state of California, but Brian’s leadership made it possible.

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Brian’s ongoing concern for and dedication to our county is truly impressive. He brought maturity, knowledge and vast experience to his position as a supervisor and now can provide the EID board with those same positive attributes. He is a very hard worker who is always well prepared and brings with him a lifetime of service. He is also fiscally conservative, so that throughout tough financial times our county has remained in a strong financial position. We need that same strength, dedication and fiscal conservatism on the EID board.

Brian Veerkamp is an intelligent, dedicated and lifelong resident of our El Dorado County community. Under his leadership our county government has been greatly improved and stabilized. EID needs the same improvement and stability that the Board of Supervisors gained from being able to have his wise and seasoned guidance.

I strongly urge my fellow El Dorado County residents to vote for Brian Veerkamp for the El Dorado Irrigation District Board.

TIM CARY Shingle Springs

Four more years for Hidahl EDITOR: ohn Hidahl has consistently spent the last four years proving the depth of his dedication to the El Dorado Hills community. As El Dorado County District 1 Supervisor he not only serves his broader responsibilities to all our county but also places a high priority on serving locally.

John is a leader dedicated to serving the community. He’s been available to meet and talk with any group or individual who reaches out to him, holds bimonthly forums for constituents and attends open meetings of stakeholders with concerns about local issues.

Lest we forgot, John chaired the design and construction of the EDHCSD Community Park, chaired the Area Planning Advisory Committee and the EDH Community Council. He initiated and chaired the effort to incorporate El Dorado Hills to gain local control over development growth and led the effort to prevent the rezoning of the EDH Executive Golf Course, which included his proposal for Measure E that resulted in 91% voter support to keep the site undeveloped.

John, a 45-year El Dorado Hills resident, was an engineering director and senior program manager at Aerojet General, served 33 years on the El Dorado Hills Water District (fire department) Board and represented District I on the county Parks Commission. As supervisor, he currently sits on 12 committees representing El Dorado County

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The Not So Weekly Daley

Voting in the United States. Who’s on third ... world?

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never would have believed that election officials, supreme courts at both state and federal levels, law enforcement and local governments would have turned us into a third world country.

When did these scoundrels start CHRIS going to Zimbabwe or Bangladesh or Belarus to learn how to suppress Americans’ right to vote and to put near impossible barriers on voting access?

I’ll bet you don’t have to stand in line till next Wednesday to vote in Canada, Germany or Japan; through tsunamis, tornadoes, earthquakes, blizzards and the like. You do in Wisconsin, Georgia, maybe Oklahoma and Texas, for sure.

Harris County Texas has more than five million people and is larger than

some sovereign nations, I hear. Per Gov. Abbott, they have been required to reduce the number of ballot drop boxes from 11 down to one for the entire county. Likewise all Texas counties.

That’s because the governor and likeminded state and county officials want DALEY to avoid any kind of chicanery that having a reasonable number of drop boxes might encourage.

One might also interpret that order as a very blatant way to prevent voters, most especially poorer folk, people of color or people with a disability from actually voting. If such a person has no car and the drop box is an hour or two away, well you get the picture. If you have to miss four or five hours of work just to get to the drop box and back, you might have to

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think twice about voting at all.

We know there are other options for many if not most of us. Mail your ballot in (maybe it’ll get there as early as January if the USPS is on time; no longer a given). Maybe it will get there; maybe it won’t. Bummer, but what are you gonna do? Fight city hall, or worse, a big time governor like Abbott? Good luck with that.

Word on the street and on the news, electronic as well as print, is that the more people who vote the more likely a Republican candidate will lose. That makes sense, because they say there are quite a few more non-Republicans than there are Republicans. I have no evidence to suggest otherwise so I accept that news as accurate.

The suppression seems to be occurring mostly in states with Republican governors and/or conservative supreme courts, not to mention our own most Supreme Court. That one, now dominated by so-called originalists and strict

constructionists, should have an easy time interpreting what the Founders meant about Black people and women voting, assault weapons, drive-in movies, birth control, the Air Force, let alone a Space Force and the internet. But I digress.

Over the last several years our most Supreme Court has diddled the Voting Rights Act down to a mere shadow of its original intent. It was partly designed to prevent voter suppression, especially in a number of deep south states that had a very long history of suppressing the Black vote and to some extent women’s vote. Those states have now joined the early 20th century, so all is forgiven, apparently.

BTW, when calling us a third world country, I don’t mean to disparage third world countries.

Don’t let the rascals get you down.

And be sure to vote while you still can.

Chris Daley is a biweekly columnist for the Mountain Democrat.

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Continued from A4

Newsom warned in a recent telecast briefing.

“Don’t anticipate or expect that you can go down to a local pharmacy anytime this year and get a vaccination,” Newsom said during a press conference. “We don’t expect mass availability until 2021 … Vaccines will not end this epidemic overnight.”

There are no fail-safe options here. Bringing kids

back into the classroom carries a certain risk. But continuing to leave them more or less on their own indefinitely — especially children from poor families — is also a very risky business whose downside could damage them and the state for decades.

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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and is tirelessly visible at events and meetings around our community. Vote four more years of John Hidahl as our El Dorado Hills representative.

WAYNE LOWERY El Dorado Hills

Incapable of leading EDITOR: irst we have to endure the dumpster fire debate in which our carnival barker-in-chief drowned out any possibility for reasonable debate with his utterly embarrassing display. Then we learn he’s been playing the system and paying virtually no federal taxes. And now his dismal record on managing the coronavirus pandemic in which he can’t take it seriously enough to even

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protect himself, his family or his staff. He was discharged from Walter Reed Hospital after a compassionate dose of antibody cocktail (from Regeneron, not available to you or I) and a steroid normally reserved for the most seriously ill hospitalized COVID patients.

And the first thing he does after returning to the White House (most likely against doctors recommendations) is go live and tell the American public to not be afraid of the disease. Please. Tell that to the more than 209,000 Americans and their families who have already lost their loved ones due to this president’s incompetence. This president is incapable of leading.

BILL COLLINS Camino

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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 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 The El Dorado County of Republican Women Federated meet on the 4th Thursday of every month at 5:30PM. We are currently meeting at the Herrick Building, 301 Main Street, (across from Cary House).

We are looking to have other conservative women join our group. Feel free to come to a meeting and check us out.

Please contact -chilcoat_ edcrwf@ netzero.com 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.

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.

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 Dean Panell simplefolk1028@yahoo.com (530) 620-4755, or Kelly Heavin sfd5r5ter@aol.com (530) 919-0386 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 530305-0872 for information regarding Rotary and an upcoming meeting.

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Snow guns work to build a base at Heavenly Mountain Resort.

Snowmaking begins Tahoe Daily Tribune SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — This week’s cold temperatures and dry air were the perfect mix to fire up the snow guns in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Heavenly and Kirkwood mountain resorts and Northstar California all are taking advantage of the cool weather window to build a base for the upcoming 2020-21 winter season.

Heavenly and Northstar turned on their snowmaking machines Sunday, activating the largest snowmaking system on the West Coast of the United States, officials said. Kirkwood’s snowmaking systems are set to kick in later in the week, conditions permitting.

Using the latest computer technology snowmaking operators are monitoring

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advance. Classes for three and four year olds will be held one-on-one since they spend most of their lesson inside, five and six year olds will have a maximum of four in each class and all other groups will have a maximum of six.

On mountain dining will still be available, smaller areas will have grabn-go options while the bigger dining rooms will be reconfigured to allow for social distancing. Vail is encouraging people to bring drinks and snacks with them on the mountain Equipment rental will still be available and does not need to be reserved in advance. However, less people will be allowed in the rental area at a time so plan for it taking extra time.

Heavenly is planning to open Nov. 20 and Kirkwood is aiming for Dec. 4.

Learn more at news.vailresorts.com/ corporate/vailresorts/winter-operatingplan-2020-letter.htm.

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“Sierra has always lived by the notion that ‘Respect Gets Respect,’ and we request all of our guests respect and follow the new measures put in place,” said a press release from the resort.

Sierra-At-Tahoe is one of the few mountains in the area not requiring reservations, although they will still be keeping an eye on capacity.

Restaurants will have limited seating and they encourage guests to take advantage of the grab-n-go options.

Staff will receive daily wellness checks to protect themselves and guests.

Learn more at sierraattahoe.com/ covid-19.

Diamond Peak

changes in air temperature, water pressure and wind direction.

Snowmaking crews at Heavenly and Northstar are alerted instantly of these changes and are able to quickly turn on or off machines from their cell phones or computers to optimally prepare resorts for upcoming opening days.

Together the three resorts offer skiers and riders access to over 10,000 acres of terrain. Resorts are planning to remain open through April. Each resort will continue to expand and open terrain as conditions allow.

Access to the mountains will be managed through an online reservation system to ensure guests have the space they need. Additionally, face coverings and physical distancing will be required.

Diamond Peak is going touchless.

All transactions will be cashless and all lift tickets, rentals and lessons must be purchased online in advance.

Reservations will be required for tables in the Base Lodge, Loft Bar and on the Loft Bar Deck from open to close, with a maximum group size of six guests. There will be outdoor seating at

Base Lodge Sun Deck and Snowflake Lodge Sun Deck which will be firstcome-first-served. There will be no indoor dining at the Snowflake Lodge.

There will also be no day-use lockers.

Opening day is scheduled for Dec. 10.

To learn more visit diamondpeak. com/plan/covid-faq.

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Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe is limiting the number of season passes they are selling in addition to the daily tickets.

Reservations are required and they are allowing for about 50% of normal capacity on peak days.

Equipment rentals must be purchased in advance.

The lodge will only be open to season pass or daily ticket holders. They will initially only be open for restroom use and they will slowly introduce food options. Tables indoors can only be used for up to 30 minutes by only guests who have purchased food.

Guests are encouraged to eat before coming or bring food to eat in their cars.

“We expect to open as soon as conditions allow for top-to-bottom skiing, most likely mid-November.

By delaying our opening until more coverage is available it will allow guests to spread out more throughout the resort. Initially, the mountain will be open to season pass holders only,” the website states.

To learn more visit skirose.com/ health-and-safety.

For all of these resorts guests are encouraged to look at protocols before visiting the resort.

“Skiing has inherent advantages during these uncertain times — it happens outdoors in wide-open spaces with constant airflow. The experience will definitely be different this year but for those who plan ahead and know before they go, it’s undoubtedly going to be one of the most fun, healthy ways to spend time outside this winter,” Reitzell said

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horoscope by Holiday Mathis n today ARIES (March 21-April 19). It is easy to notice and avoid the dangers that come in the form of bad ideas, oppressive forces and general trouble. What’s hard to avoid (and, therefore, more dangerous) are the seductions and temptations of daily life.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). New people need much more attention in order to feel comfortable in a group.

You will not be sorry if you go out of your way to make someone feel welcome.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Love and all its contradictions will be the theme that winds through this day, stringing together elegant and messy outcomes. There’s not a lot to analyze here — not now, at least. Live it and make assessments later.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). You’ll be exceptionally gifted at recognizing the limitations of a situation, which are not as constricting as most people assume and not as expansive as the big dream. You’ll find level ground on which to set your expectation.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The expression of your mind and body can be baffling, but there is wisdom here beyond mundane comprehension. However your mind and body are working, it’s happening that way to keep you safe and protected.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Though people need attention, relationships get off balance when too much attention is paid. Freedom and privacy are also core needs.

Today’s gifts of love come in the form of trust and space.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). People experience you as self-contained. This is why they don’t provide much: You don’t seem like you need it. Though it’s true you are quite fulfilled in your own being, ask for help anyway.

Someone wants to be needed by you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Trust and commitment are the cornerstones of long-term relationships and, to some degree, more casual arrangements. It’s hard to want to relate to a person you don’t trust.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’re being nudged into a change. Though it doesn’t feel like a glorious turn of events, it really is tremendous luck because this fortuitous shift is not something you would have initiated.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Every dalliance has a tribute. The chocolate cake exacts its revenge calorically. The endless video game or binge-watch takes its toll energetically. Knowing what things really cost will help you make better decisions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). When you decide to be, you’re a master of focus and a wizard of productivity. The trick is in deciding what is worth doing and prioritizing well. Many will benefit from your organized approach.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). There is no better revenge than success. Is it wrong to want to punish someone by blinding them with the light of your superstar status and accomplishments? There are worse things.

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‘Make Heritage great again’

Photos courtesy of Debbie Wilcox

Residents of the active adult community Heritage El Dorado Hills were tired of their gym and other development amenities being closed or kept to limited open hours by their homeowners association due to the COVID-19 pandemic so on Oct. 23 neighbors protested with a car parade. Signs were put up on the vehicles scrawled with messages including, “We want the right to make our own decisions to play outside,” “Make Heritage great again” and “Golden years not golden fears.”

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replacement program at a cost of $41.5 million.

Five wastewater lift station upgrades will be carried out over five years at a cost of $7.9 million along with replacement of wastewater pipeline at a cost of $20 million. General district items included in the capital improvement plan are the replacement of outdated software, vehicles, information systems, IT infrastructure and security at a cost of $20 million.

Some more costly projects not included in the CIP are replacing the Silver Lake Dam, Sly Park intertie and Flume 48.

Objecting to the number of projects, Director Alan Day attributed rate increases to increases in the CIP, saying the agency was trying to do too much too fast. Director Mike Raffety also indicated his opposition to some projects listed.

In response Directors Lori Anzini and Pat Dwyer pointed out the CIP is just a working document and that as projects come before them for funding, they will have a chance to reevaluate them. Dwyer noted that EID already has the money set aside for most of the projects and their impact on rates has already been felt. Board Chairman George Osborne added that putting off the work will only mean paying more later.

A motion to approve the CIP then passed 4 to 1 with Day the lone no vote.

Financial plan

Also presented at Monday’s meeting was a five-year financial plan by Finance Director Mark Price. Price projected 2020 revenues would be about $6.8 million lower than the previously adopted budget. He attributed it to $9.4 million less in facility capacity charge revenue and $.9 million less in hydroelectric revenue despite slightly more rate revenues of about $.7 million and water transfer revenues of $2.83 million.

This year’s expenses were also projected to be $2.6 million less than budgeted due to lower-thanexpected professional services costs and contracted repairs related to the COVID-19 lockdown.

Price said 2021 revenues are forecast to be up $5 million due to an increase in facility capacity charges of $7.3 million. Rate revenues are projected to be higher by $1.4 million due to already approved cost of service increases for water, wastewater and recycled utilities. Offsetting these

Austin case supervisors in 2013 and followed up several times before the lawsuit was filed.

“It’s quite clear the county owes the money,” Briggs told the Mountain Democrat last week.

The former District 4 supervisor, who’s on the ballot again this year as a District 1 supervisor candidate, said the county should stop wasting taxpayers’ money fighting the lawsuit and pay what is owed. He suggested repayment “over the course of time,” perhaps as credits on property tax bills.

The county has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars fighting the lawsuit and so far supervisors have approved only one fee refund. Funds from the Public Safety Development Impact Fee collected when the county intended to build

increases is a reduction of water transfer revenues of $2.8 million, a reduction of $850,000 in wastewater surcharge revenue and a further anticipated reduction in hydroelectric rate revenue of $100,000.

The 2021-25 plan assumes that facility capacity charge revenues will decrease over time from an estimated $16.7 million in 2021 to $5 million for 2023 through 2025. Surcharge revenues will decrease in 2021 by $850,000 and another $730,000 in 2022 as two of the three billing surcharges sunset. The plan includes grant revenue for 2021 for the last year of forest management grants.

The financial plan includes an increase in the overall cost of operations. The 2021 budget reflects an increase of 4.3% in expenses over 2020 and a 4% consumer price index increase in 2022, a 3% increase in 2023 and 2024 and then in 2024 lowering to 2%.

The district also issued $61.1 million (proceeds of $75 million) in debt in 2020 to fund certain capital improvement projects and to refinance $186.9 million in higher interest rate debt. Potential debt is expected to rise to $370.8 million by 2025 including a $75 million water bond sale in 2025.

The latter is expected to fund longterm CIP assets such as the Sly Park intertie replacement, replacing several flumes and potentially replacing Silver Lake Dam. With the sale of water to Westlands Water District bringing in an extra $2.83 million, the discussion then revolved around how to best use the money with General Manager Jim Abercrombie and Price recommending funds be used toward capital improvements. As Abercrombie noted, he didn’t want EID to be “the water industry PG&E” and not be able to deliver water to its customers because of broken infrastructure.

Director Day instead suggested using the money to reduce water rates.

Director Pat Dwyer commented the $2.83 million wouldn’t have a significant impact on rates with he and Director Osborne suggesting the money might be better spent on a onetime expense.

Abercrombie was then asked to research the issue further and come back to the board with an analysis of the impact of a one-time credit to customers, the impact on water rates if the money is used to assist low-income customers or if the money is used for a one-time payment on an item.

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money as priorities had shifted (a new public safety facility was built in Diamond Springs) but refund checks have not been mailed.

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Your smile, kindness, and sweet gentle spirit remains forever in our hearts and memories.

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I sang Amazing Grace at your funeral, which was attended John “Craig” by over 1,000 Escobar people, and I February 1, 1960 – get to hear that November 1, 2000 beautiful hymn each time my cell phone rings. I also have a I am so very proud of the way your three handsome sons have clock at home that plays this song every hour and I look up gone on and they all know the at your picture, throw you a Lord. kiss and tell you that I love They all look and act like you, and hope to see you soon. you and you raised them to The world is a lesser place work hard and spend quality without you here with us. You times with their families.

They all have good jobs. John are missed beyond any words I owns an excavating business, can ever write. You are truly a Jeff has his own skid steer, blessing to us all and we love and Jesse has been running you with all our hearts. Please a bulldozer and fighting so watch over us and guide us many fires that have ravaged until God calls us all home to California this year. be together again.

Every five years we have a I look forward to the day memorial for you with your that I will join you, dad and friends at Westwood Hills Jesus at Heaven’s Gate saying Memorial Park. We all share “Welcome Home Mom.” “I stories and tears with each can only imagine.” Till we other during these special meet again my darling. times together. Then we all go over to my house for Love, Mom

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MICHAEL RAFFETY Protecting Agriculture Endorsed by the El Dorado County Farm Bureau

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Shingle Springs neighbors Don and Linda Fuller and Dave and Joan Shewmaker grew quite the crop of pumpkins this year and they put together this festive fall display. Fuller said over 3,000 lbs of pumpkins fill the larger-than-life pumpkin patch. Dave, an experienced giant pumpkin grower, mentored Don and Linda in their first year growing the oversized gourds but it was the Fullers who earned bragging rights, growing the largest pumpkin estimated to weigh just over 600 lbs.

Bonnie the Labrador hangs out in the pumpkin patch.

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The items will be delivered to veterans as part of the Veterans Day Caravan on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Submissions must be received by Oct. 31. Drop cards/letters off to Visiting Angels, 3350 Country Club Drive, Suite 101, Cameron Park 95682. For more information call (530) 3505188 or email khatten@ visitingangels.com.

During the month of October check out the calendar of events at the Sacramento Archives Crawl blog at sacarchivescrawl. blogspot.com or go directly to the Sacramento Archives Crawl YouTube Channel at youtube.com/ channel/UCZISpup-IH3_-_ fxzLfHk7Q/videos.

The El Dorado Hills Chapter of National Charity League Inc., the nation’s premier motherdaughter volunteer organization, announces its annual membership drive and has begun accepting applications from women with daughters currently in sixth grade through ninth grade. For more information, prospective members are encouraged to visit the El Dorado Hills Chapter’s website, nationalcharityleague. org/chapter/eldoradohills, or send an email to membershipeldoradohills@ nclonline.org. Applications will be accepted through Jan. 15, 2021.

The 14th annual Art Studio Trek featuring the works of artists in Roseville, Rocklin, Granite Bay and Loomis is online through Dec. 31. For more information visit artstudiontrek.com.

OCT. 30 The El Dorado Hills Community Services District hosts the Drivethru Trunk or Treat event, 4-7 p.m. at the CSD, 1021 Harvard Way in El Dorado Hills. Attendees will remain in their vehicle and are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes while they drive through the park. Contact Dylan Davis at (916) 643-4368 or ddavis@edhcsd.org.

Halloween Fun at Fairytale Town takes place 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 30 & 31.

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PAA 54th art show Exhibition to feature national artists Carolyn S. Dyle Contributor

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arlier this year, Placerville Arts Association was a little nervous about producing a major art show in the midst of a historic pandemic.

Would enough artists submit their finest creations to produce the quality exhibition it has always delivered?

Would the group be able to open the gallery in the midst of pandemic health guidance recommendations?

Should the association produce the show virtually?

These concerns have been resolved and artists from around the state and out of state have risen to the occasion and submitted an impressive collection of fine art for this year’s Mother Lode Art Show. This year’s show will feature works from California, Hawaii, Missouri, Montana, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Texas. The show will open for viewing both in person at Sacramento Fine Arts Center as well as online on Nov. 3.

Placerville Arts Association is excited to have distinguished artist and professor Andrew Connelly as the Mother Lode Art Show judge this year. Born in New York in 1963, Connelly has been a practicing professional artist since the 1990s.

Noted for installation, performance and mixed media sculpture, Connelly has exhibited his works in contemporary museums and alternative gallery spaces around the U.S. He is currently a professor at California State University, Sacramento where he teaches sculpture, installation and performance art. The association is confident he will provide a fair critique of each work of art that has been accepted to this year’s Mother Lode Art Show.

The Mother Lode Art Show will be followed by a virtual awards ceremony and art lovers’ reception. Placerville Arts Association invites member artists as well

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“Amy” by Shirley Isola as all art lovers around the country to join the celebration. Connelly will announce the winners and awards will be presented at the virtual reception Nov. 15 at 1:30 p.m.

Winners will have an opportunity to discuss critiques of their works with judge Connelly.

In addition, two paintings donated by Pat Stoddard Aaragon and Lucia Rothgeb will be auctioned during the virtual reception. Proceeds will support Placerville

Arts Association’s outreach program which benefits local schools’ art programs. The Zoom link to join the celebration of art will be found at placervillearts. com.

The association is looking forward to sharing this remarkable exhibition with everyone who enjoys fine arts.

It hopes offering both online and in person opportunities to view this outstanding collection will encourage more people to enjoy the creative works of so

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Out of an abundance of concern for public health, Sacramento Fine Arts Center (SFAC) limits the number of visitors inside.

Consequently SFAC asks those who intend to enjoy the exhibition in person to contact SFAC to schedule

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SUTTER CREEK — Feist Wines, 15 Eureka St., kicks off the Halloween weekend Friday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. with local band Stealing the Covers. It will play outdoors on Feist’s inviting patio in the center of downtown Sutter Creek. Social distancing is enforced and masks are required.

This four-piece band with guitar, bass, drums and vocals plays an eclectic mix of acoustic rock from the ‘60s to the present.

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To start, train rides will operate at 25 percent capacity until restrictions are lifted. Based on availability, train ride experiences are available in openair gondolas with café style chairs or in comfortable and cushioned enclosed coach cars. Presenting the only train ride experience behind an authentic, historical locomotive in the Sacramento region, excursion train rides depart at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Following all state issued guidelines, face masks are required for all staff and train ride visitors. To accommodate social distancing, the seating of family groups is six feet apart from others. In addition to a deep clean each morning, train cars will be cleaned in between each train ride with special attention focused on high-touch points such as grab irons and handrails.

Authentic experience Diesel or steam (depending on the weekend), excursion train ride guests delight in the sights, smells and sounds of an authentic, historical locomotive as it rolls along the levees of the Sacramento River for a sixmile, 45-minute roundtrip excursion.

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travel from an earlier era.

Weekend excursion train ride tickets are extremely limited and interested riders are encouraged to book online in advance. If still available, train ride tickets can be purchased in-person starting at 9 a.m. the day of the train ride. Weekend excursion trains depart from the Central Pacific Railroad Freight Depot (on Front between J and K streets) every 90 minutes beginning at 10 a.m.

Information Tickets are sold in groups of four and priced according to the number of passengers in each group ($15 for one, $30 for two, $38 for three and $46 for four). Children ages 5 and under are free but must sit on an adult’s lap or in the space allocated to the group. All California State Railroad Museum Foundation members receive free regular coach train rides, based on space availability. To purchase weekend excursion train ride tickets or for more information about the California State Railroad Museum or Foundation in general visit californiarailroad.museum.

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The company seeks submissions from new and experienced writers that deal with issues such as diversity, culture and integration. Company staff created this program to help nurture regional writers and offer an outlet for writers to tell the stories audiences haven’t yet heard.

This one-act play reading festival begins with a call for original, diverse and unheard voices from the Sacramento region. For instance, two years ago STC produced the world premiere play “When We Were Colored, A Mother’s Story” written by a local woman telling the story about her family’s life

growing up in Sacramento during the ’40s and ’50s.

The play looked at both the positive and challenging times her family experienced and left audiences with an uplifting message.

Perhaps budding playwrights’ ancestors worked on the railroad, participated in the Gold Rush, helped build one of the small surrounding towns or faced challenges in a more modern time. STC wants writers to tell that story.

STC has been a vibrant part of the Sacramento community for more than 75 years, integrating professional live theater with theater arts education in order to build an empathetic, inspired and inclusive community that strengthens, supports and unites the region today and into the future.

For the past several years, STC has produced original works by local writers — but decided to go bigger. For the Sacramento Voices — New Works Play Festival, STC will select up to eight finalists

and one play will be commissioned to move forward and be developed into a full-length play with a world premiere production at the Sacramento Theatre Company. All finalists will receive a stipend.

The deadline for synopsis and writing sample is 5 p.m., Nov. 1. Please note: The play does not need to be written or complete by the submission deadline and there is no entry fee.

All scripts will be read live by professional actors, either in a live environment at STC (safety issues allowing) or virtually.

To be considered for one of the finalist slots, download the Requirements/Rules pdf, then, following the submission guidelines, email the story synopsis and writing sample to development@ sactheatre.org by the deadline. Late submissions will not be accepted. Finalists will be announced Nov. 15.

Ride the famous ‘Movie Railroad’ in Jamestown News release JAMESTOWN — In compliance with all state, city and county guidelines, the California State Railroad Museum Foundation and Railtown 1897 State Historic Park have officially resumed operation of popular weekend excursion train rides on the famous “Movie Railroad” in Jamestown. Train rides are currently operating at 50

percent capacity until restrictions are lifted. Based on availability, train ride experiences are available in (partially or fully) enclosed coach cars. Memorable weekend excursion train rides depart at 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.

On Saturday, Oct. 31 excursion trains will only be available at 10:30 a.m. and noon due to the special Trains, Tracks & Terror! Drive-thru activation happening that evening.

Weekend train ride guests enjoy a memorable six-mile, 45-minute round trip ride along the rails of the famous “Movie Railroad,” including past the iconic water tower seen in “Petticoat Junction,” a popular TV show that aired in the ‘60s and early ‘70s.

Following all state issued guidelines, face masks are required for all staff and train ride visitors. To accommodate social distancing, the seating of family

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The Ghost Tours are going virtual on Friday night.

Ghost tours explore Sac history The Sacramento History Museum SACRAMENTO — For a scary good time, the Sacramento History Museum and Old Sacramento Living History program are thrilled to present a virtual version of its popular Ghost Tours Friday night, Oct. 30 with “departures” at 7 and 8:30.

This year, online tour participants can gather family and friends to watch the haunting experience from the safety and comfort of their homes. Talented guides (and ghosts!) will take participants on a spooky journey as they relive 19th century lore and relate tantalizing narratives about the deaths of colorful citizens from Sacramento’s history.

Daring and inquisitive online guests will have the opportunity to revisit stories of mayhem, quacks and fraud through the darker side of Sacramento’s fascinating history. As part of the experience, tour guests may virtually encounter wayward

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DOCO Al Fresco to host laser show News release

SACRAMENTO — DOCO (Downtown Commons), the Sacramento Kings and Golden 1 Center will offer a special Halloween themed activation presented by Mattress Firm on Saturday, Oct. 31. Trivia Thursdays debuted on Thursday, Oct. 29 as part of the expanded outdoor dining experience known as “DOCO Al Fresco.”

Halloween laser show With a focus on re-imaging traditional holiday activities this year, DOCO Al Fresco will offer a socially distanced Halloween celebration on Oct. 31 from 4-10 p.m. presented by Mattress Firm.

The fun will include live entertainment from 4-6 p.m., followed by a face mask contest with DOCO merchant gift cards as prizes and an eye-catching laser light show throughout the evening from 6-9 p.m. (with the last show at 9 p.m.). Additionally, from 4-10 p.m. participating DOCO Al Fresco restaurants and eateries will offer food and drink specialty menu items such as house-made Spooky Kooky cookies, caramel dipped apples, a Halloween mocktail and a Witches Brew cocktail offered by Local Eats at Golden 1 Center.

Trivia Thursdays DOCO Al Fresco diners will have the opportunity to participate in some fun

during Trivia Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. Upon arrival to DOCO Al Fresco, interested participants will be provided a QR code with instructions on how to participate in the trivia contest.

Participants will answer questions via their phone (no app download is required). The top three teams will receive prizes including Kings swag and DOCO merchant gift cards. Players must be present to win and be at least 18 years of age to be awarded prizes.

downtown Sacramento, DOCO remains open with safety modifications in place.

Convenient parking is available in DOCO’s central garage with an entrance on J Street between 4th and 5th streets.

The elevators and escalators take guests up to the plaza’s main level and terrace

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For more information about the variety of retail shopping, dining and service offerings at DOCO. visit DOCOSacramento.com.

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Fall hours Effective this week, the open-air DOCO Al Fresco dining experience will roll out new fall hours. The new days of operations will be Thursdays through Sundays. Operating hours are as follows: Thursdays from 4-9 p.m., Fridays from 4-10 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (individual restaurant hours may vary). While walk-ins are welcome, advance dining reservations are encouraged and can be made online. For more information and/or to make dining reservations visit DOCOSacramento. com/AlFresco.

Parking validation is available at most DOCO tenants with a purchase, including for DOCO Al Fresco diners.

Convenient “to-go” parking is also available at 7th and K streets for curbside pick-ups.

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Check out all the entries and get some ghoulish ideas for next year. Other Halloween activities this week include the EDHCSD Drive-thru Trunk or Treat event, 4-7 p.m., Oct. 30, at 1021 Harvard Way in El Dorado Hills. Participants will remain in their vehicles and are encouraged to wear their costumes while they drive through the park and collect goodies.

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OCT. 31 The Cameron Park Community Services District hosts Trail of Treats on Halloween. The 1.1 mile loop around Cameron Park Lake will be set up for kids wearing their Halloween costumes to stop at community volunteer booths or trunks to trick-or-treat. All participants must pre-register; day-of registration or walkins will not be available. Register for this event online at cameronpark.org or call (530) 677-2231.

Celebrate Happy Hallowine at Sierra Vista winery from noon to 4. A live band and food truck will be out from noon to 4 p.m. Wine club members get in free otherwise the event cost $5 to attend.

For more information and to register call (530) 622-7221. Sierra Vista is located at 4560 Cabernet Way.

Harvard Way, El Dorado Hills. Vitalant requires all donors to wear a mask or face covering. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment by calling Vitalant at 866822-5663 or go to donors.vitalant.org and choose Advanced Search and use blood drive code SMFM019.

The alien at Crystal Basin in Camino will be receiving a name at 4 p.m. Email your name idea to sales@crystalbasin.com or go to the Crystal Basin Facebook page.

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Halloween 2020 safety tips for pets and people News release Halloween is almost here and to prevent this holiday from becoming a scary one for people and pets, it’s important to consider common items and activities that can be dangerous to furry friends.

The holiday will undoubtedly look different this year due to COVID-19 and Halloween activities will vary vastly between communities.

In addition to any local mandates, the CDC suggests avoiding “higher risk activities to help prevent the spread of the virus that causes COVID19, such as participating in traditional trick-ortreating where treats are handed to children who go door to door or attending crowded costume parties held indoors,” among others.

Whatever Halloween ends up looking like this year, even with scavenger hunts and virtual gatherings, candy and costumes will most likely be involved. Here are some basic precautions for pet owners to keep pets safe and happy on All Hallow’s Eve: Candy is for kids, not dogs and cats. Chocolate can be very toxic to our furry friends. Candy containing xylitol (artificial sweetener) can also be dangerous. Keep any stashes of candy out of pets’ reach.

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Pet owners need to keep pets safe on Halloween. decorations can be deadly if chewed on. Please make sure pets don’t have access to them.

Jack-o-lanterns with lit candles should be kept away from pets who might accidentally knock them over and potentially start a fire.

Pets should be kept inside during Halloween, if trick-or-treating is happening in your community.

Use caution when answering the door so your cat doesn’t dart outside. If the extra door knocking or doorbell ringing stresses out your pets, put them in a quiet room away from the noise.

Make sure your pets have current ID tags and that microchip info is up to date.

If you do decide to dress up your pet, make sure the costume is not annoying and is safe for your pet. Costumes should not constrict movement, breathing or vision. Small dangling pieces can be choking hazards. Ill-fitting costumes can get twisted and caught on external objects and hurt your pet.

Most dogs would prefer not to go out for Halloween parades or scavenger hunts. The chaos and costumes and excited kids can be frightening to even the friendliest of dogs and cause them to act differently than normal.

Just for fun, here are a few pawsitive myths and beliefs about black cats.

Black cats are a symbol of good luck in Great Britain. A strange black cat’s arrival at a home signifies prosperity in Scotland. In Japan, it is said that a lady who owns a black cat will have many suitors. Fishermen’s wives would keep black cats in their homes because they believed the cats could protect their husbands at sea and bring them home safely. Sailors considered a black ship cat to be especially lucky.

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Public Notices  SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NO. (NUMERO DEL CASO) 34-2020-00278828 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): DEREK VANACORE, an individual; NICOLE DAVIS, an individual; CLIMB SOCIETY SACRAMENTO LLC, a California Limited Liability Company; and DOES 1 through 60, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLANTIFF; (LO ESTÁ DEMANDADO EL DEMANDANTE) TI BUILDERS INC., a California corporation NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days.

Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you.

Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away.

If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association.

NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. !AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin eschuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion.

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO después de que Ie entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante.

Una carta o una lIamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte.

Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta.

Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que Ie quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que Ie de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte Ie podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que lIame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede lIamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las coutas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un case de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pudea desechar el caso.

The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA County of Sacramento 720 Ninth Street Sacramento, California 95814 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Daniel M. Steinberg (SBN 194948) TRAINOR FAIRBROOK 980 Fulton Avenue Sacramento, California 95825 (916) 929-7000 DATE (Fecha): May 15, 2020 Clerk (Secretario), by /s/ L. Vogel, Deputy (Adjunto) 8163 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-0879 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BROTHERS BURRITO HOUSE, located at 2136 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Registered owner(s): Ana L Sanchez De Marmolejo, 1069 Chonokis Rd #A, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/01/2020.

Signature of Registrant: /s/ Ana L Sanchez De Marmolejo ANA L SANCHEZ DE MARMOLEJO I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any

material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/05/2020.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 8236 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-0878 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LATHER UP BUTTERCUP, located at 5836 A Mother Lode Drive, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): 1. Kellie D Currie, 8132 Kaula Drive, Fair Oaks, CA 95628, 2. Evan C Currie, 8132 Kaula Drive, Fair Oaks, CA 95628 This business is conducted by a Married Couple.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/01/2020.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/05/2020.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 8237 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-0810 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ABOVE IT ALL HANDYMAN SERVICES, located at 2949 Maple Ave #1, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registered owner(s): John L Means, 2949 Maple Ave #1, 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: 09/18/2020.

Signature of Registrant: /s/ John L Means JOHN L MEANS, 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 09/18/2020.

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) 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 8238

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PC 20200480 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Alana Joaquim filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: LYLA ROSE JOAQUIM Proposed name: LYLA ROSE JONES 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this

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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: NOVEMBER 13, 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 SEPTEMBER 23, 2020. /s/ Dylan Sullivan DYLAN SULLIVAN, Judge of the Superior Court 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 8239 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-0815 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: EL DORADO BATTERY CO, located at 4175 Business Dr #A, Cameron Park, CA 95682/Mailing Address: 2294 Blair Rd, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registered owner(s): Nathan Bingaman, 2294 Blair Rd., 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: 07/30/2020.

Signature of Registrant: /s/ Nathan Bingaman NATHAN BINGAMAN 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 09/18/2020.

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) 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 8240 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-0854 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: REALTY WORLD LAKE TAHOE, located at 949 Tahoe Keys Blvd, So. Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Registered owner(s): Michael Edward Phillips, 949 Tahoe Keys Blvd, So. Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 03/08/2008.

Signature of Registrant: /s/ Michael Edward Phillips MICHAEL EDWARD PHILLIPS 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 09/28/2020.

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) 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 8241 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-0915 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SIERRA FOOTHILLS WINE SERVICES, located at 8171 Mount Aukum Road, Mount Aukum, CA 95656/Mailing Address: PO Box 109, Mount Aukum, CA 95656 Registered owner(s): 1. Kami L Arnold, 6300 Zamora Drive, Placerville, CA 95667, 2. Scott T Russell, 6300 Zamora Drive, 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: 09/01/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kami L. Arnold KAMI L. ARNOLD, 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 10/08/2020.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6 8259 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-0812 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: UNISHIPPERS, located at 3745 Archetto Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Reliant Logistics Advisors, 3745 Archetto Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 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: 08/15/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Joseph Douglas JOSEPH DOUGLAS, 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 09/18/2020.

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) 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6 8263 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-0861 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CHARMAINE’S INTERIORS, located at 2025 Sheffield Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Charmaine C. Vardas, 2025 Sheffield Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 02/14/2005 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Charmaine Vardas CHARMAINE VARDAS 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 09/29/2020.

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) 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6 8264

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-0921 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE DESIGN SHOPPE, located at 3053 Harrison Avenue, South Lake, CA 96150 Registered owner(s): CAROLYN S MACRAE, 969 Cave Rock Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/01/1983 Signature of Registrant: /s/ CAROLYN S MACRAE CAROLYN MACRAE, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/09/2020.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6 8266

EL DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT ADVERTISEMENT TO BID OUTINGDALE RAW WATER PUMP STATION (RWPS) UPGRADE PROJECT NO. 16048.01 CONTRACT NO. E20-17 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed Bids will be received no later than 3:00 PM, local time, on November 24, 2020, at the Lobby Desk of the El Dorado Irrigation District Office, 2890 Mosquito Road, Placerville, CA 95667 for Construction Services for the Outingdale RWPS Upgrade, Project No. 16048.01. Bids must be delivered before the submittal deadline.

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

The work shall consist of complete replacement of the existing Raw Water Pump Station for the Outingdale Water Treatment Plant. This includes installation of new pumps, inlet, tank, and access. 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 AM, local time, Friday, November 6, 2020 at the Outingdale Water Treatment Plant, 6008 Outingdale Rd., Somerset, CA 95684.

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 www.eid. org/contracts. The Engineer’s Estimate is between $1,300,000 and $1,500,000.

Questions regarding this project should be directed to the Project Manager by emailing Mr. Patrick Wilson at pwilson@ eid.org, or by calling 530-642-4079.

Dated this 16th day of October, 2020 EL DORADO IRRIGATION DISTRICT /s/ Elizabeth Dawson Elizabeth Dawson, P.E., Engineering Manager 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 8272 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-0931 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: SURPLUS EQUIPMENT PARTNERS, located at 3440 El Dorado Hills Blvd, Apt 703, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Theodore C Bagatelos, 3440 El Dorado Hills Blvd, Apt 703, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/01/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Theodore Bagatelos THEODORE BAGATELOS, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/13/2020.

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) 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6 8273 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-0896 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PRECISION EYECARE OPTOMETRY PLACERVILLE, located at 118 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Precision Eyecare Optometry Placerville, Inc., 118 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 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: 07/17/2019.

Signature of Registrant: /s/ Brett Perkins BRETT PERKINS, MANAGER, PRECISION EYECARE OPTOMETRY PLACERVILLE, 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 10/07/2020.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6 8274

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARGARET JO BENSON WILBUR CASE NO. PP20200164 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MARGARET JO BENSON WILBUR, MARGARET J. WILBUR, AND PEGGY WILBUR A PETITION for Probate has been filed by WILLIAM RANDALL SMITH in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado.

THE PETITION for probate requests that WILLIAM RANDALL SMITH be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s lost will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

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: December 9, 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.

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Attorney for Petitioner: JENNIFER MILLER MOSS Moss & Locke 701 University Avenue, Suite 100 Sacramento, CA 95825 (916) 569-0667 10/23, 10/30, 11/6

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-0882

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-0943 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ORTHO ADS, located at 5170 Golden Foothill Pkwy, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Carter Kash, 5170 Golden Foothill Pkwy, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Carter Kash CARTER KASH I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/16/2020.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 8299 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-0942 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: JODY KASCH, located at 1330 Melba Drive, South Lake, CA 96150 Registered owner(s): Jody Kasch, 1330 Melba Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CALI 96150 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/14/1990 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jody Kasch JODY KASCH, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/16/2020.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 8300 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-0945 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DISCOUNT EXTERIORS, located at 930 Goldenwood Glen, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): 1. James Crook, 930 Goldenwood Glen, Placerville, CA 95667, 2. Curtis Crook, 930 Goldenwood Glen, 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: 03/01/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ James Crook JAMES CROOK, CO-OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/19/2020.

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) 8301 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-0956 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: LA CASITA BLANCA, located at 3958 Cambridge Rd, Cameron Park, CA 95682/Mailing Address: 2515 Merrychase Drive Unit 1, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): La Casita Blanca LLC, 3958 Cambridge Rd, Cameron Park, 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: 10/18/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jackeline Alvaro JACKELINE ALVARO, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/19/2020.

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) 8302 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ELDON’S BARBER SHOP, located at 6287 Main St, Georgetown, CA 95634/Mailing Address: PO Box 4362, Georgetown, CA Registered owner(s): Betty Lyn Thacker, 6287 Lower Main St, Georgetown, CA 95634 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: ______ Signature of Registrant: /s/ Betty Lyn Thacker BETTY LYN THACKER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/05/2020.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13 8303 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-0892 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE MOUNTAINEER LLC, located at 985 Park Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150/Mailing Address: PO Box 18692, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96161 Registered owner(s): Pradip Patel, 985 Park Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 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: 08/01/2020.

Signature of Registrant: /s/ Pradip Patel PRADIP PATEL, 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 10/06/2020.

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) 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13 8304 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-0891 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MOUNTAINEER HOSPITALITY LLC, located at 985 Park Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150/Mailing Address: PO Box 18692, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151 Registered owner(s): Pradip Patel, 985 Park Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 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: 08/01/2020.

Signature of Registrant: /s/ Pradip Patel PRADIP PATEL, 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 10/06/2020.

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) 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13 8305 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-0890 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE MOUNTAINEER, located at 985 Park Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150/Mailing Address: PO Box 18692, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96161 Registered owner(s): The Mountaineer LLC, 985 Park Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 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: 08/01/2020.

Signature of Registrant: /s/ Pradip Patel PRADIP PATEL, 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 10/06/2020.

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) 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13 8306

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STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-0888 File Number of Fictitious Business Name Statement: F6981179 Date Fictitious Business Name was filed in El Dorado County: 9/9/2015 Fictitious Business Name(s) to be abandoned: GAYLESARTGALLERY.COM Fictitious Business Name Street Address: 3301 Stonehurst Dr., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) HAVE ABANDONED THE USE OF THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: Registrant name(s) & address(es): Gayle Sills, 3301 Stonehurst Dr., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business was conducted by an Individual.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/06/2020.

The Statement of Abandonment of Fictitious Business Name must be published in a newspaper once a week for four successive weeks and an affidavit of publication filed with the county clerk within 30 days after publication has been accomplished. The Statement should be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the principal place of business is located. The Statement should be published in such county in a newspaper that circulates in the area where the business is conducted (Business & Professions Code 17917).

Any person who executes, files, or publishes any fictitious business name statement, knowing that such statement is false, in whole or in part, is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) (Business & Professions code 17930) 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13 8307

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CRAIG ANTHONY DEAN CASE NO. PP20200173 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of CRAIG ANTHONY DEAN A PETITION for Probate has been filed

by DEENA COOK SMITH in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado.

THE PETITION for probate requests that DEENA COOK SMITH be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: January 13, 2021 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: SHERI L. HOFFMAN Hoffman & Hoffman 2600 E. Bidwell Street, Suite 240 Folsom, CA 95630 (916) 985-2753 10/23, 10/30, 11/6 8308 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-0968 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. GOLDKEY STORAGE, 2.

GOLDKEY CELLARS, located at 4980 Golden Foothill Parkway, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 1120 Suncast Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): El Dorado Hills Boat Wine & Self Storage LLC, 1120 Suncast Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/20/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Craig Stafford CRAIG STAFFORD, ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/20/2020.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20 8321 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-0919 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. GOLDKEY BOATHOUSE, 2. GOLDKEY MARINE, 3. GOLDKEY STORAGE, 4. GOLDKEY BOATHOUSE & MARINE SERVICE CENTER, 5. GOLDKEY STORAGE & MARINE SERVICE CENTER, 6. BILL KETTELKAMP, located at 1120 Suncast Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): El Dorado Hills Boat Wine & Self Storage LLC, 1120 Suncast Lane, 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: 05/25/2016 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Craig Stafford CRAIG STAFFORD, ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A

registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/09/2020.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18 8322 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-0924 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PARAMOUNT FLOORING SOLUTIONS, located at 3025 Crystal View Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Michael Alexander Bradburn, 3025 Crystal View Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/01/2020 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Michael Alexander Bradburn MICHAEL ALEXANDER BRADBURN I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).)

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/12/2020.

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 NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18 8323 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-0969 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TAHOE MOUNTAIN AIKIDO, located at 1089 Magua Street #5, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150/Mailing Address: 1591 Grizzly Mountain Dr., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Registered owner(s): Matthew Fluty LLC, 2409 21 Street, Sacramento, CA 95818 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/16/2020.

Signature of Registrant: /s/ Matthew Fluty MATTHEW FLUTY, 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 10/20/2020.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18 8328 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. FB2020-0972 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: FURNITURE MEDIC BY GOLD RUSH WOODWORKS, located at 1026 Olson Ln #614, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): James Matthew Carlson, 1026 Olson Ln #614, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/21/2020.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/22/2020.

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) 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18 8329

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF VERNON LEROY BICKFORD CASE NO. PP20200184 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of VERNON LEROY BICKFORD A PETITION for Probate has been filed by EDWIN BICKFORD in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado.

THE PETITION for probate requests that EDWIN BICKFORD be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate.

The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority

to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: January 27, 2021 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: NATHANIEL WILLSON Attorney at Law 3062 Cedar Ravine Road Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 212-9988 10/30, 11/6, 11/13 8330 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF GREGORY DIXON CASE NO. PP20200185 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of GREGORY DIXON A PETITION for Probate has been filed by MYLES DIXON in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado.

THE PETITION for probate requests that MYLES DIXON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate.

The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: January 27, 2021 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: DOUGLAS R. ROECA Attorney at Law 3062 Cedar Ravine Road Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 626-2511 10/30, 11/6, 11/13 8331 COUNTY OF AMADOR INVITATION TO BID 20-31 TREE MORTALITY MITIGATION PROJECT #14 PROJECT DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The County of Amador is requesting sealed bids from qualified Licensed Timber Operators (LTO) and C-61/D-49 certified Tree Service Companies (TSC) to provide Tree Mitigation services in the project area delineated in Invitation to Bid 20-31. The services requested will include all operations related to the safe, legal, efficient cutting of dead and/or dying trees, selective removal of trees and treatment of associated slash and debris that pose a hazard to county infrastructure (primarily roads). Said services must meet all applicable State and/or Local regulations.

It is strongly recommended that bidders visit the project area (see Attachment A Project Area Maps). A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be conducted on site at 9:00 a.m. November 12, 2020 at the Walgreen’s Parking Lot, 475 HWY 49, Sutter Creek 95685.

Due to the complexity of the project, participation at this meeting is strongly recommended.

Qualified bidders may acquire a bid package at the office of General Services Administration located at 12200 B Airport Road, Martell, CA telephone (209) 2236375 between the hours of 9:00 a.m.

4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday; or downloaded from Amador County’s Public Purchase website at www.publicpurchase. com.

Sealed bids will be received by the County of Amador Purchasing Office; by U.S. Mail at 12200 B Airport Road, Jackson, CA 95642-9527; by U.P.S., Federal Express, or by other courier to 12200 B Airport Road, Martell, CA; 95654, until 1:30 PM, Thursday, December 3, 2020 at which time sealed bids will be opened and read in the office of the Director of General Services Administration, located at the above Martell address. Bids received late, will be rejected and returned unopened.

Telephone, Facsimile (FAX) and E-Mail bids will not be considered.

10/30, 11/6 8335

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF KURT ALLEN VON TILLOW CASE NO. PP20200179 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of KURT ALLEN VON TILLOW A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Mary Jo Von Tillow in the Superior Court of California, County of EL DORADO. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Mary Jo Von Tillow 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 on January 13, 2021 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 8 located 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: MOLLY B GIRARDI ESQ SBN 271279 GIRARDI LAW 2425 MISSION STREET STE 1 SAN MARINO CA 91108 CN973141 TILLOW Oct 30, Nov 2,6, 2020 8336 10/30, 11/2, 11/6 SUMMARY OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 1703 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PLACERVILLE AUTHORIZING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGATION PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF PLACERVILLE The following is a summary. The entire ordinance is available for viewing in the Office of the City Clerk and is posted on the City’s website in the October 13, 2020, City Council agenda: www.cityofplacerville.org The ordinance authorizes the implementation of a Community Choice Aggregation Program within the City of Placerville through participation in the Community Choice Aggregation Program of the Pioneer Community Energy Joint Powers Authority. The ordinance continues the commitment of the City to join Pioneer based on the completion and acceptance of the following: completion of the impact analysis by Pioneer, adoption of a resolution of intent expressing the City’s desire to become a member of Pioneer, approval of an amendment to the Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement by the City, each member entity, and the Pioneer Board; and certification by the Public Utilities Commission of the Implementation Plan filed by Pioneer to include the City.

Ordinance No. 1703 was adopted by the Placerville City Council on October 13, 2020, by the following vote: AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Saragosa, Taylor, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Ordinance No. 1703 will become effective thirty (30) days from the date of adoption, or November 12, 2020. A complete certified copy of the adopted ordinance may be viewed at the Placerville City Clerk’s office, 3101 Center Street, Placerville. You may also request a copy be mailed or faxed to you at no charge by calling the City Clerk’s office at 530-642-5531.

Regina O’Connell, Placerville City Clerk 10/30 8338 NOTICE OF INTENT TO AUTHORIZE THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2006.01 Notice is hereby given as to the intention of the Diamond Springs/El Dorado Fire Protection District (“District”) to authorize the annexation of territory, as Annexation No., 8, to Communities Facilities District No. 2006.01 (the “CFD”). The Board of Directors of the District will consider adoption of Resolution No. 2020-08, a resolution of intent to annex territory into the CFD, approval of the annexation map (“Exhibit A”). and the rate and method of apportionment (“Exhibit B”); at its regular meeting to be held on November 10, 2020 at 3:00 pm at 501 Pleasant Valley Road in Diamond Springs, California.

10/30, 11/6 8339

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County of El Dorado (“County”) intends to conduct a public hearing on November 10, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. to consider adoption of a resolution revising development impact mitigation fees on behalf of the El Dorado Hills Community Services District (“District”) pursuant to the Mitigation Fee Act (Cal. Gov. Code §66000 et seq.) and El Dorado County Ordinance Code, Chapter 13.20, for the purpose of funding the cost of parks and recreation attributable to new residential development in the District. The current fee has been developed in accordance with a fee nexus study and report, which includes a recommendation for an annual inflationary adjustment. The proposed adjustment of 3.3% would result in the following fees: Single Family Residential $12,105 Multi-Family Residential and Affordable Housing $ 7,989 Age-Restricted Residential $ 7,074 Serrano Single Family Residential $ 6,472 Serrano Multi-Family Residential $ 4,271 Serrano Age-Restricted Residential $ 3,754 Mobile Home Park Homes Exempt Accessory Dwelling Units Exempt The Public Hearing shall be held virtually. Instructions for participating in the meeting can be found at https://eldorado.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. For information on this matter, and copies of associated documents, including the fee nexus study, may be obtained at the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, located at 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA, or by calling (530)621-5390.

10/30, 11/6 8337

B8 Friday, October 30, 2020 Mountain Democrat mtdemocrat.com

Celebration goes mobile this year

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Artist Pam Findleton has created two more paintings in her Rejuvenation series. The proceeds from the series are supporting local fire departments. Rejuvenation 8 will generate dollars for the Pollock Pines Fire Department and Rejuvenation 9 will raise money for Placerville Fire Department. The paintings are on view at the Findleton Estate and Winery tasting room, 3500 Carson Road in Camino. For more information call (530)644-4018.

Movie railroad

Continued from B3

tickets can be purchased in-person starting at 9 a.m. the day of the train ride at the Depot Store. Tickets are sold in groups of four and priced according to the number of passengers in each group. Children ages 5 and under are free but must sit on an adult’s lap or in the space allocated to the group. All California State Railroad Museum Foundation members receive free regular coach train rides, based on space availability.

In addition to weekend excursion train rides, the historical park is open for self-guided tours from 9:30

a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays. Park admission is $5 per person. Visitors are also encouraged to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the sprawling Roundhouse lawn.

For tickets and updated information about weekend excursion train rides and Railtown 1897 SHP visit railtown1897.org. For more information about the California State Railroad Museum Foundation visit californiarailroad.museum.

The 11th annual Panteón de Sacramento (Sacramento’s Cemetery) will live on in this year of COVID-19. It is re-imagined as A Moonlit Slow Drive-Through Remembrance through Nov. 1, on the grounds of The Latino Center of Art & Culture, 2700 Front St. in Sacramento.

Visitors must attend in cars. Tickets are free.

Make a timed reservations through Eventbrite.com.

The Panteón de Sacramento centerpiece this year is an urban re-creation of a candlelit Mexico graveyard with an adjoining church. A video projection will show magical nighttime scenes of Oaxaca, where neighbors share food, music and memories of their departed loved ones with their families and extended community, both living and departed. Bathed in the light of the moon with the drifting fragrances of copal and cempasuchil (marigolds/flower of the dead), one will immediately feel that it is a place of memories and the presence of those who have passed.

There will also be joyous footage of the 2019 10th annual Panteón de Sacramento in midtown Sacramento. Twenty traditional memorials (altares) created by families and communities of friends to honor those who have passed will be uplit and visible from cars. Traditional artistic programming created by a team of artists led by Vidal Beltran includes: Live traditional acoustic music, Ballet Folklorico, Mojigangas (giant puppets), video projection, family ofrendas and Spotify playlist.

Official Centers for Disease Control health protocols are being followed. The drivethrough experience lasts approximately 12 minutes. Guidelines will be on the Eventbrite.com and the LCAC website.

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