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Holiday celebration gets new name, new tree Odin Rasco Staff writer Changes are on the way for Placerville’s holiday celebration, previously called the Festival of Lights, following the approval of this year’s event plan by the Placerville City Council.

Plans for the upcoming holiday celebration were presented by Paul Zappettini, a member of the El Dorado Community Foundation Board of Directors, during the Oct. 24 City Council meeting. The EDCF has partnered with the city to put on the celebration this year, which will focus on a smaller, more intimate event than seen in recent years. The celebration will also see a change of name to Hometown Holidays,

intended to “reflect the effort at bringing out the best our community has to ring in the holiday season,” according to the city manager’s report regarding the event presentation.

In a change to tradition expected by many, the landmark coastal redwood located at the corner of Main Street and Bedford Avenue will sit out the celebration this year, having sustained notable damage during the heavy storms that battered California in late 2022 and early 2023. Recognizing the popular demand for a replacement tree to light as the climax of the holiday event, city staff and EDCF representatives have entered into an agreement with Sierra Pacific Industries, which will provide a tree

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Man suspected of serial arson Krysten Kellum Editor

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A man who allegedly started five fires, three in Pollock Pines and two in Amador County, was arrested last week.

Steven Saunders, 27, pleaded not guilty to felony arson charges in an El Dorado County courtroom Oct. 25 following his Steven Saunders Oct. 23 arrest, according to obtained at the scenes, information from Cal Fire investigators the El Dorado County determined all fires District Attorney’s to be arson, Cal Fire Office.

Firefighters responded officials note.

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Det. Aaron Cuddeback, right, shakes hands with El Dorado County Sheriff Jeff Leikauf before he receives his Sons of the American Revolution Law Enforcement Medal Thursday night.

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The Mother Lode chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution hosted its 10th annual Community Awards Banquet at American Legion Post 119, where members of the El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office and a Placerville Police Department sergeant were presented with the SAR Law

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Sheriff Jeff Leikauf referred to honoree Enrique Borgzinner as “a remarkable individual who has dedicated his life to service” both in the military and in law enforcement roles, including serving as a U.S. Marine and a member of the Santa Clara County Sheriff ’s Office before

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Leikauf noted Borgzinner’s service to EDSO as a volunteer providing his knowledge and expertise to teach search and rescue members skills, taking on roles as an assistant team leader of the ground team and amassing approximately 100 hours of search and rescue missions each year, along with keeping up with the latest training in search and rescue operations.

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Rev. Father John P. Sullivan

June 30, 1933 - Oct. 24, 2023

Sacramento, California - Fr. John P. Sullivan, who served as a priest in various parishes in California for over four decades, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2023 in Sacramento. He was 90 years old.

John Patrick Sullivan was born on June 30, 1933 in Lodi, Calif., the fifth of seven children of Eugene E. Sullivan and Ann E. Farrell. He grew up on the family dairy and vineyards near Galt and graduated from Galt High School in 1951.

With the Korean War in progress, he was drafted into the army in 1953 and bravely served as a field medic in the 2nd and 7th Infantry Divisions in Korea. After returning home, he worked at The Crane Co. in downtown Sacramento, and later as a computer operator at McClellan AFB. At age 31 he had a life-changing experience at a Cursillo weekend, and entered Mt. St. Paul College in Wisconsin and St. Patrick Seminary in Menlo Park, CA to study for the Catholic priesthood. He was ordained by Bishop Alden Bell on December 16, 1972 at Blessed Sacramento Cathedral.

Fr. John served as pastor or assistant pastor in many parishes in California. He was appointed Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Fort Jones, CA in 1974 and served 12 years. He studied Spanish to say the Mass in Spanish and communicate with parishioners. He later served at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, in Colusa, and St. Patrick Parish, in Placerville. After retirement he assisted at Holy Trinity Parish, El Dorado Hills; Holy Family, Citrus Heights; St. Lawrence, North Highlands; St. Francis, Sacramento; and at the Sisters of Mercy, Auburn every Tuesday for 14 years.

After retirement Fr. John moved to the Chateau on Capital in 2015, then Mercy McMahan Terrace in 2021 where he enjoyed friends and family, reading, gardening, and building bird houses that were gifts or auctioned for his beloved charities.

For those who would like to continue his work and generosity, in lieu of flowers please make donations to Mother Teresa Maternity Home, or Upper Room Dining Hall, both in Placerville.

He is survived by his brothers and sisters Bill Sullivan, Margaret Kozlowski, Sheila Stetson, and D. Timothy Sullivan. He was preceded in death by siblings Eugene Sullivan (1989) and Terese Sullivan (1949). He also leaves behind 27 nieces and nephews and countless friends.

A Vigil Service will be held on Thursday Nov. 2 at 6 pm at St. Francis of Assisi at 1066 26th Street, Sacramento. A funeral Mass will be held on Nov. 3 at 12:00pm at St. Francis of Assisi. A reception and then burial will follow. Arrangements by W.F. Gormley & Sons.

Fr. John Sullivan was known for his humor, wisdom, generosity, and faithfulness. He loved God and his family, friends, and parishioners with all his heart. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Judith A. Newton

Sept. 8, 1939 - Sept. 29, 2023

Judith A. Newton passed away September 29, 2023 in Rancho Cordova, CA. She was born September 8, 1939 in Fair Oaks, CA. Judy lived in Rancho Cordova before moving to El Dorado, CA., in 1993. Judy worked for the Department of Motor Vehicles for the state of California for nearly 35 years. She enjoyed motorcycle riding, boating, jeeping, RVing and other outdoor activities.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents LeRoy and Anita Meek, brother Michael Meek, and sister Michelle Meek.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Dudley Newton, daughter Tammy Newton, daughter and son-in-law; Teri Schmidt and Tracy Schmidt and her two granddaughters Jaclyn Mulkey, and Andrea Schmidt, and her sisters Karen Meek and Sandra Meek.

Judy will be sadly missed by all her friends and family.

Please make donations to your favorite charity.

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Father, son, brother, friend, mentor, prankster In loving memory of a remarkable man who left us far too soon, we celebrate the life of a beloved individual who touched the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him. Benjamin Friedland, a brilliant mind with a heart full of love, departed this world at the tender age of 44. His absence has left an irreplaceable void in the lives of his family and friends, who cherished him dearly.

Ben’s love for his young son was boundless and unwavering, a testament to his dedication as a father. Their bond was a source of inspiration for all who witnessed it, exemplifying the profound love and guidance he provided. Beyond his immediate family, Ben’s affection extended to his brothers, sister, father, and his two loyal dogs. His warmth, compassion, and radiant smile were constants that brought happiness to every room he entered.

The legacy of Ben Friedland will forever be etched in the hearts of those who knew him. Ben was a prankster to the end, still delivering laughs to this day. His brilliance, kindness, and the love he shared with his family will continue to serve as a guiding light in their lives. As we mourn his departure, we take solace in the belief that he now rests in the arms of his mother in heaven, where his spirit can find eternal peace. Ben’s memory will be cherished always, and the love he gave will live on in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to call him a friend or family.

Christopher White

Feb. 9, 1962 - Aug. 13, 2023

Christopher White, 61, of Pollock Pines, passed away on August 13, 2023.

Chris was born at Travis AFB, CA February 9, 1962 to William F. White, and Clare (Lynn) White. Was the youngest of 8 children; Forest, William, Linda Schmid, Dale, David, Craig and Wendy Johnson.

Chris graduated from El Dorado high school in 1980 and went on to study at Sacramento City college to graduate with a degree in Aeronautics. Chris worked many years as a foreman for Doug Veerkamp and Rock Morgan.

In April of 1990 he married Jennifer. They had two children together Spencer and JoEllen. A Memorial of Life Celebration will be held Thursday November 2nd at 1:00 pm at Green Valley Community Church, 3500 Missouri Flat Rd. Placerville CA 95667. All are welcome to come and share stories and memories.

Lunch will be provided.

Lynn Marie Manchester Sept. 23, 1941 - Oct. 14, 2023

Lynn Marie Manchester of Placerville passed away on Oct. 14 at the age of 82 with her three children by her side.

Lynn was born in Alameda, California on Sept. 23, 1941 to Marjorie and John Jugenheimer.

She spent her childhood in the Bay Area, graduating from Berkeley High School and receiving her Associate of Arts degree from the California Academy of Arts and Crafts before moving to Lake Tahoe with her first husband, Lee Mayer. Lynn and Lee raised their three children in Lake Tahoe. Lynn worked various jobs in this beautiful mountain retreat, but spent most of her career as a postal clerk. She later moved to Capitola before settling in Placerville for her retirement. She was never really retired, though, as she enjoyed serving her community in various ways. She especially enjoyed volunteering at the local thrift store and for the Meals on Wheels program for several years. Lynn also loved to travel with her sisters, Nancy Bauerly and Joan Ives. Time spent with family and friends was most precious to her, and this was evident whenever she received visits from her children and grandchildren. They were the loves of her life, along with the various Maltese dogs she cared for over the years. Lynn is survived by her son, Garret Mayer (Ulrike Werner), her daughters Kelly Olson (Mike), and Misti Weaver (Andy), her sisters Nancy Bauerly (Butch) and Joan Ives (Jerry), her grandchildren, Kaila Olson, Meagan Picklesimer, and Joshua Picklesimer, her partner David Pinegar, and her precious Maltese Maddie. A Celebration of Lynn’s Life will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 14 from 1-3 pm in Placerville. For more information, please refer to the Chapel of the Pines online obituary. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Meals on Wheels program, 937 Spring St., Placerville.

Multi-agency sting leads to arrest of gang member Mountain Democrat staff A man who is reportedly a member of the Surenos gang was arrested in South Lake Tahoe Monday on charges of selling illegal firearms and narcotics.

Investigators say Jose Medina, 29, sold FBI Safe Streets Task Force agents narcotics, JOSE MEDINA firearms and illegal parts that convert a semiautomatic firearm into fully automatic firearm.

A result of a multi-agency investigation dubbed Operation Bear Trap, officials note Medina’s arrest marks the third arrest of a Sureno gang member in South Lake Tahoe. The multi-year Operation Bear Trap has totaled 76 arrests.

Operation Bear Trap involves the South Lake Tahoe Police Department, El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office, El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office and the Carson City Sheriff ’s Office.

Operation Bear Trap targeted narcotics and illegal firearms sales in the Tahoe Basin, uncovering suspected members of the Surenos gang operating the area.

After obtaining a search and arrest warrant, police say they found in Medina’s residence cocaine packaged for sales, a short-barreled AR-15 style rifle, a Glock handgun with a 30-round magazines, as well as the parts to convert a firearm into a fully automatic firearm.

Medina is a convicted felon, prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition. He is on active probation through El Dorado County for being a prohibited person in possession of firearms.

Due to the nature of the investigation the South Lake Tahoe Police Department Crisis Response Team was utilized to serve the search and arrest warrant on the 2500 block of Chris Avenue. Medina surrendered to officers on scene without incident.

Medina is held without bail at the El Dorado County Jail on charges including sales of methamphetamine and cocaine, possession, sales and transport of machine guns and being a person prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition, all felonies.

Operation Bear Trap previously yielded arrests of two other local Sureno gang members. After reportedly selling FBI Safe Street investigators cocaine and illegal firearm conversion parts, Oscar Nunez was arrested in Carson City, Nev., March 24.

On Oct. 4, 2021, Carlos Perez was arrested at his residence in South Lake Tahoe during the execution of a search warrant. Perez, also a known Sureno gang member in South Lake Tahoe, was arrested on charges of being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm and possession of child pornography.

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D’backs take it back

A Union Mine star athlete who returned to his alma mater to teach and coach was honored Friday night as players brought his No. 17 jersey out onto the gridiron for a special ceremony.

Sean Tow’s No. 17, while still in use this season, will be retired next season. Tow, 28, died unexpectedly in June of pancreatitis.

Photos by Jenni Curtis/Firecracker Fotography

The Union Mine Diamondbacks hold the Gold Nugget Game trophy high after Friday night’s 35-8 win over rival El Dorado. Gold Nugget glory went to El Dorado in 2021 and 2022 but the D’backs dominated to recapture the trophy this time around. Union Mine now has four Gold Nugget wins to El Dorado’s six. Union Mine’s playoff run continues this Friday as the 8-2 team hosts Calaveras at 7 p.m.

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Sheriff Jeff Leikauf, left photo, describes EDSO Search and Rescue expert Enrique Borgzinner as “a remarkable individual who has dedicated his life to service.” Sons of American Revolution member Tom Douglas, right photo, pins Placerville Police Department Sgt. Addison Randall with a SAR Law Enforcement Medal recognizing his service as the agency’s lead investigator.

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Borgzinner’s willingness to make himself available 24/7 for search and rescue missions.

“His lifetime of service encompassing his military career, his role in the Santa Clara County Sheriff ’s Office and his ongoing commitment to the El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office Search and Rescue team reflects his unwavering dedication to helping those in need in El Dorado County and surrounding areas,” Leikauf said.

Sheriff ’s Office Technician Kelley Jackson was recognized for her service to the Concealed Carry Weapons Unit and navigation through permit backlogs while going through significant challenges in 2020.

The Concealed Carry Weapons Unit was formed to address the backlog, according to Leikauf, who added that Jackson, as the initial member, handed out 1,356 new and renewed permits, conducted 328 Live Scans and handled 172 permit modifications or denials in 2022 alone.

For helping create a foundation for the CCW Unit, playing a pivotal role in clearing the permit backlog and for overseeing student interns, she was named a recipient of the SAR Law Enforcement Medal.

“She personally connects with every applicant, providing education on CCW laws, gun ownership and firearm safety for an unwavering commitment to the CCW Unit and the citizens of El Dorado County,” Leikauf said.

EDSO Correctional Sgt. Cameron Pomeroy, who manages inmate services and classification units at the Placerville jail, along with other duties, was also honored at the ceremony.

The sergeant’s recent achievements include overseeing renovations to the jail’s control rooms and replacement of electronically-operated cell doors.

His daily contributions involve preparing meals in the kitchen, updating the custody division’s website data and creating procedures and policies for the inmate pre-release medical process, according to Leikauf.

His willingness to step in and address a wide range of problems that arise in the jail, his quality of work and his knowledge of custody and inmate care procedures are what make Pomeroy stand out, Leikauf said.

“He maintains a consistently positive attitude and embodies the highest standards of professionalism as a representative of the El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office,” Leikauf said. “His contributions play a vital role in ensuring the efficient operation of the Placerville jail, serving the public and caring for inmates to the best of his ability.”

Another awardee was EDSO Det. Aaron Cuddeback, who has worked high-tech criminal investigations since 2021.

Cuddeback specializes in forensic examinations of electronic evidence, along with social media and internet detective work. He conducted two successful minor decoy sting operations leading to the arrest of adult men seeking to engage in illegal sexual acts involving minors, according to Leikauf.

In fall 2022 Cuddeback utilized his investigative skills in a case involving social media threats against doctors regarding gender transformation,

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earning recognition from the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force, said Leikauf.

Cuddeback also is on the regional Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, which focuses on investigating individuals suspected of sexually victimizing children through online platforms. He has worked cases of child pornography, human trafficking and child predators targeting minors through internet chat rooms.

“Cuddeback’s modern approach to traditional law enforcement values aligns perfectly with the Sheriff ’s Office’s vision statement of total care, total enforcement and total professionalism,” Leikauf said.

The Placerville Police Department’s recipient of the SAR Law Enforcement Medal was Sgt. Addison Randall.

PPD Cmdr. Dan Maciel introduced Randall, saying the sergeant followed in his father’s footsteps in pursuing law enforcement and joined the police department in 2015.

Randall has taken on many roles in the department, including being a school resource officer, a member of the Sheriff ’s Office Homeless Outreach Team and a firearms and “less lethal” instructor, among others.

Randall is the department’s lead investigator, working on a range of cases such as crimes against children and suspicious deaths, and he has assisted other area law enforcement agencies with investigations of officer-involved shootings and in-custody deaths, according to Maciel.

“Addison’s commitment to our city and to our department is why he is deserving of this award,” Maciel said.

Those attending the event got to hear from guest speaker Craig Lee, a retired California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officer who gained widespread recognition for his actions during the 2017 Route 91 Harvest Music Festival shooting in Las Vegas.

Lee was attending the festival with friends and ran toward the gunfire to help save lives. He recounted his experience and welcomed questions from the crowd.

“Craig … remains very humble to this day and is pleased to share his story and that of other brave and caring individuals who stepped up to assist victims,” reads the awards banquet program. “Lee’s courageous response to the tragedy highlights the capacity for everyday heroes to make a difference.”

Lee was SAR’s 2023 Heroism Medal recipient.

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Annual Business Awards and State of the County Address The Annual Business Awards and State of the County Address, held in conjunction with the Business Showcase and I Love Film Mixer was held at the Cameron Park County Club on October 18.

A celebration of Business in El Dorado County, a micro-grant was awarded and four businesses were recognized for their achievements. In addition to

Thomas. Wendy covered a lot of ground in her time at the podium, sharing the wins and ongoing challenges the County of El Dorado faces. We appreciate her giving us her time and perspective.

View photos from the Business Showcase and I Love Film Mixer on our FaceBook page: www.facebook.com/ ElDoradoCountyChamber

Leonard Grado, EDC Chamber President, and Laurel Brent-Bumb, Chamber C.E.O, also present to give acknowledgement and congratulations, were State Senator, Marie Alvarado-Gil and Matt Reed with Congressman Tom McClintock’s office.

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November Chamber 2023 Champions:

Grand Re-opening

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Judy Graham, Treasurer and long-time board member had the honor of cutting the ribbon celebrating All About Equine’s Used Tack Store grand re-opening where all proceeds support AAE’s rescue operations. www.allaboutequine.org

Todd Stanley, Jenna Domenici, and Ryan Stanley cut the ribbon in celebration of the opening of their new location at 533 Main Street, Placerville.

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New Employment Laws Starting in 2024

This year’s legislative session ended with a flurry and, as usual, hundreds of bills were sent to California Governor Newsom’s desk, many of which impact employment law. Now that the dust has settled, the ink is dry and the Governor’s October 14 deadline has passed, here’s a quick look at some of the new labor and employment laws that employers should be aware of. Unless otherwise stated, these bills are effective starting January 1, 2024.

Leaves of Absence Governor Newsom signed SB 616, a major expansion of the state’s paid sick leave (PSL) law, the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014. The basic framework remains the same, but the amount of leave employers must provide increases from three days or 24 hours to five days or 40 hours. The bill also raises the cap employers can place on PSL and the number of sick days an employee can roll over to the next year.

SB 848 creates a new leave of absence for an employee’s reproductive loss, requiring employers to provide up to five days of leave for certain reproductive loss events defined in the law, including a miscarriage, failed adoption, failed surrogacy, stillbirth or an unsuccessful assisted reproduction.

Workplace Safety SB 553 enacts general industry workplace violence safety requirements that will be applicable to nearly all California employers, under the jurisdiction of the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA). Under the new law, covered employers have many new obligations, including developing and implementing a workplace violence prevention plan (WVPP) as part of their required Injury and Illness Prevention Plans (IIPP).

The law requires employers to comprehensively address 13 different topics in their WVPP, which will look familiar to employers who had COVID-19 prevention programs under Cal/OSHA’s COVID19 emergency temporary standards.

Employers will also have to provide training, create workplace violence incident logs and keep various records for up to five years.

These requirements have a delayed implementation, taking effect on July 1, 2024. Employers have some much-needed time to create and implement their plan.

Discrimination, Harassment and

Retaliation Last year’s cannabis discrimination law will take effect on January 1, 2024, prohibiting employers from discriminating against an employee or applicant based on the person’s use of cannabis off the job and away from the workplace.

Employers may still conduct pre-employment drug testing, and an employer can still refuse to hire someone based on a valid pre-employment drug screening that looks only for psychoactive cannabis metabolites.

Additionally, employers may not request information from a job applicant about their prior use of cannabis.

Information about an individual’s prior cannabis use obtained from their criminal history is also off limits unless the employer is allowed to consider it under the state’s Fair Chance Act, the law that places strict limits on the review and consideration of criminal history in employment decisions.

California also expanded its retaliation protections. Under current law, employers cannot discriminate or retaliate against employees for engaging in certain protected activities, such as filing a complaint with the California Labor Commissioner for a wage-and-hour violation or serving as a whistleblower. SB 497 adds a rebuttable presumption in favor of an employee’s claim if an employer takes adverse against the employee within 90 days of the employee’s protected action. This means the law will presume the employer retaliated against the employee if they take an adverse action within 90 days of the employee’s protected activity, shifting the burden to the employer to rebut that presumption with sufficient evidence.

Notice Requirements Labor Code section 2810.5 requires employers to provide a wage and employment notice to new hires that contains certain specified information. AB 636 requires employers to provide information about federal and state emergency declarations applicable to any counties in which employees are employed.

Additionally, employers will be required to provide information about rights and protections under California law to H-2A employees. The California Labor Commissioner will create a template notice that meets the new requirements.

Industry-Specific Laws California passed several bills continu-

ing its trend of regulating specific industries. This year, Governor Newsom signed laws aimed at the fast food, health care, grocery store and retail industries.

AB 1228, a redux of last year’s Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act (FAST Recovery Act), establishes the Fast Food Council, which will work to establish minimum wages, working hours and other working conditions for fast food restaurants. The law raises the minimum wage for fast food restaurant employees to $20 per hour beginning April 1, 2024. After the initial 2024 increase, the council may establish a new minimum wage rate beginning January 1, 2025.

SB 525 establishes five new minimum wage schedules for certain health care employees depending on the nature of the employer. This law applies to a wide range of health care facilities ― the statute lists 20 types of facilities, including hospitals, clinics, skilled nursing facilities, psychiatric and mental health facilities, home health agencies, residential care and many others. Minimum wage increases under the law begin June 1, 2024.

AB 647 and AB 853 both impact grocery stores and certain retail stores, expanding and revising the requirements the law places on successor grocery employers’ hiring and reinstatements when there is a change in ownership or control.

COVID-19

SB 723 extends an existing law that provides workers displaced due to COVID19 in certain industries with various recall rights when the employer has open positions. SB 723 extends this law another year, to the end of 2025, but adds that covered employees separated from employment are presumed separated due to a COVID-19-related reason unless the employer establishes otherwise.

Additionally, two COVID-19 laws that have been on the books since 2020 are sunsetting at the end of 2023.

The first is California’s COVID-19 notice requirements found in Labor Code section 6409.6, which requires employers to provide notice of COVID-19 exposures in the workplace, are expiring at the end of this year. Employers should remember, however, that even after the state notice requirements expire, Cal/OSHA’s COVID-19 non-emergency regulations still require employers to notify employees and independent contractors who had a close contact with a COVID-19 case, as well as any employer with an employee who had a close contact, as soon as possible.

Second, California’s 2020 COVID-19 workers’ compensation presumptions for workers, first responders and health care personnel, as well as the workers’ compensation notice requirements, also ends this year.

James W. Ward, J.D., Employment Law Subject Matter Expert/Legal Writer and Editor, CalChamber

The El Dorado County Visitors Authority invites you to join us for the 6th annual Tourism Summit at the Holiday Inn Express in El Dorado Hills from 9:00am to 5:30pm. Attendees will hear from industry leaders on timely topics including social media strategies and changes, AI for small business, public relations and free resources for small businesses. Discover how Visit California is inspiring visitation to the Gold Country region and to the state of California. Get valuable insights into the El Dorado County Visitor. Registration includes lunch catered

by Old Town Grill, refreshments all day, and a wine reception from 4pm – 530pm featuring El Dorado County Wines. Early Bird Price $55.00

November CaleNdar of eveNts Miners on Main Scavenger Hunt There are ten “Miners” hidden throughout Main Street Placerville from Sacramento Street to Clay Street. These Miners all had an impact on Placerville and El Dorado County during the Gold Rush period. Each miner has a QR code on the medallion that will take you to a webpage about the miners when scanned with your phone camera. So grab your phone and begin your hunt. visit-eldorado.com/miners-on-main/ Live Music, Arts, & Quality Entertainment at The Green Room Social Club GRSC promotes monthly art shows with artist receptions, live painting experiences, weekly karaoke, open mic, and trivia nights! Watch the big game on the big screen or bring the family to the Foothills all ages venue. https://clubgreenroom.com/ Apple Hill Ranches Open https://applehill.com/events/ Mimosa Sundays We will be offering mimosas every Sunday so folks can come out and enjoy a picnic on our patio. Guests can also contact Ranch Girls Dream to order personal charcuterie platters that will be delivered to the vineyard to enjoy with their mimosas. https:// cielosullaterra.com/ Cielosullatera Winery, 8061 Perry Creek Rd., Fair Play. info@ cielosullaterra.com 530.620.7474 Nov 2 Understanding Dementia Care 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A free public event featuring author and national speaker, Laura Wayman, and guest panelists. El Dorado County Fairgrounds, Marshall Building. RSVP tinyurl.com/3sxmv43p Nov 2 Dinner Station Farmers Market 4–7 p.m. Produce, crafters, food and fun! At the famous 4 corners! 5951 Mount Akum Road. Seeking vendors! Karen 530.558.1373 Nov 4-5 Fair Play Winery Assn Harvest Festival 11am – 4 p.m. The Fair Play Wineries Harvest Festival celebrates the harvest at over 20 wineries in the Fair Play AVA. Enjoy food, music, games, and most importantly, wine tasting, as you explore the region. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fair-play-wineries-harvest-wine-festival-tickets-709510524077?aff=oddtdtcreator

Nov 4 Halloween Rods, Cars & Vendors Fair 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Welcome to the C3 Events, the newest event in Cameron Park. Our team is passionate about providing a fun experience for local car enthusiasts. With a focus on community involvement, we strive to make every event a family-friendly experience. Come enjoy a beautiful day surrounded by the most amazing cars in the area. https://www.goc3.org/blank-1 Nov 4 Lava Cap Wine Club Fall Release Party 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wine club releases, live music, and food pairing. http://lavacap.com Nov 4 Placerville Library Book Sale 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Fill up and take away a bag of books for $7.00! 345 Fair Lane, Placerville.

Nov 4 Herbal Crafting 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Join Wakamatsu Farm and Herbalist Shannon Mann to help you learn the basics of tincture making and herbal tea blending, how to identify place allies and craft your own locally sourced plant medicine. app.donorview.com/bpQl7 For more information on these and other events, visit www. visiteldorado.com Event date, time, cost or locations are subject to change. Prior to attending an event please confirm the information.

Nov 10-11 24th Annual Holiday Craft Fair 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cold Springs Church, 2600 Cold Springs Road, Placerville. All items are hand crafted by 30 quality crafters.

Brenda Hill, tobre1971@gmail.com Nov 11 Pleasant Valley Grange Holiday Bazaar 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free Admission. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Farm to Flame Candleworks, Wood’n Things, Larza Imports, Purple Bear, Koreena’s Sparkles N Gems, Park Lane Jewelry, Freckle Pressed Designs, Treasures at the Barn & Frog Hollow Flower Farm, Cowboy Creations, Dina’s Designs, Sunflower Ridge Farm, Cheri’s Crafted Leather, Leslie’s Bags, Purses & More, Wish Upon Games, Snack Bar, Bake Sale, Raffle. 4765 Pleasant Valley Rd, Placerville. https://www.facebook.com/pleasantvalleycommunityhall Nov 11 18th Annual Crab & Chowder Gala 5:30 – 9 p.m. The first Dungeness Crab of the Season! Live

Music by Dream and The Dreamer. No Host Bar, Raffle and Silent Auction. https://eldoradocountyfair.org/gala.html Nov 12 Apple Hill Half Marathon & 5K This year’s event features all-new courses along country roads.

You’ll be treated to beautiful views, challenging hills, and of course, our famous sweet treats! www.AppleHillHalf.com Nov 1 –18 Placerville Speedway Hangtown 100 Racing Both nights will continue to showcase the popular USAC NOS Energy Drink National Midgets. Rounding out the card at the event and sure to bring thrills of their own will be the Wingless BCRA Lightning Sprints. www.hangtown100.com Nov 24 Festival of Lights/Hometown Holiday and neighbors to share the magical moment when we kick off the Holiday Season with the lighting of the Christmas Trees.

Shops are open late, restaurants are ready to serve you, and entertainment will be on the street. It is a very sweet and simple tradition we hold dear. Come early, parking can be a challenge, but it is so worth it! Tree Lighting at 6 p.m. Christmas Tree lighting at 6 p.m. LIVE Christmas Music. Old Fashion Christmas Carolers.

Arrive early for parking, Main Street will be closed to cars. https://visit-eldorado.com/event/festival-of-lights/ Nov 25 El Dorado County Christmas Tree Farms Open https://chooseandcut.com Nov 25 Dust Off the Bottle Library Wine Event 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Taste and purchase past vintages with live music in the barrel room. http://www.lavacap.com Dec 3 2023 Hangtown Christmas Parade 1:00 p.m Beginning at Broadway & Schnell School to Historic Downtown Placerville. Theme: Hometown Christmas. Toys for Tots Toy Drive. Entry Application deadline 11/17/23 hangtownchristmasparade.com For more information on these and other events, visit www.visiteldorado.com Event date, time, cost or locations are subject to change. Prior to attending an event please confirm the information.

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OPINION

Richard B. Esposito Publisher

Noel Stack Managing Editor

Krysten Kellum Editor

California Matters

Look to the Pentagon’s schools to improve lagging academics

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he state Department of Education recently released results from the latest round of academic achievement tests of California’s nearly 6 million public school students and there were — unfortunately — no Dan Walters surprises.

California’s kids continue to display subpar skills in English language arts and mathematics — fewer than half meeting standards in the former and scarcely a third in the latter, with fractional gains at best.

As usual, the state’s educational establishment tried to put a positive spin on the results In the latest round while blaming the of academic testing, pandemic for any deficiencies.

California’s nearly 6 “These results million public school suggest that students continue California’s public schools to lag behind in are beginning to educational skills. turn the corner on But the Pentagon’s pandemic recovery, with gains on school system should most assessments show California the and a substantial way to success. reduction in chronic absenteeism, especially for our most vulnerable groups of students,” Linda Darling-Hammond, president of the state school board, said in a statement.

As usual, too, Darling-Hammond and other officials touted their efforts to improve educational outcomes, most recently an extra jolt of money called an “equity multiplier,” that Gov. Gavin

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Letters to the Editor A fiery history EDITOR: n my research today I found the major fires in El Dorado County in the past 30 years exist in a timeline when timbering was reduced to nearly nonexistent; the Cleveland Fire in 1992 began a long line of major destructive fires.

The private timbering practices cleared undergrowth and clear-cut alternating sections of land into one mile squares. The spotted owl was the initiating cause — proposed to be declining due to forest timber removal. A presentation was made to the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors, which I attended, by a professor from Davis stating that the spotted owl was in fact greatly improved by clearing since the vegetation removal allowed the owls to hunt easier and increase survival rates.

El Dorado County’s lumber mills were shut down and are now virtually nonexistent, taking with them not only fire-safe forests, but jobs and a thriving economy.

Fire history since 1992: 1992: Cleveland Fire — 22,485 acres of public land burned 2007: Angora Fire — 3,100 acres, 124 homes and 68 outbuildings burned (illegal campfire) 2014 King Fire — 97,717 acres, 12 homes and 68 outbuildings burned (arson) 2014 Sand Fire — 4,240 acres burned (offhighway vehicle ignited) 2016 Trailhead Fire — 5,646 acres burned (under investigation) 2021 Caldor Fire — 221,835 acres, 782 homes, 18 businesses 203 minor structures and other 81 structures burned (under investigation; suspects facing charges) 2022 Mosquito Fire — 78,788 acres, 78 structures destroyed (under investigation) All of the above major fires started on federal or state lands and those areas are not under the purview of the residents of El Dorado County;

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however, the residents are the ones being required to buy outrageous insurance coverage, clear residential land and carry the burden of the errors and mistakes made by others. Forty four percent of El Dorado County is federal or state land. If the fire origins are plotted on an El Dorado County map it becomes obvious the culprit is not the residents of the county but the poor management of the forests by the government.

LINDA COLOMBO El Dorado

What’s important EDITOR: see Rob Purdue published another hate-filled diatribe against Trump in the Mountain Democrat. Purdue, a former colonel in the Air Force says basically how Trump hates the military while ignoring Biden walking away from a Medal of Honor winner at the presentation like he was a bump on a log. And at the unloading of a fallen soldier, Biden looked at his watch like this inconvenience is keeping him from his nap.

OK, now that we have that tit for tat out of the way, let’s look at what matters to people on a day to day basis. On a national level we have cities overrun with illegals that Biden has imported across our open borders, not to mention the cartels, drugs and people on the terror watch list.

Closer to home is crime. In Sacramento breakins are up 400% year over year. Right here in our own backyard Biden’s inflation and war on fossil fuels have given us 20% year-over-year increases at the supermarket and sky-high fuel prices that could never have been imagined before this administration.

Now these things might not matter to a retired, high-ranking retired officer like Col. Purdue, but to those on limited income and retirees on Social Security it’s a big deal.

GEORGE ALGER Placerville

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Guest column

We must restore ‘veritas’ at our universities

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eyes of these left-wing ccording to a survey university elite but caused by their Israeli done by the victims.

Harvard What is the sickness Crimson in 2022, of the soul that has 80% of the faculty at captured America’s elite Harvard University selfof higher education? identified as “liberal.”

To start our inquiry, Thirty-seven percent we must look at self-identified as “very Harvard’s founding. liberal.”

Only 1% self-identified John Harvard, who Star parker as conservative. provided the college’s This snapshot of the first endowment, was a clergyman. politics of the faculty at the nation’s Read the language on Harvard’s oldest and leading university is seal. not exceptional. Surveys of most “Veritas Christo et Ecclesiae.” university faculties show them “Truth for Christ and Church.” overwhelmingly on the left.

How many of Harvard’s If we think about it, it can help administration today, of those us understand why the president of teaching at Harvard today, of those Harvard, Claudine Gay, had such a learning at Harvard today can identify hard time making a clear statement with these words from the earliest condemning the atrocities committed days of their university?

by Hamas against Israeli civilians.

I don’t know the exact number, but And it can help us understand I think if we guess zero, we’ll be close demonstrations by students at to the truth.

Harvard, and other universities, America was founded and built accusing Israel, the victim of these

by Christians who sought truth and atrocities, as their cause. worked to make a better world.

As one Wall Street Journal Were there flaws, mistakes? Of columnist put it, one can hardly course. They were men. imagine demonstrations at Harvard But the way to improve is to get against human brutality in China, closer to the truth, not to throw it in Iran, North Korea, Russia or Syria. the trash.

But somehow atrocities against Those administering, teaching and Israelis are not only justified in the

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Those administering, teaching and learning at Harvard and our other leading universities are not consumed by scholarship and truth-seeking, but by ideology. learning at Harvard and our other leading universities are not consumed by scholarship and truth-seeking, but by ideology.

Ideology is strikingly similar to another word: idol. Something man builds for himself and worships.

It is the product of egotism and pride and not the product of humility, which comes only from knowing there is a truth bigger than you, of which you are part.

Claudine Gay condemned hate and said her university is about bringing people with differences together.

This is a university president who does not see “veritas,” truth, and good and evil in the world, as embodied and conveyed in the message on her university seal and its history.

The job of universities is to pursue truth. But this is impossible when they do not believe truth exists.

Thinking that the point is bringing together people rather than pursing truth is an exercise in ideology, not scholarship, and leads only to the social, cultural and spiritual degeneration we are experiencing.

If we want to save our country, let’s save our places of learning. Let’s

purge the sea of ethnic, political and ideological clubs that dominate social and intellectual life at what are supposed to be our institutions of learning.

The terrorists are financed by the sale of oil. That oil was found, developed and is worth mega-billions because of Western technology. A disproportionate contribution to the development of that science and technology has come from the very people whose homeland is Israel, against whom the terrorists commit atrocities.

The United States grew and became great with the values that brought forth the miracle that is the modern state of Israel.

The moral relativism and hedonism of America’s left is now obliterating these truths.

A new birth of freedom in America means a new birth of truth and learning at our universities.

Star Parker is president of the Center for Urban Renewal and Education and host of the television show “Cure America with Star Parker.”

Her recent book, “What Is the CURE for America?” is available now.

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schools had the highest outcomes in the country for Newsom sought. It gives more money to schools Black and Hispanic students, whose eighth-grade whose students trail the most, on top of the extra reading scores outpaced national averages for white money that predecessor Jerry Brown gave them students. through the Local Control Funding Formula.

“Eighth graders whose parents only graduated from As usual, the state’s politicians and education high school — suggesting lower family incomes, on officials, backed by school unions, see money as the average — performed as well in reading as students only important factor in California’s chronic inability nationally whose parents were college graduates.” to climb out of the lower tier of states in educational In a nutshell, the Pentagon’s schools are everything performance.

California has been mired in that lower tier for years that California’s schools should be and are not.

“If the Department of Defense schools were a state, as shown by the National Assessment of Educational we would all be traveling there to figure out what’s Progress testing program. Consistently, states that going on,” Martin West, an education professor at spend less than California does on its students — $22,000 per pupil in the current state budget — score Harvard who serves on the NAEP governing board, told the Times. higher.

“How does the military do it? In large part by By happenstance, California’s academic test results operating a school system that is insulated from were issued just a few days after the New York many of the problems plaguing American education,” Times, after extensive research, declared which U.S. the Times concluded. “Defense Department schools school system works the best. Surprisingly, it is the are well-funded, socioeconomically and racially 66,000-student system operated by the Department integrated, and have a centralized structure that is not of Defense for offspring of military personnel and subject to the whims of school boards or mayors.” employees scattered across the globe.

Maybe, just maybe, California’s politicians and The Times reported, “The Pentagon’s schools for educational bureaucrats should pay attention to what’s children of military members and civilian employees working in the Pentagon’s schools — and even in some quietly achieve results most educators can only dream exemplary California schools — and stop chanting of. that spending more money is the key to success while “On the National Assessment of Educational tinkering incessantly with curricula and teaching Progress, a federal exam that is considered the gold methodology. standard for comparing states and large districts, Dan Walters is a journalist and author who writes the Defense Department’s schools outscored every for CALmatters.org, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media jurisdiction in math and reading last year and The New York Times Syndication Sales Corporation explaining managed to avoid widespread pandemic losses.

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Mountain Democrat staff U.S. Forest Service officials report online sales of Christmas tree cutting permits sold out in an hour and 34 minutes Saturday morning; in-person permit sales are set for Nov. 4.

Both the Placerville and Amador Ranger District offices will begin sales at 8 a.m. Permits sales are limited to one per household.

Available permits were capped at 5,000 in 2022, as well as in 2023, according to Eldorado National Forest Service spokesperson Kristi Schroeder.

Permits sold out in 2022 and are expected to sell out again in 2023.

Permits can be bought at: • Amador Ranger District 26820 Silver Drive Pioneer, CA 95666 • Placerville Ranger District 4260 Eight Mile Road Camino, CA 95709

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Jail inmate records show Saunders was taken into custody on the 4800 block of Highway 49 in El Dorado and is held on $330,000 bail.

The DA’s Office reports Saunders’ most recent listed address is out of Roseville.

Saunders will return to El Dorado County Superior Court Department 1 for a pre-preliminary hearing at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 27.

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This year will mark the first time the holiday celebration will be put on by the city and the EDCF; Placerville worked with an association of local churches to organize the event in 2020-22 and prior to then the event was put on by the Placerville Downtown Association.

Some specifics of the event are yet to be finalized as the entertainment schedule was expected to be released today, Nov. 1.

Hometown Holidays performers will include the El Dorado and Ponderosa High School jazz bands, Studio 81 performing musical theater, Imagination Theater presenting vignettes from “A Christmas Carol” and Cantare Chorale and Folsom Lake College Choir singing festive songs. Additionally, a DJ will be set up at the Bell Tower, playing songs from the ‘60s-’80s.

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KNOW Now Studio 81 Performing Arts at El Dorado High School presents “Elsewhere” through Nov. 4 with shows on Fridays and Saturdays. For tickets and more information visit studio81arts.com/tickets.

Union Mine High School’s Theatre at the Mine presents “Ghostlight” through Nov. 4. For tickets and more information visit onthestage.tickets/unionmine-high-school.

The Sugar Skull Art Walk and Community Ofrendas: Honoring Our Ancestors takes place in downtown Placerville through Nov. 5.

For more information visit artsandcultureeldorado. org.

Sutter Street Theatre in Folsom presents “Evil Dead: The Musical” through Nov. 5. For tickets and more information call (916) 353-1001 or visit sutterstreettheatre.com.

B Street Theatre in Sacramento presents “Jump” through Nov. 5. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-5300 or visit bstreettheatre.org.

Valhalla Tahoe presents ”Of Good Stock” through Nov. 5 in the Boathouse Theater. For tickets and more information visit valhallatahoe.com.

Capital Stage in Sacramento presents “Archduke” through Nov. 12. For tickets and more information call (916) 9955464 or visit capstage.org.

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resh off the African savannah, Cady Heron is ill-prepared for the wild savagery of her peculiar new home: a suburban high school. Cady and her outcast friends, Janis Sarkisian and Damian Hubbard, take on The Plastics and learn the hard way that teenage humans can be vicious and ruthless.

Oak Ridge High School Drama presents “Mean Girls: High School Version,” the hilarious musical and cautionary tale from book writer Tina Fey, lyricist Nell Benjamin and composer Jeff Richmond. The musical was adapted from Fey’s hit 2004 film, ”Mean Girls.”

“I think most people know the story,” said Visual and Performing Arts Director Kate Rolls, who shared her own ‘mean girls’ experience with her students, a middle school wreck of a sleepover. Rolls herself works with the Oak Ridge Link Crew, a program that helps freshmen transition into high school life, and has championed a positive and inclusive campus culture both on and off the stage. “We want people to be who they are and accept others for who they are.”

The fall musical sports a 36-member cast, a considerable ask for Oak Ridge’s modest facility. “The biggest challenge has been getting everyone on stage and having the audience be able to see every kid,” Rolls said. In addition, costuming the cast brings its own set of hurdles.

“Basically it’s a whole school

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“Mean Girls: High School Version” opens Nov. 3 at the Oak Ridge High School theater in El Dorado Hills. year that the show goes through,” explained El Dorado Musical Theater Director of Community Development Christine Martorana, who is moonlighting as costume designer and has seen three of her own children through Oak Ridge. She must not only account for seasonal changes, but has also colorcoordinated each scene. With actors needing anywhere from four to 10 costumes each, Martorana relies on her 20 years of experience in costume design at El Dorado Musical Theatre for her fourth Oak Ridge production. “I have to get creative with thrifting and second-hand stores so that we

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“I like how musicals express emotions through music. And the dance numbers are fun,” she shared, adding she loves the friendships she has made through theater. “You meet a ton of people that you maybe wouldn’t have before and that’s cool.”

When she isn’t rehearsing, you might catch Porter baking a batch of her new obsession, tri-berry muffins. She hopes to continue her love of theater after graduation, possibly at a Canadian university.

Playing Cady’s friend Janis Sarkisian is senior Annie Spicer. “Janis is really fun. She’s n See Mean girls, page B2

Murder, lust for power take over PHS stage

The El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce hosts a business luncheon with featured speaker Sheriff Jeff Leikauf, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hills Church in El Dorado Hills. To RSVP call (916) 933-1335 or visit eldoradohillschamber.org.

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get the right look for the show.”

Oak Ridge senior Melia Porter plays Cady Heron and said she feels a kinship with her character. “She’s innocent about a lot of things and doesn’t know a ton of stuff but she’s ready to learn and I’m kind of like that,” Porter said, also admitting there were times she struggled. “I’m shy and she’s expressive and open, so that was a bit difficult, learning how to present myself like that.”

It is Porter’s first lead in a musical and though she has only been performing in ORHS theater for two years, she has been involved in theater and singing her whole life.

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Macbeth (Stephen Owen) and Lady Macbeth (Ashlee Quintero) are caught in a dangerous game of murder and power in the PHS production of “Macbeth.”

Send Us Your Special Holiday Recipes The Mountain Democrat will be publishing our Thanksgiving Holiday Edition Wednesday, Nov. 22 and we want your holiday recipes!

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hakespeare’s “Macbeth” heads to the Ponderosa High School stage Nov. 2-11. Don’t miss one of the playwright’s most famous tragedies that encapsulates all the elements of the dark side of humanity; ambition, greed, betrayal and, of course, murder.

After a successful battle General Macbeth and his comrade Banquo stumble upon three witches, whereupon he is told they had a vision where he would be king of Scotland.

Although Macbeth is a noble gentleman, his greed and ambition, along with the relentless persistence of his wife who demands that he take matters into his own hands, lead to the vicious murder of the sitting king, Duncan.

This murderous act takes Macbeth down a path of paranoia that leads to insanity and eventually to his demise as he believes more and more of his

inner circle must be murdered in order for him to remain king.

Meanwhile, Lady Macbeth attempts to contain her husband from looking foolish in front of his subjects and comrades, as he begins to have visits from the grave. In the end, she too caves to the pressures of having a black heart and eventually meets her fate.

“What I love about playing Macbeth,” Stephen Owen explained, “is the sheer complexity of his emotions throughout the play.”

The actor further explained it’s the little things that make him that much more exciting to play on stage.

“His greed and egoism ramps up throughout the play, putting his morality in the backseat, but on the surface that turmoil can be seen weighing him down until the very last scene,” Owen continued. “To put it in the most simple of terms, it’s fun getting to act crazy.” n See Macbeth, page B6

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he fifth annual California Pioneer History Day, a fun and educational one-day event for the whole family, will take people back to the time when California became a state and relive the Gold Rush period Nov. 4 at Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park in Coloma.

Want to know how the early mountain man survived in the Sierra through all seasons? Meet Mountain man Monterey Jack. Like biscuits?

Make your own the way it was done over a real campfire. Wondered how a blacksmith forged iron into horseshoes? Visit the forge for a live demonstration. What did children play with without having a toy store in the middle of the forest? Make your own pioneer toys and dolls to take home with you. How were bricks made back then? Make your own.

Visitors can also have their picture taken in period costumes and keep it as a free souvenir.

There will be more than 30 interactive activities in which guests can participate to experience authentic reliving of the rugged life of those who started early California.

There also will be a parade, free wagon rides, live cannon shooting demonstrations, a candy cannon for children, stage entertainment throughout the afternoon for the whole family and more.

An EMT station is available for an emergency/medical need, but event coordinator Michelle Jones said, “The funny thing about the health services is that this is our fifth time with this event and we have never used it once for anything more than just Tylenol for a headache when it was hot.”

The event starts at 10 a.m. with the parade beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Anyone who has California pioneers in their family — ancestors that have been here for a while — can join the procession. Pioneer/period dressing is optional.

Participating in the opening ceremony on the main stage (a map will be provided for all visitors) will be Dennis Holland, representing the California Pioneer Heritage Foundation, which financed and coordinated the construction of a replica Mormon Cabin. As noted in journals kept by millworkers, they had originally built the cabin close to the mill then under construction.

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Guests can tour the replica Mormon Cabin during their visit in Coloma.

The California Pioneer Heritage Foundation representatives approached the park to build a new one next to Sutter’s mill to be historically correct. With painstaking effort, they rebuilt a replica of the cabin made with the tools and knowledge available in the 1800s to reflect the simple yet harsh life of how the workers lived.

Mark Bragg of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will dedicate the cabin, Dennis W. Amaral, CEO of the California Pioneer Heritage Foundation, will symbolically grant deed/gift the cabin to California State Parks with maintenance in perpetuity and State Parks Superintendent 3 Barry Smith will receive the cabin for the State Park.

Rep. Tom McClintock, a member of the U.S.House of Representatives whose 4th District includes Coloma, will be a guest speaker at the opening ceremony and Congressman Kevin Kiley is also expected to attend.

Although all activities are free in the park, the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park charges $10 per vehicle for parking with admission to the visitors center and museum included, as well as access to the park. Food trucks will be available and low-cost baked goods, water, popcorn and hot chocolate will be sold. By each parking lot there will be an information booth to answer questions and to pick up the schedule of events and activities map.

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. enjoy wandering around historical Coloma park among volunteers dressed in pioneer clothing, view the park’s natural Indian grinding stones and experience yesteryear for a period of time and have memories that can last a lifetime.

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the unexpected nice one,” explained Spicer. “She is so fierce. She has a whole song about being who you are and not conforming to society’s expectations — especially for girls — and I totally resonate with that.”

Spicer opened up about her own feelings of being an outsider. “People can identify with Janis, feeling like an outcast, but then she finds this place where she’s super confident in her own self,” she said. “My place is here, definitely in the theater. We are all so loving and accepting toward each other. This is where I feel most at home.”

Spicer, too, has performed her whole life, singing at 2 years old and dancing at 4. However, this production is extra special as Porter and Spicer attended the same preschool and grew up performing together. “It’s awesome to be able to harness all that energy

and love for each other into the show.”

Spicer said.

Spicer teaches dance and plans to study psychology while still nurturing her creative pursuits. “I’ll dance until my body won’t let me and I’ll sing forever,” she vowed.

Rolls told the Mountain Democrat she’s grateful to her creative team, including choreographer Emily Martorana, assistant choreographers Abby Rice and Keira LePage as well as vocal director Natalie Fletterick and assistant vocal director Chris Meissner.

See “Mean Girls: High School Version” at the Oak Ridge High School Theater, 1120 Harvard Way in El Dorado Hills with performances at 7 p.m. Nov. 3 & 4 and Nov. 9-11 with matinées at 2 p.m. on Nov. 4 & 11.

Tickets for $10 are available at gofan. co/app/school/CA22583_2.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20). A struggle has taught you something, but there’s an end to what it has to offer. Sometimes, you win by just dropping it -- not a surrender but a decision to involve yourself in more promising endeavors.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). To take full possession of this world doesn’t mean you act like you own the place -- rather, you approach it like you belong to it, care for it and are open to experiencing its many ways of loving you back.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The big picture is coming into focus. Stop and take in the view. Don’t try to do it while you’re rushing along. Really pause and jot down notes, take a picture or record your thoughts in some way. Honor the inspiration and it will come VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You may feel like you’re out on a limb. Scooch your way back to the trunk.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You will frame events

with your words. You’ll attract people to your cause with emotive vocabulary. Because you really feel it, others will, too. Get the feeling right first and the rest will follow.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). No matter how much you love the ones closest to you, spending time with other friends keeps your social life well rounded, increases your knowledge and network and contributes to your happiness, which is good for every relationship you have.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Once the mother duck gets all her babies in a row, they continue this way, each following a tail feather to the destination.

You’ll seek and find team members like this -- people who, once directed, will stay on track.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Focus on others and use your intuition to figure out how people you know can help one another. You may not be able to solve your own problem, but you’ll solve someone else’s, and the karma will quickly come full circle.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Go to the environments you want to be a part of in the future. Create experiences that reinforce the person you want to be.

Surround yourself with people who make it easier for you to do the things that help your growth.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Life gets cumbersome, but that didn’t stop the elephant family from roaming Earth for millions of years. Could you think of the heaviness you’re dealing with as might, leverage, or substantial and powerful presence?

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Day hiker Traverse Falls

T

raverse Falls is on Traverse Creek outside Georgetown. I wasn’t sure there was public access to this trail until I called the Georgetown Ranger District of the Tahoe National Forest.

I was assured by a local resident who worked at the office as a park aide that indeed it was Forest Service land although not marked.

I heard about the falls from locals to the area but they weren’t big on spreading the word.

Searching the internet I found plenty of people from Sacramento and beyond had come up to find this trail and its 30-foot waterfall. I must admit it’s worth the drive. And if you don’t mind a little rappelling down on cables and ropes then you’re gonna love the grotto and waterfall at the end of the trail.

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Mary West Outdoor columnist Yes, I said repelling.

By no means is this a regulation climbing route. Hike this trail at your own risk.

Take Highway 49 to the stop light in Cool.

Turn left onto Highway 193. Drive for 7.3 miles until you turn on to Spanish Flat Road. Take Spanish Flat 1.3 miles to Traverse Creek Road.

Once on Traverse Creek Road drive about a 1/2 mile to a small bridge crossing over Traverse Creek. Other than some spray paint on the rocks, no other signage will

assist you. There’s room for maybe one or two cars on either side of the bridge.

The start of the trail was overgrown with brush before going into a more forested area.

The trail is short, maybe half a mile for a 1-mile in-and-out walk. A drop down to the creek is where you find the rope and cable for assistance.

I have read about a lower trail that runs along the creek but it may be overgrown. I couldn’t find it. What I did find was the waterfall and swimming hole too cold to take advantage of but made me wish for warmer days. The Forest Service aide said it often dries up in summer, so following a spring rain may be your best time for this short but fun trail.

Mary West is author of the book series Day Hiker – Gold Country Trail Guide

Photo by Mary West

The hike to Traverse Falls is about 1 mile roundtrip. For added adventure, hikers get to rappel down to the grotto.

I, II and III (second edition available on Amazon). The books are a collection of the Day Hiker columns where West shares her longtime love of the

outdoors, favorite hikes in Northern California’s Gold Country and beyond. West was the recipient of the 2017 and 2019 Craft Award for Best Outdoor Column

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Indulge in delicious food samplings, exclusive specials and live music at El Dorado Hills Town Center’s Theater Plaza Thursdays event, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 2 & 9. For more information visit edhtowncenter.com.

The Stage at Burke Junction in Cameron Park presents “Alabama Women,” Nov. 4-26. Showtimes are 1 and 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. For tickets and more information visit stageatburke. com.

“On Your Feet!” The story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan will be performed Nov. 2-5 at Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter.net or call (916) 608-6888.

Born & Raised will perform at 4 p.m. and Thrash Compactor at 8 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville.

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Nov. 3

Sutter Street Theatre in Folsom presents “Shrek The Musical Jr.,” Nov. 4-26. For tickets and more information call (916) 3531001 or visit sutterstreettheatre.com.

Shop for the holidays from local crafters at the Holiday Craft Faire at Pinebrook Village, 7900 Folsom Auburn Road in Folsom.

The fair take place 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 3 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Nov. 4. Free admission and parking.

Remedy will perform at 5 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino.

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The American Legion Post 119, 4561 Greenstone Road in Placerville, hosts live music 5:30-8:30 p.m. Dinner is also available. For more information call (530) 626-3956.

Supercommon and Dark River will perform at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville at 7 p.m. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

Falcon’s Eye Theatre at Folsom Lake College presents “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea,” Nov. 3-19 at Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter.net or call (916) 608-6888.

Summer Night City – an ABBA tribute will perform at The Sofia in Sacramento. For tickets and more information call (916) 4435300 or visit bstreettheatre.org.

Big Idea Theatre in Sacramento presents “After the Blast,” Nov. 3-25. For tickets and more information call (916) 960-3036 or visit bigideatheatre.org.

Nov. 4 Join Master Gardener Steve Savage to learn about star thistle, an invasive weed that has taken over large portions of California’s range land and urban landscape, during a UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County free class, 9 a.m. to noon at the Bethel-Delfino Ag Building, 311 Fair Lane in Placerville.

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Nov. 5 Ed Wilson will perform at Jack Russell Farm Brewery in Camino, 1-4 p.m.

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Hither and Yon with Holy Dang will perform at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville at 4 p.m. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

Nov. 6 The El Dorado Hills Professional Firefighters hosts the Mustaches and Mulligans Golf Tournament with proceeds benefiting the Movember Foundation. Tee off at the Cameron Park Country Club. For more information contact Steve Gove at (916) 719-2429 or sgove8@gtmail.com.

The Tannahill Weavers will perform at The Sofia in Sacramento.

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2. Meanwhile, prepare canner, jars and lids.

3. Ladle hot chutney into hot jars, leaving ½-inch headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot chutney.

Wipe rim. Center lid on jar. Screw band down until resistance is met, then increase to fingertip-tight.

4. Place jars in the canner, ensuring they are completely covered with 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil and process for 10 minutes at 0-1,000 feet, 15 minutes at 1,001-3,000 feet, 20 minutes at 3,001-6,000 feet, 25 minutes above 6,000 feet.

5. Remove the canner lid. Wait for 5 minutes, then remove jars, cool 12 to 24 hours, label and store.

Are you in the mood for some fresh (not cooked) cranberry relish?

A family favorite (two “sorrys”— the origin of this is unknown since it has passed through many hands and the exact amount made has never been measured since it never makes it far before spoons are being dipped into the bowl).

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Two 12-ounce bags fresh cranberries 1 to 2 tablespoons orange liqueur (Cointreau and/or Grand Marnier) Zest one orange. Peel all oranges into wedges and discard all pith and peel. Wash and dry cranberries, discarding any soft or blemished berries. Blend oranges, cranberries, zest, liqueur and sugar (just enough to make lightly sweet) in a food processor and pulse until personal preference of texture. Stir well. Spoon into glass containers or jars with lids (plastic containers will stain). Ideally refrigerate one to three days before serving so flavors meld. But this author prefers eating it right away.

Use within two weeks. *If the oranges are not very juicy, add another peeled and quartered orange to the food processor.

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Macbeth

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Lady Macbeth is played by Ashlee Quintero and she described her character as a strong, ambitious woman who forces her husband to murder for power. “She is a manipulative woman who is power hungry and wants to rule, but as the play goes on, she becomes crazy and loses all control,” Quintero explained.

The role did come with some challenges she told the Mountain Democrat.

“It took me a while to prepare for this character,” she shared. “ It was a challenge for me to play such a wicked villain, but I admire how intimidating Lady Macbeth can be and how I can play into that. It’s been fun making this character my own and I am so proud of the character I made. I like how I can act out of my comfort zone.

It challenges me to take risks and be proud of those decisions.”

Quintero said she credits her mom for the support and motivation she gives to her.

Annabelle Loge plays the role of Lady Macduff, the wife of Lord

Macduff. Her character is faced with enormous pain as both a mother and a wife. Loge describes her as one of the few good and innocent people in the play. “She represents how women were expected to act at that time, while being resentful of her husband’s actions,” Loge explained.

Loge, who regularly performs with Ponderosa Stage Productions, told the Mountain Democrat, “Performing in a Shakespearean production is unique because there are so many resources to get to know your character as these are famous plays, but you still have a lot of freedom as an actor to add your own ideas into your portrayal of the character.”

The most important part of acting in a Shakespearean play, Loge explained, is “understanding the language and what your character is saying so you can know why your character is saying that.”

When it comes to creating believable characters, costuming is just as important as the acting.

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Public Notices  FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1005

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-0905

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: COlOMA-lOTUS FIRE SAFE COUNCIl, located at 515 Main Street, Suite 103, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: PO Box 404, Coloma, CA 95613 Registered owner(s): El Dorado County Fire Safe Council, 515 Main Street, Suite 103, 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: N/A Signature of Registrant: /s/ Janet Barentson JANET BARENTSON, TREASURER, EL DORADO COUNTY FIRE SAFE COUNCIL 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 10/05/2023.

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) 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1 12351

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: JOEPAC CUSTOM ENGRAVINGS, located at 6227 El Camino Dr, Pollock Pines, CA 95726/Mailing Address: 201 4th St, Roseville, CA 95678 Registered owner(s): 1. Austin D Pace, 6227 El Camino Dr, Pollock Pines, CA 95726, 2.

Samantha M Pace, 6227 El Camino Dr, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 This business is conducted by A Married Couple The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Austin Pace AUSTIN PACE, 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 09/08/2023.

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) 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1 12353

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-0915 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BEAR AVENUE PARTNERS, located at 107 Center Street, Roseville, CA 95678 Registered owner(s): 1. James Esway, 107 Center Street, Roseville, CA 95678, 2. Kathy Esway, 107 Center Street, Roseville, CA 95678, 3. Roderick Thayer, 102 Center Street, Roseville, CA 95678, 4. Julie Thayer, 102 Center Street, Roseville, CA 95678, 5. Patty Bonacorsi, 3018 Clarence Court, Chico, CA 95973, 6. Chris Bonacorsi, 3018 Clarence Court, Chico, CA 95973, 7. Ryan Esway, 8833 Country Creek Drive, Orangevale, CA 95662, 8. Rachelle Esway, 8833 Country Creek Drive, Orangevale, CA 95662 This business is conducted by Copartners The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/02/2018 Signature of Registrant: /s/ James Esway JAMES ESWAY (8/11/2023) 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 09/12/2023.

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) 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1 12352

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-0999 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PAWSOME PET SERVICES, located at 6158 Red Robin Road, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Pawsome Pet Services LLC, 6158 Red Robin Road, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Steven Guillory STEVEN GUILLORY, 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 10/04/2023.

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) 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1 12354 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-0967 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PlACERVIllE GATHERING PlACE, located at 2820 Cold Springs Road, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Warden Enterprises, LLC, 2820 Cold Springs Road, Placerville, CA 95667

creating themed attire for the Ponderosa cast, and when it came to creating a Shakespearean wardrobe, even more thought and research was put into the elaborate costumes.

Seeley said she got into making costumes 10 years ago when her oldest daughter became interested in musical theater. Never having used a sewing machine, she said she was determined to learn.

“Lots of trial and error, but I got it,” Seeley confessed. “I love making the kid’s costumes and seeing how happy and confident they feel on stage.”

Her process when costuming plays usually begins by watching various versions of whatever show is being produced. For “Macbeth” she watched the newer version of “The Tragedy of Macbeth” as well as other high school productions on YouTube. She then searches the internet for ideas and patterns for the costumes before purchasing the fabric. Director Renee Fritz loved the look of the leather basket weave armor in the Denzel Washington version but since that

would be too costly, Seeley found faux leather vinyl on clearance and has been hand-making basket weave armor so Fritz can have her vision.

“Lady Macbeth’s queen ball gown is really my favorite dress that I have ever made. It’s very regal and a statement piece, and Ashlee wears it beautifully,” she shared.

“When shall we three meet again.

In thunder, lightning, or in rain?”

Head to the Ponderosa theater to see how this talented cast takes on this wonderful Shakespearean masterpiece. For those concerned about whether a Shakespearean play is something they would enjoy, according to “Lady Macduff ” the language has been slightly modified to appeal to a wider audience while still retaining the integrity of the original plot and themes of “Macbeth.”

Showtimes for “Macbeth” are 7 p.m.

Nov. 2-4 and Nov. 9-11 with 2 p.m. matinees Nov. 4 & 11 at PHS, 3661 Ponderosa Road in Shingle Springs.

For tickets and more information visit pondodrama.com.

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This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: California The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 08/21/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Sara Warden SARA WARDEN, OWNER/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 9/27/2023.

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) 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1 12355 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-0959 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CEDAR MOUNTAIN SOAP AND MORE, located at 6606 Center View Drive, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registered owner(s): Deborah S Presley, 6606 Center View Drive, 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: 09/20/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Deborah Presley DEBORAH PRESLEY, 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 9/22/2023.

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) 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1 12356 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1009 The following person(s) is/ are doing business as: RHINO CONSTRUCTION, located at 3177 Brauer Rd, Georgetown, CA 95634 Registered owner(s): Kevin C Monroe, 3177 Brauer Rd, 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: 07/04/1996 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kevin C Monroe KEVIN C MONROE, 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 10/05/2023.

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) 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1 12357 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-0903 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DESIGNS FROM THE PINES, located at 6227 El Camino Drive, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registered owner(s): 1. Kari Pace, 6227 El Camino Drive, Pollock Pines, CA 95726, 2. Allen Fowler, 6227 El Camino Drive, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 This business is conducted by A General Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Kari Pace KARI PACE 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 9/08/2023.

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) 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1 12358 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-0981 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: RESCUE READY, located at 3039 Wiltse Road, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Andrea K Lindner Jones, 3039 Wiltse Road, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by An Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Andrea Lindner Jones ANDREA LINDNER JONES, 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 9/29/2023.

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) 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1 12364 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-0872 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PERFECTlY PROCESSED, located at 6060 Simunich Court, Pilot Hill, CA 95664 Registered owner(s): Golden State Mortgage Group, 6060 Simunich Court, Pilot Hill, CA 95664 This business is conducted by A Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jamie Shields JAMIE SHIELDS, 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 08/29/2023.

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) 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1 12365 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-0983 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: lAVISH GARDENS lANDSCAPE, located at 3310 Bird Haven Loop, Cool, CA 95614/ Mailing Address: 5515 Rocklin Road, Unit 3250, Rocklin, CA 95677 Registered owner(s): 1. Michael A Cole, 3310 Bird Haven Loop, Cool, CA 95614, 2. Susan R Cole, 3310 Bird Haven Loop, Cool, CA 95614 This business is conducted by A Married Couple The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/28/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Michael Cole MICHAEL COLE, 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 09/29/2023.

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) 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1 12366 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1013 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: OUR FURRY FRIENDS, located at 4570 Pleasant Valley Rd, Ste M, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: PO Box 818, Diamond Springs, CA 95619 Registered owner(s): Cherie R Maitland, 22994 Oak Trail, River Pines, CA 95675 This business is conducted by An Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/07/1999 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Cherie R Maitland CHERIE R MAITLAND, 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 10/06/2023.

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) 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1 12370 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-0970 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: MEYERS PHYSICAl THERAPY, located at 2311 Lake Tahoe Blvd, Suite 1, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Registered owner(s): Jessica Monaloy, 632 El Dorado Ave, 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: 4/1/2014 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jessica Monaloy JESSICA MONALOY, SOLE PROPRIETOR 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 09/27/2023.

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) 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8 12391 legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2022-1029 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PONYTAlES, located at 2240 State Hwy 49, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Lauren C Williams, 2240 State Hwy 49, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/12/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Lauren Williams LAUREN WILLIAMS, 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 10/12/2023.

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) 12392 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8 TrUSTEE SAlE NO. 132113-5 lOAN NO. ShANgrI lA TITlE OrdEr NO. 95313645 APN 078-200-024-000 TrA NO. NOTICE OF TrUSTEE’S SAlE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/21/2020.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. as the duly appointed Trustee WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, described as follows: Trustor(s): CAROL L. VON HADEN, AS TRUSTEE, OR HER SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST, OF THE CAROL L. VON HADEN LIVING TRUST DATED JULY 25, 2017, AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO Deed of Trust: recorded on 07/30/2020 as Document No. 20200038365-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, Date of Trustee’s Sale: 11/08/2023 at 10:00 AM Trustee’s Sale Location: At the Main Street entrance to the County Courthouse at 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 The property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: PARCEL ONE: All Those Portions Of The Northwest Quarter Of Section 33, Township 10 North, Range 12 East, M. D. B. &M., And More Particularly Described As Follows: Beginning At The Most Westerly Corner Of The Parcel Herein Described, The Point Of Intersection With The West Line Of The Southwest Quarter Of The Northwest Quarter Of Said Section 33, And The Centerline Of A Creek; From Which The Northwest Corner Of Said Southwest Quarter Of Northwest Corner Bears North 00° 07` 35” West 321.46 Feet; Thence From Said Point Of Beginning, And Along Said West Line South 00° 07` 35” East 13.78 Feet To A 3/4” Capped Iron Pipe; Thence Continuing On Said Line, South 00° 07` 35” East 178.50 Feet To A Similar Pipe; Thence Leaving Said Line North 89° 46` East 94.00 Feet To A Similar Pipe; Thence North 00° 07` 35” West 187.43 Feet To A Similar Pipe On The South Bank Of Said Creek; And Continuing North 00° 07` 35” West 15.98 Feet To A Point In The Centerline Thereof; Thence Along Said Centerline North 83° 01` East 56.06 Feet; North 53° 54` East 55.42 Feet; North 34° 43` East 32.13 Feet; And North 78° 28` East 33.08 Feet; Thence Leaving Said Creek Centerline North 04° 17` 20” West 15.00 Feet To A 3/4” Capped Iron Pipe; And Continuing North 04° 17` 20” West 129.05 Feet To A Similar Pipe; Thence South 72° 52` West 45.00 Feet To A Similar Pipe; Thence South 51° 45` West 251.96 Feet To A Similar Pipe; And Continuing South 41° 45` West 35.40 Feet To The Point Of Beginning, According To A Survey Made Under The Direction Of R. H. Jones L. S. 2893 In December 1964.

PARCEL TWO: Together With A NonExclusive Right Of Way For Ingress And Egress To The Above Described Parcel Of Land, Over And Across The Existing Roadway Which Commences At The Northeasterly Corner Of The Realty Hereinabove Described And Which Runs In An Easterly Direction To The County Road. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4468 SHANGRI LA LANE, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the

trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $130,201.84 (Estimated).

Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The Beneficiary may elect to bid less than the full credit bid. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell.

The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916) 939-0772 or visit this Internet website www.nationwideposting. com, using the file number assigned to this case 132113-5. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. IF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY CONTAINS FROM ONE TO FOUR SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES, THE FOLLOWING WILL APPLY: NOTICE TO TENANT OR ELIGIBLE BIDDER: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer”, you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder”, you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase.

First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (916) 9390772, or visit this internet website www.nationwideposting.com, using the file number assigned to this case 132113-5 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee.

Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale.

Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder”, you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: October 4, 2023 MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. 7844 Madison Ave., Suite 145 Fair Oaks, CA 95628 (916) 962-3453 Sale Information Line: 916-939-0772 or www.nationwideposting.com Lauren Meyer, Vice President MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. MAY BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NPP0441607 To: MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT & PLACERVILLE TIMES 10/18/2023, 10/25/2023, 11/01/2023 10/18, 10/25, 11/1 12393 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1010 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: COOl WICKS CANdlE CO., located at 1690 Digger Tree Ct., Cool, CA 95614 Registered owner(s): 1. Monica L Tejeda, 1690 Digger Tree Ct., Cool, CA 95614, 2. Jesus J Tejeda, 1690 Digger Tree Ct, Cool, CA 95614 This business is conducted by a Married Couple The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 09/13/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Monica Tejeda MONICA TEJEDA, OWNER/ MANAGER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/06/2023.

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

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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) 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15 12409 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1017 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PlUM lEgAl, located at 3941 Park Drive, Suite 20-222, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762/Mailing Address: 3569 Fairway Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Jeffrey J Jokerst, 3569 Fairway Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jeffrey J Jokerst JEFFREY J JOKERST, 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 10/09/2023.

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) 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15 12410 rEQUEST FOr PrOPOSAlS #4-2023 FOr PrOFESSIONAl SErVICES rEgISTErEd PrOFESSIONAl FOrESTEr TO ThE gEOrgETOWN dIVIdE rESOUrCE CONSErVATION dISTrICT RELEASE DATE: October 20, 2023 CLOSING DATE: Proposals must be received by November 10, 2023, by 4:00 p.m.

PROJECT TITLE: “Coloma-lotus Fuel reduction for Critical roads Project” CONTACT PERSONS: Mark Egbert, District Manager Georgetown Divide RCD Mark.Egbert@ca.usda.gov (cell) 530-957-3472 The RCD is seeking qualified proposals to conduct roadside vegetation management in the Coloma-Lotus community. A full copy of the Request for Proposals can be found at the RCD website: www.georgetowndividercd.org 10/27, 10/30, 11/1 12417 NOTICE OF lIEN SAlE LIEN SALE OF 2012 SUBARU IMPREZA Vin: JF1GV8J65CL029682 LIC PLATE: 6XHB192 CA DATE OF SALE : 11/14/2023 9AM LOCATION: SHINGLE SPRINGS SUBARU INC. 4045 WILD CHAPARRAL DR SHINGLE SPRINGS, CA 95682 10/30, 11/1, 11/6, 11/8, 11/13 12421 NOTICE OF PUBlIC AUCTION Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, Life Storage or Storage Express will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: Facility 1 :4501 Latrobe Rd. El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 On 11/22/23 @ 3:00pm Abdul Qureshi- Household Goods/Furniture, T.V./Stereo Equipment Heather Younan- Household Goods/Furniture, Acct. Records/ Sales Samples The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures. com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property 11/1, 11/8 12428 NOTICE OF lIEN SAlE Notice is hereby given pursuant to California Business and Professional Codes #21700-21716, Section 2328 of the UCC of the Penal Code, Section 535 the undersigned, Missouri Flat Storage Depot, will sell at public sale by competitive bidding the personal property of: Name: DONALD TOUCHATT and Robert Booth.

Property to be sold: May contain the following: Misc. household goods, furniture, boxes & contents.

Auctioneer Company: www. storagetreasures.com. The Sale will end at 10:00 am Thursday, November 16th, 2023. Goods must be paid in CASH and removed at completion of sale. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1061 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: drEAMSCAPE, located at 1370 Golf Way, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Greenstar Landscape Management, 1370 Golf Way, Placerville, CA 95667 This business is conducted by a Corporation, State of Incorporation: CA The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/25/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Jared Kevin Arnett JARED KEVIN ARNETT, CFO/ SECRETARY I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/26/2023.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22 12430 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1059 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BEST ChANZ AUTO SAlES, located at 1784 Broadway, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 1750 Prairie City Rd, Ste 130/177, Folsom, CA 95630 Registered owner(s): RKS Investment LLC, 1784 Broadway, Placerville, CA 95667 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: 01/01/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Robert Spears ROBERT SPEARS, MANAGING MEMBER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 10/25/2023.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22 12431 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1063 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ArMIN hAMMEr ANd NAIlS hANdYMAN SErVICES, located at 2806 Royal Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): Armin C W Reese, 2806 Royal Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Armin Carl William Reese ARMIN C W REESE, 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 10/26/2023.

NOTICE-IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBDIVISION (a) OF SECTION 17920, A FICTITIOUS NAME STATEMENT GENERALLY EXPIRES AT THE END OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK, EXCEPT, AS PROVIDED IN SUBDIVISION (b) OF SECTION 17920, WHERE IT EXPIRES 40 DAYS AFTER ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17913 OTHER THAN A CHANGE IN THE RESIDENCE ADDRESS OF A REGISTERED OWNER. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT OF ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS

OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE, OR COMMON LAW (see section 14411 ET SEQ., Business and Professions Code) 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22 12433 OrdEr TO ShOW CAUSE FOr ChANgE OF NAME CASE NUMBEr: 23CV1851 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Frank Chi and Linda Chi filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: JOSHUA CHI Proposed name: JACK KENJI CHI 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: DECEMBER 15, 2023, 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 OCTOBER 25, 2023. /s/ Gary Slossberg GARY SLOSSBERG, Judge of the Superior Court 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22 12434 NOTICE OF lIEN SAlE Public Lien Sale Notice of Public Auction As Defined by California Self Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code section 2170021716.

Cameron Park Five Star Self Storage 4040 Flying C Road Cameron Park, CA. 95682 Date of Sale: November 16, 2023 Time of Sale: 12:30 PM Auction will be conducted entirely onsite.

Auctioneer: NORCAL Storage Auctions, Inc./#7900468597 Phone: (530)672-4100: Agent for Owner Property being sold: General Household Items.

H003 (10x10) 11/1, 11/8 12435 OFFICE OF TThE MINNESOTA SECrETArY OF STATE CErTIFICATE OF ASSUMEd NAME Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 333 The filing fo an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable customers to be able to identify the true owner of a business.

ASSUMED NAME: SCOTT VAN dAVIS PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: C/O 7601 SETTlErS TrAIl, ShINglE SPrINgS, CAlIFOrNIA 95682 United States of America NAMEHOLDER(S): Name and Address: 1. Mr. Scott-Van: Family of davis, C/o 7601 Settlers Trail non-domestic Shingle Springs California republic [95682] United States of America 2. davis, Scott-Van:, C/o 7601 Settlers Trail non-domestic Shingle Springs California republic [95682] United States of America 3. Mr. Scott-Van: davis, C/o 7601 Settlers Trail non-domestic Shingle Springs California republic [95682] United States of America 4. :Scott-Van: davis, Authorized Agent, C/o 7601 Settlers Trail non-domestic Shingle Springs California republic [95682] United States of America 5. davis, Scott-V, C/o 7601 Settlers Trail non-domestic Shingle Springs California republic [95682] United States of America If you submit an attachment, it will be incorporated into this document.

If the attachment conflicts with the information specifically set forth in this document, this document supersedes the data references in the attachment.

By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as the agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/ her behalf, or in both capacities.

I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

SIGNED BY: By: davis, Scott-Van: holder MAILING ADDRESS: None Provided EMAIL FOR OFFICIAL NOTICES: davisscottvan@gmail.com 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22 12438 OFFICE OF TThE MINNESOTA SECrETArY OF STATE CErTIFICATE OF ASSUMEd NAME Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable customers to be able to identify the true owner of a business.

ASSUMED NAME: AShlEE SCOTT dAVIS PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: C/O 7601 SETTlErS TrAIl, ShINglE SPrINgS, CAlIFOrNIA 95682 United States of America NAMEHOLDER(S): Name and Address: 1. Mr. Scott-Van: Family of davis, C/o 7601 Settlers Trail non-domestic Shingle Springs California republic [95682] United States of America 2. davis, Scott-Van:, C/o 7601 Settlers Trail non-domestic Shingle Springs California republic [95682] United States of

America 3. Mr. Scott-Van: davis, C/o 7601 Settlers Trail non-domestic Shingle Springs California republic [95682] United States of America 4. :Scott-Van: davis, Authorized Agent, C/o 7601 Settlers Trail non-domestic Shingle Springs California republic [95682] United States of America 5. davis, Scott-V, C/o 7601 Settlers Trail non-domestic Shingle Springs California republic [95682] United States of America 6. davis, Ashlee-S, C/o 7601 Settlers Trail non-domestic Shingle Springs California republic [95682] United States of America 7. :Ashlee-Scott: davis, Authorized Agent, C/o 7601 Settlers Trail non-domestic Shingle Springs California republic [95682] United States of America 8. Ms. Ashlee-Scott: davis, C/o 7601 Settlers Trail non-domestic Shingle Springs California republic [95682] United States of America 9. Ms. Ashlee-Scott: Family of davis, C/o 7601 Settlers Trail non-domestic Shingle Springs California republic [95682] United States of America 10. davis, Ashlee-Scott:, C/o 7601 Settlers Trail non-domestic Shingle Springs California republic [95682] United States of America 11. davis, gwendolyn-Anne:, C/o 7601 Settlers Trail non-domestic Shingle Springs California republic [95682] United States of America 12. davis, gwendolyn-A, C/o 7601 Settlers Trail non-domestic Shingle Springs California republic [95682] United States of America 13. Mrs. gwendolyn-Anne: Family of davis, C/o 7601 Settlers Trail non-domestic Shingle Springs California republic [95682] United States of America 14.

Mrs. gwendolyn-Anne: davis, C/o 7601 Settlers Trail non-domestic Shingle Springs California republic [95682] United States of America 15. :gwendolyn-Anne: davis, Authorized Agent, C/o 7601 Settlers Trail non-domestic Shingle Springs California republic [95682] United States of America If you submit an attachment, it will be incorporated into this document.

If the attachment conflicts with the information specifically set forth in this document, this document supersedes the data references in the attachment.

By typing my name, I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as the agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/ her behalf, or in both capacities.

I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

SIGNED BY: By: davis, gwendolynAnne: holder, By: davis, Scott-Van: holder, For: davis, Ashlee-Scott: holder MAILING ADDRESS: None Provided EMAIL FOR OFFICIAL NOTICES: davisscottvan@gmail.com 12439 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22 OFFICE OF TThE MINNESOTA SECrETArY OF STATE CErTIFICATE OF ASSUMEd NAME Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 333 The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable customers to be able to identify the true owner of a business.

ASSUMED NAME: gWENdOlYN ANNE dAVIS PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: C/O 7601 SETTlErS TrAIl, ShINglE SPrINgS, CAlIFOrNIA 95682 United States of America NAMEHOLDER(S): Name and Address: 1. davis, Scott-V, C/o 7601 Settlers Trail non-domestic Shingle Springs California republic [95682] United States of America 2. :Scott-Van: davis, Authorized Agent, C/o 7601 Settlers Trail non-domestic Shingle Springs California republic [95682] United States of America 3. Mr. Scott-Van: davis, C/o 7601 Settlers Trail non-domestic Shingle Springs California republic [95682] United States of America 4. davis, Scott-Van:, C/o 7601 Settlers Trail non-domestic Shingle Springs California republic [95682] United States of America 5. Mr. Scott-Van: Family of davis, C/o 7601 Settlers Trail non-domestic Shingle Springs California republic [95682] United States of America 6. :gwendolyn-Anne: davis, Authorized Agent, C/o 7601 Settlers Trail non-domestic Shingle Springs California republic [95682] United States of America 7.

Mrs. gwendolyn-Anne: davis, C/o 7601 Settlers Trail non-domestic Shingle Springs California republic [95682] United States of America 8. Mrs. gwendolyn-Anne: Family of davis, C/o 7601 Settlers Trail non-domestic Shingle Springs California republic [95682] United States of America 9. davis, gwendolyn-A, C/o 7601 Settlers Trail non-domestic Shingle Springs California republic [95682] United States of America 10. davis, gwendolyn-Anne:, C/o 7601 Settlers Trail non-domestic Shingle Springs California republic [95682] United States of America If you submit an attachment, it will be incorporated into this document.

If the attachment conflicts with the information specifically set forth in this document, this document supersedes the data references in the attachment.

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