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The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office’s recently acquired helicopter comes in for a landing at the sheriff’s headquarters in Placerville Thursday morning.

The eagle has landed Echo 1 gives EDSO flight ability

Eric Jaramishian Staff writer Echo 1 landed in the parking lot of the El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office headquarters Thursday morning, the wind from the blades of the helicopter kicking up dust announcing its presence.

The flight crew — pilot Joseph Brown, flight officer Patrick Becker and Sgt. Patrick Dacanay — touched down with Echo 1 while local first responders, county leaders and community members marveled at the sight of EDSO’s new law enforcement tool.

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Sheriff Jeff Leikauf, far left, joined the helicopter crew, pilot Patrick Becker, flight officer Joseph Brown and Sgt. Jesse Dacanay, from left, for a presentation on how the helicopter will be used. from Seminole County, Fla., once serving the sheriff ’s office there. It’s an Airbus H-125 aircraft fitted with a Safran turboshaft engine, giving

Echo 1 the capability of climbing to the county’s higher altitudes and flying as fast as 126 miles per hour. The helicopter can reach Emerald

Bay from Placerville in approximately 30 minutes.

The aircraft is capable of holding six individuals, including the flight crew, and is fitted with a Bambi Bucket to be used for firefighting. Echo 1 also has a 200-foot beam to light up an active scene or monitor ground activity while in flight.

In a capabilities presentation to those who saw the aircraft touchdown, Sheriff Jeff Leikauf boasted Echo 1 will give EDSO an advantage in search and rescue missions, disaster n See Helicopter, page A5

Pollock ‘mess’ to get a clean up Eric Jaramishian Staff writer

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The Pollock Pines community is preparing for a clean up behind CVS Pharmacy on Pony Express Trail the morning of Dec. 2, and is requesting help.

Described as a

“horrible mess,” members of the Community Economic Development Association of Pollock Pines, along with the El Dorado County Sheriff ’s Office Homeless Outreach Team, plan to clear out the refuse — items such as litter, clothing, tarps and furniture — beyond a fenced property behind the pharmacy.

The effort to clean the area, reportedly on CVS-owned land next to a highway retaining wall, is also being spearheaded by True Value Hardware and Mountain High Enterprises, local businesses donating resources for more laborintensive cleaning.

Organizers are requesting the help of at least 10 volunteers between 9 a.m. and noon n See clean up, page A5

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Property behind the CVS Pharmacy in Pollock Pines is littered with refuse.

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Scott Van Davis is handcuffed and taken into El Dorado County sheriff’s custody.

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Father helped daughter make $40K off nudes Eric Jaramishian Staff writer El Dorado County sheriff ’s detectives say they discovered a 16-year-old girl selling nude photographs online, making approximately $40,000 in illegal profit with her father’s help.

He was booked into the El Dorado County Jail earlier this month, where inmate records show his bail set at $4 million.

According to Sgt. Kyle Parker, El Dorado County resident Scott Van Davis, 46, was “aware of the online activity and complicit in the profit.”

He was arrested on suspicion of felony charges, including sex trafficking involving a minor, child abuse, procuring a minor under 16 for a sex act, pimping for prostitution and using a minor to create obscene matter for commercial purposes.

The teen is not facing charges, Parker told the Mountain Democrat.

EDSO sex crimes detectives in conjunction with the High Tech Crimes Unit began investigating Davis’ online activities in August, noting Davis’ daughter had a “very well-known online presence on a variety of social media platforms.” Davis was arrested Nov. 15 after officers executed a search warrant at his residence.

Davis remained in jail custody as of press time. He was arraigned Nov. 17 and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing in El Dorado County Superior Court Department 1 at 1:30 p.m.

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essentials obituaries Obituaries on this page are written and paid for by the families or funeral homes. They are edited minimally by the Mountain Democrat. To submit an obituary, call (530) 622-1255, e-mail obits@mtdemocrat.net, fax (530) 344-5092, or visit mtdemocrat.com under “Submission Forms” at the bottom of the website. Include contact information with all submissions.

“Kay” Kazuko Copeland Nov, 11, 1925 – Sept, 24, 2023

As a long-time resident of Placerville, California, she had come to see it as home. But that’s not where she started.

Kay was born in Los Angeles, California to Tadashi and Etsuko Kinoshita on November 11, 1925. Born on Armistice Day, just seven years after the end of World War I, her parents named her Kazuko, meaning “child of peace.” She was the youngest of five children and the only girl. Kay and her brothers were among the first generation American born Japanese or Nisei.

At age 16, that Kay and her family were relocated first to the assembly center at Santa Anita Racetrack and then to Heart Mountain Relocation Camp, Wyoming on September 1, 1942.

While interned at Heart Mountain, Kay earned a high school diploma, and with it the privilege to apply to leave the camp. She first moved to Denver and then on to Chicago to work. In 1945, when the war was over and Japanese were allowed to return to the West Coast, she returned to California. She briefly lived in San Francisco and worked at the Japanese consulate there. However, LA was her home and she settled in Silver Lake.

It was there she met her husband Ted Lynn Copeland (deceased 1972), married, and had twin daughters in 1961. They moved to the Mount Washington area of Los Angeles after the babies were born and then down the hill to the Highland Park neighborhood in 1973.

Although they never married, Fred LeRoy Acock was Kay’s real love. He was Grandpa Buzz (Deceased 1994) to her grandchildren. Together Buzz and Kay enjoyed taking road trips and especially loved their home state of California.

Kay lived in LA until she retired in 1992 from Paramount Studios. Retirement took Buzz and Kay to Eugene, Oregon to be closer to her daughter Gwyne and four of her grandchildren from 19922001.

Then it was Lynne’s turn to be close to mom. Kay relocated to Placerville in 2001. Her habit for many years was to walk across Bedford Rd. and visit with the vendors in downtown Placerville, The Old Town Grill and The Placerville News Company were her favorite stops. Kay remained in Placerville until her death.

Kay is survived by Daughter Lynne Hamp, and Lynne’s husband, Owen. Grandson, Barrett and his wife Mataia and their children, great granddaughters River and Yvaine. Grandson, Gregory and his husband Mark.

Daughter, Gwyne Taylor, and Gwyne’s husband Alan. Granddaughter Amanda and great grandson Kiyoshi. Granddaughter Miranda, Miranda’s husband Neil and great grandsons, Copeland and Noble. Grandson Tadashi and great granddaughter Miyuki. Granddaughter Mariko. Nephew, Robert Kinoshita, his wife Karen and their son Mathew.

Nephew, Fred Watson, his wife Julie, and their children Akira and Selina.

A Celebration of Life Open House will be held in Kay’s honor on Saturday, December 16, 2023, in the gymnasium of The Church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints at 3275 Cedar Ravine Rd, Placerville, CA from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

A brief tribute to Kay will be given at 1:30 p.m.

Casual attire, light refreshments will be served.

Ted “Taz” Amlick

Dec. 7, 1931 – Nov. 13, 2023

Ted John Amlick was born December 7, 1931 and left us on November 13, 2023. He leaves behind the love of his life, Amy Lou Rath, a daughter.

Jodi White of North Dakota, two grandsons and two great grandchildren.

He was born and raised in Southern California.

In the 50s and 60s he worked for Hughes Aircraft in Space Design. After he retired he and his wife, Joyce, moved to Isleton, Calif. where he had a boat repair business. They moved to Shingle Springs in 1988. He enjoyed bowling at Knotty Pines Lanes where he made many friends.

Ted’s passion was cars. He built a 1934 Mercedes Roadster from a kit. He also restored many cars.

His second most prized possession, after Amy, was his 2006 Ford GT. He loved driving it in parades and taking it to car shows to show it off and share with others. Many people thanked him for bringing it.

He belonged to Neptune Society and wanted to be cremated and his ashes distributed in the ocean.

Ted loved to help people and will be missed by everyone who know him.

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Kent Davenport

Kent (EDUHS Class of 1964) passed on to his next adventure on August 15, 2023. He leaves behind his dearly beloved wife (Carolyn), daughters (Sarah and Jordan), as well as his special canine companion (Scarlatt).

Kent finished his Orthopedic Residency at UCSF in 1976 and moved to Honolulu. He traveled the world, biking thru New Zealand, Norway, and unintentionally thru a fire storm in Yellowstone. Kent enjoyed fishing in British Columbia, heli-skiing in Colorado, mountain climbing in Peru, driving his Porsche, and even traveling with a group from the Russian Science Academy to explore Kamchatka Peninsula where they lived off the land for three months.

Farewell and happy adventuring. We will miss you.

Robert Renier

March 18, 1936 – Nov. 23, 2023 Robert (Bob) Renier passed away at the age of 87 peacefully and surrounded by family the evening of Thursday, November 23 in Elko, Nevada. He was a character up to the end and “Grandpa Bob” will live on in the hearts of his family. He was born March 18, 1936, to Cyril and Marion Renier in Sacramento, California. He was the biggest baby that hospital had ever seen. It was the one and only time anyone would ever say he was big (in stature, anyway)!

To many he was “Banjo Bob”, though he secretly wasn’t fond of that name. He went on to learn the piano (honkytonk style) and entertained countless people along the way. He could fix anything, his favorite projects being antique clocks and guns.

He was a history buff and a wealth of information.

We suspect he was likely born about 100 years too late. He had a passion for all things old and recognized that each item he collected had a story to be told. He was especially fascinated by the California Gold Rush (having a family history connecting him to this era) and panned for gold himself in his earlier days.

He was a man of adventure, his favorite occurring in South America where he was part of a twomonth long Jeeping expedition into the jungle in 1978. He spent a lot of time camping and exploring with fellow members of the E. Clampus Vitus and spent many a day traveling across the deserts of California and Nevada in his Jeep. His annual trip with the Jeeper’s Jamboree into the Rubicon went on for decades. He has many good friends that accompanied him on these adventures, and they are surely looking forward to reconnecting with him in the afterlife. They’ll be happy to see him, it’s probably been a little boring without him.

While he was a native of California, he found peace and solace in Jarbidge, Nevada and bought a place there in 1984 where he had more adventures and made many more good friends and memories.

It is there that he created a place of refuge for his family to enjoy. While it won’t be the same without him, we’ll be sharing stories and keeping his memory alive around the campfire there in his yard and the old cowboy cabin bar he so lovingly fashioned.

He recently shared that after spending a lifetime chasing happiness in adventure and collecting, he realized that everything he really needed was right in front of him all along (his family). He will be remembered by both his family and his friends through the stories and memories that only he could have created. All who knew him would agree that he was one of a kind.

He served in the Marine Corp reserves for six years in California and served two years of active duty in the army at Fort Riley, Kansas. After discharge, he worked for the Civil Service on jet engines at McClellan Airforce Base in California.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Cyril Renier, and is survived by his daughter Annie Andreozzi (Delmo Andreozzi), grandchildren Michael Andreozzi (Paige Andreozzi), Emily Wegner (Timothy Wegner) and Lizzy Bell (Kyle Bell) and great-grandchildren Mary Margaret, Lucy, Cecilia, Madeleine, Michael, Matthias and Charlotte.

There will be a funeral Mass at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Elko, Nevada on Saturday, December 9 at 11:00 a.m. A rosary and viewing will be held at Burn’s Funeral home Friday, December 8 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. A celebration of life will be set for this summer in Jarbidge, his final resting place. Not many have their own canon, but he does, and it will be fired in his honor at that time. In doing so, we hope to keep all our fingers. Dad, “When it’s night-time in Nevada we’ll be dreaming, of the old days, on the desert and you …”

Rayme Dean Ward

Aug. 11, 1968 - Nov. 14, 2023

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Rayme Dean Ward, at the age of 55, on November 14, 2023.

Ray was born in Whittier, California on August 11, 1968.

He graduated from Ponderosa High School in 1986 and left on a wrestling scholarship to ASU. One of his biggest accomplishments was playing semi-pro football. He became a general contractor where he perfected his work while supporting and raising his family. He loved coaching, camping, and most importantly, his family. They were his world.

Ray is forever loved by Jennifer Ward, their daughter, Alyssa Ward, and their son, Austin Ward.

He has joined his mother, Linda Ward, in heaven and is remembered and loved by his dad, Gary Ward, The Ward Family, and The Copley Family.

Ray’s Celebration of Life will be held at 2502 Country Club Drive, Cameron Park, 95682 on December 16, 2023, from 1pm-4pm.

Pauline “Polly” Rosen July 23, 1931 - Oct. 19, 2023

Polly is survived by children Lorri Velten and Lee Rosen, grandchildren Brandy Velten, Alexandra Velten and Alfred Rosen, daughter-in-law Margaret Rosen and son-in-law Jeff Velten.

What we’ll remember most about her: She was a(n) ~ Accomplished watercolor and acrylics artist; her murals can still be found at Gold Bug Park. She sold her art at street fairs around California and Nevada for many years and in the William Bonney Gallery in Mesilla, NM. She was long time member of the Placerville Arts Association ~ Chiropractor, practicing part time in Placerville for nearly 50 years ~ Girl Scout and Cub Scout leader ~ Red Hat Society Queen in Placerville with the Gypsy Roses before moving away in 2014, and a member in San Diego for many years ~ Green thumb and gardener, creating prize winning floral designs ~ Native American enthusiast and Native American arts collector ~ Collector of antiques, especially figural bottles in the 60’s & 70s ~ Supporter of many charities, including The Nature Conservancy, The American Indian Museum, National Public Radio, and the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance ~ Sweet tooth (See’s, cookies, and ice cream) ~ Devourer of coffee - in any state, any time ..... And could talk your ear off! She was a big personality.

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‘Vibrant spirit’ at Tahoe Mountain Democrat staff Heavenly Village kicked off the holiday season in style Friday, Nov. 24, as the South Lake Tahoe community came together to welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus and light a Christmas tree in spectacular fashion.

The Clauses arrived aboard South Lake Tahoe Ladder Truck No. 5, and were greeted by a cheering crowd.

Dropping Santa off on stage, the ladder truck then extended to the top of the 65-foot Christmas tree.

At Santa’s countdown, a firefighter “lit” the tree, setting off a fireworks display.

The event also featured a performance by Kristen Brown, a contestant from this season of NBC’s “The Voice.” Brown will return to Heavenly Village for a headline performance New Year’s Eve. Miss Heavenly Village Lake Tahoe Karsyn Leikauf was in attendance and received a scholarship check for $1,000 recognizing her passion for

Fireworks surround the Heavenly Village Christmas tree in South Lake Tahoe as it is officially lit for the holiday season Friday, Nov. 24.

Heavenly Village and Lake Tahoe.

Event organizers note Leikauf exemplifies the grace and spirit of the region, sharing inspiring words with the audience.

City of South Lake Tahoe councilwoman Tamara Wallace addressed the crowd, as did past District 4 supervisor candidate Kenny Curtzweiler, who played a role in procuring Heavenly’s Christmas tree.

El Dorado County Sheriff Jeff Leikauf and Congressman Kevin Kiley delivered speeches for those in attendance; organizers estimated thousands came out for the tree lighting celebration.

Gary Casteel Jr., president and CEO of TSI Investments/The Shops at Heavenly Village said, “This year’s tree lighting ceremony has truly exceeded our expectations.

The unparalleled turnout and the electric atmosphere created by our community is a clear indicator of the vibrant spirit that defines Heavenly Village.”

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Report of mystery dog illness not seen in EDC Krysten Kellum Editor While cases of a respiratory disease of unknown origin that affects dogs are being reported in more than a dozen states, including in California, El Dorado County Animal Services officials on Tuesday said they are not aware of such an illness infecting pets locally.

Nevertheless, Senior Animal Services Officer Kim Lusby said Animal Services staff are “taking all precautions in assessing all dogs upon intake at the county’s animal shelters in Diamond Springs and South Lake Tahoe. As per standard operating protocol, any animal showing signs of illness at the shelters will be put into quarantine and actively monitored by staff, following the shelter’s veterinary recommended care.”

Dog owners are urged to use

precautions, including ensuring their dogs are up to date on vaccinations and to avoid contact with other dogs outside their household.

“If your dog is exhibiting signs of respiratory illness, we advise that you speak with your dog’s veterinarian regarding those symptoms and (follow) any recommendations they may have,” Lusby shared.

Since Nov. 16, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s Veterinary Public Health Program received 10 reports of dogs experiencing a sudden respiratory illness, according to a Nov. 21 new release. Oregon veterinarians have seen some 200 cases since August, according to information from the Oregon Department of Agriculture.

On the East Coast, researchers at the New Hampshire Veterinary n See Mystery illness, page A7

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Richard B. Esposito Publisher

Noel Stack Managing Editor

Krysten Kellum Editor

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Forest waste can help combat the wildfire crisis

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n recent years Californians have witnessed some of the most catastrophic wildfire seasons in the state’s history and if our state and federal leaders do not meet the moment and course correct, we will continue down MATT DIAS this perilous path of destruction.

Every acre burned and community lost serve as grim reminders of our need to utilize every tool in the firefighting and forest management toolbox, including responsible forest biomass utilization. Biomass is naturally produced through forest growth in the form of branches, bark, dead trees and other residues. Rapid and ongoing accumulation of biomass in our forests represents hazardous fuels that, when burned, will release uncontrolled and toxic levels of greenhouse gases and increase the overall intensity of wildfires. But, through biomass utilization these impacts are significantly reduced and controlled.

We must go beyond simply recognizing the value of responsible forest waste utilization as a necessary management tool; we must pursue pathways to utilize this critical tool. Harnessing the power of forest biomass presents an opportunity to strike a balance between wildfire prevention, Utilizing forest post-fire recovery waste generated and environmental conservation. from sustainably Biomass energy, managed forests derived from low-value ensures that wood waste or other forest residues that is forest ecosystems turned into electricity, remain healthy plays a pivotal role in mitigating climate and productive. change by providing an alternative to energy derived from fossil fuels, replacing other carbon intensive fuels. Utilizing forest waste generated from sustainably managed forests ensures that forest ecosystems remain healthy and productive.

Maintenance of the biodiversity and integrity of forest ecosystems through active forest management focused on fire prevention and post-fire recovery strategies is necessary to meet our resource needs and to reduce fire impacts.

In order to accomplish treating the millions of acres we have already lost, while trying to save the remaining forests lands that have not been lost to severe wildfire, the state must have infrastructure present that will accept the tremendous loads of forest waste so that land managers can remove hazardous fuels from the landscape and strive to achieve resilient forest conditions. Currently, forest landowners and managers do not have nearly enough opportunities to address the immense problem at hand.

■ See DIAS, page A5

Letters to the Editor Remembering JFK EDITOR: ixty years ago last week, the last great Democrat president was assassinated in Dallas. John F. Kennedy had some very radical (for the time) ideas as to how America should function. The country should be run according to the will of its citizens, not by a powerful group of bureaucrats who were not elected (the Deep State). He had started a process to dismantle these groups. His efforts were cut short by gunshots in Texas.

Various conspiracy theories emerged pointing toward the CIA and other agencies being involved in this assassination. As we learn more about the activities of the various three letter agencies, these theories take on much more credence.

It is amazing how little notice this 60th anniversary received. Kennedy, while certainly not perfect, was a breath of fresh air. He was a loving father and a man of surprising integrity (for a politician). His memory should be celebrated by a commitment to more individual freedom, less government intervention, a push for more personal responsibility and a pledge to make America and its citizens a true beacon of hope to the world.

Remember the statement in his inaugural address: “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.”

He was declaring that individuals are what make America great, not government officials and bureaucrats. “Make America Great Again” is not just a political slogan. It should be a commitment by all Americans to be the best they can be. God bless America.

JACK JORDAN Somerset

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Axe to grind EDITOR: s is invariably the case when Greg Prada takes on the El Dorado Irrigation District, his recent letter to the editor is full of misinformation. The truth is that the 2024-28 percentage increases in EID’s proposed water rates are the same across all water customer classes.

Mr. Prada pretends otherwise because he thinks agriculture customers should pay residential water rates — even though they formed and built EID, secured its major water supplies and don’t require treated water for irrigation. If Mr. Prada had his way, our beloved vineyards, orchards, ranches and

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Christmas tree farms would be priced right out of business, likely to be replaced by a sea of rooftops.

Greg Prada does have experience with a grand jury, however. In 2018 the EDC Grand Jury found that as an EID director he had repeatedly violated the board’s public record disclosure policies and recommended that he be censured for his misconduct. The EID board did that and Mr. Prada lost his ensuing re-election bid by a landslide. Five years later, though, it seems he’s still keeping his axe sharp.

TOM CUMPSTON Placerville

A new direction EDITOR:

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hy is it when I read about the James Webb Telescope they are always referencing looking back in time? Why don’t they look in another direction?

At a recent meeting with Congressman Tom McClintock’s staff, much of the time was spent on a recent murder, police conduct in Placerville and illegal immigration. Others were given paperwork to fill out with their complaints (mostly with federal agencies).

Maybe I misunderstood. I am getting older, maybe a little less cognizant. But I left there understanding I would be contacted in a few days.

I’m getting old. I want to look in a new direction now — hopefully more exciting than looking back.

I would like to express my concerns with a person or agency that has the time to listen and has the ability to act.

Unfortunately (or fortunately), I’m not online. I have not had any real success on the phone or in person. I have tried to contact via many different avenues … no success.

I am becoming more disappointed in today’s online society. Most people do not know how to use the technologies (computers, cellphones, etc.).

They stumble through it and do not even realize how much information about themselves is being shared until it’s too late.

Hopefully I can get someone to listen to me in person or on the phone with some resolution.

PAUL JULIAN Shingle Springs

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Don’t add more stress to life this Christmas season

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best gifts of all. Don’t hristmas is a fight about the place joyful season where you will spend but always Christmas. Make the has some best of wherever you challenges. end up and celebrate The place of with whoever is around.

Christmas is often a The presents of question. Mary and Christmas are often Joseph ended up in stressful. Presents are Bethlehem when Jesus expensive and often was born. They had we don’t know what to gone there to pay taxes.

GLENN MOLLETTE buy and how much to Paying taxes is never spend. You may have fun but something we a lot of gifts to buy or maybe you have to do. The place they ended up don’t have a single person for whom when Jesus was born was probably you will buy a gift. If you can afford not their desired location to bear to buy gifts and want to, enjoy the their first child but they made the opportunity. If finances are meager most of the location. this year, be honest with yourself and Location trips a lot of people up others and say our list and budget on Christmas. Many have no choice. is very limited. Don’t put yourself They will spend Christmas in the in financial jeopardy by spending nursing home or jail. Many have no money you don’t have. The greatest options. They may be too elderly or gift is the baby Jesus. Focusing on sick to travel. They may not have Him will bring more peace than a any place to go. If you have options, be thankful. If you have a place to house filled with gifts. spend Christmas, this is one of your The pageantry of Christmas often

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Christmas should never be a time of loneliness, stress or pressure but it was a difficult time for Mary and Joseph. They were poor people. Bringing a child into the world in a stable would not be considered an option for most of us. becomes work. How many lights can you string on your roof or around your shrubbery? I enjoy putting up lights on a warm day but despise taking them down in January. Just remember what goes up must come down, eventually. Try to find a mild weather day and you won’t feel like the Grinch.

The pressure of Christmas gets to a lot of people. People die in December. Loneliness takes over and stress becomes paramount. People get depressed. Christmas should never be a time of loneliness, stress or pressure but it was a difficult time for Mary and Joseph. They were poor people. Bringing a child into the world in a stable would not be considered an option for most of

us. Traveling was a hassle and very difficult back then. While they were overjoyed with the baby Jesus, life’s circumstances were not easy. Later, they would flee to Egypt for the safety of their family.

The person of Christmas must be our focus in order to truly celebrate this season. Let’s not lose sight of the main character in the Christmas story. If we do, then we will focus on the place, presents, pageantry and pressures of Christmas. Thus, we will miss out on the real joy the heavenly host proclaimed to those shepherds watching their sheep. “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” (Luke 2:14).

Dr. Glenn Mollette is a national columnist and the author of 13 books.

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Pony Express tree removal planned Helicopter Eric Jaramishian Staff writer There will be temporary shoulder and lane closures of the eastbound lane of Pony Express Trail in Pollock Pines beginning Dec. 4 while the El Dorado County Department of Transportation conducts tree removal work.

Lane closures and flagging will take place approximately from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. between Sanders

Drive and Sly Park Road until tree removal work is complete, according to a press release from county spokeswoman Carla Hass The work is part of a larger bicycle, pedestrian and ADA capital improvement project that is slated to begin construction next year, according to Hass.

Motorists are advised to account for extra time needed to travel through the work zone. Those with questions should call DOT at (530) 621-5900 and to select option 3 for engineering.

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to do light pick up. Those planning to come out for the clean up are advised to wear the proper attire, including long-sleeve shirts, pants, boots, heavy gloves and a face News release mask. Volunteers should meet at CVS prior to the start State Sen. Marie Alvarado-Gill of California’s of the clean up.

District 4 will be in Placerville Sunday morning The clean up is not age appropriate for minors. to hear from constituents. Alvarado-Gil and The area has been blighted in the past as a result of staff are planning a meet and greet at El Dorado activities of homeless individuals, according to Sgt. Josh County Fire Protection District Station 25 Sprague of EDSO’s HOT team. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Taking place before the “If anyone has a desire to come help us, we are willing Hangtown Christmas parade gets rolling at 1 to work with the community,” Sprague said. p.m., there will be hot cocoa and cookies to fuel Volunteers are asked to let CEDAPP know they plan the day’s festivities. Station 25 is located at 3034 to participate by calling (530) 613-1332 to leave a Sacramento St. commitment message.

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responses and other specialized first responder and law enforcement missions.

“The sky is no longer the limit but an avenue for collaboration and shared responsibility,” Leikauf said. “Patrolling from the skies takes our surveillance capabilities to whole new heights, literally. Echo 1 will allow us to monitor vast areas with unparalleled precision, providing us with the eyes we need and keeping not just our community safe but other communities (as well).”

The aircraft will take flight 10 hours a week, equating to 500 hours in a year.

El Dorado County supervisors approved the purchase of the aircraft in January for $3.3 million.

They also allocated $400,000 from excess Transient Occupancy Tax funds to cover half the yearly cost for the helicopter’s first year of operation. The yearly cost is expected to be $800,000.

“I’m really excited to be a part of this,” Dacanay said.

“This is a great asset and is going to be a great tool for the county and a great service to the Sheriff ’s Office.

I’m also thankful for Seminole County Sheriff ’s Office, which has been a great partner to work with and helped us out a lot.”

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Jobs are also created through investment in forest waste processing facilities and infrastructure, and the utilization of forest biomass can reduce dependence on other energy sources, enhancing energy security and self-sufficiency for rural regions of California.

Forest waste utilization holds immense value in our quest for a sustainable and greener future.

California’s Legislature and the Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration need to support and expand all existing biomass facilities and programs in the state, while also embracing ongoing research and development of new technologies that will support removal of hazardous fuels from forests.

If not, the writing is on the wall. We are setting up California for the next wildfire catastrophe and will continue to lose our forests and the communities within the forested portions of the state.

We need our policy leaders to work together in 2024 to leverage the renewable resources within our forests, protect their ecological integrity, mitigate climate change, create new jobs and ultimately pave the way for a more prosperous and sustainable state for generations to come.

Matt Dias is the president and CEO of the California Forestry Association and is a registered professional forester.

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Diagnostic Laboratory have been investigating occurance of the what is being called Atypical Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease since summer 2022.

Symptoms include cough, nasal discharge, sneezing and lethargy. In severe cases the illness was fatal.

Preliminary research at the New Hampshire lab has found no known canine respiratory pathogens in samples tested but data has revealed a bacterial-like organism that could be to blame.

On Monday veterinarians at the University of California, Davis, said they have yet to see any patients for the mysterious canine respiratory illness.

El Dorado County Animal Services continues to monitor the situation, including updates or information that may come forward from Animal Services’ veterinarian, the American Veterinary Medical Association and/or the California Veterinary Medical Association.

At the Competition Canine dog sports and training facility in Placerville Wednesday volunteers were planning for their annual holiday

photo fundraiser that supports locally based dog rescue organization Performance Rescue.

Dozens of four-legged companions turn out each year, donning Christmas costumes and posing with Santa, but this time around things will be a little bit different — think COVID-19 pandemic protocols for the pooches.

While cases of the respiratory disease have not been documented in the county, precautions to prevent possible spread are a priority for Performance Rescue founder Ann McQuillen.

Volunteers are ramping up cleaning procedures, stocking up on disinfectant wipes and planning to sanitize photo sets throughout the day. Dog owners will be asked to socially distance their pets while at the Competition Canine facility at 7533 Green Valley Road; the photo fundraiser runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 2, with walk-ins welcome. For more information about the fundraiser go to compk9.net/product/eventsportraits-with-santa.

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KNOW Dec. 1 Jerry Ravago from Hired Guns will perform at 5 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/livemusic.

Achilles Wheel and The Ateliers will perform at 7 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

Christmas with C.S. Lewis starring Greggory Williams Welch takes the stage Dec. 1-3 at Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter.net or call (916) 608-6888.

Duo Quartet and The Bezhenar Sisters will perform at The Sofia in Sacramento. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-5300 or visit bstreettheatre.org.

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Hangtown Christmas Parade Grand Marshal Ed Hagen and his wife Sheryl will lead this Sunday’s procession through Placerville. The parade starts at 1 p.m., beginning on Broadway.

Capture the joy and wonder of the season by getting photos with Santa Claus taken by Charm Photography, Dec. 1-24 at the California Welcome Center in El Dorado Hills Town Center.

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Dec. 2 See Santa’s Secret Workshop and enjoy a pancake breakfast at the Shingle Springs Community Center. Breakfast is held 8-11 a.m. and the workshop is open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Preregister by emailing Events@ ShingleSpringsCommunityCenter.org. Drop-ins welcome.

Ed Hagen brings smiles, vintage vehicles to parade Noel Stack Managing editor

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he Hangtown Christmas parade runs parallel to Hangtown Creek in downtown Placerville and that’s where Ed Hagen’s story began.

Hagen is a descendant of a Gold Rush miner who pulled nuggets out of the very creek the 2023 parade grand marshal will pass by Sunday afternoon. “He was averaging $300 a month and sending it home,” Hagen shared. The pioneer headed home and brought his family West by wagon train a couple of years later and they planted roots in El Dorado County.

Ed and Sheryl Hagen have made those roots stronger. Together for more than 40 years, married for 28, the couple has embraced the community. For his part, Ed was given the honor this year to lead the parade.

“He’s a longtime county resident who has done a lot to help so many others in this county,” said Tim Taylor, parade sponsor.

“He is very honored and humbled to be selected,” Sheryl told the Mountain Democrat. “He was pretty much speechless.”

Ed will ride in his 1924 Dodge pickup down Main Street. Five of his other rigs — he has an affection for vintage vehicles — will also roll down the road, including a logging truck that served Ed well during his professional logging days.

A 1961 El Dorado High School graduate, Ed went on to serve in the Marines. He came home after that service, bought a 1953 Peterbilt truck to haul gravel and later transitioned to logging. Ed was the first person to log the Highway 50 campgrounds like Union Valley and Ice House, taking on the job solo and completing what others thought couldn’t be done.

“I logged the big, big trees that were

Enjoy Pancakes with Santa Claus at the Pleasant Valley Grange Community Hall, 8-11 a.m.

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Placerville’s Church of Our Saviour hosts its Christmas Gift & Décor Sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the church, 2979 Coloma St. in Placerville. Offerings include baskets, a fabulous selection of jewelry and cute Santas in many sizes plus paintings, dolls, candlesticks, china sets and much more.

The Placerville Shakespeare Club hosts its annual Winter Rummage Sale with many previously enjoyed treasures, including household goods, holiday gifts and décor, winter clothing and lovely jewelry. This will be a one-day only sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Placerville Shakespeare Clubhouse at 2940 Bedford Ave. UCCE Master Gardeners of El Dorado County host a first Saturday tour at the Sherwood Demonstration Garden, 6699 Campus n See know, page B4

dead or dying,” he recalled. “They were monsters.”

A tragedy on Highway 50 in which a falling tree killed at least one person led Ed on another logging mission; he took out hazardous trees along the roadway from Pollock Pines to Echo Summit.

Ed was also known for his ability to clear log jams from the American River when mudslides hit. And he had no problems traveling on horseback to deliver mail from Riverton to Kyburz until the roads reopened. Ed is also famous for delivering handmade Christmas cards via horseback — plus a Christmas tune on his harmonica.

His community-minded spirit took him and other residents to Washington, D.C., in 1981 during the energy crisis. Ed and others loaded El Dorado County wood onto a truck and intended to deliver three pieces each to D.C. legislators. The stunt caught the attention of President Ronald Reagan.

“He was going to split wood with us,” Ed recalled. “But that didn’t happen.”

The date was March 30, 1981. Ed and others were at the top of the Washington Monument when they heard the president had been shot.

“There were helicopters and police cars everywhere. It was crazy,” Ed said. “I just stayed out of the way.”

Enjoying retirement and less crazy days, Ed and Sheryl call Hagen Ranch in El Dorado home. The couple has six children, 14 grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. For more than 50 years children have enjoyed the great Easter egg hunt on the ranch.

Ed’s desires to bring children joy and help people are inspiring, Sheryl noted.

“He’s always been one to help — help the underdog, talk to kids who might have strayed off the path over the years,” she told the Mountain Democrat. “I don’t even know how many people in the county he’s helped, because he won’t tell me. That’s just the kind of person he is.”

Ed Hagen — a hometown hero leading the Hometown Christmas-themed parade.

45th Hangtown Christmas Parade Theme: Hometown Christmas Route: Broadway to Main Street, Placerville Date: Sunday, Dec. 3 Time: Starting on Broadway at 1 p.m.

Road closure: Noon to 4 p.m.

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The Casbah Lounge will host a dance event Saturday night in El Dorado to benefit a young girl in need.

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Dance it up for a good cause News release

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oin Vahana Bellydance for an evening of Middle Eastern Dance for a good cause on Dec. 2.

The Casbah Lounge, Evening of Middle Eastern Dance is a nonprofit benefit show hosted to benefit community members in need of a little help. This Saturday The Casbah Lounge honors Lydia Garcia, 13, who is battling a degenerative bone disease. Donations will go toward

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an $800 adaptation to Lydia’s wheelchair. Every penny donated goes directly to helping the honoree and their family with their needs.

The show will feature holiday dances, plus performances in Egyptian, Lebanese, fire and hula dancing. There are drinks and snacks available for a donation as well.

The event begins at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at Jammin’ Dance and Fitness, 6090 Enterprise Drive in Diamond Springs.

Holiday show returns to Sutter Street News release

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OLSOM — Sutter Street Theatre’s love letter to the holiday season opens Dec. 2.

“Holiday in the Hills” takes place in the late 1800s right in the theater, where the residents of the town and surrounding areas have gotten together for a party to celebrate the season.

A lot of research went into the actual people and places here in the late 1800s and everyone the audience members see onstage was an actual

resident or visitor to Folsom at that time of year.

The show written and directed

by Mike Jimena and Connie Mockenhaupt is rated G. Seeing a performance of “Holiday in the Hills” will put the whole family in the holiday spirit — guaranteed.

Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 4:30 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 2-23, plus 7 p.m. shows Dec. 14, 20 & 21 at Sutter Street Theatre, 717 Sutter St. in Folsom. For reservations at visit SutterStreetTheatre.com or call (916) 353-1001.

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horoscope by Holiday Mathis n today ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’re participating in something like a game, though many things about it are more important than the win. For instance, you’ll love who you meet, the skills you hone and the feeling of being on a team.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). With the right frame of mind, all can feel centered and settled. Work on it. Turn your scene around a few times in your head so you can get the perspective right. When you’re powerful in your mind, you’re powerful in the world.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). It feels good to be needed, but the feeling comes after the fact. Moments of service seem like a blur. Later, when you note your sense of fulfillment and miss the satisfaction of problem-solving, you’ll sign up for more.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). The truth is deeply layered, with pockets of mystery sewn into it. This leaves room for your interpretation. You’ll assemble a lovely, empowering, if incomplete story and get comfortable carrying a question.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’re well aware that having access to something doesn’t make it yours. There are entitled and discourteous folks around, but don’t waste time worrying about them. Rest easy knowing you contribute to a respectful society.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Your awareness of others is heightened today, and you’ll lean into the team spirit. You’ll notice who needs the assist before they ask for it. And when it’s your turn, you’ll take the help and carry the project on.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You have plenty of room in your life for good influences. New people enter your realm. Those who are already in your life may need to adjust. Be prepared to give extra care and assurances as needed.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You don’t always have to know what a thing means right away to know that it’s significant. You collect the “signs” to be interpreted later. The important thing is that you’re observant. Insights will come at the perfect moment.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your intentions are pure, and you’re just not getting the reaction you desire. It’s possible you’re giving the right thing to the wrong people. Find a different audience and test out the theory.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). People make mistakes. You have no problem issuing an apology when you’re in the wrong. But this time, you’re not. You’re the one due an apology and you’ll eventually get it. If given another chance, they’ll treat you better.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). When the ego thinks something is essential, it can produce cravings beyond the physical. Gratitude inoculates you from false need. Differentiating between need and want will save you money and trouble.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). There is always someone worse off than you, and better off too. Thanks to recent associations, you now have a fresh perspective and a rare sense of objectivity for your own experience and position.

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Tahoe revels in holiday spirit News release SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — ’Tis the season for holiday merriment with family and friends to celebrate winter and the coming year with an array of favorite traditions and new events in the Tahoe area. For more information on events and activities listed visit visitlaketahoe.com.

Family friendly festivals The Heavenly Holidays will celebrate the town’s central gathering place with a month-long series of good tidings and cheer for kids young and old in the Heavenly Village including traditional favorites: Breakfast with Santa, Dec. 2, 9, 16 & 23; Holiday Santa Paws & Yappy Hour, Dec. 2 & 9; Heavenly winter early movie premiers, Dec. 14 & 21; Santa Claus is Skiing to Town, Dec. 16; Heavenly Village Holiday Sip & Shop, Dec. 17; Village ice sculpture contest, Dec. 26; Meet your favorite characters, Dec. 26-30; Visit Lake Tahoe Ferris Wheel, Dec. 27-31; Holiday face painting, Dec. 27-31; Dec. 29-30;

Photo by David J. Grenier

Photo by Dreu Murin, Shining Light Family Photography

Holiday festivities in South Lake Tahoe are in full swing.

Visit Lake Tahoe BuildA-Bear, Dec. 27- 31 and Holiday Paint & Sip, Saturdays in December.

New this year with Heavenly Holidays — Frosty Shoreline Snowshoe Experience with a lakefront snowshoe stroll along the beaches of Lake Tahoe at Beach Retreat and Lodge complete with cozy fire pits and specialty beverages on Fridays/Saturdays in December at 5 p.m., weather permitting.

Champagne & Chocolate Sleigh Ride Tasting Experience is a 45-minute horsedrawn or carriage tour through the picturesque streets of South Lake Tahoe paired with complimentary champagne from Champagne & Chocolate

Co. Fridays through Mondays in December.

Winter Festival offers free admission for community events including choirs, jazz bands, Christmas tree lighting and photos with Santa, complemented with arts/crafts and food truck specialties for purchase. Organized by students at South Lake Tahoe High School, Winter Festival takes place 5-8 p.m. Dec. 1 & 2, with events on campus.

Check out A Merry & Mulled Holiday Market complete with sipping from local/regional wineries and shopping with area vendors at the Coachman Hotel, located near the Heavenly Village, 2-5

UPCOMING EVENTS Masters of Illusion JANUARY 7, 2024

Starring the world’s greatest award-winning magicians, this 21st century magic show is unlike anything you have seen before – filled with modern illusions and arts of deception, performed live on stage.

Audiences will be held at the edge of their seats by the jaw-dropping grand illusions, and laugh out loud at the hysterical comedy magic as performers from around the world combine fantasy, fervor and flair with magic created in front of their very eyes.

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OPENING DATE: November 20, 2023 FINAL FILING DATE: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. First review date for applications will be held on December 22, 2023.

An application can be printed from the District website at www.gd-pud.org or request an application by emailing Stephanie Beck at slbeck@gd-pud.org.

Return a completed application to the District office by mail, or email to: slbeck@gd-pud.org.

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Application and job description available at Transit Office, 6565 Commerce Way, Diamond Springs, CA 95619, (530) 642-5383 or www.eldoradotransit.com.

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11:30am – 8:30pm $18.89 – $25.31 w/benefits California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) El Dorado County Transit Authority invites applications for the position of Transit Dispatcher.

Application and job description available at Transit Office, 6565 Commerce Way, Diamond Springs, CA 95619, (530) 642-5383 or www.eldoradotransit.com.

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50th Anniversary Tour

Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production of the iconic musical phenomenon returns to the stage. Appealing to both theater audiences and concert music fans, this production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring.

Johnny Cash The Official Concert Experience JANUARY 18-19, 2024

With video of the “Man in Black” from TV episodes of The Johnny Cash Show projected on a screen above the stage, a live band and singers will accompany him in perfect sync as he performs some of his biggest hits, including “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Ring of Fire,” and “I Walk the Line.”

Step Afrika!

JANUARY 21, 2024

Step Afrika! blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities, traditional West and Southern African dances, and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a cohesive, compelling, artistic experience. Performances are much more than dance shows; they integrate songs, storytelling, humor, and audience participation.

Tickets available online or call the box office: HarrisCenter.net (916) 608-6888

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Drive in Placerville, at 9 a.m. A $2 parking fee is enforced.

Assistance League of Sierra Foothills presents the Homes for the Holidays tour, Dec. 2 & 3. Tour beautifully decorates homes and enjoy artisan vendors, a raffle and more. Tickets are available at assistanceleague.org/sierra-foothills.

2BGlass Studio, 4191 Business Drive, Suite D, Cameron Park, hosts an Ornament Extravaganza with thousands of handblown glass ornaments made by Northern California artists, Dec. 2-17.

For more information visit 2bglass.com.

Jason Perl will perform at 4 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino.

For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/live-music.

David Girard Vineyards celebrates the Christmas season with its fifth annual Christmas Concert featuring Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera chorus singing traditional Christmas carols and the Bay Area’s Chauffeurs band. The event runs noon to 4 p.m. Food and wine will be available for purchase.

Reservations recommended. Call (530) 295-1833 or email club@ davidgirardvineyards.com.

Illuminate the holiday season with the 17th Christmas Tree Lighting, a joyous collaboration between El Dorado Hills Town Center and the El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce. The merriment commences at 4 p.m. with a delightful merchant open house and the ever-popular Stuff Your Stocking game, inviting children to explore participating businesses and fill their stockings with special treasures. Feel the holiday spirit soar as the Holy Trinity Choir sets the tone with beloved holiday melodies and a live band takes the stage 5-6:30 p.m. As the sun sets, Santa arrives in traditional EDH style, gracing the scene on a fire truck adorned with his magical glitter. At approximately 6:30 p.m. Santa bestows his enchantment upon the Christmas tree, lighting it up for all to see.

Shane Q will perform at 4 p.m. and Steelin Dan Six Piece Band at 8 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville.

For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

Amore Mio Italian Restaurant and Miraflores Winery in Placerville host a Winemaker’s Dinner at 6 p.m. Reservations are required.

Call (530) 303-3148.

The Pops Choral and Orchestra presents Holiday Pops Dec. 2 & 3 at Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter.net or call (916) 608-6888.

Black Irish Band performs at 7 p.m. at Sutter Creek Theatre in Sutter Creek For tickets and more information call (916) 4250777 or visit suttercreektheater.com.

B Street Theatre at The Sofia in Sacramento presents “’Tis The Season: Around the World” through Dec. 23. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-5300 or visit bstreettheatre.org.

May Erlewine will perform at The Sofia in Sacramento. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-5300 or visit bstreettheatre.org.

Dec. 3 Findleton Estate and Vineyard in Camino hosts Souper Sunday.

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a 2016 grenache. Chris Jenson will perform original music 1-3 p.m. To RSVP email findletonestate@gmail.com.

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

Vices to Virtues will perform at 3 p.m. at HWY 50 Brewery in Camino. For more information visit hwy50brewery.com/livemusic.

Check out the SoulArt Session with Alison Tomei at 6 p.m. at The Green Room Social Club in downtown Placerville. For tickets and more information visit clubgreenroom.com.

The Rancho Cordova River City Concert Band presents a Holiday Fun And Memories concert at 3 p.m. at Koreana Plaza in Rancho Cordova. The performance is free to attend. For more information visit rcconcertband.org.

Dec. 4 Join the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Toys from the Bearcat program, in partnership with the Food Bank of El Dorado County and the Shingle Springs-Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce, for a holiday celebration, 5:30-8 p.m. at the food bank, 4550 Business Drive in Cameron Park. New toys, frozen turkeys or monetary contributions will be accepted. Activities will include caroling, a raffle and photos with Santa.

The Folsom Lake College Vocal & Choral Program presents a voice recital at 3 p.m. at Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom. For tickets and more information visit harriscenter.net or call (916) 608-6888.

Now The Sacramento Fine Arts Center in Carmichael hosts A Taste for Art exhibition through Dec. 2. For more information visit sacfinearts.org.

The Stage at Burke Junction in Cameron Park presents “Alabama Women” through Dec. 3. Showtimes are 1 and 5 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays. For tickets and more information visit stageatburke.com.

Sacramento City College’s City Theatre brings a new British panto to the stage: “Mother Goose” through Dec. 10. For tickets and more information visit CityTheatre.net.

to Face in a Book for a chance to win the grand prize. The first 100 completed passports are guaranteed a gift. The grand prize winner will be unveiled Dec. 29.

Olde Coloma Theatre presents “Twice Upon a North Pole Christmas” or “There’s Snow Time Like the Present” through Dec. 17. For tickets and more details visit oldecolomatheatre.com.

B Street Theatre at The Sofia in Sacramento presents “Snow Fever” through Dec. 24. For tickets and more information call (916) 443-5300 or visit bstreettheatre.org.

Imagination Theater on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville presents “Matilda” through Dec. 23. For tickets and more information visit itplacerville.org.

Capital Stage in Sacramento presents “Georgiana & Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley” through Dec. 24. For tickets and more information call (916) 995-5464 or visit capstage.org.

Join El Dorado Hills Town Center’s Elf on the Boulevard Scavenger Hunt. Pick up a passport at any participating Town Center business or find one online at edhtowncenter.com.

Embark on a quest to locate the elusive elves hidden within local businesses. Once all have been found, return the passport

Sacramento’s River Fox Train’s Magical Christmas Train and the Skunk Train’s The World’s Largest Christmas Tree Train invite families and holiday enthusiasts to create cherished memories during this festive season, now through Dec. 27. For booking and inquiries call (800) 866-1690 or visit riveroxtrain.com.

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p.m. Dec. 2.

The third Festival of Winter Lights, 4-8 p.m.

Dec. 8 & 9, at the Lake Tahoe Museum, is the site for an outdoor market event with free winter carriage rides, Santa’s house and kids activities, live performances, light displays, Christmas Fire Truck, hot drinks and food, plus shopping for Tahoe themed gifts from local vendors. In the spirit of holiday giving, attendees are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy Toys for Tots booth.

Edgewood On Ice outdoor ice rink surrounded by pristine views of the resort and snow-capped mountains is open for guests as well as the public.

Skate under the stars and then enjoy outdoor firepits at the Bistro with a warm beverage. The magic continues throughout the winter season with the rink open daily 4:30-10 p.m. as conditions allow.

Nightlife & entertainment

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Public Notices  FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1080 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: TIPTOP WEB MARKETING, located at 1840 Henrys Place, Camino, CA 95709 Registered owner(s): Sheri L Gobec, 1840 Henrys Place, Camino, CA 95709 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/02/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Sheri Lynn Gobec SHERI LYNN GOBEC, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 11/02/2023.

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) 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1 12465 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1072 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: GAllOWAY APPlIANCE REPAIR, located at 3998 Sunset Lane, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Registered owner(s): United Appliance LLC, 3998 Sunset Lane, Shingle Springs, CA 95682 This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company, State of LLC: CA

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 05/30/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Chad Galloway CHAD GALLOWAY, 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 10/31/2023.

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) 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1 12467 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1066 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ORCHIDS AUTHENTIC THAI, located at 2180 Lake Tahoe Blvd Suite 1, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Registered owner(s): Orchids SLT Inc, 2180 Lake Tahoe Blvd Suite 1, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 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: 10/22/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ James Primo JAMES PRIMO, PRESIDENT I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the

For a bit of holiday magic there’s the “mystifying” and “mind-bending” Alex Ramon – Real Magic at Harveys Lake Tahoe, Tuesdays through Saturdays through March. 2, 2024. Magic Fusion shows are available nightly at the Loft Theater in the Heavenly Village.

Casino entertainment at the South Shore Room at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe South Shore Room features The Struts, a British rock band known for its high-energy performances and retro-inspired sound, Dec. 1; Paul Cauthen, an American singersongwriter known for his soulful voice and diverse musical style that encompasses elements of country, gospel, rock, and soul, Dec. 10; and Anuhea, multitalented artist who blends reggae, pop, R&B, rap and country music into an eclectic style all her own, Dec. 15. Harrah’s Arcade will also offer hot cocoa and arts and crafts Dec. 1-2 and Santa in the Arcade, Dec. 8-10.

The new Tahoe Blue Event Center welcomes Cirque Dreams Holidaze Dec. 16, to convey the magic of the season with a Broadway-style production infused with contemporary circus arts.

The venue will also ring in the New Year with twonights of Excision, Dec. 30 & 31.

New Year’s Eve celebrations Live music will take place on Heavenly Village’s Main Stage with multiple DJs and bands, Dec. 31 from 2 p.m. until 9:30. (Headliner TBA.) Heavenly Holidays reaches its zenith on New Year’s Eve with a gondola drop at 9 p.m. Pacific Time, coordinated with the midnight ball drop in New York City’s Time Square, accompanied with a fireworks show.

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Peek Nightclub hosts an explosive pre-New Year’s party with the Ying Yang Twins, an American hip hop duo, for a night of music, lights and champagne, Dec. 30.

To celebrate midnight Pacific Time, the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino (formerly Hard Rock Lake Tahoe) introduces, free to the public, “Light Up The Night” with two DJs on the Alpine Union Balcony and a firework show to welcome 2024. Premium heated seating and a champagne toast are available for purchase.

Ring in 2024 under the stars with the scenic views of Lake Tahoe on the M.S. Dixie II at Zephyr Cove. Embark on the New Year’s Eve cruise starting at 6:30 p.m. plated meal, countdown (eastern-time) with a champagne toast.

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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 10/27/2023.

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) 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1 12468 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1087 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: THE BRICKKICKER, located at 2116 American River Trl, Cool, CA 95614 Registered owner(s): Curtis Inspections LLC, 2116 American River Trl, Cool, CA 95614 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: 11/30/2013 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Francis Curtis FRANCIS CURTIS, 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 11/07/2023.

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) 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1 12469

NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

The name and address of the court is: Kern County Superior Court 1215 Truxtun Ave Bakersfield, CA 93301 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: Navraj Rai 333001 1309 L St Bakersfield, CA 93301 (661) 633-4994 DATE: May 24, 2023 Tamarah Harber-Pickens Clerk, by /s/ Marina Mercado, Deputy 12471 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1

SUMMONS CASE NO. BCV-23-101576

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1094

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: Robert Robinson; Melvin Robert Curtacao, Blue Streak Towing; Bonanza Auto Dismantlers and Does 1 to 50, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PlANTIFF: Steven Pacheco NOTICE! You have been sued.

The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

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

Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form.

If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements.

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

The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BlAIN STUMPF CONSTRUCTION FENCE RENTAlS, located at 3005 Venture Rd, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Wilkinson Portables Inc, 3005 Venture Rd, 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: 11/09/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Chad Wilkinson CHAD WILKINSON, CEO I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 11/09/2023.

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) 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8 12484 APN: 077-662-012-000 TS NO.: 23-06059CA TSG ORDER NO.: 230248195 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SAlE UNDER DEED OF TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED OCTOBER 5, 2021. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Affinia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded October 15, 2021 as Document No.: 20210065227 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of El Dorado County, California, executed by: *Donald Cameron Spainhower*, an unmarried man, as Trustor, will be sold AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER for cash (payable in full at time of sale 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 in the property situated in said county and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced deed of trust.

Sale Date: December 21, 2023 Sale Time: 1:00 PM Sale Location: Main Entrance, El Dorado County Superior Courthouse - Placerville Main Street Branch, 495 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 File No.:23-06059CA The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5801 Lupin Ln, Pollock Pines, CA 95726-9491. 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 in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining legal notice continued on the next page

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Public Notices  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: $458,192.24 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, (800) 280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website, www.auction. com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 23-06059CA. 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. NOTICE TO TENANT: 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 (800) 280-2832, or visit this internet website www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 23-06059CA 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 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.

File No.:23-06059CA 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.

For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www. auction.com or Call: (800) 2802832.

Dated: November 1, 2023 By: Omar Solorzano Foreclosure Associate Affinia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 (833) 2907452 NPP0442784 To: MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT & PLACERVILLE TIMES 11/17/2023, 11/24/2023, 12/01/2023 11/17, 11/24, 12/1 12485 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1101 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 1. El DORADO HIllS SOAP, 2. EDH SOAP, located at 305 Ridgeview Court, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Registered owner(s): Danielle C Marquis, 305 Ridgeview Court, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 This business is conducted by an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 08/30/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Danielle Marquis DANIELLE MARQUIS, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 11/14/2023.

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) 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8 12490 NOTICE OF PUBlIC HEARING The County of El Dorado Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing in the Supervisors Meeting Room, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 on December 12, 2023, at 1:00 p.m., to consider the following: El Dorado County Chief Administrative Office Parks Division is recommending that the Board of Supervisors certify the Final Environmental Impact Report for the proposed Diamond Springs Community Park and approve the proposed Diamond Springs Community Park located at 3447 Clemenger Drive, Diamond Springs, CA. The affected parcels, as identified by Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 331-301-019 and 331-400-002, are located in the Diamond Springs / El Dorado area, Supervisorial District 3. (County Parks Manager: Vickie Sanders, 530-621-7538) Agenda and Staff Reports are available no less than 72 hours before the meeting at https:// eldorado.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx All persons interested are invited to attend and be heard or to write their comments to the Board of Supervisors at 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 or via e-mail: edc.cob@edcgov.us. If you challenge the application in court, you may be limited to raising only those items you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Board at, or prior to, the public hearing. Any questions regarding this project should be directed to the County of El Dorado Chief Administrative Office, Parks Division, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 or via e-mail: Vickie. sanders@edcgov.us.

COUNTY OF EL DORADO December 1, 2023 12/1 12512 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1093 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BlACK OAK ANIMAl HOSPITAl, located at 3251 Marshall Road, Georgetown, CA 95634/ Mailing Address: 4814 Sunset Place Lane, Fair Oaks, CA 95628 Registered owner(s): Black Oak Veterinary Group Inc, 4814 Sunset Place Lane, Fair Oaks, CA 95628 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: Not Applicable Signature of Registrant: /s/ Brent Wooden BRENT WOODEN, PRESIDENT I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 11/09/2023.

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) 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 12513 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1091 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: PARK’S GYRO & SHAWARMA GRIll, located at 3326 Coach Lane, Cameron Park, CA 95682/Mailing Address: 10880 Disk Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 Registered owner(s): Qaisuddin Samandari, 10880 Disk Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 10/24/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Qaisuddin Samandari QAISUDDIN SAMANDARI, OWNER I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 11/08/2023.

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) 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 12514

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REqUEST FOR PROPOSAlS FOR ENvIRONMENTAl CONSUlTANT SERvICES ASSOCIATED WITH AMERICAN RESCUE PlAN ACT FUNDED WATER SYSTEM IMPROvEMENTS The Grizzly Flats Community Services District (“District”) is soliciting proposals for professional services associated with improvements (“Work”) to the District’s drinking water system. The proposed Work will receive funding from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”). Water system improvements consist of, but are not limited to, construction of a new water storage tank, upgrades to the existing water treatment plant, and cleaning a water storage reservoir.

Professional services shall include compliance with ARPA, state, and local environmental codes and requirements, including preparation and coordination of environmental studies and documents (NEPA/ CEQA). Professional services shall include, but are not limited to: • Determine any environmental requirements that are unique to ARPA funding; • Prepare NEPA and CEQA studies and documents as needed for project and funding compliance; • Recommend any mitigation measures that may be appropriate for the Work; • Assist District staff with public review of, approval of, and recording the documents; • Provide regular correspondence to District staff of progress, findings, and recommendations.

• Complete required documentation for environmental compliance based on the 2 project schedules included as additional documents on the Grizzly Flats CSD website located on the homepage at www.grizzlyflatscsd.com. Use Firefox or Bing browser.

Interested parties shall request a Request for Proposal (“RFP”) from the District. Selection of the Environmental Consultant will be based on staff experience, successful history of recent past projects of similar size and complexity, project understanding and approach, and proposed cost.

Due Date: Interested parties must submit PDF electronic proposals no later than 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 18th, 2023. Please submit proposals to the attention of Kim Gustafson, General Manager, gfwater@sbcglobal.net. Questions regarding the project shall be directed to Scott Myers, District Engineer, scott@h2ourban.com.

11/24, 11/27, 11/29, 12/1, 12/4 12515 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1123 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: BIRCH WOODWORKS CO INC, located at 5137 Ski Run, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 Registered owner(s): Birch Woodworks Co Inc, 5137 Ski Run, Pollock Pines, CA 95726 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: 12/10/2013 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Randy Birch RANDY BIRCH, 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 11/20/2023.

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) 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22 12523 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. FB2023-1135 The following person(s) is/are doing business as: DARK KRYSTEl, located at 416 Main St, Placerville, CA 95667/Mailing Address: 440 Main St, Placerville, CA 95667 Registered owner(s): Artistic Beads Studio LLC, 440 Main St, 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: 11/26/2023 Signature of Registrant: /s/ Krystel Rios KRYSTEL RIOS, CEO I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

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

This statement filed with the county clerk of El Dorado County on 11/27/2023.

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) 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22 12526 NOTICE OF PUBlIC SAlE Pursuant to the California SelfService Storage Facility Act, (B&P Code 21700 et.seq.), the undersigned will sell at public Lien Sale at the On-Line Auction site www.SelfStorageAuction.com for the following location. The On-Line Auction will end at date/time shown below. The auction will consist of personal property including, but not limited to: furniture, boxes, clothing, business items, toys, tools and/ or other household items, unless otherwise noted.

Date: Wednesday, December 20, 2023 Time: 6:00 P.M. Location: Sentry Storage – Shingle Springs 4041 Wild Chaparral Drive Shingle Springs, CA 95682 Unit(s) for Auction: Kristy Williams, Rochelle Davis All sales are subject to prior cancellation. Owner reserves the right to bid. Terms, rules and regulations are available On-Line.

Seller reserves the right to refuse any bid or pull property from sale.

Publish on Friday, December 1, 2023 and Friday, December 8, 2023 12/1, 12/8 12528 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF TIMOTHY JAMES MARTIN CASE NO. 23PR0248 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of TIMOTHY JAMES MARTIN A PETITION for Probate has been filed by THOMAS JOHN MARTIN in the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado.

THE PETITION for probate requests that THOMAS JOHN MARTIN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: December 18, 2023 at 8:30 in Dept. 9 at 3321 Cameron Park Drive, Cameron Park, CA 95682 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Petitioner: THOMAS JOHN MARTIN 1792 Tulip Ave Hayward, CA 94545 (510) 566-0702 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 12529 NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION BY THE GEORGETOWN DIvIDE PUBlIC UTIlITY DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PUBlIC NOTICE, CITY OF PlACERvIllE PlANNING COMMISSION PUBlIC HEARING The Placerville Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on December 19, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall (549 Main Street) on the following agenda items: Site Plan Review (SPR) 23-18: Consideration of a Site Plan Review application within the Single-Family Residential / Historic District Zone to modify an existing single-family residence to: (1) Remove the existing wood lap siding and replace removed siding with Hardi concrete fiber lap siding; and (2) Find the project categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 and Section 15331; Location: 3076 Cedar Ravine Road, Placerville, CA. / APN: 003-241-009; Property Owner/Applicant: Susie Combellack, Robert W. Combellack Revocable Trust; Agent: Julian Thrift, DQ Construction.

Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 23-03 and Site Plan Review (SPR) 23-17: Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) request for operation of an automotive service business within the Commercial (C) zone; and Site Plan Review (SPR) to: (1) Add four (4) additional wall signs, for a total of five (5) wall signs, under a Master Sign Plan; and (2) Find the request categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15301; Location: 615 Placerville Drive, Placerville, CA. / APN 323-480-019; Property Owner: Janet Evgenikos; Applicants: Gordon Seguine and Aaron Wilson, Smog Ace. For further information regarding these applications, project files are available for review at the Development Services Department during regular business hours, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. prior to the public hearing; alternatively, the public may view filed documents via the Planning Division’s, Current Development Projects webpage: https://www.cityofplacerville.org/ current-development-projects.

The Planning Commission may propose modifications or other conditions deemed to be appropriate.

Any person interested in these matters are invited to attend and present testimony on the proposed applications. If you challenge the action taken on these matters in court, the challenge may be limited to those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence to the Development Services Department at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Written comments on these projects may be submitted at the hearing or prior to the hearing, by mailing, delivering them to the Development Services Department, Planning Division, 3101 Center Street, 2nd Floor, Placerville, CA 95667, or by email to pv.planning@gmail.com.

For inclusion in the agenda packet, written comments of interested parties should be submitted to the Development Services Department prior to Monday, December 11, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.

Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the City Clerk (530) 642-5531 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting, if possible.

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will be posted at https://eldorado. legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. If you challenge the application in court, you may be limited to raising only those items you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing. Any written correspondence should be directed to the County of El Dorado Planning and Building Department, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 or via e-mail: planning@ edcgov.us. **This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the abovereferenced section, and it is not subject to any further environmental review.

To ensure delivery to the Commission prior to the hearing, written information from the public is encouraged to be submitted by Thursday the week prior to the meeting. Planning Services cannot guarantee that any FAX or mail received the day of the Commission meeting will be delivered to the Commission prior to any action.

COUNTY OF EL DORADO PLANNING COMMISSION KAREN L. GARNER, Executive Secretary December 1, 2023 12532 12/1 PRE-PASSAGE SUMMARY ORDINANCE The County of El Dorado Board of Supervisors, at its regular meeting on December 12, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. or thereafter in the Board of Supervisors Meeting Room, 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 will hear the first reading of Ordinance 5190 to consider amendments to Ordinance Code Section 8.20 (Cemeteries). The proposed amendments will: 1) update definitions to remove ones that are no longer needed and add ones that are missing; specifically, to add definitions for “public” cemeteries and “publicly owned” cemeteries and update these references within the entire Cemeteries Ordinance; 2) remove the requirement that a liner or vault be used for all interments; 3) remove all references to Pioneer Memorial Parks; 4) remove the section which permits the use of dynamite for excavations; 5) revise language that sets requirements for the management of County-owned or County-managed cemeteries; and 6) make multiple grammatical, spelling, and other minor updates to the language throughout the Cemeteries Ordinance. (County Contact: Chris Perry) (Exempt from the California Environmental Quality ACT (CEQA) under CEQA Guideline § 15061(b)(3)) A full and complete copy of the full text of the proposed Ordinance is available for viewing in the office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, California. The meeting agenda will be posted at https://eldorado. legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Any written correspondence should be directed to the Board of Supervisors at 330 Fair Lane, Placerville, CA 95667 or via email: edc.cob@ edcgov.us.

COUNTY OF EL DORADO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS KIM DAWSON, CLERK OF THE BOARD 11-28-23 12533 12/1

NOTICE OF PUBlIC HEARING

SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 1712

The County of El Dorado Planning Commission will hold a public hearing in the Building C Hearing Room, 2850 Fairlane Court, Placerville, CA 95667 on December 14, 2023, at 8:30 a.m., to consider an appeal received from Camerado RV, Boat & Equipment Storage, Inc. appealing the Planning and Building Department Director’s October 16, 2023 approval of Design Review Permit Revision DR-R23-0002/ Food Bank of El Dorado County Expansion. The property, identified

by Assessor’s Parcel Number 109480-019, consisting of 3.44 acres, is located on the southeast corner of the intersection of Dividend Drive and Business Drive, within the Barnett Business Park, in the Shingle Springs Community Region, Supervisorial District 4. (County Planner: Robert Peters, 530-6216644) (Statutory Exemption pursuant to Section 15183 of the CEQA Guidelines)** Agenda and Staff Reports are available approximately two weeks prior at https://eldorado.legistar. com/Calendar.aspx Project Information is available online at https://edc-trk.aspgov. com/etrakit/. In order to view attachments, please login or create an E-Trakit account and search the project name or application file number in the search box.

All persons interested are invited to attend and be heard or to write their comments to the Planning Commission. For the current remote options, including whether in-person attendance is allowed, please check the meeting Agenda no less than 72 hours before the meeting, which

A PROPOSED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIl OF THE CITY OF PlACERvIllE ADDING CHAPTER 17 TO TITlE 7, HEAlTH AND SANITATION, OF THE PlACERvIllE MUNICIPAl CODE REGUlATING PRIvATE SEWER lATERAlS The purpose of this proposed ordinance is to provide for the operation and maintenance of the City’s wastewater conveyance and treatment facilities in a reliable and serviceable manner and to reduce infiltration and inflow (I&I) into the City’s sanitary sewer collection system and to reduce or eliminate sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs). This Private Sewer Lateral Ordinance establishes regulations and enforcement for the inspection, testing, repair, replacement, and ongoing maintenance of Private Sewer Laterals (PSLs) resulting in the issuance of a Certification of Lateral Compliance (COLC).

The ordinance would take effect 30 days following approval from the City Council, which is scheduled for action at the regular meeting of December 12, 2023, 5:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 549 Main Street, Placerville.

A complete copy of the proposed ordinance may be viewed at the Placerville City Clerk’s office, 3101 Center Street, Placerville. You may also request a copy be mailed or faxed to you at no charge by calling the City Clerk’s office at 530-6425531.

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AN ORDINANCE OF THE SOUTH TAHOE REFUSE CO., INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FRANCHISE AREA B GEORGETOWN DIvIDE PUBlIC NOTICE OF PUBlIC HEARING FOR A PROPOSED RATE INCREASE UTIlITY DISTRICT ADOPTING ORDINANCE 2023-04 Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held at 10:00 am on ESTABlISHING RUlES AND December 12th, 2023, by the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors REGUlATIONS FOR which will be held via Zoom at theREFUSE Board CO., of Supervisors Chambers, 330 SOUTH TAHOE INC. IRRIGATION SERvICE IN THE Fair Lane, Building A, Placerville, California. public hearing will consider FRANCHISE AREA The B NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR A PROPOSED RATE INCREASE GEORGETOWN DIvIDE PUBlIC the request by South Tahoe Refuse Co., Inc. to increase the residential and UTIlITY DISTRICT, WITH commercial rates by 8.33%. To view the complete Agenda Item and full rate Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held at 10:00 am on December 12 th, 2023, by the El schedule, please visit the which El Dorado County Board Supervisor's ADOPTION OF Dorado County Board of Supervisors will be held via Zoom at theof Board of Supervisorscalendar Chambers, 330 Fair Lane,atBuilding A, Placerville, California.

Theselect public hearing will consider the request by12th, South website eldorado.legistar.com and the agenda for December ORDINANCE 2023-04 Refuse Inc. to increase the residential andManagement commercial rates by 8.33%. To viewdirectly the complete 2023, or Co., contact the Environmental Department at NOTICE IS HEREBY GIvEN Tahoe Agenda Item and full rate schedule, please visit the El Dorado County Board of Supervisor's calendar (530)at621-6587. that a public hearing was held website eldorado.legistar.com and select the agenda for December 12th, 2023, or contact the by the Board of Directors of the Environmental Management Department directly at (530) 621-6587.

Examples of the current and proposed rates, effective January 1, 2024, Georgetown Divide Public Utility Examples of the current and proposed rates, effective January 1, 2024, are as follows: District (the “District”) at its regularly are as follows: scheduled meeting of October Current New RESIDENTIAL RATES Monthly Rate Monthly Rate 10, 2023, at 2 PM at the District 1 (32) gallon can $20.26 $21.95 Office located at 6425 Main Street, 2 (32) gallon cans $27.21 $29.48 Georgetown, California, to consider 3 (32) gallon cans $32.87 $35.61 4 (32) gallon cans $38.53 $41.74 the adoption of an ordinance (the 1 (45) gallon can $23.51 $25.47 “Ordinance”), Establishing Rules and 2 (45) gallon cans $28.60 $30.98 Regulations for Irrigation Service in 3 (45) gallon cans $36.49 $39.53 the Georgetown Divide Public Utility Current PerNew PerDistrict.

COMMERCIAL RATES Pickup Rate Pickup Rate A vote was held at the November 14, Per cubic yard $21.33 $23.11 2023, Board meeting. The Directors Extra yard $21.33 $23.11 Per 32-gallon can/bag $5.65 $6.12 voted unanimously in favor of Extra 32-gallon can/bag $5.65 $6.12 adopting Ordinance 2023-04. The Compacted rate per yard $48.49 $52.53 Ordinance will become effective 30 Extra compacted yard $48.49 $52.53 days after adoption.

Current New Copies of the Ordinance are available DROP BOX RATES Monthly Rate Monthly Rate for public review at the District 10 yard $345.66 $374.44 Office located at 6425 Main Street, 10 yard – special $606.96 $657.52 15 yard $450.32 $487.83 Georgetown, California 95634. It is 20 yard $500.73 $542.44 also posted on the District website 33 yard $775.55 $840.15 at www.gd-pud.org.

33 yard – stump $923.92 $1,000.88 If you have questions, call the District 40 yard $940.37 $1,018.70 at (530) 333-4356, or stop by the District Office. *South has not increase the Container Rental Rates *South TahoeTahoe RefuseRefuse has elected notelected to increase the to Container Rental Rates for the 2024 Base Year.

12/1 12530 for the 2024 Base Year.

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